(2022-04-30). NATO Lobbyist Wants Serbia To Donate Weapons To Ukraine And Sanction Russia. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageThe lobbyist wants "only those in favor of sanctions, nationalization of companies, urgent delivery of military aid to Ukraine and expulsion of 90% of the Russian Embassy staff in the new Serbian government". | Written by Drago Bosnic, independent geopolitical and military analyst | Ever since the start of the Russian special military operation in response to Ukraine's attempted ethnic cleansing in Donbass, the United States and NATO have been pressuring member states and even EU members not officia…
(2022-04-30). China reiterates call for peace between Russia, Ukraine through talks. ecns.cn China has always supported Russia and Ukraine to overcome difficulties and continue negotiations, and welcomes all efforts by the international community conducive to promoting peace talks," Zhao said.
(2022-04-30). Contesting Russia Requires Renewed US Engagement In Central Asia. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Written by When US Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III declared that Washington wanted to see Russia so "weakened" that it would no longer be able to invade a neighbouring state, he lifted the veil on US goals in Ukraine. He also held out the prospect of a long-term US-Russian contest for power and influence. | Mr. Austin's remarks were problematic on several fronts. For one, they legitimised Russ…
(2022-04-30). Lifting sanctions on Russia part of peace talks with Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) — Lifting sanctions imposed on Russia is part of peace negotiations between Moscow and Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in remarks published early on Saturday.
(2022-04-30). Putin, Zelensky both invited to G20: Indonesian president. ecns.cn The G20, he said, plays a catalyst role in the recovery of the world economy, adding that he had telephone conversations with both leaders of Russia and Ukraine this week.
(2022-04-30). Why has Turkey Closed its Skies for Russian Aircraft Bound for Syria? journal-neo.org 
On April 23, during a tour of Latin America, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlàºt àáavu≈üoƒülu announced that his country was closing its airspace to Russian military and civilian flights bound for Syria. But he added that this decision did not mean that Turkey was joining in the anti-Russian sanctions — it was simply that the agreement …
(2022-04-30). Here's What I Found at the Reported 'Mass Grave' Near Mariupol. orinocotribune.com 
A first-hand look at the location where Kiev claims trenches hold thousands of bodies | According to recent Western media, Russian forces have buried up to 9,000 Mariupol civilians in "mass graves" in a town just west of the Ukrainian city. These
(2022-04-30). Russia's central bank lowers key rate to 14 pct. ecns.cn Russia's Central Bank has reduced its key interest rate by 300 basis points to 14 percent, it said in a statement Friday.Recent data has demonstrated a slowdown in price growth rates against the backdrop of the strengthening of the ruble, and a cooling of consumer activity, the bank said.
(2022-04-30). Nuclear deterrence and "Negotiate and peace now!" indybay.org "I believe the Administration's recommendation to admit new members to NATO at this time is misguided. If adopted by the United States Senate, it could go down in history as the greatest strategic blunder since the end of the Cold War…" | Jack F. Matlock Jr, the U.S. ambassador to the Soviet Union from 1987 to 1991.
(2022-04-29). Africa and the Collective West after the Start of Russia's Special Operation in Ukraine. journal-neo.org 
It was not yesterday that the US and EU countries, as well as the famous constellation (which in addition to the US includes the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand) started a hybrid war against Russia, including on the African continent. They started it back in 2012, when it became clear that Vladimir Putin was …
(2022-04-29). In Video: Ukrainian Soldiers Show Their Retreat In Izyum Area, Kharkiv Region. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Ukrainian soldiers on the Donbass front lines shared videos of fierce clashes in the Izyum region. This is one of the main hotspots in Ukraine. On the videos, Ukrainian servicemen show their positions destroyed by Russian artillery. | According to the sources the videos were made by servicemen of the 95th brigade, which was deployed in the direction towards Slavyansk. Russian forces are advancing from Izyum in the area. Some sources claimed…
(2022-04-29). Ukrainian Railway Power Substations Hit By Russian Missiles (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On April 29, Russian sea-based Kalibr missiles destroyed three power substations in the areas of Fastov, Krasnoselka and Polonnoye railway junctions. | On April 25, Russian missiles destroyed six traction substations in the areas of the Krasnoe, Zdolbunov, Zhmerinka, Berdichev, Kovel and Korosten railway stations. | The stations are used for the supply of foreign weapons and military equipment for the Ukrainian troops in the Donbass region. Railway communication in Western…
