(2022-04-14). BREAKING. Russian Black Sea Fleet's Flagship Moskva Experienced Explosion Of Ammunition. Damages Sustained. Crew Evacuated. southfront.org 
The Russian official media outlet RIA Novosti quoted the Russian Defence Ministry as saying that the missile cruiser Moskva of the Russian Black Sea Fleet had detonated ammunition as a result of a fire.The Guards missile cruiser of Project 1164 Moskva is the flagship of the Black Sea Fleet. It was built at the Nikolaev shipyard and commissioned in 1982. It was originally named Slava. | There were conflicting reports from the Ukrainian side. The head of the Odessa regional military administration, Maxim March…
(2022-04-14). Biden's claims of "genocide" in Ukraine: A pretext for war against Russia. wsws.org Biden's accusation that Russia is engaging in genocide is a transparent pretext for the White House's announcement, just one day later, that the United States would implement the largest escalation of US military involvement in the war to date.
(2022-04-14). France Germany refuse to say Russia carried out genocide. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) — France and Germany declined Wednesday to repeat US President Joe Biden's accusation that Russia was carrying out "genocide" against Ukrainians.
(2022-04-14). U.S. to funnel $800 million in more advanced weapons for larger, longer war in Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense NewsApril 13, 2022 US unveils $800 million in weapons and equipment, plus training, for Ukraine Also see: For first time, Ukraine to get US artillery in new $800M weapons package U.S. President Joe Biden has announced an additional $800 million in heavy weapons the country will speed to Ukrainian forces, which will include more …
(2022-04-14). NATO transitions to F-35s for nuclear missions. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense NewsApril 13, 2022 NATO planners put the F-35 front and center in European nuclear deterrence Following Germany's decision to buy a fleet of F-35s, NATO planners have begun updating the alliance's nuclear sharing mechanics to account for the jet's next-gen capabilities, a key NATO official said this week. "We're moving fast and furiously towards …
(2022-04-14). Addressing Atlantic Council, Treasury Secretary issues veiled threat to China over Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Atlantic Council/New AtlanticistApril 13, 2022 Transcript: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on the next steps for Russia sanctions and 'friend-shoring' supply chainsSpecial address by US Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen delivers a special address on the future of the global economy and US economic leadership. Russia's horrific conduct has violated …
(2022-04-14). Turkey to sell combat drones to another NATO nation: Slovakia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Azeri Press AgencyApril 13, 2022 Slovakia holding talks with Turkey for purchase of Bayraktar Slovakia is in talks with Turkey on the purchase of Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicles, Slovak Defense Minister Jaro Nad wrote on Twitter, APA reports. "Works on acquiring drones for Slovak military ArmadaSR moving forward. Good talk today with Mr. Bayraktar …
(2022-04-14). Socialists lead San Diego efforts to oppose NATO escalations of Ukraine war. liberationnews.org 
PSL San Diego held several local actions and passed out nearly a thousand pamphlets across the county since mid-March.
(2022-04-14). Russian workers crushed by rising prices as GDP falls. wsws.org While decrying Moscow's assault on Ukrainian civilians—a population about whose well-being the US and EU have never had the slightest concern—the West is working to drive ordinary Russians into destitution.
(2022-04-14). War In Ukraine Day 48: Wheel Of War Heads Downhill. southfront.org 
Many milestone events took place or came to light on Ukraine's 48th day of war. | In Mariupol on 12 and 13 April 2022, an unprecedented number of soldiers and officers of the warring armies surrendered since World War II. The total number of AFU soldiers and officers who voluntarily surrendered to Russian captivity or were forced to do so under the threat of extermination exceeded 1,300, including 1,026 soldiers of the 36th AFU Marine Brigade. | However, the Ukrainian side claimed that a signif…
(2022-04-14). Russia says its warship in Black Sea badly damaged by blast. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) — Russia on Thursday said the flagship of its Black Sea fleet was seriously damaged and its crew evacuated following a fire that caused an explosion, as a Ukrainian official said the vessel had been hit by missiles.
(2022-04-14). Russian defense ministry says missile cruiser of Black Sea fleet damaged by blast. ecns.cn Russia on Thursday said the flagship of its Black Sea fleet, the Moskva missile cruiser, was badly damaged in a blast, Tass news agency quoted the Russian Defense Ministry as saying.
(2022-04-14). Iran reopens embassy in Ukraine as conflict continues. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) — The Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian called on his Ukrainian counterpart to provide full security to Iranian diplomats in Ukraine as Tehran reopened its embassy in Kiyv.
