Russia
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Can Macron avert a war between Russia and NATO?
French President Emmanuel Macron succeeded in getting his colleagues from Russia and the United States, Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden, to agree to a summit on security issues in the Ukrainian Donbass, where an armed escalation has continued for the fourth day since 18 February. Macron “proposed a summit between President Biden and President Putin… Continue reading
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Ukrainian delegation to NATO: “The US is conducting one of the biggest psy-ops in history”
Over the last few weeks, the world has been holding its breath while expecting Russia to invade Ukraine. Foreign nationals have been invited by their embassies to leave Ukraine. US intelligence said that the invasion could happen any day. Other sources have mentioned the 16th of February as the day of the invasion. US intelligence… Continue reading
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German media and the new German Chancellor Olaf Scholz – Nachdenkseiten
This article first appeared on Nachdenkseiten.de Before his visit to the USA, the German chancellor is under massive pressure from the German media to act against German interests during his visit to Washington. These interests lie in an understanding with Russia and in a secure energy supply. If many German editors have their way, Olaf… Continue reading
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The Russians underestimated the power of Western propaganda – Nachdenkseiten
This article originally appeared on Nachdenkseiten.de For years, Russia put up with almost everything. The West waged war after war in many corners of the world. Lies like those about the alleged weapons of mass destruction in order to be able to wage war against Iraq. Western wars in Afghanistan, in Syria, in Libya. Expansion… Continue reading
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Ткните медведя, и вот что произойдет – Питер Хитченс
Эта статья была первоначально опубликована в Mail on Sunday. Если Владимир Путин будет суров и безумен, то он вторгнется в Украину. Но я видел мало доказательств, что он такой. Он неприятный, жестокий, зловещий, нетерпимый и многое другое. Но человек не удержится у власти в Москве так долго, если он сумасшедший. Если есть хоть одно действие,… Continue reading
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Russia can’t stop attacking Ukraine. Really?
This article was originally published on Ukraina.ru Over the past year, the Western media have delighted us with articles about how exactly Russia will take over Ukraine. It would seem that the topic has been exhausted, but no: in just a few days, authoritative Western publications poured out a new portion of the “Kremlin’s plans”.… Continue reading
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How Lviv became a symbol of Russophobia
This article originally appeared on Ukraina.ru. The views and opinions expressed here may not necessarily correspond to the views of our publication. There is no more controversial topic than Lviv and its place in the Russian world. On the one hand, it is a Russian city founded by Russians. On the other hand, this place… Continue reading
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Lviv too wants to rename Russia to Muscovy
The Lviv Regional Council too has voted in favor of motion to Ukraine’s government, proposing to use the name Muscovy instead of Russia in official documents, public discussion and media. Russians, respectively, should officially be referred to as “Muscovites”. The documents says: “For the past several hundred years, our northeastern neighbor, who is constantly encroaching… Continue reading
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Ukraine’s Rivne regional administration proposes to rename Russia “Muscovy”
Deputies of the Rivne Regional Council appealed to President Volodymyr Zelensky and the Verkhovna Rada to “restore historical justice” and instead of the name “Russian Federation” or “Russia” to use what they consider to be Russia’s true historical name – Muscovy. This is meant to be used at all levels (state, diplomatic, official and business,… Continue reading
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Война на Украине – не наше дело — Питер Хитченс
Эта статья была впервые опубликована в газете Mail on Sunday. Будет ли война на Украине? Что делать Великобритании, если она будет? Обе великие европейские войны ХХ века велись в основном между Россией и Германией и в основном за Украину, хотя в то время она еще не существовала как страна. Это невероятно ценный участок территории, жизненно… Continue reading
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In people’s mind, Putin has already invaded Ukraine – yet again
A few years ago we published an article called “How to write about Russia”, in which we compiled a list of the omnipresent and obligatory cliches that are employed when Western journalists write anything about Russia. Some thought it was satire. Some just did not take this too well. Journalists tend to be, for whatever… Continue reading
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Western Media publishes maps of Russian invasion of Ukraine
This article is based on a text by Strana.ua Several Western media outlets today published maps showing Russian troops near the border of Ukraine. These maps also show how Russia is going attack in the event of a war, which, according to the publications, may just start. But this is not certain – Putin, allegedly,… Continue reading
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“Turkey is ready to mediate between Russia and Ukraine”, says Erdogan
In an interview with journalists on a trip to the summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, Turkish President Recep Erdogan said that his country wants to become a mediator between Ukraine and Russia, since it is interested in peace in the region. “Our position on the situation in Ukraine is well… Continue reading
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Russia says US Air Force strategic bombers have practised nuclear strikes on Russia
Europeans and Americans know almost in real time about every movement of foreign armies, yet they appear to be little informed about what kind of manoeuvres and exercises their own armies engage in. Over the past few weeks the Western reader has been warned every single day against an imminent Russia attack in Ukraine, a… Continue reading
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Is Russia going to invade Ukraine – yet again? Strana.ua
This article is based on a text published by the Ukrainian news resource Strana.ua. Finally, Ukraine too has officially joined the Western narrative that Russia is preparing for an imminent invasion – yet again. Just a couple of weeks ago “the gathering of Russian troops on the border” was denied, even dismissed the Kremlin’s disinformation,… Continue reading
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“You should heat your house with your newspaper”: Maria Zakharova replies to Italian journalist Maurizio Molinari
This text was originally published on the webpage of the Russian Embassy in Italy. Of course, some will feel that they can dismiss the text outright for the simple fact that it originates from a Russian State institution. The text, however, methodically deals with a number of the cliches and tropes constantly recurring in Western… Continue reading
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Nothing personal: does Turkey want to break up Russia?
This article was originally published by MNews. At the end of last week, the day after the adoption of the declaration “Vision of the Turkic World until 2040” at the Istanbul summit, a “Map of the Turkish World” appeared in Turkey. It was not President Erdogan who was photographed with it, but the leader of… Continue reading
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Did Russia steal Ukraine’s history?
Can a country steal another country’s history? Did Russia unrightfully claim for herself the inheritance of the old Rus, a polity that was by and large destroyed by the Mongol invasions of the XIII century? Is Ukraine the real Rus? Is Russia a historical impostor? This issue has not been much discussed in the Europe… Continue reading
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Gas prices rise across the world, but some try to blame Putin for it
Gas prices have skyrocketed in the past few weeks, with the price of some gas stocks having risen almost eightfold since the start of the year. Most experts explain this with a rise in demand, particularly in Asia, with economies recovering after the pandemic shock of 2020 and competing markets pushing the prices up. Some,… Continue reading
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Can Navalny save Russia from corruption?
What does the West have so much hope in Navalny? Most people in the West seem to truly believe that Navalny will simply turn up and wave his magical wand and instantaneously transform the Russian federation. He is envisioned a genuine democratic threat to Putin. The BBC and Western media in general often introduce him… Continue reading
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