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Malcontent News @malcontentnews.bsky.social · 10h

The 1st Amendment Fights Back

23 news agencies (and counting) reject Pentagon's government loyalty pledge

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The 1st Amendment Fights Back: News Agencies Reject Pentagon Restrictions

Only one news agency has accepted Secretary Hegseth's loyalty requirements to keep Pentagon credentials.

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Malcontent News @malcontentnews.bsky.social · 16h

Renewed Russian Armor Assaults: Small Gains and Heavy Losses

Russian forces have launched multiple company-sized armored attacks in the Dobropillia tactical operational area, advancing only 300 to 500 meters.

Renewed Russian Armor Assaults: Small Gains and Heavy Losses

Russian forces have launched multiple company-sized armored attacks in the Dobropillia tactical operational area, advancing only 300 to 500 meters.

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Malcontent News @malcontentnews.bsky.social · 2d

FACT CHECK: Is Qatar Building a Military Base in Idaho?

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Fact Check: Is Qatar Building a Military Base in Idaho

Secretary of War (Defense) Pete Hegseth’s announcement about Qatar's new military presence at Mountain Home AFB in Idaho caused a lot of confusion.

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Malcontent News @malcontentnews.bsky.social · 5d

Good morning! The Russia-Ukraine War SITREP No. 929, for 8 October 2025, is 74 pages long, a full report, and is a free download on Substack and Patreon (linked).

Today's report has an in-depth analysis of growing war fatigue in Russia and why President Putin is walking away from President Trump.

Russia-Ukraine War SITREP - 08-OCT-2025 23:59* PDT - War Fatigue Hits Russian Society as Cracks Widen | Malcontent News

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Malcontent News @malcontentnews.bsky.social · 5d

Good morning! The Russia-Ukraine War SITREP No. 929, for 8 October 2025, is 74 pages long, a full report, and is a free download on Substack (linked) and Patreon.

Today's report has an in-depth analysis of growing war fatigue in Russia and why President Putin is walking away from President Trump.

Russia-Ukraine War SITREP for 08-OCT-2025 - War Fatigue Hits Russian Society as Cracks Widen

Your daily digest for the Russia-Ukraine War.

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Malcontent News @malcontentnews.bsky.social · 5d

Every skull is a Russian war crime in the city of Sumy since 6 August 2024.

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Malcontent News @malcontentnews.bsky.social · 6d

Feodosia Fuel Depot in Occupied Crimea Burns for Second Day

The fires have spread to additional fuel tanks after a Ukrainian attack on the largest transshipment terminal in occupied Crimea.

Feodosia Fuel Depot in Occupied Crimea Burns for Second Day

The fires have spread to additional fuel tanks after a Ukrainian attack on the largest transshipment terminal in occupied Crimea.

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Malcontent News @malcontentnews.bsky.social · 6d

A Thurston County District Court judge released Gunnar Schubert on Monday without requiring bond after an alleged Sunday night vandalism spree at the Washington Capitol.

Investigators say the rampage wasn't politically motivated. Schubert's social media accounts paint a very different picture.

Former MLB Prospect Arrested for Vandalism Spree at Washington Capitol

A Thurston County District Court judge released Gunnar Schubert on Monday afternoon without requiring bond.

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Malcontent News @malcontentnews.bsky.social · 7d

Despite the government shutdown, military aid flights to Ukraine by the U.S. Transport Command on contracted aircraft continue. (no endorsement of Air France)

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Malcontent News @malcontentnews.bsky.social · 7d

CBP Detains Executive Director of Libertarian Free State Project

Executive Director of the Free State Project, Eric Brakey, claims Customs and Border Patrol interrogated him in Florida over allegations of anti-government activities.

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CBP Detains Executive Director of Libertarian Free State Project

Executive Director of the Free State Project, Eric Brakey, claims Customs and Border Patrol interrogated him in Florida over allegations of anti-government activities.

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Malcontent News @malcontentnews.bsky.social · 9d

The offsite power outage at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is in its 11th day.

Three of 20 emergency diesel generators have failed.

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Malcontent News @malcontentnews.bsky.social · 9d

If you’re trying to understand what’s going on in Portland, Oregon, and why the city has become a flashpoint in U.S. politics. We’ve got you covered.

