#US #NATO #Russia
Four Western provocations that led to US-Russia crisis today
1: NATO’s first eastward expansion
2: NATO’s military intervention in the Balkans
3: NATO’s subsequent waves of expansion
4: treating Russia as an outright enemy in Ukraine and elsewhere
https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2021/12/28/four-western-provocations-that-led-to-u-s-russia-crisis-today/
Four Western provocations that led to US-Russia crisis today
1: NATO’s first eastward expansion
2: NATO’s military intervention in the Balkans
3: NATO’s subsequent waves of expansion
4: treating Russia as an outright enemy in Ukraine and elsewhere
https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2021/12/28/four-western-provocations-that-led-to-u-s-russia-crisis-today/
Responsible Statecraft
Four Western provocations that led to U.S.-Russia crisis today - Responsible Statecraft
The one-sided indictments of Moscow's behavior invariably ignore the numerous missteps that took place, beginning with Clinton.
#US #Biden #Ukraine #Zelensky #Germany #Russia
News 1
Following the January 2 telephone conversations between US President Joseph Biden and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, the American side underlined the commitment of the United States, its allies and partners to the principle of “nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine”, - follows from the statement of the White House press secretary Jen Psaki on the results of the contact.
News 2
A meeting of foreign policy advisers of the Russian Federation, Germany and France, dedicated to Ukraine, will take place this week, the specific date will be known later - the Cabinet of Ministers of Germany said on January 3.
News 3
Well, how so 😹
https://news.1rj.ru/str/MariaVladimirovnaZakharova/1540
News 1
Following the January 2 telephone conversations between US President Joseph Biden and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, the American side underlined the commitment of the United States, its allies and partners to the principle of “nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine”, - follows from the statement of the White House press secretary Jen Psaki on the results of the contact.
News 2
A meeting of foreign policy advisers of the Russian Federation, Germany and France, dedicated to Ukraine, will take place this week, the specific date will be known later - the Cabinet of Ministers of Germany said on January 3.
News 3
Well, how so 😹
https://news.1rj.ru/str/MariaVladimirovnaZakharova/1540
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Мария Захарова
Новость 1
По итогам прошедших 2 января телефонных переговоров Президента США Джозефа Байдена с Президентом Украины Владимиром Зеленским с американской стороны была подчёркнута приверженность Соединённых Штатов, их союзников и партнёров принципу «ничего об…
По итогам прошедших 2 января телефонных переговоров Президента США Джозефа Байдена с Президентом Украины Владимиром Зеленским с американской стороны была подчёркнута приверженность Соединённых Штатов, их союзников и партнёров принципу «ничего об…
#Ukraine: who wants the war?
If you believe the reporting in the German press, one thing is clear: Russia! But why is Putin making offers to de-escalate?
https://www.heise.de/tp/features/Ukraine-Wer-will-den-Krieg-6316096.html
If you believe the reporting in the German press, one thing is clear: Russia! But why is Putin making offers to de-escalate?
https://www.heise.de/tp/features/Ukraine-Wer-will-den-Krieg-6316096.html
heise online
Ukraine: Wer will den Krieg?
Glaubt man der Berichterstattung der deutschen Presse, ist klar: Russland! Warum aber macht Putin dann Angebote zur Entspannung?
#US and #Israel political assassination of #QassemSoleimani
https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1477991667189919750.html
https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1477991667189919750.html
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Thread by @richimedhurst: Two years ago today, Donald Trump ordered the assassination of General Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al Muhandis. The US murdered two men engaged in the fight against ISIS, Al Qaeda, and Western...…
"The American polity is cracked, and might collapse.
#US is becoming increasingly ungovernable, and some experts believe it could descend into civil war"
And guess whose fault is that?
That's right, #BlameRussia 🙃
https://archive.is/2zEkw
#US is becoming increasingly ungovernable, and some experts believe it could descend into civil war"
And guess whose fault is that?
