A World No Longer Shaped by Atlantic Powers
M. K. Bhadrakumar | counterpunch.org | 2020-03-04
The annual Munich Security Conference that took place February 14-16 this year turned out to be an iconic event, drawing comparison with the one held in the same Bavarian city on February 10, 2007, where in a prophetic speech Russian President Vladimir Putin had criticized the world order characterized by the United States' global hegemony…
counterpunch.org/2020/03/04/a-world-no-longer-shaped-by-atlantic-powers/
Video: Syrian Armed Forces Teach '2nd Strongest NATO Army' Painful Lesson in Idlib
South Front | globalresearch.ca | 2020-03-04
Units of the Russian Military Police entered the town of Saraqib in eastern Idlib following the second liberation of the town from al-Qaeda terrorists and Turkish forces. According to the Russian military, the deployment took place at 5: 00pm local time …
globalresearch.ca/video-syrian-armed-forces-teach-2nd-strongest-nato-army-painful-lesson-idlib/5705469
Few are as elated at Biden's 'historic comeback' as Putin's self-proclaimed arch-enemy McFaul
rt.com | 2020-03-04
Joe Biden is pretty much Rocky Balboa delivering a blow after blow to Ivan Drago
Information Warfare for Anarchists
OHIO | indybay.org | 2020-03-04
Former member of SF based Autonomous Collective lecture on the roots of government surveillance and control in the Nazi and Soviet Military.
indybay.org/newsitems/2020/03/04/18831291.php
On the eve of Putin-Erdogan meeting in Moscow, where is the Idlib crisis at?
rt.com | 2020-03-04
This is what the situation in the Idlib de-escalation zone looks like right before the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan, scheduled for March 5. | There are currently five Turkish battalion task force teams operating in Idlib, consisting of 4,700 troops, 129 artillery guns and mortars, and 15 multiple rocket launchers (MRLs). The Turkish force's combat capabilities are bolstered by artillery reconnaissance, electronic warfare units, along with multiple reconnaissance and much-feared combat drones. | Significant losses : | These combat drones caused…
rt.com/news/482341-syria-turkey-russia-idlib/
Russia hopes Putin, Erdogan can agree joint measures at Syria talks, Kremlin says
rt.com | 2020-03-04
The Kremlin has said it hopes Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will be able to agree on a set of joint measures for the Syrian province of Idlib when they meet for talks in Moscow on Thursday. | "We plan to discuss the Idlib crisis," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "We expect to reach a common understanding on the crisis, the cause of the crisis, the harmful effects of the crisis and arrive at a set of necessary joint measures." | Erdogan reiterated on Wednesday that he expects his talks with Putin this week to result in the rapid achievement of a ceasefire in n…
rt.com/newsline/482280-russia-putin-erdogan-idlib/
Protect Putin from Covid-19: Kremlin's new mission as epidemic spreads worldwide
rt.com | 2020-03-04
He's known for his tough-guy image and 'action man' stunts, like facing down a tiger and flying a motorized hang glider, but even Russia's President Vladimir Putin isn't immune to coronavirus fears. | His spokesman has revealed that the Kremlin is taking extra steps to protect the President from Covid-19, lest the nation's first citizen be struck down by the ailment. | "Everything that is necessary to prevent the coronavirus from entering the president's proximity is being done." Dmitry Peskov said, "In fact, the [measures we are taking] are ordinary preventive hygiene measures that can be taken by all citizen…
rt.com/russia/482289-protect-putin-from-covid/
As coronavirus fears mount, Russia BANS export of masks & other vital equipment
rt.com | 2020-03-04
Entrepreneurial Russians looking to make a quick buck out of coronavirus fears are out of luck. Following concerns about stocks of medical supplies, the government has stepped in to thwart those trying to profit from the panic. | As the worldwide death toll now stands above 3,000, the Russian Ministry of Trade has temporarily prohibited the export of certain items, such as masks and protective suits, as the country seeks to keep the infection contained. | The ban, detailed on the website of the cabinet of ministers, covers a wide range of medical equipment ranging from bandages, to shoe covers, to disinfectant…
rt.com/russia/482325-russia-bans-mask-export/
The Threat of a Nuclear War Between the US and Russia Is Now at Its Greatest Since 1983
Scott Ritter | globalresearch.ca | 2020-03-04
When the Commander of NATO says he is a fan of flexible first strike at the same time that NATO is flexing its military muscle on Russia's border, the risk of inadvertent nuclear war is real. | US Air Force Gen. …
globalresearch.ca/threat-nuclear-war-us-russia-now-greatest-since-1983/5705488
Russia Denies Responsibility for Humanitarian Crisis in Idlib
telesurenglish.net | 2020-03-04
Russia and Syria are not responsible for the humanitarian crisis in Idlib, a province in the northwestern part of the country, nor for the displacement of millions of people from that territory to Turkey, Russian authorities said on Tuesday. | RELATED: | Turkey Announces New Operation Against Syrian Military | The head of the Russian Centre for Reconciliation of the Parties to the Conflict in Syria, Oleg Zhuravlyov, claimed that the Russian troops were not responsible for the crisis,…
telesurenglish.net/news/russia-denies-responsibility-for-humanitarian-crisis-in-idlib-20200304-0005.html
Defender 2020: Largest mobilisation of NATO troops against Russia in 25 years
wsws.org | 2020-03-04
Seventy-five years after the end of World War II, the scale of NATO's provocative military exercise underscores how far advanced the preparations for war are.
