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Poland rejects ruble gas payments - Russia reportedly turns off supply (Gazprom denies)
Warsaw will not agree to Moscow's demand to pay for gas in rubles, Piotr Naimski, representative of the Polish government on strategic energy infrastructure, said on Tuesday, according to media reports. "We will not pay," he said, answering a question from journalists about whether Poland would agree to Russia's new payment terms. "All the opportunities and risks are being considered. We are ready for them," he said, adding, "If necessary, and if an appropriate decision is made, we are in a position to refuse gas supplies at any time. We are ready for the actions of the Russian side, which provide for the possibility of stopping supplies." Poland has been calling for "crushing sanctions" against Moscow, "much stronger than those that have been imposed." Washington and Brussels are reportedly discussing sanctions designed to hit Russia's energy sector. So far, Western nations have mostly targeted Russian finances and banking. While the EU has banned Russian coal imports, it failed...
https://www.sott.net/article/467159-Poland-rejects-ruble-gas-payments-Russia-reportedly-turns-off-supply-Gazprom-denies
Poland rejects ruble gas payments - Russia reportedly turns off supply (Gazprom denies)
Warsaw will not agree to Moscow's demand to pay for gas in rubles, Piotr Naimski, representative of the Polish government on strategic energy infrastructure, said on Tuesday, according to media reports. "We will not pay," he said, answering a question from journalists about whether Poland would agree to Russia's new payment terms. "All the opportunities and risks are being considered. We are ready for them," he said, adding, "If necessary, and if an appropriate decision is made, we are in a position to refuse gas supplies at any time. We are ready for the actions of the Russian side, which provide for the possibility of stopping supplies." Poland has been calling for "crushing sanctions" against Moscow, "much stronger than those that have been imposed." Washington and Brussels are reportedly discussing sanctions designed to hit Russia's energy sector. So far, Western nations have mostly targeted Russian finances and banking. While the EU has banned Russian coal imports, it failed...
https://www.sott.net/article/467159-Poland-rejects-ruble-gas-payments-Russia-reportedly-turns-off-supply-Gazprom-denies
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Downsizing: Saudi royals are selling homes, yachts and art as Crown Prince cuts income
The transactions represent a sea change in fortune for the top princes who funneled windfall profits from oil booms in the 1970s and 1980s into some of the world's most exclusive markets. The large sums of money were largely spent on hard-to-sell assets or depleted with expenses reaching $30 million a month for some royals with large staffs and lavish lifestyles, leaving them vulnerable. to recent changes in government policy. Now some members of the royal family are selling assets abroad to generate cash after Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the 36-year-old de facto ruler of the kingdom, dried up many of the sources of money they had used to support their extraordinary spending habits, said people close to the princes who make the sales. The princes need cash to pay routine bills including property maintenance, taxes, staff salaries and parking fees for their planes and ships, the people said. In some cases, they said, they are also motivated by a desire to own less ostentatious...
https://www.sott.net/article/467161-Downsizing-Saudi-royals-are-selling-homes-yachts-and-art-as-Crown-Prince-cuts-income
Downsizing: Saudi royals are selling homes, yachts and art as Crown Prince cuts income
The transactions represent a sea change in fortune for the top princes who funneled windfall profits from oil booms in the 1970s and 1980s into some of the world's most exclusive markets. The large sums of money were largely spent on hard-to-sell assets or depleted with expenses reaching $30 million a month for some royals with large staffs and lavish lifestyles, leaving them vulnerable. to recent changes in government policy. Now some members of the royal family are selling assets abroad to generate cash after Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the 36-year-old de facto ruler of the kingdom, dried up many of the sources of money they had used to support their extraordinary spending habits, said people close to the princes who make the sales. The princes need cash to pay routine bills including property maintenance, taxes, staff salaries and parking fees for their planes and ships, the people said. In some cases, they said, they are also motivated by a desire to own less ostentatious...
https://www.sott.net/article/467161-Downsizing-Saudi-royals-are-selling-homes-yachts-and-art-as-Crown-Prince-cuts-income
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Advice to Elon Musk on what he needs to do with Twitter
Let's hope the self-proclaimed 'free speech absolutist' lives up to the title Elon Musk was successful in his bid to take over Twitter. The world's richest man struck a deal with the company's board of directors to acquire the platform in its entirety for a cool $44 billion. Musk first expressed his intent to bring about change to the social media platform after asking his audience what they felt about Twitter's adherence to free speech principles. With the ongoing censorship of conservative viewpoints, and amid calls from the Biden administration to crack down on so-called 'Russian disinformation', the consensus was that Twitter had strayed from its original mission. Once dubbing itself the "free speech wing of the free speech party," Twitter had become no better than Facebook, YouTube, Reddit, and any number of other platforms when it came to protecting political speech.
