8 Mar, 2025 07:43

Ukrainian nationalists commemorate Nazi collaborator (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Roman Shukhevich and his forces were implicated in the mass murder of Jews and Poles during World War II

Ukrainian nationalists gathered this week to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the death of Roman Shukhevich, a Nazi collaborator and leader of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA),known for its role in ethnic cleansing during World War II. The events included a torchlit march, a flower-laying ceremony, and the unveiling of a virtual museum dedicated to him.

One of the events included a ceremony on Wednesday near the site of the Museum of Shukhevich in Bilohorshcha outside of Lviv, which was allegedly destroyed by a Russian drone strike last year.It was attended bythe acting head of the Lviv Regional Council, regional deputies, veterans, and nationalist organizations, according to local officials.

The Lviv Regional Councilalso said priests conducted a memorial service commemorating Roman Shukhevichand his followers. A video of the ceremony shared by Suspilne shows a crowd singing the Ukrainian national anthem, with people laying yellow and blue bouquets after the Ukrainian flag.

A day earlier, Ukrainian nationalists also held a torchlit march in Lviv to honor Shukhevich, with the event attracting over 1,000 participants, according to the newspaper Den.The marchers carried red and black UPA flagsand banners of nationalist organizations, including those of the far-right groups Right Sector and Svoboda.The event ended with a prayer at a monument to Stepan Bandera, another nationalist leader linked to Nazi collaboration.

Adding to the commemoration, the Lviv Historical Museum launched a virtual museum of Shukhevich based on the original museum.Russia has not confirmed the strike that was said to have destroyed it in 2024, with officials in Moscow stating that Russian forces only attack sites linked to the military.

Shukhevich served in the Nachtigall Battalion, a unit formed by Ukrainian nationalists under German command in 1941.The battalion took part in the massacre of Jews in Lviv following the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union.

Later, he became a commander in the Schutzmannschaft Battalion 201, which conducted anti-partisan operations,targeting Jews and Belarusian civilians. In 1943, he assumed the leadership of the UPA, which was responsible for the Volyn massacres, inwhich tens of thousands of Polish civilians were slaughtered.

Shukhevych was killed in 1950 during a Soviet raid, allegedly committing suicide after his hideout was surrounded by security forces.

Russia has repeatedly sounded the alarm over the resurgence of Nazi ideology in Ukraine, and has listed ‘denazification’ as one of the key goals of its military operation against Kiev.

https://www.rt.com/russia/613897-ukrainian-nationalists-commemorate-nazi-collaborator/

8 Mar, 2025 02:39

Russia hits Ukrainian energy sites

Moscow has said it targeted the gas infrastructure that powers Kiev’s military

Russian forces carried out a series of strikes on Ukrainian energy sites on Friday, the Defense Ministry has said in its daily briefing.

According to the MOD, a “group strike” targeted “gas and energy infrastructure that powers the military-industrial complex of Ukraine.” Long-range missiles and drones were used in the barrage.

Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko wrote on Facebook that “the energy and gas infrastructure in different Ukrainian regions has been hit by massive missiles and drone strikes.”

The authorities were responding with “necessary measures to stabilize the energy and gas supply.”

Ukraine’s national gas and oil company Naftogaz said in a short statement thatits gas-extracting facilities have been damaged. Officials in the northern Chernigov Region and the western regions of Ternopol and Ivano-Frankovsk reported local power outages from strikes on “critical industrial sites.”

The local authorities in the eastern Poltava Region said “the fragments of an enemy projectile” fell on a house, injuring three people.

Russia first ramped up strikes on energy infrastructure in response to the Ukrainian bombing of the bridge that connects Crimea with mainland Russia in October 2022.

In April 2024, President VladimirPutin saidRussian forces were hitting energy facilities in response to Ukrainian attacks on Russian soil.“We have seen a series of strikes on our energy sites and were forced to retaliate.”

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Friday that the strikes were directed at“sites linked to the production of weapons in Ukraine.”

https://www.rt.com/russia/613892-russia-hits-ukrainian-energy/

7 Mar, 2025 13:25

Macron’s speech was ‘clumsy’ imitation of Churchill – Russian envoy

The French president failed in his apparent attempt to replicate the British leader’s ‘Iron Curtain’ speech, Mikhail Ulyanov has said

French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent address in which he accused Russia of posing a threat to Europewas a poor imitation of Winston Churchill’s iconic 1946 ‘Iron Curtain’ speech, senior Russian diplomat Mikhail Ulyanov has said.

