(2022-07-13). Iran Responds to US Claim That It Is Preparing to Send Drones to Russia. news.antiwar.com Iran on Tuesday Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said that Russia and Iran have a history of cooperation that dates back before the war in Ukraine and that there haven't been any new deals made recently. | "The history of cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation in the field of some new technologies da…
(2022-07-13). President Maduro Announces Erdogan's Upcoming Visit to Venezuela. orinocotribune.com 
The president of Tàºrkiye (Turkey), Recep Tayyip Erdogan, will visit Venezuela in the coming days, announced the Venezuelan head of state Nicolás Maduro this Tuesday, July 12. This was reported during a ceremony paying homage to the ambassador of the Republic of Tàºrkiye to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, ≈ûevki Màºtevellioƒülu, who is wrapping up his tenure in the country. With the visit of the Turkish president, a greater economic growth of the South American nation is envisioned, Maduro indicated. | "In the days to come we will be receiving President Erdo&f…
(2022-07-13). 'Waste no more time' — a teacher's call to act on gun violence. juancole.com By Michael Nagler and Francesca Po | ( Waging Nonviolence) Given the almost inconceivable tragedy that has been visited on our schools — and believing that no democracy can survive without a viable education and a safe space for children — Michael Nagler spoke with career teacher, peace activist and Metta Center board …
(2022-07-13). Pentagon reacts to supply of Iranian drones to Russia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) —John Kirby says supplying the drones would not necessarily affect US' ongoing attempts to negotiate a return to the JCPOA.
(2022-07-13). China leads growth of patent filing in Europe. ecns.cn The readiness of Chinese companies to invest heavily in research and development, and focus on innovation over the past decade has allowed China to dominate patent filing in Europe, industry experts said.
(2022-07-12). How Biden's "forever war" in Ukraine was prepared: Billions of dollars for weapons and military training since 2014. wsws.org The 2014 coup marked the beginning of the systematic, multi-billion dollar transformation of Ukraine's military into what is essentially a proxy army of the NATO alliance, in order to prepare for all-out war with Russia.
(2022-07-12). Putin Extends Fast-Track Russian Citizenship to All Ukrainians. news.antiwar.com On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin A decree The decree makes it so that Ukrainians no longer need to meet a series of preconditions to obtain Russian passports, such as taking a Russi…
(2022-07-12). Dozens injured, killed in Ukraine strike on Kherson (+VIDEO). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) — Dozens of people were injured and some people killed as a result of a Ukrainian airstrike on the city Novaya Kakhovka in the Kherson region.
(2022-07-12). US Activities in Ukraine are a Smoke Screen for Clearly Criminal Bioresearch. libya360.wordpress.com Vladimir Platov As has been repeatedly pointed out by many media, the United States has long shown the world its disregard for international norms and its willingness to wage war with weapons of mass destruction anywhere in the world. This fact was further documented during the Russian special operation in Ukraine, which resulted in the Russian Ministry…
(2022-07-12). US Announces Additional $1.7 Billion Aid for Ukraine's Government. news.antiwar.com The US on Tuesday announced it was sending $1.7 billion in new aid to fund the Ukrainian government that is meant to pay Ukrainian healthcare workers and support other "essential services." The funds are coming from the US Treasury Department and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and are being pulled from the $40 …
(2022-07-12). 1st train from Russia en route to India crosses Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) — Managing Director of Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (known as RAI), said that the first train that used the Iranian North-South transit railway linking Russia to India crossed Iranian territory en route to India.
(2022-07-12). Strength of Anti-Russian Propaganda Limits Public Calls to Block Weapons Shipments and End Doomed Ukraine War. covertactionmagazine.com Russian and Donbas militia forces now control most Donbas territory and a large part of the Black Sea coast as …
(2022-07-12). Chris Hedges: NATO — The Most Dangerous Military Alliance on the Planet. mintpressnews.com The massive expansion of NATO, not only in Eastern and Central Europe but the Middle East, Latin America, Africa and Asia, presages endless war and a potential nuclear holocaust.
(2022-07-12). Sri Lankan workers in Europe speak out on mass uprising against Rajapakse. wsws.org "It's not the parliament that should decide. Now the people must decide, that is what we must do in Sri Lanka. The people must take power in Sri Lanka."
