Abreast of Events,
Russia has accused Ukraine of launching a drone strike on the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, which sparked a fire and damaged an auxiliary transformer, resulting in a 50% reduction in the output of reactor number three...
..Kursk Nuclear Power Plant's news service reported that the fire was quickly brought under control and with no injuries. Radiation levels remained normal, according to local reports. https://www.zerohedge.com/
..Kursk Nuclear Power Plant's news service reported that the fire was quickly brought under control and with no injuries. Radiation levels remained normal, according to local reports. https://www.zerohedge.com/
The latest attack hit the Unecha oil pumping station in Russia on Thursday night. This is the third such attack in a week, effectively halting Russian oil deliveries to Hungary and Slovakia, which are still importing large amounts of Russian oil.
"Given that in the past years, the EU and its Member States have provided hundreds of billions of Euros' worth of support to Ukraine, we find Ukraine's actions, which severely threaten the energy security of Hungary and Slovakia, completely irresponsible," read the letter, signed by Hungary's Péter Szijjártó, and Slovakia's Juraj Blanár. Ukraine did not officially acknowledge striking the oil facilities. https://www.euronews.com/my-
"Given that in the past years, the EU and its Member States have provided hundreds of billions of Euros' worth of support to Ukraine, we find Ukraine's actions, which severely threaten the energy security of Hungary and Slovakia, completely irresponsible," read the letter, signed by Hungary's Péter Szijjártó, and Slovakia's Juraj Blanár. Ukraine did not officially acknowledge striking the oil facilities. https://www.euronews.com/my-
(Or "nothing") Trump warns of ‘massive sanctions or tariffs’ on Russia in 2 weeks
US president says he will decide Russia-Ukraine war in 2 weeks, adding: 'that's whether or not it's massive sanctions or massive tariffs' https://www.aa.com.tr/en/This is still the case: Zelensky can’t sign peace deal – Moscow - The Ukrainian leader’s presidential term ended more than a year ago https://swentr.site/russia/
We really need Russia to attack us! Simplicius, Desperate Euro-Elites Suggest Boots-on-Ground Even "Before Ceasefire"
The entire ‘ceasefire’ charade has in fact turned into nothing more than political posturing given that all the involved sides are much too far apart to tangibly come together in any significant way. So in absence of that, only the political side remains as potential harvest for some kind of advantageous position.Europe has been again retreading the ‘security guarantees’ and ‘boots-on-ground’ red herrings, but this is old, beaten laundry with too much mileage on it to come to any real use anymore...
..Lukashenko recounted how he warned Trump on the phone to not pressure Putin, precisely because Putin is not susceptible to making decisions under duress...
..Getting back to the ‘maneuvering’ phase of the ‘negotiations’ games, Trump has now stated that after his new two-week deadline is up, he may impose sanctions, tariffs, or “do nothing at all”.....The more the Eurocrats screech and squawk in their aimless charade, the more powerless they look, and the more credibility they lose in the eyes of their own populace. Yet it is with their ‘iron assurance’ that Zelensky now continues to maintain his fanatically maximalist approach, bluffing his way toward catastrophe for Ukraine: in a new ‘Ukrainian Independence Day’ statement, Zelensky even promised to return both Crimea and Donbass to a “reunited” Ukraine. Europe is writing a check for Zelensky that it will not be able to cash...
