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Authored by Brandon Smith via Alt-Market.us, There are considerable and insidious forces at play when it comes to the development of the war in Ukraine ; a swirling mass of think tanks, globalists and bureaucrats are doing everything in their power to instigate an international conflict between the US, the EU and Russia. They’ve specifically been looking for a way to leverage the western populace into supporting direct and open warfare. At the beginning of the event the propaganda was very effective in herding the political left into cheering for NATO involvement, with leftists calling for the “cancellation” of Russia and demanding boots on the ground to “wipe them off the face of the Earth.” One of those rabid activists (Ryan Routh) even tried to assassinate Donald Trump, ostensibly because Trump promised immediate peace negotiations with Russia should he become president again. The Democratic Party, once considered the “anti-war party”, is now the warhawk party. Add to that a gaggle of frothing Neo-Cons (leftists and globalists posing as conservatives) like Lindsay Graham and Mitt Romney, and it’s difficult to see how we will be able to avoid an escalation. There are people on both sides trying to trigger greater bloodshed and anyone who calls for peace comes under threat of assassination. Russia and Vladimir Putin have culpability of their own and one could argue that the east vs west paradigm is itself a brand of theater. However, the evidence for now leans heavily towards globalist think-tank instigation, leading to the Maidan coup in Ukraine in 2014, the flood of NATO weapons and “advisers” into the country under the Obama Administration and the deep involvement of Lindsay Graham, John McCain and The Atlantic Council in attempts to secure EU and NATO membership for the country; a red line which Russia consistently warned would lead to confrontation. Keep in mind, the promise made by NATO to Russia in the 1990s was that they would not attempt to move east once Russia tore down the Berlin Wall and unified Germany. NATO activities in Ukraine violate that promise in numerous ways. In January of 2022 I predicted that open war in the region was highly likely given the ultimate failure of the covid lockdowns and mandates (The Great Reset plan). The establishment needed a new global crisis to instill public fear, and they also needed a scapegoat for the ongoing stagflationary decline in the west. It’s only natural that they would turn to the classic fallback of world war after their previous agenda failed to get the results they wanted. In September of 2022 after NATO flooded Ukraine with weapons and foreign “mercenaries” I predicted that Russia would adopt an attrition warfare strategy with increased attacks on Ukraine’s power infrastructure. This has been their strategy ever since and now Ukraine faces a winter with an 85% loss in their power grid as Russian forces roll forward mile by mile on the Eastern and southern fronts. Russian forces are taking long standing Ukrainian strongholds with complex defensive works and Ukrainian troop strength is dwindling. Ukraine is losing the war by every metric and I now predict they have a year or less before complete defensive collapse. The corporate media will not talk about these developments. They will diminish them until Russia is on the verge of gaining a vast amount of ground and then they will act indignant, saying “How could this have happened?” Then they will call for western troops to enter the fray (it’s already starting). The only thing that might stop this outcome is Donald Trump’s promise to force negotiations between the Kremlin and Kyiv on day one of his administration. The problem is, that’s another two months away and the globalists are using that window of time to sabotage any future peace efforts. Their goal is to turn the proxy war into an open international conflagration. In August in my article ‘Globalists Are Trying To Escalate The Ukraine War Into WWIII Before The US Election’ I outlined a theory on what was likely to happen if the establishment saw a possible shift in US and EU sentiment towards continuing support for Ukraine: “ But how do they turn the proxy war into a world war without looking like the bad guys? That’s the trick, isn’t it? The proxy (in this case, Ukraine) would have to take actions that provoke Russia into an explosive outburst. Russia would have to utilize tactics or weaponry that puts a vast number of civilians at risk, requiring greater NATO involvement and perhaps even UN intervention...” I noted that the greenlight for use of long range missile systems provided by the US and Europe could be the trigger the globalists were looking for: “ Long range strikes into Russia, I believe, will set in motion more Russian strikes on major cities in the west of Ukraine where the majority of the population lives. These areas have gone largely untouched during the duration of the war. Putin, despite what the media claims, has been careful to limit the targeting of larger civilian centers. That will end if NATO missiles hit Russian cities...” “ The idea that ballistic volleys into Russia using NATO supplied missiles won’t result in Putin using MOABs or nukes is truly insane. Keep in mind, long range strikes into Russia will do nothing to change the conditions on the ground in the Donbas...” I outlined why this strategy was beneficial for globalist