(2022-04-29). Third British Mercenary Captured By Russian Forces In Ukraine (Video). southfront.org 
File image. | The Russian military has captured another British mercenary who came to Ukraine after the start of the Russian special operation to fight in the ranks of Kiev forces. | On April 29, RT aired an interview with the mercenary who identified himself as Andrew Hill. After being wounded while fighting with Kiev forces near the city of Nikolaev, Hill, a native of Plymouth in England, surrendered to the Russian military. | The Russian military moved Hill to a safe location, where he was provided wit…
(2022-04-29). Arrests, kidnappings and 'decommunization' in Ukraine. workers.org 
The Western corporate media has been working overtime to demonize and disparage Russian President Vladimir Putin following the Feb. 24 Russian intervention in Ukraine. Whenever imperialist powers have their scopes set on overthrowing a sovereign government, they tend to follow a predictable trend, such as crying foul over "human rights," . . . |
(2022-04-29). On Ukraine, The World Majority Sides With Russia Over US. popularresistance.org 2014 saw two pivotal events that led to the current conflict in Ukraine. | The first, familiar to all, was the coup in Ukraine in which a democratically elected government was overthrown at the direction of the United States and with the assistance of neo-Nazi elements which Ukraine has long harbored. | Shortly thereafter the first shots in the present war were fired on the Russian-sympathetic Donbass region by the newly installed Ukrainian government. The shelling of the Donbass which claimed 14,000 lives has continued for 8 years, despite attempts at a cease-fire under the Minsk accords which Russia, France and…
(2022-04-29). How Could the U.S. Help to Bring Peace to Ukraine? dissidentvoice.org 
Photo credit: cdn.zeebiz.com On April 21st, President Biden announced new shipments of weapons to Ukraine, at a cost of $800 million to U.S. taxpayers. On April 25th, Secretaries Blinken and Austin announced over $300 million more military aid. The United States has now spent $3.7 billion on weapons for Ukraine since the Russian invasion, bringing …
(2022-04-29). Conflict impacts Russian tourism in Venezuela. america.cgtn.com 
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has made it difficult for Russians who were hoping to vacation in the Caribbean.
(2022-04-29). Poland has delivered hundreds of tanks, scores of APCs, howitzers, drones, rocket launchers to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioApril 29, 2022 Poland has sent over 200 tanks to Ukraine: IAR Since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, Poland has supported its eastern neighbour with PLN 7 billion (EUR 1.5 billion) in military aid, President Andrzej Duda confirmed earlier this week. This figure includes more than 200 T-72 tanks, dozens of infantry fighting …
(2022-04-29). Ukraine: Poland's Secret Agenda. libya360.wordpress.com Warsaw plans to deploy troops to occupy western Ukraine Intelligence obtained by Russia suggests that Poland and the US are working on a plan for Warsaw to regain control of Ukrainian areas that Warsaw considers as "historically belonging" to it, Moscow's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) chief Sergey Naryshkin has said. According to the alleged plan,…
(2022-04-29). Japan tries to recruit Indonesia, ASEAN into anti-Russia/China camp. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Kyodo NewsApril 29, 2022 Japan, Indonesia confirm cooperation toward free, open Indo-Pacific Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Friday confirmed to strengthen cooperation toward realizing a free and open Indo-Pacific amid China's growing assertiveness in the region and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Widodo said Indonesia and the Association of Southeast …
(2022-04-29). Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's Interview with Al Arabiya: "Russia is Not Threatening Anyone With Nuclear War" libya360.wordpress.com Sputnik The Russian foreign minister has called on all big five nuclear powers to commit to ruling out nuclear war. Russia is not threatening anyone with nuclear war, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told Al Arabiya in an interview on Friday. According to him, it is the West, along with Ukraine, which flirts with the…
(2022-04-29). Saakashvili returned to Georgia to open second front with Russia: ruling party. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Civil GeorgiaApril 29, 2022 GD: Saakashvili Returned to Drag Georgia into Forthcoming Ukraine War Georgian Dream chairperson Irakli Kobakhidze said anyone who wants or demands the release of jailed Mikheil Saakashvili wants "a war to rage in Georgia," responding to mounting calls for the medical transfer of the ex-President abroad over his worsening health condition. …
