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"Russia is convinced that the Europeans are weak. However, we are strong, fundamentally stronger than Russia. We have all the knowledge, all the economic and demographic strength to dissuade Moscow's regime. What we are lacking, and that is where you have a major role, is the strength of soul to accept pain to protect what we are.He made the remarks earlier this week at the congress of the Association of Mayors of France. He urged the local leaders in attendance to inform their constituents of his assessment.
"If our country is weak because it is not ready to accept losing its children — because it's better to say things clearly — [and] to suffer economically because the priority will be the defence sector, then we are at risk."

Kiev confirmed receiving a new draft peace plan from the US on Thursday without elaborating on its contents. The Ukrainian leadership expressed willingness to discuss it, stating that "in the American side's assessment" the draft "could help reinvigorate diplomacy."
Ukraine's mission at the UN has already rejected some of the key points of the reported plan, with Deputy Permanent Representative Khristina Gayovyshyn stating Kiev will never recognize any formerly Ukrainian territories as part of Russia. Joining military blocs or limiting the country's military capabilities was out of the question as well, she insisted. At the same time, Gayovyshyn reiterated her government's readiness to discuss the provisions of the draft.
Ukraine's Western European backers have pushed back against the reported clauses of the US-proposed settlement plan, insisting that any agreement must reflect the positions of both Brussels and Kiev.
The EU is now reportedly working on a "counteroffer" that is more favorable to Kiev.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said there was "nothing new" in Russia-US negotiations on the Ukrainian conflict, adding that Russia remains ready to engage in negotiations with Ukraine. The Russian government has received no information about Kiev agreeing to negotiate on the peace plan, Peskov told reporters on Friday.
Two days ago I was contacted by a high-ranking employee of the French Government. After determining this person's position and proximity to the French couple, I have deemed the information they gave me to be credible enough to share publicly in the event that something happens. In short, this person claims that the Macrons have executed upon and paid for my assassination.And a follow-up post by Owens:
Yes, you read that correctly. More specifically, that the green light was given to a small team in National Gendamarie Intervention Group. I am told there is one Israeli that is on this assasination squad and the plans were formalized. Again, this person provided concrete proof that they are well placed within the French government apparatus. Further to this point, this person claims that Charlie Kirk's assassin trained with the French legion 13th brigade with multi-state involvement.
Journalist Xavier Poussard's life is also at risk. This is deadly serious. The head of state of France apparently wants us both dead and has authorized professional units to carry this out.
I ask that every person RETWEET and share this. I do not know who in the American government can be trusted, since this source claims our leaders are aware. But I have more specific information which is definitively verifiable, should they care to reach out to me.
To the brave official in France who did this because they were so moved by the evil of Charlie's public execution to risk their own life — May God bless you. Truly.
Let all be revealed.
There will be no official response from the Elysee palace because what I have shared is TRUE and I have evidence to support my claim. I even have names. They are likely trying to figure out where the leak came from. We are talking about the murder of citizens for speech.
On Wednesday, Orban wrote on X that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had "once again asked the member states for additional funds to finance Ukraine and the war."
The target sum, he argued, amounts to 65% of Hungary's annual economic output and nearly three-quarters of the EU's yearly budget. Such an "astronomical sum," he added, "simply does not exist today."
"The Brusselian 'magic trick' would once again be a joint European loan, a move that would ensure even our grandchildren would be burdened with repaying the costs of the Russian-Ukrainian war," Orban wrote, describing the idea as "categorically absurd."
Von der Leyen reportedly urged EU governments to reach a swift agreement to cover Ukraine's military and financial needs for the next two years, outlining funding options including bilateral contributions, joint EU borrowing, and a reparations loan based on Russia's immobilized assets.
Orban, in response, said Brussels' strategy was like trying to "help an alcoholic by sending them another crate of vodka." He noted that the proposal was even more "astonishing" at a "time when it has become clear that a war mafia is siphoning off European taxpayers' money."
While the bloc regularly issues general warnings about corruption in Ukraine, EU officials have often refrained from addressing scandals that could reflect poorly on Zelensky and his inner circle.
Orban said recently the EU had already "burnt" €185 billion since the conflict escalated in 2022. The war "kills the EU economically," he warned, adding that Brussels should instead pursue diplomacy with Moscow.


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