On Wednesday, Macron called for a substantial increase in EU defense spending and other initiatives to counter what he described as a persistent threat from Russia.

Ulyanov, Moscow’s representative at international organizations based in Vienna,likened Macron’s rhetoric to a “clumsy replica” of Churchill’s seminal speechdelivered in Fulton, Missouri, widely regarded as a turning point in the Cold War.

“The European support group for Ukraine is making a somewhat sad impression right now, isn’t it?”Ulyanov wrote in a post on X on Friday.

The EU this week announced plans to spend some $840 billion on rearmament of member states, which Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has touted as a way to beat Russia in an arms race. Additionally, Brussels has vowed to sustain military support for Ukraine, even as US President Donald Trump’s administration seeks a swift resolution to Kiev’s conflict with Russia.

Moscow interprets Macron’s address as a commitment to prolonged animosity towards Russia, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, who described the remarks as “extremely confrontational” and misrepresenting the causes of the ongoing tensions between Russia and the West. Moscow has called the expansion of NATO in Europe since the 1990s a serious national security risk.

While Russian President VladimirPutindid not directly respond to Macron’s speech, he alluded to Napoleon’s failed invasion of Russia on Thursday, remarking that “some people still can’t get over it.”KEK

https://www.rt.com/russia/613860-macron-churchill-fulton-speech/

8 Mar, 2025 13:07

No public say in key defense decisions– French PM

Francois Bayrou has rejected calls for a referendum on military decisions, arguing that defense policy is the government’s responsibility

French Prime Minister Franсois Bayrou has rejected the idea of consulting the public on critical defense decisions, asserting that such matters fall under government responsibility.

In an interview on CNews and Europe 1, journalist Sonia Mabrouk asked Bayrouwhether the French people should have a say in major defense policies, including the financial burden of increased military spending and the shift towards a “war economy.”

“Maybe it’s time to consult the French? It’s really the right of the people to dispose of themselves,” she suggested.

Bayrou dismissed the idea. “Yes, what you suggest is the right of the people not to dispose of themselves, or to no longer dispose of themselves, to give up on their freedom,” he responded. He argued that allowing public votes on defense matters would be akin to France abandoning its responsibility to protect itself.

Bayrou emphasized that the French Constitution restricts referendums to economic, social, or institutional matters, excluding military and defense issues. “We consult the French, it’s the Constitution. But a referendum can only take place on very specific economic, social, or institutional issues,” he stated.

His stance aligns with recent government efforts to bolster national defense. On Friday, Bayrou and Finance Minister Eric Lombard announced thatFrance is considering launching a national loan to fund increased defense spending. The move comes as EU nations are seeking to strengthen their military capabilities, particularly in response to the US halting military aid to Ukraine and questioning its NATO commitments. Lombard mentioned the possibility of a national defense loan, which Bayrou acknowledged as an option, though no final decision has been made.

French President Emmanuel Macron recently committed to higher defense spending but did not specify the amount and ruled out tax hikes.The initiative, however, faces challenges due to France’s budget deficit and pressure to control expenditures, highlighted by the delayed approval of the 2025 budget in the divided parliament. In January, French Budget Minister Amelie de Montchalin announced plans to cut public spending by €32 billion (approximately $34.6 billion) and increase taxes by €21 billion.

Critics argue that these fiscal measures will strain middle-class families, small business owners, and retirees already struggling with rising costs.Many fear military funding could further burden taxpayers. When asked how the increased spending would be financed, Bayrou did not provide a clear answer. “We will define [the funding] together. And we must be calm during this period,” he said.

Despite the concerns, Bayrou insisted that the government alone must make defense policy decisions. “The government’s responsibility is to say, no, we can’t let the country be disarmed. It’s vital,” he stated.

(What danger does France have with Russia, none they are going to Ukraine to defend them, it’s not a justification to take the people out of the equation, when it’s not their country.)

https://www.rt.com/news/613907-french-pm-reject-military-referendum/

8 Mar, 2025 09:59

‘Not surprising’ German state could have concealed Nazi-looted art – MP

The Bavarian authorities have allegedly kept secret the dubious provenance of more than 200 works

A German regional lawmaker has said he is “not surprised” by allegations that the state of Bavaria may have concealed Nazi-looted art from the rightful heirs of the works, accusingthe German government of a longstanding pattern of withholding compensation for historical injustices.

