by Scott Lucas
#Taiwan Economy Minister: Country's private refiners willing to stop buying #Russia naphtha if #EU makes request
Taiwan now world’s biggest importer of naphtha, oil derivative used for chemicals for semiconductors
In 1st half of 2025, Taiwan imported $1.3bn, almost 6x higher than 2022
#Ukraine
Taiwan now world’s biggest importer of naphtha, oil derivative used for chemicals for semiconductors
In 1st half of 2025, Taiwan imported $1.3bn, almost 6x higher than 2022
#Ukraine
by Scott Lucas
5+ civilians killed and 37 injured by #Russia attacks across #Ukraine over past day
Air defenses intercept 154 of 183 drones, while 22 struck 11 locations
Thermal power plant owned by DTEK, Ukraine's largest private energy company, sustained "serious damage"
#UkraineWar #RussiaWarCrimes
Air defenses intercept 154 of 183 drones, while 22 struck 11 locations
Thermal power plant owned by DTEK, Ukraine's largest private energy company, sustained "serious damage"
#UkraineWar #RussiaWarCrimes
by Scott Lucas
UPDATE: German-French Cyclist #LaurentMonterlos Cleared of "Espionage" Charge in #Iran
#IranHumanRights
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#IranHumanRights
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UPDATE: German-French Cyclist Monterlos Cleared of "Espionage" Charge in Iran - EA WorldView
Family and friends of German-French national Lennart Monterlos, 19, detained in Iran in June, are seeking information about his whereabouts.
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by Scott Lucas
#Russia authorities checking students' phones in schools in occupied #Crimea
"Searching for banned apps, VPN services, and even the Ukrainian language in the settings"
#UkraineWar #Ukraine
"Searching for banned apps, VPN services, and even the Ukrainian language in the settings"
#UkraineWar #Ukraine
by Scott Lucas
World Bank lowers projection of #Ukraine growth to 2% in 2025, a slowdown from 2.9% in 2024
In June, Bank forecast growth of 5.2% but " #Russia prolonged invasion affects investment and business activity" as "infrastructure damage constrained domestic production"
#UkraineWar
In June, Bank forecast growth of 5.2% but " #Russia prolonged invasion affects investment and business activity" as "infrastructure damage constrained domestic production"
#UkraineWar
by Scott Lucas
#Ukraine increasing natural gas imports by 30% after recent #Russia airstrikes on energy infrastructure
Energy Minister Hrynchuk: "We are preparing for various scenarios, including the worst-case ones"
#UkraineWar
Energy Minister Hrynchuk: "We are preparing for various scenarios, including the worst-case ones"
#UkraineWar
by Scott Lucas
#Ukraine attacks oil refinery in western Siberia, around 2000 km from border
“It’s a bad night for the Antipinsky refinery in Tyumen”
Video: #Zelensky calls for tougher action v #Russia "shadow fleet", used to circumvent sanctions and for sabotage ops
#UkraineWar
“It’s a bad night for the Antipinsky refinery in Tyumen”
Video: #Zelensky calls for tougher action v #Russia "shadow fleet", used to circumvent sanctions and for sabotage ops
#UkraineWar
by Scott Lucas
#UkraineWar, Day 1,322: #Kyiv 's Deepest Strike Inside #Russia
#Ukraine
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#Ukraine
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Ukraine War, Day 1,322: Kyiv's Deepest Strike Inside Russia - EA WorldView
Ukraine carries out its deepest strike inside Russia, with explosions at an oil refinery in western Siberia more than 2,000 km from the border
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by Scott Lucas
#Ukraine allocates additional $36m for energy infrastructure in frontline regions
Protecting critical energy facilities & creating a reserve of equipment for rapid restoration of power
Fixed price for household natural gas and moratorium on cutting off power in frontline communities
Protecting critical energy facilities & creating a reserve of equipment for rapid restoration of power
Fixed price for household natural gas and moratorium on cutting off power in frontline communities
by Scott Lucas
#LaurentMonterlos acquitted by Chief Justice in Hormozgan Province in southern #Iran
Had been accused of "spying" during #Israel 12-day war in June
Prosecutors may still appeal
#IranHumanRights
Had been accused of "spying" during #Israel 12-day war in June
Prosecutors may still appeal
#IranHumanRights
by Scott Lucas
UPDATE: German-French Cyclist #LaurentMonterlos Cleared of "Espionage" Charge in #Iran
#IranHumanRights
eaworldview.com/2025/10/germ...
