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@SpiesVespers Dec 18, 2025

PERFECT STOCKING STUFFER… amazon.co.uk/Honey-Trapped-B…

PERFECT STOCKING STUFFER…amazon.co.uk/Honey-Trapped-B…— SPIES&VESPERS (@SpiesVespers) Dec 18, 2025…

@SpiesVespers Dec 18, 2025

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amazon.com/Honey-Trapped-Bet…— SPIES&VESPERS (@SpiesVespers) Dec 18, 2025…

@SpiesVespers Dec 18, 2025

OTD Dec 18 1878, Ioseb Besarionis dzе Jughashvili aka Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin born. Governed the Soviet Union as its dictator from the mid-1920s until his death in 1953….

OTD Dec 18 1878, Ioseb Besarionis dzе Jughashvili aka Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin born. Governed the Soviet Union as its dictator from the mid-1920s until his death in 1953.— SPIES&VESPERS (@SpiesVes…

@SpiesVespers Dec 18, 2025

OTD Dec 18, 1863 Archduke Franz Ferdinand Carl Ludwig Joseph Maria of Austria born. Later became known as name of Scottish rock band and other stuff….

OTD Dec 18, 1863 Archduke Franz Ferdinand Carl Ludwig Joseph Maria of Austria born. Later became known as name of Scottish rock band and other stuff.— SPIES&VESPERS (@SpiesVespers) Dec 18, 2025…

@SpiesVespers Dec 18, 2025

OTD December 18, 1963 actor Brad Pitt born. Starred in Spy Game and as extra in No Way Out, reportedly also made some other movies….

OTD December 18, 1963 actor Brad Pitt born. Starred in Spy Game and as extra in No Way Out, reportedly also made some other movies.— SPIES&VESPERS (@SpiesVespers) Dec 18, 2025…

@NKobserver Dec 18, 2025

More footage from #Armenia’s Echmiadzin city, massive security forces gathering around the country’s Apostolic Church HQ….

More footage from #Armenia’s Echmiadzin city, massive security forces gathering around the country’s Apostolic Church HQ.— Nagorno Karabakh Observer (@NKobserver) Dec 18, 2025…

ABC News Dec 18, 2025

Russia preparing for another year of war despite peace talks, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an address on Wednesday that Russia is preparing “the coming year as a year of war,” despite ongoing peace talks….

@MilHistNow Dec 18, 2025

Today in 1972, Nixon orders a massive bombardment of North Vietnam following the collapse of the Paris peace talks. The so-called “Christmas Bombings” end 11 days later when Hanoi agrees to resume negotiations. An est 1,600 civilians die in the raids; 15 B-52s are shot down….

Today in 1972, Nixon orders a massive bombardment of North Vietnam following the collapse of the Paris peace talks. The so-called “Christmas Bombings” end 11 days later when Hanoi agrees to resume neg…

@NKobserver Dec 18, 2025

JUST IN – Heightened police and Interior Ministry presence in Echmiadzin, #Armenia with coercive pressure against the Armenian Apostolic Church as PM Pashinyan continues leveraging excommunicated, pro-PM clergy to demand the resignation of the Church’s spiritual leader, Catholicos Karekin II. Major opposition forces expected to gather at …

JUST IN – Heightened police and Interior Ministry presence in Echmiadzin, #Armenia with coercive pressure against the Armenian Apostolic Church as PM Pashinyan continues leveraging excommunicated, pro…

@Osinttechnical Dec 18, 2025

Ukrainians say this is a 92N6 Grave Stone, but looks a lot more like a 96N6E Cheese Board. Camouflage netting makes the ID a bit hard, but both are targeting radars for the S-400. https://t.co/Mtvn5lDxcA pic.twitter.com/g3hPahjzx0…

Ukrainians say this is a 92N6 Grave Stone, but looks a lot more like a 96N6E Cheese Board. Camouflage netting makes the ID a bit hard, but both are targeting radars for the S-400.https://t.co/Mtvn5lDx…

