Emperor Putin Has No Clothes
The jig is up for Putin: he is on a gambler’s losing streak and has lost the shirt off his back. His nakedness is clear for all to see.
EU Politics
Why Ending the War Is So Difficult
What the path out certainly does not involve is doubling down on the same exact policies that both created this mess in the first place.
This Will Destroy Europe Says Merkel
According to Merkel, the move threatens both freedom of movement within the EU and the integrity of the Schengen zone, which allows visa-free travel across most of the bloc.
Putin Proposes Unconditional Peace Talks With Ukraine
Moscow is “set on serious negotiations” with Kiev to bring a “long-term lasting peace,” the Russian president has said.
Regards Free Trade, Did NZ Get Conned by the European Union?
Our trade agreement with it cost our government $280 million a year.
The AFD Is Destined for Government
The longer the ‘firewall’ is kept up, the more likely the AfD will not just participate but dominate.
Putin Is Scootered Now
Where have all the Russian tanks and armoured vehicles gone? Russian tanks are rarely seen on the battlefield these days.
How French Courts Keep Sidelining Political Rivals
If history tells us anything, it’s that French elections aren’t just won or lost at the ballot box – they’re also decided in courtrooms. And somehow, the ruling party never seems to be the one on trial.
The Other Thing He Got Called Out On
Abducting people and sending them to fight and die in a military campaign they clearly don’t believe in enough to join voluntarily is one of the worst, most tyrannical things a government can do.
The Suspension of Intelligence Sharing With Ukraine
Kiev would likely miss out on time-sensitive and high-value intelligence it needed to strike moveable Russian targets.
The World Has Hurty Feelings
It is ironic to me that the only person striving for peace is heavily criticised for it outside of America. Ukrainians want peace, Russians want peace. The world wants peace. But the one man who is trying to achieve it is vilified for it.