The ‘Fortress Belt’: Ukraine’s Last Line of Defense
If a string of fortified cities in northwestern Donetsk is breached, Russia will likely achieve its longstanding goal of capturing the entire Donbas region.
This Week in the World Affairs Brief
IS TRUMP’S PEACE DEAL FALLING APART?
Despite Trump giving both sides of the Ukraine war a two week deadline to make a deal, Russian dictator Putin is not showing any signs of letting up as he continues to pummel Ukraine’s military and civilian infrastructure on a daily basis. As I predicted, Putin has only piled up roadblocks to any direct talks with Zelensky. Foreign Secretary Lavrov says that “conditions are not right” for such a meeting—translation: sufficient destruction of Ukraine hasn’t taken place to put Ukraine in a position to yield to Putin’s demands. Trump says that “if no progress is made, he will decide on the next steps, which could include heavy sanctions or tariffs.” Trump says he is watching the attitudes of “both sides” during that period before determining his course of action, saying he will make a “big decision” at the end of the two weeks. He told reporters that, “whether or not it’s massive sanctions or massive tariffs or both—or do we do nothing and say, ‘It’s your fight.’” Well, sanctions haven’t worked, nor have tariffs on Russia or its allies, and although Trump talks about how Ukraine can’t win unless it attacks deep into Russia, he continues to prohibit the use of US-made long range weapons for such strikes. And, finally, by saying he might give up and say, “It’s your fight” only means he would leave Ukraine without support and that means Putin wins. To receive a free one-time copy of this Brief, along with options on how to subscribe, click on Request a Sample on the left.
Also:
- Downplaying the Chinese Threat
- A New Threat to the Second Amendment
- The War For and Against mRNA Vaccines Continues
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The Critical Importance of Ukraine’s Fortress Belt in Donetsk Oblast
a final peace settlement ending the war would force Ukraine to abandon its "fortress belt," the main fortified defensive line in Donetsk Oblast since 2014, with no guarantee that fighting will not resume.
"I Want The Answer": Trump Demands Pfizer Prove mRNA Jabs Work
"I have been shown information from Pfizer, and others, that is extraordinary, but they never seem to show those results to the public. Why not???" the 'truth' continues. "With CDC being ripped apart over this question, I want the answer, and I want it NOW."
Russia Gears Up for New Nuclear Missile Test
Significant activity on Russia's Novaya Zemlya archipelago indicates an impending test of the nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile, known as Skyfall by NATO. The Burevestnik, a complex system designed to carry a nuclear warhead and
Trump Says He Will Issue Executive Order to Require Voter ID
President Donald Trump said on Aug. 30 that he has decided to issue an executive order to request that federal elections require the presentation of voter ID in order to cast a ballot. “Voter I.D. Must Be Part of Every Single Vote. No exceptions!” Trump wrote on a post on Truth Social. “I Will Be Doing An Executive Order To That End!!!”
HUD launches crackdown on illegal immigration in public housing: 'Riding the coattails'
Housing authorities must comply with HUD's requests or risk federal funding
Florida Probe Uncovers Migrant CDL Test Cheating With Hidden Cameras
Mellissa Dzion, who lost her son Connor in one such crash, is urging Congress to pass “Connor’s Law,” which would require all commercial drivers to read and speak English. The report says that the cheating is not the only scheme. In Bay County, Florida DMV staff were caught selling up to 1,000 licenses to migrants without tests. Similar scandals have surfaced in Kentucky, where licenses went for $200 each, and in Boston, where investigators broke up another ring.
Prominent Ukrainian Politician Assassinated In Broad Daylight On Streets Of Lviv
The 54-year old Parubiy served as speaker of Ukraine’s parliament from April 2016 to August 2019 and was a prominent figure and organizer of 2014 Euromaidan protests (or Maidan coup) and anti-Russian/pro-EU coup events which ousted President Viktor Yanukovych, and in many ways led to the current Russia-Ukraine war.
