(2022-02-02). Ukraine: Another Biden Débâcle? strategic-culture.org Are we past 'peak frenzy'? Quite possibly, but it will subside only slowly. It is too good a diversion from other difficulties. | The sheer size and scope of the western information operations — insisting repeatedly on the imminence of a Russian invasion of Ukraine — has almost dwarfed the western effort mounted in the lead up to the second invasion of Iraq. This latest info-war has been qualitatively different from that earlier episode however, in the way in which supposed intelligence titbits were constantly fed to the press in order to stiffen the narrative spine with a direct sense of being at the…
(2022-02-02). International Viewpoint supports war propaganda against Russia. wsws.org Under the misleading title "Time for International Anti-War Solidarity," unnamed "Ukrainian socialists" called on the "international left" to "condemn the imperialist policies of the Russian government."
(2022-02-02). At Russia-Ukraine border NO U.S.-NATO WAR! workers.org 
An ad-hoc coalition of anti-imperialist organizations located in the United States has published the following call for protests in the following week of U.S. and NATO's aggressive actions directed at Russia, building up to demonstrations and a webinar on Feb. 5: We must act now to stop the war with . . . |
(2022-02-02). NATO absorbing Ukraine, all of Europe, into cyber warfare network. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com All of Europe excepting Belarus and Russia. See final sentence. (Odd that Ireland isn't included, as it's a member of the Partnership for Peace along with the four nations listed.) === Ukraine seeks closer ties with NATO on cyber defense Ukrainian government officials want closer collaboration with NATO's cyber center of excellence…. Ukraine has found …
(2022-02-02). Coalition to Prevent War with Russia. indybay.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — TUESDAY, FEB. 1, 2022…
(2022-02-02). America Is Reaping What It Sowed In Ukraine. popularresistance.org So what are Americans to believe about the rising tensions over Ukraine? The United States and Russia both claim their escalations are defensive, responding to threats and escalations by the other side, but the resulting spiral of escalation can only make war more likely. Ukrainian President Zelensky is warning that "panic" by U.S. and Western leaders is already causing economic destabilization in Ukraine. | U.S. allies do not all support the current U.S. policy. Germany is wisely refusing to funnel more weapons into Ukraine, in keeping with its long-standing policy of not sending weapons into conflict zones. Ral…
(2022-02-02). Putin warns US seeks to "drag" Russia "into an armed conflict" wsws.org The statements by Putin underscore the immense dangers of the situation that has been created by the aggressive moves of NATO and above all, US imperialism.
(2022-02-02). Boris Johnson pushes anti-Russia war rhetoric in Ukraine amid UK government crisis. wsws.org Demanding Russia "steps back and chooses the path of diplomacy," Johnson made clear that this meant recognising Ukraine's right to decide "which organisations they aspire to join", i.e., NATO.
(2022-02-02). US, Allies Wondering If They Can Count on Germany Against Russia. news.antiwar.com Germany's refusal to arm Ukraine and its trade relationship with Russia continues to irk the US and other NATO allies. Germany's new coalition government has adopted a policy of not sending weapons to potential conflict zones. Berlin has also cited history as a reason not to participate in the military buildup in the region, referring to Nazi war crimes in Eastern Europe and in the Soviet Union. | Germany's reasoning is…
(2022-02-02). Minneapolis/St. Paul teachers prepare to strike. liberationnews.org 
Teachers and support staff in Minneapolis and St. Paul could be headed for a strike if their respective school boards continue to stall on key issues such as pay and benefits, smaller class sizes and COVID-19 safety.
(2022-02-02). Springfield, Mo., activists fight to stop city from using public money for private gas station. liberationnews.org 
The campaign, "Dam Up Buc-ee's," began in response to the City Council announcing at their Jan. 10 meeting that the City had put forward a proposal for $9.2 million in tax incentives to bring the famous Texas-sized gas station chain to southwest Missouri.
(2022-02-02). Teachers Union Warns Pandemic Burnout Destroying Schools. scheerpost.com 
By Andrea Germanos / Common Dreams New polling out Tuesday reveals pervasive burnout among the nation's educators as pandemic-related staffing shortages and other difficulties drive a potential exodus from the teaching profession. Released by the National Education Association, the nation's largest union of any profession, the member survey shows, according to NEA president Becky Pringle, that "after persevering …
(2022-02-02). US to send warship, fighter jets to UAE. en.mehrnews.com The United States that does not miss any opportunity to boost its military presence in the region says it is sending fighter jets to assist the United Arab Emirates following Yemen's missile attacks.
