(2023-04-27). Leaked Pentagon Docs Say Russia Can Keep Funding Ukraine War Despite Sanctions. news.antiwar.com Leaked US military documents show the US believes Russia will be able to continue funding its war in Ukraine for at least another year despite Western sanctions, The Washington Post reported Wednesday. The assessments were part of a trove of documents allegedly released by Jack Teixeira, an Air National guardsman who faces up to 15 …
(2023-04-27). US General Says Russian Ground Forces 'Bigger Today' Than Before Invasion. news.antiwar.com Gen. Christopher Cavoli, the commander of US European Command, told Congress on Wednesday that Russia's ground forces are "bigger today" than they were before Moscow launched its invasion of Ukraine last year. "[T]he Russian ground force has been degenerated somewhat by this conflict, although it is bigger today than it was at the beginning of …
(2023-04-26). Russia Takes Control of Two Western Firms in Retaliatory Move. news.antiwar.com Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an order Wednesday that gives Russia temporary control over Russian subsidiaries of two Western energy firms, a response to the US and EU freezing Russian assets. The order took control of the Russian assets of the Finnish firm Fortum and the German-owned Uniper. The Kremlin warned that the action could …
(2023-04-26). Taiwan Now Has 'Real Time' Intelligence Sharing Link With Five Eyes. news.antiwar.com A Taiwanese national security official said Wednesday that the island now has a "real time" intelligence-sharing link with the Five Eyes, the Western intelligence alliance that includes the US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Britain. Tsai Ming-yen, the director-general of Taiwan's National Security Bureau, made the comments during a legislative hearing. Tsai confirmed that Taiwan …
(2023-04-26). Turkish Official Says Condition for Syria Withdrawal Is End of 'YPG Threat'. news.antiwar.com A Turkish official has said the condition for a Turkish withdrawal from Syria is the end of the "YPG threat" in the country, referring to the primary military component of the SDF, the Kurdish-led group that is backed by the US. The comments came after Syrian and Turkish officials held talks in Moscow on Tuesday …
(2023-04-26). Harry Belafonte in His Own Words on Opposing Iraq War & Calling George W. Bush a "Terrorist" democracynow.org 
As we remember the life and legacy of Harry Belafonte, we look back at his antiwar activism, including his outspoken opposition to the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003. On February 15 of that year, amid global protests against the war, Belafonte addressed hundreds of thousands who rallied in New York City and called for peace. "We have let the world know that we are in solidarity with those who seek to have other ways than war to settle our grievances," he told Democracy Now! Belafonte later made worldwide headlines in 2006 when, on a trip to Venezuela, he called President George W. Bush "the g…
(2023-04-27). UK: University of Sheffield paid private investigators £40,000 to spy on anti-war students. wsws.org As NATO's war against Russia in Ukraine escalates, Britain's ruling class is stepping up the militarisation of higher education and research institutions, already deeply integrated with the armed forces and private military contractors.
(2023-04-27). Pan African Peace and Global Prosperity – California Pan African Food and Ag Pavillion. indybay.org Trump Towers in NY, the blessing of a kindred spirit opened doors I did not know existed… today the spirit of Kermit Thomas, an ole green Louisiana frog, helping change the world. Gumbo Soup ready out West… Congo Square style… International Jazz Day…
(2023-04-27). Xi sending peace envoy to Ukraine, says negotiation only way to end war. peoplesworld.org 
China's President Xi Jinping told his Ukrainian counterpart President Volodymyr Zelensky in a phone call Wednesday that his government will send a peace envoy to Ukraine, Chinese media reported. This came two months after Beijing put forward a 12-point plan to provide a framework for bringing an end to the fighting between Russia and Ukraine …
(2023-04-27). No More Foreign Interference in Haiti. The United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) and the Core Group Do Not Represent Haitian People! globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-27). Joint efforts urged to solve Palestinian issue. ecns.cn Speaking at a United Nations Security Council open debate on the Middle East on Tuesday, Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the UN, stressed the need to adhere to the two-state solution and promote the resumption of peace talks.
