Michael Horowitz
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Geopolitical and security analyst, Views are my own.
President Zelenskyy said he would meet with President Trump in Florida on Sunday. A draft 20-point plan to end the war will be discussed during the meeting
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The holidays are a good time to talk about family, so my last analysis of the year stays on theme...
open.substack.com/pub/atimeofm...
about 1 hour ago
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#Syrian
Interior Ministry: We started collecting evidence to track down the perpetrators of the Homs bombing
about 4 hours ago
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The Foreign policy aide to
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President Putin, Yuri Ushakov, spoke with the Trump Administration according to the Kremlin
about 4 hours ago
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The Houthis and the Yemen government have agreed to exchange nearly 3,000 prisoners
3 days ago
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reposted by
Michael Horowitz
The Ukrainian Review
3 days ago
đșđŠâąïž Ukrainian nuclear power plants have been forced to reduce generation capacity. The Ministry of Energy noted that the increase in nuclear power plant generation to nominal values ââwill occur gradually, as soon as the energy sector restores the networks damaged by the enemy.
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Xi Jinping promotes PLA commanders overseeing Taiwan Strait, Beijing to full general, including Yang Zhibin, the commander of the Eastern Theatre Command - effectively confirming him in his position after major leadership reshuffles
www.scmp.com/news/china/m...
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Xi promotes PLA commanders overseeing Taiwan Strait, Beijing to full general
Announcements suggest the dust has begun to settle following a massive purge in the military over corruption concerns.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3337383/xi-jinping-promotes-pla-commanders-overseeing-taiwan-strait-beijing-full-general
3 days ago
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#Breaking
General Sarvarov, the head of the operational training department of the Russian Armed Forces, was killed in the explosion inside his car on Yasenevaya Street in Moscow, according to the Russian Investigative Committee.
tass.ru/proisshestvi...
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US is said to board a third tanker off Venezuela, per Bloomberg news
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham in Jerusalem today
5 days ago
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The ĂlysĂ©e Palace considers it "welcome" that Putin is willing to speak with Macron, and will decide "in the coming days" depending on the terms.
www.bfmtv.com/politique/el...
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Guerre en Ukraine: l'ĂlysĂ©e juge "bienvenu" que Vladimir Poutine soit prĂȘt Ă parler Ă Emmanuel Macron et avisera "dans les prochains jours" selon quelles modalitĂ©s
Le porte-parole du Kremlin, Dmitri Peskov, a dĂ©clarĂ©, dans la nuit du samedi 20 au dimanche 21 dĂ©cembre, que Vladimir Poutine Ă©tait "prĂȘt au dialogue" avec Emmanuel Macron. L'ĂlysĂ©e a jugĂ© "bienvenue"...
https://www.bfmtv.com/politique/elysee/guerre-en-ukraine-l-elysee-juge-bienvenu-que-vladimir-poutine-soit-pret-a-parler-a-emmanuel-macron-et-avisera-dans-les-prochains-jours-selon-quelles-modalites_AD-202512210134.html
5 days ago
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Ukraine's military confirmed that Russian troops entered the border village of Grabovske in the Sumy region:
5 days ago
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US has attempted to interdict and seize another sanctioned vessel off the coast of Venezuela in international waters, two US officials tell Reuters.
6 days ago
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reposted by
Michael Horowitz
John Sipher
6 days ago
âHe tells judges that sending armed troops against civilians would lead to chaos and bloodshed, saying that a commander who carried out martial law poorly would go down as âa sinner in history.ââ A good reminder for all public servants.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/w...
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The Secret Trial of the General Who Refused to Attack Tiananmen Square
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/world/asia/china-general-tiananmen-square.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share
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Zelenskyy says allies started to slow air defense missile supplies
6 days ago
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is holding talks in with Iran's Abbas Araqchi in Moscow
9 days ago
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After a Generation of Peace, Europe Tells Its People to Prepare for War
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
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After a Generation of Peace, Europe Tells Its People to Prepare for War
As President Trump tries to negotiate a peace deal in Ukraine, European leaders sound the alarm that Russia could target their countries next.
https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/after-a-generation-of-peace-europe-tells-its-people-to-prepare-for-war-ba2a1a88
10 days ago
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When it comes to Syria, Israel prefers coercion to conversation My new analysis on Israel's view of the new Syrian transitional government
en.majalla.com/node/328731/...
