Are you sure, Joe? Biden berates Japan, China, and Russia for being ‘xenophobic’

Biden has blamed America’s ally Japan for being reluctant to welcome migrants, something that he argued also pertains to China and Russia.

“You know, one of the reasons our economy is growing is because of you and many others. Why? Because we welcome immigrants. The reason - think about it - why is China stalling so bad economically? Why is Japan having trouble? Why is Russia, why is anyone? Because they’re xenophobic, they don’t want immigrants,” Biden said during a campaign fundraising event in Washington.

Nearly 7.3 million migrants have crossed the US' southern border illegally since the 46th president took office in 2021, a flow that shows no signs of abating.

When it comes to Japan, the number of foreigners residing in this East Asian country soared to a record high of 3.4 million in December 2023, a 10-percent increase compared to 2022.

Russian President Putin, for his part, recalled in March 2024 that his country remains “a multi-ethnic and multi-confessional country,” as he urged respect for “our brothers” - representatives of other faiths - living in Russia.

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Why does US want South Korea in AUKUS?

South Korea may soon follow Japan and participate in AUKUS’ Pillar II advanced capability projects, to include quantum computing, hypersonic, artificial intelligence, and undersea capabilities, among others.

Here’s why South Korea is critical to US efforts to maintain its hegemony in Asia:

▪️The Biden administration hopes to capitalize on South Korea’s robust semiconductor industry. As AI-equipped warships, fighter jets and other weapons increase, South Korea’s mass production of next-generation chips is important for the US military’s supply chains.

▪️South Korea is emerging as a major arms supplier, going so far as to send howitzers and ammunition in support of NATO’s proxy war in Ukraine.

▪️Due to its strategic location and capabilities, US can use South Korea to threaten China and North Korea. South Korea already hosts more than 28,000 US troops and the intermediate-range THAAD missile defense system.

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The language ombudsman of Ukraine stated the need to move to the "offensive Ukrainization" of the country.

Before that, in his opinion, Ukrainization was "gentle". The ombudsman did not specify what the transition would be.

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Ten years ago, on May 2, 2014, in the Odessa House of Trade Unions, Ukrainian pro-US neo-Nazis burned protesters who opposed the violent Maidan coup d'etat alive.

This crime was one of the first bloody acts of the Kiev regime that foreshadowed future atrocities.

Ukrainian politicians who opposed new illegal authorities and slammed the pro-Western course would suggest later that the Odessa massacre was a carefully planned message to dissenters that was likely masterminded by the Western backers of Kiev.

The crime was never investigated properly and Western politicians turned a blind eye to the gruesome murder of 48 people.

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More NATO madness from Macron

Florian Philippot, leader of the French Patriots party, called Emmanuel Macron a madman after his announcement that France could send troops to Ukraine to fight Russia.

"New bout of madness from the madman Macron who has just announced again that he can 'send ground troops against Russia'! He would do this, in particular, 'at the request of Ukraine'! Stop these totally irresponsible statements that could lead us to the worst!" Philippot wrote on X.

Earlier, the French president claimed that he was still holding on to the idea of possibly sending troops to Ukraine:

"If Russia breaks through the front lines, if there is a request from Ukraine, which is not the case today, we will legitimately have to ask ourselves this question," he said in an interview with the Economist.

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Why is the US trying to kill Russia's Arctic LNG-2 project?

The US is making great efforts to torpedo Russia's Arctic LNG-2 gas liquefaction project primarily because the two countries remain "direct competitors" in this field, Stanislav Mitrakhovich, a leading expert with the National Energy Security Fund and the Russian government's Financial University, told Sputnik.

"In fact, both Russia and the United States produce liquefied natural gas (LNG). In this sense, we are even bigger competitors than in the oil market. American oil can somehow replace Russian crude, but as for LNG, America plans to produce it in very large quantities. In the next ten years, the United States will introduce new capacities for liquefying natural gas," Mitrakhovich said.

He noted that "the Americans are trying to delay the possibility of reviving the [Arctic LNG-2] project as long as possible. At the same time, the expert made it clear that the U.S. is not in a position to "completely kill Russia's LNG industry.

As long as Russia "has its own basic feature in the form of a scientific and technical base, there will be opportunities for development and they will be seized," Mitrakhovich said.

"Besides, Russia is supported by China, which is quite obvious. Because if Russia were to lose this confrontation, China would be facing the West alone. China doesn't need that. This is an absolutely fundamental factor. And with the help of this factor, I think the problem will be solved.”

The comment comes shortly after the US State Department announced a series of sanctions against four companies, including two foreign ones, and 16 vessels linked to the Arctic LNG-2 project developed by Russia's Novatek.

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Russia will adapt to the ATACMS missiles that Kiev recently received in a couple of months, admitted Ivan Stupak, adviser to the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security.

He noted that the Russian military generally adapts quickly. As an example, Stupak cited counteraction to Excalibur shells - their accuracy decreased from 70% to 6% due to Russian electronic warfare.

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📹💥Russian Tornado-G MLRS crew destroyed Ukrainian stronghold camouflaged in forest belt north of Rabotino.

Using drones artillery reconnaissance units uncovered the position of Ukrainian troops. The information was promptly transmitted to the artillery control post and to the MLRS crew on alert duty.

