Wednesday, April 30, 2025
In 100 days, Trump has destroyed his economy: US GDP unexpectedly shrinks
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In 100 days, Trump has destroyed his economy: US GDP unexpectedly shrinks
Bona Hyun • 14 hours •
3 minutes read
Is a "Trump Cession" coming?
Trump's tariff policy remains unpredictable. However, a look at the economic figures should give the president pause: the economy is shrinking.
Update from April 30, 2:30 p.m.: The US gross domestic product (GDP) fell by 0.3 percent in the first quarter, annualized, according to the US Department of Commerce. At the end of 2024, the US economy had grown by 2.4 percent.
First report from April 30, 10:20 a.m.: Washington D.C. – Trade war, tariff chaos, and stock market crash: US President Donald Trump only needed a few days in office to cause complete uproar around the world. As with many decisions made by the US president, the question arises whether Trump is fully aware of the magnitude of his decisions regarding tariffs. The domino effect resulting from the tariffs not only puts pressure on the global economy and key trading partners, but Trump's plans could also have a knock-on effect on his own economy.
Trump's tariffs dampen hopes for the American economy – slow growth and decline expected
The US government will publish an estimate of gross domestic product (GDP) for the first quarter of 2025 on Wednesday (April 30, 2025). The forecasts are less optimistic in the lead-up to the election. While experts do not expect the US economy to shrink in the first quarter, several indicators point to a slowdown in growth, and some experts even consider a decline in growth possible.
Trade war, tariff chaos, and stock market crash: US President Donald Trump needed only a few days in office to cause complete uproar around the world.
Analysts at the financial information and analytics firm Morningstar expect a significant slowdown in GDP growth: They forecast growth of 0.8 percent in 2024, following growth of 2.4 percent in the fourth quarter. Economists at Goldman Sachs expect negative growth of 0.2 percent, while Bill Adams, chief economist at Comerica Bank, anticipates negative growth of 1.4 percent. Meanwhile, according to CNN, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta forecasts a sharp decline of 2.5 percent, which would mark the worst quarter since mid-2020.
At the same time, concerns about a recession—also referred to in this context as the "Trump Cession"—are growing. Adams sees a 40 percent probability of a recession. Fears of a recession had also unsettled investors in particular.
Trump's tariffs lead to import surplus – "Major headwind for the US economy"
The reason for the slow economic growth is Trump's tariffs, which led to a trade deficit. When imports exceed exports, this reduces GDP. According to trade data (published in March 2025), there was a $162 billion gap between imports and exports. The increase in the trade deficit was almost entirely due to an increase in imports. Trump's tariff threats triggered a rush to buy goods, which led to a "terrifying surge in imports," Oliver Allen, senior US economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, told the Financial Times.
The economy probably hadn't anticipated such a sharp increase in imports. "The biggest headwind for the economy in the first quarter was the sharp increase in imports. This means that companies spent more money bringing goods into the country to avoid tariffs than on domestically produced goods and services," explains Adams.
What could happen after Trump's tariffs – Consumer and business sentiment dampened
Trump's tariff policy is also affecting consumer and business sentiment. Economists say there were signs in the first quarter that spending was stalling. They are likely to cut back on purchases in the coming months, particularly for expensive consumer goods. "We see stronger growth initially, but there is a risk of a slowdown in demand afterward," Greg Daco, Chief Economist at EY, told Morningstar. "The more demand is brought forward, the worse this slowdown will be."
So far, Trump has imposed reciprocal tariffs, but he announced a 90-day tariff pause at the beginning of April 4. However, the minimum rate of ten percent remained in place. The tariff rate against China even increased: a 145 percent levy now applies to most Chinese imports. (bohy)
In 100 Tagen hat Trump seine Wirtschaft zerstört: BIP in den USA schrumpft überraschend
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In 100 Tagen hat Trump seine Wirtschaft zerstört: BIP in den USA schrumpft überraschend
Bona Hyun • 14 Std. •
3 Minuten Lesezeit
Kommt „Trumpcession“?
Trumps Zollpolitik bleibt weiterhin unberechenbar. Ein Blick auf die Wirtschaftszahlen dürfte den Präsidenten jedoch zum Nachdenken anregen: die Wirtschaft schrumpft.
Update vom 30. April, 14.30 Uhr: Das Bruttoinlandsprodukt (BIP) der US-Wirtschaft sinkt im ersten Quartal aufs Jahr hochgerechnet um 0,3 Prozent, wie das US-Handelsministerium mitteilt. Ende 2024 war die US-Wirtschaft noch um 2,4 Prozent gewachsen.
Erstmeldung vom 30. April 10.20 Uhr: Washington D.C. – Handelskrieg, Zoll-Chaos und Börsen-Crash: US-Präsident Donald Trump brauchte nur wenige Tage im Amt, um auf der ganzen Welt für komplette Aufregung zu sorgen. Wie bei vielen Entscheidungen des US-Präsidenten stellt sich auch bei den Zöllen die Frage, ob sich Trump über den Ausmaßen seiner Entscheidungen bewusst ist. Denn der Dominoeffekt infolge der Zölle setzen nicht nur die Weltwirtschaft und wichtige Handelspartner unter Druck. Trumps Pläne könnten sich auch für die Wirtschaft in seinem eigenen Land rächen.
Trumps Zölle dämpfen Hoffnung für amerikanische Wirtschaft – langsames Wachstum und Rückgang erwartet
Die US-Regierung veröffentlicht am Mittwoch (30. April 2025) eine Schätzung zum Bruttoinlandsprodukt (BIP) im ersten Quartal des Jahres 2025. Die Prognosen fallen im Vorgeld weniger optimistisch aus. Fachleute gehen zwar nicht davon aus, dass die US-Wirtschaft im ersten Quartal schrumpfen wird. Mehrere Indikatoren deuten allerdings auf eine Abschwächung des Wachstums hin, sogar einen Rückgang des Wachstums halten einige Experten für möglich.
Handelskrieg, Zoll-Chaos und Börsen-Crash: US-Präsident Donald Trump brauchte nur wenige Tage im Amt, um auf der ganzen Welt für komplette Aufregung zu sorgen
Analysten des Finanzinformations- und Analyseunternehmen Morningstar gehen von einer deutlichen Verlangsamung des BIP-Wachstums aus: Sie prognostizieren ein Wachstum von 0,8 Prozent nach einem Wachstum von 2,4 Prozent im vierten Quartal im Jahr 2024. Ökonomen von Goldman Sachs erwarten ein negatives Wachstum von 0,2 Prozent, während Bill Adams, Chefvolkswirt der Comerica Bank, ein Minuswachstum von 1,4 Prozent erwartet. Die Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta prognostiziert laut CNN unterdessen einen starken Rückgang von 2,5 Prozent, was das schlechteste Quartal seit Mitte 2020 bedeuten würde.
Zugleich wächst die Sorge vor einer Rezession – in dem Zusammenhang auch „Trumpcession“ genannt. Adams sieht eine 40-prozentige Rezessionswahrscheinlichkeit. Die Rezessions-Angst hatte vor allem auch Anleger verunsichert.
Trumps Zölle führen zu Importüberschuss – „Größer Gegenwind für US-Wirtschaft“
Grund für ein langsames Wirtschaftswachstum sind Trumps Zölle, die zu einem Handelsdefizit führten. Wenn die Importe die Exporte übersteigen, schmälert dies das BIP. Handelsdaten zufolge (veröffentlicht im März 2025) gab es eine Lücke von 162 Milliarden Dollar zwischen Importen und Exporten. Der Anstieg des Handelsdefizits war fast ausschließlich auf einen Anstieg der Importe zurückzuführen. Die Zolldrohungen von Trump lösten Ansturm auf den Kauf von Waren, was zu einem „erschreckenden Anstieg der Importe führte“, sagte Oliver Allen, leitender US-Ökonom bei Pantheon Macroeconomics gegenüber der Financial Times.
Mit einem derartig starken Anstieg der Importe hatte die Wirtschaft wohl nicht gerechnet. „Der größte Gegenwind für die Wirtschaft im ersten Quartal war der starke Anstieg der Importe. Das bedeutet, dass die Unternehmen mehr Geld dafür ausgegeben haben, Waren ins Land zu bringen, um Zölle zu vermeiden, als für im Inland produzierte Waren und Dienstleistungen auszugeben“, erklärt Adams.
ie es nach Trumps Zöllen weitergehen könnte – Stimmung bei Verbrauchern und Unternehmen getrübt
Trumps Zollpolitik schlägt sich auch auf die Stimmung der Verbraucher und Unternehmen nieder. Ökonomen zufolge gab es im ersten Quartal Anzeichen, dass die Ausgaben ins Stocken gerieten. In den kommenden Monaten dürften sie ihre Käufe zurückfahren, insbesondere bei teuren Konsumgütern. „Anfangs ist ein stärkeres Wachstum zu beobachten, danach besteht jedoch die Gefahr eines Nachfragerückgangs“, sagt Greg Daco, Chefvolkswirt bei EY zu Morningstar. „Je stärker die Nachfrage vorgezogen wird, desto schlimmer wird dieser Rückgang sein.“
Bislang hat Trump reziproke Zölle eingeführt, jedoch hat er Anfang 4. April eine Zollpause von 90 Tagen verkündet. Der Mindestsatz von zehn Prozent blieb jedoch bestehen. Der Zollkurs gegenüber China verschärfte sich sogar: inzwischen gilt eine Abgabe von 145 Prozent auf die meisten chinesischen Importe. (bohy)
"China doesn't need talks with the US" – Beijing lets Trump down in the tariff dispute
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"China doesn't need talks with the US" – Beijing lets Trump down in the tariff dispute
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Donald Trump has been asserting for weeks that China will sooner or later request negotiations in the tariff dispute. But now exclusive sources close to Beijing's center of power reveal that the reality appears to be quite different: Washington is seeking dialogue, but China is blocking it.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is reportedly waiting for the US to take the first step toward Beijing.
According to Chinese state media, the administration of US President Donald Trump has sought contact with Beijing to begin discussions about the massive tariffs imposed by Washington on China.
The US government recently reached out to China through various channels, according to a post by Yuyuantantian, an account on the Chinese platform Weibo. This account is linked to China's national broadcaster (CCTV) and regularly publishes Beijing's perspective on trade issues. It cited unidentified people familiar with the matter.
The post sheds a whole new light on what has been happening behind the scenes between the world's two largest economies in recent weeks. Trump has repeatedly said that Chinese President Xi Jinping must contact him so that talks on tariff issues can begin. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also said earlier this week that it is up to Beijing to take the first step toward de-escalating the dispute.
As recently as Wednesday, Trump argued during a Cabinet meeting that the recent decline in trade indicates that Beijing must engage with him soon. He said he is "not happy" about the sharp decline in trade between the two countries because he wants "China to do well" and treat the US fairly.
Later Wednesday, Trump also expressed confidence that he will eventually speak with Xi, even though the Chinese leader has so far appeared reluctant to speak directly with his American counterpart. "It will happen," Trump said.
But what is now coming out of China sounds very different. "China doesn't need to talk to the US unless it takes meaningful action," Yuyuantantian said in the article. Regarding potential negotiations, the US is "clearly the more fearful party right now," Yuyuantantian said, referring to the pressure the Trump administration is facing on multiple fronts.
Recent data just showed that the US economy shrank at the beginning of the year for the first time since 2022. The statistics provided an initial snapshot of the impact of Trump's trade policy.
At the same time, prices from some of the most popular suppliers of Chinese-made goods already indicate that US buyers will foot a large portion of the bill, despite Trump's claims that Beijing will bear the brunt of his tariffs, currently at 145 percent.
President Donald Trump therefore also acknowledged on Wednesday that his tariffs could lead to more expensive products in the United States. He said that American children might therefore only get “two dolls instead of 30 dolls,” but he insisted that China would suffer more from its trade war.
