(2021-10-27). Too early to speak about UN Security Council consent on Sudan — Russian diplomat. tass.com The UN Security Council convened behind closed doors on Tuesday to discuss the situation in Sudan…
(2021-10-27). Minneapolis forum: 'No New Cold War on China!'. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – On October 23, the Twin Cities District of Freedom Road Socialist Organization held an educational event at the University of Minnesota titled "No New Cold War Against China!" The event was part of a yearly celebration of the October socialist revolutions which occurred in Russia (1917) and China (1949). The event's speakers were Autumn Lake of the Anti-War Committee, Mick Kelly of Freedom Road Socialist Organization and Danny Haiphong of the Black Agenda Report and Friends of Socialist China. | Speakers discussed a wide range of topics related to the ongoing intensification of U.S. aggress…
(2021-10-27). Turkey, Azerbaijan to unite Turkic world with corridor through Armenia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Turkey, Azerbaijan seek to unite Turkic world with trade corridor through Armenia Azerbaijan and Turkey plan to unite the Turkic world by re-opening a trade corridor connecting Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan enclave through Armenia, Azeri President ƒ∞lham Aliyev said. "Both Turkey and Azerbaijan will take necessary steps for realisation of the Zangezur Corridor," Aliyev said …
(2021-10-27). "From the first hours to the last minutes of the Second Karabakh War, Turkey was with Azerbaijan" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Verbatim excerpts from today's Azertag. Try showing them to someone not acquainted with the South Caucasus and see if they can identify the century — or millennium — they were made in. Presidents of Azerbaijan and Turkey made joint statements to the press Ilham Aliyev: From the first hours to the last minutes of the …
(2021-10-27). Turkish media boast of Ukraine using Bayraktar TB2 combat drone to "destroy Russian armament" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com From today's Daily Sabah and Hurriyet. In Ukraine's 1st combat use, Bayraktar TB2 destroys Russian armament Once again video of a Turkey-made unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), namely Bayraktar TB2, destroying a Russian-made land vehicle went viral on social media. The footage, showing a familiar scene from Syria and Azerbaijan [Nagorno-Karabakh], was this time shared …
(2021-10-27). Turkish parliament extends authorization for wars in Iraq and Syria. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Turkish parliament extends troop deployment in Iraq, Syria Since 1950, the Turkish parliament has granted permission 76 times to deploy troops abroad. The Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) has served in several countries including Korea, Cyprus, Palestine, Somalia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Libya and Azerbaijan. Turkish parliament on Tuesday passed a bill to extend …
(2021-10-27). U.S., Turkish officials discuss role as NATO allies, strategic partners "in face of global and regional threats" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com In phone call, Turkish, US presidential aides discuss ties, regional matters During the talks, the two sides stressed the strategic importance of Turkish-US relations…The two sides agreed that as two NATO allies, Turkey and the US should act in cooperation and solidarity in the face of global and regional threats…. In a Wednesday phone call, …
(2021-10-27). Kremlin mildly vexed by good, special friend Turkey supplying Ukraine combat drones for war of extermination in Donbass. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com TASSOctober 27, 2021 Turkish strike drone deliveries to Ukraine may destabilize Donbass situation — Kremlin ==== The Kremlin's resident Turkologist Dmitry Peskov in July: "Indeed, Turkey is a NATO nation but, concurrently, our relations with Turkey are an example showing that partner relations can and must be built even with NATO countries, in the person …
(2021-10-27). New NATO air base in Latvia: Russian Foreign Ministry warns of destabilization of military situation in Baltics. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com TASSOctober 27, 2021 NATO's growing potential in Baltic states may destabilize region, says Russian diplomat ==== Latvia: NATO secures "fully developed military airfield" in third Baltic nation Belarus, Russia border: special ops senior leaders from 30 NATO, partner states meet in Latvia; Ukraine on agenda ==== NATO is building up its presence in the Baltic …
