Accurate Historical Context from the Russians

Putin aide and chief negotiator at Istanbul, Vladimir Medinsky, provides a history lesson putting in context Moscow’s approach to present-day Ukraine. The history is accurate; all Russian schoolchildren learn it, as I did in college 65 years ago. (8 min.)

Before the Trump-Putin Phone Call

BEFORE Trump and Putin spoke by telephone Monday, with Judge Napolitano I took a half-glass full attitude to the probable outcome. One has to keep in mind the equities transcend the conflict in Ukraine. Each leader sees the benefits of a thaw in relations.

The Defilement of Judaism by Zionism

The defilement of Judaism by Zionism. Fmr Knesset Mbr Moshe Feiglin: “Not a single Gazan child should remain there … this is about Justice.” I note that the original pre-Aramaic word “Justice” DENOTES “Showing Mercy to the Poor”. Grateful for Justice Jews

Helmer and I Disagree on Ukraine Possibilities

Nima hosts John Helmer and me, who differ on some key issues. Perhaps most significant, John takes issue with my using “glass-three-quarters-full” to describe the prospect for fruitful negotiations on Ukraine after Trump and Putin spoke Monday by telephone