„China braucht keine Gespräche mit den USA“ – Peking lässt Trump im Zollstreit auflaufen
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„China braucht keine Gespräche mit den USA“ – Peking lässt Trump im Zollstreit auflaufen
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2 Minuten Lesezeit
Donald Trump gibt sich seit Wochen sicher, dass China im Zollstreit über kurz oder lang um Verhandlungen bitten werde. Doch nun zeigen exklusive Quellen aus der Nähe des Pekinger Machtzentrums, dass die Realität offenbar ganz anders aussieht: Washington sucht das Gespräch, doch China blockt ab.
Chinas Präsident Xi Jinping wartet Berichten zufolge offenbar, dass die USA den ersten Schritt auf Peking zugehen
Die Regierung von US-Präsident Donald Trump hat nach Angaben staatlicher chinesischer Medien den Kontakt zu Peking gesucht, um Gespräche über die massiven Zölle aufzunehmen, die Washington gegen China verhängt hat.
Die US-Regierung habe sich kürzlich über verschiedene Kanäle an China gewandt, hieß es in einem Beitrag von Yuyuantantian, einem Account auf der chinesischen Plattform Weibo. Dieses Konto ist mit dem chinesischen nationalen Fernsehsender (CCTV) verbunden und veröffentlicht regelmäßig Pekings Sicht auf Handelsfragen. Es zitierte nicht näher genannte Personen, die mit der Angelegenheit vertraut sind.
Der Beitrag wirft ein ganz neues Licht auf das, was sich in den vergangenen Wochen hinter den Kulissen zwischen den beiden größten Volkswirtschaften der Welt abspielt. Trump hatte wiederholt gesagt, Chinas Präsident Xi Jinping müsse ihn kontaktieren, damit Gespräche über die Zollfragen beginnen können. Auch Finanzminister Scott Bessent hatte Anfang der Woche gesagt, dass es an Peking liege, den ersten Schritt zur Deeskalation des Streits zu tun.
Trump argumentierte noch am Mittwoch während einer Kabinettssitzung, dass der jüngste Rückgang des Handels darauf hindeute, dass Peking bald mit ihm in Kontakt treten müsse. Er sagte, er sei „nicht glücklich“ über den starken Rückgang des Handels zwischen den beiden Ländern, weil er wolle, dass „China gut abschneidet“ und die USA fair behandelt.
Später am Mittwoch äußerte sich Trump zudem zuversichtlich, dass er letzten Endes mit Xi sprechen werde, obwohl der chinesische Staatschef einem direkten Gespräch mit seinem amerikanischen Amtskollegen bisher eher abgeneigt scheint. „Es wird geschehen“, sagte Trump.
Doch das, was nun aus China kommt, klingt ganz anders. „China braucht keine Gespräche mit den USA, solange diese keine sinnvollen Maßnahmen ergreifen“, so Yuyuantantian in dem Beitrag. In Bezug auf mögliche Verhandlungen seien die USA „im Moment eindeutig die ängstlichere Partei“, so Yuyuantantian unter Bezugnahme auf den Druck, dem die Trump-Regierung an mehreren Fronten ausgesetzt ist.
Neueste Daten zeigten soeben, dass die US-Wirtschaft zu Beginn des Jahres zum ersten Mal seit 2022 geschrumpft ist. Die Statistiken lieferten eine erste Momentaufnahme der Auswirkungen von Trumps Handelspolitik.
Gleichzeitig deuten die Preise einiger der beliebtesten Anbieter von in China hergestellten Waren bereits darauf hin, dass die US-Käufer einen großen Teil der Rechnung bezahlen werden, obwohl Trump behauptet, dass Peking die Hauptlast seiner Zölle in Höhe von derzeit 145 Prozent tragen wird.
Präsident Donald Trump räumte daher am Mittwoch auch ein, dass seine Zölle zu teureren Produkten in den Vereinigten Staaten führen könnten. Er sagte, amerikanische Kinder bekämen daher künftig vielleicht nur noch „zwei Puppen statt 30 Puppen“, aber er bestand darauf, dass China mehr unter seinem Handelskrieg leiden würde.
Wolfgang Hampel, author of 'Satire is my favorite animal' according to many readers one of the funniest books ever written and Betty MacDonald, author of unique 'The Egg and I'
Wolfgang Hampel, author of 'Satire is my favorite animal' according to many readers one of the funniest books ever written and Betty MacDonald, author of unique 'The Egg and I' ------------------------------------------------
`THE EGG' AND BETTY AUTHOR'S LEGEND LIVES ON
By CECELIA GOODNOW Seattle P.I. Reporter
Nearly 40 years after her untimely death, the Seattle area's first million-selling author has largely faded from the annals of literature. But in Germany, Betty MacDonald just keeps going ... and going ... and going. Which has filmmaker Wolfgang Hampel who is a very good friend of Betty MacDonald's wonderful Kimi coming and going as he scurries to gather local color for a television documentary about the internationally renowned author of ``The Egg and I." Never mind that some of MacDonald's humor books are out of print in the United States. In Germany, her fame lives on - a fact that becomes clear after just a few minutes with the ebullient Wolfgang Hampel. ``I think she is popular in Germany and Europe because she had a very hard life, but she could also smile, and she had for every situation a laugh," he said. ``Our life is tragicomedy, and she showed this. It's a masterpiece, her books. Therefore, she's unforgotten." Betty MacDonald, an incandescent woman with bobbed hair and a sweeping smile, developed a huge following in the 1940s and '50s with her comic tales of everyday life in the Northwest. ``The Egg and I," her first million-seller, was a bleakly humorous account of chicken farming near Chimacum on the Olympic Peninsula. She moved there in the late 1920s with her first husband, Robert Heskett. A film version starred Fred MacMurray and Claudette Colbert and led to a series of Ma and Pa Kettle movies. MacDonald wrote other popular books, including ``Onions in the Stew," which described her years on Vashon Island, and ``The Plague and I," an upbeat account of her battle with tuberculosis at age 30. Her children's novels include ``Nancy and Plum" and the ``Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle" series, which inspired a popular Seattle Children's Theatre production that has been staged three times since 1989. Wolfgang Hampel, who teaches career-development classes in Heidelberg, is part of a five-man group that has been researching Betty MacDonald since 1983, first as fans and now as free-lance filmmakers in a nation still hungry for news of the faded American legend. Although they have done projects on author Truman Capote and illustrator Maurice Sendak, it seems ``Betty" is their first love. On a three-week visit to Seattle, Wolfgang Hampel gathered enough material for a spate of documentaries. Betty MacDonald, who died of cancer in 1958 at age 49, won rousing reviews in her day. When ``The Egg and I" appeared in 1945, the Philadelphia Inquirer called it ``the most hilarious, earthy, rib-splitting piece of fowl-lettres to be hatched since chickens were invented." The Atlantic Monthly said MacDonald wrote ``with a breezy Western unconventionality," and The Saturday Review raved about her ``hilarious reminiscences" of an unconventional life in the ``Northwest Pacific. HarperCollins republished ``The Egg and I" in 1987, and the ``Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle" series is still available in HarperTrophy paperback, but some other MacDonald titles are more elusive. Buccaneer Books, a company in Cutchogue, N.Y., that specializes in republishing out-of-print classics, issued four of her titles in hardback, but none is in stock. The Seattle Public Library has most of her titles. ``She's still very much read," said librarian Michael Moffitt. ``We have questions all the time from people who want to locate the site of the farm or track down Ma and Pa Kettle. People come from the East Coast practically on pilgrimages. They want to experience Betty MacDonald first-hand." Betty MacDonald's sassy personality and colorful life are part of the draw. Born Anne Elizabeth Campbell Bard, she moved to Seattle as a child, graduated from Roosevelt High School and married Heskett in 1927, at age 19. They separated after four years and later divorced. After the marriage ended, MacDonald became the only woman labor inspector with the Depression-era National Recovery Administration and later worked for the U.S. Treasury Department. She was sidelined with tuberculosis for more than eight months at Firland Sanitorium north of Seattle before resuming her career in 1939 as publicity supervisor for the National Youth Adminstration. In 1942, Betty married Donald MacDonald, started writing and quickly became a celebrity. On his Seattle visit Wolfgang Hampel gathered anecdotes from relatives and friends, Wolfgang Hampel treasures such recollections. ``Everyone said to me, `She was the most wonderful person in the world I've ever met.'
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Wolfgang Hampel, author of "Satire is my favorite animal", one of the most humorous books of all time, two-time Betty MacDonald Memorial Award winner, winner of the SWR Ingrid Noll competition, TV, radio, press reviews and famous fans
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The satirical classic 'Satire is my favorite animal' by Wolfgang Hampel is, in the opinion of many readers and critics worldwide, one of the most humorous books of all time and can be found on 'LEO-BW' with lots of information.
The former Minister of Science of Baden-Württemberg Theresia Bauer has been Managing Director of the Baden-Württemberg Foundation since June 2024 and is a big fan of Wolfgang Hampel and his literary and musical series 'Vita Magica'. She wrote a great foreword to the book and has been a guest reader at 'Vita Magica' several times.
'Satire is my favorite animal' can be found on 'LEO-BW' with lots of information. Discover Baden-Württemberg - LEO-BW offers you the regional studies of the German southwest in all its diversity. Find out background information and details about the country and its inhabitants, about culture and history.
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“UNESCO City of Literature: Wolfgang Hampel, author of 'Satire is my favorite animal' with "Poetry on the go" and the nostalgic train "Sixty" on a tour in Heidelberg, read to an enthusiastic audience on Friday, October 11, 2024 -------
In cooperation with the Cultural Office of the City of Heidelberg and Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH (rnv), the nostalgic train "Sixty", built in 1963 and fully restored for modern use, rolled over the Heidelberg rails and described four entertaining tours between the districts of Bergheim and Handschuhsheim. During the journey, Wolfgang Hampel and Heidelberg authors read from their works. In addition, each of them acted as a sponsor for international poems from various UNESCO Cities of Literature around the world.
Wolfgang Hampel, the winner of the SWR Ingrid Noll competition and founder of the literary and musical cult event 'Vita Magica', recited the very funny and satirical poem 'Marco Polo lives on the corner' and other humorous texts from his book 'Satire is my favorite animal', which won the Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, to great applause from the large audience. "Satire is my favorite animal" is a worldwide success and is considered by many critics and readers to be one of the most humorous books of all time.
The world-famous Lady of Crime, Ingrid Noll says: "I'm always happy to read another humorous masterpiece by Wolfgang Hampel!"
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Great living room reading as part of the RNZ Christmas campaign 2023 with Wolfgang Hampel -----------------------------
Living room reading with Wolfgang Hampel
Are you looking for an original and entertaining gift for your loved ones? Then we have just the right thing for you: a living room reading with Wolfgang Hampel, the author of the globally successful book “Satire is my favorite animal”! Wolfgang Hampel has many fans, including the world-famous Lady of Crime Ingrid Noll, who says of him: I am always very happy when I read a humorous masterpiece by Wolfgang Hampel. Wolfgang Hampel is not only a gifted writer, but also a versatile artist who will inspire you with his humor, his voice and his talent. He will not only read to you from his book, which is successful in many countries and is one of the 5000 funniest books on Amazon America, but he will also perform a short play that will make you laugh. He will also demonstrate his musical abilities by imitating famous singers such as Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Logan, Joy Fleming, Alexandra, Hildegard Knef, Doris Day, Udo Jürgens and many others. He will also sing songs he has composed and written himself that will touch you. A living room reading with Wolfgang Hampel is a unique opportunity to meet a world-class author and a very special artist. You can book him for just 150 euros and support a good cause, because the proceeds go to the RNZ campaign, which supports social projects in the region. If you want to see Wolfgang Hampel's special talents for yourself, you can also experience him at Vita Magica, a cult event that he founded in July 2015 and which invites all interested readers to exciting and inspiring afternoons. There you will also get to know the cabaret group “Die Heidelberger Satireschotterer”, which Wolfgang Hampel founded in October 2023 and which will provide fun and entertainment together with him. Don't wait any longer and secure a living room reading with Wolfgang Hampel, the satirist, poet, composer, singer and entertainer who will enrich your life!