(2021-10-27). NATO uses U.S. command to train police for "fragile states," "activities addressed to local population(s)" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Stability Policing as Part of NATO's Military Comprehensive Approach On 25th October, 2021, NATO's Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Transformation General Paolo Ruggiero hosted the visit of Lieutenant General Enzo Bernardini, Deputy Commanding General of the Italian Carabinieri. The visit followed the recent delivery of the Stability Policing Concept by the two NATO Strategic Commands, Allied …
(2021-10-27). Poland to become one of "NATO's strongest members in terms of military might" ahead of Article 5 war clause being activated. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Poland to expand armed forces under new defence bill Outlining the bill to reporters, Deputy Prime Minister Jaros≈Çaw Kaczy≈Ñski said that "a country located at the external border of the European Union must have a major deterrence capability and be able to defend itself on its own for a long time." He added that this …
(2021-10-27). Video and text: NATO posts timely "threatformation" video on Article 5. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers EuropeAllied Commander OperationsOctober 26, 2021 Collective Defense "You could say that Article 5 is the strongest article (of the fourteen articles of the North Atlantic Treaty) because it's the foundation of collective defense." The heart of the [1949 North Atlantic] Treaty and key to collective defence is Article 5, which declares …
(2021-10-27). The Pendulum Gradually Swings Towards International Engagement With The Taliban. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Written by The Taliban and Pakistan, both viewed warily by the West and others in the international community, appear to be benefitting from mounting concerns about the humanitarian and security situation in Afghanistan. | The European Union, in a move that could put the United States in an awkward position, is close to
(2021-10-27). NATO recruits Finland, Sweden for war against Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATO Secretary General welcomes deepened cooperation with Finland and Sweden Finnish Defence Minister Antti Kaikkonen: "280,000 troops for our wartime forces." NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg praised Finland and Sweden's close partnership with NATO while visiting the Berga Naval Base with the North Atlantic Council, on Wednesday (27 October 2021). During the visit, they had …
(2021-10-27). Russian foreign minister blusters about "neo-Nazis-controlled regime in Kiev," pretends drone attack in Donbass didn't happen. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Russia is probing into reports Kiev used Turkish drone in Donbass — Lavrov Ukrainian video "As far as reports the Ukrainian military has used a Bayratkar drone in Donbass are concerned, we are probing into them. There has been a downpour of statements from authorities in Kiev, and it is very hard to figure out …
(2021-10-27). Lavrov: Terrorists Disguised as Afghan Refugees Trying to Get Into Neighbouring Countries. sputniknews.com According to the top Russian diplomat, tackling the migration crisis is the priority now, since Afghanistan's neighbours are now being targeted by "destructive forces".
(2021-10-27). Russian Airstrikes Level Headquarters Of Turkish-Backed Militants In Greater Idlib (Videos, Photos). southfront.org 
File image. | On October 27, Russian warplanes carried out seven airstrikes on a headquarters of the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) located near the town of Kah in the northern Idlib countryside, which is a part of the Greater Idlib region. | The headquarters, which used to host militants from the SNA's 23rd Division, was completely destroyed as a result of the airstrikes. Casualties were reported. | ÿ¨ÿߟÜÿ® ŸÖŸÜ ÿߟÑÿ…
(2021-10-27). Military Situation In Syria On October 27, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On October 27, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 9 times: 5 — in Idlib province, 5 — in Latakia province, 5 — in Aleppo province | On October 27, Russian warplanes attacked positions of Turkish-backed forces in Balshon village | On October 27, Russian warplanes attacked positions of Turkish-backed forces in Barah village | On October 27, clashes between Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and Jundallah continued in t…
(2021-10-27). As war in the Donbass escalates: U.S., Ukraine solidify strategic partnership. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Ukraine, United States completing work on updated charter of strategic partnership The date of the meeting of the Ukraine-U.S. Commission in Washington has already been determined. The parties are completing work on an updated charter of strategic partnership, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said. "The date has been determined, we will soon announce it …
