Pacifists,
The thorough and detailed planning by Team Trump, for assaults in all directions, mostly with commando brigades behind the lines, has revealed massive financial fraud within US government agencies, of the order of magnitude to allow balancing the Federal budget, while putting Foreign Secretaries of the US and Russia in Riyadh Saudi Arabia to make some form of peace in Ukraine.
Zelensky and his wife were in UAE, where he signed a free-trade deal between Ukraine and UAE, which will allow him to securely and discretely transfer any amount of money there and buy UAE companies. Other Ukrainians can, too, including his wife, who might not hurry back to Ukraine. Ukrainian lines are folding against Russian forces.
Putin and Trump will meet in Riyadh in person by the end of this short month, within 11 days (as reported only by Dima at Military Summary).
Zelensky is now in Turkey.
European heads of state met emergently in Paris to make war plans, but couldn't, so they didn't. They went home quietly. Sorry European old-money ;-(
Will the Arab-States talks in Riyadh this week happen to make a deal for a 2-state solution while foreign secretaries of Russia and the US are in town?
It's a fair question, right? Trump's Mideast Envoy, Steve Witkoff will be there...
He is not saying what he knows, is he? Russian FM outlines key goal for talks with US
On Monday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced that Lavrov and Yury Ushakov, President Vladimir Putin’s top foreign policy aide, will head to Riyadh to meet with Trump officials to prepare the ground for an upcoming meeting of the two leaders. According to Peskov, the talks will also be devoted to the restoration of bilateral relations.
The development came after Putin and Trump held a 90-minute phone call last week which revolved around settling the Ukraine conflict.
Asked about his expectations for the talks, Lavrov said that “when we go to negotiations on the proposal of our partners, first of all, we always want to hear them out.” He also noted that Trump and Putin agreed to leave behind “an absolutely abnormal period” in relations between the countries, which have barely communicated over the past three years.
“The presidents agreed that it is necessary to resume dialogue on all issues that can be resolved one way or another with the participation of Russia and the US… Therefore, we will listen to our American counterparts and, of course, we will be ready to respond. Then we will report to our leaders who will take decisions on future steps,” the minister said... Moscow has stressed that it seeks a permanent solution to the conflict rather than a temporary ceasefire. https://swentr.site/russia/
Thursday: Saudi Arabia has revealed it plans to host leaders of four Arab countries at a summit on February 20 to consider President Donald Trump's US 'takeover' plan for the Gaza Strip, officials told AFP Friday. "The leaders of Egypt, Jordan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates will attend the summit, to take place ahead of an Arab League meeting in Cairo one week later on the same issue, the source said." https://www.zerohedge.com/
US, Russia To Hold Peace Talks In Saudi Arabia Without Ukraine, Even As Zelensky Visits Gulf
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has warned on X that "Europe's security is at a turning point." She continued in the statement she wrote while arriving in Paris for "crucial talks" with European counterparts on the Russia-Ukraine war, "Yes, it is about Ukraine – but it is also about us." (or maybe not really)
"We need an urgency mindset. We need a surge in defense," she wrote. "And we need both of them now." ...
"We need an urgency mindset. We need a surge in defense," she wrote. "And we need both of them now." ...
..Talks will be held in Saudi Arabia, expected to kick off Tuesday, between Russian and American diplomats. Both sides have confirmed the talks:
Moscow has confirmed that Russian FM Sergey Lavrov and Yuri Ushakov, a foreign policy adviser to Putin, will take part in talks with US officials in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. Washington has also confirmed the meeting, saying Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and special envoy Steve Witkoff will attend. https://www.zerohedge.com/
Moscow has confirmed that Russian FM Sergey Lavrov and Yuri Ushakov, a foreign policy adviser to Putin, will take part in talks with US officials in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. Washington has also confirmed the meeting, saying Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and special envoy Steve Witkoff will attend. https://www.zerohedge.com/
Gilbert Doctorow on Ursula's disappointing meeting: Meeting in Paris is a flop: no agreement on sending troops for peace-keeping in Ukraine
Prime Minister Starmer, who was hoping to speak for Europe when he visits the White House shortly and to play the role of intermediary, now will arrive in Washington with empty hands.For the Russians this failure removes one headache in their talks with the Americans which open in Riyadh tomorrow. The Kremlin was staunchly opposed to any NATO boots on the ground in Ukraine, saying it would violate the basic principle over which they have fought their war in and over Ukraine these past three years. https://gilbertdoctorow.com/
Offering to write a check that will never be cashed: UK's Starmer: I'm Ready To Put British Troops In Ukraine https://www.zerohedge.com/
Already happening Monday morning. Trump Admin Pursuing 'Grand Bargain' With Belarus In Tandem With Ukraine Peace Efforts https://www.zerohedge.com/
Zelensky has signed a trade agreement with UAE, and will visit Saudi Arabia, Turkey in coming days. Officially, he is talking about getting Ukrainian POWs home.
Ukraine's Zelensky, UAE president discuss economic cooperation https://www.newarab.com/news/
Dima at Military Summary says Putin & Trump will meet in February: Zelensky Plans Escape Russians Advance On All Fronts https://www.youtube.
