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Alex Plitsas

@alexplitsas.bsky.social
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#CNN National Security Analyst | #SOAAorg Board | #AtlanticCouncil |Fmr: Bridgewater Associates, Pentagon, IC, U.S. Army, #NorthropGrumman | Iraq & Afghanistan

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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 6h
President Trump announced an energy target ceasefire. President Zelenskyy said he would abide by it and issued orders accordingly. Unsurprisingly, Putin didn’t honor his commitment and his forces are actively striking energy targets in Ukraine. Russia is the problem.
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 6h
Russian bot traffic has plummeted after Ukrainian drone strikes knocked out Russian tech giant #Yandex's biggest data centers. #Cloudflare reports that bot traffic from the Yandex network has dropped to just 0.4% of the maximum number of HTTP requests recorded over the past two weeks.
tomshardware.com
Russia's Yandex bot traffic nearly eliminated overnight after Ukraine drone strikes cripple multiple of 'Russia's Google' data centers — Ukraine intensifies bombing of Yandex data centers in response ...
The world is getting a break from Russian bots thanks to Kyiv.
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 10h
The Houthis have continued to escalate. 300+ wounded and a dozens dead, including 8 foreign nationals at least one of who is a U.S. citizen. This is unsustainable and heading towards an increased cycle of violence.
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 10h
“In “The Havana Syndrome,” Michael Rey and Oriana Zill de Granados make the case that a mysterious Russian weapon has been used to target American intelligence agents.”
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 10h
This morning on #CNN, breaking down events in Russia, Ukraine, Iran, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Susan and Michael Dell’s gift to the nation’s children to give them a start was incredibly generous. I don’t normally wade into these things but the sad, pathetic takes about her looks are gross and mean. Not subtweeting anyone in particular because I don’t want to promote it.
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Nicholas Grossman @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Trump’s plan to save the midterms is…help Russia. The Trump-Vance-Kushner-Witkoff approach to the war has always been weaken Ukraine so they bow down to Putin. It hasn’t worked. With nearly two years of this, Ukraine has shown it can thwart ground offensives and strike Russian oil without US help.
ft.com
US warns Kyiv that strikes on Russia jeopardise intelligence-sharing
Donald Trump’s administration delivered threat after Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticised diesel deal with Moscow
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Steve Herman @newsguy.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Ukraine President Zelenskyy says the consequences of President Trump and the US "allowing Russia to sell oil products were most clearly felt in Kyiv today, when, following numerous attacks with jet-powered Shahed drones against energy facilities, a ballistic missile attack began as well."
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Zelenskiy / Official
Що означає дозвіл Росії продавати нафтопродукти, зараз найкраще було чутно в Києві, коли після численних застосувань реактивних «шахедів» проти енергетичних обʼєктів почалася ще й атака балістикою. Частину ракет вдалося збити. Це ще раз чітко демонструє, які справжні наміри у Росії. Вони розраховують на продовження війни, терор проти звичайних людей і знищення інфраструктури. Кожен додатковий мільярд доларів, які вони зможуть заробити на експорті, вони витратять саме на це – на пошук і завезення критичних компонентів, обладнання для виробництва зброї, на посилення «шахедів» і виробництво ракет та ще на додаткових найманців на фронт. Російський вибір – це війна. І вони будуть готові її припинити тільки тоді, коли відчують, що потенціал затягування війни скорочується. Вчора, на жаль, були зовсім інші сигнали для Росії – сигнали, що атакувати надалі начебто можна. І це потрібно виправляти. Потрібні сильні сигнали від Сполучених Штатів, від Європи, від інших партнерів. На підтримку України та на ОБМЕЖЕННЯ російської…
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
If limiting diesel sanctions on Russia provides market relief, then it’s clear the primary impact on the global diesel market was the Iran conflict and blockade, not Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries, which would have had a secondary impact. It lines up with price timelines.
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Four years ago today, we were preparing for a normalization conference in Israel. The State Department briefed us that the prospects of a Saudi-Israeli agreement were 50%. We had members of Congress, investors, and experts from Arab and Islamic nations. Hamas destroyed everything
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The idea that a lab tech at a highly secure infectious disease institution with a history of bio weapons research would break a vial of plague and wouldn’t be decontaminated, quarantined, and given antibiotics as a prophylactic but instead went home, got sick, etc is absurd.
dailymail.com
Russian media claims a second victim has died from 'plague outbreak'
Panic broke out last week when a female laboratory technician died and hundreds of people she came into contact with were placed in quarantine.
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
On #TheLeadCNN with host CNN's #jaketapper and panelist #AnnieJacobsen discussing the death of a Russian infectious disease lab worker and the Russian government’s response amidst unconfirmed reports it was due to the plague
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Strikes, Barricades and Fiscal Turmoil: An Autumn of Discontent Grips France
nytimes.com
Strikes, Barricades and Fiscal Turmoil: An Autumn of Discontent Grips France
Chaos in schools, on the streets and in the markets is rooted in France’s struggles to fund its social welfare state, with a presidential election approaching.
