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  • 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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  • 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

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  • 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

  • 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

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  • China: Global Security Initiative

    Ed Note:  At the very same hour of President Putin’s address to his Parliament, China issued their promised Paper on Global Security
    The Global Security Initiative Concept Paper
    2023-02-21 11:12

    I.Background

    The issue of security bears on the well-being of people of all countries, the lofty cause of world peace and development, and the future of humanity.

    Today, our world, our… Continue reading

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  • Mr Putin’s address + full video

    President Putin’s Address to the Russian Federal Assembly

    UPDATE: Full Video:  https://rumble.com/v2aay62-putin-delivers-address-to-federal-assembly.html

    President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Good afternoon,

    Members of the Federation Assembly – senators, State Duma deputies,

    Citizens of Russia,

    This Presidential Address comes, as we all know, at a difficult, watershed period for our country. This is a time of radical, irreversible change in the entire world, of crucial historical events that will determine the future of our country and our people, a time when… Continue reading

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  • Aussie Cossack …

    Now something like 57 days in the Russian Embassy in Auzzie as a protest action.  Take a look at the comments as well.

    Hilarious as the cops try to negotiate with him.

    Cops:  Come out with your hands up!
    He just waves at them.
    Cops:  What are your demands?
    A helicopter and free passage to Russia!

    You have my support mate!

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  • US Hegemony and its perils: China comments

    China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs comment

    Contents

    Introduction

    I. Political Hegemony—Throwing Its Weight Around

    II. Military Hegemony—Wanton Use of Force

    III. Economic Hegemony—Looting and Exploitation

    IV. Technological Hegemony—Monopoly and Suppression

    V. Cultural Hegemony—Spreading False Narratives

    Conclusion

    Introduction

    Since becoming the world’s most powerful country after the two world wars and the Cold War, the United States has acted more boldly to interfere in the internal… Continue reading

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  • The vision of a multipolar world

    Article by Alexey Drobinin, Director, Foreign Policy Planning Department, Russia’s Foreign Ministry “The vision of a multipolar world: The civilizational factor and Russia’s place in the emerging world order“, the Journal “Russia in Global Affairs“, February 20, 2023
    With the worldview crisis in Russia’s relations with the West entering a hot phase after the beginning of… Continue reading

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  • Daily Chronicles

    The Daily Chronicles are snippets of the most important news across the world for this and each day as it rolls in – as such, this thread is non-structured with the latest news on top. The rough theme for this Daily Chronicles: A Change is Gonna Come:

    Thursday, February 23

    I would suggest that you read this… Continue reading

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