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 @mikenov  May 30, 2026 
 Trump in excellent health after annual checkup, his doctor says https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx21v0ezv14o 
Trump in excellent health after annual checkup, his doctor says bbc.com/news/articles/cx21v0…— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) May 30, 2026…

 @TheStudyofWar  May 30, 2026 
 MORE: Iranian officials continue to indicate that Iran will not accept US President Donald Trump’s most recent demands regarding Iran’s nuclear program. ⬇️… 
MORE: Iranian officials continue to indicate that Iran will not accept US President Donald Trump’s most recent demands regarding Iran’s nuclear program. ⬇️Institute for the Study of War (@TheStudyofWa…

 @TheStudyofWar  May 30, 2026 
 MORE: Increasingly frequent Russian drone incursions into NATO airspace indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin has adopted a reckless policy that accepts the risk of Russian drones entering NATO airspace as an acceptable consequence of Russia’s strikes in Ukraine. Putin now appears to accept the risk of inflicting civilian casualt… 
MORE: Increasingly frequent Russian drone incursions into NATO airspace indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin has adopted a reckless policy that accepts the risk of Russian drones entering NA…

 @MEMRIReports  May 30, 2026 
 #ICYMI: Former Lebanese Cabinet Minister Issam Charafeddine: Only Violence Will Solve Lebanon’s Frozen Deposits Crisis; We Need to Lay Siege to the Homes of Government Officials; Depositors Fear Taking to the Streets without Hizbullah’s Backing… 
#ICYMI: Former Lebanese Cabinet Minister Issam Charafeddine: Only Violence Will Solve Lebanon’s Frozen Deposits Crisis; We Need to Lay Siege to the Homes of Government Officials; Depositors Fear Takin…

 May 30, 2026 
 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky fears ‘massive’ new attack while Putin reacts to Romania drone strike 
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 @UKikaski  May 30, 2026 
 The Lukoil Yaroslavl-3 (Ярославль-3) oil pumping station (LPDS), Part of Transneft-Baltika (Транснефть – Балтика) or Yaroslavl Regional Oil Pipeline Administration, is burning well for a second day. Location: 57.373591, 39.628852 #OSINT #Ukraine #BloodOil… 
The Lukoil Yaroslavl-3 (Ярославль-3) oil pumping station (LPDS), Part of Transneft-Baltika (Транснефть – Балтика) or Yaroslavl Regional Oil Pipeline Administration, is burning well for a second day.Lo…

 May 30, 2026 
 Why Putin’s Macro Discipline Is Squeezing Russia’s Main Economic Engine 
His early success in diversifying beyond oil and gas may be having unintended consequences….

 @UKikaski  May 30, 2026 
 RT by @UKikaski: RT by @UKikaski: Ukrainian FP-2 LR-FPV strikes overnight May 29–30 hit two Tu-142 anti-submarine aircraft at Taganrog-Yuzhny military airfield and an Iskander-K TEL on the northern outskirts of Taganrog. Note in the video: The Iskander TEL had just launched a cruise missile. You can clearly see the vertical ejection by so… 
Ukrainian FP-2 LR-FPV strikes overnight May 29–30 hit two Tu-142 anti-submarine aircraft at Taganrog-Yuzhny military airfield and an Iskander-K TEL on the northern outskirts of Taganrog.Note in the vi…

 @KremlinTrolls  May 30, 2026 
 Don’t cry sleepy @realDonaldTrump 
Don’t cry sleepy @realDonaldTrump— KT “Special MI6 Operation” (@KremlinTrolls) May 30, 2026…

 The Financial Express  May 30, 2026 
 Latvia Declares Russia Cannot Win Amid Heated Ukraine War Debate  
Representatives of Latvia sharply criticized Russia during a heated session at the United Nations, condemning Moscow’s use of the Oreshnik missile and declaring that “Russia cannot win this war.” The…

