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Medvedev concisely explained Russia's denazification goal in Ukraine
Denazification will have to be comprehensive and verifiable exactly as it was in defeated Germany after World War II, which is the only way to ensure "the peace of future generations of Ukrainians themselves and the opportunity to finally build an open Eurasia from Lisbon to Vladivostok" like Russia envisions being in everyone's interests. Former Russian President and current Deputy Chairman of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev shared another informative post on his Telegram channel, this time concisely explaining the denazification goal of his country's ongoing special military operation in Ukraine. This noble objective has been much-maligned by the US-led Western Mainstream Media (MSM), which gaslights its targeted audience by falsely claiming that no such thing as fascism even remotely exists in Ukraine under its Jewish President. Medvedev began by reminding everyone of Kiev's spree of consistently discredited psy-ops: the "Ghost of Kiev"; the claim of someone downing a...
https://www.sott.net/article/466408-Medvedev-concisely-explained-Russias-denazification-goal-in-Ukraine
Medvedev concisely explained Russia's denazification goal in Ukraine
Denazification will have to be comprehensive and verifiable exactly as it was in defeated Germany after World War II, which is the only way to ensure "the peace of future generations of Ukrainians themselves and the opportunity to finally build an open Eurasia from Lisbon to Vladivostok" like Russia envisions being in everyone's interests. Former Russian President and current Deputy Chairman of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev shared another informative post on his Telegram channel, this time concisely explaining the denazification goal of his country's ongoing special military operation in Ukraine. This noble objective has been much-maligned by the US-led Western Mainstream Media (MSM), which gaslights its targeted audience by falsely claiming that no such thing as fascism even remotely exists in Ukraine under its Jewish President. Medvedev began by reminding everyone of Kiev's spree of consistently discredited psy-ops: the "Ghost of Kiev"; the claim of someone downing a...
https://www.sott.net/article/466408-Medvedev-concisely-explained-Russias-denazification-goal-in-Ukraine
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Ukraine will be a 'big Israel' - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Ukraine will look to Israel for inspiration concerning its future security arrangements, arguing that an "absolutely liberal" Kiev is now "impossible" after Moscow's attack in late February. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, the president said security would be the "number one" issue for Ukrainians for the next decade, even going so far as to forecast a lasting armed military presence in the streets. Comment: Zelensky is getting ahead of himself, although that's this delusional perfomance is likely intentional, because he probably doesn't want to admit the truth which is that Ukraine is losing and he probably won't be in his position in 10 months, never mind 10 years.
https://www.sott.net/article/466409-Ukraine-will-be-a-big-Israel-Zelensky
Ukraine will be a 'big Israel' - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Ukraine will look to Israel for inspiration concerning its future security arrangements, arguing that an "absolutely liberal" Kiev is now "impossible" after Moscow's attack in late February. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, the president said security would be the "number one" issue for Ukrainians for the next decade, even going so far as to forecast a lasting armed military presence in the streets. Comment: Zelensky is getting ahead of himself, although that's this delusional perfomance is likely intentional, because he probably doesn't want to admit the truth which is that Ukraine is losing and he probably won't be in his position in 10 months, never mind 10 years.
https://www.sott.net/article/466409-Ukraine-will-be-a-big-Israel-Zelensky
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UN Human Rights Council to vote on suspension of Russia - media
The UN General Assembly will vote on Thursday on suspending Russia from the Human Rights Council, French state media AFP reported on Wednesday. Some Western nations are pushing for the expulsion to punish Russia over the conflict in Ukraine. The US and its allies have argued that it's no longer feasible to have Russia as a member of the UN body after Kiev raised unverified allegations of war crimes against Moscow. Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the US permanent representative to the UN, called Russia's participation "a farce" during a visit to Romania on Monday. Similar sentiments were expressed by officials from nations such as the UK and Canada.
https://www.sott.net/article/466410-UN-Human-Rights-Council-to-vote-on-suspension-of-Russia-media
UN Human Rights Council to vote on suspension of Russia - media
The UN General Assembly will vote on Thursday on suspending Russia from the Human Rights Council, French state media AFP reported on Wednesday. Some Western nations are pushing for the expulsion to punish Russia over the conflict in Ukraine. The US and its allies have argued that it's no longer feasible to have Russia as a member of the UN body after Kiev raised unverified allegations of war crimes against Moscow. Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the US permanent representative to the UN, called Russia's participation "a farce" during a visit to Romania on Monday. Similar sentiments were expressed by officials from nations such as the UK and Canada.
