(2021-10-06). US Nuclear Arsenal Had 3,750 Warheads in 2020, Down 88% Since Cold War Peak – State Dept. sputniknews.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US State Department on Tuesday released a fact sheet giving an updated count of the country's nuclear stockpile, which as of September 2020 sat at 3,750 warheads — down 88% since its 1967 height of 31,255.
(2021-10-06). Organised Crime Goes Nuclear. globalresearch.ca
(2021-10-06). U.S. deploys nuclear-capable bombers to Europe to "integrate with NATO allies" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers arrive at RAF Fairford for Bomber Task Force Europe 22-1 B-1B Lancers, supporting equipment, and personnel from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Dyess Air Forces Base, Texas, arrived at RAF Fairford, England, today to execute the long-planned Bomber Task Force mission, a regularly scheduled U.S. European Command and U.S. Strategic …
(2021-10-06). France and the Fraying of NATO. counterpunch.org Biden has infuriated France by arranging the agreement to provide nuclear-powered submarines to Australia. This replaces a contract to purchase a fleet of diesel-powered subs from France. Australia will have to pay penalties for breach of contract but the French capitalists will lose around 70 billion dollars. The perceived perfidy of both Canberra and Washington
(2021-10-06). "Low-carbon" Misses the Point: Arguments Favoring Nuclear Power as a Climate "Solution" are Fundamentally Misframed. counterpunch.org The view that climate protection requires expanding nuclear power has a basic flaw in its prevailing framing: it rarely if ever relates climate-effectiveness to cost or to speed—even though stopping climate change requires scaling the fastest and cheapest solutions. By focusing on carbon but only peripherally mentioning cost and speed, and by not relating these
(2021-10-06). U.S. Senators Demand Biden Expels 300 Russian Diplomats. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On October 5th, U.S. Democratic and Republican senators urged President Joe Biden to expel 300 Russian diplomats from the United States. | This should be a tit-for-tat response if Moscow does not issue more visas for Americans to represent Washington in Russia. | Under a decree that was signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier in 2021, Moscow was authorized to restrict or ban employment contracts of Russian citizens with "state bodies and state instituti…
(2021-10-06). Stoltenberg: All its neighbors can join NATO, Russia be damned. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Stoltenberg: NATO should step up cooperation with aspirant countries Speaking about the prospects for NATO enlargement, including the accession of Ukraine and Georgia, Stoltenberg noted that it's obvious that "it won't happen tomorrow." However, he criticized the position, including by some Western politicians, that this allegedly irritates Russia. "First of all, it is important to …
(2021-10-06). After Afghan pullout NATO moves yet closer to Russian border. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Security Council sees risk of NATO getting closer to Russian bordersAccording to Deputy Secretary of the Russian Security Council Yuri Kokov, threats of a geopolitical nature emerge due to the fact that Americans, in essence, are not abandoning their intentions in the region after leaving Afghanistan After leaving Afghanistan, the US does not abandon its …
(2021-10-06). Russia-Nigeria Relations. Cooperation in Oil Exploration and Military Affairs. globalresearch.ca
(2021-10-06). Iran closes its airspace to Azerbaijani military, warns Russia to be wary of geopolitical changes in Caucasus. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Iran closes its airspace to Azerbaijan's military Iran has closed its airspace to Azerbaijan's air force, which supplies military equipment equipment to the Nakhijevan Autonomous Republic, Haqqin.az reported Tuesday, October 5. According to Azeri media publications, the country's defense department has already been notified of the change. "Baku regarded this decision as another betrayal against …
(2021-10-06). Malign activities: NATO to slash Russian mission at its headquarters by half. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Why the Russian government continues to legitimize the world's only and history's largest military bloc (with over 70 members and partners in three continents) is a question that needs to be asked. NATO to halve size of Russian permanent mission to alliance — Sky News NATO has decided to reduce Russia's Permanent Mission to the …
(2021-10-06). Syrian Army Pounds Greater Idlib, Senior Commander Says Ground Operation Is Near (Videos). southfront.org 
Illustrative image.Untewewitled.jpg | On October 6, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) pounded the al-Zawiya Mount in the southern part of the region of Greater Idlib. | Dozens of artillery rounds and rocket hit the towns of al-Fatterah, Sufuhon, Fleifel, and Benin in the mountainous area, which is known to be a stronghold of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the de-facto ruler of Greater Idlib, and the Turkish-backed National Front for Liberation. | According to the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, Russian drones…
