(2022-03-03). Russia Prevents Washington from Unleashing Biological Warfare. journal-neo.org 
In view of the unrest that US intelligence services have been actively initiating lately, whether in Central Asia, Transcaucasia or other areas bordering Russia and China, the risk of a biological disaster from multiple secret military biological laboratories deployed by the US in potentially politically and socially unstable regions is objectively increasing. In this regard, …
(2022-03-03). Russia's Invasion of Ukraine: Outing the Iraq War White Washers. dissidentvoice.org The guilty can be devious in concealing their crimes, and their role in them. The greater the crime, the more devious the strategy of deception. The breaking of international law, and the breaching of convention, is a field replete with such figures. Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine has presented a particularly odious grouping, a good …
(2022-03-03). Blinken to begin six-day Europe trip. rt.com 
US Secretary of State will visit Belgium, Poland, Moldova and Baltic countries | Antony Blinken will travel to Europe for consultations in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine military conflict, the US Department of State announced on Wednesday. During his six-day trip from March 3 to 8, the US Secretary of State will visit Belgium, Poland, Moldova, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. | "The trip continues extensive consultations and coordination with our NATO Allies and European partners about the Russian Federation's continued premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified war against Ukraine," the official announcement on…
(2022-03-03). Hungary weighs in on reasons for Ukraine war. rt.com 
Russia was not afforded security guarantees, says President Viktor Orban, and energy cooperation with Moscow must continue | War in Ukraine was inevitable, because the US and NATO didn't provide the security guarantees required by Russia, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Thursday. | He added that "there were no arguments for curbing our energy cooperation with Russia," despite the ongoing military conflict. | "NATO is steadily expanding eastward, and Russia likes it less and less. The Russians put forward two demands: Ukraine should declare its neutrality and NATO shouldn't accept Ukraine. The Rus…
(2022-03-03). IKEA closes shop in Russia. rt.com 
Furniture giant also shuts stores in Ukraine and halts sourcing in Belarus | Iconic Swedish furniture brand IKEA is closing all its stores in Russia, starting March 4, and pausing all its sourcing in Russia and Belarus as the war in Ukraine enters its second week. Stores in Kiev were already closed on Thursday, according to the company's "The war has both a huge human impact and is resulting in serious disruptions to supply chain and trading conditions, which is why the company groups have decided to temporarily pause IKEA op…
(2022-03-03). International Paralympic Committee Suspends Participation of Athletes From Russia in Beijing Games. sputniknews.com In late February, the International Olympic Committee called on sports organisations to exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from international events. The decision came amid Russia's special operation in Ukraine launched by Moscow on 24 February with the aim of demilitarising and "de-Nazifying" the nation.
(2022-03-03). Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Talks to Int'l Media Amid Moscow's Op in Ukraine. sputniknews.com The second round of peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine is expected to take place in Belarus on Thursday.
(2022-03-03). Russia lashes out at 'illegal' Beijing Paralympics ban. rt.com 
The Kremlin was among those to condemn the ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes from the 2022 Winter Paralympic Games | The ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes from the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics is "illegal" and violates the principle of separating sport from politics, Russian officials have said. | In a stunning U-turn on the eve of the Beijing Games, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced on Thursday that Russian and Belarusian athletes would not be allowed to compete — despite clearing them to do so as neutrals just one day earlier. | IPC bosses cited the threats of boycotts…
(2022-03-03). Russia planning own international sporting events after 'unacceptable' sanctions — minister. rt.com 
Russian Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin has condemned efforts to cut off the country | Russian Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin has said the country is not isolated despite a series of "unacceptable" sanctions from various federations, and that officials would work on developing competitions in Russia which invite international athletes. | Russia was hit was another sporting ban on Thursday when the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced that Russian and Belarusian athletes would be barred from the 2022 Beijing Winter Games, despite clearing them to compete as neutrals just one day previously. | The IPC…
