Three day ‘pause’ in Ukraine war! Will this pause create a permanent ‘cease fire’???

As I write, Putin, Trump, and Zelensky have agreed to a three day pause in the war situation. This pause is meant to create a ‘cease fire’ for this war situation. Will it work? My sense is NO! The issues are much too serious for both sides IMO. Russia needs their SECURITY issues resolved and Ukraine needs their territories back. Can this happen via a ‘cease fire’? I don’t think so!

The real problem with this war is that both sides are at ‘loggerheads’ over issues of security, sovereignty, and political acceptance. Russia wants a real SECURITY blanket (a buffer zone) which Putin has stressed since this war started in 2022. Ukraine, under Zelensky, wants the opposite (a return of the territories which have been annexed to Russia and then a relionship with the WEST (Europe and NATO). This is unlikely to happen as the leaders are at total ‘loggerheads’ over these issues!

Russia sees this war as starting with the Coup in 2014 (started by the America CIA). There leader, Victor Yankovich, was removed (fled to Russia) and a new leader for Ukraine was installed (Petro Poroshenko). This leader bowed to Obama and to America’s CIA leaders (Brenen and Victoria Nuland) so as to compromise the interests of Russia (in favor of Ukraine).

After the coup in Kiev in 2014, Crimea and Sevastopol adopted declarations of independence on March 11, 2014. They held a referendum on March 16, 2014, in which 96.77% of Crimeans and 95.6% of Sevastopol voters chose to secede from Ukraine and join Russia. The Russian president signed the reunification deals March 18, 2014. Despite the convincing results of the referendum, Kiev refused to recognize Crimea as part of Russia.

In 2019, Vladimir Zelensky was elected the new leader for Ukraine. He claimed that he would settle the disputes with Russia and create a new Ukraine that would be independent and subservient to the West. This happened gradually and Zelensky was the catalyst that created issues that Putin found unacceptable (for Russia). The war started in February 2022 over these many issues of disagreement. Russia wanted the independent territories, Donetsk and Luhansk, to remain independent and/or to be part of the Russian Federation. Zelensky rejected this idea and war started as a result.

“The people have made their choice. An unequivocal choice … This is the will of millions of people,” Putin said, adding that the citizens of the four occupied regions would be part of Russia “forever”.

Shortly after, Putin signed the “accession treaties” on a podium alongside the Russian-installed heads of the four regions.

Russia has created these new territories and made them part of greater Russia. It is now a done deal (from the Russian point-of-view). The ‘security’ interests of Russia demand that these territories be part of a Buffer Zone that protects Russia from the NATO alliance which has expanded since 1991 to some 32 nations. Russia will never return these territories to Zelensky’s Ukraine IMO. This is impossible IMO as the Russian Duma has approved this annexation. The people within these territories also desire to be part of greater Russia (so it seems to me). This seems like a reality which cannot be changed with a ‘ceasefire’ or some agreement conjured up by Trump, NATO, and Zelensky! The deal must now realize that these annexed territories are part of Russia’s security needs. So far the West has not recognized these realities. This means that we will not witness any ‘ceasefire’ in the war situation going forward.

Russia has concluded (recently) that this military conflict will continue until Zelensky’s Ukraine is defeated (militarily). I see no compromise on these issues of war. As I write, Russia is bombing Kiev and closing the ports of Odessa. On the front lines, Russia, is gradually gaining new territories (daily). I don’t think this will change! We are witnessing a war that will continue until ONE side wins on the ground! That is my perspective.

Russia is currently gaining new ground and their desire to control all of the Donbas is part of their military strategy. Ukraine is denying this political goal (publically) and new Ukrainian Drones (hitting territories within greater Russia) is the strategy that Zelensky and the Ukrainian military are hoping will win this war situation. I say this is unlikely as Russia is much to powerful (militarily) for this to happen.

Think for yourself on all these issues and then watch this conflict continue going forward. There is ZERO chance of a settlement as I write this missive IMO!!!

