Gerald
@rogbull.bsky.social
Mediocre observer of politics, baptised in the 🇧🇪 pool of compromises.
The man is speaking as the rep. of NATO, not as a European. His organisation and personal legacy dissolve if he doesn't do everything in his power to keep the US in. I disagree with it and his statement, but it is his job.
Keeping Turkey in a defense pact without the US, might be more pressing.
Keeping Turkey in a defense pact without the US, might be more pressing.
Europe is incapable of defending itself without America, NATO chief Mark Rutte said, speaking just days after Donald Trump's repeated threats to seize Greenland pushed the alliance to the brink of collapse.
Europe can’t defend itself without the US, NATO’s Rutte warns
The EU should stop dreaming of creating a European pillar for NATO and continue to build ties with the U.S. despite Trump, the alliance secretary-general said.
www.politico.eu
January 26, 2026 at 11:01 PM
The man is speaking as the rep. of NATO, not as a European. His organisation and personal legacy dissolve if he doesn't do everything in his power to keep the US in. I disagree with it and his statement, but it is his job.
Keeping Turkey in a defense pact without the US, might be more pressing.
Keeping Turkey in a defense pact without the US, might be more pressing.
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Trump's Razor: The pettiest explanation is usually the correct one.
Insanity: Sources close to the White House told the Washington Post Trump lost interest in backing Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado to lead the country because she accepted her Nobel Peace Prize rather than demanding it be given to Trump, which was viewed as an “ultimate sin.”
January 5, 2026 at 5:17 AM
Trump's Razor: The pettiest explanation is usually the correct one.
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The US has rejected a Canadian proposal to establish a task force that would tackle Russia’s so-called shadow fleet of oil tankers.
US Vetoes G-7 Shadow Fleet Task Force Plan, Signals More Change
The US has rejected a Canadian proposal to establish a task force that would tackle Russia’s so-called shadow fleet of oil tankers, as the Trump administration re-evaluates its positions across multil...
www.bloomberg.com
March 8, 2025 at 7:29 PM
The US has rejected a Canadian proposal to establish a task force that would tackle Russia’s so-called shadow fleet of oil tankers.
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Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the 4 other members of the Five Eyes spy alliance—Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom—are reportedly examining whether to continue including America in international intelligence.
Trump’s Russia Obsession Just Cost the U.S. a Crucial Intel Tool
Donald Trump’s clear affection for Vladimir Putin has U.S. allies rethinking a few things.
newrepublic.com
March 8, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the 4 other members of the Five Eyes spy alliance—Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom—are reportedly examining whether to continue including America in international intelligence.
I'm so intrigued with Syria right now. This is such a blow to Russia and I'm reading everywhere about refugees that want to go back and rebuild, which is how it should be.
Gawd I hope the newly enlightened islam rebel group there isnt a facade and that Turkey doesn't try to kneecap the Kurds.
Gawd I hope the newly enlightened islam rebel group there isnt a facade and that Turkey doesn't try to kneecap the Kurds.
December 8, 2024 at 2:39 AM
I'm so intrigued with Syria right now. This is such a blow to Russia and I'm reading everywhere about refugees that want to go back and rebuild, which is how it should be.
Gawd I hope the newly enlightened islam rebel group there isnt a facade and that Turkey doesn't try to kneecap the Kurds.
Gawd I hope the newly enlightened islam rebel group there isnt a facade and that Turkey doesn't try to kneecap the Kurds.