Daily Archives: November 18, 2022

2022-11-18: News Headlines

Staff (2022-11-18). Earning its NATO spurs: Finland provides 10th, largest shipment of arms to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Interfax-UkraineNovember 17, 2022 Finland to provide Ukraine with military assistance worth EUR 55 mln Finland will provide Ukraine with another package of military assistance, which will be a record volume for the Finnish side…. "The President of the Republic decided on the matter on 17 November 2022 on the proposal of the Government," the country's …

Staff (2022-11-18). NATO: the future of global warfare is female. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATONovember 15, 2022 Women, Peace and Security in Professional Military Education On 15 November 2022, the Canadian Defence Academy, in partnership with the Swedish Defence University and the George C. Marshall Centre, hosted an event at NATO HQ, dedicated to Women, Peace and Security (WPS) in the Professional Military Education. This event was organised under …

Dave DeCamp (2022-11-18). Report: US Told Ukraine to Tread Carefully After Missile Hit Poland. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's reaction to the missile that hit Poland and killed two people led the Biden administration to warn his government to "tread carefully," sources told CNN. The US, NATO, and Poland have concluded that it was most likely a Ukrainian air defense missile that landed in Polish territory, but when the news …

____ (2022-11-18). U.S. reportedly running low on certain weapons to send to Ukraine. ecns.cn The United States is running low on some weapons and ammunition it has been sending to Ukraine amid the latter's military conflict with Russia, CNN reported Thursday.

Alexander Rubinstein (2022-11-18). Top Zelensky Advisor Threatens War With Iran. orinocotribune.com By Alexander Rubinstein Nov 12, 2022 | Mykhailo Podolyak, an advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, has called for attacks inside Iran as the country's drones cause setbacks for the Ukrainian military. | On November 5, Mykhailo Podolyak, an advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, has advocated for military strikes on drone production sites located in Iran. President Zelensky echoed Podolyak's belligerent rhetoric the following day,

Fight Back (2022-11-18). Congressional progressives: Support for Ukraine military aid is a mistake. fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating this November 16 statement from the MN Anti-War Committee. | The elections are over, and fortunately, the worst right-wing candidates did not prevail in most races. However, the Anti-War Committee remains concerned with the lack of meaningful debate over the Biden administration's policies that are fueling the war in Ukraine, with no end in sight and a growing risk of escalation. In the weeks leading up to Election Day, the Congressional Progressive Caucus issued a letter calling for a negotiated ceasefire in Ukraine. The letter was a small step, but in the right direction.

Infobrics (2022-11-18). Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa BRICS Bloc Grows with U.S. Left Out. infobrics.org An economic bloc led by five emerging economies, including the United States' top two rivals, appears set to expand as Washington struggles to promote its global agenda beyond traditional allies and partners around the world…

Contributing Writers (2022-11-18). Italian Activists Against Anti-Russian Propaganda. marktaliano.net

Staff (2022-11-18). NATO "coordinates credible combat credibility" with five carrier strike groups. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The U.S. carrier strike groups each have three or four interceptor missile warships attached to them. American "missile defense" destroyers and cruisers are assigned to other NATO members' carrier strike groups as well. ==== NATOSupreme Headquarters Allied Powers EuropeNovember 17, 2022 Five Allied Carrier Strike Groups patrol waters in NATO's area of operations Five Allied …

Staff (2022-11-18). 30-nation NATO war council mulls Ukraine, "warfare development initiatives," "military warfighting capabilities" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Command TransformationNovember 17, 2022 Defence Counsellors Discuss Multi-Domain Operations, NATO 2030, Ukraine Defence Counsellors from NATO Nations visited the Headquarters of NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, General Philippe Lavigne, on November 15th to discuss warfare development initiatives carried out by Allied Command Transformation in order to create military warfighting capabilities — today and in …

Staff (2022-11-18). NATO pushes to consolidate control of Black Sea. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geNovember 18, 2022 Georgian, Romanian defence ministers discuss cooperation, security matters Security challenges of the Black Sea region and the importance of developing partnership between the countries of the region were discussed on Friday in a meeting between Georgian defence minister Juansher Burchuladze and his Romanian counterpart Angel TàÆlvƒÉr. The meeting between the two ministers …

____ (2022-11-18). Xi calls for building an Asia-Pacific of peace, stability. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday called for building an Asia-Pacific of peace and stability, highlighting the critical importance of mutual respect, solidarity and cooperation, and consultation among all parties for the greatest denominator when something comes up.

WSWS (2022-11-18). Trump-backed Kari Lake refuses to concede Arizona gubernatorial race. wsws.org In a video released on her Twitter account Thursday, Lake, a potential vice presidential candidate for Trump, vowed to pursue legal actions to "correct the many wrongs" from a "broken election system."

Editor (2022-11-18). Why Is AP Still Protecting the Source Behind Its False Russia-Bombed-Poland Story? scheerpost.com AP's source claimed Russian missiles hit Poland. This seemed calculated to set off a frenzy and trigger NATO articles to create a wider war. Why won't the AP tell us who the falsifying source is?

Nilàºfer Koàß (2022-11-18). Video: Kurdistan National Congress' Nilàºfer Koàß answers questions on Ukraine, Iran and Rojava. greenleft.org.au Nilàºfer Koàß, spokesperson for the Commission on Foreign Relations of the Kurdistan National Congress, spoke at the Brisbane session of Ecosocialism 2022. In the Q&A after her presentation, she answered questions on Ukraine, Iran and Rojava.

Staff (2022-11-18). Germany weapons trade-off with Eastern European nations prolongs Ukraine war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Breaking DefenseNovember 17, 2022 With Slovakian deal, Germany expands three-way 'Ringtausch' dance to arm UkraineUnder the Ringtausch program, Germany has sent newer equipment to Slovakia, Greece, Slovenia and the Czech Republic, with those countries shifting older gear to Ukraine The Germans have a specific word for an exchange between at least three parties: "Ringtausch." So …

Staff (2022-11-18). Georgian PM: U.S.-controlled "opposition" pushed for coup, second front with Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geNovember 18, 2022 Georgian PM alleges Ukrainian officials "openly campaigned" for "second front" of war in Georgia Georgian prime minister Irakli Garibashvili on Friday said representatives of the Ukrainian government had "openly campaigned" for involvement of Georgia in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine following the launch of the Russian invasion in February. Speaking …

Anonymous103 (2022-11-18). Ukrainian Mykola USV Attacked Russian Oil & Gas Terminal In Black Sea. southfront.org The night before, the naval drone of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reportedly attacked the Sheskharis oil and gas terminal in the Black Sea. | The attack took place on the night of Friday, November 18, near Russian city of Novorossiysk. According to the local experts, the oil terminal was slightly damaged, the attack did not affect the performance of the systems. The Sheskharis transshipment complex loads oil from the fields in Russia, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan for shipment abroad. | The wrecka…

