Trump CHARGED in the US - 2024 Candidate/ Presidential Election 2024

Sky News: Reports " Donald Trump indicted over alleged hush money payment to adult film actress...A grand jury voted to indict Trump over possible crimes related to a $130,000 (£105,000) payment... "

Lets Get Real:

This is a massive mistake by the Democratic Prosecutor in New York, its the weakest CASE against Trump, this is what the former President wanted, he wants the mug shot and the perp walk, he wants the headlines in ALL THE PAPERSS and CNNN will cover it in detail, how a mighty New Network has fallen.   This charge could place Trump in the OVAL  OFFICEN in 2025.  This news will blow any future Republican candidate out of the water, and worse any candidate will have to be critical of the Democrats and the Prosecutor, the Prosecutor will be dragged before the US House Committee to explain his actions.  This is the first former President charged after leaving OFFICE, the hours and days this will take up, its not worth it, at its heart is a prosecutor traying to make his political bones, the cost to the US could be harsh, a President Trump, nothing is worth that cost. 

Russia OFFERS Food to North Korea in return for weapons - Ukraine - Russian War - Biden Era

BBC News: Reports " Russia to offer food for  North Korean weapons - US....Russia is sending a delegation to North Korea to offer food in exchange for weapons, US national security spokesperson John Kirby has said.   "

Lets Get Real:

How the mighty have FALLEN, the Russians due to the Ukraine War are running out of weapons, and they have to offer a DEAL to North Korea, Moscow must have thought Ukraine the would be Austria 1938, the people would come out to streets to applaud, in fact they they come out to fight, and thus Russian and Putin are stuck in War that they cannot win and can not afford to lose, NATO has made the Ukraine the bridge that they will stand on, thus the West will carry on supporting the Kyiv Government in less Trump wins in 2024, that is a long time away, AND Putin needs a quick win, or his tenure as President might be under threat.   The US Navy should check any cargos going to Russia from Asia, the North Korea Regime needs the food for their starving people, its a ugly world, butter for weapons. 

The DEMISE of TWITTER ? - Freedom Curtailed ?

Guardian: Reports " Twitter to promote only paying users’ tweets, Elon Musk announces.....From 15 April, ‘For you’ tab that curates popular posts will feature just Twitter Blue subscribers  "

Lets Get Real:

Is this the end of Twitter as the public square of the World, charging will not help those poor people who suffer from harsh regimes, they might not have the money and the Government will know were your direct debit is going.  One understands you do not become the richest man in the World by doing things for FREE, you want to make you money back, Mr M did not use his last $ to buy twitter, if I recall it cost 44 billion, not the kind of money you get from behind your couch.   Thus those with the money will run twitter, form the left to the right, younger and tech smart individuals will use other platforms that do not charge, but even then this blog expects Mr M to make his money back, that is the way of the World.   Next it will be Facebook, money runs the WORLD, Adam Smith would be proud. 

German Tanks in the Ukraine - Ukraine - Russia War - Biden Era

BBC News: Reports " Ukraine war: Germany sends much-awaited Leopard tanks....Challenger 2 tanks from the UK have also arrived, according to reports from Ukraine.  "

Lets Get Real:

The expected Ukraine offensive against the Russians should be ready in a few weeks, when the West has supplied all the tanks they have promised then the Kyiv Government  can take the fight to the Russians, thus Russian offensive has stalled, the inch by inch taking of the Russians has been stalled by the brave action of the Ukraine Forces, in their trench's, with Drones and in their old Soviet Fighter Jets.  The West needs to send modern Western Fighter jets to the Ukraine, the Russians have moved tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus, this is sabre rattling by Putin, he has nothing else in the shed, in many ways the Russian Army is a busted flush, it has shown that it has bad generals, that it has bad strategy and is WEAK when it counts.  This is the time for the West and the Ukraine to smash Russia, push it back over the border and retake Crimea.  There can only be one winner, and that is the Ukraine. 

NATO critical of Russian moves to place Nuclear Weapons in Belarus - Ukraine - Russia War - Biden Era

BBC News: Reports " Nato condemns 'dangerous' Russian nuclear rhetoric...The organisation is "closely monitoring" the situation and said the move would not lead it to change its own nuclear strategy.  "

Lets Get Real:

NATO has countered the Russian move, they see it for what it is, a sabre rattling by a political eunuch, the moment Putin gave the green light to invade the Ukraine he wrote his own political death notice, his nuclear sabre rattling with the threat of NUKES and have turned out to be impotence write large.  It can be postulated that Putin is afraid that if he does use tactical nuclear weapons in the Ukraine then the it could lead to WW3, Biden after Afghanistan, can not afford another lose, or it would play in to the idea that Biden has not gotten NATIONAL SECURITY right in 40 years and why start to change that now.  The one hope for Putin is that Donald Trump might gets elected in 2024 for a new term as President, Trump has made it clear that he does not support funding the Ukraine, this wold damage the US and lead to the end of NATO.  Thus President Biden has chosen to run in 2024, he must take the national security fight to Trump, make the US voters want to go back to Reagan's American, peace through strength and the rejection of the isolation views of of Donald Trump.