 @KremlinTrolls  May 30, 2026 
 Clever judge.. plus he ordered that Trump cannot close the Kennedy Center 
Clever judge.. plus he ordered that Trump cannot close the Kennedy CenterMeidasTouch (@MeidasTouch)NEWS: A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to remove Trump’s name from the Kennedy Ce…

 @KremlinTrolls  May 30, 2026 
 Sounds like a great deal 😃 
Sounds like a great deal 😃Erin Burnett OutFront (@OutFrontCNN)CNN learning “no fat soldiers” will be invited to Trump’s WH UFC fights. Sources say they must “look good” on camera, meet weight standar…

 @KremlinTrolls  May 30, 2026 
 Trump’s America: 
Trump’s America:John Bourscheid 🇺🇸 🚀 (@bourscheid)$300 billion for Iran. $300 billion for Israel. $1 billion for a ballroom nobody asked for. $1.776 billion for a felon slush fund.$0 for you.— http…

 @UKikaski  May 30, 2026 
 Ukrainian FP-2 LR-FPV variant strikes overnight May 29-30 striking a Russian shadow fleet tanker and two oil depots in Taganrog and Feodosia. #OSINT #Ukraine… 
Ukrainian FP-2 LR-FPV variant strikes overnight May 29-30 striking a Russian shadow fleet tanker and two oil depots in Taganrog and Feodosia. #OSINT #Ukraine Video — OSINT Intuit™ (@UKikaski) May 30, …

 @carlbildt  May 30, 2026 
 Based on also European and 🇺🇸 intelligence @ZelenskyyUa says that 🇷🇺 is preparing another major missile and drone attack against Kyiv and 🇺🇦 during the next two days. After the Trump war against 🇮🇷 stocks of defense missiles are running low…. 
Based on also European and 🇺🇸 intelligence @ZelenskyyUa says that 🇷🇺 is preparing another major missile and drone attack against Kyiv and 🇺🇦 during the next two days. After the Trump war against…

 @mikenov  May 30, 2026 
 #CIA #Ukraine is expanding its strike range to target critical Russian energy hubs, specifically focusing on major #gaspipeline – Google Search https://www.google.com/search?q=Ukraine+is+expanding+its+strike+range+to+target+critical+Russian+energy+hubs%2C+specifically+focusing+on+major+gas+pipeline&rlz=1C1ONGR_enUS1133US1133&oq=Ukraine+is… 
#CIA #Ukraine is expanding its strike range to target critical Russian energy hubs, specifically focusing on major #gaspipeline – Google Search google.com/search?q=Ukraine+… AI Overview: Ukraine has s…

 @mikenov  May 30, 2026 
 #CIA #Moscow is reportedly building an intel hub in #Mexico to monitor the U.S. – Google Search https://www.google.com/search?num=10&newwindow=1&sca_esv=b448ae1f1b5072c6&rlz=1C1ONGR_enUS1133US1133&sxsrf=ANbL-n79108J1IZW0yZrFMXJUEE9pf_Xmw%3A1780134184906&q=Moscow+is+reportedly+building+an+intel+hub+in+Mexico+to+monitor+the+U.S.&source=lnms… 
#CIA #Moscow is reportedly building an intel hub in #Mexico to monitor the U.S. – Google Search google.com/search?num=10&new…AI Overview: Moscow is reportedly building an intel hub in Mexico to monito…

 @general_ben  May 30, 2026 
 Russia has been at war with the West for years. The risk of escalation by Russia increases if we continue to fail to acknowledge that and don’t take action to inflict consequences on them for their Gray Zone operations. The Kremlin only respects strength…. 
Russia has been at war with the West for years. The risk of escalation by Russia increases if we continue to fail to acknowledge that and don’t take action to inflict consequences on them for their Gr…