www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/03/04/defe-m04.html
The Myth of Moderate Nuclear War
Brian Cloughley | globalresearch.ca | 2020-03-04
There are many influential supporters of nuclear war, and some of these contend that the use of 'low-yield' and/or short-range weapons is practicable without the possibility of escalation to all-out Armageddon. In a way their argument is comparable to that …
globalresearch.ca/myth-moderate-nuclear-war/5705506
Putin is Protected From Coronavirus – Kremlin
sputniknews.com | 2020-03-04
The virus has spread to some 70 countries, with up to 94,000 infected around the world. Apart from China, where the disease first emerged, the biggest outbreaks have been registered in Iran, South Korea, and Italy.
sputniknews.com/russia/202003041078472860-putin-is-protected-from-coronavirus—kremlin/
Camouflage Ladies: Military Beauty Pageant in Russia
sputniknews.com | 2020-03-04
The Russian Strategic Missile Forces have launched a beauty and professional skills contest for female military personnel called "Makeup Under Camouflage".
sputniknews.com/photo/202003041078472055-military-beauty-pageant-russia/
Huawei, Sberbank Join Forces on Cloud Services as Int'l Partnerships Grow Despite US-China Trade War
sputniknews.com | 2020-03-04
The move aims to boost the reach of Russia's largest bank via technologies from the world's largest telecoms equipment provider to help build the nation's digital economy.
sputniknews.com/business/202003041078473221-huawei-sberbank-join-forces-on-cloud-services-as-intl-partnerships-grow-despite-us-china-trade-war/
Putin says fake coronavirus news reports being sent to Russia to spread panic
yenisafak.com | 2020-03-04
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that fake news reports about coronavirus were being sent to Russia from abroad to spread panic.He urged the government to ensure that citizens were correctly informed about the situation in Russia.
yenisafak.com/en/world/putin-says-fake-coronavirus-news-reports-being-sent-to-russia-to-spread-panic-3513300
Russia's Gazprom suspends foreign trips for staff due to coronavirus outbreak
yenisafak.com | 2020-03-04
Russian gas giant Gazprom has suspended foreign trips for its staff due to the coronavirus outbreak, a company spokesman told Reuters.He said that all staff should undergo medical check-ups following private trips abroad. Putin says fake coronavirus news reports being sent to Russia to spread panic…
yenisafak.com/en/world/russias-gazprom-suspends-foreign-trips-for-staff-due-to-coronavirus-outbreak-3513315
'Turkey in Idlib in accordance with international law'
yenisafak.com | 2020-03-04
The Turkish Armed Forces conduct its activities in northwestern Syrian province of Idlib in accordance with international law, rules and agreements signed, Turkish national defense minister said on Wednesday.Hulusi Akar said Operation Spring Shield targeted the Assad regime troops and its elements under legitimate self defense.Turkey launched the operation on Sunday after at least 34 Turkish soldiers were martyred in an Assad regime airstrike in Idlib.Idlib, just across Turkey's southern border, falls within a de-escalation zone laid out in a deal between Turkey and Russia in late 2018.But the Syrian regime and i…
yenisafak.com/en/world/turkey-in-idlib-in-accordance-with-international-law-3513299
Selected Articles: From Monroe to Trump. US Sponsored Military Coups in Latin America
Global Research News | globalresearch.ca | 2020-03-04
A future without independent media leaves us with an upside down reality where according to the corporate media "NATO deserves a Nobel Peace Prize", and where "nuclear weapons and wars make us safer" | | | If, like us, this is a …
globalresearch.ca/selected-articles-monroe-trump-us-sponsored-military-coups-latin-america/5705494
Tulsi Gabbard denounces election interference by US intelligence agencies
wsws.org | 2020-03-03
The congresswoman and Democratic presidential candidate attacked planted media articles claiming that Russia was backing Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders.
