Category Archives: Russia

Putin’s February 21 Speech: Hot Takes – Putin Speaks for a Strong, Self-Sufficient Russia

Putin was in fine form, focusing on domestic programs, wth no new battlefield plans. But he didn’t mince words about the West.

Turkish President Erdoğan’s Grip on Power Threatened by Devastating Earthquake

The massive February 6 earthquake weakened Erdogan’s already not-so-hot re-election prospects. What now?

Iran And Russia Strengthen Military Ties With New Weapons Deals

Not surprisingly, Iran and Russia are increasing their cooperation.

Understanding Money and the Dollar System: Radhika Desai & Michael Hudson at Geopolitical Hour

Michael Hudson and Radhika Desai discuss the dollar regime and its prospects.

Is Civilization at Stake in Ukraine?

An effort to deflate the hype over the probable loss of the war by Ukraine does not go far enough.

How Did the German Greens Become the Party of Warmongers?

German media ignore Hersh + the Greens’ Faustian bargain during the Yugoslav Wars leads directly to Germany’s perilous position today as divisions erupt over ongoing escalation with Russia.

Elite Splits Over Ukraine Shed a Tiny Bit of Light on Factions

It is possible to infer a few things from recent Ukraine push-and-pulling, but none of it is reassuring.

Seymour Hersh: Navy Divers + Spooks + Norway Took Out Nord Stream 2 on Biden’s Orders, Using Timer

~~Colonel Mustard in the Library with the Candlestick~~ Spooks and divers in the Baltic with the C4.

Russia’s Budget Deficit Jumps Amid Plunging Oil Revenues

Russia had a budget shortfall due to a fall in energy-related tax receipts. How serious a problem is this development?

The West Makes Serbia an Offer It Can’t Refuse

Unable to inflict their desired amount of damage on Russia, the EU and NATO are aiming for a consolation prize: Serbia.

The Economics of the Ukraine Proxy War with Michael Hudson and Radhika Desai

A meaty discussion of the broader implications of the war in Ukraine.

US Fails Miserably in Efforts to Isolate Russia

Victoria Nuland is a loser as even the newspaper of record admits defeat.

An Old, Small Opening Salvo v Russia? 2013 Bank Bail-In “increasingly has the smell of a proxy Germany v. Russia struggle through Cyprus”

A closer look at an old Eurozone banking crisis shows how Cyprus was (at least to a degree) used to get at Russia.

The Pentagon’s Plans for a Perpetual Three-Front “Long War” Against China and Russia

The U.S. military has made up its mind about the future in 2018.

Anecdata on the Restructuring of the Russian Economy

A report from a Russian working abroad about the effect of the war on his industry.