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The World Has Changed
First, let me start with our role in Europe. We are withdrawing from the world at an astonishing speed. As I keep alluding, we are burning the metaphorical ships. Here is more evidence: Yes, this will likely lead to an expansion of the war.
In effect, this is perceived as a victory for Russia, and let us be honest, the decoupling of the US and Europe is a victory for Russia. It is a strategic victory, to be exact:
US has handed over control of Ramstein to Britain and Germany, — Hegset
“The time of the United States as the sole guarantor of European security is over. This is long overdue. Europe must strengthen its military power and strengthen NATO,” the US Secretary of Defense noted.
The reality is that Europe is rearming because it understands what Donald Trump does not. For Europe, Russia is an existential problem. If Vladimir Putin gives him something he wants, let’s say Trump Tower Moscow, I suspect Trump will surrender Alaska back to the Rodina.
Okay, at this point, it will take more than just Trump Tower Moscow, but I doubt that a corrupt deal could lead to this surrender. It is who this man is. So, back to the war, and through Important Stories, we learn how the Russian liberal class now sees this war:
“Putin’s death will not stop the war. It will last until the early…