Our European audience will find this very helpful as it provides the historical and political context, and insight into U.S. use of force rules.

Everything You Wanted to Know About Portland Protests

Video shows a federal agent pepper-spraying a compliant protester in Portland, Oregon. It is just the latest incident after years of unrest, mostly caused by outsiders.

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Malcontent News @malcontentnews.bsky.social · 9d

Former Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili joined protesters near Parliament for the first time in almost 10 months and claimed the storming of the Presidential Palace was staged by the Georgian Dream regime.

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Malcontent News @malcontentnews.bsky.social · 9d

No. That's the 155th Mech Queen Anne Brigade, and they are deployed in Pokrovsk. They got their act together after command changes.

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Malcontent News @malcontentnews.bsky.social · 9d

Protesters storm the Presidential Palace in Georgia after almost a year of continuous protests. Frustration and resentment over the illegitimate Moscow-backed Georgia Dream government and its growing authoritarianism have boiled over.

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Malcontent News @malcontentnews.bsky.social · 10d

Three days ago, the Ukrainian 110th Mech Brigade was deployed to the Pokrovske area of operation. Three days later, they’ve liberated 3 villages in Dnipropetrovsk and are still advancing.

Recently Deployed Ukrainian 110th Mech Brigade Pushes Russian Troops Back

The arrival of the battle-hardened 110th Mechanized Brigade has already turned the tide on the Donetsk-Dnipropetrovsk border.

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Malcontent News @malcontentnews.bsky.social · 12d

Ever since the Russian 2025 Offensive started in April, each successive surge has been smaller than the previous one.

This is very different from 2024, when each surge became increasingly intense, peaking in November-December 2024.

Russia's combat potential is fading.

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Malcontent News @malcontentnews.bsky.social · 12d

External power has been restored at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant.

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Malcontent News @malcontentnews.bsky.social · 12d

In eastern Novotoretske in the Dobropillia tactical operational area, Russian blocking troops execute one of their own for retreating.

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Malcontent News @malcontentnews.bsky.social · 12d

Russian Oil Refineries Beyond the Breaking Point as Shortages Spread

A major accident at the Yaroslavl Oil Refinery adds to Russian gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel woes.

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Russian Oil Refineries Beyond the Breaking Point as Shortages Spread

A major accident at the Yaroslavl Oil Refinery adds to Russian gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel woes.

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Malcontent News @malcontentnews.bsky.social · 12d

Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant is running on emergency generators due to a loss of outside power (LOOP) event caused by a Russian attack.

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Malcontent News @malcontentnews.bsky.social · 12d

In my personal assessment, Russia is setting conditions for an intentional "nuclear accident" at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which has been on emergency power for 8 days. No nuke plant has gone more than 72 hours. Diesel fuel runs out in 8-10 days. Meltdowns 21-24 days after that.

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Malcontent News @malcontentnews.bsky.social · 14d

Good morning! The Russia-Ukraine War SITREP No. 924, for 29 September 2025, is 70 pages long.

Today’s big story? Ukraine is getting more Patriots, Russia is preparing to start petrol imports, Romania found Russian drone debris, and there were many small changes on the battlefield.

Russia-Ukraine War SITREP for 29 September 2025 - Ukraine Getting More Patriots (Finally)

Your daily digest for the Russia-Ukraine War.

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Malcontent News @malcontentnews.bsky.social · 14d

Risk of a Nuclear Accident at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant Increases

External power outage at Russian-occupied nuclear power plant enters unprecedented sixth day, increasing meltdown risk.

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Risk of a Nuclear Accident at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant Increases

External power outage at Russian-occupied nuclear power plant enters unprecedented fifth day, increasing meltdown risk.

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Malcontent News @malcontentnews.bsky.social · 15d

The Russia-Ukraine War SITREP No. 923, for 26-28 September 2025, is 42 pages long and a full report.

Today's big story? The U.S. approves deep strikes on Russia using American weapons, and Ukraine has carried it out its first operations.

Russia-Ukraine War SITREP for 26-28 September 2025 - In Surprise Move, Washington Approves Deep Strikes on Russia

Your daily digest for the Russia-Ukraine War.

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