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Olga Lautman 🇺🇦 @olgalautman.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
So this explains the bizarre attack on Zelenskyy by the South Korean president He probably knew this was coming out and wanted to get ahead of this investigation showing that SK is assisting the Russian terrorist genocidal regime
theguardian.com
Fuel from South Korea being shipped to Russia as Ukraine war grinds on
Exclusive: Guardian analysis finds more than 150,000 tonnes of fuel was shipped to Russian ports in July and August, some using sanctioned tankers
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Soviet Program code name ENZYME "Six other institutes belonging to the anti-plague system of the Ministry of Health, in Saratov, Rostov, Irkutsk, Volgograd, and Almaty, were given special funding for weapons-oriented genetic research." — Dr. Alibek
nlm.nih.gov
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Latest read arrived ‘Convergence: Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing — Social, Economic, and Policy Impacts’ by Greg Viggiano, PhD
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Recently: Iran backed Iraqi militias struck the Saudi East West pipeline Iran backed Houthis broke through to the coast and attacked Saudi Arabia U.K. foiled plot to attack air base used by U.S. forces the PM said appears linked to Iran FlyDubai hijacking under investigation
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Third carrier without explicit statement for relief of one of the others currently deployed is a signal to Iran and also providing additional firepower after leaks that POTUS is considering resuming strikes if Iran doesn’t make a deal.
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
‘U.S. Troops Are Now Fighting the Drug War on the Ground in Ecuador’ Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC) Operator in the photo
wsj.com
U.S. Troops Are Now Fighting the Drug War on the Ground in Ecuador
Dozens of American military personnel joined Ecuadorean police in raids this week, marking a new level of direct U.S. involvement.
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The majestic natural beauty that is Norway is beyond words
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Statements about from Iranian civilian leaders about intentions and timing of returning to negotiations are meaningless without the backing of the IRGC, Supreme National Security Council, and the rest of the security apparatus — who remain hostile.
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Zelensky Warns That Russia’s War in Ukraine Is Spreading
nytimes.com
Video: Zelensky Warns That Russia’s War in Ukraine Is Spreading
During a speech at the United Nations General Assembly, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine spoke of North Korea’s assistance to Russia in the war.
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Senior NATO commander warns Putin is becoming more cavalier and open to risk as Ukraine war drags on
apnews.com
Senior NATO commander warns Putin is becoming more cavalier and open to risk as Ukraine war drags on
NATO's deputy commander in Europe is warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin is becoming increasingly reckless as the war in Ukraine drags on and as he seeks to divide Western allies.
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
2 days ago on #CNN w/ #DannyEFreeman outlining the 7 day ceasefire plan, what lead to it, what’s holding it up Part of 3 phase plan pushed by GCC 1. Agree to plan to manage the strait 2. 7 day ceasefire 3. Return to negotiations IRGC has been the issue
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Year 5 of Putin’s 3 day operation to take Kyiv
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
As I said last night, was told that the POTUS meeting at Camp David was to deliberate and review Yemen strike options. Today, U.S. embassies in Middle Eastern countries that are likely to be targets of retaliatory strikes issued warnings. Now POTUS head to the White House early.
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I’m told the flurry of comments from European/NATO leaders to be prepared for Russia is purposeful and a clear deterrence message to Putin that Europe/NATO remains united and will defend against Russian aggression.
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Creates quite the predicament. Attacking Saudi oil raises prices. Saudi is also a major US ally. Failing to respond to that is problematic for the alliance, but also could cause a second choke point in the Bab el Mandeb, also causing prices to rise. Six weeks before elections.
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
America has a free press for a reason: truth and accountability are foundational to our republic. Our Founders considered a free press so essential to liberty that they enshrined its protection in the First Amendment — shielding it from government interference and overreach.
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
On #CNNTheStoryIs with host #CNN ’s #Elex_Michaelson discussing the latest on Iran, potential U.S. military strikes against the Houthis in Yemen, & a new deal between the U.S., Denmark, & Greenland that ends tension between allies and secures U.S. basing for Golden Dome
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
More U.S. troops have died amid Iran war than Pentagon has disclosed publicly
washingtonpost.com
More U.S. troops have died amid Iran war than Pentagon has disclosed publicly
Officials who spoke with The Post expressed frustration that the additional loss of life in the Middle East is not reflected in the Defense Department’s casualty database.
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Today on #CNNSitRoom with co-host #CNN’s #wolfblitzer and colleague #CedricLeighton discussing Russian intelligence and satellite imagery support that Moscow provided to Iran which was then used to strike U.S. forces and military assets in the region
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Dom Ervolina @dominicervolina.com · 17/09/2026
Robert Kraft is in the Epstein Files He was arrested in February 2019 for solicitation of a sex worker Epstein on Feb 22: "if your buddy kraft needs local palm rep let me know" Feb 23: "Dealing with bob kraft"
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RE:

