(2022-01-23). Russia issues complaint to Britain over Ukraine provocations. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Moscow calls on UK's Foreign Office to stop engaging in provocations — MFA Moscow has called on the UK's Foreign Office to stop engaging in provocations. This is how the Russian Foreign Ministry reacted to a recent statement of the British colleagues about plans Moscow is allegedly making regarding Ukraine. "The misinformation spread by the …
(2022-01-23). Secret of 'microwave weapons' targeting US diplomats revealed. rt.com 
The rise and fall of 'Havana Syndrome' is a story of lazy assumptions and sloppy reporting | US diplomats and security officials suffering from a spate of unexplained health problems were victims of Russian microwave weapons, we were told time and time again. But now the CIA admits Moscow wasn't actually behind "Havana Syndrome." The story fits a disturbingly familiar pattern of misinformation. | With each passing week, the list of discredited allegations against Russia grows and grows. Time and time again, Western governments and the media have sprung into action to inform us of some new evil plot, only to ba…
(2022-01-23). Secret of 'microwave weapons' targeting US diplomats revealed. rt.com The rise and fall of 'Havana Syndrome' is a story of lazy assumptions and sloppy reporting | US diplomats and security officials suffering from a spate of unexplained health problems were victims of Russian microwave weapons, we were told time and time again. But now the CIA admits Moscow wasn't actually behind "Havana Syndrome." The story fits a disturbingly familiar pattern of misinformation. | With each passing week, the list of discredited allegations against Russia grows and grows. Time and time again, Western governments and the media have sprung into action to inform us of some new evil plot, only to ba…
(2022-01-23). Russia responds to British 'coup' allegations. rt.com 
Russia has urged the UK to cease spreading false stories | The Russian Foreign Ministry has dismissed a claim by the UK government that Moscow is plotting to install a puppet government in Kiev, calling on London's Foreign Office to stop spreading "nonsense" and "disinformation." | The UK government sent a press release to media outlets on Saturday titled "Kremlin plan to install pro-Russian leadership in Ukraine exposed." As previously
(2022-01-23). Russia responds to British 'coup' allegations. rt.com Russia has urged the UK to cease spreading false stories | The Russian Foreign Ministry has dismissed a claim by the UK government that Moscow is plotting to install a puppet government in Kiev, calling on London's Foreign Office to stop spreading "nonsense" and "disinformation." | The UK government sent a press release to media outlets on Saturday titled "Kremlin plan to install pro-Russian leadership in Ukraine exposed." As previously
(2022-01-23). Ukraine crisis: US 'toolboxes' are empty. canadiandimension.com 
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during a hastily arranged summit in Geneva, Friday, January 21, 2022. Photo from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, in a hastily scheduled, 90-minute summit in Geneva on Friday, January 21, after which both sides lauded the meeting as worthwhile because it kept the door open for a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. What "keeping the door open" entails, however, r…
(2022-01-23). Ukraine: The West Has Paved the Road to War with Lies. dissidentvoice.org The Three Big Lies Pertaining to Ukraine: The West's leaders never promised Mikhail Gorbachev and his foreign minister Eduard Shevardnadze not to expand NATO eastward. They also did not state that they would take serious Soviet/Russian security interests around its borders. And therefore, each of the former Warsaw Pact countries has a right to join …
(2022-01-23). Russian envoy: Venezuela ready to render military assistance if relations with U.S. worsen. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Venezuela ready to offer military help to Russia if relations with US exacerbate — envoy Venezuela is ready to provide military-technical assistance to Russia in case the Russian-US relations deteriorate, Russia's Ambassador to Caracas Sergey Melik-Bagdasarov said…. "Absolutely," he said when asked whether Caracas would be capable of providing military and technical assistance to Moscow …
(2022-01-23). Biden Discusses Alleged Russian Aggression Toward Ukraine With National Security Team – White House. sputniknews.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Joe Biden held a meeting with his national security team, including national security adviser Jake Sullivan, a day after Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Geneva, the White House press pool informs.
(2022-01-23). Russia blasts UK claims that it sought puppet gov in Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) — The Russian Foreign Ministry has slammed unsubstantiated claims aired by the UK on Saturday that suggested Moscow was intending to "install pro-Russian leadership" in Ukraine amid the latest surge in tensions.