(2022-04-14). The Political Crisis in Sri Lanka. journal-neo.org 
The last year has seen the escalation of two processes which are rewriting the global political map, triggering an international crisis which is unfolding and taking in more and more countries as we watch. The two processes behind the crisis may take on very different forms. Ukraine seems destined to become the fuse that could …
(2022-04-13). Glenn Greenwald: The Censorship Campaign Against Western Criticism of NATO's Ukraine Policy Is Extreme. scheerpost.com 
[ By If one wishes to be exposed to news, information or perspective that contravenes the prevailing US/NATO view on the war in Ukraine, a rigorous search is required. And there is no guarantee that search will…
(2022-04-13). Putin accuses Ukraine of going back on promises made at Istanbul talks. peoplesdispatch.org Putin claimed that until Ukraine recognizes Crimea as part of Russia and the independence of the Donbass republics, "no progress could be reached in the talks"
(2022-04-13). Surrounded by NATO: Serbia has right to be independent, defend itself — PM. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com B92April 13, 2022 Vuƒçiƒá reacted: "Leave Serbia alone" President of Serbia told the leaders of the so-called Kosovo and Montenegro to leave Serbia alone. Responding to Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti and Montenegrin President Milo Djukanovic, Vuƒçiƒá sends a strong message: "Leave Serbia alone and stop deceiving the public. Serbia will preserve peace and stability, …
(2022-04-13). Top NATO military official pushes Ukraine-for-North Korea quid pro quo in Seoul. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Yonhap News AgencyApril 12, 2022 Top NATO military official calls for support for Ukraine ==== Rules-based international order: NATO Military Committee chief inspects North Korean border South Korea to double non-lethal military aid to Ukraine Japan: Another Ukraine-for-North Korea trade-off ==== A top North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) official made an emphatic appeal Tuesday for "moral, …
(2022-04-13). Finland's NATO decision matter of weeks, not months. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Yle NewsApril 13, 2022 Marin: Nato decision will happen "within weeks not months" Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) has said that Finland will likely decide on joining Nato within weeks. "I won't give any kind of timetable [for] when we will make our decisions. But I think it will happen quite fast. Within weeks, …
(2022-04-13). Japan: Another Ukraine-for-North Korea trade-off. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Kyodo NewsApril 13, 2002 Japan mulls sending SDF aircraft for Ukraine refugee support See: Top NATO military official pushes Ukraine-for-North Korea quid pro quo in Seoul Japan is considering sending Self-Defense Forces aircraft to countries receiving refugees from Ukraine such as Poland to transport relief items, a government source said Wednesday. If realized, it would …
(2022-04-13). Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's Interview with Rossiya Television Network, Moscow, April 11, 2022. libya360.wordpress.com I would like to ask you about "strange" statements by European diplomats on the course of 's military operation in Ukraine. EU diplomacy chief Josep Borrell said it must be won on the battlefield. This doesn't really jibe with the EU's status as a primarily political and economic organisation. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier expressed regret over his…
(2022-04-13). How and when NATO will double its membership since 1999. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The LocalApril 13, 2022 The likely timetable for how Sweden could join Nato Sweden's Prime Minister said on Wednesday that she aimed to make a decision on Nato membership early enough for it not to clash with this September's general election, as her Finnish counterpart said her country would decide "within weeks". Speaking at a …
(2022-04-13). South Korea to double non-lethal military aid to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Azeri Press AgencyApril 13, 2022 S. Korea to Send More Non-Lethal Military Supplies to Ukraine See: Rules-based international order: NATO Military Committee chief inspects North Korean border The defense ministry of the South Korea has decided to provide Ukraine with more non-lethal military supplies, APA reports. According to a military official on Wednesday, the ministry …
(2022-04-13). NATO deploys F-35s close to Serbian airspace. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com B92April 13, 2022 NATO sent an F-35 fighter jet close to Serbian airspace NATO has announced that the United Kingdom and the Netherlands have taken over guarding the skies over Romania and Bulgaria. *** Thus, British fighter jets of the "Eurofighter Typhoon" type will take over the protection of the skies over Romania from the …
(2022-04-13). Rules-based international order: NATO Military Committee chief inspects North Korean border. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOApril 13, 2022 Chair of the Military Committee visits the Republic of Korea From 9 to 12 April 2022 the Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer, visited the Republic of Korea to discuss the partnership between the Republic of Korea and NATO and how both parties can foster closer military cooperation. Admiral …