Russia to station NUCLEAR WEAPONS in Belarus - Ukraine - Russian War - Biden Era

BBC News: Reports " Putin: Russia to station nuclear weapons in Belarus  "

Lets Get Real:

The news that the Challenger 2 tanks will have depleted uranium in their tank busting shells has really gotten under the skin of President Putin, this action has pushed him to to get his knickers further in twist, the problem with his nuclear threats is that no one believes that he will follow through, only one Country has used nuclear weapons twice and that was the US under President Truman who dropped the bomb on Imperial Japan to force them to surrender and to keep the Russians from invading Japan in 1945.  The Ukraine War for Russia was meant to be short and sweet, it has turned out to be the worst foreign policy decision EVER, it makes the Vietnam War for the US look somewhat reasonable,  and the Iraq War looks like great strategy, the Russian at a conventional estimate have lost a hundred thousand men, also lost tanks, airplanes, helicopters, also the Russians have lost thousands of prisoner mercenaries, they are also releasing thousands of prisoners back on to the streets, the Russian Police will not be happy,  one has to ask when will the Russian people smell the coffee and get out on the streets to protest this ruthless regime.   

UK to send depleted uranium shells with its Challenger 2 Tanks to the Ukraine - Ukraine - Russian War - Biden Era

Guardian - Live Blog: Reports in its 3.57pm post the following, " UK plan to send ammunition with depleted uranium to Ukraine would trigger Russian response, says Putin...It comes after Lady Goldie, the minister of state at the UK Ministry of Defence, said Britain will be providing ammunition to Ukraine including armour piercing rounds which contain depleted uranium.  "

Lets Get Real:

President Putin is always making THREATS to the West, but he never follows through, the Russians have a pathological FEAR that the UK is up to something against them, it goes back to the conspiracy view that the SIS took out Rasputin during WW1, it has never been proven, but the Russians sees the British as always doing something that will hurt Russia.   President Putin is always getting the nuclear sabre out whenever he sees the UK or the US helping the Ukraine out with military kit.  This blog has lost count of the times Putin has made nuclear threats, one hopes there are adults in the Kremlin and the Russian Defence Ministry who will prevent Putin going bonkers and hitting that red button.  The Russian military bloggers who support the Ukraine WAR are even more dangerous, they want to nuke the UK.   The West is waiting for the Ukraine offensive, with new tanks, trained soldiers and old Russian fighter jets from Poland and others.  This is the time for the Ukraine to push the Russians back towards their real BORDER.  As Sky News reports in  its 6.33pm post, the UK MOD has stated the following on the depleted uranium news, " Russia 'deliberately trying to disinform' over depleted uranium rounds - MoD....The MoD has confirmed it will send depleted uranium rounds to Ukraine, adding that the British Army has used the material in its shells "for decades".  As the article notes the Russians know this, thus the Russian WORD can never be trusted, who would be stupid to do a PEACE DEAL WITH Putin, a War Criminal and a liar. 

Russia has asked China for lethal aid for Ukraine War - NATO - Ukraine - Russia War - Biden Era

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports in its 1.51pm post the following, " NATO: 'Russia has asked China for lethal aid'....NATO's secretary-general has revealed that the alliance believes Moscow has asked Beijing for lethal aid in its invasion of Ukraine.  "

Lets Get Real:

Shaking hands with a WAR CRIMINAL was BAD picture for the Chinese Leader, giving lethal aid to Russia would be a massive mistake, the US Administration might think there is a need to give more military support to Taiwan, the Chinese are playing a very dangerous game, they want Russia to force the US to weaken its military stock in the case that China decides to invade Taiwan, the US military would have a tough time supporting the Ukraine and Taiwan, the US is duty bound to protect Taiwan, thus the Biden OVAL would be in a hot war in Asia with China, and North Korea might try something with South Korea, the World could get very ugly fast, and it might happen this year or in the Presidential Election in 2024.  The Republicans leading candidates for the Republican nomination have made it clear that they do not support US lethal aid to the Ukraine.  If China thinks that a new Trump Administration might cut military support for the Ukraine and give it to Taiwan, thus it might be in China's interest to invade faster than they thought or planned for, the dotes are starting to link up, WW3 could be around the corner. It might be a good idea to buy that nuclear shelter. 

