UK France Fear Financial Crisis, Money Runs Out; Merz German Army To Ukraine; Pokrovsk Citadel Storm
Topic 1652

US air support to Europe troops. Exxon eyes Russia return. Australia expels Iran. Merz haircut
Topic 1797

Zaluzhny waits as WEST money POURS into Ukraine
The Duran: Episode 2317

The Duran: Episode 961
France's Marine Le Pen Acquitted in Case Over Violating Hate Speech Laws
https://sputniknews.com/europe/202105041082797685-frances-marine-le-pen-acquitted-in-case-over-violating-hate-speech-laws/

American mom of eight confronting a suspected teen pickpocket in Venice

It is now clear that the frenetic diplomacy we saw this month is essentially ended.

Trump gave Putin what I think was the only thing Putin was seeking - an acceptance that there would be no ceasefire - but - as is Trump's way - he has tried to cover his retreat by re-floating proposals for Ukraine to be given 'security guarantees'. The Europeans are still obsessively talking about these amongst themselves, seemingly oblivious to the fact that the Russians have quashed the idea whilst the Americans - as Trump's contradictory comments about it show - are not really serious about it.

Meanwhile the war goes on, whilst Europe drifts deeper into an economic morass and a potential financial crisis.

In my opinion we are in the calm before the storm. It is very likely that in the autumn we will see another big war between Israel and Iran, a further military crisis for Ukraine, and a very real possibility of a financial crisis in the UK and Europe.

Anyway, much to discuss.....