..Lavrov finally demystifies the issue of Putin meeting with Zelensky. He states that a meeting can theoretically happen with Zelensky treated as ‘de facto’ leader of Ukraine. However, the issue of his illegitimacy would ultimately have to be resolved for any real agreement to be signed. https://simplicius76. Bribe-economy: The European Union has transferred €4 billion to Ukraine
The European Union has allocated €4 billion in aid to Ukraine, including €1 billion in revenues from frozen Russian assets. The aid package is timed to coincide with the 34th anniversary of Ukraine's independence. This is stated in a statement by the European Commission. https://www-
The European Union has allocated €4 billion in aid to Ukraine, including €1 billion in revenues from frozen Russian assets. The aid package is timed to coincide with the 34th anniversary of Ukraine's independence. This is stated in a statement by the European Commission. https://www-
Thanks for the Moldova news, Wiggs: The EU’s favorite dictator is about to face her ultimate test
As Maia Sandu’s approval ratings collapse and opposition grows bolder, the September elections may redefine the country’s path between East and West https://www.rt.com/russia/Israel’s defence minister warns that Gaza City will be destroyed unless Hamas yields to Israel’s terms for ending the war. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/22/at-least-52-killed-in-gaza-as-israel-escalates-attacks-on-gaza-city
Saturday: Israeli army kills 61 Palestinians in Gaza in past 24 hours https://en.mehrnews.com/news/235687/Israeli-army-kills-61-Palestinians-in-Gaza-in-past-24-hours
After 22 months of bombardments and restrictions, amount of safe water available in enclave is 'wholly insufficient,' says MSF https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/israel-deliberately-depriving-gaza-of-clean-water-doctors-without-borders/3666357
CBS News aires interview of new whistleblower, identified as "Mike," who was hired by American subcontractor to drive aid trucks but ended up working inside Gaza at GHF sites. Here is his testimony. https://trt.global/world/article/25999a7412b7
Khaled al Madhoun was reporting in an area where Palestinians had gathered in search of humanitarian aid when the incident took place. https://trt.global/world/article/06774ba28e9f
Israeli forces on Saturday extended their assault on the West Bank town of Al Mughayyir into the third day, raiding homes, arresting residents, and bulldozing farmland, according to witnesses and Palestinian officials, Anadolu reports.
Local activist Mohammed Abu Alia said troops stormed more than 30 houses, ransacked belongings, and fired tear gas inside one residence. He added that soldiers seized vehicles, money and jewelry, while barring residents and journalists from entering the town. Many families have been stranded outside since Thursday. https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250823-israeli-forces-continue-raid-on-west-banks-al-mughayyir-for-third-day/
Local activist Mohammed Abu Alia said troops stormed more than 30 houses, ransacked belongings, and fired tear gas inside one residence. He added that soldiers seized vehicles, money and jewelry, while barring residents and journalists from entering the town. Many families have been stranded outside since Thursday. https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250823-israeli-forces-continue-raid-on-west-banks-al-mughayyir-for-third-day/
Israeli destruction in al-Mughayyir near Ramallah is part of push to forcibly displace Palestinians, researcher says. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/23/israeli-military-uproots-thousands-of-palestinian-olive-trees-in-west-bank
Nearly 12,000 children under five face acute malnutrition in Gaza, WHO says https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20250807-nearly-12-000-children-under-five-in-gaza-face-acute-malnutrition-who-reports
They will, anyway... Israel vows to destroy Gaza City if Hamas doesn’t disarm, free hostages https://www.arabnews.com/node/2612642/middle-east
"Caused" right?: UN humanitarian chief says Gaza famine 'openly promoted' by Israel - Tom Fletcher urges ceasefire and unimpeded aid access https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/un-humanitarian-chief-says-gaza-famine-openly-promoted-by-israel/3666304
Former State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller told Israel’s Channel 13 on Thursday that former Secretary of State Antony Blinken had warned Israel’s war cabinet early in the fighting that the country risked an endless insurgency without a clear plan about Gaza’s future.
“You’re right. We are going to be fighting this war for decades to come. That’s the way it’s been. That’s the way it’s going to be,” Netanyahu reportedly responded. https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250823-ex-us-official-says-washington-knew-israel-intended-gaza-war-to-last-for-decades-without-plan/
“You’re right. We are going to be fighting this war for decades to come. That’s the way it’s been. That’s the way it’s going to be,” Netanyahu reportedly responded. https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250823-ex-us-official-says-washington-knew-israel-intended-gaza-war-to-last-for-decades-without-plan/
Sounds sinister, huh? Trump Predicts Gaza War To Reach 'Conclusive Ending' In 2 Or 3 Weeks https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/trump-predicts-gaza-war-reach-conclusive-ending-2-or-3-weeks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has quickly offered confirmation that the Israeli military did indeed massacre at least 20 people at the Nasser Hospital complex in southern Gaza on Monday, which included the deaths of five journalists. He called it a "tragic mishap" and expressed deep "regret" - amid mounting international pressure and outrage. https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/5-gaza-based-journalists-killed-israeli-strike-associated-press-al-jazeera-express
From Eleni in Athens: “We Can’t Have Greece Become a Playground For IDF Soldiers”: Israeli Tourists Traveling to Greek Islands Met With Pro-Palestine Protests
The Crown Iris—a 10-deck cruise ship complete with a casino, theater, waterslide, and basketball court and holding up to 2,000 passengers—leaves from Haifa every few days for four- to seven-day cruises of the nearby Greek Islands.