A 3rd Property!? Pulte Drops New Criminal Referral On Lisa Cook As Mortgage Scandal Widens
"Representing the property as a second home may have allowed Cook to secure a lower “Second Home” mortgage down payment and rates, as investment properties typically carry higher down payments and higher rates due to increased risk."
‘People Need to Wake Up’: Babies in Homes With High Levels of Wireless Radiation Have Triple the Risk of Developmental Delays
A study of 105 babies in India showed that those who lived in homes with high and medium levels of wireless radiation — including Wi-Fi routers, cellphones and nearby cell towers — exhibited, on average, worse fine motor, communication and problem-solving skills than babies in homes with lower levels of wireless radiation.
The Processed Meat Industry Uses Dirty Tactics to Further Its Goals
Sodium nitrite is a chemical that creates artificial pink coloring in processed meats. Meat industries argue that it protects against botulism Research shows nitrites increase exposure to harmful nitrosamines by two- to threefold. This results in DNA breaks within 30 minutes, as well as a rapid rise in colorectal cancer cases Denmark's Hanegal has produced nitrite-free cured meats for 25+ years with zero botulism cases, proving these additives aren't necessary The American Meat Institute successfully blocked a 1970s nitrite ban using tobacco industry tactics, political connections, and fearmongering about economic impacts To protect your health, eliminate processed meats, cook fresh meat at home, read labels for E250 (sodium nitrite), choose nitrite-free brands, and avoid harmful vegetable oils
FDA Approves New Needle-Free ‘Vaccine Mist’
The vaccines are administered in the form of a nasal spray. However, the atomized delivery method raises new concerns about how similar “mists” could be sprayed over large numbers of people, vaccinating them without consent. Nevertheless, the corporate media has rushed to celebrate the decision, calling it “safe,” “convenient,” and “innovative.” What they aren’t saying is that FluMist has historically been one of the least effective influenza products on the market.
DC Mayor Concedes Trump Takeover Has Reduced Crime
“We know that we have had fewer gun crimes, fewer homicides, and we have experienced an extreme reduction in carjackings,” Bowser declared at a conference dubbed “Situational Update Federal Surge.”
"I'm Tired Of Being Trans" - Minneapolis Shooter Confesses "I Wish I Never Brain-Washed Myself"
23-year-old transgender man Robin (Robert) Westman wrote in the manifesto, which was translated by NYPost journalists. The transgender man continued, "I can't cut my hair now as it would be an embarrassing defeat, and it might be a concerning change of character that could get me reported...."
EU, UK Diplomatic Missions Hit In Russia's 2nd Largest Assault On Kiev Of War
Crucially the European Union's diplomatic mission in the capital was also damaged, with European Council President Antonio Costa confirming via a photo on X that the building suffered blown-out windows and debris scattered across offices. EU mission in Kyiv charges Russia with having targeted diplomats "in direct breach of the Vienna convention."
Sen. Mike Lee: Racist & Anti-American Messages at Smithsonian ‘Indefensible’
“The reforms Trump is instituting at the Smithsonian can’t come soon enough.” ...Trump in March, accused the Smithsonian of being “under the influence of a divisive, race-centered ideology” and of promoting “narratives that portray American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive.”
Sheriff: Suspects Stole $10 Million From Southern California Home Depot Stores
Authorities have arrested 14 suspects allegedly connected to the largest retail theft case in Home Depot history.
Minnesota School Mass Shooter Identified As Robin Westman
According to NYPost, Westman maintained a YouTube account that featured a video displaying multiple weapons. One screenshot from the video showed a semi-automatic rifle and a shotgun, with text on one magazine reading "kill Donald Trump."..."Minneapolis Catholic church shooter Robin Westman was a transgender who "identified as a woman" and legally changed his name from "Robert" in 2020."
Israel's Troop Occupation Of Southern Syria To Be Permanent
And so with that, Israel confirmed it will "remain" in the territory it has captured in southern Syria as a permanent occupation, which will likely lead to annexation. The Israeli army had moved swiftly beyond its Golan Heights occupation in the wake of the December 8 ouster of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. It has kept expanding since then, citing new 'threats'.
