(2022-05-18). U.S., allies may be planning Ukraine proxy war model for Myanmar. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com ReutersMay 17, 2022 Myanmar resistance urges West to provide arms for fight against junta The defence chief of Myanmar's shadow government has called for international help to arm its resistance forces fighting the ruling military, requesting support similar to that being given to Ukrainians battling invading Russian troops. The people of Ukraine and Myanmar's anti-government] …
(2022-05-18). CovertAction Bulletin Podcast: Whitewashing Neo-Nazis in Ukraine & Biden's "Disinformation Governing Board" covertactionmagazine.com Biden announced last month the assembly of a team within the Department of Homeland Security with the title: Disinformation Governing Board (DGB). Supposedly this team will be working to combat Russian, Iranian, and Chinese "disinformation." We dive deeper into the contradictory history of disinformation about Ukraine in 2014 spread by non other than the executive director of the DGB board, Nina Jankowicz.
(2022-05-18). The Heat: Russia-Ukraine Crisis. america.cgtn.com 
Ukraine has surrendered the city of Mariupol after almost 90 days of fighting. Does that mark a major turning point in the conflict?>
(2022-05-18). First minister, SNP leader wants Scotland to be NATO's 33rd member. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Assuming Austria, Bosnia, Cyprus, Georgia, Ireland, Kosovo, Malta, Moldova, Switzerland and Ukraine aren't inducted before Scotland. Associated PressMay 17, 2022 AP Interview: Scottish leader stresses independence, NATO Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon said in an interview Tuesday that Europe's crisis over Russia's war in Ukraine only makes Scotland's drive for independence more important, and maintained Scotland …
(2022-05-18). Japan lectures China on its Ukraine position. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Kyodo NewsMay 18, 2022 Japan urges China to play "responsible role" for peace Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi told his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Wednesday he hopes Beijing will play a "responsible role" in ensuring peace and security as Russia's war in Ukraine continues. China, which has close ties with Russia, has refrained from …
(2022-05-18). Mediterranean, Baltic: U.S. nuclear carrier group, amphibious assault ship put under NATO command. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOMay 18, 2022 US carrier group, amphibious assault ship placed under NATO command The USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier strike group and other US naval vessels have come under NATO command as part of a series of major military drills in the Baltic, Adriatic and Mediterranean Seas. In the Mediterranean, the US carrier group …
(2022-05-18). Pentagon forges U.S.-South Korea-Japan alliance against North Korea, Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Department of DefenseMay 18, 2022 Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Republic of Korea Minister of National Defense Lee Jong-sup Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Republic of Korea (ROK) Minister of National Defense Lee Jong-sup today. Secretary Austin reaffirmed the ironclad U.S. commitment to the …
(2022-05-18). NATO strengthens cyber warfare ties with Bosnia, Georgia, claiming imminent Russian attacks. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com AzertagMay 18, 2022 NATO strengthens Bosnia and Herzegovina's defense capabilities against cyberattacks NATO has strengthened Bosnia and Herzegovina's defense against cyberattacks. AZERTAC reports that Mircea GeoanƒÉ, deputy secretary general of NATO, has said about it. He noted that NATO has strengthened Georgia's defense capabilities [along?> with Bosnia and Herzegovina, including defense against cyberattacks. Stressing the …
(2022-05-18). Finnish parliament approves proposal to join NATO. wsws.org The same day that Finland and Sweden formally submitted their NATO membership applications, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs declared it was ending the country's participation in the Council of the Baltic Sea States.