Posted on 01/11/2025 10:32:07 AM PST by marcusmaximus
The world must return to a policy of "maximum pressure" against Iran to turn it into a more democratic country, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's incoming Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg told an Iranian opposition event in Paris on Saturday.
Trump has vowed to return to the policy he pursued in his previous term that sought to wreck Iran's economy to force the country to negotiate a deal on its nuclear programme, ballistic missile programme and regional activities.
"These pressures are not just kinetic, just not military force, but they must be economic and diplomatic as well", Retired Lieutenant-General Kellogg, who is set to serve as Trump's special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, told the audience at Paris-based Iranian opposition group National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI).
He said there was an opportunity "to change Iran for the better" but that this opportunity would not last forever.
"We must exploit the weakness we now see. The hope is there, so must too be the action."
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Kellogg postponed a trip to European capitals earlier this month until after Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20.
It was unclear whether he would use his trip top Paris to meet French officials to discuss Ukraine. The French presidency, foreign ministry, Trump's transition team did not immediately respond for comment.
(Excerpt) Read more at usnews.com ...
PLUNDER:
Ukraine’s President Zelensky asking for billions of dollars more for war
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2Wlgu0vbc0
Biden even slips an Armageddon threat in there.
>>>>PONDER:
“None are more unjust in their judgments of others than those who have a high opinion of themselves.”
Charles Spurgeon<<<<
And no one thinks more highly of themselves than you, O Eminent “REVEREND”.
I’m curious. On what planet is spamming a conservative news forum with a bunch of tabloid, Soros-aligned propaganda considered “honorable service?”
Bestowing such accolades on propagandists is much like Biden awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom to people like Hillary Clinton, Liz Cheney and Pope Francis.
Quid rides?
Mutato nomine de te fabula narratur.
- Horace, Satires, I. 1. 69.
PONDER:
None are more unjust than you in their attacks and judgments of me as well as other Freepers.
REVIEW:
https://freerepublic.com/tag/by:bimboeruption/index?tab=comments;brevity=full;options=no-change
Anyhow, Sunday Service comes soon. G’nite :)
>>>>Quid rides?
Mutato nomine de te fabula narratur.
- Horace, Satires, I. 1. 69.<<<<
First it was your childish Baby Shark crap, then it was your tacky “Pray for Ukraine” memes, then it was “Slava Ukraini”, then it was Davydov 24/7, then it was rock therapy, then it was Bible quote memes, now it’s the Roman Empire and Latin quotes...
You go through phases faster than a 13 year old.
You’re almost 75 years old, “REVEREND”-mommy. Don’t you think it’s time to grow up?
If you’re trying to impress FReepers, you’re going to have to try harder.
Ukraine’s President Zelensky asking for billions of dollars more for war
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2Wlgu0vbc0
Biden even slips an Armageddon threat in there.<<<<
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Zelensky and democrats...a match made in Hell.
Once President Trump cuts the smurf nazi's funding, all the faux Trump-supporting zeepers, will be calling him Putin's slave.
Ain't that right, "REVEREND"-mommy?
>>>>Welp, gotta go. It’s been a long day.<<<<
Are you enjoying a nice cup of hot chocolate before heading to bed?
>>>>I’m curious. On what planet is spamming a conservative news forum with a bunch of tabloid, Soros-aligned propaganda considered “honorable service?”<<<<
“REVEREND”-mommy got marcus confused with General Kellogg. She has a difficult time comprehending English.
Oh plozhnik! That’s freakin’ hilarious!
ARTICLE
Tougher U.S. sanctions to curb Russian oil supply to China and India
By Nidhi Verma, Chen Aizhu, Siyi Liu and Florence Tan
January 12, 2025 8:32 AM
https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/tougher-us-sanctions-curb-russian-oil-supply-china-india-2025-01-12/
SUMMARY:
• 143 sanctioned oil tankers shipped over 530 mln bbls Russian crude in 2024 – Kpler
• New sanctions will disrupt Russian oil supply to top buyers China, India
• Refiners will seek more oil from Mideast, Africa, Americas driving up spot crude prices and freight costs
• Chinese independents will cut runs if ESPO supply hit – traders
“NEW DELHI/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Chinese and Indian refiners will source more oil from the Middle East, Africa and the Americas, boosting prices and freight costs, as new U.S. sanctions on Russian producers and ships curb supplies to Moscow’s top customers, traders and analysts said.
The U.S. Treasury on Friday imposed sanctions on Russian oil producers Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, as well as 183 vessels that have shipped Russian oil, targeting the revenues Moscow has used to fund its war with Ukraine.”
(Excerpt)
At the top is General Kellogg describing Minimum
Below is Minimum himself.
See the difference?
Now post the bio of retired LTC Vindman, who serves (served on the NSC) and led with hearsay testimony the failed impeachment of President Trump.
LOL, I corrected a bizarre military record lie about the Trump man of the thread, make your own posts.
“I corrected”
Much appreciated thank you. :)
My name-switch was a simple mistake.
This was the lie:
https://freerepublic.com/focus/chat/4289507/posts?page=2#2
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