Daily Archives: March 7, 2022

2022-03-07: News Headlines

Rick Rozoff (2022-03-07). Blinken: U.S. to transfer warplanes from Poland to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Interfax-UkraineMarch 6, 2022 Blinken: USA working with Poland to transfer military aircraft to Ukraine The United States is negotiating with Poland on the possibility of transferring MiG and SU aircraft to Ukraine, on which Ukrainian pilots will be able to fly, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said. "We are working with Poland as …

Editor (2022-03-07). Calling Russia's Attack 'Unprovoked' Lets U.S. Off the Hook. scheerpost.com By Bryce Greene / FAIR Many governments and media figures are rightly condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin's attack on Ukraine as an act of aggression and a violation of international law. But in his first speech about the invasion, on February 24, US President Joe Biden also called the invasion "unprovoked." It's a word that …

Editor (2022-03-07). Navigating our humanity: Ilan Pappé on the four lessons from Ukraine. mronline.org Israel's assaults on Gaza should, indeed, be mentioned and considered when evaluating the present crisis in the Ukraine.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-03-07). US, Venezuela hold talks on oil exports to replace Russia's. en.mehrnews.com The US is seeking to ease oil sanctions on Venezuela as part of a broader US strategy to temper oil prices that have skyrocketed due to Russia's operation in Ukraine, according to people familiar with the matter.

WSWS (2022-03-07). Stop the reckless spiral toward nuclear war! wsws.org The confrontation between US-NATO and Russia threatens to escalate out of control, with catastrophic consequences.

Rick Rozoff (2022-03-07). U.S. troops, armor deployed to NATO eastern flank "feels like combat mission" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Stars and StripesMarch 2, 2022 Fort Stewart soldiers deploying to Europe will draw heavy weapons from Army's stockpile on the Continent for first time The Fort Stewart soldiers ordered last week to Europe on a short-notice deployment to deter Russian aggression will become the first unit to draw heavy armored weapons — including tanks — …

Rick Rozoff (2022-03-07). Two aircraft carrier strike groups to participate in NATO war games off Russia's northwest coast. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Barents ObserverMarch 4, 2022 Russia will not observe Cold Response NATO exercise The 30,000 troops from 27 countries that have signed up for Cold Response 2022 will test winter combat in air, sea and land elements. The first personnel from countries like the United States and the United Kingdom have already arrived at military camps …

SF015 (2022-03-07). Evacuation Of Ukrainian Elite From The Country. How It Happens. southfront.org The bulk of the Ukrainian oligarchs and economic elite fled the country immediately prior to the outbreak of war in Ukraine using private planes and regular flights. | During the rule of the oligarchate there was a critical stratification of Ukrainian society. In fact, Ukraine has entered a new Middle Ages with its aristocracy serving the magnates and the disenfranchised underprivileged population. A mass of international financial swindlers arrived in Ukraine, mainly from Israel and Anglo-Saxon countries. | In the fir…

_____ (2022-03-07). Does Germany Support the Nazi Regime in Kiev? journal-neo.org Recent developments around Russia's special operation to denazify and demilitarize Ukraine have dotted the I's in terms of showing the true political face of the current leaders of many countries and their attitude towards neo-Nazism and the revival of an atmosphere of fascist intimidation of people. While it has been clear to everyone what the …

Staff (2022-03-07). Russia's demand for guarantees highlights US irresponsibility. en.mehrnews.com Talks in Vienna over reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal have taken a new turn after Russia demanded guarantees from the United States.

Prabhat Patnaik (2022-03-07). The IMF connection with the Ukraine crisis. mronline.org THE security concerns of Russia arising from Ukraine's intentions of joining NATO have been widely discussed in the media. But the IMF's link with Ukraine which is a parallel issue has scarcely received much attention.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2022-03-07). A Guide for Peace in Ukraine: A Humanist and Nonviolent Proposal from Portugal. transcend.org 1 Mar 2022 – The Centre for Humanist Studies "Exemplary Actions", the Portuguese branch of the World Centre for Humanist Studies, an organism of the Humanist Movement, is disseminating a non-violent proposal for the restoration of peace in Ukraine, inviting citizens and non-governmental organisations who identify with it to sign it and send it.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-03-07). Russian delegation leaves for Belarus for 3rd round of talks. en.mehrnews.com The twelfth day of Russia's special military operation in Ukraine continues as international pressure on Russia continues to intensify.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2022-03-07). Ukraine: How Close Was the Nuclear Plant Attack to Catastrophe? transcend.org 4 Mar 2022 – Buildings at the Zaporizhzhia plant–the largest in Europe–were damaged after it was hit by shelling. UN's nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency says that none of the safety systems at the plant were affected, and there was no release of radioactive material.