Staff (2022-11-18). Videos from Finland: U.S. troops rehearse for war on Russian border. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com On November 5, 2022, in Niinisalo, Finland, soldiers from the 6th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division operationally directed by the 1st Infantry Division 1 ID participate in Operation Hammer 22. By offering soldiers the chance to pick up new abilities that boost overmatch and lethality, Operation Hammer 22 …

Anonymous669 (2022-11-18). Russian Military Tricked Ukrainian Air Defenses With Soviet Cruise Missiles Converted To Decoys. southfront.org An of a Kh-55 cruise missile. Via deagel.com | The Russian military has converted ageing Soviet-made Kh-55 cruise missiles to decoys to test and trick Ukrainian air defenses. | The basic version of the Kh-55, which was produced in the 1980s and has a range of up to 2, 0 kilometers, was apparently selected for the use as decoys. For this propose, the active warhead was replaced with an inert one that was designed for use in tests and exercises. | At least one Kh-55 decoy was used durin…

Oakland Privacy (2022-11-18). Wednesday 12/7: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2022-11-17). The Uyghurs and Anti-China Propaganda. orinocotribune.com By Christopher Black Nov 10, 2022 | On August 26th 2022 as the US-NATO directed counter-offensive against the Donbass Republics and other Ukrainian regions resisting the NATO installed Nazi friendly regime in Kiev began to take place, the NATO states, led by the United States and Britain, escalated their aggression against China. | The Donbass Republics and Russian forces broke the Kiev offensive in Kherson and inflicted heavy losses on the Kiev regime as they did in the past several days in the Kiev attack in the Kharkov region. Western propaganda was awash in claims of a Russian defeat, but they were the…

Staff (2022-11-17). NATO chief participates in -nation Ukraine war council. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATONovember 16, 2022 NATO Secretary General takes part in Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting Also see: Germany: Pentagon assembles defense chiefs from nations for Ukraine war confab NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg participated in a virtual meeting of the U.S.-led Ukraine Defense Contact Group on Wednesday (16 November 2022), to review the continued significant …

Staff (2022-11-17). Rapidly deploy NATO capabilities: HIMARS tested in Black Sea drill. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Air CommandNovember 17, 2022 Royal Air Force and Romanian Army test deployability of NATO defensive capabilities MIHAIL KOGƒÇLNICEANU, Romania — A Royal Air Force A400M Atlas transport aircraft conducted trials in Romania to rapidly deploy NATO capabilities, using a Romanian mobile artillery rocket system. The week-long trials started on November 8 and involved an …

Staff (2022-11-17). Ukrainian air force chief addresses conference of 18 NATO partners from five continents. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Air CommandNovember 15, 2022 Allied Air Command hosts NATO Partner Air Chiefs' Conference RAMSTEIN, Germany Partner Air Chiefs and representatives from 18 NATO nations [partners] assembled via video teleconference for the 2022 Partner Air Chiefs' Conference chaired by General James B. Hecker, Commander Allied Air Command, November 14, 2022. NATO cooperates with a …

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-11-17). The Polish Missile Incident Was a Close Brush with Nuclear Annihilation. libya360.wordpress.com Scott Ritter The fervor with which Poland and others sought to drag NATO into a war with Russia should ring alarm bells for everyone The world dodged a bullet this week, with some NATO members trying, but failing, to trigger Article 4 as a means of confronting Russia in Ukraine. We may not be so…

Lindsey German (2022-11-17). Polish missile crisis shows, again, why Ukraine war must end. peoplesworld.org The news on Tuesday that a Russian missile had killed two people in a Polish village on the border with Ukraine was greeted with trepidation by many. The implications were clear: Poland is in NATO, therefore any military attack upon the country meant that Article 5 of the NATO charter could be invoked. It deems …

Staff (2022-11-17). Sweden to Change Constitution to Allow 8 Years in Prison for Revealing Relations with NATO. globalresearch.ca

Rudolf Bradner, Minqi Li (2022-11-17). In the Trap of NATO and The Collapse of US Hegemony. indybay.org Even before the outbreak of the global Covid pandemic, it was widely recognized that U.S. hegemony was in irreversible decline. Since then, the pace of hegemony loss has accelerated. In August 2021, the Taliban captured Kabul as U.S. forces withdrew in a chaotic and hasty manner…. Only about six months later, war broke out between Russia and Ukraine.

WSWS (2022-11-17). Ukraine attacks Poland: A deliberate provocation. wsws.org Ukraine's missile strike on Poland was a calculated provocation, intended to accelerate direct NATO involvement in the conflict and preclude any negotiated settlement of the war with Russia.

Jenna McGuire (2022-11-17). Senate Takes Crucial Step Toward Codifying Marriage Equality. truthout.org A law that would codify federal protections for same-sex marriages cleared a procedural hurdle in the U.S Senate on Wednesday, Senators voted 62-37 in favor of ending debate on the

Jessica Corbett (2022-11-17). Medicare for All Champion Bernie Sanders Eyes Key Senate Committee Chair. commondreams.org A spokesperson said the senator would "focus on universal healthcare, lowering the cost of prescription drugs, increasing access to higher education, and protecting workers' rights on the job."

_____ (2022-11-17). Poland WWIII Scare Shows Why Top U.S. General Wants Peace (Doug Macgregor). strategic-culture.org Retired Army Col. Douglas Macgregor on the World War III scare in Poland and the reported Pentagon-State Department split over Ukraine-Russia peace. | By Aaron MATÉ | After accusing Russia of firing missiles into Poland — and triggering calls from Ukraine for direct NATO military intervention — US officials are now acknowledging that Ukrainian air defenses were likely responsible. | Douglas Macgregor, a retired Army Colonel and former senior Pentagon adviser, says the Poland scare underscores why the US top military officer, Gen. Mark Milley, has split from White House bureaucrats to call for diplomac…

Editor (2022-11-17). U.S.-Russia proxy war risks nuclear apocalypse, 60 years after Cuban Missile Crisis. mronline.org On the 60th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis, the world is closer than ever to nuclear apocalypse, with the NATO-Russia proxy war in Ukraine and the US military deploying nukes to Europe and Australia.

Anonymous765 (2022-11-17). Ukraine's Undeclared War Against NATO. southfront.org |

Editor (2022-11-17). Congressional Amendment Opens Floodgates for War Profiteers and a Major Ground War on Russia. scheerpost.com By Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J.S. Davis / CounterPunch If the powerful leaders of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senators Jack Reed (D) and Jim Inhofe (R), have their way, Congress will soon invoke wartime emergency powers to build up even greater stockpiles of Pentagon weapons. The amendment is supposedly designed to facilitate replenishing the weapons the United States …

Staff (2022-11-17). Cubanos invictos en Mundial Juvenil de Boxeo. cubadebate.cu El equipo cubano consiguió dos victorias este jueves y mantuvo su invicto en cuatro peleas en el Campeonato Mundial Juvenil de Boxeo de La Nucía 2022, que se desarrolla en España. El campeón panamericano júnior Ewart Marín (51 kg) y el subcampeón panamericano Daniel Forcades (67 kg) fueron los vencedores en la tercera fecha.

