The News And Times Review - NewsAndTimes.org https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Trump, Diddy drama dominate headlines as markets steady Ukraine War Escalates as Global Tensions Spike #Ukraine Escalation and Global Tensions Reshape #Geopolitical Landscape #AIBrief Ukraine has launched a major 40-day offensive targeting Russia, marking a dramatic escalation in the war with drone strikes deep into Russian territory. Kremlin officials acknowledge U.S. military support for Ukraine undermines neutrality claims but express openness to diplomatic settlements. Meanwhile, legal and military developments—including U.S. strikes on Iran and nuclear threats—signal rising global instability. Key Stories Ukraine initiates 40-day offensive with deep strikes into Russia Ukraine Escalation and Global Tensions Reshape Geopolitical Landscape Posts – newsandtimes.org ALL News – AI Briefs #CIA #DIA #Mossad Global Security News Crimea faces critical shortages #AIBrief #Ukraine escalates strikes disrupting #Russia-n fuel and military logistics Friday, June 26, 2026 – 1:40 PM Summary Ukraine’s systematic targeting of Russian refineries and fuel storage has triggered a nationwide fuel crisis, affecting 75 regions and forcing rationing. Simultaneously, Belarus’ shutdown of relay stations may alter the nature of Shahed drone attacks on Ukraine, while Crimea faces critical shortages threatening agriculture and infrastructure. Key Stories Fuel crisis engulfs 75 Russian regions as Ukraine cripples refineries — Ukraine’s sustained strikes on Russian refineries and fuel depots have caused severe RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Footage of destroyed Russian transports littering the side of the E58 highway in southern Ukraine. Ukrainian mid-range strike drones continue to chew through Russian rear-area supply lines. #CIA #DIA #AIBrief Ukraine escalates strikes disrupting Russian fuel and military logistics Friday, June 26, 2026 – 1:40 PM Summary Ukraine’s systematic targeting of Russian refineries and fuel storage has triggered a nationwide fuel crisis, affecting 75 regions and forcing rationing. Simultaneously, Belarus’ shutdown of relay stations may alter the nature of Shahed drone attacks on Ukraine, while Crimea faces critical shortages threatening agriculture and infrastructure. Key Stories Fuel crisis engulfs 75 Russian regions as Ukraine cripples refineries — Ukraine’s sustained strikes on Russian refineries and fuel depots have caused RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Sergei Ivanov, a former Russian defense minister once seen as a possible successor to President Vladimir Putin, has died. He was 73. RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: After the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia in February 2022, “very visible Crimean Tatar units and soldiers” emerged in the Ukrainian military, explains Filiz Tutku Aydin, professor of political science at the ⁠Social Sciences University of Ankara RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Senior Iranian MP #Ebrahim_Azizi: ▪️Once again, America has attacked Iran in the midst of negotiations. ▪️The failed U.S. president has once again proven that he has no commitment to the principles of negotiation and ceasefire. ▪️Certainly, this reckless violation of the ceasefire by America will, as always, lead to their retreat and regret. RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Meloni and Trump: A very public fall-out that is proving very hard to fix Ukraine unleashes one of its heaviest drone bombardments of Russia – The Washington Post #FBI ordered to release unredacted #Epsteinfiles after legal violation — A federal judge ruled the #DOJ must release unredacted Epstein files, citing a concession by Trump attorney Todd Blanche that laws were violated. The decision may expose deeper connections in the Epstein case and intensify pressure on implicated individuals. Judge: Acting Trump A.G. “Conceded” Violating Law on Epstein Files Global Tensions Rise Amid Geopolitical Shifts and Tech Disruptions #LEBANON and #ISRAEL signed a framework agreement in #WASHINGTON – Google Search RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Soon EU will lift sanctions on Russian cheap oil Diplomatic Shifts and Security Turmoil Reshape Global Order RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: 🚨 DIPLOMATIC BREAKTHROUGH LEBANON AND ISRAEL REACH DEAL 🇱🇧🇮🇱 LEBANON and ISRAEL signed a framework agreement in WASHINGTON to halt hostilities. This marks a significant shift in regional security dynamics as diplomats finalize terms. 