European Research Group not sure on the Windsor Framework - After Boris/After Brexit

BBC News: Reports " Brexit-backing Tory MPs undecided on Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland deal vote "

Lets Get Real:

The ERG should do the Conservative Party and the Country a favour by voting for the Belfast Break to future EU rules, but also keeping eye on the Government when it comes to Brexit and EU rules.   The lawyers do what they paid to to, find problems, bit like Doctors, this blog does not like going to the Doctor, thus feels okay, who knows.  Thus you need a lawyer and Doctor when you are in real trouble, this Windsor Framework is not it.  A recent poll has found that the Conservatives have narrowed the Labour Lead to 10 points.  Let's be honest PM Sunak is not Boris, but has a bit more charisma that Sir Keir Starmer.   The Country has of late seen deals with the train and nurses on pay, thus less strikes, the the Country feels better, the ERG MPs should rally to the flag and support the Windsor Framework, give PM Sunak a  chance at the next election.

DUP a NO on the Windsor Framework - After Boris/After Brexit

Guardian: Reports " Brexit: DUP to vote against government over Windsor framework....Jeffrey Donaldson confirms unionist party will oppose Sunak plan for Northern Ireland in this week’s vote  "

Lets Get Real:

The DUP are very hard to please, they will vote against part of the deal that allows them to block future EU regulation, they want to say No to past rules, they seem unable to accept that they won, that goes for the ERG too, it has been reported that Boris will not support the Government on this issue, Boris has dreams of coming back as leader of the Conservative Opposition should PM Sunak lose the 2024 general election.  The former PM will be lucky if he is found not guilty of not telling the truth  to the House and suspended, its is reported that the PM will Conservative MPs a free vote on the issue, with the Opposition supporting the decision and most Conservatives voting against him, Boris could find himself suspended from the House and face a recall election.   Thus more internal civil wars in the Conservative Party from Brexit to Boris, its never boring in UK politics.  The UK might like a boring Sir Keir in charge, be careful for what you wish for voters. 

Donald Trump to be ARRESTED NEXT WEEK - 2024 Candidate/2024 General Election

BBC News: Reports " Prosecuting Donald Trump would be politically motivated, say Republicans "

Lets Get Real:

Are the Democrats trying to elect Donald Trump again to the Oval Office, the Prosecutor is a Democrat for goodness sake, the Democrats are really DUMB, this is what Trump wants, this is the first time a former US President will have been arrested, even Richard Nixon did not face that after his resignation in 1974 after the Watergate scandal.   The former President was pardoned by President Gerald Ford, then Oval Office President saw how much damage such a prosecution would bring to the Country.  It can be postulated that Ford lost a close election to Jimmy Carter in 1976 due to his decision, but looking back most historians agree it bought the Country together after Watergate, and thus the right decision, if Biden had an active brain  he would warn the US Prosecutor to back off, this will not be the case that makes his political bones or place pressure on the new New York Governor to pardon Trump before his arrest, Trump faces other more important charges, he has already put the martyr suit on, it would be the luck of the US if Trump while under charges gets himself re-elected President in 2024, a President is immune form prosecution while President, as President Trump could pardon himself, he has no shame.  

Arrest Warrant for President Putin on the charge of kidnapping Children - Ukraine - Russian War - Biden Era

Sky News: Reports " Vladimir Putin wanted by International Criminal Court - Moscow says decision 'has no meaning'.....The Russian President is wanted for "credible allegations" about his alleged role in war crimes in occupied regions. Putin is accused of being responsible for the deportation of children from Ukraine into Russia. Moscow has always denied carrying out atrocities since the invasion.  "

Lets Get Real:

This will make it difficult for any DEAL on the Ukraine War, what leader or leaders want to shake hands with Putin who is wanted by the International Criminal Court, it makes it hard for him to travel and makes HARD for any Democratic Elected Leader to do a DEAL.   The issuing of the warrant could cause some difficulties for the Republican candidates for the Republican Nomination in 2024, the two leading candidates have stated that the US should not no arm the Ukraine, are they going to shake the hands of a WAR CRIMINAL.  Thus those that argue that the way to end this WAR is through a DEAL, are missing a point, its not that kind of WAR, NATO cannot afford to lose this WAR, its WORD would be smashed to pieces, and if NATO did not react to Putin trying something with Poland or the Baltic States then NATO would be finished.   President Putin knows that the Russian people do not tolerate leaders who lose WARS.  Thus in less  Putin gets the whole of the Ukraine, he faces a coup or his mercenaries could turn on him, he would be finished as President of Russia.   It could be argued that Putin saw the Ukraine like Hitler saw Austria in 1938, that his troops would be welcomed and the Ukraine as Austria would be happy to be part of Germany/Russia.   The reality of course is the Ukraine fought back, ands is being supported by the US and the West, Putin must hope that Biden is defeated for re-election in 2024 and either Trump or a light Trump candidate is elected and changes US Foreign Policy.  This is going to be a VERY LONG WAR. 

