Trump announces new battleships for the US - Update

CNN: Reports that President Trump has announced new Battleships for the US.

Lets Get Real:

The presser was in Palm Beach, Florida not in D.C, thus the times mentioned in my last post were wrong.  The President had Secretaries of State and War with him, also the Secretary of the Navy, on the whole the press kept it attention on Venezuela, just one or two questions on the Epstein files.   The files were on the mind of Trump and it showed.  The President stated a few times that the press were asking him Epstein when they should be covering his good news announcements, Trump likes to praise himself if no one else will, thus the news on new Battleships, Trump class of new ships.

Slow Progress in Ukraine - Russia Talks - Update

Guardian: Reports in its 2.39pm post that there has been slow progress in talks between the Ukraine and Russia over the Ukraine War.

Lets Get Real:

The Ukraine has given up joining NATO, what have the Russians done, just stress their maximum demands again.  Ukraine has to be tough, Trump is an appeaser of Putin, only Europe is standing with Kyiv, and the coalition of the willing.  TRUMP is the modern Neville Chamberlain, and Putin is Hitler, the Kremlin is following Hitler's playback in the Ukraine, its 1938 all over again, the Ukraine is Czechoslovakia, attempting to survive invasion.  What will Europe do to defend the Kyiv Governmemt.

Russia still a THREAT, - US intelligence

Sky News: Reports in its 9.45am post that   US intelligence has a negative view of Putin ambitions, he wants the WHOLE of the Ukraine and even States in NATO.

Lets Get Real:

Putin wants the USSR back, he has stated the dissolution of the USSR was the greatest tragedy of the 20th Century, he seems to have forgotten WW1, WW2, the holocaust.  Let's be clear, Putin wants Imperial Russia back, that would include Finland and the Baltic States.   PUTIN has fooled numerous President of the US going back to Bush 43, the exception was Biden.  The Russian War machine thought Ukraine would be a walk over, it was not, even with Trump in the White House.

US pursuing third Venezuela tanker - Update

BBC News: Reports that US is in pursuit of the Oil Tanker Bella 1.

Lets Get Real:

This blog was misinformed yesterday that the USA had taken Bella 1.  This blog normally takes two sources to confirm a story! It took that it was reuters story it was right.  SORRY to blog readers for bad information.  IT is reported that POTUS will have remarks to the Country at 9.30pm D.C time, 2.30am in the UK, let's hope it is not another repeat of his domestic hits so far!!

Third Venezuela tanker by US Navy - Update

Sky News Reports in its 3.08pm post that the US has taken in to custody a third Venezuela tanker.

Lets Get Real:

The US blockade of Venezuela has to reach a END POINT.  The Trump Oval will have to decide when to invade or when the present Venezuela President will step down, this big naval operation costs the American tax payer!  Democrats have gone back to being flaky on issues of national security, and the drug problem is a national security issue, that has faced many US Administrations, at least Trump is doing something about the issue.

US targets IS in Syria - Middle East

Noted: The release of the Epstein files. A LOT of pics of Bill Clinton.  Being in the pics does not mean your guilty of a crime.

BBC News: Reports that the US has hit IS targets in Syria.

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These 70 targeted strikes was due to attack on US forces in the region.  IS has been quiet of late, well the news has focused on the Ukraine.  Terrorism has to be removed as a tool that can be used, the Trump Administration is right to take strong action, also in Venezuela, terrorism and drugs are EVIL, those that take such actions need to be either jailed or as US has done KILLED.

Putin praises Trump - Update

Guardian: Reports in its 10.57am post that President Putin praises President Trump for his views on Ukraine.

Lets Get Real:

This is typical of Putin, pandering to Trump and his ego.  The Oval has shown it is a Lap dog to Putin, this blog has never seen a politican like Trump, the constant need for praise, and if he does not get it, will praise himself, thus the Presidential Address he gave a few days ago.  With Trunp in the Oval and Putin in the Kremlin, the World will be lucky to avoid WW3.

90 billion Euros to Ukraine - Update

BBC News Reports in its 9.38am post that the EU is to loan the Ukraine 90 billion Euros to fight the Russians.