(2022-01-23). Germany sacks navy chief for not toeing war line. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com German navy chief Schà∂nbach resigns over comments on Putin, Crimea Vice Admiral Kay-Achim Schà∂nbach stepped down as the head of the German navy after publicly saying Crimea was lost to Ukraine and that Vladimir Putin "probably" deserved respect. Germany faced a diplomatic incident on Saturday following comments made by Navy chief Kay-Achim Schà∂nbach on Russian …
(2022-01-23). US Senator Chris Coons: Sending American Troops to Ukraine Would Be 'Sacrificing Them'. sputniknews.com US Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) told Greta Van Susteren in an interview set to air on Sunday that, should Russia invade Ukraine, sending US troops to the country's defense, "would simply be sacrificing them."
(2022-01-23). Russia's gold & foreign currency reserves smash historic high. rt.com 
The country now has the world's fourth-largest forex holdings | Russia's foreign exchange reserves surged by $7.7 billion last week, with its total holdings reaching a record $638.2 billion, according to the country's central bank. | From January 7 to 14, its international reserves grew by 1.2%, according to the latest data from the regulator. On January 7, their volume had amounted to $630.5 billion. | The surge was reported to be the result of planned purchases of foreign currencies and a positive market reassessment. | The increase has seen Russia move up from fifth to fourth place in the tally of the world…
(2022-01-23). Moscow: Kiev, West's Provocations in Donbass and Attacks on Russians Won't Be Tolerated. sputniknews.com Earlier, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu warned that private US military companies were planning provocations in Eastern Ukraine involving the use of chemical components. The Pentagon denied these allegations, calling the minister's statements "false".
(2022-01-23). EU Designing Economic Sanctions Against Russia Over Ukraine, Austrian Foreign Minister. sputniknews.com VIENNA (Sputnik) – The European Union is working on a new extensive package of economic and financial sanctions against Russia in case the situation around Ukraine escalates, Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg said.
(2022-01-23). Following U.S. lead, Germany to evacuate citizens from Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Germany, following the U.S., ready to evacuate German diplomats' families from Ukraine, — Bild The German Foreign Ministry is preparing a plan to evacuate the families of its diplomats from Ukraine, Bild reports. "A war between Ukraine and Russia is becoming more and more likely….The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working on a plan to …
(2022-01-23). Russia's gold & foreign currency reserves smash historic high. rt.com The country now has the world's fourth-largest forex holdings | Russia's foreign exchange reserves surged by $7.7 billion last week, with its total holdings reaching a record $638.2 billion, according to the country's central bank. | From January 7 to 14, its international reserves grew by 1.2%, according to the latest data from the regulator. On January 7, their volume had amounted to $630.5 billion. | The surge was reported to be the result of planned purchases of foreign currencies and a positive market reassessment. | The increase has seen Russia move up from fifth to fourth place in the tally of the world…
(2022-01-23). 'Extremely Unlikely' That UK Would Send Soldiers to Defend Ukraine, British Deputy PM Raab Says. sputniknews.com London previously claimed that Russia is planning to install a puppet government in Kiev, which Moscow blasted as absurd, calling it part of a disinformation campaign.
(2022-01-23). China embassy warns British diplomacy 'goes nowhere if it follows Cold War playbook'. ecns.cn China's embassy in London has warned that Britain's diplomacy will go nowhere if it follows the Cold War playbook, in answer to repeated accusations against China by United Kingdom Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Liz Truss during her current visit to Australia.
(2022-01-23). Registran fuga de cuatro toneladas de la solución refrigerante del muro de hielo alrededor de la central nuclear de Fukushima. cubadebate.cu Una fuga de unas 4 toneladas de la solución refrigerante usada para la creación del muro de hielo alrededor de la central nuclear de Fukushima (Japón) se ha reportado este sábado, según el canal local NHK. Los especialistas estiman que una tubería dañada pudo haber ocasionado el derrame. La empresa detalló que trataría de localizar el lugar exacto de la sección dañada.
(2022-01-23). Registran fuga de cuatro toneladas de la solución refrigerante del muro de hielo alrededor de la central nuclear de Fukushima. cubadebate.cu Una fuga de unas 4 toneladas de la solución refrigerante usada para la creación del muro de hielo alrededor de la central nuclear de Fukushima (Japón) se ha reportado este sábado, según el canal local NHK. Los especialistas estiman que una tubería dañada pudo haber ocasionado el derrame. La empresa detalló que trataría de localizar el lugar exacto de la sección dañada.