TeleSUR, DRL (2022-11-17). Anuncian investigación judicial a militares colombianos. telesurtv.net Se trata de los militares implicados en el asesinato del esposo de la senadora indígena Aida Quilcué en el año 2008.

TeleSUR, jaa, SH (2022-11-17). CFK denuncia irregularidades en caso sobre intento de asesinato. telesurtv.net La vicepresidenta Cristina Fernández sostiene que la magistrada dilató la detención de los cómplices en el intento de magnicidio en su contra.

Federico Fuentes (2022-11-17). As ITUC meets in Melbourne, Ukrainian, Polish unionists call on global trade union confederation to expel pro-war Russian affiliate. greenleft.org.au Ukrainian and Polish trade unions are calling on delegates to the International Trade Union Confederation world congress to support the expulsion of the pro-war Russian Federation of Trade Unions, reports Federico Fuentes.

Alex Bainbridge (2022-11-17). Nilàºfer Koàß: 'Iran uprising gives new hope for oppressed people'. greenleft.org.au Nilàºfer Koàß from the Kurdish National Congress spoke at the Ecosocialism 2022 conference about the popular uprising in Iran, war in Ukraine and Rojava Revolution. Alex Bainbridge and Susan Price report.

Dave DeCamp (2022-11-17). House Republicans Introduce Resolution to Audit Ukraine Aid. news.antiwar.com A group of House Republicans introduced a bill Thursday to audit the funds that Congress has approved to spend on the war in Ukraine. The effort is being led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and supported by a group of Republicans that have been critical of US aid to Ukraine. The resolution's cosponsors include …

Anonymous103 (2022-11-17). In Video: Map Of Russian Withdrawal In Kherson Region. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2022-11-17). Military Situation In Ukraine On November 17, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org Russia struck the AFU positions near Kherson with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU positions near Kharkov with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU positions near Dnepropetrovsk with high-precision missiles; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Novosyolovskoye; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Bakhmut; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Makeevka; | Russian air defense…

Anonymous103 (2022-11-17). Military Situation In Kharkov Region, Ukraine, On November 17, 2022. southfront.org

Eva Bartlett (2022-11-17). Interviewed By Trish Wood, On What I'm Seeing In The Donbass (Under Ukraine's Fire). ingaza.wordpress.com I'm extremely grateful to Trish Wood for reaching out to me, spending the time talking with me, and for her professional interview style. She is incredibly well-informed on the matters we discussed. Trish uploaded the interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCgCHcqR4c0 This is an interview I did in October, but hadn't shared, due to Youtube strikes preventing me from…

Contributing Writers (2022-11-17). Missiles crash in Poland | Ukraine ramps up provocations | Report from Donetsk | Scott Ritter Show. marktaliano.net READ MORE: |

Dave DeCamp (2022-11-17). Milley Says Chances of Ukrainian Military Victory 'Not High'. news.antiwar.com Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley reaffirmed on Wednesday that he sees an opportunity for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine and that the chances of a Ukrainian military victory happening anytime soon are "not high." "In terms of probability, the probability of a Ukrainian military victory defined as kicking the …

Staff (2022-11-17). Headlines for November 17, 2022. democracynow.org GOP Wins Narrow House Majority; McConnell Reelected Senate Minority Leader, Senate Advances Bill to Codify Marriage Equality into Federal Law, Iran Steps Up Violence Against Protesters, Sentences Five Activists to Death, Russian Missiles Fall Across Ukraine as Grain Export Deal Extended for 120 Days, Poland Blames Russia for Deadly Blast Near Border with Ukraine, Family of Alaa Abd El-Fattah Still Has Not Seen Imprisoned British Egyptian Activist, U.S. Judge Gives Biden Administration 5Week Extension to End Title 42, Sen. Ossoff Grills ICE Official About Invasive Procedures Performed on Prisoners, Immigrant Right…

UnitedEditor (2022-11-17). Missiles in Poland: An "unfortunate incident" or a deliberate provocation by Ukraine? uwidata.com The conflict at the border on the territory of Poland, November 15, 2022, was about to trigger the Third World War, judging by the hysterical headlines in the media. There was an incident in the east of the country in the village of Przewodów. Objects fell to the ground, which were mistaken for "Russian missiles" …

Dave DeCamp (2022-11-17). Deal Allowing Export of Ukrainian Grain Extended for 120 Days. news.antiwar.com Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday announced that the deal between Ukraine and Russia that allows the export of Ukrainian grain will be extended for 120 days. The deal, brokered by Turkey and the UN, was first signed in July and has been a success as it has unlocked Ukraine's Black Sea ports. According …

Dave DeCamp (2022-11-17). Kremlin: Zelensky's Demand for Public Talks Shows He's Not Serious. news.antiwar.com The Kremlin said on Thursday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's calls for public negotiations with Russia show that he's not serious about pursuing diplomacy. "Public negotiations are hard to imagine in the first place. No talks can be held publicly, let alone negotiations in such a field. One thing is clear: Ukraine does not want …

Dave DeCamp (2022-11-17). US Considering Modifying Gray Eagle Drones for Ukraine. news.antiwar.com For months now, Ukraine has been asking the US to supply powerful MQ-1C Gray Eagle drones, but Washington has held back. The Gray Eagles can fly for about 30 hours and are capable of carrying powerful Hellfire Missiles, giving Ukraine the ability to strike targets deep inside Russian territory. Media reports have said that the …

_____ (2022-11-17). Italian Police Bust Azov-Tied Nazi Cell Planning Terror Attacks. popularresistance.org Italian police announced a series of raids against the neo-Nazi Order of Hagal organization. Accused of stockpiling weapons and planning terror attacks, the group has established operational ties to the Ukrainian Azov Battalion. | Five members of an Italian neo-Nazi organization known as the "Order of Hagal" were arrested on November 15th while an additional member remains wanted by authorities. He happened to be in Ukraine, fighting Russian forces alongside the Azov Battalion, which has been formally integrated into the Ukrainian military. | The "Hagal" members are accused of plotting terrorist attacks on civili…

Caitlin Johnstone (2022-11-17). US Empire Views Ukrainians And Russians As Lab Rats For Weapons Testing. thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article: | A surprisingly frank article by The New York Times titled " "Ukraine has become a testing ground for state-of-the-art weapons and information systems, and new ways to use them, that Western political officials and military commanders predict could shape warfare for generations to come," write's NYT's Lara Jakes. | Jakes writes that "new advances in tech…