(2021-10-27). Video and text: Ukraine uses Turkish combat drone to turn Donbass into next Nagorno-Karabakh. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Ukraine Army hits enemy artillery unit, first time using Bayraktar combat drone For the first time since Ukraine acquired Bayraktar TB2 reconnaissance and strike unmanned aerial vehicles, one of them engaged an enemy target in the Joint Forces Operation zone. "Today, October 26, by order of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Lieutenant …
(2021-10-27). Kiev Brandishes Bayraktar UAV Near Donetsk In Preparation For Hostilities. southfront.org 
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(2021-10-27). Military Situation In Donetsk People's Republic On October 27, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | UAF in Avdiivka shelled Yakovlevka with 120-mm artillery damaging a pipeline | UAF entered the village of Staromarievka and were subsequently pushed back | UAF in Granitnoe shelled Novaya Marievka with 82-mm and 120-mm artillery | UAF in Granitnoe shelled Telmanovo with 122-mm artillery | UAF in Talakovka shelled Kominternovo with grenade launchers | DPR forces in Yakovlevka downed a UAF reconnaissance UAV used to paint shelling targets | UAF deployed heavy ar…
(2021-10-26). UN Security Council to discuss situation in Sudan after October 26 — Russian diplomat. tass.com Russian Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Anna Yevstigneyeva, told TASS…
(2021-10-26). Headlines for October 26, 2021. democracynow.org Sudan's Military Opens Fire on Protesters Opposing Coup, FDA Panel to Review Pfizer's Application for COVID Vaccines for Children, U.S. to Allow Entry to International Travelers Who Prove Vaccination, New York City Police Union Sues to Roll Back COVID Vaccine Mandate, U.N. Warns Greenhouse Gas Levels Hit Record High in 2020, U.N. Blames Climate Crisis for South Sudan's Worst Flooding in 60 Years, Rare Mediterranean Hurricane Strikes Italy; California Sees Record October Rainfall , Extinction Rebellion Climate Protesters Block Busy Streets in New York, Madrid, Netherlands' Largest Pension Fund to Divest from Fossi…
(2021-10-26). Russia to discuss tactical nuclear weapons only after US removes them from Europe — envoy. tass.com Anatoly Antonov confirmed that Russia and the US still have significant differences on key issues of the strategic agenda…
(2021-10-26). Russian Navy destroyer chases off PIRATES who attacked container ship off African coast. rt.com 
Pirates hoping to hijack a container ship in the Gulf of Guinea saw their plans ruined when a helicopter full of Russian marines rode to the rescue, as a Northern Fleet destroyer happened to be on patrol in the area. | MSC Lucia, flying the flag of Panama and bound for Togo, sent out a distress call around 1pm local time on Monday, when it was boarded by armed men approximately 86 nautical miles southwest of the Agbami Terminal on the Nigerian coast. | The signal was picked up by the missile destroyer Vice-Admiral Kulakov, which was in the area to conduct maritime security operations. The Lucia's crew sheltere…
(2021-10-26). Facebook 'Whistleblower' Frances Haugen Represented by US Intelligence Insiders. orinocotribune.com 
By Alexander Rubinstein — Oct 21, 2021 | The background of Frances Haugen's Whistleblower Aid legal team indicates she was cultivated to complete Facebook's transformation into a vehicle for the US national security state. | A former employee of Facebook named Frances Haugen earned national renown after While Haugen has presented herself as a "w…
(2021-10-26). The Facebook Papers: Docs Reveal Tech Giant's Complicity in Hate, Lies & Violence Around the World. democracynow.org 
Thousands of internal Facebook documents leaked to media outlets continue to produce damning revelations about how the social media giant has prioritized its profits over user safety. The Facebook Papers have provided fresh evidence of how the company has let serious problems fester on its platform, including hate, misinformation, and human trafficking, and failed to invest in moderation outside English-speaking countries. The former Facebook product manager who shared the documents, Frances Haugen, is pressing lawmakers to more tightly regulate the company's activities and testified Monday before the British Par…
(2021-10-26). Russia calls on "negotiators" France, Germany to respond to Ukrainian threat to launch missiles at Moscow, warns of NATO strategic bombers in Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com No reaction from Paris, Berlin to Kiev's threats of missile strike at Russia — diplomat Berlin and Paris must provide their assessment of how Kiev's threats of a missile strike at Russia influence the Normandy Four negotiations process, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Tuesday, adding that their lack of reaction raises questions. "The …
