(2022-12-13). NATO Chief Says Russia Relations Can't Be Repaired Even After Fighting. news.antiwar.com NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said that trust between the West and Russia has been "destroyed" and that relations couldn't return to normal even after the fighting ended in Ukraine, CNBC reported on Monday. "Even if the fighting ends, we will not return to some kind of normal, friendly, relationship with Russia. Trust has been destroyed," …
(2022-12-13). Ukraine Says It Needs $1 Billion to Quickly Repair Energy Infrastructure. news.antiwar.com As Russian missile strikes have decimated Ukraine's energy infrastructure, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said Monday that Kyiv needs $1 billion to restore its power grid and heating systems. "The approximate cost of urgent help for the power sector stands at $500 million," Shmyahl told the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, according to Reuters. …
(2022-12-13). America's B-21 Raider and Why the West Can't "Spend" it's way Out of Ukraine. journal-neo.org 
US arms manufacturer Northrop Grumman recently unveiled its new stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider. Having not even flown yet and still facing an extensive critical design review, it won't enter service any time in the immediate future. The B-21 Raider is estimated to cost around 753 million US dollars per aircraft a significant sum …
(2022-12-13). NATO Pressed for Action as Tensions Rise in North Kosovo. news.antiwar.com A weekend dispute in northern Kosovo has fueled a new round of controversy, and tensions, as the Kosovar military threatened to move against ethnic Serbs who were blocking the road, This happens from time to time, mostly starting with the Kosovo government preventing the northern Serbs from trading across the border with neighboring Serbia. This leads to a lot of threats back and forth, and unresolved standoffs. | With its endless military operation in Kosovo, NATO find…
(2022-12-13). Conquered Karabakh: Azeris condemn Russia for "environmental terrorism" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Shusha, known as Shushi in Armenian, is a territory seized from Nagorno-Karabakh in the Turkish-assisted Azerbaijani military onslaught against it in 2020. — RR ==== Azeri Press AgencyDecember 11, 2022 Azerbaijan's MFA note to Russia in connection with activities of peacekeepers The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry has sent a note to Russia in connection with the …
(2022-12-13). Turkey: U.S. deal for 120 F-16s "critical for NATO" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Anadolu AgencyDecember 12, 2022 US' F-16 sale to Tàºrkiye critical for NATO's deterrence, defense: Vice President Ankara expects Washington to go on with the sale of the F-16 fighter jets to Tàºrkiye as it is important for the deterrence of NATO, Vice President Fuat Oktay said Monday. "The importance of defense cooperation between Tàºrkiye and …
(2022-12-13). UK imposes sanctions on Iran, Russia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Britain on Tuesday said it had sanctioned 12 Russian military commanders as well as Iranian businessmen involved in the alleged production and supply of military drones used in the Ukraine war.
(2022-12-13). How critical journalists are muzzled in Europe. indybay.org Besides the case of Julian Assange, the case of the Basque Pablo González has stood out for almost a year now. Poland wants to keep him in solitary confinement for at least a year without presenting any evidence for the accusations of alleged espionage for Russia. His offense is apparently to have done research in eastern Ukraine, which alarms Ukrainian and Polish intelligence.
(2022-12-13). To fight for the future we must fight for socialism! wsws.org These are the introductory remarks by Gregor Link, a member of the International Youth and Students for Social Equality in Germany, to the December 10 rally, "For a Mass Movement of Students and Youth to Stop the War in Ukraine!"
(2022-12-13). The young generation holds the fate of humanity in its hands. wsws.org The following are the remarks by Barbara Slaughter, the longest active member of the Fourth International, to the December 10 rally, "For a Mass Movement of Students and Youth to Stop the War in Ukraine!" organized by the International Youth and Students for Social Equality.
(2022-12-13). Russia, China presidents to meet before new year: source. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — A Russian newspaper reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold talks, to sum up the 2022 development.
(2022-12-13). Iran, Russia space organizations to hold talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Iranian Space Agency (ISA) and the Russian Space Agency (Roscosmos) will hold talks on the sidelines of Iran Airshow 2022 on Kish Island.
(2022-12-13). Russia, China to Develop Oil, Gas Equipment. infobrics.org "We plan to jointly engage in the development and production of equipment that can be used both in China and in Russia."