At its most recent stop at the port of Piraeus near Athens on Thursday, Greek riot police cordoned off an area around the ship to prevent several hundred protesters from approaching. Demonstrators held flares and waved Palestinian flags. https://www.defenddemocracy.press/we-cant-have-greece-become-a-playground-for-idf-soldiers-israeli-tourists-traveling-to-greek-islands-met-with-pro-palestine-protests/
The Lebanese government’s plan to disarm Hezbollah by year’s end is less a policy than a provocation. If pursued, it risks pushing Lebanon toward the very abyss it claims to avoid: civil war.
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has instructed the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) to prepare a timetable for dismantling all non-state militias—including Hezbollah. The United States, long intent on curbing Hezbollah’s reach, is backing the effort with promises of reconstruction aid and normalised ties. Yet Hezbollah and its allies have rejected the plan outright. Ministers loyal to the movement have boycotted cabinet meetings, while Hezbollah itself has vowed to treat the proposal “as if it does not exist.” https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250822-the-crisis-of-disarming-hezbollah-lebanon-on-the-edge/
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has instructed the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) to prepare a timetable for dismantling all non-state militias—including Hezbollah. The United States, long intent on curbing Hezbollah’s reach, is backing the effort with promises of reconstruction aid and normalised ties. Yet Hezbollah and its allies have rejected the plan outright. Ministers loyal to the movement have boycotted cabinet meetings, while Hezbollah itself has vowed to treat the proposal “as if it does not exist.” https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250822-the-crisis-of-disarming-hezbollah-lebanon-on-the-edge/
Yep: Iranian President Pezeshkian says without missile capabilities, Iran could face Gaza’s fate https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250822-iranian-president-pezeshkian-says-without-missile-capabilities-iran-could-face-gazas-fate/
'Food insecurity is rising as families lose access to their fields and see their harvests confiscated,' says official https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/un-says-dr-congo-facing-one-of-most-acute-humanitarian-emergencies-in-the-world/3666640
Has the day finally come? US forces begin withdrawal from Ain al Asad airbase in Iraq https://en.mehrnews.com/news/235665/US-forces-begin-withdrawal-from-Ain-al-Asad-airbase-in-Iraq
John Bolton sold his access, contacts and ability to influence policy to the highest bidder. In DC parlance they call that a “consultant.” When the consulting is contracted for a specific national interest, the title shifts to “lobbyist.” That was his job, and all of Washington DC knows it.
Washington DC operates on this business model; the entire system will be soft to criticize Bolton and many will likely defend him...
Washington DC operates on this business model; the entire system will be soft to criticize Bolton and many will likely defend him...
..While it is yet unknown which nation and which activity Bolton was likely engaged in, the highest probability centers around the deepest pockets, which would also put Bolton on the CIA radar.
With President Trump in the White House, there is a big market for the services of people like John Bolton who operate a specific militaristic mindset against the Trump administration.
NEW YORK TIMES – The information that provided the basis for the warrant to search John Bolton’s home on Friday was based on intelligence collected overseas by the C.I.A., according to people who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing criminal investigation.
John Ratcliffe, the C.I.A. director, provided Kash Patel, the F.B.I. director, with limited access to the intelligence. It involved the mishandling of classified material by Mr. Bolton, the people said.
The search of the home and office of Mr. Bolton, who was national security adviser during President Trump’s first term, was a major escalation of a long-running inquiry into whether he collected or leaked sensitive national security information, law enforcement officials said.