https://www.sott.net/article/467162-Advice-to-Elon-Musk-on-what-he-needs-to-do-with-Twitter
Advice to Elon Musk on what he needs to do with Twitter
Let's hope the self-proclaimed 'free speech absolutist' lives up to the title Elon Musk was successful in his bid to take over Twitter. The world's richest man struck a deal with the company's board of directors to acquire the platform in its entirety for a cool $44 billion. Musk first expressed his intent to bring about change to the social media platform after asking his audience what they felt about Twitter's adherence to free speech principles. With the ongoing censorship of conservative viewpoints, and amid calls from the Biden administration to crack down on so-called 'Russian disinformation', the consensus was that Twitter had strayed from its original mission. Once dubbing itself the "free speech wing of the free speech party," Twitter had become no better than Facebook, YouTube, Reddit, and any number of other platforms when it came to protecting political speech.
https://www.sott.net/article/467162-Advice-to-Elon-Musk-on-what-he-needs-to-do-with-Twitter
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Girl, 10, found dead near Wisconsin walking trail in suspected homicide
Police believe the girl left her aunt's house to bike home,Girl, 10, found dead near Wisconsin walking trail in suspected homicide A 10-year-old girl was found dead near a walking trail in Wisconsin one day after she went missing while visiting family nearby, cops said. Lily Peters was discovered Monday morning in a wooded area near a brewery parking lot not far from her aunt's home in Chippewa Falls, according to police.
https://www.sott.net/article/467163-Girl-10-found-dead-near-Wisconsin-walking-trail-in-suspected-homicide
Girl, 10, found dead near Wisconsin walking trail in suspected homicide
Police believe the girl left her aunt's house to bike home,Girl, 10, found dead near Wisconsin walking trail in suspected homicide A 10-year-old girl was found dead near a walking trail in Wisconsin one day after she went missing while visiting family nearby, cops said. Lily Peters was discovered Monday morning in a wooded area near a brewery parking lot not far from her aunt's home in Chippewa Falls, according to police.
https://www.sott.net/article/467163-Girl-10-found-dead-near-Wisconsin-walking-trail-in-suspected-homicide
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Late April blizzard could leave North Dakotans without power for days
A combination of ugly weather has left at least 19,000 people in western North Dakota facing days without power and thousands of residents along the Red River that separates that state from Minnesota dealing with flash flooding. A blizzard over the weekend that included a mixture of snow, rain, ice and strong winds snapped hundreds or thousands of power poles in the western part of the state, leaving damage that a spokesman for a 100-year-old utility company called the worst ever in its system. At the same time, Minnesota sent National Guard members to help sandbag in Crookston, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) from the North Dakota border, due to heavy rains. The National Weather Service originally warned of a record crest on the Red Lake River but the river peaked Monday at about 27 feet. The record high water mark was 28.4 feet in 1997.
https://www.sott.net/article/467164-Late-April-blizzard-could-leave-North-Dakotans-without-power-for-days
Late April blizzard could leave North Dakotans without power for days
A combination of ugly weather has left at least 19,000 people in western North Dakota facing days without power and thousands of residents along the Red River that separates that state from Minnesota dealing with flash flooding. A blizzard over the weekend that included a mixture of snow, rain, ice and strong winds snapped hundreds or thousands of power poles in the western part of the state, leaving damage that a spokesman for a 100-year-old utility company called the worst ever in its system. At the same time, Minnesota sent National Guard members to help sandbag in Crookston, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) from the North Dakota border, due to heavy rains. The National Weather Service originally warned of a record crest on the Red Lake River but the river peaked Monday at about 27 feet. The record high water mark was 28.4 feet in 1997.
https://www.sott.net/article/467164-Late-April-blizzard-could-leave-North-Dakotans-without-power-for-days
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China calls out US 'war crimes'
Beijing won't listen to US accusations while Washington commits war crimes and coerces the world, foreign ministry spokesman says. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin has lashed out at the EU and US for criticizing its domestic and foreign policies. Wang singled out the US, accusing Washington of war crimes in the Middle East, economic coercion, betraying its allies and spreading disinformation. "The US purports to maintain the centrality of the UN Charter, but it is clear to anyone that the US is doing quite the opposite," Wang told reporters at a press conference on Monday. Citing the US' military interventions in the former Yugoslavia, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria, Wang stated that Washington "brushed the UN aside and waged wars on sovereign states in wanton interference." "The US claims to respect human rights, but the wars of aggression launched by the US and its allies ... killed over 300,000 civilians and made over 26 million people refugees," he continued. "Yet,...