Lets Get Real:

This is a way of doing it, it is not Russian frozen Assets held in Belgium.  This will annoy Putin, he is making claims that Ukraine is retreating on all fronts, typical Russian false claims, the WAR is costing Russia in men and resources, as long as the West, in this case Europe funds Ukraine by whatever means then the WAR can go on.  Russia cannot be allowed to win.

Russian frozen Assets for the Ukraine ? - Update

BBC News Reports that President Zelensky has stressed the need for frozen Russians to be given to Ukraine, they need it for the WAR effort.

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The Belgium PM has great reservations about the plan, this blog has a long memory, the UK supported Belgium in 1914, thus the start WW1, also Belgium during the First Gulf War would not give missil parts for the UK, they said SORRY, its the first reaction that is important, the European Countries are trying prevent WW3, while Belgium is playing politics, if they are ever invaded again then the UK should consider its position.  Let's hope Europe gets its act together over the next few hours and days.

The Presidential Address - Review

Sky News: Reviews of the Presidential Address by President Trump.

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It's best to review a speech after a good night's sleep.  The speech was angry, POTUS defended is domestic agenda, he seemed to get more angry as he went on, his poll numbers have gone down, every 2nd term President has this problem, it should be noted Reagan's polls went down after Iran - Contra, his polls only went up after he admitted the policy mistake from the Oval Office.  Let's note Reagan left OFFICE with a 63% approval rating and his VP becoming President.  One wonders if Trump can do the same.

War hysteria in West - Putin

Sky News: Reports in its 11.33pm post on remarks by Putin of Russia, the Russian President has stated that Western Leaders are causing War hysteria about Russia.

Lets Get Real:

This is further Russia distortion of the truth, finally the West is taking the Russian threat seriously, the Appeasement of Russia over Ukraine could lead to WW3, the Russian Bear is a tyranny, and the autocracy controls Russia, as did the USSR did during the Communist era.  The UK lion and the American Eagle has to be on guard, whatever Putin and Trump say about the issue.

Russua has no understanding of new Peace Deal for the Ukraine - Update

Sky News: Reports in its 9.05am post that Russia has stated it has no understanding of the new and REVISED Peace plan.

Lets Get Real:

The Russians are stuck in their previous demands, they must have seen the news from Berlin, they will NEVER accept Western Troops in the Ukraine or the US security guarantees from the US and Europe.   Thus the Trump will have to make a choice, does he support Europe over Russia, did he have balls of steel to go up against Putin, his tyrant buddy.  The next few days will be interesting.

Europeans support Multi national force for Ukraine - Update

Sky News: Reports in its 6.57pm post that European leaders have agreed to supply a multi national force for Ukraine às a security guarantee.

Lets Get Real:

Moscow will reject this move and the US security guarantees, they will see this as threat, NATO Troops in East Ukraine, thus preventing Russia from doing another attack in future.  This will force Trump to blame Russia, of course he could go back the Russian approved peace plan and place more on Ukraine.  This would force Europe to take a firm stand against Trump and Putin.  Thus more talks to come, talks are better than War as Churchill would have said, in the meantime the poor people of Ukraine suffer.

US to offer Security Guarantees to Ukraine - Update

CNN: Reports that the Trump Administration is offer iron clad security guarantees to Ukraine.

Lets Get Real:

As the article makes clear, the US offer is time sensitive, in other words Trump wants a quick answer.  The Oval wants the Nobel Peace Prize, thus will do anything to get it, thus forcing him to place pressure on Putin, his tyrant buddy to accept the deal if Europe and the Ukraine agree to a peace deal.  The question what kind of security guarantees will be, do they need Senate Approval, if not, then they are not worth the paper they are written on.  POTUS cannot be trusted, to come and support the Ukraine should Russia come back for more, and they will at some time.

End of Pax American - Germany- Update

 Guardian: Reports that President Zelenky will meet European leaders this afternoon, an interesting quote from the German Chancellor, " the decades of the ‘Pax Americana’ are largely over for us in Europe and for us in Germany as well"

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The above is shocking from a German Chancellor, one never thought one would hear that, Sir Keir Starmer is still on the fence trying to keep Ukraine, Europe and the US on the same page, how long can he do that, in the end it has to come to UK and European Security, if Trump is under the thumb of Moscow, then Europe will have to give iron clad security guarantees to the Ukraine.  The issue of the Ukraine, will be front and centre for years when it comes to foreign policy. 

