Given the Trump administration’s recent statements and policy pronouncements, European leaders no longer have any excuse for failing to map out their own long-term security strategy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/12/30/world/decision-time-for-europe-on-ukraine/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #volodymyrzelenskyy #russia #ukraine #russiaukrainewar #vladimirputin #europe #eu #nato #us #donaldtrump

For over a decade, the West has been pondering how to manage Ukraine’s inevitable subordination to Russia. It is time to change the half-hearted paradigm, Chrystia Freeland writes. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/12/31/world/give-ukraine-back-future/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #ukraine #russiaukrainewar #russia

@arstechnica

Destroying #America to the benefit of #Russia and the #EpsteinClass

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday that Kyiv was discussing with Washington a possible presence of U.S. troops in Ukraine as part of security guarantees. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/31/world/politics/zelenskyy-trump-us-troops-ukraine/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #russia #ukraine #russiaukrainewar #volodymyrzelenskyy #vladimirputin #us #donaldtrump #usmilitary

RE: https://mastodon.ie/@EugeneMcParland/115809847581067540

Also, is Putin the commander-in-chief of the Russian forces, or is he not? Because if he is, that makes him a combatant, which means he's a legitimate target. That's not assassination - it's war.

Don't want to be targeted, Vlad? Then stop doing war.

Slava Ukraini, you whiny piece of shit.

#ukraine #intpol #russia

RE: https://mastodon.ie/@EugeneMcParland/115809847581067540

Also, is Putin the commander-in-chief of the Russian forces, or is he not? Because if he is, that makes him a combatant, which means he's a legitimate target. That's not assassination - it's war.

Don't want to be targeted, Vlad? Then stop doing war.

Slava Ukraini, you whiny piece of shit.

#ukraine #intpol #russia

OSW, report “Capturing minds and reshaping the world”

What is this book about? It demonstrates that the current wartime narrative – namely, that “Russia is the victim of a Western conspiracy and bears no responsibility for the outbreak of the war” – is deeply rooted in a historical and cultural context. It argues that Russian wars are fought not only on the battlefield, but also within the realm of ideas and public consciousness. As a result, psychological pressure, propaganda, agitation and the use of entrenched stereotypes and symbols all form part of the ongoing struggle over Ukraine.

https://www.osw.waw.pl/en/publikacje/osw-report/2025-12-30/capturing-minds-and-reshaping-world

#Russia #Ukraine #disinformation

Kagarlitsky: i presupposti economici per la pace

https://bresciaanticapitalista.com/2025/12/24/russia-kagarlitsky-i-presupposti-economici-per-la-pace/

#Russia #Ucraina #pace

Russia has accused Ukraine of trying to attack President Vladimir Putin’s residence and vowed retaliation, providing no evidence for a claim Kyiv dismissed as baseless. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/30/world/ukraine-russia-putin-residence-attack/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #vladimirputin #russia #ukraine #russiaukrainewar

An interesting diplomatic communication today from #France toward #Russia: https://onu.delegfrance.org/france-reaffirms-its-support-for-international-space-law

"France reaffirms its support for international space law, which must be complemented by confidence-building and transparency measures, as well as by the development of norms of responsible behavior.

"In the face of threats, our primary safeguard remains compliance with the international legal regime applicable to outer space, and first and foremost the 1967 Treaty, which is its cornerstone.

"In this regard, France reiterates its concern about the potential placement of weapons of mass destruction in outer space, which would constitute a flagrant violation of Article 4 of the 1967 Treaty, and a major threat to international peace and security.

"In addition, France is involved in ongoing discussions in the competent bodies on ways to prevent an arms race in outer space. The most appropriate approach to this end is the development of norms of responsible behavior that promote mutual understanding and reduce the risks of uncontrolled escalation. These norms could serve, if necessary, as a basis for the subsequent development of new legally or politically binding instruments."

#OuterSpace #SpaceLaw

An interesting diplomatic communication today from #France toward #Russia: https://onu.delegfrance.org/france-reaffirms-its-support-for-international-space-law

"France reaffirms its support for international space law, which must be complemented by confidence-building and transparency measures, as well as by the development of norms of responsible behavior.