(2022-03-03). Lithuania stops importation of Russian LNG. rt.com 
Commercial electricity flows also cut off in agreement with Latvia and Estonia | Lithuania has stopped imports of Russian liquified natural gas (LNG) in the port of Klaipeda from Thursday, according to the country's Energy Minister Dainius Kreivys. | Small LNG cargoes were regularly delivered to the Baltic country from the Russian port of Vysotsk, where Russian company Novatek has its production facility. | Additionally, Lithuania and its neighbors, Latvia and Estonia, have agreed to cut off commercial electricity flows from Russia from Thursday, according to Kreivys. | "Commercial traffic from Russia is reduc…
(2022-03-03). Gas prices in Europe smash previous day's record. rt.com 
Energy costs surge to an all-time high on Ukraine-related supply fears | European prices for natural gas spiked to nearly $2,280 per 1,000 cubic meters on Thursday for the first time in market history, as Russia's military offensive in Ukraine continues. | Russia provides about 40% of the continent's gas supplies, while Ukraine is a major transit country for Russian gas. With the conflict now in its eighth day, supply shortage concerns are pushing prices ever higher. | The April futures at the TTF hub in the Netherlands soared to around $2,279 per 1,000 cubic meters, or over €200 per megawatt-hour in hous…
(2022-03-03). Germany to ship more weapons to Ukraine — reports. rt.com 
German media claim Berlin will provide Kiev with Soviet-designed 'Strela' anti-aircraft missiles | Berlin has approved the delivery of 2,700 anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine amid Russia's invasion, German media have claimed. According to the DPA news agency, the weapons in question are Soviet-designed 'Strela' missiles from the stockpiles of the former East German army. | Unlike the US and the UK, up until February 24, when Russia invaded Ukraine, Germany had consistently refused to provide the eastern European nation with lethal weapons. However, Berlin changed its position following Moscow's military offens…
(2022-03-03). Ukrainian Army post implies 'war crimes' threat. rt.com 
Kiev's special forces have warned Moscow's soldiers of their impending doom | The command of Ukraine's Special Operations Forces has released a statement allegedly threatening that all Russian soldiers will be killed, including those who try to surrender, as Moscow's military carries out an attack on the Eastern European nation. Critics have condemned it, describing it as tantamount to a threat to carry out war crimes. | It has caused a severe backlash, with many commentors online accusing Kiev of having expressed the intent to commit grave offenses against Russian soldiers. | The statement, which was apparent…
(2022-03-03). West's Censorship of RT, Sputnik & Psy-Ops Against Russians is Sign of Weakness, Say US Analysts. sputniknews.com On Wednesday the EU banned Russia's RT and Sputnik within the bloc as the pressure grows from western sanctions over Moscow's special operation to de-militarise and de-nazify Ukraine. Russophobic hysteria is swirling across Europe and North America with Russian workers, musicians and even children being ostracised and bullied.
(2022-03-03). Japanese government imposes sanctions on Russia. wsws.org The ruling and opposition parties in Japan are united in condemning Russia while providing a cover for Washington's predatory actions in Europe.
(2022-03-03). Lavrov makes Napoleon and Hitler comparison over Ukraine. rt.com 
Washington succeeded in bending Europe to its will, Russia's top diplomat said | Washington has succeeded where Europe-conquering dictators of the past have failed, as evidenced by its ability to bend the policies of European governments to its will, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov alleged on Thursday. | "I can't help but make these comparisons. In the past, Napoleon and Hitler had the goal to subjugate Europe. Now the Americans have subjugated it," he remarked. | As an example of Washington deciding "what's best" for Europe, Lavrov mentioned the lengthy American campaign to torpedo the Nord Stream 2 ga…
(2022-03-03). Kazakhstan supports neither Russia nor Ukraine. rt.com 
Ally of Russia in Central Asia refuses to take sides in Ukraine conflict | Kazakhstan is not taking sides in the armed conflict between its close ally Russia and Ukraine, a senior military official said on Thursday. "We support neither side. This is not up for discussion," Deputy Defense Minister Lt. Gen. Sultan Kamaletdinov told journalists. | Foreign Minister Shakhrat Nuryshev made remarks to the same effect earlier this week. | Kazakhstan went through a period of extreme turmoil in January, with mass street protests, triggered at first by a sharp spike in fuel prices, quickly escalating into rioting. The go…
(2022-03-03). Norwegian Mayor Decries Arms Help to Ukraine Amid Russia Special Op. sputniknews.com According to Oslo University researcher Cecilie Hellestveit, Norwegian arms assistance to Ukraine, which was reproached by the mayor of the municipality that borders Russia, technically makes the Nordic country a co-belligerent and empowers Russia to attack targets in Norway.
