
Simon Ostrovsky
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Simon Ostrovsky
@SimonOstrovsky
PBS @NewsHour Special Correspondent. 2025 Emmy nominee, 2025 Religion News Association award-winner.







Harry Enten: JD Vance is not doing too hot to trot at this point. JD Vance's net popularity, -18 points. That is a 21-point swing in the wrong direction. JD Vance is historically the least popular vice president at this point in their vice presidency.




It is unfortunate that the UN Security Council has once again failed to demonstrate effectiveness and act decisively in the face of such a global threat as the Iranian regime's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. No one should be allowed to block such globally significant sea lanes or undermine the security of dozens of nations through terrorist attacks against the freedom of navigation. We faced a similar challenge in the Black Sea when the Russians attempted to block our ports and civilian shipping—Russia was trying to suffocate our economy. And we found a way to solve that problem through decisive action, not inaction. Now, we see a similar problem on a global scale. The Strait of Hormuz must remain open to all vessels that sustain vital economy lifelines and maintain normal international trade. Countries in the region have spoken clearly on this, and we support the aspirations of the people of the Middle East and the Gulf for peace. Peace and security in this region directly impact stability, market predictability, and the cost of living in every single country. Such problems and this war must not be prolonged. The world needs a functional UNSC that acts more decisively to resolve acute security challenges of global magnitude.



PRESIDENT TRUMP: 🇺🇸 Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah.



Extraordinary statement by Serbian VOA head Lt. Colonel Đuro Jovanić accusing president Aleksandar Vučić and state leaders of "being sceptical" about their earlier reports on plans for a pipeline sabotage, and denying in strong words allegations of involvement to frame Ukraine.

استقبلتُ في دمشق الرئيس الأوكراني فولوديمير زيلينسكي @ZelenskyyUa ، حيث جرى بحث سبل تعزيز التعاون الاقتصادي وتبادل الخبرات. وتؤكد الزيارة توجه سوريا نحو توسيع شراكاتها الدولية بما يدعم التنمية ويعزّز الاستقرار.

In the Russian army, soldiers pay officers in order to stay alive economist.com/europe/2026/04…





As the US pulls back its support of Ukraine, Russia’s allies are doubling down on Moscow. What do America’s adversaries stand to gain from their growing partnership with Russia? A serious edge in a future war, security experts told me for my latest @NewsHour story from Ukraine.