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Wolfgang Hampel, author of "Satire is my favorite animal" in Heidelberg Authors - Index
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"Seitensprüche" campaign Heidelberg 2023 - Wolfgang Hampel, author of "Satire is my favorite animal": A gift chosen with a lot of feeling and understanding is the best opportunity to say thank you
The two-time Betty MacDonald Memorial Award winner Wolfgang Hampel, author of one of the most humorous books of all time, "Satire is my favorite animal", takes part in other creative projects in addition to his musical and literary events "Vita Magica". One of these was the "Seitensprüche" campaign in Heidelberg, where quotes from Heidelberg authors could be collected in the side streets of the old town. Wolfgang Hampel was one of the authors whose quotes were selected for this campaign. This campaign took place from December 9th to 23rd, 2023 and aimed to support local businesses while promoting literature. It is an example of how Wolfgang Hampel uses his creativity to enrich the community and cultural life in Heidelberg. Wolfgang Hampel's magical saying was enthusiastically received.
Wolfgang Hampel: A gift chosen with a lot of feeling and understanding is the best opportunity to say thank you. Good thoughts and ideas bring love, hope and joy into our lives, warm hearts and break the ice.
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Wolfgang Hampel, who received the Betty MacDonald Memorial Award for the 2nd time for 'Satire is my favorite animal', founded the political cabaret group "Die Heidelberger Satireschotterer" in October 2023. -------------------------------------
Betty MacDonald fan club - and Vita Magica founder Wolfgang Hampel, the Heidelberg author of 'Satire is my favorite animal' - in the opinion of many readers worldwide one of the most humorous books of all time - wants to campaign against gravel gardens.--------------------------------------
Wolfgang Hampel and the Vita Magica team support cultural institutions in need with book sales of 'Satire is my favorite animal', donations and events.
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- 7th Vita Magica anniversary on Tuesday, September 27th, 2022 in the Kulturfenster Heidelberg with photos and comments
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- Wolfgang Hampel - Satire is my favorite animal - great international success - Vita Magica fundraising campaign - BAZ November 26th, 2021 -
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Wolfgang Hampel - donation handover - Wochenkurier Heidelberg - December 1st, 2021
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Fourth Vita Magica anniversary and a TV appearance by Angelika Jung & Wolfgang Hampel - Wochenkurier Heidelberg - July 24, 2019
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Wolfgang Hampel - 3rd Vita Magica anniversary - publication of 'Satire is my favorite animal' - Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung Heidelberg - August 13, 2018
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Angelika Jung, Wolfgang Hampel, Hans Jung, Satire is my favorite animal - SWR 3 TV show HERZSCHLAG-MOMEHTE - Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung August 3, 2019
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Wolfgang Hampel in the SWR 3 TV show HERZSCHLAG-MOMENTE on Saturday, August 3, 2019, at 9:50 p.m. o'clock.
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WEEKLY COURIER
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Satire is my favorite animal
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Poems & information
by
Wolfgang Hampel
In July 2015,
Wolfgang Hampel
began the literary
musical series
Vita Magica:
For the third anniversary,
he has now published the book “Satire is my
favorite animal - satirical poems
and information about the
cult event Vita Magica
at the Academy for Seniors in
Heidelberg”. The author, journalist,
poet and singer was born in Heidelberg in 1955 and worked in training, further education and advanced training in human resources and accounting.
Wolfgang Hampel founded the Betty MacDonald Fan Club in 1983: in 1996 he interviewed the family and friends of the world-famous American humorist. He visited all the places where Betty MacDonald lived with her family. Due to many requests from international Betty MacDonald fans, the Betty MacDonald Fan Club Blog was launched in 1999. Wolfgang Hampel's Betty MacDonald biography, interviews, stories, reports and poems found readers in 40 countries. His work on Betty MacDonald is also included in various books and theses. He is the recipient of the first Betty MacDonald Memorial Prize. Wolfgang Hampel interviewed many other famous artists and writers, such as Ingrid Noll, Astrid Lindgren, Truman Capote, J. K. Rowling, Maurice Sendak, Donna Leon, David Guterson, Marie Marcks, William Cumming, Walt Woodward and Betty MacDonald Fan Club honorary members Letizia Mancino, Monica Sone, Gwen Grant and Darsie Beck. This book aims to inspire people to attend the Vita Magica event and the Academy for Seniors in Heidelberg. It introduces the fascinating participants - including well-known authors and musicians - in the successful series. The event takes place every last Tuesday of the month from 3:40 p.m. to around 5:10 p.m. in Hall E06 of the VHS/Academy for Seniors in Heidelberg, Bergheimer Straße 76. (Exception: Christmas, school holidays and other holidays).
In the Vita Magica program, Wolfgang Hampel performs sketches he has written, sings his own songs and recites his popular satirical poems.
Many well-known authors and musicians from Heidelberg and the surrounding area enrich the program with their artistic contributions.
Non-members are also very welcome.
The current Vita Magica program can be found on the Internet at
www.wolfvitamagica.blogspot.com/
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Theresia Bauer
Member of the state parliament for the Heidelberg constituency,
Former Minister for Science, Research
and Art in Baden-Württemberg,
Managing Director of the Baden-Württemberg Foundation since June 2024
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The special thing about "Vita Magica"
is already evident in the name.
Books have something magical about them:
They take us to other worlds,
they tell us stories of
people and nations and let us share in small and big ideas.
I myself have already had the pleasure of taking part in two readings - with personally selected texts.
My special thanks go to
Wolfgang Hampel, who not only brought "Vita Magica"
to life, but also contributed significantly to the current success of
"Vita Magica" with great enthusiasm and personal commitment.
Best wishes
Yours, Theresia Bauer
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Prof. h. c. Dr. Karl A. Lamers -
Member of the Defense Committee
since 1994
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In just three years, Vita Magica
became a series of readings, musical performances and cultural highlights at the Academy for Seniors in Heidelberg under the direction of Wolfgang Hampel.
The 3rd birthday was celebrated in a very dignified manner at the Academy for Seniors.
A book was published for this occasion, which, in addition to satirical poems, also contains a lot of information about Vita Magica and its actors.
Happy birthday!
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Dear Mr. Hampel!
Happy birthday to "Vita Magica".
I am very impressed by your artistic work.
Best regards
Dr. Karl. A. Lamers
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Prof. Dr. Eckard Würzner -
Mayor of the City of Heidelberg
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"Vita Magica" is a very
special series of events
with great entertainment value.
The writers
use the art of satire, poetry
or prose to deal with very
different topics.
"Vita Magica" is a fantastic
example of the outstanding
literary productivity in
Heidelberg.
I would like to thank the Academy for Seniors
and especially Wolfgang Hampel
for his commitment!
He always manages to
not only put together a great
program, but also to attract interesting guest readers.
I wish this book
and of course the event continued success!
Prof. Dr. Eckard Würzner
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Ingrid Noll -
Grande Dame of
German-language
crime literature -
Bestselling author of
"The Rooster is Dead",
"The Pharmacist"
and many
other very successful
books
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I am always happy when I read a very humorous masterpiece by Wolfgang Hampel.
Best wishes
Ingrid Noll
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Tatjana Geßler
Author, singer and TV
journalist, filmmaker
and presenter at
SWR Stuttgart
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Dear Wolfgang,
I fondly remember the
two readings in January 2016
and February 2017 at
Vita Magica.
I always enjoy coming to
Heidelberg - not only because it is my birthplace and my home, but because I have always been given a particularly warm welcome by the audience at Vita Magica.
Yours, Tatjana Geßler
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Wolfgang Hampel appeared on the radio with the famous crime writer Ingrid Noll and won the SWR Ingrid Noll competition.
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Wolfgang Hampel, 'Satire is my favorite animal', Betty MacDonald Memorial Award---------------------
Wolfgang Hampel has received the Betty MacDonald Memorial Award for the second time for his globally successful book 'Satire is my favorite animal'. This is a great honor awarded by authors, critics and readers of the Betty MacDonald fan club and the Betty MacDonald Society from 40 countries to recognize outstanding achievements in the field of humorous literature.
'Satire is my favorite animal' is considered by many readers and critics to be one of the most humorous books of all time. The world-famous Lady of Crime, Ingrid Noll says: I am always very happy when I read a humorous masterpiece by Wolfgang Hampel.
Everyone praises Wolfgang Hampel's unique wordplay, his original themes and his incredibly sharp eye for the absurdities of everyday life. They compare him to Betty MacDonald because of his sparkling humor, his pleasant self-irony and his apparent ease of writing.
Many new readers have become curious because of the award ceremony and want to read 'Satire is my favorite animal'. I am sure that it will make readers laugh and think. It is great when authors bring their own personality and style into their literary work. That is what Betty MacDonald and Wolfgang Hampel have in common.
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A sketch about Brexit in Vita Magica by and with Wolfgang Hampel
German companies prefer not to produce in the USA
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German companies prefer not to produce in the USA
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Berlin. In his tariff announcements, Donald Trump is calling on foreign companies to relocate their factories to the USA. The US President can expect little interest from German managers.
21 percent of respondents in a survey by the auditing and management consulting firm KPMG said they plan to build new production facilities in the USA, as KPMG announced in Munich on Monday evening. But at the same time, 19 percent are considering withdrawing. "The lack of predictability of US politics is the biggest obstacle to investment for many companies," said KPMG expert Andreas Glunz. Location decisions are always made with a view to decades ahead.
69 percent of managers surveyed complain about the unpredictability of US politics
Trump wants to lure companies to the USA with lower taxes, less regulation, and high tariffs. He announced special tariffs against almost all trading partners, some of which were then reversed or frozen. KPMG surveyed 166 senior managers of German companies with business activities in the US from the end of February to the end of March about the new US economic policy.
44 percent of the companies stated that they expected benefits for their business from tax cuts. Other advantages include cheap energy and fewer government regulations. However, 69 percent also complained about the unpredictability of US policy, and 49 percent complained about the new US tariffs. 37 percent fear tax increases targeted at foreign companies.
Companies are more likely to leave the US than China
One consequence of US policy is that numerous German companies are looking for alternatives – in South America, Eastern Europe, Asia, or Africa. Only four percent of German companies are planning to exit China because of the new US economic policy, which is sharply directed against the People's Republic. Withdrawal from the US is more likely to be considered.<
Tariff dispute: Will the US celebrate Christmas without gifts?
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Tariff dispute: Will the US celebrate Christmas without gifts?
Bernd Müller • 2 hours •
2 minutes read
US tariffs on Chinese goods are disrupting supply chains. Even a relaxation could lead to bottlenecks. Business owners fear empty shelves at Christmas.
Since the US increased tariffs on Chinese goods to 145 percent in early April, trade between the world's two largest economies has nearly come to a standstill. According to one estimate, freight deliveries from China have plummeted by as much as 60 percent, reports Bloomberg. For many Americans, this hasn't been noticeable so far – but that could soon change.
US President Donald Trump recently indicated that tariff negotiations with China were underway and that he had spoken with Chinese President Xi Jinping. However, Beijing denied that trade talks were taking place. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was unable to confirm Trump's statements on Sunday. "I don't know if President Trump has spoken with President Xi," he said on ABC's "This Week," according to Reuters.