@KremlinTrolls Dec 18, 2025

I promise you, they are laughing. It’s cringeworthy

I promise you, they are laughing. It’s cringeworthy— KT “Special MI6 Operation” (@KremlinTrolls) Dec 18, 2025…

@KremlinTrolls Dec 18, 2025

How pathetic

How pathetic— KT “Special MI6 Operation” (@KremlinTrolls) Dec 18, 2025…

@Osinttechnical Dec 18, 2025

Pantsir

Pantsir— OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) Dec 18, 2025…

@Osinttechnical Dec 18, 2025

Nebel SVU long-range radar

Nebel SVU long-range radar— OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) Dec 18, 2025…

@Osinttechnical Dec 18, 2025

Ukrainian attack drones raided the Russian-occupied Belbek airbase in Crimea overnight, destroying aircraft and air defenses. Seen here, a Ukrainian drone prepares to slam into a Russian MiG-31 fighter. pic.twitter.com/ELAMWHAH44…

Ukrainian attack drones raided the Russian-occupied Belbek airbase in Crimea overnight, destroying aircraft and air defenses. Seen here, a Ukrainian drone prepares to slam into a Russian MiG-31 fighte…

@Osinttechnical Dec 18, 2025

Spain jumped the gun a bit , announcing a wide-ranging 817 million euro aid package last month. A significant amount of that funding went to purchases from Spanish companies, along with grant support for Spanish companies to operate in Ukraine. https://t.co/Ij6BckeP0U https://t.co/79db0glhG2…

Spain jumped the gun a bit , announcing a wide-ranging 817 million euro aid package last month. A significant amount of that funding went to purchases from Spanish companies, along with grant support …

@MEMRIReports Dec 18, 2025

Abolfazl Eghbali, Iranian Academic Involved in Drafting New Hijab Bill: Rape Is a Modern Phenomenon; Men Have Many Duties and Just One Right – to Have Their Sexual Urges Met – So Wives Must Obey Their Husbands…

Abolfazl Eghbali, Iranian Academic Involved in Drafting New Hijab Bill: Rape Is a Modern Phenomenon; Men Have Many Duties and Just One Right – to Have Their Sexual Urges Met – So Wives Must Obey Their…

Andrea PalascianoOliver Crook Dec 18, 2025

EU’s Top Diplomat Says ‘Good Luck’ to US Effort to Bring Putin Into Fold

The European Union’s top diplomat poured cold water on the American proposal to reestablish economic ties with Russia as part of ongoing discussions to end Moscow’s war against Ukraine….

Oneindia News Dec 18, 2025

U.S Senate LIVE: Noem and MTG Lock Horns in Heated Debate on ICE Enforcement | ‘Go Out & Encounter’

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem forcefully defended the Trump administration’s tough immigration stance during a House hearing on Thursday, arguing t……

C-SPAN Dec 18, 2025

Extreme Mortman Podcast: Presidents Get Winter Vacations – We Get Kirk Bado and Ledge King

Over the summer, C-SPAN’s podcast “Extreme Mortman” did an episode all about Presidents – and summer vactions. Now – time for the sequel – Presidents – and winter vacations! Like the one Barack Ob…

@bundeskanzler Dec 18, 2025

Die Zustimmung zum Mercosur-Abkommen ist von zentraler Bedeutung für eine glaubwürdige Handelspolitik der Europäischen Union in dieser Welt. Jetzt ist die Zeit, zu einer Entscheidung zu kommen….