 @oldcanadaseries  May 30, 2026 
 RT by @MilHistNow: RT by @MilHistNow: A Canadian soldier taking part in a night attack during Operation SPRING in Fleury-sur-Orne, France on July 25, 1944 during WWII. credit: library & archives of canada 🇨🇦… 
A Canadian soldier taking part in a night attack during Operation SPRING in Fleury-sur-Orne, France on July 25, 1944 during WWII. credit: library & archives of canada 🇨🇦— @oldcanadaseries May 30, 20…

 @SpiesVespers  May 30, 2026 
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ALL THE COOL KIDS PRE-ORDER. BE A COOL. KID. amazon.com/Age-Amateurs-Espi…— SPIES&VESPERS (@SpiesVespers) May 30, 2026…

 @SpiesVespers  May 30, 2026 
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amazon.com/Honey-Trapped-Bet…— SPIES&VESPERS (@SpiesVespers) May 30, 2026…

 @SpiesVespers  May 30, 2026 
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NOW AT A LOW UK PRICE amazon.co.uk/Honey-Trapped-B…— SPIES&VESPERS (@SpiesVespers) May 30, 2026…

 @mikenov  May 30, 2026 
 Global Power Plays and Historical Shifts – Articles and Tweets https://thenewsandtimes.blogspom/2026/05/global-power-plays-and-historical.html… 
Global Power Plays and Historical Shifts – Articles and Tweets thenewsandtimes.blogspot.com…— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) May 30, 2026…

 @SpiesVespers  May 30, 2026 
 OTD May 30, 1949 #Franz_von_Rintelen died. German Naval Intelligence officer who led sabotage operations in US during #WWI… 
OTD May 30, 1949 #Franz_von_Rintelen died. German Naval Intelligence officer who led sabotage operations in US during #WWI— SPIES&VESPERS (@SpiesVespers) May 30, 2026…

 @SpiesVespers  May 30, 2026 
 #OTD May 30, 2006 #Michael_Hayden appointed the #CIA’s 18th #DCI, a position he would hold until February 12, 2009…. 
#OTD May 30, 2006 #Michael_Hayden appointed the #CIA’s 18th #DCI, a position he would hold until February 12, 2009.— SPIES&VESPERS (@SpiesVespers) May 30, 2026…

 @301arm  May 30, 2026 
 RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Russia has recalled its ambassador to Armenia, Sergey Kopyrkin, to Moscow for consultations, citing what it described as the Armenian leadership’s steps toward closer integration with the European Union. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the move is linked to policies by Pashinyan’s government that… 
Russia has recalled its ambassador to Armenia, Sergey Kopyrkin, to Moscow for consultations, citing what it described as the Armenian leadership’s steps toward closer integration with the European Uni…

 Times News  May 30, 2026 
 Putin ‘Is Not Deterred’ By NATO Threats  
“All of that paints a clear picture that Russia is on the front foot at the moment, and we need to start doing something about it.” Russia’s “reckless” drone strike on Romania is a sign that Putin is…

 May 30, 2026 
 Putin Claims War ‘Nearing Its End’ Based on Supposed Russian Advances 
Russian leader Vladimir Putin claimed that the war against Ukraine is nearing its conclusion, citing what he characterized as a continuous, multi-vector offensive by Russian troops across all fronts….

 @WWIIpix  May 30, 2026 
 This day in 1941, Soviet spy Richard Sorge, a reporter in the German Embassy in Tokyo, informed Moscow that the Germans planned to attack in June. Stalin and other top leaders ignored Sorge’s warnings, as well as those of other sources, including early false alarms. #WW2… 
This day in 1941, Soviet spy Richard Sorge, a reporter in the German Embassy in Tokyo, informed Moscow that the Germans planned to attack in June. Stalin and other top leaders ignored Sorge’s warnings…

 @KremlinTrolls  May 30, 2026 
 Just another grift by the sitting President. And nobody will take any notice or do anything about it. As usual…. 
Just another grift by the sitting President. And nobody will take any notice or do anything about it. As usual.philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_)Trump bought stock in the UFC’s parent company while promoting…

