Another Nuclear THREAT from Russia - Ukraine - Russian War - Biden Era

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports in its 3.02pm post the following, " 

Former Russian PM believes Putin's speech included veiled nuclear threat..

Mikhail Kasyanov....Speaking to Sky News, he pointed out that Mr Putin promised to defend the annexed territories as new sovereign territories of Russia "by all means" necessary.   "

Lets Get Real:

The Russians are sabre rattling again, this has to STOP, the best way to is to say that should Putin use a tactical nuclear weapon on the Ukraine then NATO and the EU will accept Ukraine as member on the hour that the bomb goes off. Putin is mad bully, talking to bullies gives them more power, they have to be countered, even at the threat of WAR.  One hopes that the Biden Oval has made it clear, that should Russia use a tactical nuclear weapon then ALL BETS ARE OFF, the West will react with the placing of NATO troops in to the Ukraine, and will upgrade the weapons that NATO Countries give to the Ukraine.  Putin thinks the West is WEAK, that it cares more about Trans rights than the people of the Ukraine, this is the time to show him, that he is WRONG.  The Biden Oval can defend trans rights, but also defend the Ukraine, its about rights at the end of the day, and Putin is a modern Hitler, at least Stalin had communism in his mind to justify the mass murder.  Putin needs to be seen to be defeated, or this problem will come again. 

Ukraine wants FAST TRACK to Membership of NATO - Biden Era

BBC News - Live Blog: Reports in its 3.26pm post the following, " Zelensky requests fast-track Nato membership....Before Russia sent its armed forces into Ukraine in February, Moscow was demanding legally binding guarantees that Ukraine would never be admitted to Nato, a US-led military alliance.  "

Lets Get Real:

The above will be used by the controlled Russia Media to carry weight to Putin's speech that the Russia was in conflict with the West after accepting the 4 Regions of the Ukraine in to Russia today after a 4 sham referendums.  The West has to take FIRM ACTION against Russia, they should consider getting the Ukraine in to NATO and the EU, show how a democratic West can combine to deal with an aggressive Russia Bear.  Putin's speech was MAD, up there with Hitler and Stalin in its untruths, and re-writing history.  Also the West has to upgrade its sanctions, make those close to Putin hurt in the wallet.  The next question is, how will Putin react if the Ukraine gains more its land back from the Russians, will he use tactical nuclear weapon, in the speech Putin did mention the fact that the US had dropped 2 nuclear bombs on Japan in 1945, forcing their surrender, is he really that MAD, yes might be the answer from his speech today.  The West should consider placing tactical nuclear weapons in the Ukraine, to show the West can fire with fire, its dangerous but it might frighten Putin off. 

No U - Turn of the Mini Budget - UK Treasury

This blog is not an economist - 

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports in its 3.45pm post the following, " No 'reversal of policy' and chancellor won't quit - Treasury stands firm on mini-budget....There "won't be any reversal of policy" when it comes to measures announced in last week's mini-budget, a Treasury source has told political editor Beth Rigby..."

Lets Get Real:

A new Conservative Government does a actual Conservative Budget and the City goes bonkers, the Liz Truss Campaign for leadership promised reform to the economy, well the new PM has followed through, cut taxes that allow the economy to grow. Conservative MPs got rid of Boris, they cannot get rid of Liz Truss after a few weeks, the Party would never recover, those new MPs from the 2019 intake, really have to calm down, and those that supported the former Chancellor have to accept the FACT that he lost and and any new leadership contest would make sure the Party would not get re - elected in 2024.  These new MPs would have not lasted long in the early years of the Thatcher Government, they are always rebelling over something, how are these people picked, they have NO balls to be very honest.  The PM and the Chancellor should carry on, they are doing what they were elected to do, reform the UK Economy, that takes TIME, the Bank of England can buy UK Bonds to calm down the Market, what would have Lady Thatcher have said!! 

Nord Stream 1 & 2 pipelines Sabotaged - EU

BBC News: Reports " The EU has said leaks in two major gas pipelines from Russia to Europe were caused by sabotage - but stopped short of directly accusing Russia.  "

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Thus the West has Russia in the FRAME for the leaks in the Nord Stream pipelines 1 &  2, the operation is complex at that depth, either the Russians sent expert crew down to place the explosions or they sent a bomb through the pipelines, either way it benefits Russia, the Kremlin will want to divert attention from the 4 referendums in the Ukraine that will allow Russia to annex 15% of the Ukraine.  The question why would the Russian sabotage their own pipelines, that is easy, there is no gas going through them at the minute, the Russians want the West to have extreme economic pain when it comes along, they can say, if the West had not placed on sanctions on Russia, then the Russians would have made sure that no accidents happened to the lines, thus making the point, if you want gas for the winter, for individuals and business you have to play ball with the Kremlin.  One can expect the French, Germany, Italy to buckle, there people from individuals and business need Russian Gas while they look for gas in other areas.  Thus the Kyiv Government will come under pressure to do a DEAL with Putin, the question is will the US and the UK back Ukraine, it could be a very cold winter. 

