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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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' "

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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..."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 "

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Trump angry with Putin over the Ukraine - Trump 47

 BBC News: Reports that in remarks from an interview with NBC, President Trump has stated the following, " Trump 'very angry' with Putin over ceasefire negotiations "

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It is about time Trump smelled the coffee and the Russia Bear close by, Russia is not a friend of the US and Europe, it is the enemy, it invaded the Ukraine in 2022 and still there, droning every night.  It is about time Trump placed sanctions on Putin, the Russian President thinks he has Trump as a pawn, and will agree with all his demands.  Is this a new day?   The Russian President has played ever US President since Bill Clinton, he is Mr KGB, he play's on every Presidential weakness, wanting to be seen as a peacemaker and great, Trump is the latest, we shall see what Moscow makes of the change.

Ukraine under UN rule ?- Putin - Trump47

 Guardian Reports that President Putin of Russia has suggested thar the Ukraine be placed under the UN, as to allow for elections in the Ukraine.

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This is a way for Putin to replace Zelensky with someone more favourable to the Russians.   IT is a cheek, Putin is the dictator, and warmonger, he invaded the Ukraine in 2022 and is estimated to have lost a million killed.   The Trump Oval is fawning over Putin, the coalition of willing must defend the Ukraine, No matter the cost.

No Relaxing of Sanctions - Sir Keir Starmer - Ukraine - Russia War - Trump47

 BBC News: Reports " Starmer accuses Putin of 'playing games' over Ukraine peace deal "

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Putin makes more demands after he has agreed to a deal, it is an old Russian tactic.  The Russians had agreed a deal with the US over a ceasefire in the Black Sea, but after the White House released information on the deal, there came demands for sanctions to be released.   Sir Keir is calling fore more tougher sanctions, on this the Labour PM is right, its the rest of Europe that worries this blog, will they want to appease Russia, time will tell, a new security dawn has developed, the US under Trump is no longer the security guarantee it was, times change and show must our perceptions. 

Macron on the Ukraine - Ukraine - Russia War - Trump47

Sky News: Reports " European allies not united on armed deployment in Ukraine as Macron announces 'reassurance force'....Details are emerging about the military assets being committed to help secure a lasting peace in Ukraine. Although some European nations appear wary, and the British prime minister admits, "we also need US involvement".  "

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This is when the car hits the road, will the UK and France follow through with the troops on the ground, troops and air cover.  The French are talking about a reassurance force, sounds soft to this blog, and the UK wants the US involvement, Trump has been pretty clear that is not going to happen.   This is 1947 all over again but in reverse, the US is saying it will not defend the Ukraine, and that it will be up to the Brits and the coalition of the wiling.   Why Sir Keir has to use that term, reminds one of Iraq in 2003.  This is time to show some backbone, stand up to Putin.

Ceasefire in the Black Sea - Trump47

White House: Released a statement on US and Russia talks, the sides have agreed a ceasefire in the Black Sea.

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This is something for Trump to  crow about, also re - direct the press hounds from the WhatsApp security scandal.  We shall see what the Ukraine gets from the deal, it is still looking for an security back stop,  either the US or Europe. The readout from the White House makes it clear that the Trump Oval does not want to be the security back stop in the event of something going wrong, and it will with Putin charge of Russia.

Russia blames the Ukraine for no joint communication for Russia and US talks - Trump47

 Sky News: Reports in its 11.40am post, that Russia is blaming the Ukraine for no joint  communication on US and Russian talks yesterday.

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I wonder who the US supports in the row, normally with Trump it is the Russians, it will be interesting to get the view from from Kyiv.  ONE hopes with the WhatsApp row, the Trump NSC, is carful who it burns, the Trump Oval has to be tough with Russia, Putin is masterful manipulator, Trump is not.  

No details from US and Russian talks will be published - Trump47

BBC News: Reports in its 8.52am that no details will be published of the US and Russian talks in SA.

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God forbid that the Trump was tough on Russia, on the other hand after the leak from the WhatsApp discussion, the Trump NSC does not want to be labelled appesers,  no wants to be compared to Neville Chamberlain, it will be interesting to see what comes out later today! 

Land and nuclear plant ownership discussed in SA Talks , - Trump47

 Sky News: Reports in its 5.55pm post that the US has discussed land and ownership of a nuclear plant in the Ukraine with Russia.

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This feels like a carve up, Munich 1938, and the Target is the Ukraine, Trump47 is Neville Chamberlain and Putin is Adolf Hitler, what will the UK and France do this time, Appeasement or fight Russia, the same goes for the EU, the omens are not good, the Trump Oval is seems to think that the UK is posing, having a Churchill moment, we shall see, Developing.

