(2021-07-27). Cuba's Cultural Counter-Revolution: US Gov't-Backed Rappers, Artists Gain Fame As 'Catalyst For Current Unrest'. popularresistance.org Over the past decade, the US government has spent millions of dollars to cultivate anti-government Cuban rappers, rock musicians, artists, and journalists in an explicit bid to weaponize "desocialized and marginalized youth." The strategy implemented by the US in Cuba is a real life version of the fantasies anti-Trump Democrats entertained when they fretted that Russia was covertly sponsoring Black Lives Matter and Antifa to spread chaos through North American society.
(2021-07-27). From Afghanistan to Russia and China: David Swanson talks to RT International 2021 07 26. warisacrime.org
(2021-07-27). NATO threatens Russia with war games, tanks, missiles — daily. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Reproduced in its entirety from today's TASS. Key points, and there are several, are in bold print. ==== Pentagon deploys "combat-credible" 1st Infantry Division to Poland Belarus: European leaders bringing world closer to World War III U.S. airborne troops, armored vehicles arrive for multinational NATO exercise in Georgia U.S. delegation visits Ukraine war zone, pledges …
(2021-07-27). Russian communists protests exclusion of parliamentary candidate by election commission. peoplesdispatch.org The central election commission excluded Pavel Grudinin from the list of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation for upcoming elections to the parliament alleging him of "having ownership of foreign financial instruments"
(2021-07-27). Russia Vows To Foil Western Meddling In Its Upcoming Elections. oneworld.press Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov vowed that his country will foil Western meddling in its upcoming elections, which he expects will be attempted through a variety of means including politicized foreign observers as well as the propagation of false narratives concerning Russia's foreign and domestic policies which aim to negatively influence voters' perceptions of the ruling authorities.
(2021-07-27). Military Situation In Syria On July 27, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On July 27, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 29 times: 14 — in Idlib province, 9 — in Latakia province, 5 — in Hama province, 1 — in Aleppo province | On July 26, Russian warplanes attacked positions of Turkish-backed forces in the Kansafra area | On July 26, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Safuhin and Fatirah | On July 26, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled SDF p…
(2021-07-26). Will Canada Remain a Credible Nuclear Non-Proliferation Partner? globalresearch.ca
(2021-07-26). The US-German Hybrid War Against Poland Is Intensifying. oneworld.press Poland has come under intensified Hybrid War attack by the US and Germany after its hoped-for Baltic Pipe's construction has been delayed by their Danish ally, the influential Washington Post published a scathing editorial imploring American decision makers to push back against Poland's plans to regain control of a US-owned anti-government broadcaster, and it became official that the US and Germany cut a deal with Russia over Nord Stream II.
(2021-07-26). Cuba Receives 88 Ton Shipment of Humanitarian Aid from Russia. telesurenglish.net The Russian freighters carried a cargo of 88.8 tons with superior quality wheat flour, one million disposable face masks, cans of canned food, and first-class refined sunflower oil, confirmed officials of the Russian embassy in Cuba. | RELATED: | During the reception ceremony, the Cuban Minister of Domestic Trade, Betsy Díaz, thanked the Russian government for the gesture on behalf of the people, the Party, and the island's…
(2021-07-26). Military Situation In Syria On July 26, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On July 25, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 28 times: 14 — in Idlib province, 6 — in Latakia province, 5 — in Hama province, 3 — in Aleppo province | On July 25, SDF/YPG artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Afrin city | On July 25, Russian warplanes attacked positions of Turkish-backed forces in the Kabani area | On July 25, Syrian air defense systems destroyed two missiles fired…
(2021-07-26). Supposedly Russia Is Moving to Limit Israeli Strikes on Syria. anti-empire.com 
Russia has "run out of patience" with Israel in Syria and is planning a shift in its policies toward Israeli sorties over the country, according to an unconfirmed report on Saturday. | The London-based Arabic newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat cited an unnamed "well-informed" Russian source as saying that following talks with Washington, Moscow had got the impression that "Washington does not welcome the continuous Israeli raids," and thus believes it has the freedom to act more aggressively to thwart them. | In light of this, the Russians were now supplying Syrian forces with more advanced anti-missile systems and know-h…
(2021-07-26). Deep Fake Politics- Historiography of the Cold War, the Clandestine State, and Political Economy of US Hegemony with Aaron Good. projectcensored.org Mickey's guest for the hour is political scientist Aaron Good. Good recently completed a critique of the latest BBC documentary from Adam Curtis ("Can't Get You Out of My Head"),…
(2021-07-26). Great Britain Has a Total of 6 Destroyers. 5 Are Out of Action. anti-empire.com 
Five of the Royal Navy's Type 45 destroyers are unavailable for deployment, leaving just one warship in the class capable of operations, defense procurement minister Jeremy Quin acknowledged this week. | Four of the Type 45s currently unavailable are in various stages of maintenance or upgrade. The remaining warship out of action, HMS Diamond, ran into technical problems earlier this month while escorting a Royal Navy—led carrier strike group on a deployment to the Indo-Pacific region. | The one operational destroyer in the fleet, HMS Defender, is helping provide air defense cover to the aircraft carrier HM…
(2021-07-26). Ukraine Needs To Develop Its Own Resources After Nord Stream 2 Launches: Saakashvili. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | After the launch of Nord Stream 2, Ukraine must begin to develop its own resources, said the head of the executive committee of the National Council of Reforms, former President of Georgia Mikhail Saakashvili on the air of the Ukraine 24 TV channel. | It is his belief that it is unlikely that the transit of Russian gas through Ukraine will continue after the gas pipeline is put into operation."The fact that the geopolitical importance of Ukraine will decrease after the start of…
(2021-07-26). Can the Nord Stream 2 pipeline bring Russia and Europe closer? peoplesdispatch.org Newsclick's Prabir Purkayastha talks about the importance of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline that will deliver natural gas from Russia to Germany. He explains the economic significance of the pipeline, why Ukraine is opposed to it, and the prospects for greater cooperation between Russia and European countries once it begins functioning.
(2021-07-26). Russia launches Nauka module to International Space Station. peoplesdispatch.org The 22-ton module was launched atop a Proton-M rocket. The Nauka will not only have research facilities in it but also provide a spare bed for one cosmonaut…