Russia will destroy the Jets Fighters from Poland and Slovakia being sent to the Ukraine - Ukraine - Russia War - Biden Era

BBC News: Reports " Kremlin aims to destroy Ukraine jets after Poland and Slovakia pledges "

Lets Get Real:

The OLD Fighter Jets from Poland and Slovakia will help but as commented on Sky News of late, they are OLD FIGTHER JETS, the Russians have the new ones, this is why the Ukraine is calling for the Western F-16.  The modern tanks are on the way from the West and the US, the Ukraine Forces are being trained by the West for their up coming offensive, also West has provided modern air cover to spot and shoot down drones and cruse missiles.   At the present the fight is going at Bakhmut, in the trenches and the wreaked city. As stated by this blog and others, Bakhmut has made itself a strategic importance, for the morale of the Ukraine people, and the Russians need a win, the mercenaries of the Wagner group as trying to show that they are the equal of the Russian military, thus far without much success.   This blog predicts that the Russians will try to escalate the  War, they downed a US Drone, and the pilots have been awarded medals from Moscow, the Russian President wants a one to one meeting with President Biden, he thinks he can better him, and wants to return to the COLD WAR, were the super powers decided the future of States, such as Yalta at the end of WW2.  Putin will not get such a meeting before the 2024 Presidential Election, shaking hands with a WAR CRIMINAL  is bad idea and a nightmare in image terms for the 24 election.  Who else will give the Ukraine planes, it will be an interesting development for the future.

The US shows that the Russians LIED over the DRONE - Ukraine - Russia War - Biden Era

BBC News: Reports " Video shows moment Russian fighter jet hits US drone over Black Sea "

Lets Get Real:

The Russians have been shown to be 2nd rate liars, the Russian Fighter Jet hit the drone, before that it has throw petrol over it, the Russians were looking to bring it down.  In the case the West was lucky, it was drone that was bought down, not a place with a crew or a ship with crew, the West cannot be the lone adult in the room with a stroppy Russia.   One of these days the Russians will force the West to react, and then we could see the road to WW3.  The Russians have to be warned off, either through verbal communication or by the West showing that they will force to Russia to pay for its mistakes.  Thus far the the War in the Ukraine has been contained by the US and Russia, it only needs one mistake, for the World to come close for WAR.  The Russians have to wake up and contain the Russian Bear. 

Russian Fighter Jets take down US Drone - Ukraine - Russian War - Biden Era

BBC News - Live Blog: Reports in its 7.20pm post the following, " The US military says one of two Russian jets collided with a US drone in international airspace over the Black Sea, crashing the drone shortly after 07:00 central European time.....Meanwhile, Russia said its fighter jets did not come into contact with the US drone  "

Lets Get Real:

The World knows that the Russian Bear lies as it breathes, the Russians are testing the US, they are waiting to see what action the US takes, if the US does nothing the Russians will think they can push the US about in international airspace, the next time there might a be a US crew on board a US plane or a ship in international waters, the US must do something, just as a warning to the Putin's Russia, more sanctions are not enough, the US has to be tough, talking to the Russian Ambassador in the US is not enough, the US should take down a Russian drone, or warn a Russian ship off, or take a look at any cargo going to Russia, it might have ammo from Iran or North Korea.  That would be a warning to Russia to BACK OFF, otherwise the US will look weak. 

Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump OPPOSE Supporting the Ukraine - Ukraine - Russian War - Biden Era

Guardian: Reports " Ron DeSantis says US should not get ‘further entangled’ in Ukraine war....Florida governor’s remarks align with Trump’s view and are likely to shift sentiment in Republican party away from Ukraine support  "

Lets Get Real:

President Reagan must be turning in his grave, the Republican Party is becoming the Appeasement party, there must be Reagan Republicans out there still, who support giving whatever it takes for the Kyiv Government to defeat the Russians on the ground.  Reagan was tough with the old USSR, as Lady Thatcher stated in his eulogy, Reagan won the Cold War without firing a shot, but he did support the rebels in Afghanistan between 1981 - 88 and supported the Contra Freedom Fighters in Nicaragua in Central America,  the 80s was about peace through strength not appeasing the then USSR.   This blog does not wish to support another Biden run for the Oval Office, it says something that its Biden that is the hawk, even if he did leave Afghanistan to the Taliban.   Reagan called Biden a demagogue in his diaries, this blog worries that with the support for funding Kyiv going down, that Biden might turn in to a dove and flush Ukraine down the toilet as he did with Afghanistan.  The US needs another Reagan, one hopes the Republican Party finds is saviour as the US did in the 1980s with Ronald Reagan. 

