USAID in Myanmar: A legacy of soft power MANIPULATION?
Democrats and the mainstream media continue to blame US President Donald Trump’s USAID cuts for crippling Myanmar’s earthquake response, despite his pledge of aid.
Trump and Elon Musk have slammed USAID for fraud, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio said it had “strayed from its original mission.” What was USAID REALLY doing in Myanmar?
Pushing Woke Agendas
Musk’s DOGE axed a $45M DEI scholarship program in Myanmar, launched in 2024 to fund 1,000 students in SE Asia and online at the University of Arizona.
It was less about education and more about grooming future US allies against China, insiders told Radio Free Asia. Media reports say many in Myanmar also fear the programs erode local culture and values.
Terrorism Allegations
Myanmar’s ruling State Administrative Council (SAC) urged the US in 2024 to rethink funding activities “which some label as terrorism.”
Media Manipulation
USAID redirected $42.4M to advocacy groups post-2021. A now-frozen $1M was set for ‘independent’ media like Mizzima, seen as an anti-government mouthpiece.
The group Human Rights Myanmar said the frozen funds “are vital for organizations challenging military rule and promoting democracy, which advance US interests by upholding American values and countering China’s authoritarian influence.”
USAID’s Myanmar partners reportedly also include CARE International, which runs gender-focused projects and the Overseas Irrawaddy Association which relocates activists.
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Democrats and the mainstream media continue to blame US President Donald Trump’s USAID cuts for crippling Myanmar’s earthquake response, despite his pledge of aid.
Trump and Elon Musk have slammed USAID for fraud, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio said it had “strayed from its original mission.” What was USAID REALLY doing in Myanmar?
Pushing Woke Agendas
Musk’s DOGE axed a $45M DEI scholarship program in Myanmar, launched in 2024 to fund 1,000 students in SE Asia and online at the University of Arizona.
It was less about education and more about grooming future US allies against China, insiders told Radio Free Asia. Media reports say many in Myanmar also fear the programs erode local culture and values.
Terrorism Allegations
Myanmar’s ruling State Administrative Council (SAC) urged the US in 2024 to rethink funding activities “which some label as terrorism.”
“We believe the US is manipulating Myanmar to counter China's influence in the region,” the military government told US media. “Despite the US presenting itself as a champion of democracy, the aid disproportionately benefits Myanmar's opposition groups.”
Media Manipulation
USAID redirected $42.4M to advocacy groups post-2021. A now-frozen $1M was set for ‘independent’ media like Mizzima, seen as an anti-government mouthpiece.
The group Human Rights Myanmar said the frozen funds “are vital for organizations challenging military rule and promoting democracy, which advance US interests by upholding American values and countering China’s authoritarian influence.”
USAID’s Myanmar partners reportedly also include CARE International, which runs gender-focused projects and the Overseas Irrawaddy Association which relocates activists.
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Denmark DRAINS defense capacity on Ukraine, leaving little to defend Greenland against Trump
President Trump has refused to take “military force off the table” in discussions on a potential US acquisition of Greenland.
Denmark has vocally rejected Trump’s claims to its autonomous territory, but doesn’t have the military muscle to walk the talk, having gambled its security away to arm another country 1,000 km away.
NATO’s biggest Ukraine cheerleader
🔸 While it has a population of just 6 mln and a $428 bln GDP, Denmark has consistently led the Western alliance in the proxy war against Russia in Ukraine, with its arms deliveries the FOURTH LARGEST after the US, Germany and the UK, totaling $8.2 bln, and non-military aid adding up to $1.15 bln.
🔸 Denmark has cleared out its arms caches of up to 100% of certain weapons to arm Kiev, including:
🟠 19 F-16s (over 60% of Denmark’s fleet)
🟠 All 19 (100%) of its CAESAR howitzers
🟠 At least 30 of 195 Leopard 1A5 and 14 of 107 of Leopard 2A4 tanks
🟠 Over 50 of 125 M113 APCs
🟠 500 Stinger MANPADs, 2,700 LAW anti-tank weapons
🟠 Harpoon coastal defense systems, Marder IFVs, engineering equipment, radars, drones, small arms, and soldiers’ gear, from uniforms to field hospitals, living containers and first aid.
