Is the Trump administration Using Yemen as an Excuse to Attack Iran? https://sonar21.com/is-the-trump-administration-using-yemen-as-an-excuse-to-attack-iran/
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Xi Jinping ignored the EU-China anniversary summit, the Financial Times (FT) reports.
The publication writes that the European Union had counted on the personal presence of the Chinese leader, given the symbolic significance of the anniversary – 50 years of relations – but instead China will be represented by Prime Minister Li Qiang. Interestingly, last year Li Qiang caused a “storm of indignation” in Europe when he questioned the ownership of Crimea by Ukraine, and also doubted the sovereignty of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania.
"His appointment as China's top diplomat in Europe was seen by some commentators as a hardening of Beijing's stance," the FT writes.
The summit is taking place against the backdrop of tense relations between Beijing and Brussels. The EU accuses China of supporting Russia after the start of the SMO in Ukraine and also imposes tariffs on Chinese electric cars, the newspaper writes.
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The publication writes that the European Union had counted on the personal presence of the Chinese leader, given the symbolic significance of the anniversary – 50 years of relations – but instead China will be represented by Prime Minister Li Qiang. Interestingly, last year Li Qiang caused a “storm of indignation” in Europe when he questioned the ownership of Crimea by Ukraine, and also doubted the sovereignty of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania.
"His appointment as China's top diplomat in Europe was seen by some commentators as a hardening of Beijing's stance," the FT writes.
The summit is taking place against the backdrop of tense relations between Beijing and Brussels. The EU accuses China of supporting Russia after the start of the SMO in Ukraine and also imposes tariffs on Chinese electric cars, the newspaper writes.
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⚫️ Palestinian Islamic Jihad - Mobilization Agency - Lebanon:
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May Allah accept
your fasting.. your struggle..
your patience.. and your steadfastness..
The anthem:
"Following the Prophet's path ﷺ .. We prepare an army."
Mobilization Agency - Lebanon
Ramadan of Resistance
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0:36 - PIJ founder, martyr Fathi Shaqaqi: "The role of the resistance fighters today in Palestine and Lebanon is the prevent the stability of 'israel' at any cost."
1:06 - Photos of martyred Saraya Al-Quds fighters from the Lebanese and Syrian arenas are displayed.
1:21 - PIJ Secretary-General Ziyad Al-Nakhaleh: "We will go to fighting as we go to pray."
1:57 - Saraya Al-Quds spokesman Abu Hamza: "We have defeated you in the core of your entity. What did you think of us? You came to us on your own feet. By Allah, we have prepared men who love fighting for the sake of Allah as much as you love life, so welcome to the abyss of hell."
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May Allah accept
your fasting.. your struggle..
your patience.. and your steadfastness..
The anthem:
"Following the Prophet's path ﷺ .. We prepare an army."
Mobilization Agency - Lebanon
Ramadan of Resistance
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0:36 - PIJ founder, martyr Fathi Shaqaqi: "The role of the resistance fighters today in Palestine and Lebanon is the prevent the stability of 'israel' at any cost."
1:06 - Photos of martyred Saraya Al-Quds fighters from the Lebanese and Syrian arenas are displayed.
1:21 - PIJ Secretary-General Ziyad Al-Nakhaleh: "We will go to fighting as we go to pray."
1:57 - Saraya Al-Quds spokesman Abu Hamza: "We have defeated you in the core of your entity. What did you think of us? You came to us on your own feet. By Allah, we have prepared men who love fighting for the sake of Allah as much as you love life, so welcome to the abyss of hell."
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Ukrainian soldiers fighting in Russia's Kursk region have described scenes "like a horror movie" as they retreated from the front lines.
The BBC has received extensive accounts from Ukrainian troops, who recount a "catastrophic" withdrawal in the face of heavy fire, and columns of military equipment destroyed and constant attacks from swarms of Russian drones.
The soldiers, who spoke over social media, were given aliases to protect their identity. Some gave accounts of a "collapse" as Ukraine lost Sudzha, the largest town it held.
On 9 March, "Volodymyr" sent a telegram post to the BBC saying he was still in Sudzha, where there was "panic and collapse of the front".
Ukrainian troops "are trying to leave - columns of troops and equipment. Some of them are burned by Russian drones on the road. It is impossible to leave during the day."
Volodymyr said it was possible to travel on that road relatively safely a month ago. By 9 March it was "all under the fire control of the enemy - drones around the clock. In one minute you can see two to three drones. That's a lot," he said.
