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14-min analysis *Evaluating #EU 's #VonDerLeyen on “clear road map” and “agreement in White House” *Considering plans for deployment of 10,000s of European-led troops, supported by US command and control & surveillance *Why #Germany has pushed back v. public discussion #Ukraine #UkraineWar
EA on TVP World: #Europe Plans for #Ukraine Security — Will US Join? #UkraineWar eaworldview.com/2025/09/euro...
Suspect detained over murder of former #Ukraine Parliament Speaker Andrii Parubii says it was "revenge against Ukrainian authorities" Parubii, 54, murdered in Lviv in western Ukraine on Saturday #UkraineWar
From videos and testimonies by 15 witnesses, #Amnesty documents killing of 44 #Druze men and 2 Druze women in #Suwayda Province in July Calls on #Syria Gov't to ensure accountability of military and security personnel No reply yet from Interior and Defense Ministries (corrected)
A Wake-Up Call: Solving the Problem of #NigelFarage (Hasan Patel) #UK #Decency #Tolerance #Rights eaworldview.com/2025/08/solv...
From videos and testimonies by 15 witnesses, #Amnesty documents killing of 44 #Druze women and 2 Druze women in #Suwayda Province in July Calls on #Syria Gov't to ensure accountability of military and security personnel No reply yet from Interior and Defense Ministries
Amnesty and UN: Alarm at Attacks on #Druze in Southern #Syria in July #Suwayda eaworldview.com/2025/08/un-a...
#Finland President Stubb: "Security situation in Europe will remain challenging and unpredictable for a long term. We need a credible collective defence for eastern flank of Europe" Not “very optimistic we will achieve a ceasefire or a framework for peace negotiations in near future” over #Ukraine
8+ civilians murdered and 29+ injured by #Russia attacks across #Ukraine over past day Air defenses intercept 120 of 150 drones launched by Russia overnight --- Other 30 hit 9 locations #UkraineWar
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#SouthKorea intelligence: Around 2,000 #NorthKorea troops killed while supporting #Russia invasion of #Ukraine North Korea initially sent around 12,000 soldiers to Russia in autumn 2024 --- South Korean intell believes Pyongyang plans to deploy another 6,000 #UkraineWar
#Russia overnight drone strikes on #Odesa, #Sumy, and #Kyiv regions, causing casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure. Civilian killed in Bila Tserkva in Kyiv region #Ukraine #RussiaWarCrimes
Morning, all you good people. Now on the Playlist.... www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cVJ...
US Treasury Secretary Bessent revived prospect of toughened US sanctions on #Russia and its trading partners "All options are on the table, and I think we’ll be examining those very closely this week" #Trump Admin divided over level of support to #Ukraine #UkraineWar #TrumpRussia
#UkraineWar, Day 1,286: US Treasury Secretary — All Sanctions Options on Table Because of #Russia Bombing #Ukraine #TrumpRussia eaworldview.com/2025/09/ukra...
#Germany pushes back EU's Von der Leyen remarks on deployment of #Europe troops, as part of security guarantees for #Ukraine, as "premature" Defense Minister Pistorius "Those are things that you don’t discuss before you sit down at negotiating table with many parties that have a say in the matter"
#China Heihe Rural Commercial Bank stops accepting payments from Russia after #EU sanctions. Heihe, small rural lender, was one of the last Chinese banks willing to process transactions for #Russia non-sanctioned credit organizations after larger Chinese banks cut off services #Ukraine #UkraineWar
#Russia suspected of interfering w plane carrying European Commission President von der Leyen, forcing it to use paper maps as it approached the airport in Plovdiv, Bulgaria “The whole airport area GPS went dark,” prompting the pilot to circle for an hour #Ukraine
#EU ‘s Von der Leyen: Members with a direct border with #Russia and #Belarus will receive additional funding EU working on security guarantees for “a strong, well-equipped, and experienced #Ukraine army” supported by “multinational group from Coalition of Willing with the backstop of the Americans”
4+ civilians murdered and 27 injured by #Russia strikes across #Ukraine over the past 24 hours Air defenses intercepted 76 of 86 drones —- Other 10 hit six locations #UkraineWar #RussiaWarCrimes
EA on Dublin NewsTalks: Can Courts Check #Trump Economic Chaos? (Scott Lucas w Anton Savage Show) #Tariffs #FederalReserve #LisaCook eaworldview.com/2025/08/cour...
