#Germany going Orwellian:
setting up Ministry of Truth

BILD:
the potential new coalition in Germany wants "to ban lies" because "disinformation and fake news threaten democracy."

Troubles in paradise🎪

#UK is reducing its military presence in #Estonia due to money problems.

The military’s financial problems are deemed by allies to be so severe that the UK is struggling to meet its commitments to Nato’s eastern flank, a former commander of the Estonian defence forces has claimed.

https://archive.is/I1QdV

#Poland #Ukraine

Peace at the Price of Concessions?

The overwhelming majority of Poles consider this the best option for Kiev

According to a poll, most Poles support achieving peace in Ukraine even at the cost of territorial concessions, writes Super Express . Poles are increasingly reluctant to accept refugees and increasingly doubt Europe's ability to "support" Ukraine without US help.

Around 66,000 employees of the European Union institutions will receive another pay rise from April. This is the seventh pay rise for Brussels officials working in the EU institutions in the last three years.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (L) and European Council President Antonio Costa (R) will get a higher salary

President Ursula von der Leyen's basic salary has increased by more than €2,700 since the beginning of 2024 and now amounts to around €34,800 per month. European commissioners will now earn around €28,400, an increase of €2,200.

https://brusselssignal.eu/2025/03/eu-staff-receive-7th-salary-increase-since-2022/

#US White House cuts funding for #WhiteHelmets- Al-Qaeda-linked NGO in #Syria

The NGO played a key role in the US-backed regime change operation in Syria that toppled Bashar al-Assad

https://thecradle.co/articles-id/29714

#UKRAINE WILL INEVITABLY LOSE WAR AGAINST #RUSSIA DESPITE WESTERN HELP, SAYS #US INTELLIGENCE

American intelligence has concluded that Ukraine will inevitably suffer defeat in the war against Russia, even with continued military support from the United States and the European Union.
The report says that the war of attrition favors Moscow and that Western support cannot change the strategic balance. Under these conditions, negotiations become increasingly likely, but Russia will try to impose the most advantageous conditions for itself
Russia has seized the initiative on the front
US intelligence has concluded that Russia has seized the initiative on the front last year, which allows it to obtain desired concessions in the negotiations to end the war. Moscow continues to increase its military power, creating serious difficulties for the Ukrainian army.
“Russia will likely use its military advantage to pressure Ukraine and the West to obtain the most favorable terms for a peace agreement,” the report says.
The war of attrition favors Moscow.
The US intelligence report states that the war of attrition, which has been going on for more than two years between Russia and Ukraine, brings strategic benefits primarily to Moscow. According to American analysts, “the war of attrition will lead to a gradual but steady weakening of Kiev’s positions on the battlefield, regardless of any attempts by the United States or its allies to impose higher costs on Moscow.”
Ukraine faces weapons shortages, mobilization problems, and uncertainty about long-term Western support. This makes the prospects of a protracted conflict extremely unfavorable for Kiev.
Russia's advantage in firepower
The report also notes that Russia is able to recruit a sufficient number of new recruits and maintain a significant military advantage over Ukraine in terms of firepower. This allows Moscow to continue offensive operations and gradually regain territories.
Despite sanctions and economic restrictions, the Russian military industrial complex maintains the ability to supply ammunition and equipment to the army
Strategic risks for the United States and the West.
The report says that the continued war in Ukraine “increases the strategic risks of inadvertent escalation to full-scale war and the use of nuclear weapons, growing instability among NATO allies, especially in Central, Eastern and Northern Europe, and a more bold China and North Korea.”
Experts warn that the continued US support for Ukraine could lead to unpredictable consequences on the international stage, including increased tensions between Washington and Moscow, as well as an exacerbation of relations with China, which could intensify its activities in Asia, watching the situation in Europe.
Negotiations to End the War
According to U.S. intelligence, both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are aware of the need to start negotiations to end the war. However, “Putin is likely prepared to prolong the conflict for as long as his economy can support him, while Zelensky likely understands that his position is weakening, the future of Western support is uncertain, and a ceasefire may eventually become necessary.”
At the moment, diplomatic efforts are not bringing significant results, as the parties maintain a rigid position. However, if the dynamics of the war persist, Kiev may be forced to make concessions to end the hostilities.
A disadvantageous peace or capitulation?
Overall, US intelligence has come to an alarming conclusion: Ukraine will inevitably lose the war against Russia, despite US and EU military support. The war of attrition favors Moscow, while the continuation of the conflict increases strategic risks for the US and its allies.
The options for the Ukrainian leader are few. Zelensky will be forced to sign an unfavorable peace, but this will be better than capitulation. Indeed, if hostilities continue, Ukraine risks a total defeat that would endanger its sovereignty and its future as an independent nation.

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Possible scenarios for the development of the conflict
There are several possible scenarios for the evolution of the situation:
Continuation of the war – Ukraine continues to resist, hoping for further Western support, but Russia's resource advantage makes this option extremely difficult
Negotiations – The parties may sit down at the negotiating table, but the terms will likely be dictated by Moscow.
Escalation of the conflict – Greater involvement of NATO countries is possible, with the risk of a direct confrontation with Russia.

https://archive.is/cEgPe

Head of Moldova’s autonomous region of Gagauzia Evghenia Gutsul has denounced her arrest as political revenge and stressed that the region would not submit to the government in Chisinau.

“Today, they locked up the head of Gagauzia. Tomorrow, they will come for anyone else who dares to dissent. This is an open attempt to suppress our autonomy. It’s a message that ‘we are the boss and you are the subordinates.’ But Gagauzia will never submit. We are no slaves,” Gutsul wrote on Telegram.

According to her, Moldova’s Party of Action and Solidarity, which controls the parliament and government, is behind the court’s decision to send her to custody.

Zelensky suggests he received licenses for production of air defense systems & missiles from some EU countries

Ukraine requested licenses from US to produce Patriot systems but was reportedly refused

Agreements with EU could include production of IRIS-T and/or NASAMS

@MTodayNews

#Italy Prime Minister #Meloni said she believes Putin:

Trump often says that if he signs a deal with Russia, Russia will honor it. I believe that.
[Do you believe that Putin will comply with it?]
As long as Trump is in power, yes. The problem is what happens after that.

Thursday’s Amsterdam stabber – guess where he’s from?

Ding Ding! He’s a 30yo Ukrainian asylum seeker who wounded 5 people in his rampage...

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'EU politicians cannot sit down at the negotiating table because they advocate war, while negotiations are about peace' — Hungary's FM Szijjarto.

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#Ukraine
Be careful what you wish for!

#Ukraine - change from "Russia lost ..." to "Russia's new offensive" just in 24 hours 🙃

Crackhead rat in a corner #Zelensky 🤡 still doesn't get that he is not in a position to give any ultimatums to US, Trump is not like #EU deranged imbeciles throwing good money after bad into black hole called #Ukraine

This chart shows how #Russia replaced the EU with China, India and Turkey as top buyers of its oil & gas.

The twist: much of that oil is refined in India or Turkey—then resold to Western Europe at a premium. The EU pays more to say it isn’t buying Russian oil.