#IranHumanRights
eaworldview.com/2025/10/germ...
UPDATE: German-French Cyclist Monterlos Cleared of "Espionage" Charge in Iran - EA WorldView
Family and friends of German-French national Lennart Monterlos, 19, detained in Iran in June, are seeking information about his whereabouts.
eaworldview.com
by Scott Lucas
Analyzing #NATO establishment of command center in Mikkeli, #Finland
Cutting thru #Russia propaganda that center is expansion of NATO “threat” to Moscow
Adding context of Finland accession to NATO, spurred by #Putin invasion of #Ukraine, and of Russian “hybrid warfare”, including drones
Cutting thru #Russia propaganda that center is expansion of NATO “threat” to Moscow
Adding context of Finland accession to NATO, spurred by #Putin invasion of #Ukraine, and of Russian “hybrid warfare”, including drones
by Scott Lucas
1+ civilian murdered and 33+ injured, including children, by Russian attacks across #Ukraine over past day
Air defenses down 88 of 152 drones - 2 missiles and 52 drones strike 10 locations
Fatality and 18 of the wounded, including 3 children, in #Kherson region
#UkraineWar #RussiaWarCrimes
Air defenses down 88 of 152 drones - 2 missiles and 52 drones strike 10 locations
Fatality and 18 of the wounded, including 3 children, in #Kherson region
#UkraineWar #RussiaWarCrimes
by Scott Lucas
Circumventing US sanctions, #Kremlin -backed cryptocurrency operation moves at least $6bn since August
#Russia #Ukraine #UkraineWar
#Russia #Ukraine #UkraineWar
by Scott Lucas
#EU to restrict movement of #Russia diplomats within bloc
Diplomats must inform authorities of travel plans before crossing the border of their host country
Response to "sabotage attempts, which, according to intelligence services, are often carried out by spies operating under diplomatic cover"
Diplomats must inform authorities of travel plans before crossing the border of their host country
Response to "sabotage attempts, which, according to intelligence services, are often carried out by spies operating under diplomatic cover"
by Scott Lucas
EA on WION: #NATO 's New Command Center in #Finland (Scott Lucas w Hem Saroya)
#Russia #Ukraine
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#Russia #Ukraine
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EA on WION: NATO's New Command Center in Finland - EA WorldView
Analyzing NATO's establishment of command center in Mikkeli, Finland, providing context & cutting through Russia's propaganda of new "threat"
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by Scott Lucas
#Ukraine and #Denmark sign memorandum of understanding for Ukrainian defense companies to set up joint manufacturing - including drones - in Nordic country
"Major step towards forming a new security system in Europe and strengthening capabilities of defense-industrial complexes of our countries"
"Major step towards forming a new security system in Europe and strengthening capabilities of defense-industrial complexes of our countries"
by Scott Lucas
Cracking down on #Russia "shadow fleet", #Denmark is stepping up environmental checks on oil tankers in the shipping lane linking the Baltic and North Seas
Vessel believed to be in shadow fleet linked to drone sightings that closed Danish airports last month
#Ukraine #UkraineWar
Vessel believed to be in shadow fleet linked to drone sightings that closed Danish airports last month
#Ukraine #UkraineWar
by Scott Lucas
#Trump waffles over US provision of #Tomahawk missiles to #Ukraine
"Sort of made a decision"
“I think I want to find out what they’re doing with them. I would ask some questions. I’m not looking to escalate that war"
#UkraineWar #Russia
"Sort of made a decision"
“I think I want to find out what they’re doing with them. I would ask some questions. I’m not looking to escalate that war"
#UkraineWar #Russia
by Scott Lucas
#Ukraine drones hit in #Russia -occupied #Crimea:
*Largest oil refinery
*2 airbases
*Ammunition depot of 18th Combined Arms Army
Damage to key explosives plant, Sverdlov, inside Russia
Energy facilities struck in Belgorod
Kirishi refinery in Leningrad region suspends 40% of production
*Largest oil refinery
*2 airbases
*Ammunition depot of 18th Combined Arms Army
Damage to key explosives plant, Sverdlov, inside Russia
Energy facilities struck in Belgorod
Kirishi refinery in Leningrad region suspends 40% of production
by Scott Lucas
#UkraineWar, Day 1,321: #Kyiv Strikes Key Facilities in #Russia and Occupied #Crimea
#Ukraine
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#Ukraine
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Ukraine War, Day 1,321: Kyiv Strikes Key Facilities in Russia and Occupied Crimea - EA WorldView
Ukraine further damages vital infrastructure for Kremlin's 44 1/2-month invasion, striking targets inside Russia & in Russian-occupied Crimea.
