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Why #Russia will never attack the #EU:

I know there is a lot of #military and patriotic #propaganda out there and the military industrial complex is on the rise because everyone wants to arm themselves because of the Russian #threat.

Let's pause for a moment and think about the reasons why #war is still being waged today:

1) The number one reason is still #religion. Religion serves to unite one's own #community, but is also always a demarcation against others. In Europe and Russia, religion only plays a subordinate role and the churches are struggling with insignificance.

2) The second important reason is natural #resources. Western Europe has long since used up its natural resources and is therefore plundering other countries, mainly in #Africa. Russia has enough natural resources of its own.

3) Population growth so that new living spaces are needed. In #Europe and #Russia, the #population is declining. As a result, many families only have one child and they don't want to lose it to the war.

4) Important geostrategic positions. Europe is losing importance. Russia's most important trading partners are in #Asia. Europe is strategically insignificant.

Europe is increasingly losing importance and therefore wants to feel important militarily. For Russia, an attack would bring no advantage and only high losses. Russia can infiltrate the weakened political system in Europe much more easily by manipulating elections and causing social unrest with propaganda. This hybrid warfare is much more successful than an open war.

#politics #future #eu #news #wisdom #warefare #cyberwar #fake #manipulation #democracy #nwo #defense #world #globalization #civilization #strategy #trade #economy #peace #diplomacy #ukraine #invasion #nato #usa

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What effect do #sanctions have? The West has been sanctioning North #Korea for 60 years and the country still exists.

Even worse, it has been able to develop nuclear weapons despite sanctions. But the #world has become much more diverse since the end of the Cold #War. With its misguided foreign #policy, the West has failed to bring emerging states such as #India, #Brazil and #SouthAfrica on board. These states are currently doing business with #Russia and #China is doing the rest to keep Russia going.

#economy #politics #Problem #diplomacy #finance #fail #globalization #usa #nato #west

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brainwavelost@nerdpol.ch
brainwavelost

#unbelieveable

For almost three years, #NATO countries have boycotted diplomatic contacts with #Russia, even as hundreds of thousands of men have died on the battlefield. The decision by diplomats to reject #diplomacy is morally repugnant as diplomacy could have reduced the excess of violence, prevented escalation, and even resulted in a path to peace. However, the political-media elites skilfully sold the rejection of diplomacy to the public as evidence of their moral #righteousness.

Glenn Diesen

How the Strategy of Fighting to the Last Ukrainian Was Sold to the Public as Morally Righteous

Professor Glenn Diesen

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Nearly half of #EU citizens no longer see US as most important #ally, survey shows

Source: https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/11/28/nearly-half-of-eu-citizens-no-longer-see-us-as-most-important-ally-survey-shows

The most US-sceptical country was #Belgium, with only 43% of people considering the US their prominent #military partner, while #Poland had the highest pro-US rate (65%).

Now the legitimate #question arises as to whether European politicians are capable of an independent foreign policy at all, given that for decades they have only acted as willing vassals of the US? In the #EU, it is already difficult to reach compromises on domestic #policy. There is not even #agreement within the EU on whether #Russia is an #enemy.

#future #Europe #usa #politics #nato #trump #defense #diplomacy #change

Nearly half of EU citizens no longer see US as most important ally

A new survey reveals EU citizens are growing more and more US-sceptic, and think it's time for the bloc to pursue its own foreign policy and reduce ties with Washington. #EuropeInMotion

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#France says 'immunities apply' to #Netanyahu regarding #ICC #arrest warrant

Source: https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/11/27/france-says-immunities-apply-to-netanyahu-regarding-icc-arrest-warrant_6734304_4.html

The statement goes on to say: "In accordance with the long-standing friendship between France and Israel, two democracies committed to the rule of law and to respect for a professional and independent justice system, France intends to continue working in close cooperation with Prime Minister Netanyahu and the other Israeli authorities to achieve peace and security for all in the Middle East."

#law #diplomacy #France #Israel #immunity #politics #news #justice

France says 'immunities apply' to Netanyahu regarding ICC arrest warrant

In a statement, the foreign ministry said France would 'respect its international obligations' but added that the Israeli leader was covered by immunity rules that apply to states that are not a party to the ICC.

