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Civilian Army leader led child porn ring, risked US security
David Frodsham was a top civilian commander at a U.S. air base in Afghanistan when Army commanders ordered him home after investigating multiple complaints of sexual harassment. "I would not recommend placing him back into a position of authority but rather pursuing disciplinary actions at his home station," wrote one commanding officer when recommending that the Army order Frodsham to leave his post at Bagram Airfield and return to Fort Huachuca, a major Army installation in Arizona, according to a U.S. Army investigative file obtained by The Associated Press. But when Frodsham returned to his home station in the fall of 2015, he rejoined the Network Enterprise Technology Command, the Army's information technology service provider, where he had served as director of personnel for a global command of 15,000 soldiers and civilians, according to his Army resume.
https://www.sott.net/article/466114-Civilian-Army-leader-led-child-porn-ring-risked-US-security
Civilian Army leader led child porn ring, risked US security
David Frodsham was a top civilian commander at a U.S. air base in Afghanistan when Army commanders ordered him home after investigating multiple complaints of sexual harassment. "I would not recommend placing him back into a position of authority but rather pursuing disciplinary actions at his home station," wrote one commanding officer when recommending that the Army order Frodsham to leave his post at Bagram Airfield and return to Fort Huachuca, a major Army installation in Arizona, according to a U.S. Army investigative file obtained by The Associated Press. But when Frodsham returned to his home station in the fall of 2015, he rejoined the Network Enterprise Technology Command, the Army's information technology service provider, where he had served as director of personnel for a global command of 15,000 soldiers and civilians, according to his Army resume.
https://www.sott.net/article/466114-Civilian-Army-leader-led-child-porn-ring-risked-US-security
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Response to those that are whitewashing the far-right, ultranationalist movement in Ukraine
There are some comments made on social media, to whitewash and downplay the serious issue regarding a far-right/ ultranationalist movement in Ukraine. Such simplistic takes are seen as a sound reason for denying a Russian military intervention* in Ukraine. This article provides some responses to these, by using a combination of corporate MSM and Ukrainian information to address the points made about a handful of far-right groups and individuals and their influence. How many deputies does Right Sector or other ultranationalists have in the Ukrainian Rada? Remarkably, people use this stance over and over on social media and in the press to justify that there is no ultranationalism problem in Ukraine. To them, support & evidence and ultra-nationalism ought to translate into votes and winning seats in the Ukrainian parliament. If only it were as simple it is seems. It goes much much deeper, and the roots are deeply established.
https://www.sott.net/article/466082-Response-to-those-that-are-whitewashing-the-far-right-ultranationalist-movement-in-Ukraine
Response to those that are whitewashing the far-right, ultranationalist movement in Ukraine
There are some comments made on social media, to whitewash and downplay the serious issue regarding a far-right/ ultranationalist movement in Ukraine. Such simplistic takes are seen as a sound reason for denying a Russian military intervention* in Ukraine. This article provides some responses to these, by using a combination of corporate MSM and Ukrainian information to address the points made about a handful of far-right groups and individuals and their influence. How many deputies does Right Sector or other ultranationalists have in the Ukrainian Rada? Remarkably, people use this stance over and over on social media and in the press to justify that there is no ultranationalism problem in Ukraine. To them, support & evidence and ultra-nationalism ought to translate into votes and winning seats in the Ukrainian parliament. If only it were as simple it is seems. It goes much much deeper, and the roots are deeply established.
https://www.sott.net/article/466082-Response-to-those-that-are-whitewashing-the-far-right-ultranationalist-movement-in-Ukraine
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Russophobia now mainstream - Poland
Mateusz Morawiecki says it has become an obvious reality in the country. What was once called Russophobia has now become mainstream in Poland, the country's Prime Minister, Mateusz Morawiecki, insisted during a press conference on Wednesday. The PM claims that in light of the situation in Ukraine, Poland has set "some standards" when it comes to anti-Russian sentiment. "Ladies and Gentlemen, in the context of this terrible event which is the war in Ukraine, Poland sets some standards, and what was previously called Russophobia is now mainstream, it is already accepted as a reality," Morawiecki said.