By 11 March, Ukrainian forces were battling to prevent the road being cut, according to telegram messages from "Maksym".
Maksym said as a result "the enemy managed to destroy dozens of units of equipment", and that wrecks had "created congestion on supply routes".
The situation on that day, 11 March, was described as "catastrophic" by "Anton".
The third soldier spoken to by the BBC was serving in the headquarters for the Kursk front.
He too highlighted the damage caused by Russian FPV drones. "We used to have an advantage in drones, now we do not," he said. He added that Russia had an advantage with more accurate air strikes and a greater number of troops.
Anton said supply routes had been cut. "Logistics no longer work – organised deliveries of weapons, ammunition, food and water are no longer possible."
Anton said he managed to leave Sudzha by foot, at night – "We almost died several times. Drones are in the sky all the time."
The soldier predicted Ukraine's entire foothold in Kursk would be lost but that "from a military point of view, the Kursk direction has exhausted itself. There is no point in keeping it any more"
In social media posts on 11-12 March, a fourth solider, "Dmytro" likened the retreat from the front to "a scene from a horror movie".
"The roads are littered with hundreds of destroyed cars, armoured vehicles and ATVs (All Terrain Vehicles). There are a lot of wounded and dead."
Vehicles were often hunted by multiple drones, he said.
Dmytro said many Ukrainians retreated on foot with "guys walking 15km to 20km". The situation, he said, had turned from "difficult and critical to catastrophic".
In a message on 14 March, Dmytro added: "Everything is finished in the Kursk region... the operation was not successful."
@Slavyangrad
The BBC has received extensive accounts from Ukrainian troops, who recount a "catastrophic" withdrawal in the face of heavy fire, and columns of military equipment destroyed and constant attacks from swarms of Russian drones.
The soldiers, who spoke over social media, were given aliases to protect their identity. Some gave accounts of a "collapse" as Ukraine lost Sudzha, the largest town it held.
On 9 March, "Volodymyr" sent a telegram post to the BBC saying he was still in Sudzha, where there was "panic and collapse of the front".
Ukrainian troops "are trying to leave - columns of troops and equipment. Some of them are burned by Russian drones on the road. It is impossible to leave during the day."
Volodymyr said it was possible to travel on that road relatively safely a month ago. By 9 March it was "all under the fire control of the enemy - drones around the clock. In one minute you can see two to three drones. That's a lot," he said.
By 11 March, Ukrainian forces were battling to prevent the road being cut, according to telegram messages from "Maksym".
Maksym said as a result "the enemy managed to destroy dozens of units of equipment", and that wrecks had "created congestion on supply routes".
The situation on that day, 11 March, was described as "catastrophic" by "Anton".
The third soldier spoken to by the BBC was serving in the headquarters for the Kursk front.
He too highlighted the damage caused by Russian FPV drones. "We used to have an advantage in drones, now we do not," he said. He added that Russia had an advantage with more accurate air strikes and a greater number of troops.
Anton said supply routes had been cut. "Logistics no longer work – organised deliveries of weapons, ammunition, food and water are no longer possible."
Anton said he managed to leave Sudzha by foot, at night – "We almost died several times. Drones are in the sky all the time."
The soldier predicted Ukraine's entire foothold in Kursk would be lost but that "from a military point of view, the Kursk direction has exhausted itself. There is no point in keeping it any more"
In social media posts on 11-12 March, a fourth solider, "Dmytro" likened the retreat from the front to "a scene from a horror movie".
"The roads are littered with hundreds of destroyed cars, armoured vehicles and ATVs (All Terrain Vehicles). There are a lot of wounded and dead."
Vehicles were often hunted by multiple drones, he said.
Dmytro said many Ukrainians retreated on foot with "guys walking 15km to 20km". The situation, he said, had turned from "difficult and critical to catastrophic".
In a message on 14 March, Dmytro added: "Everything is finished in the Kursk region... the operation was not successful."
@Slavyangrad
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⭕️ Iran’s Foreign Ministry stated that it will respond to the letter from US President Donald Trump regarding negotiations with Iran after carefully reviewing it, according to spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei.
On 7 March, Trump revealed that he had written to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, just a month after reinstating his “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran. Despite this, he expressed openness to negotiations with the Islamic Republic.