(2022-04-29). Japan pressures Kazakhstan to join bloc against Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Kyodo NewsApril 29, 2022 Japan asks Kazakhstan to align with int'l community against Russia Japan on Friday asked Kazakhstan to keep in line with the international community against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said. Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi made the request at a meeting with his Kazakh counterpart Mukhtar Tileuberdi in Nur-Sultan, …
(2022-04-29). Poland Dumped Hundreds Of Soviet-Era Tanks In Ukraine. southfront.org 
File image. | Poland had supplied Kiev forces more than 200 T-72 battle tanks and several dozen infantry fighting vehicles, Polskie Radio reported on April 29. | According to the Polish radio station, the battle tanks supplied by Poland are enough to form two brigades. There is no official information on the amount of equipment delivered. | T-72 battle tanks were put into service in 1973 in the Soviet Union. The T-72M1/M1R battle tanks which were supplied to Ukraine were built under license by Bumar-&asymp…
(2022-04-29). Empire of Lies Eager to Receive Mr. Sarmat's Business Card. thesaker.is The only antidote to propaganda dementia is served by sparse voices of reason, which happen to be Russian, thus silenced and/or dismissed. By Pepe Escobar, posted with the author's permission…
(2022-04-29). Open thread for today and a few notes. thesaker.is The news just does not stop coming. In the big scheme of things, China is completely and unreservedly committed to Russia and the concept of mutual and indivisible security and…
(2022-04-29). Finland to Balkans: Britain to deploy 8,000 troops for war games along eastern flank. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Rustavi2April 29, 2022 UK to send 8,000 soldiers to Eastern Europe on expanded exercises About 8,000 British army troops will take part in exercises across Eastern Europe to combat Russian aggression in one of the largest deployments since the cold war, writes The Guardian. Dozens of tanks will be deployed to countries ranging from Finland …
(2022-04-29). US gov't creates Ministry of Truth run by cold warrior who smears independent media as 'Russian disinformation'. multipolarista.com 
The authoritarian Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that oversaw the War on Terror created a "Disinformation Governance Board," led by anti-Russia information warrior Nina Jankowicz, who ran regime-change ops at a CIA front, smears independent anti-war US media outlets as "Russian disinfo," and called WikiLeaks "scum."
(2022-04-29). Biden massively expands US war with Russia. wsws.org On Thursday, US President Joe Biden called on Congress to approve $20 billion in weapons shipments for the US war with Russia, increasing US involvement in the conflict by a factor of six.
(2022-04-29). Pelosi meets leading Georgian opposition figure, denounces "Russia's illegal occupation" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Regrading the claim that "As women leaders, we must have a strong voice against conflict and for peace," below, recall that both Pelosi and Zourabichvili. attended the recent funeral of Madeleine Albright. Agenda.geApril 29, 2022 Pelosi: US remains "unwavering" in support of Georgia's sovereignty in face of Russian aggression The United States Congress "proudly stands" …
(2022-04-29). Kings Bay Plowshares Walking For Peace And Nuclear Abolition. popularresistance.org Called to enact the Old Testament prophecies of Isaiah and Micah, Plowshares activists seek to "turn swords into plowshares, spears into pruning hooks and train for war no more." It was this call to action that led Clare Grady, Martha Hennessy, Liz McAlister, Mark Colville, Carmen Trotta, Steve Kelly and Patrick O'Neill to enter Kings Bay Naval Base in St. Marys, Georgia on April 4-5, 2018. | Once inside, the activists split into three groups. One (composed of Trotta, Kelly and McAlister) went into the fatal force zone, investigating the bunkers housing nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, Grady and Hennessy put up crime…
(2022-04-29). As Stanford nurses strike continues, Oakland teachers launch one-day strike against school closures. wsws.org The two job actions demonstrate the potential for a broader offensive of the working class in defense of its standard of living against runaway inflation, mass death due to the pandemic and the danger of nuclear war.
(2022-04-29). Cancillería rusa desmiente supuesta amenaza de guerra nuclear. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Rusia desmintió este jueves la supuesta amenaza de guerra nuclear esgrimida en su contra, como parte de una campaña mediática construida por países de Occidente, en la que indican que la presencia de tropas de esa nación en instalaciones nucleares de Ucrania perjudicó la seguridad de dichos enclaves.
(2022-04-29). From 'The Manifesto of the Communist Party'. workers.org 
By Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels These excerpts are from the edition posted at marxists.org and attributed to Marx/Engels "Selected Works," Vol. One (Moscow: Progress Publishers, 1969). This 1888 translation was by Samuel Moore in cooperation with Friedrich Engels, who footnoted the opening sentence: "That is, all written history. In . . . |
