(2022-09-03). Russia Announces Indefinite Closure of Key Pipeline to Europe Amid Escalating Economic Warfare. news.antiwar.com The economic war between the West and Moscow ratcheted up significantly on Friday when the G7 announced price caps on Russian oil exports. Moscow responded by extending the closure of a critical pipeline bringing gas to Europe. The White House has vowed to destroy the Russian economy, and the Kremlin has responded by further driving …
(2022-09-03). Russia completely cuts off gas exports to Europe. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) — Russia's Gazprom on Friday announced that it has completely halted exporting gas to Europe through the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline.
(2022-09-03). Gas supplies via Nord Stream 1 pipeline indefinitely halted. ecns.cn The supply of Russian gas to Germany through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline will be interrupted for an indefinite period, due to problems in a key piece of equipment, Russia's largest gas producer Gazprom said on Friday evening.
(2022-09-03). Foes resort to threat to harm Iran nuclear technology. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) — The Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said that enemies have resorted to threats to damage Iran's nuclear technology.
(2022-09-03). US is "Concerned" about a Rapprochement between Russia and Iran. journal-neo.org 
Despite the steps taken by Washington in recent years to isolate Iran from the outside world, and despite the imposition of crippling sanctions, Iran continues to lead an active foreign policy. And those policies are not confined to opposing the USA's attempts to isolate it. Tehran is also concerned to counter the policies of certain …
(2022-09-03). Alarming that US not issued visas for Russians to attend UNGA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) — Russia's UN ambassador says it's alarming that less than three weeks before the annual meeting of world leaders at the UNGA not a single member of the 56-member Russian advance team and delegation has received a US entry visa.
(2022-09-03). Erdogan hails Russia role in bringing IAEA team to Zaporozhye. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday highlighted Russia's role in arranging a visit by inspectors from IAEA to the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant.
(2022-09-03). JCPOA ball returned to US court. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) — After a weeklong evaluation of the US response to earlier Iranian views on the EU final text, Tehran submitted its responses to Washington via the EU coordinator for the talks in Vienna over reviving the Iran nuclear deal.
(2022-09-03). Irán envía a Unión Europea respuesta sobre reactivación de PIAC. telesurtv.net Cancillería iraní subraya que opiniones enviadas a Unión Europea tienen un enfoque constructivo para finalizar las negociaciones.
(2022-09-03). Tàºrkiye propone mediar respecto a planta nuclear de Zaporiyia. telesurtv.net Putin y Erdogan, además, debatieron el desarrollo de las relaciones ruso-turcas y reafirmaron la intención de profundizar los lazos comerciales y económicos.
(2022-09-03). Rusia acusa a Ucrania de practicar terrorismo nuclear. telesurtv.net Moscú espera que la misión de la OIEA en la planta nuclear de Zaporiyia muestre a la comunidad internacional los resultados de su inspección.
(2022-09-03). Rusia frustra intento de Ucrania para retomar central de Zaporiyia. telesurtv.net "A pesar de la presencia de representantes del OIEA, el régimen de Kiev intentó una vez más apoderarse de la planta de energía nuclear", señaló Konashénkov.
(2022-09-03). US Sends Ukraine $228 Million per Day in Military Aid to Wage Proxy War on Russia. orinocotribune.com 
By Benjamin Norton Aug 31, 2022 | The Joe Biden administration pledged Ukraine $39.87 billion in military aid between February and August 2022, for an average of $228 million per day, fueling a brutal proxy war causing tens of thousands of deaths. | The Joe Biden administration pledged Ukraine $39.87 billion in military aid in the six months between February and August 2022, for an average of $228 million per day, fueling what even former US government
(2022-09-03). 'No Prior Appointment' wins awards in Moscow Intl. FilmFest. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) — Two awards of the 44th edition of the Moscow International Film Festival has gone to Iranian director and actress for 'No Prior Appointment'.
(2022-09-03). Lavrov Explained Why The US Hasn't Successfully Pressured India Into Sanctioning Russia. oneworld.press The failure of the US' pressure campaign against India is instructive because it serves as an example for why its related efforts against other major countries haven't succeeded as well.
(2022-09-03). Baku received no message from Iran or Russia: Aliyev. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) — "We have not received any messages for our position either from Russia or from Iran," President Ilham Aliyev said in a recent interview.
