(2022-03-12). Russia Warns West Convoys With Foreign Weapons for Ukraine Are Legit Military Targets. sputniknews.com Relations between Russia and the US have plunged to a new low since Washington imposed massive sanctions against the Russian financial sector and economy in response to the Kremlin's decision to launch a special military operation in Ukraine.
(2022-03-12). Russian Forces Have Destroyed 3,491 Targets of Ukrainian Military Infrastructure – MoD. sputniknews.com The Russian military started a special operation in Ukraine on 24 February, after the Donbass republics appealed to Russia for help, seeking to stop the eight-year war in Ukraine.
(2022-03-12). Red Cross Official Asks World Not to Shift Attention From Yemen, Other Nations in War – Report. sputniknews.com Yemeni government forces and the militant Houthi opposition faction have been at war for over six years. In 2015, a military coalition led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE entered the conflict to back the Yemeni government in exile and began conducting air, land, and sea attacks against the Islamist political movement.
(2022-03-12). War In Ukraine Day 16: Volnovakha Finally Mopped Up; Ukrainian Forces Fail To Counter-Attack. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On March 11, the joint Russian and LDPR forces achieved some strategic gains on the territory of Ukraine. | The grouping of DPR troops with the fire support of the Russian Armed Forces finished the mop up of the town of Volnovakha and reached the villages of Novoandreevka, Kirilovka, blockaded Blagodatnoye. The advance was 8 kilometers. | The town of Volnovakha was almost completely destroyed. | Local residents confirmed that a Ukrainian tank hit a surgical department in the local hospital, wh…
(2022-03-12). Ukraine: Questions for the U.S. antiwar movement. answercoalition.org
(2022-03-12). UPDF to stay in Somalia despite end of AMISOM mandate. plusnews.ug 
The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) will stay in Somalia despite the end of the African Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) program. Uganda alongside other countries that include Kenya, Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Burundi has been enforcing peace in Somalia under the UN-backed AMISOM program since 2007. However the UN-mandated AMISOM program ended on December 21, but …
(2022-03-12). US senators propose overhaul for aid to Colombia. colombiareports.com Two key US Senators have proposed a major reform of US aid to Colombia that would make the US a stronger partner for peace and justice work in Colombia. Their…
(2022-03-12). [Comment] Offline: The fearful emptiness of power. thelancet.com Ukraine's catastrophe is yielding flamboyant judgements. The era of globalisation is dying. The proclaimed triumph of liberalism is a mirage. The international system of peace, security, and development is breaking down before our very eyes. But we should be more careful. What is happening in Ukraine today presages none of these outcomes. In Robert Service's study of Vladimir Putin, Kremlin Winter (2020), he warns that "Russia is too important to have its politics exaggerated, over-simplified, or turned into a fantasy".
(2022-03-12). Turkish Fighters and the Internationalization of the Ukrainian War. journal-neo.org 
More recently, the topic of Turkey and its use of fighters with Syrian war experience in a number of armed conflict zones has been discussed at length in the pages of NEO. However, the topic of foreign fighters in the current events in Ukraine, as well as the involvement of a number of NATO countries …
(2022-03-12). 10 ways war harms wildlife. nationofchange.org It's not just bombs and bullets.
(2022-03-12). Venezuelan VP Delcy Rodríguez on the US: Initial Dialogue Cannot be Conditioned (+Antalya Diplomacy Forum). orinocotribune.com The executive vice president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, discussed the recent rapprochement between the White House and the government of President Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan position on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the hostility of the Iván Duque government of Colombia towards the authorities and people of Venezuela, and other the issues this Friday, March 11, in response to reporters' questions after her speech at the Second Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey. | Dialogue with the US | Regarding the recent high-level meeting between the United States and the government of Venezuela, she said, "
(2022-03-12). The Last Years of Karl Marx: An Intellectual Biography. By: Marcello Musto. (Book Review). orinocotribune.com 
By: Carlos L. Garrido — Mar 7, 2022 | Marcello Musto's The Last Years of Karl Marx: An Intellectual Biography provides an illuminating glance at the work and life of Karl Marx during the most unexamined period of his life. Musto's oscillation between Marx's work and life provides readers with both an intellectual allurement towards research in Marx's later years, a task facilitated by the 1998 resumed publication of the Marx-Engels Gesamtausgabe (MEGA2) (which has sense published 27 new volumes and
(2022-03-12). Australian government announces largest military expansion since Vietnam War. wsws.org Under the plan, the country's permanent military ranks would swell to almost 80,000, at a cost of "at least" $38 billion.
