Jonathan Sweet

1 week ago | thehill.com | Mark Toth |Jonathan Sweet

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s four-day state visit to Russia, which began yesterday, is sending Europe and the U.S. a stark message. Beijing’s “no limits” partnership with Moscow is here to stay. It is past time for Brussels and Washington to recognize that Xi and Russian President Vladimir Putin are doubling down on their growing ideological war against the West. While the messaging at a state level is largely symbolic, their alliance is proving already deadly in Ukraine.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Mark Toth |Jonathan Sweet

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s four-day state visit to Russia, which began yesterday, is sending Europe and the U.S. a stark message. Beijing’s “no limits” partnership with Moscow is here to stay. It is past time for Brussels and Washington to recognize that Xi and Russian President Vladimir Putin are doubling down on their growing ideological war against the West. While the messaging at a state level is largely symbolic, their alliance is proving already deadly in Ukraine.

1 week ago | kyivpost.com | Jonathan Sweet |Mark Toth

Ceasefire negotiations between Ukraine and Russia have reached a critical impasse. Russia continues its offensive operations, while Ukraine persists in its defensive efforts. It resembles the proverbial question of which came first – the chicken or the egg?

2 weeks ago | thehill.com | Jonathan Sweet |Mark Toth

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s call for a three-day ceasefire from May 8 to May 10, based on “humanitarian considerations,” is a complete joke. It is solely intended to ensure Ukraine does not strike Moscow as Putin and his guests celebrate Russia’s World War II Victory Day Parade — the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany — on May 9.

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Jonathan Sweet

1 hour agoMusk risked Tesla's health to help our country. We should thank him, not hate him. | OpinionElon Musk, at great personal and professional cost, has devoted his time to finding ways to cut through the bureaucracy and downsize government where it makes sense. Billionaire Elon Musk says he will spend a lot less time hanging out with President Donald Trump starting in May.