Hegseth should be charged for 104 murders
US strikes 2 more boats in the Pacific Ocean, killing 5 | CNN Politics
The US military conducted strikes against two alleged drug-trafficking boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Thursday, killing 5 people, according to US Southern Command.
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December 19, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Hegseth should be charged for 104 murders
Alternative but effective. Europe shows the strength of adaptive leadership. Sticking to our guns in support of our Ukrainian warriors and citizens.
Moral leadership beats shallow Trumpism.
Putin will never get what he wants.
The frozen assets stay in Brussels.
Moral leadership beats shallow Trumpism.
Putin will never get what he wants.
The frozen assets stay in Brussels.
Europe Agrees to $105 Billion Funding Plan for Ukraine
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December 19, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Alternative but effective. Europe shows the strength of adaptive leadership. Sticking to our guns in support of our Ukrainian warriors and citizens.
Moral leadership beats shallow Trumpism.
Putin will never get what he wants.
The frozen assets stay in Brussels.
Moral leadership beats shallow Trumpism.
Putin will never get what he wants.
The frozen assets stay in Brussels.
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❗️A draft of the EU summit conclusions now includes a detailed section on launching a reparations loan for Ukraine, backed by frozen Russian assets. However, the clause remains in brackets, meaning it’s not yet finalized. The proposed mechanism could provide up to €90 billion in support from Q2 2026.
December 18, 2025 at 6:50 PM
❗️A draft of the EU summit conclusions now includes a detailed section on launching a reparations loan for Ukraine, backed by frozen Russian assets. However, the clause remains in brackets, meaning it’s not yet finalized. The proposed mechanism could provide up to €90 billion in support from Q2 2026.
“Sir Bill Browder joins Times Radio’s Maddie Hale to discuss Vladimir Putin’s TV address where he accused European countries of “stoking the level of hysteria.”
About the consequences of not reaching a European agreement on the frozen assets. When fear prevails
About the consequences of not reaching a European agreement on the frozen assets. When fear prevails
Trump’s actions ‘look sinister’ as Belgium risks signing Europe’s ‘death warrant’ | Sir Bill Browder
YouTube video by Times Radio
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December 18, 2025 at 5:33 PM
“Sir Bill Browder joins Times Radio’s Maddie Hale to discuss Vladimir Putin’s TV address where he accused European countries of “stoking the level of hysteria.”
About the consequences of not reaching a European agreement on the frozen assets. When fear prevails
About the consequences of not reaching a European agreement on the frozen assets. When fear prevails
Excellent piece by John Sipher. Moscows grip on Donald Trump behaviour
A tempting mark—why is Trump behaving in ways that benefit Moscow?
Moscow appears to have used these vulnerabilities to influence Donald Trump, and, unfortunately, has done so with considerable success
tomorrowsaffairs.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Excellent piece by John Sipher. Moscows grip on Donald Trump behaviour
“America’s greatest enemy is itself — losing faith in its core values and its fighting spirit,” she told me. “That’s exactly what plays into China’s ancient art of war: defeating you without waging war, because you’ll defeat yourself.”
China Is Feeling Strong and Senses an American Retreat
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December 18, 2025 at 1:43 PM
“America’s greatest enemy is itself — losing faith in its core values and its fighting spirit,” she told me. “That’s exactly what plays into China’s ancient art of war: defeating you without waging war, because you’ll defeat yourself.”
Possible is everything. Grit will pay off for Europe. Perseverance and courage. That’s how you reach your goals. Falling and getting up again.
Our finest hour?
Our finest hour?
Putin is banking on our failure to act.
We cannot afford to do him that favour.
The Reparations Loan is the most clear-cut option for sustained funding for Ukraine.
My doorstep ahead of today’s #EUCO ↓
We cannot afford to do him that favour.
The Reparations Loan is the most clear-cut option for sustained funding for Ukraine.
My doorstep ahead of today’s #EUCO ↓
December 18, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Possible is everything. Grit will pay off for Europe. Perseverance and courage. That’s how you reach your goals. Falling and getting up again.
Our finest hour?
Our finest hour?
Difficult doesn’t mean impossible. Europe has to show legal creativity and grit. But most of all keep things moving to support a stronger Ukraine at the negotiating table. No wins without risks. Now, mediate the risks and the consequences
EU told to choose between ‘money today or blood tomorrow’ as leaders debate giving Russian assets to Ukraine – Europe live
Poland’s Donald Tusk issues warning to European leaders before Brussels summit, while Friedrich Merz of Germany says there is ‘no better option’
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Difficult doesn’t mean impossible. Europe has to show legal creativity and grit. But most of all keep things moving to support a stronger Ukraine at the negotiating table. No wins without risks. Now, mediate the risks and the consequences
Let the Belgian prime minister de Wever have the balls to do what has to be done to help your fellow European brothers to defend themselves by sticking to their guns in support of Ukraine
EU leaders urged to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s defence
Pressure is growing on member states to back a €90bn loan for Kyiv ahead of a Brussels summit
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Let the Belgian prime minister de Wever have the balls to do what has to be done to help your fellow European brothers to defend themselves by sticking to their guns in support of Ukraine
The sensible thing to do
Dan Bongino Says He Will Step Down From F.B.I. in January
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December 18, 2025 at 5:58 AM
The sensible thing to do
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Without authorisation from congress these military operations are illegal. To court! All action should be suspended until authorisation. If not it’s a crime. The UN will not authorise this either. Trump hasn’t got a case. He’s a rogue president. Unreliable and authoritarian. He should be impeached
AOC to @pabloreports.bsky.social: It is the responsibility of Congress to declare and authorize the use of military force. Congress has not authorized a military use of force. There has not been a case made, and I think the absence of one really speaks volumes.
