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🤡 UK could deploy troops to Ukraine if US reduces support – Boris Johnson The United Kingdom might send troops to Ukraine if US President-elect Donald Trump reduces funding for Kiev, former Prime Minister Boris Johnson stated in an interview with GB News.…
“Johnson continues to provoke and incite” – Russian Foreign Ministry
"Having relinquished power, Johnson continues to provoke and incite — he cannot do anything else," Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova commented on the former British Prime Minister’s statement about potentially sending troops to support Ukraine.
According to the spokeswoman, the UK “blocks any attempts to find diplomatic solutions to the conflict” and openly opposes Russia, including in the field of terrorism.
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"Having relinquished power, Johnson continues to provoke and incite — he cannot do anything else," Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova commented on the former British Prime Minister’s statement about potentially sending troops to support Ukraine.
According to the spokeswoman, the UK “blocks any attempts to find diplomatic solutions to the conflict” and openly opposes Russia, including in the field of terrorism.
"For years, Britain has been involved in anti-Russian activities: complicit in terrorist attacks, providing the Kiev regime with data for targeting strikes, sending intelligence officers to coordinate combat and terrorist operations against Russia, and supplying arms," Zakharova added.
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“Do you think that you can get hit in the head by the camera behind you?” the US president said, refusing to respond to a question about securing a hostage deal by the end of his term.
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Teixeira sentenced to 15 Years for Leak of Pentagon secrets - attorney's office
A federal judge in Boston on Tuesday sentenced former Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira to 15 years in prison for illegally posting sensitive military information on Discord in what became a major leak of US government secrets in years, US Attorney Massachusetts said on Wednesday.
US authorities arrested Teixeira in April 2023 and indicted him on six counts of willful retention and transmission of classified information relating to national defense. The documents purportedly contained information regarding the conflict in Ukraine, US espionage activities, and other national security matters.
Prosecutors asked a federal judge to sentence Teixeira to 200 months in prison, or almost 17 years.
Teixeira's attorneys asked for an 11-year sentence.
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A federal judge in Boston on Tuesday sentenced former Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira to 15 years in prison for illegally posting sensitive military information on Discord in what became a major leak of US government secrets in years, US Attorney Massachusetts said on Wednesday.
"Court sentences former Air National Guardsman Jack Douglas Teixeira to 15 years in prison," a statement read on X.
US authorities arrested Teixeira in April 2023 and indicted him on six counts of willful retention and transmission of classified information relating to national defense. The documents purportedly contained information regarding the conflict in Ukraine, US espionage activities, and other national security matters.
Prosecutors asked a federal judge to sentence Teixeira to 200 months in prison, or almost 17 years.
Teixeira's attorneys asked for an 11-year sentence.
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Trump names Steven Witkoff as intended US Special Envoy to the Middle East
Steven Witkoff from the University of Miami Business School will serve as Washington's Special Envoy to the Middle East, US President-elect Donald Trump announced on Wednesday.
The attached biography indicates that Whitkoff has no experience in diplomacy, politics, or the Middle East. His entire career has primarily focused on real estate projects in the United States. Previously, Whitkoff was also appointed to the committee for the upcoming inauguration ceremony. It was noted that he is a close friend of Trump.
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Steven Witkoff from the University of Miami Business School will serve as Washington's Special Envoy to the Middle East, US President-elect Donald Trump announced on Wednesday.
"I am pleased to announce that I have appointed Steven C. Witkoff to be Special Envoy to the Middle East. Steve is a Highly Respected Leader in Business and Philanthropy, who has made every project and community he has been involved with stronger and more prosperous. Steve will be an unrelenting Voice for PEACE, and make us all proud," Trump said in a statement.
The attached biography indicates that Whitkoff has no experience in diplomacy, politics, or the Middle East. His entire career has primarily focused on real estate projects in the United States. Previously, Whitkoff was also appointed to the committee for the upcoming inauguration ceremony. It was noted that he is a close friend of Trump.
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Trump announces John Ratcliffe as pick for Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
US President-elect Donald Trump said that he had decided to appoint former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe as the new head of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
Trump noted that Ratcliffe exposed Hillary Clinton's campaign for faking claims of Russian involvement in the Trump campaign. The president-elect also stated that Ratcliffe supposedly refused to lie to the American people about the contents of the scandalous laptop belonging to the son of current U.S. President Joe Biden.
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US President-elect Donald Trump said that he had decided to appoint former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe as the new head of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
"I am pleased to announce that former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe will serve as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
Trump noted that Ratcliffe exposed Hillary Clinton's campaign for faking claims of Russian involvement in the Trump campaign. The president-elect also stated that Ratcliffe supposedly refused to lie to the American people about the contents of the scandalous laptop belonging to the son of current U.S. President Joe Biden.
