Russia’s Core Interest in Ukraine

Why does Kremlin insist that the US factor in Russia’s core interests re Ukraine? I’m given time to explain those core interests. And I include specifics on early attempts by Moscow to ensure they were taken into account, to avoid having to resort to war.

Oil Sanctions and Toilet Bowls

Putin calm re oil sanctions and in reply to first question re EU ban on Russian toilet bowls: “This will cost them dearly. They will need them, if they maintain same policies toward Russia.” FSB’s Bortnikov briefs Nat’l Security Council on counterterrorism

Ping Pong Trump

Ping-pong Trump adds to oil sanctions on Russia, but leaves 4 wks to change mind. Sang froid from Putin: “We continue to support dialog; sanctions ‘unfriendly’, but they don’t work and won’t help strengthen ties with US, which have just begun to recover.”
https://tass.com/politics/2034383

Genocide, Starvation and International Law

Does a country inflicting genocide & starvation have a “right to exist”? In my opinion, NO. Does an occupier have a “right to defend itself”? NO, acc. to Int’l Law. Can Zionists, who use only the passive voice re havoc in Gaza represent us? Of course not.

Unfettered Speech Project

The Unfettered Speech Project: An Integrity Media Podcast: I overlooked this interview from July 31, 2025, by the leaders of Integrity Media Project. Hopefully, it’s still relevant and not already “overtaken by events”.

How We Got to Budapest

“Yes, we have no bananas, we have no bananas today.” While Trump was ringing a change on that very old song, telling Zelensky, “Yes, we have no Tomahawks today”, Glenn Diesen & I discussed how Ukraine war got to this pass and the upcoming summit in Hungary