December 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Without authorisation from congress these military operations are illegal. To court! All action should be suspended until authorisation. If not it’s a crime. The UN will not authorise this either. Trump hasn’t got a case. He’s a rogue president. Unreliable and authoritarian. He should be impeached
Go get ‘m Jack!!
Jack Smith testifies in closed-door hearing that it was his decision to charge Trump, according to testimony obtained by CNN | CNN Politics
Former special counsel Jack Smith on Wednesday defended his criminal investigation into President Donald Trump in a closed-door deposition before the House Judiciary Committee as he faces scrutiny fro...
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December 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Go get ‘m Jack!!
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Maybe blockade runners will try and fool the US navy. Exiting. And smugglers always find another way. That’s what they do for a living. Popcorn time!
Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela
Move comes amid escalating campaign against Maduro as Venezuelan government condemns ‘grotesque threat’
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Maybe blockade runners will try and fool the US navy. Exiting. And smugglers always find another way. That’s what they do for a living. Popcorn time!
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President of Ukraine:
Let's look at Russia's history since 1991.
It keeps bringing war and hatred from Chechnya to the Balkans, from Moldova to Syria, from countries in Central Africa to Ukraine.
Russia chooses conflict over peace.
Let's look at Russia's history since 1991.
It keeps bringing war and hatred from Chechnya to the Balkans, from Moldova to Syria, from countries in Central Africa to Ukraine.
Russia chooses conflict over peace.
December 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM
President of Ukraine:
Let's look at Russia's history since 1991.
It keeps bringing war and hatred from Chechnya to the Balkans, from Moldova to Syria, from countries in Central Africa to Ukraine.
Russia chooses conflict over peace.
Let's look at Russia's history since 1991.
It keeps bringing war and hatred from Chechnya to the Balkans, from Moldova to Syria, from countries in Central Africa to Ukraine.
Russia chooses conflict over peace.
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EXTRAJUDICIAL ACTIONS
December 15, 2025 at 8:23 AM
EXTRAJUDICIAL ACTIONS
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“I am not sure whether there has ever been a moment like this one, when the American government’s most prominent foreign-policy theorists have transferred their domestic obsessions to the outside world, projecting their own fears onto others.”
If we can't even identify our enemies then how can we fight them?
Trump's National Security Strategy is the longest suicide note in American history
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Trump's National Security Strategy is the longest suicide note in American history
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
The Longest Suicide Note in American History
The Trump administration’s new National Security Strategy targets liberal democracy itself.
www.theatlantic.com
December 16, 2025 at 2:24 PM
“I am not sure whether there has ever been a moment like this one, when the American government’s most prominent foreign-policy theorists have transferred their domestic obsessions to the outside world, projecting their own fears onto others.”
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⚡ Zelenskyy: Putin publicly lied, claiming that Russian forces had already taken Kupiansk. So I went to Kupiansk to show the world that Putin is lying.
December 16, 2025 at 1:20 PM
⚡ Zelenskyy: Putin publicly lied, claiming that Russian forces had already taken Kupiansk. So I went to Kupiansk to show the world that Putin is lying.
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⚡ Zelenskyy: The Russians always blame others and always try to explain their wars through someone else’s actions. As if the reason for their aggression is never in Moscow but always in their neighbour's.
December 16, 2025 at 1:21 PM
⚡ Zelenskyy: The Russians always blame others and always try to explain their wars through someone else’s actions. As if the reason for their aggression is never in Moscow but always in their neighbour's.
Ukraine is fighting for Europe. We must not accept any weakness from our part and stand by our European brother nation. True grit will pay off. Perseverance is key to success.
FULL SPEECH: Zelenskiy Addresses Dutch Parliament as Ukraine Pushes for Justice, Not Ceasefire |AC1G
YouTube video by DRM News
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December 16, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Ukraine is fighting for Europe. We must not accept any weakness from our part and stand by our European brother nation. True grit will pay off. Perseverance is key to success.
Commission for damage claims in war Ukraine will settle in The Hague
Commissie voor schadeclaims in oorlog Oekraïne gaat zich vestigen in Den Haag
Commissie voor schadeclaims in oorlog Oekraïne gaat zich vestigen in Den Haag
Het besluit om de claimscommissie in Den Haag te vestigen, is bekendgemaakt op de dag dat de Oekraïense president Volodymyr Zelensky de Tweede Kamer bezoekt. Claims kunnen worden ingediend door particulieren, organisaties en overheidsinstanties in Oekraïne.
www.nrc.nl
December 16, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Commission for damage claims in war Ukraine will settle in The Hague
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Today, the entire Dutch parliament gave President Zelensky a standing ovation after he concluded his address with the words “Glory to Ukraine.”
December 16, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Today, the entire Dutch parliament gave President Zelensky a standing ovation after he concluded his address with the words “Glory to Ukraine.”
Interview with Finnish President Alexander Stubb with Dutch television gives a good insight into the negotiations for peace in Ukraine. Details and intentions. Realism and diplomacy. European take on it. Dealing with Trump. (English)
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Finnish President about his contacts with Trump and peace in Ukraine | Alexander Stubb | Buitenhof
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December 16, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Interview with Finnish President Alexander Stubb with Dutch television gives a good insight into the negotiations for peace in Ukraine. Details and intentions. Realism and diplomacy. European take on it. Dealing with Trump. (English)
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