The UK Reaction to the 4 Referendums in the Ukraine - Liz Truss Era

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports in its 12.42pm post the following, " Referendums are 'desperate move' by Putin - UK.....Vladimir Putin has warned that once the Russia-held regions are absorbed, Moscow will defend its territory with "all available means", including nuclear weapons, raising fears of a sharp escalation of the seven-month conflict.  "

Lets Get Real:

In 1962 during the Cuban Missile Crisis, a Russian Sub that had lost contact with Moscow rose to the surface rather than follow orders in such an event, they got contact back, if they had followed orders it could have lead to World War 3.  In 1983 a radar operator had his screen showing that the US had launched a nuclear attack, this was during the 1983 November scare when the Kremlin thought that the US was about attack by having a fake NATO exercise then to have a real attack.  The standing order was for the operator to contact the Kremlin, that could have lead to World War 3, in actually he rebooted the system and it showed that there was no attack, the above examples shows that it takes brave men to counter their military training and to check something out before going to WAR.  World War 3 would be the LAST WAR.  One does hope that if Putin takes 15% of Ukraine as part of Russia that there are men in the military who will say NO to the Kremlin should it want to use tactical nuclear weapons in the Ukraine.  One can postulate that the Kremlin will say that since these 4 areas have voted to become part of Russia, they are part of Russia prober, thus the Russian nuclear doctrine allows for the use of nuclear weapons.  Tense days ahead in the Ukraine and the West. 

Did Russia Sabotage the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines ? - Ukraine - Russian War - Biden Era

BBC News - Live Blog: Reports in its 12.38pm post the following, " The pipeline, which connects Russia to Germany via the Baltic Sea, has been hit by leaks at two points, a day after a similar leak affected its sister pipeline. Neither is currently in operation.  "

Lets Get Real:

This sounds like a FSB, the new version of the old KGB, they might be trying a FALSE FLAG operation, as to blame the Ukraine for the action and thus upgrade their military assault on the Ukraine, also the results of the 4 referendums are coming soon, one can expect near 100% support for the idea that these areas NOW become part of Russia, it would allow Putin to say that since MOTHER RUSSIA is under attack, he can use tactical nuclear weapons in the Ukraine.  One really hopes that if this is the case the Russian Military will say NO, and try to overthrow Putin.  The successor of Putin might be worse, a extreme nationalists who wants to return to the old days of IMPERIAL RUSSIA.  The next few days could be very dangerous, one does hope that the Biden Oval is on the ball, and POTUS has his eyes on the Ukraine. 

Russian CALL - UP Update - Ukraine - Russian War - Biden Era

Sky News: Reports " Shooting at conscription office and another centre attacked with Molotov cocktails after Putin's mobilisation order...It comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin - faced with a series of defeats in Ukraine - announced a partial mobilisation last week that could see 300,000 reserves called up to fight. The move has sparked protests across the country, and military-aged men have been fleeing in droves.  "

Lets Get Real:

Thus so far the resistance has been limited and on the whole Russian security can deal with them, but one only has to look at what happened in 1917, when Russia was on the backfoot with World War 1, the Soldiers marched with their feet, thus Putin has to worry about the following, the HARD RIGHT in Russia is blaming the Russian Defence Department for the failures in the Ukraine, they want more extreme action, thus the use of tactical nuclear weapons, Putin must be aware from the US that is a no go area, if Putin did use a tactical nuclear weapon in the Ukraine that would drag in NATO and the US, then it all could get out of hand.  On the hand, Putin would see what happened to Tsar Nicholas II when he as forced to abdicate in 1917 when the Russia was going down the toilet due to World War 1, thus Putin does not want to be a failed leader, he has made to many enemies, so what does Putin do, does he wait in till WINTER and hope to break Western Europe when it comes to sanctions, or does try to get a dirty deal with the WEST, another Munich were the Western Europe sells out the Ukraine, for the increase of Russian gas that fuels the Western Economy.  One could expect the Germans, French, Hungary and maybe ITALY who have a new right wing government to place pressure on the Ukraine to give Putin what he wants, one can only hope that the US and the UK would oppose that move.  The next few days will be critical for Russia and Western Europe. 