(2022-04-13). Top NATO military official pushes Ukraine-for-North-Korea quid pro quo in Seoul. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Yonhap News AgencyApril 12, 2022 Top NATO military official calls for support for Ukraine ==== Rules-based international order: NATO Military Committee chief inspects North Korean border South Korea to double non-lethal military aid to Ukraine Japan: Another Ukraine-for-North-Korea trade-off ==== A top North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) official made an emphatic appeal Tuesday for "moral, mental" …
(2022-04-13). Bulgarian coalition government could fall over proposed arms sales to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NoviniteApril 13, 2022 Bulgaria's Socialists Party will leave the Ruling Coalition if Bulgaria sends Military aid to Ukraine "If the position of not giving military aid to Ukraine is revised, we are ready to revise our participation in the government," said in a statement from parliament Deputy Chairman of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) Kristian …
(2022-04-13). Fresh armed clash on Kyrgyz-Tajik border. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Trend News AgencyApril 13, 2022 Two Kyrgyz citizens injured in conflict on Kyrgyz-Tajik border See: West's next target: Central Asia Two citizens of Kyrgyzstan were injured as a result of a skirmish between Tajik and Kyrgyz servicemen on the border between the two states, the Kyrgyz Health Ministry said on Wednesday, Trend reports with reference …
(2022-04-13). NATO's permanent Mediterranean force holds exercise near Black Sea entrance. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Maritime CommandApril 13, 2022 NATO Operation Sea Guardian Standby Element‚ÄØActivation Exercise conducted NATO's Operation Sea Guardian (OSG) practiced the activation of a standby unit to conduct a scenario based maritime security exercise. The scenario involved an opposed boarding, developed in international waters of the Southern Aegean Sea. The exercise took place from 28 March …
(2022-04-13). West's next target: Central Asia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Nezavisimaya GazetaApril 13, 2022 Europeans plotting to destabilize Central Asia The European Union's Special Envoy for Afghanistan Tomas Niklasson has held consultations in Tajikistan. Afghan issues were also discussed during United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi's recent visit to Dushanbe. Experts believe that the Europeans are analyzing the situation in Central Asia before …
(2022-04-13). New NATO battle groups in Central, Southeast Europe "very clear message to the rest of the world" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Nine O'Clock NewsApril 13, 2022 Belgium's PM De Croo, PM Ciuca and President Iohannis visit the 57th Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base: NATO, defensive alliance ready to defend member states territory Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said on Wednesday in Romania that NATO is…ready to defend [its] territory…. …De Croo made his remarks at the …
(2022-04-13). The Fog of War and the Global Paradigm Shift. libya360.wordpress.com Fabio Reis Vianna Perhaps the maxim of the Brazilian thinker José Luís Fiori that "expansionism and war are two essential parts of the machine that generates power and wealth in the interstate system" has never been so pertinent and seems to be confirmed at the exact historical moment we are currently witnessing. The extraordinary events…
(2022-04-13). Japan: Another Ukraine-for-North-Korea trade-off. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Kyodo NewsApril 13, 2002 Japan mulls sending SDF aircraft for Ukraine refugee support See: Top NATO military official pushes Ukraine-for-North-Korea quid pro quo in Seoul Japan is considering sending Self-Defense Forces aircraft to countries receiving refugees from Ukraine such as Poland to transport relief items, a government source said Wednesday. If realized, it would be …
(2022-04-13). EU and Germany supply heavy weaponry to Kiev to "force a defeat of Russia" wsws.org The EU powers are massively expanding their arms supplies to Ukraine to prolong the war and defeat Russia in Ukraine.
(2022-04-13). FBI Puts Handcuffs On No. 2 New York Official Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin Over Alleged Bribe. moguldom.com Lt. Gov. Brian A. Benjamin, New York's second in command to Gov. Kathy Hochul, has been charged with bribery, fraud, and falsification of records during his previous role as a state senator. Benjamin was arrested on April 12 and led away in handcuffs by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Following his arrest, he resigned from …
(2022-04-13). Russia warns NATO it will target any vehicle moving weapons. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) — Russia has said it will view NATO and US vehicles transporting weapons to Ukraine as legitimate targets.
(2022-04-13). Stalinist PCF wiped out after lackluster French presidential campaign. wsws.org Fabien Roussel, the French Communist Party's first presidential candidate since 2007, campaigned based on policies of austerity and support for NATO against Russia.