(2022-12-13). India's Finished Steel Imports from Russia Hit 4-Year High. infobrics.org India's finished steel imports from Russia during April-October rose to their highest in at least four years, government data compiled by Reuters showed, underscoring Moscow's bid to divert shipments in the wake of Western sanctions…
(2022-12-13). The Yuan's the New Dollar as Russia Rides to the Redback. infobrics.org Russia turns to the Chinese currency amid sanctions…
(2022-12-13). Azerbaijan: NATO consolidates presence on Caspian Sea. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Azeri Press AgencyDecember 12, 2022 Working meetings are being held as part of NATO's Defence Education Enhancement Programme Within the framework of NATO's Defence Education Enhancement Programme (DEEP), a working meeting with the programme's coordinators for Azerbaijan and NATO's experts on various educational issues is being held at the National Defense University of the Ministry …
(2022-12-13). Erdogan: emergent Turkey "sells high-tech products to NATO allies" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Hàºrriyet Daily NewsDecember 12, 2022 Tàºrkiye exports high-tech defense products to NATO: Erdogan While Tàºrkiye exports a total of $248 million worth of defense products, the government plans to exceed that to $4 billion this year, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Dec. 12. "We have turned from a country that needed foreigners into a …
(2022-12-13). Turkey exports high-tech merchandise to NATO. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Saying that Turkey exports a total of $248 million value of defense merchandise, the Turkish President announced that his country sells high-tech merchandise to NATO countries.
(2022-12-13). Fake Populists See A Real Opportunity. levernews.com "The rail workers had good reason to threaten a strike," a U.S. senator
(2022-12-13). Denuncian asesinato de 89 líderes sociales colombianos en 2022. telesurtv.net Sin embargo, para Indepaz de Colombia son casi el doble el número de líderes asesinados este año el país suramericano.
(2022-12-13). Wednesday 1/18: 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.
(2022-12-13). Erdogan: Of course new Turkish missile will hit Athens. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Daily SabahDecember 12, 2022 Erdogan says ballistic missile Tayfun scares Greece, warns against militarization Greece is scared of Turkish ballistic missile Tayfun, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday, warning Athens…. "Now we have started to build our missiles. Of course, this production frightens the Greeks. When you say 'Tayfun' (Typhoon), the Greek is scared. …
(2022-12-12). Dan Kovalik: We Are Already In World War III. popularresistance.org Clearing the FOG speaks with Dan Kovalik, an author and lawyer with expertise in human rights and international law, about his recent visit to Russia and the Donbass region that was formerly part of Ukraine. Kovalik describes what he saw there and how the Russians he met view the current conflict as one between Russia and NATO at this point. Based on the direct involvement of the United States and NATO countries in the area, Kovalik argues that World War III has already begun and that the only way the West could fight such a battle, if it escalates, is through the use of nuclear weapons, which would devastate the…
(2022-12-12). Peru: Five Killed by Police During Anti-Coup Protests. libya360.wordpress.com Tanya Wadhwa Since December 7, tens of thousands of Peruvians have been protesting in different parts of the country, demanding closure of the Congress, new elections and new constitution through a Constituent Assembly. Photo: Wilson Chilo / Wayka Peru Enduring brutal police repression, tens of thousands of Peruvians have been protesting in different parts of…
(2022-12-12). The Ukraine Arms Drain: Now and in the Future. libya360.wordpress.com Update on Russian military operations in Ukraine for December 12, 2022. — Russia continues its war of attrition — focusing on exhausting and overwhelming critical Ukrainian defenses around Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine/western Russia; — Despite claims that Russian missile stockpiles are depleted, Russia continues carrying out regular, large-scale missile barrages against Ukrainian infrastructure; — Latest…
(2022-12-12). U.S. Imperialism is Bringing Eurasia Towards a Repeat of World War II. libya360.wordpress.com Rainer Shea A reaction to Operation Z's impacts that I've seen from Marxists in the imperial center is one of alarm, in which it's appeared to them that Russia was reckless for deciding to intervene in Ukraine. They've seen Sweden and Finland's joining NATO, the crackdown on anti-imperialist sentiments, the further neoliberalization that the EU…
(2022-12-12). Washington wants Europe's total Dependence on the US. journal-neo.org 
In March 2022, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) reported that "Europe is the new hotspot" of global arms import. While this development is attributed to the ongoing military conflict between Russia and Ukraine (US/EU/NATO), what's equally, or even more, important to understand is how most of this European purchase is coming from the …
(2022-12-12). NATO Chief Says Full-Blown War With Russia Is A 'Real Possibility'. popularresistance.org NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned Friday that he fears a full-blown war between Russia and NATO is a "real possibility" in a rare acknowledgment of the dangers of backing Ukraine. | "I fear that the war in Ukraine will get out of control, and spread into a major war between NATO and Russia," he said, according to The Telegraph. "If things go wrong, they can go horribly wrong." | Russian officials have made clear that they believe they are fighting against NATO in Ukraine. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said recently that both the US and NATO are "directly participating" in the war in Ukraine,…
(2022-12-12). Distorting Ukraine's History. strategic-culture.org Since the onset of hostilities between Russia and Ukraine in February this year, there has been an upsurge of interest in Ukrainian history. And in the midst of a conflict over national sovereignty, there has been an upsurge of interest in simplistic versions of Ukrainian history. But the history here is very complicated.