Zelensky concedes on the Ukraine becoming part of NATO - Update

Noted:  The terrorist strike in Australia on Bondi Beach, sad day in  Australia 

Daily Mail: Reports " Zelensky says he will DROP Ukraine's NATO bid - but rejects giving up territory to Russia "

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Thus the first concession by Zelensky, one thinks that the Kremlin will want more, Kyiv cannot concede on the land it controls, it would allow the Russians to come back for more and they will come back, the Russian word cannot be trusted, it shown over the years that it lies as it breathes, something like President Trump.  The Kyiv Government and the Western Europeans should demand concessions from Moscow, it cannot be allowed to gain by its invasion, it would come back, for more in the future. Appeasement has been followed before in the 1930s, and lead to WW2. now it would lead to WW3.

King's Cancer Treatment- King Charles III

Sky News: Reports that the King s cancer treatment will be reduced after good progress.

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This is great news from the King, the King could do with some good news, after recent news about his brother Andrew!  The Country will be pleased with the news, it needs some good news, given the domestic and international situation.  The message is simple, get yourself checked out in case you have cancer. The early you check, better the end result.  GOD SAVE THE KING.

Witkoff to meet Zelensky in Germany - Update

BBC News: Reports that the US Envoy Steve Witkoff is to meet President Zelensky in Germany.

Lets Get Real:

Thus more meetings, Trump might have a point about that, the US wants the Donbas in East Ukraine to become a Free Economic Zone, the Ukrainian troops would leave, would you trust the Russian word not take advantage of this new situation.  The Ukraine would require IRON CLAD Security Guarantees, from Europe and the US, legally binding, not just Trump's word, not worth the paper it would be written on.    Europe has decided to freeze Russian assets, they should given to the Ukraine, that would hurt Putin and help the Ukraine.   

Free Economic Zone for the Donbas - Trump47

Sky News: Reports in its 4.10pm post that President Trump is suggesting a Free Economic Zone for the Donbas if Ukrainian forces leave, Russians would stay.  President Zelensky wants a referendum on this idea.

Lets Get Real:

The Free Economic Zone won't work as the Russians would CHEAT, as they did in Crimea, soldiers with no recognition on uniforms.  The people in the Ukraine would be placing a gun to their own heads, in less there are real security guarantees by the US and Europe.   The referendum idea is also a bad idea as the Russians would CHEAT again, rig the ballots in the East Ukraine to get the vote they want! The Russians are lying SOB's, they cannot be trusted.

We are next, Russian Threat - NATO

Guardian: Reports in its 12.35pm post that the NATO Secretary General has warned that NATO countries are the next target for Russia after the Ukraine.

Lets Get Real:

If Russia wins in  Ukraine then Poland, Baltic States are  the NEXT land grap by Russia.  EUROPE has not seen such a threat since 1930s and the rise of Nazi Germany.  The simple solution and a brave one, is to place UK, France and German troops in Ukraine, draw a line in the sand, say to Putin, NO MORE.  Thus to prevent WW3 take the lead, Putin will back off for a while at least.

Critical Moment in Ukraine Peace Talks

Guardian: Reports in its 3.49pm post that the coalition of the willing, UK,France and Germany had critical talks with US President Donald Trump on the Ukrainian peace plan.

Lets Get Real:

It has come to something, that the suppose Western Allies have to have a frank talk about European security, and the problem is not Russia as such, but the Oval Office.  This could be the break up of the Western Alliance, a system that has defended the US and Europe against the Evil Empire of Russia since the dawn of the Cold War.  The question is will Trump and coalition of the willing give security guarantees to Ukraine, does NATO still have a job.  Interesting days ahead.

Ukrainian Peace Plan to be given to the US - Update

Sky News: Reports in its 2.16pm post that the Ukrainian Government will give its revised and amended peace plan ti the US.

Lets Get Real:

The revised and amended plan will go down like the Titanic with the US, Trump has shown his true colours, he is a Russian puppet, if Kyiv does not give land concessions in the Donbas or cap its forces, this won't fly with Moscow, the Europeans want to be part of the process, thus we come to the Coalition of the willing, in this case the UK,France and Germany, they want solid security guarantees from the US, in Treaty form, the MAGA supporters will oppose that kind of Treaty, expect a negative reaction from the US and Russia.  What security guarantees will Europe give, this is the time for Europe to show its collective power.

