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Russia’s Retaliation: How Putin Escalated The War
On Saturday, the Kerch Bridge to Crimea was bombed, with Ukrainian forces seemingly claiming responsibility. In response, Russia launched missile and drone strikes across several cities in Ukraine. So how will this escalation affect the war’s trajectory?
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Should the EU Back Canada Against Trump?
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Earlier this week, a trade war broke about between the US and Canada. But the EU, a more Canada-aligned ally, appears to have a pretty muted response so far. So, in this video, we’re taking a look at the escalating US-Canada trade war, how it’s pushing Canada towards the EU and how the EU is responding.
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Sources:
US–Canada trade war
https://www.ft.com/content/7ced71c2-03b8-4569-a68d-14624a7e83f2?syn-25a6b1a6=1
https://www.ft.com/content/e3b5c236-bd5f-45c2-8ddf-5279a7375d3f?syn-25a6b1a6=1
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/08/25/us/trump-news-tariffs
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/25/us-canadian-trade-war-political-will-01048491
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/26/wednesday-briefing-how-canada-has-turned-a-trade-dispute-into-a-defence-of-its-sovereignty
https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/speeches/2026/08/22/prime-minister-carney-delivers-remarks-canada-us-trade-negotiations
https://youtu.be/NhEN07dahhw?si=8f4ggIhGGdy3uAy0
Europe’s response
https://www.politico.eu/article/trade-war-mark-carney-middle-powers-alliance/
https://www.politico.eu/article/canada-mark-carney-to-attend-eus-state-of-the-union-ursula-von-der-leyen/
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/25/canada-walked-away-from-trump-could-the-eu-ever-do-the-same
https://www.eunews.it/en/2026/08/25/trumps-tariffs-steer-canada-towards-the-eu-which-welcomes-the-move/
Canada–EU relations
https://international.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/corporate/reports/chief-economist/annual/2025
https://www.politico.eu/article/canada-pact-defense-eu-mark-carney-partnership/
https://youtu.be/GxWtq2ZLfgs?si=_zmZ-0_vtF7EhZrk
Canadian polling on joining the EU
https://yougov.com/en-gb/articles/54662-should-canada-be-allowed-to-join-the-european-union
https://ygo-assets-websites-editorial-emea.yougov.net/documents/Canadians__Opinions_on_Politics_poll_results_syetMgu.pdf#page=3
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-canadians-support-becoming-member-european-union-nanos-poll/
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Accession Update: Which Country Will Join the EU Next?
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Ahead of Iceland’s EU accession referendum this weekend, we take another look at the current crop of candidate countries and see who has made progress, who has stalled in the process and who is most likely to become the 28th EU member state?
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Sources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4_7arwUMEw
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/24/icelands-moment-of-reckoning-what-the-referendum-means-for-the-eu
https://european-union.europa.eu/principles-countries-history/eu-enlargement_en
https://readinessindex.eu/
https://enlargement.ec.europa.eu/countries/kosovo_en
https://readinessindex.eu/#/country/kosovo
https://www.turkishminute.com/2026/08/17/erdogan-says-eu-membership-is-not-a-priority-for-turkey/
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/delegations/en/joint-statement-on-the-georgian-governme/product-details/20241129DPU39689
https://euneighbourseast.eu/news/latest-news/european-commission-says-georgia-a-candidate-country-in-name-only/
https://www.euinsider.eu/news/epic-enlargement-bosnia-collapse-2026
https://www.politico.eu/article/bulgaria-european-parliament-bill-north-macedonia-eu-accession-green-austria-waitz-lobby-vote-smear-campaign/
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/08/eight-member-states-oppose-the-opening-of-serbias-next-eu-accession-cluster
https://www.economist.com/europe/2026/08/13/might-moldova-merge-with-romania
https://english.nv.ua/nation/hungary-again-blocks-two-clusters-in-ukraine-s-eu-accession-talks-50628208.html
https://www.clingendael.org/publication/albanias-eu-accession-sprint-balancing-momentum-reform-and-eu-scrutiny
https://www.economist.com/the-world-in-brief/2026/08/22/03a85e89-8de5-405b-a27c-5c6763fd0ad8
https://enlargement.ec.europa.eu/countries/montenegro_en
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/24/icelands-moment-of-reckoning-what-the-referendum-means-for-the-eu
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/24/icelands-moment-of-reckoning-what-the-referendum-means-for-the-eu
https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/25/armenia-announces-historic-intention-to-apply-for-eu-membership
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Why Europe’s Most Powerful Monarchy Is Heading for a Constitutional Crisis
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In this video, we’re going to explain Liechtenstein’s unique political setup, and how the push to decriminalise abortion could trigger a constitutional crisis in the country.
