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US Special operations forces are on the ground in Ukraine

11:22 18.10.2022

US Special operations forces are on the ground in Ukraine

US special operations forces are on the ground in Ukraine as part of a broad covert operation that includes CIA personnel, “The Intercept” reported, citing unnamed US intelligence and military officials.The report said that the US withdrew its CIA and special operations assets from Ukraine shortly before Russia’s invasion, although …

20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China: Xi emphasizes Chinese path to modernization as central task

11:22 18.10.2022

20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China: Xi emphasizes Chinese path to modernization as central task

Xi Jinping delivered a report to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China on Sunday. Below are highlights from the report, primarily on international topicspresented by “China Daily”.- The five years since the 19th National Congress of the CPC have been truly momentous and extraordinary. The Party …

Some EU countries are increasing trade with Moscow

11:26 17.10.2022

Some EU countries are increasing trade with Moscow

Despite the numerous sanctions that the European Union has already imposed against Russia, some EU countries are increasing trade with Moscow.Published datashows that exports from seven European countries to Russia has grown since the beginning of the year. These countries are Latvia (up 67%), Slovenia (37%), Croatia (28%), Bulgaria (25%), …

Mass protests against NATO and EU hit Paris streets

10:48 17.10.2022

Mass protests against NATO and EU hit Paris streets

A massive crowd of protesters marched through the center of the French capital demanding that France radically change its stance on NATO and the EU.The French media mostly ignored the event.The demonstrations were sparked by what protesters called economic “disruption” and “energy and health restrictions”.The march was organized by the …

“The Economist”: As Europe falls into recession, Russia climbs out

9:18 16.10.2022

“The Economist”: As Europe falls into recession, Russia climbs out

In a very short commentary, “The Economist” makes the important pointthat Russia is coping with economic difficulties better than Europe. Although it is Russia that is under European and American sanctions.Social-media trolls are posting videos, intended for European audiences, showing gas stoves left on full blast, writes “The Economist”.What might …

“The Federalist”: Is that worth risking a nuclear holocaust over Ukraine?

9:17 16.10.2022

“The Federalist”: Is that worth risking a nuclear holocaust over Ukraine?

With great concern William Wolfe, who served as a senior official at the State Department and as a deputy assistant secretary of defense at the Pentagon under President Trump,writes in “The Federalist”on the current explosive situation over nuclear arms. Here are some points from his article.A former deputy assistant secretary …

Europe on road to its own decline

14:54 15.10.2022

Europe on road to its own decline

By the time Europe takes stock of its condition, it will find itself alone,writes “Asia Times”.Just a decade ago, few could have predicted that Europe would see a war between a country that is not ashamed of soldiers with Nazi symbols tattooed on their bodies and a former communist nation, …

Shanghai Cooperation Organization can challenge the Western-dominated system and prevent Washington from setting the global agenda

14:53 15.10.2022

Shanghai Cooperation Organization can challenge the Western-dominated system and prevent Washington from setting the global agenda

Yes! “Shanghai Cooperation Organization can challenge the Western-dominated system and prevent Washington from setting the global agenda,”writes John P. Ruehl, an Australian-American journalist living in Washington, a contributing editor to Strategic Policy.A formation of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was formally announced in 2001, and it established itself as an …

Caribbean crisis – 60 years after

13:36 14.10.2022

Caribbean crisis – 60 years after

“I have to explain once again that Russia is not threatening anyone with nuclear weapons,” said Russian deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov in an interview with the “Rossiya Segodnya” International Information Agency on the 60th anniversary of the Caribbean crisis. Question: It was said in Moscow before that the main …

King Charles sees Liz Truss and exclaims: ‘Back again? Dear, oh dear…’

10:45 14.10.2022

King Charles sees Liz Truss and exclaims: ‘Back again? Dear, oh dear…’

“The Guardian” told a story from London. This scene shows quite well the manners and attitudes in the highest circles of the Kingdom. New prime minister Liz Truss could be forgiven for assuming her first weekly audience with King Charles would offer respite froma week of political disaster and economic …

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