(2022-04-24). Relations between Russia and African States and the Situation around Ukraine. journal-neo.org 
Russia's special military operation in Ukraine which began on February 24, 2022, has dramatically changed the global political map like no other military conflict in the 21st century has. It made all of the world powers re-define their attitude to Moscow as one of the major military, political and power poles of today's world. The …
(2022-04-24). Kiev says ready for new truce with rebels in eastern Ukraine. news.xinhuanet.com The Ukrainian Defense Ministry said on Thursday it stands ready for a new truce with independence-seeking insurgents in eastern regions starting from next month.
(2022-04-24). Malaysia says to release body of Kim Jong Nam to DPRK. news.xinhuanet.com Malaysia will release the body of Kim Jong Nam to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and allow its nationals to leave, after the nine stranded Malaysian citizens in DPRK were freed, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said in a statement on Thursday.
(2022-04-24). After barring ships, Turkey bans Russian flights to Syria. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Daily SabahApril 23, 2022 Turkey closes airspace to Russian military aircraft to Syria: FM àáavu≈üoƒülu Turkey has closed its airspace to Russian military and civilian flights to Syria after notifying Moscow, Foreign Minister Mevlàºt àáavu≈üoƒülu said Saturday. "We were giving permissions in three-month intervals. The latest one was until April," the minister said in an …
(2022-04-24). DPRK slams U.S. for orchestrating efforts to tighten financial sanctions against | Pyongyang. news.xinhuanet.com The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has slammed the United States for orchestrating efforts to tighten financial sanctions against Pyongyang.
(2022-04-24). The US Empire Strikes Back: Russi Takes the Hits, China Lives in Fear. indybay.org The US Empire Strikes Back: Russia Takes the Hits, China Lives in Fear | Russia and China are no match for the United States' Instruments of National Power. The Pale Blue Dot's existence is at risk if nuclear weapons are employed by either one or both sides.
(2022-04-24). The population is deeply alienated from the leadership. indybay.org Russian culture is deeply individualistic. It has a very low level of trust. People can't trust each other, they can't trust their fellow human beings, and they can't trust their leaders. It's like Solzhenytsin's famous formula: trust no one, fear no one, and demand nothing from no one.
(2022-04-24). Turkey closes air space to Russian military heading to Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Turkey closed its air space to Russian military and civilian planes flying to Syria, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said.
(2022-04-23). U.S. Media Are Lying About Russian Atrocities in Mariupol, Says Embedded Reporter at Ground Zero. covertactionmagazine.com [This article is written by a reporter embedded in Ukraine with the Russian army. We believe that if people want …
(2022-04-23). Dutch Journalist in Mariupol: U.S. Media Are Lying About Russian Atrocities. libya360.wordpress.com Sonja Van den Ende Residents of Mariupol receiving humanitarian aid from the Russian army in collaboration with the DPR army. [Source: Photo courtesy of Sonja van den Ende] Where shall I begin? Can a man endure so much suffering? Can you write about so much suffering without getting emotional? Probably not. Mariupol has been wiped…
(2022-04-23). Russia Cancels Assault on Mariupol Azovstal Steel Plant. orinocotribune.com Russian troops have taken control of the entire city of Mariupol, except for the Azovstal plant, and have been planning a final attack after making countless calls to the Neo-nazi Azov Battalion for their surrender. | Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Thursday, April 21, called off an operation to storm the Azovstal steel plant in the city of Mariupol, where more than 2,000 Ukrainian militants remain holed up, according to the Russian military. | In a meeting with Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu, the head of state demanded that the plant be locked down so that "not even a fly can get in or out," while another o…
(2022-04-23). UN chief to visit Russia, Ukraine next week. ecns.cn UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on April 26 and 28 respectively, a UN spokesman said Friday.
(2022-04-23). IAEA mission to visit Ukraine's Chernobyl plant. ecns.cn The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Friday its expert mission would travel to Ukraine's Chernobyl nuclear power plant on April 26 to help ensure the facility's safety.
