🇬🇧🤔 If the reports are correct, Trump used the phone call to urge Putin not to escalate the conflict. UK Defence Secretary John Healey says it's a "very good first step and an early sign" that the incoming Trump administration will stay behind Ukraine, - Sky News
Speaking in the House of Commons, he said he expects Trump to "recognise it's in America's interests" to do so.
"If countries like Russia are able to redraw international boundaries by force, that sends a signal that undermines the security of all nations," he said.
Today was filled with meetings and briefings in Kyiv, where Ukraine’s position was clearly represented.
The developing of the European policy for the coming period must be a joint, coordinated effort that directly strengthens our partnerships in Europe and the Euro-Atlantic region.
Just as global affairs falter without a strong America, stability for European nations is simply impossible without a strong Europe. Next week should also bring tangible results—outcomes from our work with partners.
🇪🇺🚫 EU is preparing a 15th package of sanctions against Russia, — Borrell.
🇺🇦 Borrell said he would urge the EU to continue increasing military support for Ukraine amid uncertainty over Trump's plans.
A video appeared online that reportedly shows cars with mock-ups of nuclear missiles targeted at the US embassy in Moscow on November 4th.
The missiles have "At Washington" written on them.
And Russia declares itself the most peace-loving country in the world...
Ukraine has held its ground for nearly three years against one of the world’s largest militaries. Where others might have surrendered, Ukraine endures. Even with dwindling support and North Korea’s direct involvement, it stands, deserving far more respect than it’s given.
@Addicted2Java@ZelenskyyUa@Keir_Starmer Do you mean the billions of dollars America has spent in its US based production facility’s building modern weapons for its defence?
@GirkeHanjo@ZelenskyyUa@Keir_Starmer Half of Russias population is gone. Those who did not mange to flee to other bordering countries or the west got conscripted into the meat grinder of the war machine. There cannot be a victory plan when there can be no victory…..
@SimonBanished@SecBlinken I’m all for Ukraine getting a just peace getting there territory back, joining NATO the best possible outcome for them but let’s not pretend the US is anything other than a military juggernaut, 900 billion a year is no joke.