BIG: The EU approved an indefinite freeze of ~€210bn in Russian sovereign assets, ending the risky 6-month renewal cycle.
The freeze lasts until Russia ends the war and pays reparations.
No direct transfer of assets to Ukraine: only profits/interest (€3–5bn/year) for now.
This unlocks a plan for up to €165bn in “reparations loans” to Ukraine (effectively grants, repayable only after Russian compensation).
Decision bypasses unanimity to block potential vetoes (e.g. Hungary).
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Netanyahu Quietly Moves to Block F-35s for Türkiye
Netanyahu is quietly seeking to block potential US sales of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia and, more urgently, Türkiye—while avoiding any public confrontation with Trump.
Netanyahu appears more concerned about provoking Trump than about the strategic risks of the sales, particularly given Trump’s openness toward Ankara.
At a Dec. 1 meeting with Lockheed Martin executives, Netanyahu explored ways to preserve Israel’s qualitative military edge should regional rivals acquire the advanced aircraft.
Israeli officials are especially alarmed by Türkiye, pointing to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s past threats against Israel and fears that the F-35’s stealth capabilities could undermine Israel’s early-warning defenses.
Unlike in past disputes with US administrations, Netanyahu is relying on quiet lobbying of Trump’s inner circle, recognizing that open opposition is not an option.
Source: Al-Monitor
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The Atlantic:
The Trump administration has effectively given Ukraine the green light to strike Russia’s “shadow fleet.”
U.S. officials did not object to attacks on oil tankers and, in some cases, approved intelligence sharing used to target Russia’s oil infrastructure.
This represents a clear shift from the Biden administration, which had restrained such strikes over fears of escalation.
The Trump administration has effectively given Ukraine the green light to strike Russia’s “shadow fleet.”
U.S. officials did not object to attacks on oil tankers and, in some cases, approved intelligence sharing used to target Russia’s oil infrastructure.
This represents a clear shift from the Biden administration, which had restrained such strikes over fears of escalation.
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The U.S. briefly withheld some intelligence from Israel in late 2024 during the Biden administration over concerns about civilian casualties in Gaza and the treatment of Palestinian detainees.
The pause included shutting off a live U.S. drone video feed over Gaza for several days and restricting how some intelligence could be used against high-value targets.
Intelligence sharing resumed after Israel “provided assurances.”
Source: Reuters
The pause included shutting off a live U.S. drone video feed over Gaza for several days and restricting how some intelligence could be used against high-value targets.
Intelligence sharing resumed after Israel “provided assurances.”
Source: Reuters
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Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López:
The U.S. government must understand that surrender is impossible for us, given the history taught by our liberators.
The U.S. government must understand that surrender is impossible for us, given the history taught by our liberators.
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NEW: Iran has seized a foreign tanker in the Gulf of Oman for allegedly carrying 6 million liters of smuggled diesel, according to state media.
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House Oversight Democrats released additional photos of Jeffrey Epstein.
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Clash Report
One of the released photos shows Steve Bannon posing with Jeffrey Epstein in a mirror selfie.
Another Steve Bannon appearance in the newly released photos.
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U.S. special operations forces last month boarded a ship in the Indian Ocean and seized military-related components bound for Iran from China.
The ship was intercepted hundreds of miles off Sri Lanka, its cargo confiscated and destroyed, before it was allowed to continue.
The rare operation aimed to disrupt Iran’s efforts to rebuild its missile and weapons programs.
Source: WSJ
The ship was intercepted hundreds of miles off Sri Lanka, its cargo confiscated and destroyed, before it was allowed to continue.
The rare operation aimed to disrupt Iran’s efforts to rebuild its missile and weapons programs.
Source: WSJ
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Trump:
Thailand and Cambodia is in good shape.
Thailand and Cambodia is in good shape.
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Trump tries a new hat on.
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