Daily Archives: October 21, 2021

2021-10-21: News Headlines

Rick Rozoff (2021-10-21). Citing "spectre of armed conflict" in Europe, Polish president calls for strengthening NATO. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Spectre of armed conflict returns to haunt region: Polish president Polish President Andrzej Duda on Wednesday addressed the Lithuanian National Security Conference in the capital Vilnius, and said that the spectre of armed conflict had returned to the region in the wake of Russian aggression in eastern Ukraine in 2014. Speaking at a security conference …

Rick Rozoff (2021-10-21). War on all fronts: NATO-Russia rupture now complete. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATO's spying charges against Russian diplomats groundless — Foreign Ministry Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said NATO has no evidence indicating the expelled staffers of Russia's diplomatic mission at the organization had been involved in any malign activities. "We should be aware that NATO has systematically ruined relations with Russia to opt for …

Rick Rozoff (2021-10-21). Pentagon chief, Turkish counterpart and Biden, Erdogan to discuss adding, upgrading 120 F-16s for Ankara. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Turkey stakes its claim over F-35 payment: Erdogan Turkey was excluded from the F-35 joint fighter program in mid-2019 after it deployed the Russian S-400 air defense systems. The U.S. seized five F-35s Turkey had paid for and did not reimburse $1.4 billion. Recently, Turkey asked for the purchase of 40 F-16 fighters and 80 …

Rick Rozoff (2021-10-21). U.S. nuclear-capable bombers "integrate" with NATO allies' warplanes in Black Sea. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Bomber Task Force Europe: B-1s thunder through Black Sea for maritime mission Two B-1B Lancer aircraft from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron…executed a counter maritime mission in the Black Sea region today alongside European allies and partners. The B-1B strategic bomber is a versatile conventional [sic] weapons platform, which provides U.S. European Command and NATO …

Staff (2021-10-20). Alex Saab's Statement Before Being Extracted from Cape Verde by United States Regime (Letter). orinocotribune.com Editorial note: This letter was read—with tears in her eyes—by Camila Fabri, Alex Saab's wife, during a demonstration in repudiation of the second kidnapping of the Venezuelan diplomat from Cape Verde by the US, held in Plaza Bolívar of Caracas on Sunday, October 17, attended by a crowd of indignant Venezuelans. | Statement of Alex Nain Saab Moran (translation from Spanish by Alex Saab's legal team), October 16, 2021. | My name is Alex Nain Saab Moran, with Venezuelan diplomatic passport number 045778720. I am a special envoy with diplomatic immunity [officially granted by] the Russian Federation and…

Staff (2021-10-20). Alex Saab's Statement Before Being Extracted from Cape Verde by United States Regime (Letter). orinocotribune.com Editorial note: This letter was read—with tears in her eyes—by Camila Fabri, Alex Saab's wife, during a demonstration in repudiation of the second kidnapping of the Venezuelan diplomat from Cape Verde by the US, held in Plaza Bolívar of Caracas on Sunday, October 17, attended by a crowd of indignant Venezuelans. | Statement of Alex Nain Saab Moran (translation from Spanish by Alex Saab's legal team), October 16, 2021. | My name is Alex Nain Saab Moran, with Venezuelan diplomatic passport number 045778720. I am a special envoy with diplomatic immunity [officially granted by] the Russian Federation and…

Rick Rozoff (2021-10-20). North Atlantic Council meeting: NATO unanimously backs Poland in conflict with Belarus, Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATO allies back Poland amid border crisis: deputy FM [Polish Deputy Foreign Minister] Marcin Przydacz made the statement on Tuesday in Brussels, after a meeting of the alliance's North Atlantic Council…. "I mentioned the infrastructure, but also the determination and perseverance of Polish officers, including border guards, police officers and soldiers," Przydacz said. According to …

Rick Rozoff (2021-10-20). Ukrainian president thanks Pentagon chief for assistance in war with Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Zelensky meets Pentagon chief During the meeting, the parties paid special attention to the issue of further deepening practical cooperation between Ukraine and the United States in the field of security and defense in accordance with the agreements reached during the visit of the President of Ukraine to the United States…. "The United States remains …

Anonymous007 (2021-10-20). Military Situation In Syria On October 20, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On October 19, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 9 times: 3 — in Idlib province, 3 — in Latakia province, 3 — in Aleppo province | On October 20, 14 people were killed by two IED blasts on the path of SAA bus in Damascus city | On October 19, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Ariha town | On October 19, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Kansafra villa…

sputniknews (2021-10-20). New Material to Protect Against Radiation Created in Russia. sputniknews.com Scientists from South Ural State University (SUSU, Chelyabinsk, Russia) have proposed an alternative to lead to protect against radiation.