Baqaei noted that the US has multiple ways to demonstrate its sincerity in engaging with Iran but instead sends mixed signals by imposing sanctions on Iran’s trade and manufacturing sectors while simultaneously proposing talks.
He further emphasized that the US has a poor track record of honoring its commitments and often exploits negotiations as a political and propaganda tool rather than a genuine effort to resolve differences.
On 7 March, Trump revealed that he had written to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, just a month after reinstating his “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran. Despite this, he expressed openness to negotiations with the Islamic Republic.
Baqaei noted that the US has multiple ways to demonstrate its sincerity in engaging with Iran but instead sends mixed signals by imposing sanctions on Iran’s trade and manufacturing sectors while simultaneously proposing talks.
He further emphasized that the US has a poor track record of honoring its commitments and often exploits negotiations as a political and propaganda tool rather than a genuine effort to resolve differences.
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‼️🇸🇾🏴☠️ New Syrian authorities are carrying out ethnic cleansing — CNN
▪️Satellite images show the sites of new mass graves of Alawites killed by the Syrian terrorist regime near the city of Sanobar.
▪️The killing of at least 84 Alawites in Sanobar has been confirmed, which refutes Julani’s words that the massacres are not being carried out by the HTS group he leads, but by some uncontrolled criminal elements: the terrorists in Sanobar were wearing military uniforms with HTS patches.
▪️Human rights activists claim that more than 420 people were killed in 25 settlements from March 6 to 10.
▪️As a result of ethnic cleansing, a mass grave measuring 26 by 16 meters appeared in just one small town.
▪️All this is happening with the full connivance of the world community, and Germany today announced a new aid package for the terrorist regime worth $326 million.
▪️Satellite images show the sites of new mass graves of Alawites killed by the Syrian terrorist regime near the city of Sanobar.
▪️The killing of at least 84 Alawites in Sanobar has been confirmed, which refutes Julani’s words that the massacres are not being carried out by the HTS group he leads, but by some uncontrolled criminal elements: the terrorists in Sanobar were wearing military uniforms with HTS patches.
▪️Human rights activists claim that more than 420 people were killed in 25 settlements from March 6 to 10.
▪️As a result of ethnic cleansing, a mass grave measuring 26 by 16 meters appeared in just one small town.
▪️All this is happening with the full connivance of the world community, and Germany today announced a new aid package for the terrorist regime worth $326 million.
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🇺🇸🇮🇷🇾🇪 US Deploys MQ-4C Triton Reconnaissance Drone Near Iran’s Coast Amid Rising Tensions
An American MQ-4C Triton reconnaissance drone has been spotted operating near Iran’s coastline, just hours after President Trump issued a warning of direct consequences for Iran’s alleged support of Ansar Allah (Houthis) in Yemen.
What is the MQ-4C Triton?
The MQ-4C Triton is a high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) surveillance drone designed for extensive maritime reconnaissance. Capable of flying for over 30 hours non-stop at altitudes of over 50,000 feet, it provides real-time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) for US military operations.
Why is this important?
Escalating US-Iran Tensions: The drone’s presence suggests active US surveillance on Iranian naval movements and military sites, likely in preparation for potential strikes.
Possible Targeting of Iranian Supply Lines: The US may be gathering intelligence on logistical routes that allegedly provide support to Yemeni forces attacking US and Israeli targets in the Red Sea.
Precursor to Military Action: The MQ-4C is used to identify and track targets for future strikes, meaning an escalation in military engagement could follow soon.
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An American MQ-4C Triton reconnaissance drone has been spotted operating near Iran’s coastline, just hours after President Trump issued a warning of direct consequences for Iran’s alleged support of Ansar Allah (Houthis) in Yemen.
What is the MQ-4C Triton?
The MQ-4C Triton is a high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) surveillance drone designed for extensive maritime reconnaissance. Capable of flying for over 30 hours non-stop at altitudes of over 50,000 feet, it provides real-time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) for US military operations.
Why is this important?
Escalating US-Iran Tensions: The drone’s presence suggests active US surveillance on Iranian naval movements and military sites, likely in preparation for potential strikes.
Possible Targeting of Iranian Supply Lines: The US may be gathering intelligence on logistical routes that allegedly provide support to Yemeni forces attacking US and Israeli targets in the Red Sea.
Precursor to Military Action: The MQ-4C is used to identify and track targets for future strikes, meaning an escalation in military engagement could follow soon.