The nature of the intelligence collected overseas is not known. The F.B.I. obtained the search warrant after presenting evidence to a federal judge. Mr. Bolton’s office declined to comment.
The C.I.A. and F.B.I. regularly cooperate on counterterrorism investigations. It is unusual for the C.I.A. to so prominently provide information for a high-profile investigation of a former U.S. official. https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2025/08/23/john-bolton-under-investigation-for-violations-of-the-espionage-act/#more-275271
With President Trump in the White House, there is a big market for the services of people like John Bolton who operate a specific militaristic mindset against the Trump administration.
NEW YORK TIMES – The information that provided the basis for the warrant to search John Bolton’s home on Friday was based on intelligence collected overseas by the C.I.A., according to people who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing criminal investigation.
John Ratcliffe, the C.I.A. director, provided Kash Patel, the F.B.I. director, with limited access to the intelligence. It involved the mishandling of classified material by Mr. Bolton, the people said.
The search of the home and office of Mr. Bolton, who was national security adviser during President Trump’s first term, was a major escalation of a long-running inquiry into whether he collected or leaked sensitive national security information, law enforcement officials said.
The nature of the intelligence collected overseas is not known. The F.B.I. obtained the search warrant after presenting evidence to a federal judge. Mr. Bolton’s office declined to comment.
The C.I.A. and F.B.I. regularly cooperate on counterterrorism investigations. It is unusual for the C.I.A. to so prominently provide information for a high-profile investigation of a former U.S. official. https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2025/08/23/john-bolton-under-investigation-for-violations-of-the-espionage-act/#more-275271
Benny Johnson: FBI Official just told me the John Bolton Raid is about Bolton’s serial theft and publication of classified information that has gone on for years:
FBI Official: “It is widely known the Bolton mishandled and took classified information for use in his 2020 book, after he failed to get approval from the National Security Council for the publication of what they determined to be highly classified information. This raid of Bolton’s residence comes after years of investigation into this potentially criminal disclosure, which started in 2020, before being put on pause for political reasons. The Trump administration is committed to restoring integrity to the Justice department and ending the weaponization government. Our investigation will follow the evidence and ensure accountability.” https://x.com/bennyjohnson/status/1958892107755896919
FBI Official: “It is widely known the Bolton mishandled and took classified information for use in his 2020 book, after he failed to get approval from the National Security Council for the publication of what they determined to be highly classified information. This raid of Bolton’s residence comes after years of investigation into this potentially criminal disclosure, which started in 2020, before being put on pause for political reasons. The Trump administration is committed to restoring integrity to the Justice department and ending the weaponization government. Our investigation will follow the evidence and ensure accountability.” https://x.com/bennyjohnson/status/1958892107755896919
The UK is at cross-purposes to American diplomatic efforts. Tulsi Gabbard Blocks Ukraine Intel Flow Even to Five Eyes Allies
https://english.pravda.ru/world/163822-us-intelligence-stops-sharing-ukraine-data-allies/
https://english.pravda.ru/world/163822-us-intelligence-stops-sharing-ukraine-data-allies/
Sundance, Outline #5 – The Full Spectrum Criminal Surveillance Conducted by The United States Government
Fusion-GPS gave them the justification they needed for a FISA warrant with the Steele Dossier. Ultimately that’s why the Steele Dossier was so important; without it, the Obama administration was naked with their NSA database abuse.
Investigating ‘Russiagate’, as dirty and unseemly as it was, takes you to a place where politics infected the DOJ/FBI and every participant carries plausible deniability. However, investigate the 2016 illegal surveillance of Donald Trump’s campaign via the NSA database and all of that activity can never be justified. If you understand the distinction above, then you start to realize why John Solomon is focusing on Russiagate. Beware the person who picks up the flag at the front of the parade, for they are likely steering the crowd for a reason.
If DNI Tulsi Gabbard focuses on the known FBI surveillance of the GOP candidates in 2016, by focusing on how FBI contractors exploited access to the NSA database to conduct political opposition research, then suddenly the entire story takes on a simpler to understand context.