In an interview with RT on Friday, Martin Dolzer, an independent MP in the Hamburg parliament, addressed a report by the Suddeutsche Zeitung newspaper last month claiming that the Bavarian State Painting Collections contained at least 200 artworks of dubious origin.

The works of art –including paintings by Paul Klee and Pablo Picasso– were classified as “red” — meaning they were plundered by the Nazis in the 1930s and 40s from Jewish owners and other victims of persecution, the report said, adding that this information had been withheld from the public, preventing potential restitution.

“Unfortunately, I’m not very surprised by that. And I think it’s a fact. The German government and the federal state governments always denied they have the common practice if it comes to money.Whenever it comes to compensation payments, the German authorities refused to make these payments,”Dolzer said.

In light of this, he drew parallels between Bavaria’s alleged cover-up and Germany’s refusal to pay the full amount of war reparations claimed by Greece for numerous atrocities and the plundering of its resources during World War II.

While the MP acknowledged that it could be difficult to find the heirs of the original owners of the artworks, he suggested that the Suddeutsche Zeitung report makes many things clear. “So I think it’s a kind of attempt at greenwashing by the Bavarian government,”he added.

While the Bavarian authorities have rejected the allegations, insisting that the leaked list was a “pure working tool” that depicted a “work-in-progress status” that was subject to frequent changes, Dolzer dismissed this defense as “excuses.”

German Culture Minister Claudia Roth responded to the reports by warning that if the accusations were true, Bavaria’s actions would amount to “a scandal,” suggesting that therevelations could signal “a lack of transparency” and “possibly deliberate concealment.”

Between 1933 and 1945, the Nazi regime systematically looted art across Germany and occupied Europe, seizing hundreds of thousands of works from museums, galleries, and private collections. Jewish art owners were the primary victims, as the Nazis either forced them to sell their prized items or outright confiscated them. The works then often ended up in the hands of high-ranking Nazi officials.

https://www.rt.com/news/613895-bavaria-nazi-art-conceal/

8 Mar, 2025 10:45

Polish PM plans to double size of army

Donald Tusk also wants to boost the country’s military arsenal, including with nuclear weapons

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has unveiled plans to more than double the size of the country’s military to 500,000. Speaking in the Polish Parliament on Friday, Tusk said Poland must be prepared for future conflicts and strengthen its defenses.

Tusk reiterated his earlier claims that Russia poses a threat to Europe, sayingMoscow could launch a “full-scale operation” against a “larger”target than Ukraine within three to four years– whichRussia has repeatedly dismissed as unfounded. He argued that Poland must serve as a “bastion” to protect NATO’s eastern flank and should expand its military capabilities.

“We’re talking about the need to have an army of half-a-million in Poland, including the reservists,” he stated, noting that Poland’s current armed forces number around 200,000, which he compared to Russia’s estimated 1.3 million troops. Tusk said his government is drafting legislation that would require every adult male in Poland to undergo “large-scale military training” to prepare for a potential conflict with Russia.

“We will try to have a model ready by the end of this year so that every adult male in Poland is trained in the event of war, so that this reserve is comparable and adequate to the potential threats,” he said. He added that Polish women may also be required to undergo military training, thought “war is still to a greater extent the domain of men.”

Tusk’s remarks came a day after EU leaders approved a major military spending plan to unlock billions of euros to build up defense capabilities. The initiative – ReArm Europe – which was adopted following an emergency summit in Brussels, hikes defense spending by up to €800 billion ($840 billion) – twice the total EU defense expenditures in 2024. The Kremlin condemned the bloc’s “militarization” plan, calling it a path towards confrontation that hinders peace efforts with Ukraine.

In addition to a larger army, Tusk said Poland must enhance its military capabilities, including through the acquisition of nuclear and “modern unconventional weapons.” Tusk’s speech followed his recent accusations that Moscow is fueling a new arms race, and calls for fellow EU nations to ramp up defense spending.