(2022-12-12). India Denies Western Fake News That Modi Cancelled Meeting With Putin Over Nuclear Warning. southfront.org 
West desperately attempts to derail the strengthening of Indian-Russian ties. | Written by Ahmed Adel, Cairo-based geopolitics and political economy researcher | According to "people with knowledge of the matter", Bloomberg reported that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not be holding an annual in-person summit with Vladimir Putin after the Russian president allegedly threatened to use nuclear weapons in the war in Ukraine. The same article was shared on Twitter by Professor Derek J.
(2022-12-12). Military Situation In Ukraine On December 12, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russia struck the AFU positions near Kharkov with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU positions near Lyman with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU positions near Gulyai Pole with high-precision missiles; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Debrova; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Kupyansk; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Peski; | Clashes between the Russian Army…
(2022-12-12). Pentagon Gives Tacit Support for Ukrainian Drone Attacks Deep Inside Russia. news.antiwar.com The Pentagon has given its tacit endorsement of Ukrainian attacks inside Russian territory and no longer fears such operations could lead to a "dramatic" Russian escalation, The Times reported on Friday, citing unnamed US defense officials. The US position appears to only be based on the fact that up to this point, Russia hasn't responded …
(2022-12-12). Russian embassy reacts to UK FM comments on Iran-Russia coop. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) — Accusations made by the UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly regarding Iran sending military equipment to Russia to use in the Ukrainian conflict brought a sharp response from the Russian embassy in London.
(2022-12-12). Ukrainian human rights activist Maksym Butkevytch remains a prisoner of war. greenleft.org.au Maksym Butkevytch, a well-known Ukrainian journalist, human rights defender and pacifist, is being held as a prisoner of war, after the capture of his Ukrainian army platoon by Russian occupying forces in June. Isabelle Merminod and Tim Baster report.
(2022-12-12). Russia Hands UN Details of Ukrainian Attacks on Civilian Targets. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-12). In Video: War In Ukraine Explained By Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs. southfront.org
(2022-12-12). Military Situation In Eastern Ukraine On December 12, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2022-12-12). The Twitter Files: The Corporate Media Ignores The Biggest Story Of The Decade. southfront.org 
| Originally published on The biggest story of the past decade is not the covid pandemic, the January 6th protests, the war in Ukraine, the BLM riots, or even the stagflationary crisis in the US. Behind these major events is another story, one that connects them all together in a disturbing way. Even more important than the effects of geopolitical and economic chaos is the…
(2022-12-12). Building Stronger Track-Two Networks. transcend.org The continuing armed conflict in Ukraine and the likelihood that the conflict will drag on through the winter–as well as armed conflicts in other parts of the world–forces us to ask if more can be done on the part of non-governmental organizations to encourage negotiations in good faith.
(2022-12-12). Zelensky Asks G7 For Natural Gas, Longer-Range Weapons. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday addressed the Group of 7 and asked for natural gas and more advanced weaponry, including fighter jets, tanks, and long-range missiles. After the meeting, G7 leaders released a joint statement reaffirming they will support Ukraine for "as long as it takes." So far, the US has held off giving …
(2022-12-12). Cluster bombs: Biden considers sending banned weapons to Ukraine. mronline.org CNN reports that the Biden administration is considering adding cluster bombs to the mass of weapons it is pouring into Ukraine. The production and use of cluster bombs is prohibited under international law.
(2022-12-12). Sweden to provide Ukraine with additional air defense systems. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) — Sweden will provide the ninth aid package for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which is 50% larger than the previous one.
(2022-12-12). EU depleted military stockpiles by helping Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) — EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell said on Sunday that the bloc had run out of military stockpiles as it continued to supply weapons to Ukraine amid ongoing hostilities.
(2022-12-12). US to continue providing Ukraine with military assisstance. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) — US President Joe Biden spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday, reiterating Washington's commitment to continue providing Ukraine with security, economic assistance.
(2022-12-12). Opinion | A Mediator's Guide to Peace in Ukraine. therealnews.com 
(2022-12-12). The International Youth and Students for Social Equality and the fight against war. wsws.org These are the concluding remarks by WSWS International Editorial Board Chairman David North to the December 10 rally, "For a Mass Movement of Students and Youth to Stop the War in Ukraine!" organized by the International Youth and Students for Social Equality.