Declassify the Rosemary Collyer 99-page FISA report and outline the FBI contractors doing the surveillance.
Stop focusing so much attention on Russiagate, it’s the shiny thing fraught with plausible deniability. Focus instead on declassifying and releasing the real story of how the NSA database has been used to conduct political surveillance for over a decade.
Obama conducted full spectrum political surveillance and spying operations exploiting the NSA database from 2012 to 2016.
All republican candidates were under surveillance.
THAT is the BIG STORY that will shake up DC. https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2025/08/24/outline-5-the-full-spectrum-criminal-surveillance-conducted-by-the-united-states-government/#more-275306
Escape Key, Beyond the Law – Introduction
The real architecture of power now operates through technical systems embedded in the infrastructure of everyday life.
Compliance is enforced not by police or courts, but by accreditation systems, financial plumbing, digital identity frameworks, audit requirements, data governance rules, and procurement contracts. Together, these create what could be considered the meta-constitution of indicators: a hidden operating system that translates measurement into mandate while bypassing democratic processes entirely.
This is not speculation. It is already here.
A company without the right accredited certification cannot win contracts. This is not speculation. It is already here.
A bank without the right ESG disclosures cannot access capital.
A supplier without the right audit assurances cannot participate in markets.
None of this requires legislation. None of it was ever voted on. Yet each mechanism governs more comprehensively than most democratic states.
The danger is not only in the architecture itself, but in the way it is described. https://escapekey.substack.com/p/beyond-the-law-introduction
Stephen Engel, CEO of Sanative Recovery and Wellness, told The Epoch Times that he recently used the AI chatbot ChatGPT to assist with deciding whether to fire an employee.
He said that although AI didn’t make the final decision, its ability to handle volumes of data quickly allows managers to think more clearly and “step back from the emotion of the situation” and analyze situations more objectively.
“To me, that’s the real value of AI in this context. ... It allowed me to think through the situation, weigh options more rationally, and ultimately decide on the best course of action,” Engel said.
“I also used ChatGPT afterward to help guide my thinking about what qualities and strengths to prioritize for my next hire. Again, not as a replacement for human judgment, but as a tool to focus my thinking.”
Some business owners use AI tools to identify employees who need help.
“Our AI voice simulations let new employees engage in realistic mock calls from day one. These interactions are scored automatically and paired with coaching opportunities. It’s a way to see quickly who’s progressing and who might need more support,” Lonnie Johnston, CEO of the training platform WizeCamel, told The Epoch Times.
“Our platform helps surface employees who are struggling early and tracks whether they are improving on an acceptable schedule.” https://www.zerohedge.com/ai/how-managers-are-using-ai-hire-and-fire-people
He said that although AI didn’t make the final decision, its ability to handle volumes of data quickly allows managers to think more clearly and “step back from the emotion of the situation” and analyze situations more objectively.
“To me, that’s the real value of AI in this context. ... It allowed me to think through the situation, weigh options more rationally, and ultimately decide on the best course of action,” Engel said.
“I also used ChatGPT afterward to help guide my thinking about what qualities and strengths to prioritize for my next hire. Again, not as a replacement for human judgment, but as a tool to focus my thinking.”
Some business owners use AI tools to identify employees who need help.
“Our AI voice simulations let new employees engage in realistic mock calls from day one. These interactions are scored automatically and paired with coaching opportunities. It’s a way to see quickly who’s progressing and who might need more support,” Lonnie Johnston, CEO of the training platform WizeCamel, told The Epoch Times.
“Our platform helps surface employees who are struggling early and tracks whether they are improving on an acceptable schedule.” https://www.zerohedge.com/ai/how-managers-are-using-ai-hire-and-fire-people
Jerome Powell says inflation in upward trend, unemployment in downward, 'challenging situation' https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/fed-chair-signals-rate-cut-at-jackson-hole/3666602
On Friday, President Trump warned that he would fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook who allegedly "falsified bank documents and property records to acquire more favorable loan terms" if she didn't resign...
