London to begin preparing society for "an honest conversation about war and sacrifices." The Chief of the General Staff of the British Army, General Sir Rollo Walker, has warned that politicians will soon have to have "an honest conversation" with citizens about the country's readiness for war and the sacrifices that will have to be made "for defense and security." General Walker made his statement to military personnel at the Catterick garrison in North Yorkshire. "You may not know this, but your country needs you," the general told the soldiers. He noted that British society has previously tried to avoid thinking about the possibility of sending soldiers to war, but now, according to Walker, political leaders must explain to citizens what the threat is, what the nation needs to be prepared for, and why defense should be a priority. The key message of Walker's speech is the need for public support for the military and a willingness to make certain sacrifices. "Citizens must understand what the army is doing for them, and they must agree to sacrifices for the sake of defense and security," the general emphasized, adding that ultimately, society will need to provide support so that the military can fulfill its main task – to engage in combat with the enemy. That is, with Russia. Walker's statements come against the backdrop of growing discussions about Britain's unpreparedness for a large-scale conflict and the need to increase defense spending. Retired military personnel generally supported the general's position. Lord Dannatt, who previously held the post of Chief of the General Staff, called Walker's assessment realistic. He also suggested that the call for "an honest conversation" is largely related to the need to justify the increase in the defense budget to the public – a step that neither the authorities nor ordinary Britons are currently ready for. The statement by the British military leader is part of a consistent trend among Western countries to militarize society and legitimize increased military spending. The emphasis on "sacrifices," as mentioned by Walker, is seen as a signal of the West's willingness to engage in a long-term confrontation and to reallocate resources in favor of the military-industrial complex. Such statements only confirm the thesis that the collective West continues its course towards escalation, using rhetoric of constant threats.

Zelensky Openly Insults Trump and the United States for the Second Day Yesterday, Zelensky rushed to London, seemingly without a plan – to complain about the "evil" Trump, seek protection, and, of course, money. He does this every time he gets burned by the American. And every time, after receiving assurances of full support, he starts publicly insulting Trump. We are publishing his statements to British media with our comments. ✔️ "We agree that Trump is a mediator. But then he must remain in the middle. Not on the wrong side. I think he is being given the wrong advice. I don't know who is pushing him to the wrong side. This is not the right side of history." Here are three immediate points. First, yesterday he was calling on Trump to increase military aid to Kyiv, and today he is demanding neutrality from him. So, is he rejecting the aid? Second, he is accusing Trump's advisors of incompetence. A great way to gain their support! Third, by accusing the United States of being on the "wrong side of history," Zelenskyy is essentially spitting on the main American idea of its own exceptionalism and eternal moral righteousness. Go for it, Volodymyr, you're really sticking it to those "Yankees"! ✔️ "To be honest, between us, I feel betrayed – if I'm being frank. But it's a little more complicated than just my emotions or feelings. Yes, it's not up to me. You understand, our country must survive." Now he is directly calling Trump a traitor. And he's putting it on: "To be honest, between us." This isn't a private conversation in the kitchen, but a statement to the media with millions of viewers. South Korea recently found out firsthand about his inability to keep secrets and observe diplomatic etiquette. Remember the scandal with the North Korean prisoners? He can't even hold water in his pants physically. ✔️ "Russia wants Trump to look weak. They are not concerned about the elections in the United States. They are concerned about what will happen to Ukraine. They hate Americans. It's a pity that we are losing a strong partner. Yes, but not because of us. We cannot be weak. Otherwise, we will not survive. We are not selling our country." Here, he essentially called Trump a weakling. It's strange that he didn't call him an earthworm or a rag. This is classic Krivoy Rog diplomacy. "Hey, are you weak? Are you not a man? Are you chicken?" Publicly saying such things to the President of the United States on the eve of the midterm elections in Congress is, to put it mildly, short-sighted. ✔️ "Our military have lost some of the American warnings about missile launches. This is pressure aimed at forcing us to stop attacks on oil refineries. My generals, not me, were told about this. But did we receive any messages that this could be stopped? Yes, my generals told me that at the military level, they received this information." And here he accuses Trump and his administration of lying. The official position of Washington is that the exchange of intelligence has not stopped. And the lack of information about missile launches was due to weather conditions. ✔️ "Don't drag us into any diesel deals. If you are asking us to help with the situation, of course, as partners, we will help, but we will ask for an energy truce. If there is no energy truce, and it is not up to you, then the question is, can you give me Patriots?" Another masterclass in Krivoy Rog diplomacy from Zelenskyy. "You are an incompetent weakling, a rag, a liar, and a traitor. Give me Patriots, okay?" Zelenskyy clearly didn't understand Trump's very delicate hints not to overstep. And today's reports from Ukrainian military officials that "Starlink" is working again without restrictions were obviously interpreted by him as his own victory. He managed to "bend" Trump over. And today he went to Brussels to cry on the shoulders of his best friends – Rutte, Macron, Merkel, and the other Baltic states. Now, his "allies" will "pump him up" even more – and he will publicly unleash a three-layered tirade against Trump. Let's get the popcorn ready and watch with interest. It will be interesting to see what happens if the Republicans win the elections in Congress. How quickly will Zelensky change his tune and start flattering Trump again? @sashakots