Russian Resistance to Putin's Call Up - Ukraine - Russian War - Biden Era

BBC News: Reports " People in Russia's Dagestan region have clashed with police in the latest protests against Moscow's call-up of 300,000 military reservists.  "

Lets Get Real:

Putin always knew that a partial call up would cause problems, thus the reason that he has called up men from the outer areas of Russia, less so with the larger Cities, but even then those that have protested have been arrested and sent to the front line in the Ukraine.  President Putin has major military problem, the Ukraine Army has gained in the North East of the Ukraine, this has shocked the Kremlin and Russian Army, Kremlin has declared that it wants three hundred thousand men who have had previous military experience, to be called up, it seems the recruiting personnel have been over eager to please the Kremlin, eve taking those that are either far to old or should not be called up.  The big development will be when the results of the 4 referendums are declared, PUTIN can then argue that the Kremlin has the obligation to defend the new areas that have joined Russia, even with the use of tactical nuclear weapons, PUTIN is either doing the biggest bluff or he means it when it says that the Kremlin will use ALL means to defend the lands of Mother Russia, even those areas absorbed from the Ukraine.  The next few weeks could be VERY dangerous. 

Washington D.C WARNS Russia over Nuclear Use - Biden Era

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports in its 2.13pm post the following, " 

US sends private warnings to Russia about use of nuclear weapons - report....

The Washington Post said messages about "grave consequences" had been ongoing for several months.....the warnings were being kept "deliberately vague, so the Kremlin worries about how Washington might respond".  "

Lets Get Real:

One hopes the Biden Oval has been very CLEAR, that the use of any nuclear weapons in the Ukraine would LEAD to the US taking action, either a US strike or the US placing troops in to the Ukraine.  The Biden Oval also has to watch in case there is coup in the Kremlin, someone worse that Putin might come along and would use nuclear weapons, of coup a liberal coup, getting out of the Ukraine and Crimea would be welcomed.  The fixed referendums are happening today in Russian controlled areas, the West has already called them illegal, and not worth the paper they are written on, one can assume near 100% vote to be part of Russia, the Russians are not that subtle.  The Putin Kremlin then will argue, that any attack on these areas is a attack on Russia prober, thus the ability to use nuclear weapons, the next few days could be very dangerous. 

Are comparisons of the Mini Budget to 1972 Alright - Liz Truss Era

Daily Mail: Reports " Kwarteng's monster £45billion assault on taxes is the biggest cut since the 'Barber Boom' Budget in 1972... but that ended in disaster with inflation soaring, the economy tanking and Ted Heath losing to Labour two years later "

Lets Get Real:

The one major difference between 1972 and 2022, is the fact that Liz Truss is from the Thatcher school for tough leadership, also the Barber boom lasted eighteen months, enough time for a General Election and Unions are not as powerful as they were once, Heath took on the miners, there are no more mines for miners, only those in private hands, also since everyone is going green, there are other areas to get power to the grid, no more 3 day week as there was in the 1970s.  The Conservative Governments have made it harder to go on strike, and the new mini budget has reforms in this area, strikes will only be allowed if any deal offered has been placed before the members of Unions, before a strike is legal.  This mini budget will make it harder for the Labour Party, the Party can hardly go in to an election with tax hikes, as everyone knows that after the rich get clobbered is the middle class that has to pay the debts of the Labour Party.  Thus this was a good mini Budget, the Conservatives are back! 

Thatcherism on Steroids - UK's Mini Budget - Liz Truss Era

BBC News - Live Blog: Reports in its 11.52am post the following, " A £12bn corporation tax cut, a £17bn National Insurance cut, a £5bn basic rate income tax cut and a £2bn cut to the 45p rate. Put together it is the biggest tax-cutting moment for a half a century......But the echoes of the last Budget of this size in 1972, which led to an infamous period of boom and bust under chancellor Anthony Barber  "

Lets Get Real:

This is what Conservative Governments are elected to do, CUT TAXES for the individual and for business, the Chancellor has cut 1p off tax for individuals and revoked last years new NI rate to help the NHS and social care.  The Truss Government should go further, in the Budget in November there should be more tax cuts, also it should be recalled that there is a energy cap over the next two years that will help with the cost of living crisis, the Government help covers all people, the previous Chancellor stated that even people on forty five thousand a year would have to curb their belts.  This new economic agenda, will show that there is clear blue water between the Conservatives and Labour Party, the Conservatives are the Party of LOWER TAXES for ALL, while the Labour Party is the Party of HIGH TAXES, will the Labour say that they will cut taxes at the next election, one doubts, the Labour Party always want to spend, Sir Keir Starmer is going to miss former PM Boris!

The US reaction to the THREATS from MOSCOW - Biden Era

Daily Mail: Reports " White House says Putin's nuclear threat is 'irresponsible' and the mobilization of 300,000 reservists show he's 'struggling', has 'terrible morale' and is sending the wounded back to fight in Ukraine as Biden prepares to address the UN "

Lets Get Real:

One really hopes the Biden Oval has a back channel to the Kremlin, and makes CLEAR, that any use of nuclear weapons, whatever their yield will lead to a FIRM US military reaction.  The fixed or if you like sham referendums in Russian held land in the Ukraine will happen this weekend, it can be expected that near a 100% will vote to become part of Russia, thus from Putin's viewpoint, any attack on these areas is an attack on Russia itself, thus nuclear weapons will be allowed.  At some some point someone has to blink, one is concerned that President Biden, who has tried to appease Iran, will blink first, one worries about Biden, can he take the the HEAT of a real war, does he have the bottle, will he fail as LBJ did over Vietnam, fearing a lose bomb could cause China to come in to the War.  Biden has to find his inner JFK, Reagan, Bush 43 even, the Ukraine cannot be LOST. 