Black Sea Ceasefire on the Table in SA Talks - Trump47

Guardian: Reports in its 1.38pm post that the  ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia will discuss a ceasefire in the Black Sea.

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The ceasefire on energy sources has held, now we shall see if the sides will take a deal on the Black Sea, for the Russians it will  be about Defence, for Kyiv it is an economic  importance.  The question again where is Europe.   IF a Total  Ceasfire, who will guard it, it  cannot be weak countries, thus Europe must guard it, will they really stand up when the  calls come? 

Further Talks in Saudi Arabia - Trump47

BBC News;: Reports in its 12.50pm post that Russia, Ukraine and the US are meeting in Saudi Arabia  to discuss a ceasefire.

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What Europe?, and troops they have offered as peacekeepers, the US envoy has suggested that Sir Keir is posing, and that he is having a Sir Winston Churchill moment, what an insult from a member of the Trump Adminstration, it shows how little the US thinks of the UK and Europe.   Let's hope that the UK and France follow through, this could OLD Europe can still shine. 

Very good call - Trump on Zelensky call - Trump47

Sky News: Reports in its 3.41pm post that POTUS stated he had a very good  call with President Zelensky of the Ukraine.

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POTUS has shown no stick with Putin and Russia, all the stick has been towards the Ukraine, Trump seems to like tyrants, he thinks it makes him look good, YES POTUS is that deluded, the poor people of the Ukraine suffer, thus the modern age!

2nd Strike on Gaza - Trump47

Guardian: Reports that Israel has hit Gaza again, going after Hamas Terrorists.

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The Israeli Governmpent will not give up on going after Hamas, a terrorist group, the attack of the 7th of October is still in the memory, also the taking of hostages, and the fact that many were executed, small children among them.  Hamas Terrorists have to be killed, Hamas dies not care about the people in Gaza, at least Israel tries to avoid innocent deaths.

Russia LIED - Ukraine- Trump47

BBC News: Reports in its 10.28am post that President Zelensky has stated thar President Putin words do not match reality, as the Ukraine was hit last night.

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The Russians in other words LIED, the sneaky Bear said what Trump wanted to HEAR and did the reverse in the field.  PUTIN plays games and the man - child in the Oval, heard what he wanted.  Thus the Ukraine War will go on in till Putin is defeated in the field.  What POTUS will say about the strikes, blame both sides? Developing...

Limited Ceasefire in the Ukraine - Trump47

Sky News: Reports in its 5.27pm post that President Trump and President Putin of Russia have agreed a very limited ceasefire, on infrastructure and energy locations.

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The Donald was looking for a complete ceasefire, the Russian Bear has said, not so fast.   The land War will still go on, and will Putin keep his word?  One does wonder how POTUS will spin this, a complete triumph one can assume, the Donald gets a very limited ceasefire and Putin  can push his success on land.  Developing

Isrsel hits Gaza in new strikes - Trump47

BBC News: Reports that Israel has broken the ceasefire in Gaza, and is hitting Hamas targets in Gaza.

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As the article points out, the Trump Oval was informed  before the strikes, thus the Arab Street will blame the Americans, Trump really wants to take over Gaza, and throw out the Palestinians, with no right to return, rebuild the place for tourists and a Trump Hotel, as with the Ukraine, Trump is in over his head.  The Palestinians will not move, they did that in 1948, and we're banned from coming back by Israel. How will Iran react, dare they do anything with Trump47, in the Oval Office. Developing

30 Countries of the Coalition of the Willing for the Ukraine - Trump47

Sky News: Reports in its 12.40pm post, that  30 Countries of the Willing are going to meet Thursday discuss peacekeeping in the Ukraine.

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What if POTUS and Putin  come up with another Munich 1938, will the Ukraine, UK and France go along with it, or will turn in to a bitter row between the suppose NATO allies, Sir Keir cannot back down, the same with President Marcon in Paris.  Thus historical day tomorrow.

Dividing Up the Ukraine - Trump47

 CNN:  Reports thar President Trump will talk to President Putin tomorrow about diving up certain assets in the Ukraine.

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DONALD, this is not a divorce, this is the first War in Europe since the end of WW2.   One hopes that Kyiv and London representing the coalition of the willing will have a eye on the details of the chat, Putin cannot be trusted, and Donald is out of his depth, Ukraine has not been at WAR for 3 years to give it all away because Trump just got elected to the Oval Office.  The Donald does not want to be new Neville  Chamberlain and a follower of Neville Chamberlain and Appeasement.

POTUS to talk to Putin tomorrow- Trump47

BBC News: Reports in its 6.40am post that President Trump will talk to President Putin of Russia tomorrow.