The Kremlin has criticized Tusk’s rhetoric as confrontational and militaristic. Moscow has rejected accusations that it poses a military threat to Europe, with President Vladimir Putin dismissing the claims as “nonsense” designed to justify increased military budgets.

(Tusk is more of a war hawk than prior leaders that worked with Trump. The whole of the U.S. military is a million, how can such a small country justify 500,000? Two prior U.S. presidents after WWI and WWII said the U.S. should never fight a war in Europe again, they like starting wars there, and drag us into their bickering.)

https://www.rt.com/news/613898-tusk-poland-army-double/

8 Mar, 2025 01:04

Trump mulls pulling US troops out of Germany – Telegraph

The president is reportedly outraged by the EU’s attitude towards the Ukraine conflict

US President Donald Trump is consideringwithdrawing American troops from Germany and redeploying them to Hungary, The Telegraph reported on Friday, citing a person close to the White House.

The US has more than 35,000 personnel stationed in dozens of bases in Germany. The NATO member also hosts American nuclear weapons.

Trump reportedly could remove the troops or move them elsewhere, as his administration has split with many of its allies in Europe over how to deal with Russia and resolve the Ukraine conflict. While the US president stressed the need to reach a ceasefire as soon as possible and blamed Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky for the hostilities, the UK and many EU members reaffirmed their commitment to back Kiev.

“Trump is angry that they [Europe] appear to be pushing for war,”a source told The Telegraph.

US national security spokesman Brian Hughes told the newspaper that “while no specific announcement is imminent, the US military is always considering the redeployment of troops around the world to best address current threats to our interests.”

Trump has repeatedly accused Germany of not spending enough on its own defense, while his adviser, tech billionaire Elon Musk, openly endorsed the opposition Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in the recent parliamentary election. Vice President J.D. Vance also ruffled feathers last month when he criticized Germany’s free speech laws during a high-profile conference in Munich.

Friedrich Merz, Germany’s chancellor-designate, has argued that Trump deliberately escalated his contentious February 28 meeting with Zelensky in the Oval Office.After winning the election last month, Merz stated that Germany could no longer rely on the US for its defense. “We must now show that we are in a position to act independently in Europe,” he said.(excellent idea, do it)

Earlier this week, Hungary blocked a joint EU statement promising more military aid for Ukraine. Hungarian Prime Minister ViktorOrban sided with Trumpduring his public spat with Zelensky.“Today, President Donald Trump stood bravely for peace. Even if it was difficult for many to digest,” he wrote on X.

(I heard on Bannon’s War Room the U.S. has 40 military bases in Germany alone.)

https://www.rt.com/news/613891-trump-troops-from-germany/

8 Mar, 2025 16:10

North Korea reveals nuclear-powered submarine (PHOTOS)

Pyongyang has released images of the vessel as Kim Jong-un toured major shipyards

North Korea has unveiled its first nuclear-powered submarine, releasing images of the country’s leader, Kim Jong-un, inspecting the vessel during a visit to major shipyards.

In a report on Saturday, state media described the vessel as a “nuclear-powered strategic guided missile submarine.”

The undated photos did not disclose the shipyard’s location, and the report lacked specific details about the vessel but mentioned that Kim was briefed on the construction process.

Pyongyang has long sought to introduce nuclear-powered submarines to its fleet as part of efforts to counter what it sees as military threats from the US and its regional allies.

According to the Nuclear Threat Initiative,North Korea maintains one of the world’s largest submarine fleets, estimated at 70 to 90 vessels. However,many experts arguethatmost of its submarines are outdated and may not be fully operational or capable of launching missiles.

In 2023, North Korea claimed to have launched its first “tactical nuclear attack submarine,” a Sinpo-C class vessel reportedly capable of launching ten nuclear missiles while submerged. At the time, Kim announced plans to build more submarines, including a nuclear-powered sub.

Last year, the country also began building a new “modern naval base” designed to accommodate larger and more advanced warships and submarines expected to enter service in the coming years.

Moon Keun-sik, a South Korean submarine expert, told AP that the newly revealed submarine appears to be a 6,000-ton or 7,000-ton vessel capable of carrying around ten missiles. He suggested that the use of the term ‘strategic guided missiles’ in the submarine’s description likely indicates that the vessel is designed to carry nuclear-capable weapons. If deployed, he claimed, it “would be absolutely threatening to [South Korea] and the US.”

