November 28, 2025 – Short News

Weidel celebrates Trump and Putin - and shows how dangerous the AfD really is!!

Alice Weidel presents herself on television as someone who supposedly has always been right. She claims that Trump and Putin are now implementing what the AfD has been demanding for years. What she conceals: It is not about diplomacy, but about a course that jeopardizes Europe's security and rewards Russia. While the EU tries to prevent a capitulation of Ukraine, Weidel says that Europe has crossed Moscow's "red lines" - as if Europe should bow to foreign threats. She pretends that Putin's attack was a misunderstanding and not a clear violation of international law. Her message fits perfectly with a Russia that has been trying to divide Europe for years. Instead of showing solidarity with a country that was invaded, the AfD adopts the Kremlin's arguments and declares them Germany's national interest. This is not foreign policy realism, but a political offer to a war criminal who shifts borders with weapons.

While Trump explores a deal with Putin that would severely damage Ukraine, the AfD sees a historic opportunity. Not for peace, but for a reordering according to its own ideas - a Europe that leans toward Russia, weakens NATO and leaves democratic partners behind. Weidel's words show how much the AfD wants a future in which Germany no longer stands by its alliances, but aligns itself with powers that use intimidation and coercion as political tools. Every step in this direction would make Europe more unstable and Germany more vulnerable. But for the AfD, it is not the continent's security that matters, but political closeness to those regimes that see an open, free Europe as a threat. Weidel calls this diplomacy. For many others, it is a dangerous step backward that shows how deeply the AfD has long been sailing in the wake of foreign interests. What we do not understand: why do people who make such statements receive airtime? Germany will likely only understand this once the party receives a mandate to govern, and in upcoming state elections in eastern Germany the chances are unfortunately not small.

Orbán with Putin - an EU partner gone astray who has long ceased to be a partner!, der schon lange kein Partner mehr ist!

Viktor Orbán sits in the Kremlin and thanks for Hungary's continued supply of Russian oil and gas while the rest of Europe tries to detach itself from Moscow. He cites national energy interests, but conceals that this dependence is a political shield for Putin. This course is made possible by an exception Orbán previously secured from Trump in Washington: Hungary is exempt from parts of the US sanctions on Lukoil and Rosneft. While other EU states are planning to exit Russian fossil fuels by 2027, Orbán expands the connection even further. Putin praises his "balanced" stance because it serves exactly what the Kremlin needs: a wedge inside the EU that presents Russian interests as indispensable common sense.

An image that shows how far Trump has now gone

A man is holding a sign with the words “Trump 2028, Yes!”, his gaze firm, almost defiant. It does not look like a campaign message, but like a threat: He is staying, no matter what the rules say. The scene has something unsettling because it does not speak of democratic procedures, but of a claim to permanence. The addition “TrumPLICANS!” is not a harmless slogan. It is the statement that an entire party no longer exists as a party, but as the following of a single person. This destroys any internal control and any form of political independence. The sign shows how naturally Trump assumes that he will extend his political presence, as if power were not an office but a possession. It is not about policies, not about outcomes, not about the future of a country - but about the fact that he continues and the party adapts to his will. Anyone who looks at the image soberly sees a dangerous normalization. The idea that a single figure dominates every debate for years suffocates what democratic politics relies on: change, responsibility, limits. The photo says quietly but clearly: He wants to stay. And he now dares to show it openly.

Trump instrumentalizes an attack - and declares all migrants the scapegoat

After 20-year-old National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom dies of her injuries and her colleague Andrew Wolfe remains in life-threatening condition, Trump uses the shock to lash out against migration. He demands a "permanent halt" to immigration from poorer countries and announces that millions will lose their legal status. That the attacker was an Afghan former ally of the United States who entered via the evacuation program after the troop withdrawal and whose asylum was ultimately approved under Trump's own administration is something he largely leaves out. Instead of talking about responsibility, deployment orders and security failures, he declares millions of foreigners collectively responsible for crime, housing shortages and social problems. Studies that show the opposite are brushed aside. What remains is a family mourning their daughter - and a president determined to exploit her death for political gain.

Pressure on Kyiv - anti-corruption investigators search Yermak's apartment – Pressure on Kyiv - Anti-corruption investigators raid Yermak’s apartment - Yermak’s downfall shakes the power center of Ukraine

In Kiew durchsuchen Anti-Korruptionsbehörden die Wohnung von Andrij Jermak, dem engsten Vertrauten von Wolodymyr Selenskyj, im Präsidentenkomplex – kurz darauf tritt der Chef des Präsidialamts zurück. Offiziell ist er kein Beschuldigter, doch die Razzia fällt in eine Phase, in der die USA massiven Druck machen, endlich ein Friedensabkommen mit Russland zu unterschreiben. Parallel läuft eine große Ermittlungswelle im Energiesektor, bei der über hundert Millionen Dollar Schaden im Raum stehen und ein früherer Geschäftspartner Selenskyjs als Drahtzieher gelten soll. Mehrere Minister sind bereits zurückgetreten, die Regierungsfraktion ist in Aufruhr und fürchtet um ihre Glaubwürdigkeit. Die EU erinnert Kiew daran, dass der Weg in die Union nur mit sichtbarer Härte gegen Korruption denkbar ist. Jermak war bisher der Mann, der Reisen, Personal und Verhandlungen mit Washington und Moskau steuerte.