https://www.sott.net/article/466115-Russophobia-now-mainstream-Poland
Russophobia now mainstream - Poland
Mateusz Morawiecki says it has become an obvious reality in the country. What was once called Russophobia has now become mainstream in Poland, the country's Prime Minister, Mateusz Morawiecki, insisted during a press conference on Wednesday. The PM claims that in light of the situation in Ukraine, Poland has set "some standards" when it comes to anti-Russian sentiment. "Ladies and Gentlemen, in the context of this terrible event which is the war in Ukraine, Poland sets some standards, and what was previously called Russophobia is now mainstream, it is already accepted as a reality," Morawiecki said.
https://www.sott.net/article/466115-Russophobia-now-mainstream-Poland
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Ukraine used synagogue to store weapons - Russia
The Russian Defense Ministry has accused Kiev of spreading "cynical lies" about its military campaign. Russia claimed on Wednesday that Ukrainian fighters have been using a synagogue to secretly store weapons and ammunition. Kiev has repeatedly accused Moscow of striking civilian targets, while Russia says it is only hitting sites used by the military. Major General Igor Konashenkov, a Defense Ministry spokesman, accused Kiev of trying to deceive the world with "cynical lies" about Russia's offensive.
https://www.sott.net/article/466116-Ukraine-used-synagogue-to-store-weapons-Russia
Ukraine used synagogue to store weapons - Russia
The Russian Defense Ministry has accused Kiev of spreading "cynical lies" about its military campaign. Russia claimed on Wednesday that Ukrainian fighters have been using a synagogue to secretly store weapons and ammunition. Kiev has repeatedly accused Moscow of striking civilian targets, while Russia says it is only hitting sites used by the military. Major General Igor Konashenkov, a Defense Ministry spokesman, accused Kiev of trying to deceive the world with "cynical lies" about Russia's offensive.
https://www.sott.net/article/466116-Ukraine-used-synagogue-to-store-weapons-Russia
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'Partygate': Renewed calls for Johnson to quit as police recommend 20 COVID rule breach fines
Police have recommended 20 fines be issued over breaches of COVID regulations at the heart of the UK government. It's in relation to the so-called Partygate scandal that has rocked Prime Minister Boris Johnson and weakened his authority. It's alleged multiple social gatherings were held in Downing Street, breaking the government's own rules designed to restrict the spread of COVID-19.
https://www.sott.net/article/466117-Partygate-Renewed-calls-for-Johnson-to-quit-as-police-recommend-20-COVID-rule-breach-fines
'Partygate': Renewed calls for Johnson to quit as police recommend 20 COVID rule breach fines
Police have recommended 20 fines be issued over breaches of COVID regulations at the heart of the UK government. It's in relation to the so-called Partygate scandal that has rocked Prime Minister Boris Johnson and weakened his authority. It's alleged multiple social gatherings were held in Downing Street, breaking the government's own rules designed to restrict the spread of COVID-19.
https://www.sott.net/article/466117-Partygate-Renewed-calls-for-Johnson-to-quit-as-police-recommend-20-COVID-rule-breach-fines
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The 'elite'? UK Tory MP who 'wants to be transgender', threatened to kill own son in 2020, had two charges of assault in 2015, co-owned sugar daddy website
Britain's first trans MP Tory Jamie Wallis has thanked the Prime Minister and his fellow MPs for their support - hours after he dramatically came out on Twitter and revealed his rape and blackmail ordeal. At PMQs today, Boris Johnson praised the bravery of a South Wales Tory who became the UK's first openly transgender MP and also revealed he was the victim of rape and a £50,000 blackmail plot. Wallis made the revelation in a tweet at 3am after he attended a dinner for Tory MPs at which the Prime Minister poked fun at the culture war over gender identity. He added in a tweet today, that he would continue using 'he' pronouns and 'remain the same person I was yesterday'. The Prime Minister threw a dinner for his MPs at the Park Plaza near Westminster Bridge last night and opened his speech with a gag about the issue after Labour's leader refused to answer a question about whether a woman can have a penis.
https://www.sott.net/article/466118-The-elite-UK-Tory-MP-who-wants-to-be-transgender-threatened-to-kill-own-son-in-2020-had-two-charges-of-assault-in-2015-co-owned-sugar-daddy-website
The 'elite'? UK Tory MP who 'wants to be transgender', threatened to kill own son in 2020, had two charges of assault in 2015, co-owned sugar daddy website
Britain's first trans MP Tory Jamie Wallis has thanked the Prime Minister and his fellow MPs for their support - hours after he dramatically came out on Twitter and revealed his rape and blackmail ordeal. At PMQs today, Boris Johnson praised the bravery of a South Wales Tory who became the UK's first openly transgender MP and also revealed he was the victim of rape and a £50,000 blackmail plot. Wallis made the revelation in a tweet at 3am after he attended a dinner for Tory MPs at which the Prime Minister poked fun at the culture war over gender identity. He added in a tweet today, that he would continue using 'he' pronouns and 'remain the same person I was yesterday'. The Prime Minister threw a dinner for his MPs at the Park Plaza near Westminster Bridge last night and opened his speech with a gag about the issue after Labour's leader refused to answer a question about whether a woman can have a penis.