This new meeting of Putin with Witkoff and Kushner will not create any positive results IMO. The leaders have opposed viewpoints that are at loggerheads. Expect a polite visit and then more war starting next Wednesday.

I am: Donald Brynolf Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, https://kingdomecon.wordpress.com.

9/13/2026: Sweden’s election may portend America’s mid-term! Why?

The Swedish election is scheduled for September 13 (10 days). I have followed Sweden’s election for years as it tends to portend what is likely to happen in America. The Swedes are a polarized nation (much like America) and their mindset is similar to that of America (as to their political values). Swedes have been an OPEN society where all nations are welcome. This political mindset is similar to that of America. But what is different today is that the mindset of Swedish voters is changing (on many issues)?

Swedes have some 8 national parties which bid for representation in their Parliment. These 8 are spit so that about 50% represent conservatives and 50% represent more liberals (in values and philosophy). The battle on Septemeber 13 will likely be between this conservative, Ulf Kristersson (the Moderate party) and Magdalena Andersson (the Social Democratic party). Both of these politicians will receive votes that fall far short of a majority. This means that a Coalition government will need to be formed.

Ulf Kristersson will need help from the Swedish Democrats, the Christian Democrats, and the Liberals. Magdalena will need help from the Green party, the Left party, and the Center Party. The voting will be dynamic and changing as both Magdalena and Ulf vy for control and political power. Whoever can collect 175 total votes will win. The race is close as I write with a slight lead by Magdalena (as I write this missive).

The issues in Sweden have changed substantially since I visited Sweden in 2017. In 2017, Sweden was promoting a multi-cultural society with a welcome attitude to all foreigners. the Government desired new immigrants from many nations (especially the Muslim nations). This situation has now changed as Sweden feels that their society is collapsing from all the change and the lack of foreign assimilation. They assumed that most new immigrants would DESIRE to assimilate into the liberal/welfare society of Sweden. But this has not developed as the voters assumed. Today, there is a growing crime and gang wave in Sweden and many immigrants refuse to learn Swedish and assimilate into the value system of Sweden. The result is a change in mindset by the voters.

Sweden is now DEPORTING many of their prior flood of immigrants and refusing new immigrants to enter Sweden. The result is that many foreigners are now leaving Sweden. In fact Sweden is now PAYING money (Krona) to those who agree to leave Sweden. The mindset of voters has changed and the Swedes are POLARIZED for this issue and many others. The Liberal Social Democratic Christian Government is turning from prior beliefs and all this means that Sweden is seriously POLARIZED as a society (similar to America).

Magdalena would likely be a Bernie Sanders (type) Democrat if she lived in America. Ulf would likely be a MAGA Republican if he lived in America. So these two politicians could be compared to Sanders and Trump (if they lived in America). My sense is that this election on September 13 (10 days from today) will indicate the likely vote that happens for America on November 3, 2026 (our mid-terms). If Magdalena wins (as I assume) then this might mean that the Trump vote will lose in November.

I will be watching this election to witness the final voting outcome on September 13. I am expecting Magdalena Andersson to win (a close vote) and Ulf to lose. Magdalena is a Secular Atheist (a typical Swede with an Economic background). She was the first lady to win a role as Prime Minister (back in 2021). Ulf has been the Prime Minister since the last election in 2022. His policies are mostly conservative and his current mindset is to make Sweden a less liberal democracy (primarily with respect to immigration).

Magdalena is a strong person philosophically who desires a strong STATE government that bows to her values and ideals. She will likely make huge changes in the general policies of this STATE going forward (if elected on September 13). My friend in Goteborg, my cousin, who I talk with frequently, thinks that Ulf is the better candidate if Sweden is to remain somewhat stable. He thinks that much chaos will emerge if Magdalena gets to assume the role of Prime Minister. I tend to agree!