Andriy Yermak, Zelensky’s most powerful confidant and the key figure in the Geneva negotiations, resigned following the raid on his home over corruption suspicions. The investigation reaches deep into the presidential apparatus and hits precisely the man who controlled access to Zelensky more tightly than anyone else. Kyiv now faces the question of whether this resignation marks a fresh start or merely the beginning of a far larger scandal. His downfall shows how closely the front line, power politics, and old networks in Ukraine still intersect.

Markets rise - and the nervousness rises with them

On Wall Street, the indices show gains on the last trading day of November. The S&P 500 rises slightly, tech stocks turn mostly positive after a volatile month. Bitcoin jumps back above 92,000 dollars, while individual stocks like Coinbase and chipmakers benefit from the dizzying ups and downs of the crypto and AI frenzy. At the same time, everything depends on whether the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again in December. The economic data is mixed: a labor market losing momentum meets inflation that is rising again. Traders are still betting on another rate cut, hoping that cheaper money will support the market. But the higher the indices climb, the clearer it becomes that these records depend on a system held up only as long as the central bank continues to support it - and as long as everyone pretends this can go on forever.

A president who sees only himself!

Trump had not even thought about attending Sarah's funeral until a reporter asked him. For the parents of a young person who died in service to the country, it is a slap in the face. Those who mourn do not ask about election results, certainly not about West Virginia. But in such moments, Trump does not think about loss, pain or responsibility. He thinks about how he appears. For the family, every hour without their daughter counts. For him, only his image counts. Trump likes to say how much he loves certain states. Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Florida - depending on where he is and whom he wants to impress. But his sympathies are never for the people, only for the stages on which he performs. While a family waits for answers and a country mourns a young soldier, he talks about election victories and personal preferences. It feels like a sad mirror of this time: a president who loves states, but is hardly touched by the fate of the people who live in them.

Merz causes raised eyebrows with bread remark!

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz highlighted his preference for German bread during a visit to a bakery in Hamburg. You only realize what you have in German bread when you are abroad, he told the employees. As an example, he described an experience in Luanda: “At the breakfast buffet I was looking for where a proper piece of bread is.” The remark has since sparked mockery and criticism on social media. Many users take issue with the fact that a German chancellor complains about hotel bread in one of the poorest countries in Africa. Others accuse him of a colonial attitude and a complete lack of awareness.

Trump threatens deportation – a president relying on maximum severity

Donald Trump wasted no time exploiting the Rahmanullah Lakanwal case politically. Even before investigators could name a motive, he publicly raised the possibility of deporting the wife and five children of the perpetrator. Asked whether he truly planned to do so, Trump simply said they were examining “the entire situation with the family.” It is a sentence that does not sound like sober reflection but calculated toughness. Lakanwal entered the country in 2021 through “Operation Allies Welcome,” lived in Bellingham, worked simple jobs, and was granted asylum in April. CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirmed his past work for a U.S. partner force in Afghanistan – a detail Trump completely ignores. Instead of restraint, he is already demanding the death penalty. The White House is seeking the grand gesture, not a clean investigation. See also our articles: “A shot at close range – 20-year-old soldier Sarah Beckstrom has died and a president who seizes the moment for himself” – https://kaizen-blog.org/en/ein-schuss-aus-naechster-naehe-die-erst-20-jaehrige-soldatin-sarah-beckstrom-ist-verstorben-und-ein-praesident-der-den-moment-fuer-sich-nutzt/ and – “What is really known about Rahmanullah Lakanwal – our investigation, the established facts, the open questions” – https://kaizen-blog.org/en/was-ueber-rahmanullah-lakanwal-wirklich-bekannt-ist-unsere-recherche-die-gesicherten-fakten-die-offenen-fragen/

Putin’s “willingness to talk” – a peace plan as a way to buy time, not a course change!

Vladimir Putin suddenly presents himself as open to the U.S. peace plan – but anyone listening closely realizes he is merely repackaging his longstanding maximal demands. In Bishkek he called Trump’s proposal a “starting point” but still demands a complete withdrawal of the Ukrainian army from all territories claimed by Russia, including areas Moscow does not yet control. The ban on NATO membership and foreign troops in Ukraine remains on his list as well. While U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff heads to Moscow and Army Undersecretary Dan Driscoll to Kyiv, the Kremlin is visibly trying to buy time – hoping the West will fatigue financially and politically. At the front, the war continues: Russian drone attacks on Sumy, Odesa, and Dnipropetrovsk, Ukrainian drones over Russian territory, more dead and wounded. Ukraine secured another 8.1 billion dollars from the IMF, but its budget and military costs for 2026 and 2027 amount to roughly 153 billion dollars. Putin’s message remains clear: he is willing to talk – as long as the basis is his conditions and time works in his favor.

