(2024-12-28). Russia making military advances as Ukraine insists on "Christmas" propaganda while refusing to negotiate. infobrics.org Be it "on Christmas" or not, a Ukrainian military victory is not a realistic scenario. Peace talks should therefore follow. However, while civil rights issues in Ukraine (including religious persecution of Russian Orthodoxy) plus the matter of NATO expansion remain out of the subject of any talks, there will hardly be any progress in the political and diplomatic sphere. Meanwhile, Russia keeps on making further military advances.
(2024-12-28). Moscow: US, UK special forces directing attacks on Russian bases in Syria. presstv.ir The Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) says US and British special services are plotting a series of terrorist attacks against Russian military bases in Syria.
republicworld.com (2024-12-28). ADMISSION? Putin Apologises To Azerbaijan Over Plane Crash As Kremlin Admits Firing Over Grozny Airport
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologised to Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev over the tragic plane crash that killed nearly 38. In an official statement on Saturday, the Kremlin said its air defense systems were firing near Grozny due to a Ukrainian drone strike, but stopped short of saying one of these hit the plane.
(2024-12-28). North Koreans die in droves even as Russia unleashes firepower on Ukraine. aljazeera.com Ukraine's defence held the frontline against assaults over Christmas, but air defences remained vulnerable.
(2024-12-28). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,038. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,038th day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
(2024-12-28). At least 38 dead as Azeri jetliner bound for Russia crashes in Kazakhstan. wsws.org Ukraine is now waging drone warfare across Russia, and there is growing speculation that Russian air defenses may have mistaken the jetliner as a drone and hit it.
(2024-12-28). Russia's Farewell to BRICS Chairmanship. infobrics.org Popularly referred to as BRICS+ this informal association of emerging economies has witnessed unparalleled transformations under Russia's chairmanship in 2024…
(2024-12-28). Russian President sends congratulations to his DPRK counterpart. plenglish.com Pyongyang, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory letter on the arrival of the New Year to his counterpart from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Kim Jong Un.
(2024-12-28). The expansion of United States' biological activities in Africa. uwidata.com By Halim Genàßoƒülu The United States' military and biological presence in Africa has been expanding at an alarming rate, according to Major General Aleksey Rtishev, Deputy Chief of the Radiation, Chemical, and Biological Protection Forces of the Russian Armed Forces. He claims that the U.S. is increasingly involved in a network of biological research facilities …
(2024-12-28). Putin sorry to Azerbaijan over plane crash, says not responsible. newarab.com 
The Russian leader called his Azerbaijani counterpart
(2024-12-28). Two And A Half Hours … smoothiex12.blogspot.com of Tchaikovsky. Russian service dogs are very cultured, Krasnoyarsk Philharmonic is wonderful))It is Friday, after all.
(2024-12-28). La strategia di guerra asimmetrica dell'Ucraina: il legame tra criminalità organizzata, governo ucraino e call center truffaldini. strategic-culture.su L'uso di reti fraudolente globali indica che L'Ucraina è pronta a fare un ulteriore passo avanti per raggiungere i suoi obiettivi strategici. | Segue nostro Il 21 dicembre si sono verificati una serie di atti di sabotaggio in varie regioni della Russia, in concomitanza con una crescente ondata di truffe telefoniche, che hanno preso di mira soprattutto anziani e studenti. Questi schemi, che si ritiene provengano dall'Ucraina, fanno parte…
(2024-12-28). When Journalist Humiliated CIA in 1980s by Scooping Them, They Retaliated by Falsely Accusing Him of Being KGB Agent. covertactionmagazine.com Dusko Doder's case has ominous reverberations in the era of Cold War 2.0 Late one February night in 1984, Dusko Doder, The Washington Post's Soviet correspondent, noticed hundreds of lights blazing at the Soviet Defense Ministry and KGB offices in Moscow. He surmised that the Soviet leader, Yuri Andropov, who had been ill for a …
(2024-12-28). Iran, China say West Asia 'not a scene for destructive foreign interference'. presstv.ir The foreign ministers of Iran and China say West Asia should not be a scene for destructive foreign interference.
(2024-12-28). Putin reveals Biden proposed postponement of Ukraine's NATO accession by 10-15 years. infobrics.org Ukraine mortgaged its future in the worst possible way to a US in need of conflict.