https://www.sott.net/article/467165-China-calls-out-US-war-crimes
China calls out US 'war crimes'
Beijing won't listen to US accusations while Washington commits war crimes and coerces the world, foreign ministry spokesman says. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin has lashed out at the EU and US for criticizing its domestic and foreign policies. Wang singled out the US, accusing Washington of war crimes in the Middle East, economic coercion, betraying its allies and spreading disinformation. "The US purports to maintain the centrality of the UN Charter, but it is clear to anyone that the US is doing quite the opposite," Wang told reporters at a press conference on Monday. Citing the US' military interventions in the former Yugoslavia, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria, Wang stated that Washington "brushed the UN aside and waged wars on sovereign states in wanton interference." "The US claims to respect human rights, but the wars of aggression launched by the US and its allies ... killed over 300,000 civilians and made over 26 million people refugees," he continued. "Yet,...
https://www.sott.net/article/467165-China-calls-out-US-war-crimes
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Riding Mountain National Park in Manitoba hit by 2nd heavy snowstorm in 2 weeks
It only took a matter of hours before power was knocked out and highways were closed, as a snowstorm rolled in to the Riding Mountain National Park area Saturday night. The parkland area was hit hard with a second Colorado low in just two weeks. It brought strong wind gusts and thick heavy snow. Electricity at the Elkhorn Resort was out when guests woke up Sunday morning, a disappointment for Toni Hayes. "A lot of us came and thought, okay we're going to have a storm and it's going to melt or whatever," Hayes told Global News. The weather had other plans for her, as she planned to head home to Minitonas on Sunday.
https://www.sott.net/article/467166-Riding-Mountain-National-Park-in-Manitoba-hit-by-2nd-heavy-snowstorm-in-2-weeks
Riding Mountain National Park in Manitoba hit by 2nd heavy snowstorm in 2 weeks
It only took a matter of hours before power was knocked out and highways were closed, as a snowstorm rolled in to the Riding Mountain National Park area Saturday night. The parkland area was hit hard with a second Colorado low in just two weeks. It brought strong wind gusts and thick heavy snow. Electricity at the Elkhorn Resort was out when guests woke up Sunday morning, a disappointment for Toni Hayes. "A lot of us came and thought, okay we're going to have a storm and it's going to melt or whatever," Hayes told Global News. The weather had other plans for her, as she planned to head home to Minitonas on Sunday.
https://www.sott.net/article/467166-Riding-Mountain-National-Park-in-Manitoba-hit-by-2nd-heavy-snowstorm-in-2-weeks
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16 inches of April snow fell on Casper Mountain, Wyoming, 80 mph gusts drove blizzard over I-90
Locations in Casper received 9.5 inches of snowfall from this weekend's spring storm, according to the final report from the National Weather Service in Riverton. Lander got nearly 11 inches of snowfall, while Meeteetse got 11.5 inches. The NWS said many areas were too warm for the snow to stick. Casper Mountain received 16 inches of snowfall between Friday and Saturday night, placing the area at or above median snowpack, according to the state climate office.
https://www.sott.net/article/467167-16-inches-of-April-snow-fell-on-Casper-Mountain-Wyoming-80-mph-gusts-drove-blizzard-over-I-90
16 inches of April snow fell on Casper Mountain, Wyoming, 80 mph gusts drove blizzard over I-90
Locations in Casper received 9.5 inches of snowfall from this weekend's spring storm, according to the final report from the National Weather Service in Riverton. Lander got nearly 11 inches of snowfall, while Meeteetse got 11.5 inches. The NWS said many areas were too warm for the snow to stick. Casper Mountain received 16 inches of snowfall between Friday and Saturday night, placing the area at or above median snowpack, according to the state climate office.
https://www.sott.net/article/467167-16-inches-of-April-snow-fell-on-Casper-Mountain-Wyoming-80-mph-gusts-drove-blizzard-over-I-90
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Dissecting the stage-managed French elections
Macron's second presidency was as calculatingly managed by France's liberal elite as his first. As the country's economic and geographic schisms widen further, yesterday's Yellow Vest protests will seem like a tea party by comparison. In the end, it happened exactly like the French establishment designed it. I called it last December in a column here at The Cradle. These are the essentials: Certified Arabophobe Eric Zemmour, who is of Algerian origin, was manufactured by key establishment players of the Institut Montaigne variety to cut off the populist right-wing candidacy of Marine Le Pen. In the end, Zemmour's electoral performance was dismal, as expected. Yet another candidate pulled off a miracle intervention and was even more useful: ambitious egomaniac opportunist and so-called progressive Jean-Luc Melenchon. 'Le Petit Roi' Emmanuel Macron generates less than zero empathy across France. That explains the huge voter abstention of 28 percent in the second round of votes. The...
