"My best guess here is that the CIA and the Defense Department and the NSA got this message around saying‚ 'look‚ Victoria's got her own agenda here‚" says former CIA analyst Ray McGovern. Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern in a new interview has speculated over the reasons behind Victoria Nuland stepping down from her high-ranking position as Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs‚ the number three top official in the State Department. Her retirement was announced by her boss Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday. But the question is why now when the administration is attempting to stay the course and present a strong continued stance on Ukraine‚ also as Biden is still seeking to get tens of billions in defense aid through Republicans in the House. While there have been rumors that maybe she could be in poor or declining health‚ McGovern has told Russia’s Sputnik that the notoriously hawkish Nuland was a liability at a moment NATO and Russia are inching closer to direct nuclear-armed confrontation.  “My best guess here is that the CIA and the Defense Department and the NSA got this message around saying‚ ‘look‚ Victoria’s got her own agenda here‚’” said McGovern. The former CIA official continued to speculate: “‘The president doesn’t really want to strike these ammo depots in Russia or knock down the [Crimean] Bridge. So we got to rein her in‚ I guess it’s time for her to go to early retirement.’”Winter Sun Plus is NOW 40% off! Boost your natural defenses with this powerful vitamin D3 and K formula! Another theory‚ though not necessarily contradictory to the above‚ has been advanced by professor of national security at Bowie State University Dr. Matthew Crosston. He laid out what “a staunch anti-Putinist Nuland was and how fervently she wanted to continue to utilize Ukraine as a platform in which to continue to weaken and/or slight Russia on the global stage — and perhaps even up the ante in that conflict with her support of sending ballistic missiles into Ukraine.” But she also knows the Ukrainian side is losing. She may have seen the writing on the wall as Ukraine forces are in retreat‚ and wanted to bail before potential total defeat: “She undoubtedly understood that if American support lessons or wanes‚ Ukraine loses‚ period‚” Crosston pointed out. “Perhaps she did not want to be in the Administration that would be responsible for that outcome.” But both McGovern and Crosston would agree that with Nuland as Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs (in this capacity she basically ran all of US foreign policy in Europe)‚ ceasefire talks between Kiev and Moscow remained an extremely distant prospect or even an impossibility.  “One thing is certain: as long as Nuland remained in that chair‚ there was literally no chance such talk could even be theorized. Now it can‚” Crosston concluded. Journalist Glenn Greenwald also weighed in on Nuland stepping down in an interview with The Hill. Greenwald describes the “singular monstrousness of Victoria Nuland and her bipartisan‚ blood-stained‚ ghoulish career“… Nuland’s temporary replacement for under secretary upon her retirement has been announced as career diplomat John Bass‚ a former ambassador to Afghanistan. He is currently in the position of the undersecretary of state for management. He oversaw Biden’s botched withdrawal from Afghanistan‚ and so it is somewhat ironic that he’ll also oversee Ukraine policy at this critical juncture where Kiev is clearly against the ropes.

Multiple unmanned aerial vehicles targeted several Russian regions during the night. The Russian military intercepted 47 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones overnight‚ the Defense Ministry said on Saturday morning. No fatalities were caused‚ according to local officials. The ministry said one UAV was shot down over Belgorod Region‚ two over Kursk Region‚ three over Volgograd Region‚ and 41 over Rostov Region. Vassily Golubev‚ governor of Rostov Region‚ wrote on Telegram that local air defense units had repelled a large-scale assault. Several UAVs were destroyed while approaching the city of Morozovsk. He added that there were no deaths resulting from a bombardment of the city of Taganrog‚ according to preliminary reports. One Emergencies Ministry employee who was clearing debris on the ground was injured and hospitalized‚ but his life is not in danger. The governor of Kursk Region‚ Roman Starovoyt‚ used social media to report that debris from a downed Ukrainian drone had damaged the roof of a hospital in the main city of the province‚ Kursk. No casualties were reported. Starovoyt said that due to an explosion risk‚ patients from the intensive care unit of a neighboring building were evacuated to other medical institutions in the city. Voronezh Region Governor Aleksander Gusev has also confirmed that three UAVs were destroyed over his region‚ with no casualties reported so far. He said the threat of further attacks remains.Introducing Next Level Foundational Energy from Dr. Jones Naturals starting at 30% off! This cutting-edge dietary supplement is designed to elevate your energy levels and support your overall well-being. All of the regions‚ except for Volgograd‚ border Ukraine and have regularly been targeted by Kiev’s forces. On Thursday the Defense Ministry reported that the Russian military had thwarted an attack by six Ukrainian fixed-wing drones‚ including in the Tula Region. It is located deeper inside Russia‚ some 200km from the Ukrainian border and adjacent to Moscow Region‚ which surrounds the Russian capital. On Wednesday‚ a Ukrainian drone hit a fuel depot in Kursk Region some 100km from the border‚ causing a fire‚ the governor reported. Another crashed into a fuel and lubricant storage facility used by an ore refinery.

