King Charles on Cancer - The Reign of KING Charles III

 Sky News: Reports "  King says cancer diagnosis is 'daunting' and 'frightening' experience....Reflecting on his own cancer journey, he said it has "certainly given me an even deeper appreciation of the extraordinary work undertaken by... remarkable organisations and individuals". "

Lets Get Real:

The King has been brave about his cancer, in the past it would have been hidden from public view, that the King has been so open about, shows that people need to be aware of it, and not be afraid to go to the Doctor to check out any worry.   Also the various organisations out there to help people with cancer. God Save the King.

US to sign Minerals deal with Ukraine - Trump47

BBC News: Reports in its 7.43pm post that  the US ready to sign a minerals deal with the Ukraine.

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The US can now exploit the mineral wealth of the Ukraine, as Trump believes that the Kyiv Governmemt has exploited US funding for the WAR.  The question is will the Ukraine gain anything from the deal, so far NO security guarantees for Kyiv, Trump47 thinks US business being there is a security guarantee.  Time will tell! 

Trump wants permanent ceasefire in the Ukraine - Trump47

Sky News: Reports that President Trump wants a permanent  ceasefire in the Ukraine, not the temporary one offered by Putin.

Lets Get Real:

Putin might no longer understand the game, Trump wants something to celebrate on his 100th day in Office, so far not a great success, the tariff ploy has been a disaster so far, trillions wiped off in the stock Markets around the World, and Trump is seen as a pawn of Putin when it comes to the Ukraine War, his polls are in the toilet according to a new CNN and NBC Polls.   The Trump Oval needs a clear victory from somewhere!

Russia declares three day Ceasfire- Trump 47

BBC News: Reports that Russia has declared a 3 day ceasefire for May 8th to May 11th.

Lets Get Real:

It's the 80th anniversary of the end of WW2, the War started in 1939, the Soviets were late to that, recall the Nazi - Soviet No Aggression Pact. They also took part of Poland.   The ceasefire is to appease Trump 47, the Ukraine should be on guard, never trust the Russian Bear, it is devious and without regard to human life and civilan code of conduct.

Trump realised he was being played by Putin - Trump47

Sky News: Reports that President Trump has been critical of Putin, he thinks that Putin is playing him.

Lets Get Real:

The light seems to have gone on in Trump's brain, that he is being played for a fool by President Putin, he might have read some history, he does not want to be another Neville Chamberlain and 1938 Munich, miracles can happen.  Let's see what Trump says later and tomorrow.  Interesting developments! 

Constructive Meeting between Zelensky and Trump - Trump47

BBC News: Reports that President Trump met President Zelensky in Rome, at the funeral of the Pope.

Lets Get Real:

That word again, Constructive, what did the two leaders say to each other, President Zelensky said it could be historic, depends what pressure Trump placed on him, Zelensky must not appease either Trump or Putin. ONLY the people of the Ukraine, can decide the future of the Ukraine, this cannot be another Munich 1938.  

Constructive Meeting in Moscow between US Envoy and Putin - Trump47

BBC News: Reports of a constructive meeting between US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and President Putin.

Lets Get Real:

Constructive when you appease President Putin, let's call a spade a spade, the US is encouraging a WAR CRIMINAL and undermining Europen Security that has been set since the end WW2.  Russia gets the Crimea and areas in Eastern Ukraine, STOLEN by Russia.   The Kyiv Government should reject the US PEACE DEAL, they should be supported by Europe.  Shame on any political leader who supports this appeasing deal.

12 killed in Ukraine, 90 injured- Trump47

Sky News: Reports in its 4.08pm post that 12 people have been killed in Ukraine after last night's attack by Russia and 90 injured.

Lets Get Real:

The President of Ukraine has cut short a diplomatic visit to South Africa to return home, Trump has been critical of Putin, the World has condemned the attack of last night, the result NOTHING, Putin will shrug off the Trump attack, Trump has shown that he is a pawn of Russia.  Europe must defend the Ukraine or they are next.

Vladimir, STOP! - Trump to Putin - Trump47

 BBC News: Reports in its 1.34 pm post that President Trump has called on President Putin to STOP the attacks on Ukraine, after last night's attack.

Lets Get Real:

I guess reality can sometimes get to Trump, one assumes tomorrow he will go back to attacking President Zelensky of the Ukraine, when his special Envoy Steve Witkoff is in Russia seeing Putin.  One would love to understand the crazy mind of Trump, its not normal.  The poor people of the Ukraine suffer.