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This could be another Munich 1938 by phone, what will Trump give to Russia, will the Ukraine get any of its land back, this blog has doubts, will the Ukraine have a VETO, and what about Europe, they have an military operationl meeting on Thursday, will they have a VETO, tomorrow will be interesting.

Putin willl have to come to the Table Eventually- Sir Keir Starmer

BBC News: Reports in its 10.22am post that Sir Keir Starmer, the UK PM has stated that Putin will eventually have to come to the Peace table.

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The UK PM is having a video conference of the coalition of the willing to defend the Ukraine, Sir Keir does not trust Putin in any peace deal, a good idea, one can assume that he does not trust Trump much either, any peace deal will need NATO and European Troops to guard it, Putin is delaying any peacekeeping in till his troops can grab more land, this could take some time. Developing.

President Macron rejects Putin's delay tactics- Trump47

Sky News Reports in its 3.40pm post that President Macron of France has stated that President Putin can not be allowed delay a ceasefire in the Ukraine - Russian War.

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The French are following the line from the Ukraine, that Putin is trying to put off a ceasefire, as Russia is doing allegedly  well in the Kursk region of Russia.  IF Trump wants a ceasefire he will need to use some stick on the wild Russian Bear.  It would be a first from Trump, he has acted as a pawn of Russia so far.

Agreement Needed on Ukraine - Russia War - Trump47

BBC News: Reports in its 12.23pm post that President Trump is in a hurry to sign a  Ceasefire deal between the Ukraine and Russia.

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Trump is in a hurry, he thinks he will get the Nobel Prize for Peace, that is not going to happen, the PRIZE only goes to Democrats, Obama got it for bring elected, the committee wanted to look cool, it was embarrassing for all sides.  The UK and the Ukraine will need to keep an eye on Trump, he will gave away the store for nothing.

Putin - Yes on Ceasefire but Conditions- Trump47

Guardian: Reports in its 6.25pm post, that at a press conference before meeting the American envoy, President Putim set conditions for any ceasefire in the Ukraine.

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The Russian Bear is setting conditions, an overall YES, but with buts, they are playing for time.  They are wasting time, they are winning in Kursk region of Russia, they have made it clear that they reject NATO Troops for any peacekeeping role, also they are still complaining about NATO expansion since the end of the Cold War.  Developing! 

US Envoy arrives in Moscow - Trump47

BBC  News: Reports in its 9.38am post that the Middle East Steve Witkoff has arrived in Moscow.

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The Kremlin might play for time, there are still Ukrainian forces on Russian soil, the Kremlin does not want to look weak, also it will want to see what the US has on offer, how much it will appease Russia.  POTUS has shown himself to be a PAWN of Russia, that is the only thing thar can explain his actions since coming in to office.  The World awaits for news from Moscow.

Russian Demands for Ceasefire in the Ukraine - Trump47

Sky News: Reports in its 6.50am post, that Russia has 3 demands.

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The demands in themselves are and it follows previous pattern, no NATO membership for the Ukraine, No NATO Troops in the Ukraine, and that Russia keeps what it has invaded.  One will see how much of a pawn Trump is to Putin, he could agree to these demands, and try to force the Ukraine to accept them, Zelensky could say he has European support for troops, depends how much three Parties, Russia, US and the coalition of the willing are willing to risk, and who is bluffing.

US and Ukraine Agree to ceasefire in Ukraine - Trump47

Guardian: Reports in its 6.11pm post that the US and the Ukraine have agreed to a 30 day ceasefire in the war between the Ukraine and Russia.

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This blog was wrong, the US has agreed to unfreeze Intelligence and military aid to the Ukraine.  The US Secretary of State has stated that the ball is in the Russian court.  It will be an interesting few days, does the Kremlin agree and on what terms. It depends what President Putin says!  The Kremlin will want more, in concessions from the Ukraine, will Trump47 back them or the Ukraine.  Time will tell.

Trump's Middle East Envoy to visit Moscow this week - Trump47

Sky News: Reports in its 2.19pm post that Trump's Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, will visit Moscow this week.

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One does wonder what concessions the Ukraine had to make to keep the man - child Trump happy and Putin.  One doubts that Trump will give the military aid that Biden had promised the Ukraine, also unfreeze the Intelligence that the Ukraine needs to survive.  The Kremlin will want major concessions, that the Crimea will remain Russian, and that the Ukrinian areas taken by Russia, will remain Russian.  Thus the cost of Appeasement, what will be next?

NO Comprise from Russia - Trump47

BBC News: Reports in its 9.33am post that the Russians show no sign of compromise and will fight on.

