A Lion Called Volodymyr
The lion always expects to get the lion’s share. Putin thinks it’s him but when Ukraine’s president said “The fight is here, I need ammunition, not a ride” Ukraine became the lion.
Has Ukraine Dodged a Debt Trap?
Ukraine was about to part with vast sums of money in an arrangement that could have proved disastrous in the long run, diverting half of all future resource earnings to a “jointly managed fund.”
Ukraine Will Fight On
Some quick conclusions from the fight in the Oval Office.
Trump World
Trump’s flattery toward the predator, as well as his rancorous negotiations with the leader of a country that has been victimized, are tactics.
Ukraine - All That Glitters is Not Gold
The initiative for the Trump rare earth deal initially came from the Ukrainian side as a way to lure Trump into committing to continued support for Ukraine.
Could Turkey Take Lead Role for Peace in Ukraine as West Wavers?
Trump declared Zelensky an “unelected dictator” and said his presence during Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations was “unnecessary,” as Ankara hosted the Ukrainian leader for diplomatic talks.
VIPs Trapped in Propaganda Bubbles are a Global Threat
Some optimists think Trump’s litany of insults against Zelensky is intended to shock Europe into action, but more likely his attitude has resulted from being stuck in Russia’s propaganda bubble.
Losing America
America is losing sight of itself and its promise in the world.
The Shaming of America – A Spur to Action
The United States has ostensibly abdicated its role as leader of the free world – and in front of the United Nations, no less.
How Zelensky Should Set the Pace for Diplomacy in the Trump Era
Classic diplomacy is dead in Washington DC. Now with Trump in the White House, a new approach is needed – one the Ukrainian president is eminently suited for.
Death of Diplomacy
The 1917 speed record of “Ten Days That Shook the World” has been replaced – this time it only took six.
Trump’s Ukraine Peace Strategy Illustrates US Weakness
Historical precedents set by previous “peace summits” suggests that the stage could be being prepared for another chapter in US “cut and run” diplomacy.
OPINION: What Russian Escalation Could Look Like
With the tide turning in the war, it is highly likely that Russia will choose to escalation.
July 13, 2026
OPINION: Putin Propaganda
July 16, 2026