(2021-10-06). Military Situation In Syria On October 6, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On October 5, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 13 times: 5 — in Idlib province, 1 — in Latakia province, 1 — in Hama province, 6 — in Aleppo province | On October 5, an SDF member was killed by a mine explosion near the town of Shaddadi | On October 5, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Kansafra village | On October 5, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled SAA positio…
(2021-10-06). The Trouble with Transitions. fpif.org 
It was supposed to be the greatest transition of modern times. | Practically overnight, a dirty, inefficient, and unjust system that encompassed 11 time zones was to undergo an extreme makeover. Billions of dollars were available to speed the process. A new crew of transition experts came up with the blueprint and the public was overwhelmingly on board. Best of all, this great leap forward would serve as a model for all countries desperate to exit a failed status quo. | That's not what happened. | When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991 and Russia emerged from its wreckage as the largest successor state, governme…
(2021-10-06). More Than 1,100 Russian Military Instructors Present In CAR, No Mercenaries: Russian International Security Official. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | There are 1,135 military instructors from Russia in the Central African Republic, Alexander Ivanov, general director of the Officer's Union for International Security. | They are providing military training services in the CAR."The terms are determined by the contract, which is regularly updated. The government aims to expand cooperation," he said. | Additionally, Ivanov stressed that there are no Russians among the foreign mercenaries in the republic."If we talk abou…
(2021-10-06). The Mounting Confusion of President Biden's National Security Policy. counterpunch.org It has been nearly 70 years since the United States elected a president with the foreign policy and national security experience that rivaled Joe Biden's. His only rival in this category, President Dwight D. Eisenhower, placed troglodytes in key positions such as the Dulles brothers (John Foster at State and Allen at the Central Intelligence Agency) and Vice President Richard Nixon, who were ideologically opposed to dealing diplomatically with the Soviet Union. As a result, Eisenhower missed a significant opportunity when the death of Joseph Stalin opened the door to possible negotiations with the new leadership…
(2021-10-05). Headlines for October 5, 2021. democracynow.org Hollywood Crew Workers Vote to Authorize Strike, Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen to Urge Congress to Take Action, Johnson & Johnson Seeks FDA OK for Booster Shot, New York Healthcare Provider Fires 1,400 for Refusing to Get Vaccinated, Biden Accuses GOP of Playing "Russian Roulette" with U.S. Economy, Activists Confront Sen. Sinema in Arizona Bathroom, State Department Lawyer Blasts Biden for "Inhumane" Expulsions of Haitians, California Declares State of Emergency After Offshore Oil Pipeline Spill, Biden Administration to Open Up 80 Millions of Acres for Drilling in Gulf of Mexico, Report: 14% of World's C…
(2021-10-05). The 2021 World Nuclear Industry. Status Report. globalresearch.ca
(2021-10-05). Iran: Biden aides to tell Israelis that US will pursue 'other avenues' if diplomacy fails. middleeasteye.net 
Iran: Biden aides to tell Israelis that US will pursue 'other avenues' if diplomacy fails | Remarks comes as Israel's national security adviser Eyal Hulata on visit to Washington to share latest intelligence | Tue, 10/05/2021 – 08: 26 | Under a 2015 deal, Iran curbed its uranium enrichment programme, a possible pathway to nuclear arms, in return for the lifting of economic sanctions (AFP)…
(2021-10-05). Joe Biden, o aprendiz de feiticeiro nuclear. globalresearch.ca O Presidente Biden anunciou o nascimento da AUKUS, uma parceria estratégico-militar entre os Estados Unidos, a Grà£-Bretanha e a Austrália, com "o imperativo de assegurar a paz e a estabilidade a longo prazo no Indo-Pacífico", a regià£o que, na geopolítica …
(2021-10-05). La transizione "ecologica" al nucleare. globalresearch.ca L'Orologio del clima, installato da Roberto Cingolani sulla facciata del Ministero della transizione ecologica, ha iniziato il countdown: mancano meno di 7 anni alla catastrofe climatica provocata dal riscaldamento globale. L'orologio è tarato sulle previsioni dell'istituto Mcc di Berlino, non …
(2021-10-05). A transiàßà£o 'ecológica' para o nuclear. globalresearch.ca O Relógio do Clima, instalado por Roberto Cingolani na fachada do Ministério da Transiàßà£o Ecológica, iniciou a contagem decrescente: faltam menos de 7 anos para a catástrofe climática causada pelo aquecimento global. O relógio está regulado calibrado de acordo com …
(2021-10-05). Russian Communist leader warns Putin that police 'brutality' & controversial online voting are 'bomb' waiting to 'blow up' society. rt.com 
The leader of Russia's Communists has written an open letter to President Vladimir Putin bemoaning the arrests of his comrades and what he sees as the "unjustified brutality" of the police, warning that trouble may lie ahead. | In the missive, published on the party's official website, Gennady Zyuganov complained about the detentions of Communists following protests on September 20 and 25. He described the arrests as "groundless" and "unlawful." | Last month, the party organized two demonstrations against the results of September's parliamentary election, which, for the first time, was held over multiple days.
