Blake Wolf
Fmr NATO Commander: Trump’s Calls For Acquiring Greenland Is ‘Not A Crazy Idea’
Former NATO supreme allied commander James Stavridis stated that he doesn’t believe President-elect Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland is “crazy.”
bashar al-assad
Trump Calls On Putin To Negotiate Following The Assad Regime Collapse In Syria: ‘Make A Deal And Stop The Madness’
President-Elect Donald Trump has called on Russia President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war, pointing to the fall of Russia ally, Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria as proof of Russia’s “weakened state.”
aid package
Mike Johnson Blocks $24B In Military Aid To Ukraine: ‘It Is Not The Place Of Biden To Make That Decision’
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson rejected passing an additional $24 billion in aid to Ukraine on Wednesday, explaining that he would instead wait for incoming President-elect Donald Trump’s decision on the matter.
ammunition shortage
Ukraine Military Faces Mass Desertion From New Recruits, U.S. Urges Ukraine To Lower Enlistment Age To 18
With the Russia-Ukraine war approaching its third year, the Ukrainian military is facing critical moral and recruitment issues, as tens of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers have abandoned their posts, creating a dramatic shortage in soldiers needed to effectively continue the war effort.
Ceasefire
Zelensky Considers Territorial Concessions To Russia In Exchange For NATO Security
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is willing to hand over territory to Russia in exchange for NATO protection if it means ending the war.
American taxpayer money
Trump Taps Former Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg To Serve As Special Envoy To Russia And Ukraine
President-elect Donald Trump has announced that retired Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg will serve as his special envoy for Russia and Ukraine, a key position as the ongoing conflict continues to escalate.
Afghan government
Blinken To Testify On ‘Disastrous’ Afghanistan Withdrawal As House Contempt Vote Looms
While facing the threat of a contempt of Congress vote, Secretary of State Antony Blinken finally agreed to testify in front of the 118th Congress’ House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC), answering questions on the chaotic 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal, HFAC Chairman Michael McCaul announced on Tuesday.
aggression
NATO Military Head Urges Business Leaders To Prepare For Potential ‘Wartime Scenario,’ Urges Extra Ukraine Support
The chair of NATO’s military committee called on business leaders around the globe to prepare for a potential “wartime scenario,” urging them to reconfigure their production lines so as to not solely rely on China or Russia for logistical or production needs.
antisemitism
Trudeau Dances At Taylor Swift Concert While Rioters Burn Montreal, Prompting Backlash: ‘We Are Reaping What You Sowed’
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced significant backlash after Trudeau was caught on video dancing at a Taylor Swift concert while rioters protested in Trudeau’s hometown of Montreal.
Acting Attorney General
Trump Appoints Fmr Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker As NATO Ambassador
On Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump picked former acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker to become U.S. ambassador to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in his new administration.