(2023-06-18). Putin Reveals Details Of Draft Treaty With Ukraine During Meeting With African Leaders. southfront.org 
Russian President Vladimir Putin shows a document at an event in St. Petersburg, June 17, 2023. © Pavel Bednyakov / Sputnik | Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed for the first time details on the draft agreement with Ukraine, which was drawn up in March 2022 in Turkey, during a meeting with leaders and representatives of several African countries on June 17. | The draft agreement, titled the Treaty on the Permanent Neutrality and Security Guarantees for Ukraine, was signed by the Ukrai…
(2023-06-17). Turkey Renews Shelling On Northern Syria, Wounds Four Civilians (Video). southfront.org 
Image: aa.com.tr | On June 17, the Turkish military and its proxies renewed shelling on Kurdish-held areas in the northern Syrian governorate of Aleppo. | A series of artillery strikes targeted the town of Tell Rifaat and nearby areas, according to the Hawar News Agency, which is linked to the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), and several other sources. | The Syrian Arab Army and the Russian Military Police both maintain positions in Tel Rifaat as a part of a de-escalat…
(2023-06-18). Emergence Of A New Non-Alignment. popularresistance.org A new mood of defiance in the Global South has generated bewilderment in the capitals of the Triad (the United States, Europe, and Japan), where officials are struggling to answer why governments in the Global South have not accepted the Western view of the conflict in Ukraine or universally supported the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) in its efforts to 'weaken Russia'. Governments that had long been pliant to the Triad's wishes, such as the administrations of Narendra Modi in India and Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan in Türkiye (despite the toxicity of their own regimes), are no longer as reliabl…
(2023-06-17). Vienna 'Peace Summit' Engineers Weak Final 'Declaration'. popularresistance.org A statement condemning Russia was issued on the peace consultation organized by American and Western European organizations in Vienna on June 10-11. | From the final text of the declaration issued by the International Peace Bureau, which emerged from obscurity, even the passage in the original draft, which mentioned NATO's "co-responsibility", was omitted. | In their closing statement, the organizers of the conference demand an immediate ceasefire and negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. Civilian diplomatic intervention is envisaged at their countries' embassies, including the Russian one, while condemning Rus…
(2023-06-17). International Conference, Rome, Oct. 27: For a true and just peace: Stop the Third World War! iacenter.org June 15, 2023 This is a statement posted by the initiators of a call for an international conference to end the war in Ukraine. For more information and a list of signers, see tinyurl.com/39j9m2nk. The clash between Russia and Ukraine, due to the direct involvement of NATO, threatens to unleash a third world war. The Euro-Atlantist elites justify their direct support for the puppet regime in Kiev as "necessary to repel Russian aggression." Actually, the real aggressor is the U.S.-NATO-EU coalition, which took advantage of the Soviet Union's dissolution to economically and politically subdue all of Eastern Europe…
(2023-06-17). Preparing to Wage a Nuclear War? Nuclear Attack F-16 Fighters to Ukraine. globalresearch.ca US-NATO escalation against Russia brings Europe to the threshold of nuclear war. The political-media complex falls a "curtain of silence" so as not to alarm European public opinion and prevent it from reacting.
(2023-06-17). Venezuelan Oil Production Continues Upward Trend as Gov't Eyes Natural Gas Investments. venezuelanalysis.com The Maduro government has been courting European partners, though companies remain wary of possible US sanctions.
(2023-06-17). Editorial] Rethinking our approach to refugees. thelancet.com The theme of 2023's World Refugee Day is hope away from home: a world in which refugees are always included. But regrettably, in several notably high-income countries such as the UK, parts of Europe, and the USA, the approach to refugees could not be further from inclusive, and instead is focused on externalisation, deterrence, containment, and return. It is time to rethink our approach to refugees, to move away from aggression, fear, and prejudice, and to uphold a shared responsibility towards protection and dignity.
(2023-06-18). Homelessness: Structural Violence in a Rich Country. indybay.org The causes can be found in present social structures, prevailing property relations and mounting socio-economic crisis phenomena. Nowhere does the capitalist economic system fail so blatantly as in the supply of living space since apartments in Germany are treated like sausages, wall tapestries and throwaway handkerchiefs.
(2023-06-17). The "Great Zero Carbon" Conspiracy and the WEF's "Great Reset" globalresearch.ca The globalist Davos World Economic Forum is proclaiming the necessity of reaching a worldwide goal of "net zero carbon" by 2050. Yet transformations underway from Germany to the USA, are setting the stage for creation of what is called the New Word Order. In reality it is a blueprint for a global technocratic totalitarian corporativism, that promises huge unemployment, deindustrialization and economic collapse.