Poland to give Ukraine OLD Fighter Jets - Ukraine - Russian War - Biden Era

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports in its 12.09pm post the following, " 

Poland could supply fighter jets in weeks....

Poland has said this morning that it could supply Ukraine with MiG fighter jets in the coming four to six weeks.  "

Lets Get Real:

The above will place pressure on the Western Allies to give the F-16 fighter jets as requested by the Ukraine, the arrival of the Polish jets should help with the Ukraine offensive, also the arrival of tanks, modern tanks should give the Ukraine a good chance to push the Russians back,  the Kyiv Government really needs to punch the Russians hard, even push them back to the Crimea, the real RED LINE for Putin could be the CRIMEA, he sees the Crimea as part of Russia, and if that falls to the Ukraine it could be the end of President Putin.  The Western Allies will be at the table should the Crimea fall, THEN the West might need to uses its influence of the Kyiv Government, the Ukraine Army cannot go in Russia prober, that might start WW3.  Also there are historical lessons of Countries who have tried to invade Russia, it does not end well. 

President Biden on the NON Banking Crisis - Biden Era

White House: Statement by President on the failure of two banks in the US and the reaction by the Government, " Remarks by President Biden on Maintaining a Resilient Banking System and Protecting our Historic Economic Recovery....THE PRESIDENT:  Good morning, everyone.  Before I leave for California, I want to briefly speak about what’s happening to Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. 

 

Today, thanks to the quick action of my administration over the past few days, Americans can have confidence that the banking system is safe.  Your deposits will be there when you need them. 

 

Small businesses across the country that had deposit accounts at these banks can breathe easier knowing they’ll be able to pay their workers and pay their bills.  And their hardworking employees can breathe easier as well. 

 

Last week, when we learned of the problems of the banks and the impact they could have on jobs, some small businesses, and the banking system overall, I instructed my team to act quickly to protect these interests.  They have done that.  They have done that.

 

On Friday, the government regulator in charge, the FDIC, took control of Silicon Valley Bank’s assets.  And over the weekend, it took control of Signature Bank’s assets. 

 

Treasury Secretary Yellen and a team of banking regulators have taken action — immediate action.  And here are the highlights:

 

First, all customers who had deposits in these banks can rest assured — I want to — rest assured they’ll be protected and they’ll have access to their money as of today.  That includes small businesses across the country that banked there and need to make payroll, pay their bills, and stay open for business. 

 

No losses will be — and I want — this is an important point — no losses will be borne by the taxpayers.  Let me repeat that: No losses will be borne by the taxpayers.  Instead, the money will come from the fees that banks pay into the Deposit Insurance Fund. 

 

Because of the actions of that — because of the actions that our regulators have already taken, every American should feel confident that their deposits will be there if and when they need them. 

 

Second, the management of these banks will be fired.  If the bank is taken over by FDIC, the people running the bank should not work there anymore. 

 

Third, investors in the banks will not be protected.  They knowingly took a risk and when the risk didn’t pay off, investors lose their money.  That’s how capitalism works. 

 

And fourth, there are important questions of how these banks got into these circumstances in the first place.  We must get the full accounting of what happened and why those responsible can be held accountable.  In my administration, no one, in my view — no one is above the law. 

 

And finally, we must reduce the risks of this happening again.  During the Obama-Biden administration, we put in place tough requirements on banks like Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, including the Dodd-Frank Law, to make sure the crisis we saw in 2008 would not happen again. 

 

Unfortunately, the last administration rolled back some of these requirements.  I’m going to ask Congress and the banking regulators to strengthen the rules for banks to make it less likely that this kind of bank failure will happen again and to protect American jobs and small businesses. 

 

Look, the bottom line is this: Americans can rest assured that our banking system is safe.  Your deposits are safe. 

 

Let me also assure you: We will not stop at this.  We’ll do whatever is needed on top of all this.  "

Lets Get Real:

This is not the 2007/08 near banking collapse, rumours should be seen as rumours, the US and the West has regulated the banks and the markets since then.   President Biden is running for re-election, thus he will make sure that people can get to the cash in their banks.   Thus individual and business accounts are safe, this is not and I repeat it, there is no danger to YOUR MONEY. Wall Street is just reacting to the news, and share holders in banks are getting worried, there is no need to worry.  POTUS would lose re-election if he messed this up, so he wont, the Democrats on the Hill will back POTUS, they have no choice, he is their candidate in 2024. 

