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The US is now trying to tell European countries to stop sending arms to Ukraine https://www.ft.com/content/68fd8c4f-6f34-4f6e-a52c-76f635164031?syn-25a6b1a6=1
The Trump administration is threatening to stop the procurement system that provides Ukraine with weapons in order to press Kyiv to halt its deep strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, according to officials in Europe.

The US message, the officials added, included threats to cut off intelligence sharing and Purl — the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List mechanism for procuring US weapons for Ukraine. The Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) is a NATO-brokered procurement mechanism that allows NATO Allies and European nations to pay for U.S.-manufactured military equipment and munitions on Ukraine’s behalf
 
The French Navy has boarded a Russian shadow fleet tanker for the first time in the Indian Ocean.The vessel, DF Peak, was intercepted more than 450 nautical miles south of Réunion while sailing under the flag of Benin.
The tanker is on the EU sanctions list and has been identified as part of Russia’s shadow fleet since June 25, 2024, when it was operating under the name Kaliningrad.
French authorities say it was sailing under a false flag. The vessel has now been diverted at the request of the public prosecutor and is being escorted by the French Navy. France says the operation demonstrates its determination to crack down on Russia’s shadow fleet and enforce international maritime law.
  • The X post from @InsiderGeo accurately reports today's French Navy boarding of the DF Peak tanker over 450 nautical miles south of Réunion in the Indian Ocean, marking the first such interception in the region against Russia's shadow fleet.
  • The vessel, formerly known as Kaliningrad and now flying a Benin flag, has been on the EU sanctions list since June 2024; French authorities confirmed false flag use after boarding and are diverting it under escort for further investigation.
  • This operation is part of France's repeated actions to enforce sanctions on aging tankers used to evade Western restrictions on Russian oil exports, with President Macron highlighting determination to uphold maritime law globally. Grok
 
Russia hit's back!
Two vessels were struck by drones, likely Russian, today in the Black Sea just 18 miles off the coast of Bulgaria, with one vessels sinking. Rescue operations are currently underway, as at least twelve crew members, possibly Ukrainian, have been reported injured. This follows last week’s swathe of attacks against shipping within the EEZs of NATO nations in the Black Sea, with it being best to describe the response from the nations involved as paltry.
  • OSINTdefender reports two vessels struck by likely Russian drones 18 miles off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, with one sinking and at least 12 crew members possibly Ukrainian reported injured during ongoing rescue operations.
  • The attached video features Bulgarian President Rumen Radev confirming a distress signal from a ship hit by three air drones east of Byala at 01:30, prompting an immediate search and rescue response by the Varna Maritime Rescue Center.
  • This follows multiple recent drone attacks on commercial shipping in NATO nations' Black Sea EEZs, with the post criticizing the involved countries' response as inadequate amid Russia's continued pressure on maritime routes.
 
Russia and four CSTO allies have begun joint military exercises in Belarus, running October 12–16.According to the CSTO, the drills involve:• Over 1,500 personnel• More than 300 pieces of military equipment• Around 80 drones• Troops from Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and TajikistanTwo exercise areas: Losvido, near Vitebsk - peacekeeping operations Starodorozhsky - biological threat response and CBRN defenceRussian units include motorised infantry, reconnaissance, electronic warfare and drone operators.
These are pre-planned exercises, with no confirmed indication of an unusual deployment towards NATO borders.
Sooo, east AND west are running drills! Hope nobody gets an itchy finger!
  • CoffeReport details CSTO joint drills "Indestructible Brotherhood-2026" and "Barrier-2026" underway in Belarus October 12-16, with 1,500+ troops, 300+ equipment pieces, and ~80 drones from Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.
  • Exercises focus on peacekeeping operations at Losvido training ground near Vitebsk and biological/CBRN threat response at Starodorozhsky, featuring Russian motorized infantry, reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and drone units.
  • Officials describe the drills as routine and pre-planned, with no signs of unusual deployments toward NATO borders, though the northern location borders Latvia and Lithuania. Grok
 
Zelensky hints at intel sharing cut off from the Americans

An ordinary residential building was destroyed in Kharkiv; the rescue operation continued virtually all night as first responders searched for people under the rubble. Four people were killed in this strike on the building in Kharkiv. My condolences to all their families and loved ones. In Kharkiv alone, 41 people were injured in just one evening. There was also a particularly vile ballistic missile strike on Kyiv – five missiles that hit civilian infrastructure

Unfortunately, we received no early warning from our partners about this strike. Intelligence on Russian ballistic missile launches helps save lives, and this is one of the most critical issues. This is precisely what helps prevent people from being killed – when there is an early warning about ballistic missiles.