Analyses of the Russian - Ukraine War - Biden Era

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports in its 2.26pm post the following, " ...as the war has drawn on and Russian forces have resorted to exploiting their greater stockpiles of long-range artillery to smash Ukrainian positions, the West's appetite has grown to gift Ukraine more powerful weapons – such as long-range multiple-launch rocket systems, tanks and aircraft - regardless of the escalatory potential.  "

Lets Get Real:

The West has woken up to the FACT that Putin is another HITLER, even by this morning news on the partial mobilisation of Russian Forces, Putin has followed Hitler's move to Total War after the failure in Russia with Stalingrad, also Putin has learned the lessons of Vietnam, he has not gone for a general mobilisation because he would have students on the streets against the WAR and they would be joined by their parents.   The younger Russians can see and connect the dots thus many taking one way tickets out of Russia on the latest commercial planes , otherwise they will be next to be cannon fodder for Putin's War in the Ukraine, thus best to get out NOW, and not wait to be called up.  As to Putin statement that he is not bluffing, Putin knows he either wins the WAR in the Ukraine, or he is toast, and failed Russian leaders do not have a good end, Tsar Nicholas II is a classic example and Hitler at the end of World War 2.  The question that has to be asked, how far will the West escalate this WAR in the Ukraine, what if Putin does use a low level nuclear device in the Ukraine, as to frighten off Ukrainian Forces and the West, what will the West do.  At this moment the West does not have a FDR or Winston Churchill in place, one does hope that Western leaders find their inner Churchill or else the West and Russia could do down a very dark road.  

The Russian - Ukraine War Update - Biden Era

BBC News - Live Blog: Reports in its 12.16pm post the following, " President Putin gave a televised address saying military reservists are to be sent to Ukraine as part of a partial mobilisation of Russian forces...Putin accused the West of wanting to see Russia weakened and said a threat to retaliate further "is not a bluff"..... "

Lets Get Real:

This latest action by the Kremlin, is already having an effect on the Russian people, well men in general, they see were the dots LEAD, that is in uniform and in becoming cannon fodder in the Ukraine.  It is reported that the flights out of Russia are booked up, and they are one way.  The partial mobilisation by Russia lead to 1914 and World War One,  while Imperial Russia took time to get ready, the Germans seeing the threat carried on with their WAR PLANS.  Thus World War 1.  One can assume that Putin will not like the comparison between himself and Tsar Nicholas II, a failed WAR leader that was forced to abdicate, then later while in Communists hands, the Tsar and his family were executed.  The Russians in this case Putin will have to go to for a general mobilisation, once the leaders in the Russian held lands in the Ukraine have their fixed referendums, thus in Russian eyes are part of Russia.  By Russian view once the elections are finished and 15% of Ukraine wants to become part of Russia, then nuclear weapons can be used to safe the Motherland.  The question has to be asked, is Putin bluffing, or would he really use a nuclear weapon in the Ukraine, that is the OPEN QUESTION, one really hopes he is bluffing or that the rich people around him, fearing having to breath radiation will DO SOMETHING and FAST. 

Putin's Trojan Horse, Fixed referendums in Ukrainian land held by Russia - Russia - Ukraine War - Biden Era

Guardian - Live Blog: Reports 4.15pm post the following, " Four Russian-occupied regions in Ukraine have said they are planning to hold “referendums” on joining the Russian Federation in a series of coordinated announcements that could indicate the Kremlin has made a decision to formally annexe the territories  "

Lets Get Real: 

The fixed referendums could be used as a way for Putin to threaten the Ukraine and the West with Nuclear War.  As the Daily Mail notes, Putin could use the vote as a way to have a general mobilisation  of the public in to the Army.  Putin might say, since these lands have voted to be part of the Russian Federation then they come under the nuclear protection of Russia.  In other words, this WAR in the Ukraine could go to the nuclear level should the Ukraine take back more land from Russia.  This is a scary notion, would Putin really go that far, the KYIV Government is not going to give up taking its LAND BACK, and the US and the UK will not place pressure on them to stop, of course there are other weak European States who might take fright, France and Germany would not be a surprise.   Even if Putin goes this far, the WEST cannot buckle, because next it will be the Baltic States and then Poland.  The Russian leader has a weak hand and has started a illegal WAR, and worse his troops have lost what they held, so Putin might just do something this drastic, the West has to watch Putin over the next few days and weeks.  After the Queen's Funeral the outside world has come back to bite. 