think tanks in light of an impending Trump presidency. “ Donald Trump is looking increasingly likely to be the winner of the presidential race. I have long held that the globalists will wrap up an economic collapse or a world war and throw it in Trump’s lap. They already tried to do the same thing with the covid pandemic and the inflationary crisis. “ The timing of the Kursk offensive and the call for missile strikes on Russia is not a coincidence. Trump claims that his intention is to end the Ukraine war as quickly as possible once he enters office.” “ They need to escalate the war into something bigger, something that can’t be undone. Right now, the war can be ended – All it takes is some diplomacy and forcing Ukraine to understand that they’re not going to get the Donbas or Crimea back no matter how many lives they sacrifice. But if there are massive civilian casualties on either side, the situation becomes irreversible.” I want to point out that you don’t need a crystal ball to predict the path of this conflict; the stages and outcomes are relatively clear if you understand the hidden motivations behind the war. Most of the events I outlined in August have now happened, but only because these are the events that MUST happen in order to get to the end game of WWIII. After Trump’s landslide election win this month the Biden Administration responded by giving the greenlight for Ukraine to use long range ATACMS deeper inside Russian territory. The decision was reportedly made to “Trump-proof” the Ukraine war and prevent a quick resolution before he entered office. The ATACMS would do nothing to change the immediate conditions on the battlefield. ATACMS are precision guided munitions designed for surgical strikes on high value targets, they are not very useful in winning a war of attrition. The reason these weapons are so controversial is because they CANNOT be fired without help from NATO technicians and satellites. Meaning, Biden’s decision represents an open declaration of war on Russia. In response, the Kremlin reportedly fired a nuclear capable IRBM (an RS-26 Rubezh missile) on the city of Dniprio. The weapon had multiple warheads and video evidence shows all of them apparently striking the target. Luckily, none of those warheads were carrying a nuclear payload. The strike occurred right after Putin changed Russia’s nuclear defense policy and this appears to be a final warning. Globalist think tanks like The Atlantic Council continue to claim that Putin’s red lines are a “farce” and that he will never use nukes. I think that they know Putin is not bluffing and that they intend to poke the bear until they get a limited nuclear attack. I believe the chances are very high for at least one nuke strike within Ukraine if conditions continue to deteriorate with NATO. Some will argue that there’s no way this will happen because Russia would be obliterated by nuclear retaliation. I suspect that in the face of a nuke strike in Ukraine, NATO will do nothing. They certainly won’t escalate to a global exchange of ICBMs. The globalists have little to gain by incinerating decades of work building the mass surveillance systems and digital economic infrastructure they need for their “New World Order.” Ukraine just isn’t worth it. What such an incident would do, though, is open the door to wider war on multiple fronts between the east and the west. If the war is escalated beyond the zero point before Trump gets into office, then Trump may have no other choice than to commit the US to the conflict despite vast public disapproval. It would be disastrous for his administration, disastrous for conservatives and disastrous for the western world at large. The majority of the public will NOT volunteer to fight for Ukraine and conscription would be an invitation to civil unrest. Leftists hate Russia because the media tells them to, but they aren’t going to risk their lives for Ukraine. Conservatives definitely aren’t going to submit to a draft and most of us would rather go to war against the globalists instead. Putin is savvy enough to wait for Trump to enter office and start negotiations, but my greatest concern is that something is about to happen which will sabotage any eventual peace plan. A long range attack by Ukraine on a major civilian center, a nuclear power plant, or the assassination of a political figure using NATO weaponry would be the only spark needed to light the powder keg. Putin will be required to show Russia is not weak and follow through on his red line threats. There’s a good chance that we will see a mushroom cloud over Ukraine (or adjacent region) in the near future unless there is serious intervention to defuse the conflict. The next two months will be key. * * * If you would like to support the work that Alt-Market does while also receiving content on advanced tactics for defeating the globalist agenda, subscribe to our exclusive newsletter The Wild Bunch Dispatch. Learn more about it HERE .T he devastating toll of gun violence across the nation, the struggle for bodily autonomy and the efforts to slow the climate crisis were among the many affecting themes photographers documented for the Guardian US this year. The images below show stories of pain, joy and resilience, offering a poignant reflection of the diverse realities of the United States in 2024. K Monica Kelly traveled to Florida with her husband for an abortion after her fetus was diagnosed with