(2022-01-21). Iran, China, Russia warships fired naval targets successfully. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) — In a trilateral Combined Naval Drill entitled "Maritime Security Belt 2022", Iranian, Russian and Chinese warships fired towards naval targets successfully.
(2022-01-21). UK Dispatches 30 Elite Troops to Ukraine Amid Escalation Fears, Reports Suggest. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United Kingdom has sent a group of around 30 elite troops to Ukraine to train the country's armed forces on anti-tank weapons transferred to Kiev by London amid concerns about the escalation of the Ukrainian crisis, Sky News reported.
(2022-01-21). US sanctions anti-NATO Ukrainian politicians. rt.com 
The Biden administration accused the two opposition politicians of working for Moscow to undermine Ukraine's Western-backed government | The US Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned two Ukrainian MPs — Taras Kozak and Oleg Voloshyn — and two former officials — Volodymyr Oliynyk and Vladimir Sivkovich, accusing them of participating in a Moscow-backed conspiracy to destabilize the pro-Western government of Volodymyr Zelensky. | "Russia has directed its intelligence services to recruit current and former Ukrainian government officials to prepare to take over the government of Ukraine and to c…
(2022-01-21). Czech Republic to provide Ukraine with weapons, ammunition. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Czech Republic ready to supply Ukraine with weapons, ammunition Defense Minister of the Czech Republic Jana ƒåernochová reaffirmed the government's readiness to supply Ukraine with military material…. *** At the same time, the minister noted that the supply of arms or ammunition to Ukraine should be coordinated with other countries, including Visegrad countries [the Czech …
(2022-01-21). Video: Canada deploys special operations troops to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Canada's spec-ops unit deployed in Ukraine — media Against the background of military escalation by Russia, Canadian special forces operators have been deployed in Ukraine. This contingent is part of the Canadian Special Operations Regiment…. "A Canadian Special Forces has been deployed in Ukraine amid rising tensions between the NATO-Russia military alliance," the statement said. …
(2022-01-21). Canadian foreign minister's Ukraine visit underscores Ottawa's backing for US-led war drive against Russia. wsws.org Joly went out of her way to proclaim Canada's support for Ukraine joining NATO, a move Moscow would consider akin to an open declaration of war.
(2022-01-21). U.S. Says 'Wants Peace Not War' as It Arms Ukraine to the Teeth. strategic-culture.org Washington has decided to ramp up the push for war against Russia using Ukraine as a proxy — and using a twisted narrative about Russian aggression and invasion. | American Secretary of State Antony Blinken is shuttling across Europe this week Ukraine has…
(2022-01-21). Stoltenberg: NATO arming, training Ukrainian troops for conflict with Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Stoltenberg Says NATO Helping Train Ukraine Forces to Resist Russia NATO is helping train Ukrainian forces to resist a possible Russian invasion of their country, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday. "We are training, helping Ukraine with equipment, training their forces so they can resist. They have an inherent right for self defense," Stoltenberg …
(2022-01-21). Ukraine patrolling Black Sea with Turkish combat drone. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com From TASS. The Ukrainian armed forces showcased a Turkish Bayraktar TB2 combat drone during last year's large-scale U.S./NATO Sea Breeze war games in the Black Sea, so no one in Russia should be surprised by the development, however much they may pretend to be. ==== Ukrainian army's Bayraktar drone patrolling Black Sea waters — media …
(2022-01-21). HK's prosperity, stability brook no interference: commissioner's office of Chinese foreign ministry in HK. ecns.cn The Office of the Commissioner of the Chinese Foreign Ministry in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Friday strongly disapproved of and firmly rejected the so-called Hong Kong-related resolution of the European Parliament, which smeared Hong Kong's democracy and freedom, called for sanctions against central government and HKSAR government officials, and asked for boycott of Beijing Winter Olympic Games.
(2022-01-21). Indian PM Modi is the Most Popular Global Leader as BoJo Considered the Most Unpopular, Shows Survey. sputniknews.com Morning Consult has been tracking the weekly approval ratings of leaders in Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States since March 2020. The latest approval ratings are based on responses collected between 13 and 19 January 2022.
