(2022-04-28). More Blasts Reported in Russian Provinces Bordering Ukraine. news.antiwar.com A series of explosions Blasts were also reported in the provinces of Kursk and Voronezh in the latest suspected Ukrainian attacks inside Russian territory. | On Monday, Ukraine reportedly launched strikes on two oil depots in the Russian city of Bryansk, which is about 70 miles from Ukraine's b…
(2022-04-28). The U.S. bubble of pretend. mronline.org 
The lack of objective, principled coverage of the war in Ukraine is a degenerate state of affairs. The one thing worse is the extent to which it's perfectly fine with most Americans.
(2022-04-28). War In Ukraine Day 63: Wretched Pro-Kyiv Forces Launch Ballistic Missile Strikes On Cities In East And South Of Ukraine. southfront.org 
Overnight on April 28, the Ukrainian Armed Forces launched a massive missile strike with Tochka-U ballistic missiles and high-powered multiple…
(2022-04-28). Ukraine: How the US Empire Uses Propaganda to Turn People Into Monsters. orinocotribune.com By Rainer Shea — Apr 24, 2022 | The atomic bomb isn't the most powerful weapon that the U.S. imperialists have ever used. There's an even stronger tool that it constantly uses to inflict violence, and that tool is propaganda. It doesn't merely cause harm to the people it targets, it turns them into monsters. Monsters who are willing to kill their fellow human beings for the benefit of American capital, and believe they're doing so for a righteous cause. | In Ukraine, the imperialists have done this by indoctrinating their favored ethnic group to hate Russians. Which is an absurd project on its face, because…
(2022-04-28). Britain's foreign secretary calls on global NATO to defend Taiwan, Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com PoliticoApril 27, 2022 UK's Liz Truss: NATO should protect Taiwan tooBritish foreign secretary also urges Western allies to supply Ukraine with warplanes NATO should seek to boost security in the Indo-Pacific region, Britain's foreign secretary said, as she singled out Taiwan's need for protection against China. In a speech on the U.K.'s foreign policy Wednesday …
(2022-04-28). Germany supplies heavy weapons to Ukraine, risking nuclear war. wsws.org At a meeting at the Ramstein US airbase, Washington and its allies planned an extensive confrontation with Russia.
(2022-04-28). Russia vows "lightning" response to NATO as war threatens to spill beyond Ukraine. wsws.org Following the declaration by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin that the US is in a "fight" with Russia, Putin made his most open threat to date to retaliate against NATO's involvement in the war.
(2022-04-28). Report: Turkish combat drone "bombed oil depots deep inside Russia" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Middle East EyeApril 27, 2022 Ukrainian TB2 Bayraktar drone 'bombed oil depots deep inside Russia'Source says Turkish-made armed drone hit the fuel storages in Russia's Bryansk, breaching advanced air defences A Turkish-supplied armed drone is believed to have been used by Ukraine to hit two oil depots well inside Russian territory on Monday, bringing the …
(2022-04-28). Iranian parliamentary delegation to visit Azerbaijan Republic. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) — A senior Iranian lawmaker said that a high-ranking parliamentary delegation from Iran will visit the Azerbaijan Republic to discuss strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.
(2022-04-28). Russia distracted, Turkey escalates wars in Iraq, Syria. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com As its "one nations, two states" adjunct Azerbaijan has been doing in Nagorno-Karabakh. Al-MonitorApril 27, 2022 Turkey may 'lock' borders with Syria and Iraq to deal with Kurdish militants …Turkey's military operations in Iraq and Syria point to an integrated approach in the northern strips of the two countries. The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), which …
(2022-04-28). France's presidential elections — xenophobe loses, banker wins. workers.org 
Emmanuel Macron, the candidate for Forward the Republic (La République En Marche ), won the second round of France's presidential election with 58.54% of the vote. His opponent Marine Le Pen, the candidate for the National Rally (Rassemblement National [RN]), got 41.46% of the vote. When President Emmanuel Macron spoke . . . |
(2022-04-28). 300-year-old violin expected to fetch 10 million euros at France auction. ecns.cn A rare 1736 violin by Italian luthier Guarneri del Gesu is displayed during a media preview at Aguttes auction house ahead of the violin's auction in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, April 26, 2022.
(2022-04-28). 'Attention to Orders' to vie at Spain's Alicante FilmFest. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) — Directed by Reza Zarringol, the Iranian short film 'Attention to Orders' is set to compete at the Festival de Cine de Alicante in Spain.
