Daily Archives: November 13, 2021

2021-11-13: News Headlines

_____ (2021-11-13). Regime Change In Belarus — Following The Same Script Used In Syria. popularresistance.org Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, and his Russian counterpart and key ally, Vladimir Putin, have come in for much criticism from the Western media since coverage of the crisis began, with both leaders being accused of 'orchestrating' the current situation, allegedly in a bid to destabilise the EU, and also as a retaliatory measure taken by Minsk in response to EU sanctions imposed as a result of it successfully repelling a Western-backed colour revolution launched against it last August following the re-election of Lukashenko — again, the warmongers who actually created the refugee crisis in the fi…

Rick Rozoff (2021-11-13). Polish president, defense minister visit troops near Russian, Belarusian borders. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com President, defence minister praise Polish forces protecting Belarus border The two politicians arrived in the northeastern city of Olsztyn to meet with border guards, police officers and soldiers jointly protecting the Poland-Belarus frontier, news agencies reported. *** The president told reporters that the border forces "are responding to a hybrid attack on the Polish border, …

Staff (2021-11-13). Pulitzer-winning WaPo 'corrects' Russiagate stories. rt.com Critics have called for the revocation of a Pulitzer Prize given to the Washington Post for its "relentless" Russiagate reporting, after the newspaper made heavy corrections to two stories based on the discredited Steele dossier. | In a statement on Friday, the Washington Post

Yves Engler (2021-11-13). Military knows it looks bad but works with neo-Nazis anyway. mronline.org The Canadian military seem willing, even eager, to work with neo-Nazis in the Ukraine in order to weaken Russia, something the U.S., NATO and Ukrainian—Canadian groups support.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2021-11-13). US should lift all sanctions imposed in context of JCPOA. en.mehrnews.com Russia will insist on the resumption of full implementation of the JCPOA on the Iranian nuclear program and on lifting sanctions off Iran, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday.

WSWS (2021-11-13). NATO ratchets up anti-Russian offensive in Poland and Ukraine. wsws.org The US and European NATO powers are relying on far-right proxies with major fascist constituencies to push an aggressive anti-Russian campaign involving the deployment of tens of thousands of troops.

WSWS (2021-11-13). Ex-Australian PM denounced for calling for coexistence with China. wsws.org The AUKUS focus on the provision of nuclear-powered long-range attack submarines to Australia marked a naked shift to war preparations, Keating observed.

WSWS (2021-11-12). The refugee crisis on the Polish-Belarusian border and the danger of war. wsws.org EU and NATO countries are mobilizing troops, whipping up far-right hysteria, and effectively threatening Belarus and Russia with war.

Staff (2021-11-12). Russian nuclear-capable bombers patrol over Belarus, as Minsk's standoff with Poland intensifies (VIDEO). rt.com Two Russian Tu-160 supersonic bombers took a spin in the skies over Belarus, on Thursday, as Poland amassed troops on the border and threatened an armed response to a standoff involving thousands of Middle Eastern asylum seekers. | The Russian Defense Ministry published a video of the sleek bombers carrying out their patrol, noting that they were accompanied by an Su-30SM of the Belarus Air Force, demonstrating a high level of interoperability between the two Collective Security Treaty Organization allies. The mission took four hours and 36 minutes, and the bombers traveled more than 3,000km. | While the mi…

TASS (2021-11-12). Iraqi embassy in Moscow ready to evacuate from Belarus all Iraqis who wish to get home. tass.com Further details regarding the evacuation will be announced later…

Staff (2021-11-12). Minister Plasencia: Even if Alex Saab is Convicted, We will Continue to Insist on his Release. orinocotribune.com The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela, Félix Plasencia, stressed that even in the case that Alex Saab is convicted, Venezuela will continue to insist on his release. Plasencia described the process carried out by the United States as a "kidnapping." | "If Alex Saab is convicted, we will continue to insist that he be released, because it is an illegal process," Plasencia said. "There are instances and opportunities to continue legally defending the rights of the Venezuelan representative at this juncture of kidnapping and illegal arrest." The minister made the statements during an interview with the Russian…

