Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba suggests that former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov is positioning himself politically alongside powerful global tech figures such as Elon #Musk, Alex Karp, and potentially Peter Thiel. He calls them a trio of “evil global geniuses,” arguing that while their technological achievements are undeniable, their views on society and the state are highly unorthodox and “inclined toward some new form of technological totalitarianism.
How is it reasonable for the American people to be spending 3.5, 4% of GDP on defense and being able to project power for all our benefit, and the German people to be spending 1%? At some point that just doesn’t make sense anymore. We’re beyond that. • Elbridge A. Colby, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy
❗️ U.S. Central Command commander Admiral Brad Cooper claims all sea mines placed in the Strait of #Hormuz by Iran's IRGC have been removed by U.S. Navy divers, U.S. Navy SEALs, and U.S. military aviation.
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#Venezuela seriously weighing OPEC exit — Bloomberg Caracas has discussed the idea with US officials, though no final decision has been made yet, Bloomberg reports, citing sources familiar with the matter. A Venezuelan exit could open the door to a bigger presence for foreign oil companies in the country — mainly American ones. Venezuela was a founding member of OPEC over 60 years ago. If it goes through
▶️ Europe’s Ariane 6 carrier rocket with the MTG-I2 weather satellite blasted off from the Kourou launch facility in #French Guiana. Video: Arianespace/X
#Iran reportedly acquired fragments of the US AGM-158B JASSM-ER cruise missile near Arak. Remains include composite fuselage, wiring, and engine parts. Reports claim Iran obtained an intact missile and an unexploded WDU-42/B penetrator warhead. This allows Tehran to reverse-engineer stealth technology and improve air defense detection. Similar to the 2011 RQ-170 capture, this provides long-term strategic value for Iranian weapons development and countermeasures against advanced US munitions.
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#NATO reconnaissance #drone loses contact and is circling over the Black Sea According to SHOT, the RQ-4D Phoenix surveillance drone, call sign MAGMA 10, transmitted an emergency signal 7600, which indicates a loss of two-way communication with the base. It is reported that the drone is currently circling over neutral waters of the Black Sea. Prior to this, the drone activated its transponder over #Bulgaria. It is assumed that the RQ-4D Phoenix may have taken off from a NATO base in Sicily.
A ship caught fire and sank after being struck off the coast of #Romania. ▪️ The cargo ship PROGRESS IV was traveling in the country's exclusive economic zone, approximately 32 km from the coastal village of Sfantu Gheorghe. ➖ "There is currently no information about who carried out the attack and why. An investigation will be conducted," said Romanian President Klaus Iohannis. ▪️ All 12 crew members were rescued, and one sailor was injured. Oh no.... 😂
📹 Another video from the EMERCOM of #Russia employees 😁 There’s a trend on social media right now of filming videos where one person spins another around like that. When I was a child, during summer break at my aunt’s village, I was once spun around in a similar…
About 70 grain carriers are stuck in the Black Sea at the mouth of the Danube, unable to enter Ukrainian ports – Reuters. After #Russian strikes effectively blocked the Black Sea ports, part of the grain exports was redirected through the Sulina Canal. However, its capacity is insufficient: only two to three vessels per day are allowed into Ukrainian ports. Due to worsening weather, the Sulina Canal may be closed for two days, which will further increase the queue of vessels.
After the KABs struck the #KHERSON TPP the OVA of Kherson is suggesting the people to leave Kherson if you have any place to go they saying they can’t fix and in winter the power cut will go for weeks.
💥 New attacks on Kyiv carried out by #Russian military drones
US forces have redirected 75 vessels since the United States resumed its blockade of Iranian ports in mid-July , US Central Command (CENTCOM) said. “As of August 27, CENTCOM forces have redirected 75 commercial vessels, disabled three and boarded two to ensure compliance,” the command said on X. The United States resumed its maritime blockade of #Iran on July 14. On August 23, the number of redirected vessels stood at 70.
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