11 Jan, 2025 12:03

Zelensky claims he wants peace deal in 2025

An agreement should come with security guarantees from Kiev’s Western backers, the Ukrainian leader has stressed

Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has expressed his desire to secure a peace agreement with Russia within the year, but emphasized that Kiev requires strong security guarantees from Western backers as key to any deal. He made the remarks during an interview with Italian broadcaster Rai News 24, released on Friday.

Zelensky has long insisted that Kiev needs firm security assurances to achieve long-term peace, naming membership of NATO as the best option. Moscow, however, has argued that Ukraine’s NATO aspirations were among the root causes of the conflict, and maintains that any settlement must result in the country’s neutrality, demilitarization, and denazification.

“It is our wish to get [security] guarantees and to end the war this year, we will do anything for this,”

Zelensky said. He mentioned the urgency of restoring peace, claiming that Ukraine wants it “more than anyone else” because “we lose more than everyone else, especially with regard to people.” However, he insisted that security guarantees must come first.

“This is for the protection of Ukraine… and the whole of Europe… So that Russia will not return again with aggression,” Zelensky said. He also accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of aiming to destroy Ukraine, a charge Moscow has brushed aside as ridiculous.

Zelensky stated he is looking forward to US President-elect Donald Trump’s return to office, as he expects him to help bring the conflict to an end.

“Trump will be very important in [peace talks] mediation. His team has already started contacts,” Zelensky explained. Trump has often claimed he can end the conflict within 24 hours. However, speaking from his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida earlier this week, the president-elect said it might take up to six months after taking office to help Moscow and Kiev reach a deal. Trump has not provided specifics on how he would achieve a settlement, though reports suggest his team is considering freezing the current battle lines.

Zelenskyhas previously questioned Trump’s claims about ending the conflict swiftly,arguing that “there are no people today in the world who could just have a word with Putin and end the war.” He also opposed Trump’s reported plans to persuade Kiev to cede claims to its former territories, insisting that Ukraine’s territorial integrity should be part of any settlement. (Z challenging Trump was the worst mistake he's made thus far.)

Moscow has long stated it is open to talks but maintained that any deal must begin with Ukraine ceasing military operations and acknowledging the “territorial reality” that it will not regain control of regions that chose to join Russia. Moscow has also rejected the idea of a temporary truce, arguing that freezing the conflict would allow Kiev to regroup and prepare for further hostilities.

(This song explains what Ukraine will get for the end of the war. He keeps demanding the same things, he's wishing Bidan was negotiating at this point. Z hasn't insulted Trump for a month or so, based upon that is a terrible tactic with Trump. Dream on Zelensky!)

https://www.rt.com/russia/610727-zelensky-peace-deal-this-year/

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>>22341383

Z is basically saying I can end the war immediately,but he's willing to have 1,000s more Ukrainians die if he doesn't get his demands.

Ukraine already lost the war months ago. He's a disgusting hateful creature. His gov is probably harvesting organs on his own soldiers.

I think what comes out about Z and Ukraine will be deemed international war crimes. They have no soul.

12 Jan, 2025 15:35

Trump expected to have call with Putin soon – Waltz

Preparations for ameeting between the two presidents are underway, the incoming US national security adviser says

Phone talksbetween US President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putinare expected withinthe “coming days and weeks,”incoming US National Security Adviser Michael Waltz believes.

The potential call could serve as the foundation for further negotiations and an in-person meeting between Trump and Putin, Waltz told ABC News on Sunday.

“We have not set an exact framework for it, yet we’re working on that. But I do expect a call at least in the coming days and weeks. That will be a step and we’ll take it from there,” Waltz said.

The incoming senior official did not provide any estimates on when the meeting between the two leaders would occur, stating only that preparations are underway.

Previously, Trump said a meeting with Putin was being prepared, signaling that it would not likely materialize until after he is inaugurated on January 20.Moscow has repeatedly signaled its readiness to communicate with the incoming US presidentas well, noting, however, that no exact details on when or where the meeting would take place have been ironed out.

(Note worthy picture RT used)

https://www.rt.com/russia/610774-trump-putin-call/

12 Jan, 2025 15:00

Trump adviser says Putin meeting preparations underway

A phone call between the incoming US president and the Russian leader is expected “in the coming days and weeks,” Michael Waltz has said

Preparations for talks between US President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are underway, incoming US National Security Adviser Michael Waltz has said.Phone conversations between the two are expected to occur in the “coming days and weeks,” Waltz believes.