(2022-01-21). Spain sending warships to Black Sea, fighter jets to Bulgaria may follow. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Spain sends warships to ward off Russian aggression Spain is sending warships to bolster NATO naval forces in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea and is mulling sending fighter jets to Bulgaria…, Reuters reported. A mine-sweeper is already on the way and a frigate will be sent within three or four days, Spanish Defense Minister …
(2022-01-21). Turkish doctors strike as government policies spread Omicron variant. wsws.org Determination to struggle is growing among health and other workers as the Omicron variant spreads uncontrollably in Turkey and internationally.
(2022-01-21). Albania: NATO acquires, to upgrade air base in ninth Eastern European nation. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com In recent months NATO and the U.S. have announced securing new air bases in Latvia, Hungary, Slovakia and Albania. Those acquisitions are in addition to U.S./NATO air bases in Bulgaria, Estonia, Lithuania, Poland and Romania. The latter airfields have been modernized and expanded as will no doubt. the newer ones. That accounts for nine of …
(2022-01-21). Italia registra 2.266 decesos por Covid-19 en la última semana. telesurtv.net Las autoridades sanitarias indican que la nación europea es uno de los países con una elevada tasa de letalidad.
(2022-01-21). COVID-19 and Privatization in Germany. zcomm.org Public health is no longer measured on public health needs. Now they are based on abstract formulas about hospital bed and ICU occupancy…
(2022-01-21). China, Germany pledge to deepen cooperation in various fields. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks on Thursday with his new German counterpart Annalena Baerbock via video link, with the two sides vowing to deepen cooperation in various fields.
(2022-01-21). German politicians and media intensify war threats against Russia. wsws.org Germany's leading media outlets have been aggressively promoting war against Russia for days. The country's political representatives are now also sharpening their tone.
(2022-01-21). Evidence directly implicates British state in Northern Ireland murders. peoplesworld.org 
In a report released Jan. 13, Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland Marie Anderson said there was evidence of "collusive behavior" by some British officers in the murder of 19 people and the attempted murder of two others over a four-year period by unionist terror groups. "Operation Greenwich," led by Ms. Anderson, dealt with the activities …
(2022-01-21). US Urges Lithuania to Rename Taiwan Representative Office to Ease Row With China, Reports Say. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United States has urged Lithuania to change the name of the Taiwanese official representative office in its capital, Vilnius, to narrow differences with China, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing sources.
(2022-01-21). Maduro and Putin Ratify Multidimensional Alliance During Phone Call. orinocotribune.com 
The President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, held a telephone call with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, in which they ratified the multidimensional alliance between both nations. | Both leaders provided updates on the advances in cooperation on a wide range of issues, and highlighted that there has been an increase of 12% in commercial exchange. | They also highlighted advances in economic, health, and military issues, in addition to increased air connectivity between Caracas and Moscow. | President Maduro took advantage of the telephone conversation to thank Russia for its support in the fight against th…
(2022-01-21). Iran, Russia, China drill in Indian Ocean kicks off. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) — A trilateral Combined Naval Drill, dubbed as "Maritime Security Belt 2022," kicked off on Friday in North Indian Ocean with the participation of military units from Iran, China and Russia.
(2022-01-21). Iran, Russia set to boost strategic nuclear cooperation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) — AEOI spokesman says that Tehran and Moscow are in talks over the construction of new units at the Bushehr nuclear power plant to promote bilateral strategic cooperation in the field of energy and technology.
(2022-01-21). Swedish People, Parties Polarised Over Joining NATO Amid Russia Scaremongering. sputniknews.com As a result of what the Russian Embassy has described as an "incomparable propaganda campaign", a majority of Swedes are now afraid of Russia as a superpower — to the point that the nation's embassy there has even had to soothe ordinary Swedes and assure them that Moscow doesn't plan to attack the Scandinavian country.
(2022-01-21). Raeisi hopes Moscow visit be turning point in boosting ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) — It is hoped that visit to the Russian capital Moscow would be a turning point in strengthening and enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries of Iran and Russia, Iran's president Ebrahim Raeisi said.
