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Two Invasions: The Ukrainian Pendulum

By Israel Shamir The stakes are high in the Ukraine: after the coup, as Crimea and Donbas asserted their right to self determination, American and Russian troops entered Ukrainian territory, both under cover. The American soldiers are “military advisors”, ostensibly … Continue reading

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#NEVERSTOP (Starring Natalia Vodianova, Sochi Paralympics Ambassador)

Natalia Vodianova, Sochi Paralympics Ambassador stars in the motivational short film to raise awareness of the Paralympic cause and people with disabilities in Russia and globally. NATALIA VODIANOVA: The Paralympic cause is very close to my heart. My younger sister … Continue reading

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Russia’s Oil and Gas are Weapons and Weakness in Ukraine Fight

While it is clear that Russia’s natural gas exports can play a role in the conflict, and are already part of the calculations, what is less obvious is just how much strength they add to Moscow’s position. Ironically, the financial … Continue reading

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Obama’s Red Lines

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Kiev Snipers Hired by Maidan Leaders – Leaked EU’s Ashton Phone Tape

The snipers who shot at protesters and police in Kiev were allegedly hired by Maidan leaders, according to a leaked phone conversation between the EU foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton and Estonian foreign affairs minister, which has emerged online. “There … Continue reading

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Putin: U.S. Wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya Distorted International Law

Wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya were distortions of international law and UNSC resolution, says Vladimir Putin during is conversation with journalists. Asked about criticism of Russia over its stance on Ukraine, Putin dismissed the accusations that Russia is acting illegitimately. … Continue reading

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Russia is Allowed to Have 25,000 Troops in Crimea

Ukraine’s statement at the UN that 16,000 Russian soldiers have been deployed to Crimea has caused a frenzy among Western media which chooses to ignore that those troops have been there since the late 1990s in accordance with a Kiev-Moscow … Continue reading

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It is the West, Not Russia, That has Behaved Recklessly in Ukraine

By Brendan O’Neill Western observers ditch their critical faculties whenever Russia is involved. The first casualty of war is truth. And the first casualty of any skirmish on the world stage that involves Russia is critical thinking. No sooner does … Continue reading

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CrossTalk: Crimean Crucible

What is Ukrainians’ attitude towards Russia? What country in the world is increasing tensions in Ukraine? Does Russia use the West’s favorite “R2P” doctrine? And, what is keeping Ukraine together? CrossTalking with Mark Sleboda, Nebojsa Malic and Alexander Mercouris.

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Seriously? Kerry Tells Russia ‘One Doesn’t Invade Country on Phoney Pretext’

The US Secretary of State spoke today of the unacceptability of invading a sovereign country on phony pretexts in order to assert one’s own interests in the 21st century. But no, he was not speaking about the United States, as … Continue reading

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