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Ukrainian tanks on maneuvers in conflict with Russia.

Trump Sudden Russia, Ukraine Reversal Aimed at Countering ‘Kompromat’ Reports; Is He Gaslighting?

Keith GirardSeptember 23, 2025

Donald Trump made an abrupt and radical departure on Russia and Ukraine today (Sept. 23) seemingly shifting his view of the war in Ukraine's favor....

ADMINISTRATIONDEFENSEPOLITICSSpy vs Spy

Trump Latest Epstein Ties Intensify Focus Overseas on Russian ‘Kompromat’

Keith GirardSeptember 18, 2025

The latest Epstein revelation is adding fuel to claims -- heatedly noted overseas -- that the Russians have equally damning "kompromat" on the President of the United States....

ADMINISTRATIONDonald TrumpFOREIGN POLICYPOLITICSSpy vs Spy

Sen JD Vance (R-Ohio) has been branded a Putin Puppet for opposing U.S. aid to Ukraine.

Vance, a Loose Cannon, Steps Over Trump, Triggering Ukraine Meeting Blow Up

Keith GirardFebruary 28, 2025

Vice President JD Vance blew up a cerimonial meeting today in the Oval office between President Trump and President Zelenskyy....

FOREIGN POLICYINTERNATIONALPOLITICS

Russian President Vladimir Putin bragged about the decline of America under Trump. (Photo: Getty)

GOP Plays ‘Useful Idiot’ in Putin Intense Ukraine Disinformation War

Keith GirardNovember 30, 2023

Russian President Vladimir Putin‘s is counting on a wild card in its invasion of Ukraine –Republican sympathizers in Congress. ...

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A Ukrainian soldier launches an R-18 drone, used for reconnaissance and bombing Russian positions. (Photo: Аеророзвідка / Aerorozvidka)

Drone Wars: How Ukraine Is Redefining 21st Century Combat on the Battlefield

Keith GirardJune 2, 2023

From the outset, Ukraine was outgunned and out manned by Russia, forcing it to find force levelers -- small handheld drones are one of them...

DEFENSEPOLITICSPOLITICS

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is turning into a brutal war of attrition. (Photo: Mvs.gov.ua)

Is Elon Musk Tilting Twitter to Russia in Ukraine War With Shadow Bans, Suspensions, Blocks?

Keith GirardDecember 22, 2022

Elon Musk appears to be tilting the social media site Twitter toward Russia in the Ukraine War. ...

CULTUREMEDIAWORLD

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle flies with a Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM). JASSM-Extended Range has more than two-and-a-half times the range of JASSM for greater standoff distance. Photo credit: U.S. Air Force. (PRNewsfoto/Lockheed Martin)

Russia is Finished; Give Ukraine the Long-Range Missiles It Needs to End the War Quickly

Keith GirardDecember 2, 2022

It's time for the West to step up with long-range missiles and ground attack aircraft in trhe Ukraine/Russia war. ...

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