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Mark Toth @marktoth.bsky.social · 6h

Honored to have appeared primetime this evening on Al Qahera News in Cairo, Egypt to discuss President Trump’s ceasefire agreement between Israel & Hamas.

It is a hopeful time, but, as I warned, a hard road to a true & lasting peace lies ahead.

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كيف يضمن ترامب نجاح اتفاق شرم الشيخ؟ | ملف اليوم

YouTube video by AlQahera News - القاهرة الإخبارية

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Mark Toth @marktoth.bsky.social · 17h

Putin’s attempt to build a new Iron Wall in Eastern Europe is failing.

Col. @jonsweet.bsky.social, U.S. Army (ret.) & I examine at @thehill.com where & what the military implications are to Russia & NATO member-states.

#Georgia #Moldova #Romania

#INTREP360

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Mark Toth @marktoth.bsky.social · 2d

Episode 3 is live at War & Politics on YouTube.

Ukraine is taking the fight deeper inside Russia. Meanwhile, Putin continues to weaponize winter in Ukraine.

@jonsweet.bsky.social & I discuss the implications. Hosted by Daniel Tkiie & Sofia Nazarenko.

#INTREP360

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⚡️Massive BLACKOUTS in Russia! Ukraine-made missiles STRUCK key targets. Huge blow to Kremlin

YouTube video by War & Politics 24

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Mark Toth @marktoth.bsky.social · 6d

My late parents lived in the UK during the peak of Keeping Up Appearances. We endlessly teased my Mom that Hyacinth was based on her.

In truth, my mother was down to earth & humble but she did like a tidy home.

RIP Patricia Routledge!

Gifting article.

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Patricia Routledge, Hoity-Toity Housewife of ‘Keeping Up Appearances,’ Dies at 96

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Mark Toth @marktoth.bsky.social · 7d

Israel’s military objectives in Gaza have been achieved. Yet the catch-22 of ridding it of Hamas remains.

Plus, Iran lurks as a lifeline as Trump’s 20-point peace plan gains steam.

@jonsweet.bsky.social & I survey the scene for @thehill.com.

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Mark Toth @marktoth.bsky.social · 9d

Episode #2 is out! Col. @jonsweet.bsky.social, U.S. Army (ret.) & I join co-hosts Daniel Tkiie & @Sofiia Nazarenko on @warpolitics24 to discuss in depth the latest on Ukraine’s multi-domain war to expel Putin’s armies from all of its territories.

#Intrep360

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💥Putin to be REMOVED from power! Tomahawk missiles to STRIKE Kremlin. Economic DISASTER

YouTube video by War & Politics 24

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Mark Toth @marktoth.bsky.social · 11d

Honored to again join @tvpworld.bsky.social last evening.

As I warned, the gathering storm we have all feared in Europe is now here. Russia’s actions are increasingly kinetic & designed to test NATO.

Washington & Brussels in response must enforce redlines.

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Drones in NATO skies: Probing the alliance or preparing for attack? | Mark Toth

YouTube video by TALKING WITH TVP WORLD

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Mark Toth @marktoth.bsky.social · 12d

Please join me on @tvpworld.bsky.social today at 3:40PM ET (21:40 CET).

We will cover the latest NATO Military Committee meeting in Riga, Latvia & what it means in context of recent Russian provocations in Poland, Romania, Estonia & the Baltic Sea.

tvpworld.com

TVP World - Poland and World breaking, daily & top news

The latest news from Poland and the world. Articles and expert opinions. Sport, society, politics and art all in one place. Check what is happening in the world!

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Mark Toth @marktoth.bsky.social · 13d

ICYMI last week, War & Politics is running an encore today of @jonsweet.bsky.social’s & my new weekly show in Ukraine co-hosted by Daniel Tkiie & @Sofiia Nazarenko.

We will be back with a new show this coming Tuesday.

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💥Russian economy DECAPITATED by drone STRIKES! Key refineries MELTED. Oil FIRES everywhere

YouTube video by War & Politics 24

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Mark Toth @marktoth.bsky.social · 14d

Here is a deadly part of Russia’s war against Ukraine that Putin doesn’t want you to see: Ukrainian Christians under siege by Moscow.

It’s a story of Russian torture, murder & kidnapping.

Airing on Angel Studios & produced by my friend @steveninkyiv.bsky.social.

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A Faith Under Siege: The Series | Now Streaming | Angel

YouTube video by Now Streaming On Angel

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Mark Toth @marktoth.bsky.social · 14d

Never, ever a good idea to create this kind of target of opportunity let alone message it in advance.

Not just the generals & admirals themselves, but their commands.

State & non-state actors will look for ways to exploit.

@PeteHegseth still isn’t practicing good OPSEC.

Mark Toth @marktoth.bsky.social · 14d

Never, ever a good idea to create this kind of target of opportunity let alone message it in advance.

Not just the generals & admirals themselves, but their commands.

State & non-state actors will look for ways to exploit.

@PeteHegseth still isn’t practicing good OPSEC.

Kyiv Post @kyivpost.com · 14d

US Defense Secretary urgently summons hundreds of generals and admirals for a closed-door meeting next week, sparking concern among top military brass — Washington Post

Mark Toth @marktoth.bsky.social · 14d

Last Thursday, @jonsweet.bsky.social & I warned at @thehill.com that Russia was starting to win World War III everywhere save on Ukraine’s battlefields.

