The Moment of Truth in Ukraine

The Moment of Truth in Ukraine

Since September 2022, that is to say for 7 months, Kiev’s troops have been fighting only in Karkiv and in Bakhmut/Artemivsk. The first city is not part of the Donbass. It is not claimed by the Donetsk Republic, which is a member of the Russian Federation. The confrontation was therefore quick. The Russian army withdrew…

Operation Stiff Upper Lip… British Minister Rushes to Kiev Following Artyomovsk Debacle

Operation Stiff Upper Lip… British Minister Rushes to Kiev Following Artyomovsk Debacle

When the NATO-backed Nazi regime in Kiev is finally defeated, people like Ben Wallace will be answerable to war crimes prosecutions. Britain’s top military minister Ben Wallace was in Kiev this week on a surprise visit – only days after the stunning news of Russian forces finally taking the city of Artyomovsk (Bakhmut). This year…

The War in Ukraine Marks the End of the American Century. “What’s Left is a Steaming Pile of Dollar Denominated Debt”

The War in Ukraine Marks the End of the American Century. “What’s Left is a Steaming Pile of Dollar Denominated Debt”

“The ferocity of the confrontation in Ukraine shows that we’re talking about much more than the fate of the regime in Kiev. The architecture of the entire world order is at stake.” Sergei Naryshkin, Director of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence. *** Here’s your ‘reserve currency’ thought for the day: Every US dollar is a check written…

The USAF Chief Said That F-16s Won’t Be a Game-Changer for Kiev So Why’s the Kremlin So Upset?

The USAF Chief Said That F-16s Won’t Be a Game-Changer for Kiev So Why’s the Kremlin So Upset?

Considering the possibility that Kiev might ultimately obtain F-16s, it’s timely to weigh the merits of each side’s assessment in order to get a better idea of whether the Kremlin’s or the Pentagon’s will more closely reflect reality in that scenario. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Aleksandr Grushko recently warned that the West’s possible shipment of…

Thanks to Sanctions, the US Is Losing Its Grip on the Middle East

Thanks to Sanctions, the US Is Losing Its Grip on the Middle East

On Friday, members of the Arab League welcomed the Syrian regime back to the organization. Representatives from several Arab member states shook Syrian leader Assad’s hand and gave him, a “warm” reception according to several news outlets. Syria was suspended from the league in 2011, but on May 7 in Cairo the league agreed to reinstate the…