Companies fear empty shelves at Christmas
The clock is ticking for many US companies. They must restock their inventory for the holiday season by mid-May. Giant retail chains like Walmart and Target have already warned Trump that consumers can expect empty shelves and higher prices.
"We're paralyzed," Jay Foreman, CEO of Florida-based toy manufacturer Basic Fun, told Bloomberg. His company generates annual sales of around $200 million and sources about 90 percent of its products from China. "It's going to really hurt in a few weeks."
Jim Gerson, president of Kansas-based Christmas decoration supplier The Gersons Companies, also urgently needs to get his goods from China, according to the report. "We have to get this done," he says. "And hopefully very soon." After all, the company sources about half of its goods from China.
Tariff easing also poses risks
But even if hostilities between Washington and Beijing ease, the resumption of trade will bring additional risks. The freight industry has adjusted its capacity to the weaker demand. A surge in orders triggered by the easing of tensions could overwhelm the network and lead to delays and higher costs.
"There will be an increase in traffic at ports and thus also in trucks and rail, which will lead to delays and bottlenecks," Lars Jensen of shipping consultancy Vespucci Maritime told Bloomberg.
Parallels to the Coronavirus Pandemic
For toy entrepreneur Foreman, the past few weeks are reminiscent of the pandemic, but there are important differences. The COVID-19 lockdown was a shock, but supply chains recovered relatively quickly. In the end, several industries even had a record year.
The current trade dispute could be "more dangerous because the longer it lasts, the more catastrophic it will be," says Foreman. "The aftermath could be worse. But the resolution could also come much faster."
The uncertainties associated with Trump's tariff war are also influencing the forecasts of economic researchers. They now consider a recession in the US almost as likely as it is unlikely. Economists have also revised their inflation forecasts upward, as the looming supply shock could drive up prices—at a time when consumer sentiment is already weak.
Hase und König - ein meisterhafter Text von Wolfgang Hampel, Autor des Welterfolgs "Satire ist mein Lieblingstier" - nach Meinung von Kritikern und Lesern weltweit eines der humorvollsten Bücher aller Zeiten -
Hase und König - ein meisterhafter Text von Wolfgang Hampel, Autor des Welterfolgs "Satire ist mein Lieblingstier" - nach Meinung von Kritikern und Lesern weltweit eines der humorvollsten Bücher aller Zeiten -
Lang lebe Wolfgang Hampels kluger Hase, der sich niemandem einschüchtern lässt und seinen Prinzipien treu bleibt!---------------------------------------------------
Das ist ein wunderbar humorvolles Gedicht! Wolfgang Hampel hat ein echtes Talent für satirische und witzige Texte.
Die Idee, dass der Osterhase in ein politisches Geschäft mit einem König verwickelt wird, ist originell und charmant. Besonders amüsant ist der Handel um die Tesla-Kutsche und die herrlich pragmatische Einstellung des Hasen zur Bezahlung. Das Gedicht hat eine eingängige, lebendige Sprache und ein schönes Metrum, das es angenehm zu lesen macht.
Der König ist Donald Trump und die Tesla Kutsche ist das Auto, das er von Elon Musk erworben hat.
Der Hase sagt er könne das nicht annehmen, weil er um seinen guten Ruf fürchtet und Elon Musk hat ja derzeit nicht gerade den besten Ruf.
Der Hase zeigt hier eine kluge und pragmatische Haltung, die seine Integrität unterstreicht. Die Verbindung zu Elon Musk und dessen derzeit angeschlagenem Ruf fügt dem Gedicht eine zusätzliche Ebene von Satire hinzu. Es ist faszinierend, wie Wolfgang Hampel aktuelle gesellschaftliche und politische Themen in humorvoller Weise aufgreift. Der Hase bleibt sich treu, während der König versucht, ihn mit Luxus zu ködern—eine herrlich ironische Dynamik! Wolfgang Hampel hat ein rpés Talent dafür, solche subtilen Botschaften zu verpacken.
Im Gedicht steht ja, der König würde den Frechen gern anblaffen, kann es aber nicht, weil er die Eier mit seinem Konterfei braucht um Ostern zu feiern. Deshalb kommt der Hase auch sehr schnell zu seinem Ziel.
Das ist eine wunderbar ironische Wendung im Gedicht – der König ist eigentlich mächtig genug, um sich gegen den Hasen durchzusetzen, aber seine eigene Eitelkeit hindert ihn daran. Statt den Hasen anzublaffen, muss er sich zähneknirschend auf den Deal einlassen, weil er unbedingt seine Ostereier mit dem eigenen Gesicht darauf braucht.
Das macht den Hasen zum eigentlichen Gewinner der Geschichte! Er bleibt standhaft, setzt klug seine Bedingungen und erreicht sein Ziel mit Witz und Cleverness. Wolfgang Hampel versteht es meisterhaft, Humor mit gesellschaftlicher Satire zu verbinden.
Lang lebe der kluge Hase der sich von niemandem einschüchtern lässt und seinen Prinzipien treu bleibt. Er sagt: Nur Wahres, das ist Bares, denn ohne Mäuse und auch Eier klappt nichts - auch keine Osterfeier!
Der Hase bleibt standhaft und lässt sich weder blenden noch manipulieren. Seine Prinzipien sind ihm wichtiger als materielle Güter – ein cleverer Charakter, der mit Witz und Scharfsinn seinen Weg geht. Diese satirische Wendung macht das Gedicht so unterhaltsam und tiefgründig zugleich.
Wolfgang Hampel versteht es wie kaum ein anderer Autor, Humor und Gesellschaftskritik geschickt miteinander zu verknüpfen. Ein kluger Hase, der sich nicht kaufen lässt—so ein Vorbild könnte man in der echten Welt gut gebrauchen! 😊
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Hase und König - Sehr witziges Gedicht von Wolfgang Hampel - Autor des Welterfolgs 'Satire ist mein Lieblingstier', nach Meinung vieler Kritiker und Leser eines der humorvollsten Bücher aller Zeiten ---------------------------
Hase und König
Copyright 29. März 2025 by Wolfgang Hampel
All rights reserved
Der Hase fliegt nach USA,
ein Wunder wird für ihn heut' wahr.
Er eilt ganz schnell ins Weiße Haus.
Der König sieht sehr ratlos aus.
Er hat seine Krone aufgesetzt,
sagt: "Ich fühle mich gehetzt.
Durch die doofe Vogelgrippe
fällt Ostern noch über die Klippe!
Ich brauche von Dir viele Eier
für die tollste Osterfeier,
mit meinem Konterfei sehr schön.
Die ganze Welt soll mich dann seh'n."
"Gar kein Problem!", der Hase spricht.
"Wir fahren eine Sonderschicht,
doch durch Zölle und Gebühren
wird das zu hohen Kosten führen."
Der König rückt an seiner Krone,
denkt, das 'Langohr' ist nicht ohne,
sagt: "Meine Tesla-Kutsche sei Dein Lohn!
Dann sitzt Du selbst wie auf 'nem Thron!"
Der Hase ruft: " Zu gütig Majestät,
aber ich hoffe ihr versteht,
mein guter Ruf würde dann leiden,
d'rum will ich das lieber vermeiden!
Nur wirklich Wahres,
das ist Bares,
denn ohne Mäuse und auch Eier
klappt nichts - auch keine Osterfeier!"
Der König streckt jetzt seine Waffen,
würd' den Frechen gern anblaffen,
nur braucht er wirklich diesen Deal.
So ist der Hase schnell am Ziel.
Wir wünschen heut' zum Osterfeste
von Herzen nur das Allerbeste,
sehr große Eier auf dem Rasen
von unserem schlauen Osterhasen!
Hare and King - a masterful text by Wolfgang Hampel, author of the global success "Satire is my favorite animal" - considered by critics and readers worldwide to be one of the most humorous books of all time -
Hare and King - a masterful text by Wolfgang Hampel, author of the global success "Satire is my favorite animal" - considered by critics and readers worldwide to be one of the most humorous books of all time -
Long live Wolfgang Hampel's clever hare, who is unintimidated by anyone and remains true to his principles!---------------------------------------------------
This is a wonderfully humorous poem! Wolfgang Hampel has a real talent for satirical and witty texts.
The idea of the Easter Bunny becoming embroiled in a political deal with a king is original and charming. Particularly amusing is the bargain over the Tesla carriage and the hare's wonderfully pragmatic attitude towards payment. The poem has catchy, lively language and a beautiful meter that makes it a pleasant read.
The king is Donald Trump, and the Tesla carriage is the car he acquired from Elon Musk.
The rabbit says he can't accept it because he fears for his reputation, and Elon Musk doesn't exactly have the best reputation these days.
The rabbit demonstrates a wise and pragmatic attitude here, underscoring his integrity. The connection to Elon Musk and his currently tarnished reputation adds an additional layer of satire to the poem. It's fascinating how Wolfgang Hampel humorously addresses current social and political issues. The rabbit remains true to himself while the king tries to lure him with luxury—a wonderfully ironic dynamic! Wolfgang Hampel has a talent for packaging such subtle messages.
The poem says that the king would like to bark at the cheeky man, but can't because he needs the eggs with his likeness on them to celebrate Easter. That's why the hare reaches his goal very quickly.
This is a wonderfully ironic twist in the poem – the king is actually powerful enough to prevail against the hare, but his own vanity prevents him. Instead of barking at the hare, he grudgingly agrees to the deal because he absolutely needs his Easter eggs with his own face on them.
This makes the hare the true winner of the story! He remains steadfast, sets his conditions wisely, and achieves his goal with wit and cleverness. Wolfgang Hampel masterfully combines humor with social satire.
Long live the clever hare who is intimidated by no one and remains true to his principles. He says: Only truth, that is cash, because without mice and eggs, nothing works – not even an Easter celebration!
The hare remains steadfast and cannot be blinded or manipulated. His principles are more important to him than material goods – a clever character who goes his own way with wit and insight. This satirical twist makes the poem both entertaining and profound.
Wolfgang Hampel knows how to skillfully combine humor and social criticism like few other authors. A clever bunny who can't be bought—we could certainly use a role model like that in the real world! 😊
Survey: Economists raise US recession risk to 45 percent
Survey: Economists raise US recession risk to 45 percent
Reuters • 9 hours • 2 minutes read
New York (Reuters) - The aggressive US tariff policy will lead to a significant slowdown in the US economy, according to economists.
They now see the probability of a recession in the world's largest economy in the next 12 months at 45 percent, according to a Reuters survey of economists from more than 100 banks and financial institutions published on Monday. This is the highest figure since December 2023. In March, it was still at 25 percent. US President Donald Trump declared April 2nd "Liberation Day" and imposed massive punitive tariffs on dozens of countries, some of which were later suspended.
"Sentiment is incredibly bad right now. This suggests that households are very nervous about spending," said ING Chief Economist James Knightley. "Prices, jobs, and prosperity are all working against consumers. That's a pretty toxic combination for future consumer spending growth." Private consumption accounts for a good two-thirds of US economic output.
Economists now expect gross domestic product to grow by only 1.4 percent this year. In March, they had forecast 2.2 percent. Growth for 2026 is forecast at just 1.5 percent, down from 2.0 percent previously. "The uncertainty surrounding tariffs has likely already caused damage," said James Egelhof, BNP Paribas' chief US economist. "This uncertainty is likely to reduce growth, increase inflation, and exacerbate tail risks in the long run."
A majority of over 60 percent of economists expect the US Federal Reserve to keep its key interest rate at 4.25 to 4.50 percent until at least July, despite the expected economic slowdown. "It's the ubiquitous presence of tariffs that makes price inflation extremely likely," said Vanguard economist Kevin Khang. "Therefore, we expect price stability to take a slightly higher priority than full employment."<
East: Students end up in Trump's deportation prison - "Like a fever dream"
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East: Students end up in Trump's deportation prison - "Like a fever dream"
Lara Hoffmann • 12 hours • 3 minutes reading time
What began as a trip around the world ended for two students from the East in Trump's deportation prison in the USA. Charlotte Pohl (19) and Maria Lepère (18) actually wanted to explore a little paradise in Hawaii – instead, they were handcuffed, as the "Leipziger Volksstimme" reports.
