(2022-03-10). Democrats, Republicans, Biden agree on staggering increase in military budget. wsws.org The Pentagon will receive nearly $800 billion, with the prospect of even greater increases as the US and NATO step up their intervention in the Russia-Ukraine war.
(2022-03-10). Embargo on Russian oil gives gift to energy corporations, deals blow to hopes for peace. liberationnews.org 
This move from the U.S. government fuels the flames of global tensions to the benefit of giant energy and military corporations, making the prospect of lasting peace in Ukraine even more remote.
(2022-03-10). China offers to mediate talks between Russia and the Ukraine. wsws.org Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's comments come amid mounting pressure from the US and its allies demanding that Beijing condemn the Russian invasion of the Ukraine and impose sanctions on Moscow.
(2022-03-10). By Trying to Sanction the Whole World, Washington Backs Itself into a Corner. orinocotribune.com 
By Ernesto Cazal — Mar 7, 2022 | In a short amount of time, a series of events took place, centered around Venezuela, which from a political point of view have the elements of a melodrama with a hint of comedy. It all began when a plane left Washington, passing through Miami and ended its journey at the international airport of Maiquetía (La Guaira), where a delegation of US officials was reportedly received by the Venezuelan government. | The visit, unprecedented within the context of hostilities and diplomatic disagreements, was a sort of "effort" on the part of the US to breakdown the Russian—Venezu…
(2022-03-10). Pseudo-left International Marxist Tendency provides cover for imperialist powers in conflict with Russia. wsws.org The IMT's role amid the current war drive is to repackage with "Marxist" phraseology the propaganda of the US State Department and other NATO countries that they have no intention of militarily intervening against Russia.
(2022-03-10). The US-Ukrainian Strategic Partnership of November 2021 and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. wsws.org A principled, left-wing opposition to the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine requires uncompromising opposition to US/NATO. Absent that, claims of being "anti-war" are hypocritical and deceitful.
(2022-03-10). US's practice of disseminating disinformation about China on the Ukraine issue is despicable and malicious. ecns.cn Lately, the US has been disseminating disinformation about China on the Ukraine issue, with the attempt to shift blame, stoke confrontation and profit from the issue. The practice is despicable and malicious.
(2022-03-10). How the U.S. has empowered and armed neo-Nazis in Ukraine. nationofchange.org Right now, Ukrainians are united in their resistance to Russia's invasion, but we should not be surprised when the U.S. alliance with neo-Nazi proxy forces in Ukraine, including the infusion of billions of dollars in sophisticated weapons, results in similarly violent and destructive blowback.
(2022-03-10). Russian, Ukrainian foreign ministers meet in Turkey — media. ecns.cn Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba met in a small resort town of Turkey's southern province of Antalya on Thursday, local media reported.
(2022-03-10). Chernobyl nuclear plant disconnected from power grid as Russian, Ukrainian FMs to meet in Turkey. ecns.cn The Ukrainian state-run energy company Ukrenergo said Wednesday that the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in northern Ukraine has been disconnected from the power grid."ÄÄ…
(2022-03-10). Russian, Ukrainian foreign ministers meet in Turkey. en.mehrnews.com Russian and Ukrainian foreign ministers have arrived in Turkey for face-to-face talks on Thursday. It is the first time the top diplomats have met since Russia began its operation on February 24.
(2022-03-10). US Admits to Funding Biological Laboratories in Ukraine, with Dilyana Gaytandzhieva. mintpressnews.com State Department official Victoria Nuland admitted that the US government is funding biological laboratories in Ukraine, confirming what Washington has long dismissed as "Russian propaganda." Correspondent Dan Cohen interviews journalist Dilyana Gaytandzhieva, who has investigated these facilities in Eastern Europe.
(2022-03-10). Ukrainians took to the streets to avert a nuclear disaster. Will Americans do the same? nationofchange.org The near disaster at Europe's largest nuclear power plant shows why activists fought for decades to end these risks — and why mass action is needed once again.
