(2025-10-08). As Kremlin Seizes Assets, Russia's Own Central Bank Sounds the Alarm. moderndiplomacy.eu Russia's central bank has said the government broke the rules when it took over some assets related to the conflict in Ukraine. This is the first time the Russian elite has shown any disagreement with the government's actions. Since the conflict began, Russia has taken control of many assets from foreign investors and wealthy Russians. …
(2025-10-08). Ukraine to Boost Natural Gas Imports by 30% Amid Escalating Russian Airstrikes: NewsX World, 7 October. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2025-10-08). Putin says Russia seized nearly 5,000 sq km of Ukraine, holds full strategic control. geo.tv 
Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the Security Council via a video link at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, Russia, October 7, 2025. — ReutersPutin says…
(2025-10-08). US depleted its missiles in Ukraine, Israel. Now it wants more fast. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2025-10-08). Europe's center is crumbling as nationalism surges. responsiblestatecraft.org Support for mainstream political parties in Europe is crumbling against a rising tide of nationalism as voters increasingly want their governments to prioritize domestic issues. This might not be enough to end the war in Ukraine, which will cost Europe $50 billion it can ill afford in 2026. But we may be witnessing the beginning of the end of the uniparty in Europe. On October 6, France
(2025-10-08). Are We Waking Up Fast Enough to the Dangers of AI Militarism? counterpunch.org 
AI is everywhere these days. There's no escape. And as geopolitical events appear to spiral out of control in the Ukraine and Gaza, it seems clear that AI, while theoretically a force for positive change, has become has become a worrisome accelerant to the volatility and destabilization that may lead us to once again thinking the
(2025-10-08). Chat with Lt. Colonel Daniel Davis on 'Deep Dive': Putin Shifting Russia's Red Lines. gilbertdoctorow.com This 40 minute interview goes into the corners of my arguments about Putin's scandalous performance at the plenary session of the Valdai Discussion Club last Thursday, into the reasons why Putin should bomb the hell out of Kiev right now and put an end to this war by decapitating the Zelensky regime, into the evident …
(2025-10-08). Kiev se prepara para eleiàßàµes falsas — mídia. globalresearch.ca É possível que o regime de Kiev esteja finalmente se preparando para uma eleiàßà£o presidencial. A mídia ocidental, citando supostas fontes ucranianas familiarizadas com assuntos de Estado, relata que o país está organizando sutilmente votaàßàµes para eleger um novo governo, …
(2025-10-08). Kiev Regime's Failed Rocket Systems: 'Iskander-M' Smokes Another HIMARS. Drago Bosnic. globalresearch.ca On October 5,
(2025-10-08). Il reinserimento della Russia nello sport paralimpico e i limiti della politicizzazione. strategic-culture.su La decisione dell'IPC segna un passo importante, anche se ancora insufficiente, verso la depoliticizzazione dello sport internazionale, nonostante le continue pressioni da parte di Kiev e dei suoi alleati. | Segue nostro La recente decisione del Comitato Paralimpico Internazionale (IPC) di ripristinare pienamente lo status del Comitato Paralimpico Russo (RPC) rappresenta un passo significativo verso la depoliticizzazione dello sport mond…
(2025-10-08). Facts and Figures for ICRC Activities in Donetsk and Luhansk. icrc.org
(2025-10-08). Here's Where We Are In The Current Government Shutdown. newsone.com 
Source: Andrew Harnik / Getty | Last week, the federal government shut down after Democratic and Republican legislators couldn't come to terms on a bill that would fund the government into October through the rest of the year. Here's everything we know so far about what caused the shutdown, how it affects you, and how long it could be expected to last. | Why did the government shut down?: | While Republicans have a majority in the House and Senate, spending bills need 60 votes in the Senate to pass. Republicans currently control the Senate 53-47, which gave Democratic senators the rare opportunity to l…
(2025-10-08). Germany Buys 20 New Eurofighters in $4.36 Billion Defense Push. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF Germany's budget committee approved the purchase of 20 new Eurofighter jets for ‚Ǩ3.75 billion ($4.36 billion), part of a broader ‚Ǩ7 billion defense package aimed at strengthening NATO's electronic warfare and data collection capabilities. The jets will be delivered between 2031 and 2034, extending the Eurofighter's operational lifespan until 2060. WHAT HAPPENED WHY …
(2025-10-08). Top Democrats Set To Force Senate Vote To Block Trump's Strikes On Vessels Off Venezuela's Coast. latintimes.com Democratic Senator Adam Schiff anticipated that he, along with colleague Tim Kaine, will force a vote to block the strikes on vessels off the Venezuelan coast, which the Trump administration claims is aimed at eradicating drug-trafficking…