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When it comes to Syria, Israel prefers coercion to conversation
Benjamin Netanyahu has said he will go off what his opposite number in Damascus does, not what he says. In the meantime, Israeli actions make a genuine peace more difficult.
https://en.majalla.com/node/328731/politics/when-it-comes-syria-israel-prefers-coercion-conversation
10 days ago
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The negotiations between Zelenskyy and the American delegation in Berlin have concluded
11 days ago
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China Sanctions Ex-Japan SDF Chief over Taiwan Links
www.nippon.com/en/news/yjj2...
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China Sanctions Ex-Japan SDF Chief over Taiwan Links
Beijing, Dec. 15 (Jiji Press)--The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday announced sanctions against Shigeru IwasâŠ
https://www.nippon.com/en/news/yjj2025121500423/
11 days ago
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Secretary Rubioâs Call with Syrian Foreign Minister al-Shaibani
12 days ago
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5 Shocking Takeaways from Trumpâs New Foreign Policy Blueprint
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5 Shocking Takeaways from Trumpâs New Foreign Policy Blueprint
Not a pivot to China âa pivot to Fortress America.
https://open.substack.com/pub/atimeofmonstersmh/p/5-shocking-takeaways-from-trumps?r=2asinq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
13 days ago
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#Breaking
The IDF says it struck a "key Hamas terrorist" in an area of Gaza city - initial reports suggest it may be Qassam commander Raed Saad
13 days ago
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reposted by
Michael Horowitz
NOELREPORTS
13 days ago
At night, Russia conducted a large attack on Odesaâs energy infrastructure including ports, gas facilities, and substations. All of Odesa is without power. Kherson also faces blackouts. Damage to 10 substations and a thermal plant were confirmed. In Mykolaiv, homes were also damaged.
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China says it expelled Philippine aircraft, vessels near disputed atolls
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
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China says it expelled Philippine aircraft, vessels near disputed atolls
China said on Friday it had driven away a Philippine aircraft and multiple vessels near disputed atolls in South China Sea, in the latest in a series of confrontations in the strategic waterway in rec...
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-says-it-drove-away-philippine-aircraft-above-disputed-scarborough-shoal-2025-12-12/
13 days ago
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Quite notable: A U.S. special operations team boarded a ship in the Indian Ocean last month and seized military-related articles headed to Iran from China, U.S. officials told the WSJ
www.wsj.com/world/middle...
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Exclusive | U.S. Forces Raid Ship, Seize Cargo Headed to Iran From China
A U.S. special operations team boarded a ship in the Indian Ocean last month and seized military-related articles headed to Iran from China, U.S. officials said, an operation at sea aimed at blocking ...
https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/u-s-forces-raid-ship-seize-cargo-headed-to-iran-from-china-35a1e2ac?mod=middle-east_news_article_pos1
13 days ago
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The Jiutian drone mothership - called an airborne UAV carrier by Chinese media for its ability to carry smaller drones - recently completed its maiden flight.
15 days ago
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Ukrainian military says its forces remain in control of the frontline city of Siversk in Eastern Ukraine
15 days ago
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President Zelenskyy says parties agreed to continue talks to reach concrete understanding in near future, after US-Ukraine video meeting.
15 days ago
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Israel Isn't Prepared to Deal With Electoral Influence Campaigns. Chaos Will Ensue - Interesting article by Haaretz on
#Israel's
lack of prepardness for foreign interference in future elections
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
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Israel isn't ready for election meddling operations. Netanyahu's government isn't bothered
Every Country Faces Online Influence Campaigns, Yet Israel Isn't Doing Enough Against Domestic Actors. A Range of Measures Promoted by the Israeli Government Aim to Weaken Those Tasked With Safeguardi...
https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2025-12-10/ty-article-magazine/.premium/israel-isnt-prepared-to-deal-with-electoral-influence-campaigns-chaos-will-ensue/0000019b-089f-df61-a7fb-489fa6f00000
15 days ago
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Report: Taiwanâs Deputy FM made secret visit to Israel
www.i24news.tv/en/news/inte...
