Trump, Kiev Wrong To Reject Istanbul, Agree Putin Terms, Gaza Comment Shock; Novosilka Toretsk Fall (Alexander Mercouris)

Dramatic Russian advances continue as Trump looks to be ridding himself of this mess, on Russian terms. The US also seems to be ditching the Europeans in general, except for the issue with Greenland (where Denmark must simply say no). The situation in the Middle East is harder to read. Trump will be as pro Israel as he can be to ensure domestic political support as he makes reforms in the USA.

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, January 28, 2025.]