Day: January 25, 2026

Correct on all counts.Park MacDougald (@hpmcd1)The irony is that Tulsi Gabbard appears to have become the admin’s point person for Havana Syndrome/AHI disclosures, but these would likely show that the Russians have attacked dozens if not hundreds of U.S. government personnel over the past decade.

Seems unlikely that “our Tulsi” would release that info. For instance, here’s how she described U.S. intel assessments that Putin wants all of Ukraine and the Baltics:—  https://x.com/hpmcd1/status/2015612132096675995

— Michael Weiss (@michaeldweiss) Jan 26, 2026

Trump administration defends killing American in Minneapolis, contradicts videos  reuters.com/world/us/federal…
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— Reuters (@Reuters) Jan 26, 2026

Brazil takes Mexico’s diplomatic representation in Peru after spat over ex-PM asylum  reut.rs/4beL8sU  reut.rs/4beL8sU

— Reuters (@Reuters) Jan 26, 2026

Border Patrol target had no criminal history: Minnesota Department of Corrections
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— The Hill (@thehill) Jan 26, 2026

Zelenskiy says security guarantees document from US is 100% ready  reuters.com/world/europe/zel…
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— Reuters (@Reuters) Jan 26, 2026

Patriots LB Robert Spillane heads to locker room  reut.rs/4q1DAxr  reut.rs/4q1DAxr

— Reuters (@Reuters) Jan 26, 2026

Syrian government-SDF conflict: The extension of the Syrian government-Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) ceasefire is enabling the government to deliver humanitarian aid to SDF-controlled areas in northern Syria. The Syrian army established two humanitarian corridors in Kobani and Hasakah City. The Syrian government did not call on civilians in Kobani or Hasakah City to use the corridors to evacuate from these cities, which suggests that government forces do not plan to imminently launch an operation to advance into either city.

Syrian forces and tribal fighters engaged SDF-affiliated forces in the Kobani countryside on January 25 despite the ceasefire. Both the SDF and Syrian government accused the other side of launching attacks near Kobani on January 25. The mobilization of tribal fighters in the Kobani countryside is also contributing to fighting south of Kobani.Institute for the Study of War (@TheStudyofWar)NEW: Kremlin officials continue to reiterate Russia’s commitment to its original war aims and reject Western security guarantees for Ukraine, amid continued reporting that negotiations will resume in the coming days.

Other Key Takeaways:
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov made a statement suggesting that the Kremlin is using its participation in ongoing negotiations with the United States to stave off a significant increase in US pressure against Russia that could impede its war effort.

Russia continues to intensify recruitment efforts for the Russian Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) that may also staff the conventional Russian ground forces.

Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov appointed Serhiy “Flash” Beskrestnov as a Ministry of Defense (MoD) advisor on defense technology on January 25.

Ukrainian forces recently advanced in western Zaporizhia Oblast. Russian forces recently advanced near Borova, in the Kostyantynivka-Druzhkivka tactical area, and near Novopavlivka. (1/2)—  https://x.com/TheStudyofWar/status/2015543302305591556

— Institute for the Study of War (@TheStudyofWar) Jan 26, 2026