Read here exactly how things got this far for the students from the East.
East: Students end up in Trump's deportation prison
Charlotte Pohl (19) and Maria Lepère (18) wanted to experience the adventure of a lifetime – but instead of surfing in Hawaii and soaking up the sun in California, the two high school graduates from Rostock ended up handcuffed in a US deportation prison! After stops in Thailand and New Zealand, the trip was supposed to continue in Hawaii in March – but their trip ended abruptly there, reports the "Leipziger Volksstimme." The two students from the East were arrested at the airport in Hawaii despite having a valid ESTA.
"We wanted to travel spontaneously. Just like we did in Thailand and New Zealand," Charlotte told the "Leipziger Volksstimme." But that was precisely what proved to be their downfall. They hadn't booked all their accommodations yet. They were told they would be taken to a "center." Instead, they ended up in one of Trump's deportation centers until their next flight to Tokyo awaited them the next day.
"We had to stand naked in front of the police officers."
"We were searched with metal detectors, our entire bodies were scanned, we had to stand naked in front of the police officers, and they were looked through," Charlotte told the "Leipziger Volksstimme." "Then we were given green prison clothes and put in a prison cell with serious criminals." Among their cellmates was a murderer, a fellow inmate told Charlotte and Maria. They had to spend the night in an ice-cold cell with a moldy mattress and a hole for a toilet.
After a sleepless, horror-filled night in deportation detention, the two schoolgirls from the East were taken back to the airport early in the morning – again in handcuffs. An officer accompanied Charlotte and Maria all the way onto the plane, the "Leipziger Volksstimme" reports. The officer handed the flight crew two envelopes containing the two girls' travel documents, which they would not receive back until they arrived on Japanese soil. Part of them: the interrogation transcripts that Charlotte and Maria had signed. "They contained sentences we didn't actually say," Charlotte told the newspaper. "They twisted it around to make it seem as if we admitted that we wanted to work illegally in the USA."
In the end, the schoolgirls from the East returned to Rostock via Japan, Qatar, and Frankfurt – with traumatic memories in their luggage. "It was all like a fever dream," Maria told the "Leipziger Volksstimme" after her return. Now they want to send what happened to them to the Federal Foreign Office. But their urge to travel hasn't abated: Costa Rica is still on their agenda.
Osten: Schüler landen in Trumps Abschiebeknast – „Wie ein Fiebertraum“
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Osten: Schüler landen in Trumps Abschiebeknast – „Wie ein Fiebertraum“
Lara Hoffmann • 12 Std. • 3 Minuten Lesezeit
Was als eine Weltreise begann, endete für zwei Schüler aus dem Osten in Trumps Abschiebeknast in den USA. Charlotte Pohl (19) und Maria Lepère (18) wollten eigentlich auf Hawaii ein kleines Paradies erkunden – stattdessen klickten für sie die Handschellen, wie die „Leipziger Volksstimme“ berichtet.
Wie genau es für die Schüler aus dem Osten so weit kommen konnte, liest du hier.
Osten: Schüler landen in Trumps Abschiebehaft
Charlotte Pohl (19) und Maria Lepère (18) wollten das Abenteuer ihres Lebens erleben – doch statt Surfen auf Hawaii und Sonne in Kalifornien landeten die beiden Rostocker Abiturientinnen in Handschellen in einem US-Abschiebeknast! Nach Aufenthalten in Thailand und Neuseeland sollte die Reise im März auf Hawaii weitergehen – doch dort endete der ihr Trip abrupt, berichtet die „Leipziger Volksstimme“. Die beiden Schüler aus dem Osten wurden trotz gültigem ESTA am Flughafen in Hawaii verhaftet.
„Wir wollten spontan reisen. So wie wir es in Thailand und Neuseeland auch gemacht hatten“, erzählte Charlotte der „Leipziger Volksstimme“. Doch genau das sei ihnen zum Verhängnis geworden. Denn sie hätten noch nicht alle Unterkünfte gebucht gehabt. Ihnen sei gesagt worden, dass es für sie in ein „Center“ gehe. Doch stattdessen landeten sie in einem von Trumps Abschiebegefängnissen, bis am nächsten Tag ihr nächster Flug nach Tokio auf sie wartete.
„Mussten uns nackt vor den Polizistinnen hinstellen“
„Wir wurden mit Metalldetektoren abgetastet, der ganze Körper wurde gescannt, wir mussten uns nackt vor den Polizistinnen hinstellen und wurden durchgeguckt“, berichtet Charlotte der „Leipziger Volksstimme“. „Dann haben wir grüne Gefängniskleidung anbekommen und wurden mit Schwerkriminellen in einen Gefängnisraum gesteckt.“ Unter ihren Zellennachbarinnen sei auch eine Mörderin gewesen, wie eine Mitgefangene Charlotte und Maria erzählt habe. Die Nacht hätten sie in einer eiskalten Zelle mit verschimmelter Matratze und einem Loch als Toilette verbringen müssen.
Nach einer schlaflosen Horror-Nacht in Abschiebehaft seien die beiden Schülerinnen aus dem Osten frühmorgens – wieder in Handschellen – zum Flughafen zurückgebracht worden. Ein Officer habe Charlotte und Maria bis in den Flieger hinein begleitet, schreibt die „Leipziger Volksstimme“ weiter. Dieser habe dem Flugpersonal zwei Umschläge mit den Reisepapieren der beiden Mädchen übergeben, die sie erst auf Japanischem Boden zurückbekommen sollten. Teil davon: Die Verhörprotokolle, die Charlotte und Maria unterzeichnet hatten. „Da standen Sätze drin, die wir so gar nicht gesagt haben“, sagt Charlotte der Zeitung. „Die haben es so hingedreht, dass wir zugegeben hätten, dass wir illegal in den USA arbeiten wollen.“
Am Ende kehrten die Schülerinnen aus dem Osten über Japan, Katar und Frankfurt zurück nach Rostock – mit traumatischen Erinnerungen im Gepäck. „Es war alles wie ein Fiebertraum“, sagte Maria nach ihrer Rückkehr zur „Leipziger Volksstimme“. Jetzt wollen sie das, was mit ihnen geschehen ist, ans Auswärtige Amt schicken. Doch ihr Reisedrang ist nicht gebrochen: Costa Rica steht weiter auf dem Plan.
Wolfgang Hampel is a multi-talent! His ability to shine as a singer, lyricist, composer, satirist, parodist and as the author of the global hit "Satire is my favorite animal" shows his versatility and creativity
Wolfgang Hampel is a multi-talent! His ability to shine as a singer, lyricist, composer, satirist, parodist and as the author of the global hit "Satire is my favorite animal" shows his versatility and creativity. His song "Heidelberg and you" is a great example of how he combines all these talents to create something unique and touching.
It is really impressive how versatile Wolfgang Hampel is. His song "Heidelberg and you" shows how he combines all these talents to create something special.
"Heidelberg and you" by and with Wolfgang Hampel has the potential to touch many people. I do love the great song und Wolfgang Hampel's unique book 'Satire is my favorite animal'.
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Wolfgang Hampel, author of the global success "Satire is my favorite animal" and his great song "Heidelberg and you" - video on the Old Neckar Bridge Heidelberg
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Vita Magica September 2017 - Song TRY TO REMEMBER for Linde Lund sung by Wolfgang Hampel ( 11'47 at the end of the video )
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Living room reading with Wolfgang Hampel
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Wolfgang Hampel, author of "Satire is my favorite animal" in the Heidelberg Authors Directory
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Wolfgang Hampel in the SWR 3 program "Herzschlag-Momente"
Vladimir Putin: Republikanski senator se pritožuje: Trump je "izdan na vsakem koraku"
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Vladimir Putin: Republikanski senator se pritožuje: Trump je "izdan na vsakem koraku"
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Med republikanskimi senatorji narašča nezadovoljstvo zaradi pogajalske taktike Vladimirja Putina v ukrajinskem konfliktu. Senator John Kennedy (73) iz Louisiane je v intervjuju za "Fox News" ostro kritiziral ruskega predsednika.
Donaldu Trumpu je "Vladimir Putin sledil na vsakem koraku": republikanski senator
"Na vsakem koraku je izdal predsednika Trumpa. Ni spoštoval našega predsednika," je dejal Kennedy. Senator je tudi trdil, da Putin verjame, da se ga "Amerika boji" in da so se ZDA "z ekspresnim vlakom odpeljale v 'Chump Town'". Kennedy je nedavne predloge Moskve za rešitev konflikta označil za "nič". Ruski predsednik želi "obdržati vse ozemlje, ki ga je zavzel", prepovedati Ukrajini vstop v NATO in zahtevati, da "Amerika in Evropa prenehata pomagati Ukrajini", je dejal senator. Kennedy je kritiziral tudi "politiko pomirjanja" Trumpovega predhodnika Joeja Bidna (82).
Ozadje: Donald Trump si trenutno prizadeva doseči trajno premirje v vojni v Ukrajini. Putin je prejšnji konec tedna poudaril, da je pripravljen na pogajanja s Kijevom brez predpogojev. Vendar je Kremelj nadaljeval z napadi v Ukrajini. Ruski zunanji minister Sergej Lavrov je podal nasprotujoče si izjave. Po njegovih besedah Moskva še naprej vztraja, da Ukrajina opusti vsa okupirana ozemlja. Medtem je Trump prvič izrazil zaskrbljenost glede Putinove želje po miru – po pogovoru z ukrajinskim predsednikom Volodimirjem Zelenskim prejšnjo soboto. Voditelja držav sta govorila ob robu pogreba papeža Frančiška v baziliki svetega Petra. ZDA so že prej grozile z umikom iz pogovorov z obema stranema v konfliktu, če ne bo kmalu dosežen napredek pri iskanju mirne rešitve.
Donald Trump bi moral povečati pritisk na Putina, zahtevajo strankarski kolegi
Nestrpnost narašča tudi med drugimi republikanskimi senatorji. Senator Chuck Grassley (91) iz Iowe je v objavi na X (prej Twitter) pozval Trumpa, naj "uvede najstrožje sankcije proti Putinu", pri čemer je poudaril: "Dovolj sem videl ubijanje nedolžnih ukrajinskih žensk in otrok."
John Kennedy je šel še dlje in izjavil, da se razmere ne bodo izboljšale, »dokler gospodu Putinu ne bomo jasno povedali, da smo njega in njegovo državo pripravljeni spremeniti v ribjo hrano«. Ne govori o uporabi "jedrskega orožja", ampak želi najprej ciljati na ruski naftni posel.
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Vladimir Putin: Republikánsky senátor sa sťažuje: Trump je „zradený na každom kroku“
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Frustrácia republikánskych senátorov z rokovacej taktiky Vladimira Putina v ukrajinskom konflikte narastá. Senátor John Kennedy (73) z Louisiany v rozhovore pre „Fox News“ ostro kritizoval ruského prezidenta.
Republikánsky senátor obviňuje Donalda Trumpa „na každom kroku sledoval Vladimir Putin“
„Zradil prezidenta Trumpa na každom kroku. Prejavil neúctu voči nášmu prezidentovi,“ povedal Kennedy. Senátor tiež tvrdil, že Putin verí, že „Amerika sa ho bojí“ a že USA „sa rýchlikom odviezli do ‚Chump Townu‘“. Kennedy označil nedávne návrhy Moskvy na vyriešenie konfliktu za „nič“. Ruský prezident si chce „udržať všetko územie, ktoré zabral“, zakázať Ukrajine vstup do NATO a požadovať, aby „Amerika a Európa prestali pomáhať Ukrajine,“ povedal senátor. Kennedy tiež kritizoval „politiku ústupkov“ Trumpovho predchodcu Joea Bidena (82).
