@Sunnymica Trump kann nichts "zuteilen". Er kann schwafeln. Und schlimmstenfalls die Lieferungen einstellen. Dann übernehmen wir. Punkt. Alternative gibt es nicht.

European capitals need to get their act together. The United States is pressuring Ukraine into a settlement that preserves much of Russia’s power and rewards its imperial ambitions—all while pulling back from the European continent. The U.S. has every right to step away from its leadership role. But it is Europe’s responsibility to prevent an outcome where an emboldened Russia retains both the means and the incentive to continue its aggression.

Two key points I’ve emphasized in calls with journalists today: 1. Strategic Balance – The overall balance of power remains far more favorable to Ukraine, even with only European support. Ukraine will not "lose" this war—defined as capitulating to most of Russia’s demands—because Russia outcompetes or outguns it. The only scenario in which Ukraine loses is if it determines that the costs of continued resistance outweigh the costs of concession. That is a political decision, not a material inevitability. If necessary, Ukraine could sustain a drawn-out insurgency, turning the war into a supercharged Vietnam for Russia, even in the absence of U.S. and broader European support. The notion that Ukraine’s defeat is a function of military exhaustion is misguided. 2. Europe’s Role – Europe still possesses the industrial and economic capacity to ensure Ukraine’s victory—defined as preserving Ukraine’s ability to reject Russian demands. Europe’s minimum theory of victory should be to demonstrate to Russia that no matter how long the war lasts, European support will sustain Ukraine’s resistance. As long as Ukraine is not left to fight alone, time works against Russia.

Two key points I’ve emphasized in calls with journalists today: 1. Strategic Balance – The overall balance of power remains far more favorable to Ukraine, even with only European support. Ukraine will not "lose" this war—defined as capitulating to most of Russia’s demands—because Russia outcompetes or outguns it. The only scenario in which Ukraine loses is if it determines that the costs of continued resistance outweigh the costs of concession. That is a political decision, not a material inevitability. If necessary, Ukraine could sustain a drawn-out insurgency, turning the war into a supercharged Vietnam for Russia, even in the absence of U.S. and broader European support. The notion that Ukraine’s defeat is a function of military exhaustion is misguided. 2. Europe’s Role – Europe still possesses the industrial and economic capacity to ensure Ukraine’s victory—defined as preserving Ukraine’s ability to reject Russian demands. Europe’s minimum theory of victory should be to demonstrate to Russia that no matter how long the war lasts, European support will sustain Ukraine’s resistance. As long as Ukraine is not left to fight alone, time works against Russia.

A trio of Spinifex Pigeons - with their distinctive and some would say outrageous pointed crests - work their way down some sandstone rocks to take a drink. 📷: @colrobertsphotography (Instagram) ©️🇦🇺 #birds #birdphotography #NatureBeauty

: نحل قاطع الأوراق .. : يقوم بقطع الأوراق وتحميلها إلى حفر في الأرض وتضع بداخلها ورقة و بيضة وحبوب اللقاح.. leaf-cutting bee Megachilidae is a cosmopolitan family of mostly solitary bees whose pollen-carrying structure is restricted to the ventral surface of the abdomen.

A quick look around the garden for signs of Spring but still a few remnants of last year to be found. This harvestman is, I think, Oligolophus hanseni. Spotted under a piece of wood. @BritishSpiders @Megabunus

Why start a negotiation by adopting your opponent's position?

Diplomacy 101: Don’t give anything without getting something in return. Don’t negotiate in public. Don’t negotiate about Ukraines future without first coordinating your position with Ukrainians.

Zlensky opposes Rubio's suggestion of mutual concessions, compares Putin to Hitler. He demands security guarantees before negotiations, including missiles and Patriot systems. 4X

Eine Stimme für Volt, Tierschutzpartei oder ÖDP ist verschenkt. Diese Parteien haben bei der #Btw2025 keine Chance über die 5%-Hürde zu kommen. Wer Europa, Tierschutz oder Ökologie stärken will, sollte grün wählen.🌻💚 Gegen den Rechtsruck auch gut: DieLinke oder die SPD. 🏳️‍🌈❤️✊

Sieht so etwas eure Vorstellung von Demokratie und Meinungsfreiheit aus? @AfD @AfDimBundestag @Alice_Weidel @Tino_Chrupalla

Pink Robin (Petroica rodinogaster) A closeup portraiture. 📷: @deepak_karra (Instagram) ©️🇦🇺 #australia #travelphotography #NatureBeauty

Giant Antshrike. 📷: @niemyungphotography ©️