OK, I'm just going to have to say it:

The Axis of Resistance suffered a heavy defeat.

Iran (the patron) can't be trusted. They betrayed their own when it got too hot for even them.

Russia is overheating and may end up sputtering to a halt because of it, in spite of their gains.

Assad is on the way out. FSA/HTS forces launched a surprise offensive and appear to be making (relatively, considering their size) massive gains in mere hours.

There is no statement from the Houthis or the Iraqi resistance. To be honest, I think they're dazed and confused (literally).

This does not mean that I don't still support the rights of the Palestinians, the Lebanese, the Yemenis, the Iraqis, or the Russo-Ukrainians.

But this is reality.

The loss may not be as big as Israel and the West are spinning it, but this all is still a loss. A big loss.

The Israelis are, as always, out on top. They have the backing of Russia (now Iran's patron) and the U.S.

Ukraine seems to be set on holding until Trump comes in. And Trump appears set on using a stick to beat Russia into negotiating and making concessions (in spite of what mainstream media is painting - i.e. Trump is sucking Putin's dick).

This has been a crazy week for international relations.