https://www.sott.net/article/467168-Dissecting-the-stage-managed-French-elections
Dissecting the stage-managed French elections
Macron's second presidency was as calculatingly managed by France's liberal elite as his first. As the country's economic and geographic schisms widen further, yesterday's Yellow Vest protests will seem like a tea party by comparison. In the end, it happened exactly like the French establishment designed it. I called it last December in a column here at The Cradle. These are the essentials: Certified Arabophobe Eric Zemmour, who is of Algerian origin, was manufactured by key establishment players of the Institut Montaigne variety to cut off the populist right-wing candidacy of Marine Le Pen. In the end, Zemmour's electoral performance was dismal, as expected. Yet another candidate pulled off a miracle intervention and was even more useful: ambitious egomaniac opportunist and so-called progressive Jean-Luc Melenchon. 'Le Petit Roi' Emmanuel Macron generates less than zero empathy across France. That explains the huge voter abstention of 28 percent in the second round of votes. The...
https://www.sott.net/article/467168-Dissecting-the-stage-managed-French-elections
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Despite deteriorating situation, Ukrainian parliament still insisting on NATO accession
The Rada's chair says accession to the military alliance is Ukraine's "prospective vision of its future" The Ukrainian parliament will not vote to remove the passage about the country's ambition to join NATO from the constitution, the Rada's chairman, Ruslan Stefanchuk, has revealed. In an interview with Ukrainian media outlet Ukrainska Pravda published on Monday, Stefanchuk was asked whether Ukrainian lawmakers were going to amend the country's constitution with respect to Kiev's ambition to become a NATO member state. The official replied in the negative, adding that "changing the constitution is not an end in itself." He went on to say that just because some changes are made does not necessarily mean that they have an effect in real life. Stefanchuk warned against "declaratory norms." The official emphasized that at this point the Ukrainian authorities' main focus is on ensuring the security of each and every Ukrainian citizen. "Real guarantees are important to us," Stefanchuk...
https://www.sott.net/article/467169-Despite-deteriorating-situation-Ukrainian-parliament-still-insisting-on-NATO-accession
Despite deteriorating situation, Ukrainian parliament still insisting on NATO accession
The Rada's chair says accession to the military alliance is Ukraine's "prospective vision of its future" The Ukrainian parliament will not vote to remove the passage about the country's ambition to join NATO from the constitution, the Rada's chairman, Ruslan Stefanchuk, has revealed. In an interview with Ukrainian media outlet Ukrainska Pravda published on Monday, Stefanchuk was asked whether Ukrainian lawmakers were going to amend the country's constitution with respect to Kiev's ambition to become a NATO member state. The official replied in the negative, adding that "changing the constitution is not an end in itself." He went on to say that just because some changes are made does not necessarily mean that they have an effect in real life. Stefanchuk warned against "declaratory norms." The official emphasized that at this point the Ukrainian authorities' main focus is on ensuring the security of each and every Ukrainian citizen. "Real guarantees are important to us," Stefanchuk...
https://www.sott.net/article/467169-Despite-deteriorating-situation-Ukrainian-parliament-still-insisting-on-NATO-accession
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A Brief Introduction to Gypsies
First, let me tell you of my personal experiences with Gypsies. These cover a period of approximately ten years mostly in Italy, Romania, Germany and France. One stark memory is of a Gypsy man perhaps 45 years old with what appeared to be a badly-twisted and lame leg supported by a crutch, begging for money in my piazza in Rome. It was painful to watch the man navigate the curbs and flagstones, making his way around the piazza, hoping for a few coins. He was there all morning on most days, but around noon he would pause his circular pilgrimage, stop to empty his pockets and count his bills and change, and apparently decide he had enough for a good meal. So, he would stand up, put his crutch over his shoulder and waltz over to the nice restaurant across the street for lunch. Another fond memory is of a young Gypsy girl, perhaps only 15 or 16 years old, sitting on the steps of the basilica in the piazza with an infant wrapped in a swaddling blanket and again begging for money. Many...