(2022-07-12). "I Shot Soldier Kolesnichenko": Ukrainian Commander Killed His Soldier In Rubezhnoe. southfront.org 
The following report was found in the town of Rubezhnoe in the Luhansk People's Republic. The document testifies to the execution of a serviceman Kolesnichenko by his military commander: Report. | I bring to your attention that 04.06.2022 at 12-42 I shot soldier T. Kolesnichenko for non-compliance with a combat order (reconnaissance of the position and condition of enemy troops, public criticism of the order). | Based on the Disciplinary Status of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Article 21 and t…
(2022-07-12). Russian Gains, Ukrainian Losses and Belorussian Fighters In Donbass. southfront.org 
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(2022-07-12). Germany Criminalizes Journalist for Exposing Ukrainian War Crimes. marktaliano.net READ MORE: Israel is Arming Ukraine's Blatantly Neo-Nazi Militia the Azov Battalion/ The Real News Network, July 6, 2018 In Video: German Journalist On MSM, Situation In Melitopol And Tactics Of Azov MilitantsSouth Front THE MEDIA MONOPOLY: The Same Shady People Own Big Pharma & The Media "One-sided News on Ukraine": Open Letter to CBC …
(2022-07-12). Is Russia's War in Ukraine Creating a New European Security Architecture? fairobserver.com Since Russia attacked Ukraine on February 24, we have been witnessing some important changes in not only European but also national foreign, security and defense policies. In the past, Europeans often appeared reluctant to coordinate their national foreign, security and defense policies, rather preferring to "go it alone". The Ukraine crisis, however, has elicited a…
(2022-07-12). Victoria Nuland, Ukrainian DM participate in "Atlantic-Black Sea Security Forum" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Georgian Ministry of DefenseJuly 12, 2022 The Minister of Defense of Georgia delivered a speech at the "Atlantic-Black Sea Security Forum". The Minister of Defense of Georgia took part in a high-level international forum. Juansher Burchuladze presented himself as the main speaker at the "Atlantic-Black Sea Security Forum" held in Romania in a virtual format. …
(2022-07-12). Military Situation In Ukraine On July 12, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russia struck military assets of the AFU near Berezan with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck military assets of the AFU near Artemovsk with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck military assets of the AFU near Matveevka with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck military assets of the AFU near Dzerzhinsk with high-precision missiles; | Russian air defense systems shot down 7 Ukrainian drones near Izyum, Malye Prokhody, Pitomnik in the Kharkov region, Slavyansk,…
(2022-07-12). Kiev Regime Targets Officials In Regions Under Russian Control. southfront.org 
July 11 was marked by a series of attacks of Ukrainian saboteur against officials in the regions which are under Russian control. | The head of the local administration in the town of Veliky Burluk was killed in a car bomb explosion. The village is located in the Kharkov region and is under control of the Russian military."The car bombing in Veliky Burluk, which resulted in the death of the head of the local administration Yevgeny Yunakov, is a planned terrorist act organized by those fascists…
(2022-07-12). Iran FM spokesman reacts to Jake Sullivan's claims. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman reacted to the US claims on handing over Iranian-made military achievements to Russia, saying that Iran-Russia cooperation in the new technologies field dates back prior to the Ukraine war.
(2022-07-12). National champion or National chump-Oleg Deripaska and Vladimir Potanin try the Rusal-Norilsk nickel merger. mronline.org 
In wars like the present one, politics on the home front cannot be permitted to give aid and comfort to the enemy. In the U.S. and NATO campaign, the Russian oligarchs and their businesses are targets and also weapons of the plan for regime change in the Kremlin.
(2022-07-12). Lukashenko blasts NATO, West for pushing world closer to war. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) — Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said that the West's policy is bringing the world closer to the brink of a major, unwinnable war.
(2022-07-12). The Global NATO Alliance, the European Left, and the Crack in Everything. commondreams.org The Democratic Party is unquestioningly supporting an endless proxy war and has been reluctant to press President Biden to prioritize a negotiated settlement to the war.
