European Union
Russia Cuts Of Gas Pipeline To 2 NATO Nations In Dramatic Escalation Of Tensions Leading Speculation On Expansion Of Conflict Across Europe
Natural gas prices in Europe shot up 25% before the market opened Wednesday and then eased off but remained significantly higher. The gas cuts do not immediately put the countries into dire trouble since they have worked on getting alternative sources for several years now and the continent is heading into summer, making gas less essential for households. Yet the move and Kremlin warnings that more nations could be cut off sent shivers of worry through the 27-nation European Union, which immediately convened an emergency meeting.

Russia dramatically escalated its standoff with the West over the war in Ukraine on Wednesday, cutting natural gas off to NATO members Poland and Bulgaria and threatening to disconnect even more nations. European leaders decried the move as “blackmail.”
Every time I hear people talking about how “unhinged” Putin is, and how he is mere steps away from collapsing, it makes me laugh because Putin is amazingly crafty, and has set this thing up incredibly well. It was a Hitlerian move to first get the majority of Europe addicted to his smooth flowing and affordable oil and natural gas before declaring was on Ukraine and daring Europe to do anything about it. This week Putin has started the process of cutting of NATO nations from the Gazprom teat.
“And of Asher he said, Let Asher be blessed with children; let him be acceptable to his brethren, and let him dip his foot in oil.” Deuteronomy 33:24 (KJB)
Sending in the disposable conscripts instead of using up his actual soldiers is another evil genius move that is reaping benefits for Putin on many levels. As the war in Ukraine drags on, Putin is expanding the conflict zone to areas like neighboring Moldova, with Poland already looking over their shoulders. Hey, remember when Biden turned off the Keystone Pipeline? Look how wonderfully that fits into Putin turning off the pipeline to Europe, think they colluded on that?
Russia cuts natural gas to 2 NATO nations in escalation
FROM THE AP: A day after the United States and other Western allies vowed to speed more and better military supplies to Ukraine, the Kremlin upped the ante, using its most essential export as leverage. The tactic could eventually force targeted nations to ration gas and deal another blow to economies suffering from rising prices. It could also deprive Russia of badly needed income to fund its war effort.
Benchmark gas prices in Europe shot up on the news that Poland and Bulgaria were cut off, marking another dark turn in a war that has revived the geopolitical rifts of the Cold War.
In a memo, state-controlled Russian giant Gazprom said it was shutting off the countries because they refused to pay in Russian rubles, as President Vladimir Putin had demanded. The company said it had not received any such payment since the beginning of the month, though Bulgaria’s energy minister disputed that. Fatih Birol, the executive director of the Paris-based International Energy Agency, said the cutoff was a “weaponization of energy supplies,” while EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called it “yet another attempt by Russia to use gas as an instrument of blackmail.”
Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov also called the suspension blackmail. “We will not succumb to such a racket,” he added.
Natural gas prices in Europe shot up 25% before the market opened Wednesday and then eased off but remained significantly higher. The gas cuts do not immediately put the countries into dire trouble since they have worked on getting alternative sources for several years now and the continent is heading into summer, making gas less essential for households.
Yet the move and Kremlin warnings that more nations could be cut off sent shivers of worry through the 27-nation European Union, which immediately convened a special coordination group to limit the impact. Russia also more directly targeted support for Ukraine, claiming Wednesday that missiles hit a batch of weapons that the U.S. and European nations had delivered to the embattled country.
With the help of Western arms, Ukrainian forces have been unexpectedly successful at bogging Russia’s forces down, and they thwarted their attempt to take Kyiv. Moscow now says its focus is the capture of the Donbas, the mostly Russian-speaking industrial region in eastern Ukraine. The U.S. pressed its allies Tuesday to move “heaven and earth” to ensure Kyiv remains well-supplied with the weapons necessary for that battle.
The West has also sought to isolate Russia economically, by imposing punishing sanctions — but European countries have struggled to reduce their dependence on Russian energy. Wednesday’s cuts and threats marked a major economic counteroffensive by Moscow.
Europe is not without its own leverage since, at current prices, it is paying some $400 million a day to Russia for gas — money Putin would lose in case of a complete cutoff. Russia can, in theory, sell oil elsewhere — to India and China for instance — because oil primarily moves by ship. But the gas pipeline network from the huge deposits in the Yamal Peninsula in northwestern Siberia to Europe does not connect with the pipelines running to China. And Russia has only limited facilities to export super chilled liquefied gas by ship.
