Actually, I don't know if Russia has 'squeaked' at this time, even though I do try to keep up with current news. But, anyway, 'insistance' is not appropriate in this case and, in fact, to say that China 'insists' is technically incorrect. 'China insists US abandon Golden Dome missile defense program — Foreign Ministry' -... Continue Reading →
Making Burkina Faso Great
Africa is rising. That, in itself, is something truly remarkable, and welcome, and heart-warming. And there is nothing more alive and attention-grabbing about the awakening of Africa than what is happening in Burkina Faso, the central state of the renewed Sahel region of sub-Saharan West Africa. Why there? Well, who is the most celebrated name... Continue Reading →
“Ukraine will be lucky to survive the summer.” – Scott Ritter
Unless something not yet seen, radically changes the timeline ('what would that be?', you might ask. I can't imagine), I agree with Scott's assessment - admitting that he knows a lot more than I do about these things. Here's what he said in a posting released a little earlier today... The Odessa Moment - Scott... Continue Reading →
The Price of Peace Now Doubled
When I wrote my previous post, shortly after the 'peace talks' ended in Istanbul yesterday, only the barest details were known of the discussions made at that meeting. I concluded, based on the short duration, that 'nothing happened'. Subsequent revelations show that was not at all the case. Though there was only time for the... Continue Reading →
Istanbul, Done & Dusted. Statements Being Prepared. How do you diplomatically say ‘Nothing Happened’?
Well, well. So it is over. Beginning approximately 3-4 hours after the third re-schedule due to Ukie bickering, and cannot possibly have lasted much more than three hours. Just enough time for greetings and introductions. That pretty much speaks for what was achieved, but I guess we should wait for official word. So, expect for... Continue Reading →
The Netherlands and Australia Continue Their Fake Case Against Russia on the MH17 Tragedy. It’s Laughable Really. They Have No Case.
'The Netherland, Australia want ICAO to oblige Russia begin talks on MH17 case' - TASS - May 12, 2025 I'm going to share this TASS news in full here (for readers' convenience) because, as an Australian, I am ashamed of my country's actions in pursuing the ridiculous 'kangaroo court' process, which I have followed every... Continue Reading →
Peace Talks, Peace Offers, Concessions, Ceasefires, Truces, What a Shemozzle!! Don’t be looking for any kind of peace in Ukraine, it won’t happen … for a long time, yet. Too Much to be Done.
Let's see if we can sort it out. What's on offer? This is the event which kicked off a string of messages on Ukraine yesterday, May 11. Russian President Putin made an offer to Ukraine to meet directly to continue the talks interrupted during 2022 in Istanbul, to take place on May 15. 'Talks with... Continue Reading →
The US, Dumb as Ever, are just Not Listening. But they are Wasting their Time Trying to Force a Vague, ill-Considered, Peace Deal on Russia
Trump, the Chump, who thinks he is guided by Divine appointment, has set himself up for failure. I don't feel sorry for him, this is what he wanted, but it will not turn out his way. He is going to flunk it. Trump has insufficient competentcy, or influence, or power, to ever gain either a... Continue Reading →
Double Standards Feature High in Australia
Today, April 25, is ANZAC Day in Australia. Perhaps still the most important annual event for Australians. It Commemorates the Struggle and sacrifice of both Australian and New Zealand soldiers operating together as part of Commonwealth Forces during the First World War as the Australia New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC). Today also, at the early... Continue Reading →
Not Something Else 