Two Banks Collapse in the US and the After shocks - Biden Era

BBC News - Live Blog: Reports in its 5.46pm post the following, " US markets relatively calm....Financial markets in the US have been jittery for months and the collapse of SVB led to big falls on the main stock indexes last week.  But in the US the main indexes remain relatively calm at the moment...That could be a sign that many investors expect this crisis to remain contained.  "

Lets Get Real:

This is not the near banking collapse of 2007/08, the US and Western economies reformed the banking system after the near cliff fall. Already POTUS has stated that people will get their money, and this is important as SVB dealt with start up companies in silicon valley.  There will be rumours of other banks, that is natural, but they are rumours.  The people should not worry, their personal money is safe and also the accounts of different companies.    This shows that you need tough regulation when it comes to the banks and the markets, no one is to big to fail.  Already the President has stated that those that run SVB will be out of job and the government will run them.   There will be no economic collapse, its just the markets doing what they do, buy and sell shares in banks.  Thus do not trust the internet, any one can make up a rumour, always go with the facts. 

The Biden Budget - The 1st shot of the 2024 Campaign - 2024 Presidential Election/2024 Candidate

Guardian: Reports " Biden unveils ‘blue-collar’ budget plan with tax hikes for America’s wealthiest....Blueprint – unlikely to pass given Republicans’ control of House of Representatives – frames president’s aspirations for re-election  "

Lets Get Real:

The Biden Budget is dead on the Hill even before it arrives, it will not pass the Republican House, and even a few Democrats Senators up for re-election will not vote for it, they like their cushy number to much and if Biden does win re - election, he will be gone after four years.   Thus President Biden should use his skills to sell the budget to the American people, the Republicans will call it a tax hike budget and a increase in welfare, the typical Democrat wish list for the base.  The increase in the defence budget should be an easy sell, the Russians, China, North Korea and Iran, they are all a threat to the US national security.  The question is does Biden have the ability to sell anything, the support for the Ukraine  has gone down over the last few months, the old enemy is on the march and the American people, well a small majority wants to allow them to win.  Let's face the Donkey in the room, Biden is no Reagan, do you trust Biden for another 4 years with the security of the West, if you do I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell to you.  If could be another re-match, Biden vs.  Trump, there is now way I will give up drinking if that is the case.

The Importance of Bakhmut - Ukraine - Russian War - Biden Era

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports in its 4.50pm post the following, " Ukrainian commander has warning about Bakhmut....Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi said that if Moscow's forces managed to capture the embattled town, it would give it renewed resources to launch a "large-scale offensive".  "

Lets Get Real:

Thus the reason that Bakhmut has become more important, its a meat grinder for Russian mercenaries, as long as the ex convicts are fighting there and meeting their maker there,  they cannot be fighting anywhere else in the Ukraine and the Ukraine can reinforce its own forces after Bakhmut.  One does hope that the CIA and MI6 are helping the Kyiv Forces with intelligence on Russian movements and that NSA and GCHQ are breaking Russian codes and listening to Russian Soldiers on their mobiles.  It seems that the Russian communication for soldiers to talk to their families does not exist, thus use of mobiles, not the most secure way to get information home.   Ukraine intelligence must be wary that the Russians do not use this as away to give false information to the Kyiv Government and change strategy.   Bakhmut most be held  at ALL COST, no matter the consequences, the Russians cannot be allowed to win this ruined city.  

The importance of Bakhmut - Ukraine - Russian War - Biden Era

BBC News: Reports " Why Bakhmut matters for Russia and Ukraine "

Lets Get Real:

As noted yesterday by this blog and by other reporters, there is no military strategic value to Bakhmut, it has made itself important, as the article notes to Ukraine as a symbol and the killing of Russians, those Russians that could be fighting somewhere else in the Ukraine, also its causing frictions in the Russian Forces, the mercenary leader is complaining that his men are not getting the support of other Russian Forces, there is a lack of ammunition, that fact that Russia is using mercenaries  is a very great tell, Putin is afraid that they might have become a THREAT to him, thus it could be one reason for the lack of ammo and the distrust of the Russian Army.   Also the Kremlin wants to keep the Russian Armed Forces happy, Putin does not want them asking question and taking a real hard look at the Russian losses in a operation that was meant to last only a few weeks.  The West must send it tanks to the Ukraine, the Kyiv Government might to hurry its offensive, this is an excellent time to strike the Russians hard.  Also the West needs to consider giving the Kyiv Government the F-16  fighter jets that it has requested, what about getting former Western fighter pilots  to fight the Russians, then the West would have some control over where they fight and when. 

IRAN sending secret ammunition to Russia - Ukraine - Russia - Biden Era

Sky News ( TV News ) exclusive reports that Iran has sent millions of ammunition to Russia in January.