Elections in Ukraine? - Update

BBC News: Reports President Zelensky is willing to hold elections in the Ukraine if there are security guarantees from the US and Europe.

Lets Get Real:

This is a clever move by Zelensky, it places the onus in the US and Europe.  This will shut up Trump, he cannot give security guarantees as this would require Senate Approval if in Treaty form, this would guarantee security guarantees by the US. The Republican base of Trump supporters would oppose, they fear another Iraq or Afghanistan. PUTIN will get his wish, he will need a weak candidate that he can control if in opposition to Zelensky.  The Europeans will also be called to place troops on the ground, something Putin will oppose.  IN the end elections will not be held, to much trouble for the coalition of the willing and the US.

Trump CRITICAL of President Zelensky of the Ukraine - AGAIN - Update

Daily Mail: Reports " Donald Trump has erupted at Volodymyr Zelensky for not accepting his Ukraine peace deal and warned that Russia has the 'upper hand' in the war. "

Lets Get Real:

The Trump Oval wants to get out of the Ukraine peace deal process, his base wants him to learn more in domestic issues, Trump must know that he could face a Democratic House next year.  They will mount full investigations in to the 2nd Trump term, only on Foreign  policy will he have a free hand, as long as he does not plan to invade anywhere!  The 2026 Mid Terms will see that start of the 2028 Presidential cycle, if it goes to plan, then VP Vance will be making many visits to Iowa and New Hampshire, the Democratic does not have a clear leader.  The Oval will want to invade Venezuela while still have control of Congress, also he will want to clear Ukraine from his schedule, that would go down well with his base and Trump voters for 2026 and 2028.

Trump stated Europe decaying and the US might withdraw support for the Ukraine - Trump47

BBC News: Reports that President Trump has stated that Europe is decaying due to Immigration and being lead by Weak leaders, and Russia is bigger than Ukraine.

Lets Get Real:

Trump is very frustrated, he wants that Nobel Peace Prize.  The Oval thinks if he had get Kyiv to cave to Russia, then he could get the Price, he is that delusional, the Committee in Norway will never give him yet, they hate him.  As for his European comments, he could be right, uncontrolled migration is a problem, it did in the Roman Empire, also bad economics developments, devalue of the currency.   The UK and Europe are aware of the problem and are not tough enough to deal with issue.  All civilisation end sooner or later, Egypt, Rome, UK and now its American turn to their power decline.

Starmer and Allies seeking decent PEACE in Ukraine - Update

Sky News: Reports that Sir Keir Starmer and his coalition of the willing a seeking a decent peace in the Ukraine.

Lets Get Real:

A decent peace in the Ukraine is not going to happen, the US under Trump is in Appeasement mode under Trump and his America First philosophy, his base hates the idea of the US as the world's Policeman after Iraq and Afghanistan failures, the Kremlin in Moscow agrees with them on this issue.  Thus the real question is how much land the Ukraine is going to lose to Russia.   The real question is will the coalition of the willing give solid security guarantees to the Ukraine when Russia comes back for more, thus start WW3.  Interesting days ahead.

Zelensky meets coalition of the willing - Update

Guardian: Reports in its 1.45pm post that President Zelensky has met the leaders of the coalition of the willing at 10 Downing Street.

Lets Get Real:

Europe, in this case France, Germany, have to decide if they can replace US as the main support for the Ukraine, the UK under Sir Keir is already there, while also keeping POTUS happy, he is peeved that Zelensky has not yet read the new peace plan! Thus the UK, France and Germany and others have to decided how close they want the Russian Bear, Ukraine is like Czechoslovakia in 1938, once Russia gets the Donbas, what stops going for Kyiv later on.   Do Europe want to give security guarantees to Ukraine, they might be called sooner than you think.

Zelensky in London for talks - Update

BBC News: Reports in its 7.22am post that President Zelensky of the Ukraine will meet in London with PM Starmer.

Lets Get Real:

The Ukrainian President has so far not read the revised Peace plan for the Ukraine, as the article notes this has made POTUS unhappy, his son has suggested  that Trump could walk away from the talks, his voters want him to concentrate on domestic issues.  That is the problem with America First philosophy, thank God that FDR was President in 1939 - 41, with leand lease, this helped UK in WW2.    One gets the impression that Trump would have supported the Axis powers, he likes tyrants.

