Trump Confirms Putin Call; Putin Firm 4 Regions Russian: Ukraine Kursk Disaster; EU Gas Prices Surge (Alexander Mercouris)

The defeat of the latest Ukrainian offensive in Kursk is a significant blow to their resources. It's been a disaster. Will it hasten an end to the war? Will the Russians also include Odessa in any peace deal, that HAS to involve the demilitarisation of Ukraine? 

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, February 11, 2025.]