(2022-04-23). Military transport plane crashes in south Ukraine, casualties reported. ecns.cn A Ukrainian An-26 military transport plane crashed in Ukraine's southern Zaporizhzhya region on Friday, the regional administration said in a statement on Facebook.
(2022-04-23). The US Department Of Defense Released List Of Weapons Transferred To Ukraine. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | On April 22, the U.S. Department of Defence published a "fact sheet on U.S. security assistance for Ukraine". The document includes the list of weapons that have already been delivered and those that the United States is yet to transfer to Ukraine: | "As of April 22, the United States has now committed more than $4 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden Administration, including approximately $3.4 billion since the beginning of Russia's unprovoked invasion on…
(2022-04-23). In Video: Ukrainian Servicemen Discuss Their Dire State In Lyman, DPR. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Fierce fighting continues in the Kharkiv region. Russian soldiers partially block the city of Kharkiv, hold control over the city of Izyum and nearby villages in the south, slowly advancing to Slavyansk, Kramatorsk and Barvenkovo. Russian troops recently took control of the villages of Terny and Kremennaya, located southeast of Izyum. According to some reports, the village of Torskoye is also almost under Russian control. | In turn, Ukrainian…
(2022-04-23). If You Only Follow Mainstream McNews, You Have No Clue About Ukraine. orinocotribune.com 
By Deborah L. Armstrong — Apr 13, 2022 | Or anything else, for that matter. | I wanted to write a simple article about the top ten independent journalists you need to read or watch in order to have at least a basic grasp of what is going on in Ukraine. | After jotting down a list of my favorite go-to indies and crowdsourcing more lists from others, I quickly realized that just picking ten of them would not be fair to anyone. Not fair to the journalists, and not fair to their potential audience. | Since western corporate-controlled media dominates the global conversation about Ukraine, it's easy to forget jus…
(2022-04-23). Russia warns Israel against assisting Ukraine militarily. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — Russian Ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov has warned that Moscow will introduce retaliatory measures against Israel in case the Tel Aviv regime supplies Ukraine with military equipment and aid.
(2022-04-23). 'One Less Traitor': Zelensky Oversees Campaign of Assassination, Kidnapping and Torture of Political Opposition. orinocotribune.com 
By Max Blumenthal and Esha Krishnaswamy — April 17, 2022 | While claiming to defend democracy, Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky has outlawed his opposition, ordered his rivals' arrest, and presided over the disappearance and assassination of dissidents across the country. | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has framed his country's war against Russia as a battle for democracy itself. In a carefully choreographed address to US Congress on March 16,
(2022-04-23). How Israel uses Judaism as a settler-colonial weapon. electronicintifada.net Watch: Ali Abunimah and Rania Khalek discuss Israel's attacks at al-Aqsa and the war in Ukraine.
(2022-04-23). After Undermining ICC, US Now Wants It To Charge Russians. popularresistance.org Although the United States has tried mightily to undermine the International Criminal Court (ICC) since it became operational in 2002, the U.S. government is now pushing for the ICC to prosecute Russian leaders for war crimes in Ukraine. Apparently, Washington thinks the ICC is reliable enough to try Russians but not to bring U.S. or Israeli officials to justice. | On March 15, the Senate unanimously passed S. Res 546, which "encourages member states to petition the ICC or other appropriate international tribunal to take any appropriate steps to investigate war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by the…
(2022-04-23). Tuesday 4/26: The War in Ukraine: NO U.S./NATO WAR WITH RUSSIA! NO WORLD WAR 3! indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2022-04-23). Why Russia's Intervention in Ukraine is Legal Under International Law. libya360.wordpress.com Dan Kovalik The argument can be made that Russia exercised its right for self-defense For many years, I have studied and given much thought to the UN Charter's prohibition against aggressive war. No one can seriously doubt that the primary purpose of the document — drafted and agreed to on the heels of the horrors of…
(2022-04-23). Kiev says ready for new truce with rebels in eastern Ukraine. news.xinhuanet.com The Ukrainian Defense Ministry said on Thursday it stands ready for a new truce with independence-seeking insurgents in eastern regions starting from next month.