https://www.sott.net/article/466410-UN-Human-Rights-Council-to-vote-on-suspension-of-Russia-media
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Unvaccinated Australians can't leave Australia — unless they escape
Welcome to Prison Australia where unvaccinated citizens are not able to leave. (And Canadians thought they were the only ones). If your best friend is getting married in Madagascar, the Africans will let you fly in, but you can't go because Australia won't let you out. Australians who are unvaccinated or not-jabbed-enough can apply for permission to leave. But unless you need foreign medical care, live or work overseas, or are flying in the "national interest" (meaning you're a politician) you may not qualify. Trips need to be "longer than three months" for no good reason I can think of, except that it stops most holidayers. Which is obviously the point. People may get an exemption if they need to work overseas. Which is fine if your boss wants to send you to conventions in the Greek Islands but you can't take the wife and kids unless she owns the company, and the kids are your employees. Otherwise, there's no pleasure cruises for the unjabbed peasants from Oz. Unvaccinated...
https://www.sott.net/article/466411-Unvaccinated-Australians-cant-leave-Australia-unless-they-escape
Unvaccinated Australians can't leave Australia — unless they escape
Welcome to Prison Australia where unvaccinated citizens are not able to leave. (And Canadians thought they were the only ones). If your best friend is getting married in Madagascar, the Africans will let you fly in, but you can't go because Australia won't let you out. Australians who are unvaccinated or not-jabbed-enough can apply for permission to leave. But unless you need foreign medical care, live or work overseas, or are flying in the "national interest" (meaning you're a politician) you may not qualify. Trips need to be "longer than three months" for no good reason I can think of, except that it stops most holidayers. Which is obviously the point. People may get an exemption if they need to work overseas. Which is fine if your boss wants to send you to conventions in the Greek Islands but you can't take the wife and kids unless she owns the company, and the kids are your employees. Otherwise, there's no pleasure cruises for the unjabbed peasants from Oz. Unvaccinated...
https://www.sott.net/article/466411-Unvaccinated-Australians-cant-leave-Australia-unless-they-escape
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Ukraine will be a 'big Israel' - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Ukraine will look to Israel for inspiration concerning its future security arrangements, arguing that an "absolutely liberal" Kiev is now "impossible" after Moscow's attack in late February. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, the president said security would be the "number one" issue for Ukrainians for the next decade, even going so far as to forecast a lasting armed military presence in the streets. Comment: Zelensky is getting ahead of himself, although this delusional performance is likely intentional, as he probably doesn't want to admit the truth, which is that Ukraine is losing and he probably won't be in his position in 10 months, never mind 10 years.
https://www.sott.net/article/466409-Ukraine-will-be-a-big-Israel-Zelensky
Ukraine will be a 'big Israel' - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Ukraine will look to Israel for inspiration concerning its future security arrangements, arguing that an "absolutely liberal" Kiev is now "impossible" after Moscow's attack in late February. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, the president said security would be the "number one" issue for Ukrainians for the next decade, even going so far as to forecast a lasting armed military presence in the streets. Comment: Zelensky is getting ahead of himself, although this delusional performance is likely intentional, as he probably doesn't want to admit the truth, which is that Ukraine is losing and he probably won't be in his position in 10 months, never mind 10 years.
https://www.sott.net/article/466409-Ukraine-will-be-a-big-Israel-Zelensky
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BEST OF THE WEB: Dr. Robert Malone v WEF
Dr. Robert Malone, one of the initial founders of mRNA vaccines, turned into the most prominent critic, plans to expose everyone in the World Economic Forum (WEF). "They've been working for 30 years to train people to be their gophers...to do their bidding...there are videos of Klaus Schwab bragging about it," Malone stated. "All of these people who want to lock us up and disrespect us are not very smart. I mean, have you watched Trudeau?" Malone admitted it is usually unethical to dox people online, but with "this crowd," ousting them is the only way to beat them. So the doctor spent millions compiling a list of over 4,000 people who are working with the WEF to push forward the Great Reset.
