RT Sondre Ulvund Solstad (@Sondreus)Russia does not appear to be winning the war on the battlefield. It is advancing only slowly, with little hope of a breakthrough and at a cost that is unsustainable in manpower and materiel. My latest on the war: https://t.co/DQj0VUlJh3 ...

RT Nick Szabo (@NickSzabo4)Correction: their parents fought in a slave army, drafted from a population, that on the eve of war, opposed by 70%+ going to war with Germany. The slave army, along with its allies, then proceeded to mass murder civilians on a historically unprecedented scale. (Which doesn't excuse what their opponents did)."Greatest Generation" is what TV taught the Boomers to call this most pathological of generations. ...

Venezuela Situation & US Policy - US President authorized military strikes against suspected drug boats in the Caribbean, resulting in over 20 deaths in six strikes [1] - Senator argues these strikes are against tradition, requiring accusation and evidence before lethal action [2][3] - Senator highlights that Coast Guard statistics show about 25% of boarded ships have no drugs, questioning the policy of blowing up suspected drug-running ships [4] - Senator suggests speedboats are likely supplying drugs to islands near Venezuela, questioning the assumption they are destined for the US and the lack of proof [5] - Senator emphasizes the difference between war and peace, stating that all-out war with Venezuela requires a declaration of war from Congress [6] - President Trump acknowledged authorizing a covert CIA operation inside Venezuela, and the Pentagon has scaled up US forces in the region [7] - Senator finds it unusual to announce a covert CIA operation, questioning its effectiveness [8] - Senator notes some members of the administration have been pushing for war with Venezuela for a long time [9] - Senator points out President Trump's past opposition to regime change in Iraq and Libya, highlighting the costly and destabilizing consequences of those interventions [10][11]

Geopolitical Landscape - US President Donald Trump declines to give Ukraine long-range missiles [1] - US and Ukrainian Presidents are split over the future of Russia's war with Ukraine [1]

Defense & Security Concerns - Air defense is crucial, especially considering the ongoing drone attacks targeting civilians and families in Ukraine [1][2] - The industry faces challenges in managing production and order timelines for air defense systems [2] - There are difficulties in adjusting existing air defense systems to meet current needs [3] - Long-range capabilities were discussed, but details are withheld to avoid escalation [3][4] Geopolitical Strategy - Dialogue with the Russian side is ongoing through the President, with hopes for pressure on Putin to end the war [4] - Signals from the Russian side are being monitored in anticipation of potential meetings [4] Production & Logistics - The industry aims to improve production to address the drone threat [2] - Teams are working to manage and potentially expedite the delivery of ordered systems [3] - The industry understands the required quantities and potential sources for defense systems [3]

Geopolitical Situation & Conflict Resolution - The discussion involves ending the Russia-Ukraine war, which has resulted in numerous casualties [2] - There's an acknowledgement that Putin may not be ready for peace, but confidence remains that with assistance, the war can be stopped [3] - The Ukrainian army is perceived as weakened, having suffered significant losses in personnel and economy [4] International Cooperation & Support - Discussions took place regarding guidelines, potentially related to the conflict or its resolution [1] - American energy companies are ready to provide assistance to Ukraine, particularly after attacks on infrastructure [4] - Meetings were held with American military companies to discuss air defense systems for Ukraine [5]

Ukraine president's team is taking a range of creative proposals to enlist US help for its war effort during Zelenskiy's meeting with Trump https://t.co/PQaxcjgwoY ...

According to our reporting, the European Union is laying out a five year plan when we consider investment across the continent to help rearm and restrain Russia. To what extent is the EIB involved in that broad investment that will clearly take years to realise. Indeed, the European Investment Bank, as the financing arm of the of the era of the European Union, has a has an important role to play in stepping up Europe's capabilities in the area of security and defence.There are many different needs and we ar ...

Geopolitical Analysis - The opinion piece from WSJopinion suggests that Russia must be compelled to negotiate to end the war [1] - Seth G Jones and Tom Karako are the authors of the opinion piece [1]

Geopolitical Impact - Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine's trains, indicating a 'battle for the railways' [1] Industry Implication - The attacks on railway infrastructure suggest a disruption to transportation networks [1]