(2021-10-05). Rarezas entre Rusia y Estados Unidos. globalizacion.ca Tiene años que Vladimir Putin y su ministro de Defensa, Sergéi Shoigú, acusan a Estados Unidos de no admitir públicamente la realidad de las revelaciones que tiene en su poder la NASA sobre fenómenos extraterrestres que se avistan constantemente en…
(2021-10-05). Video: Russian Warplanes Back in Idlib Signaling No Progress in Putin-Erdogan Negotiation. globalresearch.ca
(2021-10-05). Iran: Foreign Minister Arrives in Moscow for Talks on Region. telesurenglish.net Amir-Abdollahian leads the delegation in his visit to the Russian capital, taking place [er the invitation of Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. | The top diplomats will discuss counter-terrorism efforts and illegal drug trafficking as well as international contributions to the rebuilding of Afghanistan during their meeting scheduled for Wednesday. | RELATED: | Iran's Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali said at a ceremony to welcome Amir-Abdollahian that this is the f…
(2021-10-05). Climate-Change Transition in the Age of the Billionaire. tomdispatch.com It was supposed to be the greatest transition of modern times. Practically overnight, a dirty, inefficient, and unjust system that encompassed 11 time zones was to undergo an extreme makeover. Billions of dollars were available to speed the process. A new crew of transition experts came up with the blueprint and the public was overwhelmingly on board. Best of all, this great leap forward would serve as a model for all countries desperate to exit a failed status quo. That's not what happened. When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991 and Russia emerged from its wreckage as the largest successor state, government off…
(2021-10-05). German Politics: Confused, but Self-Righteous. strategic-culture.org 
Diana Johnstone assesses the recent German election, the decline of the traditional left, and its implications for relations with the U.S. and Russia. | By Diana JOHNSTONE | There was no clear winner in Germany's Sept. 26 elections. No party has a strong majority, no strong leader is in sight. Weak national leadership has become the model for liberal Western democracy. And weak leadership is unlikely to resist powerful established interests. | To put it more clearly, the forthcoming German government, to be formed by a coalition of parties, is not very likely to rebel against the influence of the pro-U.S. Atlanti…
(2021-10-05). Ukraine Continues Seeking NATO Accession When Traditional Members Are Looking Away. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageKiev remains naàØve to transformations in global security structures. | Written by Paul Antonopoulos, independent geopolitical analyst | Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky said during a meeting with the leaders of Moldova, Romania and Poland some weeks back that NATO needs to expand its presence in the Black Sea as it is the only way to oppose "Russian forces in the region." At the end of August, NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea GeoanƒÉ said that by controlling the area, the West would be able to influence the Middle East and the Mediterranean. However, the ultimate goa…
(2021-10-05). By backing war against Nagorno-Karabakh Turkey is supplanting Russia in the Caucasus: analyst. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Erdogan nibbling away at Russia's hegemony in Caucasus Turkey's foray into the South Caucasus by supporting Azerbaijan militarily in a victory last year against Armenia in Nagorno Karabakh seems to be paying off as it nibbles away at Russia's hegemony in the region, analyst Emil Avdaliani said. **** Turkey has positioned itself as a "new …
(2021-10-05). Russia To Shoot the First Fiction Film in Outer Space. telesurenglish.net Russia will film the first fictional movie in the cosmos for which it put into orbit a recording team that arrived Tuesday at the International Space Station (ISS). | The purpose of sending the film crew to the cosmos is to shoot the first feature-length fiction film aboard the ISS, thus pre-empting Hollywood and NASA projects. | RELATED: | Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov rejoiced and recalled that after all, it was Moscow that was a pioneer in…
(2021-10-05). Syria's Idlib De-escalation Zone Shelled 13 Times in Past Day – Reconciliation Center. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Jabhat al-Nusra* terrorist group shelled Syria's Idlib de-escalation zone 13 times over the past 24 hours, Rear Adm. Vadim Kulit, deputy head of the Russian Defense Ministry's Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria, said at a briefing.
(2021-10-05). Ukrainian, Israeli presidents discuss war in Donbass, "Russia's occupation of Crimea" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Perhaps Israel will sell Harop combat drones to Ukraine in tandem with Turkey providing Bayraktar TB2 combat drones for a reprise of the war against Nagorno-Karabakh a year ago. ==== Zelensky, Herzog discuss security challenges posed by Russia's aggression against Ukraine President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the security challenges faced by Ukraine in connection …
(2021-10-05). Kalashnikov Finalizes Testing Of Chukavin Sniper Rifle, Dragunov's Replacement. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | In Russia, the state tests of the Chukavin sniper rifle, which will replace the Dragunov sniper rifle in the troops, have been completed, the results are being documented, the Kalashnikov group of companies said."The state tests of the Chukavin sniper rifle, which will replace the Dragunov sniper rifle in the troops, have been completed with a positive result. At present, the results of the tests are being documented, after which a decision is expected to adopt a new rifle complex into s…
(2021-10-05). War drums rumbling: Polish DM calls for NATO-EU action to fend off Russian threats, "protect Europe's energy supply chains" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Russia undermining European security, Polish defence minister tells conference The Polish defence minister [Mariusz B≈Çaszczak] on Tuesday accused Russia of undermining security in Europe, saying the continent's security landscape has visibly deteriorated because of Moscow's policies. B≈Çaszczak told the conference that, while organisations such as NATO and the EU played a crucial role, each member …