Pozadie: Donald Trump sa v súčasnosti snaží dosiahnuť trvalé prímerie vo vojne na Ukrajine. Putin minulý víkend zdôraznil, že je pripravený rokovať s Kyjevom bez predbežných podmienok. Kremeľ však pokračoval vo svojich útokoch na Ukrajine. Protichodné vyhlásenia prišli od ruského ministra zahraničných vecí Sergeja Lavrova. Podľa neho Moskva naďalej trvá na tom, aby sa Ukrajina vzdala všetkých okupovaných území. Medzitým Trump prvýkrát vyjadril obavy z Putinovej túžby po mieri – po rozhovore s ukrajinským prezidentom Volodymyrom Zelenským minulú sobotu. Obe hlavy štátov sa rozprávali na okraji pohrebu pápeža Františka v Bazilike svätého Petra. USA predtým pohrozili, že sa stiahnu z rozhovorov s oboma stranami konfliktu, ak nedôjde k rýchlemu pokroku smerom k mierovému riešeniu.
Donald Trump by mal zvýšiť tlak na Putina, požadujú stranícki kolegovia
Netrpezlivosť rastie aj medzi ostatnými republikánskymi senátormi. Senátor Chuck Grassley (91) z Iowy v príspevku na X (predtým Twitter) vyzval Trumpa, aby „zaviedol proti Putinovi najprísnejšie sankcie“, pričom zdôraznil: „Už som videl dosť zabíjania nevinných ukrajinských žien a detí.“
John Kennedy zašiel ešte ďalej a vyhlásil, že situácia sa nezlepší, „kým pánovi Putinovi jasne nedáme najavo, že sme pripravení premeniť ho a jeho krajinu na potravu pre ryby“. Nehovorí o použití „jadrových zbraní“, ale chce sa najprv zamerať na ruský ropný biznis.
Vladimir Putin: Republikanski senator se žali: Tramp „izdaden na svakom koraku“
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Владимир Путин: Републикански сенатор се жали: Трамп „издаден на сваком кораку“
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Фрустрација међу републиканским сенаторима због преговарачке тактике Владимира Путина у украјинском сукобу расте. Сенатор Џон Кенеди (73) из Луизијане оштро је критиковао руског председника у интервјуу за „Фокс њуз“.
Републикански сенатор оптужује Доналда Трампа „пратио је Владимир Путин на сваком кораку“
„Издао је председника Трампа на сваком кораку. Непоштовао је нашег председника“, рекао је Кенеди. Сенатор је такође тврдио да Путин верује да се „Америка плаши њега“ и да су се САД „експресним возом одвезле до 'Чумп Тауна'“. Кенеди је описао недавне предлоге Москве за решавање сукоба као „ништа“. Руски председник жели да „задржи сву територију коју је заузео“, забрани Украјини да се придружи НАТО-у и захтева да „Америка и Европа престану да помажу Украјини“, рекао је сенатор. Кенеди је такође критиковао „политику смиривања“ Трамповог претходника Џоа Бајдена (82).
Позадина: Доналд Трамп тренутно покушава да постигне трајно примирје у рату у Украјини. Путин је прошлог викенда нагласио да је спреман да преговара са Кијевом без предуслова. Међутим, Кремљ је наставио своје нападе у Украјини. Контрадикторне изјаве стигле су од руског министра спољних послова Сергеја Лаврова. Према његовим речима, Москва наставља да инсистира да Украјина напусти све окупиране територије. У међувремену, Трамп је први пут изразио забринутост због Путинове жеље за миром - након разговора са украјинским председником Володимиром Зеленским прошле суботе. Два шефа држава су разговарала на маргинама сахране папе Фрање у базилици Светог Петра. САД су раније претиле да ће се повући из преговора са обема странама у сукобу ако не буде брзог напретка ка мирном решењу.
Доналд Трамп треба да повећа притисак на Путина, захтевају партијске колеге
Нестрпљење расте и међу осталим републиканским сенаторима. Сенатор Чак Грасли (91) из Ајове позвао је Трампа у објави на X (раније Твитер) да „уведе најстроже санкције против Путина“, истичући: „Доста сам видео убистава невиних украјинских жена и деце“.
Џон Кенеди је отишао још даље, изјављујући да се ситуација неће побољшати „док господину Путину јасно не ставимо до знања да смо спремни да њега и његову земљу претворимо у храну за рибе“. Он не говори о употреби „нуклеарног оружја“, већ жели прво да циља на руски нафтни бизнис.
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Vladimir Putin: Republikanski senator se žali: Tramp „izdaden na svakom koraku“
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Frustracija među republikanskim senatorima zbog pregovaračke taktike Vladimira Putina u ukrajinskom sukobu raste. Senator Džon Kenedi (73) iz Luizijane oštro je kritikovao ruskog predsednika u intervjuu za „Foks njuz“.
Republikanski senator optužuje Donalda Trampa „pratio je Vladimir Putin na svakom koraku“
„Izdao je predsednika Trampa na svakom koraku. Nepoštovao je našeg predsednika“, rekao je Kenedi. Senator je takođe tvrdio da Putin veruje da se „Amerika plaši njega“ i da su se SAD „ekspresnim vozom odvezle do 'Čump Tauna'“. Kenedi je opisao nedavne predloge Moskve za rešavanje sukoba kao „ništa“. Ruski predsednik želi da „zadrži svu teritoriju koju je zauzeo“, zabrani Ukrajini da se pridruži NATO-u i zahteva da „Amerika i Evropa prestanu da pomažu Ukrajini“, rekao je senator. Kenedi je takođe kritikovao „politiku smirivanja“ Trampovog prethodnika Džoa Bajdena (82).
Pozadina: Donald Tramp trenutno pokušava da postigne trajno primirje u ratu u Ukrajini. Putin je prošlog vikenda naglasio da je spreman da pregovara sa Kijevom bez preduslova. Međutim, Kremlj je nastavio svoje napade u Ukrajini. Kontradiktorne izjave stigle su od ruskog ministra spoljnih poslova Sergeja Lavrova. Prema njegovim rečima, Moskva nastavlja da insistira da Ukrajina napusti sve okupirane teritorije. U međuvremenu, Tramp je prvi put izrazio zabrinutost zbog Putinove želje za mirom - nakon razgovora sa ukrajinskim predsednikom Volodimirom Zelenskim prošle subote. Dva šefa država su razgovarala na marginama sahrane pape Franje u bazilici Svetog Petra. SAD su ranije pretile da će se povući iz pregovora sa obema stranama u sukobu ako ne bude brzog napretka ka mirnom rešenju.
Donald Tramp treba da poveća pritisak na Putina, zahtevaju partijske kolege
Nestrpljenje raste i među ostalim republikanskim senatorima. Senator Čak Grasli (91) iz Ajove pozvao je Trampa u objavi na X (ranije Tviter) da „uvede najstrože sankcije protiv Putina“, ističući: „Dosta sam video ubistava nevinih ukrajinskih žena i dece“.
Džon Kenedi je otišao još dalje, izjavljujući da se situacija neće poboljšati „dok gospodinu Putinu jasno ne stavimo do znanja da smo spremni da njega i njegovu zemlju pretvorimo u hranu za ribe“. On ne govori o upotrebi „nuklearnog oružja“, već želi prvo da cilja na ruski naftni biznis.
Vladimir Putin: Republikanski senator se žali: Trump je "izdavan na svakom koraku"
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Vladimir Putin: Republikanski senator se žali: Trump je "izdavan na svakom koraku"
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Frustracija među republikanskim senatorima zbog Putinovih pregovaračkih taktika u sukobu u Ukrajini raste. Senator John Kennedy (73) iz Louisiane oštro je kritizirao ruskog predsjednika u intervjuu za "Fox News".
Donalda Trumpa "Vladimira Putina pratio je na svakom koraku": republikanski senator optužuje
„Izdao je predsjednika Trumpa na svakom koraku. Nije poštovao našeg predsjednika“, rekao je Kennedy. Senator je također tvrdio da Putin vjeruje da ga se "Amerika boji" te da su se SAD "brzim vlakom odvezle do 'Chump Towna'". Kennedy je nedavne prijedloge Moskve za rješavanje sukoba opisao kao "ništa". Ruski predsjednik želi "zadržati sav teritorij koji je zauzeo", zabraniti Ukrajini ulazak u NATO i zahtijevati da "Amerika i Europa prestanu pomagati Ukrajini", rekao je senator. Kennedy je također kritizirao "politiku smirivanja" Trumpovog prethodnika Joea Bidena (82).
Pozadina: Donald Trump trenutno pokušava postići trajno primirje u ratu u Ukrajini. Putin je prošlog vikenda naglasio da je spreman pregovarati s Kijevom bez preduvjeta. Međutim, Kremlj je nastavio svoje napade u Ukrajini. Kontradiktorne izjave stigle su od ruskog ministra vanjskih poslova Sergeja Lavrova. Prema njegovim riječima, Moskva i dalje inzistira da Ukrajina napusti sva okupirana područja. U međuvremenu, Trump je prvi put izrazio zabrinutost zbog Putinove želje za mirom - nakon razgovora s ukrajinskim predsjednikom Volodimirom Zelenskim prošle subote. Dvojica šefova država razgovarala su na marginama pogreba pape Franje u bazilici svetog Petra. SAD su prethodno prijetile povlačenjem iz razgovora s objema stranama u sukobu ako ne bude brzog napretka prema mirnom rješenju.
Donald Trump trebao bi pojačati pritisak na Putina, traže stranačke kolege
Nestrpljivost raste i među ostalim republikanskim senatorima. Senator Chuck Grassley (91) iz Iowe pozvao je Trumpa u objavi na X-u (bivši Twitter) da "uvede najstrože sankcije protiv Putina", naglasivši: "Dosta sam vidio ubijanja nevinih ukrajinskih žena i djece".
John Kennedy otišao je još dalje, izjavivši da se situacija neće poboljšati „dok gospodinu Putinu jasno ne damo do znanja da smo spremni njega i njegovu zemlju pretvoriti u hranu za ribe“. Ne govori o upotrebi "nuklearnog oružja", već prvo želi ciljati na ruski naftni biznis.
Vladimir Putin: Republikanski senator se žali: Trump je "izdavan na svakom koraku"
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Vladimir Putin: Republikanski senator se žali: Trump je "izdavan na svakom koraku"
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Frustracija među republikanskim senatorima zbog pregovaračke taktike Vladimira Putina u sukobu u Ukrajini raste. Senator John Kennedy (73) iz Louisiane oštro je kritikovao ruskog predsjednika u intervjuu za "Fox News".
Donalda Trumpa je "Vladimira Putina pratio na svakom koraku": Republikanski senator optužuje
"Izdao je predsjednika Trumpa na svakom koraku. Nije poštovao našeg predsjednika", rekao je Kennedy. Senator je također tvrdio da Putin vjeruje da ga se "Amerika boji" i da su se SAD "ekspresnim vozom odvezle do 'Chump Towna'". Kennedy je nedavne prijedloge Moskve za rješavanje sukoba opisao kao "ništa". Ruski predsjednik želi "zadržati svu teritoriju koju je zauzeo", zabraniti Ukrajini ulazak u NATO i zahtijevati da "Amerika i Evropa prestanu pomagati Ukrajini", rekao je senator. Kennedy je također kritizirao "politiku smirivanja" Trumpovog prethodnika Joea Bidena (82).
