Zelensky Admits Pokrovsk Situation Critical; Russia To Destroy Trapped Troops Ukraine Blackout Looms
Topic 1714

China-US trade talks. Trump aims to move China away from Russia
The Duran: Episode 2372

Nuclear sub counters Burevestnik. Zelensky Flamingo dying. China-US deal. Milei landslide win
Topic 1858

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/

Why was the Budapest summit cancelled? Trump suggested the meeting and Putin said it could happen, although no date was specified. A few days later, Trump announced it was "cancelled". But was it Trump that made this decision? Alastair Crook says no. He says that Trump has no agency in foreign policy. He was told not to meet with Putin in Budapest by "the powers that be" - that is the billionaires that actually run the United States. Russians, says Alastair, understand this. Since Trump has no agency, there is no point in having a summit meeting. Nothing substantial could be achieved. Russia will not waste any more time but will focus on winning the war. Whether they will use Oreshniks on downtown Kiev remains to be seen. In any case, Putin continues to enjoy an 80% approval rating from the Russian people, as will as the confidence of his military. The people do want the war to be finished as soon as possible, and there are no doubt hardliners who are telling Putin that it is time to ...