(2022-01-21). US ready to respond to Russia's NATO proposals — Lavrov. rt.com 
Talks in Geneva saw diplomats discuss Moscow's demands to limit the expansion of NATO | Washington has pledged to respond in writing to Moscow's proposed security guarantees, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has announced following talks with his American counterpart, Secretary of State Antony Blinken. | Speaking to journalists shortly after the meeting in the Swiss city of Geneva on Friday, Lavrov said the US side had set out its initial view on the two draft treaties developed by the Kremlin. "Blinken told me he was satisfied with the exchange we had and that it will help him, he assured us, to issue a…
(2022-01-21). Lavrov & Blinken meet for crunch Russia-US talks in Geneva. rt.com 
Washington's top diplomat has played down the chances of making a breakthrough | Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his American counterpart, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, are sitting down to discuss Moscow's security proposals and determine whether a deal can be done to de-escalate tensions with NATO. | The two top diplomats are holding talks in the Swiss city of Geneva, with the pair expected to publicly announce the results of their discussions later on the same day. The head-to-head is the latest in a series of diplomatic meetings held after Russia unveiled two draft treaties, one addressed…
(2022-01-21). Putin and Maduro Did Not Discuss Issue of Deployment of Russian Bases in Venezuela. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The issue of the deployment of Russian military bases in Venezuela was not discussed in a recent phone conversation between presidents Vladimir Putin and Nicolas Maduro, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.
(2022-01-21). QR Codes Are Dead in Russia. strategic-culture.org 
One thing the individual can do is resist, and when the majority of the population decides to grind the wheels the engine comes to a halt | The sum of all fears for the average Russian has just been averted. The large packet of totalitarian answers to a problem of questionable magnitude has been booted from the State Duma. There has been an air of dread amongst the populace who were waiting to see if nationwide QR-code legislation would make it into law destroying their lives and businesses to separate those vaccinated from plague ridden riff raff. There was an expectation that some sort of Hegelian Dialectic gam…
(2022-01-21). US Secretary of State Blinken Holds Press Conference After Meeting With Russian FM Lavrov. sputniknews.com Moscow previously put forward security guarantee proposals to de-escalate Russia-NATO tensions by restricting troop deployments for both sides and putting a halt to the bloc's expansion. Earlier this month, Russia held talks with the US and the alliance regarding the said proposals.
(2022-01-20). Hawkish Pundits Downplay Threat of War, Ukraine's Nazi Ties. zcomm.org US corporate media outlets are demanding that Washington escalate the risk of a broader war while misleading their audiences about important aspects of the conflict…
(2022-01-20). Hawkish Pundits Downplay Threat of War, Ukraine's Nazi Ties. zcomm.org US corporate media outlets are demanding that Washington escalate the risk of a broader war while misleading their audiences about important aspects of the conflict…
(2022-01-20). US Speaks About Russia's Alleged Invasion of Ukraine to Cover Its Provocations, Moscow Says. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – US statements about Russia allegedly preparing an offensive against Ukraine are needed to create a backdrop for its own large-scale military provocations, Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday.
(2022-01-20). US Speaks About Russia's Alleged Invasion of Ukraine to Cover Its Provocations, Moscow Says. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – US statements about Russia allegedly preparing an offensive against Ukraine are needed to create a backdrop for its own large-scale military provocations, Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday.
(2022-01-20). Flanked by Blinken, Ukrainian FM says conflict will only end when last Russian soldier leaves Crimea, Donbass. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com As Blinken presumably signalled agreement, that position is also that of Washington. Of course no evidence has ever been provided there are Russian troops in the Donbass. ==== When last Russian soldier leaves: Kuleba lays out conditions for ending war in eastern Ukraine All efforts of the international community are currently aimed at making Russia …
(2022-01-20). Flanked by Blinken, Ukrainian FM says conflict will only end when last Russian soldier leaves Crimea, Donbass. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com As Blinken presumably signalled agreement, that position is also that of Washington. Of course no evidence has ever been provided there are Russian troops in the Donbass. ==== When last Russian soldier leaves: Kuleba lays out conditions for ending war in eastern Ukraine All efforts of the international community are currently aimed at making Russia …
(2022-01-20). Éirígí Activists mark Week of Action to Free Ahmed Sa'adat in Ireland. samidoun.net 
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network received the following report from Éirígí in Ireland about their involvement in the campaign to free Ahmad Sa'adat this week. Solidarity from Ireland to Palestine! Sunday, 16 January, saw Éirígí activists in Limerick join an international week of solidarity actions in support of Ahmad Sa'adat and thousands of other Palestinian …
(2022-01-20). Éirígí Activists mark Week of Action to Free Ahmed Sa'adat in Ireland. samidoun.net Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network received the following report from Éirígí in Ireland about their involvement in the campaign to free Ahmad Sa'adat this week. Solidarity from Ireland to Palestine! Sunday, 16 January, saw Éirígí activists in Limerick join an international week of solidarity actions in support of Ahmad Sa'adat and thousands of other Palestinian …
(2022-01-20). Iranian President Raisi Addresses Russian State Duma Plenary Session. sputniknews.com Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Moscow on Wednesday to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, visit the Moscow Cathedral Mosque, and hold talks with local Muslim clergy.