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Report: Taiwanâs Deputy FM made secret visit to Israel - i24NEWS
Taiwanâs Deputy Foreign Minister Francois Wu made a secret visit to Israel last month to explore security cooperation, Reuters reports
https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/international/asia-pacific/artc-report-taiwan-s-deputy-fm-made-secret-visit-to-israel
15 days ago
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#Indonesia's
President Prabowo Subianto has arrived in Moscow
16 days ago
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The Ukrainian SBU seized a ship believed to be part of Russia's "shadow fleet" in Odessa
ssu.gov.ua/novyny/sbu-a...
16 days ago
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Member of British armed forces dies in 'tragic accident' in Ukraine: UK Defense Ministry
17 days ago
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#New
Zelenskiy confirmed unidentified drones were spotted near his plane en route to Ireland.
18 days ago
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Zelensky says coalition of willing meeting to take place this week.
18 days ago
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What the US wants from Ukraine: Leave Donbas, one way or another
www.politico.eu/article/us-w...
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What the US wants from Ukraine: Leave Donbas, one way or another
Kyiv keeps insisting war should be frozen along current lines.
https://www.politico.eu/article/us-wants-from-ukraine-leave-donbas-one-way-or-another/
18 days ago
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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, and Friedrich Merz on ensuring effective security guarantees for Ukraine.
18 days ago
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Italy will send emergency energy assistance to Ukraine after a recent Russian attack on the country's civilian infrastructure. The decision was announced during a call between Meloni and Zelenskyy
19 days ago
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Japan said Chinese fighter jets had "directed fire-control radar at Japanese military aircraft in two 'dangerous' incidents", according to Reuters
19 days ago
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Trump plans to announce Gaza government, Board of Peace by Christmas, officials say
www.axios.com/2025/12/04/g...
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Trump plans to announce Gaza government, Board of Peace by Christmas, officials say
Trump will announce the peace process is moving to phase two.
https://www.axios.com/2025/12/04/gaza-board-of-peace-trump-plan
21 days ago
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Several drones flew over
#France's
Ăle Longue submarine base on Thursday evening, according to AFP. The base is located in the Brest roadstead and houses the French nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarines of the national nuclear deterrent.
21 days ago
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Saudi Arabia is open to canceling some projects in its Vision 2030 program, the kingdomâs finance minister said
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Saudi Arabia Not Afraid to Cancel Costly Vision 2030 Projects
Saudi Arabia is open to canceling some projects in its Vision 2030 program, the kingdomâs finance minister said, in some of the strongest public comments yet on the countryâs willingness to backtrack ...
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-03/saudi-arabia-not-afraid-to-cancel-costly-vision-2030-projects
22 days ago
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U.S. Deploys Shahed-136 Clones To Middle East As A Warning To Iran
www.twz.com/air/u-s-depl...
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U.S. Deploys Shahed-136 Clones To Middle East As A Warning To Iran
A new U.S. unit in the Middle East reflects a push to field long-range one-way attack drones that hold the promise of major operational benefits.
https://www.twz.com/air/u-s-deploys-shahed-136-clones-to-middle-east-as-a-warning-to-iran
22 days ago
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Russia and Saudi Arabia signed a mutual visa waiver agreement.
25 days ago
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Negotiations in the US started earlier today
26 days ago
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Chinese parts supplier takes stake in leading Russian drone maker
www.ft.com/content/e907...
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Chinese parts supplier takes stake in leading Russian drone maker
Tie-up marks new level of co-operation between Moscow and Beijingâs military industrial complexes
https://www.ft.com/content/e907c2fa-2d3b-4269-bc6c-b2fee4d9f688?shareType=nongift
26 days ago
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Donald Trump said that the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela should be considered "closed in its entirety"
27 days ago
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Ukraine and Britain signed a license agreement for the Octopus interceptor drone. Ukraine's Ministry of Defense noted, mass production of interceptors is planned, saying it could reach several thousand per month.
29 days ago
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Zelenskiy says Ukraine's delegation for talks on the peace plan is heading home from Geneva.
about 1 month ago
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