Stig Kjoesnes

There are important results from the new meeting in the Ramstein format – precisely what we have agreed with leaders is now being implemented. Just now, there was a report from Ukraine’s Minister of Defense, Mykhailo Fedorov. Partners at Ramstein noted Ukraine’s strong positions on the battlefield – I am grateful for this recognition to each of our combat brigades. There is also a clear understanding of our needs in air defense and in joint weapons production. The main thing is that every commitment announced is fully and timely fulfilled. When the provision of our defense is sufficient, Russia has no real possibility of achieving its occupation goals. A decision has been confirmed on new contributions to the PURL initiative from five partners. I thank Germany for continuing our work on air defense and Ukraine’s deep‑strike capabilities. I thank the United Kingdom for continuing efforts to supply the necessary drones, and it is important that we further develop joint capabilities. Norway – more than $500 million for equipping brigades with drones, as well as $150 million to strengthen our logistics. The Netherlands — over €200 million for drones, thank you. I am grateful to Spain for its tangible readiness to work within the European SAFE instrument, which will allow us to scale up our joint defense capabilities. I thank Canada for another reinforcement of designated defense directions. Belgium will allocate additional funds for the supply of shells and for strengthening our air defense – thank you. I am grateful to Lithuania and Estonia for their contributions to the PURL initiative. We continue to inform partners about the current needs of our defense and the possibilities of pressuring Russia for the sake of peace. I thank everyone who is helping!

In Germany, carpenters still travel across the country in traditional costume to this day. The journey of those who have already passed their journeyman’s examination and now wish to become master carpenters lasts at least three years and one day. During this time, these unmarried and debt-free men are not allowed to set foot in their hometown; they must even keep many kilometers away from it—they are not even allowed to go home for Christmas. Modern devices such as cell phones are prohibited. The journeyman also does not own a car but covers all distances on foot. The journeymen of the carpentry trade are a historical relic from the Middle Ages, yet they are also a reality of the year 2026. Traditional attire includes a curved walking stick and an earring in the left ear.

JD Vance: Stopping funding for Ukraine is one of the things I’m proudest we’ve done in this administration.

NEW: Net favorability of Israel reaches all-time low of -47 with men under 50. -Pew Research Center

As a Catholic, I find it abhorrent that the President of the United States would publicly attack the Successor of St. Peter. Donald Trump is flailing. His war in Iran has led to the death and injury of American servicemembers and the death of Iranian children. He will attack anyone or anything to try to protect himself, even the Church that millions of Americans find faith and comfort in every day. The American people deserve a president who understands the consequences of his words and takes responsibility for his actions.

Reporter: Did you post that picture of yourself depicted as Jesus Christ? Trump: It wasn't a depiction. I did post it and I thought it was me as a doctor. And had to do with red cross as a red cross worker, which we support and only the fake news could come up with that one.