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U.S. speeds up plans to store upgraded nukes in Europe

11:30 02.11.2022

U.S. speeds up plans to store upgraded nukes in Europe

The United States has accelerated the fielding of a more accurate version of its mainstay nuclear bomb to NATO bases in Europe, according to a U.S. diplomatic cable and two people familiar with the issue, -POLITICO informs.The arrival of the upgraded B61-12 air-dropped gravity bomb, originally slated for next spring, …

“The American Conservative”: Time to Talk to Russia

11:29 02.11.2022

“The American Conservative”: Time to Talk to Russia

Despite the risk of escalation reaching levels unimagined since the Cold War, unlike during the Cuban missile crisis, channels of communication between Washington and Moscow have remained disconnected, -writes “The American Conservative”.But in a recent piece in “The Financial Times” Gideon Rachmanreportsthat “Although some might assume there is more secret …

Ukraine has resorted to using the Grain Corridor for military purposes

15:34 01.11.2022

Ukraine has resorted to using the Grain Corridor for military purposes

Statement by Permanent Representative Vassily Nebenzia (photo) at UN Security Council meeting regarding the suspension of the Black Sea grain initiative. Main points:- Russia requested this meeting in connection with the actions of the Ukrainian side in the Black Sea that pose a direct threat to the international peace and …

CNN: The first cracks in the American ranks

13:10 01.11.2022

CNN: The first cracks in the American ranks

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, the head of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, came after she released a letter from 30 liberals calling for more diplomacy, a move that appeared to undercut their party’s resolute support for Ukraine.For months, Russian President Vladimir Putin has waited and watched, hoping for a fracturing of the …

‘A Terrifying Document’: Critics say Biden nuclear policy makes the world more dangerous

13:09 01.11.2022

‘A Terrifying Document’: Critics say Biden nuclear policy makes the world more dangerous

Just weeks after U.S. President Joe Biden warned that Russia’s assault on Ukraine has dramatically raised the risk of “Armageddon,” his administration released a Nuclear Posture Review thatnonproliferation advocates saydoes nothing to pull the world back from the brink of global catastrophe.The document makes clear that the country will move …

England: “I don't buy body wash anymore…”

11:39 31.10.2022

England: “I don't buy body wash anymore…”

Thousands in England too ashamed to go to work because they can't afford soap and deodorant. People aren't buying soap and deodorant because they are already struggling to pay other bills, reveals “Sky News”. A report suggests 3.2 million of adults in Britain are in hygiene poverty and many are …

Borrell confesses: ‘EU prosperity was based on China & Russia’

11:39 31.10.2022

Borrell confesses: ‘EU prosperity was based on China & Russia’

EU foreign-policy chief Josep Borrell (photo) confessed the West’s neoliberal economic model was “based on cheap energy coming from Russia,” “access to the big China market,” and low-paid Chinese workers. Europe has now lost that and is thus in crisis. The West’s economic prosperity following the end of the first …

Poland demands a trillion $ from Germany for the Second World War

9:26 30.10.2022

Poland demands a trillion $ from Germany for the Second World War

Such a ‘high spiritual’ relations in the EU! Relations between individual members of the European Union are becoming increasingly hostile. Modern EU crisis demands new money. New money can be obtained even in this way. Statement of Polish MFA on the note sent to the MFA of the Federal Republic …

Scholz and Macron… threaten “trade retaliation” against Biden!

9:26 30.10.2022

Scholz and Macron… threaten “trade retaliation” against Biden!

France and Germany want to negotiate with Washington about ‘unfair competition’, but they are ready to ‘hit back’ if necessary, discovers POLITICO. After publicly falling out, Olaf Scholz and Emmanuel Macron (photo) have found something they agree on: mounting alarm over unfair competition from the U.S. and the potential need …

British Navy involved in Nord Stream terrorist attack

18:57 29.10.2022

British Navy involved in Nord Stream terrorist attack

UK forces participated in an operation which damaged Europe's energy security, Moscow claims. Units of the British Navy were involved in a "terrorist attack", which destroyed the key Nord Stream gas pipelines, the Russian Defence Ministry alleged on Oct. 29. The pipelines, which were built to deliver Russian natural gas …

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