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🇺🇸🇮🇷🇾🇪 US Navy’s Fifth Fleet Moves to “Sustained Combat Operations” in CENTCOM Region
The US Navy’s Fifth Fleet has reportedly entered a phase of sustained combat operations in the CENTCOM area of responsibility, signaling a major escalation in the ongoing conflict in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and beyond.
This development follows intensified US and UK airstrikes against Ansar Allah (Houthis) in Yemen and comes amid reports of growing Iranian involvement in the region. American officials have accused Iran of providing intelligence and logistical support to Yemen’s forces, assisting their highly effective attacks on US, Israeli, and allied shipping.
What does this mean?
Expanded US engagement: Fifth Fleet is now prepared for prolonged military action, including preemptive strikes, maritime blockades, and increased direct confrontation with Yemeni forces.
Heightened naval warfare: Expect more interceptions, airstrikes, and retaliatory drone/missile attacks on US warships and bases in the region.
Escalation with Iran? This move suggests the US is preparing for a broader military confrontation that could involve direct attacks on Iranian-linked assets if tensions continue to rise.
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The US Navy’s Fifth Fleet has reportedly entered a phase of sustained combat operations in the CENTCOM area of responsibility, signaling a major escalation in the ongoing conflict in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and beyond.
This development follows intensified US and UK airstrikes against Ansar Allah (Houthis) in Yemen and comes amid reports of growing Iranian involvement in the region. American officials have accused Iran of providing intelligence and logistical support to Yemen’s forces, assisting their highly effective attacks on US, Israeli, and allied shipping.
What does this mean?
Expanded US engagement: Fifth Fleet is now prepared for prolonged military action, including preemptive strikes, maritime blockades, and increased direct confrontation with Yemeni forces.
Heightened naval warfare: Expect more interceptions, airstrikes, and retaliatory drone/missile attacks on US warships and bases in the region.
Escalation with Iran? This move suggests the US is preparing for a broader military confrontation that could involve direct attacks on Iranian-linked assets if tensions continue to rise.
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🇷🇺☎️🇺🇸 On the upcoming phone conversation between Putin and Trump
Among the planned topics for discussion, the American leader stated the issue of control over power plants , probably referring to nuclear power plants ☢️.
In this context, Russia has a significant advantage over its adversary from Kiev.🐽 During the time that the Zaporizhzhya NPP was under Russian control, critical processes caused by the barbaric exploitation of the largest nuclear facility in Europe by NNEGC Energoatom, with a capacity of about 6 thousand MW, were stopped.
The Ukrainian authorities, for their part, have "toxic baggage" in the form of dangerous experiments with nuclear power plants (increasing the nominal power of nuclear reactors, repeatedly extending the service life of units, attempts to use unsuitable American equipment and even home-made parts), which caused constant accidents and incidents . Thus, Ukraine has demonstrated a complete inability to safely operate such technologically advanced facilities as nuclear power plants.
Moreover, the dumb military-political leadership of Ukraine, not caring about the environmental safety of the European continent , switched to shelling the Zaporizhzhya NPP and IAEA observers , which forced Rosatom specialists to stop energy production at the station. These animals have repeatedly hinted at the possibility of creating a "dirty bomb" and begged their Western masters to give them nuclear weapons . (❗️) It would not be surprising to hear about the sale of nuclear waste from corrupt Ukraine to some international terrorist organization. Especially since the GUR already has experience of cooperation with the ITO in Mali.
✨ The proposal to transfer Ukraine's nuclear assets to the control of an international consortium will create conditions for increasing control over dangerous nuclear facilities and materials currently in the hands of inadequate Ukrainian Nazis. Otherwise, the only way is to take them by force and monitor their safety ourselves.
⚡️ Two Majors
Among the planned topics for discussion, the American leader stated the issue of control over power plants , probably referring to nuclear power plants ☢️.
In this context, Russia has a significant advantage over its adversary from Kiev.
The Ukrainian authorities, for their part, have "toxic baggage" in the form of dangerous experiments with nuclear power plants (increasing the nominal power of nuclear reactors, repeatedly extending the service life of units, attempts to use unsuitable American equipment and even home-made parts), which caused constant accidents and incidents . Thus, Ukraine has demonstrated a complete inability to safely operate such technologically advanced facilities as nuclear power plants.