#Ukraine destroys 2 #Russia Mi-8 helicopters and tugboat in occupied #Crimea Drones struck the Hvardiiske military airbase, around 13 km from Simferopol, and the tugboat in Sevastopol Bay #UkraineWar
Speaking at Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Beijing, #Putin pushes falsehood that #NATO and #Ukraine responsible for #Russia invasion Gives little detail on state of invasion Seeking images of support for his assault through photo ops w leaders such as China's Xi and India's Modi
#Europe leaders to convene in Paris on Thursday to continue discussions on arrangements for #Ukraine security guarantees w US support #UkraineWar
#Ukraine authorities detain suspect in fatal shooting of former Parliament Speaker Andrii Parubii #UkraineWar
#EU 's Von der Leyen: "Pretty precise plans" w "clear road map and agreement w White House" Involves deployment of 10,000s of #Europe troops supported by US command and control & surveillance #Ukraine #UkraineWar #Russia
#UkraineWar, Day 1,285: #Europe Plans for Troop Deployment with US Support #Ukraine #Ruissia #TrumpRussia eaworldview.com/2025/09/ukra...
#Zelensky addresses Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in #China - Participants want ceasefire "The only one who wants this war is #Russia. That is why pressure on Russia must continue" #Ukraine #UkraineWar
Video: #Zelensky nightly address "2 weeks ago in Washington, it was stated by this time Russians should be ready for real negotiations — meeting at leaders’ level. #Ukraine is definitely ready for this. But only thing #Russia is doing is investing further in war. All their signals point to that"
#Zelensky: Our forces are planning more strikes deep inside #Russia #UkraineWar #Ukraine
"Those of us who care about a humane, inclusive #Britain have to get strategic, get organized, and get loud --- not just in Westminster or on TV, but on doorsteps, at work, and in every corner of the country. We must offer a vision that speaks to people’s hearts, not just their heads"
"Markets, investors, manufacturers, and the agricultural sector all rely on predicatibility and stability. One of the elements for this is that you do not make your economic decisions for political reasons or, in this case, one man's ego" #Trump #Tariffs #FederalReserve #LisaCook
12-minute analysis Prospect that most of #Trump #Tariffs will be ruled illegal Trump attempt to seize control of #FederalReserve w firing of #LisaCook How Trump is damaging economic stability and growth in both US and world
EA on Dublin NewsTalks: Can Courts Check #Trump Economic Chaos? (Scott Lucas w Anton Savage Show) #Tariffs #FederalReserve #LisaCook eaworldview.com/2025/08/cour...
#Kremlin again rejected a halt to its attacks on #Ukraine. Spokesperson Peskov: “We are ready to resolve the problem by political and diplomatic means. But so far we do not see reciprocity from #Kyiv in this. So we shall continue the special military operation" #Ukraine #UkraineWar
A Wake-Up Call: Solving the Problem of #NigelFarage (Hasan Patel) #UK #Decency #Tolerance #Rights eaworldview.com/2025/08/solv...
#Russia drone attack damages 4 power facilities in #Odesa region, cutting power to 29,000+ customers In #Chernihiv region, damage to energy infrastructure leaves 30,000 households without electricity #Ukraine #UkraineWar
On air soon w Anton Savage Show on Dublin NewsTalk to talk latest in US politics and #Trump chaos and wannabe autocracy www.newstalk.com
Video: #Zelensky nightly address to nation "We expect the need for ceasefire — to signal #Russia readiness for diplomacy — will be raised at these meetings. #Putin is only duping leaders and drawing them into his camp. And he is staving off threat of sanctions. Nothing else interests him" #Ukraine
Morning, good folks. Now on the Playlist.... www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vq75...
I see that the pro- #Trump / pro- #BrexitShambles jokers at the Telegraph have run another hit piece on #Ireland, disguised as "news". As my Canadian friends say, "Elbows up". Or, since I'm sure the Telegraph is fluent in Irish: Pogue Mahone.
#Trump officials: "Europeans don’t get to prolong this war and backdoor unreasonable expectations, while also expecting America to bear cost. If Europe wants to escalate this war, that will be up to them" #JDVance rants about US & Euro officials on "inexperience" of Trump envoy #Witkoff #Ukraine
#UkraineWar, Day 1,284: #Trump Officials Blame #Europe for #Putin Refusal of Ceasefire #Ukraine #TrumpRussia eaworldview.com/2025/08/ukra...
