26 Feb, 2025 07:37

Nuclear-armed Ukraine not a ‘serious offer’ – Rubio

The top US diplomat has reiterated Washington’s opposition to Zelensky’s calls for an atomic arsenal

US Secretary of State Marko Rubio has dismissed calls by Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky for a nuclear capability, labeling the idea unrealistic. He emphasized that Washington is seeking global nuclear reduction.

Zelensky has suggested for years that Kiev should pursue nuclear armament, asserting that Ukraine previously possessed nuclear weapons and surrendered them under pressure from the US, UK, and Russia. More recently, he has framed nuclear arms as an alternative to NATO membership.

”I don’t think anyone would think that’s a serious offer on their part, nor do I think equipping them with nuclear weapons is a solution to the problem,” Rubio said in an interview with Breitbart News on Tuesday.“We want less nuclear-armed countries, not more.”

US Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg earlier assessed the likelihood of Ukraine acquiring nuclear weapons as “somewhere between slim and none,” noting thatZelensky's proposal defies “common sense.”

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova characterized Zelensky’s nuclearrhetoric as that of a “maniac,” claiming it reflects Kiev’s attempts to blackmail other nations.

At the time of the USSR’s dissolution, about one-third of its nuclear arsenal was stationed in Soviet Ukraine. Zelensky has claimed that the weapons were “Ukrainian” despite Kiev lacking the capability to deploy them. They were removed in the 1990s as part of broader post-Cold War disarmament efforts alongside those in Belarus and Kazakhstan.

During a speech at the Munich Security Conference in February 2022, just days before the escalation of the conflict with Russia, Zelensky hinted at the possibility of Ukraine building atomic weapons. Kiev contends that the US and UK have failed to uphold their commitments under the Budapest Memorandum, signed when Ukraine agreed to transfer Soviet nuclear weapons to Russia. Western officials, however, dispute that claim.

https://www.rt.com/news/613319-rubio-nuclear-ukraine-unrealistic/

Zelensky is the Real Life “Doctor Strangelove”

26 Feb, 2025 02:00

Pentagon to be ‘shaken up’ – White House

Public trust in the US military is low after seven failed audits, says Karoline Leavitt

US President Donald Trump has ordered asignificant overhaul of the Pentagon following years of financial mismanagement, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday.

The Department of Defense has never passed an independent financial audit since Congress mandated the process in 2018. Its most recent audit, inNovember 2024, found that only seven of 30 sub-agencies could fully account for their expenditures. Pentagon officials admitted they are unlikely to achieve a clean audit before 2028.

“They failed seven audits in a row;the trust in our United States military, amongst the warfighters, is low,” Leavitt told reporters at a press briefing. “The president is shaking up the Pentagon and the Department of Defense, of course, with Secretary [Pete] Hegseth leading, and he has the right to do such a thing.”

The White House’s latest announcement follows last week’s dismissal of Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Charles Q. Brown Jr., along with several other high-ranking Pentagon officials, including Admiral Lisa Franchetti – the first woman to command the US Navy. The administration has framed these firings as part of a broader effort to improve accountability and efficiency within the military.

Defense Secretary PeteHegseth= has echoed the call for change, rejecting past policies that he claims prioritized diversity initiatives over military effectiveness==. “In this department, we will treat everyone equally,” Hegseth said earlier this month. “We will judge you as an individual by your merit.”

The administration’s push for reforms includes an extensive financial audit of the Pentagon, led by the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), headed by Elon Musk. Trump has tasked DOGE with reviewing federal expenditures, aiming to cut up to $2 trillion in government spending by mid-2026. With its$886 billion budget, the Pentagon is one of the key targets for cost reductions.

“I’ve instructed him to go check out education, to check out the Pentagon, which is the military, and sadly, you’ll find some things that are pretty bad,”Trump said earlier this month. “We need to get rid of waste and make sure taxpayer money is spent correctly.”

The White House has not yet detailed specific changes to military budgeting but has indicated additional personnel changes and restructuring efforts are on the horizon. The administration argues that these reforms are essential to restoring public confidence in the military and ensuring defense funds are spent effectively.

https://www.rt.com/news/613313-pentagon-trust-shaking-up/

Investigate every General etc in or out of the Pentagon, how many serve on boards of Arm Manufacturers and other related corporations. We’ll find they sold their stars for the destruction of the military.Whatever report comes back, it will be worse than we think.Treason I think!

26 Feb, 2025 17:01

US abstains from WTO statement condemning Russia – Reuters

Washington has been seeking to avoid assigning blame to resolve the Ukraine conflict

The US opted not to support a joint World Trade Organization (WTO) statement decrying Russia’s “aggression against Ukraine”, according to a diplomatic source and a Geneva trade official, cited by Reuters.

The refusal comes amid Washington’s shift in policy towards Moscow, which has included reestablishing diplomatic ties and ending the Ukraine conflict.

The statement, shared by EU’s Permanent Mission to the WTO, wasreportedly backed by representatives from more than 40 nations, including the UK, Canada, and Australia.

The move would mark the first time Washington has refused to support the annual statementsince the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022. Reuters noted that it could be seen as another signal of US President Donald Trump’s policy pivot regarding relations with Russia.