Paul Craig Roberts (2022-11-17). Washington is no longer certain that Russia even has any defense of her homeland other than nuclear weapons. thealtworld.com GEOFOR: Sir, what's your view of the prospects of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine? Dr. Roberts: The future …

Scott Ritter (2022-11-17). Scott Ritter Ukraine Russia War Where is it Going? thealtworld.com

_____ (2022-11-17). The Dark Occult World Behind Ukraine. journal-neo.org World events have abandoned any concept of reason or reality. Nuclear war is now seen by many, perhaps most, as inevitable. Insanity and injustice are flourishing and humanity will either end or the mechanisms that make up our world as we know it must grind to a halt. No side even cares to bring God …

Dr. Paul Craig Roberts (2022-11-17). The War in Ukraine, Geopolitical Forecast. The Kremlin's "Indecision" "The War Will Continue to Widen": Dr. Paul Craig Roberts. globalresearch.ca

George D. O'Neill, Jr. (2022-11-17). Blame the Deep State for Carnage in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca

UnitedEditor (2022-11-17). Giorgia Meloni wants an even more Atlanticist Italy. uwidata.com Which foreign policy will the new Italian government led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni follow? Meloni herself answered this question at the end of October, in the aftermath of Berlusconi's statements on the situation in Ukraine. "On one thing I have been, am, and will always be clear. I intend to lead a government with …

Anonymous103 (2022-11-17). Military Situation In Southern Ukraine On November 17, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org

Brian Berletic (2022-11-17). Ukraine 'for as long as it takes' w/Brian Berletic from The New Atlas. thealtworld.com

Staff (2022-11-17). State Dept high priestess for Europe/Eurasia threatens Georgians over treatment of viceroy Degnan. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Rustavi2November 17, 2022 Kelly Degnan is a fantastic representative of the US in Georgia and I will back her up any time Karen Donfried Also see: U.S. ambassador to Georgia blasts "revanchist" Russia for 220 years of barbaric atrocities U.S. viceroy abetting Georgian coup plot Georgia: U.S. viceroy (semi-) covertly pushes war, coup agenda …

David Penner (2022-11-17). The Church of Humanitarian Intervention Threatens the Survival of Our Species. The Destruction of Russia and China on the Drawing Board of the Pentagon. globalresearch.ca

____ (2022-11-17). Russia identifies exploding projectile in Poland as Ukrainian missile. ecns.cn Russian experts have confirmed from pictures of the wreckage of the projectile falling in Poland that it was a Ukrainian missile, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.

Federico Fuentes (2022-11-17). As ITUC meets in Melbourne, Ukrainian, Polish unionists call on global union confederation to expel pro-war Russian affiliate. greenleft.org.au Ukrainian and Polish trade unions are calling on the International Trade Union Confederation to expel the pro-war Russian Federation of Trade Unions, reports Federico Fuentes.

Infobrics (2022-11-17). Bulgaria to train thousands of Ukrainian soldiers to fight Russia. infobrics.org Sofia ruins traditionally strong relations with Moscow.

John Leake (2022-11-17). Misinformation: AP Admits Erroneously Reporting Russian Attack on Poland. globalresearch.ca

WSWS (2022-11-17). German government increases military spending for war against Russia. wsws.org Last Friday, the Budget Committee of the Bundestag (federal parliament) approved the draft bill of the Social Democrat-led Defence Ministry that provides for a massive increase in military spending next year.

WSWS (2022-11-17). Democratic think tank plots war against Russia and China: What is the Center for a New American Strategy? wsws.org The Center for a New American Strategy is a Democratic think tank with close ties to the Biden administration, the military, the CIA and the defense industry. It has played a central role in the formulation of US imperialist strategy against Russia and China and Washington's drive for global hegemony.

Dave DeCamp (2022-11-17). Erdogan: US, Russia Have No Intention of Using Nuclear Weapons. news.antiwar.com Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Thursday that the US and Russia have no intention of using nuclear weapons and that Turkey is urging more dialogue between the two countries, Hurriyet Daily News reported. Erdogan's comments came after CIA Director William Burns and the head of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), Sergei Naryshkin, held talks …

Brian Berletic (2022-11-17). Collective West's PATHETIC Atrocity Propaganda Against Russia Debunked w/ Brian Berletic. thealtworld.com

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2022-11-17). Norway Signs Arms Trade with US in Anti-Russian Paranoia. globalresearch.ca

C.J. Hopkins (2022-11-17). The Road to Totalitarianism (Revisited). dissidentvoice.org Photo: W. Rospondek, Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp It feels like it's finally over, doesn't it, the whole "apocalyptic pandemic" thing? I mean, really, really over this time. Not like all those other times when you thought it was over, but it wasn't over, and was like the end of those Alien movies, where it seems like …

Staff (2022-11-17). U.S. interceptor missile warships visit Britain, Denmark, France, Netherlands. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa/U.S. Sixth FleetNovember 14, 2022 U.S. Navy's Newest Aircraft Carrier USS Gerald R. Ford arrives in Portsmouth Sailors assigned to the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner arrived in Portsmouth, U.K. for a scheduled port visit, Nov. 14, 2022. …This …

En.mehrnews (2022-11-17). Biden contests Zelensky claims on missile that hit Poland. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) — US President Joe Biden said the comments by his Ukrainian counterpart Vladimir Zelensky that the missile that landed in Poland was not Ukrainian was no evidence, according to reporters accredited with the White House.

Staff (2022-11-16). Azerbaijan pledges undying loyalty to NATO. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Azeri Press AgencyNovember 15, 2022 Azerbaijan has a platform of close cooperation with NATO: President Ilham Aliyev "Azerbaijan has a platform of close cooperation with NATO," said President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in a press statement with the President of Albania Bajram Begaj…. "We have actively participated in NATO operations in Afghanistan for many years. We were among the …

Staff (2022-11-16). In ninth and largest tranche, Sweden to send $286 million more in military aid to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The LocalNovember 16, 2022 Sweden to send air defence system and ammunition to Ukraine Also see: Sweden to change constitution to allow 8 years in prison for revealing relations with NATO Stockholm will contribute military aid worth three billion kronor ($286 million) plus additional humanitarian aid of 720 million kronor ($69 million), the government said. …

Staff (2022-11-16). Poland puts military on combat alert, mulls NATO Article 4 action. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioNovember 15, 2022 Poland puts troops on alert after two killed in blast near Ukraine border The Polish government on Tuesday evening announced that Poland's armed forces had been put on high alert after an explosion killed two people in the east of the country earlier in the day. *** Following an urgent meeting …