Unnamed “senior White House officials”: #Trump Admin impatient w #Europe leaders pushing #Ukraine to hold out for a "better deal” over end to #Russia invasion #Trump may let Ukraine and Russia “fight it out” #UkraineWar #TrumpRussia
Former #Ukraine Parliament Speaker Andrii Parubiy shot dead in Lviv Police searching for the gunman as prosecutors open a murder investigation #Zelensky condemns “horrific murder” and says “all necessary forces and means” will be used in the investigation
3+ civilians murdered and 45+ injured by #Russia attacks across #Ukraine over past day Air defenses down 510 of 537 drones, six of eight ballistic missiles, and 32 of 37 cruise missiles - Other drones and missiles strike 7 locations #UkraineWar #RussiaWarCrimes
25-minute analysis: #Trump chaotic swings of position #Kyiv and #Europe trying to maneuver these into support of #Ukraine security Economic pressure on #Russia as Ukraine's attacks on oil refineries take their toll
#Zelensky on latest #Russia attacks on #Ukraine civilians: "As Russia once again shows its utter disregard for words, we count on real action. It is absolutely clear that Moscow used the time meant for preparing a leaders-level meeting to organize new massive attacks" #UkraineWar #RussiaWarCrimes
EA on #Ukraine ’s War and Politics 24: Can #Russia ’s Invasion Be Broken? (Scott Lucas w Daniel Tkiie) #UkraineWar eaworldview.com/2025/08/ukra...
"Those of us who care about a humane, inclusive #Britain have to get strategic, get organized, and get loud --- not just in Westminster or on TV, but on doorsteps, at work, and in every corner of the country. We must offer a vision that speaks to people’s hearts, not just their heads" #NigelFarage
A Wake-Up Call: Solving the Problem of #NigelFarage (Hasan Patel) #UK #Decency #Tolerance #Rights eaworldview.com/2025/08/solv...
US State Department approves sales of $329 million of military equipment to #Ukraine Package includes components for upkeep of Patriot air defense systems and Starlink terminals #UkraineWar
#France and #Germany pledge more air defense systems for #Ukraine protection #Macron: If #Putin misses Monday deadline to commit to negotiations, including talks w #Zelensky, it will be another example of the Russian leader trying to “play” #Trump —-which should prompt further sanctions
#France and #Germany pledge more air defense systems for #Ukraine protection #Macron: If #Putin misses Monday deadline to commit to negotiations, including talks w #Zelensky, it will be another example of the Russian leader trying to “play” #Trump —-which should prompt further sanctions
#Ukraine drones strike oil refineries in #Russia 's Krasnodar Krai and Samara region overnight #UkraineWar
#Russia overnight strikes kill 1 civilian, wound 22 in #Zaporizhzhia and kill 2 civilians in #Dnipropetrovsk US says it could impose new sanctions: Strikes “cast doubt on the seriousness of #Russia desire for peace. These strikes on civilian areas must stop immediately” #Ukraine #UkraineWar
#UkraineWar, Day 1,283: Amid #Russia "Massive" Strikes on Civilians, Will US Toughen Sanctions? #Ukraine #RussiaWarCrimes #TrumpRussia eaworldview.com/2025/08/ukra...
#Zelensky Chief of Staff Yermak to #Trump envoy #Witkoff, “Unfortunately, Russia is not doing anything necessary to end the war and is obviously prolonging the hostilities” #Ukraine delegation tells Witkoff about “all the war crimes that #Russia commits daily against our cities and communities”
#Germany ‘s #Merz: #Russia invasion of #Ukraine could go on for “many months” with #Putin “clearly unwilling” to meet #Zelensky “Frankly, this doesn’t surprise me, because it’s part of the Russian president’s strategy to proceed in the same way”
#France and #Germany commit to more air defenses for #Ukraine #Macron: If #Putin does not commit to negotiations by Monday deadline, another example of him trying to “play” #Trump
After meeting of #EU defense ministers, EU foreign policy head Kallas condemns #Russia attacks on #Kyiv as “deliberate choice” to “escalate and mock peace efforts "It’s clear that Europe wants peace, America wants peace, #Ukraine wants peace. Who doesn’t want peace is Russia" #UkraineWar
"You have this race. By the time the economy goes south, has #Trump embedded his authoritarian rule so deeply that it become difficult to challenge him even if people are really, really pissed off?"