www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/03/03/gabb-m03.html
'Religious Operations': How British Propagandists Used Islam to Wage A "Cultural Cold War"
Ian Cobain | globalresearch.ca | 2020-03-03
British government propaganda unit ran covert campaigns across the Middle East for several years at the height of the Cold War, distributing Islamic messages in a bid to counter the appeal of communism. | Recently declassified official papers show that the …
globalresearch.ca/religious-operations-how-british-propagandists-used-islam-wage-cultural-cold-war/5705255
Masterfully Baiting the Reds for a Dick's Re-Election
Jennifer Matsui | counterpunch.org | 2020-03-03
If we define "Russian" during this latest Red Scare as being opposed to war, and not supporting an oligarchy or its neoliberal agenda, then 'guilty as charged'. I'm a Russian. You probably are, too, if you hold certain beliefs that contradict the official corporate State/DNC narrative
Masterfully Baiting the Reds for a Dick's Re-Election
Jennifer Matsui | counterpunch.org | 2020-03-03
If we define "Russian" during this latest Red Scare as being opposed to war, and not supporting an oligarchy or its neoliberal agenda, then 'guilty as charged'. I'm a Russian. You probably are, too, if you hold certain beliefs that contradict the official corporate State/DNC narrative
Trump campaign sues Washington Post for 'millions of dollars' over 'false and defamatory' statements on 'Russia collusion'
rt.com | 2020-03-03
Donald Trump's 2020 campaign has reportedly filed a libel suit against the Washington Post for "millions of dollars," accusing the newspaper of publishing "false and defamatory" statements about alleged collusion with Russia. | The lawsuit, which was filed in the US District Court in Washington DC on Tuesday, highlights two articles published by…
rt.com/usa/482235-trump-sues-washington-post/
Super Tuesday Is an Election Security Acid Test
Staff | truthdig.com | 2020-03-03
Tuesday's presidential primaries across 14 states mark the first major security test since the 2018 midterm elections, with state and local election officials saying they are prepared to deal with everything from equipment problems to false information about the coronavirus. | States have been racing to shore up cybersecurity defenses, replace aging and vulnerable voting equipment and train for worst-case scenarios since it became clear that Russia had launched a sweeping and systematic effort to interfere in the 2016 presidential election. U.S. of…
truthdig.com/articles/super-tuesday-is-an-election-security-acid-test/
Coronavirus hits Russia as further news emerges of healthcare system in crisis
wsws.org | 2020-03-03
A man returning from Italy tested positive for the coronavirus in Moscow on the same day that a federal audit revealed that thousands of the country's healthcare facilities for children lack running water, heat, and sewage systems.
www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/03/03/covr-m03.html
Did Turkey Just Sacrifice Their Own Troops to Protect Al-Qaeda?