trisomy 13. She is now part of a group suing their home state of Tennessee for being denied medically necessary abortions . Volunteers unload a fresh produce delivery at the Nāpili Park emergency resource center in Lahaina, Hawaii. Some survivors of the 2023 fires in Maui experience persistent food insecurity, and community-led efforts attempt to mitigate the issue . Kaylin Hayman, a child actor seen here in Ventura, California, helped to pass an AI-regulation law in California after she learned that a predator had used AI to create child-sex-abuse materials using images of her from her Instagram page. Community members dance at a commemoration event held in January at Lai Lai ballroom in Alhambra, California. Last year, a gunman opened fire at a nearby studio, killing 11 people before going to Lai Lai ballroom, where co-owner Brandon Tsay disarmed him. After tragedy, the dance studio remains a refuge for Asian elders. Journalist Salah Al-Ejaili, seen near his home in Sweden, Suhail Najim Abdullah Al Shimari and As’ad Al-Zuba’e, all Iraqi civilians, were detained at the notorious Abu Ghraib prison before being released without charge in 2004. The three men are suing CACI Premier Technology, a private company contracted by the US government to provide interrogators to the prison. The case brings forth the first trial to contend with post-9/11 abuse of detainees in the US. Anna Holcomb prepares for a “Trump train” convoy at her home in Zapata, Texas, in the Rio Grande valley in June. Holcomb, who has been politically active since she was 18, previously canvassed for Democratic candidates. Tejano voters in the Rio Grande valley have traditionally leaned Democratic, but traditional loyalties are now shifting to the right . Dion Green, seen here at home in Dayton, Ohio, survived a mass shooting in Dayton in 2019 in which nine people, including Green’s father, Derrick Fudge, were killed. Green is part of a lawsuit against a Nevada-based gunmaker and retailer the shooter used. In the absence of political change, a growing number of victims and families are coming together to launch lawsuits against gunmakers, gun dealers, tech companies and the federal government for the failure to shift their practices and protect people. On 28 April 2019, Brandon Fisher, seen here at home in Maryland, was shot 13 times while at a carwash in East Baltimore. Doctors at Johns Hopkins gave him a 0.3% chance of survival. Fisher, now 42, credits Dr Joseph Sakran, himself a gun-violence survivor, with saving his life. Shally Ung, 58 (left), and her husband, Francois Ung, 52, stand outside their donut shop in Arcadia, California. Shally Ung was at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio when a gunman killed 11 people and injured nine others in 2023. For many Asians, therapy is taboo – but a year after Los Angeles’s worst mass shooting, some elders in the community are embracing it . Attendees of all ages participate in a swimming lesson organized to promote water safety by Black People Will Swim (BPWS) at York College in Jamaica, Queens, in New York. Paulana Lamonier started the program in 2019 and has since provided free and low-cost lessons to more than 2,500 Black and brown people . Nilda Palacios, seen here at her home in March, fought to prove a California prison guard had assaulted and stalked her . By the time her claims had been “sustained”, he’d quietly resigned. She says she feels more “free” after sharing her story. Ezra Michel, seen here at home in Los Angeles, got top surgery in 2017 and later had to petition Medi-Cal to get a revision covered after five appeals. Rose Wilright, a community organizer, outside her home in St Rose, a predominantly Black community in Louisiana’s “Cancer Alley”. Wilright canvasses with other residents in the area to warn of the environmental threats of a toxic chemical facility that its operators say is a clean-energy innovator . Kareem Rahma at 7th Avenue Donuts & Diner in Brooklyn, New York. Rahma has hosted guests including Tim Walz and Charli xcx on his viral web series Subway Takes . Wendell Stephens with his cat inside his RV in Los Angeles. Death reports obtained by the Guardian show older adults are regularly dying on the streets of LA. Elissa De Souza in the Navy Yard neighborhood of Washington DC, which has recently seen violent incidents that attracted national attention. Describing herself as an “anti-crime community advocate”, De Souza, who works in law enforcement, began tweeting about crime in her neighborhood at the start of this year. Critics say crime-reporting social media accounts in Washington promote accountability from leaders but ignore context and veer into fearmongering. Melrose Leadership Academy students Augie Balquist, Yuji Hong and Jayden Tern are part of a student group that petitioned the Oakland Unified School District board to de-commission their school’s gas broiler and replace it with a heat pump that can shrink their school’s carbon footprint. A woman and child reflected in a storefront window in the historic downtown of Brownsville, Texas, in the Rio Grande valley, which has strong religious and socially conservative traditions . Jenifer Adkins at her home in Idaho. Though Adkins’ health was in jeopardy, her doctors did not believe her cause was enough of an emergency to end her pregnancy legally. She is among a group of women who have come forward saying they were denied medically necessary abortions in the