The EU just approved its 17th package of sanctions against Russia, and even the French foreign minister admitted that the last 16 haven’t managed to “suffocate” the Russian economy, and this one probably won’t either.
This, as European leaders reportedly surprised that Trump wasn’t able to convince Putin agree to a full ceasefire over the phone—and instead, the only thing he got out of the 2-hour call was Putin agreeing to continue direct talks with Kiev, which already began last week.
While the Trump Admin isn’t ending its support for the war in Ukraine, it’s also continuing its support for Israel’s genocidal bombardment and blockade of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. While Israel agreed to allow a small trickle of aid in after weeks warnings about famine and mass starvation, Israeli officials have revealed it’s only so that they can keep bombing Gaza, with the ultimate goal of forcing the Palestinians off of their land as part of “Trump’s plan.”
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20 May 2025 - UK and Europe target Russia with major sanctions after Putin-Trump call
14 May 2025 - Time to suffocate Russia's economy after 17th EU sanctions package, France says
20 May 2025 - Trump's deference to Putin stunned European leaders on call
17 May 2025 - Israel accused of ethnic cleansing after more than 140 killed in Gaza in 24 hours
20 May 2025 - Israel kills over 70 as healthcare crisis deepens in Gaza
20 May 2025 - Netanyahu says Israel seeks 'full control' of Gaza after days of strikes kill hundreds
19 May 2025 - Netanyahu: Gaza Aid Scheme Offers Israel Symbolic Cover to Finish the Genocide
20 May 2025 - UK, France, Canada threaten sanctions if Israel continues new offensive into Gaza
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