 
No, phantom ceasefire created out of thin air in a futile attempt to influence both fuel prices and the mid term elections.
Is that a bad thing? I would like to see gas and oil prices come down and as far as the midterms goes, I think both sides do it. Like I said in another post. "It's getting deep." I'll just be glad when thanksgiving comes. I'm really getting sick of the political BS. Every day I have to delete BS on my phone from some politician asking for money or vote for me propoganda.
 
Is that a bad thing?
Yes. It's an attempt to deceive American citizens in an effort to influence an election. I think that's a bad thing. This is about more than just fuel prices.


I would like to see gas and oil prices come down
I would like to see that as well. Not going to happen while the people controlling the war are deliberately broadcasting what's going to happen in order to manipulate the markets and profit by their foreknowledge.


and as far as the midterms goes, I think both sides do it.
Of course both sides do it. I've been preaching that fact for years now. The problem seems to be that as long as one group's guy is in charge, they don't care what he does. I'd bet you my entire 401k that Trump could wear a tan suit tomorrow and MAGA would be gushing over the brave fashion trend he's setting.


Like I said in another post. "It's getting deep." I'll just be glad when thanksgiving comes. I'm really getting sick of the political BS. Every day I have to delete BS on my phone from some politician asking for money or vote for me propoganda.
I hate to disillusion you, but the political BS is only going to get worse after the election, regardless of the results. You need to buckle up, remain seated, and keep your hands inside the ride at all times. It's only going to get more chaotic from here.
 
Yes. It's an attempt to deceive American citizens in an effort to influence an election. I think that's a bad thing. This is about more than just fuel prices.
You don't think the president would really like to see the russia, Ukraine war come to an end?
I would like to see that as well. Not going to happen while the people controlling the war are deliberately broadcasting what's going to happen in order to manipulate the markets and profit by their foreknowledge.
I would like to know more about this please. I have seen innuendo about this before. Chalked it up to political prapoganda.
Of course both sides do it. I've been preaching that fact for years now. The problem seems to be that as long as one group's guy is in charge, they don't care what he does. I'd bet you my entire 401k that Trump could wear a tan suit tomorrow and MAGA would be gushing over the brave fashion trend he's setting.
You're right! GO MAGA! RAH, RAH, RAH! :ROFLMAO:
I hate to disillusion you, but the political BS is only going to get worse after the election, regardless of the results. You need to buckle up, remain seated, and keep your hands inside the ride at all times. It's only going to get more chaotic from here.
(y) Think I'll watch a good movie. Sports is good now to. Just hope we don't blow ourselves up while I'm doing it.
 
Polish prosecutors have revealed new details about the man arrested following threats against PM Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.
• Improvised explosive materials discovered at the suspect’s residence
• 66-year-old Krzysztof N. faces nine criminal charges
• Accused of preparing to violently overthrow Poland’s constitutional authorities using explosives
• Additional charges relate to extremist activity and support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
• Suspect denies the allegations
The revelations mark a significant escalation from Sunday’s initial reports of threats against senior Polish officials. No evidence of foreign direction has been established publicly.
  • @CoffeReport's post accurately reports Polish prosecutors' update on 66-year-old Krzysztof N., arrested Sunday after threats to PM Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, with improvised explosives found at his home.
  • The suspect faces nine charges including preparing to violently overthrow constitutional authorities using explosives, promoting extremist ideology, and supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine; he denies all allegations and a custody decision is pending.
  • News sources confirm the plot involved online recruitment for anti-government action, amid Poland's political polarization and security concerns near the Ukraine war, with no public evidence of foreign involvement.
 
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