(2022-09-03). Iran suggestions to EU draft aren't over-ambitious. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) — Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organizations says that Iranian suggestions aren't over-ambitious and can be accommodated provided there is the necessary political will to complete the Vienna talks.
(2022-09-03). Iran, Russia FMs speak by phone: statement. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia announced in a statement that Sergei Lavrov discussed the schedule of high-level meetings and upcoming summits in a phone call on Saturday.
(2022-09-02). Ukraine Admits Bombing the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant. libya360.wordpress.com The Ukrainian military publicly admitted striking the area of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant in an official General Staff briefing on Friday. Previously, Kiev had claimed that Russian forces used the plant as a military base; now it says all troops have relocated due to the visit by IAEA inspectors. "In the areas of the settlements…
(2022-09-02). Ukraine Tries To Prevent IAEA Inspection Of Nuclear Power Plant. popularresistance.org U.N. nuclear safety officials who are heading to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia power plant are facing intense shelling but will continue to travel to the facility, the team's leader said Thursday. "There has been increased military activity, including this morning — until very recently, a few minutes ago," Rafael Mariano Grossi, the director general of the U.N.'s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said Thursday morning. But he added defiantly: "Having come so far, we are not stopping. We are moving now," despite the fact "the risks are very very high." | Grossi concluded his press statement by saying: "Wis…
(2022-09-02). Nuclear Deal Seems Unlikely as US Slams Iran's Response as 'Moving Backwards'. news.antiwar.com A revival of the Iran nuclear deal now seems unlikely as the US has characterized Iran's latest response in the EU-mediated negotiations Iran delivered the text early Friday morning Tehran time and "We are studying Iran's…
(2022-09-02). Iranian, Omani FMs discuss bilateral ties, JCPOA on phone. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held a telephone conversation with the Foreign Minister of Sultanate of Oman Sayyid Badr Albusaidi on Friday to discuss Iran's nuclear deal, aka known as JCPOA.
(2022-09-02). Iran submits views on US response to EU draft text. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kan'ani announced on Friday that Tehran has sent its opinion on the US' response to an EU proposed draft text for the possible agreement on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal.
(2022-09-02). OIEA establece misión permanente en central nuclear de Zaporiyia. telesurtv.net El director del OIEA afirmó que el equipo pudo recopilar mucha información y recorrer las "áreas clave que queríamos ver" de la central nuclear.
(2022-09-02). Políticos ignorantes y estúpidos apuestan por la guerra nuclear. Lo impensable: "Dinero y errores" son la fuerza impulsora detrás de la historia mundial. globalizacion.ca 
Se contempla guerra nuclear contra China y Rusia | "En ningún momento desde que se lanzó la primera bomba atómica sobre Hiroshima el 6 de agosto de 1945 , la humanidad ha estado más cerca de lo impensable. Todas las salvaguardias…
(2022-09-02). Medea Benjamin & Jodie Evans: What Killed America's Peace Movement? scheerpost.com CODEPINK founders Medea Benjamin and Jodie Evans. [Photo courtesy of CODEPINK] | : More than six months into Russia-Ukraine war, peace seems increasingly out of re…
(2022-09-02). Close-In Fighting In Pervomayskoe, Peski Region. southfront.org 
In the Avdiivka direction, Russian-led forces are attempting to improve their tactical positions in the areas of Pervomayskoe, Oprosnoe and Nevelskoe settlements. | On September 1, after prolonged heavy battles, the 11th Regiment of the DPR People's Militia took control of the industrial area on the western outskirts of Peski. They seized the ruins of the bridge and occupied the line along the Donetsk ring road. The AFU units retreated into the village of Pervomay…
(2022-09-02). Ukrainian Air Staff Suffer 'Catastrophic Losses' by Russian Forces. globalresearch.ca
(2022-09-02). Video: Ukraine War. "Is Russia in Trouble"? Scott Ritter Interviewed by Judge Napolitano. globalresearch.ca
(2022-09-02). Getting It Wrong On Ukraine. popularresistance.org Six months into Russia's "Special Military Operation," fact-challenged reporting that constitutes Western media's approach to covering the conflict in Ukraine has become apparent to any discerning audience. Less understood is why anyone would sacrifice their integrity to participate in such a travesty. The story of William Arkin is a case in point. | On March 30 (a little more than a month into the war), Arkin penned an article which began with the following sentence: "Russia's armed forces are reaching a state of exhaustion, stalemated on the battlefield and unable to make additional gains, while Ukraine is slow…
(2022-09-02). Chris Hedges & Robert Scheer on Gorbachev, Russia & Ukraine. scheerpost.com Journalists Chris Hedges and Robert Scheer discuss Mikhail Gorbachev, his life, his role in the end of the Cold War and his legacy today. How does he relate to Vladimir Putin, the state of Russia today and the war in Ukraine.