Hence, even a partial stoppage marked a “historical turning point in the bilateral energy relationship” between Russia and Europe, said Simone Tagliapietra, senior fellow at the Bruegel think tank in Brussels. Russia’s goal, Tagliapietra said, is to “divide and rule” — hoping to pit European countries against one another as they gasp for energy. READ MORE
Russia cuts off natural gas supply to Poland and Bulgaria
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European Union
European Union Chief Tells All 27 Member States To Prepare For World War 3 With Supplies And ‘Survival Kits’ As War With Russia Grows Ever Closer

The European Union is ready to order all of its citizens to prepare survival kits with 72-hours worth of supplies in the face of a looming World War 3 threat as NATO warned Russia it faces a “devastating” revenge strike if they attack any part of the EU
With each passing day, the drumbeats of war grow louder and louder as a military conflict between the European Union and Russia now seems unavoidable. NTEB has told you from the beginning of the war in Ukraine, that Putin is not trying to win the war, his goal is to keep it percolating at a nice, little simmer until he can draw everyone else into it. Last week, it was just the nation of France issuing the World War 3 ‘Survival Guide’, and today it’s all 27 member states who will get them. That’s progress, and that’s the memo.
“The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.” Psalm 9:17 (KJB)
The headlines are also blaring a possible coming conflict between the United States and Iran, warning signs include but not limited to military buildup, Iranian proxies, sanctions, military muscle flexing, and imposed deadlines. The Trump administration seems intent on two things at the moment. One, they want to impose a ‘peace deal’ on Ukraine negotiated with the Russian without Ukraine input, and two, a military conflict in the Middle East. In the meantime, Putin sits fat and happy watching the rest of the world readjusting itself to suit his agenda.
EU to order ALL citizens to ready WW3 survival kits as NATO warns Putin faces ‘devastating’ revenge if he attacks Europe
FROM THE SUN US: European Union bureaucrats are pushing for every household in the 27-nation bloc to prepare the kit for war and natural disasters. It is expected that will be part of a union’s broader “preparedness strategy” amid the threat from Russia. Key items they will ask the bloc’s 450 million citizens to gather includes water, energy bars and a flashlight.
And meanwhile, NATO boss Rutte issued one of his strongest rebukes to Putin yet as he vowed a “fierce” response to any attack on Europe. Speaking in Warsaw, Poland, the ex-Dutch Prime Minister warned of any settlement to end the war in Ukraine that would be “favourable” to Putin.
He said: “Eastern Europe fear such an outcome would allow Russian President Vladimir Putin to rebuild his country’s forces and threaten other countries in the region in the coming year.”
“If anyone were to miscalculate and think they can get away with an attack on Poland or on any other ally, they will be met with the full force of this fierce alliance. Our reaction will be devastating.”
“This has to be very clear to Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin and anyone else who wants to attack us.”
Rutte’s comments come as Europe has been put on notice by the White House – with new US President Donald Trump determined to find a quick end to the war in Ukraine and putting Europe on notice. Trump is calling on Britain and the EU to up their military spending so they no longer have to “rely” on the US for protection.
Elsewhere, in a chilling show of force, the Kremlin fired the cruise missiles from its Ufa attack sub in the Sea of Japan. Russian state media boasted claims that the missiles hit a land target over 620 miles away in the Khabarovsk region, as well as a naval target. And after the agreement yesterday of a ceasefire in the Black Sea, both Russia and Ukraine accused the other of breaching the deal.
President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of “manipulations and threats” and warning: “We don’t believe them. The world really doesn’t believe Russia.” Zelensky added: “Unfortunately, even now, even today, on the very day of negotiations, we see how the Russians have already begun to manipulate.” READ MORE
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Emmanuel Macron
France Issuing A Draconian ‘Invasion Guide’ To Citizens As President Emmanuel Macron Warns Europe Must Begin Preparing For Imminent Global War

France issuing its citizens an invasion guide – including how to survive a nuclear attack – after Emmanuel Macron warned Europe must begin preparing for war
France is called the City of Lights for its romantic beauty, we all have seen the pictures of beautiful sidewalk cafes in Paris where croissant and espresso are elegantly consumed in leisurely fashion. But we have all also seen the haunting, gut-wrenching images of the Nazi tanks rolling down the Champs Elysée, the French forces and people cowering in utter terror. Perhaps this is what went through the mind of Emmanuel Macron as France released its 20-page ‘Invasion Guide’ to World War 3.
