The News And Times Review - NewsAndTimes.org https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Posts – newsandtimes.org ALL News – AI Briefs Trump Trump The News And Times Blog The News And Times Blog Security and Intelligence Security and Intelligence Putin and Putinism Putin and Putinism Israel and the Middle East Israel and the Middle East Headline News Headline News FBI News FBI News Elon Musk Elon Musk Blogs Blogs Ukraine War Heats Up as Putin Threatens More Land Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest Returns as Brooklyn’s July 4th Staple Zelenskyy confirms Ukraine struck oil infrastructure, military target near St. Petersburg Russia announces dozens of Ukrainian drones downed over St Petersburg RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: For the second day in a row, everyone has been laughing at this video. Yesterday, Putin, dressed in military uniform, allegedly made a rare visit to the front line, to one of the auxiliary command posts. In reality, it was a film set inside a bunker. As we can see, they have a lot of props in that bunker: 😅 A camouflage net was hung inside the building. 😅 The flooring, lighting, and acoustics all look like those of a studio. I wonder how many times they rehearsed it? RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Medvedev: Moscow has a proposal for a peaceful resolution to Iran’s nuclear issue Russia’s Deputy Chairman of the Security Council said: “The U.S. attacks on Iran were carried out under the pretext of its nuclear program, which has been the subject of extensive debate.” “These discussions have been limited to general negotiations on how to deal with Iran’s nuclear materials.” “Russia had proposals on this matter. In fact, they were put forward by Russian President Vladimir Putin and could have resolved the issue in a different way—through peaceful means.” “The Strait of Hormuz has become a weapon for Iran, one whose power is no less significant than that of a RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: 🚨 GLOBAL POLL: The war between Ukraine and Russia continues with no clear end in sight. Which side do you support? 🅰️ Ukraine 🅱️ Russia RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: I spoke with German Chancellor Merz @bundeskanzler. I’m grateful for the support and assistance to our people and our country. Germany is one of the world’s leaders in protecting lives, and we deeply value that. The key priority now is missiles for the Patriot systems – to protect our people from Russian ballistic attacks. That was the main focus of our conversation: the possibility of supplying our Patriot systems with the missiles we need, because Russia is making its final bet on missile strikes against Ukraine. It has no other options for dragging out the war. The Chancellor and I also discussed the situation on the front lines. I briefed him on the latest RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Ukraine is currently executing highly successful mid-range and deep-strike campaigns, while almost stalling Russian advances on the front. However, we must guard against the dangerous illusion that this war is nearing an early conclusion, because the reality is that it is highly likely to drag on for years to come. While it is true that Russia is facing mounting difficulties, its current situation is nowhere near desperate enough to force Vladimir Putin to abandon his core strategic objectives. Moscow has shown absolutely zero willingness to negotiate, and the Kremlin still possesses a variety of cards left to play. On the economic side, even though Russia is #Putin threatens to take more of #Ukraine. #UkraineWar Escalates as Strikes Intensify and Propaganda Surges. Ukraine War Escalates as Strikes Intensify and Propaganda Surges #Russia #Putin threatens to take more of #Ukraine Putin threatens to take more of Ukraine. Ukraine War Escalates as Strikes Intensify and Propaganda Surges. RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: RUSSIAN Military Practiced Repelling Ukrainian Naval landing in Crimea. Russian military experts recently conducted command-staff exercises called “Crimean Wake-Up Call”. They simulated a Ukrainian amphibious landing in Crimea and practiced how to defend against it using drones, reconnaissance, and precision weapons. This reflects Russia’s growing concerns over Ukrainian strikes isolating the peninsula and potential landing threats. No actual landing is confirmed or imminent. #Putin shrugs off fuel shortages as he ramps up the Ukraine war Putin threatens to take more of Ukraine – Google Search … #Putin threatens to take more of #Ukraine – Google Search #Putin Visits #Battlefield and Vows to Take More of #Ukraine – The New York Times RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Will Belarus