(2024-08-14). Germany Issues Arrest Warrant for Ukrainian Over Nord Stream Bombing. news.antiwar.com German prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant for a Ukrainian man they believe was involved in the sabotage of the Nord Stream natural gas pipelines, which connect Russia and Germany. The man, who was identified by the media as 44-year-old Volodymyr Zhuravlov, is a professional diver who was last seen in Poland, but Polish prosecutors …
(2024-08-14). From Iraq to Russia: Scott Ritter's Battle Against US Foreign Policy Sparks FBI Raid. mintpressnews.com Former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter alleges FBI raid is an attempt to silence his efforts to challenge America's stance on Russia and Ukraine.
(2024-08-14). (Re)Nazification of Bundeswehr. infobrics.org The most disturbing development is how Germany and its Bundeswehr have embraced their Nazi past right at the time when Berlin is getting ready to be the spearhead of the new EU/NATO-led crawling invasion of Russia, including by allowing previously banned medium and intermediate-range missiles on German soil, once again bringing Europe (and the world) to the edge of an abyss.
(2024-08-14). Foreign mercenaries massively participating in Ukraine's invasion of Kursk. infobrics.org According to a captured Ukrainian soldier, many foreign mercenaries, including from NATO countries, are among Kiev's troops involved in the invasion of Russian Kursk region.
(2024-08-14). Headlines for August 14, 2024. democracynow.org Israel Widens Evacuation Orders for Khan Younis Amid Deadly Strikes on Gaza and West Bank, U.N. Security Council Holds Emergency Meeting After Israeli Attack on Gaza School Kills 100+, Biden Administration Approves $20 Billion in Additional Weapons Sales to Israel, Sudan Peace Negotiations Open Without Participation of Sudan's Army, Second Russian Region Declares State of Emergency as Ukrainian Forces Push Deeper into Russia, Germany Seeks Arrest of Ukrainian Diving Expert for Bombing Nord Stream Pipeline, Bangladesh Opens Murder Probe into Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin Sacke…
(2024-08-14). After Sending Weapons To Iran, Putin Hosts Palestine Leader, Hints Big Mid-East Move | Israel, USA. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday in Moscow. Putin told Abbas that Moscow was pained by the plight of his people and backed their aspiration to create an independent Palestinian state. Abbas too called Russia "one of the dearest friends" of the Palestinian people. He told Putin that "we believe in you, we trust you, and we feel your support."
(2024-08-14). Ukraine claims new Russia advances, Belgorod declares emergency. newarab.com 
Ukrainian forces entered
(2024-08-14). Exclusive: Yemenis go on hunger strike over detention in Russia. newarab.com 
(2024-08-14). 'Unprecedented escalation': How Russians view Ukraine Kursk incursion. aljazeera.com Pro-Kremlin commentators say the cross-border attack was developed by NATO as Putin threatens a 'worthy response'.
(2024-08-14). Ukraine hits Russian border regions with overnight barrage. aljazeera.com Kyiv, which claims to control 1,000sq km of Russia, has ordered army to develop next 'key steps' of operation.
(2024-08-14). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 901. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 901st day, these are the main developments.
(2024-08-14). Russia's Belgorod declares regional emergency amid Ukraine bombardment. aljazeera.com Belgorod governor describes situation as 'difficult and tense' amid Ukraine incursion into neighbouring Kursk.
(2024-08-14). Biden Says US in 'Constant Contact' With Ukraine About Kursk Offensive. news.antiwar.com President Biden said on Tuesday that he was in "constant contact" with the Ukrainians about the invasion of Russia's Kursk Oblast, signaling deep US involvement in the invasion of Russia. "I've spoken with my staff on a regular basis probably every four or five hours for the last six or eight days," Biden told reporters …
(2024-08-14). Russia shoots down 117 Ukranian drones and four missiles. plenglish.com Ukrainian troops attempted a terrorist attack with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and Tocka-U tactical missiles against facilities in Russian territory, where anti-aircraft defense service destroyed the aerial targets, the military institution stated on its official Telegram channel. | The message specifies that 37 drones and four missiles were eliminated over the Kursk province, 37 UAVs over the Voronezh region, 17 in Belgorod, 11 in Nizhny Novgorod, and nine in Volgograd. | Likewise, three UAVs were shot down in the Bryansk region, two in the Orlovsk and one more in Rostov. | The Russian provinces bordering Uk…
(2024-08-14). Russia shoots down 117 Ukranian drones and four missiles. plenglish.com Ukrainian troops attempted a terrorist attack with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and Tocka-U tactical missiles against facilities in Russian territory, where anti-aircraft defense service destroyed the aerial targets, the military institution stated on its official Telegram channel. | The message specifies that 37 drones and four missiles were eliminated over the Kursk province, 37 UAVs over the Voronezh region, 17 in Belgorod, 11 in Nizhny Novgorod, and nine in Volgograd. | Likewise, three UAVs were shot down in the Bryansk region, two in the Orlovsk and one more in Rostov. | The Russian provinces bordering Uk…
(2024-08-14). Russian bombers fly over Baltic, Barents and Norwegian seas. plenglish.com Moscow, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) Tu-95MS and Tu-22M3 bombers of the Russian Aerospace Force carried out a flight over the neutral waters of the Baltic, Barents and Norwegian seas, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported today.
(2024-08-14). Russia to develop space nuclear energy. plenglish.com Moscow, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) Russia's Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced plans to develop space nuclear energy by speaking at the strategic meeting "Development of space activities until 2030" on Wednesday.