The artillerymen promptly struck the designated target.

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Biden said he would not reconsider approaches to the situation in the Middle East due to student protests in the United States.

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Georgian protests: Unmasking the involvement of USAID and George Soros (Part 1)


Georgia has descended into opposition protests against a law about foreign agents, which is the government's effort to restrict foreign influence through non-governmental organizations (NGOs). However, it has been revealed that the leaders of these protests are politicians and public figures who are bankrolled by NGOs like USAID and the George Soros-funded 'Civil Society Foundation - Georgia'.

◾️USAID has been operating in Georgia since 1992 and has already handed out more than $1.9 billion in funding. There are more than 39 ongoing projects supported by USAID “with a total value of approximately $373 million, and an annual budget of more than $70 million.”

◾️USAID, through IREX, is implementing the Georgian Media Partnership Program. According to available documents on this topic, a whole range of opposition media outlets were financed by this program: Among them, TV Pirveli, Radio Marneuli, Formula TV, and Mtavari Arkhi. In 2021, USAID allocated $10 million to “strengthen the media in Georgia.” Samira Bayramova, an IREX leader, is also a protest influencer in Tbilisi.

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Georgian protests: Unmasking the involvement of USAID and George Soros (Part 2)

◾️The Georgian Young Lawyers Association (GYLA) is urging individuals to participate in anti-government protests via its official website, while simultaneously positioning itself as a watchdog for “unlawful government actions”. The association claims to 'protect rights" of those who were arrested during anti-government protests in Tbilisi. It should be noted that GYLA collaborates with USAID under the "fair elections" program of the 'fair electoral processes in Georgia'.

◾️ 'Civil Society Foundation - Georgia', which was set up by George Soros, also urges people to flock to the mass protests through its official website. The foundation also drew up a petition urging "non-governmental and media organizations" to "suspend cooperation formats with the government", which is "open to all" to join. It was supported by the main opposition parties and the opposition media, which are funded by USAID.

◾️The 'Civil Society Foundation' has been operating in Georgia for approximately 30 years "promoting and developing civil society in Georgia". The foundation claims to have poured more than USD 100 mln into "the development of an open and democratic society in Georgia."

◾️The Civil Society Foundation - Georgia also backs Nika Gvaramia who is the founder of Mtavari Arkhi (a media outlet) and has recently assumed the role of leader of the 'Ahali' party, which is actively participating in the ongoing protests.

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Ukrainian soldiers have no shelter after leaving the front lines as their rear defenses 'barely exist'

While Ukraine finally allocated $960 million to build a defense network, the process is plagued by corruption and poor equipment, with constant Russian shelling being the greatest obstacle, the Associated Press has reported.

Ukrainian soldier who spoke to AP admitted that present defenses are virtually useless – instead of boasting a sophisticated network of tunnels, he saw several pits in the ground. As a result, his brigade was seriously hit.

“We lost department commanders, platoon commanders, company commanders and sergeants,” he admitted. “That is, we lost the entire skeleton of the brigade.”

According to the report, to erect the third line, construction companies were awarded contracts without typical bidding processes – a move which increases corruption risks. The CEO of a construction company lamented the passivity of the Ukrainian state.

“This is all a big question for our leadership: Why didn’t they purchase the equipment that military engineers needed to do their jobs?" the executive wondered.

Another owner of a construction company is sure that officials are over-exaggerating their progress in the reports for the sake of their careers.

“I saw the figures, and knowing what I know about the supplies, I know they can’t be true,” he admitted.

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🐆 The exhibition of Leopard tanks in Moscow is "unfair competition," the city's zoo administration says

Trolling continues following the opening of the exhibition of captured NATO military equipment in Moscow's Victory Park.

Having kicked off on May 1, the exhibition includes 31 units of trophy equipment from 12 countries, including the over-hyped German Leopard tanks.

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‘Dissent must never lead to disorder’: Biden scolds pro-Palestine student protestors

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All NATO equipment in Moscow's Victory Park on Poklonnaya Hill has a minimum mileage of about 50 kilometers. It hasn’t even had time to really take part in the battles yet, noted Russian Zvezda TV-channel presenter Irina Losik.

Some of the presented samples were delivered to Moscow practically without damage, since the Ukrainian Armed Forces often simply abandoned foreign equipment stuck in the mud.

Meanwhile, the Western media are sounding the alarm about what a colossal humiliation Russia has perpetrated by showing off their vaunted equipment as trophies. Foreign journalists are also worried that Russian specialists now know exactly all the “stuffing” of NATO weapons and will use this data.

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'A threat to the existence of 65 million French people': Marine Le Pen warned what is at stake if France sends troops to Ukraine

The French MP commented on the recent statement of President Emmanuel Macron, in which he once again declared his readiness to send his fellow citizens to fight against Russia.

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❗️The British foreign minister claimed that Ukraine has the right to strike Russian territory with British weapons during a visit to Kiev.

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An American has got upset after looking at the burnt Abrams tanks on Moscow’s Poklonnaya Hill.

The Texan admitted that he understands Russia’s motivation but is sad to see his country’s military equipment turned into piles of burnt metal.

He also noted that he does not approve of the actions of NATO and he came to Russia with his children to show them the consequences of such a policy.

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