The Independent (2023-12-31). 21 killed in Ukrainian shelling attacks on Russia's border city Belgorod: governor. independent.co.ug MOSCOW/KIEV, UKRAINE | Xinhua | The Ukrainian shelling of the Russian border city of Belgorod has caused 21 deaths, including three children, and damage in 30 apartment buildings, Vyacheslav Gladkov, governor of the Belgorod region, said Sunday. "The number of dead has increased to 21 people, of whom three are children. 110 people were …

Brian Berletic (2023-12-31). Russia Resumes Massive Missile Strikes as Ukraine Continues to Rely on Deadly, Senseless PR Stunts. thealtworld.com Update on the conflict in Ukraine for January 1, 2024… | — Russia's taking of the heavily fortified town of Maryinka demonstrates the futility of Kiev's "dig-in" strategy; | — Ukrainian General Valery Zaluzhny has admitted that the likewise fortified city of Avdeevka will inevitably be taken by Russian forces; | — After months of stockpiling missiles, Russia has carried the first of what will likely be many large-scale strikes across Ukraine; | — Ukraine's retaliation targeting Belgorod civilian targets is admittedly done solely for domestic "morale" and will only likely harden Russian resol…

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-12-31). Another Russian child dies in Ukrainian terrorist attack on Belgorod. plenglish.com Moscow, Dec 31 (Prensa Latina) Vyacheslav Gladkov, governor of Belgorod Oblast, on Sunday lamented the death of another child, totaling 24 deaths as Ukrainian terrorist attacks increased in the central region of this Russian border city on Saturday.

presstv.ir (2023-12-31). Russia: Ukraine used banned munitions in 'terrorist attack' on civilians in BelgorodBelgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said the Ukrainian attack had damaged 55 homes, two private businesses, a football pitch, a leisure center, and a preschool, urging all residents on social media to move to air raid shelters as sirens sounded.

ecns.cn (2023-12-31). Xi says to continuously consolidate, develop China-Russia ties serves fundamental interests of both countries. ecns.cn The development of China-Russia relations in the past three-quarters of a century has shown that to continuously consolidate and develop bilateral relations featuring permanent good-neighborly friendship, comprehensive strategic coordination and mutually beneficial cooperation serves the fundamental interests of the two countries and peoples, meets the expectations of the international community and conforms to the trend of the times, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday.

presstv.ir (2023-12-31). Ukraine deadly shelling of Belgorod 'unacceptable': UN. presstv.ir The UN condemned Ukraine's deadly shelling of the Russian city of Belgorod and killing of dozens of civilians as "unacceptable."

krish-rad_ind (2023-12-30). Whereas Russia targets only military facilities in Ukraine, Israel targets genocide in Gaza. theduran.com

Kyle Anzalone (2023-12-30). Ukrainian Attack on Russia Kills At Least 14. news.antiwar.com Ukraine conducted a major attack inside Russian territory, leaving at least 14 people dead. The war has escalated over the past week as Ukraine has conducted strikes inside Russia, and Moscow ordered a missile and drone barrage against Kyiv. Russian authorities report the Belgorod region that borders Ukraine came under missile and rocket fire on …

noemail (2023-12-30). Russia's biggest air attack of war kills 31 in Ukraine, officials say. devdiscourse.com Russia unleashed its biggest air attack of the war on Ukraine on Friday, killing 31 civilians, wounding more than 160 others and hitting cities and infrastructure across the country, officials said. NATO member Poland said a Russian missile appeared to have flown into its airspace for some 40 km before returning to Ukraine under three minutes later.