(2022-03-12). PSOE-Podemos government escalates Spain's threats against Russia. wsws.org The pseudo-left Podemos party is emerging as a central cog in the NATO military and propaganda machine pushing for intensifying the undeclared war with Russia.
(2022-03-12). WSWS publishes the Chinese translation of "The theoretical and historical origins of the pseudo-left" wsws.org This report by WSWS International Editorial Board Chairman David North is of great significance today to workers and young people in China as the crisis of capitalism intensifies with the threat of nuclear war, the surging COVID-19 pandemic and deepening social inequality in every country.
(2022-03-12). More stonewalling by the White House and US media about the Ukrainian biolabs. wsws.org Following a report at the UN Security Council by Russia regarding alleged US military biological warfare facilities in Ukraine, the Biden administration has enlisted major corporate news outlets to block any investigation into the claims.
(2022-03-12). Regarding war crimes, Russian and American. wsws.org It is impossible to speak in an honest fashion about war crimes while remaining silent about US imperialism.
(2022-03-12). Detroit autoworkers reject pro-war propaganda in corporate media. wsws.org As one worker put it, to understand the war, "you have to understand economics, and understand the world."
(2022-03-12). President's ban on land evictions is for common good. plusnews.ug 
By Faruk Kirunda The directives issued by H.E President Yoweri Museveni contained in a letter dated February 28, 2022, titled "SUPPORT TOWARDS ON-GOING EFFORTS AGAINST ILLEGAL LAND EVICTIONS AND TRANSACTIONS" and addressed to the Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, are within his powers under the Constitution and intended for common good. In short, the …
(2022-03-12). Ukraine becomes an international rallying point for neo-Nazis and mercenaries. wsws.org Neo-Nazis and mercenaries from all over the world are being given the opportunity to fight, kill and gain experience under real war conditions in Ukraine.
(2022-03-12). War no solution to crises anywhere in world: Amir-Abdollahian. en.mehrnews.com Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that war is no solution to crises anywhere in the world including in Ukraine, Yemen or Afghanistan.
(2022-03-12). Venezuela ratifica a la Unión Europea disposición de diálogo. telesurtv.net El canciller venezolano Félix Plasencia se reunión en Turquía con el jefe de la diplomacia europea, Josep Borrell.
(2022-03-11). U.S. and NATO's Unprecedented Weapons Transfers to Ukraine Could Prolong the War. zcomm.org Western nations must ask themselves whether the current course of action is more or less likely to help end the horrifying violence being imposed on Ukraine's civilian population…
(2022-03-11). How Spotify Is Quietly Supporting the Military-Industrial Complex. zcomm.org Unbeknownst to most users, Spotify has a secret endeavor—backing the efforts of war…
(2022-03-11). President Biden Blames Inflation on 'Putin's Price Hike'. news.antiwar.com On Thursday, President Biden released a statement on the Labor Department's consumer price index for February, which found consumer prices rose 0.8% in February and increased by 7.9% over the past 12 months, putting inflation at a fresh 40-year high. In his statement, Biden blamed the increase in inflation on Russian President Vladimir Putin. "Today's …
(2022-03-11). WHO Says It Advised Ukraine to Destroy 'High-Risk' Pathogens. news.antiwar.com The World Health Organization "As part of this work, WHO has strongly recommended to the Ministry of Health in Ukraine and other responsible bodies to destroy high-threat pathogens to prevent any potential spills," the WHO said in response to questions about its work with Ukraine before and during Russia's invasion.
(2022-03-11). The Working Class Must Reject the New Cold War: 5 Points of Unity. liberationnews.org 
The Party for Socialism and Liberation is advancing five basic points that can serve to unite those who oppose U.S. imperialism and support peace.
(2022-03-11). Webinar — Ukraine Crisis: Beyond the Dominant Narrative. iacenter.org Register zoom online: bit.ly/UkrainePanel facebook events: bit.ly/UkraineFacebook DOWNLOAD PDF Provided on behalf of The Hamilton Coalition to Stop The War (Le franàßais suit) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hamilton, ON Thursday, March 10, 2022 Webinar — Ukraine Crisis: Which is the cause, Russia or US/NATO? The Hamilton Coalition To Stop The War is pleased to announce that it will hold a Zoom webinar, along with several co-sponsoring peace organizations, about the crisis in Ukraine. This panel discussion, entitled, "Ukraine Crisis: Which is the cause, Russia or US/NATO?", will take place next…
(2022-03-11). Shameful Racism against Refugees Fleeing the Russia-Ukraine Conflict. libya360.wordpress.com Yoselina Guevara The current conflict between Russia and Ukraine has not only highlighted the fragility of peace on the pandemic-ravaged continent, it is also underlining the grim racist tinge that many Europeans and people of European descent tend to have. The numbers of refugees fleeing armed clashes on Ukrainian territory are staggering, close to 1.5…
(2022-03-11). Friday 3/25: Sacramento: Global Climate Strike – Rally for Climate Crisis & Indigenous Justice. indybay.org West Steps of California State Capitol, 1315 10th St, Sacramento, CA 95814. | This is a peaceful rally for climate justice and racial justice.
