Olga Nesterova
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DEC 20-22: Waymo Stalls, State Dept. Purge, Ukraine Talks vs. Strikes, Venezuela’s “Dark Fleet” Hunt
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China accused the United States of a ‘serious violation’ of international law after the US intercepted an oil tanker bound for China off the Venezuelan coast. A White House spokesperson said the ‘falsely flagged vessel’ carried sanctioned oil.
December 23, 2025 at 5:03 AM
China accused the United States of a ‘serious violation’ of international law after the US intercepted an oil tanker bound for China off the Venezuelan coast. A White House spokesperson said the ‘falsely flagged vessel’ carried sanctioned oil.
DEC 20-22: Waymo Stalls, State Dept. Purge, Ukraine Talks vs. Strikes, Venezuela’s “Dark Fleet” Hunt
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DEC 20-22: Waymo Stalls, State Dept. Purge, Ukraine Talks vs. Strikes, Venezuela’s “Dark Fleet” Hunt
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December 23, 2025 at 4:51 AM
DEC 20-22: Waymo Stalls, State Dept. Purge, Ukraine Talks vs. Strikes, Venezuela’s “Dark Fleet” Hunt
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Trump adds that the President of Colombia "has to watch his ass" since he had "cocaine factories.. at least 3."
December 22, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Trump adds that the President of Colombia "has to watch his ass" since he had "cocaine factories.. at least 3."
As to the workforce to build these ships, Trump says we will be "employing a lot of robots...and I guess, employment."
December 22, 2025 at 10:50 PM
As to the workforce to build these ships, Trump says we will be "employing a lot of robots...and I guess, employment."
Trump shares he told Macron to raise prices on drugs.. doesn't it reverse whatever he claimed to be doing?
December 22, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Trump shares he told Macron to raise prices on drugs.. doesn't it reverse whatever he claimed to be doing?
Q from "press": Mr President, are you surprised by number of pictures of Clinton in the Epstein files?"
Trump says he had a good relationship with Clinton, many people were spending time with this guy [Epstein], but I "threw him out of MAL. I don't like pics being shown who innocently met Epstein"
Trump says he had a good relationship with Clinton, many people were spending time with this guy [Epstein], but I "threw him out of MAL. I don't like pics being shown who innocently met Epstein"
December 22, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Q from "press": Mr President, are you surprised by number of pictures of Clinton in the Epstein files?"
Trump says he had a good relationship with Clinton, many people were spending time with this guy [Epstein], but I "threw him out of MAL. I don't like pics being shown who innocently met Epstein"
Trump says he had a good relationship with Clinton, many people were spending time with this guy [Epstein], but I "threw him out of MAL. I don't like pics being shown who innocently met Epstein"
Trump says "US will keep the Venezuelan oil and the ships" it seized.
December 22, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Trump says "US will keep the Venezuelan oil and the ships" it seized.
He is indeed announcing a “Golden Fleet of battleships like you’ve never seen before”.
December 22, 2025 at 10:13 PM
He is indeed announcing a “Golden Fleet of battleships like you’ve never seen before”.
Germany's Defense Minister, Boris Pistorius: “The only person who can immediately stop the war is Putin. Despite the efforts of Americans, Europeans, and Ukrainians to achieve a ceasefire, there are no signals from Moscow that Putin is interested in ending the war.”
December 22, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Germany's Defense Minister, Boris Pistorius: “The only person who can immediately stop the war is Putin. Despite the efforts of Americans, Europeans, and Ukrainians to achieve a ceasefire, there are no signals from Moscow that Putin is interested in ending the war.”
About that announcement in a few
President Donald Trump is expected to announce a new class of U.S. Navy battleships, potentially called "Trump-class," at a Pentagon event this afternoon.
Pentagon event.. at Mar-a-Lago.. naturally.
President Donald Trump is expected to announce a new class of U.S. Navy battleships, potentially called "Trump-class," at a Pentagon event this afternoon.
Pentagon event.. at Mar-a-Lago.. naturally.
December 22, 2025 at 9:04 PM
About that announcement in a few
President Donald Trump is expected to announce a new class of U.S. Navy battleships, potentially called "Trump-class," at a Pentagon event this afternoon.
Pentagon event.. at Mar-a-Lago.. naturally.
President Donald Trump is expected to announce a new class of U.S. Navy battleships, potentially called "Trump-class," at a Pentagon event this afternoon.
Pentagon event.. at Mar-a-Lago.. naturally.