“The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun. Is there any thing whereof it may be said, See, this is new? it hath been already of old time, which was before us.” Ecclesiastes 1:9,10 (KJB)
Macron’s ‘Invasion Guide’ is broken up into three different parts:
- ‘Protecting yourself’ – a section intended to raise solidarity when it comes to protecting oneself and neighbours. This first part also lists the survival kit to have at home in the event of a serious crisis. The kit includes at least six litres of bottled water, ten canned goods, batteries and a flashlight in case of a power cut.
- ‘What to do in the event of an alert’ – a part detailing the actions one must take in the event of an imminent threat. This chapter lists emergency numbers, radio frequencies, as well as tips like closing all doors in the event of a nuclear accident.
- ‘Get involved’ – this final section explains how to sign up to a reserve force, whether military or communal. source
You don’t have to be a YouTube prophet to this war coming, your King James Bible tells you that this period of time is all about wars and rumours of wars, and so it is. WWI prepared the land for the Jews, WWII prepared the Jews for the land, and WWIII will prepare the Jews for the time of Jacob’s trouble. When war happens, you sure won’t be able to say we didn’t warn you. That’s the memo.
France issues ‘Invasion Guide’ as Macron says prepare for war
FROM THE DAILY MAIL UK: France is set to issue a survival manual to households across the country, warning citizens how to respond to an invasion or any other ‘imminent threat’. The dramatic move comes as tensions rise in Europe and fears grow over Russia’s aggressive tactics.
The new 20-page booklet, reportedly packed with 63 measures, will advise the French on how to protect themselves and their families in the event of armed conflict, natural disasters, industrial accidents or even a nuclear leak. It will include tips on how to create a ‘survival kit’ with essentials including six litres of water, canned food, batteries, a torch and basic medical supplies such as paracetamol and bandages.
Crucially, it will offer advice on what to do if an attack is imminent, including how to join local defence efforts, such as signing up for reserve units or firefighting groups. Citizens will also be told to ‘lock their doors’ in the event of a nuclear incident – advice that has already drawn ridicule from commentators. Despite the alarming content, the French government insists the booklet is not a direct response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
President Emmanuel Macron has previously warned that Europe must be prepared to confront the ‘Russian threat’ and adapt to the possibility that America could scale back its military support.
Earlier this week, Macron revealed that French fighter jets equipped with new generation hypersonic nuclear missiles will be sent to the German border as part of his bid to renew France’s airborne nuclear deterrent.
Officials from the General Secretariat for Defence and National Security (SGDSN), which oversaw the booklet’s creation, claim the aim of the survival guide is simply to bolster France’s resilience in the face of ‘all types of crises’.
The decision to draft the booklet reportedly dates back to 2022, in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, as part of a national strategy to improve public preparedness. But the timing of its release – expected before summer if approved by Prime Minister François Bayrou – has raised eyebrows. French newspaper Le Figaro noted that the kit’s rollout ‘could easily suggest that the state is reacting to the unstable international situation’. Macron has recently called for Europe to rearm in the face of Russia’s aggression in Ukraine and America’s wavering commitment to upholding European security under Donald Trump. READ MORE
French survival guide: Preparing for war?
The French government is preparing a survival guide for French households to prepare them for an emergency such as an armed conflict. We take a look at what’s in the pamphlet and what other European nations are doing to prepare their citizens for worst-case scenarios. Finally, we explain how this guidebook is far from the only one that’s part of French life.
The Moment France Surrendered to German Soldiers
Hitler’s merciless bombing of Warsaw, Poland, strikes fear into the hearts of citizens around the world. On June 16, 1940 a radio announcement conveys news of France’s capitulation.
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European Union
EU ARMY: European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen Announces The ‘ReArm Europe’ Initiative To Prepare The Continent For World War 3

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen just launched ‘ReArm Europe’, the largest military investment program in European Union history
We have been telling you for quite some time now that World War Three is coming before the Pretribulation Rapture of the Church, and like the two previous wars, it will be centered in Europe. Yesterday, EU Commission president Ursula Von Der Leyen announced ‘ReArm Europe’, the largest military ramp-up in EU history since the group was formed back in 1993. This is the goal of Russian president Vladimir Putin, and why he keeps the war with Ukraine on a permanent simmer. It is the bait to draw in the rest of the world to complete the trilogy.
“For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.” Luke 21:22 (KJB)
I am no fan of Putin, but give the Devil his due, he is playing the world like a fiddle, and that includes President Trump and his administration here in America. That big blowup last week in the White House where Trump and Vance ganged up on little Zelensky was right out of Putin’s playbook, and it moved the needle toward WWIII another giant step closer. French President Emmanuel Macron has long talked about and dreamt about a full-fledged European Army, and he will soon get his wish. That’s the memo.