 

Trump PEACE close in the Ukraine - Trump47

Sky News Reports in its 5.07pm post that POTUS has stated that peace is close in the Ukraine but setting up President Zelensky as the fall guy should talks FAIL.

Lets Get Real:

POTUS is a pawn of Russia, he is appeaser in chief, its all Ukraine's fault should peace talks FAIL this week.  Whatever the Russians have on Trump must be explosive, no other explanation for the action of Trump, he is kissing the Russian backside, and the Russians have dropped their trousers, you get the picture!  The Europeans have to back Zelensky and the Ukraine with more money and military kit, the US is a lost cause, sorry to say

US SNUBS London talks on Ukraine -Trump47

BBC News: Reports that VP Vance has stated that the US could walk way from talks if the Ukraine and Russia do not agree a ceasfire deal.  Thus US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Special Envoy Steven Witkoff have not come to London Talks, an unexpected move.

Lets Get Real:

Trump uses Vance as an attack dog, recall his attack on President Zelensky in the Oval Office, POTUS wants a quick success in the Ukraine, he is a pawn of Russia, the US framework for a Ceasefire gives Russia what it wants, officially recognised Crimea as part of Russia, and for Russia to keep the land it has taken in East Ukraine, no wonder the US did not come to London, Ukraine would say no way, its Appeasement on a major scale, and Trump is the successor to Neville Chamberlain, this is another Munich 1938.

Russia ready to talk to the Ukraine - Trump47

Guardian reports that Russian President Putin has stated that he is willing to talk to President Zelensky of the Ukraine.

Lets Get Real:

The Russians are playing games, they did not obide by their own ceasefire, and they always have conditions, that normally helps Russia and would have negative consequences for the Ukraine, the US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is seen as favouring Russia, one has to ask if any framework by the US will be fair to the Ukraine, the above article states that the US framework would give Russia a VETO over the Ukraine becoming part of NATO, beware of US offering gifts, it might be hemlock.

Russia Declares Easter Truce in Ukraine - Trump47

Sky News Reports in its 2.50pm post that President Putin has declared a Easter Truce in the Ukraine, starting Today and finishing on Monday.

Lets Get Real:

Why Now? Has the Trump threat to walk away, moved the Kremlin.  Is this a devious move by Mr KGB.  The Russians expect the Ukraine to do the same, why should they follow the whims of Putin and the Kremlin.  The Russians might try a secret offensive, they are that devious and barbarian, the West should deal with the news with sceptical knowledge of who they are dealing with in the Kremlin.

Nobody is playing me - Trump47

Guardian: Reports in its 6pm post that President Trump has stated no is playing him when it comes to the Ukraine - Russian War.

Lets Get Real:

Thus more optimistic view of the War by POTUS, talk about mixed signals, Rubio talking about walking away and Trump more optimistic about an outcome.  Ukraine must feel uncomfortable, who do you believe in the Trump Administration, POTUS or the Secretary of State.   Have the blinkers come off Trump when it comes to Putin, this blog has it doubts.

US could walk away from Ukraine - Russian Peace Talks - Trump47

Sky News Reports in its 8.12am post that the US Secretary of State Rubio has stated the US could walk from ceasefire talks between Russia and the Ukraine if no progress.

Lets Get Real:

Thus French talks of yesterday were not excellent, either Russia is playing games, no great shock, as they want the blame to go the Ukraine for stalled talks.  Trump47 could not organise a tea party in a brewery.  Trump stated that he would solve the Ukraine War in a day, that has not happened, Trump47 makes Reagan look great, as if there was any doubt.  

Excellent Talks with the US in France - France - Trump47

Guardian: Reports in its 6.48pm post that France has called today's talks with US Secretary of State Rubio and Special Envoy Witkoff, EXCELLENT.

Lets Get Real:

One does hope that that this is a honest review of today and not just diplomatic niceties by the French, the Allies, if you can call them that, have to be united against Russia.  POTUS has  been critical of President Zelensky today, nothing new.  The Ukraine has agreed to a ceasefire, Russia is dragging its feet and placed conditions.  PUTIN has a hold on Trump, that is beyond reason.

Zelensky accuss US Special Envoy of being Russian Pawn - Trump47

Sky News:  Reports in its 5.06pn post that President Zelensky has accused US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff of spreading Russian misinformation.

