Tag Archives: Russia

Facts You Need to Know About the Current Situation in Crimea

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Keld Bach

With its multinational society and a long history of conquests, the Crimean Peninsula has always been a crossroads of cultures – and a hotbed of conflicts. Amid Ukrainian turmoil, every ethnic group of Crimeans has its own vision of the … Continue reading →

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Latest Developments in Ukraine

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Keld Bach

The Brown Revolution of the Ukraine A hundred years ago Kiev was predominantly a Russian resort, and some central areas have retained this flavour. Now Kiev is patrolled by armed thugs from the Western Ukraine, by fighters from the neo-Nazi … Continue reading →

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EU Writes Ukraine’s Eulogy

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Keld Bach

By Peter Lavelle The EU’s so-called “crisis plan” for Ukraine is itself a recipe for catastrophe. It is a brokered plan by the wrong people, under extreme (Western) outside pressure, and on behalf of a small group of backward looking … Continue reading →

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Putin: First Soviet Government was Mostly Jewish

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Keld Bach

Speaking at Moscow’s Jewish Museum, Russian president says politicians ‘were guided by false ideological considerations.’ Russian President Vladimir Putin said that at least 80 percent of the members of the first Soviet government were Jewish. “I thought about something just … Continue reading →

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Russia: Sochi Games Highlight Homophobic Violence

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Keld Bach

The Russian authorities need to address a deteriorating situation of widespread and concerted abuse against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people and activists. The authorities’ failure to act and some officials’ homophobic comments expose LGBT people to further harassment … Continue reading →

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Prince Bandar’s Threat Comes True in Volgograd

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Keld Bach

Excerpts from Saudi Arabian Prince Bandar Bin Sultan’s talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, August 2013: Bandar told Putin, “There are many common values ​​and goals that bring us together, most notably the fight against terrorism and extremism … Continue reading →

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Lavrov: West Trying to ‘Flirt’ with Islamic Front in Syrian Crisis

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Keld Bach

RT talks to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. He is worried that Western politicians are still trying to “flirt” with the Islamic front in Syria, although they are beginning to realize that overthrowing Assad’s regime would play into the hands … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Message from Edward Snowden

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Keld Bach

Whistleblower Edward Snowden, who revealed the mass surveillance programmes organised by the US and other governments, gives this year’s The Alternative Christmas Message on Channel 4. YouTube video blocked in Guernsey, Ireland, Isle of Man, Jersey and United Kingdom. View … Continue reading →

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Edward Snowden: My Mission is Already Accomplished

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Keld Bach

Six months after the first revelations appeared in The Washington Post and Britain’s Guardian newspaper, Snowden agreed to reflect at length on the roots and repercussions of his choice. He was relaxed and animated over two days of nearly unbroken … Continue reading →

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Putin: I Envy Obama, Because He Can ‘Spy’ and Get Away with It

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Keld Bach

“I envy Obama because he can spy on his allies without any consequences,” said Putin when asked about how his relations had changed with the US following Snowden’s espionage revelations. During an annual question-and-answer session with journalists, Putin praised Edward … Continue reading →

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