(2022-01-20). Roadkill-Eating, Dung-Smoking Iranian Who Hasn't Bathed in 67 Years Reportedly in 'Good Health'. sputniknews.com In Medieval Europe, bathing was considered vain among Christian peasants, who would wash themselves only once a year, in June. However, there are some bizarre modern examples of people who are willing to get even dirtier.
(2022-01-20). Roadkill-Eating, Dung-Smoking Iranian Who Hasn't Bathed in 67 Years Reportedly in 'Good Health'. sputniknews.com In Medieval Europe, bathing was considered vain among Christian peasants, who would wash themselves only once a year, in June. However, there are some bizarre modern examples of people who are willing to get even dirtier.
(2022-01-20). Iran's Raisi Reiterates Opposition to Nukes, Predicts NATO's Collapse. sputniknews.com The Iranian president arrived in Moscow on a two-day state visit on Wednesday at the invitation of his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. During their talks, the two leaders discussed bilateral ties, US sanctions, the Iran nuclear deal, joint anti-terrorism cooperation in Syria, and measures to create "synergy in cooperation" against the West.
(2022-01-20). Iran's Raisi Reiterates Opposition to Nukes, Predicts NATO's Collapse. sputniknews.com The Iranian president arrived in Moscow on a two-day state visit on Wednesday at the invitation of his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. During their talks, the two leaders discussed bilateral ties, US sanctions, the Iran nuclear deal, joint anti-terrorism cooperation in Syria, and measures to create "synergy in cooperation" against the West.
(2022-01-20). Iranian President Raisi Addresses Russian State Duma Plenary Session. sputniknews.com Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Moscow on Wednesday to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, visit the Moscow Cathedral Mosque, and hold talks with local Muslim clergy.
(2022-01-20). Biden Appears to Leave Door Open for Russia to Move Into Ukraine. towardfreedom.org Ukraine would be devastated by a NATO-Russia war, which Moscow has been preparing for as diplomatic talks go nowhere. Meanwhile, U.S. President Joe Biden's latest remarks indicate the United States may be inviting Russia to make a move into Ukraine, writes Nikola Mikovic.
(2022-01-20). Amid Rising Russia Tension, US May Stumble Into War, Warns Katrina vanden Heuvel. truthout.org 
President Biden said Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a "serious and dear price" if he orders his reported 100,000 troops stationed along the Russian-Ukraine border to invade Ukraine, a scenario Biden says is increasingly likely. This comes as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Ukraine's president on Wednesday, similarly warning Russia could attack Ukraine on "very short notice." We speak with The Nation's Katrina vanden Heuvel, who says the hawkish U.S. ap…
(2022-01-20). NATO's northeast spearhead states speak of imminent war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Estonian Defense Forces commander: There will likely be war in Ukraine soon Threat of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine is "Serious" Says Polish Deputy FM *** Canada, echoing U.S., says it fears armed conflict could erupt in Ukraine…
(2022-01-20). Making a Case Against the US Going to War Over Ukraine. commondreams.org "A bipartisan group of senators just stated with a clear voice that Big Tech is too powerful."
(2022-01-20). US claims about 'invasion of Ukraine' create tensions – Belarusian Foreign Ministry. tass.com According to the Foreign Minister the US needs it in order to justify a number of its illegal actions and to get revenge for all blatant failures of late…
(2022-01-20). State Department clears transfer of U.S. Javelin, Stinger missiles from Baltic States to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. allows Baltic states to send American arms to Ukraine The U.S. has cleared Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia to supply U.S.-made missiles and other weaponry to Ukraine. *** Such approvals will allow Estonia to transfer Javelin anti-tank missiles, while Lithuania will be cleared to send Stinger missiles…. ==== Department of State approves shipments of American-made …