Lets Get Real:

This will annoy the Trump Oval, because it might be true, Witkoff has no experience in international politics, and he is dealing with Ukraine, Gaza and Iran.  Putin knows how to play people, thus his handling of previous US Presidents.  It would explain why Trump defends Russia ALL the time, even recent Russian attacks on the Ukraine, that have been condemned around the World.

Hamas Rejects Israeli Ceasfire Deal - Trump 47

BBC News Reports that the Hamas Terrorist group has rejected an Israeli  ceasefire deal.

Lets Get Real:

Hamas is a terrorist group, they do not care about the people of Gaza, they use them as disposable bodies.  Israel has to disarm Hamas in Gaza, there cannot be another October 7th, a surprise and vicious attack on Israel.  The Hamas group took hostages, they seek to make Israel and its people suffer, they are a Terrorist group at the end of the day, and need to be wiped out.  Fortunately Israel has a strong leader and government.

Trump CRITICAL of Putin at last - Trump 47

Guardian - Live Blog: Reports 5.01pm post, " 'Putin should've never started it': Trump acknowledges Putin started the war in Ukraine before blaming 'everyone' "

Lets Get Real:

This is the best that Trump can do, to be critical of his friend, President Putin, he then blames everyone else, former President Biden for allowing the War so start and President Zelensky for his handling of the WAR, while the WORLD has condemned the attack, Trump has done nothing.  There are no more arms to Ukraine, this has been left to Europe and its leaders.  Trump promised on the campaign trail that he could end the war in day, so far nothing, just more death of Ukraine Soldiers and innocents.  As a foreign policy President, Trump has been a major failure, he makes Biden look great, even if he was senile. The poor people of the Ukraine and Gaza suffer ever day, and Trump does nothing.  It is defiantly  America First with Trump, and on this he is supported by the American people.

Trump on Iran - Trump 47

 BBC News - Live Blog: Reports in its 5,27pm post the following, " Trump doesn't rule out strike on Iran nuclear facilities..."

Lets Get Real:

This is a firm warning to Iran, either get on the same page or the US will allow Israel to bomb its nuclear sites.  Trump is a DEAL MAKER, he likes autocratic regimes, and Tehran in a theocracy, so if they get rid of the bomb and the threat to Israel, then the US can make a DEAL, BETTER to be on Trump's  good page, he fawns on Putin and it is like pulling teeth to get him to be critical, looked at his reaction to the recent bombing of Ukraine.  The US will meet Iran for further talks on the WEEKEND, Tehran should take the deal, they can not outwait this Trump Administration, so expect talk,talk not War as borrow a phrase from the great Sir Winston Churchill.  The Trump Oval is not the Biden Oval. 

US Special Envoy in St Petersburg to see Putin - Trump47

BBC News: Reports that President Trump's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is in Russia for discussions on the Ukraine War.

Lets Get Real:

POTUS does not get the fact that he is being played by Putin, Russia has even Chinese Soldiers fighting in the Ukraine.  The US if it wants to end the WAR must place pressure on Russia, Putin could end the War tomorrow if it wanted too, Ukraine has a coalition of the willing who are ready to place boots on the ground and as the article states, are butting money on the table, over 18 billion in military aid, the US has not since the Biden Presidency, Putin understands basic power, Trump needs to show him, that he will not be played as a fool.

Putin will want to win in Ukraine - Trump47

Sky News: Reports that analysis suggests that President Putin is going for a WIN in the Ukraine.

Lets Get Real:

If Trump appeases Putin then his 2nd term will have been a MAJOR FAILURE, the same can be said of the Iran talks on Saturday.  2nd Term Presidents spend their time on Foreign Policy, they have more freedom to deal, after IRAN - CONTRA, Reagan bought the Cold War to an end and signed the INF Treaty, that the Russians cheated on.   Trump should look at Reagan for an example of a 2nd term rebound.

Trump blinks on Tariffs, if not China - Trump47

BBC News: Reports that President Trump has paused his high Tariffs, with the exception of China, that is now at 125%, and set it at 10% for others.

Lets Get Real:

POTUS blinked, the stock Markets were tanking, the richest man on Earth and a close advisor was opposed, its shows Presidents can be stopped.   ONE hopes that Trump has learned his lesson, don't be a bear in a China shop.  This is why Presidents in 2nd terms spend their time on Foreign Policy, greater bang for the buck.  At least the stock markets have surged.