(2024-08-14). Russia shoots down 117 drones and four Ukrainian missiles. plenglish.com The Ukrainian military troops tried to commit a terrorist attack with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and Tocka-U tactical missiles against facilities in the Russian territory, the anti-aircraft defense service destroyed the aerial targets, the military institution stated on its official Telegram channel. | The message specifies that 37 drones and four missiles were eliminated over the Kursk province, 37 UAVs over the Voronezh region, 17 in Belgorod, 11 in Nizhny Novgorod, and nine in Volgograd. | The text also adds that three UAVs were shot down in the Bryansk region, two in the Orlovsk region, and one more in…
(2024-08-14). What You're Not Being Told About Kursk. thesiriusreport.com 
We discuss the recent Kursk debacle between Ukraine and Russia and highlight why too much of the alt media coverage is nothing more than entertainment.
(2024-08-14). Those Who Planned… smoothiex12.blogspot.com this FUBAR in Kursk for VSU–some even state that the whole idea originated in London, not surprising then with the level of UK's military–was obviously planned by amateurs. You see, they are still obsessed with operational indices, such as the length (range) of advance, the speed of advance and other purely Hollywood representations of war taken out of serious operational context and real military science. Well, you remember this, I recon…The American Army as it is now exists could beat the Russians with the greatest of ease, because while the Russians have good infantry, they are lacking in artillery, a…
(2024-08-14). Two Crucial Pieces In… smoothiex12.blogspot.com Ria in the last three days. First about all those "military analysts" In Russian, use Google to translate).
(2024-08-14). Russia's Krasnodar and Iran's Qeshm sign memorandum of understanding. tvbrics.com According to the document, Qeshm and Krasnodar will intensify co-operation in the fields of construction, education and cultural exchange…
(2024-08-14). Ukraine pounds Russia with drones, Zelenksy says troops advancing deeper into Kursk region. scmp.com The Ukrainian assault on Russia has dramatically changed the narrative around the war. Russia had been advancing since the failure of Ukraine's 2023 counteroffensive.
(2024-08-14). Ukrainian Drone Seen Slamming Into Russian Air Base In Large-Scale Strikes On Multiple Installations. twz.com 
(2024-08-14). Ukraine says it controls 74 Kursk settlements, urges Russia to accept 'just peace'. scmp.com Kyiv says it will not hold on to Russian territory captured in its surprise cross-border operation.
(2024-08-14). Putin taps ex-bodyguard to oversee operations to drive out Ukrainian forces from Kursk. scmp.com Alexey Dyumin will monitor the military and civilian response to the incursion and report back to the Russian president.
(2024-08-14). Development Indicators of USA and Russia – Some Interesting Insights. ummid.com Some weaknesses of Russia and the USA from a development perspective are common — both have high levels of inequality and both spend a high share of their budgets on weapons and military.
(2024-08-14). Russia, the ugly duckling, and France's WOKE Olympics. strategic-culture.su 
NATO's crass commercialism will continue to undermine the IOC's brand by shoehorning international sporting competitions into their ugly vista. | ‚ùóÔ∏èJoin us on , , and . | Contact…
(2024-08-14). Russian businesses have billions stuck overseas due to payment delays: 'it's a new reality'. scmp.com Russian banks are facing a shortfall of yuan, the main foreign currency for the country's external trade nowadays, as Chinese firms are afraid of being penalised by the US for indirectly funding Russia's war machine.
(2024-08-14). Acceptance of China's initiative to renounce the first use of nuclear weapons under an international treaty. pressenza.com
(2024-08-14). AUKUS documents underscore advanced plans for war against China. wsws.org The new AUKUS "Agreement" and "Understanding" mark another step toward a potentially catastrophic nuclear conflict, with Australia as a crucial war-fighting base.
(2024-08-14). "Green" Hydrogen Subsidies Are 1,900x Larger Than What's Given To Nuclear. wattsupwiththat.com the hydrogen economy requires scads of electricity (a high quality form of energy) to make a tiny molecule that's hard to handle, difficult to store, and expensive to use.
Thousands of 
The World Anti-Doping Agency says the US has for a decade allowed athletes in international competitions, including the Olympics, to cheat by using prohibited drugs, while it hypocritically criticizes Russia and China.
Members of the female anti-drone mobile air defence unit "Bucha Witches" near the town of Bucha, Kyiv region, Ukraine on August 3, 2024. — ReutersKYIV, UKRAINE: Thousands of Ukrainian troops are taking part in an incursion into the Kursk region in Russia which aims to "stretch" and…
Dear Readers: | In its 1,000 year history Russia has been invaded quite a lot of times. For this reason, Russian rulers (at least the wise ones) always placed much emphasis on fortifying and controlling the border areas. For example, Tsar Ivan Grozny, who put together the basic architecture of the centralized Empire, had designated four major border cities: Smolensk, Pskov, Novgorod, and Kazan. The first three were assigned to keep out Poles and Swedes; and the latter, Crimean Tatars. To govern these border towns, the Tsar appointed four Dukes of high-ranking nobility who also served in his privy council. Thes…
Iran's president nominates Abbas Araghchi as foreign minister | Araghchi is a seasoned diplomat and former chief nuclear negotiator, known for his openness to engaging with the West | | Abbas Araghchi removes his mask as he leaves the Grand Hotel Wien following closed-door nuclear talks in Vienna…