2025-08-12: Russia Roundup

So far today: 2025-08-12 09:54am GMT

WSWS (2025-08-12). EU denounces Trump-Putin talks in Alaska over Ukraine. wsws.org The EU functions as a militarist cabal, desperate to prepare war with Russia over the opposition of the overwhelming majority of Europe's population.

Michael Corbin (2025-08-12). Trouble in Russian economy means Putin really needs Alaska talks too. responsiblestatecraft.org Russia's economy is at a critical juncture. It is not an understatement to say that Moscow needs these

The Independent (2025-08-12). Why is Alaska chosen as venue for Trump-Putin summit? independent.co.ug MOSCOW | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet on Friday in the U.S. state of Alaska, marking the first visit by a Russian president to the United States since 2015. WHY ALASKA? The choice of the location "does make sense," said Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov, …

Howard Altman (2025-08-11). Russia's Shahed-136 Drones Are Laying Anti-Tank Mines. twz.com Russia is now apparently using the

Thomas Newdick (2025-08-11). Russian MiG-29 Fitted With An "Interceptor Drone" Is A Laughable Mess. twz.com Attaching the drone to the fighter jet using zip ties is the first in a long list of problems for this supposed counter-drone experiment.

Bruce Lerro (2025-08-11). Dancing with the Devil: Is It Possible to Evaluate Stalin Dialectically? dissidentvoice.org Orientation Boogey men on parade "How can you like Putin? He is a dictator who has been in power for 20 years. There is no democracy in Russia. Besides, Russia is not a socialist country, so why are you rooting for him?" Here is another one. "Venezuela is a failed country run by drug cartels. …

_____ (2025-08-11). Cyprus: US and Israel Clash with Turkey over Control of the Eastern Mediterranean. transcend.org 9 Aug 2025 – The Island of Cyprus finds itself caught in the eye of the corridor-hegemony storm with Washington, Israel, and the UK on one side, and Turkey, China, and Russia seeking dominance and influence. This connects to the global war against Humanity – the reduction of nation states to money laundering hubs for the ruling transnational elite.

Elfadil Ibrahim (2025-08-11). Why is Washington's relationship with Kenya suddenly in tatters? responsiblestatecraft.org For a fleeting moment last year, Nairobi was Washington's darling. In a rarity for an African leader, President William Ruto was honored at the White House, and Kenya was It was the capstone of a transactional bargain: Kenya would serve as America's anchor state in a turbulent region, providing peacekeepers for Haiti and a stable partner against a backdrop of coups and Chinese and Russian encroachment in Africa. In return, Nairobi would receive security assistance, and a po…

A a (2025-08-11). Investigative report exposes Microsoft support for Israeli war crimes in Gaza and the West Bank. strategic-culture.su A joint investigation by The Guardian and +972 Magazine has revealed that Microsoft has been providing its Azure cloud computing infrastructure to Israeli military intelligence to store a vast archive of intercepted communications by Palestinians. The data stored and utilized by intelligence agents within Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Unit 8200 has facilitated deadly airstrikes and military operations in both Gaza and the West Bank.

Liza Rozovsky (2025-08-11). Italian defense minister compares Netanyahu to Putin over Gaza war, mulls sanctions against Israel. haaretz.com The Italian FM also complained about 'serious things' happening in the West Bank, and said that alongside Israel's plan to invade Gaza City, they represent an escalation 'that requires us to make decisions that will force Netanyahu to think'…

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