Russia has offered to relax its blockade of Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, but only in exchange for sanctions relief from the West, amid fears that the war raging in Eastern Europe is driving a major international food crisis.
US News Republicans are pushing back on Biden’s plan to retire the B83 nuclear weapon. [Link] The Biden administration pauses plans to roll out a disinformation board. [Link] Pentagon Press Sec John Kirby is moving to the White House National Security Council. [Link] Russia Turkey blocks the start of talks for NATO membership for Finland and Sweden. [Link] Turkey says its opposition to membership is firm. [Link] NATO believes all members will quickly approve of the two Nordic states joining. [Link] Finland says it will not host nuclear weapons or NATO bases. [Link] Activists who support...
The USS Harry Truman aircraft carrier strike group and other American warships have come under the command of the NATO alliance for major military drills in the Baltic, Adriatic and Mediterranean Seas.
Iceland, Denmark and Norway have offered security guarantees to Finland and Sweden if either come under attack, after Stockholm said it would follow Helsinki in requesting membership in the NATO bloc.
Download Episode. Jason Ditz, senior editor of Antiwar.com, joins the show to provide an update on what’s been happening in Iraq. They start with a look at Iraqi politics. An election was held in October, but the numerous factions have hit a wall in their attempt to form a government. That being said, Ditz does not think anyone is inclined to unilaterally seize power any time soon. Next, they turn to the recent Turkish offensive against the PKK in northern Iraq. Turkey claims they have the support of Iraqi officials, yet those same officials quickly came out against the campaign. Lastly,...
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization's sole Asian member has suggested it could bar two Nordic countries from entering the alliance.
US News Biden is willing to increase the military budget beyond $813 billion. [Link] Biden called on Congress to divide funding bills for Ukraine and Covid relief. [Link] The US extradites the third man for alleged involvement in the assassination of former Haitian President Jovenel Moise. Joseph Joel John was formerly a Haitian senator. [Link] Russia The Pentagon reviews hundreds of proposals from arms makers about what can be supplied to Ukraine. [Link] Democrats want to increase the Ukraine aid bill to $40 billion. [Link] Biden tells his top aids that leaks about intelligence support...
There’s a lot of news flying around about the changes happening in global currency trading. From “Gas for Rubles” to “What the Hell is Going on With the Yen?” there are a lot of questions and very few answers as to what it all means and whose on which side of the divide. The Fed just hiked 50 basis points for the first time since 2000 and will be running off its balance sheet forcing the Treasury to stop issuing new debt at stupid rates. The European Union unveiled a sixth sanctions package against Russia which calls for a complete embargo of all Russian oil. Further to this the EU is now...
Well, this war in Ukraine will last "months and years." At least, that is what the leaders of the D.C. foreign policy blob, the media, President Joe Biden’s men, Pentagon and NATO leadership have decided. Their plan is to pour oil on the flames and keep the fire raging. Also, Americans are going to have to cough up the dough for another massive aid package, with $20 billion worth of weapons to keep the blood flowing. In total, this next package will cost the taxpayer $33 billion. With Biden’s proposed $813 billion “defense” budget for 2023, the U.S. is spending more on the military and...
US News Paypal bans Consortium News The FBI conducted millions of warrantless data searches last year. [Link] The FDA moves forward with a proposal to ban menthol cigarettes. [Link] The Biden administration creates a disinformation board. [Link] The Coast Guard stopped a boat carrying 64 Haitian migrants. [Link] Russia Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says the next aid package will give Biden additional powers to seize and sell the assets of Russians. [Link] The Pentagon sees no evidence Russia plans to use nuclear weapons. [Link] Pentagon shipping long-range artillery to fight in...
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