(2022-02-02). West continues war by starvation in Afghanistan. greenleft.org.au More than half of the population of Afghanistan is facing starvation since the US-led occupation forces withdrew last August. Pip Hinman comments on the ongoing crisis.
(2022-02-02). Free Alex Saab! Join webinar conversation with Camila Saab Feb. 3. fightbacknews.org Tucson, AZ – Camila Saab, the wife of Alex Saab, a Venezuelan diplomat illegally detained by the U.S., will speak on a webinar organized by the Alliance for Global Justice on February 3 at 6: 30 p.m. Eastern Time. There will be an update on his case and opportunities to participate in actions to demand his freedom. | Saab has played an important…
(2022-02-01). US and European Officials Unhappy With Ukraine's Zelensky. news.antiwar.com In recent weeks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been contradicting the US narrative concerning a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine, and his comments are angering Western officials. | US and European officials
(2022-02-01). Russia accuses US and NATO of provoking war in Ukraine. peoplesdispatch.org A UN Security Council meeting was called to discuss the situation in eastern Europe where tensions are rising amid a stand off between NATO and Russia…
(2022-02-01). US wants war in Ukraine, Russia charges at UN debate. wsws.org A debate at the Security Council included the harshest exchanges since the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War.
(2022-02-01). Germany Refuses to Send Arms to Ukraine Despite Pressure from U.S. & NATO. democracynow.org 
Germany's new coalition government is refusing to send lethal weapons to Ukraine but has offered to send over 5,000 combat helmets to protect Ukrainian soldiers in case of a Russian attack. The move has been ridiculed as the U.S. and other NATO countries continue to send military support to Ukraine. In response, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has promised his country will stay in tune with European Union and NATO policies toward Russia. To speak more about Germany's stance toward Ukraine, we're joined by German peace activist and executive director of the International Peace Bureau Reiner Braun, who calls on the E…
(2022-02-01). "It's Not About Security": Belgian Peace Activist Says NATO Has Outlived Its Purpose. democracynow.org 
To speak about the key role NATO is playing in the Ukraine crisis, we speak with Ludo De Brabander, spokesperson of the peace organization Vrede vzw in Belgium, where NATO is headquartered. De Brabander says NATO has outlived its purpose, and touches on how activists in NATO countries like Belgium are pushing against narratives in the media that war with Russia is necessary.
(2022-02-01). Ukrainians Doubt a Russian Invasion Is Imminent as U.S. Peace Groups Urge Biden to Halt Escalation. democracynow.org 
The United States and Russia sparred on Monday over the crisis in Ukraine at the United Nations Security Council. Meanwhile, U.S. senators are preparing to unveil a bill that would target Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian banks and other entities with sanctions. To discuss the Ukraine crisis, we're joined by the co-founder of CodePink, Medea Benjamin, who says "we need the voice of the American people" to oppose U.S. escalation and also calls on U.S. progressives to vocalize their opposition to fueling a war in Europe. We also speak with Ukrainian sociologist Volodymyr Ishchenko, who says Ukrainian intell…
(2022-02-01). NATO 'Concerned' About Europe's Reliance on Russian Gas. news.antiwar.com On Sunday, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg "We are concerned about the energy situation in Europe because it demonstrates the vulnerability of being too dependent on one supplier of natural gas and that's the reason why NATO allies agree that we need to work and focus on diversification of supplies," Stoltenberg said. | The EU relie…
(2022-02-01). US wants war in Ukraine, charges Russia at UN debate. wsws.org A debate at the Security Council included the harshest exchanges since the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War.
(2022-02-01). Ex VP Dick Cheney confirmed US goal is to break up Russia, not just USSR. multipolarista.com Former Vice President and Iraq War architect Dick Cheney wasn't content only breaking up the Soviet Union. Balkanizing Russia (and China) is a bipartisan foreign-policy goal among top US national security state officials.
(2022-02-01). Amid US-Russia Escalation, Activists Emphasize NATO Is "Not About Security" truthout.org 
Image Credit: Vrede vzw | To speak about the key role NATO is playing in the Ukraine crisis, we speak with Ludo De Brabander, spokesperson of the peace organization Vrede vzw in Belgium, where NATO is headquartered. De Brabander says NATO has outlived its purpose, and touches on how activists in NATO countries like Belgium are pushing against narratives in the media that war with Russia is necessary. | Please check back later for full transcript.