(2022-04-28). US and Europe are Ripping Off All of Africa's Gas. journal-neo.org 
Following Washington's Russophobic instructions, European politicians are touring the world in search of free gas to reduce dependence on Russia. And they have identified Africa as the key region in this regard. The countries of the Arab world are less actively considered by the Europeans, understanding that they are not eager, if it is to …
(2022-04-28). Camp Bondsteel: U.S. army leads multinational drills. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. ArmyApril 27, 2022 US Army battalion leads multinational force during peace support operations in Kosovo CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo — The NATO mission in Kosovo involves bringing together military units from dozens of countries to work toward a common goal. These countries do not operate independently but rather as a single entity under a common …
(2022-04-28). Russian miners work in "bondage-like conditions" says government official. wsws.org In the days surrounding official acknowledgment that miners labor under brutal conditions, news broke of more deaths in the country's extraction, metallurgy and construction industries.
(2022-04-28). The Socialist Equality Party launches Australian election campaign. wsws.org The SEP is the only party in the federal elections opposing the explosion of militarism and Australia's front-line participation in the US-led war drive against Russia and the escalating provocations against China.
(2022-04-28). In Video 21+: Result Of Russian Air Strike On Group Of AFU Soldiers. Strange Behaviour Of Cameraman. southfront.org The location and date of the shooting is unknown. The strike appears to have been carried out by a…
(2022-04-28). More than 80% of Russians Support Putin — Analyst Egor Lidovskoy (Interview). orinocotribune.com April 27, 2022 ( Russian voices have been silenced, and any alternative or contextualized view of the occurrences is banned or branded "Russian government propaganda." In this context, Orinoco Tribune interviewed Russian economist and political analyst Egor Lidovskoy, to get a vie…
(2022-04-28). NATO pulls Switzerland deeper into its meshes. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com ReutersApril 27, 2022 Swiss OK agreement on classified information exchange with NATO Switzerland's government approved on Wednesday an agreement that forms the basis for exchanging sensitive information with NATO, it said. Such agreements make it possible, among other things, for Swiss companies to apply for contracts with classified content that are advertised by the NATO …
(2022-04-27). Pentagon-hosted summit creates high command for proxy war vs. Russia. liberationnews.org 
The war in Ukraine is continuing to head in an even more dangerous direction as the U.S. government and its junior partners set the stage for a long-term proxy war against Russia.
(2022-04-27). An Intellectual No-Fly Zone. popularresistance.org Mountain View, California — Google has sent a warning shot across the world, ominously informing media outlets, bloggers, and content creators that it will no longer tolerate certain opinions when it comes to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. | Earlier this month, Google AdSense sent a message to a myriad of publishers, including MintPress News, informing us that, "Due to the war in Ukraine, we will pause monetization of content that exploits, dismisses, or condones the war." This content, it went on to say, "includes, but is not limited to, claims that imply victims are responsible for their own tragedy or sim…
(2022-04-27). Ex-General Pushing For NATO Troops In Ukraine Has Weapons Industry Ties. popularresistance.org Weapons companies and military contractors stand to book new orders and enjoy heightened demand for new weapons systems, as the United States and NATO countries scale up spending in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. | Coincidentally or not, one of the most high-profile advocates for dramatically escalating NATO's involvement in the war — literally calling for putting troops and arms inside Ukraine — quietly moonlights as a consultant for weapons firms and defense contractors, interests that presumably stand to benefit from a direct conflict between NATO and Russia. | More importantly, that con…
(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). Synthetic Left Joins Corporate Right in Getting Ukraine War Wrong — Historical Analysis. orinocotribune.com 
By Max Parry — Apr 24, 2022 | Since the Russian military operation to de-Nazify and de-militarize Ukraine began in late February, there is a common misperception that the Western left is " Indeed, it is true there has been infighting within organizations such as the US-based Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) between its "International Committee"—whose official
(2022-04-27). In Video: Russian Iskander Ballistic Missile Wipes Out Ukrainian Heavy Rocket Launchers. southfront.org 
File image. | A tactical ballistic missile launched by a Russian 9K720 Iskander system has destroyed two BM-27 Uragan heavy multiple rocket launcher systems (MRLS) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). | On April 27, the Ministry of Defense of Russia released footage of the pinpoint strike that wiped out the two rocket launchers. The missile strike was coordinated with a drone, which was likely used to locate, identify and tack the launchers. |
(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). As Russian offensive in Ukraine enters third month, talks stalled. peoplesdispatch.org Russia alleges that the US and NATO are pushing for the continuation of the war by supplying heavy weapons to Ukraine and pressuring its president to backtrack from the promises made during the talks earlier…