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Trump's win gives Israel hope to 'apply sovereignty' over the West Bank - Finance Minister Smotrich Donald Trump's win in the US presidential election paves the way for Israel to "apply [Israeli] sovereignty to the settlements in Judea and Samaria (the…
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THROWBACK: Newly announced pick for US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, promotes Israeli occupation of the West Bank
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"There is no such thing as the West Bank – it's Judea and Samaria. There is no such thing as settlements – they're communities, they're neighborhoods, they're cities. There is no such thing as an occupation," said Mike Huckabee, the incoming US Ambassador to Israel and former Arkansas governor, in 2017.
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Trump announces Pete Hegseth as pick for Secretary of Defense
US President-elect Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Pete Hegseth, a US veteran who did tours in Guantanamo Bay, Iraq, and Afghanistan, will serve as the Secretary of Defense in his administration.
Hegseth has served in Guantanamo Bay, Iraq, and Afghanistan and has been awarded two Bronze Stars and a Combat Infantryman’s Badge, the president-elect added.
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US President-elect Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Pete Hegseth, a US veteran who did tours in Guantanamo Bay, Iraq, and Afghanistan, will serve as the Secretary of Defense in his administration.
"I am honored to announce that I have nominated Pete Hegseth to serve in my Cabinet as The Secretary of Defense. Pete has spent his entire life as a Warrior for the Troops, and for the Country. Pete is tough, smart and a true believer in America First. With Pete at the helm, America’s enemies are on notice - Our Military will be Great Again, and America will Never Back Down," Trump said in statement.
Hegseth has served in Guantanamo Bay, Iraq, and Afghanistan and has been awarded two Bronze Stars and a Combat Infantryman’s Badge, the president-elect added.
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US President-elect Donald Trump said on Wednesday that billionaire Elon Musk and entrepreneur and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
"I am pleased to announce that the Great Elon Musk, working in conjunction with American Patriot Vivek Ramaswamy, will lead the Department of Government Efficiency ('DOGE'). Together, these two wonderful Americans will pave the way for my Administration to dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies," Trump said in a statement.
The department is set to become the Manhattan Project of our time, he added.
"This will send shockwaves through the system, and anyone involved in Government waste, which is a lot of people!" Trump quoted Musk as saying.
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US strikes weapon, logistics objects of Iran-backed group in Syria – CENTCOM
US forces on Wednesday struck a weapon storage and a logistics headquarters of an Iran-aligned militia group in Syria, the US Central Command said.
The armed conflict in Syria has been ongoing since 2011, with insurgent groups, including terrorists, fighting to overthrow President Bashar Assad's government. Despite protests from Damascus, Washington supports Kurdish armed groups in Syria. The US military controls parts of Al-Hasakah, Raqqa, Aleppo, and Deir ez-Zor, home to Syria’s largest oil and gas fields.
The Syrian government rejects the autonomous administration of northern and eastern Syria and considers the US military presence as occupation and state piracy for stealing Syrian oil. In 2022, Syrian Foreign Minister Faysal Mikdad estimated $107 billion in damages to the country’s oil and gas industry over 11 years of war, vowing to seek reparations from the US.
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US forces on Wednesday struck a weapon storage and a logistics headquarters of an Iran-aligned militia group in Syria, the US Central Command said.
The armed conflict in Syria has been ongoing since 2011, with insurgent groups, including terrorists, fighting to overthrow President Bashar Assad's government. Despite protests from Damascus, Washington supports Kurdish armed groups in Syria. The US military controls parts of Al-Hasakah, Raqqa, Aleppo, and Deir ez-Zor, home to Syria’s largest oil and gas fields.
The Syrian government rejects the autonomous administration of northern and eastern Syria and considers the US military presence as occupation and state piracy for stealing Syrian oil. In 2022, Syrian Foreign Minister Faysal Mikdad estimated $107 billion in damages to the country’s oil and gas industry over 11 years of war, vowing to seek reparations from the US.
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🇺🇬🇷🇺 🇷🇺 Uganda wants to discuss building nuclear power plant with Russia - foreign minister
Uganda wants to start talks with Russia on building a nuclear power plant in the country, Ugandan Foreign Minister Jeje Odongo told RIA Novosti on Wednesday.
While the talks themselves have not yet begun, Kampala has already conveyed its intentions to Moscow, Odongo said, adding that he may discuss the matter with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in December.
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Uganda wants to start talks with Russia on building a nuclear power plant in the country, Ugandan Foreign Minister Jeje Odongo told RIA Novosti on Wednesday.
"As Africa grows, the demand for energy grows. It is particularly important for industrialization... We prioritize the opportunities of nuclear energy. And we look forward to discussions with any partner that could help us build such capabilities, including Russia," Odongo said.
While the talks themselves have not yet begun, Kampala has already conveyed its intentions to Moscow, Odongo said, adding that he may discuss the matter with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in December.
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🇲🇱 Mali’s probe into Ukraine’s ties to terrorists should not take long - Foreign Minister Mali's investigation into Ukraine's involvement with terrorists in Africa should not take long since Kiev has already publicly acknowledged such cooperation, Malian…
🇲🇱 West uses Ukraine to achieve geopolitical goals in Africa – Mali's Foreign Minister
Mali believes that Western countries are using Ukraine and its cooperation with terrorists to pursue geopolitical goals in Africa, Malian Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop told Sputnik.