Die Zustimmung zum Mercosur-Abkommen ist von zentraler Bedeutung für eine glaubwürdige Handelspolitik der Europäischen Union in dieser Welt. Jetzt ist die Zeit, zu einer Entscheidung zu kommen.— Bunde…

@mikenov Dec 18, 2025

High Treason definition #RamizMehdiyev #SouthCaucasus High Treason is the most serious form of treason, defined as betraying one’s country or its sovereign/head of state, involving acts like levying war against the nation or giving aid and comfort to its enemies, essentially endangering the state’s existence or leadership. Historically, i…

High Treason definition #RamizMehdiyev #SouthCaucasusHigh Treason is the most serious form of treason, defined as betraying one’s country or its sovereign/head of state, involving acts like levying wa…

@mikenov Dec 18, 2025

Deliberate exposure to the sick children as the source of infection as the attempted murder charge, from the legal point of view. From a legal standpoint, deliberately exposing others to infection, even sick children, can form the basis for serious charges like attempted murder if there’s intent to kill or cause grave harm, but it’s compl…

Deliberate exposure to the sick children as the source of infection as the attempted murder charge, from the legal point of view. From a legal standpoint, deliberately exposing others to infection, ev…

@carlbildt Dec 18, 2025

As Putin 🇷🇺 digs down on his aggressive policies, the 🇪🇺 leaders gather in Brussels for their most important summit in years. They must secure funding for 🇺🇦 for the next few years, and they must move forward on their relations with the Mercosur countries. https://www.euractiv.com/news/eu-summit-live-brussels-do-or-die-moment/…

As Putin 🇷🇺 digs down on his aggressive policies, the 🇪🇺 leaders gather in Brussels for their most important summit in years. They must secure funding for 🇺🇦 for the next few years, and they mus…

@MilHistNow Dec 18, 2025

On this day in 1916, Germany abandons its 10-month campaign to “bleed France white” at Verdun. The French suffer nearly 400,000 casualties, while an estimated 350,000 Germans are killed, wounded or missing. “Hell cannot be so terrible,” recalls one French veteran….

On this day in 1916, Germany abandons its 10-month campaign to “bleed France white” at Verdun. The French suffer nearly 400,000 casualties, while an estimated 350,000 Germans are killed, wounded or mi…

@MilHistNow Dec 18, 2025

On this day in 1981, the world’s largest supersonic bomber, the Soviet Tupolev Tu-160 ‘Blackjack,’ flies for the first time. The swing-wing Mach 2 warplane has a range of more than 12,000 kms….

On this day in 1981, the world’s largest supersonic bomber, the Soviet Tupolev Tu-160 ‘Blackjack,’ flies for the first time. The swing-wing Mach 2 warplane has a range of more than 12,000 kms.— Milita…

@MilHistNow Dec 18, 2025

On this day in 1939, three squadrons of RAF Wellingtons are intercepted over the North Sea by 44 Luftwaffe fighters kicking off the ‘Battle of the Heligoland Bight,’ the first major air engagement of the Second World War. The British lose 12 bombers out of 22….

On this day in 1939, three squadrons of RAF Wellingtons are intercepted over the North Sea by 44 Luftwaffe fighters kicking off the ‘Battle of the Heligoland Bight,’ the first major air engagement of …

@sentdefender Dec 18, 2025

Congrats to American entrepreneur, pilot, and commercial astronaut Jared Isaacman, for being confirmed earlier today in a vote of 67-30 by the Senate as the 15th Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)….

Congrats to American entrepreneur, pilot, and commercial astronaut Jared Isaacman, for being confirmed earlier today in a vote of 67-30 by the Senate as the 15th Administrator of the National Aeronaut…

@aaronjmate Dec 18, 2025

The Queen of Comedy:

The Queen of Comedy:— Aaron Maté (@aaronjmate) Dec 18, 2025…

@sentdefender Dec 18, 2025

BLKCAT6, a U.S. Navy MQ-4C “Triton” High-Altitude Surveillance Drone, departed earlier tonight from Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville, Florida, and is currently heading south over the Caribbean for a night patrol off the coast of Venezuela….

