Aug 29, 2025

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Two weeks have passed since Trump rolled out the red carpet in Alaska for a war criminal, Vladimir Putin.

After their meeting, Trump proudly announced that he had a “very good relationship” with the russian dictator, that an agreement was made to start a negotiation process, and that sanctions would no longer be in place.

Two weeks later—nothing has changed. Nothing.

If anything, the situation has only worsened. Russia has carried out some of the largest attacks on Ukraine since the invasion began. Just two days ago, Kyiv was brutally bombed. 18 civilians were killed, including four children.

And Trump? He does nothing. He looks the other way. That is the definition of complacency and moral bankruptcy.

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India’s imports of russian oil are set to rise in September despite U.S. restrictions.

Indian refineries plan to increase purchases of russian crude by 10–20% compared to August — an additional 150,000 to 300,000 barrels per day.

According to Reuters, russia will have more crude available for export next month, as refinery shutdowns have reduced its capacity to process oil into fuel. In recent days, Ukraine has struck 10 russian refineries, knocking out up to 17% of the country’s refining capacity.

Last week, Bloomberg reported that after a short pause, India’s state-owned refineries resumed purchases of russian oil.

Indian Oil Corp. and Bharat Petroleum have bought multiple cargoes of russian Urals crude, scheduled to load in September and October.

So much for Trump’s “sanctions.”

Sources: Bloomberg, Reuters

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A morally bankrupt reaction from Trump and his administration to russia’s attack on Ukraine last night:

“He was not happy about this news, but he was also not surprised. These are two countries that have been at war for a very long time. Russia launched this attack on Kyiv, and likewise, Ukraine recently dealt a blow to russia’s oil refineries.”

First, let’s acknowledge the obvious: it’s good he was “not happy” that russia killed 18 civilians, including 4 children. Because, he could have been actually happy.

Second, how dare you equate russia’s war of aggression with Ukraine’s fight for survival. One side is the aggressor; the other is the victim defending its people and land.

Third, russia attacked civilian objects—homes, schools, offices. Ukraine struck legitimate military targets: oil refineries feeding russia’s war machine.

There is no moral equivalence here. Pretending otherwise is not just dishonest – it is complicity.

Video here of the grinning imbecile Leavitt here :

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1490853685662892/?fs=e&s=TIeQ9V&fs=e&fs=e

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Rant about the American news media.

Before this trip to Ukraine my contempt for the American news media was about 8 out of 10. Now it’s completely off the charts. I spent 3 days looking at the graves of thousands of young people. I watched men walk the streets with prosthetic legs. I talked to people whose voices were filled with fear and stress. I saw buildings destroyed by a missle in the last week Then I open an American newspaper and see four articles about Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift getting engaged.

There’s nothing about what’s happening on the ground here. There’s something badly wrong with America and it starts with your screen.

Author: Steve Easterwood, Christian Missionary, Artist

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Last night, russia struck Kyiv with one of its largest missile attacks. Among the targets hit:

🇬🇧 The British Council Building — regularly filled with UK government officials.
🇪🇺 The EU Delegation office.
🏘️ Homes, schools, and civilian infrastructure.

People were killed. Children were killed. Families lost their homes.

The symbolism couldn’t be clearer: russia is not just at war with Ukraine — it is at war with the entire West.

The UK, a key signatory of the Budapest Memorandum (which pledged security guarantees for Ukraine), cannot even shield its own Council in Kyiv. If you live in the UK and still believe Putin “wants peace,” it’s time to grow up.

After the strikes:
🇬🇧 UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced that Britain has summoned the russian ambassador, condemning the “killings and destruction.”
🇪🇺 Brussels also summoned the russian ambassador after its mission was damaged.

Words of protest are important, but they are not enough. This war will not end with statements. It will only end when russia is defeated.

Video of Caolan Robertson on the spot :

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1837487340450870/?fs=e&s=TIeQ9V&fs=e&fs=e