Tag: Ukraine war
-
GERMANY : ELECTIONS AND OUTCOMES
Historically Germany has been the powerhouse of Europe and logically it should have driven the process to end the Ukraine war. However that is not happening as the German economy is under strain and the country is seeking is its own recovery. The recent elections in Germany have thrown up results far different from the…
-
Beyond The Trump Zelensky Blowout
The Trump-Zelensky blowout made good TV news. However it has brought to fore many issues of the emerging global order. Maj Gen Rajiv Narayanan (R) and I discussed various aspect of this blowout and its global impact. It is clear that USA wants to end this war at the earliest and focus on China. Europe…
-
WILL THERE BE PEACE IN UKRAINE? IS USA THROWING IN THE TOWEL?
The good thing about the meeting in Riyadh was that USA and Russia started speaking about ending the Ukraine war. However the US team appeared to be focussed on achieving a ceasefire and Russia was seeking a larger settlement with a maximalist position. USA also seems to be putting the cart before the horse by…
-
Interaction With John Helmer on Ukraine War
John Helmer is a Moscow based journalist with long experience in Russian affairs. His portal – Dances with Bears is @ johnhelmer.net . When he approached me for my views on certain aspects of the Ukrainian War, I readily agreed. He came up with some perceptive questions which I have attempted to answer to the…
Gunners Shot 