That's right, #BlameRussia 🙃
https://archive.is/2zEkw
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Opinion: The American polity is cracked, and might collapse. Canada m…
archived 2 Jan 2022 16:59:50 UTC
#UK interference in #Russia internal
Update
Moscow responds to revelations of British political interference in Russia
UK officials have been spending money on attempts to destabilize the political situation in Russia by sponsoring increased protest activity, Zakharova outlined as she accused London of focusing its attention on increasing social tensions and polarization within the country.
https://www.rt.com/russia/545020-uk-funding-influence-meddling-leak/
Update
Moscow responds to revelations of British political interference in Russia
UK officials have been spending money on attempts to destabilize the political situation in Russia by sponsoring increased protest activity, Zakharova outlined as she accused London of focusing its attention on increasing social tensions and polarization within the country.
https://www.rt.com/russia/545020-uk-funding-influence-meddling-leak/
RT
Moscow responds to revelations of British political interference in Russia
Britain has created a network of affiliates in Russia to influence civil society through a system of grants worth millions of dollars annually, Moscow claimed on Sunday.
#US #Russia
It’s time to prepare for the post-American age
Washington’s role in the world is diminishing. What comes next?
https://www.rt.com/russia/544779-prepare-post-american-age/
It’s time to prepare for the post-American age
Washington’s role in the world is diminishing. What comes next?
https://www.rt.com/russia/544779-prepare-post-american-age/
RT
It’s time to prepare for the post-American age
Has American dominance across global foreign policy, finance, and military affairs been a source of stability or conflict? Some believe Washington’s status as the last great power has been a force for good. Others disagree.
The world’s largest trade pact is a game-changer for China
https://www.rt.com/op-ed/545141-china-trade-agreement-largest/
https://www.rt.com/op-ed/545141-china-trade-agreement-largest/
RT
The world’s largest trade pact is a game-changer for China
The new RCEP trade agreement, spanning 15 countries and nearly one-third of the world’s population, gives Beijing huge advantages in its economic competition with America.
#Israel’s #Mossad targeted German, Swiss firms
https://www.rt.com/news/545137-mossad-reportedly-targeted-western-companies/
https://www.rt.com/news/545137-mossad-reportedly-targeted-western-companies/
RT
Israel’s Mossad targeted German, Swiss firms – reports
A Swiss newspaper claims Mossad may have been behind bombing attacks and threats against several German and Swiss companies in the 1980s. Israel reportedly sought to prevent Pakistan from developing nuclear weapons.
#Kazakhstan
Sow the wind, reap the whirlwind.
I hope now #Kazakhstan has learnt its lesson:
The West uses you for its advantage and interests, then dumps you when you're no longer needed
"A critical element of Kazakhstan’s development has been the growth of our civil society, especially the increase in the number of non-governmental organisations (NGOs). It is hard to believe that in the early 1990s there were only approximately 400 NGOs in Kazakhstan. The story is much different today. By now, the number of active registered NGOs in Kazakhstan has increased 40-fold to around 16,000. Many operate in the sphere of support for socially vulnerable segments of the population or issues related to the protection of the rights and legal interests of citizens and organisations.
This dynamic is of course most welcome. A developed civil society is the foundation of any modern and thriving state. It provides an effective dialogue platform, as well as a communication bridge between representatives of the government and the public.
Therefore, the government of Kazakhstan has continued to actively support NGOs, including financially. In 2020, grants were provided worth 1.8 billion tenge (over 4.3 million US dollars). Most of the funding went towards supporting the projects related to the welfare and development of children and young people. Approximately 305.4 million tenge ($740,000) was allocated to directly promote the development of civil society, including increasing the efficiency of the activities of non-governmental organisations.
While substantial progress has been made, we are of course aware of the need to continue to develop the space for NGOs to thrive"
https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2021/03/06/kazakhstans-government-is-determined-to-enhance-engagement-with-civil-society/
Sow the wind, reap the whirlwind.
I hope now #Kazakhstan has learnt its lesson:
The West uses you for its advantage and interests, then dumps you when you're no longer needed
"A critical element of Kazakhstan’s development has been the growth of our civil society, especially the increase in the number of non-governmental organisations (NGOs). It is hard to believe that in the early 1990s there were only approximately 400 NGOs in Kazakhstan. The story is much different today. By now, the number of active registered NGOs in Kazakhstan has increased 40-fold to around 16,000. Many operate in the sphere of support for socially vulnerable segments of the population or issues related to the protection of the rights and legal interests of citizens and organisations.