(2022-04-13). Colombia's Duque Lobbies in Washington to Project Post-Presidency International Image. orinocotribune.com In a few months the President of Colombia, Iván Duque, will leave the Nariño Palace, the presidential seat of the country. However, he is not going to leave office without moving his chips in Washington and other centers of power. His aim seems to be set on leadership positions of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Yesterday he spoke at the United Nations Security Council, lauding himself for the successful implementation of the Peace Accords, while agreement signatories as well as social leaders and common people of Colombia cont…
(2022-04-13). NATO admits it wants 'Ukrainians to keep dying' to bleed Russia, not peace. mronline.org 
NATO sees Ukrainians as mere cannon fodder in its imperial proxy war on Russia.
(2022-04-13). Michael Tracey On The Refugee Crisis And US Troop Buildup In Poland. popularresistance.org In just a few short weeks, Russia's war on Ukraine has precipitated a massive exodus of refugees. According to the United Nations, more than 4.3 million people have fled the country since February 24, the majority of them — 2.5 million — traveling west to Poland. Media across the world have closely covered the story, and shown a great deal more sympathy for the Ukrainian refugees than for others fleeing from U.S. wars in the Middle East or North Africa.
(2022-04-13). China opposes to US sanctions against Russia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) — China finds the US unilateral sanctions against Russia unacceptable because all other countries will have to pay for them in the end, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said on Wednesday.
(2022-04-13). US-backed coup in Pakistan overthrows PM Imran Khan over his independent foreign policy. multipolarista.com Benjamin Norton speaks with Pakistani scholar Junaid S. Ahmad about the US-backed coup against Prime Minister Imran Khan, aimed at reversing his alliance with China, Russia, and Iran and support for Palestine.
(2022-04-13). Crisis in Ukraine Through the Prism of Middle Eastern Social Media. journal-neo.org 
The Russian special operation in Ukraine continues to resonate prominently on social media in the Middle East region. Local analysts monitor how the Internet views these events and their impact on different areas of life and politics. According to a Moroccan researcher, the picture here is a mosaic, as evidenced by the flood of user …
(2022-04-13). Slower growth, inflation, inequality concerning EU. en.mehrnews.com Referring to the Ukraine war and counterproductive effects of sanctions against Russia, Pastori Gianluca says slower growth, higher inflation, and increase in inequality among EU states are sources of concern for the Union.
(2022-04-13). Washington Post calls for censoring Chinese media, praises purge of Russian outlets. multipolarista.com The Washington Post – owned by billionaire oligarch Jeff Bezos, who has CIA and Pentagon contracts – has called for censoring Chinese news outlets on social media, while praising Silicon Valley for purging Russian publications.
(2022-04-13). Maduro says attacks on Russian culture, athletes pure Fascism. en.mehrnews.com Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro called attacks on Russian culture and Russian athletes pure Fascism on Tuesday.
(2022-04-13). Iran Embassy in London rejects Guardian's claims. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) — The Iranian Embassy in London rejected the Guardian report over its claim that Russia is 'using weapons smuggled by Iran from Iraq against Ukraine', calling it unrealistic and baseless storytelling.
(2022-04-13). Nonstop Corporate News on Ukraine Is Fueling Support for Unchecked US Militarism. truthout.org The drums of fascism are beating louder. The catastrophe of war and outpouring of support for the millions of Ukrainians suffering under the brutal attacks by Russia has morphed into increased warmongering from the West. The shock of war has been transformed into a cinematic spectacle used to fan the flames of militarism. The sheer boldness, violence and ruthlessness of Russia's attack on Ukraine has created a global political crisis accentuated by both a crisis of ideas and a crisis of historical reckoning, at least in the Western mainstream media. | The wider public's inability to reflect on the underlying caus…
(2022-04-13). US claims over Russia's use of chemical weapons baseless. en.mehrnews.com The Russian embassy in Washington dismissed as baseless US Department of State Spokesperson Ned Price's claims about the possibility of Russia using chemical weapons in Ukraine.
(2022-04-13). Military Situation In Ukraine On April 13, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Russian cruise missiles destroyed a large missile and artillery weapons depots of the Ukrainian Armed Forces near Sadovoe; | Russian cruise missiles destroyed a large missile and artillery weapons depots of the Ukrainian Armed Forces near Chudnov; | 4 Ukrainian helicopters — 2 Mi-24 and 2 Mi-8 — were destroyed at Mirgorod military airfield; | Russian air defense systems shot down 2 Ukrainian UAVs over Afanasevka; | On April 13, the Presidents of Poland, Lith…