https://www.sott.net/article/466118-The-elite-UK-Tory-MP-who-wants-to-be-transgender-threatened-to-kill-own-son-in-2020-had-two-charges-of-assault-in-2015-co-owned-sugar-daddy-website
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Two-year-old boy dies in Worcestershire, UK two days after being attacked by dog
Three dogs have been removed from the property where the boy, yet to be identified, was attacked A two-year-old Worcestershire boy has died in hospital two days after being attacked by a dog. The boy, who is yet to be identified, was rushed to hospital after the attack in Egdon, Worcestershire on Monday. The dog is not believed to be a breed banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act. West Mercia Police Superintendent Rebecca Love confirmed that he "has sadly passed away" in a Birmingham hospital.
https://www.sott.net/article/466119-Two-year-old-boy-dies-in-Worcestershire-UK-two-days-after-being-attacked-by-dog
Two-year-old boy dies in Worcestershire, UK two days after being attacked by dog
Three dogs have been removed from the property where the boy, yet to be identified, was attacked A two-year-old Worcestershire boy has died in hospital two days after being attacked by a dog. The boy, who is yet to be identified, was rushed to hospital after the attack in Egdon, Worcestershire on Monday. The dog is not believed to be a breed banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act. West Mercia Police Superintendent Rebecca Love confirmed that he "has sadly passed away" in a Birmingham hospital.
https://www.sott.net/article/466119-Two-year-old-boy-dies-in-Worcestershire-UK-two-days-after-being-attacked-by-dog
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7-year-old dies after attack from stray dog in Madaba, Jordan
Wednesday, a 7-year-old boy died after he was attacked by a stray dog in Madaba. A security source told Roya that the child died due to severe injuries after being bitten by the stray dog. The source pointed out that the child died of his injuries after arriving at the hospital.
https://www.sott.net/article/466121-7-year-old-dies-after-attack-from-stray-dog-in-Madaba-Jordan
7-year-old dies after attack from stray dog in Madaba, Jordan
Wednesday, a 7-year-old boy died after he was attacked by a stray dog in Madaba. A security source told Roya that the child died due to severe injuries after being bitten by the stray dog. The source pointed out that the child died of his injuries after arriving at the hospital.
https://www.sott.net/article/466121-7-year-old-dies-after-attack-from-stray-dog-in-Madaba-Jordan
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Woman dies following dog attack in Loudon County, Tennessee
Officials with the Loudon County Sheriff's Office were on scene of a death of a woman who may have been killed by her own dog. according to LCSO Spokesperson Matt Fagiana. Witnesses called 911 saying that they saw a dog attack a human and when deputies arrived they saw a large black dog standing over a body, according to Fagiana. "Deputies were unable to approach the victim due to the potential attack from the dog and a LCSO Deputy was forced to shoot and kill the animal," Fagiana said. "The victim, later identified as a local Tellico Village woman, was pronounced deceased at the scene by Priority EMS Paramedics. Her identity is being withheld pending notification of family." Fagiana said the dog was a shepherd breed that was trained as a personal protection dog.
https://www.sott.net/article/466122-Woman-dies-following-dog-attack-in-Loudon-County-Tennessee
Woman dies following dog attack in Loudon County, Tennessee
Officials with the Loudon County Sheriff's Office were on scene of a death of a woman who may have been killed by her own dog. according to LCSO Spokesperson Matt Fagiana. Witnesses called 911 saying that they saw a dog attack a human and when deputies arrived they saw a large black dog standing over a body, according to Fagiana. "Deputies were unable to approach the victim due to the potential attack from the dog and a LCSO Deputy was forced to shoot and kill the animal," Fagiana said. "The victim, later identified as a local Tellico Village woman, was pronounced deceased at the scene by Priority EMS Paramedics. Her identity is being withheld pending notification of family." Fagiana said the dog was a shepherd breed that was trained as a personal protection dog.