BLKCAT6, a U.S. Navy MQ-4C “Triton” High-Altitude Surveillance Drone, departed earlier tonight from Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville, Florida, and is currently heading south over the Caribbean fo…

@Robert4787 Dec 18, 2025

Our security is being gutted. Pushing out experienced intelligence pros and yanking agents off terror and cyber cases for politics leaves real gaps. Threats don’t pause just because priorities get reshuffled. #NationalSecurity #FBI #CounterTerrorism https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2025/11/on-senate-floor-warner-sounds-alarm…

Our security is being gutted. Pushing out experienced intelligence pros and yanking agents off terror and cyber cases for politics leaves real gaps. Threats don’t pause just because priorities get res…

MS NOW Dec 18, 2025

The Nightcap on Trump prime-time address: ‘I thought he was losing it’

The president reflected on his first year back in office, touting the economy and defending his immigration policy. The speech was riddled with falsehoods –……

Henry Foy,Max Seddon,Laura Dubois Dec 18, 2025

Putin’s retaliation threat over frozen assets rattles EU capitals

Italy, Belgium and Austria worry about Russia moving against their companies…

MS NOW Dec 18, 2025

Lawrence: Trump seemed ‘angry at the truth’ as he read a ‘teleprompter full of lies’

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins MS NOW’s Lawrence O’Donnell to respond to Donald Trump’s White House address, calling it “an unhinged speech th……

@Robert4787 Dec 18, 2025

Hard to argue with that. When misinformation spreads faster than facts, it poisons everything- elections, public health, even national security. If we don’t get a grip on it, every other threat gets harder to manage. #Misinformation #NationalSecurity #Democracy https://pewrsr.ch/4fJWUvn…

Hard to argue with that. When misinformation spreads faster than facts, it poisons everything- elections, public health, even national security. If we don’t get a grip on it, every other threat gets h…

Jimmy Kimmel Live Dec 18, 2025

Trump Addresses the Nation & Ted Cruz Insults Jimmy Kimmel During FCC Hearing About Our Show

We had a surprise national address from Donald Trump tonight, former special counsel Jack Smith testified that his team gathered “powerful evidence” to prove……

@michaeldweiss Dec 18, 2025

FYI: There is $800 million in funding for military aid to Ukraine in the NDAA: $400 million per year over the next two years. It’s part of the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which is distinct from PURL….

FYI: There is $800 million in funding for military aid to Ukraine in the NDAA: $400 million per year over the next two years. It’s part of the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which is distinct…

@TheStudyofWar Dec 18, 2025

MORE: Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov used Russia’s seizure of small- and medium-sized settlements to support false Russia claims that Russian forces can rapidly seize the significantly larger population centers comprising Ukraine’s Fortress Belt. Belousov falsely……

MORE: Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov used Russia’s seizure of small- and medium-sized settlements to support false Russia claims that Russian forces can rapidly seize the significantly large…

@TheStudyofWar Dec 18, 2025

Putin’s statements continue to demonstrate that he will not be satisfied with a peace agreement based on the US-proposed 28-point peace plan. The Kremlin has not publicly and explicitly stated that it would accept the 28-point plan or any subsequent versions, but rather has been rejecting many points of the plan in recent weeks. The state…

Putin’s statements continue to demonstrate that he will not be satisfied with a peace agreement based on the US-proposed 28-point peace plan. The Kremlin has not publicly and explicitly stated that it…

@michaeldweiss Dec 18, 2025

No mention of Ukraine tonight in Trump’s nervous breakdown. “90% there,” but that remaining ten must be killer……

No mention of Ukraine tonight in Trump’s nervous breakdown. “90% there,” but that remaining ten must be killer…— Michael Weiss (@michaeldweiss) December 18, 2025…

@TheStudyofWar Dec 18, 2025

MORE | Anti-Iranian Regime Baloch Groups: Ansar al Furqan recently conducted a tactically sophisticated attack targeting Iranian security forces in southeastern Iran. This attack is demonstrative of the growing threat that anti-regime Baloch groups in southeastern Iran have posed……

MORE | Anti-Iranian Regime Baloch Groups: Ansar al Furqan recently conducted a tactically sophisticated attack targeting Iranian security forces in southeastern Iran. This attack is demonstrative of t…

@michaeldweiss Dec 18, 2025

Helpful acknowledgment here that Witkoff and this admin play the press very easily. Might come in handy treating with much of the anonymously sourced whispers about a Ukraine deal….