Simplicius believes Russia will play very hard ball: The Games Begin: US and Russian Top Dogs Face Off in Riyadh https://simplicius76.
Alice Weidel also called for talks on the settlement of the Ukraine conflict https://tass.com/world/
US Vice President J.D. Vance met with Alice Weidel, the leader of Germany’s ‘firewalled’ Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, on Friday. Vance was in the country to attend the annual Munich Security Conference.
Their meeting reportedly lasted about half an hour and focused on the Ukraine conflict, German domestic policies, and freedom of speech, including the so-called ‘Brandmauer’, or “firewall against the right.” The term refers to a stance embraced by mainstream German parties that aims to prevent the right-wing powers from joining ruling coalitions in the country.
News of the meeting came after Vance slammed European politicians for “fearing” their own voters by refusing to engage with right-wing parties in a speech on Friday. While he did not mention the AfD directly, he said European governments should drop “firewalls” and “embrace” public opinion or lose the right to be called democratic.
Vance referred to the recent endorsement of Weidel for German chancellor by Elon Musk, a close ally to US President Donald Trump, whose online presence at an AfD rally in Halle last month resulted in accusations of election interference from the German government. The vice president dismissed the allegations, painting Musk’s endorsement as an example of free speech, a core democratic value. He chided the European establishment for criticizing Musk, and said he feared free speech was “in retreat” across the continent. The AfD denies being far-right, insisting that it promotes the interests of the German people with its anti-immigration stance. It has, however, been put under surveillance for suspected extremism by German intelligence. Despite the allegations, public support for the party has been growing, and it is currently polling in second place ahead of the German parliamentary election on February 23, with 21% of the public saying they support it.
Weidel did not comment on her meeting with Vance, but praised his remarks in Munich in a post on X, saying they were “excellent” and applauding his comment regarding firewalls. https://swentr.site/news/
Their meeting reportedly lasted about half an hour and focused on the Ukraine conflict, German domestic policies, and freedom of speech, including the so-called ‘Brandmauer’, or “firewall against the right.” The term refers to a stance embraced by mainstream German parties that aims to prevent the right-wing powers from joining ruling coalitions in the country.
News of the meeting came after Vance slammed European politicians for “fearing” their own voters by refusing to engage with right-wing parties in a speech on Friday. While he did not mention the AfD directly, he said European governments should drop “firewalls” and “embrace” public opinion or lose the right to be called democratic.
Vance referred to the recent endorsement of Weidel for German chancellor by Elon Musk, a close ally to US President Donald Trump, whose online presence at an AfD rally in Halle last month resulted in accusations of election interference from the German government. The vice president dismissed the allegations, painting Musk’s endorsement as an example of free speech, a core democratic value. He chided the European establishment for criticizing Musk, and said he feared free speech was “in retreat” across the continent. The AfD denies being far-right, insisting that it promotes the interests of the German people with its anti-immigration stance. It has, however, been put under surveillance for suspected extremism by German intelligence. Despite the allegations, public support for the party has been growing, and it is currently polling in second place ahead of the German parliamentary election on February 23, with 21% of the public saying they support it.
Weidel did not comment on her meeting with Vance, but praised his remarks in Munich in a post on X, saying they were “excellent” and applauding his comment regarding firewalls. https://swentr.site/news/
Although Western Europeans may not be at the table, the region’s interests will be taken into account, Keith Kellogg has said https://swentr.site/news/
The US president’s envoy on the conflict, Keith Kellogg, has spoken of getting a peace deal within weeks https://swentr.site/news/
Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania, and Bulgaria are nourishing ideas of annexing certain Ukrainian lands, Viktor Medvedchuk, former leader of Ukraine’s banned "Opposition Platform - For Life" party, who now leads the "Another Ukraine" movement, said in an interview with TASS.