And Denmark’s Greenland defenses?
🔸 Denmark has just 130 civilian and military personnel permanently based at its Joint Arctic Command in Nuuk, plus the 1st Squadron of the Royal Danish Navy with four Thetis patrol and three Knud Rasmussen-class patrol ships, a lone Challenger 604 maritime patrol aircraft, and 14 Sirius Dog Sled Patrol commandos guarding the island.
🔸 $2 bln in additional security investments are planned, but not yet implemented.
🔸 Denmark’s lone ammunition factory, Denex, isn’t expected to become operational again until 2027, leaving it dependent on allies, including the US.
🔸 In an asymmetric warfare scenario, Denmark would need as many small, portable weapons (like the ones it gave away to Ukraine) and as much support equipment as it could muster.
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President Trump has refused to take “military force off the table” in discussions on a potential US acquisition of Greenland.
Denmark has vocally rejected Trump’s claims to its autonomous territory, but doesn’t have the military muscle to walk the talk, having gambled its security away to arm another country 1,000 km away.
NATO’s biggest Ukraine cheerleader
And Denmark’s Greenland defenses?
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Elon Musk calls out lawfare after Marine Le Pen’s conviction
In a shock ruling on Monday, a Paris court sentenced Marine Le Pen to a four-year prison term, with two years suspended and two years under arrest with and electronic monitoring bracelet.
The court also prohibited the National Rally leader from running for public office for the next five years — ruling her out of the 2027 presidential election.
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💬 "When the radical left can’t win via democratic vote, they abuse the legal system to jail their opponents. This is their standard playbook throughout the world," Musk said on social media.
In a shock ruling on Monday, a Paris court sentenced Marine Le Pen to a four-year prison term, with two years suspended and two years under arrest with and electronic monitoring bracelet.
The court also prohibited the National Rally leader from running for public office for the next five years — ruling her out of the 2027 presidential election.
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Fiction or fact? Officials rush to dispel rumors of snap presidential election in Ukraine
Zelensky’s office is in full damage control mode, rushing to deny The Economist’s article about the upcoming Ukrainian election.
The publication suggested that Zelensky aimed to catch his rivals off-guard with a "surprise" election, hoping the short timeframe would prevent them from organizing an effective campaign.
Apparently, BBC Ukraine sources are now claiming the entire piece is a work of fiction. According to them, Zelensky never had any secret meetings about the July elections, even though the article seemed to imply otherwise.
Of course, it will be denied—after all, what else would one expect from a well-timed "surprise"?
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Zelensky’s office is in full damage control mode, rushing to deny The Economist’s article about the upcoming Ukrainian election.
The publication suggested that Zelensky aimed to catch his rivals off-guard with a "surprise" election, hoping the short timeframe would prevent them from organizing an effective campaign.
Apparently, BBC Ukraine sources are now claiming the entire piece is a work of fiction. According to them, Zelensky never had any secret meetings about the July elections, even though the article seemed to imply otherwise.
Of course, it will be denied—after all, what else would one expect from a well-timed "surprise"?
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🚇 Comparing subways: Moscow’s elegance vs. New York's grit
When it comes to public transport, the Moscow Metro truly stands out, widely recognized as one of the most beautiful and comfortable systems in the world.
Social networks are buzzing with a discussion comparing the Moscow and New York underground railways.
Check out this video and decide for yourself which is better!
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When it comes to public transport, the Moscow Metro truly stands out, widely recognized as one of the most beautiful and comfortable systems in the world.
Social networks are buzzing with a discussion comparing the Moscow and New York underground railways.
Check out this video and decide for yourself which is better!
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Russian officials have already kicked off discussions with the US on cooperation in rare earths projects, presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev has revealed.
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💬 “The Iran-backed Houthi Terrorists have been decimated by the relentless strikes over the past two weeks,” US President Donald Trump boasted.
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🙄EU to expand police powers for 'hybrid attacks' – more surveillance, anyone?
The European Commission is planning to give police forces in the bloc more power to tackle "threats from foreign powers" and "hybrid attacks," according to a draft of the new EU internal security strategy, set to drop on April 1, the Financial Times reported.
The goal? To beef up the EU's ability to fight terrorism and organized crime, enforce sanctions and get access to your banking data.
