Sunday, May 1, 2022

Noam Chomsky: Former President Trump Is The "One Western Statesman Of Stature" Pushing For A Diplomatic Solution To The War In Ukraine

WNU Editor: I am not a fan of Noam Chomsky, but he is right that with the exception of former Presdient Trump there is no Western leader pushing for a diplomatic solution to the war in Ukraine rather than looking for ways to fuel and prolong it.
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Nuclear Submarines From US, UK & France Are Now Docked In Scotland

Warzone/The Drive: U.S., French, U.K. Nuclear Submarines Rendezvous In Scotland  

The unusual multinational submarine gathering comes at a time of unprecedented tensions in Europe around Russia’s war in Ukraine.  

The U.K. Royal Navy's main submarine base in Scotland appears to currently be hosting something of a small multinational submarine meet. Yesterday, U.S. Navy's Virginia class nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Indiana was spotted heading in the direction of Her Majesty's Naval Base Clyde. That came a day after one of the French Navy's Rubis class submarines, another nuclear-powered attack type, the specific identity of which is unknown, was seen arriving in the area.  

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Update #1: French and American Nuclear subs spotted berthing in Scotland (Daily Record) 

Update #2: Nuke Submarines From US, UK & France Are Now Docked In Scotland Amid ‘High-Octane’ NATO-Russia Tensions (EurAsian Times)  

WNU Editor: The French nuclear submarine has already left. This is just another sign on how high the military tensions are in Europe right now.

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US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Leads Congressional Delegation To Meet With Zelenskyy In Kyiv

 

Daily Mail: 'We are here until victory is done:' House Speaker Nancy Pelosi drops in on Zelensky in war-ravaged Ukraine as she leads Democratic delegation for surprise visit to Kyiv before heading to Poland 

* Nancy Pelosi met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv Saturday 

* Her visit marked a show of support for Ukraine amid the Russian invasion 

* Pelosi, promising US support, told Zelensky: 'We are here until victory is won' 

* The lawmakers discussed sanctions, weapons and aid assistance in the meeting 

* Pelosi is the most senior US lawmaker to visit Ukraine since Russia invaded 

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made a secret visit to Kyiv on Saturday to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, offering support amid Russia's invasion of the nation. 

'We are here until victory is won,' Pelosi told Ukraine's president during the meeting. 'We'll win and we'll win together,' Zelensky said.  

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WNU Editor: Will President Biden be the next US leader to visit Kyiv? 

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Leads Congressional Delegation To Meet With Zelenskyy In Kyiv  

Pelosi, in surprise Kyiv trip, vows unbending US support -- AP  

Zelensky welcomes Pelosi to Ukraine in secret visit: ‘Thank you for coming’ -- NYPost  

Nancy Pelosi praises the courage of Ukrainian people during visit to Poland -- Yahoo News  

Pelosi leads congressional delegation to meet with Zelenskyy in Kyiv -- NBC  

During a surprise trip to Kyiv, Nancy Pelosi tells Zelenskyy: 'Our commitment is to be there for you until the fight is done.' -- Insider  

Nancy Pelosi leads U.S. delegation to Kyiv, meets with Ukraine's president -- Axios  

Pelosi secret visit to Ukraine highlights expanse — and limitations — of U.S. support -- The Hill

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EU Postpones A Russian Oil Ban Until The End Of The Year

Europe wants to ban Russian oil, but cutting off supplies is an economic and political nightmare  

Reuters: EU leans towards Russian oil ban by year-end, diplomats say 

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union is leaning toward a ban on imports of Russian oil by the end of the year, two EU diplomats said, after talks between the European Commission and EU member states this weekend. 

The European Union is preparing a sixth package of sanctions against Russia in response to the invasion just over two months ago of Ukraine that Moscow calls a special military operation. 

The package is expected to target Russian oil, Russian and Belarusian banks, as well as more individuals and companies. 

The Commission, which is coordinating the EU response, held talks dubbed "confessionals" with small groups of EU countries and will aim to firm up its sanctions plan in time for a meeting of EU ambassadors in Brussels on Wednesday. 

EU energy ministers are also due to meet in the Belgian capital on Monday to discuss the issue.  

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Update: EU to Propose Phasing Out Russian Oil by the End of the Year (Bloomberg)  

WNU Editor: So much for cutting-off Russian oil this week. 

Bottom line. 

Banning Russian energy supplies carries a cost that the EU is not ready to accept .... Europe wants to ban Russian oil, but cutting off supplies is an economic and political nightmare (Business Insider).

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In Another Sign That Europe's Energy Crisis Will Get Worse, France’s Nuclear Shutdown Hits 50% Of Reactors

Bloomberg: France’s Nuclear Shutdown Hits 50% of Reactors 

(Bloomberg) -- The halt of yet another nuclear unit in France means half of its reactors are now offline for maintenance, keeping power supplies tight in a country that is traditionally one of Europe’s biggest electricity exporters. 

Twenty-eight reactors are offline as Electricite de France SA struggles with extended outages after corrosion issues were found at some sites, requiring lengthy checks and repairs. The extra works come on top of already scheduled halts for refueling and regular maintenance, and has brought French nuclear output to the lowest in more than decade for the time of year.  

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Update: France shuts down 50% of nuclear reactors amid energy crunch (RT)  

WNU Editor: More signs that it is going to be a rough winter for Europe later this year.

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Host Indonesia Says Bot Putin And Zelensky Have Both Accept Their G-20 Invitation

 

The Hill: Putin, Zelensky both accept G-20 invitation, host nation say 

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo says that both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to attend the Group of 20 (G-20) summit to be held in Bali in November. 

Widodo, the current chair of the G-20, made the remarks in a televised statement on Friday in which he said that he had telephone conversations this week with Zelensky and Putin.

He said he urged both leaders of Ukraine and Russia to end the war through negotiations. “I reiterated the importance of ending the war immediately,” he said. “I also emphasized that peaceful efforts should continue and Indonesia is ready to contribute to these peaceful efforts.”  

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Update #1: G-20: Putin, Zelenskiy Accept Indonesia's Invite to Bali Summit in November (Bloomberg)  

Update #2: White House braces for potential showdown between Biden and Putin at G20 (CNN)  

WNU Editor: This G-20 summit will be held in November. A lot can happen between now and November.

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Mapping The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine -- May 1, 2022

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Tweets On the Russia - Ukraine War

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Tweets Of The Day

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Picture Of The Day

The USS Mount Whitney and the Egyptian vessel ENS Alexandria transit the Red Sea, April 20, 2022.  

WNU Editor: The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... U.S. Department Of Defense (Photo-gallery).

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