Helpful acknowledgment here that Witkoff and this admin play the press very easily. Might come in handy treating with much of the anonymously sourced whispers about a Ukraine deal. https://t.co/xulnLd…

Barak Ravid Dec 18, 2025

Putin envoy to hold talks with Trump aides on U.S. peace plan in Miami this weekend

Trump’s advisers are expected to try to get Russian officials to agree to the updated proposal on ending the war in Ukraine….

Arpan Rai Dec 18, 2025

Ukraine war latest: Zelensky urges European leaders to show unity against Putin

Zelensky says Europe must show Russia that continuing its war is ‘pointless’…

@sentdefender Dec 18, 2025

The U.S. State Department tonight announced a massive new arms package, the largest in history, for Taiwan. The package, worth over $11 billion, is likely to infuriate China and is set to include: – The U.S. Armed Force’s Tactical Mission Network (TMN) – 82 M142 High Mobility… pic.twitter.com/aJMphaX9Ea…

The U.S. State Department tonight announced a massive new arms package, the largest in history, for Taiwan. The package, worth over $11 billion, is likely to infuriate China and is set to include:- Th…

@TheStudyofWar Dec 18, 2025

MORE: The Kremlin has repeatedly rejected US- and Ukrainian-proposed peace plans while trying to shift the blame for the lack of progress in negotiations onto Ukraine. Putin’s claim about seizing Russia’s “historical” territories if Ukraine and the West refuse to engage in……

MORE: The Kremlin has repeatedly rejected US- and Ukrainian-proposed peace plans while trying to shift the blame for the lack of progress in negotiations onto Ukraine. Putin’s claim about seizing Russ…

@WhiteHouse Dec 18, 2025

RT by @POTUS: WARRIOR DIVIDENDS ⚔️🇺🇸 “1,450,000 military service members will receive a special we call Warrior Dividend before Christmas… in honor of our nation’s founding in 1776, we are sending every soldier $1,776.” – President Donald J. Trump pic.twitter.com/2SenJQT0xI…

WARRIOR DIVIDENDS ⚔️🇺🇸”1,450,000 military service members will receive a special we call Warrior Dividend before Christmas… in honor of our nation’s founding in 1776, we are sending every soldier …

@aaronjmate Dec 18, 2025

An outright Ponzi scheme would probably cover more people than whatever this is:

An outright Ponzi scheme would probably cover more people than whatever this is:— Aaron Maté (@aaronjmate) Dec 18, 2025…

@criticalthreats Dec 18, 2025

RT by @TheStudyofWar: NEW | The Iranian regime announced new Artesh appointments on December 17 as part of a broader reshuffling of senior Iranian military leadership following the Israel-Iran War. The Iranian regime has signaled that it urgently seeks to improve its air defense capabilities to… pic….

NEW | The Iranian regime announced new Artesh appointments on December 17 as part of a broader reshuffling of senior Iranian military leadership following the Israel-Iran War.The Iranian regime has si…

@Robert4787 Dec 18, 2025

That’s a sign of how bad the Sahel’s gotten. When partners ask for U.S. surveillance overhead, it means local forces are stretched thin. Spy planes don’t solve everything, but good intel can blunt jihadist momentum fast. #CounterTerrorism #Africa #NationalSecurity #spyplanes #alQaeda https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/ivory-coast-pushes…

That’s a sign of how bad the Sahel’s gotten. When partners ask for U.S. surveillance overhead, it means local forces are stretched thin. Spy planes don’t solve everything, but good intel can blunt jih…