Andrew Korybko (2022-11-16). Ukraine's Accidental Bombing Of Poland Exposed The Logical Fallacies Of A Top Pro-Kiev Blogger. thealtworld.com According to this former Italian serviceman who presently serves as a film industry executive in Kiev and Vienna according to his Twitter bio, "Poland called the russian ambassador in & asked for Article IV, and the G7 got together for an emergency meeting. Poland, G7, NATO would not do all this if this was just an errant interceptor missile." Actually, it turns out that they did do all this despite Tuesday evening's incident being caused by an errant Ukrainian interceptor missile as is now known. | Nobody's perfect and even the most well-intended people make mistakes, especially when covering a military conflict…

Aaron Maté (2022-11-16). Poland WWIII scare shows why top US general wants peace (w/ Doug Macgregor). thegrayzone.com Retired Army Col. Douglas Macgregor on the World War III scare in Poland and the reported Pentagon-State Department split over Ukraine-Russia peace. After accusing Russia of firing missiles into Poland — and triggering calls from Ukraine for direct NATO military intervention — US officials are now acknowledging that Ukrainian air defenses were likely responsible. Douglas Macgregor, a retired Army Colonel and former senior Pentagon adviser, says the Poland scare underscores why the US top military officer, Gen. Mark Milley, has …

Ben Norton (2022-11-16). US-Russia proxy war risks nuclear apocalypse, 60 years after Cuban Missile Crisis. multipolarista.com On the 60th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis, the world is closer than ever to nuclear apocalypse, with the NATO-Russia proxy war in Ukraine and the US military deploying nukes to Europe and Australia.

Betsey Piette (2022-11-16). Philadelphia communities unite against destructive developers. workers.org Activists from Save Chinatown address rally, as it blocks major intersection in South Philadelphia, Nov. 12.Credit: Joe Piette Philadelphia Close to 150 people, representing over a dozen diverse multinational, working-class Philadelphia neighborhoods, rallied together at FDR Park in South Philly Nov. 12 to demand a say by residents in what . . . |

Dave DeCamp (2022-11-16). Poland, NATO Say Missile That Hit Poland Was Likely Ukrainian. news.antiwar.com Poland's president and the leader of NATO both said on Wednesday that Ukrainian air defenses, not Russia, likely fired the missile that hit Polish territory on Tuesday, killing two people. "We have no evidence at the moment that it was a rocket launched by Russian forces," Polish President Andrzej Duda said. "However, there are many …

Dave DeCamp (2022-11-16). Ukraine At Odds With Western Backers Over Missile That Hit Poland. news.antiwar.com Ukraine is at odds with its Western backers over the missile that landed in Poland and killed two people. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday that he's confident the missile didn't come from his country even after NATO, Poland, and the US said it was likely fired by Ukrainian air defenses. "I have no doubt …

Dr. Rudolf Hà§nsel (2022-11-16). Stop the Warmongers. The New "Krefeld Appeal". "NATO out — out of NATO" globalresearch.ca

____ (2022-11-16). Chinese FM meets Indonesian coordinating minister on sidelines of G20 summit. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met here on Wednesday with Coordinator for Cooperation with China and Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut B. Pandjaitan on the sidelines of the Group of 20 (G20) Bali summit.

Editor (2022-11-16). Attempt to try Russian leaders for war crimes is part of the West's weaponization of the International Criminal Court. mronline.org International Criminal Court (ICC) continues to serve as a "battering ram for U.S. and NATO policy," as the former U.S. ambassador-at-large for war crimes in the Clinton administration defined it.

Editor (2022-11-16). COP27 fiddling as world warms. mronline.org The latest annual climate conference has begun in the face of a worsening climate crisis and further retreats by rich nations following the energy crisis induced by NATO sanctions after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

En.mehrnews (2022-11-16). NATO, Europe take stance on falling of missile on Poland. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) — NATO and its allies, including the United States, have said they are investigating the cause of the explosion in Poland on Tuesday.

John Wojcik (2022-11-16). Warnock win in Georgia would be far more than just a bonus. peoplesworld.org Some of the best news during the coverage of the midterm elections came Saturday night when the Nevada senatorial race was called for incumbent Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, a victory ensuring the Democrats will retain control of the Senate. The House, it seems, will be run by Republicans by something close to the slimmest …

Kurt Nimmo (2022-11-16). Russian Rockets Hit Poland: An Excuse for NATO Article 5? globalresearch.ca

Sara Flounders (2022-11-16). Which way for the antiwar movement? Demand 'Negotiations' or 'Stop the Wars'? workers.org As the war in Ukraine grows more protracted and dangerous, its consequences will arouse fear among many and opposition among those making the greatest sacrifices. The economic consequences of recession and growing inflation in the U.S. and the far greater disarray in the EU, caused by imposing sanctions on Russia, . . . |

Sara Flounders (2022-11-16). Which way for the antiwar movement?/ Demand 'Negotiations' or 'Stop the Wars'? workers.org As the war in Ukraine grows more protracted and dangerous, its consequences will arouse fear among many and opposition among those making the greatest sacrifices. The economic consequences of recession and growing inflation in the U.S. and the far greater disarray in the EU, caused by imposing sanctions on Russia, . . . |

Staff (2022-11-16). "A Carbon Bomb": Movement Grows Against EACOP East African Pipeline Funded by France's Total & China. democracynow.org COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, has been called the African COP, but many African climate activists cannot afford to attend. Broadcasting from the summit, we speak to Omar Elmawi, campaign coordinator for Stop the East African Crude Oil Pipeline, about the push to stop the construction of a major pipeline that would stretch 900 miles from Uganda to Tanzania. Key financial backers of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline include the French company Total and the China National Offshore Oil Company. "It's a project that is strongly being opposed by people in Uganda and the whole world, because it's…

Ted Snider (2022-11-16). Did Ukraine Just Quietly Drop Its Bid for NATO Entry? commondreams.org Zelensky just issued a '10 point plan for peace' with the Russians at the G20. But one thing was missing from the conversation.

TeleSUR (2022-11-16). McConnell Re-Elected as Republican Leader in US Senate. telesurenglish.net A longtime Senate Republican leader from Kentucky, McConnell defeated U.S. Senator Rick Scott of Florida reportedly in a 37 to 10 vote. | On Wednesday afternoon, McConnell, 80, tweeted that he's honored to have been re-elected to lead Republicans in Senate. | RELATED: | He vowed to fight what he called "Democrats' recklessness" and "promote our commonsense conservative vision." | McConnell's reelection came days after Democrats…

TeleSUR (2022-11-16). Poland Not to Invoke the North Atlantic Treaty. telesurenglish.net Poland will inform the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) that the missile that hit its territory on Tuesday and caused two deaths was fired by the Ukrainian Army. | RELATED: | President Andrzej Duda declared that "it is probable" that the missile "was launched by Ukraine" and that "nothing indicates" that it was an "intentional attack against Poland". | Warsaw will not finally invoke Article 4 of the North Atlantic…

TeleSUR (2022-11-16). Zelenski Seeks To Start a Conflict Between Russia and NATO. telesurenglish.net Statements by Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky about a missile falling in Poland represent an attempt to provoke a direct conflict between NATO nations and Russia, Russian Ambassador to the UN Vasily Nebenzia said Wednesday. | Polish Army soldiers and Polish Police during operational activities in Przewodow, Lublin Voivodeship, Poland, 16 November 2022.