(2022-03-03). OPEC and Russia Approve Oil Production Increase for April. orinocotribune.com The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its 10 independent allies (OPEC+), including Russia, agreed to increase the production of crude oil in the month of April. | In their For this reason, they agreed to "adjust gl…
(2022-03-03). London Stock Exchange bars Russian firms from trading. rt.com 
Companies blacklisted and accused of close ties to Russia | The London Stock Exchange (LSE) has announced it is blocking trading in 27 corporations with close ties to Russia. The targeted firms include EN+, Gazprom, Lukoil, Rosneft and Sberbank. | The step, which comes into effect immediately and follows similar actions from other bourses, comes as part of Western efforts to cut Russia off from the international financial markets in response to Moscow's military operation in Ukraine. | Russian miners Polymetal and Evraz have also been ejected from the FTSE 100 after heavy share price losses following Western s…
(2022-03-03). Boeing impacted by sanctions against Russia. rt.com 
The aircraft manufacturer has been using giant Russian cargo planes to transport supplies to its plants | American multinational corporation Boeing may be impacted by the Biden administration's ban on Russian aircraft in US airspace, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. | Boeing had been contracting giant Antonov An-124 cargo planes, operated by the Russian Volga-Dnepr Group, to move supplies to its plants in the US, potentially meaning the new restrictions will limit the American company's ability to operate out of its base in Washington. | "We work closely with our wide range of supply chain and logistics partne…
(2022-03-03). International nuclear watchdog passes resolution on Ukraine. rt.com 
Moscow has described the IAEA leadership's stance as politicized and factually incorrect | In a resolution passed on Thursday by its board of directors, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reportedly "deplored" Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Russia has denounced the document, calling it politicized and factually incorrect. | The resolution, which is yet to be published, apparently calls on Russia to allow the Ukrainian authorities to resume control of its nuclear sites. Moscow says the assertion that they are not already in control is incorrect. | There were claims that Russian troops had occupied the…
(2022-03-03). Japan to freeze assets of Russian businessmen. rt.com 
Assets of four additional banks to be frozen from April 2, finance minister says | Japan's Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki announced on Thursday that Tokyo will freeze the assets of four additional Russian banks from April 2, raising to seven the total number of financial institutions slapped with sanctions. | The Prime Minister's cabinet accepted the decision to freeze the assets of VTB Bank, Sovcombank, Novikombank and Otkritie, according to the Ministry of Finance. The move will be effective from April 2, the ministry said. | The measure is in line with the EU decision to disconnect seven Russian banks fro…
(2022-03-03). Radio station that hosted American & Russian presidents closes in Moscow. rt.com 
The platform has been accused of spreading "disinformation" about Russia's military attack on Ukraine | One of Moscow's most popular liberal media outlets will be shut, its board of directors has decided, after authorities restricted the broadcaster due to its coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. | Echo of Moscow's Editor-in-Chief Alexey Venediktov announced in a statement on Thursday that the agency's radio platform and website will cease to exist, following a "majority vote." | It comes after Russia's General Prosecutor's office ordered media regulator Roskomnadzor to block access to the outlet's radio…
(2022-03-03). Lavrov explains Ukraine's jitter regarding talks with Moscow. rt.com 
Kiev is taking orders from Washington and does what it is told to, Russia's foreign minister claims | Ukraine is not a sovereign country, and this explains why its dealings with Russia to negotiate a cessation of hostilities was so chaotic, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed during an interview with international media on Thursday. | "The Ukrainian team once again found some reasons to delay negotiations. They certainly take orders from Washington, I have no doubt about that. The country is absolutely dependent," the Russian diplomat remarked. | Lavrov was referring to the second round of Russian-U…
(2022-03-03). Russia's space agency hits back at US. rt.com 
Roscosmos will no longer ship or maintain rocket engines, or conduct joint projects on the International Space Station | In a tit-for-tat move against restrictions slapped on it by the international community due to the Russian-Ukrainian war, Russia's space agency announced on Thursday that it would be imposing counter-sanctions. | According to the agency's director, Dmitry Rogozin, Roscosmos will halt shipping RD-181 rocket engines to the US and maintaining the 24 engines that are currently owned by the country. | "In this situation, we can no longer provide the US with the best rocket engines in the world. L…
(2022-03-03). Australian Hazmat Team Inspecting 'Unknown White Powder' Found Near Russian Embassy. sputniknews.com Last week, Australia imposed a slew of new sanctions on Russia, shortly after Moscow began a special military operation in Ukraine aimed at demilitarising and "de-Nazifying" the nation. The operation followed a request for help from the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics, which saw weeks of ever-increasing shelling by the Ukrainian Army.
