Under Biden, international relations with allies are restored and NATO is stronger than ever. The most successful military alliance maintaining peace in history. However if Trump is re-elected, he threatens to pull US out. Increasing the risk of wars. Under Trump, neither allies can trust the US nor enemies fear the US.
HEADLINES today . . .
Biden says Russia is ramping up their weapons production, and NATO must keep up
CNN-
President Joe Biden on Wednesday said NATO member countries must increase their industrial production to keep up with Russia’s manufacturing of weapons and munitions.
“We cannot allow the alliance to fall behind,”
Biden said at the opening working session of the summit. He added that all NATO members are pledging to expand their industrial capacity.
“We’ll be able to produce more critical defense equipment more quickly,” Biden said. “And we may need it.”
Biden says the new manufacturing pledge sends a message to the world that “every NATO member is committed to doing their part to keep the Alliance strong.”
HEADLINES Wednesday . . .
NATO leaders jointly affirm
"Ukraine's future is in NATO"
and its path is "irreversible"
CNN -
NATO leaders jointly affirmed Wednesday
that “Ukraine’s future is in NATO”
and its path is “irreversible,” as they
pledged long-term support to Kyiv.
The leaders did not provide a specific timeline
for Ukraine to join the defensive alliance.
Instead, they said they would “be in a position
to extend an invitation to Ukraine to join the
when the allies agree and conditions are met.
HEADLINES Wednesday . . .
NATO leaders jointly affirm
"Ukraine's future is in NATO"
and its path is "irreversible"
CNN -
NATO leaders jointly affirmed Wednesday
that “Ukraine’s future is in NATO”
and its path is “irreversible,” as they
pledged long-term support to Kyiv.
The leaders did not provide a specific timeline
for Ukraine to join the defensive alliance.
Instead, they said they would “be in a position
to extend an invitation to Ukraine to join the
when the allies agree and conditions are met.
Further training and spare parts also to be provided! 
CNN -
Group of Seven leaders have reached an agreement to loan money to Ukraine backed by the profits from frozen Russian investments, a senior administration official confirmed Thursday.
The United States and its G7 contemporaries have placed a high value on showing their support for Ukraine during this year’s summit
im all for it
Europe turns to conscription as threat of wider war with Russia grows
CNN —
Before Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, many, including Kyiv, were skeptical that a major war could?return to Europe. More than two years on, another shift once unthinkable is underway on conscription.
Several European nations have reintroduced or expanded compulsory military service amid Moscow’s mounting threat, part of a range of policies aimed at boosting defenses that are likely to be scaled up even further.
@ABooksNightmare
Wouldn't it be crazy if Trump took office again and then all of the sudden Russia backed out of Ukraine....what would be the consensus then I wonder
No. No, that would not be crazy at all. That is exactly what you should expect. Zelensky has already called Trump, see CNN or NYT for reference of conversation. Russia will withdraw sans the Eastern bloc of land they have already claimed, creating the eastern buffer zone between Russia and the West, which is what was offered 2 years ago and tens of thousands of lives lost later.
Here is a highlight clip of Trump answering Zelensky's call...
https://x.com/Oilfield_Rando/status/1814678293498466487
CNN — Before Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, many, including Kyiv, were skeptical that a major war could?return to Europe. More than two years on, another shift once unthinkable is underway on conscription. Several European nations have reintroduced or expanded compulsory military service amid Moscow’s mounting threat, part of a range of policies aimed at boosting defenses that are likely to be scaled up even further.
“We are coming to the realization that we may have to adjust the way we mobilize for war and adjust the way we produce military equipment and we recruit and train personnel,” said Robert Hamilton, head of Eurasia research at the Foreign Policy Research Institute, who served as a US Army officer for 30 years.
“We are coming to the realization that we may have to adjust the way we mobilize for war and adjust the way we produce military equipment and we recruit and train personnel,” said Robert Hamilton, head of Eurasia research at the Foreign Policy Research Institute, who served as a US Army officer for 30 years.
“It is tragically true that here we are, in?2024,
and we are grappling with the questions of
how to mobilize millions of people to be thrown
into a meatgrinder of a war potentially, but
this is where Russia has put us,” he said.
The risks for a larger war in Europe have been
rising after Russian President Vladimir Putin?
“finally resorted to open conflict” in Ukraine,
pursuing his aim to “recreate the Soviet empire.” 
HEADLINES today . . .
REUTERS - July 24
UK, Germany sign joint defence declaration for closer cooperation
The push for closer relations comes with the NATO military alliance assessing the enormous cost of fixing Europe's creaking defences in response to heightened fears about Russian aggression following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
great to see !
Biden administration announces more aid in fight against international terrorism
CNN —
The Biden administration announced on Monday
a new lethal aid package for Ukraine totaling about
$1.7 billion and largely consisting of missiles and
ammunition for missile, artillery and air defense
systems the US has previously provided to Ukraine.
And
Ukraine just beat an American in tennis today at the Olympics in what looked like missiles being fired off the backhand return...things keep looking up for Ukraine...if this is what non NATO members get I wonder what a sanctioned NATO member would receive....
Exclusive clubs are great...
CNN — The Biden administration announced on Monday a new lethal aid package for Ukraine totaling about $1.7 billion and largely consisting of missiles and ammunition for missile, artillery and air defense systems the US has previously provided to Ukraine.
The US is committing $1.5 billion in new weapons and equipment to Ukraine through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI), which will include “capabilities to augment Ukraine’s air defenses, fires, and anti-tank weapons, as well as funding to sustain equipment previously committed by the United States,” according to a Defense Department news release.
The Defense Department is also sending Ukraine up to $200 million worth of weapons and equipment directly from US Department of Defense stockpiles via Presidential Drawdown Authority
Biden administration announces new steps to further deal with fentanyl crisis. Directing federal agencies to do more to disrupt trafficking and collect intelligence. Higher penalties, more regulation of chemicals imported and a nationwide registry of pill press machines. In addition to progress working with Mexico, China and Canada to reduce fentanyl trafficking. In contrast, Trump's radical plan is to start a war against Mexico by using US military to target drug cartels.
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