Germany to bring in Voluntary Military Service - Update

BBC News:  Reports that Germany is to bring in Voluntary Military Service for those 18 and over.

Lets Get Real:

This is a needed development, France is doing the same thing.  The threat of the Russian Bear is growing, if they take the Ukraine, Baltic States are next, also Poland, Eastern Europe has to wake up to the fact we have a 2nd Cold War with Evil Putin of Russia.   The Trump Oval cannot be trusted, would you take Trump's word to the bank, NO if you have a brain cell.  The UK should follow the TREND of Europe, this blog can think of a few that could do with it, they might even learn to write and do maths.  

Either leave the Donbas or Russia will take it by Force - Putin

BBC News: Reports that President Putin has stated the view, either the Ukraine leaves the Donbas in Eastsern Ukraine or will take it by military force.

Lets Get Real:

PUTIN is making it clear he has not changed his demands, he wants the WHOLE of the Donbas in Eastsern Ukraine, and no US security guarantees from the US for a reduced a Ukraine.  The West, in this case Europe has to defend Ukraine or Eastsern Ukraine is next, that means the Baltics and Poland.

Not total rejection of US peace plan - Russia

Sky News: Reports in its 9.37pm post that Russia has stated it would be wrong to say Russia rejected the US peace Plan for the Ukraine.

Lets Get Real:

The Russian Bear is playing games, it does not want to annoy POTUS, it accepted some parts of the US peace Plan but stated some parts we're unacceptable to the Kremlin.   It will be interesting to see what Trump says and who he blames.  The grind of WAR goes on.

US and Russian talks bring no solution to Ukraine War - Russia

BBC News: Reports in its 10.14pm post that the US and Russia have not reached a compromise deal on the Ukraine in talks in Moscow.

Lets Get Real:

The 28 point plan produced by Moscow is in the bin, there is no way that Zelensky in Kyiv could have agreed, his Government would have fallen, thus the European version has also been rejected by Moscow.  The Kremlin is sabre rattling again, they want to divide Europe from the US.  Italy is going through panic attack, as in WW1 and WW2, you cannot trust Rome, they had been supporting the Ukraine, now they have frozen arms supplies to the Ukraine.   This endless war carries on in Europe.

Venezuela and Trump 47 - Update

 CNN: Reports  that President Trump is to hold a Oval Office Meeting on Venezuela tonight.

Lets Get Real:

The drums of war are already going on, it seems that POTUS might want to go to  WAR with Venezuela over its trafficking of drugs.  The liberal Media is more concerned about drug smugglers  than defending the good people of the US and Venezuela from Drugs, the Democrats have gone of the political reservation, the extreme left could allow the Republicans to win the 2026 Mid Terms, EVIL has to be fought in Southern America and the Ukraine.   

US Envoy Steve Witkoff in Russia on Tuesday - Update

Sky News: Reports that US Envoy Steve Witkoff  will be in Russia on Tuesday for discussions on the peace plans for the Ukraine - Russia War.

Lets Get Real:

One has to ask if this is a good idea, it was Witkoff who produced the first peace plan that was very favourable to Russia, it was a Russian wish lit for Christmas.  It has been reported that the Secretary of State, Marco Rubio is more of a hawk on the Ukraine - Russia War and that different branches of Trump's foreign policy term as doing their own thing, and it will come down to whom Trump favours and what Russia will give concessions on, if any.   The Kyiv Government under President Zelensky  will not give up land, it would fall if he was pushed in to any agreement.   Steve Witkoff has never visited the Ukraine, and seems to view the War through the eyes of Trump, the President is very pro Russia, thus Europe has to be firm with the White House, they have to support Kyiv, and be ready to send troops from the coalition of willing in to East Ukraine, as a buffer zone between the Ukraine and Russia.

The issue of Ukrainian land the most difficult - Zelensky

BBC News: Reports that President Zelensky has stated that the issue of concessions on Ukrainian land is difficult.

Lets Get Real:

This will be difficult issue, there is no way that Zelensky could sign a deal that gives away Ukrainian land still under control of Kyiv, his government could fall, the Ukrainian Parliament would say NO, the thing that Trump could offer would be security guarantees that  are approved by the US Senate. Everyone knows that Putin will come back for more in the future.