Starmer: Putin is sabotaging hopes of peace

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the latest Russian attack on Kiev on Thursday, claiming that Russian President Vladimir Putin is “sabotaging hopes of peace” in Ukraine.

“Putin is killing children and civilians, and sabotaging hopes of peace. This bloodshed must end,” Starmer said in a post on X, adding that his thoughts were with the people affected by the “senseless Russian strikes.”

The British prime minister also stated that the attack damaged the British Council building in Ukraine’s capital city, with the organization’s Chief Executive Scott McDonald stating that although the guard was injured in the attack, the staff decided to continue with its operations in Ukraine today “wherever possible.” The news of the damaged British Council offices follows European Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos’ report of the European Union delegation building in Kiev also being struck during the attacks.

Macron condemns Russia’s mass strikes on Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron strongly condemned Russia on Wednesday after 629 missiles and drones were launched overnight against Ukraine.Macron denounced on X the assault as “terror and barbarism,” noting that the offices of the European Union Delegation and the British Council were among the damaged sites. “France condemns these senseless and cruel attacks in the strongest possible terms,” he added. Macron reiterated France’s “full support to the Ukrainian people” and expressed “deepest compassion for all the grieving families.”

NN: Putin is very clear here. He is  at war. And peace negotiations ae a ploy to stall more sanctions

Merz: Ukraine’s surrender would give Putin time for next war

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday that Ukraine’s surrender would only provide Russian President Vladimir Putin with time that he could use to prepare for the next war.”This war has to end … But not at any cost. We do not want Ukraine’s capitulation. Such a capitulation would only buy time for Russia. And Putin would use this time to prepare for the next war. That’s why we want and need peace that will last,” Merz told reporters at a joint press conference with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Moldova’s President Maia Sandu in Moldova. The chancellor said that European leaders are working together and with the United States to bring the war in Ukraine to an end, not only for Ukraine’s sake but also for the benefit of the other countries in Europe.

Rutte: NATO is being aggressively challenged

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said during a visit to a Rheinmetall artillery plant in Germany on Wednesday that the defense industry in Europe and North America “means more than ever” and that “ensuring we are strong and successful is an absolute priority for NATO.”Rutte warned that the alliance is being “aggressively challenged” by Russia and China, which are expanding their military capabilities “with little transparency and at an incredible rate to secure spheres of influence, project power and undermine the rules-based international order.” However, he stressed that Europe and North America are on course to “turn the tide on defense production.” He cited increased defense spending and pledges made by allies at the NATO summit in June, adding that he is seeing an acceleration of the defense industry output and innovation.

Trump holds up photo sent to him by Putin: ‘I’m going to sign this for him’

In an unexpected moment during at the Oval Office President Donald Trump pulled out a photo of him and Russian President Vladimir Putin during their meeting in Alaska. Trump said Putin sent the picture and told reporters he planned to sign it for him.

Trump is pushing the Ukrainians hard to give up 40% of their territory And make a deal with Russia which will not allow the Ukrainians to have foreign troops on their land. Russia is also demanding that Ukraine’s army be  reduced to a skeletal size force. Basically opening the door for Putin to finish capturing all of Ukraine.  Trump pointed out in a recent interview that Russia  is seven times size Ukraine and that the war is hopeless.  I’d like to remind you that Putin’s strategy called for taking over Ukraine and capturing Kiev within 30 days.  The war has been going on for years. He hasn’t been able to conquer them for years now. There are many cases of very small brave freedom fighters successfully defending their country against an aggressive dictator. Unfortunately the United States, Europe and NATO do not realize the extreme threat Putin poses.  Crazy Putin regards Ukraine as a stepping stone for building back the former Soviet Empire with Poland  next. His dream is the conquest of Europe. He needs to be stopped when it is easy. Europe the US and NATO need to put boots on the ground and stop the Russian aggression. Just  troops arriving in the Ukraine will push Putin  back in his hidey hole. Right now he’s got the run  of the deck. Trump’s giving him everything and I believe this will end up in disaster and World War III,  Putin has got to be stopped now…  while he can be stopped. Rewarding him for the invasion of Ukraine is absolutely the wrong thing to do and the wrong time to do it

