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Operation 'Dark Winter' Resumes as Massive Russian Strikes Again Cripple Ukrainian Power Grid

It finally happened—our questions on Russia and Putin’s resoluteness have been answered.

20 hrs ago •

Diving Into Trump's Nominations - Hope, or Neocon Nightmare?

Huge hubbub surrounds Trump’s rapid-fire picks for key Cabinet positions over the last few days.

Nov 16 •

Fourth Estate Begins Conditioning Ground for Removal of Defiant Zelensky

Just a day after we wrote about the ‘rumored’ new plan for the US to hold Ukrainian elections next year to give intransigent Zelensky the boot, The…

Nov 14 •

SITREP 11/11/24: Ukraine Scrambles for Diplomacy as Clock Winds Down on New Russian Offensive

As mentioned last time, in the post-Trump election victory all the powers-that-be in the world continue scrambling and jockeying to position themselves…

Nov 12 •

40k Subs Milestone: And Another One! Breakthrough to the Golden Age?

It’s that festive time again: can you feel it in the air?

Nov 11 •

SITREP 11/8/24: Trump's Arrival Throws Things Askew

In the wake of Trump’s whirlwind election victory a mad scramble has ensued to both fill positions in his administration as well as from world leaders…

Nov 9 •

Election Aftermath: Notes on the 'Grand Realignment'

Some post-election thoughts are due.

Nov 7 •

SITREP 11/2/24: Another Big Tone Change as West Now Fears Ukraine's Doom

Russian forces continue advancing along the southeastern front as Western headlines descend into ever-more-hopeless pleas.

Nov 3 •

October 2024

As We Stare Down the Precipice, Final Ruminations

On the eve of momentous change...what lies ahead of the turning point? Chaos or salvation?

Oct 31 •

SITREP 10/28/24: Russia Unleashes Lightning Advances in South as 'Red Scare' Hits Fever Pitch

The North Korean ‘red scare’ is building to a fever pitch now.

Oct 29 •

SITREP 10/26/24: Zelensky Begs Grid-Strike Trade as 'Dark Winter' Looms

The most interesting Ukrainian news of the past week was Zelensky’s sudden floating of a ‘compromise’ wherein both Russia and Ukraine would stop…

Oct 27 •

BRICS 2024 Kazan Special Coverage

The BRICS 2024 summit kicked off as the big highlight of the week.

Oct 25 •

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