Matthew J. L. Ehret | dissidentvoice.org | 2020-03-02
After 33 Turkish troops were killed in a Syrian army offensive on February 27 amidst the current Russia-backed campaign to liberate Idlib, Erdogan responded by laying the blame entirely on Russia and Syria
Media Stoop to 'Russian Assistance' to Explain Sanders' Rise
Alan MacLeod | fair.org | 2020-02-29
For over three years, Russia has been an issue of great concern, if not panic, in our media. Back in 2018, FAIR ( 7/27/18) warned that if Bernie Sanders or another progressive movement picked up steam, corporate media would claim that "any challenge to the establishment is likely a Kremlin-funded astroturf effort." For establishment Democrats, we wrote: Russiagate allows them to ignore calls for change and not scrutinize why they lost to the most unpopular presidential candidate in…
fair.org/home/media-stoop-to-russian-assistance-to-explain-sanders-rise/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=media-stoop-to-russian-assistance-to-explain-sanders-rise
A World no longer shaped by Atlantic powers
M.K. Bhadrakumar | mronline.org | 2020-02-28
The annual Munich Security Conference that took place February 14-16 this year turned out to be an iconic event, drawing comparison with the one held in the same Bavarian city on February 10, 2007, where in a prophetic speech Russian President Vladimir Putin had criticized the world order characterized by the United States' global hegemony […] | Source…
mronline.org/2020/02/28/a-world-no-longer-shaped-by-atlantic-powers/
Catastrophic Humanitarian Crisis in Idlib as Syrian Troops Advance & Children Freeze to Death
Staff | democracynow.org | 2020-02-28
In Syria, 33 Turkish soldiers were killed in an airstrike by Russia-backed Syrian forces in rebel-held Idlib in a major escalation on Thursday. Turkey has vowed to respond in kind, as U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres calls for an immediate ceasefire, saying "the risk of even greater escalation grows by the hour." Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reportedly spoke by phone on Friday to discuss the crisis, as NATO urged rapid deescalation. The all-out offensive by the Syrian government is the single largest displacement in a nine-year war that has forced 13 million t…
www.democracynow.org/2020/2/28/idlib_syria_assad_turkey_russia
Catastrophic Humanitarian Crisis in Idlib as Syrian Troops Advance & Children Freeze to Death
Staff | democracynow.org | 2020-02-28
In Syria, 33 Turkish soldiers were killed in an airstrike by Russia-backed Syrian forces in rebel-held Idlib in a major escalation on Thursday. Turkey has vowed to respond in kind, as U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres calls for an immediate ceasefire, saying "the risk of even greater escalation grows by the hour." Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reportedly spoke by phone on Friday to discuss the crisis, as NATO urged rapid deescalation. The all-out offensive by the Syrian government is the single largest displacement in a nine-year war that has forced 13 million t…
www.democracynow.org/2020/2/28/idlib_syria_assad_turkey_russia
Syria: UN urges Russia and Turkey to secure 'fresh ceasefire' as risk of military escalation grows
news.un.org | 2020-02-28
With the Security Council meeting in emergency session on Syria following the death on the battlefield of dozens of Turkish troops, the UN strongly urged Russia and Turkey on Friday "to build on previous agreements to secure a fresh ceasefire" across the war-torn northwest.
news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2020/02/1058361
Turkey, Russia tiptoe toward 'unnecessary war'
M. K. Bhadrakumar | iranian.com | 2020-02-28
A military confrontation between Turkey and Syria has erupted in Syria's northwestern province of Idlib. Latest reports say that at least 34 Turkish soldiers were killed on Thursday in a Syrian air attack. A Turkish retaliation commenced last night itself. The Syrian airstrike in Idlib took place in an area between the towns Baluon and …
iranian.com/2020/02/28/turkey-russia-tiptoe-toward-unnecessary-war/
America's Iran Policy Backed Into a Corner By MEK in Albania
Anne Khodabandeh | iranian.com | 2020-02-27
Since well before President Trump pulled out of the Iran nuclear deal in 2018, the U.S. and Iran have been in a de facto state of non-military warfare with sanctions, economic sabotage, cyber-attacks, disinformation campaigns and social media attacks the weapons of choice. Both countries have exploited conflict in the region, especially after the rise …
iranian.com/2020/02/27/americas-iran-policy-backed-into-a-corner-by-mek-in-albania/
Turkey Kills Over 50 Syrian Troops, Russian Warplanes Intervene to Halt Offensive
Jason Ditz | theantimedia.com | 2020-02-20
Russia called the situation a "worst case scenario."
Turkey Kills Over 50 Syrian Troops, Russian Warplanes Intervene to Halt Offensive
DOJ Investigating Former CIA Director's Role in Russiagate
Jason Ditz | theantimedia.com | 2020-02-17
The Justice Department is investigating the role of John Brennan in the assessment that Russia interfered in the 2016 election.
US Deploys 'Mini-Nukes' in Deplorable Threat to World Peace
Strategic Culture | theantimedia.com | 2020-02-08
These so-called "mini-nukes" represent–despite the diminutive-sounding name–an increased risk of nuclear war.
Iraq and Russia Prepare to Boost Military Ties as US Threatens Sanctions
Tyler Durden | theantimedia.com | 2020-02-08
Iraq and Russia are preparing for deepening military coordination.
Iraq and Russia Prepare to Boost Military Ties as US Threatens Sanctions
Russia Says Israel Used Civilian Plane as Human Shield During Syria Strikes
Middle East Eye | theantimedia.com | 2020-02-07
Russia accused Israel of "making a total mockery of the lives of hundreds of innocent civilians."
Russia Says Israel Used Civilian Plane as Human Shield During Syria Strikes