Watch the news on September 13 to witness the final results of this Swedish election. I think it will be a good model/forecast…for our mid-term election on November 3. Will the Swedes choose major change with the election of Eva Magdalena Andersson or will the Swedes desire more moderation and conservatism with Ulf Kristersson for another four years. The polls are currently nearly 50-50 as I write this missive. I assume that our election in November could be somewhat similar. Wow!

Watch the election results on September 13 – 15, as a coalition government is formed. Will the Trump mid-terms follow the philosophical trail created within Sweden???

I am: Donald Brynolf Svensson/Swenson: https://kingdomecon.wordpress.com.

REALTY: the ‘invisible’ world/realm rules over the ‘visible’ world/realm! Let’s learn why? Wow!

Let’s understand reality and how the world works in this missive. I will focus on the both politics and finance and why both these worlds emerge from our ‘invisible’ (unseen) realm. Today, politics is ruling over our planet and finance is the ‘means’ used to accomplish political goals.

Politics is based upon ‘decisions’ and decisions are based upon select ‘words’. This means that decisions derive from our ‘invisible’ WORDS. I think and then I act is another way of saying this. Donald John Trump thinks up his politics using ‘words’ (all invisible) and then he acts out these ‘words’ in real-time via a decision or policy. His recent decision to bomb more assets within Iran was the result of his thinking (his words). We all witness the results of his (invisible) words as bombs drop on assets and people within the nation of Iran. Does he comprehend that it is his ‘invisible’ WORDS which create his decisions?

This same process is used by all the other rulers on this planet. Netanyahu uses his ‘invisible’ WORDS to change the mindset of Donald Trump’s ‘invisible’ WORDS. Vladimir Putin derives his ‘invisible’ words so as to make a military decision on bombing Ukraine. This is similar to what Xi, Modi, Zelensky, Merz, and all the other politicians use to create their political/policy decisions. All emerges from prior ‘invisible’ words.

Let’s understand a reality about ‘names’ and ‘numbers’. Names are ‘invisible’ prior to being applied to some thing/object/person. Numbers are also ‘invisible’ prior to being applied to a thing or object. Currencies are now merely ‘names’ and ‘numbers’. We call these world currencies ‘digital’ units and/or ‘virtual’ units. Are you aware that all these ‘digital’ and/or ‘virtual’ currency units are ‘invisible’. They are NOT ‘things’ or material ‘objects’. They are ‘names’ and ‘numbers’ which we humans ‘visualize’ within our invisible consciousness.

Nearly 95% of all financial transactions (today) happen from actions which are ‘invisible’ to the sense of ‘sight’. I ‘visualize’ a price ($) or stock transaction in my ‘invisible’ MIND (consciousness) and then I act on this price so as to create a transaction. The transaction happens within my computer screen (cyberspace). This cyber transaction is ‘invisible’ to my sight (eye) even as it is ‘visualized’ within my consciousness (mind). Today, all our world currencies (dollars, pounds, krone, yen, etc.) are mere ‘names’ and ‘numbers’ (within my/your consciousness). There is no paper or coins used (via all our computer transactions). We live within an ‘invisible’ world of ‘names’ and ‘numbers’. Who comprehends? Few to none!

The world of politics is now a world where ‘invisible’ words create policy, laws, and contracts. Invisible words (within Donald Trump) create his war decisions with Iran. Donald is ‘influenced’ by invisible words (which arrive within his consciousness so as to create his war decisions). Is this ‘invisible’ world of demons part of this ‘invisible’ world that influences our leaders/rulers? This is likely. God, demons, angels, and spirits live within this ‘invisible’ world that works with our ‘words’ and ‘ideas’.

Mankind is affected by the ‘invisible’ spirit world of entities (positive and negative). This seems obvious to me. World leaders are living within this spiritual world (probably unknowingly). We all live within this ‘invisible’ (spiritual) world and few seem to be aware of this reality. The human consciousness/mind is living within this spiritual world. This means that REALITY is mostly spiritual (at the core). Matter (or material objects) are real but their ‘names’ (labels) reveal a spiritual core. All ‘names’ and ‘numbers’ (math) live in this ‘invisible’ world of our consciousness. Wow! Who understands?

