There’s been a lot of news about the recent negotiations over the Ukraine War, but I haven’t yet written about the topic for the simple reason that I’m waiting for something more definitive. First there was a report about a … Continue reading →
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 →
The MSM says “Trump got played!” in his meeting with Putin. But that’s meaningless, because it’s their kneejerk reaction. Secretary of State Rubio called some of the recent coverage a “stupid media narrative”: Secretary of State Marco Rubio didn’t hold … 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 →
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 →
It’s mostly Russians who are calling the recent drone attack by Ukraine “Russia’s Pearl Harbor,” because that would make Russia seem the innocent victim of a sneak attack that was unprovoked. Russia, of course, started this war, which makes the … Continue reading →
Remember that minerals deal with Ukraine? Well, it’s been signed: Ukrainian Economy Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko flew to Washington, D.C., Wednesday to help finalize the deal. “On behalf of the Government of Ukraine, I signed the Agreement … 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 →
I take this as a hopeful sign. I’ll take any hopeful signs I can get: Senior U.S. and Ukrainian officials are planning to meet next week to discuss the first steps of a deal to end the war. Both President … Continue reading →