No Ration of Energy due to Ukraine - PM Truss - Russian - Ukraine War - Biden Era

Sky News: Reports " Truss promises UK will not ration energy - but says higher bills are worth it to stand up to Russia....The prime minister is in New York to meet other world leaders at the UN General Assembly, where she is hoping to garner further support for Ukraine, which she says will help reduce the cost of living.  "

Lets Get Real:

The Russians think they have the upper hand when it comes to energy for the West, they see the Winter coming and must be hoping for a tough winter as to force people to put the gas on, what happens if it not that cold, Russia loses its major card, the UK by the statement by the PM above shows that the UK will not give up on the Ukraine, the battle for Ukraine will go on, the freeze will come when winter comes to the Ukraine, far to cold for actual combat in that period for either side.  The PM will have a Fiscal Event on Friday, in other words another Budget, one can expect the revoking of the new National Insurance hike, keeping business rates as they are , and even TAX CUTS when it comes to Income Tax.  This is the time for PM Truss to go ALL THATCHER, cut the State and get the economy booming, that will get the UK out of the cost of living crisis, we have to return to a small State Government with low taxes, Lady Thatcher would have approved.  Also keeping supporting the Ukraine, in till Russia gets the hell out of the Ukraine. 

Is Putin looking for a WAY OUT of the Ukraine War ?- Russian - Ukraine War - Biden Era

BBC News: Reports " Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said he believes Russia's leader is seeking an end to the war he began in Ukraine, and that a "significant step" will be made.  "

Lets Get Real:

The Russians might want to end their " Special Military Operation " or WAR in the Ukraine, its the how that is the problem, the Ukraine had made the Russians retreat in the North East of Ukraine, the Russian Army is in a shambolic state, the Russians are even getting those in Jail to sign up, and get paid and have their sentence revoked.  Of course if they back track they are DEAD.  Also Putin wants the homeless to sign up, the Russian Army as stated in in a shambolic state, the Russian Generals would never pass at West Point, the President makes calls to those in the field, not going through the Command structure.  The worry is that Putin will do something drastic, throw a low yield nuclear bomb at the Ukraine, to show how far he will go, that would cause Biden Oval to ACT, US troops could be send in to the Ukraine.  If Putin retreats even from Crimea, then he might find that the General gang up on him, blame him and select a new HARD MAN, someone who might be more dangerous that Putin.  Something is coming, the question is WHAT ?  Only Putin knows and we in the West await.

A Near hit at another Ukraine Nuclear Plant - Ukraine - Russian War - Biden Era

Guardian - Live Blog: Reports in its 8.06am post the following, " Pivdennoukrainsk nuclear power plant struck....Russian troops struck the Pivdennoukrainsk nuclear power plant in Ukraine’s southern Mykolaiv region early on Monday but its reactors have not been damaged and are working normally  "

Lets Get Real:

The Russians are playing with FIRE, this is the 2nd nuclear plant they have either hit or taken over.  The Russian reversal in the North East Ukraine has shown how badly the Russian Forces have behaved, the original plan for a quick victory against KIYV did not work as planned, also the Kremlin did not get right the Western reaction to the invasion, the Russians have the troops, the West has the technology to make sure that Russian never wins this WAR.  The failure in the North East of the Ukraine has placed Putin on the back foot, there is the worry that he might use a tactical nuclear weapon to make a point to the KYIV Government, Russia has been warned off by the Biden Oval.   The bombing of nuclear plants is MAD, is the Kremlin trying to cause a nuclear accident and then blame the KYIV Government, or are Russian troops just firing at what they want to fire at, that would be more of a worry, one gets the feeling that something big is going to happen, the Russians want payback for the North East retreat, let's hope is not a nuclear payback, the World would then be in REAL TROUBLE. 

US to defend Taiwan Against Chinese Attack - POTUS - Biden Era/King Charles III Era

Sky News: Reports "  US forces 'would defend Taiwan' in face of Chinese invasion, Joe Biden says in candid interview....The United States has long stuck to a policy of "strategic ambiguity" and not made clear whether it would respond militarily to an attack.  "

Lets Get Real:

This is not the first time that POTUS has putt his foot in his mouth, the Chinese will not be happy, they might even try more military drills close and around Taiwan.  The US policy is either strategic ambiguity over what the US would do should China take action, or that the US will defend the Island. If your in China you are getting a CLEAR MESSAGE, that as long as Biden is POTUS, any action by them will be meet by a US reaction.  The White House can only walk back so many times a remark by the US President, either POTUS keeps his mouth shut or US policy has changed, and the US will protect Taiwan against any Chinese action. In trying not to be CLEAR, the US Foreign Establishment is causing more problems that could lead China to take action.  Who is in charge of US Foreign Policy, the American President or State Department diplomats, who should not be trusted, they did not want President Reagan to say in his famous Berlin Speech that Mr Gorbachev should tear down the Berlin Wall.  Its the same with the FCO in the UK, they tend to appease, and cannot be trusted to follow the orders of No 10.  On this POTUS is right, the US should defend Taiwan with troops, that is a clear warning to China. 