Reality (at the core) is influenced by our ‘invisible’ world. The ‘invisible’ points to the ‘visible’ and what we observe is dependent upon the ‘invisible’. Wow! Reality is what we all witness as we watch our various politicians make their decisions and then their actions. This goes for both positive and negative decisions. The current wars with Iran and Ukraine are based upon the ‘invisible’ words within select politicians. The end result is a spiritual warfare that few comprehend. Give this missive some reflection at your leisure.

REALITY: is derived from the ‘invisible’ world and then applied to the ‘visible’ world. That is how our world works IMO. Think on this and then derive your own viewpoint!

Words are reality for most of us. We think with our ‘words’ and then we act out what we thought. This process derives from the ‘invisible’ world of words, ideas, thoughts! Wow!

I am: Donald Brynolf Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, https://kingdomecon.wordpress.com.

Ukraine ‘Capitulation’ in Process! This means Zelensky’s days are numbered! Watch the news for big changes going forward!

This video gives a brief overview of the situation in Ukraine. The video does not cover the issue of similar military attacks every day. Will this lead to ‘capitulation’?

As of today, Russia is continuing with its plan to destroy the food and energy supply for Kiev so that the people will flee (most likely to Europe). The Drone activity is continual and this is causing survival for the people of Kiev to become serious. It is obvious, to me, that the ‘capitulation’ of Ukraine is now going to happen this year (2026).

Russia has the means to create this ‘capitulation’ as their military is now in control of the front lines (this 1,000 mile border area that was annexed to Russia in 2023). The Russian military is gaining ground daily and this has caused Zelensky to blame Europe for their lack of support. The Ukraine military needs some 30,000 new recruits monthly if they want to stabilize the situation. This points to the huge losses that have occurred within the Ukraine military this past year.

The ability of Ukraine to replenish their military and continue the fighting with Russia depends on its continuing support from Europe. It now appears that much of this support is waning and Europe is also suffering from energy issues. The ability for Zelensky to survive until 2027 depends entirely upon his financial support from his European friends. All this is changing rapidly as European economic problems grow in magnitude.

Ukraine Support Tracker: Military aid falls sharply despite new NATO initiative!

My sense is that Russia can continue their military pressure for many more months and this pressure will cause a total ‘capitulation’ within the Ukraine political system by the end of 2026. Trump and his NATO friends are unlikely to come to the aid of Zelensky and the Ukrainian people. This means that Ukrainian capitulation is near. The issues are mostly economic and financial as of today. Russia has more reserves and political support from their people (as of today) so as to continue this war of attrition.

My reports from the front lines reveal that the Russian military is advancing daily. The Ukrainian military is losing badly and this situation means that more ground will be acquired by the Russian military (going forward). The ports of Odessa are also being closed to the political system of Ukraine. This means that the economic survival of Ukraine will become a serious issue by the end of 2026.

The ‘handwriting’ is on the wall on this war with Russia IMO. Ukraine is losing badly and this is likely to continue going forward. Both Europe and America would need to change their strategies if the current situation is to change (in Ukrain’s favor). As I write, Trump is bottled down with his war with Iran. Europe is running out of money and support from their people (for the continuance of this war). All this means ‘capitulation’ is likely! Zelensky, however, may deny this reality to his public and the European media!

Survival is key when wars are fought. If the survival needs of a nation cannot be met, then change in policies and strategies must happen. My sense is that this is where we are with this war between Russia and Ukraine. After 4.5 years of war, the survival of the people of Ukraine is now the issue. Food supplies are diminishing daily and energy supplies are being destroyed daily. The news reveals the situation and this means that Zelensky could be finished prior to the end of 2026. His behavior is now revealing this change to the media and the public.

