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Panic in Kiev?
Panic in Kiev? The following article appeared briefly at this URL on censor.net.uaand was quickly pulled down. Ironic? It would seem so. My translation. I bring it to you because it succinctly lays out the situation as I’ve been able to piece it together from multiple Russian- and Ukrainian-language sources, and because you are unlikely to […]
Kiev used barrier squads to prevent troops from retreating – E. Ukraine militia
Kiev used barrier squads to prevent troops from retreating – E. Ukraine militia The Ukrainian military employed barrier troops who fired at their fellow servicemen in order to prevent their retreat during a night battle in the country’s southeast, the Defense Ministry of the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) said. “Ukrainian troops are demoralized, which is […]
Ukraine’s Government Is Losing Its War. Here Is Why:
Ukraine’s Government Is Losing Its War. Here Is Why: On January 27th, Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense headlined “Militants Continue to Suffer Losses,” and reported that four helicopters, and other weapons of the “militants,” were destroyed in battle, but no evidence was given to support the assertion. Just two days prior, the (also pro-Government) Kiev Post had, in fact, bannered “Ukraine Hides […]
Mariupol-Donetsk-Frunza! Can Poroshenko Escape Crimes Against Humanity Trial?
Mariupol-Donetsk-Frunza! Can Poroshenko Escape Crimes Against Humanity Trial? A little over a week ago Petro Poroshenko ordered an all out assault on Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics. Faced with massive losses during the first few days the Poroshenko regime has resorted unsuccessfully to get both republic’s listed as terrorist organizations by the EU and United […]
Oil Prices Changing The Face Of Global Geopolitics
Oil Prices Changing The Face Of Global Geopolitics In a documentary that aired recently on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s popular The Fifth Estate program, an allegory of Vladimir Putin was presented. The wily Russian president was described growing up in a shabby St. Petersburg apartment, where he would often corner rats. Now, punished by low […]
Ukraine Stiffs China for Billions It Owes
Ukraine Stiffs China for Billions It Owes China paid Ukraine $3B two years ago for grain still not delivered, now demands refund. Another $3.6B that’s owed to China, will probably also default. Eric Zuesse Russia’s RIA Novosti News Agency reported, on January 17th, that China is demanding refund of $1.5 billion in cash and of an […]
Expanding Russia Issues Europe An Ultimatum
Expanding Russia Issues Europe An Ultimatum Don’t tell the West, but Vladimir Putin isn’t changing. The Russian President has skipped their little ‘lesson’ on 21st century politics in favor of his own, unadulterated, version. In what we’ve come to expect, Putin is set to formally absorb South Ossetia – Georgia’s breakaway republic – and Gazprom […]
Russia Slams US/NATO Attempts To Draw It Into Military Conflict With Ukraine
Russia Slams US/NATO Attempts To Draw It Into Military Conflict With Ukraine NATO’s Jens Stoltenberg unleashed the latest tirade against Russia this morning proclaiming – though offering no proof – that there are Russian forces and heavy equipment in Ukraine and a high number of Russian forces on the border which “doesn’t contribute to a peaceful solution.” […]
Trolling Russia — Israel Shamir
Trolling Russia — Israel Shamir The edifice of world post-1991 order is collapsing right now before our eyes. President Putin’s decision to give a miss to the Auschwitz pilgrimage, right after his absence in Paris at the Charlie festival, gave it the last shove. It was good clean fun to troll Russia, as long as […]
Ukraine Claims Russian Forces At Border, Attack Conflict Zone; Russia Replies “Complete Rubbish”
Ukraine Claims Russian Forces At Border, Attack Conflict Zone; Russia Replies “Complete Rubbish” After reportedly rejecting Vladimir Putin’s peace proposal and continuing heavy shelling in the pro-Russian-held regions of Donetsk, Ukraine’s military spokesman Lysenko is reporting the Russian army is directly attacking Ukraine forces in the north conflict zone. The fight over what is now adestroyed Donetsk […]
Russia Cuts Off Ukraine Gas Supply To 6 European Countries
Russia Cuts Off Ukraine Gas Supply To 6 European Countries Vladimir Putin ordered the Russian state energy giant Gazprom to cut supplies to and through Ukraine amid accusations, according to The Daily Mail, that its neighbor has been siphoning off and stealing Russian gas. Due to these “transit risks for European consumers in the territory of Ukraine,”Gazprom cut gas […]
Peculiarities of Russian National Character
Peculiarities of Russian National Character Recent events, such as the overthrow of the government in Ukraine, the secession of Crimea and its decision to join the Russian Federation, the subsequent military campaign against civilians in Eastern Ukraine, western sanctions against Russia, and, most recently, the attack on the ruble, have caused a certain phase transition […]
A New Sino-Russian Alliance?
A New Sino-Russian Alliance? CAMBRIDGE – Some analysts believe that 2014 ushered in a new era of Cold War-style geopolitics. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and annexation of Crimea was met with heavy economic sanctions from Europe and the United States, weakening Russia’s ties with the West and leaving the Kremlin eager to […]
Top Russian, American and Polish Leaders Warn that Continued Fighting In Ukraine Could Lead to Nuclear War
Top Russian, American and Polish Leaders Warn that Continued Fighting In Ukraine Could Lead to Nuclear War The Stakes Are Too High Not to Negotiate Peace Former Soviet leader and Nobel prize winner Mikhail Gorbachev warned today that the battle in Ukraine could result in a nuclear war: “A war of this kind would unavoidably lead to a nuclear […]
