(2025-09-05). Trump Can Bring Peace to Ukraine, But…It'll Require More Than Transactional Dealmaking. counterpunch.org 
It has become a ritual of American politics: Donald Trump strides onto the global stage, proclaims himself the indispensable dealmaker, and promises to end wars with the flourish of a handshake. The latest act in this familiar drama is his attempt to position himself as the peacemaker between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian leader
(2025-09-05). Putin warns Western troops in Ukraine to be legitimate targets. geo.tv 
Russia's President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a plenary session of Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia, September 5, 2025. — ReutersDozen countries vow to join "reassurance" force in Ukraine.Deployment of force not conducive to long-term peace: Putin.He says…
(2025-09-05). After Zelensky, will Trump speak to Russia's Putin? Watch U.S. President's response. hindustantimes.com After a call with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy, U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to speak with Russia's Vladimir Putin "soon." Trump admitted the Russia-Ukraine war has been the toughest conflict to settle, despite claiming he "settled seven wars."
(2025-09-05). Macron: Europe commits troop deployment in Ukraine. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday that the United States will finalize its security guarantees for Ukraine in the coming days, following a phone call with US President Donald Trump after a high-level meeting of the coalition of countries backing Kyiv."The results of this call are simple: in the coming days, we will finalize US support and these security guarantees. The United States has been involved in every stage of the process," Macron told reporters in Paris.Macron revealed that 26 European countries have pledged to contribute to what he described as "reassurance forces" —…
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(2025-09-05). Putin threatens to target any Western troops in Ukraine. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-09-05). Bulgaria Rejects Russian Jamming Story: Is Western Press Fueling Fear? thinktank.pk On September 1, 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's chartered jet landed in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, as part of her tour to rally Eastern European support for Ukraine. What should have been a routine visit exploded into a media frenzy, with outlets like the Financial Times, Politico, and The Guardian alleging that Russia jammed …
(2025-09-05). Ukraine's drone pilots are 'killing for points' as war becomes gamified. scmp.com Rubik, a Ukrainian military drone pilot, had tracked the every move of one particular Russian soldier for weeks, with the promise of earning at least six points for killing him. | In a war increasingly dominated by drones, Ukraine's military has launched a new score-based purchasing system for units to replenish their stocks, and Rubik – his military nickname – was looking to help his brigade cash in.
(2025-09-05). On camera: EU Spokesperson grilled by journalists over 'Russia Jammed Von Der Leyen Plane's GPS' Claim. hindustantimes.com The EU faced intense press questioning after its claims that President Ursula von der Leyen's plane was hit by Russian GPS interference during a flight to Bulgaria. While the European Commission's spokesperson insisted there was GPS jamming, Bulgarian authorities walked back their initial accusation, reporting no detected evidence on the ground. Moscow dismissed the claims as fabricated, fueling confusion and skepticism in Brussels.
(2025-09-05). Trump, Tyranny and the Need for a People's Program. counterpunch.org 
Is Donald Trump a tyrant? A dictator or would-be dictator? Lots of anti-Trump politicians and commentators think so. Minnesota governor Tim Waltz believes that the epithet is warranted, as do Senators Padilla of California and Merkley of Oregon, CNN anchor Jim Acosta, Yale historian Timothy Snyder, and bloggers too numerous to mention. Former Veep and
(2025-09-05). Fact checking Robert F Kennedy's statements to Senate on COVID, vaccines. aljazeera.com Robert F Kennedy Jr disputed claims by US senators on health policies, COVID-19 vaccines, and antidepressants.
(2025-09-04). Trump tells Europe to put economic pressure on China over Ukraine. scmp.com US President Donald Trump urged European countries on Thursday to put economic pressure on China because of its support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the White House said. | Speaking by video conference with European leaders gathered in Paris, Trump also said "Europe must stop purchasing Russian oil that is funding the war", a senior White House official said on condition of anonymity.
(2025-09-04). Ukraine's TB-2 Bayraktar Drones Are Striking Russian Forces Again After A Long Hiatus. twz.com 
Attacks on Russian air defenses in Kherson and Crimea have opened holes for the TB-2 to return as a strike weapon, although on a limited basis.
(2025-09-04). NATO Chief's Hardest Words For Ukraine Yet, 'Says Europe Must Not Be Naive About Russia's…' | FULL. hindustantimes.com At an IISS keynote address, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte asserted that Russia has no authority to decide on Western troop deployments in Ukraine, emphasizing Ukraine's sovereignty and the necessity for security guarantees to be determined by Kyiv alone. Rutte highlighted ongoing security threats from Russia and other global actors, called for greater defense production, and praised allied unity and increased military spending under US leadership.
(2025-09-04). Neo-Nazi Music Festival Cancelled After Opposition From Anti-Fascists. bylinetimes.com The event, billed as 'Resurrection 4', was described by Hope Not Hate as "the biggest white power gig in Britain in 10 years" and was due to see 500 neo-Nazis and skinheads interested in the 'oi' punk scene descend on to the seaside town. | The festival was organised by Rob Claymore, a supporter of the British Movement, an openly Nazi organisation, and Robert Bray a veteran of the neo-Nazi group Blood and Honour. Recent posts in a Telegram channel linked to the British Movement include the claim that the group is the "voice of national socialism in Britain" and a photo of someone holding leaflets next to Bucki…