"It is reliably known that certain countries of the European Union, such as Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania, and Bulgaria, have long been nourishing ideas of annexing certain Ukrainian lands, which were artificially made part of modern Ukraine. Those countries’ politicians have repeatedly voiced and even strongly encouraged their governments to implement those ideas, which are historically valid and reasonable," he said. https://tass.com/politics/
"It is reliably known that certain countries of the European Union, such as Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania, and Bulgaria, have long been nourishing ideas of annexing certain Ukrainian lands, which were artificially made part of modern Ukraine. Those countries’ politicians have repeatedly voiced and even strongly encouraged their governments to implement those ideas, which are historically valid and reasonable," he said. https://tass.com/politics/
Dima, at Military Summary, has the first update on Russia-US negotiations in Riyadh, and will have another a few hours hence. It looks like a timetable for deconfliction and Ukrainian withdrawal from oblasts now claimed by Russia will take place soon. Ukrainian compliance will be forced by the US. It may be slow. Ukraine will have presidential elections in October, and final treaties can be signed then. Russia & USA Grow CloserRussians Break Through Kostiantynopil’s Defense https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_InYbNymZ8
Shares of Lockheed Martin plunged after the US president said he may halve military spending https://swentr.site/news/
Fire! Aim! Ready! Oops: Trump Administration Un-Fires Hundreds Of Nuclear Weapon Workers https://www.zerohedge.com/
Bring out the tech billionaires! "Highly Symbolic" Moment: Alibaba's Jack Ma Reemerges, Shakes Xi's Hand As CCP Renews Confidence In China Tech
Top CCP leaders gathered at the Great Hall of the People for a meeting with Chinese business executives, including Jack Ma."I took a snapshot of President Xi shaking hands with Alibaba's founder Jack Ma," the analyst said, adding, "The young man sitting to the right of Pony Ma is DeepSeek founder Mr. Liang WenFeng (born in 1985)" and "The young man sitting to the right of Jack Ma (with 2 people in between them) is the robotics company UniTree's founder Mr. XingXing WANG (born in 1995)." https://www.zerohedge.com/
Michael Hudson interview: The (Geo)Politics Of Precious Metals
"Gold is being seen as an alternative to dollar or euro-denominated assets," Hudson explains, emphasizing that economic decisions are deeply intertwined with political concerns.Hudson argues that the gold market is unique and has been historically manipulated by the U.S. to maintain the dollar's dominance in global reserves. He notes that, unlike other commodities, gold's price was artificially suppressed for decades to keep global financial reliance on U.S. Treasury securities.
"The aim of this was political—to keep the world viewing the U.S. dollar as the most secure form of international reserves," he states. However, as trust in the Western financial system declines due to excessive monetary policies and sanctions, nations are turning to gold. The recent sharp rise in gold prices signals the breakdown of this controlled system.
A major concern Hudson raises is the discrepancy between the actual gold supply and the financialized gold market, where much of the traded gold is merely paper-based. The leasing of gold by central banks to private dealers has created a situation akin to a financial bubble, with more claims on gold than the available physical supply. "This gold drain to satisfy the recent price rise has seriously depleted gold reserves," Hudson warns, suggesting that when investors demand actual gold rather than financial derivatives, the system could collapse.
He compares the situation to a bank run, where too many people seek to withdraw their assets at once, revealing the fragility of the system.
Looking ahead, Hudson speculates on the potential for a financial restructuring where gold plays a central role. He suggests that countries disillusioned with the Western financial order may seek a new monetary arrangement based on gold or other tangible assets. https://www.zerohedge.com/
Elon Musk, ... the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), tasked with streamlining the federal bureaucracy, returned very excited to his social media platform around midnight, unveiling what "might be the biggest fraud in history."
Musk posted a spreadsheet of Social Security Administration data showing "numbers of people in each age bucket with the death field set to FALSE!"
The data shows that 20.789 million Americans are collecting social security benefits over the age of 100. Drilling down into the age buckets, benefits are still being paid out to folks over 140! https://www.zerohedge.com/
Musk posted a spreadsheet of Social Security Administration data showing "numbers of people in each age bucket with the death field set to FALSE!"
The data shows that 20.789 million Americans are collecting social security benefits over the age of 100. Drilling down into the age buckets, benefits are still being paid out to folks over 140! https://www.zerohedge.com/
Censorship and narrative control is a pervasive internet mycelium. Federal government censorship - key nodes, and rabbit holes
Many claim to have found the censor’s secret lair, but it's more complicated https://networkaffects. Mary Beth Pfeiffer, Like Penicillin, ‘Miraculous’ DMSO Could Change the Lives of Afflicted Millions
The FDA long ago buried dimethyl sulfoxide, but a crusading physician and the medical freedom movement may resurrect it for stroke, paralysis, chronic pain, and more. https://rescue.substack.com/ Act Now! Before it's Too Late! U.S. Conditionally Approves Avian Flu Vaccine for Poultry
Vaccine cartel gets closer to realizing its dream of vaccinating 308 million egg laying hens in the U.S., even though leaky vaccines are likely to result in new pathogens. https://www.thefocalpoints.Pfizer data showing this was leaked in early 2021. Study Finds 37 Safety Signals for COVID Vaccines During Pregnancy,
CDC Still Urges Women to Get the Shots
Miscarriage, preeclampsia, cervical insufficiency, chromosomal abnormalities, fetal malformations, premature birth, stillbirth, newborn asphyxia and newborn death were among the signals flagged by the peer-reviewed study, published last week. https:// Peter McCullough MD, Restatement of the Four Pillars of US Childhood Vaccine Policy, Recent JAMA Forum Puts Safety Near Last
I still don't like that there's a plastic spoon in my brain. ‘It doesn’t harm us’: Russian scientist busts myths about microplastics
Alarming media reports about the harm of microplastics to the human body and the environment are greatly exaggerated, Alexei Khokhlov has told RT https://swentr.site/news/Physicist Anastassia Makarieva, The tug-of-war between forests and oceans: Biotic pump and the spatial distribution of terrestrial precipitation https://bioticregulation.
Contestant in the Game of Life (pictured with collard-flowers, wearing Palestine jersey)
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