(2022-12-12). Defense Aid to Ukraine Tops $20 Billion as New $275M Package Announced. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-12). Wagner Pilots On Burning Su-24M Struck Ukrainian Military Column Near Bakhmut. southfront.org 
In early December, a plane of Wagners PMC Su-24M was shot down in the area of Klescheevka in the Bakhmut region. The crew commander Antonov Alexander Sergeevich and the navigator Vladimir Nikolaevich Nikishin died as a result of the incident. | Wagner sources confirmed the crash of their aircraft and described the actions of the pilots. | On December 2, while the crew was performing a combat mission in the Klescheevka area, the situation on the battlefield began to change sharply. The Arme…
(2022-12-12). Ukrainian president holds talks with French, Turkish leaders. ecns.cn Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that he had separate conversations with French President Emmanuel Macron and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
(2022-12-12). Ukrainian Forces Continue Shelling Donetsk. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-12). U.S. pressures NATO partner Morocco to provide tank parts to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Interfax-UkraineDecember 11, 2022 Morocco to supply tank spare parts to Ukraine — media On the recommendation of the United States, Morocco will supply Ukraine with spare parts for T-72 tanks and will thus become the first African state to provide military assistance to Ukraine, Le Journal de l'Afrique said. "The Royal Moroccan Armed Forces have …
(2022-12-12). Latin America in a Multipolar World — Class, Sanity and Realism. libya360.wordpress.com Stephen Sefton On December 7, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov delivered remarks to the Primakov Forum on the development of a multipolar system of international relations in which he noted, "It is obvious that the ongoing dismantling of the international system of relations is rooted in the unwillingness of the Western minority to abandon its…
(2022-12-12). Russia dressed down by Putin's Turkish, Azerbaijani partners. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Hurriyet Daily NewsDecember 11, 2022 Tàºrkiye calls on Russia to push YPG off its borders Tàºrkiye has reiterated its demand from Russia to push the YPG terrorist organization 30 kilometers away from its borders in line with a 2019-dated bilateral agreement amid its vows to launch a new cross-border offensive against the terrorist presence. The …
(2022-12-12). Japanese warplanes land in Philippines for first time since WWII: U.S., Japan, Philippines forge axis against China, Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com In addition to the U.S. and its NATO allies and partners supporting Japan against China over the Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands and the Philippines against China over the Spratly Islands, Washington is increasingly backing Japanese territorial demands on Russia's Kuril Islands, with U.S. Ambassador Rahm Emanuel openly referring to the last-named by Japan's designation, the Northern Territories. Japan's …
(2022-12-12). Why America Wants To Prevent Russia's 2030 Armament Program? southfront.org 
Although Russia's military budget is 20 times smaller than NATO's, it's able to get a much bigger bang for its buck, as it has the world's most powerful thermonuclear arsenal, the most powerful ground force, the second largest air force, as well as the second largest navy on the planet. | Written by Drago Bosnic, independent geopolitical and military analyst | Most experts agree that the Russian military is the second most powerful on the planet, even when disregarding weapons of mass destr…
(2022-12-12). NATO Chief Voices Fear Of War With Russia While US Greenlights Drone Strikes On Russian Territory. thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article: | In what Antiwar's Dave DeCamp In an article titled "'
(2022-12-12). Why America wants to prevent Russia's 2030 armament program. infobrics.org Although Russia's military budget is 20 times smaller than NATO's, it's able to get a much bigger bang for its buck, as it has the world's most powerful thermonuclear arsenal, the most powerful ground force, the second largest air force, as well as the second largest navy on the planet.
(2022-12-12). The West and its big oil blunder. journal-neo.org 
The largest oil-producing countries, led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, decided on December 4 to maintain current production levels in the face of uncertainty and the entry into force of new sanctions against Moscow. Representatives of the thirteen members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), led by Riyadh, and their 10 allies, …
(2022-12-12). Xi's Visit And The Future Of The Middle East. popularresistance.org The problem with most Western media's political analyses is that they generally tend to be short-sighted and focused mostly on variables that are of direct interest to Western governments. | These types of analyses are now being applied to understanding official Arab attitudes towards Russia, China, global politics and conflicts. | As Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares to lead a large delegation to meet with Arab leaders in Saudi Arabia on December 9, Western media conveys a sense of dread. | The Chinese leader's visit "comes against the backdrop" of the Biden Administration's "strained ties with both Beijing…
(2022-12-12). Xi's Visit and the Future of the Middle East: What Does China Want from the Arabs. popularresistance.org The problem with most Western media's political analyses is that they generally tend to be short-sighted and focused mostly on variables that are of direct interest to Western governments. | These types of analyses are now being applied to understanding official Arab attitudes towards Russia, China, global politics and conflicts. | As Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares to lead a large delegation to meet with Arab leaders in Saudi Arabia on December 9, Western media conveys a sense of dread.
(2022-12-12). Military Situation In Syria On December 12, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
On December 12, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 3 times: 1 — in Latakia province, 2 — in Idlib province; | On December 12, Turkish artillery shelled SDF positions near Tal Tamar; | On December 12, Turkish artillery shelled SDF positions near Tal Rafaat town; | On December 11, Turkish drone struck SDF positions near al-Dibs area; | Two ISIS field commanders were killed by the US-led coalition forces near the…
(2022-12-12). Basketball, Viktor Bout and Troubling Exchanges. scheerpost.com 
By Binoy Kampmark / CounterPunch Prison exchanges and swaps are never entirely satisfactory affairs. The appropriate measure in such cases is the degree of dissatisfaction that arises from them. In the instance of the exchange of US basketballer Brittney Griner for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, the Russian negotiators may well count themselves richer in …
(2022-12-12). EU to discuss Russia, Iran sanctions Monday. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) — European Union foreign ministers will meet on Monday to try to agree on further sanctions on Russia and Iran.