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anonymiss@despora.de
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Israel-Hezbollah #ceasefire takes effect

Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/israel-hezbollah-lebanon-ceasefire-biden-gaza-hamas-rcna181859

Israeli troops in #Lebanon will hold their positions and a 60-day period will start in which the Lebanese #military and #security forces will begin their deployment toward the south, the official said, adding that the process will not happen overnight or in several days.

#Israel #Hezbollah #war #terror #politics #diplomacy #news #Palestine

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect

Hezbollah began trading fire with Israel the day after Hamas launched its 2023 terrorist attack on Israel from Gaza.

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The #Kremlin has revised its #nuclear #policy. Does that make the use of atomic #weapons more likely?

Source: https://apnews.com/article/russia-nuclear-doctrine-putin-ukraine-war-b5ee115aa2099fa247f630e16da861d8

It adds that nuclear weapons could be used in these scenarios: If reliable information is received about the takeoff or launch of strategic and tactical aircraft, cruise missiles, drones, hypersonic or other flying vehicles and their crossing the Russian border.

So a #military drone across the border is enough? Nearly the same bullshit is standing in the US version. This means they can use nuclear weapons in every war at any time.

#fail #news #warfare #war #Problem #conflict #defense #earth #future #politics #diplomacy

The Kremlin has revised its nuclear policy. Does that make the use of atomic weapons more likely?

The revamped version that was signed Tuesday by President Vladimir Putin spells out the circumstances that allow him to use Moscow's atomic arsenal, the world's largest.

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kuchinster@hub.hubzilla.de
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Image/photoSunyata ☸ 👨🏻‍💻 ☮ wrote the following post Thu, 07 Nov 2024 22:02:53 +0100

"We have never rejected contact with anyone. [Russian] President [Vladimir] Putin stresses our position every time the topic is raised. Talking is always better than getting isolated from each other," Russia’s top diplomat said, when asked if there are plans to maintain communication with the new US administration. "We’ll see if there are any proposals, and I reiterate that it was not us who broke off relations and it’s not up to us to suggest reviving those. If there is an initiative to sit down and have a frank conversation about where we are standing and how we should move forward, without any unilateral demands, we will be ready [for that]," he added.

--- Sergei Lavrov, source

#SergeiLavrov #diplomacy #Russia

#russian

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tord_dellsen@diasp.eu
Sunyata ☸ 👨🏻‍💻

"We have never rejected contact with anyone. [Russian] President [Vladimir] Putin stresses our position every time the topic is raised. Talking is always better than getting isolated from each other," Russia’s top diplomat said, when asked if there are plans to maintain communication with the new US administration. "We’ll see if there are any proposals, and I reiterate that it was not us who broke off relations and it’s not up to us to suggest reviving those. If there is an initiative to sit down and have a frank conversation about where we are standing and how we should move forward, without any unilateral demands, we will be ready [for that]," he added.

--- Sergei Lavrov, source

#SergeiLavrov #diplomacy #Russia

Russia open to dialogue with US if Washington takes initiative — Lavrov

The top Russian diplomat described the problems facing Russia-US relations as "very deep," stemming from the perception by the American elite that any rivals in the international arena should be suppressed unless someone questions the US global...

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brainwavelost@nerdpol.ch
brainwavelost


#Ukraine #Taiwan #diplomacy

Things still seem peaceful in Taiwan. However, living near the airport, I can see that our defence planes and military cargo flights are active. And sometimes I wonder how accurate possible Chinese strikes on Taiwan's military facilities will be? In any case, I would say that no matter how much of Taiwan's tax money is spent on weapons, it won't help the people of Taiwan. Well, some Taiwanese might get big money for enabling the weapon's purchase conditions.

China is such a big enemy that fighting it would result in either a quick surrender, starvation, or severe to total destruction of the country. I don't think the U.S. will get involved in fighting China except by selling arms. Thus, I prefer negotiations to playing strong.