Staff (2021-11-12). UK tabloid cheers US hypersonic nukes in Germany, shows mushroom cloud over Moscow. rt.com UK papers are hyping the revival of a Cold War-era US artillery unit in Germany, supposed to be armed with 'Dark Eagle' hypersonic missiles that will be able reach Moscow in mere minutes, once they are developed. | 'Dark Eagle has landed' proclaimed The Sun on Wednesday, originally reporting that the new US missiles could "blitz Russia" in just six minutes — before

Rick Rozoff (2021-11-12). Belaboring the self-evident: Russian DM warns of deteriorating military situation in Europe. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The truth is that there is war in Europe and there has been war since the U.S. and its EU and NATO allies conspired to violently overthrow the government of Ukraine in 2014 and plunge that nation into armed conflict in its east. But Europe has in fact been at war for almost thirty years, …

Staff (2021-11-12). Moscow plans 'asymmetrical' response to West's 'unfriendly' acts. rt.com Moscow will respond to ongoing hostile moves by the West in a "reciprocal manner," Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said, warning that an "asymmetrical" response may also be on the cards. | Speaking at a press conference after meeting his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian in Paris on Friday, Lavrov cautioned the West on forthcoming consequences to its "unfriendly moves." | "We reaffirmed our intention to continue to show an exceptionally restrained approach, not to create problems artificially, but we will, of course, react to the unfriendly steps that the West is taking," the top diplomat said. | We wil…

Moderator (2021-11-12). Aaron Maté: New Indictments Expose Democrats' Russiagate Obsession as a Historic Hoax. scheerpost.com Journalist, Aaron Maté. [Photo courtesy of Aaron Maté] | Click to subscribe on: After the 2016 general election, which saw Hillary Clinton defeated by Donald Trump, Democrats scrambled for someone to blame other than themselves. Rather than reflect on their many betrayals of the working class that once made up the core of their voting base, Democrats and their mos…

WSWS (2021-11-12). COVID-19 deaths and child infections continue to surge in Russia, Ukraine. wsws.org Ukraine and Russia now have the highest daily death tolls after the United States and, according to one medical expert, over 130,000 children are currently infected with the virus in Russia alone.

Anonymous007 (2021-11-12). Russia's Troops To Receive The RKhM-9 Advance Radiation, Chemical And Biological Recon Vehicle Soon. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The RKhM-9 advanced radiation, chemical and biological reconnaissance vehicle will enter service with the Russian troops in coming years. | This was announced by Chief of Russia's Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection Troops Lieutenant-General Igor Kirillov"In the coming years, we expect the delivery of such advanced special hardware as the RKhM-9 radiation, chemical and biological reconnaissance platform based on the Taifun-K vehicle. A completely new instrumentati…

Rick Rozoff (2021-11-12). Significance of Ukraine using Turkish combat drones against Russian allies in Donbass. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Eurasia Daily Monitor/Jamestown FoundationFirst Strike: The Political Consequences of Ukraine's Bayraktar Drone Attack on Russia-Backed Forces in DonbasYuri Lapaiev On October 26, the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) for the first time used the Turkish-produced Bayraktar TB2 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) to strike at forces. Donetsk People's Republic militia in Donbas. [T]he AFU's [Ukrainian …

Anonymous669 (2021-11-12). Advanced British Spy Aircraft Spotted Flying Near Russian Bases On Syria's Coast. southfront.org Image shows an RAF Rivet Joint RC-135W signals intelligence aircraft taking off from RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire. This file is licensed under the Open Government Licence version 1.0 (OGL v1.0). By Sgt Si Pugsley RAF/MOD | On November 12, an advanced RC-135W Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft of the Royal Air Force (RAF) was spotted by aviation observers while conducting an unusual mission over the Eastern Mediterranean. | The large reconnaissance aircraft flew off the coast of Syria a…

Rick Rozoff (2021-11-12). Blinken-Kuleba meeting: U.S. will honor "ironclad" commitment to Ukraine if Russia attacks "again" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com US concerned Russia may attack Ukraine again: reports US officials have voiced growing concerns that Russia may be tempted to repeat its 2014 attack on neighbouring Ukraine as Moscow continued to move troops along the shared border, news outlets have reported. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday hosted his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba, …