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The Kremlin has received no pressure from their puppet, Donald Trump.  IN fact Putin can not believe his luck, Trump is appeaser in chief, he is as bad as Neville Chamberlain was to Hitler, the Ukraine is fighting back, a massive drone strike on Moscow last night, Kyiv does have some cards to play, even if Trump is trying to cut them.  There will be talks between Ukraine and US today in Saudi Arabia today, we shall what they bring.

Partial Ceasefire Suggested by Ukraine - Trump47

BBC News: Reports that Ukraine will suggest a partial ceasefire in the WAR with Russia.

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The US and Ukraine will meet tomorrow in Saudi Arabia, the Ukraine will suggest a partial ceasefire, it will cover the sea and air, Russia in the past has dismissed such a idea, with Trump being a pawn of Russia, what more will he demand for Russia.   Thus far Trump has demand nothing of Russia, as this blog has suggested Saudi Arabia could be the new Munich 1938, giving Russia what it wants, a vassal state with no defences, thus allowing Russia to invade later on.

US Intelligence Pause with Ukraine could be lifted - Trump47

Guardian: Reports in its 7.54am post that US pause on Intelligence with Ukraine could be lifted soon as stated by President Trump.

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I won't hold my breath on this, lives have already been lost with the pause.  It's the fault of the man - child in the Oval Office, the US Cabinet says nothing, the US Secretary does nothing but follow what ever POTUS says, Zelensky is humiliated in the Oval Office, will Europe really back him if it comes to the Crunch.   We could have another Munich 1938, in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, what concessions will Russia demand of Ukraine, in this the road to WW3? 

Russia is easier to deal with than Ukraine - Trump47

Guardian  Reports that President Trump is new remarks has stated that Russia is easier to work with than the Ukraine and they hold all the cards in the WAR, thus the escalation in the War.

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Saudi Arabia might be a trap for for President Zelensky of Ukraine, it might go down in infamy like Munich 1938.  Putin wants a 1 to 1 meeting with Trump47, he wants to carve up the Ukraine, Russia gets the East and Odesa, while US gets the rest of the Minerals, Europe and the UK will have to its wits on ALERT.  It might be better if Zelensky does not go, easier at a distance to tell POTUS to get stuffed.

Ukraine and US to hold talks next WEEK - Trump47

BBC News: Reports that President Zelensky will hold talks with the US on the future of the War in Saudi Arabia.

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Is this a good idea, Zelensky has kissed the Trump47 ring, EU says it will spend billions of Euros on Defence, we shall see if it happens, the EU never moves that fast.  The Saudi Arabia meeting could be a disaster, it could be Munich 1938 again.  POTUS might want a quick deal with Russia at the expense of the Ukraine, can Sir Keir Starmer and President Macron control Trump 47, he is an apologised for Russia, a pawn, a new Neville Chamberlain.

Russia Opposes European Troops as Peacekeepers-'Russia - Trump47

BBC News:  Reports in its 10.45am post that Russia opposes European Troops in the Ukraine, and must be consulted on any troops.

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Moscow wants a VETO on any peacekeeping troops in Ukraine, they see Trump47 as a major appeaser, the catch might be Europe and the UK.  The UK and those countries willing to defend the Ukraine, might be called upon sooner than expected, its not just the Donald and Vlad show, this feels like 1938 all over again, let's hope its has a different end, and we don't have WW3.

Trump Gives LAST warning to Hamas - Trump47

BBC News: Reports that President Trump has given a last warning to Hamas in Gaza, release the Hostages on else.

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What will Trump do, give Israel more weapons, further anger the Arab Street, Trump does not understand the history of the Middle East or the War between Russia and the Ukraine, he is a pawn of Russia.  The French President has suggested extending their nuclear shield to protect Europe, if the US shows it can not be trusted.  Since Trump47 Inaugural speech, the World has gone upside down!  This is the fault of President Biden for running for a 2nd term when he was senile or close to it by the end.

US Stops Intelligence sharing with the Ukraine - Trump47

Sky News: Reports in its 12.50pm that the US has stopped Intelligence sharing with the Ukraine.

Lets Get Real:

The US is only stopped sharing Intelligence that allows the Ukraine to hit Russian targets in Russia.  Trump47 is showing that he is a pawn of Russia, what were the American people thinking of giving a 2nd term.  Trump is not rational and he is erratic, can he be trusted to support NATO, the question must be asked.  Who can trust him in talks with Russia, will he give the Ukraine away and claim victory, troubling times.

Update: 12.54:  All Intelligence has been cut off, the Russians are giving nothing away, where is Senator McCarthy when you need him!!

Zelensky Bends the knee to Trump - Trump47

BBC News: Reports that President Zelensky has agreed to work with Trump and will sign the minerals deal.   Also the President Zelensky has suggested an initial ceasefire.