(2022-09-02). Where Does Russia Receive Its Aid From? independentmediainstitute.org On August 24, Ukraine's independence day, the U.S. provided a $3 billion military aid package to the country. The additional assistance adds to more than $80 billion worth of support that Kyiv has already received between January 24 and August 3, the majority of which was provided by the U.S., the UK, and the EU. …
(2022-09-02). White House Asks Congress for $14 Billion To Fund Its War Against Russia. news.antiwar.com The Joe Biden administration requested another massive infusion of cash for its war against Russia. The latest short-term spending proposal seeks nearly $14 billion for weapons and economic assistance for Ukraine. Since Russia invaded Ukraine six months ago, the US has sent Kiev tens of billions in weapons and direct economic assistance. On Friday, the …
(2022-09-02). Ukrainian Regime Led by Media Darling Volodymyr Zelensky Kidnaps Student Dissidents, Bans Opposition Parties, Shuts Down Independent Media, Commits Egregious War Crimes and Imposes Regressive Labor Laws. orinocotribune.com 
By Dmitri Kovalevich Aug 20, 2022 | More Ukrainian Soldiers Continue to Defect as Eastern Ukrainians See Better Future with Russian Federation | For more than five months, full-scale hostilities have taken place on the territory of Ukraine. The number of victims is growing every day on both sides of the front line. | From the signing of the "Minsk 2" peace agreement in February 2015 until February 2022—seven long years—hostilities in the Donbas region raged with regular shelling and small arms attacks by the Ukrainian military and paramilitaries against the towns and cities of the region. Ukrain…
(2022-09-02). US Continues to Spend Millions on Russian Imports. orinocotribune.com When the Russian special military operation in Ukraine began, US President Joe Biden promised to isolate and "cripple" the Russian economy, yet Moscow has been able to maintain its economic strength, thanks in part to exporting more than $1 billion per month worth of wood, metals, food, and other goods to the US. | According to statistics cited by AP, more than 3,600 Russian ships have docked at US ports since February 24. While compared to last year, shipments have halved, it still amounts to more than $6 billion in imports. "The amount of Russian products entering US ports suggests that Biden is not fulfilling…
(2022-09-02). Euro zone inflation hit new high amid near certain recession. wsws.org The European economy been battered by rising energy and electricity prices, a product of the escalating NATO proxy war against Russia in Ukraine but one of the significant features of the latest data is that inflationary pressures are spreading more broadly.
(2022-09-02). Russia Tested Upgraded Ka-52M Attack Helicopter In Ukraine. southfront.org 
The Russian military has successfully tested the upgraded Ka-52M attack helicopter in Ukraine, a source in the domestic defense industry told TASS on September 2. | On February 24, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine with the declared aims of demilitarizing and denazifying the country."Currently, the Ka-52M is undergoing state trials and the military has made a decision to test the upgraded gunship in the special operation. The helicopter has proven its worth in action.
(2022-09-02). Russia Starts Vostok 2022 Joint Military Exercises. telesurenglish.net The Russian Defense Ministry reported that more than ,000 troops from 14 countries will participate in the Vostok 2022 military drills. | Military forces from China & India arriving in Russia for the Vostok-2022 joint military drill. ,000 soldiers, 140 aircraft, 60 warships & general support vessels being mobilized for the exercise.
(2022-09-02). Gorbachev Rode the Tiger and Ended Up Inside It. commondreams.org The late Soviet leader ended the Cold War, but his botched reforms opened the way to Russia's modern crony capitalism.