(2022-03-11). Serbian activist speaks out: Stop the war on Russia. workers.org 
The author is a Serbian composer living in the U.S. who actively opposed the U.S.-NATO war against Yugoslavia in 1999. On March 24, 1999, NATO crossed its own redline, when it bombed Serbia and Montenegro, the last two republics still remaining at that time in a union of the South-Slavic . . . |
(2022-03-11). The War on Drugs Failed — Lawmakers Must Meet the Fentanyl Crisis With New Solutions. aclu.org This editorial was The fentanyl crisis continues to cause unfathomable loss across the country. Amid so much pain, we have a responsibility to embrace bold, proven, and life-saving public safety solutions. Now is the moment when we must also put to bed, forever, decades of failed, punitive policies that led to this unprecedented crisis. It is far past time for lawmakers to take aggressive action…
(2022-03-11). You Are Also A Victim Of War like Us. popularresistance.org On 27 February, Russian President Vladimir Putin met the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov and the Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. 'The top officials of the leading NATO [North Atlantic Treaty Organization] countries have made aggressive statements against our country', Putin said. Therefore, he told his top officials 'to transfer the deterrence forces of the Russian army to a special mode of combat duty'. The last phrase, reasonably cloaked in bureaucratic language, means that Russia's nuclear arsenal will move to high alert. Meanwhile, Russian forces appeared to hav…
(2022-03-11). Weekend Meeting Between Venezuela And The US: What's Behind The Scenes? popularresistance.org On Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced to the world a meeting held over the weekend with a small negotiating team sent by the White House According to official sources from both countries, the main topics of the mini-summit were energy and prisoners. It is the first high-level exchange in 20 years, which generates a lot of curiosity about the intentions behind such an abrupt turn in Washington's policy towards Venezuela. | An objective reading of these events and approaching real objectives of both sides have to be reviewed in the eyes of the current international context marked by the crisis be…
(2022-03-11). In Praise Of 'Whataboutism'. popularresistance.org Anyone who speaks out against imperialism, capitalism, or racism with concrete examples of the terrible harm they do, can expect to be charged with the dreaded term "whataboutism." Like clockwork, the act of revealing American crimes will result in an accusation that is used to silence dissent. When war propaganda prevails regarding Ukraine or any other place where the hegemon is doing its dirty work, it is reasonable to ask probing questions. Why are the deaths of 14,000 people killed by Ukraine's civil war swept under the rug? Why is it forbidden to ask about the U.S. destruction of Libya? But once having asked…
(2022-03-11). The Crisis in Ukraine is a Planetary Crisis Provoked by the US that Threatens Nuclear War. orinocotribune.com 
By Oliver Boyd-Barrett — March 7, 2022 | Let us begin a conversation in response to what currently qualifies as the most profound question, the one that needs most urgently to be addressed if we are to have any chance of understanding what we conveniently refer to as the "Ukraine crisis." This is, more accurately, a planetary crisis—close in magnitude to the near-certainty of species extinction within the next century, but in some ways ahead of secondary catastrophes such as the obscene, raging inequality between peoples and nations unleashed by President Ronald Reagan and UK Prime Minister Margaret Th…
(2022-03-11). Venezuela: Economic World War Already Underway via Sanctions, Let's Hope it Doesn't Become a Nuclear Conflict. orinocotribune.com 
The Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro, once again gave his opinion on the delicate situation that exists between Russia, Ukraine and the countries of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). "The world war has already started: it started economically. Our concern is that it does not escalate further. Our call is for the economic war not to escalate further into a military war or a nuclear war, which is the worst outcome for humanity and for the survival of our species on this planet." | These comments were made this Wednesday, March 9, during a broadcast from the headquarters of Inveval, a worker-controlled…
(2022-03-11). Beijing Warns of Harsh Response if US Sanctions Chinese Companies. orinocotribune.com 
Beijing intends to retaliate with harsh measures if Washington imposes unilateral coercive measures—euphemistically called "sanctions"—on China due to the discord between Russia and the United States over the Ukraine conflict, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said on Thursday, March 10. | "In the process of establishing relations with the Russian Federation, the United States does not have the right to impose so-called sanctions against Chinese companies and individuals," the spokesperson said at a press conference. "If it does, China will give a firm and serious response." | Accordin…