years since Roe v Wade was overturned. Christian Whelan, 22, poses at Bossa Nova Civic Club in Brooklyn, New York, in the early morning hours. The Bushwick neighborhood in Brooklyn broke through in politics, fashion and internet culture this year. Kimberly Su and Brett Feldman of the University of Southern California street medicine team check on Betty Bautista, 47 (center), in the area where she’s been living for years. A Guardian analysis of autopsy records reveals record-high overdoses in Los Angeles in 2023. Harm-reduction advocates are fighting to save lives on the streets. Vivien Sansour, the founder of the Palestinian Heirloom Seed Library, works to conserve and promote Palestinian heritage by saving heirloom seed varieties and sharing stories about their history . Here, she holds a yakteen, a Palestinian gourd, at the Hudson Valley Seed Co farm in Accord, New York. Dr Athena Zimon (right), verifies whether an abortion procedure was successful. Zimon works at Camelback Family Planning, one of the few abortion clinics in Arizona . Emory Shaw Campbell at home on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Shaw Campbell is the former director of the Penn Center , founded in 1862, one of the first schools in the US for formerly enslaved students. This year, the center joined Unesco’s Network of Places of History and Memory linked to the transatlantic slave trade.

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By Evolve Editors Taylor Swift and her beau Travis Kelce recently surprised the latter’s teammate Chris Jones and his girlfriend with gifts on Christmas . Kelce and Jones have played together for the Kansas City Chiefs for eight years now, ever since the defensive tackle was selected by the reigning Super Bowl champions in the 2016 NFL draft. However, their bond seems to extend beyond the field, as evidenced by their recent present exchange. Here’s everything you need to know regarding the wholesome gesture toward Jones showcased by Kelce and Swift. The update came to light after Chris Jones’ partner, Sheawna Weathersby, took to social media to share the gifts sent by Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. In the Instagram Story posted by Weathersby on December 25, fans could see three presents and a Louis Vuitton package lined up against a decorated tree. Alongside the packed items was a personalized note that read, “Merry Christmas from Travis and Taylor.” Weathersby also captioned the story, “So blessed & grateful this holiday season. Thank youuuu, Tay Tay!!!” to show her appreciation for Swift and her partner, as per People . The 14-time Grammy winner and Chris Jones’ girlfriend have often accompanied one another at Kansas City Chiefs matches as they cheer on their respective boyfriends from the stands. Weathersby is also a certified Swiftie and has publicly shared her appreciation for the singer in the past. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been spreading much joy this festive season. The “Bad Blood” singer recently donated $250,000 to a Kansas City organization that Kelce has contributed to since 2015. She also visited the Children’s Mercy Hospital in Missouri earlier this month and interacted with several patients while signing autographs for the present fans. An account of Swift’s visit has since gone viral on TikTok, extending her popularity among the general public. Originally reported by Apoorv Rastogi on ComingSoon.net . Evolve Media is a publisher of leading enthusiast destinations. Share articleThe $450 million project to rebuild or renovate the New York State Thruway's 27 rest stops will be completed in 2025 . As 2024 concludes, 24 of the 27 rest stops have reopened since construction began in 2021. Most of the service areas were demolished and rebuilt, while four had significant renovations. Applegreen, which was awarded a 33-year contract to operate the rest stops, is leading the construction project. The changes to the service areas include a new restaurant lineup — Chick-fil-A, Popeyes and Shake Shack are among the fast-food options at the rest stops — and other amenities, such as dog walking areas and electric vehicle chargers. The $450 million project is funded by private sources. No tax or toll dollars have been used to finance the work. The project got off to a slow start in 2021, with delays caused by COVID-19 and supply chain issues . The first rest stops that closed for construction reopened in the third quarter of 2022, more than a year after the project began. As the pace of the projects improved, more rest stops reopened this year. In January, about half of the rest stops (13) had been rebuilt and were open to the public. By the end of the year, 11 more reopened. The final three rest stops are scheduled to reopen at different points in 2025. Angola Service Area, one of the largest Thruway rest stops, is slated to reopen in the first quarter. Angola is the westernmost service area and accessible from both sides of Interstate 90. Mohawk Service Area will also reopen in the first quarter, according to the Thruway Authority. Modena Service Area is along Interstate 87 and will reopen sometime in the fourth quarter of 2025. Government reporter Robert Harding can be reached at (315) 664-4631 or robert.harding@lee.net . Follow him on X @RobertHarding. Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. Online producer/politics reporter {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.