WSWS (2022-11-16). NATO to convene under Article 4 after Poland says Russian missiles struck its territory. wsws.org Representatives of the NATO military alliance will meet Wednesday on the basis of NATO's Article 4 following an explosion in Poland near the border with Ukraine that killed two Polish citizens.

Staff (2022-11-16). Portuarios propinan su primera lechada del campeonato. cubadebate.cu Portuarios vence a Ganaderos 2×0.Los Portuarios del entrenador Michael González Ventura no creyeron en los Ganaderos, que cedieron 2×0 en el partido disputado en el José Antonio Huelga. Con esta victoria, los Portuarios contabilizan cinco triunfos ante 14 fracasos, en la Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano.

TeleSUR, jaa, JGN (2022-11-16). ONU pide investigar asesinato de niña palestina por israelíes. telesurtv.net La Unión Europea y el Reino Unido también exigieron que fuera realizada una investigación inmediata y exhaustiva sobre los hechos.

Editor (2022-11-16). White House Asks Congress for $37.7 Billion in New Ukraine Aid. scheerpost.com

Anonymous103 (2022-11-16). In Video: Ukrainian Servicemen Busy Playing Role Of Happy Kherson Residents For Foreign Media. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2022-11-16). Military Situation In Ukraine On November 16, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org Russia struck the AFU positions near Mylovoye with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU positions near Kherson with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU positions near Kharkov with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU positions near Berestovoye with high-precision missiles; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Kuzyomovka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Bakhmut; | Clashes between th…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-11-16). Russian Ministry of Defense Military Update November 16, 2022. libya360.wordpress.com Summary of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation on the progress of a special military operation in Ukraine ( 11/16/2022 ) On November 15, the Russian armed forces launched a massive strike by high-precision long-range weapons of air and sea based on the military control system of Ukraine and related energy facilities. The…

Staff (2022-11-16). Germany: new Pentagon joint forces HQ to meet "Ukraine's near-term needs on the battlefield" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Army Europe and AfricaNovember 16, 2022 Press Release US Department of Defense establishes Security Assistance Group-Ukraine in Wiesbaden WIESBADEN, Germany The U.S. Department of Defense announced, November 4, the establishment of a new organization here to ensure America is postured to continue supporting Ukraine over the long term. "The United States remains …

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-11-16). Statement by Permanent Representative Vassily Nebenzia at UNSC Briefing on Ukraine. libya360.wordpress.com Mr.President, We must express appreciation to our Albanian and American colleagues for calling this meeting, even though they did it as early as last week without even formulating the topic, and thus demonstrating, as we can see now, exceptional insightfulness. Had this meeting not been scheduled, we would have needed to call it to address…

Anonymous103 (2022-11-16). Kiev Regime Missiles Hitting Poland Incompetence Or False Flag? southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2022-11-16). Russian Strikes Throughout Ukraine On November 15: Cities Plunged Into Darkness. Poland On High Alert. southfront.org Kiev | On November 15, at about 3 pm local time, an air alert sounded throughout Ukraine. The explosions were reported in almost all regions and cities of the country. Immediately after the attacks, power outages and interruptions of public transport began. | Emergency power outages continue in all regions of the country. Zelensky claimed that Russia fired 90 missiles at the territory of Ukraine, as a result of which the country's energy system was hit. According to the deputy head of the office, Kirill Tymoshenko, more tha…

Anonymous103 (2022-11-16). UAV Struck Fuel Tank In Russian Oryol Region. southfront.org Ukrainian forces continue attacks on Russian infrastructure facilities. The targets for the Ukrainian strikes are mostly carried out in the border regions. However, on November 16, Ukrainian UAV reached the Russian Oryol region which has no border with Ukraine. | An UAV attack targeted an oil depot in the village of Stalnoi Kon in the Oryol region. The attack took place at about 4 p.m. and resulted in some material damage. There were no casualties among the civilians."At about 4 a.m. today, a…

Anonymous349 (2022-11-16). Greedy Hyenas Of Europe Are In Confusion After Failure Of Their Hysterical Calls For WW3. southfront.org An alleged S-300 missile of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the incident site in Poland | Poland, the UK, Baltic States and Ukraine are in confusion after hysterical calls for WW3 over the missile incident on the Ukrainian-Polish border were in fact ignored by their Washington masters. | On November 15, the Russian Armed Forces carried out another massive strike on Ukrainian military and energy infrastructure. Following the strike, Polish media claimed that 2 Russian missiles allegedly fell on the Polish territory killing 2…

Anonymous669 (2022-11-16). Russian Lancet Drones Take Out More Ukrainian Howitzers, Air-Defense Systems & Vehicles (Videos). southfront.org ZALA Lancet attack drone. © Marina Lystseva/TASS | The Russian military continues to use Lancet loitering munitions to take out high-value equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) with great success. | On November 15 and 16, several videos documenting recent Lancet strikes against the AFU surfaced online. The pinpoint strikes targeted the following equipment: | A Soviet-made MT-T Eney heavy multipurpose transporter-tractor; | A Soviet-made T-72M1 battle tank; | A Soviet-made BM-21 multiple…

Brian Berletic (2022-11-16). Russian Missiles Strike Ukrainian Infrastructure, Ukrainian Missiles Strike Polish Farm. thealtworld.com Update on Russian military operations in and around Ukraine for November 16, 2022 | Russia continues its campaign targeting Ukrainian infrastructure with missiles and drones; | A recent barrage consisted of over 90 missiles, significantly degrading Ukraine's power grid; | The West has said since April Russia was running out of missiles, yet large-scale use of missiles continues; | Russia is also now using long-range precision kamikaze drones meaning Russia appears to have a growing number of long-range precision weapons; | During the recent barrage it appears at least 2 Ukrainian air…

C.J. Polychroniou (2022-11-16). Chomsky: Options for Diplomacy Decline as Russia's War on Ukraine Escalates. truthout.org Russia's war in Ukraine has gone on for nearly nine months, and it has now escalated to highly lethal levels. Putin is targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure and has repeatedly raised the specter of nuclear weapons. The Ukrainians, on the other hand, continue to believe that they can defeat the Russians on the battlefield and even retake Crimea. Indeed, the war in Ukraine has no endgame in sight. As Noam Chomsky points out in the exclusive interview for Truthout that follows, the escalation of the conflict has pushed diplomatic options even further into the background. | Chomsky is institute professor emeritus…

