(2021-10-27). Too early to speak about UN Security Council consent on Sudan — Russian diplomat. tass.com The UN Security Council convened behind closed doors on Tuesday to discuss the situation in Sudan…
(2021-10-27). Minneapolis forum: 'No New Cold War on China!'. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – On October 23, the Twin Cities District of Freedom Road Socialist Organization held an educational event at the University of Minnesota titled "No New Cold War Against China!" The event was part of a yearly celebration of the October socialist revolutions which occurred in Russia (1917) and China (1949). The event's speakers were Autumn Lake of the Anti-War Committee, Mick Kelly of Freedom Road Socialist Organization and Danny Haiphong of the Black Agenda Report and Friends of Socialist China. | Speakers discussed a wide range of topics related to the ongoing intensification of U.S. aggress…
(2021-10-27). COVID-19 cases, deaths surge in Russia as thousands of children show "acute" symptoms. wsws.org Almost 60,000 children in Russia are currently receiving medical treatment for COVID-19, and 13 percent of previously infected children are suffering from Long COVID.
(2021-10-27). NATO recruits Finland, Sweden for war against Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATO Secretary General welcomes deepened cooperation with Finland and Sweden Finnish Defence Minister Antti Kaikkonen: "280,000 troops for our wartime forces." NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg praised Finland and Sweden's close partnership with NATO while visiting the Berga Naval Base with the North Atlantic Council, on Wednesday (27 October 2021). During the visit, they had …
(2021-10-27). Turkish media boast of Ukraine using Bayraktar TB2 combat drone to "destroy Russian armament" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com From today's Daily Sabah and Hurriyet. In Ukraine's 1st combat use, Bayraktar TB2 destroys Russian armament Once again video of a Turkey-made unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), namely Bayraktar TB2, destroying a Russian-made land vehicle went viral on social media. The footage, showing a familiar scene from Syria and Azerbaijan [Nagorno-Karabakh], was this time shared …
(2021-10-27). Russian foreign minister blusters about "neo-Nazis-controlled regime in Kiev," pretends drone attack in Donbass didn't happen. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Russia is probing into reports Kiev used Turkish drone in Donbass — Lavrov Ukrainian video "As far as reports the Ukrainian military has used a Bayratkar drone in Donbass are concerned, we are probing into them. There has been a downpour of statements from authorities in Kiev, and it is very hard to figure out …
(2021-10-27). New NATO air base in Latvia: Russian Foreign Ministry warns of destabilization of military situation in Baltics. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com TASSOctober 27, 2021 NATO's growing potential in Baltic states may destabilize region, says Russian diplomat ==== Latvia: NATO secures "fully developed military airfield" in third Baltic nation Belarus, Russia border: special ops senior leaders from 30 NATO, partner states meet in Latvia; Ukraine on agenda ==== NATO is building up its presence in the Baltic …
(2021-10-27). Lavrov: Terrorists Disguised as Afghan Refugees Trying to Get Into Neighbouring Countries. sputniknews.com According to the top Russian diplomat, tackling the migration crisis is the priority now, since Afghanistan's neighbours are now being targeted by "destructive forces".
(2021-10-27). Military Situation In Syria On October 27, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On October 27, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 9 times: 5 — in Idlib province, 5 — in Latakia province, 5 — in Aleppo province | On October 27, Russian warplanes attacked positions of Turkish-backed forces in Balshon village | On October 27, Russian warplanes attacked positions of Turkish-backed forces in Barah village | On October 27, clashes between Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and Jundallah continued in t…
(2021-10-27). Russian Airstrikes Level Headquarters Of Turkish-Backed Militants In Greater Idlib (Videos, Photos). southfront.org 
File image. | On October 27, Russian warplanes carried out seven airstrikes on a headquarters of the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) located near the town of Kah in the northern Idlib countryside, which is a part of the Greater Idlib region. | The headquarters, which used to host militants from the SNA's 23rd Division, was completely destroyed as a result of the airstrikes. Casualties were reported. | ÿ¨ÿߟÜÿ® ŸÖŸÜ ÿߟÑÿ…
(2021-10-27). Biden administration steps up war threats against Iran. wsws.org Washington's special envoy for Iran warned Monday that if diplomacy fails, the US will "use other tools to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon."