On Monday, the US declined to support a UN statement holding Russia accountable for the Ukraine conflict, timed to mark the third anniversary of the escalation.

Earlier this month, Trump held a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of his administration’s broader effort to mediate peace between Russia and Ukraine. The leaders agreed to initiate negotiations to resolve the conflict.

Last week, US and Russian officials held high-level talks in Saudi Arabia, where the delegations discussed creating a framework for a potential peace agreement and enhancing bilateral ties. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov hailed the meeting as “very useful,” noting that, for the first time, the US delegation listened to Moscow’s concerns.

https://www.rt.com/news/613348-wto-us-russia-ukraine-statement/

Canada’s Freeland Says She Will Form Nuclear-Armed Alliance Against United States

February 26, 2025 | Sundance |

Canada’s top-four Moonbats held a debate to decide which of the leaders of the Snow Mexicans will take control of the party now that Justin Trudeau is leaving. Chryistia “take your bank account” Freeland is the top contender.

For the Snow Mexicans, the #1 priority is fighting U.S President Donald Trump. No other issue had anywhere near the level of importance or time during the debate.Every facet of the leadership debate centers around how to confront, attack, and “outwit” President Trump. [Full Debate Here]

When you listen to four professional Canadian leftists explainhow they will control the Canadian government and what their plans are for the future,you realize just how lost the nation of Canada has become. To wit, hearing Chrystia Freeland explain how she will bring together a nuclear armed international alliance to fight President Trump, is really something special. Here’s a few soundbites:

“The US is turning predator, and so what Canada needs to do is work closely with our democratic allies, our military allies. I would start with our Nordic partners, specifically Denmark who is also being threatened, and our NATO European allies. I would be sure that France and Britian were there who possess NUCLEAR WEAPONS and I will be working urgently with these partners to build a closer security relationship that guarantees our security in a time when United States can be a threat.”

https://youtu.be/2eh9j0Y-vHA

(It’s quite interesting to tell this to Canadians when the majority hate the liberals, announcing how much “they hate Trump and America”. I don’t think that’s the best strategy to win. KEK! Someone should do a poll on how many Canadians like Trump and America, these idiots will get a wake up call)

https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2025/02/26/canadas-freeland-says-she-will-form-nuclear-armed-alliance-against-united-states/

>>22659645

Freeland is sincerely insane Listen to the countries she will ally with, almost all the countries get money from Washington and Trump, so which side will they choose? I doubt it will be her or Canada. Freeland and liberals really must believe their liberal insanity. KEK

Kirk Lubimov

@KirkLubimov

Has Chrystia Freeland lost her f'ing mind?!?

"The US is turning predator, and so what Canada needs to do is work closely with our democratic allies, our military allies.

I would start with our Nordic partners, specifically Denmark who is also being threatened, and our NATO European allies. I would be sure that France and Britian were there who possess NUCLEAR WEAPONS and I will be working urgently with these partners to build a closer security relationship that guarantees our security in a time when United States can be a threat."

She is talking about a nuclear alliance against America‼️ Holly shit!

https://x.com/KirkLubimov/status/1894574336474058962

>>22659677

If Canadians hear this nonsense it wil give them past memories of prosecutions of innocent truck drivers.

I can only imagine if the elections are not rigged, Canadians will vote for conservatives, and maybe they’ll write in Trump’s name, because that is just insane arrogance!

DHS Secretary Outlines Use of Polygraph Machines to Identify Leaking Employees

February 25, 2025 | Sundance |

During a segment on Sean Hannity television program, DHS Secretary Kirsti Noem was asked for an update on her investigations into leaks of border patrol and ICE raids. Secretary Noem had previously said she would exhaust all available resources to “hunt down” those who leak to the media and put the lives of DHS personnel at risk.

Within the update,Noem outlines how she has located several leakers and is using polygraph machines to ferret outthose within her silo operation who are trying to undermine her objective. WATCH:

https://youtu.be/abt1JPiobks

https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2025/02/25/dhs-secretary-outlines-use-of-polygraph-machines-to-identify-leaking-employees/

Hmm gov employees endangering other gov law enforcement employees. That’s a really bad idea.

President Trump Holds First Cabinet Meeting– 11:00am

February 26, 2025 | Sundance |

Continuing with a process that originated in the first term, President Trump again allows cameras into the beginning of his cabinet meetings so the press pool can participate in the event.

Today, President Trump holds the first cabinet meeting of his second term with DOGE leader Elon Musk participating. video attached .

https://theconservativetreehouse.com/

https://youtu.be/AOhLmIKO14M

=President Trump Holds Impromptu Press Conference During XO Signing Session

February 26, 2025 | Sundance |

President Trump signs several executive orders and holds a press conference to take questions from the assembled press pool on a variety of issues. [Video Prompted]

According to the rough schedule, President Zelenskyy will be coming to the White House on Friday. The agreement to create a surety for repayment of taxpayer funds has apparently been reconciled.

Our man and Patriots in the WH will never back down for America.

https://youtu.be/FJRUDnwjJIg

https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2025/02/26/president-trump-holds-impromptu-press-conference-during-xo-signing-session/

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