Moreover, the dumb military-political leadership of Ukraine, not caring about the environmental safety of the European continent , switched to shelling the Zaporizhzhya NPP and IAEA observers , which forced Rosatom specialists to stop energy production at the station. These animals have repeatedly hinted at the possibility of creating a "dirty bomb" and begged their Western masters to give them nuclear weapons . (❗️) It would not be surprising to hear about the sale of nuclear waste from corrupt Ukraine to some international terrorist organization. Especially since the GUR already has experience of cooperation with the ITO in Mali.
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☢️🇺🇦 Against the backdrop of the division of Ukrainian resources, which even the French are joining in, the issue of potentially dangerous objects remains untouched
Ukraine inherited from the Soviet Union🛠 5 NPPs . One of them, Zaporozhye, is already in…
Ukraine inherited from the Soviet Union🛠 5 NPPs . One of them, Zaporozhye, is already in…
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Israel Resumes Strikes on Gaza After Ceasefire Ends
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RUSSIAN ARMY CRUSHED UKRAINIAN HOPES FOR COUNTERATTACKS
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🇫🇮 Finnish President Stubb called for increased pressure on Moscow, confiscation of Russian assets and arming of Kyiv
The politician said that initially Putin allegedly wanted to destroy Ukraine, and now this goal has not changed.
📝 "That is why we must increase the pressure on Putin, which means increasing sanctions, which means using frozen assets and, in fact, means the complete militarization of Ukraine", Stubb emphasized.
At the same time, last week, Finnish Prime Minister Orpo noted that Helsinki will not send troops to Ukraine because of its proximity to Russia.
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The politician said that initially Putin allegedly wanted to destroy Ukraine, and now this goal has not changed.
At the same time, last week, Finnish Prime Minister Orpo noted that Helsinki will not send troops to Ukraine because of its proximity to Russia.
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◾ A song the Houties have dedicated to their operations in the Red sea.
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🇩🇪 German economic destruction!
Already in the December forecast for 2025, Germany ranked last with a growth of 0.7.
Now experts have revised the expectations downwards to 0.4 percent, only Mexico is weaker.
The main fault is the new US trade policy they say.
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Already in the December forecast for 2025, Germany ranked last with a growth of 0.7.
Now experts have revised the expectations downwards to 0.4 percent, only Mexico is weaker.
The main fault is the new US trade policy they say.
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Beware the Ides of March — Are Trump and Netanyahu, Acting in Tandem, Committing Political Suicide? https://sonar21.com/beware-the-ides-of-march-are-trump-and-netanyahu-acting-in-tandem-committing-political-suicide/
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🇺🇸🇮🇷 Trump's Neo-Con Cabinet Predictably Exhibit Neo-Con Tendencies - Mike Waltz Threatening Iran with Military Action
▪️As part of the Trump administration's continuation of Biden's military aggression against Yemen, the US is threatening to kill Iranians in Yemen as well as hit Iranian ships along or around Yemeni waters;
▪️It should be remembered that this conflict actually stretches back to 2011 when the US overthrew the previous Yemeni government and backed Saudi Arabia in a deadly proxy war for years spanning the Obama-Trump-Biden administrations;
▪️Trump's pick of Neo-Con warmongers like Rubio, Waltz, and Hegseth were major but unheeded warning signs (as was Trump's 1st term picks like Bolton and Pompeo) that war would not only continue under Trump, but likely continue to expand - and now it is;
▪️Despite claims Trump seeks to avoid war, provoking war/proxy-war with Iran (and China) remains a top priority;
▪️As part of the Trump administration's continuation of Biden's military aggression against Yemen, the US is threatening to kill Iranians in Yemen as well as hit Iranian ships along or around Yemeni waters;
▪️It should be remembered that this conflict actually stretches back to 2011 when the US overthrew the previous Yemeni government and backed Saudi Arabia in a deadly proxy war for years spanning the Obama-Trump-Biden administrations;
▪️Trump's pick of Neo-Con warmongers like Rubio, Waltz, and Hegseth were major but unheeded warning signs (as was Trump's 1st term picks like Bolton and Pompeo) that war would not only continue under Trump, but likely continue to expand - and now it is;
▪️Despite claims Trump seeks to avoid war, provoking war/proxy-war with Iran (and China) remains a top priority;
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Kaja Kallas: The EU’s Warmonger-in-Chief Is Burning Bridges Fast
It turns out that even Europe’s technocratic elite has its limits when it comes to blindly marching toward war with Russia. Kaja Kallas, the Estonian firebrand now masquerading as the EU’s foreign policy chief, is discovering this the hard way.