(2022-03-11). Russia: The US Must Explain Bioweapons Research In Ukraine, We Have Proof. moguldom.com Russia says it found proof during its "special operation in Ukraine" that the U.S. was working with Ukrainian laboratories to develop bioweapons. The U.S. denied the renewed Russian accusations, calling the claims "laughable" and counter claiming that Moscow may be laying groundwork to use chemical warware in Ukraine, according to a Reuters report. "We confirm …
(2022-03-11). Morgan Stanley: Sell Any Relief Rallies From Oversold, Tighter Financial Conditions And Oil Price Headwinds. moguldom.com Morgan Stanley analysts this week told investors in a note to sell into any relief rally in the stock market due to a convergence of risk factors that include the U.S. Federal Reserve's intention to raise interest rates to tame inflation and oil price headwinds due to the war in Ukraine. In a note shared …
(2022-03-11). Opinion: The War In Ukraine Is About White Domination. moguldom.com Certainly, what's happening in Ukraine is tragic. Subtract the geopolitical nature of this conflict and what you'll find is people striving for their survival, both personally and nationally, because of a despot's desire to return his country to its former glory. I don't mean to sensationalize what's happening, but that is certainly happening. I have …
(2022-03-11). Facebook Executive Sandberg Blasted For Claiming 2 Women-Led Countries Would Never Go to War. moguldom.com Sheryl Sandberg, the chief operating officer of Facebook (now known as Meta), is receiving criticism for not knowing her history after she said women-led countries would never go to war. "No two countries run by women would ever go to war," Sandberg told CNBC anchor Hadley Gamble during a fireside chat on International Women's Day, …
(2022-03-11). Afghanistan: Americans Loot Poverty-Stricken Afghans. journal-neo.org 
The tragic events of September 11, 2001 changed our world permanently. Although those who staged those events have not yet been identified, Washington unequivocally declared a "war on terror", directed at the overthrow of Al Qaeda (a terrorist organization banned in Russia) and the Taliban regime (banned in Russia), supported by American satellites. But it is …
(2022-03-11). Is Psychiatry a Mental Illness? warisacrime.org 
By David Swanson Bruce Levine's books have been getting more and more thorough in their debunkings of the claims of psychiatry. His latest is A Profession Without Reason. Some mental illnesses that have been eliminated include drapetomania, or the mental illness causing enslaved people to try to escape; and homosexuality, or the mental illness causing …
(2022-03-11). How Russia's Frozen Conflicts Could Warm Up Along Its Sizable Borders. independentmediainstitute.org The full effects of Russia's invasion of Ukraine are yet to be seen, but they will have repercussions throughout the former Soviet Union, where central authority has remained weak since the Soviet collapse. Wherever low-level "frozen conflicts" persist (or could emerge), Russia's potential to escalate the situation will cause further obstacles to Western integration and …
(2022-03-11). Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidates line up behind war drive, denounce DSA. wsws.org All the claims of the DSA that the Democratic Party can be reformed through a pressure campaign are exposed in the entire course of events around the war drive against Russia.
(2022-03-11). Striking Minneapolis teachers denounce increased military funding while schools starve: "War fills the capitalists' coffers" wsws.org The Minneapolis Federation of Teachers has already dropped its call for a 20 percent raise in the first year of the contract, bowing before the Democratic Party's demands for austerity as the war drive accelerates.
(2022-03-11). Breaking News from the All-Powerful Oligarchs of Oz. journal-neo.org 
The crisis in Ukraine has spun the world backward on its axis. Russian President Vladimir Putin's atypical military campaign, or denazification as some refer to it, has most western nations frantic for solutions. Unfortunately, the NATO and EU states don't bother to ask the right questions, let alone propose the correct answers. Now, with Russia …
(2022-03-11). Nuclear War is "On the Table". Build Awareness. Say No to Joe Biden's $1.2 Trillion Nuclear Weapons Program! globalresearch.ca Will the US launch "Mini-nukes" against Iran in Retaliation for Tehran's "Non-compliance"?
(2022-03-11). Russian Oil Sanctions: The Coming Energy Catastrophe. libya360.wordpress.com Yoselina Guevara The Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Alexander Novak, warned this Monday, March 7, that the ban on Russian oil imports would have "catastrophic" consequences for the world market. In fact, the sanctions that Western countries are imposing on Moscow for the special military operation it is carrying out in Ukraine have…