Let's Get Real:

This is not a shocking or surprising, Russian Forces are firing more ammunition that it has, there are reports that IRAN has sent suicide Drones to Russia and that North Korea has also shipped millions of ammunition to Russia.  The Axis of Evil supports one another, one has to ask why Western Navies have not prevented such shipments.   This is the time for firm action from the West, let's prevent WW3 before it happens, let's learn the lessons of history.  Let's STOP Iran now, inspect their cargo ships.

Bakhmut could fall in Days - NATO Secretary General - Ukraine - Russian War - Biden Era

Guardian - Live Blog: Reports in its 12.38pm post the following, " Bakhmut could fall within days says Nato secretary general....The Nato secretary general said it may fall into Russian hands in the coming days. “What we see is that Russia is throwing more troops, more forces and what Russia lacks in quality they try to make up in quantity.  "

Lets Get Real:

The one thing Russian has is enough men to throw in to the hell that is the Bakhmut battle, as stated by many reporters the City of  Bakhmut has no strategy value but is a symbol for both the Ukraine and Russia, a Russia win would be seen as a positive and supporting the Special Military Operation of President Putin, while in the Ukraine the taking of the city would allow the Russians to have a deeper offensive in to the Ukraine as noted by the President of the Ukraine.  As noted in previous post the tanks promised by the West will start to turn up at the end of this month, thus the Kyiv Government can start to push the Russians back, therefor the West must move fast to send their tanks, this might save Bakhmut, and the save the lives of Ukrainian forces.   The West also must send Western Fighter Jets to the Ukraine, this would be a game changer, Ukraine must not lose this battle or this WAR.  

Tanks for the Ukraine - Ukraine - Russian War - Biden Era

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports in its 1.35pm post the following " German defence minister confirms when Ukraine will get Leopard 2 tanks.....German defence minister Boris Pistorius says 18 Leopard 2 tanks from Germany and three from Portugal will arrive in Ukraine by the end of March.  "

Lets Get Real:

At last the tanks are coming from the West to the Ukraine, so far the new Russian offensive has not be a great success, as posted on this blog yesterday.  The arrival of Western tanks at the end of March will allow the Kyiv Forces to push back the Russians, when that happens the Russian Army and the mercenaries will lose more men in the Ukraine, the PUITN Regime controls the media in RUSSIA from TV to the internet, finally the print press, the Russian people are being feed lies, that the WAR is going well, therefore if you can believe the reports that the people support the war, those that don't are wisely keeping quiet, no wants to spend years in jail by protesting the Special Military Operation as called by Putin.   That kind of control can not last, sooner or late the Russian people will rebel, it might come with a 2nd call up, the Russian Army needs more men, the clever men should head to the border and get out of danger of being called up for an illegal war. 

Bakhmut Battle - Ukraine - Russia War - Biden Era

Sky News: Reports 1.11pm post the following, " 

Footage appears to show street fighting and explosions in Bakhmut.....

Ukraine's State Border Service has released footage showing it claims is street fighting in Bakhmut.  "

Lets Get Real:

The City has been stated by military experts has having no value, the battle in Bakhmut has gone beyond military value, it has become a matter national prestige, the Ukraine side want to make sure that the Russians shed tons of their blood in trying to take the city, while the Russians need a military victory, this is why it has gone to street to street fighting.  There are reports out there that Putin might need to call a second mobilisation, those that have so far avoided the call up should start heading to the borders, how can Russia have any honour when it uses mercenaries, convicts from prison, the lowest of the low.  It can be understood why even Kremlin supporters are starting to ask questions, they question the Army, to question Putin means a walk through a window from a high floor.  This is a grinding WAR, it might last years, one does wonder when the people of Russia will have a enough of this bloody WAR.

Russian WAR CRIME - Ukraine - Russian WAR - Biden Era

BBC News: Reports "  Ukraine names unarmed, smoking soldier shot by Russians as Tymofiy Shadura.....In the video, the Ukrainian soldier is seen smoking a cigarette in a trench. He says "glory to Ukraine" before being shot with automatic weapons.  "

Lets Get Real:

There is no end to the WAR CRIMES committed by the Russian Bear, an illegal war, murders of innocent people, rape, the attempt to destroy the Ukraine. One has to ask what Wester Leader will call for a peace deal with Putin, the Russian Autocrat wants to return to the borders pre the fall of the USSR, hell he even wants to the Imperial Era, no wonder Finland wants to join NATO.  The Russian Bear has to be defeated and seen to be defeated, Putin Russia needs to be humiliated, the Russian people have to wake up, and get the fact that that their leader is the main EVIL  FORCE in the World, behind him is Iran and North Korea.  In 1917 the Russian people removed the Tsar, and in 1918 did a peace deal with the Kaiser's Germany, and let down the Allies in WW1.  In 1991 the Russian people prevented the August Coup, where is that moral outrage NOW, they have to get on the streets to demand the removal of Putin, or the World could face WW3 down the line.