teleSUR (2022-03-07). LIVE: EU Starts Accession Process for Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia. telesurenglish.net As the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to intensify, international efforts to evacuate the civilian population to other countries continue. Below are the main developments of this conflict as they happen. | RELATED: | . | MARCH 7: | The EU agrees to start the accession process for Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia. The presidency of the European Union (EU) announced that the 27 member countries agreed to start a process so…

Anna Lia Maria Soddu (2022-03-07). The Migrations-related European Policy framework. moderndiplomacy.eu "sic utere tuo, ut aliaenum non laedas" "Use your own property in such a way that you do not injure that of another". This maxim[1], regarding a limitation to states' sovereignty, incorporates a cardinal principle enshrined in both the Civil and Common Law systems, and more broadly, in the customary international law. This limitation, also …

Leon Kunstenaar (2022-03-07). Yemenis Protest Continuing U.S. Supplied Saudi – UAE Air War. indybay.org Massive U.S. and European support to besieged Ukrainians in sharp contrast to U.S. participation in Saudi – UAE air war against Yemen…

Tom Engelhardt (2022-03-07). Tomgram: Michael Klare, The Geopolitics of Hell. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. When was the last time you remember Russian President Vladimir Putin directly threatening Finland and Sweden (should they ever join NATO) or putting his own nuclear forces into "special combat readiness," aka high alert? And if that didn't …

WSWS (2022-03-07). COVID-19 infection rates and deaths on the rise in Germany. wsws.org Although war propaganda has shouldered the pandemic out of the news, the coronavirus is still running rampant in Germany and worldwide.

Rick Rozoff (2022-03-07). "Peace is not a law of nature": Germany mulls reintroducing draft. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Sunday TelegraphMarch 6, 2022 Germans tout return of conscription and say military service could 'do real good' for society Leaders from across the political divide in Berlin have called for compulsory service to be re-introduced, as Germany re-evaluates its relationship with its armed forces. Reintroducing compulsory service would "do real good" for German society and …

WSWS (2022-03-07). US gives "green light" for Poland to provide fighter jets to Ukraine. wsws.org The move is yet another reckless escalation by NATO in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2022-03-07). Follow the Money: US Sanctions—Will Russia Be Able to Bypass Western Economic Warfare? transcend.org The US and EU are over-reaching on Russian sanctions. The end result could be the de-dollarization of the global economy and massive commodity shortages worldwide.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2022-03-07). Severing the Russian Hemisphere as Problematic Global Lobotomy? transcend.org 7 Mar 2022 – Engendering a Transformative Dynamic through the Potential of Meta-Discourse – The current global campaign of sanctions against Russia curiously recalls the psychosurgical procedure of lobotomy — much favoured in the USA and the UK subsequent to World War II.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2022-03-07). Despite Government Crackdown, Russians Continue to Protest the War. transcend.org 6 Mar 2022 – CPNN has published several articles recently about Russian opposition to the war, including open letters from scientists, from cultural figures, and from the "Congress of Intelligentsia." Opposition continues to grow despite draconian, even ridiculous, measures by the Russian government to stifle protest.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2022-03-07). Ukraine, Russia and the West to Rethink Dialogue for Peace, Not War. transcend.org In an age of Reason, the cause of humanity calls for peace, freedom and respect for human dignity… Isn't true that intelligent leaders and people always readily accept reasoned advice?