Rick Rozoff (2021-10-20). Russian defense minister warns of massive buildup of NATO troops, armor, missiles on Belarusian, Russian borders. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com ==== See also: U.S., NATO upgrading tactical nuclear weapons, storage sites in Europe: Russian DM Pentagon site issues writ of indictment, veritable declaration of war against Russia ==== NATO strengthening infrastructure near Russia-Belarus Union State borders — Shoigu"Washington is deploying Aegis Ashore ballistic missile defense systems in Romania and Poland. The multi-mission capability of their …

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2021-10-20). Statement of Alex Nain Saab Moran. libya360.wordpress.com 16 October 2021 My name is Alex Nain Saab Moran with Venezuelan diplomatic passport number 045778720. I am a special envoy with diplomatic immunity to the Russian Federation and the Islamic Republic of Iran since April 2018 and Venezuelan Ambassador Plenipotentiary Alternate to the African Union. I was hijacked by Cape Verde on June 12,…

_____ (2021-10-20). Super Imperialism: The Economic Strategy of American Empire With Economist Michael Hudson. strategic-culture.org Economist Michael Hudson discusses the update of his book "Super Imperialism: The Economic Strategy of American Empire" and the financial motivations behind the US new cold war on China and Russia. | By Ben NORTON, Max BLUMENTHAL | Economist Michael Hudson has published a new,

Rick Rozoff (2021-10-20). Russian daily: advent of Biden administration intensified dual Black Sea (Ukraine, Georgia) confrontation with Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Kommersant: Pentagon chief gets Kiev's hopes up US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, who is currently on a tour of post-Soviet countries and Eastern Europe, has made a stop in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev. His talks with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and Defense Minister Andrei Taran gave a new impetus to bilateral defense cooperation…. …

Rick Rozoff (2021-10-20). NATO's growing strike potential endangers Eastern Europe, with implications for all Eurasia: Belarusian DM. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATO's growing strike potential worsens Eastern Europe situation — Belarus defense chief MOSCOW: NATO's growing strike potential near the borders of the Russia-Belarus Union State and the elements of a hybrid war that Western countries are using against Minsk are consistently worsening the situation in the Eastern European region, Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin said …

Rick Rozoff (2021-10-20). NATO's growing strike potential endangers Eastern Europe, with implications for all Eurasia: Belarusian DM. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATO's growing strike potential worsens Eastern Europe situation — Belarus defense chief MOSCOW: NATO's growing strike potential near the borders of the Russia-Belarus Union State and the elements of a hybrid war that Western countries are using against Minsk are consistently worsening the situation in the Eastern European region, Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin said …

Rick Rozoff (2021-10-20). North Atlantic Council meeting: NATO unanimously backs Poland in conflict with Belarus, Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATO allies back Poland amid border crisis: deputy FM [Polish Deputy Foreign Minister] Marcin Przydacz made the statement on Tuesday in Brussels, after a meeting of the alliance's North Atlantic Council…. "I mentioned the infrastructure, but also the determination and perseverance of Polish officers, including border guards, police officers and soldiers," Przydacz said. According to …

Anonymous103 (2021-10-20). Desolate Democracy and Other Political Wonders of 2121. southfront.org Vladislav Surkov. IMAGE: Alexei Druzhinin / TASSSouthFront foreword: MSM and Western diplomats work hard to present Russia as an aggressive totalitarian regime ruled by an iron hand of Vladimir Putin. The only issue with this narrative is that in reality the structure of the Russian state system is more complex. Contrary to delusions of globalist propagandists, the modern Russia in many cases appears to be a more 'democratic' state than 'Western democracies' pretend to be. | Dear readers, SouthFront proposes to your attention an article of former personal adviser of President Putin — Vladislav Surkov. In th…

Rick Rozoff (2021-10-20). Russian daily: advent of Biden administration intensified dual Black Sea (Ukraine, Georgia) confrontation with Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Kommersant: Pentagon chief gets Kiev's hopes up US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, who is currently on a tour of post-Soviet countries and Eastern Europe, has made a stop in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev. His talks with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and Defense Minister Andrei Taran gave a new impetus to bilateral defense cooperation…. …

Rick Rozoff (2021-10-20). EU, NATO must cooperate to confront Belarus, Russia: Latvian PM. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com EU must become strong partner to NATO — PM Karins It is important to Latvia and Estonia that the European Union (EU) become a strong partner to NATO, Latvian Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins (New Unity) told journalists Friday following a meeting with Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas. …The two premiers agreed that cooperation of NATO …

Rick Rozoff (2021-10-20). U.S., NATO upgrading tactical nuclear weapons, storage sites in Europe: Russian DM. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com From today's TASS. US begins modernizing tactical nuclear weapons and storage sites in Europe — ShoiguAs the Russian defense minister pointed out, "a cause for special concern is the engagement of pilots from the bloc's non-nuclear member states in the drills to practice employing tactical nuclear weapons" The US military has launched active work for …

Rick Rozoff (2021-10-20). Pentagon site issues writ of indictment, veritable declaration of war against Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com From today's edition of U.S. European Command's webpage. European Command's top military commander is also that of NATO. The rhetoric emanating from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in recent days — claiming Russia occupies 20% of Georgian territory while he was in Georgia, stating Russia started and is continuing the seven-year war in the Donbass while …

sputniknews (2021-10-20). Two Russian Jets Intercept American Bombers Over Black Sea. sputniknews.com Two SU-30 warplanes escorted two US B-1B strategic bombers over the Black Sea in order to prevent the American planes from violating Russia's borders, the Defence Ministry stated on Wednesday.