The incoming senior official made the remarks on Sunday in an interview with ABC News’ Jonathan Karl. Asked how soon the Trump-Putin meeting could happen, Waltz did not provide estimates.

“The preparations are underway,” he said. It remains unclear whether the potential meeting between Trump and Putin would involve anyone else beyond the two, Waltz added. However, phone talks are expected to occur shortly, he said.

“We have not set an exact framework for it, yet we’re working on that. But I do expect a call at least in the coming days and weeks. That will be a step and we’ll take it from there,” Waltz stated.

Previously, Trump announced that a meeting with Putin is being set up, suggesting it would likely take place after he officially assumes office on January 20.Kremlin has confirmed that both Putin and Trump have expressed intent to communicate, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov stating earlier this week, however, that there were still no exact details on where or when the potential meeting could take place.

https://www.rt.com/russia/610772-trump-putin-meeting/

(IMO the phone calls have been happening since Nov. 5th. That way it eases the fears of the EU, and proves to them that Trump is not on Russia's side. We will never know, but we can theorize.)

I love PDJT because he's so unpredictable and these uptight EU creeps are not getting sleep these days

10 Jan, 2025 10:50

Fear in EU that Trump will cancel Biden’s Russia sanctions – FT

The incoming US president may overturn some measures just because they were initiated by his predecessor, officials told the paper

(guessing and making up rumors, but likely so since Joe was illegitimate)

EU officials fear that incoming US President Donald Trump will overturn some of the sanctions imposed on Russia during Joe Biden’s presidency, the Financial Times reported on Friday.Russia has been targeted by as many as 40,000 Western sanctions since 2022.

According to the British paper, officials in Brussels are reportedly concerned that Trump might reverse some of his predecessor’s decisions “simply because they were taken by Biden.”

Brussels is reportedly scrambling to analyze hundreds of sanctions and executive ordersapproved by Biden to assess which reversals could have the most significant impact on the bloc. Some officials also told the FTthat Trump may even completely ignore EU interestswhen he reviews Biden’s foreign policy decisions.

“The concern is he decides to reverse things just because Biden had done them,” a source reportedly said.“We need to know how that could affect us.”(So Joe gave everything the EU wanted to US detriment, and they don't want Trump to know about these shady deals.)

Since the outbreak of hostilities in February 2022, Biden introduced a series of consecutive restrictions, which sought to send Russia’s economy into a tailspin. In particular, the sanctions froze a significant portion of Russia’s sovereign assets, used interest generated by those funds to finance a loan for Kiev, targeted the country’s largest banks and key industries, and blacklisted numerous top officials, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

Russia has condemned the sanctions as “illegal”while labeling the asset freezes as “theft.” Putin has also said the country’s economy has been able to withstand unprecedented Western pressure, noting that it had encouraged the development of domestic industry.

Some US sanctions on Moscow predate 2022. Former US President Barack Obama targeted Russia with a raft of measures after Crimea seceded from Ukraine and joined the Russian Federation following a Western-backed coup in Kiev in 2014.

During his first term, Trump largely kept the restrictions in place, with his administration introducing new sanctions against some Russian officials.

(This is why the EU hates Trump, they never want to negotiate, and Trump is not beholden to talk to them before he does his work. All the EU does is blackmail countries to bow to them. There's a new sheriff in town, PDJT.)

https://www.rt.com/news/610670-eu-worried-trump-cancel-russia-sanctions/

>>22341768

He knew what the NWO will do, they think they can out-game Trump.

12 Jan, 2025 11:17

Biden laying Russia sanctions trap for Trump – WaPo

The incoming US president will find it hard to roll back the restrictions, the newspaper reports

The administration of US President Joe Biden has set a sanctions trap for President-elect Donald Trump,making it politically and legally challenging to roll backsweeping measures targetingRussia’s energy sector, according to a report by the Washington Post.

The newspaper claims that Biden’s actions could create significant hurdles for Trump if he seeks to lift the restrictions.

Key obstacles include the legal framework under which the sanctions are authorized and the likelihood of strong congressional resistance.

Republican lawmakers have previously pushed for tougher penalties, potentially complicating Trump’s efforts to reverse course.

