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China’s response to America’s call to back it over Russia’s Ukraine ‘aggression’ is telling

Posted on January 28, 2022January 28, 2022By Editor

On Wednesday evening, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken phoned his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, and lectured him on what he described as “Russian aggression” on Ukraine. … Read More >China’s response to America’s call to back it over Russia’s Ukraine ‘aggression’ is telling

Asia & Pacific

China cautions US over standoff with Russia

Posted on January 28, 2022January 28, 2022By Editor

Regional security cannot be ensured by expanding military blocs, according to Beijing’s top diplomat. … Read More >China cautions US over standoff with Russia

Shows

France & Germany choose diplomacy with Russia on Ukraine (Full Show)

Posted on January 26, 2022January 26, 2022By Editor

French President Emmanuel Macron says that France and Germany are committed to de-escalation in Ukraine and reapprochement with Russia despite the bellicose tone of the US and UK over fears of a looming Russian invasion, RT America’s Alex Mihailovich reports. … Read More >France & Germany choose diplomacy with Russia on Ukraine (Full Show)

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Russia & China stage joint military drills (VIDEO)

Posted on January 26, 2022January 26, 2022By Editor

Moscow and Beijing are flexing their maritime muscles amid growing tensions with the West . … Read More >Russia & China stage joint military drills (VIDEO)

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Tough ticket: China’s Olympic ordeal

Posted on January 24, 2022January 24, 2022By Editor

Mere days away from China’s Winter Olympics, more and more countries are leaving the huddle to join a diplomatic boycott against Beijing. As the Omicron Covid-19 variant continues to cause a global scare (plus a stoppage of ticket sales), sports anthropologist … Read More >Tough ticket: China’s Olympic ordeal

Asia & Pacific

US nuclear missile sub makes rare visit to base near Taiwan

Posted on January 19, 2022January 19, 2022By Editor

The naval base on Guam is the closest US military installation to China located on American territory. … Read More >US nuclear missile sub makes rare visit to base near Taiwan

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China takes advantage of US hesitancy with Saudi Arabia

Posted on January 18, 2022January 18, 2022By Editor

Saudi Arabia saw a significant decline in foreign investments from long-time allies like the United States from 2020 to 2021, prompting the Gulf Kingdom to turn its eyes east to China. In fact, Saudi Aramco announced last week the establishment of a “Non-Metallic Excellence and Innovation Center” (NEXCEL) in the Chinese capital, Beijing, which will promote an alternative to metal in construction projects. … Read More >China takes advantage of US hesitancy with Saudi Arabia

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Are NATO and Russia on the brink of war over the Ukraine crisis? (Ex-UK ambassador to Russia)

Posted on January 15, 2022January 15, 2022By Editor

On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to the former British ambassador to Russia, Sir Tony Brenton. He discusses the latest on the Ukraine crisis, the possibility of a Europe-wide war between NATO and Putin’s Russia, whether a last-minute breakthrough could be achieved by the US, NATO and Russia, the background of hostility between Russia and NATO, the alliance’s involvement in regime-change wars, its legacy, and much more. … Read More >Are NATO and Russia on the brink of war over the Ukraine crisis? (Ex-UK ambassador to Russia)

Journalism & Mass media

Kazakhstan coup fails, US-Russia talks go nowhere. Is war on horizon?

Posted on January 14, 2022January 14, 2022By Editor

Max Blumenthal and geopolitical analyst Pepe Escobar discuss the violent coup attempt in Kazakhstan, and its crucial importance as an ally of Russia and the center of China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Pepe addresses US and Turkish meddling, and why this massive and misunderstood country is suddenly at the heart of the new cold war. … Read More >Kazakhstan coup fails, US-Russia talks go nowhere. Is war on horizon?

Asia & Pacific

“US deep state behind Kazakh protests”

Posted on January 10, 2022January 10, 2022By Editor

The protests, which began in Kazakhstan following the fuel price hike, have spread throughout the country. Despite the resignation of the government and the declaration of the State of Emergency, acts of violence continue. … Read More >“US deep state behind Kazakh protests”