(2023-04-27). Chinese "police stations" and war propaganda. mronline.org 
The U.S. can shoot down balloons, call names, and claim that China has "police stations" in New York City. It cannot stop the decline of its own making as it engages in war propaganda theater.
(2023-04-27). Headlines for April 27, 2023. democracynow.org Refugees Flee Sudan as Air Raids Puncture Shaky Ceasefire, Xi Jinping Tells Volodymyr Zelensky China Will Send Peace Envoy to Ukraine, Jailed Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Says New Charges Could Bring Life Sentence , "Peace Through the Superiority of Overwhelming Forces": U.S., South Korea to Share Nuclear Plans, Turkish Police Arrest 110 Pro-Kurdish Figures Ahead of May Elections, House Passes GOP Debt Ceiling Bill; Democrats Reject Spending Cuts, Oklahoma Pardon Board Votes Against Clemency for Death Row Prisoner Richard Glossip, Montana GOP Censures Trans Rep. Zooey Zephyr Amid Nationwid…
(2023-04-27). Medea Benjamin: Pentagon Leaks Show Ukraine War Is a Stalemate. Why Isn't the U.S. Pushing for Peace? democracynow.org 
Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky this week for the first time since Russia's invasion last year. The call comes two months after China put forward a 12-point peace plan to end the war, and Xi reportedly said negotiations are "the only viable way out" of the conflict. The Chinese president also offered to send a special envoy to Ukraine to help resolve the crisis. To talk more about the war in Ukraine and growing calls for negotiations, we are joined by Medea Benjamin, co-founder of CodePink and co-author of the new book War in Ukraine: Makin…
(2023-04-27). Xi Jinping Speaks with Zelensky About China's Peace Plan for Ukraine. orinocotribune.com The president of China, Xi Jinping, and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, held their first contact since the beginning of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia in February 2022, as Xi reiterated that dialogue and negotiations are the way to end the conflict with Russia. He also emphasised that no one will win if a nuclear conflict breaks out, reiterating China's stanc…
(2023-04-27). Brazilian President Calls for Peace in Ukraine. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Brazilian President Lula da Silva highlighted the importance of peace for economic growth, citing China as an example, and calling for peace in Ukraine. | RELATED: | "China is the second biggest economy in the world and I think it will be the first in the world," he said, noting that the Asian giant has taken advantage of the globalization of the past 40 years. | "China hasn't had a war in many years and…
(2023-04-27). Colombian Government Peace Delegation Arrives in Havana. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Colombian government delegation arrived in Cuba for the third cycle of talks for the restart of peace negotiations with the National Liberation Army (ELN). So far, this event is scheduled for May 2. | RELATED: | "We have the hope of reaching agreements for a ceasefire and making serious progress in the participation of society in the peace process. Our delegation is deeply committed to these advances at the table," Sena…
(2023-04-27). Phone call, envoy's trip to advance peace hopes. ecns.cn The phone call between the heads of states of China and Ukraine and Beijing's plan to send a special envoy to countries, including Ukraine, for mediation quickly became the central topic on Wednesday at a special briefing for reporters at the Foreign Ministry in Beijing.
(2023-04-26). Peacemaker Finland Is Now Part of Nuclear NATO. strategic-culture.org
(2023-04-26). Jeffrey Sachs on China's 'Historic' Push for Multipolar World to End US Domination. scheerpost.com 
By DemocracyNow! China is taking an increasingly assertive role in world affairs, helping to broker a restoration of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, offering a 12-point peace plan for Ukraine, and strengthening its relationships with European and Latin American powers. Last week, China continued its diplomatic outreach by offering to hold talks between Israel …
(2023-04-27). Lavrov Arrives in Havana to Promote Russia-Cuba Cooperation By: teleSUR. midwesternmarx.com 
Russian FM Sergei Lavrov in Havana, Cuba, April 19, 2023. | Photo: Twitter/ @mfa_russiaCurrently, Russia is one of Cuba's top ten trading partners, and both governments define their partnership as "strategic."On Wednesday night, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Havana for talks that will focus on promoting political, economic, educational and cultural cooperation. Previously, he visited Brazil, Venezuela and Nicaragua.On Thursday, he is expected to meet with President Mi …
(2023-04-27). Venezuela Reacts to Petro's International Conference on Venezuela (+Alex Saab). orinocotribune.com Caracas, April 26, 2023 ( The summits had the participation of high profile attendees, including: the president of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Ralph Gonsalves; the foreign ministers of Argentina, Chile, and Bolivia, Santiago…
(2023-04-27). Venezuela's Public Ministry Has Over 20 Cases Open Against Guaidó. orinocotribune.com
(2023-04-27). Venezuela lidera lucha grecorromana en los V Juegos del ALBA. telesurtv.net Venezuela ganó las tres medallas del podio en la modalidad de salto de altura.