(2022-12-12). VIDEO: Moscow streets flooded after heavy rain. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) — 20% of Moscow's normal monthly rainfall fell on the city in less than a day on Saturday, according to the Russian weather bureau.
(2022-12-12). Putin, Aliyev discuss implementation of trilateral agreements. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) — Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev, in a phone conversation on Monday, discussed the implementation of trilateral agreements between Baku, Yerevan, and Moscow.
(2022-12-12). Russia Strengthens Film Ties with India at Goa Market. infobrics.org Russia was a significant presence at India's recently concluded Film Bazaar market in Goa, with Roskino and Moscow Export Center occupying two pavilions…
(2022-12-12). Commander of NATO naval group meets counterparts from 3 of 5 carrier strike groups in Mediterranean, region. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Maritime CommandDecember 12, 2022 Standing NATO Maritime Group Two Commander Meets with Allied Carrier Strike Group Commanders At Sea The Commander of Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) met with the commanders of three different Allied carrier strike groups aboard U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush on Nov. 23 for senior …
(2022-12-12). U.S. refuels Finnish warplanes for first time in NATO air combat drills. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces AfricaDecember 8, 2022 First-ever U.S. KC-46 refuel of Finland F-18s demonstrates interoperability with NATO RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — A U.S. KC-46A Pegasus refueled Finnish F/A-18s for the first time in Finland airspace, Dec. 7, as part of a U.S. Air Forces in Europe partnership exercise called …
(2022-12-12). EUCOM/NATO: Niger part of global military strategy. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, AfricaDecember 8, 2022 SETAF-AF deputy commander visits Niger The U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) deputy commanding general visited Niger Dec. 1-6 to meet Nigerien Armed Forces (FAN) officials and talk to U.S. servicemembers deployed there. Brig. Gen. Brian Cashman, SETAF-AF deputy commander, met with senior U.S. …
(2022-12-12). Finland And Sweden Beg Turkey For NATO's Membership As Ankara Balancing Between East And West. southfront.org 
With a divided NATO, an aggressive Turkey struggles to balance its complex relations with both the West and the Eurasian powers. | Written by Uriel Araujo, researcher with a focus on international and ethnic conflicts | Tensions between Washington and Turkey were visible in the November 16 meeting in Bali, when US President Joe Biden supposedly "
(2022-12-12). Senate Yemen War Powers This Week! peaceaction.org We're getting word that the Senate could vote THIS WEEK on a War Powers Resolution to bring an end to all U.S. support for the horrific humanitarian tragedy caused by the Saudi-led war in Yemen. This is an all-hands-on-deck moment! Please sign and send this petition to your senators urging them to cosponsor the War …
(2022-12-12). Progressives Vow to "Replace Sinema" After Arizona Senator Ditches Democrats. truthout.org While the White House and Democratic congressional leadership are publicly hoping U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's departure from the party won't change much in Washington, D.C., progressives in her home state of Arizona and across the nation are already pushing to replace the newly declared Independent if she runs for reelection in 2024. The "Primary Sinema" campaign rebranded on Saturday as "Replace… |
(2022-12-12). Some 65 million Social Security recipients breathe easier this year. peoplesworld.org 
Social Security was on the ballot in Georgia's December 6 run-off election. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock's re-election victory there should be good news for Gold Star families, paralyzed veterans, seniors, and indeed all of Social Security's over 65 million beneficiaries. It's bad news for the Wall Street-backed politicians who are determined to reach into our …
(2022-12-12). NATO in Romania: Italian, Spanish warplanes ready for war in the Black Sea. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Air CommandDecember 9, 2022 NATO's rotational deterrence and defence posture in Romania declared mission ready During a ceremony at Borcea Air Base on December 9, 2022, NATO declared the Italian and Spanish fighter detachments deployed in Romania ready to execute the Air Policing mission alongside the Romanian Air Force. Lieutenant General Fernando de la …
(2022-12-12). Asesinan a líder del Pacto Histórico en Bolívar, Colombia. telesurtv.net Miembros del Pacto Histórico en Magangué levantaron su voz de protesta por el asesinato del reconocido abogado.
