An extensive read- Link to NYT’s original and link the archive.ph Below are some select excerpts- that don’t even come close to including the amount of information, maps, pictures etc. contained in the piece. This is the untold story of America’s hidden role in Ukrainian military operations against Russia’s invading armies.By Adam Entous On a […]
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Bloomberg via Archive.ph The US is pushing to control all major future infrastructure and mineral investments in Ukraine, potentially gaining a veto over any role for Kyiv’s other allies and undermining its bid for European Union membership. President Donald Trump’s administration is demanding the “right of first offer” on investments in all infrastructure and natural […]
As Ukraine’s Kursk operations collapse and wider fears grow regarding the viability of Ukraine’s armed forces, the US is rushing to freeze the conflict, create a European-occupied buffer zone in Ukraine, and buy time to rearm and reorganize Ukraine’s forces for the next round of fighting. Do check all the links Mr Berletic makes available […]
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Poland – Give us some nukes
We’ve talked previously on the subject of building up of Poland at the expense of Germany- To increase pressure on Russia. I’m pondering the possibility of their being a Turkish factor in all this. To reduce Turkey’s strategic importance in NATO? Defense news Straitstimes This is not a fear stance, this is an agressor stance […]
After Friday’s reality tv episode of “The Apprentice” on location in the Whitehouse. Featuring the WWE tag team of Vance and Trump- Should we prepare for a new episode featuring Starmer and/or Macron? Yes, I think that was all a show for the American/Western audience. Still not sure if Zelensky was in on it- playing […]
Euronews Washington’s demands for around $500 billion (€477 billion) in mineral wealth from Ukraine was initially rejected by Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the grounds that the US hadn’t offered any security guarantees. Ukraine didn’t get any security guarantees? They are certainly getting them from the vassal states in Europe. What’s the UK up to? Starmer reassures […]
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Is The US- EU Split Real?
Or just a division of labour? The division of labour is not a new concept- Recalling Obama’s Libyan policy of “leading from behind” A statement widely attributed to the Obama White house, then later denied, but, that was simply damage control, in my opinion. Foreign Policy “Lizza responded on Twitter and said, “Tommy V. is […]
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 […]
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. […]
Tariffs like Sanctions are just another means, another method, of waging warfare. Economic warfare. Trump is, in fact, declaring war against all other nations. Including Canada and Mexico. Tariff Man’ Returns To Center Stage Trade tariffs have been a cornerstone of US policy since its earliest days, long before the 2018 tweet in which then-President […]