https://www.sott.net/article/466122-Woman-dies-following-dog-attack-in-Loudon-County-Tennessee
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Upward lightning electrifies Kansas night sky
A spectacular lightning display illuminated the night sky over Wichita, Kansas, during a thunderstorm on Tuesday. The national weather service issued a tornado warning over the Kansas City area as hail and gusty winds moved into the region. Source: Taylor Vonfeldt via Storyful
https://www.sott.net/article/466123-Upward-lightning-electrifies-Kansas-night-sky
Upward lightning electrifies Kansas night sky
A spectacular lightning display illuminated the night sky over Wichita, Kansas, during a thunderstorm on Tuesday. The national weather service issued a tornado warning over the Kansas City area as hail and gusty winds moved into the region. Source: Taylor Vonfeldt via Storyful
https://www.sott.net/article/466123-Upward-lightning-electrifies-Kansas-night-sky
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'Why were we there?': Many Americans hated the Vietnam War but then forgot about it
If America's soul becomes totally poisoned, part of the autopsy must read 'Vietnam.' - Martin Luther King Jr., 1967 In contrast to modern conflicts, the Vietnam War attracted the wrath of the political left, which campaigned vehemently against it. The outrage even led to attacks on veterans. On Vietnam War Veterans Day, almost half a century after the last US troops left the country, RT tries to understand - what was it about this particular conflict that struck a nerve? Aside from it being the hottest day of his life, Avery 'Boots' Jackson remembers March 15, 1969 as the day he narrowly escaped death in the jungles of Vietnam. Seated inside a US Army transport helicopter with 11 other soldiers, the 19-year-old recruit watched in silence as the lush forest canopy sped past below him, almost close enough to touch, as the machine raced towards the designated drop zone in southern Vietnam just miles from the Cambodian border.
https://www.sott.net/article/466124-Why-were-we-there-Many-Americans-hated-the-Vietnam-War-but-then-forgot-about-it
'Why were we there?': Many Americans hated the Vietnam War but then forgot about it
If America's soul becomes totally poisoned, part of the autopsy must read 'Vietnam.' - Martin Luther King Jr., 1967 In contrast to modern conflicts, the Vietnam War attracted the wrath of the political left, which campaigned vehemently against it. The outrage even led to attacks on veterans. On Vietnam War Veterans Day, almost half a century after the last US troops left the country, RT tries to understand - what was it about this particular conflict that struck a nerve? Aside from it being the hottest day of his life, Avery 'Boots' Jackson remembers March 15, 1969 as the day he narrowly escaped death in the jungles of Vietnam. Seated inside a US Army transport helicopter with 11 other soldiers, the 19-year-old recruit watched in silence as the lush forest canopy sped past below him, almost close enough to touch, as the machine raced towards the designated drop zone in southern Vietnam just miles from the Cambodian border.
https://www.sott.net/article/466124-Why-were-we-there-Many-Americans-hated-the-Vietnam-War-but-then-forgot-about-it
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Minnesotans, North Dakotans wake up to fresh batch of snow - 10 inches of spring snowfall
We weren't far from the snow becoming a distant memory until many woke up this morning with a fresh batch of the white stuff outside their windows. Some areas in Minnesota got up to 10 inches of snow. Wind gusts reaching up to 45 miles per hour affected driving conditions east of Moorhead.
https://www.sott.net/article/466125-Minnesotans-North-Dakotans-wake-up-to-fresh-batch-of-snow-10-inches-of-spring-snowfall
Minnesotans, North Dakotans wake up to fresh batch of snow - 10 inches of spring snowfall
We weren't far from the snow becoming a distant memory until many woke up this morning with a fresh batch of the white stuff outside their windows. Some areas in Minnesota got up to 10 inches of snow. Wind gusts reaching up to 45 miles per hour affected driving conditions east of Moorhead.
https://www.sott.net/article/466125-Minnesotans-North-Dakotans-wake-up-to-fresh-batch-of-snow-10-inches-of-spring-snowfall
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History repeats - Illegal to criticize politicians In Germany
Criticism of politicians in Germany is prohibited as "hate speech."
https://www.sott.net/article/466126-History-repeats-Illegal-to-criticize-politicians-In-Germany
History repeats - Illegal to criticize politicians In Germany
Criticism of politicians in Germany is prohibited as "hate speech."
