The Russian President simply wants the Ukraine to be 'his'.... That is not all.... He wants no Western troop's there and certainly no NATO hook-up from the Ukraine or in any other country Russia 'owned'..... It would appear he is trying to re-event the old Soviet … [Read more...] about Russian President Putin lays down his terms for no Ukraine invasion….
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Swedish General … Send more US troops to Europe if the situation with Russia remains….
He said Europe.... NOT the Ukraine.... Asked where the troops should go, the Swede said, “probably where they are today. Because you have bases in Europe. It’s not like you’re not there. It’s more it’s more like… reinforce what you have… More people, more … [Read more...] about Swedish General … Send more US troops to Europe if the situation with Russia remains….
US Defense Bill passed….
Congress put more money in it then President Biden wanted.... The vote was 89-10 in the Senate..... 80% of the House members supported it... He'll sign it.... The Senate on Wednesday gave its approval to a record-setting $768 billion defense authorization bill, … [Read more...] about US Defense Bill passed….
Virus Update…12/13/2021….
Omicron first death reported in the UK.... There have been 766 reported cases in Europe.... Omicron is reported in at least 30 American states..... We still have a weird thing going on in reported data numbers by the two major American media outfits.... The … [Read more...] about Virus Update…12/13/2021….
Putin and Biden to talk again about the Ukraine….
And a host of 'other things'.... They will exchange comments by video again... Giving the Russian President a few things he wants... Number one being seen as a strong world power.... Second? One would doubt that the Ukraine will ever become a member off NATO while … [Read more...] about Putin and Biden to talk again about the Ukraine….
Biden and Israel confronting Iran’s nuclear weapon program….
From different directions... Iran has been trying to get a nuclear bomb for some time.... Nobody wants them to.... President Obama worked on negotiating a way to drop economic sanctions in exchange for the shut down of the nuclear bomb effort... President Trump wanted … [Read more...] about Biden and Israel confronting Iran’s nuclear weapon program….
Ukraine military admits Russia could overrun their country…
And they ARE getting this feeling that the American's and NATO will standby while it happens.... Unless? They get help.... If not 'boots on the ground' ... Then weapons and equipment.... As of yesterday.... “Unfortunately, Ukraine needs to be objective at this … [Read more...] about Ukraine military admits Russia could overrun their country…
US House passes a Defense Bill higher than Biden wanted….
The President wanted to make cuts in the military budget .... He thought after Afghanistan he could do so.... Congress thought better and added more money.... That money might be used for the possible Ukraine deployments already.... The Senate is expected to also … [Read more...] about US House passes a Defense Bill higher than Biden wanted….