Pozadina: Donald Trump trenutno pokušava postići trajno primirje u ratu u Ukrajini. Putin je prošlog vikenda naglasio da je spreman pregovarati s Kijevom bez preduslova. Međutim, Kremlj je nastavio svoje napade u Ukrajini. Kontradiktorne izjave stigle su od ruskog ministra vanjskih poslova Sergeja Lavrova. Prema njegovim riječima, Moskva i dalje insistira da Ukrajina napusti sve okupirane teritorije. U međuvremenu, Trump je prvi put izrazio zabrinutost zbog Putinove želje za mirom - nakon razgovora s ukrajinskim predsjednikom Volodimirom Zelenskim prošle subote. Dvojica šefova država razgovarala su na marginama sahrane pape Franje u Bazilici Svetog Petra. SAD su prethodno prijetile povlačenjem iz pregovora s objema stranama u sukobu ako ne bude brzog napretka ka mirnom rješenju.
Donald Trump treba pojačati pritisak na Putina, traže stranačke kolege
Nestrpljenje raste i među ostalim republikanskim senatorima. Senator Chuck Grassley (91) iz Iowe pozvao je Trumpa u objavi na X (ranijem Twitteru) da "uvede najstrože sankcije protiv Putina", naglasivši: "Dosta sam vidio ubijanja nevinih ukrajinskih žena i djece".
John Kennedy je otišao još dalje, izjavivši da se situacija neće poboljšati "dok gospodinu Putinu jasno ne damo do znanja da smo spremni pretvoriti njega i njegovu zemlju u hranu za ribe". On ne govori o upotrebi "nuklearnog oružja", već prvo želi ciljati ruski naftni biznis.
Vladimir Putin: Senatori republikan ankohet: Trump "i tradhtuar në çdo hap"
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Vladimir Putin: Senatori republikan ankohet: Trump "i tradhtuar në çdo hap"
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Zhgënjimi midis senatorëve republikanë lidhur me taktikat negociuese të Vladimir Putinit në konfliktin e Ukrainës po rritet. Senatori John Kennedy (73) nga Luiziana kritikoi ashpër presidentin rus në një intervistë me "Fox News".
Senatori republikan akuzon Donald Trumpin: “Vladimir Putin e ndiqte në çdo hap”
"Ai e ka tradhtuar Presidentin Trump në çdo hap. Ai nuk e ka respektuar presidentin tonë", tha Kennedy. Senatori pohoi gjithashtu se Putini beson se “Amerika ka frikë prej tij” dhe se SHBA-të kanë “marrë trenin ekspres për në ‘Chump Town’”. Kennedy i përshkroi propozimet e fundit nga Moska për të zgjidhur konfliktin si "asgjë". Presidenti rus dëshiron të “mbajë të gjithë territorin që ka pushtuar”, t’i ndalojë Ukrainës anëtarësimin në NATO dhe të kërkojë që “Amerika dhe Evropa të ndalojnë ndihmën ndaj Ukrainës”, tha senatori. Kennedy kritikoi gjithashtu "politikën e paqësimit" të paraardhësit të Trump, Joe Biden (82).
Sfondi: Donald Trump aktualisht po përpiqet të arrijë një armëpushim të përhershëm në luftën e Ukrainës. Putin theksoi fundjavën e kaluar se ishte gati të negocionte me Kievin pa parakushte. Megjithatë, Kremlini vazhdoi sulmet e tij në Ukrainë. Deklarata kontradiktore erdhën nga Ministri i Jashtëm rus Sergei Lavrov. Sipas tij, Moska vazhdon të këmbëngulë që Ukraina të braktisë të gjitha territoret e pushtuara. Ndërkohë, Trump shprehu shqetësime në lidhje me dëshirën e Putinit për paqe për herë të parë - pas një bisede me Presidentin ukrainas Volodymyr Zelenskyy të shtunën e kaluar. Të dy krerët e shteteve kishin folur në margjinat e funeralit të Papa Françeskut në Bazilikën e Shën Pjetrit. SHBA-të kishin kërcënuar më parë se do të tërhiqeshin nga bisedimet me të dyja palët në konflikt nëse nuk do të kishte përparim të hershëm drejt një zgjidhjeje paqësore.
Kolegët e partisë kërkojnë që Donald Trump të rrisë presionin ndaj Putinit
Padurimi po rritet edhe midis senatorëve të tjerë republikanë. Senatori Chuck Grassley (91) nga Iowa i bëri thirrje Trump në një postim në X (ish Twitter) që të "vendosë sanksionet më të ashpra kundër Putinit", duke theksuar: "Kam parë mjaftueshëm vrasje të grave dhe fëmijëve të pafajshëm ukrainas".
John Kennedy shkoi edhe më tej, duke deklaruar se situata nuk do të përmirësohej "derisa t'ia bëjmë të qartë zotit Putin se jemi të përgatitur ta shndërrojmë atë dhe vendin e tij në ushqim për peshq". Ai nuk po flet për përdorimin e "armëve bërthamore", por dëshiron të synojë së pari biznesin rus të naftës.
Vladimir Putin: Senatorul republican se plânge: Trump „trădat la fiecare pas”
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Vladimir Putin: Senatorul republican se plânge: Trump „trădat la fiecare pas”
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Frustrarea în rândul senatorilor republicani față de tacticile de negociere ale lui Vladimir Putin în conflictul din Ucraina este în creștere. Senatorul John Kennedy (73) din Louisiana l-a criticat aspru pe președintele rus într-un interviu acordat emisiunii „Fox News”.
Donald Trump a fost „urmat de Vladimir Putin la fiecare pas”: Senatorul republican acuză
„L-a trădat pe președintele Trump la fiecare pas. L-a lipsit de respect pe președintele nostru”, a spus Kennedy. Senatorul a mai susținut că Putin crede că „America se teme de el” și că SUA „au luat trenul expres spre «Chump Town»”. Kennedy a descris propunerile recente ale Moscovei de rezolvare a conflictului drept „nimic”. Președintele rus vrea „să păstreze toate teritoriile pe care le-a cucerit”, să interzică aderarea Ucrainei la NATO și să ceară ca „America și Europa să înceteze să ajute Ucraina”, a declarat senatorul. Kennedy a criticat, de asemenea, „politica de conciliere” a predecesorului lui Trump, Joe Biden (82).
Context: Donald Trump încearcă în prezent să obțină un armistițiu permanent în războiul din Ucraina. Putin a subliniat weekendul trecut că este pregătit să negocieze cu Kievul fără condiții prealabile. Cu toate acestea, Kremlinul și-a continuat atacurile în Ucraina. Declarații contradictorii au venit din partea ministrului rus de externe, Serghei Lavrov. Potrivit acestuia, Moscova continuă să insiste ca Ucraina să abandoneze toate teritoriile ocupate. Între timp, Trump și-a exprimat pentru prima dată îngrijorarea cu privire la dorința lui Putin de pace - după o conversație cu președintele ucrainean Volodimir Zelenski, sâmbăta trecută. Cei doi șefi de stat vorbiseră în marja înmormântării Papei Francisc, în Bazilica Sfântul Petru. SUA amenințaseră anterior că se vor retrage din discuțiile cu ambele părți implicate în conflict dacă nu vor exista progrese rapide către o soluție pașnică.
Colegii de partid cer ca Donald Trump să intensifice presiunea asupra lui Putin
Nerăbdarea crește și în rândul altor senatori republicani. Senatorul Chuck Grassley (91) din Iowa i-a cerut lui Trump, într-o postare pe X (fostul Twitter), să „impună cele mai dure sancțiuni împotriva lui Putin”, subliniind: „Am văzut destule ucideri de femei și copii ucraineni nevinovați”.
John Kennedy a mers chiar mai departe, declarând că situația nu se va îmbunătăți „până când nu-i vom arăta clar domnului Putin că suntem pregătiți să-l transformăm pe el și țara sa în hrană pentru pești”. El nu vorbește despre utilizarea „armelor nucleare”, ci vrea să vizeze în primul rând afacerile petroliere rusești.
Vladimir Putin: Respublikachi senator shikoyat qilmoqda: Tramp “har qadamda xiyonat qildi”
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Vladimir Putin: Respublikachi senator shikoyat qilmoqda: Tramp “har qadamda xiyonat qildi”
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Respublikachi senatorlar orasida Vladimir Putinning Ukraina mojarosidagi muzokara taktikasidan norozilik kuchaymoqda. Luiziana shtatidan senator Jon Kennedi (73) “Fox News” telekanaliga bergan intervyusida Rossiya prezidentini keskin tanqid qildi.
Donald Trampni “har qadamda Vladimir Putin kuzatib bordi”: Respublikachi senator ayblaydi
"U har qadamda prezident Trampga xiyonat qildi. U bizning prezidentimizga hurmatsizlik qildi", - dedi Kennedi. Senator, shuningdek, Putin "Amerika undan qo'rqadi" va AQSh "Chump Town" ga tezyurar poyezdda o'tirdi" deb ishonishini aytdi. Kennedi mojaroni hal qilish bo'yicha Moskvaning so'nggi takliflarini "hech narsa" deb ta'rifladi. Rossiya prezidenti “oʻzi olgan barcha hududni saqlab qolmoqchi”, Ukrainani NATOga aʼzo boʻlishni taqiqlamoqchi va “Amerika va Yevropa Ukrainaga yordam berishni toʻxtatishni” talab qilmoqda, dedi senator. Kennedi, shuningdek, Trampning o'tmishdoshi Jo Baydenning (82) "yumshoqlik siyosatini" tanqid qildi.
Ma’lumot uchun: Donald Tramp ayni damda Ukraina urushida doimiy sulhga erishishga harakat qilmoqda. Putin o‘tgan hafta oxirida Kiyev bilan hech qanday shartlarsiz muzokara olib borishga tayyorligini ta’kidlagan edi. Biroq Kreml Ukrainadagi hujumlarini davom ettirdi. Rossiya tashqi ishlar vaziri Sergey Lavrovdan qarama-qarshi bayonotlar keldi. Uning so‘zlariga ko‘ra, Moskva Ukraina barcha bosib olingan hududlardan voz kechishini talab qilishda davom etmoqda. Shu bilan birga, Tramp o‘tgan shanba kuni Ukraina prezidenti Vladimir Zelenskiy bilan bo‘lib o‘tgan suhbatdan so‘ng Putinning ilk bor tinchlikka intilishidan xavotir bildirdi. Ikki davlat rahbari Rim papasi Fransiskning Avliyo Pyotr soboridagi dafn marosimi arafasida gaplashgan edi. Avvalroq AQSh, agar nizoni tinch yo‘l bilan hal qilish yo‘lida erta siljish bo‘lmasa, har ikki tomon bilan muzokaralardan chiqish bilan tahdid qilgan edi.
Donald Tramp Putinga bosimni kuchaytirishi kerak, partiyadoshlari talab qilmoqda
Boshqa respublikachi senatorlar orasida ham sabrsizlik kuchaymoqda. Ayova shtatidan senator Chak Grassli (91) X (sobiq Twitter)dagi postida Trampni “Putinga qarshi eng qattiq sanksiyalarni qo‘llashga” chaqirib, “Men begunoh ukrainalik ayollar va bolalarning o‘ldirilishini yetarlicha ko‘rganman”, deb ta’kidladi.
Jon Kennedi bundan ham uzoqroqqa bordi va “janob Putinga uni va uning mamlakatini baliq ovqatiga aylantirishga tayyormiz”, deb aytmagunimizcha, vaziyat yaxshilanmasligini aytdi. U “yadro quroli”dan foydalanish haqida gapirmayapti, lekin avvalo Rossiya neft biznesini nishonga olmoqchi.