So what should be done? For myself, I will focus on reducing my harmful habits, urban gardening, maintaining and developing good relationships with my neighbours, acquaintances, and friends. And for Taiwan, China, Ukraine, Russia, USA, … and everyone on this planet, I wish they could do the same.

anonymiss@despora.de
anonymiss

UN #Security Council to meet Monday over #Israel's strike on #Iran

Source: https://uk.news.yahoo.com/un-security-council-expected-meet-144210358.html

“The Islamic Republic of Iran, in alignment with the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and under international law, reserves its inherent right to legal and legitimate response to these criminal attacks at the appropriate time,”...

I always ask myself whether these people are still capable of logical thinking? If this Israeli airstrike was criminal, what was the Iranian one? If the Iranian one was a justified retaliation in his way of thinking, why is the retaliation of the retaliation criminal? Why are such people tolerated in the #government?

#uno #war #diplomacy #argument #politics #military #fail #news #MiddleEast #crime

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tord_dellsen@diasp.eu
Sunyata ☸ 👨🏻‍💻

So we have this Trifecta of #Terror, with America at the top, anchored by Ukraine and Israel, and we have now just defined what is the problem in the world today. [...] You know it's amazing when you take America out of the mix how important #diplomacy becomes. But when you inject America into the mix it's the #military solution. I think we've identified what the problem in the world today is. It's spelled U-S-A.

— Scott Ritter, in an interview with Garland Nixon

#TrifectaOfTerror #UnitedStateRulingClass #ZionistEntity #Ukraine #ScottRitter

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“Conflicts Are Multiplying”: U.N. Chief Warns of #World at #War as General #Assembly Kicks Off

Source: https://www.democracynow.org/2024/9/23/headlines/conflicts_are_multiplying_un_chief_warns_of_world_at_war_as_general_assembly_kicks_off

Secretary-General António Guterres: “Conflicts are raging and multiplying, from the #MiddleEast to #Ukraine and #Sudan, with no end in sight. Our collective security system is threatened by geopolitical divides, nuclear posturing and the development of new weapons and theaters of war. Resources that could bring opportunities and hope are invested in death and destruction.”

#conflict #military #politics #uno #news #future #diplomacy #weapon #peace

“Conflicts Are Multiplying”: U.N. Chief Warns of World at War as General Assembly Kicks Off

World leaders are gathering in New York for the United Nations General Assembly and the U.N.’s Summit of the Future. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres spoke on Sunday. Secretary-General António Guterres: “Conflicts are raging and...

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02mydiaspo02@diasp.eu
oAnth

European abandons all rationality in the Ukraine Proxy War, and risks destroying itself - Michael von der Schulenburg, Alexander Mercouris & Glenn Diesen

Incredibly emotional discussion by von der Schulenburg (Member of the European #Parliament in #Strasbourg) about the Ukraine war, disastrous European #diplomacy and #Germany's lack of responsibility to prepare the way for peace negotiations for #Ukraine - #Europe and the #EU as war-mongering transatlantics. Important information on the #BSW (Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht / Alliance) as part of a populist new parties in contrast to the AfD (Alternative für Deutschland / #Germany)

https://youtu.be/anNBYH-zNLM

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#Nato: From #ColdWar to #Ukraine, a #History of the World’s Most Powerful #Alliance

source: https://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v46/n15/tom-stevenson/ill-suited-to-reality

In 1998, John Lewis Gaddis bemoaned that the decision to admit #Poland, #Hungary and the #Czech Republic was taken with almost no public debate and that ‘with remarkably few exceptions’ historians saw it as ‘ill-conceived, ill-timed and above all ill-suited to the realities of the post-Cold War world’. Enlargement violated the principle of magnanimity in victory, and risked driving #Russia to forge an anti-hegemonic alliance with #China.

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#Military spending by European states has increased by more than 60 per cent since 2014. Yet G7 meetings are still surpassingly easy for US diplomats to run. Nato is both stronger than ever and just as unsuited to averting the next world #crisis.

#politics #diplomacy #finance #arms #future #USA #security #defense #Europe

Tom Stevenson · Ill-Suited to Reality: Nato’s Delusions

The descriptions of Nato by US leaders have often had little to do with the defence of Europe and a lot to do with Nato...

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