(2022-03-10). Amsterdam Hermitage ends "Russian avant-garde: Revolution in art" exhibit. wsws.org The reactionary cancellation of a Russian art exhibit falls in line with prevailing anti-Russian hysteria in Europe after the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine.
(2022-03-10). British ruling class to vastly increase military spending. wsws.org An open discussion has begun on the transformation of Europe into an independent military bloc and a ramping up of military spending. These moves, especially by the much larger economy of Germany, threaten to crowd Britain out of its position as the premier military power in Europe.
(2022-03-10). Bonded store opens at Fuzhou Railway Station. ecns.cn The first bonded store for imported goods carried by China-Europe freight trains opened at Fuzhou Railway Station on Tuesday in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province…
(2022-03-10). Russia to no longer participate in Council of Europe. ecns.cn Russia will no longer participate in the Council of Europe, the country's foreign ministry said Thursday.
(2022-03-10). From pacifism to a party of war: The political evolution of Germany's Greens. wsws.org While Petra Kelly, the party's first spokeswoman, had herself photographed with flowers in her hair, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock now appears in front of the cameras wearing a steel helmet.
(2022-03-10). Stop this imperialist war. canadiandimension.com 
Protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Washington, DC, February 27, 2022. Photo by Amaury Laporte/ I would encourage many online "leftists" to try a lot harder not to come off as Vladimir Putin bootlickers indifferent to the plight of ordinary Ukrainians (and for that matter of everyday Russians who are losing access to non-state media and who face 15 years in prison for even calling Putin's war of invasion a war or an invasion) when you bring up the undeniably horrible role of the imperialist United States and the imperialist…
(2022-03-10). The anti-democratic targeting of Russian pianist Alexander Malofeev. wsws.org The cancellations of concerts by Malofeev in Vancouver and Montreal are inexcusable and reactionary. They only encourage and deepen the anti-Russian frenzy gripping certain social layers.
(2022-03-10). Britain's trade unions demand stepped-up sanctions against Russia: beating the drum for World War III. wsws.org Unite and Unison have organised boycotts this past week against the unloading of Russian oil and gas from foreign-flagged ships.
(2022-03-10). Live updates: American workers and youth speak out against US imperialism and Russian militarism in Ukraine. wsws.org In the hours and days ahead, the World Socialist Web Site will be posting statements against war from workers and young people across the United States. Anti-war sentiment is censored from the corporate media. Post your statements on social media to show the world that the US population does not want war using the hashtag #SpeakOutAgainstWW3.
(2022-03-10). Russia and Japan: a Difficult Balance in a Challenging Environment. journal-neo.org 
On February 7, 2022, US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel, in a video message posted on Twitter, expressed support for Japan on the issue of ownership of the Southern Kuril Islands, stating that "the United States supports Japan on the issue of the Northern Territories and has recognized Japanese sovereignty over the four disputed Islands …
(2022-03-10). US undersecretary of state acknowledges there are biological warfare labs in Ukraine. wsws.org Undersecretary of State Victoria Nuland's Senate testimony on Tuesday confirmed reports from Moscow that the US has been developing a military biological warfare program aimed at Russia.
(2022-03-10). War in Ukraine and Russia sanctions threaten food supplies in Middle East and North Africa. wsws.org Russia and Ukraine account for nearly one third of the world's grain exports, one fifth of its corn trade and almost 80 percent of sunflower oil production.
(2022-03-10). Russian firm to make vehicle trackers in Uganda. plusnews.ug 
The Russian firm contracted to install tracking devices in motor vehicles and motorcycles will manufacture the devices within Uganda. This was disclosed by Noah Baalessanvu, an official who was part of the team that conducted the due diligence in Russia before Uganda entered into an agreement with the Russian firm, Joint Stock Company Global Security. …
(2022-03-10). Russia-Ukraine conflict has champagne corks quietly popping in Pentagon: former U.S. official. ecns.cn The military conflict between Russia and Ukraine "has the champagne corks quietly popping in the Pentagon, on K Street, in the defense industry, and throughout the halls of Congress".