(2022-07-12). India's takeaways from the G20 Ministerial. peoplesdispatch.org The G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting at Bali, Indonesia, last week was threatened by the hot lava flowing from Eurasia. Western diplomats tried hard to "isolate" Russia but the indefatigable Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov refused to oblige. As the dust settles down, China emerges out of the Bali summitry as the adult in the room. | Foreign Minister Wang Yi took an astounding number of "bilaterals" in less than 48 hours — with G20 counterparts from Indonesia, India, Russia, Argentina, European Union, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, France, Canada, Spain, Netherlands, Singapore, United States, Germany and…
(2022-07-12). France: A Few Weeks Left to Save Iran Deal. news.antiwar.com New French FM Catherine Colonna offered the latest assessment of the stalled process out of the EU, warning that there are Iran has long dismissed deadlines as artificial on the talks, saying the deal is more important than the timing. The US has repeatedly said the talks wouldn't go on much longer, since nearly immediately after they began. | France's comments are risky, encouraging the US to think…
(2022-07-12). The war *Germany* the left: Berlin Bulletin No. 203, July 11, 2022. mronline.org 
In 1307 in Switzerland, so goes the legend, the Habsburg rulers' local bailiff, Gessler, stuck his hat on a pole and commanded every passerby to salute it. Wilhelm Tell refused. As fearsome punishment he had to shoot an apple from his own little boy's head with his crossbow. His aim was sure, the boy was safe. But "Gessler's hat" still means forced obeisance to some symbol. Or else!
(2022-07-12). Special Economic Zones: Why Venezuela Relies on Them to Attract Foreign Investment. orinocotribune.com 
The legal instrument was approved with the vote of the deputies of the opposition and the government, but was rejected by the Communist party deputy. | Venezuela seeks to obtain financial assets in various ways. With this objective, the National Assembly recently approved the Organic Law of Special Economic Zones (ZEE), an instrument intends to increase the country's income and encourage "economic independence," according to its promoters. | Beyond the fact that the law was approved in consensus by the government and opposition benches (with the negative vote of the only communist deputy), the law establishes con…
(2022-07-12). UN Security Council agrees to extend aid to rebel-held regions of Syria for six months. peoplesdispatch.org The decision was a compromise after an earlier resolution to continue support for the rebel-held areas for a full year was vetoed by Russia. The Syrian government and Russia have said the supply violates the country's sovereignty…
(2022-07-12). U.S. viceroy abetting Georgian coup plot. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The MessengerJuly 11, 2022 Kobakhidze Says Insulting Answer Given to "Colleague" Regarding US Ambassador's Response In an open letter to U.S. Ambassador Kelly Degnan, MP Mikheil Kavelashvili claimed that no Russian soft power could harm America's reputation in Georgia more than Degnan's words or silence, "which people may perceive as an attempt to restore the …
(2022-07-12). India to boost Sakhalin-1 oil output. mronline.org 
After Sakhalin-2, Moscow also plans to nationalise Sakhalin-1 oil and gas development project by ousting U.S. and Japanese shareholders. But Moscow will make an exception for India so that OVL which holds 20% stake will remain & continue to work.
(2022-07-12). Al menos 21 heridos dejan incendios forestales en Portugal. telesurtv.net Entre jueves y el domingo, los incendios consumieron cerca de 2. 0 hectáreas de tierras en el país.
(2022-07-12). Ryanair on strike in Spain as airline strikes spread across Europe. wsws.org European airline workers are continuing strikes, defying state threats to ban strikes using reactionary "minimum service" laws against which unions are organizing no opposition.
(2022-07-12). Iran, Russia discuss development of peaceful nuclear coop. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) — Islamic Republic of Iran and Russian Federation explored avenues for enhancing peaceful nuclear cooperation between the two countries.
(2022-07-12). US claims Iran plans to send Moscow armed drones. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) — National security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Monday that US intelligence suggests Iran will be providing Russia with a rushed delivery of "weapons-capable" UAVs and other unmanned aircraft.
(2022-07-12). Exhibition on the history of Italy opens in Beijing. ecns.cn Titled "Tota Italia — Origins of a Nation," it features 503 pieces of precious antiques from 26 museums across Italy. The exhibition will last until Oct. 9.
(2022-07-12). Pacific Islands Forum meets as region becomes a focal point of US confrontation with China. wsws.org The Pacific Island Forum meeting this week takes place with the imperialist powers seeking to drag the island countries into their confrontation with China, as war rages in Europe.