(2022-01-22). Washington Pumping Up War Fever. popularresistance.org An American friend of mine, now living in Russia, has two sons in the US Army. One of them said to him today, "your two sons are going to be fighting your beloved Russia." So the troops are obviously being told to prepare for war. One of those sons, an Army Special Forces soldier has been sent to western Ukraine several times to train the Nazi death squads that have been brought into the Ukrainian Army since the US orchestrated coup d'état in 2014. | Russia has repeatedly stated that they have no intention of invading Ukraine – unless Ukraine first strikes Crimea or the Donbass (eastern Ukraine that borders Russi…
(2022-01-22). Washington Pumping Up War Fever. popularresistance.org An American friend of mine, now living in Russia, has two sons in the US Army. One of them said to him today, "your two sons are going to be fighting your beloved Russia." So the troops are obviously being told to prepare for war. One of those sons, an Army Special Forces soldier has been sent to western Ukraine several times to train the Nazi death squads that have been brought into the Ukrainian Army since the US orchestrated coup d'état in 2014. | Russia has repeatedly stated that they have no intention of invading Ukraine – unless Ukraine first strikes Crimea or the Donbass (eastern Ukraine that borders Russi…
(2022-01-22). American 'lethal aid' arrives in Ukraine (PHOTOS). rt.com 
The delivery was described as a sign of the Biden administration's commitment to assisting Ukraine in the face of "growing Russian aggression" | The first shipment of military aid promised to Ukraine by US President Joe Biden amid Western speculation about a supposedly imminent "Russian invasion" of the country has been delivered to Kiev. | Late on Friday, the US Embassy in the Ukrainian capital posted photos on Twitter of large green-colored crates being unloaded from a cargo plane. | The crates held almost 100 tons of "lethal aid," including ammunition intended for "the front line defenders of Ukraine," it s…
(2022-01-22). Ukrainian opposition slams US sanctions. rt.com 
Washington has imposed measures on two MPs for allegedly working for Russia | Ukraine's second-largest political party, Opposition Platform — For Life, has come out against the decision by officials in Washington to sanction two of its members for allegedly seeking to take over the government. | In a statement published on the party's website on Thursday, it slammed the economic measures the US had imposed earlier that day on its MPs Taras Kozak and Oleg Voloshyn. According to the Americans, the two politicians had "played various roles in Russia's global influence campaign to destabilize sovereign countr…
(2022-01-22). Gorgeous grannies contest kicks off in Russia. rt.com 
The organizers of the project are on a mission to name the city's matriarch of the year | The lineup of some of 2022's contestants for a beauty contest restricted to grandmothers, which looks to crown Ekaterinburg's most stunning and talented older lady, has been revealed, and stars mature women from different walks of life. | The organizers announced that they had opened applications for the Ural city's most elegant grandmothers earlier this month on Instagram, and has since published a preview of its participants throughout January. So far, over a dozen women have entered the race for the title. | On their s…
(2022-01-22). US and NATO press ahead with anti-Russian military buildup. wsws.org Against the backdrop of Friday's meeting in Geneva between the US and Russia, Washington and NATO are dispatching more forces and equipment to areas along and near Russia's borders.
(2022-01-22). British, Australian ministers strengthen military collaboration against China. wsws.org For all the unsubstantiated allegations of Russian and Chinese "threats" and "aggression," Australian and British imperialism have been two of the closest partners in crime of the US over the past three decades.
(2022-01-22). Spanish MPs Oppose Sending Country's Warships to Black Sea Amid Tensions in Ukraine. sputniknews.com MADRID (Sputnik) – Nine Spanish parties have signed a joint manifesto against the sending of Spanish warships to the Black Sea as part of the NATO mission, as well as the country's participation in the deployment of the NATO air mission in Bulgaria amid tensions on the Ukrainian-Russian border.
(2022-01-22). Russian coach questions 'American way of life' as he reacts to non-binary skater scandal. rt.com 
Alexander Zhulin has commented after a row surrounding his remarks on non-binary US skater Timothy LeDuc | Russian former ice dancing world champion Alexander Zhulin has questioned what 'the American way of life' is leading to, as he discussed his controversial comments about US non-binary figure skater Timothy LeDuc. | Zhulin, 58, made headlines
(2022-01-22). Excellent coop to take place in Iran-Russia ties' new chapter. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that in the new chapter of Iran-Russia relations, the two countries will witness very excellent levels of cooperation.