France’s 30-year yield hits highest level since 2008…… The US will not be further behind

France’s 30-year government bond yield rose over 5 basis points on Tuesday, reaching its highest level since 2008, after Prime Minister Francois Bayrou announced a confidence vote in his own administration. Bayrou’s minority government could be deposed on September 8 after three major opposition parties declared they would not support him in a vote he called over his plans for drastic budget cuts. As of 9:12 am CET, the 30-year gilt was up by 5.7 basis points, yielding 4.415%, while the 10-year rose by 3.1 basis points to 3.521%. On the other hand, the 2-year Treasury yield dropped 3.3 basis points to 2.043% at the same time.

NN: Yields are headed much higher. The greatest debt orgy in history will end badly

Long-term Treasury yields rise amid Trump-Fed clash

Long-term US Treasury yields rose in early trading on Tuesday after President Donald Trump moved to oust Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, deepening concerns about political interference in the central bank. The yield curve steepened as markets priced in increased institutional risk and the possibility of upcoming rate cuts. Trump’s attempt to remove Cook, citing mortgage-related allegations, has drawn legal scrutiny and heightened investor unease. Analysts called the move an “unprecedented challenge” to Fed independence, raising questions about the central bank’s autonomy under the current administration. At 1:10 am ET, the 30-year yield climbed 4.8 basis points to 4.937%, the 20-year rose to 4.903% and the 10-year gained 3.1 basis points to 4.306%. In contrast, short-term yields remained steady or declined, with the 2-year yield falling 1.1 basis points to 3.719%, reflecting expectations of a more dovish monetary stance.

NN: MSSSS Cook is another example of totally unqualified blacks put into power under the Biden administration run buy Mohmand Obama.

Our beloved 0 coupon 30 year bond trade is on simmer. Ihope to start operations at 5.30%

 

Trump: Big consequences if Putin, Zelensky don’t meet

United States President Donald Trump said on Monday that there could be “big consequences” if Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky do not agree to meet.

“Sp, we’ll see what happens over the next week or two, and at that point I’ll step in. And if I have to be there, I’ll be there. We’ll either have the deal or we won’t, but a lot of people are dying and I want get this done,” Trump told reporters during his meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung.

The US president reiterated that the two presidents should meet before he joins their meeting to “probably close the deal.” He said that while Putin and Zelensky “do not exactly get along well,” the Russian president “perhaps wasn’t happy about coming to the US either,” but he did it.

Trump: Big personality conflicts with Russia, Ukraine

United States President Donald Trump stated on Monday that while he thought bringing an end to the war between Ukraine and Russia wouldn’t be too difficult, “that turns out to be some big personality conflicts.” “Seven thousand soldiers died last week … in the fight between Ukraine and Russi. And they are not our soldiers but they are souls,” Trump commented while addressing journalists at the White House. He insisted that even with all the challenges, including the disagreements between the leaders of the two countries, the conflict would be resolved.

NN: Ukraine peace deal is blowing up in Trumps face. And the oil market senses it.  Oil is off its peace fantasy lows by $4..00.

FBI said to raid home of Trump’s ex-aide Bolton

FBI agents raided former United States National Security Advisor John Bolton’s home on Friday, The NewYork Post revealed in an exclusive. The investigation was ordered by FBI Director Kash Patel himself, the news agency reported, citing a Trump administration official. Shortly before the reported action, Patel wrote on his X account, “NO ONE is above the law… @FBI agents on mission.”

Last week, United States President Donald Trump lashed out at Bolton, who claimed that “Putin has already won” ahead of the Alaska summit, prompting Trump to call him a “fired loser.”

NN: Bolton is a great man. Figures never is head a despairing word.