UN Department of Political, Peacebuilding Affairs (2023-12-30). Assistant Secretary-General Mohamed Khaled Khiari's Remarks to the Emergency Security Council Meeting on Ukraine (New York, 29 December 2023). reliefweb.int Country: Ukraine | Source: UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs | Mr. President, | Overnight, the Russian Federation armed forces carried out a massive aerial attack on Ukraine, reportedly launching 158 missiles and drones in several waves targeting locations across the country, including in Kyiv, Lviv, Kharkiv, Khmelnytskyi, Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, Cherkasy, Odesa and Zaporizhzhia regions of Ukraine. | Preliminary reports indicate that at least 30 civilians were killed and at least 160 injured. The strikes constituted some of the largest aerial assaults since the Russian Federation's full-scale…

UN Security Council (2023-12-30). Russian Federation Launches One of Biggest Air Attacks on Ukraine Since Full-Scale Invasion Began, Killing Over 30 Civilians, Top UN Official Tells Security Council. reliefweb.int

presstv.ir (2023-12-30). US military may get into direct conflict with Russia: Biden. presstv.ir US President says American military forces may enter into direct conflict with Russia if Ukraine loses the war.

John Mueller (2023-12-30). Remember when Japan was going to take over the world? responsiblestatecraft.org

The most important security issue for the United States, the contest/competition/rivalry with China, may soon fade away.The plausibility of this proposition is enhanced if we take as a parallel not the rivalry with the USSR during the Cold War, but the one that smoked through the 1980s and early 1990s when Japan appeared to be becoming "Number One." The rather benign ending of that rivalry may have something to say about what will happen as China slides into what many suggest will be a lengthy period of slow growth or even stagnation.In both cases, the perceived threats have been primarily economic.<...

Yousef Fares (2023-12-31). 'Israel' Relies on Isolating Gazans to Blame Hamas. orinocotribune.com By Yousef Fares — Dec 30, 2023 | No one can claim that the people of Gaza have a unanimous opinion regarding the Al-Aqsa Flood Operation. Gaza is a normal human community, not a mythical place as some might believe. Its social classes vary in the extent to which national and religious values are present in their lives. In fact, there is a large segment of the population preoccupied with personal concerns: bills, children, and the nuclear family—above all else. | When this diverse human society is placed under extreme pressure, which it has been experiencing for over 80 days, it is logical that the peop…

ecns.cn (2023-12-31). State Council approves new nuclear plants. ecns.cn The State Council granted approval to two new nuclear power projects on Friday, and called for intensified support for the innovation and development of the country's nuclear power industry with an emphasis on boosting competitiveness in related equipment and industries.

ecns.cn (2023-12-30). State Council approves new nuclear plants. ecns.cn The State Council granted approval to two new nuclear power projects on Friday, and called for intensified support for the innovation and development of the country's nuclear power industry with an emphasis on boosting competitiveness in related equipment and industries.

presstv.ir (2023-12-30). Iran says E3, US had better stop pressure on its nuclear program. presstv.ir A recent Western statement has condemned what is claimed to be an increase by Iran in the production rate of highly enriched uranium of up to 60% purity.

teleSUR, lfb, JDO (2023-12-31). Putin felicita a líderes de países aliados por el Año Nuevo. telesurtv.net Envía telegramas de felicitaciones a varios lideres latinoamericanos, entre ellos el presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel; de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, y de Brasil, Lula da Silva.

Editor (2023-12-31). Dec 31, 2023. sitrepworld.info "Katyusha" — Soviet Army Song (Female Choir) 2024: Coming USA Political Dysfunction, by Karl Sanchez "Listen to what he says," by Patrick Armstrong Michael Hudson: Neoliberalism, Industrial Capitalism, and the Rise of Debt |- Robinson's Podcast Trickery, Humiliation, Death — and the Timeless Hunger for 'Honour and Glory,' by Alastair Crooke No, Biden Is Not Being Played by Netanyahu. U.S. Imperialist Policy Is the Systematic Problem, by Finian Cunningham The Great Taking: How the Banksters Plan to Steal Everything From Everyone, by Joseph Mercola Democrats Facing Election Wip…