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Liechtenstein’s ‘dualistic’ state:
https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2017/01/30/the-curious-case-of-liechtenstein/
Liechtenstein’s constitution:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Liechtenstein_2011
Recurring tension over royal power:
https://blog-iacl-aidc.org/centenary-constitution-liechtenstein/2021/12/14/monarchy-and-direct-democracy-in-liechtenstein-an-impossible-combination
Examples of princely family threatening to leave:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/1713201.stm
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/liechtenstein/9366747/Prince-of-Liechtenstein-threatens-to-leave-after-vote-on-his-powers.html
2003 constitutional referendum:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2003_Liechtenstein_constitutional_referendum
2011 abortion referendum:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Liechtenstein_referendums
2012 constitutional referendum:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_Liechtenstein_constitutional_referendum
Alois’ veto threat helped scupper 2011 abortion referendum:
https://verfassungsblog.de/small-country-big-hurdles/
2026 abortion decriminalisation initiative:
https://www.fristenlösung.li/initiative
Initiative received second-highest number of signatures:
https://landesspiegel.li/2026/07/fristenloesung-initiative-will-heute-4970-unterschriften-einreichen/
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/03/liechtenstein-abortion-law-modernised-prince-alois
Polling shows support for abortion decriminalisation initiative:
https://x.com/EuropeElects/status/2088323436913271216
0:00 Why Europe’s Most Powerful Monarchy Is Heading for a Constitutional Crisis
7:49 Sponsor
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Is MAGA Losing Europe?
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Since Trump’s re-election, the relationship between MAGA and the European right wing populist parties has been turbulent. The tide appears to be changing again with the US State Department offering million of dollars to right wing aligned organisations in Europe. In this video, we’re taking a look at this relationship and how it’s now changing.
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MAGA’s interest in Europe
https://www.ft.com/content/c5e27ffb-cfb1-421b-8121-a402cf2d84ac?syn-25a6b1a6=1
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/17/trump-administration-to-grant-12m-to-groups-founded-by-uk-conservatives-jacob-rees-mogg-and-toby-young
https://www.state.gov/drl-nofo-developing-civilizational-bonds-democratic-resilience-and-rule-of-law-in-europe
Trump favourability among European (hard-right) voters
https://www.pewresearch.org/global/2026/06/23/european-views-of-trump-and-the-u-s-are-especially-negative/
https://yougov.com/en-gb/articles/55363-how-popular-is-donald-trump-in-europe-july-2026
Trump–Meloni fallout
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/world/trump-post-of-image-of-himself-as-christ-like-figure-draws-widespread-criticism/3905565
https://www.ft.com/content/41e4528d-0d87-4be3-9c59-46f37cec8136?syn-25a6b1a6=1
https://youtu.be/8GCcjN9fjJk?si=Bov8EzRsCPJx8R6g
Marine Le Pen criticises Trump
https://brusselssignal.eu/2026/06/le-pen-warns-against-blind-alignment-with-trump-after-iran/
Merz warns against US interference in European politics
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/15/germany-warns-against-election-interference-as-us-offers-funding-to-maga-aligned-causes-in-europe
‘Remigration’
https://www.ft.com/content/34a99573-0fa1-422b-9263-147f9ed7be6c?shareType=nongift
https://www.infomigrants.net/en/post/71904/could-italys-migration-debate-divide-the-political-right
https://www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/news/article/how-europes-remigration-movement-is-using-roadblocks-to-power-its-political-appeal
00:00 – Introduction
01:29 – Context
03:49 – Is MAGA Losing Europe?
06:56 – MAGA’s Response
08:19 – Too Long
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Withdrawals Surge: Is Russia Headed for a Banking Crisis?
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The record rate of cash withdrawals in Russia continues to spike with no end in sight. In this video, we’re taking a look at the spike and whether Russia could be going for a full-blown banking crisis.
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@kapsi
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
So Ukraine sent a suicide bomber in that truck?
@bernardauberson7218
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
Je suis persuade que l'attaque sur le pont de Crimee, a ete concocte par l'entourage de Put-in pour justifier le carnage dans les villes ukrainiennes,puisque l'armee russe ne peut plus bouger! Il s’est bien arrange pour que les degats soient minimes; la circulation a vite repris! C'est connu,les voyous s’empressent d’accuser les autres pour se blanchir par avance!Ote ton masque Put-in, on t’a reconnu!
@edsr164
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
I wish Jack would come back to narrating
@jufebnielkins9547
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
It's not the Russian Federation (RF) escalating the war it's the US,EU and NATO because of sending warfare to UKRAINE.
@azizahsyarif6587
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
Nato masuk perangkap jebakan kota mati
@ztemaxgaming8620
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
Honestly this channel is no longer a news channel rather a war propaganda machine!
@The_real_sock_puppet_account
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
how biden escalated the war and putin retaliated there you go how the headline should read and now it makes sense, you can not retaliate to escalate look up the definition of retaliation and define ecalate. more western anti ruissa and phobia being pushed. stand by Ukraine and fall with them the truth will prevail.
@lw1zfog
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
Baghuz, March 18, 2019. The USA perps even freaked themselves out a bit with the death & destruction level.