Live from NY.. it’s Fox News entertainment network
December 22, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Live from NY.. it’s Fox News entertainment network
PM Carney today announced that Mark Wiseman will become the next Ambassador of Canada to the United States
December 22, 2025 at 5:53 PM
PM Carney today announced that Mark Wiseman will become the next Ambassador of Canada to the United States
Putin adviser Ushakov: I believe most of the Ukrainian-European proposals are unacceptable to us. We are adhering to our previous agreement with the US.
December 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Putin adviser Ushakov: I believe most of the Ukrainian-European proposals are unacceptable to us. We are adhering to our previous agreement with the US.
V/d Leyen: Arctic security remains a key priority for the European Union, and one in which we seek to work with allies and partners. Territorial integrity and sovereignty are fundamental principles of international law. (…) We stand in full solidarity with Denmark and the people of Greenland.
December 22, 2025 at 4:28 PM
V/d Leyen: Arctic security remains a key priority for the European Union, and one in which we seek to work with allies and partners. Territorial integrity and sovereignty are fundamental principles of international law. (…) We stand in full solidarity with Denmark and the people of Greenland.
Israel’s PM Netanyahu is hosting PM of Greece Mitsotakis
December 22, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Israel’s PM Netanyahu is hosting PM of Greece Mitsotakis
NYT: Trump Halts Five Wind Farms Off the East Coast
The Interior Department said the projects posed national security risks, without providing details. The decision imperils billions of dollars of investments.
The Interior Department said the projects posed national security risks, without providing details. The decision imperils billions of dollars of investments.
December 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
NYT: Trump Halts Five Wind Farms Off the East Coast
The Interior Department said the projects posed national security risks, without providing details. The decision imperils billions of dollars of investments.
The Interior Department said the projects posed national security risks, without providing details. The decision imperils billions of dollars of investments.
Zelenskyy: There is not a single power plant in Ukraine today that has not been damaged by Russian strikes. And every functioning Ukrainian energy facility, every operating part of our energy grid, is what thousands of our energy sector workers have been able to protect, restore, and build.
December 22, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Zelenskyy: There is not a single power plant in Ukraine today that has not been damaged by Russian strikes. And every functioning Ukrainian energy facility, every operating part of our energy grid, is what thousands of our energy sector workers have been able to protect, restore, and build.
United States is considering punitive measures against Spain after it refused to allow ships carrying cargo bound for Israel to dock at its ports over the Gaza war, per European sources.
December 22, 2025 at 1:47 PM
United States is considering punitive measures against Spain after it refused to allow ships carrying cargo bound for Israel to dock at its ports over the Gaza war, per European sources.
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December 22, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Turkish delegation met Syria’s Sharaa. Fidan, Guler, and Kalin were present. Turkish Ambassador Yilmaz was also in attendance.
December 22, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Turkish delegation met Syria’s Sharaa. Fidan, Guler, and Kalin were present. Turkish Ambassador Yilmaz was also in attendance.
DOD is sending a contingent of Air Force personnel to Ecuador in support of “anti-drug trafficking” operations. US embassy in Quito announced the deployment on Dec. 17, saying that the American forces will operate out of the military base at Manta, with the Ecuadorian Air Force.
December 22, 2025 at 1:32 PM
DOD is sending a contingent of Air Force personnel to Ecuador in support of “anti-drug trafficking” operations. US embassy in Quito announced the deployment on Dec. 17, saying that the American forces will operate out of the military base at Manta, with the Ecuadorian Air Force.
Russia dismissed reports of progress in peace talks that included American and Ukrainian officials.
December 22, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Russia dismissed reports of progress in peace talks that included American and Ukrainian officials.
Israel’s Cabinet approved 19 new Jewish settlements in the West Bank. Settlements are widely considered illegal under international law.
December 22, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Israel’s Cabinet approved 19 new Jewish settlements in the West Bank. Settlements are widely considered illegal under international law.
Trump admin is recalling 29 career U.S. diplomats from ambassadorial and other senior embassy roles as part of an effort to realign U.S. diplomacy with “America First” priorities. Chiefs of mission were told their tenures would end in January.
All affected countries:
All affected countries:
December 22, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Trump admin is recalling 29 career U.S. diplomats from ambassadorial and other senior embassy roles as part of an effort to realign U.S. diplomacy with “America First” priorities. Chiefs of mission were told their tenures would end in January.
All affected countries:
All affected countries:
