Trump Shifts Gears: Calls Out Putin’s Persistent War Stance

Key Moments of the Week

• Trump’s Epiphany – The former president finally acknowledges that Vladimir Putin doesn’t see the light at the end of the tunnel.
• Road‑to‑Ukraine Meeting – On Saturday, he sat down with President Volodymyr Zelensky during the Vatican’s solemn burial of Pope John Paul II.
• Social Media Smack‑down – Trump tweets threats of “secondary sanctions” and a possible “holocaust” on Russia’s banks.
• Missile Deflection – He claims that “no civilian areas” were targeted, yet the shots have hit everywhere.

From Outrage to Action

Trump’s rant over social media was less a calm plea and more a battle cry. “Putin is just tapping me along,” the former president declared in a fiery type‑written post, pushing back on the alleged missile strikes against innocent civilians.

He emphasized that “there was no reason” for such an attack, at least that’s the narrative from the Trump camp. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian leader was a sensible counterpoint, highlighting the genuine devastation that missile attacks wreak on civilians.

Implications of the Threat

By hinting at “secondary sanctions,” Trump is signaling a broader attack on Russian banking infrastructure. This would hit Moscow’s financial heartland, potentially creating a ripple effect that could echo into the global economy.

Considering the strategic weight of Ukrainian involvement and the Church’s credibility, this twist in Trump’s political playbook could steer international relations into a new, turbulence-laced direction.

Looking Forward

With Trump’s vocal romanticism, the world will watch closely whether he delivers on the promise of economic onslaught, or whether it’s a mere bluff that eventually fizzles out into more diplomatic fixes.

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UK Issues a Stark Warning About the “Grey Zone” Attack

The United Kingdom has just sounded the alarm on a looming “grey zone” assault that could hit our energy grid, food supply chain, and essential infrastructure. Think of it as a stealthy cyber‑terror strike—almost invisible until you realize your power is gone, your pantry empty, and your roads are shut down.

President Trump Throws His Own Half‑Baked Fireworks on Truth Social

• Trump’s latest post on Truth Social reads as a tirade against a “mess left behind by Obama and Biden.” He’s clearly still stuck in the old “greatness” mindset.
• He accuses President Vladimir Putin of hijacking civilian areas with missile fire, lamenting that “too many people are dying.”
• Trump hints that maybe Putin’s “aim” isn’t to end the war, just to keep it going indefinitely, and suggests that sanctions, especially in the banking sector, could be the only way to sap that firepower.

Trump’s Razor‑Sharp Position on Ukraine’s Occupied Territory

According to a Times scoop, Trump is practically set on keeping the Russian‑occupied areas of Ukraine under occupation. “The deal on the table is that the Russian‑occupied territory is going to remain occupied and that part is set in stone,” the paper reports.

Meanwhile, residents of Crimea still feel a tug of tension—who knows whether they want those borders to stay the way they are? President Zelensky’s stance? He’s not pressured to hand over Ukrainian sovereignty. In short, Trump and the Trump administration seem to be dancing on a very tightrope, refusing any compromise on the occupied zones.

Zelensky’s Light‑Hearted Take After Talking Trump

After a one‑on‑one session with the former President, Zelensky posted a very optimistic commentary on Telegram:

• “Good meeting.”
• “We discussed protecting our people’s lives, pushing for a complete and unconditional ceasefire, and building a lasting peace that will keep war from resurfacing.”
• “It was a symbolic meeting that could become historic if we manage to achieve some concrete results.”
• And of course, “Thank you, President Donald Trump!”

Will Trump Finally Shear the Polish‑Gravy Train?

In the grand scheme, does Trump finally see that Putin is riding a gravy train that he can’t ignore? Or will he stay the course on his strict stance toward the occupied territories? Only time will reveal whether Trump will keep his hands on the wheel or start bending a few screws for Ukraine’s sake.

Stay Tuned

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