“It’s entirely up to [the next administration] to determine whether, when, and on what terms they might lift any sanctions we put in place,” a senior Biden official is quoted as saying. However,current sanctions laws give Congress the power to block any move to ease restrictions.

This framework leaves Trump with limited options, potentially forcing him to maintain the pressure on Moscow despite his calls for a quick settlement in Ukraine. Michael Waltz, Trump’s incoming national security adviser, has argued for leveraging the sanctions to encourage Russian President Vladimir Putin into peace talks.

In an article for The Economist before the election, Waltz wrote: “If [Putin] refuses to talk, Washington can… provide more weapons to Ukraine with fewer restrictions. Faced with this pressure, Mr. Putin will probably take the opportunity to wind the conflict down.”(I agree with Sundance, Waltz will be the first one ushered out the door.He doesn't understand Trump's strategy.)

Targeting oil giantsGazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, as well as 183 oil tankers, the latest US measures are designed to strike at Russia’s energy industry, which helps fund its budget.

They also tighten the US Treasury Department’s license,restricting Moscow’s ability to be paid in dollarsfor energy exports. The timing – just days before Trump’s inauguration – has drawn accusations from Moscow of deliberate sabotage.

“Of course, we are aware that the administration will try to leave the most difficult legacy possiblein bilateral relations to Trump and his associates,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said ahead of the sanctions announcement.

Biden officialshave framed the sanctions as a long-term strategy. “We believe our actions are leaving a solid foundation upon which the next administration can build,” one official said, predicting the measures would cost Russia billions in monthly revenue and force “hard decisions” between sustaining its economy.

With the sanctions tied to bipartisan legislation, any rollback is expected to face resistance in Congress, leaving Trump constrained as he takes office, the Washington Post added.

(We'll see about that, Trump saying No More War, he means it. Trump is not interested in persecuting or damaging Russia, and they are trying to make it hard for US and Russia Relations. Bidan and EU are sticking to their plan to get Putin out so their multinational companies can invade and rape the land and country; and rule the peasants. Their proxy war had nothing to do with Ukraine, it was always about the money,)

https://www.rt.com/news/610764-trumps-path-lift-russia-sanctions/

12 Jan, 2025 09:56

US obstructs Russian diplomats’ WWII commemoration

Several embassy staff members nevertheless paid their respects to the Soviet soldiers who perished in a plane crash in North Carolina

The US authorities refused to authorize a trip by Russian diplomats on Saturday tocommemorate the Soviet servicemen who perished in a plane crash in North Carolinaduring a joint mission during World War II, according to the Russian embassy in Washington.

In a post on its Telegram channel late on Saturday, the embassy expressed regret over"attempts in the West to rewrite history and belittle the greatest feat of the Soviet people in crushing” Nazi Germany.

“Being in the US, we are acutely aware of the local political establishment’sdesire to consign to oblivion the pages of Russian-American alliance during World War II,' the statement read. According to the embassy, the US authorities’ “refusal to authorize a trip by Russian diplomats to Elizabeth City to hold a commemorative ceremony” exemplifies these efforts.

Nevertheless, at leastsome of the embassy staff did end up making the trip to the North Carolina city, where they laid a wreathand flowers at the site where on January 11, 1945, four Soviet servicemen and a British air force member lost their lives in a plane crash.The crew was participating in a secret project codenamed ‘Zebra’ that involved transferring seaplanes to the Soviet Union.

The Russian embassy described the joint mission, which wasdeclassified in 2012, as “one of the symbols of a combat fraternity between the USSR and the USthat were fighting shoulder to shoulder against Nazi butchers.”The diplomats noted that during World War II Moscow and Washington united their forces despite their differences. The statement also emphasized theimportance of preserving history for future generationsand countering attempts to whitewash Nazi criminals and their accomplices.

Back in June, former Russian ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov told reporters that the US authorities had decided toshut down the Russia Visa Application Centersin Washington and New York. He also revealed that Washington hadrevoked the tax exemption status of Russian embassy workers, which he denounced as a “petty, nasty attack.”

The former ambassador claimed that the Americans were “trying… to force our diplomats to hide behind the walls of the embassy, to stop communicating and working.”