(2022-07-12). German and Indian Ford workers discuss fight against plant closings at IWA-RFC meeting. wsws.org The meeting was attended by Ford India workers involved in a wildcat strike, Ford workers at the Saarlouis plant in Germany, and Will Lehman, a US Mack Trucks worker running for president of the UAW.
(2022-07-12). Russian president Putin due in Iran next week. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) — Chairman of the Iranian Parliament's Economic Commission announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin would pay a visit to Tehran next week.
(2022-07-12). Tehran to host Putin-Erdogan-Raeisi trilateral meeting. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) — A trilateral meeting between Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi and his Russian and Turkish counterparts will be held in Tehran next week, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced on Tuesday.
(2022-07-12). China-Europe Railway Express (Chongqing) launches 10,000th trip. ecns.cn A freight train departed from southwest China's Chongqing Municipality on June 23, arriving in Duisburg, Germany on Monday, marking the 10,000th trip by the China-Europe freight trains operated by the China-Europe Railway Express (Chongqing).
(2022-07-12). Valor del euro se acerca a paridad con el dólar estadounidense. telesurtv.net De acuerdo al Banco Central Europeo, la caída de la moneda conducirá a un aumento en las importaciones y por ende, en los precios de los alimentos.
(2022-07-12). Successor to UK's Boris Johnson to be announced on Sep. 5. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) — The United Kingdom's new prime minister will be announced on September 5, with the first votes to begin eliminating candidates in a crowded field to replace Boris Johnson expected this week.
(2022-07-12). Qatar, France FMs discuss Iran nuclear deal. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) — Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, who has traveled to Paris, held talks with the French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna on Tuesday to discuss Iran nuclear deal or the JCPOA.
(2022-07-12). US, allies on brink of military confrontation with Moscow. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) — The US and its allies are teetering on the brink of an open military conflict with Moscow, which would be fraught with nuclear tensions, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in a statement on Tuesday.
(2022-07-12). OK, Let Me Explain Some Things. smoothiex12.blogspot.com It is getting to it, but, as I already stated, all of US military and government (Political class) do not understand–the US has zero historical experience with it–is the fact that you bring war to people, they bring it back to you. Unlike Iraq or Afghanistan Russia can fly a cruise missile into a specific window at the specific address in the US. It is really funny that many in the US "elite" don't get it. And that is what I wanted to point out. A wonderful comedy called RED (Retired Extremely Dangerous) which gets us into the Hollywood make-believe world which gets one thing very accurately. It is one thing wh…
(2022-07-12). Iran, Serbia discuss developing bilateral economic relations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) — Iranian Deputy Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade and Head of Iran Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) Alireza Peyman-Pak held talks with Serbian officials to discuss Tehran-Belgrade relations on Tuesday.
(2022-07-12). Iran urges UN to hold Sweden accountable for illegal arrest. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) — Secretary of Iran High Council for Human Rights has urged the UN to hold the Swedish government accountable for the illegal detention and trial of an Iranian national, Hamid Nouri, while calling for his immediate release.
(2022-07-11). Military Situation In Ukraine On July 11, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russia struck military assets of the AFU in Chasov Yar with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck military assets of the AFU near Kharkov with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck military assets of the AFU near Artemovsk with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck military assets of the AFU near Partizanskoye with high-precision missiles; | Russian air defense systems shot down 12 Uragan rockets near Izyum in the Kharkov region, Novodachnoye, Yubileinoye, Slavyano…
(2022-07-11). Military And Political Situation In Europe On July 11, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Lithuania expanded restrictions on the transit of goods to Kaliningrad through its territory, Reuters reported; | Russian gas supplies via the Nord Stream stopped for 10 days due to scheduled annual maintenance since; | Canada will transfer the turbine for the Nord Stream to Russia, making an exception in sanctions at the request of German; | Germany has been reportedly blocking the provision of a ‚Ǩ9 billion aid package to Ukraine for more than a month;…
(2022-07-11). BREAKING: Ukrainian Forces Attacked Warehouses In Kherson Region. southfront.org 
The Ukrainian military attacked warehouses with saltpeter located in the village of Novaya Kakhovka in the Kherson region which is under control of the Russian military. The strike resulted in large explosions. Victims were reported. | The strike on Novaya Kakhovka was carried out by American HIMARS MLRS missiles. | According to the head of the local military-civil administration, civilian facilities were damaged. The number of victims was not revealed."As a result of the AFU strike on…