(2023-06-17). Secret Document: Germany's Bundeswehr is Preparing to Wage War on Russia. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-17). Germany: Train drivers union leader turns union into a temporary employment agency. wsws.org The cooperative founded by the Train Drivers' Union (GDL) is a trap and marks a new low in the transformation of trade unions into tools of big corporations.
(2023-06-18). Human trafficking investigation demanded in Pakistan. plenglish.com Islamabad, Jun 18 (Prensa Latina) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday ordered an investigation into human trafficking, which has led to the tragic shipwreck of a boat with migrants, including several Pakistani nationals, near Greece.
(2023-06-17). Egypt mourns deaths in shipwreck off coast of Greece. plenglish.com Cairo, Jun 17 (Prensa Latina) The Egyptian government is currently working with Greek authorities to determine total toll of nationals dead during a boat shipwreck, with hundreds of illegal immigrants, off the coast of Greece.
(2023-06-18). Ireland's 'Hate Speech' Laws — Censoring Ukraine Truth? southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Written by Gavin O'Reilly | Last month, global attention was drawn to the southern Irish State's proposed 'hate speech' laws, owing to online commentary on the new bill from high-profile figures such as Allowing for s…
(2023-06-17). Russia, Kazakhstan agree to extend oil transit to 2033. plenglish.com St. Petersburg, Russia, Jun 17 (Prensa Latina) Russia and Kazakhstan have agreed to extend their agreement on transporting oil through Kazakhstan until 2033, the Russian Energy Minister Nikolai Shulguinov announced Saturday.
(2023-06-17). Unequal confrontation between Vilnius and Beijing. journal-neo.org 
At the end of April in Lithuania, one of the "major" NATO countries, the local Foreign Ministry initiated a conference on "NATO and the Indo-Pacific Region," where Vilnius tried to contribute to the unfolding confrontation with China in accordance with the trends set by the United States. It is noteworthy that the Baltic state stood […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-06-18). Science Saturday: Like filling a pothole — cell therapy for cartilage repair. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Growing up in the Netherlands, Daniel Saris, M.D., Ph.D., was exposed to the wonders of science at a young age. He listened to his father, a physicist, when he spoke at scientific conferences. His mother, an English teacher, encouraged learning about diverse societies. These experiences would grow into Dr. Saris' career as an orthopedic surgeon and regenerative medicine researcher. "I've always been intrigued with understanding how science and biology work and how we can use it…
(2023-06-18). In Ukraine, it's coming down to an endless war of position. indybay.org Russia sees itself as existentially threatened – regardless of whether NATO and the West ever had and have in mind to attack Russia. What is relevant is what the Russian leadership and the majority of Russians are convinced of. Russia has long accused NATO of wanting to turn Ukraine into a Western bulwark on its border with Russia. | Since 2008, Russia has repeatedly made it clear to the West that this is unacceptable.
(2023-06-18). Russian troops prevent Ukraine's attacks in Zaporizhzhia. plenglish.com Moscow, Jun 18 (Prensa Latina) The Russian troops thwarted two attempted attacks by the Ukrainian Army near the Levadne and Pyatikhatki villages in the Zaporizhzhia region, Battlegroup East Spokesman Oleg Chekhov said on Sunday.
(2023-06-18). Russia seeks to stop the war that Ukraine started in 2014. plenglish.com Moscow, Jun 18 (Prensa Latina) Russia is trying to end the war that the Ukrainian Government unleashed in 2014 against the populations of Donetsk and Lugansk, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov assured in an interview for the RT Arabic channel on Sunday.
(2023-06-18). Real Scale Of Ukrainian Success During Counteroffensive Revealed. southfront.org 
File image. | The Ukrainian military has reportedly captured seven villages spanning just 90 square kilometers from Russian forces since the start of its counteroffensive on June 4. | On June 11, Ukrainian officials said their troops took over the villages of Novodonetskoe, Blagodatnoe, Storojevoe, Makarovka and Neskuchnoe in the Donetsk region. The next day, June 12, officials announced that the Zaporozhye region villages of Lokbovoe and Novodarovka were also now back under Ukrainian control.