(2022-12-12). "U.S.'s child" launches attack on Kosovo Serbs, West threatens victims, Serbia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com B92December 11, 2022 Vuƒçiƒá issued the most important orders: "We have before us…" Serbian President and Commander-in-Chief Aleksandar Vuƒçiƒá addressed the nation after the session of the National Security Council. Vuƒçiƒá pointed out that what was announced yesterday and in the previous days and weeks is happening right now. "First of all, from the international …
(2022-12-12). Incendiary atmosphere: Serbia ready to send troops to Kosovo under terms of UN Resolution 1244. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Tanjug News AgencyDecember 12, 2022 Vucic: Gov't request for deployment of Serbian troops to Kosovo due on Thursday Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced on Monday the Serbian government would on Thursday make a decision to send a request to KFOR to ensure a presence of Serbian troops in the north of Kosovo-Metohija. "The government session …
(2022-12-12). Counter-Coup: The Anti-Democratic Subversion of the Right-Wing in Latin America Resumes. libya360.wordpress.com Javier Tolcachier While millions of eyes — including this reporter's — devour the colourful incidents of the circus staged by the Qatari dynastic monarchy in collusion with FIFA, other events, perhaps much more relevant to the lives of the people, continue to take place in these football-loving lands. Thus, while on the screens, qualifiers and…
(2022-12-12). Day 1 of Hearing about US Political Prisoner Alex Saab's Diplomatic Status. libya360.wordpress.com Stansfield Smith The long delayed official hearing on the question of the Venezuela Special Envoy Alex Saab's status as a diplomat finally began December 12, 2022. The US government had him seized in Cape Verde two and a half years ago, June 12, 2020, in violation of his diplomatic immunity as guaranteed in the Geneva…
(2022-12-12). Kyeretwie Opoku: 'We Must Unite Our Continent'. libya360.wordpress.com Peoples Dispatch Kyeretwie Opoku, Convener of the Socialist Movement of Ghana addresses the West African People For A New World conference. Photo: WAPO conference In his opening address at the West African People For A New World conference in Ghana, Opoku discussed the necessity of building working class unity in the region Last week, members…
(2022-12-12). Visegrad24 Funded by the Polish Government. libya360.wordpress.com Felix Livshitz Poland's Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki One of the largest media outlets in Eastern Europe is pushes fake news. Now a bombshell report suggests it's sponsored by Warsaw. Chances are that any active Twitter user over the past year will have seen a tweet or two from an account called Visegrad24 and, most likely, the information…
(2022-12-12). Aelian: A parable of two cities. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com
(2022-12-12). Georgia pushes universal conscription, intensive combat training for new wars. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geDecember 12, 2022 PM announces "major changes" to Georgia's defence system, "flexible" recruitment, prevention of military service evasion Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Monday announced "major changes" to the country's defence system as part of the new defence code, which includes full transition of the compulsory military service to the Ministry of Defence mandate…. …
(2022-12-12). Luisa Cáceres: Commune-Building in Urban Venezuela. libya360.wordpress.com Chris Gilbert Luisa Cáceres de Arismendi communards. (Voces Urgentes) Last year, the much-watched YouTuber Luis Villar Sudek, also known as "Luisito Comunica," arrived with his team, camera, and checkbook in hand to the Lechería neighborhood in eastern Venezuela. Lechería is one of the most privileged urban developments in the country, forming a kind of bubble…
(2022-12-11). Interview: "TCF Speaker Series Ep1: Eva Bartlett: Donbass' Pain & Resolve, Shadows of Syria, Canadian Betrayal" ingaza.wordpress.com 
(2022-12-11). Journalist In Donestk: Ukrainian Government Put Me On A Hit List. popularresistance.org As the Ukraine-Russia conflict escalates, the Ukrainian government forces have increased their bombing of civilians in Donetsk. Fighting in the Donbas has claimed over 15,000 lives since 2014. Journalist Johnny Miller has been living in Donetsk and joins the show to provide the on-the-ground reality of the daily attacks on civilians there and what are their real attitudes towards Russia and Ukraine.