Anonymous103 (2021-10-20). US Wants To Cooperate With Russia On Cybersecurity Issues But Building Trust Takes Time. southfront.org Illustrative ImageWashington is seemingly fixated on China as opportunities for cooperation with Russia emerge. | Written by Paul Antonopoulos, independent geopolitical analyst | Interaction between Washington and Moscow on information security issues has been frozen since 2014 due to the US' frustration that Ukraine failed in its aggression against the Russian-speakers of Donbass. In response, Washington suspended existing bilateral mechanisms, including in the cyber sphere. However, it has been learned that Moscow and Washington are now discussing the resumption of such cooperation. | The breakdown of relations…

Ethan Paul (2021-10-20). Why Doesn't Congress Oppose Biden's "New Cold War"? zcomm.org There has been almost no "meaningful dissent among Democrats" in Congress about "the need to make sure that we don't let this beast run out of control."

_____ (2021-10-20). Iranian President Asks US To Lift Sanctions To Show Seriousness. popularresistance.org n a televised address on Monday, October 18, Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi asserted that a return to the nuclear deal should mean the end of all unilateral sanctions imposed by the US since it withdrew from the agreement in 2018. | Raisi pointed out that lifting of sanctions would indicate the seriousness of the US about the talks in Vienna. He emphasized that Iran is serious and committed to the talks and would return to the table soon, saying that it "will never leave the negotiation table," IRNA reported. | The talks in Vienna between Iran and the remaining signatories of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Acti…

Ian Lowe (2021-10-20). Is Australia's Nuclear Sub Deal, Its First Step Toward Building Nuclear Power Plants? counterpunch.org Anti-nuclear power sentiment in Australia is widespread and longstanding. (Photo of inflatable uranium barrel outside Bonython Hall, University of Adelaide, 22 May 2015 by Emma Monceaux/WikimediaCommons) The Australian federal government has announced a landmark defence pact with the United States and United Kingdom that involves this nation acquiring nuclear-powered submarines. The question of nuclear submarines

Ian Lowe (2021-10-20). Is Australia's Nuclear Sub Deal, Its First Step Toward Building Nuclear Power Plants? counterpunch.org Anti-nuclear power sentiment in Australia is widespread and longstanding. (Photo of inflatable uranium barrel outside Bonython Hall, University of Adelaide, 22 May 2015 by Emma Monceaux/WikimediaCommons) The Australian federal government has announced a landmark defence pact with the United States and United Kingdom that involves this nation acquiring nuclear-powered submarines. The question of nuclear submarines

Moderator (2021-10-20). Ralph Nader on the Easiest Way to Harness Solar Energy. scheerpost.com [ By Ralph Nader | Solar energy comes to Earthlings in many ways. Ancient Persians used passive solar architecture. East Africans about the same time funneled cool ocean wind through tunnels to cool themselves. | Now at long last, solar energy is outpacing new fossil fuel and nuclear facilities on price, environmental safety, and speed of installation. | One use of solar that has not received enough attention is drying clothes with clotheslines or clothes racks. Before global warming and our climate crisis became a public concern…

Movement Rights, NuclearWakeUpCall, partners (2021-10-20). Wednesday 10/20: How Indigenous Wisdom Can Impact Activism Against Nuclear Weapons. indybay.org Online via Zoom…

Rick Rozoff (2021-10-20). West to employ Eastern Partnership for final "resolution" of post-Soviet territorial conflicts. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The six former Soviet republics (and the respective "frozen conflicts" related to them) targeted by the Eastern Partnership are: Armenia (Syunik province and the proposed Zangezur corridor claimed by Azerbaijan), Azerbaijan (Nagorno-Karabakh), Belarus (unofficial: the Grodno region in the west of the country), Georgia (Abkhazia and South Ossetia), Moldova (Transdniester) and Ukraine (Donetsk, Lugansk and …

M. K. Bhadrakumar (2021-10-20). Afghanistan: Moscow Meeting Is a Landmark Event. globalresearch.ca

sputniknews (2021-10-20). Deripaska's Spokesperson Links FBI Raids of Relatives' Homes to Sanctions. sputniknews.com MOSCOW/WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – FBI raids on the homes of businessman Oleg Deripaska's relatives in Washington and New York are linked to US sanctions, the businessman's spokesperson told Sputnik.

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