(2021-10-27). China on verge of recognizing the Taliban. asiatimes.com 
All indications are that the states neighboring Afghanistan are preparing to accord recognition to the Taliban government. The meeting of regional states and Taliban officials in the so-called Moscow Format on October 20 signaled that the Taliban government is a compelling reality and constructive engagement is needed. A week is a long time in politics. …
(2021-10-26). UN Security Council to discuss situation in Sudan after October 26 — Russian diplomat. tass.com Russian Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Anna Yevstigneyeva, told TASS…
(2021-10-26). Russia to discuss tactical nuclear weapons only after US removes them from Europe — envoy. tass.com Anatoly Antonov confirmed that Russia and the US still have significant differences on key issues of the strategic agenda…
(2021-10-26). Russian Navy destroyer chases off PIRATES who attacked container ship off African coast. rt.com 
Pirates hoping to hijack a container ship in the Gulf of Guinea saw their plans ruined when a helicopter full of Russian marines rode to the rescue, as a Northern Fleet destroyer happened to be on patrol in the area. | MSC Lucia, flying the flag of Panama and bound for Togo, sent out a distress call around 1pm local time on Monday, when it was boarded by armed men approximately 86 nautical miles southwest of the Agbami Terminal on the Nigerian coast. | The signal was picked up by the missile destroyer Vice-Admiral Kulakov, which was in the area to conduct maritime security operations. The Lucia's crew sheltere…
(2021-10-26). Israel's Strike Plans for Iran Could Take More Than a Year to be Fully Ready, Paper Claims. sputniknews.com As rumors continue to swirl in Israeli media about the repercussions of a new budget addition to prepare for a possible strike against Iran's nuclear facilities, an Israeli paper has claimed knowledge that it could take more than a year to fully craft such a plan.
(2021-10-26). Significant Changes of Direction by the West in Relation to China. dissidentvoice.org Two recent articles have recently appeared in the Russian journal Strategic Culture that point to significant changes that are occurring among western nations toward Russia and China. These changes have been in the wind for some time but in recent months the tempo has accelerated. Both Russia and China are pointing the way to a …
(2021-10-26). World War II (III) mission to endure: U.S. to keep troops in Germany to confront Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Army secretary reassures Germans that US forces will be in the country long term The U.S. Army is here to stay in Germany, the service's top civilian said this week during a stop in Munich that reinforced a growing sense that a proposal for big troop cutbacks in the country is all but dead. Secretary …
(2021-10-26). In Video: Russian Military Prevented Hijacking Of Civilian Vessel By Pirates. southfront.org 
(2021-10-26). A New Stage Of Aggravation Of Relations Between The West And Russia Leads To War? southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | No matter how many times it has been said that relations between Russia and Western countries can no longer get worse, the news agenda proves us the opposite again and again. On October 24, German Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer gave an interview to Deutschlandfunk radio in which she threatened Russia with the use of nuclear weapons if the country did not bow to NATO's guidelines. Even though Germany itself does not possess nuclear weapons, it was implied that an attack could be…
(2021-10-26). U.S. Warns China And Russia For Passing Warships Through Straits That "Should Be" Japanese Territory. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The U.S. Navy secretary issued a warning to China and Russia over "bullying other nations" after they sent warships through two maritime straits to the north and south of Japan. | "The relationship between China and Russia perhaps recently has evolved in ways where they're trying to intimidate other nations with their actions that don't abide by a rules based international order," Carlos Del Toro told reporters in a phone briefing in Tokyo. | Late on October 25th, 10 Chinese and Russian…
(2021-10-26). Russia calls on "negotiators" France, Germany to respond to Ukrainian threat to launch missiles at Moscow, warns of NATO strategic bombers in Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com No reaction from Paris, Berlin to Kiev's threats of missile strike at Russia — diplomat Berlin and Paris must provide their assessment of how Kiev's threats of a missile strike at Russia influence the Normandy Four negotiations process, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Tuesday, adding that their lack of reaction raises questions. "The …