🗺️⚖️ #MiddleEast #OSINT Trump-Epstein files dominate legal battles amid global tensions RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: From “Honey Traps” to Conspiracy Communities, These Are The Unexpected Recruitment Methods of Russia’s Intelligence Services AI and Culture Collide in Shifting Media Trends #FBI Federal Judge Orders #DOJ To Release Unredacted #EpsteinFiles Ukraine escalates strikes disrupting Russian fuel and military logistics Escalating Middle East Tensions Reshape Global Security Dynamics RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: The fuel crisis ripping through 75 Russian regions, with Crimea on the brink and a third of the country slapping limits on gasoline sales, is not some temporary “refinery maintenance” hiccup. It is the direct, predictable result of Ukraine methodically turning refineries, storage depots, and logistics hubs into smoking craters. Every drone that reaches a Nizhny Novgorod cracking plant or a Krasnodar tank farm is sanctions that actually bite, delivered daily, without needing another EU summit or American waiver. Moscow calls it “artificial hype and speculation.” Of course they do. The same regime that insists its “special military operation” is going according RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Will it only be a psyop or will the SBU surprise Russia with some sort of operation? Russia Faces Escalating Pressures Amid War and Internal Shifts #DOJ says it will continue to dismantle #Antifa networks following anti-#ICE attack in Texas Sergei Ivanov, Russia’s ex-defense minister once seen as Putin’s likely successor, has died at 73 (Premium)&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral via @SFGate RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: 🇩🇪 Germany mailed 298,200 letters to every 18-year-old in the country, asking if they’d voluntarily join the military. The result: 530 actually signed up. That’s 0.18%. 25% showed initial interest. After a follow-up call, that dropped to 12.5%. Of those, 1,500 went through physical screening, 80% passed as fit for service, and only 530 walked away with a firm job offer. Germany’s active force needs to grow from 186,000 to roughly 260,000 by the mid-2030s to meet NATO targets. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has already warned that if volunteers don’t get the job done, partial conscription is “not something we can avoid.” Mandatory registration for all 18-ye Shifting geopolitics and cultural battles dominate headlines RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: 🇷🇺🇺🇦 Russia’s hawks want Putin to go nuclear The loudest pressure on the Kremlin right now is coming from its own side. After a month of Ukrainian drones hitting Moscow, St Petersburg, Crimea and an oil refinery inside Moscow itself, the nationalist wing has decided the war is being fought far too softly, and that a U.S. promise to end it on Russia’s terms never showed up. So now the demands are out loud. Full mobilisation, levelling Kyiv’s government district, killing Zelensky, bombing the European plants that build Ukraine’s drones, and at the far end, reaching for tactical nukes. The one saying it plainest is Konstantin Malofeyev, a hardline tycoon who Russia Escalates Espionage Crackdown Amid Regional Tensions RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Russian intelligence doesn’t just steal documents. It cultivates people. A contact at an embassy can turn access into espionage, which is why U.S. and allied counterintelligence watch diplomatic networks so closely. #Russia #Intel #Nationalsecurity Middle East War Escalates as Hormuz Tensions Threaten Global Markets RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: ⚡️BREAKING: Oman has informed European Countries that ships may be required to pay Fees going forward, the Strait of Hormuz will Not return to Pre-War conditions Global Shifts in Conflict, Governance, and Urban Challenges Global Shifts in Conflict, Governance, and Urban Challenges FBI Focus Shifts Amid Legal and Security Turmoil FBI Focus Shifts Amid Legal and Security Turmoil Brooklyn crashes, Putin ally dies, and global security alerts Brooklyn crashes, Putin ally dies, and global security alerts 22 alleged gang members arrested in connection to 26 #shootings across #Brooklyn and #Manhattan – ABC7 New York #Brooklyn Faces Crashes, #Crime, and Community Initiatives – The @BrooklynNews Summary Brooklyn remains a focal point for urban challenges and cultural developments, with recent incidents highlighting public safety concerns and community-driven efforts. A multi-vehicle crash on the Belt Parkway injured 11, while a robbery on a Q train platform underscores ongoing transit security issues. Meanwhile, local events like Body Hack blend nightlife with healthcare access for underserved groups, and Brooklyn’s conference venues gain attention for their expansive offerings. Key Stories 11 injured in multi-vehicle crash on Br RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Locals report a 20-mile-long traffic jam of vehicles attempting to leave Russian-occupied Crimea over the Kerch Bridge today. Follows major fuel, power, and goods shortages caused by Ukraine’s drone campaign. Climate Crisis and Geopolitical Tensions Escalate Simultaneously RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Russia has deployed 721,300 troops for offensive operations in Ukraine, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky told The Times. Syrsky also said Moscow aims to increase its use of FPV drones to 33,000 per day on the battlefield.