Dave DeCamp (2022-11-16). G20 Declaration Says 'Most Members' Condemn Russia's Invasion of Ukraine. news.antiwar.com At the end of the Group of 20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, the group released a joint declaration that said "most members" condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine but acknowledged there are differing views, as Moscow is a G20 member. The declaration reads: "Most members strongly condemned the war in Ukraine and stressed it is …

Dave DeCamp (2022-11-16). Zelensky Says He's Received 'Signals' From West That Putin Wants Talks. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that he has received "signals" from Western partners that Russian President Vladimir Putin desires direct negotiations with Ukraine. The Ukrainian leader said that he proposed public talks with Russia in response. "I received signals that Putin wants direct negotiations. I received such signals. I proposed a public form, …

____ (2022-11-15). Wang: China keeping fair position on Ukraine issue. ecns.cn China has noted that Russia signaled interest in dialogue and agreed to resume the implementation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday.

____ (2022-11-15). China opposes UN General Assembly draft resolution on compensation related to Ukraine: ambassador. ecns.cn The draft resolution calling Russian to provide redress and compensation to Ukraine submitted to the emergency special session for action has obvious flaws and loopholes.

____ (2022-11-15). EU to train up to 15,000 Ukrainian soldiers. ecns.cn The Council of the European Union (EU) on Tuesday announced the launch of a special military mission to support Ukraine in the ongoing conflict with Russia.

En.mehrnews (2022-11-16). VIDEO: Russia drone targets Israel armored vehicle in Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) — Footage shows the moment when the Russian drones destroyed the Israeli regime's armored vehicles in Ukraine operation.

Gia Santos (2022-11-16). Mexican American Female Journalist Reports from Ukraine War. latinorebels.com "As I write this, we are well into the second power outage of the day in this part of Kyiv, Ukraine's capital city. We have experienced daily power outages since Russia began missile attacks."

John Feffer (2022-11-16). No Time for a Ceasefire in Ukraine. fpif.org Russian President Vladimir Putin has so far failed to weaken U.S. and European support for Ukraine. Meanwhile, despite punishing Russian air strikes, Ukraine is successfully ejecting the invading army.

M. K. Bhadrakumar (2022-11-16). Russia Strategises with Iran for the Long Haul in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca

Scorinoco (2022-11-16). Russia-Ukraine Crisis, a Bonanza for US. orinocotribune.com By Xin Ping — Nov 11, 2022 | For the United States, war is an extremely profitable business. In fact, the country was crowned as the world's sole superpower by the largest and most devastating war in human history. | Its gross national product (GNP), measured in constant dollars, grew from $88.6 billion in 1939 to $135 billion in 1944, and the share of war-related production in GNP jumped from only 2% to an astonishing 40%, according to British economic historian Alan Milward. | Right now, history seems to be repeating itself. Eight months into the Russia-Ukraine conflict, when the flames of war are putting…

Staff (2022-11-16). Headlines for November 16, 2022. democracynow.org Poland Says Ukraine Likely Launched Missiles That Killed 2, Not a Deliberate Attack, Russian Missiles Rain Down on Ukraine as Zelensky Calls for G20 to Support Peace Plan, Judge Overturns Georgia Abortion Ban, Trump Announces 2024 Run Amid Ongoing Legal Troubles, Kevin McCarthy Wins GOP Nomination for House Speaker; Sen. Warnock Sues GA over Early Voting Rules, U.S. Judge Blocks Title 42, Which Has Expelled 2 Million Migrants Since 2020, Philadelphia Rights Activists Preparing for New Immigrant Bus from Texas, Intel Report Details How the UAE Spent Hundreds of Millions to Influence U.S. Foreign Policy, Lula Decla…

_____ (2022-11-16). Biden Nods to Compromise in Ukraine. strategic-culture.org

AFP (2022-11-16). Germany, Spain to Train Ukraine Troops Under EU Program. globalresearch.ca

Andrew Korybko (2022-11-16). The Top Five Implications Drawn From Ukraine Accidentally Bombing Poland. thealtworld.com

Anonymous103 (2022-11-16). Military Situation In Eastern Ukraine On november 16, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2022-11-16). U.S. Will Have Spent $100B on Ukraine This Year. southfront.org | Written by On November 15th, U.S. President Joe Biden

Dave DeCamp (2022-11-16). Pentagon Fails Fifth Consecutive Audit Amid Ukraine Oversight Concerns. news.antiwar.com Amid concerns about the lack of oversight for US arms pouring into Ukraine, the Pentagon's comptroller said that the department has failed its fifth consecutive audit. The Pentagon began independent financial audits in 2017 and has failed everyone since. Pentagon Comptroller Mike McCord told reporters that things didn't look much different in the audit from …

En.mehrnews (2022-11-16). UN should protect independence in Ukraine war-related issues. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) — Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saeed Iravani said that there is a need for the UN to protect its independence in investigating issues related to the current conflict in Ukraine.

En.mehrnews (2022-11-16). Poland calls missile attack 'unfortunate accident'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) — Poland's President Andrzej Duda says there is no evidence a missile that hit Poland near its border with Ukraine was an "intentional attack."

Eric Zuesse (2022-11-16). U.S. Will Have Spent $100 Billion on Ukraine this Year. globalresearch.ca

Jake Johnson (2022-11-16). 'Unfortunate Accident': Polish President Says Missile That Killed Two Likely Fired by Ukraine. commondreams.org "There is nothing, absolutely nothing to suggest that it was an intentional attack on Poland," Polish President Andrzej Duda told reporters.

Judicial Watch (2022-11-16). Defense Department Records Reveal U.S. Funding of Anthrax Laboratory Activities in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca

Kit Klarenberg (2022-11-16). FTX partnership with Ukraine is latest chapter in shady Western aid saga. thegrayzone.com The Ukrainian government mysteriously disappeared online records of its fundraising arrangement with the FTX crypto scam just days before the scandal erupted. The initiative claims to have raised $60 million for Ukraine, but where did the money go? The demise of FTX, the fifth-biggest cryptocurrency exchange by trade volume in 2022, and the second-largest by holdings, has sent a wave of chaos through global financial markets. As the turbulence grows, the government of Ukraine is conducting an ongoing cleanup and …

Newsclick (2022-11-16). G20 fails to emerge as a forum for solving vital disputes. peoplesdispatch.org Independent journalist Siddharthya Ro and NewsClick's Prabir Purkayastha discuss the first day of the G20 summit in Bali and the failure of the forum to address the key disputes of the time, including Ukraine…

Peoples Dispatch (2022-11-16). Daily Round-up | Ukraine conflict, economy key issues as G20 summit begins & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode, we bring you stories of the first day of the G20 summit, a strike by California student-workers, the killing of a minor by Israeli soldiers in Palestine, and rights groups condemning a UK-France deal on migrants…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-11-16). Support for the Kiev Regime is Suffocating the UN. libya360.wordpress.com Mikhail Gamandiy-Egorov Despite Western pressure on many countries, support for Kiev at the UN level is drastically declining, as the Western media itself admits. This is confirmed by the recent vote in the UN General Assembly promoted by the Atlanticist establishment to give the Kiev regime Russian reparations. The recent Western-Kiev resolution voted at the…

Infobrics (2022-11-16). Kiev regime missiles hitting Poland – incompetence or false flag. infobrics.org The Kiev regime is adamant that anyone claiming this wasn't fired by Russian forces is a "conspiracy theorist", which obviously also includes the presidents of the US and Poland.

