A Russian submarine has been patrolling British waters. Its mission is to survey our gas pipelines.
The purpose of this mapping is to potentially target and destroy them.
For an extended period, Britain has depended on the US for protection against escalating threats in Eastern Europe.Credit: Refer to sourcePutin appears prepared for conflict with BritainCredit: Reuters
Not today. Probably not tomorrow. But possibly the day after tomorrow.
Our global standing has shifted more dramatically in the past year than at any other time in history.
This change is largely attributed to the outcome of the election.
Before he regained power, we were able to convince ourselves that the USA was our most reliable ally.
If we faced difficulties, we believed the Americans would come to our aid.
Perhaps a bit late — 1917 and 1941 are notable examples. But they would eventually come through. They were on our side, champions of democracy and freedom.
That is no longer the case. We must quickly unlearn these assumptions.
He is weary of Americans constantly rescuing our continent. Tired of subsidizing our defense.
He also dismisses the woke ideologies that have taken hold in Europe.
He feels disconnected from us.
And he has a valid point.
Europe has been a burden against tyranny.
And he is correct that its political agenda can be a form of tyranny itself.
However, there is more to it. If there is one thing Trump cannot tolerate, it is weakness. He tends to be somewhat of a bully.
Let’s be honest – Trump has a preference for dictators.
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If there is a David and Goliath scenario, you can bet Donald Trump will root for Goliath.
He has demonstrated this through his treatment of the Ukrainian president.
And in his dealings with the world’s most dangerous leader at present.
We must acknowledge that Trump is fond of dictators.Credit: ReutersDonald also tends to side with the powerful, as seen in his actions towards Zelensky.Credit: Getty
He shares some similarities with Putin, such as a disdain for Western Europe and a dislike for wokeness. However, he also admires Putin's strength.
Let’s face it — Trump has a penchant for dictators.
And the more authoritative they are, the more he seems to admire them.
In negotiations over the conflict, Trump has failed to convince the Russians to relinquish any territory.
Or to admit that their invasion was unlawful and a war crime. He has rolled out the red carpet for Putin without receiving anything in return.
And he questions why he should continue to engage when the entire conflict revolves around a small country 4,000 miles away.
He is also reluctant to support NATO and has contemplated withdrawing entirely.
This could very well happen. And where would that leave us?
The Russian submarine surveying our pipelines is not the first of such incursions.
He is increasing his naval presence in the Arctic.
We find ourselves in a situation reminiscent of 1938.
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For an extended period, Britain has depended on the US for protection against escalating threats in Eastern Europe.Credit: Refer to source
Putin appears prepared for conflict with BritainCredit: Reuters
We must acknowledge that Trump is fond of dictators.Credit: Reuters
Donald also tends to side with the powerful, as seen in his actions towards Zelensky.Credit: Getty