Anonymous007 (2021-11-12). Significant Interest In Russia's Checkmate Single-Engine Fighter Jet, Especially In The Middle East: Rostec. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Russian state-run space corporation Rostec has already discussed the possible deliveries of Russia's prospective Checkmate single-engine fighter jet with foreign customers. | Rostec chief Sergei Chemezov told TASS in the run-up to the Dubai Airshow 2021 international exhibition."There were talks with foreign delegations, and we are now forming proposals about the plane's layout. Some foreign customers want an aircraft that would be adjusted for their needs, including the ge…

Rick Rozoff (2021-11-12). Without presenting evidence, U.S. scares European NATO allies with spectre of Russian invasion of Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com US warns Europe that Russia may plan Ukraine invasion — media The U.S. is raising the alarm with European Union allies that Russia may be weighing a potential invasion of Ukraine as tensions flare between Moscow and the bloc over migrants and energy supplies, the Bloomberg sad referring to its sources. "With Washington closely monitoring …

Staff (2021-11-12). Ye declares himself 'Young Putin'. rt.com Enigmatic rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has given another bizarre interview, in which he talked slavery, mental health, and why he thinks himself to be a "Young Putin" of culture. | Sitting down with Revolt TV's 'Drink Champs' podcast on Thursday, Kanye West unloaded on the recording industry for hiring rappers to promote violence in music ("a form of modern-day slavery"), hammered white Christians for telling him not to swear on his songs ("there were Christians in the KKK too"), and, bizarrely, compared himself to Russian President Vladimir Putin. | "I'm like Young Putin," he proclaimed, to cheers…

Rick Rozoff (2021-11-12). Analysis: U.S. dismantled Soviet Union, has Turkey been assigned to do same with Russia? antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Google translation. If there is any demand for it I can edit it for clarity and presentability. Al-Mayadeen NetNovember 4, 2021 America brought down the Soviet Union….So what will Erdogan do?Hosni MahliInternational relations researcher and specialist in Turkish affairs This is what Erdogan is now seeking, who believes in Ozal's ideas in all his regional …

Anonymous669 (2021-11-12). Central Syria: Dozens Of Russian Airstrikes Hit ISIS Cells In Response To Attack On Eastern Homs, Hama. southfront.org Early on November 12, ISIS cells in central Syria launched a large-scale attack on pro-government forces in eastern Homs and…

Staff (2021-11-12). 'Nuclear propulsion' issue sends US supercarrier back to docks. rt.com The US Navy supercarrier USS 'Nimitz' was forced to return to docks for assessment and repairs after experiencing a "minor material deficiency" with its "nuclear propulsion plant" while in international waters. | Naval Air Force Pacific Commander Zachary Harrell announced on Wednesday that the vessel had to be returned to port after its crew discovered an undisclosed problem with the nuclear propulsion system. | Read more | | "The ship's crew took action to address the deficie…

_____ (2021-11-12). Turkey Took Up the Use of Climate Weapons. journal-neo.org Because of drought, crop failures, and shortages of freshwater water wars are today becoming for the population of many regions as urgent as the dangers of wars involving nuclear bombs, chemicals, and other means of mass destruction. They cause mass migration, exacerbate the political situation, hostilities and wars. In this context, for example, the Nile …

Anonymous103 (2021-11-12). US-Led Provocative Drills In The Red Sea May Obstruct Nuclear Deal Negotiations. southfront.org Illustrative ImageUS, Israel, UAE, and Bahrain are conducting military maneuvers in the Red Sea in a message to Tehran. | Written by Lucas Leiroz, research fellow in international law at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. | Once again, US-led military maneuvers create unnecessary tensions and hamper international negotiations. Recently announced military

Russell Bentley (2021-11-12). Is Biden Looking to Reignite a Dirty War in Ukraine? Recent Visit by U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Raises Concerns. covertactionmagazine.com CIA Director Burns subsequently went to Moscow to try and intimidate Putin into revoking troop buildup on Ukrainian border [Russell …

Rick Rozoff (2021-11-12). Post-war triumphalism: 22-nation "Turkic world"sets sites on Cyprus, land "stolen" by Soviet Union. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The Turkic Council's full members are Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. Hungary and now Turkmenistan are observers. According to the Secretary General of the Turkic Council, Baghdad Amreyev, fifteen more nations have applied or indicate they desire to apply for observer status, presumably including the unrecognized Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (see below), Ukraine …

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