https://www.sott.net/article/466126-History-repeats-Illegal-to-criticize-politicians-In-Germany
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The 'elite'? UK Tory MP who 'wants to be transgender' had two charges of assault in 2015 and co-owned sugar daddy website
Britain's first trans MP Tory Jamie Wallis has thanked the Prime Minister and his fellow MPs for their support - hours after he dramatically came out on Twitter and revealed his rape and blackmail ordeal. At PMQs today, Boris Johnson praised the bravery of a South Wales Tory who became the UK's first openly transgender MP and also revealed he was the victim of rape and a £50,000 blackmail plot. Wallis made the revelation in a tweet at 3am after he attended a dinner for Tory MPs at which the Prime Minister poked fun at the culture war over gender identity. He added in a tweet today, that he would continue using 'he' pronouns and 'remain the same person I was yesterday'. The Prime Minister threw a dinner for his MPs at the Park Plaza near Westminster Bridge last night and opened his speech with a gag about the issue after Labour's leader refused to answer a question about whether a woman can have a penis.
https://www.sott.net/article/466118-The-elite-UK-Tory-MP-who-wants-to-be-transgender-had-two-charges-of-assault-in-2015-and-co-owned-sugar-daddy-website
The 'elite'? UK Tory MP who 'wants to be transgender' had two charges of assault in 2015 and co-owned sugar daddy website
Britain's first trans MP Tory Jamie Wallis has thanked the Prime Minister and his fellow MPs for their support - hours after he dramatically came out on Twitter and revealed his rape and blackmail ordeal. At PMQs today, Boris Johnson praised the bravery of a South Wales Tory who became the UK's first openly transgender MP and also revealed he was the victim of rape and a £50,000 blackmail plot. Wallis made the revelation in a tweet at 3am after he attended a dinner for Tory MPs at which the Prime Minister poked fun at the culture war over gender identity. He added in a tweet today, that he would continue using 'he' pronouns and 'remain the same person I was yesterday'. The Prime Minister threw a dinner for his MPs at the Park Plaza near Westminster Bridge last night and opened his speech with a gag about the issue after Labour's leader refused to answer a question about whether a woman can have a penis.
https://www.sott.net/article/466118-The-elite-UK-Tory-MP-who-wants-to-be-transgender-had-two-charges-of-assault-in-2015-and-co-owned-sugar-daddy-website
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BEST OF THE WEB: Another breakaway republic wants to unite with Russia
South Ossetia, a partially recognized republic in the Caucasus region, will soon be taking legal steps in an attempt to join the Russian Federation, its president, Anatoly Bibilov, has announced. Most of the world officially regards the territory as part of Georgia, although Tbilisi hasn't held control since the Soviet collapse in 1991. "I believe that unification with Russia is our strategic goal. Our path, the aspirations of our people. And we will move along this path. We will take appropriate legal steps in the near future. The Republic of South Ossetia will be part of its historical homeland - Russia," Bibilov said. Located in the South Caucasus, South Ossetia fought a brutal war with Georgia, in the early 1990s, and was recognized by Russia as an independent republic following the 2008 military conflict between Russia and Georgia, prompted by Tbilisi's forces shelling the region, where Russian peacekeepers were stationed.
https://www.sott.net/article/466127-Another-breakaway-republic-wants-to-unite-with-Russia
BEST OF THE WEB: Another breakaway republic wants to unite with Russia
South Ossetia, a partially recognized republic in the Caucasus region, will soon be taking legal steps in an attempt to join the Russian Federation, its president, Anatoly Bibilov, has announced. Most of the world officially regards the territory as part of Georgia, although Tbilisi hasn't held control since the Soviet collapse in 1991. "I believe that unification with Russia is our strategic goal. Our path, the aspirations of our people. And we will move along this path. We will take appropriate legal steps in the near future. The Republic of South Ossetia will be part of its historical homeland - Russia," Bibilov said. Located in the South Caucasus, South Ossetia fought a brutal war with Georgia, in the early 1990s, and was recognized by Russia as an independent republic following the 2008 military conflict between Russia and Georgia, prompted by Tbilisi's forces shelling the region, where Russian peacekeepers were stationed.