(2022-03-03). Indian Students Fleeing Kharkov Accuse Ukrainian Forces of Threatening Them. sputniknews.com Russian Ambassador-designate to India Denis Alipov said at a press conference on Wednesday that both countries are working intensely to create safe corridors for Indian citizens stuck in Kharkov, Sumy, and other areas of northeastern Ukraine. Moscow has also assured Delhi of all possible help in evacuating Indian nationals.
(2022-03-03). Lavrov Says Has No Doubt Solution to Situation in Ukraine Will Be Found, Russian Demands Are Minimal. sputniknews.com Russia launched a special operation on 24 February with the goals of demilitarising and "de-Nazifying" Ukraine following Kiev's failure to resolve the conflict in Donbass via the Minsk agreements and veiled threats to obtain nuclear weapons.
(2022-03-03). Moscow: 'West Can't Pretend It Wasn't Ideologist of Ukraine-Russian Confrontation'. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia tried to prevent the current development of events around Ukraine, but the West preferred not to notice this and now forgets about its own responsibility in the matter, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
(2022-03-03). Russian MoD Explains Meaning of Letters on Military Equipment Used in Special Op in Ukraine. sputniknews.com Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a special operation in Ukraine, which he said is aimed at "denazifying and demilitarising" Kiev, as well as protecting the residents of two breakaway regions, the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics.
(2022-03-03). Yes, Sherlock: Psaki Mocked After Spotting Biden-Related 'Pattern' in 'Russian Invasions' of Ukraine. sputniknews.com US comments on the situation in Ukraine have been abundant with gaffes and mistakes. President Joe Biden has already called Ukrainians "the Iranian people", while VP Kamala Harris has drawn mockery for her less-than-eloquent explanation of the Ukraine crisis.
(2022-03-03). F1 chiefs terminate Russian Grand Prix contract. rt.com 
Formula 1 has ended its Russian relationship in the wake of the Ukraine conflict | Days after it was revealed that this season's Sochi Grand Prix was to be shelved following Russia's conflict in Ukraine, Formula 1 chiefs have announced that they have terminated their contract in Russia after determining that racing in the country is no longer viable. | The Russian Grand Prix was due to move to St. Petersburg in 2023, with this no longer happening despite it reportedly being one of the most financially lucrative races on the F1 annual calendar. | Russian President Vladimir Putin was key in establishing the race…
(2022-03-03). Chelsea boss Tuchel comments on Abramovich situation. rt.com 
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says it's 'very hard' to think of Chelsea without Roman Abramovich | Roman Abramovich's decision to sell Premier League team Chelsea will take some time to sink in, says the club's German boss Thomas Tuchel. | It was confirmed on Wednesday evening that the London team is officially on the market after Abramovich opted to sell the club some 19 years after he purchased it, a decision hastened by a wave of UK government sanctions being levied at Russian billionaires in the wake of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. | And speaking after Chelsea's 3-2 FA Cup win against Luton Town on Wednes…
(2022-03-03). Anti-Russian propaganda campaign intensifies in professional sports. wsws.org The Russian invasion of Ukraine has set into motion a chauvinist anti-Russian campaign that was prepared well in advance by the Biden administration.
(2022-03-03). How German militarism is exploiting the Ukraine war. wsws.org While the Russian invasion of Ukraine has unleashed horror and fear of a third world war in broad sections of the German population, those in ruling circles are reacting completely differently. | , , | Behind their loud moral indignation and denunciation of President Putin lies a barely suppressed euphoria: at last, unrestrained rearmament can proceed and war be waged.
(2022-03-03). War In Ukraine Day 7: Storm Of Mariupol, Fighting Around Kiev, Besiege Of Kharkiv (Videos 18+). southfront.org 
On March 2, the situation near Kharkiv remains difficult for both sides of the conflict. Russian units, having suffered losses…
(2022-03-03). Kiev Brothers Entertainment: Another Fake Video Unveiled (Video 18+). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On March 1st, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation Civilians were asked to stay away from military facilities, including the 72nd main center for informational and psychological operations (CIPSO)…
(2022-03-03). Hacks in Wartime: Railroad & Radio Jamming, Industrial Systems Targeted Amid Russia-Ukraine War. unicornriot.ninja
(2022-03-03). 16,000 Foreign Mercenaries Are Going to Fight for Ukraine, Zelensky Claims. sputniknews.com On Wednesday, media reports said that around 70 volunteers from Japan were ready to join the ranks of mercenaries in the "foreign legion" of Ukraine, where a Russian special operation to demilitarise and "de-Nazify" the country is under way.
