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.

RAF Fighters to Defend Polish Air Space - Ukraine - Russian War

 BBC News: Reports " UK jets to defend Polish skies after Russian drone incursion "

Lets Get Real:

This will show the Kremlin that the UK defends its obligations to NATO.   The Russian Bear is seeking weakness in the NATO WALL.  It would not shock this blog if the Kremlin tries something with the Baltic States, it wants to see if NATO will defend every inch of the NATO AREA.   President Trump HAS act with some measure to show that the US is still in the game, his lack of action could lead to WW3.  The Presidential ego needs some good advice or its arrogance could lead to WW3.  Otherwise one would have to say that Trump is the biggest APPEASER in history, it would make Neville Chamberlain look strong, that is some doing.  Easter Europe is on alert for war, the UK and the USA are still waiting, this should be reversed if the US and UK placed troops in the Ukraine, be ahead of the game, show that the Kremlin does not have all the tunes,

No NATO Troops in Ukraine - Putin - Ukraine - Russia War

 BBC News: Reports " Putin rejects Western security in Ukraine, warning troops would be target "

Lets Get Real:

The Russians are still being stubborn  that there can be no NATO troops in the Ukraine should there be a ceasefire.  This is time for the US President to be firm with Putin and the Kremlin, they do not have a VETO on what troops the West might send in to the Ukraine, they are the security guarantees that Kyiv will need to agree to a CEASEFIRE or PEACE DEAL with Russia.  Let's get real, Putin will try this again in the future, he cannot be trusted, his word is no good, and Kyiv will never agree to a deal and should not agree to a deal without a NATO 5 clause that would bring the West to the defence of Ukraine.  The UK let down Poland in 1939 and after WW2 finished allowed Stalin to get his murderous hands on Poland and Easter Europe.  NEVER AGAIN! 

Trump casts DOUBT on Article 5 of NATO - Trump47

Guardian: Reports in its 7.42pm post that President Trump has cast doubt on the US supporting members of NATO if they are attacked.  POTUS stated that there are many definitions of Article 5.

Lets Get Real:

Trump is pro himself in the first instance and then pro Putin.  ONE has to hope that a NATO member is not invaded by Putin's Russia in the next few years that Trump is President.  EUROPE has to get its ACT together and spend 5% of its GDP on Defence, a war could arrive in a few years, the Russian Bear is on the lose in the Ukraine, it could come for Poland or the Baltic States or both, BEWARE THE BEAR.

Russia Claims that the Ukraine has used US long range missiles- Trump47

Sky News: Reports in its 12.06pm post that Russia claims the Ukraine has used US long range missiles on its soil.

Lets Get Real:

The Russians will do NOTHING, they have won with the election of Trump47, if the Russian do react it would be a big mistake, Biden is still President, in till January 20th, 2025.  The Eastern Europe states will be worried that Russia might try to hit then, just to make a point, Poland and Baltic States should be on ALERT, troubling times ahead.

Selling OUT the Ukraine - Trump47

 Sky News: Reports in its 6.43am post that Trump47's choice for Secretary of State, Senator Marco Rubio opposed further funding for the Ukraine.

Lets Get Real:

The omens do not look for the Ukraine, the EU might be left holding the baby, yesterday Sir Keir Starmer met President Macron and stated they were united on the Ukrainian defence, we shall see how long that lasts, does Europe have the money to replace the $, Trump is determined to appease Putin whatever the cost to the people of the Ukraine.  Thus the result of the 2024, Munich 1938 has a successor!  Easter Europe will be very afraid.