She immediately played the victim card, claiming she "would not be bullied".
But now that is moot as President Trump has fired her effective immediately:
" I have determined that there is sufficient cause to remove you from your position... https://www.zerohedge.com/political/trump-fires-lisa-cook-potentially-criminal-conduct-creating-another-opening-fed-board
But now that is moot as President Trump has fired her effective immediately:
" I have determined that there is sufficient cause to remove you from your position... https://www.zerohedge.com/political/trump-fires-lisa-cook-potentially-criminal-conduct-creating-another-opening-fed-board
Catherine Austin fitts has been saying for over a month that the $US-Tether, a 100% cash-backed cryptocurrency, which was capitalized to over $400 billion in June, and is already popular in covert transactions, is intended to make the $US a truly global currency in essentially every country, putting banks and centra lbanks out of business, and sucking up all those loose $US, now that central banks are quietly shedding them to pick up more gold. https://solari.com/money-markets-report-august-14-2025/
Avoiding illegal actions, but raising constitutional concerns: National Guard Mobilizing Across 19 States To Clean Up Democratic Party's Alarming Failures https://www.zerohedge.com/political/national-guard-mobilizing-across-19-states-clean-democratic-partys-alarming-failures
Camus: After a year of intensive research, Dr. William Makis presents the most critical graph of his career: the ivermectin dosing schedule for cancer.
According to Dr. Makis, for most cancers - including breast, colon, lung, pancreatic, renal, gastric, and leukemias - a starting dose of 1mg per kg of body weight per day is recommended. For a 60kg individual, this equates to 60mg daily: - Five 12mg pills - Or 6ml of liquid (approx. one teaspoon + 1ml) The evidence for efficacy is compelling and dose-dependent: - Dr. Shankara Chetty saw a prostate cancer patient's PSA drop from 89 to 11 on 45mg/day. - A case from Dr. Tess Lawry showed CA125 (ovarian cancer marker) drop from 288 to 22 on just 0.2mg/kg. - A long-term Castro study on children with leukemia showed no side effects after 6 months at 1mg/kg. For aggressive cancers (pancreatic, brain), the blood-brain barrier may require a higher dose. https://x.com/newstart_2024/status/1959020908099584412
According to Dr. Makis, for most cancers - including breast, colon, lung, pancreatic, renal, gastric, and leukemias - a starting dose of 1mg per kg of body weight per day is recommended. For a 60kg individual, this equates to 60mg daily: - Five 12mg pills - Or 6ml of liquid (approx. one teaspoon + 1ml) The evidence for efficacy is compelling and dose-dependent: - Dr. Shankara Chetty saw a prostate cancer patient's PSA drop from 89 to 11 on 45mg/day. - A case from Dr. Tess Lawry showed CA125 (ovarian cancer marker) drop from 288 to 22 on just 0.2mg/kg. - A long-term Castro study on children with leukemia showed no side effects after 6 months at 1mg/kg. For aggressive cancers (pancreatic, brain), the blood-brain barrier may require a higher dose. https://x.com/newstart_2024/status/1959020908099584412
The FDA has just suspended approval of Valneva’s live-attenuated chikungunya vaccine Ixchiq, citing serious safety concerns—including 21 hospitalizations, 3 deaths, and confirmed cases of “chikungunya-like illness” triggered by the shot itself. The agency admitted the risks outweigh benefits “under most plausible scenarios.” https://www.thefocalpoints.com/p/breaking-fda-pulls-valneva-chikungunya
Meryl Nass MD, Chikungunya vaccine has been taken off the market. Better late than never. Finally HHS/FDA is getting into the groove.
Below I excerpt from what I have told readers about this terrible "vaccine" based on watching the FDA and CDC advisory committee discussions over the past 2.5 years https://merylnass.substack.com/p/chikungunya-vaccine-has-been-takenRelatively Unvaccinated (pictured with Jenny at southern California wedding of niece August 10) 
Great amazing blog i like it.
ReplyDeleteThank You. It gets more traffic at drjohnsblog.substack.com , though this goes back to spring 2016, and that only goes to February 2022.
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