(2024-12-28). This Is How They Teach … smoothiex12.blogspot.com the history of WW II Eastern Front in the West. Judging by the utter a-historic trash which still circulates among many US military professionals as a genuine history, you know some of those names, it is not surprising that they still cannot understand what hit them. When your world view is formed by fairy tales about WW II written by what amounts to Wehrmacht and SS "sources" and how NKVD "executed" 1 million Red Army soldiers ⚪ what do you expect? Here is a good tearing apart of a Hollywood BS whose scenario was "written" by the same people (or rather their ideas) who only read Solzhenitsyn and Soviet dissi…
(2024-12-27). Russia highlights Latin America's interest in developing ties with Mo. plenglish.com Moscow, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) The vast majority of Latin American countries are interested in developing relations with Moscow, said the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Sergei Lavrov.
(2024-12-27). Father Frost tells Omsk residents how to make wish on New Year's Eve. tvbrics.com 
The country's chief wizard from Veliky Ustyug continues travelling across Russian cities…
(2024-12-27). Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian to visit Russia on January 17. tvbrics.com 
The International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) is to be at the centre of the agreement…
(2024-12-27). Photos: Russia-Ukraine war in 2024. aljazeera.com 'All-encompassing' war nears three years with Ukrainian soldiers losing morale and territory.
(2024-12-27). Azerbaijan probe finds Russian missile caused deadly crash, reports say. aljazeera.com Azerbaijan officials cited in multiple reports say Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8432 was downed by Russia's air defences.
(2024-12-27). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,037. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,037th day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
(2024-12-27). Washington's Unstoppable Superweapon. orinocotribune.com By Brian Berletic — Dec 24, 2024 | As geopolitical tensions escalate, the U.S. wields its most formidable weapon—not military might, but a sophisticated network of political and informational control that reshapes nations and regions to serve its interests. | In recent months, even across the collective West's media, growing admissions are being made about both Russia and China's superior military industrial capacity. With Russia's first use of the intermediate-range ballistic missile, the Oreshnik, it is admitted that Russia (and likely China) possess formidable military capabilities the collective We…
(2024-12-27). Kenya's Plan to Join China-Russia Led Coalition. infobrics.org President William Ruto has expressed Kenya's interest in joining the BRICS group and has asked for backing from China…
(2024-12-27). Russian Military Going Steady Across Frontlines with Thousands of New Weapons as Orthodox Christmas Approaching. globalresearch.ca While the mainstream propaganda machine continues to run the ludicrous "Moscow is losing" narrative, the Russian military continues with both steady advances in Ukraine and a massive modernization program. Over the previous two days alone, it took over around 100 …
(2024-12-27). Another F-16 bites the dust in Ukraine. infobrics.org The S-400 could've certainly been used to down the F-16 in the latest incident. The Russian SAM system can use a plethora of weapons, including extremely long-range missiles such as the 40N6E (maximum range 400 km) and the hypersonic 48N6 (depending on the variant, maximum range up to 250 km). Both of these could make short work of virtually any jet, particularly older ones such as the F-16.
(2024-12-27). Europeans encouraging peace with Russia. infobrics.org Popular support for the Kiev regime is decreasing significantly in Europe.
(2024-12-27). International Trade Solutions Offered by the BRICS Summit. infobrics.org The fast-paced development of digital trade and support at the level of micro, small and medium enterprises in creating and integrating them into joint global value chains and global production networks with the help of appropriate innovative digital infrastructure and inclusive institutional architecture, offers significant opportunities for the Russian economy and Russia's foreign trade. In this sense, the decisions adopted at the BRICS Kazan Summit can serve as a strong foundation for carrying out the corresponding transformation with a focus on regional and local readiness to implement this transformation eff…
(2024-12-27). Russian forces crossed the Volchya River in the Kharkov region. plenglish.com Moscow, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) Russian troops advanced to Volchansk, in Kharkov, crossed the Volchya River and began preparing a bridgehead for a new offensive in Ukraine, reported military expert Andrei Marochko.
(2024-12-27). Russia to Send Speaker of the Duma for Nicolás Maduro's Inauguration. orinocotribune.com 
The Russian Foreign Ministry has announced that State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin will travel to Venezuela to represent his country at the inauguration ceremony of President Nicolás Maduro, scheduled for January 10. | "On behalf of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russia will be represented at the inauguration of Venezuelan President-elect Nicolás Maduro by State Duma Speaker Viacheslav Volodin," the ministry reported this Thursday, January 26. | As established by the laws of the Constitution, on January 10, 2025, Nicolás Maduro will be sworn in on January 10 before the National Assembly (AN) for a new presi…
(2024-12-27). Russian President sends New Year greetings to DPRK leader. plenglish.com Moscow, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent New Year greetings to the leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Kim Jong Un, the Kremlin's press service reported.