TeleSUR (2022-11-16). Kiev Uses Any Situation To Accuse Moscow -Russian Foreign Min. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Polish authorities reported the downing of two suspected Russian missiles near the town of Przewodów, a few kilometers from the Ukrainian border, resulting in two deaths. Later, they spoke of a single rocket. | RELATED: | In this regard, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement, "It is surprising how quickly the representatives of the Kiev regime began to make accusations against Russia. It seems the Kiev authorities are usin…

Anonymous103 (2022-11-16). Military Situation In Syria On November 16, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org On November 15, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 5 times: 2 in Latakia province, 2 in Idlib province, 1 in Aleppo province; | On November 16, the SAA-backed local militia take full control of Tariq al-Sad neighborhood in Daraa city after fierce clashes against ISIS operatives; | On November 16, a former rebel commander was killed by unknown gunmen in Daraa city; | Four SDF members were killed by the…

Dave DeCamp (2022-11-16). Biden Says It's 'Unlikely' Missile that Hit Poland Was Fired from Russia. globalresearch.ca

____ (2022-11-15). Chinese, Russian FMs meet in Bali. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met here on Tuesday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov while Wang, as an entourage of Chinese President Xi Jinping, attended the Group of 20 summit.

Edward Hunt (2022-11-16). US Antagonism Towards Russia and China Deters Climate Progress. commondreams.org The United States is taking an increasingly confrontational stance toward China and Russia rather than working with them to address the climate crisis.

En.mehrnews (2022-11-16). Missile that hit Poland may not have come from Russia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) — A missile that killed two people in Poland was probably not fired from Russia, US President Joe Biden said on Wednesday after holding talks with leaders of Western allies.

En.mehrnews (2022-11-16). Iran determined to export products to Russia: lawmaker. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) — The Chairman of Iran-Russia Parliamentary Friendship Group said that suitable ways have been provided for the country to increase the volume of trade exchanges between the two countries of Iran and Russia.

En.mehrnews (2022-11-16). West hybrid war against Russia increases likelihood of WWIII. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) — Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council Dmitry Medvedev says that the West is bringing World War III closer by waging a hybrid war on Russia.

En.mehrnews (2022-11-16). Achieving $5bn worth of Iran-Russia trade 'possible'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) — Turning to the preparation of necessary platforms of economic cooperation with Russia, the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy said that achieving a $5 billion trade between Iran and Russia is feasible.

En.mehrnews (2022-11-16). Iran, India, Russia to hold meeting on Afghanistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) — Iran, India, and Russia will hold a trilateral meeting focusing on Afghanistan on the sidelines of the Moscow format meeting.

En.mehrnews (2022-11-16). It attempted missile interception near incident site. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) — The Ukrainian military told US and allies that it attempted to intercept a Russian missile during the timeframe and near that location of the Poland missile strike, according to the reports.

Infobrics (2022-11-16). India-Russia Bilateral Trade Zooms—Set to Cross $30 Bn by Next Year. infobrics.org Bilateral trade between India and Russia is all set to exceed $30 billion in the next one year— much before the 2025 target…

____ (2022-11-16). Horrible Russian Revenge. . smoothiex12.blogspot.com My Polish friend Mike Krupa send it to me, LOL)))) Russians avenge that poor Polish tractor. The sign says: For Polish Tractor.

Pepe Escobar (2022-11-16). Russia, India, China, Iran: The Quad that Really Matters. globalresearch.ca

TeleSUR (2022-11-16). Russia Calls for Grain Exports To Reach Nations Most in Need. telesurenglish.net According to Siluanov, Russia is in favor of expanding the Black Sea grain initiative on the condition that grain supplies are guaranteed to the countries that need it most. | RELATED: | Speaking on the sidelines of the G20 summit that concluded this November 16 in Bali, Indonesia, the Russian diplomat told RT that Russia insists "that the grain supplied under the Black Sea agreement goes exactly to the countries that nee…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-11-16). Joà£o Pedro Stedile: "Lula's Victory is a Political and Social Victory, Not Just Electoral" libya360.wordpress.com Peoples Dispatch In part one of this two-part interview, Stedile discussed the major challenges facing the incoming Lula government, the Bolsonarista blockades, and Lula's priorities for foreign relations. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of the Workers' Party emerged victorious in the historic elections held in Brazil on October 30. With almost .9% of the votes,…

Staff (2022-11-16). EU rotates Georgian troops for African military mission. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geNovember 16, 2022 Georgian platoon returns from EU Central African training mission A platoon of the National Guard of Georgia has returned from its six-month deployment in the European Union Training mission in the Central African Republic…. Brigadier General Roman Jokhadze and members of the National Guard welcomed the servicemembers on their arrival at the …

Staff (2022-11-16). Photo: pan-Turkic military drill with Turkey, Azerbaijan, Northern Cyprus, Kyrgyzstan. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Azeri Press AgencyNovember 16, 2022 Soldiers of Azerbaijan, Turkiye, Northern Cyprus Turkish Republic, and Kyrgyzstan hold military exercises in Turkiye's Isparta, said the Turkish National Defence Ministry, APA reports.

Infobrics (2022-11-16). Stopping support to Kiev the best way to respond to recent attack in Poland. infobrics.org The most effective way to resolve the crisis generated by the bombing in Poland is to stop sending of money and weapons to Kiev.

_____ (2022-11-16). Joe Biden and the 'energy crisis' in the West. journal-neo.org The decision of OPEC+ to introduce a deep cut to its oil production definitely came as a shock to the West (the US and the EU). Democrats, including Joe Biden in the US, were quick to point fingers to Saudi Arabia as the culprit. In fact, many Democrats are already demanding that the Kingdom be …

Anonymous103 (2022-11-16). In Video: Ukrainian Military Cover Foreign Missile Launchers With Civilian Cars. southfront.org

Caitlin Johnstone (2022-11-16). The Zelensky-Bush War Rally. globalresearch.ca

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