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Feb 22 2023 
Putin’s ‘civilizational’ speech frames conflict between east and west
In his Federal Assembly address, President Putin emphasized that Russia is not only an independent nation-state but also a distinct civilization with its own identity, which is in conflict and actively opposes the values of ‘western civilization.’
By Pepe Escobar and first posted at The Cradle
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s much-awaited address to the Russian Federal Assembly… Continue reading
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Feb 22 2023 
Final on new START treaty suspension
For this third and last unraveling of the suspension of the New START treaty, we go back to President Putin’s speech.
Part 1 – Medvedev response
Part 2 – Russian Foreign Ministry response
In fact, the anti-Russia project is part of the revanchist policy towards our country to create flashpoints of instability and conflicts next to our borders.… Continue reading -
Feb 22 2023
Russia suspending New Start Treaty
This is part 2 of Russia’s suspension of the New Start Treaty
Part 1 – Medvedev’s reponse
Part 3 – Mr Putin’s announcement
Foreign Ministry statement in connection with the Russian Federation suspending the Treaty on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms (New START)By releasing a statement regarding the New START Treaty on… Continue reading
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Feb 22 2023
Dmitry Medvedev: About two performances
From Dmitry Medvedev’s telegram channel followed by my comments. This is part 1 of comments on the Russia’s suspension of the New Start treaty.
Part 2 – Russian Foreign Ministery
Part 3 – Mr Putin’s statement with western responses
1. Yesterday there was a Message from the President of Russia to the Federal Assembly, which, among other things,… Continue reading