This dynamic is of course most welcome. A developed civil society is the foundation of any modern and thriving state. It provides an effective dialogue platform, as well as a communication bridge between representatives of the government and the public.
Therefore, the government of Kazakhstan has continued to actively support NGOs, including financially. In 2020, grants were provided worth 1.8 billion tenge (over 4.3 million US dollars). Most of the funding went towards supporting the projects related to the welfare and development of children and young people. Approximately 305.4 million tenge ($740,000) was allocated to directly promote the development of civil society, including increasing the efficiency of the activities of non-governmental organisations.
While substantial progress has been made, we are of course aware of the need to continue to develop the space for NGOs to thrive"
https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2021/03/06/kazakhstans-government-is-determined-to-enhance-engagement-with-civil-society/
Modern Diplomacy
Kazakhstan’s government is determined to enhance engagement with civil society
This year Kazakhstan is marking its 30th anniversary as an independent state. We have come a long way over the last three decades. Our economy has greatly expanded and our political processes are unrecognisable compared to when we just gained our independence…
#Russia #NATO
Russia harbors no illusions and does not expect “swift progress” from this week's security talks with the US and NATO, Moscow has warned, adding that the collective West does not understand the country & prefers to just issue threats.
If the US and NATO once again resort to pressure and threats instead of dialogue, that would only lead the talks into a deadlock, Ryabkov warned.
Russia is determined not to let the Western bloc bury the negotiations in “endless discussions of the same issues” as was the case in the Russia-NATO Council up until 2019.
https://www.rt.com/russia/545492-nato-talks-no-concession-pressure/
Russia harbors no illusions and does not expect “swift progress” from this week's security talks with the US and NATO, Moscow has warned, adding that the collective West does not understand the country & prefers to just issue threats.
If the US and NATO once again resort to pressure and threats instead of dialogue, that would only lead the talks into a deadlock, Ryabkov warned.
Russia is determined not to let the Western bloc bury the negotiations in “endless discussions of the same issues” as was the case in the Russia-NATO Council up until 2019.
https://www.rt.com/russia/545492-nato-talks-no-concession-pressure/
RT
Russia says it will never make concessions under pressure
Russia harbors no illusions and does not expect “swift progress” from this week's security talks with the US and NATO, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has said, adding that the collective West does not understand Moscow.
#Kazakhstan #Ukraine
https://news.1rj.ru/str/JokerDNR/905
My hackers broke into a number of resources of the Ukrainian special services. But this will not be very interesting for you. And it is interesting that one of the administrators of the information resources of the organization that was behind the attempted coup in Kazakhstan "Democratic Choice of Kazakhstan" is Major of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Garbuzyuk Andrey Nikolaevich, who serves at the Center for Information and Psychological Operations in Odessa. Born on 13.12.1981 in the village. New Chertoria, Lyubarsky district, Zhytomyr region. Passport: VM463793, issued by the Lyubarsky District Office of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine in the Zhytomyr region. 28.01.1998. International passport: FN, number: 633340 dated 02/05/2018, issuing authority: 5135. Smart and proud Ukrainians did not deny themselves the manipulation of less intelligent Kazakhs, chtol? Ah ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ...
https://news.1rj.ru/str/JokerDNR/905
My hackers broke into a number of resources of the Ukrainian special services. But this will not be very interesting for you. And it is interesting that one of the administrators of the information resources of the organization that was behind the attempted coup in Kazakhstan "Democratic Choice of Kazakhstan" is Major of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Garbuzyuk Andrey Nikolaevich, who serves at the Center for Information and Psychological Operations in Odessa. Born on 13.12.1981 in the village. New Chertoria, Lyubarsky district, Zhytomyr region. Passport: VM463793, issued by the Lyubarsky District Office of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine in the Zhytomyr region. 28.01.1998. International passport: FN, number: 633340 dated 02/05/2018, issuing authority: 5135. Smart and proud Ukrainians did not deny themselves the manipulation of less intelligent Kazakhs, chtol? Ah ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ...
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