Lets Get Real:

Thus President Zelensky has done what his Country needs , kissing Trump's ring, saying sorry for last Friday's meeting in the Oval, a brave and honorable man has put his Country first, it must have been hard, let's be honest here, it's the President and Vice - President who should say sorry, the meeting was a set up, they are pawns of Putin.  The next step is up to President Trump, will he say anything as he speaks to Congress tonight, never know with the Donald, a man child with hubris out of controll.

Trump pauses aid to the Ukraine - Trump47

Sky News: Reports via Bloomeberg that President Trump has paused military aid to the Ukraine.

Lets Get Real:

POTUS has totally appeased Russia, will the Republicans on the Hill back this move, its madness and dangerous for US and Western Security, who on the Hill with the exception of Democrsts, will say no to this move.  The Kŕemlin will smile, Neville Chamberlain has a new ally, Donald Trump, 1938 = 2025. Sad day for the Ukraine and the West. One only hopes the outcry in the US and Europe, will force Trump to backtrack, and that the UK and allies will be there to replace the military aid.

Minerals deal not DEAD, - Trump47

 Sky News: Reports in its 8.56pm post the the mineral deal between Ukraine and the US is not dead, in the view President Trump.

Lets Get Real:

The deal is a good deal for the US, President Trump has stated, in essence Zelensky has to kiss the ring, vassal state giving Trump his due.  This will be hard for Zelensky to hear, but the Ukraine and Europe needs this gesture from the President of the Ukraine.  Those are the costs of OFFICE, what more the people of the Ukraine need some light for the future.

Trump critical of Zelensky on the future of the War - Trump47

BBC News: Reports in its 5.04pm post that Trump has been critical of Zelensky again about War outcome.  The Europeans are also under attack for European Summit over the weekend.

Lets Get Real:

There are no longer guard rails on Trump, he has learned the wrong lessons of the first term.  The Generals are gone and the OVAL is surrounded by YES MEN, Trump thinks that if ends the WAR, the Nobel Committee will give him the Nobel Prize, someone he totally trusts, needs to tell him, they would rather give to a serial killer than him.  Europe has risked his wrath, for even thinking about giving security guarantees to the Ukraine, on the HOPE that the US will give a security backstop.  It's a WAR of words, that will make Putin happy! 

Zelensky ready to sign mineral deal with the US - Trump47

 Sky News Reports in its 10.35pm post that President Zelensky is ready to sign a minerals deal with the US.

Lets Get Real:

This eruption in the Oval was not planned, but it might work to benefit the Ukraine, Europe, or the coalition of the willing have given security guarantees to the Ukraine, if Trump goes through with the deal on minerals, US workers will be working in the Ukraine, a form of security guarantee in other words.  Let's hear from Trump and Moscow to see their mind set.

UK gives security guarantees to the Ukraine - Trump47

BBC News Reports in its 5.25pm post that the UK PM Sir Keir Starmer has in essence given the Ukraine a security guarantee, in a partnership agreement with France and others.

Lets Get Real:

This is risky move by Starmer, he hopes he has a good relationship with Trump 47, and thus can by friendly persuasion get the US to agree to be a security backstop.  President Putin will not be happy, he was hopping for more concessions from Trump, NOW the coalition of the willing are in the way, one does wonder what the White House will say about this latest development, next couple of days will be interesting.

Sir Keir Starmer to meet President Zelensky - Trump47

Sky News: Reports in its 11.48am post that the British PM, Sir Keir Starmer is to meet President Zelensky this afternoon.

Lets Get Real:

It will take all the PM's skills to fix the disaster of the meeting between POTUS and President Zelensky.  It is about managing ego's, the biggest will be Trump's, a man child, who likes to be told he is great and everyone else is rubbish.  At the next meeting between POTUS and President Zelensky, Sir Keir should attend, to keep the peace.  The road to WW3 might have started already!

5.25pm Update: President Zelensky arrives at 10 Downing Street, he gets a hug from Sir Keir.  This will not go down well in the Oval.  Trump is very thin skinned, anything can set him off.  President Zelensky will see the King tomorrow.   Let's hope that Sir Keir knows how to play Trump.

What happened after TV rumble - Trump47

Sky News:  Reports in its 8.36pm post that after the public and angry debate the President with his advisors decided to curtail the meeting and threw Zelensky out of the White House.

Lets Get Real:

This all about the Russian impeachment of  Trump and the Hunter Biden laptop, Trump can not let it go, he is very much like Richard Nixon,  the former President could not get over losing to Kennedy in 1960, thus Watergate and his own downfall.  Trump needs a psychology help, he has to let go, the security of the US and Europe is at stake.  We are on the road to WW3.