Relations between Moscow and Washington have progressively soured over the past decade. The administration of former US President Barack Obama shut down several Russian consulates afteraccusing Moscow of “interference” in the 2016 presidential election. Tit-for-tat measures involving the two countries’ missions further intensified after the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022. (DC continues to punish Russia even though the Russia Hoax has been proven as a hoax)

https://www.rt.com/news/610761-us-authorities-russian-diplomats-wwii-ceremony/

>>22341999

Stalin, FDR, Project Zebra and a crash everyone tried to pretend never happened. 1/2

By Jeff Hampton, The Virginian-Pilot Jan 18, 2020

NORFOLK, Va. —An aircraft on a secret mission for the Russianscrashed into the Pasquotank River near Elizabeth City almost 75 years ago.

For decades it was kept secret.Elizabeth City locals knew little to nothing about it.

The flight was part of a collaboration between President Franklin Roosevelt and Soviet Union premier Joseph Stalin called Project Zebra.

TheUnited States entered a lend-lease agreement to supply the Soviet Unionwith a modified version of the PBY Catalina, a seaplane with aprimary mission of bombing submarines.

That Russian model, known as the PBN-1 Nomad, featured more fuel capacity and a longer range.The Navy produced 185 of the large aircraft at a shipyard in Philadelphia, according to a book by M.G. Crisci.

More than 300 Soviet pilots trained over 18 months in 1944 and 1945 at the Elizabeth City Coast Guard base.

The collaboration was among the last of its kind between the two nations, said Don Pendergraft, director of the Museum of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City, which is gearing up to celebrate the 75th anniversary.

"I think it is accurate to say that we did at that point have a beautiful relationship," he said. "It was an experiment that went very well."

The locals, theAmerican aviators and the Russians formed a strong bondwhile they were here, he said.

It is not certain where the name Project Zebra came from. One possibility is in photographs at the time, the Russian Navy wore black uniforms and the American Navy wore white uniforms, Pendergraft said.

The Russian aviators often came into town, said Marjorie Berry, a local historian who has researched the events.

They bought large amounts of cloth, cigarettes and French perfume from the local drug store. They could sell it on the black market in Russia where such goods were nearly impossible to find, she said.

She remembersher father's stories of seeing the aviators who could not speak English shoppingat downtown stores.

He did not know what the Russians were doing in his hometown,but he remembered how polite they were.

Ten years ago, the lateGreg Gagarin, a translator and avionics specialist, donated copies of documentsand photographs from the mission to the museum. Gagarin was instrumental in the success of Project Zebra.

The native Russian came to the United States as a 12-year-old with his parents, said his son Greg Gagarin Jr.

He graduated in electrical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology in 1943 and joined the Navy. He was ordered to report to a seaplane unit assigned to the Pacific. While in Florida preparing to leave, he was ordered to the naval air station in Norfolk.

He was told nothing else of the secret mission.

He roamed around the base for three days before he found out what he needed to do next, Gagarin said of his father.

"They told him to get on a bus and go to Elizabeth City,"he said.

Once there, he saw the Soviet stars on the planes and was assigned his duties —translating complicated manuals and instructions from English to Russian….

(https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2020/01/18/stalin-fdr-project-zebra-and-a-crash-everyone-tried-to-pretend-never-happened/

>>22342111

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Gagarin would sit on a pillow between American and Russian aviators on the floor of the aircraft while it was in flight. The Americans would give a command and Gagarin would translate over the engine noise, his son said.

In later years, his father spoke about the mission to American and Russian audiences.The Russians offered to build a statue in 2018 honoring the collaborationand erect it on the Elizabeth City waterfront,but the City Council declined the offer.

The crash came near the end of the program.

On Jan. 11, 1945, a Nomad, heavily loaded with American goods, took off in the darkness from the Coast Guard base out over the Pasquotank River.

It was piloted by a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force and carried eight other aviators.

Not long after becoming airborne, apart of the plane struck the waterand it crashed into the Pasquotank River,killing five people on board. The pilot and three others survived.

Thepilot later acknowledged he lost his bearingsafter following safety lights on the ground and then switching to instruments for night flying.

The extra weight of American goods in the aircraft may have been a factor, Pendergraft said.

The Museum of the Albemarle honored those killed in the crash at a ceremony on Jan. 11 in Elizabeth City.

The commemoration was set toinclude the attendance the Russian ambassador to the United States, Anatoly Antonov; Russian students and elected officials.

Locals were scheduled to perform a reenactment with some of main characters of the time.

https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2020/01/18/stalin-fdr-project-zebra-and-a-crash-everyone-tried-to-pretend-never-happened/

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