A top Turkish official said Ankara is now “much more careful” about weapon sales to Ukraine. The head of Turkey’s Defense Industry Agency warned the arms transfers could jeopardize Ankara’s neutrality and its ability to facilitate negotiations. Turkey plans to host talks with Kiev and Moscow to alleviate global food shortages. Turkey hosted several rounds of talks between Russia and Ukraine. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that a proposal made by Kiev during a meeting in Istanbul was a “suitable” basis for a deal. However, negotiations between Moscow and Kiev broke off in...
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COI #290: Biden Dumps Another Billion in Weapons on the Ukrainian Battlefield
On COI #290, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover the continuing U.S. escalations against Russia and Iran. Kyle breaks down the recently announced $1 billion U.S. military aid package headed for Kiev. It includes, for the first time, Harpoon anti-ship missiles as well as increased munitions for the long range rocket systems sent earlier this month. Rep. Adam Smith, head of the House Armed Services Committee, is saying the administration is being “too cautious.” Smith demands “aggressive” military aid including killer drones and longer range munitions for the High Mobility Artillery...
Zelensky Vows to ‘Liberate’ Crimea as Ukrainian Officials Voice Alarm Over Russian Gains
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has promised that his forces will retake the Crimean Peninsula, which was annexed by Russia in 2014, despite warnings from other officials that Kiev will soon lose the Donbass region to Moscow without substantial military aid from the West.
The Antiwar Comic: Ze Great Reset!
This is what happens when you kill James Bond in the movies. You get a real-life Bloefeld. More comics at the Webcomic Factory.
Iranian Military Base Attacked With Drones ‘Launched From Inside Iran’ – NYT
An apparent drone attack targeting Iran’s Parchin military complex earlier this week was launched from within the country, the New York Times reported, suggesting the deadly incident followed a “pattern” of previous strikes carried out by Israel.
News Roundup 4/22/2022
US News Houston will require businesses to install cameras and make the footage available to police without a warrant. [Link] Russia A decreasing number of Americans believe the US should play a major role in the war in Ukraine. [Link] Turkey says some NATO members want a longer war in Ukraine to hurt Russia. [Link] Russia says Mariupol has been liberated. [Link] Biden announces a new $800 million weapons package to Ukraine. [Link] The Pentagon will send Phonix Ghost drones it recently developed for Ukraine to Kiev. [Link] The White House creates a new post to coordinate assistance to...
COI #264: Billions in US Weapons Sent to Ukraine Disappear Into a “Black Hole”
On COI #264, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover Washington and NATO’s latest escalations in the Ukraine war with Russia. Kyle breaks down reports of American weapons shipped to Kiev disappearing into what an official called a “big black hole.” The U.S. is shipping billions of dollars’ worth of arms to Ukraine without an end in sight. Reports say the second $800 million package, in less than two weeks, will be announced soon. Ukrainian commanders are now acknowledging the presence of British troops in Ukraine training Kiev’s forces. American Senator Chris Coons has called for U.S....
The Communist Party of China Imposes Tyrannical Lockdowns and Deadly Food Shortages
(Photo Credit: shimlatimes.in) Here are a collection of excerpts from mainstream sources on the Shanghai lockdowns. **Reminder**: China has one of the highest vaccination rates on the planet at 86.1%. In Shanghai, 25 million people remain locked down as 26,087 new COVID cases were reported on Sunday... The situation has grown increasingly dire: Two people who tried to leave their apartment to walk their dog were confronted by a COVID prevention worker who they ended up attacking. At least one man allegedly tried to get the cops to apprehend him so he could at least have food to...
Zelensky Says 3,000 Troops Killed Since Russian Invasion
As many as 3,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed since Russia invaded on February 24, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, as the two sides continue to offer radically different casualty estimates.
US Escalates Support for Ukraine With Training on New Weapons
US troops in Europe will begin training Ukrainian forces on howitzers and radars. The systems will be transferred to Ukraine as a part of the $800 million arms package President Joe Biden authorized on Wednesday. The US scaled back its exercises with Ukrainian forces in February before the Russian invasion. However, several NATO countries have continued to train Keiv's soldiers. A small number of Ukrainian soldiers drilled on the switchblade drones in the US. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced those forces recently returned to the battlefield. The Pentagon is still working out...