Monthly Archives: March 2023

2023-03-27: News Headlines

____ (2023-03-27). Russia to send tactical nukes to Belarus. ecns.cn Russia will deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday, sending a warning to NATO over its military support to Ukraine and escalating a standoff with the West.

Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy. (2023-03-27). China And Russia Pledge 'Changes Not Seen In 100 Years'. popularresistance.org China's President Xi Jinping traveled to Russia to meet Vladimir Putin on March 20. | While in Moscow, Xi said, "Right now there are changes the likes of which we haven't seen for 100 years, and we are the ones driving these changes together". Putin replied, "I agree". | The two leaders discussed plans to deepen economic integration. | Both took aim at the hegemony of the US dollar, in particular. | "It is important that our national currencies are increasingly used in bilateral trade", Putin said on March 21. "We should continue promoting settlements in national currencies, and expand the reciprocal presence of…

infobrics (2023-03-27). Russian tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus — escalation or legitimate response. infobrics.org While the decision to send nuclear weapons to Belarus was officially made after the United Kingdom announced it would supply depleted uranium munitions to the Kiev regime, the actual reasoning might have to do with much more sinister plans by the United States.

____ (2023-03-27). Why the West Should Consider Some of Putin's Claims. transcend.org This type of white hat vs. black hat narrative makes for good copy and confirms western stereotypes. If peace is going to prevail, a more nuanced examination of Russia's response to US political and military meddling in Ukraine is needed, including a more honest analysis of NATO expansion eastward and a sober look at the threat that far-right Ukrainian militias pose for Europe.

____ (2023-03-27). White House Says It Opposes a Ceasefire in Ukraine. transcend.org 19 Mar 2023 – The White House has come out against a ceasefire in Ukraine ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's trip to Moscow to potentially mediate between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his counterpart in Kyiv.

infobrics (2023-03-27). What Is the Trade, Investment Relationship Between China and Russia. infobrics.org Last year, bilateral trade between China and Russia rose by 29.3 per cent, year on year, to US$190.3 billion…

____ (2023-03-27). Russia to send tactical nukes to Belarus. ecns.cn Russia will deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday, sending a warning to NATO over its military support to Ukraine and escalating a standoff with the West.

Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy. (2023-03-27). China And Russia Pledge 'Changes Not Seen In 100 Years'. popularresistance.org China's President Xi Jinping traveled to Russia to meet Vladimir Putin on March 20. | While in Moscow, Xi said, "Right now there are changes the likes of which we haven't seen for 100 years, and we are the ones driving these changes together". Putin replied, "I agree". | The two leaders discussed plans to deepen economic integration. | Both took aim at the hegemony of the US dollar, in particular. | "It is important that our national currencies are increasingly used in bilateral trade", Putin said on March 21. "We should continue promoting settlements in national currencies, and expand the reciprocal presence of…

infobrics (2023-03-27). Russian tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus — escalation or legitimate response. infobrics.org While the decision to send nuclear weapons to Belarus was officially made after the United Kingdom announced it would supply depleted uranium munitions to the Kiev regime, the actual reasoning might have to do with much more sinister plans by the United States.

____ (2023-03-27). Why the West Should Consider Some of Putin's Claims. transcend.org This type of white hat vs. black hat narrative makes for good copy and confirms western stereotypes. If peace is going to prevail, a more nuanced examination of Russia's response to US political and military meddling in Ukraine is needed, including a more honest analysis of NATO expansion eastward and a sober look at the threat that far-right Ukrainian militias pose for Europe.

____ (2023-03-27). White House Says It Opposes a Ceasefire in Ukraine. transcend.org 19 Mar 2023 – The White House has come out against a ceasefire in Ukraine ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's trip to Moscow to potentially mediate between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his counterpart in Kyiv.

infobrics (2023-03-27). What Is the Trade, Investment Relationship Between China and Russia. infobrics.org Last year, bilateral trade between China and Russia rose by 29.3 per cent, year on year, to US$190.3 billion…

infobrics (2023-03-27). China Doubles Imports of Russian Aluminum Shunned by West. infobrics.org Imports of refined aluminum from Russia surged 94% to about 538,600 metric tons between March 2022 and February 2023 from the previous 12 months…

infobrics (2023-03-27). NATO militarizes civilian structures in Europe with €1 billion fund. infobrics.org Netherlands is the brainchild behind €1 billion NATO fund aimed at Russia.

Staff (2023-03-27). Sergey Lavrov: Russian Diplomacy in a Changing World. orinocotribune.com By Sergey Lavrov — Mar 24, 2023 | It is a privilege for me to submit this article to Razvedchik news magazine and share with its readers my understanding of the current international developments, as well as Russia's foreign policy priorities. | We live at a time of historic geopolitical shifts. "The change of eras is a painful albeit natural and inevitable process. A future world arrangement is taking shape before our eyes," President Vladimir Putin said. | Today, the emerging multipolarity constitutes a key trend in international affairs, as I have noted on multiple occasions. New centres of power in Euras…

____ (2023-03-27). Russia and China Summit: The Reconfiguration of World Power. transcend.org 22 Mar 2023 – The three-day Moscow summit signals China and Russia's commitment to each other and the vision of a new multipolar world.