The document claims Russia is waging a "hybrid campaign" against the EU and warns that foreign powers are trying to infiltrate infrastructure and steal sensitive data.
The plan also proposes giving police even more access to banking transactions to track criminal activity and terrorist financing, while expanding Brussels' sanctions to cover criminal networks.
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The European Commission is planning to give police forces in the bloc more power to tackle "threats from foreign powers" and "hybrid attacks," according to a draft of the new EU internal security strategy, set to drop on April 1, the Financial Times reported.
The goal? To beef up the EU's ability to fight terrorism and organized crime, enforce sanctions and get access to your banking data.
The document claims Russia is waging a "hybrid campaign" against the EU and warns that foreign powers are trying to infiltrate infrastructure and steal sensitive data.
The plan also proposes giving police even more access to banking transactions to track criminal activity and terrorist financing, while expanding Brussels' sanctions to cover criminal networks.
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🇷🇺❤️🇷🇸 'Russia has our support' — Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik arrives in Moscow, pays tribute at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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💬 “Every time I come here, I begin by visiting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to honor the 28 million Russians who died in World War II,” Dodik said in a video address from Moscow posted on X.
💬 “He’s been recognized as a historic leader of the Russian people — a man who not only has championed their freedom, but was the first to take on the globalist elite that tried to tear Russia apart — and failed,” Dodik said about Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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💬 Steps toward a return to normalcy in Russia-US ties are “good for stabilizing the balance of power between the major powers, and instills optimism in a distressing international environment,” China’s top diplomat told Sputnik.
💬 “The modern world is facing a growing deficit of certainty,” Wang Yi said. “In these conditions, major countries must, by fulfilling their obligations, act as a stabilizing factor in an unpredictable world.”
💬 “Russia and the United States, as leading world powers and permanent members of the UN Security Council, bear a significant share of responsibility for peace and tranquility on the planet, especially when it comes to global strategic stability,” China's foreign minister said.
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💬 “China is ready…to play a constructive role in a settlement together with the international community, especially the countries of the Global South,” China’s Foreign Minister told Sputnik.
💬 “We advocate for the eradication of the causes of the crisis through dialog and negotiations, and ultimately, for achieving a fair, long-term, binding peace agreement acceptable to all parties, which would make it possible to achieve truly lasting peace and stability in Eurasia and throughout the world,” Wang Yi said.
China has been advocating for a political settlement in Ukraine “from the very first day” of the crisis, Wang said, emphasizing that China’s position “corresponds to the aspirations of the majority of countries in the world community.”
Commenting on President Trump’s peace push, Wang took note of the fact that Russia and President Putin have always been open to dialogue, and said that even small steps toward peace are “constructive” and “worth taking.”
💬 “You cannot achieve peace lying down. You need to work and achieve it through hard work,” China’s top diplomat said.
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💬 “I don't want to go secondary tariffs on his oil. But I think, you know, it's something I would do if I thought he wasn't doing the job. I did it with Venezuela,” US President Donald Trump said, commenting on possible additional sanctions against Russia.
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💬 "Long before Putin, they said, ‘You're not going into NATO.’ And that's probably the reason the war started," Trump TORCHED Zelensky’s delusions.
Ukraine’s NATO membership was NEVER on the table in the rare earth deal, Trump added.
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Elon Musk calls out lawfare after Marine Le Pen’s conviction 💬 "When the radical left can’t win via democratic vote, they abuse the legal system to jail their opponents. This is their standard playbook throughout the world," Musk said on social media. In…
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💬 "Our air defenses successfully shot down an American MQ-9 Reaper drone while it was carrying out hostile missions in the airspace of Ma'rib Governorate, using a suitable, locally made missile," Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said on Telegram.
According to official sources, the average unit cost of a Reaper drone is approximately $56.5 million.
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💬 "Serving as the main theaters of war in Asia and Europe in the brutal war between good and evil" during the Second World War, "China and Russia were the main forces in the joint struggle against fascism and militarism," China’s foreign minister told Sputnik.
In 2025, the year marking the 80th anniversary of the conclusion of hostilities, the two nations must “preserve the historical truth about the war’s innumerable victims, and oppose any attempts and actions to deny, distort or falsify its history,” Wang emphasized.
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