The Hungarian government has made no secret of its desire for Trump to win the November election and return to the White House. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban held a meeting with former US President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida Friday. According to Bertalan Havasi‚ spokesman for the head of government‚ they spoke for an hour. They were accompanied by their closest staff members‚ the spokesman said. Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó‚ among others‚ also accompanied the Prime Minister to Florida. 💐 A true gentleman‚ the Hungarian Prime Minister presented a bouquet of flowers to Melania Trump.Trump expressed great appreciation to the Hungarian Prime Minister. “There’s nobody that’s better‚ smarter or a better leader than Viktor Orban. He’s fantastic…He’s a… pic.twitter.com/aD922LlufP— Sputnik (@SputnikInt) March 9‚ 2024 “After the meeting‚ the program continued with a joint dinner and concert‚” Havasi was quoted as saying by the MTI news agency. Donald and Melania Trump together greeted Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban at a Mar-A-Lago dinner reception. pic.twitter.com/XHHDGy3ER7Our fan-favorite Turbo Force Plus is now 40% off! See for yourself the delicious one-of-a-kind energy boost infowarriors CRAVE!— Sputnik (@SputnikInt) March 9‚ 2024 The spokesman did not disclose which topics Orban and Trump discussed‚ but before the trip to the US Hungarian officials said they would discuss the situation in Ukraine and the relations between the US and Hungary. Donald Trump with Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán at Mar-a-Lago tonight.Orbán is not planning to meet with Joe Biden on his visit to the United States. pic.twitter.com/cMDkSdH6Dp— ALX 🇺🇸 (@alx) March 9‚ 2024 The Hungarian government has made no secret of its desire for Trump to win the November election and return to the White House. It associates with the former US president hopes for the resolution of the Ukrainian conflict and the improvement of bilateral relations. President Trump 🤝 Prime Minister Orbán pic.twitter.com/RPnDgd1HyR— Team Trump (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TeamTrump) March 9‚ 2024 During this trip to the United States Orban visited Washington‚ D.C. on March 7‚ where he delivered a speech at conservative think tank the Heritage Foundation. A meeting with US President Joe Biden was not on his program; Orban came to the US not at Biden’s invitation but to meet his political opponent and likely rival in the November elections once again. Experts consider the situation almost unprecedented for a NATO ally. This was Orban’s third meeting with Trump‚ who once hosted the Hungarian prime minister at the White House. The Hungarian PM has never met Biden in person since he took office in January 2021‚ and relations between the two are considered strained. The Biden Administration disapproves of the Hungarian government’s stance on some international issues‚ including the Ukraine crisis. Orban‚ in turn‚ chose to discuss politics with Biden’s harshest critic and political opponent.