(2022-03-10). Two flights carrying Chinese citizens evacuated from Ukraine arrive safely. ecns.cn Two temporary flights carrying Chinese citizens evacuated from Ukraine arrived in China safely on Thursday.
(2022-03-09). Ukraine: A Conflict Soaked in Contradictions. orinocotribune.com By Vijay Prashad — Mar 3, 2022 | There are wars in Africa and Asia and some are rarely commented on in the media, so why is Ukraine different? | Surprise and horror have defined the reaction to the Russian military intervention in Ukraine. That's likely because although the intervention has followed the contours of a modern land war, it has also marked a break with the past in a number of ways. | The world has become used to military interventions by the United States. This is, however, not a US intervention. That in itself is a surprise—one that has befuddled reporters and pundits alike. | Even as we…
(2022-03-09). Raeisi congratulates elections of new Armenian president. en.mehrnews.com Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi congratulated the appointment of 'Vahagn Khachaturyan' as new president of Republic of Armenia.
(2022-03-09). 'We Are Not Slaves!': Haitian Garment Workers Strike for a Fair Wage. towardfreedom.org Buoyed by international union solidarity and hearkening to the revolutionary legacy of Jean-Jacques Dessalines, Haitian strikers facing state violence and lowball concessions remain undeterred, reports Frances Madeson.
(2022-03-09). French government officially dissolves the Collectif Palestine Vaincra — Collectif launching its appeal. samidoun.net 
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network republishes the below statement from our member association, the Collectif Palestine Vaincra, under severe attack in France, where Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin has just announced the "administrative dissolution" — essentially banning — of the collective. Please share this statement widely and take action to defend Palestinian rights and liberation, from …
(2022-03-09). Sanctions on Russia are Shaking the World, Including the West which Imposed Them. libya360.wordpress.com Elijah J. Magnier "We cannot replace Russian gas overnight," Germany announced, followed by France to confirm that "its stockpile of gas will not be enough if Russia stops supplying us." Hungary did not hesitate to reveal that "its economy and local currency will collapse if energy-related sanctions are imposed on Russia." Finland confirmed that it…
(2022-03-09). Global South rejects U.S./NATO aggression. workers.org 
As the U.S. and NATO work to advance their war against Russia now breaking out in Ukraine, many countries who have experienced imperialist aggression — by the U.S., France, Britain and other NATO members — are speaking out. They are denouncing the impact of U.S. sanctions as acts of war . . . |
(2022-03-09). Kosovo chieftain calls for NATO, EU to complete absorption of the Balkans. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com France 24March 8, 2022 Make membership easier, Kosovo PM tells NATO, EU Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti pressed his country's case for EU and NATO membership, telling AFP that Russia's invasion of Ukraine meant that both organisations needed to make it easier — and faster — for candidate countries to join. "It is shocking," Kurti …
(2022-03-09). Turkey delivers advanced attack helicopters to Philippines. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Daily SabahMarch 9, 2022 Philippines receives 1st batch of Turkey-made attack helicopters The Philippines has received the first batch of Turkey-made attack helicopters, the country's air force announced on Wednesday. Two T129 Tactical Reconnaissance and Attack Helicopters (ATAK) arrived at Clark Air Base, Pampanga early Wednesday, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) said…. The country had …
(2022-03-09). Albania: NATO upgrades air base in city once named after Stalin. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Balkan InsightFebruary 28, 2022 In Albanian City Once Named 'Stalin', a Base for NATO Developed under Italian fascist occupation, renamed 'Stalin City' under communism, and condemned to poverty with the transition to capitalism, the central Albanian city of Kucova is now set to become synonymous with NATO. Three years after the Western military alliance announced …
(2022-03-09). Austria suspende vacunación anticovid obligatoria. telesurtv.net La vacunación contra la Covid-19 era obligatoria en el país centroeuropeo para todos los adultos desde el mes de febrero.