https://www.sott.net/article/466127-Another-breakaway-republic-wants-to-unite-with-Russia
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Ukraine accuses Red Cross of 'working for enemy'
Ukraine's deputy prime minister has accused the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) of "working for the enemy" after it allegedly assisted in the evacuation of residents from the city of Mariupol to Russia. She implied that the international aid organization was more interested in Russian money than in supporting the Ukrainian cause. The barrage of accusations came from Iryna Vereshchuk, who is Ukraine's highest-ranking parliamentarian with responsibility for humanitarian affairs. She reiterated Kiev's claims that Moscow was forcefully abducting Ukrainians from Mariupol, the port city that has seen some of the worst fighting since the month-long Russian attack on Ukraine began. The ICRC had helped with those evacuations, she has alleged. "Ukraine never agreed to a humanitarian corridor from Mariupol to Russia. That's obvious. They are occupiers. They are enemies. Not peacemakers. The Red Cross had no right to help evacuate people there," she said in an interview with...
https://www.sott.net/article/466128-Ukraine-accuses-Red-Cross-of-working-for-enemy
Ukraine accuses Red Cross of 'working for enemy'
Ukraine's deputy prime minister has accused the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) of "working for the enemy" after it allegedly assisted in the evacuation of residents from the city of Mariupol to Russia. She implied that the international aid organization was more interested in Russian money than in supporting the Ukrainian cause. The barrage of accusations came from Iryna Vereshchuk, who is Ukraine's highest-ranking parliamentarian with responsibility for humanitarian affairs. She reiterated Kiev's claims that Moscow was forcefully abducting Ukrainians from Mariupol, the port city that has seen some of the worst fighting since the month-long Russian attack on Ukraine began. The ICRC had helped with those evacuations, she has alleged. "Ukraine never agreed to a humanitarian corridor from Mariupol to Russia. That's obvious. They are occupiers. They are enemies. Not peacemakers. The Red Cross had no right to help evacuate people there," she said in an interview with...
https://www.sott.net/article/466128-Ukraine-accuses-Red-Cross-of-working-for-enemy
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West wants Ukraine to be 'second Afghanistan' - Moscow
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused the West of attempting to turn Ukraine into "a second Afghanistan." He was speaking during a meeting with his Pakistani counterpart, Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi, in China on Wednesday. The remarks came ahead of a summit on the situation in the Central Asian country, which will take place on Thursday in Tunxi city, and will be attended, by China and Russia, as well as the US, and others. "Those who tried to make Afghanistan the center of world politics are now trying to replace Afghanistan with Ukraine," Lavrov said. Since 1978, Afghanistan has been a scene of multiple wars with numerous international players involved. American and other Western troops left Kabul last year after a two decade occupation, with the country falling to the Taliban soon after.
https://www.sott.net/article/466129-West-wants-Ukraine-to-be-second-Afghanistan-Moscow
West wants Ukraine to be 'second Afghanistan' - Moscow
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused the West of attempting to turn Ukraine into "a second Afghanistan." He was speaking during a meeting with his Pakistani counterpart, Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi, in China on Wednesday. The remarks came ahead of a summit on the situation in the Central Asian country, which will take place on Thursday in Tunxi city, and will be attended, by China and Russia, as well as the US, and others. "Those who tried to make Afghanistan the center of world politics are now trying to replace Afghanistan with Ukraine," Lavrov said. Since 1978, Afghanistan has been a scene of multiple wars with numerous international players involved. American and other Western troops left Kabul last year after a two decade occupation, with the country falling to the Taliban soon after.
https://www.sott.net/article/466129-West-wants-Ukraine-to-be-second-Afghanistan-Moscow
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NATO in Central Asia 'unacceptable' - Russia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday that any NATO military presence in Central Asia would undermine the security of the Russian-led CSTO alliance, in the region, and would not be tolerated by Moscow. The minister made his comment at an Afghanistan-themed summit in Tunxi, China. "We believe it's unacceptable to have any US and NATO military infrastructure, or their Afghan helpers, on the territory of neighboring states, especially in Central Asia," Lavrov said, adding that "such designs go against the security interests of our countries." He added that the existence of Western military sites would contradict the interests of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), which has six members, all former Soviet states.
https://www.sott.net/article/466130-NATO-in-Central-Asia-unacceptable-Russia
NATO in Central Asia 'unacceptable' - Russia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday that any NATO military presence in Central Asia would undermine the security of the Russian-led CSTO alliance, in the region, and would not be tolerated by Moscow. The minister made his comment at an Afghanistan-themed summit in Tunxi, China. "We believe it's unacceptable to have any US and NATO military infrastructure, or their Afghan helpers, on the territory of neighboring states, especially in Central Asia," Lavrov said, adding that "such designs go against the security interests of our countries." He added that the existence of Western military sites would contradict the interests of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), which has six members, all former Soviet states.
