annimar5.bsky.social

annimar5.bsky.social

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Deeply upsetting to hear Trump insulting our UK soldiers who fought in Afghanistan. We were helping America on war on terror. My nephew was one of them and happily did come home. Not unmarked by that experience. His ignorance is unbelievable.

It’s also great for Trump to offer help to the Iranian protesters saying “help is on its way”, BUT what about supporting Ukraine to the level that Russians are forced to negotiate and nailed to a treaty they cannot break without serious consequences.

Interesting timing that right after Mar o Lago talks Mr Putin complains of attacks by Ukraine to his residence. Here’s a recent attack of his on a church in Konstantinivka. Too many of attacks daily endured by Ukrainians.

To add to the sanctioned Russian billions. It appears that more European banks hold frozen funds. France has the next big tranche of such funds after Belgium but is not saying much. Shouldn’t all countries holding such funds come clean and donate these. Future Court cases may follow, but hey …

Incredible that a leader who started a war, abducts thousands of children, some as far away as North Korea, can blandly sit alongside Modi, and pretend to be a great power broker. Why can’t we all get along, trade fairly and enjoy life.

The King of England has shown those Epstein perpetrators and abusers implied in Epstein files, what we can do when members of his family transgress and shame them. Can now Americans and others who had associations with this abominable man, now face the music and do the same?

What a relief to see the reunions in Israel but sadness for those who died and haven’t been returned yet. Palestinians need help resisting Hamas, and I read yesterday that thousands called up to act as security as trying to reassert control over populations. What to do now?

All the news from US re Justice challenges, military in streets and scandals about Epstein and business interests of people in power rather than governing. Sad to see .Europe be circumspect with its so-called ally. Govern instead of disrupting America.

Dear Mr Trump. Putin talks the talk to you and then bombs Kiev. By doing this he’s laughing at you and telling you to mind your own business! Time for SUPER SANCTIONS. Listen to your republican politicians and take action, so far no peacemaking to see here.

I’m rereading Cruel Sea by Nicholas Monseratt. So well written with a deep knowledge of the convoy and British naval escorts battles with U-boats during WWii. Some kind and humorous observations on US attitude to joining the war, not dissimilar to present day.

Bob Geldorf Live Aid 40 years on was a truly inspirational trip into the past. They did so much and showed what altruistic activism could blur the boundaries of politics and achieve positive outcomes. Loved the programme.