In the dire civilization-ending circumstances we are in, it's tempting to grasp onto anything or anyone that would promise a way out, but Catholics should remember: Christ is the only way.
Contrary to what far-right leaders claim, Europe's greatest challenge is not immigration or "wokeness," but its own economic and technological backwardness.
• https://www.paulcraigroberts.orgPaul Craig Roberts
As we enter 2026, the ever-widening war is further widening. Russian foreign minister Lavrov accuses the European Union of escalating the conflict and preparing for war with Russia.
Russia's outspoken deputy chair of the Security Council and former president Dmitry Medvedev has continued what he does best - mocking and trolling European leaders over their Ukraine stance.
The EU summit held in Brussels on December 18–19 was supposed to deliver two fundamental decisions. First, it was meant to address the expropriation of frozen Russian assets held at Euroclear. Second, it was expected to ratify the Mercosur trade ag
• https://ronpaulinstitute.org, by Moon of Alabama
The negotiations over the weekend between the U.S., Ukraine and Europe about the parameters of a ceasefire or peace agreement with Russia were surreal.
Let's stop pretending Brussels is engaged in noble statecraft. The EU's rush to steal more than €180 billion in frozen Russian sovereign assets held at Euroclear is the most reckless gamble Europe has taken in decades
Elon Musk escalated his confrontation with Brussels on Monday, declaring on X that "the EU commissars are responsible for the murder of Europe" after the European Commission insisted it would "make sure" the social media platform pays the €