(2022-12-11). Russian Airstrike Destroys Ukrainian Buk-M1 Air Defense System. southfront.org 
. Source: the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense. | A Ukrainian Buk-M1 air-defense system has been destroyed by a Russian airstrike on the territory of the Donetsk People's Republic, a spokesman for the Russian Ministry of Defense, Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov, announced on December 11. | "Near the Kramatorsk settlement of the Donetsk People's Republic a position has been disclosed and the launch platform of the Ukrainian Buk-M1 ground-to-air missile system has been elimina…
(2022-12-11). Bulgaria Approved First Military Aid Package To Ukraine. southfront.org 
| On December 9, Bulgaria approved its first military aid package to Ukraine. The Bulgarian National Assembly voted 148-46 with one abstention in favor of the weapons to the Kiev regime following months of political squabbling on the issue in the Balkan NATO member state. | The list of weapons that will bw sent to Ukraine was classified. According to some government officials, Sofia will supply Kiev with mainly light weapons and ammunition. Acting Bulgarian Defense Minister clarified that Bulgaria…
(2022-12-11). Germany To Supply Ukraine With Advanced RCH 155 Self-Propelled Howitzers. southfront.org 
The RCH 155 Self-Propelled Howitzer. Source: KMW. | On December 7, the German government officially confirmed the sale of 18 RCH 155 self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine. | The advanced howitzers were the most notable addition in the last update to the German list of military equipment delivered or in the process of being delivered to Kiev forces. | The German government will reportedly fund the $227 million sale, including training, spare parts and ammunition. The delivery is expected to take at least 30 month…
(2022-12-11). Military Situation In Ukraine On December 11, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russia struck the AFU positions near Lyman with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU positions near Seversk with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU positions near Kramatorsk with high-precision missiles; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Kupyansk; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Zhytlovka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Neskuchnoye; | Clashes between the Russi…
(2022-12-11). US Announces New $275 Million Arms Package for Ukraine. news.antiwar.com The US on Friday announced a new $275 million arms package for Ukraine that includes ammunition for the HIMARS rocket systems, marking the 27th drawdown from US military stockpiles for the Ukrainians. Announcing the new package, the Pentagon said that the US has pledged over $19.3 billion in military equipment for Ukraine since Russia invaded …
(2022-12-11). Nuclear War Is Getting "Too Close for Comfort". Joe Biden Announces U.S. Will "Use Nuclear Weapons against Non-Nuclear Threats" globalresearch.ca Biden Regime Secretary of State Blinken has blocked negotiations between Russia and Ukraine by declaring it is US policy to drive Russia out of the reincorporated territories, including Crimea. | Biden's announcement that the US will use nuclear weapons against non-nuclear …
(2022-12-11). The Prospect of Nuclear War Is Getting too Close for Comfort. thealtworld.com Biden Regime Secretary of State Blinken has blocked negotiations between Russia and Ukraine by declaring it is US policy to drive Russia out of the reincorporated territories, including Crimea. | Biden's announcement that the US will use nuclear weapons against non-nuclear threats, and the knowledge that US nuclear weapons are deployed close to Russia are forcing Putin to abandon his no first use of nuclear weapons pledge. | In other words, unlike the 20th century Cold War, today there is a hair-trigger on nuclear war. People who say nuclear war is impossible because there are no winners are out to lunch. Wars ar…
(2022-12-11). The ADL Issues Statement Declaring Ukraine's Azov Battalion No Longer 'Far-Right'. strategic-culture.org 
By Alexander RUBINSTEIN | The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has emailed The Grayzone a defense of the Azov Battalion and refused to condemn the Pentagon for honoring a veteran of the group who sports Nazi-inspired tattoos. | A November 9 email from the Anti-Defamation League to The Grayzone provided a twisted defense of Ukraine's Azov Battalion. Despite its self-proclaimed "anti-hate" mission, the ADL insisted in the email it "does not" consider Azov as the "far right group it once was." | The Azov Battalion is a neo-Nazi unit formally integrated into the US government-backed Ukrainian military. Founded by Andriy…
(2022-12-11). Military Situation In Eastern Ukraine On December 11, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2022-12-11). Military Situation In Southern Ukraine On December 11, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2022-12-11). Headscarf Requirement, Discrimination Against Homosexuals, and Construction Worker Accidents in Qatar Overshadow an Insane Big Lie Aimed at Starting Another World War. covertactionmagazine.com The European Woke International of Hypocrisy and Neo-Colonialism looks past the incendiary escalation of the Ukraine conflict, preferring instead to spoil the beautiful game for hundreds of millions of soccer fans in Arab and developing countries. Anyone who thought the media would take an in-depth look at the current and most dangerous lie in many …
(2022-12-11). High Fuel Prices Likely to Kill More Europeans Than Fighting in Ukraine. The Economist. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-11). Lift the criminal sanctions on Syria NOW! thealtworld.com While all the focus is on the plight of Ukrainians facing a winter without energy, everyone seems to have forgotten that Syria has been living under western Sanctions for eleven years. | Vanessa Beeley explains the impact of sanctions on the people of Syria and appeals for everyone to assist in raising awareness, and having them lifted.
(2022-12-11). Russia's Winter Offensive and NATO's Response. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-11). Weapons Programs Of Russian Defence Ministry In Tables. southfront.org 
| 2021 — Global military spending 2,113 billion dollars: | Increase of 0.7 % from 2022 | Increase of 12 % from 2012 | 1. USA ($801 billion, decrease of 1.4 % from 2020) | 2. China ($293 billion, increase of 4.7 % from 2020 | 3. India ($76.6 billion, increase of 0.9 % from 2020) | 4. Britain ($68.4 billion, increase of 3 % from 2020) | 5. Russia | | Ballistic missiles (21 launchers) | Yars | Avangard | Sarmat | Submarines (3) | Borey…
(2022-12-11). US unable to prevent Iran-Russia military alliance. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — A prominent Arab analyst Abdel Bari Atwan says that the military alliance between Iran and Russia is logical and predictable and based on the enmity of both sides with the US.
(2022-12-11). Russia boosting production of powerful weapons. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — Russia is boosting the production of the most powerful weapons, including those based on new physical principles, for countering Western countries that support Kyiv's regime, Medvedev said.