https://www.sott.net/article/466385-Dr-Robert-Malone-v-WEF
BEST OF THE WEB: Dr. Robert Malone v WEF
Dr. Robert Malone, one of the initial founders of mRNA vaccines, turned into the most prominent critic, plans to expose everyone in the World Economic Forum (WEF). "They've been working for 30 years to train people to be their gophers...to do their bidding...there are videos of Klaus Schwab bragging about it," Malone stated. "All of these people who want to lock us up and disrespect us are not very smart. I mean, have you watched Trudeau?" Malone admitted it is usually unethical to dox people online, but with "this crowd," ousting them is the only way to beat them. So the doctor spent millions compiling a list of over 4,000 people who are working with the WEF to push forward the Great Reset.
https://www.sott.net/article/466385-Dr-Robert-Malone-v-WEF
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20 facts about the emerging global food shortage that should chill you to the core
A very alarming global food shortage has already begun, and it is only going to get worse in the months ahead. I realize that this is not good news, but I would encourage you to share the information in this article with everyone that you can. People deserve to understand what is happening, and they deserve an opportunity to get prepared. The pace at which things are changing around the globe right now is absolutely breathtaking, but most people assume that life will just continue to carry on as it normally does. Unfortunately, the truth is that a very real planetary emergency is developing right in front of our eyes. The following are 20 facts about the emerging global food shortage that should chill you to the core... #1 One of France's most important government officials is telling us that we should brace ourselves for an "extremely serious" global food crisis... France's Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said the EU must get to grips with the prospect that the war in...
https://www.sott.net/article/466412-20-facts-about-the-emerging-global-food-shortage-that-should-chill-you-to-the-core
20 facts about the emerging global food shortage that should chill you to the core
A very alarming global food shortage has already begun, and it is only going to get worse in the months ahead. I realize that this is not good news, but I would encourage you to share the information in this article with everyone that you can. People deserve to understand what is happening, and they deserve an opportunity to get prepared. The pace at which things are changing around the globe right now is absolutely breathtaking, but most people assume that life will just continue to carry on as it normally does. Unfortunately, the truth is that a very real planetary emergency is developing right in front of our eyes. The following are 20 facts about the emerging global food shortage that should chill you to the core... #1 One of France's most important government officials is telling us that we should brace ourselves for an "extremely serious" global food crisis... France's Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said the EU must get to grips with the prospect that the war in...
https://www.sott.net/article/466412-20-facts-about-the-emerging-global-food-shortage-that-should-chill-you-to-the-core
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Transgender cyclist booted from women's championship after female competitors threaten boycott
Sport's governing body rules cyclist is not currently compliant with its regulations. A biologically male cyclist who now identifies as female was barred from competing in a women's championship race this weekend, following threats of boycott from female competitors. Emily Bridges, who formerly competed against men as Zach Bridges, was cut from the women's British National Omnium Championship on Saturday.
https://www.sott.net/article/466413-Transgender-cyclist-booted-from-womens-championship-after-female-competitors-threaten-boycott
Transgender cyclist booted from women's championship after female competitors threaten boycott
Sport's governing body rules cyclist is not currently compliant with its regulations. A biologically male cyclist who now identifies as female was barred from competing in a women's championship race this weekend, following threats of boycott from female competitors. Emily Bridges, who formerly competed against men as Zach Bridges, was cut from the women's British National Omnium Championship on Saturday.
https://www.sott.net/article/466413-Transgender-cyclist-booted-from-womens-championship-after-female-competitors-threaten-boycott
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French voters could strike a major blow to globalism
After Emmanuel Macron picked globalism over his country's interests for five years, his main rival Marine Le Pen is drawing closer. The French are headed to the polls this Sunday, April 10 for the first of two rounds in the country's presidential election. No longer about 'right v left', the contest pits the establishment globalist straightjacket against true democracy and independence. The result has the potential to not just cause a political earthquake in France, but in all of Europe, dealing a major blow to the "rules-based" order of globalists. But will French voters seize the occasion? There's a long-standing view that Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally candidacy could never win against an establishment candidate - in this case, incumbent President Emmanuel Macron.