The investigation into Kiev's involvement in supporting terrorism in Mali is ongoing, and there is no doubt about Ukraine's involvement, Diop added.
At the same time, Mali, according to him, has never been hostile to Ukraine and cannot understand the reason for Kiev's aggression, especially its cooperation with terrorist groups. The world, Diop warned, will make a serious mistake if it fails to respond to such actions by Kiev.
Earlier, French media, citing a military source in Mali, reported that terrorists from the alliance of Malian armed separatist groups CSP-DPA had traveled to Ukraine to receive training. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik that Kiev, unable to defeat Russia on the battlefield, had decided to open a "second front" in Africa by supporting terrorist groups in Russia-friendly African states.
On August 5, Mali severed diplomatic relations with Ukraine, citing Kiev's support for local terrorists. Niger followed suit on August 8, also announcing a break in relations with Kiev.
On August 21, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger asked UN Security Council to take action over Ukraine's support of terrorism in Africa, but the UN "has not even acknowledged receiving the complaint," according to Diop.
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Mali believes that Western countries are using Ukraine and its cooperation with terrorists to pursue geopolitical goals in Africa, Malian Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop told Sputnik.
"We are convinced that Ukraine is probably just the tip of the iceberg, with other powers in the region and beyond using Ukraine itself to achieve geopolitical goals in our region," the minister said.
The investigation into Kiev's involvement in supporting terrorism in Mali is ongoing, and there is no doubt about Ukraine's involvement, Diop added.
At the same time, Mali, according to him, has never been hostile to Ukraine and cannot understand the reason for Kiev's aggression, especially its cooperation with terrorist groups. The world, Diop warned, will make a serious mistake if it fails to respond to such actions by Kiev.
"We believe that Ukraine is fighting the wrong fight because Mali has never shown hostility towards Ukraine. We do not understand why Ukraine is turning into an aggressor state in Mali by cooperating with terrorist groups," the foreign minister emphasized.
Earlier, French media, citing a military source in Mali, reported that terrorists from the alliance of Malian armed separatist groups CSP-DPA had traveled to Ukraine to receive training. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik that Kiev, unable to defeat Russia on the battlefield, had decided to open a "second front" in Africa by supporting terrorist groups in Russia-friendly African states.
On August 5, Mali severed diplomatic relations with Ukraine, citing Kiev's support for local terrorists. Niger followed suit on August 8, also announcing a break in relations with Kiev.
On August 21, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger asked UN Security Council to take action over Ukraine's support of terrorism in Africa, but the UN "has not even acknowledged receiving the complaint," according to Diop.
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Ukraine disturbed over ‘no place’ for Mike Pompeo in new Trump team – report
Kiev is concerned about the fact that former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will not be part of the new US administration following Donald Trump’s election victory, The Economist reports.
Senior Ukrainian officials “were disturbed” when Trump announced “there would be no place for Pompeo, seen as more sympathetic [to Ukraine]”, the media adds, quoting one of the officials as saying that it is “a very negative development."
This comes after the president-elect denied media reports about his intention to nominate Pompeo as the new secretary of defense.
Pompeo earlier came up with a so-called “peace plan” for Ukraine, claiming in his op-ed for the Wall Street Journal that in case of his victory, he would set up a $500 billion “lend-lease” program for the Kiev regime, lifting all restrictions on the type of weapons it can obtain and use against Russia.
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Kiev is concerned about the fact that former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will not be part of the new US administration following Donald Trump’s election victory, The Economist reports.
Senior Ukrainian officials “were disturbed” when Trump announced “there would be no place for Pompeo, seen as more sympathetic [to Ukraine]”, the media adds, quoting one of the officials as saying that it is “a very negative development."
“The worry now is that Trump’s offer to Ukraine will come to resemble something closer to ideas put forward by J.D. Vance, the incoming vice president," something that “would essentially rule out [Ukraine’s] NATO membership", among other things, the report also said.
This comes after the president-elect denied media reports about his intention to nominate Pompeo as the new secretary of defense.
“I will not be inviting former Ambassador Nikki Haley or former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to join the Trump administration, which is currently in formation,” Donald Trump wrote on the Truth Social network earlier.
Pompeo earlier came up with a so-called “peace plan” for Ukraine, claiming in his op-ed for the Wall Street Journal that in case of his victory, he would set up a $500 billion “lend-lease” program for the Kiev regime, lifting all restrictions on the type of weapons it can obtain and use against Russia.
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The CS/SS2 short-range ground-based anti-missile defense system, an all-terrain laser weapon system, a small all-terrain radio reconnaissance, and an electronic warfare complex were also presented at the event.
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The arrested attacker confessed; items for making homemade incendiary devices were seized from him, and correspondence with Ukrainian special services was found in his Telegram account.
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