Tag: Russia
John Kerry: Dear Russia and Syria, I screwed up
Gordon Duff again got it right when he stated: “The US has shown a willingness to sacrifice any credibility of any kind.” John Kerry didn’t disappoint Duff at all.
Russia to Obama: Get Lost
Jim W. Dean says that Obama’s recent speech to the UN “almost made me gag.” I had a slightly different reaction. The speech almost made me want to puke largely because Obama knows better.
Obama’s UN swan song a 1984ish George Orwell fairy tale
Jim W. Dean - Obama's UN speech writers went overboard on trying to wallpaper over the blood splatters of his regime change legacy, thinking that would erase it. And the parts about "accountable government and "true democracy" made me gag.
Pro-Putin party leads parliamentary elections in Russia
Jim W. Dean - The Russian elections where a slam dunk affirmation for those running the show, especially Putin and Lavrov. Even the next two parties, although separate, have supported Russia's foreign policy which giving a huge plurality.
NEO- Russia Trumps USA Energy War in Mideast
Jim W. Dean - Mr. Engdahl brings us a top-to-bottom review of the energy wars behind much of the Mideast turmoil. VT has editorialized extensively that we see international crime as the main engine behind the current terror proxy wars and the New Cold War.
Russia to Samantha Power: We ain’t got time for political whores—go...
People like Samantha Power obviously prove that the Ayatollah Khomeini was right on target when he launched the term “the Great Satan” to describe the Zionist State of America.
Russia Convenes Emergency UNSC Meeting After US Joins ISIS in Syria
At the request of Russia, the United Nations Security Council is set to convene at 7:30PM ET, only a matter of hours after a...
Spike in US Intel Ops Against Russia Signals Relations at ‘Point...
Jim W. Dean - With the Syrian-Russian-Iran anti-terrorism coalition having stopped the planned take down of Syria, the US coalition, which has both supported terrorists and fought them, can become even more dangerous.
Russian Black Sea Fleet ‘Has Everything’ to Destroy Enemy Moving to...
Jim W. Dean - The major boomerang from all of this is the huge focus now on Russia's building up its defense capacities, despite the hardships of the sanctions. And with Obama's ill thought out Asian Pivot, the Chinese are in the same mode now.
Kremlin: Putin and King of Bahrain discussed military cooperation
My. my...what a surprise here...Putin getting a toe hold into the US main naval base in the Persian Gulf. This must have both the State Dept. and Pentagon's shorts in a knot.
US tells rebels ceasefire deal grants them right to self-defense against...
Jim W. Dean - US special Syrian envoy Michael Ratner's letter to the moderate opposition groups warning that those who continue to work with al-Nusra will face "dire consequences" is a strong hint that they will get bombed if they do so. The new deal has some teeth in it.
WW3 On Your Doorstep
NATO has by degrees since the fall of the Soviet Union, increased Nuclear and ground troops along Russia’s border.
The Sun: British secret services, not Russia, assassinated Boris Berezovsky
Boris Abramovich Berezovsky "was assassinated by British spies after threatening to expose photographs dubbed ‘royal porn’ allegedly featuring a young Prince Philip."
Russia Cites VT: US Caught in Georgian Bio-Warfare Scam
The US may be conducting biological research that is “not entirely peaceful,” as Washington opposes the idea of tightening international control over biological weapons, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said.
WWII veterans travel to northern Russia to mark 75th anniversary of...
Veterans of the World War II and diplomatic officials from nine different countries arrived in the Russian northern port city of Arkhangelsk to mark...
Pakistan: an Inseparable Ally of the United States
In 1947, after Pakistan split from British Indian Empire and reborn into an independent nation, it just became an ideal state for both superpowers.
Russia tests stratospheric missile to destroy fleets
Russia completes the tests of stratospheric weapons for long-range bombers. The weapons are said to be capable of striking targets at a distance of 1,000 kilometers.
Syrian air defense to Israeli regime: It’s time to make you...
The Israeli regime has always thought that they could do just about anything they want. No more.
Germany Should Offer Russia Concrete Cooperation or ‘Balance Will Be Lost’
Jim W. Dean - These are hopeful words from Mr. Steinmeier, as he is speaking for the German government, but not for NATO. Military brass often does not like balance, always preferring superiority.
Russia calls for airport closure in Northern Iraq. Fierce operation in...
Russian government has announced that it aims to launch an operation in Syria against IS, urging Iraqi officials to cancel all flights in Erbil and Sulaimaniyah airports in order to prevent any hazardous incidents from happening.