(2021-10-26). Russian Foreign Ministry alarmed at EU/NATO nations' role in new Bosnian crisis. Issue to be addressed in UN in a week. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Russia 'concerned' over interethnic tensions in Bosnia-Herzegovina The Russian Foreign Ministry has voiced concern over the growth of interethnic tensions in Bosnia-Herzegovina, warning about "a potential threat to the stability and security" in the Balkan country and the region. In a written statement on Monday, the ministry said it expects "a detailed discussion" of the …
(2021-10-26). NATO Eastern Flank bookends: Estonian DM visits Georgia, commemorates soldiers killed in last war with Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The Minister of Defense of Estonia laid a wreath at the Heroes' Memorial During his official visit to Georgia, the Minister of Defense of Estonia, Kale Laanet, observed a minute of silence in memory of the heroes who died in the fight for the territorial integrity of Georgia and laid a wreath at the Heroes' …
(2021-10-26). NATO defense ministerial recruited EU, Finland, Sweden for continental confrontation with Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATO Defence Ministers Address Key Issues for Allied Security Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, General Philippe Lavigne, joined his first NATO Defence Ministers meeting on October 21st and 22nd 2021. Speaking at the start of the two-day meeting, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that Ministers will adopt a new set of capability targets for all Allies, …
(2021-10-26). Russia Carries Out Series Of Military Drills In The Black Sea. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The crew of the frigate "Admiral Grigorovich" of the Russian Black Sea Fleet conducted joint missile firing with combat crews of the coastal anti-ship missile systems Bal and Utes."During the exercise after the launch of the Progress target rocket from the Utes complex launchers, the air defense crew of the Admiral Grigorovich frigate discovered and escorted an air target. <...> The air target was successfully hit at a distance of more than 40 kilometers," the Black Sea fleet said in a…
(2021-10-26). Saudi Arabia-Iran Rapprochement Might Change Face Of The Middle East. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageTalks have been advancing, however some tensions still remain. | Written by Uriel Araujo, researcher with a focus on international and ethnic conflicts. | On October 20 prince Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud, Saudi Foreigner Minister met in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) with Washington's Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley to discuss the issue of nuclear talks with Iran. Joint actions to stop Iranian support for groups supposedly threatening regional security was also discussed. Prince Faisal warned of the "dangerous acceleration" of Iranian nuclear activities last week. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman, Sa…
(2021-10-26). Billions of Euros to "Innovate" the Nuclear NATO. globalresearch.ca
(2021-10-26). Turkey, South Korea sign deal for nuclear-proof main battle tank. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Turkey, South Korea sign deal for Turkish Altay tank Turkey and South Korea have signed a letter of intent by which two Korean companies will supply engines and transmission mechanisms for the Altay, Turkey's indigenous tank in the making. The deal, penned Oct. 22, came at a meeting of Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu and …
(2021-10-26). Ukraine to partake in NATO Council's Supreme Advisory Committee for first time. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com It's not clear what the mention of half a century ago means, unless it's an allusion to the then Soviet Union participating in the format, though this will mark the first that Ukraine as an independent nation will do so. ==== Ukraine to partake in NATO Council's Supreme Advisory Committee for first time in 50 …
(2021-10-26). Message to Moscow: U.S. Navy builds hospital next to gigantic Norwegian cave complex housing arms. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Navy puts hospital alongside US military stockpile in Norwegian cave complex The U.S. Navy has established a 150-bed mobile hospital in a Norwegian cave network, signaling to NATO allies that the United States is committed to defending Europe, service officials said. Naval Forces Europe and U.S. Navy Expeditionary Medical Support Command recently placed the facility …