'Putin doesn't want peace, he wants Ukraine' — Pence rebukes Trump's stance on Russia

Former U.S. Vice President Mike #Pence has spoken out against the White House's stance on the #war in #Ukraine, saying its actions have "only emboldened #Russia" despite efforts to bring about a #ceasefire.

"If the last three years teaches us anything, it’s that (Russian President) Vladimir Putin doesn’t want peace; he wants Ukraine," Pence said

https://kyivindependent.com/putin-doesnt-want-peace-he-wants-ukraine-pence-rebukes-trumps-stance-on-russia/

#RussianAggression #Imperialism #StandWithUkraine

'Putin doesn't want peace, he wants Ukraine' — Pence rebukes Trump's stance on Russia

Criticizing the White House, former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said Putin "only understands power."

^{The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)}

Silicon Valley’s Military Drone Companies Have A Serious Chinese Parts Problem

#economics #politics #imperialism #war

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Pentagon leaders are calling for thousands of drones to prepare for war in the Pacific. But as Trump’s tariffs escalate tensions with China, they face an uncomfortable reality: Silicon Valley’s drone companies are addicted to Chinese components.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidjeans/2025/04/16/silicon-valley-drones-china-problem/

Silicon Valley’s Military Drone Companies Have A Serious Chinese Parts Problem

As Pentagon leaders call for thousands of drones to face China, they are grappling with an uncomfortable reality: Silicon Valley is addicted to Chinese drone components.

^Forbes