https://www.sott.net/article/466414-French-voters-could-strike-a-major-blow-to-globalism
French voters could strike a major blow to globalism
After Emmanuel Macron picked globalism over his country's interests for five years, his main rival Marine Le Pen is drawing closer. The French are headed to the polls this Sunday, April 10 for the first of two rounds in the country's presidential election. No longer about 'right v left', the contest pits the establishment globalist straightjacket against true democracy and independence. The result has the potential to not just cause a political earthquake in France, but in all of Europe, dealing a major blow to the "rules-based" order of globalists. But will French voters seize the occasion? There's a long-standing view that Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally candidacy could never win against an establishment candidate - in this case, incumbent President Emmanuel Macron.
https://www.sott.net/article/466414-French-voters-could-strike-a-major-blow-to-globalism
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Bucha massacre - when satellite images and videos are manipulated to tell a false story
As the scandal surrounding the Bucha massacre grows, new elements prove that this episode is indeed worthy of the mass graves of Timisoara, between the disinformation of the New York Time which releases satellite images that do not hold water, the Ukraine which releases the video of a drone taken on another day, and the truth which appears in the video filmed by the Ukrainian troops in charge of "cleaning the city". Following my article of yesterday highlighting several inconsistencies in the official narrative of the Bucha massacre, new information has come to reinforce my analysis. First, posts from a Telegram channel dedicated to life in Bucha show photos from 31 March 2022, where there are no bodies in the streets. And no mention of them either.
https://www.sott.net/article/466415-Bucha-massacre-when-satellite-images-and-videos-are-manipulated-to-tell-a-false-story
Bucha massacre - when satellite images and videos are manipulated to tell a false story
As the scandal surrounding the Bucha massacre grows, new elements prove that this episode is indeed worthy of the mass graves of Timisoara, between the disinformation of the New York Time which releases satellite images that do not hold water, the Ukraine which releases the video of a drone taken on another day, and the truth which appears in the video filmed by the Ukrainian troops in charge of "cleaning the city". Following my article of yesterday highlighting several inconsistencies in the official narrative of the Bucha massacre, new information has come to reinforce my analysis. First, posts from a Telegram channel dedicated to life in Bucha show photos from 31 March 2022, where there are no bodies in the streets. And no mention of them either.
https://www.sott.net/article/466415-Bucha-massacre-when-satellite-images-and-videos-are-manipulated-to-tell-a-false-story
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BEST OF THE WEB: In a break with the past, U.S. is using intel to fight an info war with Russia, even when the intel isn't rock solid
It was an attention-grabbing assertion that made headlines around the world: U.S. officials said they had indications suggesting Russia might be preparing to use chemical agents in Ukraine. President Joe Biden later said it publicly. But three U.S. officials told NBC News this week there is no evidence Russia has brought any chemical weapons near Ukraine. They said the U.S. released the information to deter Russia from using the banned munitions. It's one of a string of examples of the Biden administration's breaking with recent precedent by deploying declassified intelligence as part of an information war against Russia. The administration has done so even when the intelligence wasn't rock solid, officials said, to keep Russian President Vladimir Putin off balance. Coordinated by the White House National Security Council, the unprecedented intelligence releases have been so frequent and voluminous, officials said, that intelligence agencies had to devote more staff members to work...
https://www.sott.net/article/466416-In-a-break-with-the-past-US-is-using-intel-to-fight-an-info-war-with-Russia-even-when-the-intel-isnt-rock-solid
BEST OF THE WEB: In a break with the past, U.S. is using intel to fight an info war with Russia, even when the intel isn't rock solid
It was an attention-grabbing assertion that made headlines around the world: U.S. officials said they had indications suggesting Russia might be preparing to use chemical agents in Ukraine. President Joe Biden later said it publicly. But three U.S. officials told NBC News this week there is no evidence Russia has brought any chemical weapons near Ukraine. They said the U.S. released the information to deter Russia from using the banned munitions. It's one of a string of examples of the Biden administration's breaking with recent precedent by deploying declassified intelligence as part of an information war against Russia. The administration has done so even when the intelligence wasn't rock solid, officials said, to keep Russian President Vladimir Putin off balance. Coordinated by the White House National Security Council, the unprecedented intelligence releases have been so frequent and voluminous, officials said, that intelligence agencies had to devote more staff members to work...