#Zelensky calls for toughened action v #Russia on Monday if #Kremlin does not show readiness for his meeting w #Putin to end invasion Urges movement of talks on security guarantees to nat'l leaders, “We need the architecture to be clear to everyone. Then we want to connect w #Trump" #Ukraine
#Belgium to provide #Ukraine w another €100m in military aid this year through #NATO program purchasing US weapons, munitions, and equipment Defense Minister Francken: Belgium will "keep on supporting Ukraine w everything we have" & promised F-16 fighter jets will be "delivered as soon as possible"
#Trump Admin has reportedly deported around 100 Russians who fled the country #Ukraine #UkraineWar #Russia
After meeting #Russia officials, #Turkey Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan confirms #Kremlin demand for part of the #Donetsk region controlled by #Ukraine #UkraineWar
5 civilians killed and 26+ injured by #Russia attacks across #Ukraine over past day Air defenses down 46 of 68 drones launched by Russia overnight - Other 22 struck 9 locations #UkraineWar
2 sailors killed by #Russia attack on #Ukraine Navy vessel Several are missing or injured Russia’s Defense Ministry: Naval drone hit the Ukrainian medium reconnaissance ship Simferopol near the mouth of the Danube River #UkraineWar
EA-Times Radio VideoCast: #Trump --- When Wannabe Dictator and Economic Moron Intersect (Scott Lucas w Maddie Hale on Trump Report) #WashingtonDC #LisaCook #FederalReserve #Greenland #SocialSecurity eaworldview.com/2025/08/trum...
Photos of some of Friday's victims of #Russia attacks on #Kyiv Anhelina, 2 and her mother Nadiia Maryna Hryshko, 17 Yana Shapoval, mother Nazarii Koval, 14 Dr. Oksana Protsiuk Olena Chala Vira Tulupova - Member of folk song and dance ensemble Hromytsia #Ukraine
30-min panel w Pakistan's PTV World Setting out #India position and options amid “shakedown” by #Trump and advisors Regional context, including #Pakistan flattery of Trump to gain advantage Knocking back statement that India’s #Modi Government is doomed by developments #Tariffs
EA on News 9 and PTV World: #Trump 50% #Tariff Punishment of #India #Modi eaworldview.com/2025/08/trum...
#Trump Admin: Denmark, Norway, and the Netherlands will potentially buy 3,350 ERAM air-launched cruise missiles for #Ukraine Range of 241 to 450 km (150 to 280 miles) Still no clarification if ERAMs can be used for strikes inside #Russia - Defense Secretary Hegseth has blocked ops since spring
"Do you still believe #Putin has window of 6 to 12 months to complete his takeover of #Ukraine?" My reply: "If I was going to choose 1 economic situation to be in, would I rather be in a Russia largely isolated internationally? Or would I rather be part of Ukraine which is allied w #Europe bloc?"
25-minute analysis: #Trump chaotic swings of position #Kyiv and #Europe trying to maneuver these into support of #Ukraine security Economic pressure on #Russia as Ukraine's attacks on oil refineries take their toll #UkraineWar
EA on #Ukraine ’s War and Politics 24: Can #Russia ’s Invasion Be Broken? (Scott Lucas w Daniel Tkiie) #UkraineWar eaworldview.com/2025/08/ukra...
Most victims in high-rise apartment building hit by 2 missiles Resident: “Our patriotism is more powerful than our fear" #Zelensky: #Putin "chooses ballistics over any real steps toward peace" #Europe gives support & condemns #Russia "terror & barbarism" #Trump offers no comment #Ukraine #Kyiv
#UkraineWar, Day 1,282: #Russia Murders 23+ in #Kyiv #Ukraine #RussiaWarCrimes eaworldview.com/2025/08/ukra...