HELMHOLTZ SMITH (2023-12-30). THE WARSAW PACT — PROPAGANDA AND REALITY (BY HELMHOLTZ SMITH). sonar21.com

Staff (2023-12-27). Headlines for December 27, 2023. democracynow.org Death Toll in Gaza Tops 21,000; Israeli Drone Kills Six Palestinians in West Bank, As Egypt Proposes Ceasefire, Israel Says Attack on Gaza to Continue for "Many More Months", 80 Unidentified Palestinians Buried in Mass Graves in Rafah, Netanyahu Backs Expelling All Palestinians from Gaza, Israeli Soldier Dies from Fungal Infection in Gaza as Public Health Crisis Grows, Israeli Conscientious Objector Sentenced to 30 Days in Prison, Israel to Halt Automatically Granting Visas to U.N. Workers, Pentagon Intercept & Shoot Down 12 Houthi Drones in Red Sea, Ukraine Strikes Russian Warship in Crimea But Loses…

Editor (2023-12-27). Dec 27, 2023. sitrepworld.info Going home — Mark Knopfler The End of War? by Bill Astore Russia — China Are on a Roll, by Pepe Escobar Craig Murray: What We've Learned in 2023 Are Four World Takeover Conspiracies Hiding in Plain Sight? Kevin Barrett, Peter Myers Netanyahu Advocates Ethnically Cleansing Palestinians of Gaza: Believe him, by Juan Cole Israel intensifies Gaza strikes, killing 250 Palestinians in 24 hours Palestine Solidarity Crackdown: Challenges in the US & Europe, by Layla Kattermann, Diala Shamas This Can't Be Another Instance Of Genocide ‚Ää— ‚ÄäIsrael Bel…

infobrics (2023-12-27). China, Saudi Drive BRICS' Push to Erase Dollar in Global Economy. infobrics.org The global financial landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation, with the BRICS alliance — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa — at the forefront of a daring initiative to challenge the supremacy of the US dollar…

infobrics (2023-12-27). Why Egypt's New Nuclear Plant Is a Long-Term Win for Russia. infobrics.org With 22 countries pledging to triple global nuclear energy production by 2050 at the COP28 climate meeting in Dubai, sincere prospects for growth in global nuclear energy market is on the table…

infobrics (2023-12-27). Russia's Oil Exports to China and India Surge. infobrics.org Russia has increased significantly its crude oil exports to China and India this year, with volumes to China hitting 100 million tons annually, or around 2 million barrels per day…

infobrics (2023-12-27). Liberation of Maryinka shows Russian troops continue to advance. infobrics.org Despite the slowness of the military moves, control of the conflict lies entirely with the Russians, who progressively gain territories and consolidate positions.

Dave DeCamp (2023-12-27). Report: US Is Shifting Strategy on Ukraine. news.antiwar.com The US and its European allies are quietly shifting their strategy in Ukraine from supporting Kyiv's unrealistic goal of driving Russian forces out to encouraging a defensive posture with future negotiations in mind, POLITICO reported on Wednesday, citing US and European officials. The US and its close allies have discouraged peace talks throughout the conflict, …

Uriel Araujo (2023-12-27). Ukraine Has Civil Rights Problems that Relegate Russians to Second-class Status — US Expert. globalresearch.ca

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2023-12-27). Europe Betrayed. Minsk Peace Negotiations "Did Not Fail"? They Prepared Ukraine for War With Russia? Angela Merkel. globalresearch.ca

presstv.ir (2023-12-27). Russia FM reasserts Moscow's respect for Iran's territorial integrity. presstv.ir Russia reasserts respect for Iran's territorial integrity after Tehran's criticism of an Arab-Russian statement backing the UAE's claim about three Iranian islands.

WSWS (2023-12-27). Japan exports Patriot missiles to assist US-led war on Russia. wsws.org Conscious of wide-spread anti-war sentiment, the Kishida government's decision was taken without any public parliamentary debate and behind the backs of the working class.