"In the face of threats, our primary safeguard remains compliance with the international legal regime applicable to outer space, and first and foremost the 1967 Treaty, which is its cornerstone.

"In this regard, France reiterates its concern about the potential placement of weapons of mass destruction in outer space, which would constitute a flagrant violation of Article 4 of the 1967 Treaty, and a major threat to international peace and security.

"In addition, France is involved in ongoing discussions in the competent bodies on ways to prevent an arms race in outer space. The most appropriate approach to this end is the development of norms of responsible behavior that promote mutual understanding and reduce the risks of uncontrolled escalation. These norms could serve, if necessary, as a basis for the subsequent development of new legally or politically binding instruments."

#OuterSpace #SpaceLaw

Ironically the two stop gap measures in this potential World War 3 scenario are #NorthKorea 🇰🇵 (who have military defense treaties with China 🇨🇳 & Russia 🇷🇺) & #India 🇮🇳 (who China 🇨🇳 fears could make a move if they invade Taiwan 🇹🇼).

👉🏾 #Russia 🇷🇺 vows to support #China 🇨🇳 if #Taiwan 🇹🇼 contingency flares up: top diplomat https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/japan-china-tensions/russia-vows-to-support-china-if-taiwan-contingency-flares-up-top-diplomat

French President Emmanuel #Macron said Kyiv’s allies will meet in #Paris in early January to “finalize each country’s concrete contributions” to the #security guarantees.

#Trump said he would consider extending #US security guarantees for #Ukraine beyond 15 years, according to #Zelensky. The guarantees would be approved by the US #Congress as well as by parliaments in other countries involved in overseeing any settlement, he said.

#geopolitics #Europe #Putin #Russia #NATO #PutinsPuppet

French President Emmanuel #Macron said Kyiv’s allies will meet in #Paris in early January to “finalize each country’s concrete contributions” to the #security guarantees.

#Trump said he would consider extending #US security guarantees for #Ukraine beyond 15 years, according to #Zelensky. The guarantees would be approved by the US #Congress as well as by parliaments in other countries involved in overseeing any settlement, he said.

#geopolitics #Europe #Putin #Russia #NATO #PutinsPuppet

Details of the #security guarantees have not become public but #Zelensky said Monday that they include how a peace deal would be monitored as well as the “presence” of partners. He didn’t elaborate, but #Russia has said it won’t accept the deployment in #Ukraine of troops from #NATO countries.

Kremlin spox Dmitry #Peskov said Monday that Russian President Vladimir #Putin & #Trump were expected to speak in the near future but there was no indication the Russian leader would speak to Zelensky.

Not sure I believe #Trump wil follow through…

#US offers #Ukraine 15-year #security guarantee as part of peace plan, #Zelensky says

The #UnitedStates is offering Ukraine security guarantees for a period of 15 years as part of a proposed peace plan, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday, though he said he would prefer an American commitment of up to 50 years to deter #Russia from further attempts to seize its neighbor’s land by force.

#PutinsPuppet
https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-trump-zelenskyy-peace-b784a9af1803995bfb7152eceb5477f1

@thejapantimes

Donald Trump is a profoundly disturbed, acute narcissist *and* a confirmed, serial, pathological liar

Even when it's possible to believe that Trump might know what he's talking about, always take anything he says with several handsful of salt

#worldnews #ukraine #russia #us #eu #russiaukrainewar #volodymyrzelenskyy #donaldtrump #vladimirputin

U.S. President Donald Trump said he made "a lot of progress” in talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over a possible peace deal, but that there’s no set timeline. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/29/world/trump-zelenskyy-no-breakthrough/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #ukraine #russia #us #eu #russiaukrainewar #volodymyrzelenskyy #donaldtrump #vladimirputin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy consulted with allies on Saturday and won renewed expressions of support ahead of a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/28/world/ukraine-zelenskyy-trump-allies/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #ukraine #canada #russia #us #eu #russiaukrainewar #volodymyrzelenskyy #donaldtrump #markcarney #vladimirputin

"Russia can stop the war anytime by leaving Ukranian land."

#Putin #Russia #Ukraine #USPol #Trump #PutinWarWarCriminal #RussiaIsATerroristState