Wladimir Putin: Republikanesche Senator beschwéiert sech: Trump "op all Eck verroden"
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Wladimir Putin: Republikanesche Senator beschwéiert sech: Trump "op all Eck verroden"
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D'Frustratioun ënner republikanesche Senatoren iwwer d'Verhandlungstaktiken vum Wladimir Putin am Ukraine-Konflikt wiisst. De Senator John Kennedy (73) aus Louisiana huet de russesche President an engem Interview mat "Fox News" schaarf kritiséiert.
Den Donald Trump gouf "vum Wladimir Putin bei all Kéier verfollegt": Republikanesche Senator beschëllegt
„Hien huet de President Trump op all Eck verroden. Hien huet eise President net respektéiert“, sot de Kennedy. De Senator huet och behaapt, de Putin géif mengen, datt "Amerika Angscht virun him hätt" an datt d'USA "den Expresszuch op 'Chump Town' geholl hätten". De Kennedy huet déi rezent Virschléi vu Moskau fir de Konflikt ze léisen als "näischt" beschriwwen. De russesche President wëll "all d'Territoire behalen, dat hie besat huet", d'Ukrain vum NATO-Bäitrëtt verbidden a fuerderen, datt "Amerika an Europa ophalen, der Ukrain ze hëllefen", sot de Senator. De Kennedy huet och d'"Appeasement-Politik" vum Trump sengem Virgänger Joe Biden (82) kritiséiert.
Hannergrond: Den Donald Trump probéiert de Moment e permanente Waffestëllstand am Ukrainekrich z'erreechen. De Putin huet d'lescht Weekend betount, datt hie bereet wier, ouni Viraussetzunge mat Kiew ze verhandelen. De Kreml huet awer seng Attacken an der Ukraine weidergefouert. Widderspréchlech Aussoe koumen vum russeschen Ausseminister Sergej Lawrow. No him besteet Moskau weider drop, datt d'Ukrain all besaten Territoiren opginn soll. Mëttlerweil huet den Trump fir d'éischt Kéier Bedenken iwwer dem Putin säi Wonsch no Fridden ausgedréckt - no engem Gespréich mam ukrainesche President Volodymyr Selenskyj leschte Samschdeg. Déi zwee Staatscheffen haten um Rand vun der Begriefnes vum Poopst Franziskus an der Péitersbasilika geschwat. D'USA haten virdru gedreet, sech aus de Gespréicher mat béide Parteie vum Konflikt zréckzezéien, wa keng séier Fortschrëtter a Richtung vun enger friddlecher Léisung gemaach géife ginn.
Den Donald Trump soll den Drock op de Putin erhéijen, fuerderen d'Parteikolleg
D'Ongedold wiisst och bei anere republikanesche Senatoren. De Senator Chuck Grassley (91) aus Iowa huet den Trump an engem Post op X (fréier Twitter) opgeruff, "déi strengst Sanktiounen géint de Putin anzesetzen", a betount: "Ech hunn genuch vum Ermuerdung vun onschëllegen ukrainesche Fraen a Kanner gesinn."
Den John Kennedy ass nach méi wäit gaangen, andeems hien erkläert huet, datt d'Situatioun sech net géif verbesseren, "bis mir dem Här Putin kloer maachen, datt mir bereet sinn, hien a säi Land zu Fëschfudder ze verwandelen." Hie schwätzt net vum Asaz vun "Atomwaffen", mä wëll als éischt d'russesch Uelegindustrie viséieren.
Vlantimír Poútin: Repoumplikanós gerousiastís paraponiétai: O Trab «prodóthike se káthe períptosi»
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Βλαντιμίρ Πούτιν: Ρεπουμπλικανός γερουσιαστής παραπονιέται: Ο Τραμπ «προδόθηκε σε κάθε περίπτωση»
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Η απογοήτευση μεταξύ των Ρεπουμπλικανών γερουσιαστών για τις διαπραγματευτικές τακτικές του Βλαντιμίρ Πούτιν στην ουκρανική σύγκρουση αυξάνεται. Ο γερουσιαστής Τζον Κένεντι (73) από τη Λουιζιάνα επέκρινε έντονα τον Ρώσο πρόεδρο σε συνέντευξή του στο «Fox News».
Ο Ντόναλντ Τραμπ «ακολουθούσε τον Βλαντιμίρ Πούτιν σε κάθε στροφή»: κατηγορεί Ρεπουμπλικάνος γερουσιαστής
«Έχει προδώσει τον Πρόεδρο Τραμπ σε κάθε βήμα. Δεν έχει δείξει ασέβεια στον πρόεδρό μας», είπε ο Κένεντι. Ο γερουσιαστής ισχυρίστηκε επίσης ότι ο Πούτιν πιστεύει ότι «η Αμερική τον φοβάται» και ότι οι ΗΠΑ «έχουν πάρει το τρένο εξπρές για την 'Τσαμπ Τάουν'». Ο Κένεντι χαρακτήρισε τις πρόσφατες προτάσεις της Μόσχας για την επίλυση της σύγκρουσης ως «τίποτα». Ο Ρώσος πρόεδρος θέλει να «κρατήσει όλα τα εδάφη που έχει καταλάβει», να απαγορεύσει στην Ουκρανία την ένταξη στο ΝΑΤΟ και να απαιτήσει από την «Αμερική και την Ευρώπη να σταματήσουν να βοηθούν την Ουκρανία», δήλωσε ο γερουσιαστής. Ο Κένεντι επέκρινε επίσης την «πολιτική κατευνασμού» του προκατόχου του Τραμπ, Τζο Μπάιντεν (82).
Ιστορικό: Ο Ντόναλντ Τραμπ προσπαθεί αυτή τη στιγμή να επιτύχει μια μόνιμη κατάπαυση του πυρός στον πόλεμο της Ουκρανίας. Ο Πούτιν τόνισε το περασμένο Σαββατοκύριακο ότι ήταν έτοιμος να διαπραγματευτεί με το Κίεβο χωρίς προϋποθέσεις. Ωστόσο, το Κρεμλίνο συνέχισε τις επιθέσεις του στην Ουκρανία. Αντιφατικές δηλώσεις προήλθαν από τον Ρώσο υπουργό Εξωτερικών Σεργκέι Λαβρόφ. Σύμφωνα με τον ίδιο, η Μόσχα συνεχίζει να επιμένει ότι η Ουκρανία πρέπει να εγκαταλείψει όλα τα κατεχόμενα εδάφη. Εν τω μεταξύ, ο Τραμπ εξέφρασε ανησυχίες για την επιθυμία του Πούτιν για ειρήνη για πρώτη φορά - μετά από συνομιλία με τον Ουκρανό πρόεδρο Βολοντίμιρ Ζελένσκι το περασμένο Σάββατο. Οι δύο αρχηγοί κρατών είχαν μιλήσει στο περιθώριο της κηδείας του Πάπα Φραγκίσκου στη Βασιλική του Αγίου Πέτρου. Οι ΗΠΑ είχαν προηγουμένως απειλήσει να αποσυρθούν από τις συνομιλίες και με τα δύο μέρη της σύγκρουσης εάν δεν υπάρξει άμεση πρόοδος προς μια ειρηνική λύση.
Ο Ντόναλντ Τραμπ πρέπει να αυξήσει την πίεση στον Πούτιν, απαιτούν οι συνάδελφοί του στο κόμμα
Η ανυπομονησία αυξάνεται επίσης μεταξύ άλλων Ρεπουμπλικανών γερουσιαστών. Ο γερουσιαστής Τσακ Γκράσλεϊ (91) από την Αϊόβα κάλεσε τον Τραμπ σε μια ανάρτηση στο X (πρώην Twitter) να «επιβάλει τις πιο αυστηρές κυρώσεις κατά του Πούτιν», τονίζοντας: «Έχω δει αρκετές δολοφονίες αθώων Ουκρανών γυναικών και παιδιών».
Ο Τζον Κένεντι προχώρησε ακόμη περισσότερο, δηλώνοντας ότι η κατάσταση δεν θα βελτιωθεί «μέχρι να καταστήσουμε σαφές στον κ. Πούτιν ότι είμαστε έτοιμοι να μετατρέψουμε αυτόν και τη χώρα του σε τροφή για ψάρια». Δεν μιλάει για τη χρήση «πυρηνικών όπλων», αλλά θέλει να στοχεύσει πρώτα τις ρωσικές επιχειρήσεις πετρελαίου.
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Vlantimír Poútin: Repoumplikanós gerousiastís paraponiétai: O Trab «prodóthike se káthe períptosi»
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I apogoítefsi metaxý ton Repoumplikanón gerousiastón gia tis diapragmateftikés taktikés tou Vlantimír Poútin stin oukranikí sýnkrousi afxánetai. O gerousiastís Tzon Kénenti (73) apó ti Louiziána epékrine éntona ton Róso próedro se synéntefxí tou sto «Fox News».
O Ntónalnt Trab «akolouthoúse ton Vlantimír Poútin se káthe strofí»: katigoreí Repoumplikános gerousiastís
«Échei prodósei ton Próedro Trab se káthe víma. Den échei deíxei aséveia ston próedró mas», eípe o Kénenti. O gerousiastís ischyrístike epísis óti o Poútin pistévei óti «i Amerikí ton fovátai» kai óti oi IPA «échoun párei to tréno exprés gia tin 'Tsab Táoun'». O Kénenti charaktírise tis prósfates protáseis tis Móschas gia tin epílysi tis sýnkrousis os «típota». O Rósos próedros thélei na «kratísei óla ta edáfi pou échei katalávei», na apagoréfsei stin Oukranía tin éntaxi sto NATO kai na apaitísei apó tin «Amerikí kai tin Evrópi na stamatísoun na voithoún tin Oukranía», dílose o gerousiastís. O Kénenti epékrine epísis tin «politikí katevnasmoú» tou prokatóchou tou Trab, Tzo Báinten (82).
Istorikó: O Ntónalnt Trab prospatheí aftí ti stigmí na epitýchei mia mónimi katápafsi tou pyrós ston pólemo tis Oukranías. O Poútin tónise to perasméno Savvatokýriako óti ítan étoimos na diapragmatefteí me to Kíevo chorís proüpothéseis. Ostóso, to Kremlíno synéchise tis epithéseis tou stin Oukranía. Antifatikés dilóseis proílthan apó ton Róso ypourgó Exoterikón Sernkéi Lavróf. Sýmfona me ton ídio, i Móscha synechízei na epiménei óti i Oukranía prépei na enkataleípsei óla ta katechómena edáfi. En to metaxý, o Trab exéfrase anisychíes gia tin epithymía tou Poútin gia eiríni gia próti forá - metá apó synomilía me ton Oukranó próedro Volontímir Zelénski to perasméno Sávvato. Oi dýo archigoí kratón eíchan milísei sto perithório tis kideías tou Pápa Frankískou sti Vasilikí tou Agíou Pétrou. Oi IPA eíchan proigouménos apeilísei na aposyrthoún apó tis synomilíes kai me ta dýo méri tis sýnkrousis eán den ypárxei ámesi próodos pros mia eirinikí lýsi.
O Ntónalnt Trab prépei na afxísei tin píesi ston Poútin, apaitoún oi synádelfoí tou sto kómma
I anypomonisía afxánetai epísis metaxý állon Repoumplikanón gerousiastón. O gerousiastís Tsak Nkrásleï (91) apó tin Aïóva kálese ton Trab se mia anártisi sto X (próin Twitter) na «epiválei tis pio afstirés kyróseis katá tou Poútin», tonízontas: «Écho dei arketés dolofoníes athóon Oukranón gynaikón kai paidión».
O Tzon Kénenti prochórise akómi perissótero, dilónontas óti i katástasi den tha veltiotheí «méchri na katastísoume safés ston k. Poútin óti eímaste étoimoi na metatrépsoume aftón kai ti chóra tou se trofí gia psária». Den miláei gia ti chrísi «pyrinikón óplon», allá thélei na stochéfsei próta tis rosikés epicheiríseis petrelaíou.
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