EU finally realizing it shot itself in both feet?
Right out of the Department of LMAO, it appears the big-mouthed jackasses running the failing, inept and irrelevant European Union are finally beginning to realize that their mostly empty threats and aggression toward Russia may not have been the brightest idea after all and the timing of their sudden change in posture is interesting.
Yesterday, the 15th of January, Russia announced it's had enough of the EU's bullshit when it threatened to use nuclear weapons against the UK and the EU, particularly Germany, if they don't knock their shit off regarding Ukraine and, low and behold, the position of the EU regarding Russia seems to have suddenly changed course.
The EU has made a huge about-turn on Russia - did you notice? - RT World News
Western European leaders who have spent the last four years flooding Ukraine with every tank, shell, and missile they could get their hands on came out this week in favor of diplomacy and peaceful coexistence with Russia. Was this week a turning point, or just a brief moment of sobriety on the continent?
Merz called Russia part of Europe and urged the EU to negotiate with it
German Chancellor Merz stated during a reception at the Halle-Dessau Chamber of Commerce and Industry that it is necessary to negotiate with Russia, as it is part of Europe.
Germany suspects 'foreign intelligence' behind Nord Stream blasts - RT World News
Germany's Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has stated that the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines was likely an "intelligence service" operation ordered by a foreign government, according to a ruling that ordered the primary suspect to remain in custody.
Germany: Merz says 2026 can be a 'year of new beginnings'
The Christian Democrat, with a background in corporate law outside of politics, lamented what he called "a return to protectionism in the global economy." Germany's "strategic dependence on raw materials is increasingly being wielded as a political lever against our interests," he said, with Germany as an exporting nation feeling the effects particularly keenly, hinting at the fiscal problems for major industries like carmakers.
It is impossible to revive German industry without Russian resources, - Weidel
According to Alice Weidel, the AfD is the only political force in Germany capable of maintaining dialogue with Russia, China and the United States simultaneously. The parliamentarian linked Germany's economic difficulties to the destruction of the former national economic system.
"If we were in power, we would also seek to resume oil and gas supplies from Russia, because this is the cheapest option and it would allow us to revive our industry. Our entire economic model was destroyed by the destruction of Nord Stream and the sanctions policy, and that is why we are now in such a dire state," Weidel said.
Europeans Unwilling to Buy American Weapons for Ukraine - Global Research
According to Zelensky, the West is not being fast enough in its military aid programs to Ukraine. He complained even more specifically about the lack of European financial support for Ukraine to buy weapons from the US. Zelensky believes that the massive acquisition of American-made weapons is essential for the continuation of Ukrainian military efforts, but apparently European governments are not cooperating with this initiative.
Ukrainians are prepared to relinquish territory for peace - NYT
The NYT noted that in order to end the fighting and return to peaceful life, the people of Ukraine are offering to give up territory. In addition, according to the publication, Russian strikes on the country's energy system have not only led to interruptions in electricity and heat supply, but have also provoked internal political conflicts.