Kim’s visit to the shipyard comes days before annual military drills between theUS and South Korea, which are set to begin on Monday. Pyongyang has repeatedly condemned the exercises, viewing them as rehearsals for an invasion.

During his tour, Kim highlighted the importance of modernizing North Korea’s naval forces, describing its warships – both surface and underwater –as a crucial deterrent against what he called the “inveterate gunboat diplomacy of hostile forces.”

https://www.rt.com/news/613908-north-korea-nuclear-submarine/

8 Mar, 2025 13:28

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A new American empire: Trump, Russia, and the end of globalism

The US is resetting, but not how the world expected

By Vasily Kashin, Political Science PhD, Director of the Centre for Comprehensive European and International Studies, HSE

Donald Trump’s return to the White House is shaping up to be nothing short of a political revolution. The new administration is rapidly dismantling the old order, purging the ruling elite, reshaping both domestic and foreign policy, and cementing changes that will be difficult to reverse – even if his opponents regain power in future elections.

For Trump, as for all revolutionaries, the priority is to break the existing system and consolidate radical transformations. Many of the principles that guided US policy for decades – sometimes for over a century – are being deliberately discarded. Washington’s global strategy, long built on expansive military, diplomatic, and financial influence, is being rewritten to serve Trump’s domestic political needs.

The end of the American liberal empire

For the past 100 years, the US has functioned as a global empire. Unlike traditional empires built on territorial expansion, the American empire extended its reach through financial dominance, military alliances, and ideological influence. This model, however, has become increasingly unsustainable. Since the late 1990s, the costs of maintaining global hegemony have exceeded the benefits, fueling discontent both at home and abroad.

=Trump and his allies seek to end this ‘liberal empire’ and return America to a more self-reliant, mercantilist model– one reminiscent of the late 19th and early 20th centuries under President William McKinley. Trump has openly praised this era, viewing it as the golden age of US prosperity,before the country took on the burdens of global leadership.

Under this vision, America will reduce unproductive foreign expenditures and refocus on its natural advantages: Vast resources, an advanced industrial base,and the world’s most valuable consumer market. Rather than policing the world, Washington will wield its economic power more aggressively to secure trade advantages. However, the transition to this model carries significant risks, particularly in a highly globalized economy.

A shift in global strategy

Trump’s policies are driven by domestic concerns but will have major implications abroad.His administration is systematically dismantling key institutions of the old order, including those that irritated Moscow. For instance, USAID – a major vehicle for American influence in the post-Soviet space – has been gutted. Ironically, Trump had more motivation to destroy USAID than even Russian President Vladimir Putin, given that its resources had been repurposed for domestic political use by Trump’s rivals.

If the US abandons its liberal empire model, many sources of tension with Russia will disappear. Historically, Moscow and Washington had relatively stable relations throughout the 19th century. If Trump’s America reverts to a more isolationist approach, Russia will no longer be a primary target of US interference. The main friction point will likely be the Arctic, where both nations have strategic interests.

China, however, remains Trump’s top adversary. Beijing’s state-led economic expansion is fundamentally at odds with Trump’s mercantilist vision. Unlike Biden, who sought to counter China through alliances, Trump is willing to go it alone – potentially weakening Western unity in the process. His administration is expected to escalate economic and technological warfare against Beijing, even if it means alienating European allies.

Europe’s strategic uncertainty

One of Trump’s most disruptive moves has been his open hostility toward the EU.His vice president, J.D. Vance, recently delivered a speech in Munich that amounted to direct interference in European politics, signaling support for right-wing nationalist movements that challenge the EU’s authority.

This shift is forcing Europe into an uncomfortable position. For years, China has viewed Western Europe as an ‘alternative West’ with which it could engage economically without the same level of confrontation it faces with the US.Trump’s approach could accelerate EU-Chinese ties, especially if Western European leaders feel abandoned by Washington.

There are already signs that European policymakers may loosen restrictions on Chinese investments, particularly in critical industries such as semiconductors. At the same time,the ambitions of some Europeans for NATO expansion into the Indo-Pacific may falter, as the bloc struggles to define its new role in a post-globalist US strategy.

(https://www.rt.com/news/613905-new-american-empire-trump-russia/

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Russia and China: A changing relationship

For years, Washington fantasized about splitting Russia and China apart. But Trump’s new approach is unlikely to achieve this goal. The Russia-China partnership is built on strong fundamentals: A massive shared border, complementary economies, and a shared interest in countering Western dominance.