(2021-10-26). Turkey, South Korea sign deal for nuclear-proof main battle tank. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Turkey, South Korea sign deal for Turkish Altay tank Turkey and South Korea have signed a letter of intent by which two Korean companies will supply engines and transmission mechanisms for the Altay, Turkey's indigenous tank in the making. The deal, penned Oct. 22, came at a meeting of Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu and …
(2021-10-26). A Refugee From Iraq, Beaten By Polish Security Forces, Lost Her Child. southfront.org 
A screenshot from the video | On October 25, a Belarusian border patrol found a group of refugees on the line of the Polish-Belarusian border who asked for help. Among them was a woman in serious condition. | Earlier the family of this women entered the territory of Poland through the Polish-Belarusian border. At the moment when the refugees were detained by Polish security forces, they were deep inside Polish territory. | They turned to the authorities and requested refugee status. | Instead of considering the petiti…
(2021-10-26). Bosnia: As Balkans tensions intensify, global NATO comes full circle. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Joint Force Commander Visits NATO Headquarters Sarajevo at Camp Butmir Admiral Robert P. Burke, Commander Allied Joint Force Command Naples, conducted a half-day visit to NATO Headquarters Sarajevo, at Camp Butmir in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) on Monday (25 October 2021). The visit included a meeting with Lieutenant General Senad Ma≈°oviƒá, Chief of the Joint …
(2021-10-26). NATO's No. 1 to address the Nordic Council. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATO Secretary General attends the Nordic Council On Wednesday, 03 November 2021, the NATO Secretary General, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg will attend the 73rd Nordic Council in Copenhagen, Denmark. ==== NATO, Pentagon recruit eight-member Nordic Council to "NATO's northern flank"
(2021-10-26). All of Europe under the death star: NATO's No. 2 to visit Switzerland. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATO Deputy Secretary General's visit to Switzerland On 28-29 October 2021, the NATO Deputy Secretary General, Mr. Mircea GeoanƒÉ, will travel to the Swiss Confederation. During his trip, the NATO Deputy Secretary General will hold meetings in Geneva with high-level officials from international organizations. On Friday, 29 October 2021, the NATO Deputy Secretary General will …
(2021-10-26). Message to Moscow: U.S. Navy builds hospital next to gigantic Norwegian cave complex housing arms. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Navy puts hospital alongside US military stockpile in Norwegian cave complex The U.S. Navy has established a 150-bed mobile hospital in a Norwegian cave network, signaling to NATO allies that the United States is committed to defending Europe, service officials said. Naval Forces Europe and U.S. Navy Expeditionary Medical Support Command recently placed the facility …
(2021-10-26). Baltic Sea: U.S., NATO allies practice for war with strategic bombers. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Bomber Task Force Europe: Bombers support Baltic Sea freedom of navigation The 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron's B-1B Lancers joined Allied aircraft in the Baltic Sea region this weekend to execute a freedom of maneuver training mission. The B-1s were joined by Polish fighters, which enable a total force integration with ≠U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and …
(2021-10-26). NATO defense ministerial recruited EU, Finland, Sweden for continental confrontation with Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATO Defence Ministers Address Key Issues for Allied Security Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, General Philippe Lavigne, joined his first NATO Defence Ministers meeting on October 21st and 22nd 2021. Speaking at the start of the two-day meeting, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that Ministers will adopt a new set of capability targets for all Allies, …
(2021-10-26). NATO war games incorporate Finland, Sweden in preparation for "pre-Article 5 operation" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Finland and Sweden: Valued Partners In Steadfast Jupiter 21 RAMSTEIN, Germany — Finnish and Swedish liaison officers have been working closely with Allied Air Command colleagues during exercise Steadfast Jupiter to strengthen vital relationships and cooperate on air operations planning. …The enhanced communication and understanding of operations that Partners bring to the Alliance is well …
