Geopolitics
Alastair Crooke – Europe is fearful and desperate
Europe has heavily over-invested in its Ukraine project, and now sees it crumbling. In ‘Al Maydeen English’. Read the article HERE.
Ukraine
Geopolitics
Al Jazeera – Russia claims German military leak proves Western involvement in Ukraine
The leak of a conversation among German officers about the consequences of sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine raises more questions than answers about the motive of the leak. Read the article HERE.
Energy
Julia Conley: Denmark Finds ‘Deliberate Sabotage’ of Nord Stream—But Ends Probe With No Charges
This debacle is symbolic of the extent of European subordination to the US: governments are terrified to find proof of American involvement. Julia Conley is a staff writer for Common Dreams. Cross-posted from Common Dreams […]
Geopolitics
Michael von der Schulenburg – The Ukraine War could come to an unexpected end
A potential shift towards Russian cooperation and the need for a pan-European peace initiative. Michael von der Schulenburg, former UN Assistant Secretary-General, escaped East Germany in 1969, studied in Berlin, London and Paris and worked […]
EU politics
Harrison Stetler – Two Years Into the Ukraine War, Europe Has No Strategy
‘On Thursday, European leaders released another €50 billion in funding for Ukraine. The funds are a lifeline for the Ukrainian military — but waning US support and the stalemate on the front line are chipping […]
EU politics
Reuters: Brussels threatens to hit Hungary’s economy if Orban vetoes Ukraine aid – FT
‘The European Union will sabotage Hungary’s economy if Budapest blocks fresh aid to Ukraine at a summit this week, under a confidential plan drawn up by Brussels, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.’ Read the […]
EU politics
Riley Beggin – Report: Putin privately signals interest in ceasefire in Ukraine
European press have completely ignored this story, but the NYT reported on 23 December that Putin was prepared to talk about a ceasefire in Ukraine, and had previously made an offer in Autumn 2022 as […]
EU politics
Politico – Commission unblocks €10.2B for Hungary as EU tries to sway Viktor Orbán on Ukraine
‘The European Commission on Wednesday unblocked €10.2 billion in frozen EU cohesion funds earmarked for Hungary, one day before European leaders are set to discuss new aid to Ukraine and the opening of accession negotiations […]
EU politics
Branko Marcetic – Did the West deliberately prolong the Ukraine war?
The truth about the Ukraine war is starting to seep out, as the end-game comes into sight. In ‘Responsible Statecraft’. Read the article HERE.
Geopolitics
Reuters – US nearly out of money to help Ukraine fight Russia, White House warns Congress
The signs are unmistakeable. The United States is preparing to pull the plug on its war funding for Ukraine. Do you think the US will stump up any cash at all for post-war reconstruction? Read […]