"Countries within the #EuropeanUnion, as members of #NATO could potentially safeguard the airspace above #Ukraine, even from within the confines of the North Atlantic Alliance... German legislators posit that the precedent set by #Israel, where the #US, #France, the #UK, and other nations aided in repelling an Iranian air assault, serves as evidence that such a decision would not implicate NATO nations in the conflict...
The U.S. State Department approved on May 10 an emergency sale of three HIMARS rocket systems and associated equipment to Ukraine worth $30 million, with Germany providing the funding.
An autocratic regime like Russia can readily prioritize the expansion of its defense industries over economic well-being to sustain their military actions in Ukraine, along with help from Iran and North Korea, said Lt Gen. Steven L. Basham, U.S. Air Forces in Europe deputy commander.
Interview with Pulitzer Winner Nathan Thrall on Israel’s System of Domination
Thrall discusses Biden's weapons "pause"; the ceasefire talks; anti-Netanyahu protests; Israel's crackdown in the West Bank; & the conflation of legitimate criticism with antisemitism.
Thrall says debates over the future of a Palestinian state are an enormous distraction from Israel’s system of domination that has lasted for over half a century & isn't going anywhere.
Seems TechDirt's take on Biden's TikTok ban is similar to mine;
"Enacting this legislation has undermined this long standing, democratic principle. It has also undermined the U.S. government’s moral authority to call out other nations for when they shut down internet access or ban social media apps and other online communications tools."
"Apartheid South Africa was kicked out of the UN General Assembly. Try that with Israel. Israel has been defying their will for the longest time."
Some Arab countries' stances have been shameful. They have a lot of leverage - massive investment in the US economy, hosting of US bases, selling oil in USD, making USD the reserve currency in the world.
They can withdraw their ambassadors, etc. But there’s no will.
US approves urgent German-backed sale of 3 HIMARS systems to Ukraine (kyivindependent.com)
The U.S. State Department approved on May 10 an emergency sale of three HIMARS rocket systems and associated equipment to Ukraine worth $30 million, with Germany providing the funding.
US General: 'Russia will not stop with Ukraine unless they're stopped in Ukraine' (kyivindependent.com)
An autocratic regime like Russia can readily prioritize the expansion of its defense industries over economic well-being to sustain their military actions in Ukraine, along with help from Iran and North Korea, said Lt Gen. Steven L. Basham, U.S. Air Forces in Europe deputy commander.