Lone Candle
Champion of Truth
Ukraine is hurting, but so is Russia. Russia is offering higher and higher pay for fighters, and will soon have to force more people into the military. They will also run low on equipment. If Ukraine had consistent support from partners, Russia would soon be in a tough position.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzEzo8Nwh1A
Defeating Russia in Ukraine would isolate Iran and deter both China and Russia from future aggression. China would be most deterred by a willing and strong U.S. bonded with many allies. Unfortunately, the U.S. is acting weak while at the same time damaging its alliances.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6CLlNfjoew
Comedian makes fun of Trump’s obvious incompetence and false promises.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYS70hxsPME
Why the Iron Curtain Still Keeps Germany Divided
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-sOqHD6Pw4
Ships are painted and covered in such ways as to camouflage them and make them hard to identify.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijdb9BYe18Q
Trump removed the advocates general of the military and other military leaders. This is exactly what you would do if you wanted the military to do something illegal.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLy8C9kCs0s
The Ukraine War After Kursk – Retreat, Lessons, Negotiations & The Coming Russian Offensive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Id7qG26NQis
In purchasing power parity terms, Russia’s military spending is higher than Europe’s.
https://www.politico.eu/article/russian-defense-spending-overtakes-europe-study-finds/
“Slovakia has a population of just 5.4 million, yet it is one of Europe’s leading car manufacturers, heavily reliant on auto production and exports to the U.S. Home to five major car manufacturers and more than 350 local suppliers, Slovakia is not only the second-largest E.U. exporter of vehicles to the U.S., but also the biggest car producer per capita in the world.
Slovakia manufactures and exports higher-end SUVs from brands like Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche, Range Rover, and—starting in 2026—Volvo. With SUVs accounting for 46 percent of total annual auto sales in the U.S., the tariffs are likely to hurt models that are especially popular among American consumers.
According to the National Bank of Slovakia, the Slovak economy “would decrease cumulatively by nearly 3 percent” due to the new tariffs, and “would also mean the loss of 20,000 jobs.” The bank projects that Slovakia’s economy will “suffer the most in 2026, when its growth would barely stay above zero” and that by 2027, the automotive tariffs alone could reduce gross domestic product by 0.3 to 0.5 percentage points. The bank’s governor referred to the prospects of a 25 percent car tariff impact as a “small Armageddon.””
https://reason.com/2025/04/10/trumps-car-tariffs-could-drive-slovakia-into-russias-arms/
Ukraine’s biggest problem is a lack of manpower. Russia’s manpower advantage is growing. Russia doesn’t want a ceasefire, because Putin believes he has the advantage and can gain more by continuing the war.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK1N1nTjbic