https://www.sott.net/article/466416-In-a-break-with-the-past-US-is-using-intel-to-fight-an-info-war-with-Russia-even-when-the-intel-isnt-rock-solid
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Sara Walker and her crew publish the most interesting biology paper of 2022 (So far, anyway)
https://www.sott.net/article/466417-Sara-Walker-and-her-crew-publish-the-most-interesting-biology-paper-of-2022-So-far-anyway
Sara Walker and her crew publish the most interesting biology paper of 2022 (So far, anyway)
https://www.sott.net/article/466417-Sara-Walker-and-her-crew-publish-the-most-interesting-biology-paper-of-2022-So-far-anyway
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Twitter bans US Marine for questioning Ukraine narrative
Platform says USMC veteran and former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter violated "targeted harassment" rule. Twitter "permanently suspended" the retired US Marine Corps officer Scott Ritter on Wednesday, accusing him of engaging in prohibited behavior by questioning the claims of Ukrainian authorities that Russian soldiers had massacred civilians in Bucha near Kiev. Ritter is best known as the former UN weapons inspector who doubted US claims about Iraqi weapons of mass destruction, invoked by Washington as a pretext for the 2003 invasion. "So apparently I've been suspended from Twitter for the crime of challenging the orthodox narrative of the so-called Bucha massacre," Ritter said on his Telegram channel, sharing a screenshot of the message he received from the Big Tech platform.
https://www.sott.net/article/466418-Twitter-bans-US-Marine-for-questioning-Ukraine-narrative
Twitter bans US Marine for questioning Ukraine narrative
Platform says USMC veteran and former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter violated "targeted harassment" rule. Twitter "permanently suspended" the retired US Marine Corps officer Scott Ritter on Wednesday, accusing him of engaging in prohibited behavior by questioning the claims of Ukrainian authorities that Russian soldiers had massacred civilians in Bucha near Kiev. Ritter is best known as the former UN weapons inspector who doubted US claims about Iraqi weapons of mass destruction, invoked by Washington as a pretext for the 2003 invasion. "So apparently I've been suspended from Twitter for the crime of challenging the orthodox narrative of the so-called Bucha massacre," Ritter said on his Telegram channel, sharing a screenshot of the message he received from the Big Tech platform.
https://www.sott.net/article/466418-Twitter-bans-US-Marine-for-questioning-Ukraine-narrative
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Dozens of Disney employees have been arrested for child sex crimes
What's really behind Disney's opposition to Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Bill? Amidst Disney's opposition to Florida's falsely monikered "Don't Say Gay" bill - which aims to protect children from exposure to harmful gender ideologies and activism - the company's long history of employing individuals arrested for a variety of child sex crimes has come under scrutiny. Initially, Disney executives stayed silent on the legislation - which bans teachers from pushing alternative gender identities and LGBTQ activism on Kindergarteners through third-grade students - before being pressured by its left-wing workers to oppose the bill.
https://www.sott.net/article/466419-Dozens-of-Disney-employees-have-been-arrested-for-child-sex-crimes
Dozens of Disney employees have been arrested for child sex crimes
What's really behind Disney's opposition to Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Bill? Amidst Disney's opposition to Florida's falsely monikered "Don't Say Gay" bill - which aims to protect children from exposure to harmful gender ideologies and activism - the company's long history of employing individuals arrested for a variety of child sex crimes has come under scrutiny. Initially, Disney executives stayed silent on the legislation - which bans teachers from pushing alternative gender identities and LGBTQ activism on Kindergarteners through third-grade students - before being pressured by its left-wing workers to oppose the bill.
https://www.sott.net/article/466419-Dozens-of-Disney-employees-have-been-arrested-for-child-sex-crimes
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Whistleblower who turned in Hunter's abandoned laptop reveals he has 450GB of DELETED material - and has fled to Switzerland fearing retaliation from White House
The source who distributed Hunter Biden's laptop to congressmen and media has fled the US to Switzerland, saying he fears retaliation from the Biden administration. Jack Maxey gave DailyMail.com a copy of the hard drive from Hunter's abandoned laptop in the spring of 2021. He also gave copies and material from it to the Washington Post, New York Times, and Senator Chuck Grassley in his role as ranking Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee - but he claims they all sat on it for months.
