(2022-04-27). The White House is Turning the War in Ukraine into a New Gold Rush. journal-neo.org 
The Americans have a saying that every new president needs his own "splendid little war." They understand perfectly that a war of that kind will enrich the incoming political and military establishment and also solve many social and financial problem in the country, not least unemployment, and help reduce foreign debt. The political establishment has …
(2022-04-27). Poland delivers tanks to Ukraine, Britain to provide replacements. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense NewsApril 26, 2022 Poland confirms T-72 tank delivery to Ukraine, with Challenger 2 tanks to fill gap Poland's prime minister has confirmed the country supplied its Soviet-designed T-72 tanks to Ukraine… The announcement came shortly after his British counterpart Boris Johnson unveiled plans to supply an undisclosed number of Challenger 2 tanks to Poland …
(2022-04-27). Azerbaijan exploits Ukraine crisis to complete ethnic cleansing of Karabakh: official. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com PanAmenianApril 26, 2022 Yerevan: Baku using Ukraine crisis to complete ethnic cleansing in Karabakh Azerbijan has taken advantage of the total preoccupation of the international community with the crisis in Ukraine to complete its ethnic cleansing campaign against the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh), lawmaker from the ruling Civil Contract party Eduard Aghajanyan told a PACE …
(2022-04-27). Strategic partners: Latvia, Azerbaijan discuss Ukraine, sign military pact under NATO auspices. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com AzernewsApril 27, 2022 Baku, Riga discuss region, ties, Ukraine Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Latvian Deputy Prime Minister, Defence Minister Artis Pabriks have discussed bilateral ties and regional issues in Baku, the ministry reported on April 26. *** Bayramov stressed that Azerbaijan highly appreciates the mutual ties with Latvia and both bilateral and multilateral …
(2022-04-27). EU subsidizes shipment of more weapons from Slovakia to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Slovak SpectatorApril 27, 2022 Slovakia donates additional ‚Ǩ2 million worth of military equipment to UkraineThe EU promises to fund Slovakia's expenses The Defense Ministry prepared another support package for Ukraine, reported the TASR newswire. Possibly due to geographical proximity and shared similarities, Slovakia has become one of the top Ukrainian supporters amongst other European countries, …
(2022-04-27). Austin: 43-nation defense/military council meeting on Ukraine to be monthly event. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioApril 27, 2022 Ukraine needs heavy arms, Polish defence minister tells conference Poland's defence minister said that Ukraine needed heavy weapons as he attended an international conference on Tuesday to discuss military support for the country invaded by Mariusz B≈Çaszczak was among top military officials from more than 40 nations who convened at Ramstein …
(2022-04-27). After 43-nation war council, Australia to send howitzers, ammunition to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com UkrinformApril 27, 2022 Australia to send Ukraine howitzers, ammo Australia will give Ukraine more heavy artillery weapons and ammunition. *** The $26.7 million package of military assistance will see Ukraine provided with six M777 lightweight towed howitzers along with ammunition…. It takes Australia's military assistance contribution to Ukraine to $225 million, with a further $65 …
(2022-04-27). The Heat: Push for peace talks in Ukraine. america.cgtn.com 
The United Nations Secretary General is in Moscow pushing for a diplomatic solution to the conflict in Ukraine. Can it be achieved?
(2022-04-27). No Monroe Doctrine for NATO states: Turkey expands role in South America. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Britain, France and the Netherlands continue to own possessions in the Americas. Daily SabahApril 27, 2022 Turkey's top diplomat touts ties with Colombia, Ecuador on tour ==== Also see: Uruguayan Foreign Ministry Summons Turkish Ambassador over Cavusoglu's "Grey Wolves" Gesture Colombia, Turkey, NATO, world's longest counterinsurgency and newest wars Video: NATO chief, Colombian president unite …
(2022-04-27). The Time of the Fireflies (El tiempo de las luciérnagas) and Sun (Sonne): Young people making their way in strange lands. wsws.org The Time of the Fireflies (El tiempo de las luciérnagas), about Mexican immigrants in the US, and Sun (Sonne), about Kurdish immigrants in Austria, are two intelligent, moving films about physical dislocation and its emotional consequences.
(2022-04-27). German-European war plans: Politicians and media rejoice over Macron's election victory. wsws.org As a supporter of the European Union and a more independent European foreign policy, Macron is seen as an ally by the German ruling class in the implementation of the German-European great power ambitions.