Queen's Coffin Goes to Windsor - King Charles III Era

BBC News: Reports " State funeral remembers Queen's life of service....Once the hearse arrives at Windsor there will be a committal service at St George's Chapel.  "

Lets Get Real:

The last ten days will remain long in the memory, at first the news of the Queen's ill health, the hours as the News anchors tried not to lead to speculation, and then the news from Buckingham Palace that the Queen was Dead.  This news for this blogger only become real when you coffin was taken from Balmoral with the Royal Standard on the Coffin.  Then people going to see the Queen's coffin in Edinburgh, then the Queen's Coffin in Westminster Hall, the thousands that musts have passed the Coffin to show respect, the procession in Westminster Abby with the King and his brothers and Sister behind the Coffin.  The Age of Queen Elizabeth II saw the UK move from Empire to Commonwealth, then the cultural revolution that was the 1960s, from music, to cinema, to laws to allow people to be gay, and the death penalty was scrapped.  The 1970s saw the UK as the sick man of Europe, weak Governments and over mighty unions, then we come to the 1980s and the glory that was Lady Thatcher, the taking on of the Unions, the UK at War over the Falklands, the advancement in the economy, ordinary people could buy Shares, the 1990s, saw the first Gulf War against Iraq over Kuwait, the fall of the USSR, and the end of the Cold War.  The terror attacks on 9/11, when the UK showed we are firm supporters of the US, the near banking collapse, then the Pandemic of Covid - 19, and now the cost of living Crisis, the War in the Ukraine, all these developments the Queen has been there, the rock for the 2nd Elizabethan Age, now we have King Charles III, God Save the King.

Is the Royal RIFT still on ? - King Charles III and the Duke of Sussex - King Charles III Era

Daily Mail: Reports " Meghan and Harry 'found out they'd been "uninvited" from Buckingham Palace reception by reading PRESS REPORTS,' sources claim  "

Lets Get Real:

It would be unfortunate if the RIFT between the Prince of Wales, and the Duke of Sussex was not healed by the death of her late Majesty, the Queen would have wanted the FIRM to be united, the above story seems to negate that, its only a State Dinner, Buckingham Palace might want to re think the non invite,  as the article points out they did get an invite, but then reports in the press stated they were not wanted.  If Duke of Sussex were to agree to bin his memoirs, and be more co - operative, then the Palace might rethink the HRH for his the Duke's children, this blog does not see the difference in them being made a PRINCE and PRINCESS with or without the HRH, a Prince of the Realm is not bad, its comes to communication at the end of  the day, compromise is always good, as long as all sides are on the same page, the Duke was allowed to wear his military uniform at the vigil of his grandmother, at least the Duke and Duchess should now consider making some compromises, it is sometimes coming half way.  One will assume one will hear more about this if this is not solved. 

War Crimes found in Areas under previous Russian Control - Russian - Ukraine War

BBC News: Reports " Mass exhumations at Izyum forest graves site...Izyum, invaded in April, was used by Russia as a key military hub to supply its forces from the east.  "

Lets Get Real:

The Ukraine advance in the North East has found many graves that can be called WAR CRIMES, the Russians have a lot to answer for, the question is what will Putin do next, he is on the back foot and he needs to keep support at home, even Russian Nationalists are now calling for more extreme action, the common call is for a low level nuclear assault on the Ukraine, in recent interview POTUS has stated that the Russians should not use chemical or nuclear weapons, the US would react, but the Biden Oval is ambiguous about US reaction.  One has to believe that Putin is not that MAD, yes he is a WAR CRIMINAL, he started an illegal WAR, and as allowed his troops to run wild, committing MURDER, RAPE, THEFT to name a few crimes. Russian Forces have bombed schools and hospitals and other vital structures in the Ukraine.  The question is what will PUTIN DO NEXT, call his special military operation a WAR and order mass conscription, that would be risky, and what happens if that does not work, at what point is Putin over thrown?  That is a question that many in the West and Russia are asking.  

The Other Crisis after the Ukraine - Iran and the bomb - Biden Era

Guardian: Reports " Israel warns over Iran uranium capability with nuclear talks at halt....As IAEA board meets, Israel says Iran will be able to produce enough material for three warheads in weeks  "

Lets Get Real:

This blog and others have been warning for weeks that the Tehran Regime is playing games with the World Community, it can be postulated that Iran already has the bomb or is a few weeks from making them.  The Biden Oval if it waits to long for action of some kind, might find that Israel does not wait and takes action and that could lead to a regional war.  If the US takes action, there is more chance that Iran does nothing if attacked, a reaction could lead to a regime collapse, the US has no love for Iran, so it might decided to take out the whole regime.  That is a good thing to run on 2024, everything is political.  The West has delayed for YEARS, the time might just have arrived, for the West and the US to give IRAN one final chance to tell the whole truth about its nuclear abilities or ELSE. 