 @Osinttechnical  May 30, 2026 
 Overnight, Ukrainian attack drones struck Russia’s Taganrog airfield, and for the first time, successfully destroyed a pair of Tu-142 Bear-F long-range maritime patrol aircraft…. 
Overnight, Ukrainian attack drones struck Russia’s Taganrog airfield, and for the first time, successfully destroyed a pair of Tu-142 Bear-F long-range maritime patrol aircraft. Video — @Osinttechnica…

 May 30, 2026 
 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin denies responsibility for Romania drone strike and says conflict is ‘near end’… 
Two people injured after Russian drone strike sparks fire in 10-storey building…

 @MilHistNow  May 30, 2026 
 Tonight in 1942, Britain’s RAF launches the first of the so-called “thousand-bomber raids” on Germany. Cologne is the target. Essen and Bremen will be hit in the days that follow. The objective of the campaign is to destroy enemy industrial capacity and break civilian morale…. 
Tonight in 1942, Britain’s RAF launches the first of the so-called “thousand-bomber raids” on Germany. Cologne is the target. Essen and Bremen will be hit in the days that follow. The objective of the…

 @MilHistNow  May 30, 2026 
 On this day in 1431, the French heroine Joan of Arc is burned at the stake for the crimes of heresy and cross-dressing. She is just 19 years old. A retrial, held 25 years after her death, will proclaim her innocent and a martyr. In 1920, the Vatican will canonize her…. 
On this day in 1431, the French heroine Joan of Arc is burned at the stake for the crimes of heresy and cross-dressing. She is just 19 years old. A retrial, held 25 years after her death, will proclai…

 ET Now World  May 30, 2026 
 US News LIVE: President Trump EPA Announcement Live Coverage from White House | Trump  
President Trump today delivered a critical policy update from the Oval Office regarding the Environmental Protection Agency. Watch the live broadcast. President Donald Trump has officially announced n…

 CNBC-TV18  May 30, 2026 
 LIVE: Donald Trump’s Angry Reaction | U.S-Iran Deal Near Collapse? | Iran Rejects Nuclear Deal Terms 
LIVE: Donald Trump’s Angry Reaction | U.S-Iran Deal Near Collapse? | Iran Rejects Nuclear Deal Terms The United States has announced the lifting of its naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz as part o…

 @sentdefender  May 30, 2026 
 The aircraft was transmitting squawk code 7500, which is the standard code assigned to aircraft in a hijacking situation…. 
The aircraft was transmitting squawk code 7500, which is the standard code assigned to aircraft in a hijacking situation.The(REAL)IntelFrog (@TheIntelFrogbu)United Airlines flight 2005 from Chicago O’…

 @Robert4787  May 30, 2026 
 That’s the real spy game with China. Satellites can see ships and missiles, but they can’t read minds inside the PLA. A good human source can give America warning time before trouble hits…. 
That’s the real spy game with China. Satellites can see ships and missiles, but they can’t read minds inside the PLA. A good human source can give America warning time before trouble hits.Matthew Levi…

 Times Now  May 30, 2026 
 Trump Signs Orders LIVE | ‘I’d Like To Buy…’: Trump Accepts Iran’s Offer; US To Ditch Netanyahu? 
President Donald Trump today signed pivotal executive orders at the White House, formally accepting a strategic trade proposal from Iran with the declaration “I’d like to buy,” signaling a departure f…

 CNN-News18  May 30, 2026 
 US IRAN WAR BREAKING NEWS LIVE | “OPEN HORMUZ NOW OR ELSE” – Trump’s Explosive Message to Iran 
Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated sharply once again after explosive remarks reportedly linked to Donald Trump demanding the immediate opening of the strategic Strait of Hormu…

 @Osinttechnical  May 30, 2026 
 Footage of a Ukrainian Hornet mid-range strike drone slamming into a Russian KamAZ transport deep behind the frontline earlier this week…. 
Footage of a Ukrainian Hornet mid-range strike drone slamming into a Russian KamAZ transport deep behind the frontline earlier this week. Video — @Osinttechnical May 30, 2026…

 @MEMRIReports  May 30, 2026 
 #ICYMI: #Iranian Ambassador To #Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam: ‘The Ongoing War Could Reshape The Regional Order By Weakening American Influence And Further Isolating #Israel’ – Report & audio here https://ow.ly/pO6Z50Z3c7k #MEMRI… 
#ICYMI: #Iranian Ambassador To #Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam: ‘The Ongoing War Could Reshape The Regional Order By Weakening American Influence And Further Isolating #Israel’ – Report & audio here ow….