If anything, the shifting geopolitical landscape could push Russia into a position similar to that of China in the early 2000s –focusing on economic development while maintaining strategic flexibility. Moscow may reduce its efforts to actively undermine the USand instead concentrate on strengthening its economic and security ties with Beijing.

China, meanwhile, will bear the brunt of Trump’s new American empire. The US will no longer rely on alliances to contain Beijing but will use direct economic and military pressure. While this may make life more difficult for China, it does not necessarily mean the US will succeed. China has been preparing for economic decoupling for years, and Beijing may find opportunities in a more divided Western world.

The road ahead

Trump’s return marks a fundamental shift in global power dynamics.The US is moving away from being a liberal empire and toward a more transactional, power-based foreign policy. For Russia, this means fewer ideological conflicts with Washington but continued competition in key areas like the Arctic.

For China, Trump’s policies present a direct challenge. The question is whether Beijing can adapt to a world where the US is no longer just containing it but actively trying to roll back its economic influence.

For Western Europe, the picture is bleak. The EU is losing its privileged status as America’s primary partner and is being forced to fend for itself. Whether it can navigate this new reality remains to be seen.

One thing is certain:The world is entering a period of profound transformation, and the old rules no longer apply. Trump’s America is rewriting the playbook, and therest of the world will have to adjust accordingly.

https://www.rt.com/news/613905-new-american-empire-trump-russia/

DHS Cancels TSA Collective Bargaining Agreement

March 8, 2025 | Sundance |

The Dept of Homeland Security, led by Secretary Kristi Noem, has ended the collective bargaining agreement with the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA).

The TSA has approximately 47,000 employees represented by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE). The Dept of Homeland Security is ending the union bargaining agreement, paving the way to streamline the TSA and eventually privatize airport screening.

Transportation Safety Officers (TSOs) are not happy with the decision by DHS and leftist politicians are obviously aligning themselves with the unionrepresentation. Anyone who has recently experienced TSA conduct in airports will likely attest to the need for accountability which is severely lacking due to union representation.

MSM – The Department of Homeland Security said Friday it is ending the collective bargaining agreement with the union representing thousands of frontline workers with the Transportation Security Administration, a decision the TSA union called an “unprovoked attack.”

In announcing the decision, DHS criticized the union — which represents worker responsible for screening airline passengers — claiming TSA employs more people working full-time on union issues than those “performing screening functions at 86% of our airports.”

[…] “This action will ensure Americans will have more effective and modernized workforces across the nation’s transportation networks,” Homeland Security said in a statement. “TSA is renewing its commitment to providing a quick and secure travel process for Americans.” (read more)

Hopefully this is the beginning of the end for the lifecycle of the TSA.

While the TSA is forbidden from profiling any protected category of personage, yet a two-year-old requires a “pat down”…Sorry, the TSA is totally lost, gone and they have fully embraced stupid.

https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2025/03/08/dhs-cancels-tsa-collective-bargaining-agreement/

Zelenskyy Calls for an Air and Sea Truce as Interim Proposal for Ceasefire Ahead of Talks With U.S Team in Saudi Arabia

March 7, 2025 | Sundance |

Knowing that President Trump has essentially stoppedthe Ukraine/NATO/IC/EU offensive combat operations for Ukraine that use western supplied drones/missiles with complete reliance on U.S/NATO targeting, ==it does not come as a surprise=• to see Ukraine President Zelenskyy call for a “sky and sea truce.”

Zelenskyy’s proposal for Russia to stop the air and sea combat operations,while simultaneously supporting frontline combat operations, is essentially an EU effort to maintain the fight by counteracting the Trump pressure point.

EU spokesperson Volodymyr Zelenskyy doesn’t factually want a ceasefire; they want a situation that retains the status quo and neuters Russia’s strategic advantage.

EU News – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for an air and sea truce on Friday after Russia bombarded Ukraine’s energy infrastructure overnight.

Writing on Telegram, he reiterated that there must be “silence” in the seas and skies over Ukraine. The “first steps toward real peace must include forcing the sole source of this war, Russia, to stop such attacks against life,” the Ukrainian leader said. (KEK)

Russia targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure overnight in a large-scale missile and drone attack, Ukrainian officials said Friday.

