The highly respected economic analyst who goes by the pseudonym Yves Smith headlined on May 2nd at her “Naked Capitalism” blog, “Complacency, Denialism and the Risk of an Economic Trumpocalypse”, and explained that Trump’s tariffs will — unless he soon cancels or sharply reduces them by far more than he has […]
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Trump’s Silence In The Face Of Zelensky’s Victory Day Threat Is Incredibly Disappointing
It hints at tacit approval of Ukraine targeting the Red Square parade this Friday. Zelensky recently followed up his rejection of Putin’s Victory Day truce by warning that the foreign leaders who attend the parade on Red Square are putting themselves in danger. Although he claimed that this is supposedly because Russia might orchestrate […]
The AfD Is Supported By Extremists, And People Are Protesting Against This Approach
Against the background of the record popularity of the right in Germany, the CDU/CSU and the SPD, who came to power, began to actively fight against the growing influence of the right. Despite the fact that this contradicts all democratic principles, Scholz, Merz and other representatives of the traditionalists managed […]
The Hope Of A Truce Revived And Died
The Pope’s funeral turned into a political spectacle. Zelensky, at a short meeting with Trump, again demanded that he be provided with weapons. Although this was not discussed publicly, it was clear to everyone. The two presidents did not part on the most pleasant note, although Zelensky later described this […]
Pressure On Zelensky Intensifies
Russia has been criticized for participating in events dedicated to those who died in World War II in Germany. The 80th anniversary of the victory over Germany in World War II is approaching. Revanchist sentiments are maturing in Ukraine, but in Europe they are also indulging Zelensky’s desires. Because of […]
Five Benefits That The US Would Reap From Coercing Ukraine Into More Concessions To Russia
Failure to do so risks another “forever war”, an Afghan-like debacle for the US, or World War III. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s recent reaffirmation of his country’s goals in the Ukrainian Conflict signal that the Kremlin regards the US’ reportedly finalized peace plan as unacceptable. Ukraine must withdraw from the entirety of the disputed […]
Germany’s Nazis Exclude Russians From May 8th Victory Day WW2 Celebration
FDR’s lengthy fireside chat to the nation on 28 April 1942, said: “On the European front the most important development of the past year has been without question the crushing counteroffensive on the part of the great armies of Russia against the powerful German Army. These Russian forces have destroyed and are […]
Zelensky Dismisses May 9th Ceasefire Offer: Russia Issues Stark Warnings
In a shocking display of defiance, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has outright rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin’s offer for a three-day ceasefire to commemorate the May 9th Victory Day celebrations. Instead of embracing this opportunity for peace, Zelensky has insisted on an unrealistic 30-day ceasefire, revealing his true intentions to […]
Prospects Of Nuclear Power In The Global South (II)
Part I The energy transition and the development of new energy technologies are fundamentally reshaping the energy mix. Increased production of green hydrogen, decarbonization of the transport sector and power supply for electric vehicle batteries and hydrogen fuel cells will require clean energy sources. RES (Renewable Energy Solutions), including solar […]
The Roots Of Russian Cruelty On Caucasus
The title of this article may seem provocative. Typically, such topics in Western publications, such as Radio Liberty, or on resources promoting a “decolonization” agenda, are accompanied by stories of atrocities allegedly committed by Russians during the Caucasian War (1817–1864). Often, the horrors associated with the tragic events in Western […]
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