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2022-03-07). The Risk of Nuclear Disaster in Ukraine. transcend.org Of all the obvious dangers that come with war, one of the most far-reaching in the current Russia-Ukraine conflict has been woefully underappreciated. Even if commanders took pains to avoid striking Ukraine's 15 nuclear power reactors, that might not be enough to avoid a catastrophe.

teleSUR (2022-03-07). US National Average Gas Price Jumps to Highest Since 2008. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, the American Automobile Association (AAA) announced that the U.S. national average for a gallon of regular gasoline hit US$4.009. | RELATED: | The gas prices jumped 41 cents over the past week, following a surge in the oil prices amid the ongoing military conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Now pump prices are just 10 cents away from the record of US$4.114 a gallon set in July 2008. | "An increase in gas demand,…

David Swanson (2022-03-07). Russia's Demands Have Changed. warisacrime.org By David Swanson, World BEYOND War, March 7, 2022 Here were Russia's demands for months starting in early December 2021: Article 1: the parties should not strengthen their security at the expense of Russia's security; Article 2: the parties will use multilateral consultations and the NATO-Russia Council to address points of conflict; Article 3: the …

WSWS (2022-03-07). 300 workers locked out at Troy, Ohio aeronautics plant. wsws.org The lockout of the aerospace workers comes in the midst of an accelerating war drive of the US and its NATO allies against Russia.

WSWS (2022-03-07). In the face of anti-Russian venom, the Cliburn piano competition takes a principled stand. wsws.org The anti-Russian campaign is daily reaching new heights. Actors, writers, historians, scientists and others release statements that seem intended to outdo each other in their unhinged character.

WSWS (2022-03-07). US and NATO have Syria in their sights. wsws.org It is Russia's return to the Middle East as a major geopolitical player that the US is determined to reverse, as part of its war of regime change now centered in Ukraine.

WSWS (2022-03-07). Concerns over impact of Russian sanctions on global financial system. wsws.org While the measures against Russia are not unique—the US has used them against other smaller countries in the past—they have never been deployed on such a scale.

WSWS (2022-03-07). Russian government cracks down on media and protests. wsws.org In an effort to forestall the eruption of anti-war opposition, the Putin government is systematically banning news outlets and social media platforms.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2022-03-07). Doubling Down on Double Standards — The Ukraine Propaganda Blitz. transcend.org 4 Mar 2022 – What a strange feeling it was to know that the cruise missile shown descending towards an airport and erupting in a ball of flame was NOT fired by US or British forces. This was Russia's war of aggression, not 'ours'. This was not an approved orgy of destruction and emphatically not to be celebrated.

Staff (2022-03-07). 'Senior US Officials to Meet with Government of President Nicolás Maduro:' More NYT Fake News? orinocotribune.com Caracas, March 6, 2022 (OrinocoTribune.com)—Yesterday, the New York Times (NYT) published a news piece signed by hardcore antichavista journalist Anatoly Kurmanaev, about an alleged visit of Washington top officials to Venezuela, in an attempt to weaken the solid alliance between Caracas and Moscow amid the Ukrainian conflict. | The NYT hit piece reads in its first paragraph that "senior US officials are traveling to Venezuela on Saturday to meet with the government of President Nicolás Maduro, according to people familiar with the matter, as the Biden administration steps up efforts to separate Russia from…

By Kahnistersera, Mohawk Mothers (2022-03-07). Mohawks Being Recruited to Fight in Ukraine: Mohawk Mothers Say No to Mercenary Army. indybay.org Mohawks are being recruited to fight in a mercenary army in Ukraine. Mohawk mothers respond with a call for peace, and a reminder that Russia is a longtime ally of the Mohawks.

A Kluge, KJ Herrmann & P Cockburn (2022-03-07). "The victor is not the one who wins the battles" indybay.org Stubborn resistance Although the war is still in its infancy, it is no walk in the park for Russian forces, which are facing fierce resistance. It will be difficult for the Russian army to gain control of cities, towns, and highways and hold them in the face of attacks by regular and guerrilla forces in the large parts of Ukraine that Russian troops cannot take permanently.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2022-03-07). Searching My Roots in Ukraine: What I Learned and Re-learned in Kiev. transcend.org 76 years after August, 1945, we have not eliminated the threat of nuclear war! Nearly 8 billion of us better connected than ever, sharing a shrinking planet–beautiful, fragile and endangered. Who is in control? How do we deem ourselves 'free and independent' when we have surrendered autonomy and agency?>

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2022-03-07). Ukraine: A Conflict Soaked in Contradictions and New Patterns in War and Media. transcend.org 2 Mar 2022 – The world has become used to military interventions by the United States. This is, however, not a U.S. intervention. That in itself is a surprise—one that has befuddled reporters and pundits alike. It is valuable to step back and look at how the rest of the world may perceive this conflict, starting with the West's ethnocentric interests.