ReArm Europe: EU Commission Chief Proposes €800 Billion Defense Scheme
FROM THE EUROPEAN CONSERVATIVE: Following the Tuesday, March 4th presentation, her five-point plan, dubbed “ReArm Europe,” is meant to allow EU member states to “massively” boost their defense spending both in the immediate future and over the next decade. In total, von der Leyen is hoping to mobilize “close to €800 billion” for defense investment through ReArm Europe from multiple sources: joint loans, national budget increases, and private capital investment. However, every proposal comes down to one thing: debt, both at the EU and national level. The Commission chief has stated this is necessary in the current “era of rearmament.”
“I do not need to describe the grave nature of the threats we face or the devastating consequences that we will have to endure if those threats will come to pass. We are in an era of rearmament”
Von der Leyen added that the question is no longer whether Europe needs to shoulder more responsibility for its own defense, but whether it is prepared to “act as decisively as the situation dictates.”
BREAKING NEWS: European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announces ‘ReArm Europe’ as the continent moves closer and closer to World War Three. pic.twitter.com/Dls8DaC30G
— Now The End Begins (@NowTheEndBegins) March 4, 2025
The Commission’s five-point ‘ReArm Europe’ strategy was sent to all member states ahead of Thursday’s emergency European Council summit, where leaders are expected to adopt a joint position agreeing to at least the broad outlines of the plan.
The five points include:
- Activating the ‘national escape clause’ to allow member states to run 1.5% higher budget deficits than what’s permitted by EU rules to drastically boost their defense spending.
- A €150 billion worth of joint loan for “pan-European” military procurement, under which member states can pool demand and buy weapons together cheaper. This includes air and missile defense systems; artillery, missiles, and ammunition; drones and counter-drone systems; as well as cyber- and mobility equipment such as armored vehicles. This could also be used by member states to buy military equipment for Ukraine (there might even be an additional clause that 20% of every procurement should be invested in Ukraine).
- Allowing for more “flexible” use of existing EU funding for defense purposes, including diverting a portion of cohesion funds and remaining pandemic relief funds.
- Accelerating the implementation of the Savings and Investment Union (SIU) to attract private capital investment by increasing returns on savings from Europeans’ household wealth.
- Securing more private capital through the European Investment Bank (EIB).
According to the European Council President António Costa, there is a “broad agreement” among all member states that a massive boost to the EU’s defense spending is the way to go forward, and the only thing that needs to be discussed on Thursday are the details of the Commission’s plan.
The idea of joint debt has always been a very contentious issue among member states, and particularly opposed by north-western countries, such as Germany, the Netherlands, and the Scandinavians, who don’t like the idea of subsidizing others with more ‘reckless’ fiscal policies. These countries agreed to the pandemic relief funds being raised through a joint loan in late 2020 after being reassured that it was a “one-time thing” only, a point they referred to frequently over the past two years when the EU began floating a €100 billion loan idea for defense.
Yet, now it seems that even the most frugal countries are on board with taking out a much bigger joint loan for defense. Nothing illustrates the change of heart better than the fact that Germany—the country historically most opposed to becoming a ‘debt union’ while insisting on its rigid national rules—is now moving to circumvent its ‘debt brake’ to raise a proposed €900 billion defense cash pot alone under incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
The initial draft resolution for Thursday’s emergency summit also included an immediate €20 billion military aid package to Ukraine from the EU budget, but this instrument was reportedly put on hold and scrapped from a newer version due to fears of Hungarian and Slovak vetoes. READ MORE
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When you contribute to this fundraising effort, you are helping us to do what the Lord called us to do. The money you send in goes primarily to the overall daily operations of this site. When people ask for Bibles, we send them out at no charge. When people write in and say how much they would like gospel tracts but cannot afford them, we send them a box at no cost to them for either the tracts or the shipping, no matter where they are in the world. We have a Gospel Billboard program. We are now broadcasting Bible studies, Podcasts and a Sunday Service 5 times a week, thanks to your generous donations. All this is possible because YOU pray for us, YOU support us, and YOU give so we can continue growing.
But whatever you do, don’t do nothing. Time is short and we need your help right now. The Lord has given us an open door with a tremendous ‘course’ for us to fulfill that will create an excellent experience at the Judgement Seat of Christ. Please pray for our efforts, and if the Lord leads you to donate, be as generous as possible. The war is REAL, the battle HOT and the time is SHORT…TO THE FIGHT!!!
“Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;” Titus 2:13 (KJB)
“Thank you very much!” – Geoffrey, editor-in-chief, NTEB
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