Russian law prohibits the combat deployment of conscripts, leading the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) to prioritize recruitment of contract soldiers. Contract recruits earn high salaries as well as sign-on bonuses offered by both regional and federal authorities.
Day: June 6, 2026
In the 1950s, he controlled the glamorous, neon-lit casinos of Havana. By the 1960s, he was secretly working with the CIA to assassinate a foreign dictator. And by the 1980s, he survived the most famous FBI undercover sting in history. This is the unbelievable true story of Santo Trafficante Jr., the Florida Godfather.
While New York mobsters chased headlines and ended up in prison, Trafficante built an empire in the shadows. He didn’t use violence when a bribe would work. He didn’t threaten the government; he partnered with them. In this episode of MAFIA TALKS, we break down how one quiet boss outsmarted Fidel Castro, the Kennedy administration, and the FBI’s “Donnie Brasco” operation.
🔍 What you will learn in this documentary:
The brilliant mechanics of the “Bolita” numbers racket that built his fortune.
Step-by-step breakdown of how the Mafia skimmed millions from Batista’s Cuba.
The exact details of the CIA’s top-secret “poison pill” plot against Fidel Castro.
Why the House Select Committee on Assassinations suspected him of killing JFK.
How he beat the FBI in federal court at the age of 71.
Key Figures: Santo Trafficante Jr., Meyer Lansky, Fidel Castro, Jack Ruby, Joe Pistone (Donnie Brasco).
Timeline: 1954 (Tampa Boss) – 1959 (Cuban Revolution) – 1987 (Death).
Why does this matter today? Trafficante’s life proves that the line between organized crime and international politics is terrifyingly thin. He weaponized government secrets to ensure his own survival, creating a blueprint for the modern, insulated crime syndicate.
Sources Verified:
The Last Mafioso by Ovid Demaris
Cigar City Mafia: A Complete History of the Tampa Underworld by Scott M. Deitche
Declassified CIA Family Jewels Report (1973)
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What a clueless speech!
Doesn’t Hegseth know that the most unreliable “ally” by far is the US?
“We stand by our allies” Really?
Why has Hegseth stayed out of NATO meetings?
Why withdrawing troops without consultation?
He should have said is that the US stands with NATO and Article 5.
He did not.Aaron Rupar (@atrupar)Hegseth uses his D-Day anniversary speech in Franch to take veiled shots at NATO and European immigration policies
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— https://x.com/atrupar/status/2063247387947102634— Anders Åslund (@anders_aslund) Jun 6, 2026
After a woman’s body is discovered in a burned car, the hunt is on for a deadly stranger. Murder victims appear across the country all linking to the suspect, Glen Rogers, who is not afraid of being caught. The FBI place Rogers on their 10 Most Wanted List and attempt to intercept the cross country killer before he can strike again.
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