(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). The Yugoslav wars and the role of NATO. peoplesdispatch.org The ongoing war in Ukraine and the prominent role that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has played in provoking the escalation, has prompted many to look at the history of the organization and the role it has played in a series of bloody wars since its inception. One contemporary example within Europe itself was the Yugoslav wars. | Marco Siragusa, the editor of East Journal, participated in an
(2022-04-27). The Little-Known International Charter At The Center of Ukraine War and China's Future Defense. libya360.wordpress.com Jacqueline Luqman The U.S. talks about "rule based order" because international law is not on its side. The 1999 OSCE Charter explains why the Biden administration would rather make up a new phrase out of whole cloth than live up to agreements it signed. In 1999, the United States and the 56 other participating states of…
(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). U.S. media are lying about Russian atrocities in Mariupol, says embedded reporter at Ground Zero. mronline.org 
[This article is written by a reporter embedded in Ukraine with the Russian army. We believe that if people want to understand the war in Ukraine, they need to read widely about it, from different perspectives, including the Russian one, to try and discern the truth about what is going on for themselves.—Editors]…
(2022-04-27). While fueling Ukraine proxy war, NATO and EU are militarizing the Balkans. multipolarista.com 
The proxy war in Ukraine threatens to drag the Balkans into a larger regional conflict, as the US, EU, and NATO militarize Bosnia and increase pressure on Serbia, and Ukrainian drones crash in Croatia.
(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). Iran makes gains as Israel, Turkey test Moscow's limits on Ukraine. mronline.org 
Under pressure to side with the west on Ukraine, Israel and Turkey risk falling out with Russia—which will benefit Iran in the long-term.
(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). 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). Putin vows swift response to any intervention in Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned foreign countries against trying to intervene in the conflict in Ukraine and posing strategic threats to Russia, vowing that Moscow will respond with swift strikes otherwise.
(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). With high-tech weapons to Ukraine, U.S. escalates war. iacenter.org By John Catalinotto April 26, 2022 April 25 — Twice in the last week, the Biden administration promised to deliver $800 million in heavy and technologically advanced weapons to Ukraine, for a total of $1.6 billion, added to nearly $3 billion earlier. The U.S. has coordinated deliveries from Canada, Britain and other NATO powers. These deliveries are just a beginning. Communist Party of Greece (KKE) and the Communist Youth (CNU) members block a train carrying military equipment and U.S.-NATO combat vehicles exiting port of Alexandroupoli April 10. Greek railway workers have blocked transport of U.S. military…
(2022-04-27). France: Far right defeated, but fascist menace still looms under anti-worker Macron government. liberationnews.org 
A large section of French voters chose to go to the polls for Macron purely out of disgust for Le Pen's fascistic program. Even still, fewer voters were able to stomach a tactical vote for Macron than in the previous election.
(2022-04-27). Internet down across France after suspected attacks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) — Internet services were down or running slowly in several French cities on Wednesday after suspected acts targeting fibre optic cables, media cited one operator and the economy ministry as saying.
(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). Francia — Paradojas e interrogantes sobre la victoria de Macron. globalizacion.ca Nunca quizás en la historia de la V República Francesa, la elección de un presidente dejó abiertos tantos interrogantes e incertidumbres respecto al futuro político inmediato como la reelección del candidato-presidente neoliberal Emmanuel Macron. Ganador con el 58.54% de los…
(2022-04-27). Turkey prevents Hamas members from entering its territory. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) — A few months after the normalization of relations between Ankara and Tel Aviv, media are reporting that Turkish officials have prevented Hamas members to enter Turkish territory at the request of Tel Aviv.
(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). Diez empresas europeas que compran gas ruso abrieron cuentas en rublos. cubadebate.cu Al menos 10 empresas europeas que compran gas natural a Gazprom ya abrieron cuentas en Gazprombank para pagar sus suministros en rublos, informó este miércoles una fuente de la compañía rusa. Cuatro de ellas ya reembolsaron sus adeudos a Rusia y los próximos pagos los implementarán después del 15 de mayo.
(2022-04-27). Semifinales de Champions League: Liverpool da el primer golpe y vence 2-0 al Villarreal. cubadebate.cu El Liverpool derrotó este miércoles 2-0 al Villarreal y confirmó su favoritismo para avanzar a la final por la Liga de Campeones del fútbol europeo, tras el encuentro de ida. Los de la Ciudad de los Beatles tuvieron el dominio del partido en buena parte del duelo y pese a crear múltiples ocasiones de gol, llegaron al descanso intermedio con empate a cero.
(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.