(2023-06-18). Russian MoD Says Kiev Forces Lost 200 Troops, 33 Tanks While On Attack In Zaporozhye (Videos). southfront.org 
On June 18, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that Kiev forces had launched new attacks in the Zaporozhye, south…
(2023-06-18). Eric Zuesse: Putin Predicts Biden's Defeat In Ukraine's War. southfront.org 
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(2023-06-17). The Enduring Traumas of War Scares for the United States and Russia. strategic-culture.org By Melvin GOODMAN | Surprise attacks lead to enduring traumas for the country under attack. This was true for the United States after Pearl Harbor in 1941 and continues to this day following the 9/11 attacks in New York City and Washington. The same was true for Russia in the wake of Operation Barbarossa, the German codename for Hitler's surprise attack in June 1941 against the Soviet Union. The German attack was the worst military disaster in Russian history, far more damaging than the Napoleonic invasion and the setbacks in World War I. | Russian President Putin and his populace are obsessed with the lessons of…
(2023-06-17). In Video: Dozens Of Ukrainian Military Equipment Destroyed By Russian Lancets. southfront.org
(2023-06-17). Military Situation In Donbass On June 17, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russian artillery struck the AFU positions in Velikaya Novosyolka; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Nevskoye; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Dibrova; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Serebryansky; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Pervomaiske; | Russian artillery destroyed a P-18 radar of the AFU near Novopavlovka; | Russian artillery destroyed an S-300 radar of the AFU near Dac…
(2023-06-17). Military Situation In Southern Ukraine On June 17, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
The AFU attempt to secure a stronghold in Lobkove village; | Fighting is ongoing near the village of Makarivka; | Fighting is ongoing near the village of Levadnoe; | Fighting is ongoing near the village of Rivnopol; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions in Velikaya Novosyolka; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Gulyaipole; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Malaya Tokmachka; | Up to 235 Ukrainian servicemen, 14 armored…
(2023-06-17). Military Situation In Syria On June 17, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
On June 17, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | On June 16, two members of the Turkish-backed so-called Syrian National Army (SNA) were injured by unknown gunmen in the city of al-Bab; | On June 16, unknown gunmen killed a former rebel in the city of Daraa; | On June 16, the HTS reportedly arrested several people in the village of Kafarya and Fuah following protests against t…
(2023-06-17). Putin: Russia Has More Nuclear Weapons Than All NATO Countries. southfront.org 
© Sergey Bobylev/TASS | Russia will use its nuclear weapons only if faced with an existential threat, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) on June 16. | Answering a question on his stance on using tactical, low-yield nuclear weapons as a deterrent, Putin stressed that his attitude about the idea of using such weapons was "negative" and pointed to Moscow's nuclear doctrine."Nuclear weapons are created to ensure our security in…
(2023-06-17). Russia Protests Over Provocative Actions By U.S. Forces In Syria's Raqqa. southfront.org 
U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment provide security support during mission on Sept. 9, 2018, at an undisclosed location in Syria. (Cpl. Gabino Perez/Marine Corps) | Russia had protested over provocative actions by United States forces in the northeastern Syrian governorate of Raqqa, Rear Admiral Oleg Gurinov, deputy chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation in Syria, said on June 16. | During a briefing, Gurinov said that units from the U.S.-led coalition moved al…
(2023-06-17). Russian MoD Announces Attack On Decision-Making Center In Kiev (Videos). southfront.org 
The firing of a Kalibr cruise missile | © The Russian Defense Ministry/TASS | On June 17, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that it had targeted decision-making centers in the Ukrainian capital, Kiev. | In a statement, the ministry said that the Russian military launched strikes with long-range sea- and air-based high-precision missiles against one of the decision-making centers of Kiev forces, adding that the was successful."The assigned target has been neutralized,"
(2023-06-17). Uneasy Locations: The Russian Embassy Site in Canberra. dissidentvoice.org They think we are mugs — and it's insulting. It's all fine for politicians to be swimming, swerving and tossing about in the goo of paranoia that is surveillance, chatting to the ghost called foreign interference; but to expect the rest of the citizenry to be morons is rather poor form. But the formula has …
(2023-06-17). Seymour Hersh: Partners in Doomsday. scheerpost.com 
(2023-06-17). Washington Is Out to Topple India's Modi, which is "A Partner of Russia" globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-17). Russia Won't Let Ukraine Be a Bleeding Wound. libya360.wordpress.com M. K. BhadrakumarRussian President Vladimir Putin: Kiev has lost 186 tanks, 418 armoured vehicles, losses mounting, St. Petersburg, June 16, 2023 With the Ukrainian offensive under way for a fortnight, all eyes are on the battlefields, and, crucially, Russia's options ahead. In a little over three weeks from now, the NATO will be holding a summit…
(2023-06-17). Who bombed Nova Kakhovka Dam? Who benefits? iacenter.org By Otis Grotewohl June 14, 2023 Areas of flood damage (in pink) are in Russian-controlled territories. The Nova Kakhovka Dam, a hydroelectric dam located in southern Ukraine, was destroyed on June 7. Evidence suggests the dam was intentionally attacked. Its demolition led to mass flooding and ecological destruction. Many fear the toxins and debris that have been released will cause harm for years to come. The damage particularly affects thousands of people residing in 35 settlements located in the region around Kherson. Most of these residents have been displaced from their homes. Despite this fact, Western media…
(2023-06-17). La Nato Attacca L'Europa | Grandangolo — Pangea. globalresearch.ca "Una squadra di sabotatori ha usato la Polonia come base operativa per far saltare i gasdotti Nord Stream che trasportavano gas dalla Russia alla Germania attraverso il Mar Baltico": lo ha appurato una indagine ufficiale tedesca, riportata da The Wall …
(2023-06-17). Video: A Jewish-Russian Proxy President: Zelensky Transformed into a Nazi? globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-17). The Heat: St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. america.cgtn.com 
Entrepreneurs and investors from around the world attend an important economic forum in Russia. And, Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Bill Gates. Chinese President Xi held talks with billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates in Beijing on Friday. President Xi and Gates discussed strengthening cooperation between …
(2023-06-17). Russia to assess peace proposals for Ukraine. plenglish.com St. Petersburg, Russia, Jun 17 (Prensa Latina) Peace initiatives on Ukraine presented by different nations have ideas that could work, the spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova said.
