Going long on this news round up- First, NYT’s After meeting with Russian negotiators to discuss the future of the war in Ukraine, Secretary of State Marco Rubio signaled a dramatic reset in relations with the Kremlin, trumpeting “the incredible opportunities that exist to partner with the Russians.” Hours later, though, Mr. Rubio sought to […]
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Possible western friendly replacements Kyrylo Budanov, Valerii Zaluzhnyi or Petro Poroshenko?? Speculating wildly, but, it can’t be discounted. The Economist For all the turmoil, there is still nothing resembling a deal—yet. But so far much is developing according to Ukraine’s worst-case scenario. Many of its elite are apprehensive that the language coming from the Trump […]
As you read the two links below, keep in mind “The Diplomat” article and my observation from yesterday The Diplomat article is speculative based on some very limited observations, but, the purpose for the article could be to create the narrative of a divide between Russia and China that can be exploited by the US, […]
As of this time, I’ve got 2 lines of thought about what may be going on with Russia/US negotiations: 1-The US will try the carrot with Russia, at this time, in hopes of separating it from China. As China has been enemy # 1 for a long time.2- The easing of tensions between Russia and […]
As mentioned we had company until today- so I’m playing a bit of catch up. Some pod-casters were crowing about Ukraine being settled up between Russia and the US. I don’t think so. From what I’m reading the meeting on Tuesday is a tentative start on resetting relations- not so much about Ukraine. Top Russia, […]
Who is the real Javier Milei? I can’t say myself, of course. But he’s always struck me as an actor. Playing a role. Typical of the political class. Not sure why he was considered authentic, but, there it is! Recent news out of Argentina suggests that Milei may have enriched himself, underhandedly. You know, like […]
I couldn’t believe what I was hearing from Trump!! Seriously. I’m old enough to remember that well slopped trough for the military industrial complex. The media is as much saying it’s Star Wars rebranded USA Today President Donald Trump’s flurry of executive orders to kick off his second term sought to transform the United States […]
Where to begin? Trump said many things when he was campaigning. I struggle to believe people took his statements at face value? But, apparently they did. During the 1st Trump presidency my old site was up and running even then Trump was as much of a bull in a china shop as he is now. […]
Bishara condemned the Israeli prime minister’s “crocodile tears” over the freeing of hostages Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben Ami and Ori Levy in exchange for 183 Palestinian captives. “Netanyahu is complaining that three individuals lost weight when the entire Gaza Strip was ‘put on a diet’, as the racists in the Israeli government said. Since almost […]
This article was published in Russian- I put it through translate so those of us who can only read English can understand what the VOA is publishing in Russia, for a Russian audience. VOA is, of course, a US propaganda operation. It is the voice of America, to the world. Same as it’s always been. […]