Hungary and US to agree on economic cooperation package, PM Orban says | Reuters

Is this not against EU rules? Lol.

Awww. And Meloni even flexed her fash muscles by trying to prosecute Brian Molko for calling her "pezzo di merde, fascista, razzista." 

The United States has told its allies that it does not plan to participate in military exercises in Europe, according to reports.

The move, the latest in Donald Trump's pivot away from the bloc, would see America pull out of exercises beyond those already scheduled for this year.

The withdrawal concerns exercises that are on the "drawing board", according to Swedish newspaper Expressen.

It means that Nato countries will be forced to plan exercises without the participation of the US military, the largest in the alliance.

Mr Trump has repeatedly criticised Nato countries for not meeting the current goal of spending two per cent of GDP on defence, arguing that the disparity puts an unfair burden on the United States.

On Friday, he warned that the US may not defend Nato allies who do not meet the spending target as part of a major shake-up of the alliance.

US ‘to cease all future military exercises in Europe’

At this stage it literally makes no difference whether America is in NATO or whether America is out of NATO, they both at this moment in time mean the exact same thing, it's pretty damn obvious under Trump that America won't honour any NATO commitments, it's fine to say he can't leave NATO without approval of Congress but that's irrelevant, it doesn't mean he needs to respond to NATO's call for help. America is done in NATO under Trump, they're basically opening the door wide open and saying to Russia "Come on in, we won't do fuck all about it"

AOC pointing out what DOGE is actually for:

https://youtube.com/shorts/-tuvrLF9C3I?si=cI0NIoe_6fiEYnu8

Yep, the actual reason is the tax cuts for billionaires that Trump unleashed in 2017 but were due to expire this year. Trump wants to make them permanent, but can't without a giant shortfall in the budget (as in, a 4 Trillion shortfall. Yes, with a T, not a B or an M, a T), so they're trying to cut "waste" everywhere for the US and it's economy actually being able to afford it.

The stakes are just too high.

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— Senator Bernie Sanders (@sanders.senate.gov) 6 March 2025 at 01:10

The American Oligarchy: How corrupt is US politics? | ENDEVR Documentary

In America, lobby groups, corporations and billionaires invest millions of dollars to ensure that the 'right' candidate wins elections. It affects everything from the selection of local officials to presidential elections and creates countless conflicts of interest, undermining what used to be a model democracy. And it has a serious impact on people's daily lives. Drug prices are the highest in the world. Tax rates for the wealthy have fallen. Climate change is being denied. The impunity and extent of this is staggering. For many, this is nothing less than "legal corruption".

The death toll of the russian attack against Dobropillia in the Donetsk region has risen to 11, with 30 injured. Eight apartment buildings were damaged. russia launched a second strike during firefighting efforts, damaging a fire truck.

russia is a terrorist state.

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— Olena Halushka (@halushka.bsky.social) 8 March 2025 at 06:59

Responding to a comment about putin bombing Ukraine, Trump says that “anyone would be doing it in his position”.

— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) 7 March 2025 at 17:21

"Anyone would do it"

REPORTER: You said on social media that Russia is pounding Ukraine. Why not provide Ukraine with air defenses?

TRUMP: Because I have to know that they want to settle. We want them to settle.

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— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 7 March 2025 at 17:23

Trump said he finds it "easier" to work with Russia than Ukraine and that Putin "wants to end the war".

Meanwhile from Russia

At the same time, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova dismissed Trump’s threat of new sanctions, claiming that past restrictions have failed to stop Moscow from pursuing its "objectives" in Ukraine. As reported, she shared this with CNN.

— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) 7 March 2025 at 17:47

“We are not going to give in to anyone,” he declared, rejecting the idea of making concessions. Instead, he insisted that Russia must choose a peace deal that suits its interests and would “ensure long-term stability and security.” He went even further, stating that Russia “will not give up” what it considers its own land—a clear reference to Ukraine’s illegally occupied territories.

Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov doubled down on the Kremlin’s hardline stance. Speaking at a press conference on March 6, he flatly rejected any proposal to deploy European peacekeepers to enforce a future ceasefire in Ukraine. “There is no room for compromise on this issue,” Lavrov said, warning that Moscow would interpret any deployment of European forces as NATO sending troops to Ukraine.

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova backed him up, dismissing the possibility of a ceasefire agreement or the presence of European troops in Ukraine. Speaking on March 6, she stated that Russia considers any proposal that would allow Ukraine to “catch its breath” along the front line unacceptable.

Kremlin Rejects Peace Talks and Ceasefire Proposals

So Russia is "easier to deal with" despite Russia refusing peace talks, ceasefire and offering any concessions. Meanwhile Trump has tried to force Ukraine to accept a dozen concessions and Russia none. According to Trump as well, in regards to Russia bombing and slaughtering civilians because America pulled back support: "anyone would do it"

If anymore evidence was needed that Trump is Putin's puppet.

Minerals deal won't be enough to restart US aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine - NBC News

Trump aides report that if Ukraine signs the critical minerals deal during the meeting with the US in Saudi Arabia next week, the aid will not be restarted.

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— Anton Gerashchenko (@antongerashchenko.bsky.social) 9 March 2025 at 11:47

President Trump has made it clear in private conversations that he wants Ukraine to change its stance on peace negotiations, including a willingness to make concessions to Russia. He also wants some movement towards elections in Ukraine.

Source: nbcnews.com/politics/natio…

— Anton Gerashchenko (@antongerashchenko.bsky.social) 9 March 2025 at 11:48

So what we have so far is.

Ukraine Concessions

• Complete Surrender to Russia
• Give America Billions in Minerals
• Surrender 20% of Ukraine to Russia
• Stop Being Mean to Russia in UN
• Not Allowed in NATO
• America Won't Protect Them
• Zelenskyy's Removal

Russian Concessions

• None

To help bring "peace" America is weakening one side, that is Ukraine, by...

• Turning Off Aid Completely
• Turning Off Intelligence Sharing
• Cutting Off Satellite Access

"Peace Through Strength" with China, but with Russia, that goes out of the window.