https://www.sott.net/article/466420-Whistleblower-who-turned-in-Hunters-abandoned-laptop-reveals-he-has-450GB-of-DELETED-material-and-has-fled-to-Switzerland-fearing-retaliation-from-White-House
Whistleblower who turned in Hunter's abandoned laptop reveals he has 450GB of DELETED material - and has fled to Switzerland fearing retaliation from White House
The source who distributed Hunter Biden's laptop to congressmen and media has fled the US to Switzerland, saying he fears retaliation from the Biden administration. Jack Maxey gave DailyMail.com a copy of the hard drive from Hunter's abandoned laptop in the spring of 2021. He also gave copies and material from it to the Washington Post, New York Times, and Senator Chuck Grassley in his role as ranking Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee - but he claims they all sat on it for months.
https://www.sott.net/article/466420-Whistleblower-who-turned-in-Hunters-abandoned-laptop-reveals-he-has-450GB-of-DELETED-material-and-has-fled-to-Switzerland-fearing-retaliation-from-White-House
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A Look at the United States' 'Most Terrible War Crimes' Since World War 2
Speaking before the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed Russia was responsible for "the most terrible war crimes in the world" since World War II amid its ongoing special operation in Ukraine, and demanded Russia's expulsion from UN bodies. Zelensky was specifically referring to film footage shown to the council of dozens of dead bodies in Bucha, a suburb of Kiev, which the Ukrainian government has claimed were executed by Russian forces before they withdrew from the city last week.The Russian Defense Ministry has dismissed the claims as a provocation, noting that Ukrainian artillery had previously bombarded the town and that Ukrainian police conducted an operation in Bucha to "clear the area of saboteurs and accomplices of Russian troops" prior to news emerging of the alleged massacre, both of which could also be responsible for the deaths. Regardless, the claim that the Bucha incident represents the worst war crime since the...
https://www.sott.net/article/466421-A-Look-at-the-United-States-Most-Terrible-War-Crimes-Since-World-War-2
A Look at the United States' 'Most Terrible War Crimes' Since World War 2
Speaking before the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed Russia was responsible for "the most terrible war crimes in the world" since World War II amid its ongoing special operation in Ukraine, and demanded Russia's expulsion from UN bodies. Zelensky was specifically referring to film footage shown to the council of dozens of dead bodies in Bucha, a suburb of Kiev, which the Ukrainian government has claimed were executed by Russian forces before they withdrew from the city last week.The Russian Defense Ministry has dismissed the claims as a provocation, noting that Ukrainian artillery had previously bombarded the town and that Ukrainian police conducted an operation in Bucha to "clear the area of saboteurs and accomplices of Russian troops" prior to news emerging of the alleged massacre, both of which could also be responsible for the deaths. Regardless, the claim that the Bucha incident represents the worst war crime since the...
https://www.sott.net/article/466421-A-Look-at-the-United-States-Most-Terrible-War-Crimes-Since-World-War-2
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Russia's role in space program is irreplaceable, Roscosmos boss says as EU suspends cooperation on Mars mission
Western countries are heavily sanctioning Russia's space program. The European Union has decided to suspend cooperation with Russia on exploring Mars. But the head of Russia's space program, known as "Roscosmos" told CGTN that Moscow's role in space exploration is indispensable. LI JIANHUA CGTN Reporter "Mr. Rogozin, thank you for accepting our interview. The EU has halted cooperation with Russia on ExoMars. How has this affected the Russian Space Agency and what is the impact on manned space exploration?" DMITRY ROGOZIN Director General, Roscosmos "It's a cooperative mission. If Russia doesn't join, Europe won't go ahead with the mission, because Russia's contribution to the mission is huge. It is not only about the heavy rockets that send these instruments into orbit and to Mars. It's also about the landing vehicles. These vehicles must help achieve a soft landing on Mars or the research rovers. The module itself is a research station. We have been waiting so long to realize this...