Rumble in the Oval - Trump47

BBC News: Reports in its 12.32am post that the Democrats on the Hill have been highly critical of President Trump in his meeting with President of the Ukraine and the argument that developed.

Lets Get Real:

The row was embarrassing for both sides, Zelensky did not kiss the ring, and Trump was at his worse, a Russian pawn, Zelensky represents Democracy, while Trump represented Russian interests, the mood music before had been good, there was President Macron on Monday and Starmer on Thursday, its seems that Trump could not get out in front of his ego.  Thus Europe might have to give the Ukraine security guarantees, thus the War goes on.

Ukrainian Presisent to visit Trump on Friday - Trump47

Sky News: Reports that President Trump has played down the idea that the US would give security guarantees to the Ukraine before its President visits Friday to sign a minerals agreement. 

Lets Get Real:

If the Ukrainian President signs away its minerals rights to the US, it has to be based on security guarantees, Russian Bear has to be held off and like all bears or tyrants it comes back, this is 1938 all over again, Europe will need to place peacekeepers in the Ukraine to guard off against the Russian Bear. Is history repeating itself?

Ukraine needs US security guarantees - Sir Keir Starmer - Trump47

BBC News Reports Sir Keir Starmer has stated on his flight to D.C to meet President Trump that the Ukraine needs security guarantees to protect Russia coming back for more after a peace deal.

Lets Get Real:

Trump is cagey over the issue of security guarantees, he has stated that once he has signed a minerais deal with the Ukraine and American companies are there, that is enough security, and it's up to Europe to provide the security, it will be a matter of who is more cunning and the stronger will, POTUS or Sir Keir!

Kremlin Rejects European Troops in Ukraine - Trump47

Guardian:   Reports in its 12.40pm post that the Kremlin has rejected the suggestion that Russia would allow European Troops to guard any ceasefire in the Ukraine.

Lets Get Real:

Either the Kŕemlin is lying or POTUS just heard what he wanted to hear.  Thus any peace deal without European Troops to guard it, is as safe as the Munich deal of 1938, in other words not worth it, and the Ukraine would be foolish to accept it, thus the talks of a ceasefire could be a false dawn, Putin will not stop, he is a bully, he needs to tough opposition, the West has to be taught or it could be WW3.

UK to increase defense spending by 2.5% by 2027 - Sir Keir Starmer- Trump47

BBC News: Reports in its 12.48pm post that the UK PM, Sir Keir Starmer has stated that UK will be spending 2.5% more on Defence from 2027.  In the next Parliament it will be up to 3%.

Lets Get Real:

This move should make POTUS happy, in return we should get US defence guarantees for the Ukraine.  The cut in spending from foreign aid will not make those left happy, the right should be pleased.  One never knows with POTUS, he might demand more for US security guarantees, also Putin is the WILD CARD, what if he makes a move on the Baltic States, thinking this his only chance to reform the USSR or Imperial Russia.  The World might be on the road to WW3 and we don't know it, times are uncertain at the moment.

Peace cannot mean the surrender of the Ukraine- Trump47

BBC News: Reports in its 8.14pm post that President Macron stated at a news conference with POTUS, that peace cannot come with the surrender of the Ukraine, as its the third anniversary of the invasion of the Ukraine by Russia.

Lets Get Real.

The US Congress can be expected to keeps Trump's feet close to the fire, there are still Reagan Republicans in the House and Senate, they have hidden so far, they surely will not want the Ukraine to surrender to the Russian Bear, Europe has feed its people on welfare and limited defence spending, that has to change, we are in a war condition, its 1939 all over again

POTUS says Putin would allow Europen Troops in the Ukraine- Trump47

Sky News Reports in its 6.13pm post that President Trump has stated the President Putim would accept European Troops in the Ukraine.

Lets Get Real:

The problem with the Donald is that he says what you want to hear and then goes back on what he said.  Has Putin agreed to Europan Troops and from what Country, and are they secured by American security guarantee, then Europe and Ukraine would breath more easily.  This of course could be a lie by Putin and POTUS, then we are on the road to WW3, and the Ukraine would be Czechoslovakia all over again.

 

Ukraine has no cards to play - Trump47

Sky News: Reports that President Trump has stated that the Ukraine have no cards to play in the WAR with Russia.

Lets Get Real:

Ukraine can say NO to any deal agreed by the US and Russia.  It's like Trump's idea to take over Gaza, it is not going to happen, without US ground troops, it is hot air from Trump, and Europe will have to do something, it will be Baltic States next, if EU does not act, and that means the UK too, we are living in a upside down world, our worst nightmares are coming true!