Oliver Boyd-Barrett (2022-03-07). The Crisis in Ukraine is a Planetary Crisis Provoked by the U.S. that Threatens Nuclear War. covertactionmagazine.com Let us begin a conversation in response to what currently qualifies as the most profound question, the one that needs …

teleSUR (2022-03-07). China Calls for Rationality in Resolving Ukraine Crisis. telesurenglish.net Calmness and rationality, instead of moves that pour oil on the flame and escalate tensions, are needed to resolve complex problems, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Monday while elaborating on China's position on resolving the Ukraine crisis. | RELATED: | RESOLVING UKRAINE CRISIS: | Wang stressed the need to remain committed to the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and respect and protect the sover…

WSWS (2022-03-07). Student ejected from audience of Australian current affairs program for asking critical question on Ukraine. wsws.org The removal of the student from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Q+A program was intended to silence and intimidate any opposition to the official US-NATO line on the conflict.

teleSUR (2022-03-06). Irish MP Questions Israel's Crimes and Lack of Sanctions. telesurenglish.net An Irish MP criticizes the double standards of the West regarding the situations in Palestine and Ukraine, calling for sanctions against the Israeli regime. | Irish MP Mr Richard Barret. Palestinians are treated as an inferiour race denied access to food and water. and yet no sanctions on Israel for it's apartheid regime.

Vijay Prashad (2022-03-06). In These Days of Great Tension, Peace Is a Priority. dissidentvoice.org Konstantin Yuon (USSR), People of the Future, 1929. It is impossible not to be moved by the outrageousness of warfare, the ugliness of aerial bombardment, the gruesome fears of civilians who are trapped between choices that are not their own. If you read this line and assume I am talking about Ukraine, then you are …

Staff (2022-03-06). Video: Resisting Anti-Palestinian Repression — Fighting for Liberation. samidoun.net This webinar was organized by Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network on Sunday, 6 March, highlighting organizers challenging anti-Palestinian repression internationally. In late February, French interior minister Gerald Darmanin announced his intention to dissolve, or ban, two collectives organizing for justice in Palestine in France, including the Collectif Palestine Vaincra, a member of the Samidoun Network. …

Staff (2022-03-06). Hundreds rally in Toulouse against the dissolution of the Collectif Palestine Vaincra. samidoun.net In a joint rally called for by many local organizations, over 200 people mobilized at the Jean Jaurès metro station in Toulouse, France, to denounce the French interior minister's threat to dissolve the Collectif Palestine Vaincra and another pro-Palestine association, the Comite Action Palestine. Collectif Palestine Vaincra is a member of the Samidoun network and …

Rick Rozoff (2022-03-06). European conflict broadens as France sends warplanes, EU troops to Bosnia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com ReutersMarch 5, 2022 France to conduct fast-jet training flights over Bosnia The European Union peacekeeping force in Bosnia (EUFOR) said on Saturday that France would conduct fast-jet training flights over Bosnia in light of the deteriorating security situation internationally. The EU last week decided to increase its EUFOR force to 1,100 troops from 600 by …

Rick Rozoff (2022-03-06). U.S., Turkey activate strategic dialogue process under NATO auspices. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Hurriyet Daily NewsMarch 6, 2022 Turkey, US to activate 'strategic dialogue mechanism' Turkey and the United States have agreed to activate a new mechanism of strategic dialogue between the two allies, aiming to deepen and further expand the bilateral cooperation, at a meeting held between the two countries' senior officials in Ankara. Deputy Foreign Minister …

Rick Rozoff (2022-03-06). Britain helps Turkey develop fifth-generation combat aircraft. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Daily SabahMarch 6, 2022 Turkey working with Rolls-Royce on 5th-gen combat aircraft engine he top body of Turkey's defense industry has started cooperating with United Kingdom-based Rolls-Royce on the engine to power the country's National Combat Aircraft (MMU), the head of the authority said Saturday. In a televised program on broadcaster CNN Tàºrk, Ismail Demir, …

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-03-06). Iran wants US to give solid guarantee not to withdraw JCPOA. en.mehrnews.com Turning to the talks which are ongoing in Austria, a member of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said that the country wants US to give a guarantee not to withdraw from JCPOA once again.

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