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Brad S. Karp | Chairman
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
1285 Avenue of the Americas | New York, NY 10019-6064
+1 212 373 3316 (Direct Phone) | +1 212 492 0316 (Direct Fax)
www.paulweiss.com <http://www.paulweiss.com>

From: J <jeevacation@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2019 1:04 PM
To: Karp, Brad S
Subject:

if your buddy Kraft , needs local palm rep . let me knowFrom:
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Kathy Ruemmler
Saturday, February 23, 2019 2:28 AM

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He can deal with his own shit.

On Feb 22, 2019, at 9:25 PM, J <jeevacation@gmail.com <mailto:jeevacation@gmail.com> > wrote:

Dealing with bob kraft

On Fri. Feb 22. 2019 at 9:01 PM Kathy Ruemmler .
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Checking on you.
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Cheryl Rofer @cherylrofer.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
ICE is still kidnapping people.
nytimes.com
Trump’s Minnesota Surge Threatened Democracy, Judge Warns (Gift Article)
In a rare interview, Patrick Schiltz, who served as the federal court’s chief judge last winter, called the administration’s actions “a grave threat to the rule of law.”
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Walter Olson @walterolson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
ICE routinely moves detainees multiple times to distant locations, "creating vast distances between them, their loved ones and the lawyers fighting for their freedom.... A Banner analysis of ICE records found that a person first detained in Maryland is typically transferred more than 1,200 miles."
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Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 17/09/2026
Minnesota law enforcement arrested an ICE agent Wednesday in the shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge last winter, culminating months of delays and legal maneuvers in efforts to bring him to the state to answer to charges.
bit.ly
ICE agent wanted in Metro Surge shooting is booked into Hennepin County Jail
Christian Castro will now appear in state court one day ahead of his federal court proceedings.
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Today on #CNNSitRoom with co-host #PamelaBrownCNN discussing Artificial Intelligence, recent comments from AI executives about risk, and the potential for regulation
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Roger Parloff @rparloff.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
After getting conflicting answers, Rep. Beatty's attys are seeking an emergency hearing to clarify why & for how long Kennedy Center has been closed. Gates going up. Odd detail: "I saw the forklift run into and hit the pillars on the bldg several times." storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
I walked around to both the north and south sides of the building and saw that the
gates wrapped all around there, too, and blocked all the staircases leading to the building.
18. I also saw that there were four gates blocking the main walkway to the building.
19. I saw that the door under the scaffolding on the east side of the building was open,
but it appeared that workers were waiting for more gates to arrive to close it. Later, I saw that they
closed off that gap with gates.
20. While I was standing outside the gates, I saw forklifts bringing more gates to the
front of the building. These gates were white and orange and looked like those used on construction
sites.Afterward, I saw a forklift carrying what appeared to be a more permanent form of
fencing drive over to the north side of the building. I saw the forklift run into and hit the pillars on
the building several times.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Furious that Canada may become the EU’s first “associate member,” Trump signs an order removing Canadian goods from federal procurement. ca.news.yahoo.com/cp-newsalert...
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Iran war will enter ‘much different phase in a couple of months,’ JD Vance tells The Post
nypost.com