(2022-04-27). Citing Russia, Japan's ruling party asks for doubling of military spending to NATO level. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Kyodo NewsApril 27, 2022 Japan's ruling LDP asks gov't to double defense budget Japan's Liberal Democratic Party on Wednesday asked Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to consider doubling the country's defense budget to an amount on par with 2 percent or more of its gross domestic product…. A set of proposals finalized by the ruling party …
(2022-04-27). How Selling the 'Russia-China' Threat Serves the US. journal-neo.org 
Today, if there is one issue in the United States that draws equal support from both the Republicans and the Democrats, it is the fact that China presents the most serious threat to the US global supremacy. Related to this is the other point of agreement i.e., developing a global coalition against China. The Trump …
(2022-04-27). Second front: Japan-Russia tensions rising. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Azeri Press AgencyApril 26, 2022 Russia warns Japan over military exercises Russia warned Tokyo it will take retaliatory measures should Japan expand the scope of its joint naval exercises with the United States, APA's Moscow correspondent reports citing the Russian Foreign Ministry. The drills near the Russian border are fueling tensions in the region and …
(2022-04-26). Bulgarian coalition partner firm in opposition to involvement in Ukraine war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Sofia GlobeApril 26, 2022 Socialist party refuses to join Bulgarian PM's delegation in Kyiv The Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP), a ruling coalition member, vehemently opposed to proposals for Bulgaria to supply arms to Ukraine, has refused to take part in Prime Minister Kiril Petkov's planned trip to Kyiv. Petkov plans to lead a coalition government …
(2022-04-26). Biden Cynically Uses Ukraine to Cover Food Sabotage. journal-neo.org 
It's beginning to look like some bad actors are deliberately taking steps to guarantee a coming global food crisis. Every measure that the Biden Administration strategists have been making to "control energy inflation" is damaging the supply or inflating the price of natural gas, oil and coal to the global economy. This is having a …
(2022-04-26). On the "South Korean Contractors" in Ukraine (and More). journal-neo.org 
The article about the misadventures of a "YouTube star" seeking to jump on the Ukrainian crisis hype train caused a lot of interest and questions. In particular, whether Lee Geun and his makeup artists bought enough hand cream and whether the rumor launched by another anonymous Telegram channel was true or not that in response to …
(2022-04-26). Japan boosts aid to Ukraine, says Russia "shook foundation of international order to its core" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Kyodo NewsApril 26, 2022 Japan to provide food, medicine to Ukraine, Kishida tells Zelenskyy Japan will provide food and medicine to war-torn Ukraine as additional relief supplies, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Tuesday after speaking with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by phone. Kishida told reporters after their roughly 40-minute conversation that Japan will step up …
(2022-04-26). German company offers Ukraine 88 tanks, 100 APCs, 100 howitzers. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Sofia News AgencyApril 26, 2022 A German Company offers 88 Leopard Tanks to Ukraine German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall has offered to sell 88 second-hand Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine. The offer apparently includes training in Germany, spare parts and ammunition, according to documents obtained by the DPA [Deutsche Presse-Agentur]. The conservative newspaper Die Welt was …
(2022-04-26). Defense Secretary Austin admits the US is a party to Ukraine war. wsws.org In prepared remarks following a meeting with Ukrainian officials, Austin declared, "our focus in the meeting was to talk about those things that would enable us to win the current fight and also build for tomorrow."
(2022-04-26). Georgian war party leaders are officials in the Ukrainian government. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Georgian Dream is the party of Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili; that is, the current ruling party. Viktor Yanukovych of course was the president of Ukraine at the time of the U.S.-supported coup there in 2014. He was deposed with Western backing, hence the allusion below.Davyd Arakhamia, also known as David Braun, is the leader of …
(2022-04-26). Latvian DM congratulates Azerbaijan on Karabakh war, discusses Azeri-NATO ties. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com AzertagApril 26, 2022 President Ilham Aliyev receives Deputy Prime Minister of Latvia President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today received Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of the Republic of Latvia Artis Pabriks. The sides expressed satisfaction with the development of relations between Azerbaijan and Latvia, and stressed the importance of high-level reciprocal visits…. …
(2022-04-26). Following Karabakh war, Azerbaijan "determines geopolitical landscape of South Caucasus" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com (With no little help from Turkey and Russia) Trend News AgencyApril 26, 2022 Azerbaijan grabs world's attention by being center of power in South Caucasus — official The fact that the 5th Congress of World Azerbaijanis was named the Victory Congress and took place in liberated Shusha [as a result of the 44-day second Karabakh …
(2022-04-26). Georgia, Poland, Lithuania win top awards in NATO cyber warfare competition. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geApril 26, 2022 Georgian Cyber Security Bureau earns third spot in NATO exercise The Cyber Security Bureau of the Ministry of Defence of Georgia claimed third place in Locked Shields 2022, a cybersecurity training organised by the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence, on Tuesday. Competing along with their Estonian colleagues, the Georgian participants …
(2022-04-26). The Heat: Macron wins a second term. america.cgtn.com 
French President Emmanuel Macron wins a second term. What does it mean for Europe and beyond?>
(2022-04-26). Moldova holds emergency Security Council meeting after blasts in Transnistria. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Rustavi2April 26, 2022 Moldova holds urgent security meeting after Transnistria blasts Moldovan President Maia Sandu has convened an urgent meeting of the country's Supreme Security Council after two blasts damaged Soviet-era radio masts in the breakaway region of Transnistria. The incidents on Tuesday came after local officials on Monday reported several explosions at the state …
(2022-04-26). NATO builds Romanian military for Eastern Flank, global missions. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com AgerpresApril 24, 2022 Iohannis honors land forces In a message sent on Monday on the occasion of Land Forces Day, President Klaus Iohannis states that this is "one of the most important Romanian Army service branches…." "The Land Forces personnel demonstrate very good training, and the ability to quickly and efficiently adapt within NATO structures…," …
(2022-04-26). Japan's Population Opposes Kishida's Intention to Rally APAC in an Anti-Russian Frenzy. journal-neo.org 
Given that the risk of the US strategic confrontation simultaneously with Russia and China would be, as even US experts rightly point out, a "geopolitical nightmare" for Washington, the US is trying harder and harder to draw its allies into this struggle, especially in Asia. This is why the White House has recently focused its …