Germany:
German customs officials attempted to seize and "dispose of" an oil tanker and its cargo in what amounted to an act of state piracy, but the Federal Fiscal Court has now put a stop to this. International law and the right of refuge still apply, even though attempts are being made to use the cheap label of "Russian shadow fleet" to declare merchant ships fair game.
WELT:
The "Eventin," carrying around 100,000 tons of oil, has been anchored off the coast of Rügen for almost a year. Now, the Federal Fiscal Court has issued a ruling regarding the ship, which is considered part of the Russian shadow fleet.
German customs officials attempted to seize and "dispose of" an oil tanker and its cargo in what amounted to an act of state piracy, but the Federal Fiscal Court has now put a stop to this. International law and the right of refuge still apply, even though attempts are being made to use the cheap label of "Russian shadow fleet" to declare merchant ships fair game.
WELT:
The "Eventin," carrying around 100,000 tons of oil, has been anchored off the coast of Rügen for almost a year. Now, the Federal Fiscal Court has issued a ruling regarding the ship, which is considered part of the Russian shadow fleet.
DIE WELT
Zoll verliert vor Gericht: Öltanker „Eventin“ darf vorerst nicht eingezogen werden - WELT
Seit fast einem Jahr liegt die „Eventin“ mit rund 100.000 Tonnen Öl vor Rügen. Nun gibt es eine Entscheidung des Bundesfinanzhofes zu dem Schiff, das der russischen Schattenflotte zugerechnet wird.
The Czech Republic will not take on any guarantees for Ukraine financing, incoming Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis, who will take power on Monday, said on Saturday, adding that the European Commission must find alternative ways of supporting the country.
European Newsroom
Babiš: The EC must find other ways to finance Ukraine, the Czech Republic will not guarantee anything
At next week’s summit, EU presidents and prime ministers will be deciding between two proposed options for financing Ukraine.
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Welcome to Merz's Germany!
FT:
Volkswagen will stop manufacturing vehicles at its site in Dresden after Tuesday, marking the first time in the carmaker’s 88-year history that it will close production in Germany. The closure of the plant’s production line comes as Europe’s largest auto manufacturer is under cash flow pressure as a result of weak China sales and demand in Europe as well as US tariffs weighing on sales in America.
FT:
Volkswagen will stop manufacturing vehicles at its site in Dresden after Tuesday, marking the first time in the carmaker’s 88-year history that it will close production in Germany. The closure of the plant’s production line comes as Europe’s largest auto manufacturer is under cash flow pressure as a result of weak China sales and demand in Europe as well as US tariffs weighing on sales in America.
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EU 🤡🤡🤡 proposed yet another war peace plan for Ukraine:
• Provide sustained and significant support to Ukraine to build its armed forces, which should remain at a peacetime level of 800,000 to be able to deter conflict and defend Ukraine’s territory.
• A European-led ‘multinational force Ukraine’ made up from contributions from willing nations within the framework of the Coalition of the Willing and supported by the US. It will assist in the regeneration of Ukraine’s forces, in securing Ukraine’s skies, and in supporting safer seas, including through operating inside Ukraine.
• A US led ceasefire monitoring and verification mechanism with international participation to provide early warning of any future attack and attribute and respond to any breaches along with a deconfliction mechanism to work on mutual deescalatory actions that can be taken to benefit all parties.
• A legally binding commitment, subject to national procedures, to take measures to restore peace and security in the case of a future armed attack. These measures may include armed force, intelligence and logistical assistance, economic and diplomatic actions.
• Invest in the future prosperity of Ukraine, including making major resources available for recovery and reconstruction, mutually beneficial trade agreements, and taking into account the need for Russia to compensate Ukraine for the damage caused. In this vein, Russian sovereign assets in the European Union have been immobilised.
• Strongly support Ukraine’s accession to the European Union.
• Provide sustained and significant support to Ukraine to build its armed forces, which should remain at a peacetime level of 800,000 to be able to deter conflict and defend Ukraine’s territory.
• A European-led ‘multinational force Ukraine’ made up from contributions from willing nations within the framework of the Coalition of the Willing and supported by the US. It will assist in the regeneration of Ukraine’s forces, in securing Ukraine’s skies, and in supporting safer seas, including through operating inside Ukraine.
• A US led ceasefire monitoring and verification mechanism with international participation to provide early warning of any future attack and attribute and respond to any breaches along with a deconfliction mechanism to work on mutual deescalatory actions that can be taken to benefit all parties.
• A legally binding commitment, subject to national procedures, to take measures to restore peace and security in the case of a future armed attack. These measures may include armed force, intelligence and logistical assistance, economic and diplomatic actions.
• Invest in the future prosperity of Ukraine, including making major resources available for recovery and reconstruction, mutually beneficial trade agreements, and taking into account the need for Russia to compensate Ukraine for the damage caused. In this vein, Russian sovereign assets in the European Union have been immobilised.
• Strongly support Ukraine’s accession to the European Union.
Die Bundesregierung
Statement by Chancellor Merz, Prime Minister Frederiksen, Prime Minister Michal, President Stubb, President Macron, Prime Minister…
The Leaders welcomed significant progress on President Trump’s efforts to secure a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. They also welcomed the close work between President Zelenskyy’s and President Trump’s teams as well as European teams over the recent days…
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He is insane!