US Senate Opposes funding for the Ukraine and Israel - Biden Era

Guardian - Live Blog: Reports in its 10.37pm post the following, " Senate fails to advance Joe Biden's $106bn supplemental aid bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan....The yes’s are 49 and the no’s are 51....The Senate has failed to advance Joe Biden’s $106bn aid bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.  "

Lets Get Rea:

There will be cheers in the Kremlin, China and Hamas H.Q.  The White House should be out tomorrow telling the US voters that this could lead to WW3 if their is no military support for the Ukraine, NATO could come under THREAT.  Putin in Russia will be getting the Russian vodka out, they can out last Biden, one expects them to play games in 2024, they want Trump to win, he is the modern Neville Chamberlain, he will appease Russia, China will like its chances with Taiwan and Hamas will try to out last Israel.  Where are the Reagan Republicans, they should be out there being critical of the Republicans in the US Senate, why Reagan bother wining the Cold War when his fellow Republicans have sold their soul to Trump.  Bad day for US national security,  way is set for WW3. 

Putin visits Russian occupied Ukraine - Ukraine - Russian War - Biden Era

BBC News: Reports " Ukraine war: Putin visits occupied Kherson region in Ukraine....He attended a military meeting to hear reports from commanders, according to the Kremlin.  "

Lets Get Real:

The No1 War Criminal on the lose checks out how much damage his Army is doing to the Ukraine, also checking to make the Army is still loyal to him given the disaster that the Ukraine has been for Russia and the aim of Putin to return to the Glory years of Imperial Russia and the USSR.   One is surprised that Putin has not tired something BOLD to change the news on the ground, his loses his mouth to threaten nuclear war, but does nothing, and has not really reacted to Finland becoming part of NATO.  The Unity of NATO must has been a shock to Putin and the Kremlin, in fact Putin has made the NATO foundation stronger, Germany has finally given tanks to the Ukraine and Eastern Europe has given the Ukraine some old fighter jets.  Thus the question when will the Ukraine offensive take place, this might be their one chance of victory, the Russian offensive has failed so far.   It is time to push the Russians back to the Crimea. 

Liz Truss is the new PM - After Boris/After Brexit

BBC News - Live Blog: Reports in its 1.27pm post the following, " Queen asked Liz Truss to form a new government - Palace...Buckingham Palace said in a statement that the Queen had an audience with Ms Truss and "requested her to form a new administration".  "

Lets Get Real:

Thus the Liz Truss ERA starts, the reports from the news channels is that PM Liz Truss will go big on the cost of living crisis, gas prices will be frozen, this will cost the Country between one hundred billion and one hundred and thirty billion.  Also let's recall the PM stated that she would CUT TAXES, one is sure there will be other sweets for the PM to give out.  One can expect a emergency Budget within a few days, even if it is not called that.  Also the Russians might try something in the Ukraine, to see how much attention the new PM gives to it.  The Northern Ireland Protocol Bill is going through the House of Lords, that could cause problems.  The PM has a full tray of problems, the worse crisis since 1979, Truss has a few weeks to short them out. The next few hours we expect a speech from the new PM at 10 Downing Street, also the new Cabinet will be rolled out, the lower levels might take a few days.  Thus a interesting week ahead. 

The Western Military Posture in the Ukraine Crisis - Biden Era

BBC News: Reports " Also on Monday the US said it had sent eight more F-15 fighter jets to Poland to take part in Nato air patrols. The US earlier said an extra 3,000 soldiers would be sent to Poland in the next few days to boost Nato military strength in the region.  "

Lets Get Real:

If the US had moved the above forces to the Ukraine this crisis would not have started, the Russian Bear can smell weakness, and the West is weak, the Germans sent five thousand caps to the Ukraine, that is really going to help, the West in general is afraid of the economic consequences or blowback from the RUSSIAN SANCTIONS.  Also if Putin does invade, what happens NEXT, does the West support a Ukraine insurgency and how will the West support such move, by land or air, the Russians will say that is a ACT OF WAR and will try to stop any supplies, they remember Afghanistan during the Reagan Administration in the 1980s.  This endless shuttle diplomacy is getting samey, the usual talks but not a lot happening, the West in the shape of the US and the UK has sent lethal aid, but this will not counter massive forces of Russia.  Thus what is this blog's prediction, 6/10 that Putin gets worried and withdraws his troops, 3/10 Putin invades, 1/10 World War 3.  Lets hope this blog is right that Putin takes the concessions he has gained and goes back in to his bear cave.