Queen's Coffin in Westminster Hall - King Charles III Era

BBC News - Live Blog: Reports in its 2.03pm post the following, " Queen’s coffin reaches the Palace of Westminster.....Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin has reached the Palace of Westminster - the home of the UK Parliament - after a solemn procession through the streets from Buckingham Palace.  "

Lets Get Real:

It was so moving watching the Queen's coffin being taken from Buckingham Palace down to Westminster Hall, the coffin was followed by the King, the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex.  The death of the Queen has bought the family together, that was good to see after the last few years.  Seeing the coffin, with the Imperial State Crown on top bought the reality that the Queen is dead, after her long service she can join her husband, Prince Philip, who died last year.  The responsibilities of the Crown now fall on King Charles IIII with the help of his Queen.  After a short service the people will be allowed in to see the coffin, sometime time during the day the Queen's children will do a vigil by the coffin, it will be a very moving sight.  

GOD SAVE THE KING

Ukraine Update Today - Ukraine - Russian War - Biden Era

BBC News:  Reports " We've retaken 6,000 sq km from Russia, says Zelensky  "

Lets Get Real:

Even in Russia the success of Ukraine Forces has been noted and the general opinion is that the Russian Defence Department has let Putin down.  The Ukrainian Forces are fighting for their Country, the Russians are fighting for Putin's ego, that is not something you can explain at the Pearly gates if you get killed in Ukraine.  The question is what will Putin do in reaction, he has gotten men from prison and those walking the street to fight for his WAR.  At what point does Putin go nuclear, it can be argued that Putin if he wants to, could drop a low level nuclear bomb on the areas that the Ukrainian Forces have retaken, he might think if Russia cannot have them, then no one will, its always an option he has, would he do something like that, that is a open question.  How would the West react should Putin go nuclear, that would change the game in the Ukraine, that would bring in NATO, the War in the Ukraine is not over yet. 

After the Queen's Funeral, Budget on the Way - After Brexit/After Boris

Guardian: Reports " Liz Truss likely to visit US and hold mini-budget next week.....PM expected to attend UN meeting after Queen’s funeral, with ‘fiscal event’ likely to follow before end of next week  "

Lets Get Real:

The Truss Government has to follow through with TAX CUTS, the PM promised that in her leadership bid, the National Insurance hike will be dropped, also the PM should look at cutting business rates and individual taxes.  The UK PM has to jump start the economy, before the Conservative Party conference, that is open to question, the Conservative Party will show respect due the death of the Queen.  In other words politics comes back, the cost of living crisis has to be dealt with, also the PM needs to go to the Ukraine to support the Ukrainian people against Russia.  It is going to be a rough and hard winter, and one never knows that Putin will do, if he is running out of options he might used a low level nuclear device, Putin will feel like a caged animal and he is under critical review from his right, who want tough action. 

Brexit Update - After Brexit/After Boris - Liz Truss Era

Daily Mail: Reports " EU's Brexit chief Maros Sefcovic claims Northern Ireland border checks could be reduced to a 'couple of lorries a day' as he bids to end Protocol row with offer to new PM Liz Truss  "

Lets Get Real:

Thus finally the EU is coming around, this shows if you are tough with the EU they will back off, if you are weak they will walk all over you.  The PM should consider the above offer, but make sure that only couple a lorries a day, is one or two, no more than that, the EU might being tricky, we a agree the deal and they go back on their word.  Thus any new agreement has to be agreed in writing and signed off by the EU, those on the ground would have to follow the rules.  If the EU is just playing games, then the PM should follow through the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill and wait the EU out.  Also the DUP has to agree to the deal, it is the only way that the DUP will go back in to Government in the province with the Nationalists Leader.  This shows that the moaning remainers cannot even count on the EU, they have been left on their own. 

Ukraine TRICKED Russia on its Counter - Offensive - Ukraine - Russian War

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports in its 9.33am post the following, " The Russians appear to have been tricked by Ukrainian military strategists, according to the former head of the UK armed forces...It comes after Ukraine's attack in the Kharkiv region came as a surprise for Moscow, which had relocated many of its troops from the area to the south in expectation of the main Ukrainian counter-offensive there.  "

Lets Get Real:

The Kyiv Government has the US and its Allies on its side, thus one would assume they are getting military advice, one can assume the US NSA and CIA will be keeping the KYIV up to date on the the positions of Russian Forces in the North.  The Russians do not have that many allies, and thus it find itself according to reports with Putin talking to Soldiers on the ground as he does not trust the competence of his Generals.  The Russian Army has to deal with the fact that Russian conscripts do not want to fight in the Ukraine, and thus Russia is getting prisoners and others on the street to sign up, that kind of move never ends well. If Putin had a brain cell he would ask for PEACE TERMS, and to stop the advance of the Ukraine forces, he major defeat could cost him his job.

