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EPISODE · Aug 21, 2025 · 20 MIN

Russia Rejects Peace, Bombs U.S. Factory

from Narativ with Zev Shalev (Audio) · host Zev Shalev and Olga Lautman

🇷🇺 Russia Rejects Peace, Bombs U.S. FactoryMoscow won't commit to Putin-Zelenskyy summit, demanding "step by step" talks through lower officials. Trump admitted calling Putin privately while hosting Zelenskyy, calling it "disrespectful" to confront Putin in front of European leaders.Russia punctuated its power by striking a U.S.-owned Flex electronics plant with cruise missiles, wounding 15. Part of massive overnight barrage: 570 drones, 40 missiles. Message clear: we hit American interests at will.⚖️ U.S. Sanctions ICC Judges Investigating War CrimesMarco Rubio froze assets of four International Criminal Court officials pursuing cases against Americans and Israelis. Russian media celebrated — Putin faces ICC warrant for kidnapping 21,000 Ukrainian children. One sanctioned judge can't even buy things online anymore. America withdraws from international justice.🚔 D.C. Takeover "Blueprint" for Other CitiesJD Vance praised federal control of D.C. police as model for nationwide expansion. National Guard checking papers at subway stations. Stephen Miller and Hegseth touting deployment despite majority opposition from D.C. residents. Officials in sanctuary cities threatened with criminal prosecution for resistance.🗳️ Gabbard Guts Election SecurityDNI eliminated National Intelligence University, shrank Foreign Malign Influence Center tracking election interference. $700 million slashed, dozens of security clearances revoked from officials who detected Russian interference. Framed as "crushing deep state" — actually dismantling democracy's defenses before 2026.🏛️ DOJ Weaponized Against Trump's EnemiesFederal Reserve's Lisa Cook under investigation for "mortgage fraud." Letitia James targeted after winning fraud case. Ed Martin photographed outside James's home. Pattern emerges: sham investigations against anyone crossing Trump — the Russian playbook of finding old "crimes" to eliminate opposition.Thank you Nick Paro, Pamela, Eileen Maddocks, Kris Winters, Shoshana, and many others for tuning into my live video with Olga Lautman! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.narativ.org/subscribe

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