Russian forces launched major incursions into Ukraine on Thursday while nine Chinese military aircraft intruded into Taiwan airspace.
Donald Trump, when asked this week if China will invade Taiwan, said “Oh, absolutely. They’re waiting ‘til after the Olympics… It’s almost like twin sisters right here because you have one that wants Taiwan, I think, equally badly.”
Ukraine is claiming it dealt a powerful blow to Russian forces, while the Russians claim they have seen little resistance as pro-Kiev forces have laid down arms.
Joe Biden placed heavy sanctions on Russia (not intended to disrupt the flow of Russian oil) and sent 7,000 more troops to the NATO eastern countries of Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Romania.
“I have no idea what he’s threatening.”
Joe Biden on if Putin will use nukes
While president, Donald Trump dared to ask the Europeans why we pay for their defense when they go out and make deals with Russia. (video below) The former leftist Chancellor of Germany Gerhard Schröder is president of the board of directors at Nord Stream 2 AG.
2004 FLASHBACK: Pat Buchanan: “to elect American vassals in Russia’s backyard, even in former Soviet republics, seems an act of imperial arrogance and blind stupidity.”
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