Like most things in life‚ public transportation has its pros and cons. It’s considered to be more environmentally friendly and it can be cost effective‚ both of which are nice. But on the flip side‚ it can often be crowded. That being said‚ who your fellow passengers are can make a world of difference‚ good or bad. That said‚ I can only imagine that the folks who shared a train with a dog‚ duck‚ and goose had the best time ever. Yes‚ you read that correctly. Somewhere in Poland‚ a man was seen boarding his train with a dog‚ duck‚ and goose in tow. Somehow‚ he casually does this like it’s the most common‚ mundane thing in the world. It’s no wonder someone captured footage of this amazing crew (Content Warning: Music in the video contains explicit language). All Aboard the Silly Goose Train! @czachorinio witamy w Polsce #fyp #foryou #dlaciebie #polska #pkp ♬ I Love Poland – í‹°ê³° Like everyone else‚ I have so many questions about this man and his group of animal friends: What are their names? Where were they going? Why is the duck the only one not on a leash? They have stories to tell‚ I’m sure of it. And they aren’t the only ones — turns out‚ it’s more common to spot unusual animal friends on public transportation than you might think. Take‚ for example‚ the opossum someone spotted while on a subway in New York City. @subwaycreaturesofficial Is possum with an ‘o’ or nah? Does it even matter right now? #subwaycreatures #fyp #foryourpage #subway #iloveny #nyc #mta #nyclife #possum #opossum ♬ original sound – SubwayCreatures How cozy does that opossum look in that basket? Seriously‚ it’s like that place is his second home. He doesn’t even seem phased by any of the commotion that comes with public transportation‚ especially a place as busy as NYC. Our final destination is in Moscow. Here‚ we see a crowd of people eagerly waiting for their ride to arrive. While some people pass the time with their phone‚ one woman stares ahead‚ likely making sure that the fox on her shoulder remains balanced there. @planetrussell Just another day on the #Moscow #Metro #subway.#fox #foxes #shoulder #Москва #метро #reddit ♬ original sound – planetrussell “Just another day on the Moscow Metro‚” TikTok user planetrussel captions his video. How does one go about getting a pet fox? Also‚ I am once again asking for the names of these adorable creatures — I can’t be the only one who wants to know. In any case‚ it’s nice to know that there are so many fun‚ unexpected groups of animal friends setting off on adventures in trains and subways all over the world! Have you ever seen an unusual creature‚ like a goose‚ on a train before? How would you feel if you did? You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post A Dog‚ A Duck‚ And Goose Hop On A Train… And It’s Not The Punchline For A Joke! appeared first on InspireMore.

Caterina Sevares wanted tacos. She ordered a DoorDash delivery in the wee hours of the morning before jumping in the shower. Expecting that her tacos had been delivered while showering‚ she opened the door to retrieve her late-night snack. What met her was a band of thieves that were ravaging the neighborhood. She did not expect to catch several raccoons stealing her food! Image from TikTok. The little rascals were still standing near the stairwell‚ so Catarina began recording them on her phone. The daring bandits were quite vocal‚ emitting hisses and striking threatening poses. The leader of the band of thieves stood up‚ with his backup still near the stairs. That was enough for our hungry human. Catarina decided to cut her losses and retreat to the safety of her 2nd-floor apartment. Image from TikTok. When inspecting the bag‚ Catarina discovered they had eaten everything except a couple of tortilla shells. In an interview with Fox35 News‚ Catarina said‚ “I’m 5’3″‚ I’m not fighting three of these things.” The porch pirates may have been stalking the DoorDash driver to have made such a quick snatch-and-grab. Catarina posted a video of the encounter on her TikTok. It (of course) went viral‚ and word got back to Talkin’ Tacos‚ where the order had originated. @cat_sevaress Bro raccoons run my apartment complex I can’t even #raccoon #raccoonsoftiktok #fyp ♬ Funny – Gold-Tiger Talkin’ Tacos reposted Catarina’s video on their Instagram page with the caption‚ “Taco thieves on the loose!” The local eatery was distressed with how the event went down‚ so they worked to make amends. They offered her tacos on the house and a gift card‚ with apologies. It wasn’t their fault that this band of thieves targeted Catarina’s late-night snack‚ but the business was very gracious. Raccoons Stealing Food Is Not New Raccoons are notorious for their entitled attitude. They have earned nicknames such as “Trash Pandas‚” “Bandit‚” and “Treasure Cat.” When camping‚ they often search campsites‚ opening bins‚ boxes‚ and even coolers for food. In urban environments‚ they rob trash bins or become porch pirates. One man caught them helping themselves to a swim in his pool! Raccoons are also cute as heck‚ and therein lies the problem. While we gush over their silly antics‚ they are robbing us blind and stealing all the food. Catarina really wanted those tacos! Please share if you enjoyed reading about Catarina’s encounter with these career criminals. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Woman’s Late-Night DoorDash Delivery Gets Swiped By Adorable Little Bandits. appeared first on InspireMore.

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