Thanks to everyone who joined
and me for this week’s episode of Pax Americana. We got through a lot on today’s show, from updates on the war in Ukraine to what is happening in Europe and how it all affects our national security (and our personal security). If you missed it, check out the show and the notes below.Show Notes
(courtesy of Olga)
Germany Foils Alleged Russian Plot to Mail Explosives: German authorities arrested 3 men—two in Germany, one in Switzerland—accused of plotting to send explosive-laden packages in a Russian-backed sabotage campaign targeting logistics operators. The suspects reportedly tested the scheme with GPS-tracked dummy packages. Source: Wall Street Journal
A Guide to How to Deal with the Media: Donald Trump has taught me one thing about how to deal with the media, and I hope that Democrats learn from it
A Guide to How to Deal with the Media
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Before we get going: I am trying out a new feature, where I do a short clip on things legacy media has refused to cover adequately. Please share these clips with people you know because it’s important to get the word out ourselves about the outrages happening in Trump’s America. This clip is also up on
The Rise of State Media in Trump’s America: The White House launches a taxpayer-funded “news wire” to push state propaganda.
U.S. Reportedly Opposes Zelensky’s Invitation to NATO Summit: The U.S. is reportedly blocking President Zelenskyy from attending the June NATO summit in The Hague. If true, it would be the first time Zelenskyy has been excluded from a NATO summit since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Source: The Kyiv Independent
Putin, Trump to Skip Ukraine Peace Talks: Both Putin and Trump will not attend Thursday’s Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul, despite Putin proposing the meeting and Trump previously signaling interest. Instead, Russia is sending senior aides, while Trump dispatches Secretary of State Marco Rubio and top envoys. Source: Reuters
Will Russia Attack NATO? Experts Warn of Possible Invasion by 2027: A new report from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) warns that Russia could rebuild its military and threaten NATO as early as 2027 if a ceasefire is reached in Ukraine. The report suggests Putin could test NATO’s Article 5 by targeting a Baltic state within two years. Source: The Times
Poland Detects Foreign-Funded Election Ads Amid Russian Interference Fears: Poland’s National Research Institute uncovered foreign-funded Facebook ads ahead of the May 18 election. The ads weren’t linked to any official campaign and outspent all registered candidates while targeting multiple contenders. Source: The Kyiv Independent
Poland Prepares for War: Poland is rapidly militarizing, spending nearly 5% of its GDP on defense—more than any other NATO country. It’s deploying Abrams tanks, laying mines and anti-tank barriers along its border, and training civilians for war. Source: NPR
Trump ‘Weakened’ the West as Russian Threat Rises, Warns Former NATO Chief: Former NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen warned that Trump has significantly undermined Western unity and Ukraine’s defense by offering concessions to Russia and questioning U.S. NATO commitments. Rasmussen criticized Trump for weakening deterrence while Putin refuses to make meaningful compromises. Source: Politico
Trump-Kushner Serbia Hotel Project Stalls After Forgery Scandal: A top Serbian official admitted to forging a government document that allowed a bombed-out defense complex in Belgrade to be demolished for a $500 million Trump-Kushner luxury hotel project. The fake document stripped the site of protected status, clearing the way for the controversial real estate deal backed by Trump’s family. Source: New York Times
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