Trump Critical of President Macron and UK PM Starmer - Trump47

BBC News: Reports in its 4.46pm post that President Trump has been critical of the French and UK leadership when it comes to the Ukraine.

Lets Get Real:

Who does Trump think he is, if the US cuts off military aid to the Ukraine, then EU and UK will have to take its place,  it has happened before, in 1947, the UK could not defend Greece and Turkey against the Comminist threat, and the US took over World Leadership, it might be time for the EU and the UK take over from the US, shame Trump, it took in till 1917 for the US to get in to WW1, 1941 for WW2, while the US is going through its Appeasement phase with Trump, there are the Mid Terms in 2026 and a new Presidential Election in 2028, shame the devil as they say.

Trump calls Ukraine President a Dictator - Trump47

 Guardian: Reports " Trump calls Zelenskyy a dictator amid fears of irreconcilable rift "

Lets Get Real:

This is getting out of hand, Trump needs to be controlled by somebody and not the Russians.  The US Congress has to do something, at least the US Senate, we are talking about the lives of millions in the Ukraine, Trump cannot be allowed to destroy US foreign policy, wreaking US domestic policy is one thing, letting Russia win, is quite different.  When Sir Keir, the UK PM visits Trump, he has to talk some sense to him, get him to understand that history will not be good for him, he is no Reagan, more the appeasing Neville Chamberlain.   How an earth this happened, simple its the fault of the American people.   The Shame,

Trump living in a false world crested by Russia - Ukraine- Trump47

Sky News: Reports in its 10.42am post that the President of the Ukraine has stated that President Trump is living in information world that is created by Russia, in other words LIES.

Lets Get Real:

The UK and Europe must act together, shame Trump, get people to send umbrellas to Trump, often used by Neville Chamberlain, make him look weak, by sending troops to the Ukraine, a security guarantee in a way, Trump hates being mocked.  Russia can not be allowed to win, 2025 can not be allowed to be 1938 again, Europe must stand up to the tyrant that is President Putin.  WAKE UP Europe.

Elections in the Ukraine - Trump - Trump47

Sky News: Reports in its 10.03pm post that President Trump is calling for fresh elections in the Ukraine.

Lets Get Real:

As the post points out this would allow Russia to run their own candidate, a puppet who would follow the Russian line, all those Ukrainian deaths for NOTHING.  One does hope that the UK PM will stand up to Trump, time for some straight talking from the UK PM, make Trump realise that the UK will make him a laughing stock of the World, the British should stand with the Ukraine, no matter the cost.   MY expectations are not high, Sir Winston will be rolling in his grave.

NO NATO Troops in the Ukraine- Russia - Trump47

BBC News: Reports that at the Saudi Arabia meeting between the US and Russia, the Foreign Minister of Russia has stated that there can be no NATO Troops in Ukraine to protect against any Russian violence.

Lets Get Real:

Thus the great betrayal of the Ukraine has begun, this is 1938 all over again, Western Europe has learned NOTHING, Trump is an appesar, up there with Neville Chamberlain, Ukraine is the Czechoslovakia, parts being given away, without there approval, SHAME on the US and Europe.

US must be back stop to any security deal - Sir Keir Starmer - Trump 47

 Guardian: Reports in its 7.16pm post the following, " US must provide ‘backstop’ to deter Russia from attacking Ukraine again, Starmer says after emergency Paris summit, "

Lets Get Real:

What if President Trump says NO, what if he wants to sell out the Ukraine because he is impressed by tyrants.  That would force the European Governments in to WAR MODE, one cannot rule out the return of conscription, at least the new recruits would be to taught read and write, even a trade.  The European Capitals should think this 1914 again, after a long peace, welfare has to be cut, the super rich, have to pay high rate is taxes , one cannot rule out WW3, the Russians will be back for more, as Hitler did with Czechoslovakia Republic in 1938/39.  IF the US wants to avoid WW3 it will have to be a security stop even if does not want to be, the World has changed for the worse, and there is no Reagan in the Oval and Thatcher at 10 Downing Street. 

Russia Questions the ROLE of Europe in Peace Talks - Trump 47

Sky News: Reports in its 10.54am post that the Russian Foreign Minister has questioned the role of Europe in ant peace deal.

Lets Get Real:

The Russians only want to deal with Trump, they see him as a pushover, a President who seeks the headlines, and whose ego is not matched by his talents, even Richard Nixon would be turning in his grave! This is not 1938, or the COLD WAR, Russia is a lesser power today, it is trying it on, its not the USSR or Imperial Russia, Trump is the modern Gorachev in reverse, what else will Trump give away in talks with Putin in Saudi Arabia and elsewhere, Europe needs to worry, specially Eastern Europe and the Baltic States.