 @Robert4787  May 30, 2026 
 Cuba sits 90 miles from Florida. If Russia and China can use it for listening posts, signal collection, and military tracking, America’s backyard becomes an intelligence battlefield. #Russia #Cuba #NationalSecurity https://www.foxnews.com/politics/china-linked-spy-site-expansion-cuba-raises-alarms-near-key-us-military-bases #FoxNews… 
Cuba sits 90 miles from Florida. If Russia and China can use it for listening posts, signal collection, and military tracking, America’s backyard becomes an intelligence battlefield. #Russia #Cuba #Na…

 @suestroud  May 30, 2026 
 RT by @JuliaDavisNews: RT by @JuliaDavisNews: More evidence for The Hague. 
More evidence for The Hague.Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews)Meanwhile in Russia: hosts Ivan Kamenev and Kristina Busarova bashed Poland, Ukraine, Norway, America, and Armenia. They called for the destruc…

 @NAFOteacher  May 30, 2026 
 RT by @JuliaDavisNews: RT by @JuliaDavisNews: This is *literally* genocidal rhetoric. 
This is *literally* genocidal rhetoric.Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews)Meanwhile in Russia: hosts Ivan Kamenev and Kristina Busarova bashed Poland, Ukraine, Norway, America, and Armenia. They called for …

 @anders_aslund  May 30, 2026 
 It is incredible that the US has abandoned the rule of law. Presumably Trump and other wealthy culprits will sue the victims as their habit is…. 
It is incredible that the US has abandoned the rule of law.Presumably Trump and other wealthy culprits will sue the victims as their habit is.Dralone&_DR145 (@draloneboy)MAJOR BREAKING: Epstein surviv…

 @TheStudyofWar  May 30, 2026 
 NEW: A Russian Geran-2 drone struck a multi-story apartment complex in Galati, Romania, on the evening of May 28-29. (1/2) Other Key Takeaways: Senior Kremlin officials are leaning into two separate responses to the drone strike in Romania that together aim to deflect Russia’s responsibility for the drone incident, falsely blame Ukraine, … 
NEW: A Russian Geran-2 drone struck a multi-story apartment complex in Galati, Romania, on the evening of May 28-29. (1/2)Other Key Takeaways:Senior Kremlin officials are leaning into two separate res…

 @MEMRIReports  May 30, 2026 
 #ICYMI: #Afghan Shi’ite Scholar Seyed Mohsen Hosseini At Seminar Commemorating Slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ali #Khamenei’s Ideology: ‘Issues Such As #Palestine And Holy Quds [Jerusalem] Are Among The Most Unifying Axes Among Muslims’ https://ow.ly/140f50Z3bY6 #MEMRI… 
#ICYMI: #Afghan Shi’ite Scholar Seyed Mohsen Hosseini At Seminar Commemorating Slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ali #Khamenei’s Ideology: ‘Issues Such As #Palestine And Holy Quds [Jerusalem] Are Among The…

 @anders_aslund  May 30, 2026 
 How could the US today be considered a democracy? 1. All power rest with the president. 2. The Congress is a rubber stamp. 3. SCOTUS is purely political. 4. The media are checked by wealthy owners dependent on the state. 5. Elections are heavily manipulated…. 
How could the US today be considered a democracy?1. All power rest with the president.2. The Congress is a rubber stamp.3. SCOTUS is purely political.4. The media are checked by wealthy owners depende…