https://www.sott.net/article/466422-Russias-role-in-space-program-is-irreplaceable-Roscosmos-boss-says-as-EU-suspends-cooperation-on-Mars-mission
Russia's role in space program is irreplaceable, Roscosmos boss says as EU suspends cooperation on Mars mission
Western countries are heavily sanctioning Russia's space program. The European Union has decided to suspend cooperation with Russia on exploring Mars. But the head of Russia's space program, known as "Roscosmos" told CGTN that Moscow's role in space exploration is indispensable. LI JIANHUA CGTN Reporter "Mr. Rogozin, thank you for accepting our interview. The EU has halted cooperation with Russia on ExoMars. How has this affected the Russian Space Agency and what is the impact on manned space exploration?" DMITRY ROGOZIN Director General, Roscosmos "It's a cooperative mission. If Russia doesn't join, Europe won't go ahead with the mission, because Russia's contribution to the mission is huge. It is not only about the heavy rockets that send these instruments into orbit and to Mars. It's also about the landing vehicles. These vehicles must help achieve a soft landing on Mars or the research rovers. The module itself is a research station. We have been waiting so long to realize this...
https://www.sott.net/article/466422-Russias-role-in-space-program-is-irreplaceable-Roscosmos-boss-says-as-EU-suspends-cooperation-on-Mars-mission
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Norway latest country to expel Russian diplomats, totaling 300 across Europe
"This is a consequence of the appalling discovery of Russian forces' crimes against civilians, in particular in the town of Bucha outside Kyiv. In this situation we pay particular attention to unwanted Russian activities in Norway," Foreign Minister Huitfeldt said in a short statement. Comment: How can Norway know Russia is responsible for Bucha when no independent investigation has taken place? Moreover, Russia has been blocked by the UN chair, Britain, from presenting evidence that Ukraine is actually responsible; and now, before even hearing the evidence, the UN is holding a vote to suspend Russia from the council. On Tuesday, Germany expelled 40, Italy 30, France 35, Sweden 3 and Denmark 15 diplomats that will have to pack up and return to Moscow. As of Wednesday, about 20 European countries have told Ambassadors that people in their staff are persona non grata, making the number of Russian diplomats now leaving Europe more than 300.
https://www.sott.net/article/466423-Norway-latest-country-to-expel-Russian-diplomats-totaling-300-across-Europe
Norway latest country to expel Russian diplomats, totaling 300 across Europe
"This is a consequence of the appalling discovery of Russian forces' crimes against civilians, in particular in the town of Bucha outside Kyiv. In this situation we pay particular attention to unwanted Russian activities in Norway," Foreign Minister Huitfeldt said in a short statement. Comment: How can Norway know Russia is responsible for Bucha when no independent investigation has taken place? Moreover, Russia has been blocked by the UN chair, Britain, from presenting evidence that Ukraine is actually responsible; and now, before even hearing the evidence, the UN is holding a vote to suspend Russia from the council. On Tuesday, Germany expelled 40, Italy 30, France 35, Sweden 3 and Denmark 15 diplomats that will have to pack up and return to Moscow. As of Wednesday, about 20 European countries have told Ambassadors that people in their staff are persona non grata, making the number of Russian diplomats now leaving Europe more than 300.
https://www.sott.net/article/466423-Norway-latest-country-to-expel-Russian-diplomats-totaling-300-across-Europe
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Judge acquits Jan. 6 defendant after video shows police allowing him into Capitol
A federal judge on Wednesday acquitted a New Mexico man of misdemeanor charges that he illegally entered the U.S. Capitol and engaged in disorderly conduct after he walked into the building during last year's riot. U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden issued the verdict from the bench after hearing testimony without a jury in the case against Matthew Martin. McFadden, who was nominated by former President Donald Trump, acquitted Martin of all four counts for which he was charged. Martin did not dispute that he joined hundreds of other people in entering the Capitol building during the riot. The judge said Martin's actions were "about as minimal and non-serious" as anyone who was at the Capitol on Jan. 6.