(2024-12-27). Pezeshkian to visit Russia next month to sign partnership pact. presstv.ir The Iranian ambassador to Moscow says President Masoud Pezeshkian will pay a visit to Russia next month to sign an agreement on a comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
(2024-12-27). Dear Russia, it's Ukraine here: call you later? strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-27). Washington's Unstoppable Superweapon. orinocotribune.com By Brian Berletic — Dec 24, 2024 | As geopolitical tensions escalate, the U.S. wields its most formidable weapon—not military might, but a sophisticated network of political and informational control that reshapes nations and regions to serve its interests. | In recent months, even across the collective West's media, growing admissions are being made about both Russia and China's superior military industrial capacity. With Russia's first use of the intermediate-range ballistic missile, the Oreshnik, it is admitted that Russia (and likely China) possess formidable military capabilities the collective We…
(2024-12-27). Russia to Send Speaker of the Duma for Nicolás Maduro's Inauguration. orinocotribune.com The Russian Foreign Ministry has announced that State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin will travel to Venezuela to represent his country at the inauguration ceremony of President Nicolás Maduro, scheduled for January 10. | "On behalf of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russia will be represented at the inauguration of Venezuelan President-elect Nicolás Maduro by State Duma Speaker Viacheslav Volodin," the ministry reported this Thursday, January 26. | As established by the laws of the Constitution, on January 10, 2025, Nicolás Maduro will be sworn in on January 10 before the National Assembly (AN) for a new presi…
(2024-12-27). Before Israel can deter the Houthis, it must decide how to act against Iran. haaretz.com Thursday's series of attacks — the second in a week — required planning and resources, but it won't end the Israel's confrontation with the Houthi rebels in Yemen. With Iran, which is unusually weak, the situation is different, but much depends on the policies of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump…
(2024-12-27). Impeachment of President in Seoul, Political Insanity in Kiev: "Thrilled by the Prospect of Thermonuclear War"? Who is Pulling the Strings? globalresearch.ca Independent media have been warning about the dangers of thermonuclear annihilation for decades. Recently,
(2024-12-27). The End Days? World War, Tech Takeover, and Global Warming. counterpunch.org 
One can be excused for worrying over what tomorrow might bring as expanded battle lines are redrawn across the globe, the world's wealthiest nation ever consumes itself in a cataclysm of partisan hate amid a growing digital reformation, and unchecked carbon emissions continue to cause more environmental disaster by the day. Will nuclear conflict, machine control, or climate breakdown ultimately destroy our pale blue dot of a planet or is it all just more apocalyptic blather that never comes to pass?
(2024-12-27). Iran FM in China for 'more consultations' amid 'sensitive' circumstances. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister stresses the importance of holding more consultations with China about sensitive regional and global developments, particularly Iran's nuclear issue.
(2024-12-27). Selected Articles: Impeachment of President in Seoul, Political Insanity in Kiev: "Thrilled by the Prospect of Thermonuclear War"? Who Is Pulling the Strings? globalresearch.ca 
By What we've learned so far is that the dangers of a global …
(2024-12-27). Dmitri Medvedev highlights strategic partnership between Nicaragua an. plenglish.com In the Christmas and New Year greeting letter addressed to the Nicaraguan president, Daniel Ortega, Medvedev stated that this spirit continues to gradually expand both in the bilateral format and on international platforms. | "We are focused on strengthening cooperation between Moscow and Managua in the coming year for the sake of the prosperity of our countries, as well as the benefit of global and regional security," Medvedez expressed. He also said they hope to strengthen the interaction between that political force and the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) "Including cooperation within the framewor…
(2024-12-27). Dmitri Medvedev highlights strategic partnership between Nicaragua an. plenglish.com In the Christmas and New Year greeting letter addressed to the Nicaraguan president, Daniel Ortega, Medvedev stated that this spirit continues to gradually expand both in the bilateral format and on international platforms. | "We are focused on strengthening cooperation between Moscow and Managua in the coming year for the sake of the prosperity of our countries, as well as the benefit of global and regional security," Medvedez expressed. He also said they hope to strengthen the interaction between that political force and the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) "Including cooperation within the framewor…