Two Chinese Citizens caught fighting in the Ukraine- Trump47

Sky News: Reports two Chinese citizen's have been caught fighting in the Ukraine for Russian.

Lets Get Real:

The Chinese government will be embarrassed by this development, on top of the Tariffs from the US.  How will Beijing explain away this development, easy in China, they won't tell the people.  On the World Stage it is a different matter, Beijing will have to explain itself to Kyiv and to the US, one is surprised that China has placed troops in the Ukraine, interesting development.

104% Tariffs on Chinese imports to the US - Trump47

BBC News: Reports in its 6.31pm post that the White House has conformed Tariffs of 104% on Chinese goods.

Lets Get Real:

Trump has pulled the trigger, what will China do, have the same Tariffs on US goods, a tariff War looks likely, are we heading for recession or depression, these kind of economic wars help no one, will China keep its powder dry and hope common sense comes to the White House.  One has to ask has Trump47 gone bonkers, who can stop him, the Congress is in Republican hands, the Courts take time, the clock ticks to 12am.

Trump - US talking to Iran - Trump 47

 Sky News: Reports " US having direct talks with Iran over its nuclear programme "

Lets Get Real:

POTUS thinks everyone issue can be done with a deal, no wonder the press conference between Israel and US was cancelled, the Mossad must have informed the Israeli PM that the US was in talks.  The problem is you cannot trust the Tehran Regime, they will lie to you face, while in secret building a nuclear structures deep under ground.  Let's hope that the Trump National security team is up to the job, of curbing the whims of POTUS.

Trump THREAT to China over its Tariffs Reaction - Trump47

 BBC News: Reports in its 4.33pm post the following, " Trump threatens China with further tariffs....The additional tariffs on Beijing would be of 50%, Trump says."

Lets Get Real:

This could be the tariff that breaks Trump, China can wait out Trump, and they are communist, so no democracy to threaten them.   The threat by POTUS to add a further 50% is a mistake, China is a proud nation and face is important to them, also they have eyes on the Democratic Taiwan, they will not want the World to see that China can be bullied and humiliated over Tariffs.  POTUS should recall that COVID came form China, after either a leak from a lab or an intentional leak by China, the debate on that still goes on.  China can hit back if it wants, human life is not held high by the Communist Government of China. 

Markets World Wide tumble over Trump's Tariffs - Trump47

 Sky News Reports that the FTSE 100 had its biggest fall in 5 years, due to the Trump Tariffs and World wide negative reaction.

Lets Get Real:

MARKETS do not like these kind of taxes, it unerves them, thus the major sell off around the World.   POTUS is taking a risk, either he will be proven brilliant or a major fool.  The Republicans on the Hill are keeping their powder dry, Trump still has his base, that frightens Congressional Republicans.  Let's give it a few days, will the markets return, will the prices of groceries go up, and of course eggs.  Developing...

Israel takes more land in Gsza - Trump47

 BBC News Reports that Israel has taken more land in Gaza, to help with security against Hamas.

Lets Get Real:

While the World looks at the Trump Tariffs for the world, the WAR in Gaza blods on, more Palestinian civilians are killed by Israel and the Two State Solution withers on the vine.   Israel must eradicate Hamas from Gaza, the poor people of Gaza have suffered due to their support for Hamas in the early years, even they are seeing the light, time is short, Israel must win and do it a manner that is througher, innocent people are daying.

10% Baseline Tariffs on UK Imports to US- Trump47

 Sky News Reports that President Trump has imposed a 10% tariff on UK goods to the US.  The same tariff that the UK imposes on the US.

Lets Get Real:

On the whole, not bad for the UK, just the same tariff we charge the US on trade.  The diplomacy done by Sir Keir Starmer has worked, he might not be charismatic, but he sway over POTUS, that is important.   It will be interesting to see what the World says about the new tariff field by the US.

Update: Sky reporter points out that Russia was not mentioned, intriguing! 

Russia big cll up - Ukraine - Russia War

BBC News Reports on Russia latest call up of troops.

Lets Get Real:

The Russians could be planning fir a new offensive in the Ukraine, whatever they sat in public, young Russians of conscription age should head for the Borders, also the Baltic States should be on ALERT, that goes for Poland too.  PUTIN lies as he breaths, he wants the former Soviet Union back, or a new Imperial Russia.  The Western World should be on ALERT.