(2022-02-01). President JFK's Murder Is Graphic Proof of Entrenched Cold War Ideology and Why Peace Eludes U.S.-Russia Relations. strategic-culture.org 
Martin Schotz, a respected Massachusetts-based author on the assassination of President Kennedy, explores the systematic basis for Cold War logic. | The Cold War is back with a vengeance. The current impasse between the United States and Russia over the Ukraine crisis is running the risk of an all-out war in Europe, a war that could escalate into nuclear Armageddon. The crisis is wholly manufactured by Washington's geopolitical power calculations — claims made against Russia about planning to invade Ukraine are baseless if not absurd. The impasse reflects an impoverishment of diplomacy and respect for inter…
(2022-02-01). US and Russia Agree to Keep Talking Amid Heightened Tensions. news.antiwar.com After Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday, In a readout of the call, the State Department said Blinken spoke with Lavrov to follow up on the US's written responses to Russia's security proposals. Lavrov sent a letter to the US and its allies that contained follow-up questions, and he clarified to Blink…
(2022-02-01). Johnson government to double UK troop presence in Eastern Europe, threatens sanctions against Russia. wsws.org Johnson is seeking to counter the crisis over "partygate" by placing himself at the forefront of the US war provocations and with a raft of right-wing domestic measures.
(2022-02-01). More Than 100 Antiwar Groups Call on Biden to End Brinksmanship With Russia. truthout.org 
More than 100 advocacy organizations representing millions of people across the U.S. demanded Tuesday that the Biden administration take immediate steps to defuse tensions with Russia as the two nuclear-armed powers remain perilously close to war over Ukraine. | "We call upon President Biden to end the U.S. role in escalating the extremely dangerous tensions with Russia," the progressive groups said in a joint statement spearheaded by CodePink and RootsAction.org. "It is gravely irresponsible…
(2022-02-01). U.S. takes stage at United Nations to whip up Cold War hysteria. peoplesworld.org 
(2022-02-01). Ukraine's Security Chief: Kyiv Shouldn't Be Forced to Fulfill Minsk Agreements. news.antiwar.com Ukraine's security chief on Monday warned that Western powers Under the agreement, Ukraine is required to give autonomy to the breakaway Republics of Luhansk and Donetsk in the Donbas region. Oleksiy Danilov, the secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, said fulfilling the deal could mean the "destruction"
(2022-02-01). Ukrainian army to gain 100,000 troops, convert to NATO-standard professional status. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The shift away from conscription and toward an all-volunteer army is a major step toward NATO accession. Army to increase by 100,000 people; salaries of military to rise: Zelensky signs decree ….The army will be increased by 100,000 professional soldiers. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed the corresponding decree as he stated during a speech in …
(2022-02-01). How US meddling split Sudan, creating an oil republic drowning in poverty and conflict. thegrayzone.com Following decades of US soft power aid interventions to exploit South Sudan's energy reserves and counter China's influence, the republic is trapped in humanitarian crisis. Like most countries, the Republic of South Sudan is a complex nation of shifting alliances and external influences. Recently, President Salva Kiir, who sports a Stetson hat gifted him by George W. Bush, signed a peace agreement with old enemies, the Sudan People's Liberation Army-In Opposition. Around the same time, the so-called Embassy Troika consisting …
(2022-02-01). 'Warm Spring and Flowers' Transnational Spring Festival Gala was Online on the Lunar New Year's Eve. ecns.cn Today is the eve of the Chinese Lunar New Year. Kunming of China, Colombo of Sri Lanka and Kuala Lumpur of Malaysia were lit up simultaneously to officially kick off Seasonal Celebration for Enduring Bonds: 2022 Spring Festival Cultural Events and International Spring Festival Gala. Overseas Chinese and friends from all over the world gathered together on the Cloud to enjoy this Spring Festival cultural feast from many countries in South and Southeast Asia hosted by Yunnan.
(2022-02-01). UK and France Push Forward their Tilt to Indo-Pacific. journal-neo.org 
The term "tilt" that stands for UK's need to double down on the Indo-Pacific region (IPR) in general and China in particular in terms of foreign policy, was first used in late 2020 in a Chatham House research. This research was conducted on the eve of (a long-drawn-out) ending UK's push to leave EU when …
(2022-02-01). Julian Assange nominated for Nobel Peace Prize as calls for his release grow louder. peoplesdispatch.org The Wikileaks founder who has spent more than 1,000 days in a British prison fighting extradition to the United States, has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for the third time…
(2022-02-01). "Journaille… Canaille!", Media Disinformation: Karl Kraus' Campaign against a "Warmongering Press" globalresearch.ca First published by Global Research on May 18, 2019 | Karl Kraus, born in 1874, was one of the most important Austrian writers of the beginning of the 20th century and a sharp critic of the predominant press and inflammatory …
(2022-02-01). Talk World Radio: Julian Assange Warned Us What Was Coming. warisacrime.org 
AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded as audio and video on Riverside.fm, except when it doesn't work and then on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio, we're talking about the saga of Julian Assange with Richard Hillgrove who was hired by Assange …
(2022-02-01). Pegasus Spyware Row is Really About Who Controls Cyber Weapons. dissidentvoice.org The Israeli spy software firm NSO Group has rarely been out of the headlines over the past year. Its spyware tool Pegasus worms its way into phones, accessing data and turning on the microphone and camera to act as round-the-clock surveillance equipment. Authoritarian states have reportedly bought the cyber weapon from NSO and put it …
(2022-02-01). Senate Responds to New Yorker Profile of Latina Staffer. latinorebels.com The Senate returned to Capitol Hill on Monday following a bombshell report in the New Yorker that identified three top Biden White House officials as bulwarks of former President Donald Trump's harsh enforcement policies against immigrants.