Toll rises to 21 killed and 38 injured from #Russia attacks on #Ukraine capital #Kyiv early Thursday #UkraineWar #RussiaWarCrimes
#Trump envoy #Witkoff misunderstood #Putin ultimatum for #Ukraine to surrender territory as "land swap", US & #Europe officials confirm European participants caught off guard and "startled" This led Trump to proclaim that summit w Putin would discuss the swapping of areas between Ukraine & Russia
#Trump envoy Kellogg on #Russia attacks "The targets? Not soldiers and weapons but residential areas in #Kyiv — blasting civilian trains, the EU & British mission council offices, and innocent civilians" Trump has not reacted publicly after his call w #Zelensky #Ukraine #UkraineWar
#Zelensky after conversation w #EU 's #VonDerLeyen "We discussed our diplomatic efforts to stop the killings, to end this unprovoked #Russia aggression, and to guarantee real security for our people. There is much work being done at various levels precisely for this purpose" #Ukraine #UkraineWar
Footage from resident of #Russia missiles striking the residential building where at least 17 civilians were murdered, including 4 children, in #Kyiv #Ukraine #RussiaWarCrimes
#Germany 's Merz: " #Russia showed its true face again last night. We condemn the severe attacks against the civilian population in the strongest terms. The fact that #EU representation has now also come under fire testifies to the growing ruthlessness of the Russian regime" #Ukraine
#EU 's Von der Leyen after calls w #Zelensky and #Trump " #Putin must come to the negotiating table. We must secure a just and lasting peace for Ukraine with firm and credible security guarantees that will turn the country into a steel porcupine" #Ukraine #UkraineWar
Video: 17 killed, including 4 children, and 11 injured in single #Kyiv residential block hit by 2 #Russia missiles 10 unaccounted for #Ukraine #RussiaWarCrimes
#Ukraine PM Svyrydenko on this AM's Russian attacks on #Kyiv: "Russia has merely used the good intentions of #Ukraine allies to buy more time, to expand the killing – simply mass murder" #UkraineWar #RussiaWarCrimes
#Russia Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs asking Kremlin for arrangements to compensate members for losses from attacks by #Ukraine drones Letter to #Putin cites oil refineries, metallurgical and chemical enterprises, and power engineering facilities facing regular strikes #UkraineWar
Video: 2 #Russia missiles hit a residential building in #Kyiv #Ukraine #RussiaWarCrimes
30-minute panel Taking apart #Trump Admin initial 25% duty on Indian goods and additional 25% charge, on pretext of #India purchases on #Russia oil Trump chaos, economic illiteracy, and hostility behind punishment How India can respond at home and abroad
Video: #Ukraine drone strikes #Russia warship carrying Kalibr cruise missiles in the Sea of Azov near occupied #Crimea #UkraineWar
How #Trump Admin “plan” for post-war #Gaza is actually support for #Israel ongoing campaign of mass killing, including assault on Gaza City; #Netanyahu stalling over ceasefire proposal accepted by #Hamas; and planning for long-term occupation of Strip Hypocrisy of Trump and envoy #Witkoff
#Ukraine strikes 2 #Russia refineries, ammunition depots, and several logistical facilities overnight #UkraineWar
"You have this race. By the time the economy goes south, has #Trump embedded his authoritarian rule so deeply that it become difficult to challenge him even if people are really, really pissed off?"
More European leaders condemn #Russia deadly attacks across #Ukraine, including on #Kyiv France's #Macron: "This is Russia’s idea of peace. Terror and barbarism" #EU 's Kallas: “While the world seeks a path to peace, Russia responds with missiles" #UkraineWar #RussiaWarCrimes
Toll rises to 14+ murdered, including 3 children, and 38 injured in #Kyiv by #Russia attacks #Zelensky: "It is crucial now that world responds firmly. Russia must stop this war it started" #EU and British Council offices hit #VonDerLeyen: "Russia must stop its indiscriminatory attacks" #Ukraine
#Ukraine air defenses intercept 563 of 598 #Russia drones and 26 of 31 missiles overnight #UkraineWar
Toll rises to 10+ murdered and 48 injured from #Russia overnight attacks across #Ukraine #Zelensky: "Russia chooses ballistics instead of the negotiating table. It chooses to continue killing instead of ending the war. And this means that Russia still does not fear consequences" #RussiaWarCrimes
EA on News 9: #Trump 50% #Tariff Punishment of #India (Scott Lucas/Amb. Jayant Dasgupta/Dilip Chenoy/Rakesh Mohan Joshi) #Modi eaworldview.com/2025/08/trum...
#Russia Finance Minister Siluanov lowers forecast of GDP growth for 2025 from 2.5% to 1.5% Cites "rather tough conditions for the implementation of monetary and credit policy" in remarks to #Putin #Ukraine #UkraineWar