Stab in the back theory if Russia loses the Ukraine War - Ukraine - Russia War - Biden Era

BBC News: Reports the following, " Russia's Wagner boss suggests 'betrayal' in Bakhmut battle...The head of Russia's Wagner private army says it is not getting the ammunition it needs from Moscow, as it seeks to gain control of Bakhmut.  "

Lets Get Real:

Thus we have the stab in the back theory back again, the last time it was used to attack German leaders who agreed an armistice in 1918 and bought WW1 to an end.  It could be that Putin sees a loss and wants to transfer the blame on to the Russia Army who carried out his Special Military Operation, the invasion of the Ukraine.  As the mercenary boss of Wagner is close to Putin he has been told to blame the military or the Wagner boss is setting up his stand to be the successor of Putin.   Bakhmut is of not strategic value, but the Russians have made it important, one does not dare to think how many Russians and Ukrainians soldiers have been killed, the Ukraine Army is doing the job that NATO does not want to do, as it would start WW3.   The US and the West must send all the ammo the Kyiv government wants, the Ukraine should make Russia bleed, they started this WAR, these are the results. 

The DUP and Sunak's Brexit Deal - After Boris/After Brexit

Sky News ( TV News ) reports that the DUP is to set up a consultation panel to discuss the Windsor Framework.

Let's Get Real

The DUP is split, the House of  Commons members want to refuse the Deal, the leader seems more inclined to support the Deal, while Assembly members want to return to government, even if the First Minister will be a nationalist.  The 1st time in a 100 years. 

The consultation panel will allow for very frank discussions.   The DUP will take its time over this important issue.   The UK has built up the deal, the DUP will want some guarantees, over the Assembly block on legislation from the EU, that will mean some back room deals.  POTUS might find on his planned visit that's Assembly and Government will not have been reformed in the province, Oval will not be happy, no pics for the re-election in 2024.

The process will take time, the sides need to come together on their own free will, peace takes time, better than war - war.

UK to give legal assurance on N. Ireland's place in the UK - After Boris/After Brexit

Guardian ( on line ) reports that the UK is to give a legal assurance on N. Ireland's place in the UK.

Let's Get Real:

It seems from the article that the DUP leadership needs something extra to give to its members.  It is reported that the House of Commons MPs want to stay out of the Assembly, while Assembly members want to go back.

The UK could call fresh elections to give the people a CHOICE, those Election results should send a clear message to the leaders in the province, that could clear the log jam, or revise the Good Friday Agreement, as to prevent any party having a VETO on the formation of Assembly and government.  That could force the hand of the DUP.  The Windsor Framework is the best deal going at present, the DUP should take a victory.

Former PM Boris SPEAKS about Windsor Framework- After Boris / After Brexit

Sky News reports that former PM Boris Johnson has stated he would find it difficult to vote for Sunak's Windsor Framework.

Let's Get Real

Boris has taken him time, perhaps to much, there are no signs of a massive rebellion in Conservative ranks, the DUP is split, one faction wants to stay out of the Assembly, while another wants to go back in to government.   If there is rebellion it could be very small, the Labour Party has stated it will support the government if there is a vote in the House of Commons.  Also  Northern Ireland will be run from London, as both the nationalists and the unionist are required to form a government in the province.

If the DUP say no, then the whole process has been a waste of time,  there will be no Presidential visit on the anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, no trade deal, and Sunak might need to seek an improved deal.  The EU will not be happy.   

Thus Sunak in the 2024 general election will be a weak candidate and the Good Friday Agreement might need to be revised, stopping the DUP from pulling this stunt, that could lead to the troubles coming back.

Iran 12 Days from NUKE- Iran and the Bomb- Biden Era

BBC News ( on line ) reports that Iran could be 12 days from having a NUKE.

Let's Get Real:

This is it, Israel might have no  choice if the story is TRUE, the Israeli intelligence service, the Mossad will know for sure, the Israeli PM might not wait for the Green light from the Biden Oval,  POTUS has Ukraine and China on his mind, does anyone think that POTUS will strike Iran, this blog doubts it.  Thus security of Israel and the Middle East might be down to Israel and its Gulf Allies, worrying development.  The one thing that could change Biden's mind is the fact that he is running for a 2nd term, a nuclear armed Iran with the a on going WAR in the Ukraine and the threat to Taiwan from China would be hard even for the liberal press to hide.  If Biden thinks that a Israeli strike on IRAN could start a Middle East War he might think it was better for the US to ACT, Iran would have to think hard about taking on the US in military terms, if the US wanted to it could wipe Iran off the face of the WORLD.  There is no love of Iran in the US, after the hostages of the Carter Era, the terrorism from Iran in the 1990s and the threat to Israel at present.