Exclusive | Iran war will enter ‘much different phase in a couple of months,’ JD Vance tells The Post
“The second phase of this is ensure that they’re not able to rebuild,” Vance said.
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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 16/09/2026
My office is monitoring this horrific chain of events in the San Fernando Valley which tragically has already taken lives and injured others. Thankful for the swift response of the first responders on the scene. abc7.com/post/los-ang...
abc7.com
3 dead after news helicopter crashes near site of deadly Chatsworth bus collision
A news helicopter crashed and burst into flames near the scene of a deadly bus collision in Chatsworth. At least three people are dead.
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Tammy Duckworth @duckworth.senate.gov · 15/09/2026
I pushed for independent oversight. Now, for the first time, we have an official glimpse at the damage—and it’s still an underestimate. Resources drained. Munitions depleted. Diplomacy wrecked. Troops exhausted. The American people deserve the full truth. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
washingtonpost.com
Iranian strikes have damaged hundreds of structures at U.S. bases, watchdog says
The report by the Pentagon's inspector general also detailed the extent of munitions shortfalls in the first comprehensive public accounting of the cost and military impact of the war with Iran.
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BK. Titanji @boghuma.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
A 44 year old woman in PA died from complications of measles. Measles isn't just a childhood illness, it can affect non immune adults as well with severe consequences even death. You can be sure MAHA will lie about the cause of death and blame her co-morbidities www.cnn.com/2026/09/13/h...
cnn.com
Adult woman dies of measles complications in growing Pennsylvania outbreak | CNN
A 40-year-old woman who lived in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, has died from measles complications, the county coroner confirmed Sunday. It’s the third measles-associated death in a fast-growing out...
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Kennedy Center could close as early as Tuesday, warns of bankruptcy, documents show
washingtonpost.com
Kennedy Center could close as early as Tuesday, warns of bankruptcy, documents show
Officials said the center is facing “certain fiscal collapse” within weeks, insist that adding President Donald Trump’s name may be the only way to avoid bankruptcy.
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Jesse Eisinger @jeisinger.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
“This should be unthinkable for the son of the president. End of story.” A Russian oligarch close to Putin bankrolled Don Jr.’s wedding. www.propublica.org/article/dona...
propublica.org
Donald Trump Jr.’s Wedding Bankrolled by Putin-Linked Russian Oligarch
The oligarch, Umar Kremlev, spent hundreds of thousands on expenses like renting out a private island. He appears to have met Trump Jr. only recently, but he attended the intimate wedding with a large...
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
On #CNN with host #BenInLDN discussing the latest on Iran and the talks over the Strait of Hormuz that have been postponed
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Territory Russia hasn’t taken militarily, including a strategic piece in Donetsk that has a superhighway on the other side, which would allow Putin to stop, rebuild, and make a future run on Kyiv. Suggesting that there is a deal if Ukraine just does that is foolish.
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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Jared Kushner is an anemic weasel. He's telling Ukraine that if they want peace, they should surrender part of their country to the thug who attacked them. www.yahoo.com/news/politic...
yahoo.com
US envoy Kushner: If Ukraine agreed to give up territory demanded by Putin, we would already have a deal
US envoy Jared Kushner has said a peace deal is prepared but stalled by Ukraine's refusal to cede territory along lines demanded by Putin.
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