“Many Russian generals are talking on unsecured phones and radios. In at least one instance…the Ukrainians intercepted a general’s call, geolocated it, and attacked his location, killing him and his staff.”
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Felicia Schwartz
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- In @politico today, my deep dive into Steve Witkoff's role in the Russia-Ukraine diplomacy, with exclusive reporting on where the effort is now. Some frustrated U.S., Ukrainian and European officials say part of the problem is the go-it-alone style of Witkoff, Trump’s special
- Is this a high school musical quote?Replying to @johnpodesta and @realDonaldTrump7/7 Dude, get your head in the game. You’re representing the US at the G20.
- Today is my first day as the @FT's U.S. foreign affairs & defense correspondent. Please be in touch with tips, ideas, etc. at [email protected] or DM me for Signal. I am so excited to get started!
- 1:35 pm Trump/Tillerson scheduled to have lunch 3:43 pm @realDonaldTrump issues statement congratulating Exxon Mobil on $20 billion program
- CIA Director Bill Burns at Aspen last month: "Putin is someone who generally thinks that revenge is a dish best served cold...in my experience Putin is the ultimate apostle of pay back so I would be surprised if Prigozhin escapes further retribution for this."
- SCOOP: Trump directed @StateDept to freeze more than $200 million in basic recovery funds for Syria, comes as @realDonaldTrump increasingly skeptical about US presence there
- Scoop: US delegation headed by Barbara Leaf expected in Damascus in the coming days to meet HTS leader Jolani
- Iranian regime insider to the @FT on Assad: “He had become an obstacle, a liability — some even called him a betrayer. His inaction cost us dearly, and he aligned himself with regional actors who promised him a future that never materialised.”
- Replying to @felschwartz“His inexperience shines through, he has the president’s ear, which is evident, but there has been some confusion about what has been said and agreed,” said a person familiar with the diplomatic effort.
- Personal news: In March I will be joining the @FT as US foreign affairs correspondent, covering the State Dept, Pentagon & the NSC. Cannot wait to be back on the national security beat and part of this amazing team! I’ll also be moving back to DC this summer!
- Replying to @felschwartz“The thing is, Witkoff isn’t consistently engaged. He will pop in for a visit to Vladimir Putin, say a bunch of stuff, not tell anyone what really happened and then just fuck off to his life again. Meanwhile, the Russians are talking to you about how ‘Witkoff says…’ and you