(2022-01-22). Iran-Russia coord. prerequisite of successful Vienna talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) — As the talks on the removal of US anti-Iranian sanctions continues, the Russian diplomat said Moscow's close coordination with Tehran is one of the prerequisites of successful continuation and completion of Vienna talks.
(2022-01-22). US carrier heads to surprise NATO wargames. rt.com 
USS Harry S. Truman joins Neptune Strike '22 wargames in the Mediterranean Sea amid tensions with Russia | The nuclear-powered fleet aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman will take part in next week's NATO exercise in the Mediterranean Sea dubbed "Neptune Strike '22," the Pentagon has The 12-day exercise kicks off Monday and is supposed to "demonstrate NATO's ability to integrate the high-end maritime strike capabilities of an aircraft carrie…
(2022-01-22). US looking for ways to get extra cash out of EU energy crisis — reports. rt.com 
Washington is in talks with Qatar over gas supplies for Europe as speculation over Russian invasion of Ukraine intensifies | US officials are reportedly negotiating opportunities for contingency steps to secure energy supplies to European nations if a possible conflict between Russia and Ukraine disrupts current deliveries. | "We're looking at what can be done in preparation for an event, especially midwinter with very low [European natural gas] supplies in storage," a senior US administration official said, as quoted by FT. | "We discussed what can be moved around the market, what can help… the thing…
(2022-01-22). UK to accuse Russia of working to install pro-Moscow leader in Ukraine — leak. rt.com 
Numerous former Ukrainian politicians have been cooperating with Russian intelligence services, according to London | An embargoed UK Foreign Office release to media outlets, which has been seen by RT, claims that Britain has exposed a plan by Moscow to install a pro-Russian leader in Kiev as tensions continue to mount over an alleged threat of "invasion" by Moscow. | "We have information that indicates the Russian government is looking to install a pro-Russian leader in [Kiev] as it considers whether to invade and occupy Ukraine," reads the correspondence, which was sent to media representatives on the Foreig…
(2022-01-22). German chancellor snubs Biden — Der Spiegel. rt.com 
Olaf Scholz turned down the US president's call for talks due to a busy schedule, German media claims | German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has reportedly turned down an invitation for talks sent by US President Joe Biden at short notice. According to The German le…
(2022-01-22). Telegram CEO assesses impact of Russia's proposal to ban crypto. rt.com 
Russian tech billionaire Pavel Durov warns of major risks for high-tech economy | Pavel Durov, the executive director and founder of Telegram, one of the world's most popular messaging apps, has said a proposal to ban cryptocurrency mining and crypto-related transactions via Russian financial services would lead to an inevitable outflow of IT specialists. | The ban, which has been touted by Russia's central bank, would also destroy a number of sectors in the high-tech economy, the billionaire said, noting that no developed country has prohibited cryptocurrencies. | "Such a ban will inevitably slow down the dev…
(2022-01-22). Russia not insisting on Ukraine 'sphere of influence' — Lavrov. rt.com 
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has dismissed the notion that Moscow is trying to claim Ukraine as part of its area of dominance, instead accusing NATO of trying to drag the country into its orbit. The remark came after his meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Geneva, on Friday. | "We don't lay claim on spheres of influence, but what NATO does regarding Ukraine definitively shows that NATO perceives Ukraine as part of its zone of influence," Lavrov remarked, responding to a question from UK state-broadcaster BBC. He added that the US-led West is actively working to expand its influence t…
(2022-01-22). Germany warns of Russian troop 'concentration'. rt.com 
The comments come amid escalating tensions and Western claims of a potential invasion | German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock used her first official trip to Moscow, earlier this week, to question the motives behind a purported buildup of Russian troops close to the frontier with neighboring Ukraine. | Speaking on Tuesday at a meeting in Moscow alongside her Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, Berlin's top diplomat alleged that a large contingent of troops had been sent to the regions around the border with its Eastern European neighbor. She argued it was hard not to see such actions as a threat. | "In rece…
(2022-01-22). WATCH: Russian rockets roll toward Belarus. rt.com 
Moscow is redeploying its S-400 missile system ahead of readiness checks | Russia is moving two divisions of its S-400 Triumph air-defense systems, designed to take down enemy warplanes, into neighboring Belarus to take part in military exercises, the Ministry of Defense confirmed on Friday. | In a statement, officials wrote, "two divisions of the surface-to-air S-400 'Triumph' missile complex … have completed their march to the loading station in Khabarovsk Krai," in Russia's Far East. The rockets will now be transported along railways to Belarus. | According to the report, once the missiles have arrived at…
(2022-01-22). Iran Holding Talks With Russia on Constructing New Units of Bushehr NPP – Reports. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Iran is holding negotiations with Russia on constructing new units of the Bushehr nuclear power plant, media reported.