Trump enjoys the holiday – and the contrast could hardly be sharper

While in Washington two families mourn or fear for their gravely injured children and the country debates the attack on the National Guard soldiers, Donald Trump appears with Melania, Barron, and his father-in-law Viktor Knavs at the traditional Thanksgiving dinner in Mar-a-Lago. Cameras capture a familiar scene: opulent rooms, a courtly entourage, a president visibly comfortable in his own universe while the situation outside is burning. Trump’s brief words on Sarah Beckstrom’s death sounded sober, almost offhand, before he slipped back into the role of master of his private palace. It is this abrupt cut that lingers – the image of a man celebrating a holiday while families far from his world fight for life and future.

The U.S. moves closer to Caracas – and uses the Dominican Republic as a launchpad!

As Washington increases pressure on Venezuela and the regional drug trade, the Dominican Republic is opening its military infrastructure to the U.S. more than ever before. President Luis Abinader has agreed that U.S. forces may use “sensitive zones” at the San Isidro Air Base and Las Américas International Airport for a limited period – for refueling, positioning equipment, and personnel. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praises the Dominican Republic as a “regional partner willing to take on difficult tasks,” while in the background U.S. strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats have already killed more than 80 people since September. KC-135 tankers are expected to support surveillance flights, and C-130 transport aircraft will be available for evacuations and disaster relief. Officially, Abinader emphasizes that the agreement is “technical, limited, and temporary,” a contribution to strengthening the “protective shield” against drug trafficking. In reality, Washington is expanding its military footprint in the Caribbean – parallel to talks with Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada, and other states. For the region, this means more U.S. presence, greater dependence, and the risk of being drawn into the conflict over Venezuela without it ever being openly stated.

Rockets on Khor Mor – how an attack on a gas field plunges an entire region into darkness!

A single rocket attack plunged most of Iraq’s autonomous Kurdish region into chaos overnight. The target was the Khor Mor gas field, which supplies about 80 percent of the region’s electricity. After the strike early Thursday, electricity output dropped by three quarters, entire cities woke up without light or internet. Officially no culprit has been named, but Iraqi and Kurdish authorities have been pointing behind the scenes for months to the same actors: militias with close political ties to Tehran, which previously attacked U.S. interests in Iraq and see Kurdistan as a softer target. U.S. Ambassador Mark Savaya speaks of “armed groups operating illegally and driven by foreign agendas,” while one of the most influential militias, Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq, condemned the attack and called for a national investigation. For people in the region, none of this matters – they sit in the dark while Baghdad and Erbil continue to argue over who controls the air-defense systems Kurdistan desperately needs. The U.S. and other Western countries are willing to supply them, but only with central government approval. A critical energy infrastructure remains exposed – at a moment when Kurdistan has become a symbolic battleground between Iran, the U.S., and internal Iraqi rivalries.

Navalny’s legacy under terror suspicion – Moscow tightens the screws even further!

Russia’s Supreme Court, and journalistically one must call it that, has now officially designated Alexei Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Fund as a “terrorist organization” – another step to dismantle a movement whose founder has been dead since February 2024. The fund was already declared “extremist” in 2021, effectively ending its operations in Russia and forcing its staff into exile. The new terrorism designation intensifies everything: anyone cooperating with or supporting the fund could theoretically face life imprisonment. In practice, authorities have for months been pursuing people who donated small amounts years ago – even transfers predating the “extremism” ruling are being criminalized retroactively. The court justifies the step by claiming the fund promotes and justifies terrorism, spoken by a judge who previously banned the “international LGBT movement” as extremist. For Navalny’s allies in exile, the purpose is obvious: to destroy the last financial and organizational space, further restrict access to information from Russia, and place any form of support under maximum threat of punishment. The Kremlin is sending a broader message: anyone exposing corruption can be transformed from an inconvenient critic into an alleged terror supporter – even when the man in whose name they once donated has long been in his grave.

Trump threatens ground operations against Venezuelan “narco-terrorists”

Donald Trump has further escalated his rhetoric toward Venezuela, announcing that the United States may soon act not only from the air but on the ground against so-called narco-terrorists. “We will also begin arresting them on the ground. That will start very soon. We warn them,” he said in front of cameras. His words come as Washington has massively expanded its military presence in the Caribbean and several governments in the region face pressure to join U.S. operations. Behind Trump’s sentence lies more than a threat – it signals that the line between anti-drug policy and covert intervention is blurring even further. For many Caribbean states the question now is how far they are willing to go in supporting Trump’s course, while tensions along Venezuela’s borders rise by the day.