Rubio is not bluffing. Sanctions are coming — against Russia for refusing a good faith peace effort. But he gives Trump cover, pointing to Congress: even if the administration wanted to go soft, Congress would force sanctions anyway. 0/ pic.twitter.com/GduZ8QnEVl

— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) 18 mai 2025

Rubio is not bluffing. Sanctions are coming — against Russia for refusing a good faith peace effort. But he gives Trump cover, pointing to Congress: even if the administration wanted to go soft, Congress would force sanctions anyway. 0/

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Ok, the blame belongs with Russia. The definition of aggression means using force. Russia invaded, killed, shot. That’s the aggressor.

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Who didn’t go? Putin proposed to meet with Zelensky and then withdrew, in essence. Zelensky was there.

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Source: https://wsj.com/world/russia-putin-ukraine-peace-talks-ecba739b?mod=hp_lead_pos3 …

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Putin’s demands stay the same: Ukraine gives up land, cuts its military, and stays out of NATO Russia rejected a 30-day ceasefire, saying it helps Ukraine rearm. EU leaders told Trump Zelensky agreed to US proposed ceasefire. They warned Putin: accept or face energy sanctions 2/

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Intelligence indicates Russia is massing troops in eastern Ukraine, likely preparing for a new offensive to gain ground before significant talks. Germany's new Chancellor Merz supports tougher sanctions, including a ban on Nord Stream 2 (which Russia seeks to revive).

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Source: https://
kyivindependent.com/three-years-in
to-full-scale-war-eurovision-still-hasnt-solved-its-russia-problem/
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OmTV: Vladimir Nedoshivin, 74, a key figure in developing Russia's Iskander missile system [which now is used to kill ukrainians], was found dead in a Kolomna apartment building on May 9. After retirement, he struggled with alcohol and became isolated. 1/

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