Commenter “Niketas Choniates” writes: If a country is in NATO, that is saying “America (and Europe) will send their boys to die there and take a nuke for it if necessary”. The more countries get added to NATO, the less … Continue reading →
Well, well, well: Trump called Putin after discussing security guarantees for Ukraine during multi-phase talks with European leaders at the White House. “I called President Putin, and began the arrangements for a meeting, at a location to be determined, between … Continue reading →
Their words after the meeting were cautiously optimistic and purposely vague. We don’t know if any real progress was made although they seemed to be saying there was: “productive” according to Trump; “a starting point” according to Putin. I certainly … Continue reading →
Do they use the word “summit” anymore? And can you imagine Kamala Harris meeting Putin? Trump is trying to lower expectations somewhat: President Trump estimated Thursday there is a 25% chance that his Alaska summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin … Continue reading →
Why would anyone ever believe Putin wanted Trump to be president? It never made sense – except to those who believe Trump admired a fellow dictator, and vice-versa, and that Trump had promised him favors. But it was a way … Continue reading →
Here’s Marc Thiessen’s opinion on where Trump is currently, in terms of Ukraine and Putin: When it comes to Ukraine, Trump has been clear about what he would do if Russian President Vladimir Putin did not agree to end the … Continue reading →
I dunno, but there are indications that the answer is “yes”: In an excerpt of an interview that is set to air in full on Sunday, Lavrov told CBS News that he agreed with President Donald Trump’s assertion that talks … Continue reading →
Once Zelensky got onboard – which he sorta kinda is – the ball was in Putin’s court. So this could be the start of a big story or it could end up meaning nothing at all. How’s that for clarity … Continue reading →
And if so, why? Commenter “mkent” offers this idea: Trump has said as a part of the ceasefire he’ll lift Western sanctions against Russia. It’s these sanctions which have ground Russian war production to a halt. They are having great … Continue reading →
It’s the biggest swap with Russia since the Cold War days: The Wall Street Journal has praised the release of three Americans, including reporter Evan Gershkovich, as part of a historic prisoner swap between Russia and the US. Gershkovich’s release … Continue reading →
Last night there was a horrific massacre at the start of a concert in a large venue in Moscow. The fog of war is still operating, but it appears that at least a hundred people were killed and that the … Continue reading →
Here’s what I think might be one of the most “fair and balanced” discussions of Tucker Carlson’s interview of Putin: As for what I think of the interview and the fact that Carlson did it – I’m not going to … Continue reading →