https://www.sott.net/article/466130-NATO-in-Central-Asia-unacceptable-Russia
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Russian military explains actions near Ukrainian capital
Russian troops near the Ukrainian cities of Kiev and Chernigov are regrouping as the goal of the first stage of their military operation has been completed, the Defense Ministry claimed on Wednesday. During a regular press briefing, its spokesperson, Major General Igor Konashenkov, said the "planned regrouping of troops is taking place [in the] Kiev and Chernigov areas." He explained that the initial stage of Moscow's military operation involved forcing Ukraine's military "to concentrate its forces, means, resources and military equipment to hold large settlements in these areas, including Kiev," to tie them up, while avoiding storming the cities, and to defeat them in such a way that would prevent them from using these forces "in the main direction of operations of our Armed Forces - in the Donbass." The Donbass refers to the territory of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics, recognised as independent states by Moscow, last month. Simultaneously, according to the ministry...
https://www.sott.net/article/466131-Russian-military-explains-actions-near-Ukrainian-capital
Russian military explains actions near Ukrainian capital
Russian troops near the Ukrainian cities of Kiev and Chernigov are regrouping as the goal of the first stage of their military operation has been completed, the Defense Ministry claimed on Wednesday. During a regular press briefing, its spokesperson, Major General Igor Konashenkov, said the "planned regrouping of troops is taking place [in the] Kiev and Chernigov areas." He explained that the initial stage of Moscow's military operation involved forcing Ukraine's military "to concentrate its forces, means, resources and military equipment to hold large settlements in these areas, including Kiev," to tie them up, while avoiding storming the cities, and to defeat them in such a way that would prevent them from using these forces "in the main direction of operations of our Armed Forces - in the Donbass." The Donbass refers to the territory of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics, recognised as independent states by Moscow, last month. Simultaneously, according to the ministry...
https://www.sott.net/article/466131-Russian-military-explains-actions-near-Ukrainian-capital
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US Army to reach its smallest size since 1940 due to recruiting difficulties
The Army this week admitted it was having problems recruiting and announced an unprecedented reduction in its numbers that would shrink the active duty Army to its smallest size since World War II. "We're facing, obviously, some challenging conditions in terms of our ability to recruit and attract talent," Under Secretary of the Army Gabe Camarillo said at a press conference on Monday. Camarillo blamed a "very tight labor market" for the Army's recruiting woes. "What we're just seeing is given the particular conditions of a very tight labor market, our ability to meet all of our projected recruiting goals were a little bit challenged in FY '22 and FY '23," he said. Camarillo said the Army's end strength, or total number of forces, would go from 485,000 soldiers currently to 476,000 in fiscal year 2022, which ends in September, and further down to 473,000 in fiscal year 2023.
https://www.sott.net/article/466132-US-Army-to-reach-its-smallest-size-since-1940-due-to-recruiting-difficulties
US Army to reach its smallest size since 1940 due to recruiting difficulties
The Army this week admitted it was having problems recruiting and announced an unprecedented reduction in its numbers that would shrink the active duty Army to its smallest size since World War II. "We're facing, obviously, some challenging conditions in terms of our ability to recruit and attract talent," Under Secretary of the Army Gabe Camarillo said at a press conference on Monday. Camarillo blamed a "very tight labor market" for the Army's recruiting woes. "What we're just seeing is given the particular conditions of a very tight labor market, our ability to meet all of our projected recruiting goals were a little bit challenged in FY '22 and FY '23," he said. Camarillo said the Army's end strength, or total number of forces, would go from 485,000 soldiers currently to 476,000 in fiscal year 2022, which ends in September, and further down to 473,000 in fiscal year 2023.
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Shallow earthquake of 7.0 magnitude hits off New Caledonia
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake jolted 279 km east-south-east of Tadine, New Caledonia at 0544 GMT on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be at 22.579 degrees south latitude and 170.3537 degrees east longitude.
https://www.sott.net/article/466133-Shallow-earthquake-of-7-0-magnitude-hits-off-New-Caledonia
Shallow earthquake of 7.0 magnitude hits off New Caledonia
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake jolted 279 km east-south-east of Tadine, New Caledonia at 0544 GMT on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be at 22.579 degrees south latitude and 170.3537 degrees east longitude.
https://www.sott.net/article/466133-Shallow-earthquake-of-7-0-magnitude-hits-off-New-Caledonia