Send more ‘lethal aid’ for peace !
Halliburton, Raytheon, BAE, Airbus, Thales, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, et al thank you !
Slava the Military Industrial Complex !
@udayfluer3744
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
Ukraine become too cocky these days. you're winning thats good but their defence twitter account seems to run by bunch of kids.
@kylebell7879
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
Oh right PUTIN escalated. How about next time Ukraine doesnt ask to join Nato. Completely avoidable war, Zelensky's amateur foreign policy and Joe Biden's weakness caused it. Could have had peace 6 months ago.
@trickedouttech321
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
Ukraine needs to hit the bridge again. every time Russia shoots at a city Ukraine needs to blow up more of the bridge. That is what I would do.
@trickedouttech321
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
it was not the truck if you slow it down and look at the footage slowly, the burst does not ignite at the truck it was a missile that just happen to hit close to the truck.
@chrisdakin8645
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
Ukraine stop now
@chrisdakin8645
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
Russia stop
@markomicovic5308
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
A small child knows that directly or indirectly the us is behind the sabotage of gas pipelines and bridges.
I really don't understand these "journalists". Does this mean that Russia is escalating the conflict as it says in the title?!?
@acrosome99
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
How dare they fight back!!
@marcustate3513
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
Negotiations need to be started now
@marcustate3513
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
This is untrue!
The Globalists are responsible
@bruce5285
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
It's a great time to invade Russia and make it part of the EU. Energy problem solved.
@sukipaul6499
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
EU UK and USA stated the war ukr. By invading Crimea and killing thousands of Russians in luhansk donesk Donbass now time for revenge. So don't blame Russia you war mongers nato
@deffaly9056
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
This channel is pro the clown comedian Zelensky the nato puppet
@LucasGuillemette
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
Ok but can we just take a sec for that tank on a cute lil pink floater.
@tvutilizer
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
Yeah of course it's always Putin's fault, i mean who destroyed the Crimean bridge again? Yeah exactly Ukraine got what what they asked for.
@HLDMRSURVIVORXV
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
Poland 🇵🇱 VS Indonesia 🇮🇩
@topentine
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
Revenge my poop hole. Russian men are still dying and retreating in their thousands…
@robertosouza1650
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
Don't mess with the big bear 🧸
@Frontier2000AnoDomin
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
Yeah well, if Russia continues it's invasion of Ukraine they had better get used to the idea of terrorist attacks on their own soil… but closer to the hearts of their own major cities.
What makes Putin or the Russian People think they will be exempt from the retaliation we have seen throughout History when an occupied People reek havoc against their occupiers?
They obviously don't have History books in Russian schools.
The attack on the bridge may just be the start of something far far worse for the Russian People. Let's hope they think their land-grabbing venture in the West was worth it when they start counting the colateral cost in their own backyard.
YeeeHaaa UnterPutiPoccNR!
@yurichtube1162
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
Putin never esclated this war. It was nato. They blew up the Crimean bridge.
@chrismason6857
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
Blowing up bridges with missiles is difficult. It’s easy to take out a span but they are easily repaired. Destroying the supporting structure is far more difficult. Better to do it with explosives. And best of all to do it where the bridge connects to the land.
@Fatima-xf8xp
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
Well, can not judge Russia for it, just eye for an eye policy.
@MaxMustermann-zr6kf
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
And everyday he looks more like a stupid baby
@V1N0193
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
At this Point I wouldn't Surprise if I heard a bad News
@collinsoconnor5843
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
This is heart warming. Let Banderas 🇺🇦 get what they were asking for. Please turn up the heat 🔥 Mr. Putin.
@collinsoconnor5843
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
Putin about to turn Banderastan 🇺🇦 into rubble.
@Mr.Nichan
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
If they had actually succeeded in collapsing the bridge, thus inhibiting Russia's ability to supply Crimea, they would have been destroying a "legitimate military target", rather than just doing terrorism, thus I think the "terrorism" label is unfounded for this, even terror was one of the goals, if it can be considered a failed attempt to destroy the bridge, though "terrorism" might be an accurate description of some of the other tactics employed in this war (which I won't assert only Russia or only Ukraine is doing). Of course, the word "terrorist" has never been used very accurately as a rule.
@doomerbloomer6160
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
Now that the kerch bridge is swimming with the fishes, Vasco da Gama bridge in Portugal is again the biggest bridge in europe. Portugal caralho!!
@Captain-Axeman
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
Honestly, if Ukraine did it kind unimpressed, they could have taken out more of the brigde so it be harder too repair.
@shannondonahue353
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
No they are not. They can't be. Rails were melted! Rail car 'wheels' were melted around the span of tracks! Russia can't even tell the truth when it is easily verified by satellite
@emileballantyne1763
February 24, 2024 at 2:38 am
So Belarus came into the war … great, the US can kick Bels ass when they attack Ukraine and that takes care of that border.