____ (2023-03-27). Russia Calls for U.N. Investigation of Nord Stream Attack, as Hersh Accuses White House of False Flag. transcend.org 25 Mar 2023 – Moscow claims Germany, Denmark, and Sweden are engaged in a U.S.-backed cover-up, as the war to control the narrative — and the evidence — intensifies.

John Quelch (2023-03-27). Anti-war protesters take their message to Richard Marles. greenleft.org.au A protest was organised against the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal outside the office of Minister for Defence Richard Marles. John Quelsh reports.

Norman Solomon (2023-03-27). We Don't Have to Choose Between Nuclear Madmen. indybay.org Nuclear coercion and brinkmanship…

____ (2023-03-27). A Highway to Peace or a Highway to Hell? transcend.org The Vast Power of the US Military-Industrial-Congressional Complex – In Apr 1953 Pres. Dwight D. Eisenhower, the five-star general who led the D-Day, gave a powerful speech known as the "Cross of Iron" address. Ike warned of the cost humanity would pay if Cold War competition led to a world dominated by wars and weaponry that couldn't be reined in.

Benoit Breville, Serge Halimi (2023-03-27). War poker and Imperial moralism. indybay.org After the fall of the Soviet Union, the "war on terrorism" began, which, according to George W. Bush, would end "tyranny in the world." Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq – the U.S. democratic crusades not only cost several million lives, they also brought the restriction of freedoms, McCarthyism, the hunt for whistleblowers. And a series of alliances with dictators…

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-27). Rusia acusa a EE.UU. de crear una OTAN global. telesurtv.net El presidente ruso, Vladímir Putin, considera a los países occidentales "instigadores" del conflicto en Ucrania.

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2023-03-26: News Headlines

Anonymous103 (2023-03-26). Russia To Deploy Its Nuclear Weapons In Belarus. southfront.org At the request of the Belarusian side, Russia will deploy its tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, the same way as the United States has been doing on the territory of its allied countries. | On March 25, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that the construction of a special storage facility for tactical nuclear weapons on the territory of Belarus will end on July 1. | The decision was made after London had declared its plans to supply Ukraine with depleted uranium she…

____ (2023-03-26). DPRK tests new underwater attack weapon system. ecns.cn The underwater nuclear attack drone, named "Haeil," has undergone more than 50 shakedown tests for the past two years, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported.

mforinoco (2023-03-26). Havana and the World: Al Mayadeen interviews Cuba President (II). orinocotribune.com In an exclusive interview for Al Mayadeen, the Cuban President talks about Cuba's stance on the war in Ukraine, and his country's relationship with Russia, China, and other countries. | During the second part of Al Mayadeen Media Network Chairman Ghassan Ben Jeddou's interview with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, the president discusses Cuba's assessment of current alliances, in addition to its position on the war in Ukraine. | The Cuban president discussed the solid relationship that consolidates his country with Russia, China, and Iran, as well as his country's relationship with Latin American leaders, and w…

thecommunists (2023-03-26). The west wants to leverage Estonia against Russia. thecommunists.org This article is reproduced from Infobrics, with thanks. ***** Western intentions to arm Estonia with the most modern types of conventional weapons which can target St Petersburg, as well as the installation of a medium-range anti-missile defence system, suggests that the Baltic country is wanting to challenge Russia, despite its military barely even having enough …

____ (2023-03-26). China extradites murder suspect from Russia. ecns.cn Chinese police have recently extradited a murder suspect from Russia who had been on the run for 27 years, the Ministry of Public Security said on Friday.

____ (2023-03-26). New nuclear power unit starts operation in China's Guangxi. ecns.cn A new nuclear power unit using Hualong One, a domestically designed third-generation nuclear reactor, was put into operation in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Saturday, paving the way for commercial operation.




____ (2023-03-26). China presents national report on nuclear safety to IAEA. ecns.cn China presented its national report on nuclear safety during the Joint Eighth and Ninth Review Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Convention on Nuclear Safety (CNS) on Thursday at the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, Austria.

Benoit Breville, Serge Halimi (2023-03-26). War poker and Imperial moralism. indybay.org After the fall of the Soviet Union, the "war on terrorism" began, which, according to George W. Bush, would end "tyranny in the world." Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq – the U.S. democratic crusades not only cost several million lives, they also brought the restriction of freedoms, McCarthyism, the hunt for whistleblowers. And a series of alliances with dictators…

Staff (2023-03-26). Nueva fuga de agua radiactiva provoca el cierre de una central nuclear en Minnesota, Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu La planta de energía nuclear cercana a la ciudad estadounidense de Mineápolis tuvo que cerrar por un escape de agua radiactiva. "Si bien la fuga continúa sin representar un riesgo para el público o el medioambiente, determinamos que el mejor curso de acción es apagar la planta y realizar las reparaciones permanentes de inmediato", informó Chris Clark.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-03-26). Putin anuncia despliegue de armas nucleares tácticas en Belarús. telesurtv.net Para el 1 de julio Rusia prevé concluir en esa nación un almacén para resguardar armas nucleares.




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