https://www.sott.net/article/467170-A-Brief-Introduction-to-Gypsies
A Brief Introduction to Gypsies
First, let me tell you of my personal experiences with Gypsies. These cover a period of approximately ten years mostly in Italy, Romania, Germany and France. One stark memory is of a Gypsy man perhaps 45 years old with what appeared to be a badly-twisted and lame leg supported by a crutch, begging for money in my piazza in Rome. It was painful to watch the man navigate the curbs and flagstones, making his way around the piazza, hoping for a few coins. He was there all morning on most days, but around noon he would pause his circular pilgrimage, stop to empty his pockets and count his bills and change, and apparently decide he had enough for a good meal. So, he would stand up, put his crutch over his shoulder and waltz over to the nice restaurant across the street for lunch. Another fond memory is of a young Gypsy girl, perhaps only 15 or 16 years old, sitting on the steps of the basilica in the piazza with an infant wrapped in a swaddling blanket and again begging for money. Many...
https://www.sott.net/article/467170-A-Brief-Introduction-to-Gypsies
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Meteor fireball over the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil on April 25
A fireball-like meteor was seen over the state of Santa Catarina on Monday night near midnight. The alert was given by Luciano Miguel Diniz who has a BRAMON monitoring station (LUM1/SP) in Canitar/SP. Later Alexandre Moro from the BRAMON station (AFM1/SC) in Florianópolis also realized that he had recorded the same meteor. Early in the morning, it was the turn of Jocimar Justino, from the monitoring station in Monte Castelo-SC, to find the fireball in the records of the Planalto Norte station. According to the preliminary analysis, the phenomenon lasted about 5 seconds and possibly occurred near the Caçador region. Weather cameras in the state of RS and SC also recorded the event. "Fireball" meteors are so named because of their intense brightness, greater than -4 magnitude, and their shape that actually looks like a ball. (Translated by Google)
https://www.sott.net/article/467171-Meteor-fireball-over-the-state-of-Santa-Catarina-Brazil-on-April-25
Meteor fireball over the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil on April 25
A fireball-like meteor was seen over the state of Santa Catarina on Monday night near midnight. The alert was given by Luciano Miguel Diniz who has a BRAMON monitoring station (LUM1/SP) in Canitar/SP. Later Alexandre Moro from the BRAMON station (AFM1/SC) in Florianópolis also realized that he had recorded the same meteor. Early in the morning, it was the turn of Jocimar Justino, from the monitoring station in Monte Castelo-SC, to find the fireball in the records of the Planalto Norte station. According to the preliminary analysis, the phenomenon lasted about 5 seconds and possibly occurred near the Caçador region. Weather cameras in the state of RS and SC also recorded the event. "Fireball" meteors are so named because of their intense brightness, greater than -4 magnitude, and their shape that actually looks like a ball. (Translated by Google)
https://www.sott.net/article/467171-Meteor-fireball-over-the-state-of-Santa-Catarina-Brazil-on-April-25
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Moscow says Ukraine-backed radicals considered assassinating RT editor-in-chief
A neo-Nazi group in Russia targeted Margarita Simonyan and her husband, the FSB claims A neo-Nazi group that was allegedly instructed by Kiev to kill TV anchor Vladimir Solovyov had several other targets, including RT Editor-in-Chief Margarita Simonyan, according to video footage released by Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB). Amid the ongoing Russian military offensive in Ukraine aimed at the "denazification" of the country, the FSB claimed that it had detained a group of neo-Nazis. According to the service, the group had been instructed by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) to kill popular Russian TV host and journalist Vladimir Solovyov. The FSB later released a video of what they said was the detention, search, and questioning of the suspects.
https://www.sott.net/article/467172-Moscow-says-Ukraine-backed-radicals-considered-assassinating-RT-editor-in-chief
Moscow says Ukraine-backed radicals considered assassinating RT editor-in-chief
A neo-Nazi group in Russia targeted Margarita Simonyan and her husband, the FSB claims A neo-Nazi group that was allegedly instructed by Kiev to kill TV anchor Vladimir Solovyov had several other targets, including RT Editor-in-Chief Margarita Simonyan, according to video footage released by Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB). Amid the ongoing Russian military offensive in Ukraine aimed at the "denazification" of the country, the FSB claimed that it had detained a group of neo-Nazis. According to the service, the group had been instructed by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) to kill popular Russian TV host and journalist Vladimir Solovyov. The FSB later released a video of what they said was the detention, search, and questioning of the suspects.
https://www.sott.net/article/467172-Moscow-says-Ukraine-backed-radicals-considered-assassinating-RT-editor-in-chief
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Musk's Twitter takeover is 'bad news', journalists claim
The International Federation of Journalists on Tuesday condemned SpaceX tycoon Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter, arguing that his support of free speech is somehow "bad news for media freedom." Musk finalized the purchase of the social media giant on Monday, paying $44 billion to take sole ownership. He promised to root out spam and bots by authenticating human users, and to make the platform a bastion of free speech. Musk's buyout was condemned by both the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ). In a joint statement, titled 'Twitter: Elon Musk's deal is bad news for media freedom,' the federations raised concerns that placing Twitter in "the hands of a single individual would have serious consequences over the social and political use of the platform." They warned that Musk's plan to "authenticate all humans" would have repercussions for journalists and their sources who depend on anonymity, and that his plans to allow...
https://www.sott.net/article/467173-Musks-Twitter-takeover-is-bad-news-journalists-claim
Musk's Twitter takeover is 'bad news', journalists claim
The International Federation of Journalists on Tuesday condemned SpaceX tycoon Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter, arguing that his support of free speech is somehow "bad news for media freedom." Musk finalized the purchase of the social media giant on Monday, paying $44 billion to take sole ownership. He promised to root out spam and bots by authenticating human users, and to make the platform a bastion of free speech. Musk's buyout was condemned by both the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ). In a joint statement, titled 'Twitter: Elon Musk's deal is bad news for media freedom,' the federations raised concerns that placing Twitter in "the hands of a single individual would have serious consequences over the social and political use of the platform." They warned that Musk's plan to "authenticate all humans" would have repercussions for journalists and their sources who depend on anonymity, and that his plans to allow...
https://www.sott.net/article/467173-Musks-Twitter-takeover-is-bad-news-journalists-claim
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Ukrainian governor: 'Traitors' will be executed
Vitaly Kim, who serves as the governor of Ukraine's Nikolaev Region, has warned that citizens cooperating with Russian forces will face extrajudicial execution. He revealed the chilling fate awaiting "traitors" during a live TV broadcast last Thursday. Kim made the comment, on the Ukraine 24 TV channel, after the presenter brought up claims made earlier by officials in Kherson, according to which, information about pro-Ukrainian activists, veterans who had fought in the Donbass, as well as journalists living in the city had been leaked to Russian forces. Kim, in turn, cited the recent killing of a pro-Russian blogger in the city, who was shot dead on April 20, as proof that "Kherson is Ukraine," and that "there are guerrilla fighters there." Moreover, Kim warned that "traitors will be executed," adding that he is "not afraid of this word." The Ukrainian official expressed absolute certainty that "it will be like that."
https://www.sott.net/article/467174-Ukrainian-governor-Traitors-will-be-executed
Ukrainian governor: 'Traitors' will be executed
Vitaly Kim, who serves as the governor of Ukraine's Nikolaev Region, has warned that citizens cooperating with Russian forces will face extrajudicial execution. He revealed the chilling fate awaiting "traitors" during a live TV broadcast last Thursday. Kim made the comment, on the Ukraine 24 TV channel, after the presenter brought up claims made earlier by officials in Kherson, according to which, information about pro-Ukrainian activists, veterans who had fought in the Donbass, as well as journalists living in the city had been leaked to Russian forces. Kim, in turn, cited the recent killing of a pro-Russian blogger in the city, who was shot dead on April 20, as proof that "Kherson is Ukraine," and that "there are guerrilla fighters there." Moreover, Kim warned that "traitors will be executed," adding that he is "not afraid of this word." The Ukrainian official expressed absolute certainty that "it will be like that."
https://www.sott.net/article/467174-Ukrainian-governor-Traitors-will-be-executed
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German economists forecast 2022 inflation rate to hit 6.1%
The German government is set to hike its inflation forecast for this year to 6.1 per cent due to the impact of the war in Ukraine, up from 3.3 per cent it had forecast in January, according to government document seen by Reuters on Monday. Berlin, which is due to present its spring economic forecasts on Wednesday, sees consumer price growth easing to 2.8 per cent in 2023, the document showed. German annual inflation rose to its highest level in more than 40 years in March as prices of natural gas and oil products soared following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and gas and electricity bills for German households signing new contracts hit a record high last month.
https://www.sott.net/article/467175-German-economists-forecast-2022-inflation-rate-to-hit-6-1
German economists forecast 2022 inflation rate to hit 6.1%
The German government is set to hike its inflation forecast for this year to 6.1 per cent due to the impact of the war in Ukraine, up from 3.3 per cent it had forecast in January, according to government document seen by Reuters on Monday. Berlin, which is due to present its spring economic forecasts on Wednesday, sees consumer price growth easing to 2.8 per cent in 2023, the document showed. German annual inflation rose to its highest level in more than 40 years in March as prices of natural gas and oil products soared following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and gas and electricity bills for German households signing new contracts hit a record high last month.
https://www.sott.net/article/467175-German-economists-forecast-2022-inflation-rate-to-hit-6-1
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Psaki says Biden 'concerned' about Musk twitter buyout, supports social media accountability
White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Monday said President Joe Biden is "concerned" about social media, in response to a question about Elon Musk's deal to purchase Twitter. Psaki first insisted she would not comment on a specific deal or the prospect of President Donald Trump returning to the platform after his lifetime ban. "No matter who owns or runs Twitter, the president has long been concerned about the power of large social media platforms, the power they have over our everyday lives, that tech platforms must be held accountable for the harm they cause." Biden "has been a strong supporter of fundamental reforms" to social media, Psaki said.
https://www.sott.net/article/467176-Psaki-says-Biden-concerned-about-Musk-twitter-buyout-supports-social-media-accountability
Psaki says Biden 'concerned' about Musk twitter buyout, supports social media accountability
White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Monday said President Joe Biden is "concerned" about social media, in response to a question about Elon Musk's deal to purchase Twitter. Psaki first insisted she would not comment on a specific deal or the prospect of President Donald Trump returning to the platform after his lifetime ban. "No matter who owns or runs Twitter, the president has long been concerned about the power of large social media platforms, the power they have over our everyday lives, that tech platforms must be held accountable for the harm they cause." Biden "has been a strong supporter of fundamental reforms" to social media, Psaki said.
https://www.sott.net/article/467176-Psaki-says-Biden-concerned-about-Musk-twitter-buyout-supports-social-media-accountability
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Ukraine seeking $2B per month from US in emergency economic aid, official says
Ukraine is requesting $2 billion per month from the Biden administration for emergency economic aid efforts. Ukrainian Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko, who is meeting with lawmakers in Washington, D.C., is requesting a total of $5 billion per month in international economic assistance through June — with $2 billion of that coming from American pockets, The Washington Post reported. He said that Ukraine needed "to cover this gap right now to attract the necessary finance and win this war." The U.S. has already approved billions of dollars of military aid to Ukraine since the invasion, including an $800 million package announced last week. President Biden in March announced a $500 million economic assistance package. On Thursday, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the U.S. intended to provide another $500 million economic aid package. Comment: Biden is spending the peoples' money like there's no tomorrow...he could be right.
https://www.sott.net/article/467177-Ukraine-seeking-2B-per-month-from-US-in-emergency-economic-aid-official-says
Ukraine seeking $2B per month from US in emergency economic aid, official says
Ukraine is requesting $2 billion per month from the Biden administration for emergency economic aid efforts. Ukrainian Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko, who is meeting with lawmakers in Washington, D.C., is requesting a total of $5 billion per month in international economic assistance through June — with $2 billion of that coming from American pockets, The Washington Post reported. He said that Ukraine needed "to cover this gap right now to attract the necessary finance and win this war." The U.S. has already approved billions of dollars of military aid to Ukraine since the invasion, including an $800 million package announced last week. President Biden in March announced a $500 million economic assistance package. On Thursday, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the U.S. intended to provide another $500 million economic aid package. Comment: Biden is spending the peoples' money like there's no tomorrow...he could be right.
https://www.sott.net/article/467177-Ukraine-seeking-2B-per-month-from-US-in-emergency-economic-aid-official-says
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Recapping the war in Ukraine to date
Comment: The following analysis is a compilation of tweets by independent reporter Gonzalo Lira Quick recap for those who haven't followed what's been going on in Ukraine but want to understand: 02/24: The Russians invaded from the south, south-east, east and north, in a lightning campaign. The Russians invaded with 190K troops — against 250K combat troops from Ukraine. The RF put 30K troops near Kiev — nowhere near enough to capture the city — but enough to pin down some 100K AFU defenders. The RF also launched several axes of attack, with reinforcements on standby (including a famed 40km long tank column), to see where they might be needed.
https://www.sott.net/article/467178-Recapping-the-war-in-Ukraine-to-date
Recapping the war in Ukraine to date
Comment: The following analysis is a compilation of tweets by independent reporter Gonzalo Lira Quick recap for those who haven't followed what's been going on in Ukraine but want to understand: 02/24: The Russians invaded from the south, south-east, east and north, in a lightning campaign. The Russians invaded with 190K troops — against 250K combat troops from Ukraine. The RF put 30K troops near Kiev — nowhere near enough to capture the city — but enough to pin down some 100K AFU defenders. The RF also launched several axes of attack, with reinforcements on standby (including a famed 40km long tank column), to see where they might be needed.
https://www.sott.net/article/467178-Recapping-the-war-in-Ukraine-to-date
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Blinken meets Zelensky in Kiev pledging billions more in money & weapons for proxy war against Russia, Moscow demands the US stop escalating the situation
His secrecy-shrouded visit to Kyiv along with defence secretary Lloyd Austin was the highest-level American visit to the capital since Russia invaded in late February. Comment: These 'face to face' meetings that Zelensky continues to have with world leaders merely demonstrates how careful and considered Russia's special operation is, because this wouldn't h ave been possible during the US Shock and Awe invasion of Iraq: Polish, Czech & Slovenian leaders visit 'war-torn Kiev', Poland suggests NATO 'peace mission', US to send long range weapons & killer drones They told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his advisers that the US will provide more than 300 million dollars (£234 million) in foreign military financing and had approved a 165 million dollar (£128 million) sale of ammunition. Comment: That's on top of the billions they've already funneled in to Ukraine in the form of money and weapons.
https://www.sott.net/article/467179-Blinken-meets-Zelensky-in-Kiev-pledging-billions-more-in-money-weapons-for-proxy-war-against-Russia-Moscow-demands-the-US-stop-escalating-the-situation
Blinken meets Zelensky in Kiev pledging billions more in money & weapons for proxy war against Russia, Moscow demands the US stop escalating the situation
His secrecy-shrouded visit to Kyiv along with defence secretary Lloyd Austin was the highest-level American visit to the capital since Russia invaded in late February. Comment: These 'face to face' meetings that Zelensky continues to have with world leaders merely demonstrates how careful and considered Russia's special operation is, because this wouldn't h ave been possible during the US Shock and Awe invasion of Iraq: Polish, Czech & Slovenian leaders visit 'war-torn Kiev', Poland suggests NATO 'peace mission', US to send long range weapons & killer drones They told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his advisers that the US will provide more than 300 million dollars (£234 million) in foreign military financing and had approved a 165 million dollar (£128 million) sale of ammunition. Comment: That's on top of the billions they've already funneled in to Ukraine in the form of money and weapons.
https://www.sott.net/article/467179-Blinken-meets-Zelensky-in-Kiev-pledging-billions-more-in-money-weapons-for-proxy-war-against-Russia-Moscow-demands-the-US-stop-escalating-the-situation
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Blinken meets Zelensky in Kiev pledging billions more dollars for proxy war against Russia, Moscow demands the US stop escalating the situation
His secrecy-shrouded visit to Kyiv along with defence secretary Lloyd Austin was the highest-level American visit to the capital since Russia invaded in late February. Comment: These 'face to face' meetings that Zelensky continues to have with world leaders merely demonstrates how careful and considered Russia's special operation is, because this wouldn't h ave been possible during the US Shock and Awe invasion of Iraq: Polish, Czech & Slovenian leaders visit 'war-torn Kiev', Poland suggests NATO 'peace mission', US to send long range weapons & killer drones They told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his advisers that the US will provide more than 300 million dollars (£234 million) in foreign military financing and had approved a 165 million dollar (£128 million) sale of ammunition. Comment: That's on top of the billions they've already funneled in to Ukraine in the form of money and weapons.
https://www.sott.net/article/467179-Blinken-meets-Zelensky-in-Kiev-pledging-billions-more-dollars-for-proxy-war-against-Russia-Moscow-demands-the-US-stop-escalating-the-situation
Blinken meets Zelensky in Kiev pledging billions more dollars for proxy war against Russia, Moscow demands the US stop escalating the situation
His secrecy-shrouded visit to Kyiv along with defence secretary Lloyd Austin was the highest-level American visit to the capital since Russia invaded in late February. Comment: These 'face to face' meetings that Zelensky continues to have with world leaders merely demonstrates how careful and considered Russia's special operation is, because this wouldn't h ave been possible during the US Shock and Awe invasion of Iraq: Polish, Czech & Slovenian leaders visit 'war-torn Kiev', Poland suggests NATO 'peace mission', US to send long range weapons & killer drones They told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his advisers that the US will provide more than 300 million dollars (£234 million) in foreign military financing and had approved a 165 million dollar (£128 million) sale of ammunition. Comment: That's on top of the billions they've already funneled in to Ukraine in the form of money and weapons.
https://www.sott.net/article/467179-Blinken-meets-Zelensky-in-Kiev-pledging-billions-more-dollars-for-proxy-war-against-Russia-Moscow-demands-the-US-stop-escalating-the-situation