(2022-02-01). Military Situation In Yemen On February 1, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 127 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah in the past 24 hours; | On January 31, warplanes of the Saudi-led coalition conducted 12 airstrikes on the Sanaa province; | On January 31, warplanes of the Saudi-led coalition conducted 8 airstrikes on the Jabal Habashi area; | On January 31, warplanes of the Saudi-led coalition conducted 8 airstrikes on the Jubah district; | On January 31, warpla…
(2022-02-01). The Government's Kill Switch for Your Car, Your Freedoms, and Your Life. dissidentvoice.org 
A psychotic world we live in. The madmen are in power. — Philip K. Dick, The Man in the High Castle (1962) If we haven't learned by now, we should beware of anything the government insists is for our own good. Take the Biden Administration's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Given the deteriorating state of the nation's infrastructure (aging highways …
(2022-02-01). Tomgram: Engelhardt, A Cult of No. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. America's Two Pandemics And How They Mixed and Matched By Tom Engelhardt Imagine that you were experiencing all of this (and by this, I mean our lives right now) as if it were a novel, à la Daniel …
(2022-02-01). Pegasus was not just a cyberweapon but a diplomatic tool. peoplesdispatch.org Senior journalist and author Paranjoy Guha Thakurta talks to Peoples Dispatch about how the Israeli state used the Pegasus spyware to advance the country's diplomatic interests.
(2022-02-01). Venezuela's Opposition Already has Substitute for Guaidó. orinocotribune.com Venezuela's Justice First Party already has someone in mind to replace former deputy Juan Guaidó in case he ceases to be the "interim president" of the parallel government, which the Venezuelan far-right insists on keeping alive. | According to comments made to Miami-based EVTV by political analyst Antonio de la Cruz, based on his work as executive director of the Inter-American Trends think tank, Juan Pablo Guanipa should assume the leadership of the opposition, which continues to abide by the directives of the National Assembly which was in power from 2015 to 2020, during which Guaidó led the coup against Presi…
(2022-02-01). The United States of Hypocrisy: Revisiting the Monroe Doctrine. canadiandimension.com 
In Victor Gillam's 1896 political cartoon, Uncle Sam stands with rifle between the outrageously dressed European figures and the native-dress-wearing representatives of Nicaragua and Venezuela. Image courtesy the Library of Congress/ There is no doctrinal statement in American diplomatic history that is more fundamental than the
(2022-02-01). Role of Workers' Productive Councils in Venezuela's Economic Recovery—Interview with Manuel Páez. orinocotribune.com 
On February 19, 2020, President Nicolás Maduro decreed an energy emergency and a state of exception in the country's hydrocarbon industry, which led to the creation of the General Staff of the Workers' Productive Councils (CPTT). Manuel Páez, who belongs to the presidential commission of the CPTT for the hydrocarbon sector, in an interview with àöltimas Noticias, explained that there are "71 colleagues who were assigned (by the president and the working class itself) the task of directing the transformation of the industry… presenting a new management model, which is basically collective management." | Páe…
(2022-02-01). Miami caravan against Cuba blockade a huge success. fightbacknews.org Miami, FL- Over 60 members of the South Florida community joined in the monthly caravan in Miami on Sunday, January 30, to demand President Joe Biden end the criminal U.S. blockade on Cuba. The group called on the U.S president to end all sanctions on Cuba, restore the family reunification program and recommence freedom of travel between the United States and Cuba for both Americans and Cubans. The event was organized by the U.S. Hands Off Cuba and Venezuela South Florida and Puentes de Amor. | Dozens of cars draped with banners and signs reading "End the criminal blockade of Cuba," and "No mas bloqueo," most do…
(2022-02-01). Venezuela recuerda el legado del general Ezequiel Zamora. telesurtv.net Ezequiel Zamora es recordado por los venezolanos como el "General del Pueblo Soberano" y líder del ejército de tierra y hombres libres.