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Declassified documents allege Obama administration manufactured false 2016 Russia interference assessment to subvert Trump Presidency (video)
Evidence shows pre-election findings of no Russian intent to help Trump were reversed under high-level direction following Obama’s post-election meetings

“Enough words, only action Now”: Russia threatens major strike on Ukraine after Moscow refinery attack
The Russian side, through its statements, appears to be preparing the ground for an escalation of attacks against Ukrainian targets it considers strategically important

“It is raining oil” in Moscow as drone strike on refinery sends tank lid flying – Ukrainian attack described as largest on Russian capital in years (video)
Local authorities describe the largest drone attack Moscow has faced in years, with damage to homes and shopping centers and airports shut down, as the city’s largest refinery is hit for the second time in a week
Zelensky: Very positive discussion with US envoys on ending the war
The Ukrainian president thanked the US for its attitude towards Ukrainian positions and spoke of intensifying diplomatic efforts in the coming weeks.

Kyiv: Ukrainian sea drone that exploded in the port of Constanta was “blinded” by Russian jamming
The Ukrainian Navy informed the Romanian authorities so they could take measures to ensure civilian safety. An alert was issued along the Romanian coastline, with more than 1,100 people evacuated. Moscow pointed accusations at Kyiv

“If Ukraine says ‘yes’ to the compromise we agreed with Trump in Alaska, the war will end quickly,” says Putin
Speaking to Western journalists, the Russian president claimed that his forces are advancing across the entire front line and that Kyiv is facing a major manpower problem due to combat losses and desertions

What lies behind the Kremlin’s facade of strength: Putin’s dilemma and the cracks in the war narrative
Putin is escalating operations in Ukraine, but Moscow’s fatigue is becoming increasingly visible—and it may prove to be his greatest enemy. Beneath the surface, a new question is emerging: how long can Russia sustain a war with no clear end in sight?