(2022-09-02). Why'd Lavrov Say That Russia Isn't Alone Yet It Also Can't Rely On Anyone But Itself. oneworld.press No country should ever enter into a position of disproportionate dependence whereby they literally come to rely on anyone else, though nor should they isolate themselves from global processes either, hence the need to pragmatically strike a careful balance between these two goals exactly as Russia is doing.
(2022-09-02). Russia Announces New Regional Economic Agenda At The VII Eastern Economic Forum. oneworld.press The VII Eastern Economic Forum, prepared by the Roscongress company, significantly influences the accelerated development of Russia, aimed at ensuring that the entire civilized community develops together and ensures economic growth.
(2022-09-02). The Polish Ambassador To India Is In No Position To Advise His Hosts On Ties With Russia. oneworld.press While the Polish Ambassador to India is comparatively more polite and respectful than American policymakers, he nevertheless shares their lack of understanding about this South Asian state and its objective national interests.
(2022-09-02). G7 Aims to Cap Russian Oil Prices. telesurenglish.net Although the Group of Seven (G7) finance ministers did not specify the cap's level on Friday, they said, "We commit to work urgently on the finalization and implementation of this measure." | RELATED: | According to a joint statement from the group consisting of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the U.K. and the U.S., the price ceiling measure is intended to reduce Russia's revenues and, at the same time pr…
(2022-09-02). Climate, conflicts raise stakes in hungry world. ecns.cn Millions of people struggling for food every day are seeing their hopes dimmed by soaring grain prices and tight supplies amid the impact of climate change and Western sanctions on Russia.
(2022-09-02). Experts: Drill with Russia not aimed at others. ecns.cn The Chinese military's participation in the Vostok-2022(East-2022) military exercises organized by Russia does not target any third party and is intended to safeguard regional peace and stability, experts said.
(2022-09-01). Why Is Kiev So Scared of the IAEA Visiting the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant? globalresearch.ca
(2022-09-01). 'Peacemaker' of Death: This Ukrainian Website Threatens Hundreds of Thousands With Extrajudicial Killings — Some Are Americans. orinocotribune.com 
By Olga Sukharevskaya Aug 26, 2022 | Mirotvorets, which compiles lists of 'enemies of Ukraine', has been operating with impunity for eight years | For the last eight years, a group of publicly unknown activists in Ukraine have been compiling lists of 'enemies of the people' with impunity. Hundreds of thousands have been declared criminals without trial. | Among them are not only Russian citizens, but also Ukrainian opposition figures and bloggers, European politicians, and US citizens. At the very least, being added to this list is a stigma that makes life difficult in Ukraine, but it can also serve as just…
(2022-09-01). US, Allies Agree To Implement Russian Oil Price Cap Plan. news.antiwar.com UPDATE: The G7 countries agreed Friday to implement the Russian oil price cap. In response, Russia announced they are cutting off Nord Stream gas exports indefinitely. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and other finance ministers from the Group of Seven are set to meet virtually on Friday and outline their plan to implement a price cap …
(2022-09-01). France's Neocolonial Attempt To Exploit Algerian Gas Likely To Fail. southfront.org 
Macron in AlgeriaAnalysts believe Algeria is not able to replace Russian gas. | Written by Amid the search for diversification of energy sources, France seems ready to resume some of its colonial ties with Algeria. The African country is an important gas producer and can help Europe with supplies at this time of widespread shortages as consequenc…
(2022-09-01). Sanctions on Russia Threaten Fertilizer Production and Could Lead to Famine. covertactionmagazine.com The media are concealing an outrageous scandal in the context of the Russia sanctions—while distracting with a sideshow by spreading silly lies about Switzerland. Does Der Spiegel, an opinion leader in much of Europe, deserve the disqualification "lying press"? Far be it from me to call mainstream journalists liars across the board, because first of …
(2022-09-01). Mijail Gorbachov murió en Moscú 31 años después que la Unión Soviética. globalizacion.ca Gorbachov, presidente de la Unión Soviética durante sus últimos siete años de existencia, murió en Rusia a los 91 años, por problemas renales. Durante su gobierno lanzó reformas para lograr la ´glasnost ª (apertura) y la ´perestroika ª (reestructuración), que marcaron uno…