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NYT: “With whom is Russia at war — Ukraine or the United States?”

11:05 11.02.2023

NYT: “With whom is Russia at war — Ukraine or the United States?”

The United States’ recent promise to ship advanced M1 Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine was a swift response to a serious problem. The problem is that Ukraine is losing the war, - writes “The New York Times”. Not, as far as we can tell, because its soldiers are fighting poorly …

After horrific earthquake: Lift sanctions on Syria – help people!

10:44 10.02.2023

After horrific earthquake: Lift sanctions on Syria – help people!

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) calls for the immediate lifting of sanctions on Syria to allow for more humanitarian aid and disaster relief following the horrific 7.8 magnitude earthquake that has left tens of thousands injured or dead. Current U.S. sanctions severely restrict aid assistance to millions of Syrians. Existing …

Elon Musk curbed Ukraine's use of his Starlink ‘for offensive purposes’

10:43 10.02.2023

Elon Musk curbed Ukraine's use of his Starlink ‘for offensive purposes’

Elon Musk's (photo) SpaceX has put measures in place to prevent Ukraine's Armed Forces from using the company's Starlink satellite internet service for controlling drones, SpaceX's president said on Feb. 8, Reuters reports. The Ukrainian military has taken advantage of Starlink satellites to access the internet when the power is …

In the British Government they remain skeptical about giving ‘air power’ to Ukraine

10:43 10.02.2023

In the British Government they remain skeptical about giving ‘air power’ to Ukraine

The UK is weighing up whether to send fighter jets to Ukraine in a move that would pile pressure on other Western countries to step up their military support for Kyiv, writes Inews from London. On a visit to Britain Ukraine’s leader Volodymyr Zelensky requested “wings for freedom”, arguing that …

Roger Waters - Pink Floyd founding member at UN Security Council: Ukraine ‘invasion’ was ‘not unprovoked’

14:10 09.02.2023

Roger Waters - Pink Floyd founding member at UN Security Council: Ukraine ‘invasion’ was ‘not unprovoked’

Pink Floyd founding member Roger Waters spoke at the United Nations Security Council meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 8. The musician’s address was largely an anti-war broadside, as he condemned the for-profit military industrial complex and stressed the devastating toll of war, both on people and the environment. As the subject …

Russian Foreign Ministry statement: Regarding the Treaty on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms

14:06 09.02.2023

Russian Foreign Ministry statement: Regarding the Treaty on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms

The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on the situation with the Treaty on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms (START). Some crucial points: -We categorically reject the US representatives’ allegations about Russia’s non-compliance with the provisions of the New START Treaty. Detailed official explanations …

Wunderwaffen won’t save Ukraine

12:55 09.02.2023

Wunderwaffen won’t save Ukraine

‘As Germany retreated from its high-water mark in 1942, many Germans consoled themselves with rumors that Hitler was setting a trap. The rumor went as follows: as soon as the Germans appeared to be defeated, they would unleash a fusillade of Wunderwaffen, i.e., wonder weapons, which would turn the tide, …

Asharq Al-Awsat: “Russia seeks to strengthen its presence in Africa”

12:54 09.02.2023

Asharq Al-Awsat: “Russia seeks to strengthen its presence in Africa”

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Bamako (AFP).Russia is stepping up its policy in West Africa, where Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has made a trip. This is the first visit of a high-ranking Russian official to the capital of Mali, Bamako. This is a step that observers see as an …

Headteacher says: UK schools are 'broken' as pupils with no shoes or coats stealing food

12:53 09.02.2023

Headteacher says: UK schools are 'broken' as pupils with no shoes or coats stealing food

Neil Morris, headteacher at the 1,500-pupil Christopher Whitehead Language College in Worcester, said he was facing “huge problems” with staff, pupils and families struggling to make ends meet, “Mirror” writes. A desperate headteacher says British schools are “broken” with hungry pupils resorting to stealing food and turning up to class …

NATO does not believe in Ukrainian victory

11:48 08.02.2023

NATO does not believe in Ukrainian victory

In Ernest Hemingway’s novel, ‘The Sun Also Rises’, a formerly wealthy, now down on his luck character is asked how he went bankrupt. “Two ways”, he replies, “gradually and then suddenly.” Someday we may ask how Ukraine lost the war and receive much the same answer, believes Big Serge, the …

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