'The president ofwar peace' 🤡 Trump accuses Venezuela of stealing American oil, land, and other assets 🤦♂️
"America will not allow a Hostile Regime to take our Oil, Land, or any other Assets, all of which must be returned to the United States, IMMEDIATELY,” 🤦♂️
He has ordered "A TOTAL AND COMPLETE BLOCKADE OF ALL SANCTIONED OIL TANKERS going into, and out of, Venezuela."
So Trump admits that it was all about stealing Venezuela's oil, nothing to do with drugs at all.
Imposing full blockade on a country without UN resolution is an act of war. Aggression.
'The president of
"America will not allow a Hostile Regime to take our Oil, Land, or any other Assets, all of which must be returned to the United States, IMMEDIATELY,” 🤦♂️
He has ordered "A TOTAL AND COMPLETE BLOCKADE OF ALL SANCTIONED OIL TANKERS going into, and out of, Venezuela."
So Trump admits that it was all about stealing Venezuela's oil, nothing to do with drugs at all.
Imposing full blockade on a country without UN resolution is an act of war. Aggression.
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Russian assets.
@PM_ViktorOrban (X):
A victory for the @PatriotsEU: the Brusselians backed down, Russian assets will not be on the table at tomorrow’s #EUCO. The Commission now pushes joint loans, but we will not let our families foot the bill for Ukraine’s war. Not on our watch.
@PM_ViktorOrban (X):
A victory for the @PatriotsEU: the Brusselians backed down, Russian assets will not be on the table at tomorrow’s #EUCO. The Commission now pushes joint loans, but we will not let our families foot the bill for Ukraine’s war. Not on our watch.
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Putin calls spade a spade
He calls European leaders ‘little pigs’ who wanted to profit from the collapse of Russia:
European “little pigs” joined the work of the Biden administration in the hope of profiting from the collapse of our country. They wanted to regain what they had lost in previous historical periods and tried to take revenge.
He calls European leaders ‘little pigs’ who wanted to profit from the collapse of Russia:
European “little pigs” joined the work of the Biden administration in the hope of profiting from the collapse of our country. They wanted to regain what they had lost in previous historical periods and tried to take revenge.
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Russian assets.
EU Führer 🤡 Ursula von der Leyen will not allow any EU leaders to leave Brussels "Piglets Summit" until they sign her theft of Russian money.
EU Führer 🤡 Ursula von der Leyen will not allow any EU leaders to leave Brussels "Piglets Summit" until they sign her theft of Russian money.
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Venezuela's Navy has begun escorting oil tankers.
Venezuela has begun escorting oil tankers out of its ports using naval warships after statements by US President Donald Trump warning of a full maritime blockade on Venezuelan oil shipments, according to reports by NYT.
Venezuela has begun escorting oil tankers out of its ports using naval warships after statements by US President Donald Trump warning of a full maritime blockade on Venezuelan oil shipments, according to reports by NYT.
Marine Insight
Venezuela Deploys Warships To Escort Oil Tankers After US Threatens Of Possible Blockade
Marine Insight - The maritime industry guide.
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Russian assets.
Priceless!👏👍
The Belgian PM exposes Politico for the pro-war propaganda rag that it is.
Priceless!👏👍
The Belgian PM exposes Politico for the pro-war propaganda rag that it is.
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Russia and Norway have agreed to resume fisheries cooperation, despite Western sanctions and strained relations.
Russian vessels will be allowed back into Norway’s economic zone in 2026 to fish cod and haddock. With reciprocal rights for the Norwegians.
https://en.iz.ru/en/2011088/2025-12-18/rosrybolovstvo-announced-resumption-cooperation-norway
Russian vessels will be allowed back into Norway’s economic zone in 2026 to fish cod and haddock. With reciprocal rights for the Norwegians.
https://en.iz.ru/en/2011088/2025-12-18/rosrybolovstvo-announced-resumption-cooperation-norway
Известия
Rosrybolovstvo announced the resumption of cooperation with Norway
Russia and Norway have agreed to restore cooperation in fishing, giving Russian fishermen access to Norway's economic zone for catching cod and haddock, despite the opposition of the European Union (EU). This was announced on December 18 by the head of Rosrybolovstvo…
"European Piglets" summit.
🤡 Macron flip-floped again, says the EU should resume direct dialogue with Russia. He warned that the bloc “talking among ourselves” instead of to Moscow is counter-productive.
May 2025:
"We don't negotiate when weapons speak," Macron stated.
"Discussions are impossible if, at the same time, civilians are being bombed. A ceasefire is necessary now for talks to begin."
December 2025:
Macron says he is ready to speak with Vladimir Putin again
Europe will have to find a way to directly engage with the Russian leader as the US pushes ahead with peace talks.
🤡 Macron flip-floped again, says the EU should resume direct dialogue with Russia. He warned that the bloc “talking among ourselves” instead of to Moscow is counter-productive.
May 2025:
"We don't negotiate when weapons speak," Macron stated.
"Discussions are impossible if, at the same time, civilians are being bombed. A ceasefire is necessary now for talks to begin."
December 2025:
Macron says he is ready to speak with Vladimir Putin again
Europe will have to find a way to directly engage with the Russian leader as the US pushes ahead with peace talks.
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