Massive Success of Ukrainian Forces in Counter - Offensive - Ukraine - Russia War

BBC News: Reports " Ukrainian forces outnumbered Russians by eight to one in last week's counter-attack in the Kharkiv region, Russia's top occupation official there says.  "

Lets Get Real:

The success or Ukrainian Forces in the North has come as a shock to the Kremlin, the Russian Forces have run for their lives, leaving their equipment, also the quick retreat could be seen that the Russian Forces had left during their meals.  The WINTER is coming soon, the fighting will then freeze on the ground, the Kyiv Government wants to get a much land back as possible.  In the winter it can be expected that the Kremlin will turn their gas supplies in to a weapon, they have already stopped sending gas to Europe, they are hoping that freezing citizens will force their government to place pressure on on the Kyiv Government to deal on Russian terms.  This is a risky move, the UK will never place that kind of pressure on a ally.  The rest of Europe is open to question.  One hopes that Kyiv has further success in their counter offensive, but they must be careful that Putin does not go for broke and use battlefield nuclear weapons, that is always a risk.

The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex Together Again - King Charles III Era

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports " 

Prince and Princess of Wales and Duke and Duchess of Sussex together again...

The two brothers and their wives have stopped to speak to several people, shaking dozens of hands and receiving several bouquets of flowers.  "

Lets Get Real:

The above was very unexpected due to the well known tensions between the brothers, the one silver lining from the the death of her late Majesty might be that the brothers have managed to solve their disputes and get back on friendly terms.  It was nice to see the brothers and wives doing a Royal walkabout to talk to the people who had come down to Windsor to show their sadness at the death of the late Queen.  The Royal Family needs to be reunited, it works better that way, also Charles is NOW KING, he does not need warring brothers, the new role of King will take some time for the King to learn, one often finds if there is peace on the home front then one can get the job done.  I would be nice if the Duke of Sussex would bin his memoir, some secrets need to be kept. 

Proclamation of a new King - King Charles III Era

BBC News - Live Blog: Reports in its 12.23pm post the following, " The historic ceremony in the Throne Room at St James's Palace a little earlier saw all six living former UK prime ministers gather to greet the new King and witness the proclamation.  "

Lets Get Real:

It was a very moving, the Proclamation of King Charles 111, it was moving to see all the former Prime Ministers, they had the good fortune to have the late Queen as their advisor, a Monarch who had seen it ALL.  The new King knows all the leading politicians of the UK due to his role as Prince of Wales.  It will be interesting to see the King following the example of her late Majesty in giving advice to his new PM, but not allowing his public views to be known.  That was the MASTER ability of her late Majesty, we felt we knew her, she was the pillar of the UK constitution, but we never knew her political thoughts, that was between her and her Prime Minister. This blog has surprised at how moved it has been by the last few days, the Queen is no longer there, sometimes we do not take notice of stability, all through this blog's 53 years the Queen has always been there, when ever the state of the Country, one felt safe, as long as the Queen was there, the Country would come through, it's a big job for King Charles III to follow.

GOD SAVE THE KING

King Charles III to be proclaimed King on Saturday - King Charles III Era

Guardian: Reports " Charles to be proclaimed King at St James’s Palace on Saturday....New King to swear oath in presence of privy counsellors, with proceedings televised for first time  "

Lets Get Real:

This was the King's first full day as KING, the King and Queen came down from Scotland, and before going to Buckingham Palace the King went to thank the thousands of people who had turned up to show how much they missed the Queen and to give support to the new King.  Then the King did a broadcast to the Nation, it was very moving on the loss of his mother, the King was also honest, his political agenda will have to be moved to the new Prince of Wales, Prince William, as King, Charles III must be seen as neutral, even on issues we know he has a opinion on.  The King as stated, made Prince William the NEW Prince of Wales, also he stated his love for his son, Harry the Duke of Sussex.  It should be noted that Prince Harry was the last to arrive in Scotland and the first to leave at 8.15am.  Thus on this Saturday Charles III is declared King, the Country it can be stated is in safe hands. 

Queen Elizabeth II has died at 96, after 70 years on the THRONE

BBC News: Reports " Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years.  "

Lets Get Real:

This is a very SAD DAY for the UK, we have lost our rock, the Queen was the stability in a changing age, she was a pillar of stability, duty, devotion, this was indeed a 2nd Elizabethan Age.  The UK has gone through many ups and downs since the late Queen came to the Throne in 1952, we lost an Empire but gained a Commonwealth, we have become a multi - cultured society, the Queen's Coronation was televised to her new subjects, many did not have TV, there has been a vast change in technology, the Queen was up on the latest technology, used facetime to talk to people.  This year was the celebration of her 70 years on the Throne, it showed how loved the Queen was, she will be greatly missed by the people and her family.  It will be sad to think that she is no longer there, thus we must learn to say GOD SAVE THE KING, King Charles 111 one hopes follows the template of his mother when it comes to his Reign.