https://www.sott.net/article/466424-Judge-acquits-Jan-6-defendant-after-video-shows-police-allowing-him-into-Capitol
Judge acquits Jan. 6 defendant after video shows police allowing him into Capitol
A federal judge on Wednesday acquitted a New Mexico man of misdemeanor charges that he illegally entered the U.S. Capitol and engaged in disorderly conduct after he walked into the building during last year's riot. U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden issued the verdict from the bench after hearing testimony without a jury in the case against Matthew Martin. McFadden, who was nominated by former President Donald Trump, acquitted Martin of all four counts for which he was charged. Martin did not dispute that he joined hundreds of other people in entering the Capitol building during the riot. The judge said Martin's actions were "about as minimal and non-serious" as anyone who was at the Capitol on Jan. 6.
https://www.sott.net/article/466424-Judge-acquits-Jan-6-defendant-after-video-shows-police-allowing-him-into-Capitol
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US to approve another arms deal with Taiwan totaling $940 million in the last year, in latest provocation against China
The US State Department has approved the potential sale to Taiwan of equipment, training and other services worth $95m to support the island's defence in what would be the third arms package since President Joe Biden took office a year ago. The approval covers the training, planning, fielding, deployment, operation, maintenance and sustainment of the Patriot Air Defense System and associated equipment, the Pentagon said in a notification to Congress. "This proposed sale serves US national, economic, and security interests by supporting the recipient's continuing efforts to modernize its armed forces and to maintain a credible defensive capability," it said.
https://www.sott.net/article/466425-US-to-approve-another-arms-deal-with-Taiwan-totaling-940-million-in-the-last-year-in-latest-provocation-against-China
US to approve another arms deal with Taiwan totaling $940 million in the last year, in latest provocation against China
The US State Department has approved the potential sale to Taiwan of equipment, training and other services worth $95m to support the island's defence in what would be the third arms package since President Joe Biden took office a year ago. The approval covers the training, planning, fielding, deployment, operation, maintenance and sustainment of the Patriot Air Defense System and associated equipment, the Pentagon said in a notification to Congress. "This proposed sale serves US national, economic, and security interests by supporting the recipient's continuing efforts to modernize its armed forces and to maintain a credible defensive capability," it said.
https://www.sott.net/article/466425-US-to-approve-another-arms-deal-with-Taiwan-totaling-940-million-in-the-last-year-in-latest-provocation-against-China
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Rain and floods affect 20,000 households in south Thailand - almost a foot of rain in 48 hours
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) in Thailand reports that flooding in southern provinces over the last few days has affected over 20,000 households. DDPM said heavy rain from 05 April 2022 caused damages and flooding in the provinces of Chumphon, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Narathiwat, Phatthalung and Surat Thani. A total of 21,669 households have been affected (estimated 108,345 people) in total. By far the worst affected province was Nakhon Si Thammarat, where 20,376 households from 369 villages in 12 districts were affected. The City of Nakhon Si Thammarat recorded 183.8 mm of rain in 24 hours to 04 April and 117.1 mm the following day. In Surat Thani, 473 families from 36 villages in 2 districts were affected. There have been no reports of injuries, fatalities or displacements, however and flooding has started to subside in some areas, aided by the deployment of water pumps. Aid and relief supplies have been distributed in some of the affected areas.
https://www.sott.net/article/466426-Rain-and-floods-affect-20000-households-in-south-Thailand-almost-a-foot-of-rain-in-48-hours
Rain and floods affect 20,000 households in south Thailand - almost a foot of rain in 48 hours
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) in Thailand reports that flooding in southern provinces over the last few days has affected over 20,000 households. DDPM said heavy rain from 05 April 2022 caused damages and flooding in the provinces of Chumphon, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Narathiwat, Phatthalung and Surat Thani. A total of 21,669 households have been affected (estimated 108,345 people) in total. By far the worst affected province was Nakhon Si Thammarat, where 20,376 households from 369 villages in 12 districts were affected. The City of Nakhon Si Thammarat recorded 183.8 mm of rain in 24 hours to 04 April and 117.1 mm the following day. In Surat Thani, 473 families from 36 villages in 2 districts were affected. There have been no reports of injuries, fatalities or displacements, however and flooding has started to subside in some areas, aided by the deployment of water pumps. Aid and relief supplies have been distributed in some of the affected areas.
https://www.sott.net/article/466426-Rain-and-floods-affect-20000-households-in-south-Thailand-almost-a-foot-of-rain-in-48-hours