Ana Luisa Brown (2023-12-27). Russia congratulates DPRK for New Year. plenglish.com Pyongyang, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) The State Affairs Chairman of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Kim Jong Un, received a congratulatory message from United Russia Chairman Dmitry Medvedev, it was reported on Wednesday.

Larry Johnson (2023-12-27). BREAKING NEWS — Russia Admits to Interfering in U.S. Elections and They Vow To Do It Again! sonar21.com Caution. Yes, this is a genuine "click bait" headline. I am sorry. I couldn't resist the temptation to have some fun. In the following video there are Russian actors who insist that Moscow has been pulling the strings on their puppet, Joe Biden. It is very clever satire. I think the Russians finally realized that a lot of Americans are convinced that Russia is intervening in our Presidential elections and decided to tweak the American political crazies about this delusion. | Here is the dastardly Rooskie plot. | Shakespeare is rightly acknowledged as a literary genius. But perhaps he also was a prophet.

scorinoco (2023-12-27). Russia: Christmas Liberation of Maryinka. orinocotribune.com By Russell Bentley — Dec 25, 2023 | The official announcement of the liberation of Maryinka, made by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu to President Putin on Christmas Day is a beautiful present for hundreds of thousands of Donbass residents, especially in our neighborhood, the Petrovsky District of Donetsk. | Petrovsky has become another legendary place in this war, like

The Independent (2023-12-27). Putin signs law on tariff preference to friendly states. independent.co.ug Moscow, Russia | XINHUA | Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a law that authorizes the government to temporarily reduce or fully eliminate export duties of certain goods to "friendly countries." The law will empower the Russian government to lower export duties on shipments to friendly countries for a period of up to six months. …

Cale Holmes (2023-12-27). Right-Wing Extremism and The Cold War Go Hand-in-Hand. dissidentvoice.org U.S. "ironclad" support for militarism undercuts attempts to curb right-wing terrorism. From white supremacist violence in the West Bank to gendered violence in Olongapo, we can't defeat at home what we export abroad. In his first month as secretary of defense with the J6 Capitol riots fresh in memory, Lloyd Austin rolled out training requirements …

Codepink (2023-12-27). Right-Wing Extremism and The Cold War Go Hand-In-Hand. pressenza.com U.S. "ironclad" support for militarism undercuts attempts to curb right-wing terrorism. From white supremacist violence in the West Bank to gendered violence in Olongapo, we can't defeat at home what we export abroad. | In his first month as secretary of defense with the J6 Capitol riots fresh in memory, Lloyd Austin rolled out training requirements to combat right-wing extremism in the ranks of the U.S. military. | Extremism has indeed been a problem for quite some time, dating back to early American history when George Washington's army committed violence against the Iroquois and recaptured enslaved Africans wh…

Jason Ditz (2023-12-28). Iran Atomic Chief: Claims of Escalated Enrichment Untrue, Nothing New in Nuclear Work. news.antiwar.com On Wednesday, the head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, Mohammad Eslami, said that Western media reports of acceleration of uranium enrichment were totally unfounded, suggesting the US was hyping the claim as an attempt to distract from the goings-on in the Gaza Strip. "We are proceeding with our current activity within the framework of the …

presstv.ir (2023-12-28). Iran: Nothing new in nuclear work, all activities in line with rules. presstv.ir Iran's atomic chief says the country's nuclear activities are in line with international regulations.

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). China aims to establish a comprehensive computing power infrastructure system by 2025. ecns.cn Five Chinese government agencies have recently issued opinions on deepening the implementation of the "East Data, West Computing" project and accelerating the construction of a national integrated computing power network.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-12-27). Presidente ruso invita a la CEI a apertura de Juegos del Futuro. telesurtv.net Durante una reunión con los miembros de la CEI, Putin dijo que quería invitar a todos a la apertura oficial de la lid en Kazán.