once again become the launchpad for a Russian offensive on northern Ukraine, and could Belarusian troops be pushed into the fight despite the risks to Lukashenko’s survival? The memory of 2022 still hangs over Minsk. Belarus allowed Russian forces to stage the assault on Kyiv, and that decision tied Lukashenko’s fate even more tightly to the Kremlin. As Russia faces mounting pressure on the battlefield, the idea of reopening a northern axis has returned to the conversation. Belarusian forces are not capable of a large scale offensive on their own. Any operation from Belarus would require Russian troops, Russian armor, and Russian logistics. That m RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Germany accelerates nationwide ballistic‑missile defense network with Israeli Arrow system. The Arrow 3, one of Israel’s most advanced air defense systems, is capable of intercepting ballistic missiles at altitudes of over 100 km. and with a reported range of up to 2,400 km. ✍️ : @AAhronheim Articles and Tweets Articles and Tweets RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: UPDATE:🇩🇪🇺🇦⚡ Germany has become second largest (European) bilateral military donor of Ukraine’s War against Russian forces. 🚨Germany spending $15b (annually) on Ukrainian Leopard tanks, artillery, and joint production of Drones or Missiles. RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: ⚡️As of early July 2026, the Ukrainian Defense Forces’ systemic strike campaign has reached new levels 📈 As a result of the attacks, 42.74% of the total design capacity of oil refining was disabled. 💥 Over the past month, 8 oil refineries have been successfully attacked. 🛢️More than 60 RRCs (tanks) have been eliminated or critically damaged, of which 58% are with oil products and 42% are with crude oil. 💵 Over the year (since August 2025), the total losses of the industry have reached 13.5 billion US dollars. ✅Consequences for the aggressor: ⛽ Fuel crisis. 📉Reduction in production. 🔧 Repair deadlines are constantly postponed due to the inability to obtai RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: 🇷🇺 Moscow has data according to which the Baltic countries provided Ukrainian UAVs with their airspace to attack Russian civilian infrastructure, – Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin ”We have verified data that Latvia and other Baltic republics have already provided their air corridors for Ukrainian drones that attacked our country’s civilian infrastructure”, he said. RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: BREAKING: White House says President Trump might be impeached by few votes. RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: RUSSIA Deploys S-400 for First Major Strategic Ballistic Missile Defence Operation Over Moscow. Details; Ukrainian Armed Forces recently carried out their first-ever ballistic missile strike targeting Moscow. Russia’s S-400 long-range air defence system successfully intercepted the missile at high altitude. According to Analyst, the weapon was likely Ukraine’s new FP-9 ballistic missile with range up to ~850 km which is part of its growing domestic missile program supported by Western aid. The attack used a high ballistic trajectory, unlike lower-flying drones or cruise missiles. Russia has been expanding a new ring of S-400 positions around Moscow to counter RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: BREAKING 🇩🇪🇪🇺 Germany has become Europe’s largest NATO spender, overtaking the UK, Turkiye, and the world’s 4th largest overall (behind the US, China, and Russia). -Germany is the top country in Europe for defense budget exceeded $114 billion with 24% amid Ukraine War. RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Iranian FM Araghchi just put Trump in his place🔥 🇺🇸Trump at 5:00 PM: “Iran is totally destroyed. Their people and soldiers are hungry, they’ve got no food.” 🇮🇷Araghchi at 5:05 PM: “You’ve got 40 million people on food stamps at home and you’re calling Iran hungry? Worry about your own malnutrition. Mind your business.”🔥 He knows how to shut down Trump’s lies 👏 RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: DAY 8 OF THE 40-DAY CAMPAIGN: HISTORIC ANNIHILATION OF THE RUSSIAN WAR MACHINE – 100 ARTILLERY PIECES AND 1700+ DRONES VAPORIZED IN 24 HOURS! 📊💥💀 The combat statistics for the last 24 hours have officially been declassified, and they outline a staggering, historic catastrophe for the Russian occupation forces. Ukraine’s synchronized summer attrition strategy has achieved an unprecedented level of battlefield liquidation. Here is the brutal statistical breakdown of Moscow’s dark day at the front: 💀 1,190 Russian Troops (KIA): The Kremlin’s manpower deficit is spiraling out of control, losing well over a thousand soldiers a day just to stall local collapses.