DOGE did not find $2T in fraud, but that doesn’t matter, Musk allies say
Musk allies spin DOGE as having a "higher purpose" beyond federal budget cuts.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/12/doge-did-not-find-2t-in-fraud-but-that-doesnt-matter-musk-allies-say/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
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
President Volodymyr #Zelenskyy on Dec. 30 called out India, the United Arab Emirates, and other countries that condemned the so-called "Ukrainian assassination attempt on putin" while largely turning a blind eye to russian mass attacks on #Ukraine cities.
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.
President Volodymyr #Zelenskyy on Dec. 30 called out India, the United Arab Emirates, and other countries that condemned the so-called "Ukrainian assassination attempt on putin" while largely turning a blind eye to russian mass attacks on #Ukraine cities.
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.
Kagarlitsky: i presupposti economici per la 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."
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."
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.
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.
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
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
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
Japanese lawmaker Muneo Suzuki has said that he conveyed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's stance on Japan-Russia relations to Moscow during his trip to Russia. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/27/japan/politics/muneo-suzuki-takaichi-russia-stance/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #russia #russiajapanrelations #muneosuzuki #sanaetakaichi