According to Germany’s Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ), Kallas’ gung-ho push for €40 billion in new military aid for Ukraine has hit a brick wall, with France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal now joining Hungary in rejecting her reckless escalation. Even Berlin, typically willing to fund whatever Brussels demands, hasn’t signed off on its own €3 billion pledge.
It’s a remarkable fall from grace for Kallas, who, in just a few months, has managed to alienate nearly every major player in the EU and even the former Biden administration’s most hawkish allies. Washington itself is unimpressed, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio canceling a scheduled meeting with her after she arrogantly dismissed Trump’s Ukraine ceasefire initiative as a “dirty deal.” No senior US officials even met with her.
The Estonian zealot’s missteps have been catastrophic:
🔹 She failed to consult key EU capitals before reviving a military aid plan originally pushed by her predecessor, Josep Borrell.
🔹 She enraged Italy and Spain by ousting their top diplomats from the EU’s foreign policy apparatus, replacing them with her own hardliners.
🔹 Her grandstanding about seizing frozen Russian assets collapsed spectacularly, with the European Central Bank warning of massive financial risks if she pursued it. Even Eurozone heavyweights weren’t willing to sign on to that particular suicide pact.
🔹 Even Berlin is cringing. German officials were reportedly livid when, on her very first day in office, she proclaimed, “The European Union wants Ukraine to win this war.” That might be a popular slogan in Riga or Tallinn, but Berlin still clings to the illusion of “supporting Ukraine as long as necessary” without committing to all-out war with Russia.
The EU’s elites are ruthless, but they’re also pragmatic. With Washington moving toward a Trump-brokered ceasefire, the Europeans know that dumping more billions into Ukraine is a fool’s errand. Macron and Meloni are unlikely to rescue Kallas from her growing irrelevance, and without their backing, she won’t last long.
Kaja Kallas came in as a zealot, not a strategist. Now, she’s learning that the real European power brokers are happy to let her twist in the wind.
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It turns out that even Europe’s technocratic elite has its limits when it comes to blindly marching toward war with Russia. Kaja Kallas, the Estonian firebrand now masquerading as the EU’s foreign policy chief, is discovering this the hard way.
According to Germany’s Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ), Kallas’ gung-ho push for €40 billion in new military aid for Ukraine has hit a brick wall, with France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal now joining Hungary in rejecting her reckless escalation. Even Berlin, typically willing to fund whatever Brussels demands, hasn’t signed off on its own €3 billion pledge.
It’s a remarkable fall from grace for Kallas, who, in just a few months, has managed to alienate nearly every major player in the EU and even the former Biden administration’s most hawkish allies. Washington itself is unimpressed, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio canceling a scheduled meeting with her after she arrogantly dismissed Trump’s Ukraine ceasefire initiative as a “dirty deal.” No senior US officials even met with her.
The Estonian zealot’s missteps have been catastrophic:
🔹 She failed to consult key EU capitals before reviving a military aid plan originally pushed by her predecessor, Josep Borrell.
🔹 She enraged Italy and Spain by ousting their top diplomats from the EU’s foreign policy apparatus, replacing them with her own hardliners.
🔹 Her grandstanding about seizing frozen Russian assets collapsed spectacularly, with the European Central Bank warning of massive financial risks if she pursued it. Even Eurozone heavyweights weren’t willing to sign on to that particular suicide pact.
🔹 Even Berlin is cringing. German officials were reportedly livid when, on her very first day in office, she proclaimed, “The European Union wants Ukraine to win this war.” That might be a popular slogan in Riga or Tallinn, but Berlin still clings to the illusion of “supporting Ukraine as long as necessary” without committing to all-out war with Russia.
The EU’s elites are ruthless, but they’re also pragmatic. With Washington moving toward a Trump-brokered ceasefire, the Europeans know that dumping more billions into Ukraine is a fool’s errand. Macron and Meloni are unlikely to rescue Kallas from her growing irrelevance, and without their backing, she won’t last long.
Kaja Kallas came in as a zealot, not a strategist. Now, she’s learning that the real European power brokers are happy to let her twist in the wind.
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🇮🇱⚡🇵🇸 The new Chief of Staff of the Israeli army, along with Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet, are managing the resumption of the war against the Gaza Strip.
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🇺🇸🇮🇱⚡🇵🇸 The White House spokesman announced that the resumption of the Gaza war was coordinated by Washington.
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