(2023-04-27). Venezuela Greets South Africa on the Anniversary of Freedom Day. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the Venezuelan government saluted South Africa on the occasion of the 29th anniversary of Freedom Day, which pays tribute to the first post-apartheid elections held on April 27, 1994. | RELATED: | "This is a very significant date as it commemorates the end of the apartheid regime and the birth of a new South African national identity, based on respect for the human being and love for the Homeland," President Nicolas Maduro pointed…
(2023-04-27). Venezuelan Athletes Lead Men's Greco-Roman Fight In ALBA Games. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Venezuelan athletes of Greco-Roman fight classic style led the number of medals obtained in their discipline in the 5th games of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA). | RELATED: | These athletes won 12 medals, distributed in four gold medals, five silver medals, and three bronze medals. Cuba ranked second with two gold medals, one silver medal, and three bronze medals. | "I am very satisf…
(2023-04-27). Juegos del Alba: Oro para softbolistas cubanas. cubadebate.cu El equipo femenino cubano de softbol ganó este miércoles la medalla de oro en el torneo de los V Juegos del Alba de Venezuela 2023.Las cubanas ganaron la lid convincentemente, al imponerse por nocaut en la final al principal seleccionado venezolano. La lanzadora cubana Ana Amalia González transitó completo para merecer la victoria.
(2023-04-27). Venezuela lidera lucha grecorromana masculina en V Juegos del ALBA. telesurtv.net Venezuela ganó las tres medallas del podio en la modalidad de salto de altura.
(2023-04-26). Bogotá Summit Offers 'Common Ground' Agenda as Venezuela Demands End of Sanctions. venezuelanalysis.com Caracas welcomed the international summit but reiterated that the only path to resume dialogue was lifting US sanctions and releasing frozen funds.
(2023-04-26). Conferencia por Venezuela en Bogotá. globalizacion.ca Se realizó en Bogotá la Conferencia Internacional sobre el proceso político en Venezuela, auspiciada por el gobierno de Gustavo Petro. En su discurso inicial el presidente colombiano habló sobre las fallas y avances de la construcción democrática en América y…
(2023-04-26). JUICE Mission: Venezuelan Astrophysics and Space Geopolitics. libya360.wordpress.com Yoselina Guevara López Venezuelan astrophysicist, Miriam Rengel This April 14, the JUICE (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer) mission was launched at the spaceport of Kourou (French Guiana), which will make detailed observations of the planet Jupiter, focusing on the study of its largest moons: Callisto, Europa and Ganymede, in addition to its hidden oceans underground. Venezuelan…
(2023-04-26). Juan Guaidó Arrives In Miami With Washington's Assistance. popularresistance.org This Monday, Venezuela's former deputy Juan Guaidó was escorted by Colombia Migration and US "agents" to the El Dorado airport, from where he flew, before midnight, to the city of Miami, Florida, United States, in a commercial Avianca flight with a ticket provided by the US government, according to statements by Colombian Foreign Minister àÅlvaro Leyva. | Earlier on Monday, April 25, the Colombian Foreign Ministry, through a press release published on social media platforms, reported that in the afternoon of Monday, Colombia Migration took Juan Guaidó—who hours earlier had entered the country illegall…