Putin gambled on Western hesitation, and now a war born of miscalculation grinds on because neither Moscow nor NATO is willing—or able—to force a decisive end. Why did the war in Ukraine start in 2021? As in 2008 and 2012, … Read More
It didn’t take long for the predictable chorus of indignation to make itself heard. Steve Witkoff’s 28-point peace proposal for the Ukrainian War said far more about just how detached Kiev and its diehard supporters in the European establishment are … Read More
Greetings, The hurricanes have passed, and didn’t do any favors to the islands. We can’t even imagine the degradation. That goes for the rest of the world too. I’ve traveled, and can’t think of anywhere else I’d rather be. If … Read More
Poland’s prime minister has said an explosion on a railway line leading to the Ukraine border this weekend was caused by “an unprecedented act of sabotage”, and vowed to catch those responsible “regardless of who their backers are”. Visiting the … Read More
Greetings from Tyler, Nancy Pelosi is retiring! It’s about time, and who knows how she’s enriched herself while looking out for us. Trump didn’t mince words. If you ask me, I think we’re in for the greatest prosperity we’ve ever had. … Read More
It is too easy to succumb to despair about Europe’s future, as the Ukraine war continues and the continent faces two unfriendly global superpowers, China and the United States. The EU, built in more idealistic times, is adapting at a … Read More
Russian forces continue to advance in the Pokrovsk direction and appear to be operating with increasing comfort within Pokrovsk itself. Geolocated footage published on November 3 indicates that elements of the Russian 5th Motorized Rifle Brigade (51st Combined Arms Army … Read More
Greetings from Tyler, The whole media is out to get Trump. The news organizations are beside themselves, but he’s smiling the whole time. It’s about to get real, all the scoundrels who thought they’d get Trump one way or another … Read More
This is the first time Trump has imposed Ukraine-related sanctions on Russia during his second term. The United States announced sanctions against Russian oil companies on Wednesday (local time) as a result of “Russia’s lack of serious commitment to a … Read More
Lavrov and Rubio are expected to meet in Budapest on Oct. 30, an anonymous German official told the Financial Times. They added that Hungary’s pro-Russian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was expected to outline plans ahead of the summit, which could include a … Read More