(2022-03-09). NATO's Stoltenberg to speak at Ottawa Conference on Security and Defence. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Speakers include NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Canadian Defense Minister Anita Anand, Canadian Chief of Defence Staff General Wayne Eyre, NATO/EU-appointed president of Belarus in exile Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Chief of Staff of the Japanese Self-Defense Forces General Koji Yamazaki, Britain's Vice Chief of Defense Chief Admiral Sir Timothy Fraser, Director of Strategy and International Relations …
(2022-03-09). US Enriches itself at the Expense of the EU Paralized by the Price Shock. journal-neo.org 
Europe has been shaken by galloping gas prices in recent months, leading to financial and socio-political instability in the Old World. There are several reasons for this, one of them being the politics of domestic European speculators, who wanted to get rich quick when, as a result of their blatant Russophobic policies, European officials managed …
(2022-03-09). US ramps up "financial war" on Russia as generals call for no-fly zone. wsws.org The United States and European Union ramped up their "financial war" against Russia Tuesday, announcing major measures to restrict Russian oil and gas imports.
(2022-03-09). China's Foreign Ministry: position on Russia & Ukraine. mronline.org 
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Russia relations, Ukraine, Humanitarian Aid, Taiwan, China-EU relations, China-Central Asia relations, sanctions, differing views of democracy, and European security.
(2022-03-09). Russia — US: Two Worlds, Two Policies. journal-neo.org 
While many pundits around the world engage in endless debate that it is the West, led by the United States that is decaying in its impotent rage, which is to blame for fueling the largest military conflict in Europe of recent years, the more pertinent question is: how and when will the West stop pitting …
(2022-03-09). International Working Women's Day means solidarity. iacenter.org By Kathy Durkin March 8, 2022 International Working Women's Day is commemorated around the world on March 8. Two words signify its essence: solidarity and struggle. Ontario Federation of Labor Established in 1910 at an International Women's Socialist Conference in Copenhagen, this special day was intended to broaden global solidarity and strengthen ties among women workers. IWWD's socialist founders deplored the terrible working conditions faced by women workers, as they poured into factories in the U.S., Europe and elsewhere. They noted the strikes and massive demonstrations held by women immigrants in New York…
(2022-03-09). Russian-backed cable news network RT America shuts down. wsws.org Following the pattern of censorship imposed across Europe, the US television news and talk show channel RT America, which is funded by the Russian government, was shut down on March 3.
(2022-03-09). U.S.-NATO imperialism pushes Ukraine to the front line. iacenter.org March 8, 2022 By Manuel Raposo Raposo is the editor of the Portuguese Marxist web magazine jornalmudardevida.net and was a key organizer of the 2004 Portuguese session of the People's Tribunal on the crimes of imperialism during the invasion and occupation of Iraq. Translation: John Catalinotto. Italy, 2018. March 4 — In the deluge of propaganda regarding Russia's military intervention in Ukraine, the people of the U.S. and the European Union have the opportunity to see, in a mirror, the actions of their governments during the last few decades. The same goes for the Portuguese authorities and each of the Eu…
(2022-03-09). US ramps up "financial war" on Russia as retired generals call for no-fly zone. wsws.org The United States and European Union ramped up their "financial war" against Russia Tuesday, announcing major measures to restrict Russian oil and gas imports.
(2022-03-09). European Union employs double standards on refugees from Ukraine, discriminates against non-Ukrainians. wsws.org The discrimination based on skin colour and national origin of refugees from Ukraine shows the hypocrisy of European refugee policy.
(2022-03-09). Trudeau in Latvia: Canada to extend NATO eastern flank deployment indefinitely. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com PoliticoMarch 8, 2022 Trudeau announces 'multi-year' renewal of Canada's mission on NATO's eastern flank Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is extending its NATO military mission in central and eastern Europe for several more years as part of his government's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. "The troops here are not only defending Latvia or …
(2022-03-09). 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…