Europe is now considering its own nuclear deterrent as trust in the US waiverss and fears of Russia grow. Europe is currently reliant on the so-called US nuclear umbrella through article 5 of the NATO alliance. That says an attack on one is an attack on all.But President Trump's hostility to the alliance and his wavering support of Ukraine has exposed for many how vulnerable Europe is to shifting US attitudes. So, if the US can no longer be relied upon, that could leave Europe facing Russia alone with Mosco ...

RT Alon Mizrahi (@alon_mizrahi)No one declares they are not suicidal when they trash Muslims, Russia, or China. Just sayin' ...

With the US under President Donald Trump seen as unreliable when it comes to NATO, Europe has begun to seriously reconsider its nuclear deterrent to a revanchist Russia: Here’s your Evening Briefing https://t.co/l6S1X6Sy84 ...

Epstein's clients were running guns to Afghanistan to kill Russians in the 1970s actuallyLBC (@LBC):'His information and operational techniques were being used from that point onwards.'Former head of MI6's Russia desk, @Chris_D_Steele, believes Jeffrey Epstein was recruited in the 1970s by Russian organised crime figures. https://t.co/HOSzJXf44x ...

World map by average breast 🍒 sizeRUSSIA and SCANDINAVIA have the biggest 🍒 https://t.co/v5Q9iFb540 ...

this little nugget is also another good entry into my "Understanding Epstein" seriesMike Benz (@MikeBenzCyber):How USAID's little political proxy wars in Moldova around NATO, Russia and Israel play out with similar Blobcraft dynamics there as they do here https://t.co/gbON3ddxI2 ...

How USAID's little political proxy wars in Moldova around NATO, Russia and Israel play out with similar Blobcraft dynamics there as they do here https://t.co/gbON3ddxI2 ...

Geopolitical Strategy & Negotiation Dynamics - Russia's potential negotiation efforts are viewed as a tactic to alleviate pressure from the US and Europe, with past efforts proving successful [1] - Putin's public displays of anger and emotional reactions regarding Ukrainian casualties are perceived as aimed at a Ukrainian audience, potentially undermining genuine negotiation prospects [2][3] - Russia's perspective suggests a denial of a free and independent future for western Ukraine, indicating a desire for complete control over the country [4] - Russia might view a ceasefire as a transition to political warfare in western Ukraine, rather than a genuine cessation of hostilities [5] - The US administration is perceived as potentially too receptive to Russian demands, possibly at the expense of Ukrainian and European interests [6] - Concerns exist that negotiations might pressure Ukraine excessively, jeopardizing its existence as an independent state [7] US Involvement & Perspectives - The US administration reportedly sees signs of Russia's willingness to negotiate [6] - Steve Wyckoff's close relationship with Vladimir Putin raises concerns about his objectivity and understanding of the conflict's complexities [12] - There are concerns that Wyckoff lacks the expertise to discern Russian bluffs and lies, potentially leading to misinterpretations of Russia's true intentions [13] - Wyckoff is perceived by some as an unreliable negotiator who is too open to Russian positions and lacks a full understanding of the conflict's history and Russian imperial ambitions [14]

Are we clutching pearls here or is this not the way to conduct diplomacy. It is definitely not the way you conduct diplomacy with an adversary who is actively working against U.S. interests around the world. I think what this captures is not we sort of knew that the last person in the president's ear shapes the president.We know that, Mr. . Wyckoff, since his first trip to Moscow in February and repeated visits as supports the Russian side. We've known that, too.But to see it so starkly in this transcript, ...

Trump defends Witkoff after leak appears to show envoy coaching Russia https://t.co/onhyMq9vY4 ...