(2021-10-26). World War II (III) mission to endure: U.S. to keep troops in Germany to confront Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Army secretary reassures Germans that US forces will be in the country long term The U.S. Army is here to stay in Germany, the service's top civilian said this week during a stop in Munich that reinforced a growing sense that a proposal for big troop cutbacks in the country is all but dead. Secretary …
(2021-10-26). A New Stage Of Aggravation Of Relations Between The West And Russia Leads To War? southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | No matter how many times it has been said that relations between Russia and Western countries can no longer get worse, the news agenda proves us the opposite again and again. On October 24, German Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer gave an interview to Deutschlandfunk radio in which she threatened Russia with the use of nuclear weapons if the country did not bow to NATO's guidelines. Even though Germany itself does not possess nuclear weapons, it was implied that an attack could be…
(2021-10-26). Significant Changes of Direction by the West in Relation to China. dissidentvoice.org Two recent articles have recently appeared in the Russian journal Strategic Culture that point to significant changes that are occurring among western nations toward Russia and China. These changes have been in the wind for some time but in recent months the tempo has accelerated. Both Russia and China are pointing the way to a …
(2021-10-26). Russian Foreign Ministry alarmed at EU/NATO nations' role in new Bosnian crisis. Issue to be addressed in UN in a week. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Russia 'concerned' over interethnic tensions in Bosnia-Herzegovina The Russian Foreign Ministry has voiced concern over the growth of interethnic tensions in Bosnia-Herzegovina, warning about "a potential threat to the stability and security" in the Balkan country and the region. In a written statement on Monday, the ministry said it expects "a detailed discussion" of the …
(2021-10-26). Russia Carries Out Series Of Military Drills In The Black Sea. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The crew of the frigate "Admiral Grigorovich" of the Russian Black Sea Fleet conducted joint missile firing with combat crews of the coastal anti-ship missile systems Bal and Utes."During the exercise after the launch of the Progress target rocket from the Utes complex launchers, the air defense crew of the Admiral Grigorovich frigate discovered and escorted an air target. <...> The air target was successfully hit at a distance of more than 40 kilometers," the Black Sea fleet said in a…
(2021-10-26). U.S. Warns China And Russia For Passing Warships Through Straits That "Should Be" Japanese Territory. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The U.S. Navy secretary issued a warning to China and Russia over "bullying other nations" after they sent warships through two maritime straits to the north and south of Japan. | "The relationship between China and Russia perhaps recently has evolved in ways where they're trying to intimidate other nations with their actions that don't abide by a rules based international order," Carlos Del Toro told reporters in a phone briefing in Tokyo. | Late on October 25th, 10 Chinese and Russian…
(2021-10-26). In Video: Russian Military Prevented Hijacking Of Civilian Vessel By Pirates. southfront.org 
(2021-10-26). Kiev Confirms Deployment Of Bayraktar TB2 Drones On Donbass Frontlines. southfront.org 
(2021-10-26). Ukraine's Zelensky on Crimea: We always take back what's ours. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com First, we'll take back Scythian gold, and then — Crimea: Zelensky on Dutch court judgment President Volodymyr Zelensky has praised today's ruling of the Amsterdam Court of Appeal to return the Scythian gold collection to Ukraine "a long-awaited victory." "We always take back what's ours. First, we'll take back the Scythian gold, and then — …
(2021-10-26). Ukraine to partake in NATO Council's Supreme Advisory Committee for first time. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com It's not clear what the mention of half a century ago means, unless it's an allusion to the then Soviet Union participating in the format, though this will mark the first that Ukraine as an independent nation will do so. ==== Ukraine to partake in NATO Council's Supreme Advisory Committee for first time in 50 …
(2021-10-26). UK's Red List Ahead of COP26 Exposes Long-Running Inequity. towardfreedom.org The United Kingdom has red-listed seven countries in the Americas, requiring even vaccinated travelers to quarantine. This has been lambasted as a political move in light of the upcoming COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland.