Russians Claim Control Over Bakhmut’s East
A new report from Reuters suggests that Russians have claimed control over Bakhmut’s east, with everything east of the Bakhmutka River being completely under the control of Wagner.
FSB Says It Thwarted High-Profile Assassination Attempt
According to a Reuters report, the FSB says that it thwarted a high-profile assassination attempt on Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov. At least one person was wounded in the southern Russian region of Belgorod on Monday after Russian forces shot down three missiles.
India: The Next Front In The War On the BRICS
There is far more to the current multi-modal geopolitical war than just what’s happening in Ukraine. This conflict has led to a myriad of downstream effects and moves which are just as important as what the encirclement of Bakhmut means.
The Poison Train: East Palestine And The Derailment Of Norfolk Southern 32N
Pam Kline welcomed me through the front door of her home in East Palestine, Ohio, on a wet afternoon when we did not know if it was safe to be in the rain. About a week prior to our meeting, a train derailed in this small slice of the heartland, releasing toxic chemicals into the soil and sky. The house is a well-kept American Foursquare with an enclosed porch filled by the leathery smell of tobacco. She apologized for the odor as I entered the living room where her husband, Lenny, and a friendly Australian shepherd awaited. I told her the smell was pleasant. Even amid a crisis, the Klines were warm and kind.
US Begins ‘Training Assessment’ For Ukrainian Pilots On F-16s
The White House has so far ruled out calls to provide the Ukrainian government with F-16 fighter jets, but clearly the idea is still on the table and Biden may be close to pulling the trigger amid intense administration discussions.
NewsGuard Exposed – Contracts With DOD, WHO, Pfizer, Microsoft And AFT
NewsGuard is a self-appointed misinformation watchdog. It seems to be just one more way Americans are not allowed to think for themselves. Co-CEOs Steven Brill and Gordon Crovitz claim it is the “librarian for the internet.” Set up specifically to rate online journalistic integrity, Brill states NewsGuard provides services that “explain to people something about the reliability and trustworthiness and background of those who are feeding them the news.” Eric Effron is the organization’s Editorial Director.
UK Running Out Of Tomatoes, Cucumbers, And Everyday Vegetables Due To High Energy Costs
High energy costs have led to less winter production in greenhouses in Britain and the Netherlands, which has resulted in tomatoes, cucumbers, and everyday vegetables running out of stock.
Blackstone Defaults On $562 Million Bonds
This morning Bloomberg reports that Wall Street’s largest commercial real estate landlord, private equity giant Blackstone, has defaulted on a €531 million ($562 million) bond backed by a portfolio of offices and stores owned by Sponda Oy, a Finnish landlord it acquired in 2018.
Russia Has No Immediate Plans To Repair Or Reactivate Nord Stream Pipelines
According to Reuters, Russia has no immediate plans to repair or reactivate the Nord Stream pipelines and instead plans to seal them up.
Modi Says ‘Global Governance Has Failed’ At G20
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has criticised global institutions for failing to address the world’s biggest challenges, calling on countries to find common ground on divisive issues.