(2023-06-17). SPIEF proves strength of Russian economy. plenglish.com St. Petersburg, Russia, Jun 17 (Prensa Latina) State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin on Saturday said that the 26th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) has proved that plans to isolate Russia and destroy its economy failed.
(2023-06-17). Russian MoD Announces Attack On Decision-Making Centers In Kiev (Videos). southfront.org 
File image. | On June 17, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that it had targeted decision-making centers in the Ukrainian capital, Kiev. | In a statement, the ministry said that the Russian military launched strikes with long-range sea- and air-based high-precision missiles against one of the decision-making centers of Kiev forces, adding that the was successful."The assigned target has been neutralized," the statement reads. | The ministry added that Kiev forces launched more attacks in the south…
(2023-06-18). Serbia declara estado de emergencia tras intensas lluvias. telesurtv.net Días de aguaceros torrenciales han causado inundaciones en Serbia, y también Bosnia, obligando a las autoridades a declarar el estado de emergencia en muchas áreas.
(2023-06-17). Serbia Protest Update: The Waning of a Nihilistic Regime. strategic-culture.org The political naiveté of the Serbian people and the manipulative professionalism of its adversaries are on full display in the weekly mass protests "against violence" in Belgrade. | The political naiveté of the Serbian people and the manipulative professionalism of its adversaries are on full display in the weekly mass protests "against violence" in Belgrade. | The protests are now entering a phase of heightened tension and increasing demands served upon the fully dismayed authorities. That means that the warm-up phase is nearly over and that gradual transition is being made to the decisive stage of the operation…
(2023-06-17). Our ongoing march into dystopia and oblivion. mronline.org 
The neoconservative think tank American Enterprise Institute is now floating the idea of giving nukes to Ukraine, which is about as evil and demented a foreign policy position as anyone could possibly come up with.
(2023-06-17). Ukrainian Counteroffensive's Second Week Ends in Failure. libya360.wordpress.com Scott Ritter Operation enters the second week of Ukraine's long-awaited and highly touted counteroffensive, some basic conclusions can be drawn even though the fighting continues, and will continue to rage, for some time to come. First and foremost, the counteroffensive gambit has failed. While there is still considerable combat strength left in the Ukrainian military,…
(2023-06-17). African Peace Mission Arrives in Ukraine. orinocotribune.com 
The African peace mission, headed by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, has arrived in Ukraine to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. | The delegation was received in Kiev on Friday, June 16, by Ukraine's special representative for Africa and the Middle East, Ambassador Maksym Subkh, and by South Africa's ambassador to Ukraine, André Groenwald. | [ARRIVAL]: His Excellency President
(2023-06-17). Are nuclear weapons the next red line NATO will cross in Ukraine? wsws.org Facing the failure of Ukraine's "spring counteroffensive," the United States is moving to escalate its own intervention in the conflict.
(2023-06-17). Intensifying witch hunt over Radio New Zealand's "pro-Kremlin" Ukraine war reports. wsws.org The manufactured furore presages a return to the reactionary atmosphere and methods of the 1950s anti-communist witch-hunts to prepare for a vast escalation of imperialist war abroad and class war at home.
(2023-06-17). Putin Predicts Biden's Defeat in Ukraine's War. theduran.com
(2023-06-17). Why is Britain so set on escalating the war in Ukraine? thecommunists.org The recent announcement that Rishi Sunak's government would be providing first depleted uranium shells to Ukraine and then Storm Shadow long-range missiles represent two of the latest of examples of the British government's consistent and active efforts to escalate the war in Ukraine. It is doing so with zero concern for the lives of British …