(2022-03-03). Canada's Deputy Prime Minister carries Ukrainian fascist banner at Toronto demonstration. wsws.org Freeland's brandishing of a fascist symbol has been greeted with silence in the corporate media because it cuts across the narrative that the imperialist powers are arming "democratic" forces in Ukraine.
(2022-03-03). The threat of world war looms: Take up the fight against imperialism and for international socialism! wsws.org The IYSSE (Australia) meeting at 4 p.m. (AEDT) Saturday, March 12 will discuss the urgent need to build an international anti-war movement of youth, students and workers as the danger of nuclear war heightens amid the escalating crisis in Ukraine.
(2022-03-03). Military Situation In Ukraine On March 2, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
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(2022-03-02). Russia and Ukraine Await New Round of Negotiations. telesurenglish.net As the first round of negotiations produced no tangible results, delegations from Russia and Ukraine are expecting the second round of peace talks, which reportedly could take place on Wednesday. | RELATED: | While the two sides agreed to continue their negotiation process, the world is overwhelmed with handling the spillover from the military conflict, amid the sharp rising prices of gold, oil and agricultural futures, among others. | In the f…
(2022-03-02). The Ukraine Crisis and the Middle East. orinocotribune.com By Abdel Bari Atwan — Feb 16, 2022 | Iran has most to gain, Israel most to lose, from rising US-Russia tensions | If we were to do a cost-benefit analysis of developments in the Ukrainian crisis so far, we could say that Iran may be the biggest winner and the Israeli occupation state among the main losers. | For Iran, the worsening tension between the Russian/Chinese and US/European axes is a valuable gift that came at the right time, as it moves the country several steps down on the US order of priorities. This has reduced the intensity of Western pressures exerted on it in the Vienna talks on reviving the…
(2022-03-02). The CIA Propaganda Verse: Putin's Ploy in "Context" dissidentvoice.org I don't feel safe in this World no more, I don't wanna die in a nuclear war, I wanna sail away to a distant shore and live like an Apeman — From the song "Apeman" by the Kinks, 1970 Considering the Chernobyl-like crisis bubbling over Ukraine in recent days, some questions arise like mushroom clouds …
(2022-03-02). Seattle says 'No' to war with Russia! fightbacknews.org Seattle, WA — Braving the freezing cold and rain, around 70 to 80 people gathered at Westlake Park, February 26, to demand no more U.S. wars. The rally, hosted by Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO) Seattle alongside several endorsing organizations, featured speakers calling for an end to U.S. intervention and military action in Ukraine as events in the region unfold at a breakneck pace. | The rally was endorsed Party for Socialism and Liberation, About Face Veterans, Serve the People Tacoma, Anakbayan Seattle, Cascadian Workers Association and Party of Communists USA. Along with FRSO, these organiza…
(2022-03-02). Canada sends anti-tank weapons to Ukraine, bans Russian oil imports. wsws.org Together with the United States and Britain, Canada's Liberal government has led the charge of the imperialist powers in imposing devastating sanctions on Russia and supplying Ukraine with armaments following the Putin government's invasion of the country last Thursday.
(2022-03-02). Nonviolence Int'l in Kyiv: Resistance Mounts to Russian Invasion as 2,000 Civilian Deaths Reported. democracynow.org 
As a massive Russian military convoy approaches Kyiv while Russia intensifies attacks on civilian infrastructure across Ukraine, we get an update from Andre Kamenshikov, Ukraine director for Nonviolence International in the southern Kyiv suburbs. He says "people are holding out, and I think there is growing confidence that the Russian forces will not be able to take the city." He also says Russian President Putin is using the threat of NATO as propaganda to increase domestic public support of the war, and discusses why he won't be taking up arms as a nonviolent activist.
(2022-03-02). Morning Commute 3-2-2022: It's my birthday! #DefundthePentagon #DefundNATO #NoToImperialistWar. anchor.fm In this episode I discuss the hypocrisy of the United States, the European Union, and NATO who condemn the "Russian invasion" while also holding UN security council meetings to label Yemeni resistance movements as terrorists. The hypocrisy between funding and arming, training and supporting the Saudi Arabian and UAE Coalition committing war crimes in Yemen, Israel who continues to terrorize and occupy the Palestinian people's land, and much more! We talk about Bolivia, Nicaragua, revolution, struggle and how to organize. Check it out and let me know what you think!!!