(2022-12-11). Borrell denies rumors Turkey bypassing Russia sanctions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — The head of European diplomacy Josep Borrell said Sunday that the Turkish authorities have provided data indicating that there is no re-export of sanctioned EU goods to Russia.
(2022-12-11). Erdogan, Putin discuss exporting goods via grain corridor. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to exchange views over several issues including the Black Sea grain corridor, the anti-terror fight, and bilateral ties.
(2022-12-11). Russia, West have to live in fear of confrontation: Kremlin. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — The relationship between Russia and the West has reached the confrontation stage, and the sides will have to live in this environment further on, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Sunday, according to Russia media.
(2022-12-11). Biden's Broken Promise to Avoid War with Russia May Kill Us All. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-11). How New York Times Fear-Mongering Helped Republicans Win the House. truthout.org In the immediate aftermath of the 2016 election, there was a lot of attention focused on the role of "fake news," but a year later, a study published in the Columbia Journalism Review told a very different story, with the blunt title, "Don't blame the election on fake news. Blame it on the media." Instead of fake news — which was a real but relatively small problem in 2016 (all fake Russian ads… |
(2022-12-11). Can an American Scientist Who Smuggled Critical Nuclear Secrets to the Russians After World War II be Considered a "Good Guy"? New Film Says Yes. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-11). Japan emulates NATO partners, will allow cyberwarfare first strikes. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Nikkei AsiaDecember 10, 2022 Japan to upgrade cyber defense, allowing preemptive measuresRevised National Security Strategy to open doors for proactive response Japan is set to establish a legal framework that will allow for enhanced measures to defend itself in cyberspace, Nikkei has learned. *** Current laws make it extremely hard for such measures to be …
(2022-12-11). Warfare Development Conference: NATO touts successful operations on four continents. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Command TransformationDecember 9, 2022 Investigating the Future of Allied Warfare Development NATO's Allied Command Transformation held the Alliance Warfare Development Conference in Norfolk, Virginia, from December 6 — 8. The Alliance Warfare Development Conference is an annual event for military and civilian decision-makers to collaborate on warfare development. The conference investigates the future of …
(2022-12-11). Serbia to ask NATO to deploy Serb military, police in Kosovo. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — Serbia will ask NATO peacekeepers to let it deploy Serbian military and police in Kosovo, although it believes there is no chance of the request being approved, President Aleksandar Vucic said on Saturday.
(2022-12-11). Minneapolis immigrant rights protest demanding DACA shuts down rush-hour traffic. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – More than 150 people protested December 8 in downtown Minneapolis, blocking Washington Avenue near Interstate 35W in for two hours at rush hour. They protested outside of Senator Amy Klobuchar's office demanding that the U.S. Senate act immediately to legalize people with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) temporary immigration status. | The protest, organized by the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC), is part of a national push to get the Senate to pass the American Dream and Promise Act during Congress's lame duck session this month. The Act was passed by the H…
(2022-12-11). Brian Berletic Sitrepping. . smoothiex12.blogspot.com Brian gives a good "spread" about NATO. This damn real economy;))
(2022-12-11). Sleeping with the Enemy? Joe Biden Declares Qatar as a "Major Non-Nato Ally". Oops! The Emirate is A Firm Ally of Iran. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-11). Denuncian asesinato de firmante de paz en Tolima, Colombia. telesurtv.net Se eleva a 40 la cifra de excombatientes asesinados en Colombia durante 2022 y a 345 los que han muerto de manera violenta desde la firma del Acuerdo de Paz.
(2022-12-11). Arthur Schopenhauer: Are not almost all wars undertaken for purposes of plunder? antibellum679354512.wordpress.com
(2022-12-11). EU bankrolls Georgia for wars at home and abroad. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geDecember 9, 2022 Georgian Defence Minister extends gratitude to EU for new assistance package Also see: EU rotates Georgian troops for African military mission Georgian Defence Minister Juansher Burchuladze on Friday extended his gratitude to the European Union for approving a ‚Ǩ20 million assistance package for strengthening Georgia's defence capabilities. In his remarks over the …
(2022-12-11). Georgia: Pentagon provides surveillance for borders with "occupied territories" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geDecember 11, 2022 State Security Service opens US DITRA-supported mobile surveillance systems integration service centre A mobile surveillance systems integration and service centre was opened in the Operational-Technical Agency of the State Security Service, with the support of the United States Defence Threat Reduction Agency, the Service announced on Sunday. At the opening event, Koba …
(2022-12-11). Medvédev asegura que Rusia aumenta la fabricación de sus armas más potentes. cubadebate.cu El expresidente y actual vicepresidente del Consejo de Seguridad de Rusia, Dmitri Medvédev, informó que Moscú está incrementando la fabricación de los tipos de armas más potentes, incluidas aquellas basadas en "nuevos principios", para contrarrestar a los países que apoyan a Kiev.