UK ready to place troops in Ukraine if ceasefire- Trump 47

 BBC News Reports in its 7.29am post that the UK PM has stated that the UK is ready and willing to place UK troops in Ukraine  if there is a peace deal.

Lets Get Real:

This is a brave and good move by PM Starmer, if Trump wants to sell a Deal, he will need the Ukraine and Europe on board, we recall 1938 and Munich, and then the UK was there, NOW we are in the COLD,  very much like Czechoslovakia was in 1938, and what happened Hitler's Germany came back for more.  2025 cannot be a repeat of 1938.  One wishes that Trump read books, political history, are we doomed to make the same mistakes again.  ONE is wary of a US-Russia deal, and Trump selling out the Ukraine.

POTUS talks to Sir Keir Starmer - Trump47

 Guardian: Reports in its 7.59 post that President Trump called the British PM, Sir Keir Starmer, there will be a meeting in due course.

Lets Get Real:

The call should be of no surprise, after Sir Keir stated that nothing would stop the Ukraine from joining NATO.  The US will need the UK and Europe to support any PEACE DEAL worth the name, Trump47 does not want to be seen as another appeaser in the same league as Neville Chamberlain, the Trump Oval has jumped before thinking at the end point.  GOOD  call by Sir Keir.

No Peace in Ukraine War withou Kyiv on board,- Trump47

 BBC News: Reports that the President of the Ukraine has stated that there can be no peace deal in the Ukraine- Russian War, without Kyiv being part of the process.

Lets Get Real:

Readers just have to read the origins of WW2, the part played by Munich 1938, when the British PM at the time Neville Chamberlain  appeased Hitler at the time at the Munich meeting, the plan was to stop Hitler by appeasing him with parts Czechoslovakia, if he did not invade the rest.  Hitler felt that Chamberlain had cheated him out of a war, the Nazi leader waited a few months then invade the rest of Czechoslovakia, then Poland and WW2.  Kyiv and NATO members will have to keep Ukraine going if Trump cuts military support to the Ukraine.  The road WW3 could be set.

US and Russia talks to start Immediately on the Ukraine - Trump47

Sky News: Reports that the US and Russia are to start talks immediately on the War in the Ukraine:

Lets Get Real:

POTUS had the cheek to have the portrait of US President Ronald Reagan on his wall, the Gipper will be rolling in his grave, Reagan won the Cold War, Trump has given Putin a WIN in the New Cold War II, he should have portrait of Neville Chamberlain on his walll, the last great appeaser in 1938.  Sad day for Western Security.  Also the US Secretary of Defence has stated that Europe is not US first priority, another win for Putin.

The Felon and War Criminal to meet in Saudi Arabia - Trump47

BBC News: Reports in its 9.04pn post that President Trump is to meet President Putin of Russia in Saudi Arabia.  The President's will discuss the Ukraine War.

Lets Get Real:

Thus the Great Sellout starts, Ukraine by the sound of things won't be there, Munich 1938 all over again.  ONE can only hope, NATO members remember their history, they will need to back the Ukraine when the US cuts off the money, or we will have WW3 later, a shameful day for Western Security, God help the Ukraine!

Jerusalem sets Saturday for deadline when it comes to hostages - Trump47

BBC News: Reports that the Israeli Government has accepted the US deadline for the hostages, it will be Saturday at noon.

Lets Get Real:

The Oval has set the deadline for the hostages, Hamas will have to decide does it want to cross Trump and face the consequences, or release the hostages in one go or try to release them as planned a couple at a time.  The Trump Oval wants Gaza, who has the will to say no, what about Egypt or Jordan.  Time will tell!

All hostsges should be released by Saturdsy - Trump47

Guardian Reports in its 11.23pm post that President Trump has stated ALL hostages should be released by Saturday at 12pm or all hell would break lose.

Lets Get Real:

POTUS has given leave to Israel to over rule him, why would they, POTUS has set a new deadline for Saturday, if Hamas has any sense they would deliver all the hostages who are alive and the remains of those who have died to the Israeli Government or face the wrath of God.  It is change from sleepy Joe Biden, Trump 47 sets the deadline for Gaza

Hamas Revokes Gaza Ceasefire- Trump 47

BBC News: Reports in its 4.42pm post that since Hamas Revoked the ceasefire, Israel  has placed its forces are on ALERT.

Lets Get Repal:

Hamas playing games, it wants more concessions from Israel.  POTUS has not helped by stating that he wants Gaza, and the Palestinians would have no right to return.  Thus Hamas wants to place pressure on the US, for them to place pressure on Israel.  Jerusalem should not buckle, Hamas is a terrorist Group, thus expect them to break their word.