(2021-11-02). Russia's Coal Export to India and its Connection to Eurasian Integration. journal-neo.org 
When the mass withdrawal of coal use in countries following green policies began, many experts predicted that this fuel would soon be forgotten entirely. Its extraction and exports would cease to be profitable for the countries implementing them. Even then, it seemed unlikely because "developed" countries such as all Western countries, which stopped burning coal …
(2021-11-02). China And India To Likely Become Russia's First S-500 Missile Defense System Buyers. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | India and China may become the first buyers of the latest Russian S-500 Prometheus missile defense system, said Dmitry Shugaev, director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation."When this system is delivered to the Armed Forces in the required volume, it will also be possible to supply it for export. We consider India, as well as China, and all those states with whom we have long-standing, partner and predictable relationships, as future owners of this newest system," he said.
(2021-11-02). Crusader Victoria Nuland Visited the Camp of the Heretics Leaving With a Clean Sword. strategic-culture.org 
The United States consciously sent someone who is a living embodiment of Russophobic Soft Power to Moscow to somehow "improve" relations, Tim Kirby writes. | "This time, it's going to happen, they've amassed their forces like never before, if Biden wins they're going to launch the big attack." These apocalyptic words were uttered to me (in Russian) on the eve of the last presidential elections in the United States. The Russian Media both mainstream and alternative were sure that with the rise of Biden "it would finally happen". "It" being a major offensive by Kiev's forces backed either covertly or overtly by NAT…
(2021-11-02). Blinken's Indo-Abraham Accords quickly come undone. asiatimes.com 
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is a man in a hurry. His president expects him to produce foreign policy success stories. Success stories are desperately needed as post-Afghanistan, the superpower has become a laughing stock universally. The trans-Atlantic alliance is seriously disoriented and Russia is on the prowl in the heart of Europe with …
(2021-11-02). Russia Needs To Reinforce Its Defenses In View Of NATO's Moves: Russian President Vladimir Putin. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On November 1st, Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized that Russia needs to beef up its defenses in the face of NATO's moves. | Speaking during a meeting with military officials and arms makers in the southern Russian city of Sochi, Putin specificially noted the deployment of NATO's U.S.-led missile defense components in Eastern Europe and increasingly frequent missions by NATO ships near Russian waters in the Baltic and Black Seas."Even now, a U.S. warship has entered the…
(2021-11-02). Nuclear weapons monitors demand environmental review of new bomb production plans. peoplesworld.org 
Four public interest groups monitoring the nation's nuclear weapons development sites are demanding the Department of Energy and the National Nuclear Security Agency conduct a thorough environmental review of their plans to produce large quantities of a new type of nuclear bomb core, or plutonium pit, at sites in New Mexico and South Carolina. The …
(2021-11-02). US flies B-1 bomber over Persian Gulf: "All options on the table" against Iran. wsws.org The Biden administration has stepped up war threats against Iran in the run-up to the scheduled resumption of nuclear talks at the end of this month.
(2021-11-01). Senior Russian MP denounces latest U.S./NATO provocation in Black Sea. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Senior Russian MP slams US decision to send warship to Black Sea as a provocation The US decision to send the 6th Fleet's flagship to the Black Sea for operations with NATO forces is a provocation, Head of the State Duma Committee on Defense Andrei Kartapolov said on Monday. "I believe that such actions as …
(2021-11-01). Save Tom Friedman's Mind: Restore Armistice Day. warisacrime.org 
By David Swanson, World BEYOND War, November 1, 2021 When the New York Times is paying Thomas Friedman many thousands of dollars to wonder whether Russia or China would help the United States if space aliens attack it, a few conclusions can be drawn. The ludicrousness of the UFO propaganda coming out of a U.S. …
(2021-11-01). US Expert Says "Most Concerning Legacy Of AUKUS" Is Russian-Chinese Military Cooperation. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageAUKUS alliance leaves Moscow and Beijing no choice but to strengthen military ties. | Written by Paul Antonopoulos, independent geopolitical analyst | In an
(2021-11-01). Assange's Isolation In UK Prison Risks His Life: UN Rapporteur. telesurenglish.net In an interview with the outlet Russia Today on Saturday, the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on Torture Nils Melzer stated that the psychological problems that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange faces stem from the abuse he suffers in U.K. Belmarsh high-security prison. | RELATED: | Melzer visited Assange at Belmarsh prison in May 2019 with a team of medical experts, all of whom concluded that this acti…
(2021-11-01). Military Situation In Syria On November 1, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On November 1, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 8 times: 4 — in Idlib province, 4 — in Latakia province | On November 1, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Kansafra village | On November 1, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled SDF positions near Ain Issa | On October 31, SAA and Russian forces carried out Joint military exercises in the countryside of Tal Tamar | On October 3…
(2021-11-01). Lavrov: unbroken parade of U.S. warships in Black Sea, new naval bases in Bulgaria, Romania not "neighborly" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com US naval flag demonstration in Black Sea does not add to stability, says Lavrov Russia's top diplomat thus commented on a decision by the US Sixth Fleet to send its flagship, command and control ship USS Mount Whitney to the Black Sea for joint operations with NATO countries. The Americans are actively trying to push …
(2021-11-01). Moscow ends decades-long NATO diplomatic mission, as alliance continues anti-Russian provocations. wsws.org After NATO expelled eight members of Russia's diplomatic team on allegations of spying in early October, Moscow will end its decades-long diplomatic mission to the trans-Atlantic alliance.
(2021-11-01). Turkish Drones Pounding SDF Positions In Northern Syria For Third Day In Row. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On November 1, local sources reported that a Turkish drone had targeted an SDF military checkpoint in Syria's Raqqa Governorate. If confirmed, this is the third Turkish drone attack over the past 3 days. | The strike reportedly hit the vicinity of the village of Bir Arab, west of the town of Tal Abyad, killing 4 SDF fighters and 2 soldiers the Syrian Arab Army. | The SAA positions and a Russian observation po…
(2021-11-01). U.S., NATO accuse Russia of building up troops…on its own territory: Washington Post. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com United States, Europe claim Russia building up troops on border with Ukraine Officials in the United States and Europe in recent weeks have noted a buildup of troops on the border with Ukraine…. "The renewed movements of Russian forces in the area come as the Kremlin embraces a harder line on Ukraine," the Washington Post …
(2021-11-01). Why Putin Criticized the Bolshevik Counter Revolution: Trotsky, Parvus and the War on Civilization. strategic-culture.org 
Doesn't Putin respect Soviet Russian accomplishments including the sacrifices made to put down Hitler? How could Putin be a true anti-imperialist if he is an anti-revolutionary? | A scandal arose this week as President Putin took some time to denounce the Bolshevik Revolution at the "Just over a century ago, Russia objectively faced serious problems… Russia could have dealt with its problems gradually and in a civilised manner. But revolutionary shocks led to the collapse and disintegration of a great power… These…
(2021-11-01). Press TV's Spotlight — Iran-P4+1 Talks. thealtworld.com Iran is questioning the seriousness of the United States, as well as its European counterparts which were signatories to the JCPOA. | This, after the US has issued new sanctions against Iran. And the Europeans have issued a statement telling Iran to change course, regarding its nuclear commitments. | Iran says it is committed to the original deal if all the signatories are, but that it will not renegotiate and talk about any other issues. In other words, Iran's defense and security are not up for negotiations. | Guests: | Sara Flounders | Co-Director, International Action Center | NEW YORK | ———…