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by Scott Lucas
Analyzing #NATO establishment of command center in Mikkeli, #Finland
Cutting thru #Russia propaganda that center is expansion of NATO “threat” to Moscow
Adding context of Finland accession to NATO, spurred by #Putin invasion of #Ukraine, and of Russian “hybrid warfare”, including drones
Cutting thru #Russia propaganda that center is expansion of NATO “threat” to Moscow
Adding context of Finland accession to NATO, spurred by #Putin invasion of #Ukraine, and of Russian “hybrid warfare”, including drones
by Scott Lucas
EA on WION: #NATO 's New Command Center in #Finland (Scott Lucas w Hem Saroya)
#Russia #Ukraine
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#Russia #Ukraine
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EA on WION: NATO's New Command Center in Finland - EA WorldView
Analyzing NATO's establishment of command center in Mikkeli, Finland, providing context & cutting through Russia's propaganda of new "threat"
eaworldview.com
by Scott Lucas
#Ukraine strikes another explosives manufacturing plant inside #Russia
Sverdlov Plant, one of Russia's largest manufacturers, hit in in Nizhny Novgorod region
#UkraineWar
Sverdlov Plant, one of Russia's largest manufacturers, hit in in Nizhny Novgorod region
#UkraineWar
by Scott Lucas
Interview with Dublin NewsTalk held up because of the breaking news over Jim Gavin's departure from #Ireland Presidential race....
by Scott Lucas
On air soon w Pat Kenny Show on Dublin NewsTalk
*Situation in #Gaza as #Hamas and #Netanyahu delegations arrive in Cairo for talks
* #Trump says quiet part out loud: Military on US streets to deal w dissent and "pesky gnat" Democrats
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*Situation in #Gaza as #Hamas and #Netanyahu delegations arrive in Cairo for talks
* #Trump says quiet part out loud: Military on US streets to deal w dissent and "pesky gnat" Democrats
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The Pat Kenny Show | Newstalk
Pat Kenny brings his experienced broadcasting style and incisive analysis to the day's news and current affairs. Every weekday from 9am - 12pm.
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by Scott Lucas
W Times Radio:
#Hamas tactic — negotiating while taking the line that “nothing is agreed until everything is agreed”
Will #Netanyahu compromise on his Gov't’s objective for military occupation of #Gaza?
Also: #Trump deployment of National Guard on streets of Chicago, trying to expand his power
#Hamas tactic — negotiating while taking the line that “nothing is agreed until everything is agreed”
Will #Netanyahu compromise on his Gov't’s objective for military occupation of #Gaza?
Also: #Trump deployment of National Guard on streets of Chicago, trying to expand his power
by Scott Lucas
5+civilians murdered and 22 injured by #Russia attacks across #Ukraine over past day
Air defenses down 83 of 116 drones launched by Russia overnight - 30 UAVs strike 7 locations
#UkraineWar
Air defenses down 83 of 116 drones launched by Russia overnight - 30 UAVs strike 7 locations
#UkraineWar
by Scott Lucas
Video: #Ukraine drones strike airfields and oil terminal overnight in #Russia -occupied #Crimea
Explosions near Saki and Kacha airfields
Fuel tank at Feodosia oil terminal, the largest in Crimea, ignited - Fire visible tens of kilometers away
#UkraineWar
Explosions near Saki and Kacha airfields
Fuel tank at Feodosia oil terminal, the largest in Crimea, ignited - Fire visible tens of kilometers away
#UkraineWar
by Scott Lucas
Photo: Anastasia Hrytsiv, 15, killed w mother and grandparents at home in #Lviv region by #Russia strike
Relative: "In 21st century, Russia is tormenting a country like this and world is simply watching. They're waiting until it hits them, maybe then they'll wake up."
#Ukraine #RussiaWarCrimes
Relative: "In 21st century, Russia is tormenting a country like this and world is simply watching. They're waiting until it hits them, maybe then they'll wake up."
#Ukraine #RussiaWarCrimes