Russia Hints It Might Hide Nukes in Syria
Klintsevich told the newspaper that “(for now) the nuclear weapons and heavy bombers will not be placed there on a permanent basis, because it would be in violation of international agreements and would create very severe problems”.
Washington’s Conundrum in Syria: Russia, Iran and China Team Up
China’s recent announcement of an increase of its humanitarian support for the Syrian people and that it would provide additional training to the Syrian...
Russia Calls for Airport Closure in Northern Iraq Due to Special...
TEHRAN (FNA)- Russia announced that it aims to launch an operation in Syria against ISIL, urging Iraqi officials to cancel all flights in Erbil...
Cold War Chill: US Congress Wants to Block Future Presidents Working...
Jim W. Dean - This story is a tempest in a teapot for two reasons. Russia can do just fine with the US locking itself out of the Russian market. Plus, presidents have a wide hand when it comes to foreign policy.
The Times They are a Changin – in the Mid East
Jim W. Dean - We are seeing a carefully rolled out and shepherded presentation of the "process" involved in Turkey's geopolitical realignment. Nothing is promised or hyped, but change is definitely in the air.
Russia says prepared for humanitarian pause in Aleppo
Jim W. Dean - The big question now is will Erdogan keep supplies flowing from Turkey, with Iran and Russia not saying a word in protest, which so far they have not.
Turkey considering military ties with Russia as NATO shows unwillingness to...
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has lashed out at NATO, saying the alliance is not fully cooperating with Ankara. In an interview with Sputnik,...
Russian increased bombing due to Western aid to Syrian terrorists
Jim W. Dean - The forward Iran basing of the Russian TU-23 bombers is a response to the US-NATO-Turkey's and Gulf State's reinforcement of both the jihadis and rebels during the ceasefire to put more pressure on Syria's allies to agree to remove Assad.
Russia May Share Incirlik with US
Russian officials mooted the possibility of using Turkey’s Incirlik air base as a hub for carrying out air strikes in Syria, following the rapprochement between the two countries.
Western, Arab Media Confirm FNA’s Last Month Report on Russian Alert...
Renowned western and Arab media outlets and journalists confirmed that Russia had warned Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of an imminent coup by the army on July 15, a revelation that appeared in an FNA report last month.
Why Iran Allowing Russia to Use Airbase Has ‘Great Tactical Importance’
Jim W. Dean - The tea leaves had indicated this move was coming, and it might be bigger yet. Things peaked today with articles about the Russian-Turkey-Iran "triangle" coalition against Daesh.
Russia (and VT) ‘prevented’ potential NATO launch of 624 cruise missiles...
Jim W. Dean - We know the Russian Defense Ministry monitors VT and is aware of our reporting on the faked Syrian officer cell phone gas attack call which Israel did to get the red line triggered to bomb Assad.
Brief and Turbulent History of the Khazarian Mafia in Russia and...
The Khazarian Mafia and their puppets “have played a disproportionate role as leaders of the modern revolutionary movements in Europe and the West."
Ukraine Trying to Pull US into Last Ditch War with Russia
The Russian prime minister warns that his country could break diplomatic ties with Ukraine over security incidents in Crimea.
This is How Russia Plans to Improve and Expand Hmeymim Airbase...
Jim W. Dean - The main strategic implication of this Hmeymim Air Base base expansion is its ability to provide not only extensive air cover for Syria, but also Russia's growing Med naval force with its new boats coming on line.
Statement by the Foreign Ministry of Russia
Jim W. Dean - Kiev's terrorist attack "invasion" of Crimea has killed two Russian servicemen, whereas Ukraine's claim of Russia's invasion and takeover of Crimea did not kill anyone. What's wrong with the picture?
Turkey claims to pursue Syria solution with Russia
Jim W. Dean - Nobody we know saw the light speed improvement in Turkey's relations with Russia while those with the US, NATO and EU were going to hell in a handbasket.
Poroshenko hypes Russian threat to new levels with Crimea hoax
Jim W. Dean - Ukraine president Poroshenko seems to be challenging me on my one of my favorite quips, "You just can't make this stuff up", by putting on worldwide display that he certainly can, with his new Russian threat hoax.
Turkey to resume airstrikes on ISIS in Syria, asks Russia to...
Turkey will resume airstrikes on Islamic State targets in Syria, and has asked Russia to carry out joint operations against its “common enemy.” Ankara halted strikes after the downing of a Russian plane by Turkish forces last year.
Turkey weighing cooperation with Russia against IS — foreign minister
ANKARA, August 11. /TASS/. Ankara is ready to discuss the possibility of a joint operation with Russia in Syria against the Islamic State (a...