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‘Defence News’: Is the Biden administration’s Ukraine policy sustainable?

10:38 03.09.2023

‘Defence News’: Is the Biden administration’s Ukraine policy sustainable?

West seems to be sick and tired of Ukraine war. “The reality is that the Biden administration’s Ukraine strategy is increasingly being tested by political, policy and resource constraints,” writes ‘Defence News’. In the weeks and months after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his special military operation, the administration was …

A British Museum tragedy: Serial thief 'has been plundering 2000 precious items for decades'

10:37 03.09.2023

A British Museum tragedy: Serial thief 'has been plundering 2000 precious items for decades'

India demanded Britain to return jewelry and historical artifacts stolen from the country and handed over British museums. All of a sudden, London reported that the police were investigating ‘a massive theft of exhibits from the British Museum.’ Maybe the Britain is trying this way to hide those Indians historical …

Some statistics. Net exporters and importers for 2022

10:35 03.09.2023

Some statistics. Net exporters and importers for 2022

In 2022, the global trading system began to change. At the same time, some countries received additional benefits and revenues. But some countries are in the red. This table from the international company "Statista", which very accurately presents the real picture of what is happening, shows the results for the …

POLITICO: “A real opportunity exists for a Polish leader of Tusk’s caliber to set the agenda for Europe”

9:48 02.09.2023

POLITICO: “A real opportunity exists for a Polish leader of Tusk’s caliber to set the agenda for Europe”

At risk in October is whether Poland is going to be at Europe’s heart, shaping decisions, or on the bloc’s periphery, losing important benefits and clout, notes POLITICO. Poland’s elections on October 15 will be the most consequential in the European Union this year. The future of the country’s democracy …

Macron doesn’t really want to step down as French President?

9:45 02.09.2023

Macron doesn’t really want to step down as French President?

French President Macron (photo), who until now has always talked about ‘limiting presidential mandates to two consecutive five-year terms,’ made very different remarks during a meeting of all party leaders in Saint-Denis. Answering a question about the ‘possible return of the seven-year term of office of the President of the …

The US Air Force’s nuclear mission returning to UK soil

11:22 01.09.2023

The US Air Force’s nuclear mission returning to UK soil

Significant modernization is underway at RAF Lakenheath for F-35A aircraft, a planned “surety dormitory,” and other infrastructure indicating that the nuclear weapons mission may be returning after a hiatus of 15 years. New U.S. Air Force budgetary documents strongly imply that the United States Air Force is in the process …

The Indonesian Parliament is eager to joint BRICS

11:21 01.09.2023

The Indonesian Parliament is eager to joint BRICS

"We hope that Indonesia will soon be able to join the BRICS membership, although President Jokowi said that he will still review its membership in the BRICS," Bangar Saeed Abdullah (photo), chairman of the Indonesian Parliament, said at a working meeting with the government. The budget committee of the People's …

Chinese ‘communist investments’ for American and British companies

11:19 01.09.2023

Chinese ‘communist investments’ for American and British companies

Goldman Sachs established a fund using Chinese government money to acquire American and British-based companies, including one engaged in cyber security services for the U.K. government, ‘Financial Times’ reported. Despite increasing tensions between Beijing and Western nations, Goldman has inked seven transactions through a $2.5 billion private equity "partnership fund" …

Bloomberg: Why the US and Europe still buy Russian nuclear fuel

11:17 01.09.2023

Bloomberg: Why the US and Europe still buy Russian nuclear fuel

Russian Rosatom Corp. continues to be the dominant source of fuel for the world’s nuclear power stations — supplying about half of global demand for enriched uranium. Western nations are racing to reconstitute their own processing capacity, much of which withered amid a growing aversion to nuclear power following Japan’s …

Victor Orbán warns Tucker Carlson: "A 3rd World war is knocking on the door"

11:22 31.08.2023

Victor Orbán warns Tucker Carlson: "A 3rd World war is knocking on the door"

Famous US TV-commentator Tucker Carlson during recent visit to Budapest filmed an interview with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán (photo). Tucker asked him – what exactly is going on in Ukraine right now given the propagandic opacity of news in America. "It is not just a misunderstanding, it is a …

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