[…] The attack came hours after Zelenskyy announced that talks with the US on ending the three-year war would take place in Saudi Arabia next week. (read more)

President Trump knows there is no external pressure that can weaken the strategic advantages of Russia. The only substantive action that would impact Putin would be U.S. military to join even deeper with Ukraine, and that’s not about to happen.

==The only option to bring both to the table=• with the same mindset is to force Zelenskyy (essentially the EU) to accept peace, establish the first framework for a ceasefire then proceed to negotiations for a lasting peace settlement.

Forcing Zelenskyy/EU to accept peace is a matter of stopping U.S. support for the EU/Ukraine war effort.President Putin is already in a position to negotiate; it’s the intransigence of the EU/Zelenskyy tribe that is the current focus.

In addition to extreme economic outcomes as a result of potential tariffs on the EU, the complete withdrawal from NATO is an arrow in the strategic quiver of Trump.

The game of pretending, albeit weakened, is continued by the EU.

Meanwhile, we keep watching.

https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2025/03/07/zelenskyy-calls-for-an-air-and-sea-truce-as-interim-proposal-for-ceasefire-ahead-of-talks-with-u-s-team-in-saudi-arabia/

DHS identifies ICE raid leakers, Sen. Rick Scott calls for action

Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s announcement that officials have identified those responsible for leaking ICE raid details

6:17

https://youtu.be/Z_rc-STCbjI

Kevin O’Leary: This is a ‘signal’ for crypto

O’Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O’Leary joins ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to discuss the future of cryptocurrency under the Trump administration.

4:30

https://youtu.be/QmIQ0wKEkKU

Bitcoin has proven to be a very good investment, David Sacks says

Trump ‘artificial intelligence and crypto czar' David Sacks discusses the first-ever crypto summit at the White House on 'Hannity.'

(I like David Sachs, not the host that much)

6:23

https://youtu.be/uKYCgxJNUso

Hollywood breaks up with DEI: Gutfeld

Gutfeld!’ panelists discuss why entertainment companies in Hollywood are 'breaking up' with DEI initiatives and programs.

4:49

https://youtu.be/ut-x9vdKago

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Seriously this was very funny

Gov. Glenn Youngkin: DEI is done at UVA

Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Va., reveals why diversity, equity and inclusion is done at the University of Virginia on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

3:44

https://youtu.be/MwvB6CTfX_A

Caitlyn Jenner: Kamala Harris has the 'word salad' I can't stand(why are still interviewing Tim Knucklehead Walz? He still thinks Kamala could a future leader of Dems)

Fox News contributor Caitlyn Jenner says the former vice president 'doesn't know what she is doing' on 'The Story.'

5:33

https://youtu.be/O11SQknSzwU

AG Bondi vows to release more Jeffrey Epstein files

(She should stop announcing this, it’s stupid to gear people up and not release it or it be blacked out, there are a lot of powerful people that want it blocked. If she is releasing just pop up one day and announce it. This is becoming a bait and switch, I agree with Sundance. Why doesn’t she announce going after all the judges that persecuted Trump, that would make more people happy)

Justice Department Chief of State Chad Mizelle discusses the DOJ’s investigation into University of California campuses over allegations of antisemitism, and the potential release of more Jeffrey Epstein files. (Is DOJ prioritizing the right investigations. They seem tone deaf)

6:32

https://youtu.be/jmY0rjH7pjs

Sen. Markwayne Mullin: We just scratched the surface on this

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., joins ‘The Will Cain Show’ to discuss President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s plans to turn DOGE cuts into law.

6:13

https://youtu.be/oPHCSeD8YMI

Popular Caribbean travel destination sparks concern for the State Department

Bryan Hagerich, who was detained in Turks and Caicos in 2024, joins ‘America Reports’ to discuss the State Department’s warning against Americans traveling there. (This was happening in a couple of South American countries in the last two years.)

5:07

https://youtu.be/8TQVkIN6pTE

Gutfeld: The question the left should be asking is, why is everything Trump does so popular?

Fox News host Greg Gutfeld and the panel run through leftover jokes from the week and discuss DOGE's popularity on ‘Gutfeld!’

19:07

https://youtu.be/0oqe5GvlePM