Watch for evidence within the city of Kiev going forward. The greater population of Kiev is around 4.1 million. If food and energy is being depleted by Russian drones and missiles, then survival becomes the ISSUE. This is what I am witnessing as I write this missive. The words emerging from the mouths of Ukrainian leaders will reveal the serious situation going forward. That is my perspective as of today!

The war situation is causing contrarian opinions in Ukraine to start speaking out about the war situation with Russia!

I am: Donald Brynolf Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, https://kingdomecon.wordpress.com.

Trump’s erratic/bizarre behavior WILL bring the economy down (eventually)!! This year IMO!

So far Trump’s erratic behavior has been relatively benign as he and Bessent have been able to manipulate the markets with sanctions and bond buying from surplus Treasury cash. All this will end soon and then the economic situation will worsen significantly. I have been watching the recent new attacks on Iran with concern. These American attacks will cause counter-attacks from Iran. The new tariffs on Canada will also be detrimental for American consumers.

This continuing escalation in the American military actions will eventually cause major harm to the American and the world economy. I am sensing that Trump’s bizarre behavior is causing his pole numbers to decline daily. As I write, the overall approval rating for Trump is down (34% approval). This downward trend is likely to continue as most Americans do not approve of Trump’s war mentality or his desire to manipulate our financial markets. All this erratic behavior (by Trump) is viewed as negative for consumer prices, inflation, and our need for lower interest rates.

I expect Trump will lose the coming Mid-term elections on November 3. Congress will then be in the control of the Democrats and the support for Trump and his political policies will wane and crash. Trump is likely to be a lame-duck President come November, 2026. His MAGA support is declining as Tucker Carlson has flipped and so has Marion Taylor Green. Prior supporters are flipping as they sense that Trump’s policies are mostly lies and exaggerations. I have been saying this for months.

This Iran war is a losing proposition for America. America is running out of military ammunition and this means that Iran will not bow to America’s interests going forward. Trump needs to surrender and step down from POWER IMO. He is obviously mentally ill and this result is becoming known to the many as time continues. His war mentality has created this downfall for the Trump administration IMO. Most world leaders think that his behavior is bringing America to its knees (economically and militarily).

The Ukraine war is another negative for America. Trump is now abandoning support for Zelensky and my sense is that this will continue. Zelensky will need to get his support from Europe if he is to continue this war with Russia. But Europe is suffering economically from this war situation. Gas prices are increasing and European inflation is increasing. All this is seriously negative for Europe and their support for the Ukraine war situation. The people of Britain, France, and Germany are all losing support for this war. Voters will likely remove their leaders as time goes forward. So will Russia win this war with Ukraine?

My sense is that Russia MAY win. As I write Kiev is being bombed daily. Supplies of consumer goods are declining as warehouses are being bombed throughout the metropolitan area. Zelensky is attempting to counter this destruction with his own Drone warfare. But his success is waning as I write. The economy of Ukraine is now the problem. Odessa is suffering as the PORTS get shut down. The front line war is favoring Russia as I write. Most of Donbas is now in the control of Russia. The other front-line territories are trending toward Russia and their military. The situation is DIRE for Ukraine IMO.

The sanction policies that the Trump administration is attempting to use are not effective. Russia and China are helping Iran survive economically and militarily. The Trump sanctions will fail IMO and this means that America will fail. We have a leader who appears mentally ill. His actions are erratic and bizarre. World leaders are ignoring his actions and his market manipulations. All this means that America is in serious trouble going forward. The consequences will emerge at some point (likely in 2026). Watch the markets and then make your own assessments. The above are mine…and the trends are now ominous for America and the world. This website shows the trends: http://www.usdebtclock.org.

The current policies of Treasury Secretary, Bessent, and Donald Trump are seriously ineffective. Our financial markets are likely to deteriorate going forward.

I am: Donald Brynolf Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, https://kingdomecon.wordpress.com.