(2022-04-23). Britain to send tanks to Poland to free Polish ones to join dozens of Czech tanks in Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Ukrainian News AgencyApril 23, 2022 UK Will Transfer Tanks To Poland So That It Can Send Soviet T-72 To Ukraine Britain plans to send a batch of Challenger 2 tanks to Poland so the Polish government can then hand over to Ukraine the Soviet T-72 needed by the Ukrainian military to confront Russia.The corresponding statement …
(2022-04-23). Ukrainian state agency adds Ukrainian Jewish leader to list of pro-Russia 'traitors'. mronline.org 
Ukraine's government has placed Vadim Rabinovich, a lawmaker and Jewish community leader, on a list of 111 people it called traitors in the war with Russia.
(2022-04-23). Ramstein Air Base: U.S. to gather 20 partners to provide "long-term military assistance" to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Interfax-UkraineApril 23, 2022 Over 20 states to take part in consultative meeting in Germany to assess Ukrainian military's More than 20 countries have expressed their desire to take part in a consultative meeting to be held at Ramstein Air Base in Germany next week, during which the issues of long-term military assistance that Western countries …
(2022-04-23). Ramstein Air Base: U.S. to gather 40 allies, partners to provide "long-term military assistance" to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Novinite/Bulgarian Telegraph AgencyApril 23, 2022 The Pentagon is inviting 40 Allies at its Ramstein Base on Tuesday The Pentagon has invited representatives of 40 allied countries to gather in Germany on Tuesday to discuss Ukraine's long-term security needs, BTA reported. Defense ministers and high-ranking generals from 20 NATO and other countries have already accepted an …
(2022-04-23). Romania: U.S. senator discusses military buildup in Black Sea region. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Nine O'Clock NewsApril 21, 2022 PM Ciuca, Senator Steve Daines discuss security situation in the region following conflict in Ukraine Prime Minister Nicolae Ciuca received the delegation of the American senator Steve Daines at the Victoria Palace on Thursday, with the two officials addressing issues related to the security situation in the region… …Prime Minister …
(2022-04-23). Georgian soldiers killed in Ukraine fighting given military honors at home. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geApril 23, 2022 Body of Georgian volunteer killed in Ukraine repatriated to Georgia The body of Georgian volunteer AK, killed in the armed action in Ukraine, was repatriated to Georgia on Saturday morning. Family members and a group of citizens gathered at the Tbilisi International Airport to pay homage to K, whose body was transported …
(2022-04-23). Prospect: Ukraine as Canadian diaspora-administered fiefdom, garrison state. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Earlier this year the government of his successor, Volodyrmyr Zelensky, was prosecuting Poroshenko for treason. The government of Russia's Vladimir Putin offered Poroshenko, who launched the war in the Donbass in 2014, effective political refugee status before the current war commenced. Regarding Canada's deputy prime minister, see this from the Ottawa Citizen: Chrystia Freeland's granddad …
(2022-04-23). U.S. ambassador, Japanese FM challenge Russia, China in aircraft pose. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Kyodo NewsApril 23, 2022 Japan's Hayashi, U.S. envoy Emanuel show off alliance on carrier ==== Two-front offensive: U.S. ambassador Emanuel insists Russian islands belong to Japan U.S. duping the world into believing Russia bombed Hiroshima, Nagasaki Japan, Russia continue to clash over Kurils, Ukraine ==== Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm …
(2022-04-23). Canada delivers heavy artillery to "fight and win this war" in Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com UkrinformApril 23, 2022 Canada delivers M777 howitzers to Ukraine The Government of Canada has approved the delivery to Ukraine of a number of M777 howitzers to strengthen its positions on the battlefield with Russia. That's according to a statement posted on the government's website, Ukrinform reports. "As the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, committed …
(2022-04-23). Kosovo: Turkish-NATO military outpost. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Daily Sabah/Anadolu AgencyApril 23, 2022 Minister: Turkey has always supported development of Kosovo Kosovo's Defense Minister Armend Mehaj stated that they aim to increase the number of Turkish Kosovans in the public sector…. According to the statement made by the Kosovo Ministry of Defense, Minister Mehaj held a roundtable meeting on the occasion of the …
(2022-04-23). The Project for a New American Century and the Age of Bioweapons: 20 Years of Psychological Terror. libya360.wordpress.com Matthew Ehret A little over 20 years ago, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) conducted a military exercise that involved a "hypothetical scenario" of hijacked planes flying into both the Pentagon and the World Trade Center. One year later, on October 24-26, 2000, another "hypothetical" military exercise was played out featuring an airline crashing into the…
(2022-04-23). Malaysia says to release body of Kim Jong Nam to DPRK. news.xinhuanet.com Malaysia will release the body of Kim Jong Nam to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and allow its nationals to leave, after the nine stranded Malaysian citizens in DPRK were freed, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said in a statement on Thursday.