This week, in a highly welcomed move, Team Trump told Putin & his Stalin-driven revival act not so fast.

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Mark Toth @marktoth.bsky.social · 16d

Cheers! Hopefully Kellogg can build off this. I’ve noticed Witkoff has been silent — and that’s a good thing. It should have been Kellogg all the time negotiating with Putin.

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Mark Toth @marktoth.bsky.social · 16d

Chester, One day at a time! For now it is good news! That said, even better news would be Trump encouraging the Senate to pass the secondary sanctions bill & for the president to enforce it against Russia!

Best to you,

Mark

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Mark Toth @marktoth.bsky.social · 16d

A very welcomed statement by President Donald Trump.

Obviously, I’d like Team Trump to do more but I laud the president finally putting Putin in his place.

Crimea?

Let’s go Ukraine. As @general-ben.bsky.social has always argued, it’s the decisive terrain of this war.

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Mark Toth @marktoth.bsky.social · 16d

@jonsweet.bsky.social & I are honored today to kick off a new weekly show in Ukraine co-hosted by Даніель Ткіє & Sofia Nazerenko.

Putin’s all in his war against Ukraine — Russian economy & people be damned — & Xi’s positioning China as the victor of the spoils.

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⚡️Ukraine-made missiles HIT LARGEST refineries! Putin is losing MILLIONS of dollars every day

YouTube video by War & Politics 24

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Mark Toth @marktoth.bsky.social · 17d

Tomorrow, Col. @jonsweet.bsky.social, U.S. Army (ret.) & I will be kicking off our weekly participation on a Lviv, Ukraine based show by War & Politics 24.

Даніель Ткіє & Sofiia Nazarenko will take turns hosting.

We will also launch our Substack. Subscribe here: intrep360.substack.com

Intrep360 with Sweet & Toth | Substack

Navigating & analyzing a world increasingly at war. Click to read Intrep360 with Sweet & Toth, a Substack publication. Launched 3 days ago.

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Mark Toth @marktoth.bsky.social · 19d

Here’s the news segment broken out as a World Talks.

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Russia provokes NATO with another airspace incursion | Mark Toth

YouTube video by TALKING WITH TVP WORLD

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Mark Toth @marktoth.bsky.social · 19d

Here’s the news segment broken out as a World Talks.

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Russia provokes NATO with another airspace incursion | Mark Toth

YouTube video by TALKING WITH TVP WORLD

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Mark Toth @marktoth.bsky.social · 19d

Always an honor to appear on @tvpworld.bsky.social’s World News Tonight w/ Don Arleth.

I start at the 20:20 hash but I highly recommend watching the top of hour to see Don & his team’s coverage of Russian drones, fighters & acts of sabotage.

It’s a powder keg.

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Russia tests NATO's patience with series of airspace violations | World News Tonight

YouTube video by TVP WORLD

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Mark Toth @marktoth.bsky.social · 19d

Eastern Europe is on a razor’s edge after recent Russian drone incursions in Poland & Romania & 3 Russian MiG 31 fighters violated Estonian air space for 12 minutes yesterday.

Join me on @tvpworld.bsky.social today at 2:20 ET (20:20 CET).

Don Arleth hosts.

tvpworld.com

TVP World - Poland and World breaking, daily & top news

The latest news from Poland and the world. Articles and expert opinions. Sport, society, politics and art all in one place. Check what is happening in the world!

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Mark Toth @marktoth.bsky.social · 20d

FYI, We will still pen our weekly national security column on Thursdays at 7AM ET for the @thehill.com as well as publish articles elsewhere including at the @kyivpost.com.

@jonsweet.bsky.social & I are ramping up to do more, not less.

Especially given Putin’s latest challenges to NATO.

Mark Toth @marktoth.bsky.social · 20d

Save the date! Tuesday, 9/23/25, @jonsweet.bsky.social & I will be part of a new weekly newsmagazine program.

We also soft launch our Substack the same day.

NATO is at a crossroad. As is the world. We help analyze & understand it.

Subscribe here:

intrep360.substack.com?utm_campaign...

Intrep360’s Substack | Intrep360 with Sweet & Toth | Substack

My personal Substack. Click to read Intrep360’s Substack, by Intrep360 with Sweet & Toth, a Substack publication. Launched 5 hours ago.

intrep360.substack.com

Mark Toth @marktoth.bsky.social · 20d

Save the date! Tuesday, 9/23/25, @jonsweet.bsky.social & I will be part of a new weekly newsmagazine program.

We also soft launch our Substack the same day.

NATO is at a crossroad. As is the world. We help analyze & understand it.

Subscribe here:

intrep360.substack.com?utm_campaign...

Intrep360’s Substack | Intrep360 with Sweet & Toth | Substack

My personal Substack. Click to read Intrep360’s Substack, by Intrep360 with Sweet & Toth, a Substack publication. Launched 5 hours ago.

intrep360.substack.com

Mark Toth @marktoth.bsky.social · 20d

Russia’s incursion today by 3 MiG-31 fighter into NATO member-state Estonia’s airspace was deliberate.

Putin knows his military is stuck in Ukraine & is looking for wins elsewhere.

My colleague, @jonsweet.bsky.social, explains how & why for War & Politics 24.

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Russia Is Losing on Front: Putin Is Trying to Hide It. Ukraine Is Blowing Up Russian Oil Refineries

YouTube video by War & Politics 24

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