But Putin 🇷🇺 is likely to try to escalate before conceding to reality. But options aren’t too good. A big mobilization might not help. Nuclear use will mean break with 🇨🇳. And some sort of thing against a NATO country will not change things with 🇺🇦 a bit – but mobilize the West.
— @carlbildt Jul 12, 2026
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FP-1 drones hit Syzran refinery 900km from Ukrainian border, striking facilities with 100% of primary processing capacity totaling 8.9 million tons per year, CyberBoroshno analysts write.
They report two primary processing units were struck: AVT-5 (2.6 million tons annually) and AVT-6 (6.3 million tons annually). A catalytic reforming unit was also damaged when a drone accidentally hit a pipe, creating fragments that set the facility on fire. This may be the largest result recently.WarTranslated (@wartranslated)Ukraine’s General Staff reports overnight strikes on the Syzran oil refinery in Samara region, one of the largest in the area at 8.5 million tons per year.
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— https://x.com/wartranslated/status/2076210914521457093— @wartranslated Jul 12, 2026
Russia is adding drone jamming gear to its warships after Ukraine’s strikes on Russian ports and shipyards kept hitting targets that couldn’t defend themselves.
— @Defence_blog Jul 12, 2026
Just a day ago, Lindsey Graham announced in Kyiv that he had reached an agreement with Trump to pass the Russia sanctions bill that would make it possible for Trump to impose sanctions on third-countries buying Russian oil:
GRAHAM:
“We’ve reached an agreement with the White House on a version of the Russian sanctions bill that they will support. It means it’s going to become law.
So, when I get back to Washington, I’m going to go with Senator Blumenthal to the Republican and Democratic leaders to see if we can find time to move this Russian sanctions package that would give tools to President Trump to help end this war.
There are some things we can do on the technology front to build on the lethality of Ukraine to protect itself from ballistic missile attack.
If we did that, combined with creating tools to punish those countries that prop up Putin and make money off this war, then I think we’ve got the best chance since I’ve been coming here in the last five years to get Putin to the peace table”
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— @visegrad24 Jul 12, 2026
My #Opinion on the #FBI and #KashPatel
Attacks on K. Patel continue non-stop.
Who is behind them? Is the racial bias also present?
It looks like the fired and other disgruntled FBI agents, including very much the unduly powerful Retired FBI agents association is dead set on removing the Director. It is more about the Law and Order within the FBI, than anything else. Investigate ZIZ!
Purge more! Put them in their place!
Kash Patel and the FBI: deepening institutional fractures within the bureau
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See also:
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fbinewsreview.org/— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Jul 12, 2026
My #Opinion on the #FBI and #KashPatel
Attacks on K. Patel continue non-stop.
Who is behind them? Is the racial bias also present?
It looks like the fired and other disgruntled FBI agents, including very much the unduly powerful Retired FBI agents association is dead set on removing the Director. It is more about the Law and Order within the FBI, than anything else. Investigate ZIZ!
Purge more! Put them in their place!
Kash Patel and the FBI: deepening institutional fractures within the bureau
share.google/aimode/P5yTvzeV… s— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Jul 12, 2026
My #Opinion on the #FBI and #KashPatel
Attacks on K. Patel continue non-stop.
Who is behind them? Is the racial bias also present?
It looks like the fired and other disgruntled FBI agents, including very much the unduly powerful Retired FBI agents association is dead set on removing the Director. It is more about the Law and Order within the FBI, than anything else. Investigate ZIZ!
Purge more!
Kash Patel and the FBI: deepening institutional fractures within the bureau
share.google/aimode/P5yTvzeV… s— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Jul 12, 2026
#FBI Under Scrutiny Amid #Political Probes and Internal Turmoil rss.app/brief/posts/b78d3fb9…
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FBI Under Scrutiny Amid Political Probes and Internal Turmoil – Sunday, July 12, 2026 3:39 AM
Summary
Recent developments highlight escalating tensions between the FBI, political figures, and international agencies. Reports reveal the Trump administration directing FBI leadership to investigate journalists, while allegations of evidence suppression in high-profile cases like Jeffrey Epstein’s resurface. Simultaneously, FBI Director Kash Patel faces potential ouster and scrutiny over conduct, signaling internal instability. International disputes, including accusations of FBI misinformation in Mexico and transnational crime probes, further strain diplomatic relations.Key Stories
Trump Administration Directs FBI to Investigate New York Times Journalists — Multiple reports confirm the White House instructed FBI Director Kash Patel to oversee a leak probe targeting New York Times journalists, raising concerns about press freedom and politicization of federal agencies. The move aligns with broader patterns of aggressive investigations into media under the current administration.
FBI Director Kash Patel Faces Potential Removal Amid Controversies — Speculation grows over Kash Patel’s future as FBI director, with reports suggesting a 54% chance of his ouster by year-end. Allegations of taxpayer-funded personal travel and internal resistance to his leadership underscore deepening institutional fractures within the bureau.
Allegations of FBI Evidence Suppression in Jeffrey Epstein Case Resurface — A state investigator claims critical evidence in the Jeffrey Epstein case is disappearing due to DOJ refusal to release files, reigniting debates over transparency and accountability in high-profile investigations. The claim echoes longstanding concerns about institutional obfuscation.
FBI Accused of Providing False Data in Mexican Drug Cartel Case — Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office alleges the FBI supplied misleading information regarding the capture of cartel leader Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, complicating cross-border law enforcement cooperation. Reports also suggest DEA and FBI involvement in his alleged abduction, violating Mexican sovereignty.
FBI Probes Spark International and Domestic Backlash — From accusations of targeting foreign nationals like Lawrence Vishnoi to community tensions over cultural symbols in Minnesota, FBI actions are increasingly scrutinized for perceived overreach. Social media amplifies calls for investigations into perceived biases and corruption in sports and politics.
–— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Jul 12, 2026
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Jul 12, 2026
A reminder that Donald Trump is 80 years old and has just returned from a long, exhausting, stressful overseas trip, during which he shook hands with dozens of people from around the world.
— @YourAnonCentral Jul 12, 2026