(2022-04-23). NATO summit: Baltic states push division-size deployments, "long-range missile equipment" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Baltic TimesApril 23, 2022 Baltic PMs agree on common goals for NATO summit Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania agree that in the event of a threat, NATO must be ready to quickly deploy division-size troops to defend each of the Baltic states, and that NATO air policing must become air defense. NATO's military presence on the …
(2022-04-23). NATO partner Switzerland assists NATO candidate Georgia's "Euro-Atlantic integration" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Georgian Ministry of DefenseApril 21, 2022 Juansher Burchuladze met with the Ambassador of Switzerland The Minister of Defense of Georgia held an introductory meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Switzerland. Juansher Burchuladze congratulated Heidi Graus on her appointment as Ambassador…. The security challenges in the region were discussed at the meeting. Special attention …
(2022-04-23). NATO's incorporation of Finland a "done deal" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com ERR NewsApril 22, 2022 Finland ramping up preparations for NATO accession Finland has plotted a clear NATO course, with pro-alliance National Coalition Party leader Petteri Orpo recently appointed chair of the Eduskunta Defense Committee…. Members of the Eduskunta Defense Committee visited Sweden on Thursday where their message was that Finland's NATO accession is very nearly …
(2022-04-23). Occupied territories: Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey continue special forces exercises. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Until recently frozen conflicts, now "Russian-occupied territories." For Azerbaijan, that part of Nagorno-Karabakh not seized in its 44-day war of 2020. For Georgia, Abkhazia and South Ossetia. For Turkey, its self-identified ethnic kin, the Tatars, in Crimea. Perhaps Japan (the Kurils), Moldova (Transnistria) and Finland (East Karelia) will send observers. ==== Trend News AgencyApril 23, …
(2022-04-23). DPRK slams U.S. for orchestrating efforts to tighten financial sanctions against | Pyongyang. news.xinhuanet.com The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has slammed the United States for orchestrating efforts to tighten financial sanctions against Pyongyang.
(2022-04-23). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Polyps are possible culprits in colon cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm 46 and had my first colonoscopy last month. The doctor said everything looked good, although he removed a few polyps. Can you explain what a colon polyp is and if should I be concerned? ANSWER: Although the guidelines have changed in recent years, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that people should be screened with a colonoscopy beginning at age 45, so congratulations for undergoing this important cancer screening. Colon cancer is…
(2022-04-23). In Video: Russian Engineering Troops Demine Settlements In Kharkiv Region. southfront.org
(2022-04-23). UN chief to visit Moscow and Kyiv. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres is set to meet both the Russian and Ukrainian leaders next week, media have reported.
(2022-04-23). Sunday 5/1: Bay Area Labor May Day Parade & Rally. indybay.org Parade will begin at Market Street and the Embarcadero in San Francisco and will march up to the Civic Center, where the rally will be held.