Trump Mulls Travel Ban for EU Officials Over 'Orwellian' Censorship Law
Vice President JD Vance has also repeatedly slammed European regulators, accusing them of “censoring” Americans. In a speech at the Munich Security Conference in February, he accused EU leaders of suppressing the speech of groups such as Germany’s Right-wing AfD party.
Female Students Seeking Bathroom Privacy Required to Fill Out ‘Mental Health Accomodation’ Form
The policy is raising concerns among parents who say that school officials or special interest groups pushing gender ideology should not be allowed to redefine basic rights, such as privacy, as “accommodations.”
FDA Revokes Emergency Authorization for COVID-19 Vaccines
Combined, the actions mean that FDA clearance is no longer in place for an estimated 240 million Americans, although doctors could still provide the vaccines off-label to those people.
Scottish Girl Arrested For Using Knife And Axe To Ward Off Migrant Stalker
Yet another example occurred in Scotland this week with the arrest of a 14-year-old girl who went viral on social media after defending another girl from a migrant man stalking them on video. The teen can be seen pulling out a kitchen knife and a hatchet and screaming at the man to leave them alone.
Zelenskyy reveals huge Flamingo cruise missile as no peace in sight
Flying bomb can hit targets 3,000km away; Trump fumes as Russia puts further hurdles in way of peace talks. What we know on day 1,276
FDA Suspends License For Chikungunya Vaccine After 'Serious Adverse Events'
the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) “believes this vaccine is not safe and that continued administration to the public would pose a danger to health,” the FDA said in a statement.
DNC Criticized Over “Private Agreement” to Continue to Pay Harris’s Debts After the Election
Democratic National Committee (DNC) continued to pay off the debts from former Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign. Over $15 million has already been paid out by the DNC, which is reportedly struggling to raise money in the aftermath of a failed campaign. Axios described it as a “private agreement”
Roblox Accused Of Enabling Predator Who Exploited 10-Year-Old Girl
According to the filing, the predator rewarded her with Robux, Roblox’s virtual currency, and threatened to revoke it if she didn’t comply. The complaint argues Roblox’s lax safeguards — including reliance on self-reported birthdates and, until late 2023, settings that allowed adults to message minors — directly enabled the abuse.
Stephen Miller: ‘Massive Scandal’ Brewing in D.C. Involving ‘Doctored’ Crime Statistics, Murders Counted as ‘Accidents’
Miller said D.C. already had the worst crime statistics in the United States when “honestly measured,” but those stats “dramatically understated how bad it was.” The White House advisor told reporters that murders and homicides were allegedly being reported as accidents instead of murders.
Expect Louder Clemency Pleas As Trump Admin Begins Tackling CDL Crisis
The incident unfolded in the predawn hours of August 12, on Florida's Turnpike near Fort Pierce. Singh, driving a tractor-trailer, executed an illegal U-turn, transforming his rig into a fatal barrier. A minivan collided with the trailer, killing three innocent Americans instantly. Charged with three counts of vehicular homicide and manslaughter—facing up to 45 years—Singh fled to California but was swiftly arrested before escaping further. Post-accident investigations revealed Singh's failure on an English proficiency test, underscoring his inability to comprehend critical road signs, a factor in the preventable tragedy. Harjinder Singh knew he had entered the U.S. illegally in 2018, knew he had obtained his CDL through improper means in sanctuary states like California and Washington, and knew he was unable to read essential road signs. He is not innocent; lives were lost while he was committing multiple criminal acts.
First Human Case Of Flesh-Eating Screwworm Detected In Sanctuary State Of Maryland
USDA officially classifies screwworms as an "agricultural biosecurity threat," and one has to wonder, given recent cases of Chinese nationals caught smuggling "agroterrorism" fungi into the country, whether these parasites could be weaponized as part of hybrid warfare by foreign adversaries.