(2022-01-22). How US Weaponises NATO to Maintain Its Own Space Dominance & Deter Russia and China. sputniknews.com NATO released its "overarching" space policy on 17 January, stipulating that any space-based attack on an ally could trigger the alliance's collective defence policy under the bloc's Article 5. What's behind the renewed US focus on space and expansion of NATO activities there?
(2022-01-22). Ex-US soldiers with alleged neo-Nazi links arrive at Ukrainian front line. rt.com 
The soldiers of fortune shared pics and footage of them sporting combat gear at Ukrainian army positions | At least half a dozen former US military servicemen have landed in Ukraine amid rapidly escalating tensions in the east of the country. | The group, known as Forward Observations, has posted a string of photos and videos on its official Instagram, with geotags showing that the men are in the war-torn Donbass region. The Americans are seen wearing combat gear, apparently inspecting the Ukrainian army's battle positions and trenches. Some of the men in the photos are also holding assault weapons, though it…
(2022-01-22). Ukrainian opposition slams US sanctions as 'international political terror'. rt.com Washington has imposed measures on two MPs for allegedly working for Russia | Ukraine's second-largest political party, Opposition Platform — For Life, has come out against the decision by officials in Washington to sanction two of its members for allegedly seeking to take over the government. | In a statement published on the party's website on Thursday, it slammed the economic measures the US had imposed earlier that day on its MPs Taras Kozak and Oleg Voloshyn. According to the Americans, the two politicians had "played various roles in Russia's global influence campaign to destabilize sovereign countr…
(2022-01-22). Russia sells helicopters to U.S. for Afghan war, U.S. transfers them to Ukraine for war with Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com From RT. Hamlet had something to say about such self-defeating behavior. US sending Russian weapons to Ukraine The Biden administration is expediting the transfer of five transport helicopters to Kiev, as Washington insists Moscow is about to "invade" Ukraine any day now. The Mi-17 helicopters were originally purchased from Russia and intended for the US-backed …
(2022-01-22). Nice Talk, Now Walk The Walk. popularresistance.org On January 3rd of this year, the five nuclear-armed states with the largest nuclear arsenals issued a joint statement declaring that they "consider the avoidance of war between Nuclear-Weapon States and the reduction of strategic risks as our foremost responsibilities." The statement goes on to "affirm that a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought." | As the Doomsday Clock of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists stands at 100 seconds to midnight — "the closest it has ever been to civilization-ending apocalypse" — this statement would appear to be good news for the world. | However, all fi…
(2022-01-22). Nice Talk, Now Walk The Walk. popularresistance.org On January 3rd of this year, the five nuclear-armed states with the largest nuclear arsenals issued a joint statement declaring that they "consider the avoidance of war between Nuclear-Weapon States and the reduction of strategic risks as our foremost responsibilities." The statement goes on to "affirm that a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought." | As the Doomsday Clock of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists stands at 100 seconds to midnight — "the closest it has ever been to civilization-ending apocalypse" — this statement would appear to be good news for the world. | However, all fi…
(2022-01-22). Speaking Truth to Empire about Ukraine Crisis. warisacrime.org "Speaking Truth to Empire" on KFCF 88.1 independently owned and locally operated since 1975 in Fresno, Dan Yaseen interviews Scott Ritter, a former US Marine Corps intelligence officer and author of "Scorpion King: America's Suicidal Embrace of Nuclear Weapons from FDR to Trump" (2020). He served in the Soviet Union as an inspector implementing the INF …
(2022-01-22). 6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Alaska, USGS Reports. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) — A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of the US state of Alaska, where a major fishing port is located, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported on Saturday.
(2022-01-22). Chief of German Navy Believes Crimea Will Never Come Back to Ukraine. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The head of the German navy, Vice Adm. Kay-Achim Schonbach, expressed his belief that Crimea would never return to Ukraine despite Kiev's attempts to put pressure on Moscow.