(2025-08-27). 'Judging Freedom' edition of 27 August: Trump's Confusing Signals. gilbertdoctorow.com Today's conversation with Judge Andrew Napolitano focused on Trump's new perplexing threats and latest reported actions with respect to Russia and the Ukraine war. He has threatened dire new economic sanctions, saying that the U.S. will wage economic war on Russia and only economic war. At the same time, Trump is said to have approved …
(2025-08-27). China rejects call for joining nuclear disarmament negotiations with U.S., Russia. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING, CHINA | Xinhua | It's neither reasonable nor realistic to ask China to join the nuclear disarmament negotiations with the United States and Russia, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday. Guo made the remarks at a regular news briefing in response to reports that U.S. President Donald Trump said recently that …
(2025-08-27). With Finance Minister's Ukraine visit, Germany escalates war against Russia and austerity. wsws.org With the visit of German Finance Minister, Social Democrat leader, and Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil to Kiev earlier this week, the German government has finally moved to the forefront of the imperialist war offensive in Eastern Europe.
(2025-08-27). US tariffs on Indian goods double to 50% over Russian purchases. newarab.com 
US tariffs of 50 percent took effect Wednesday on many Indian products, doubling an existing duty as India has criticized the levies as "unfair, unjustified and unreasonable," with its export body calling on Wednesday for government intervention to assuage fears of heavy job cuts. | Trump has raised pressure on India over the energy transactions, a key source of revenue for Moscow's war in Ukraine, as part of a campaign to end the conflict.
(2025-08-27). Trump says spoke to Putin since meeting with Europeans. newarab.com 
Trump was last known to have spoken to Putin on August 18, when he interrupted his talks with Zelensky and the Europeans at the White House to call the Russian leader. | "Yes, I have," Trump told reporters when asked if he had talked to Putin since then. | Asked how the latest talks went, Trump replied: "Every conversation I have…
(2025-08-27). A conversation with Professor Glenn Diesen. gilbertdoctorow.com In this discussion, we explore how Europe may split over how to deal with Russia after the war in Ukraine ends. The small countries, like Finland, will likely seek to restore relations with Russia as soon as possible while the largest countries, in particular Germany, may continue to seek the isolation of Russia and to …
(2025-08-27). Gaza Genocide Is Also … smoothiex12.blogspot.com the United States' crime. The US is stained forever as a supporter of genocidal Netanyahu regime. It is simple as that. Israel owns the US, precisely because they have to because they are not good militarily. Can Russia destroy Netanyahu regime? Easily. But George is absolutely correct here ⚪ it is simple mathematics, saving 2 million Palestinians may result in killing a couple of billion people outright. As our friend Femi correctly pointed out ⚪ Arabs, where are you? Gaza and Palestine are ARAB issue, first and foremost, not Russia's. Anyone calling on Russia "to do something" about it are people who have no…
(2025-08-27). US sets 50% tariffs on Indian goods over its ties with Russia. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The United States increased the tariffs it imposed on Indian products and goods to 50 percent starting Wednesday, AFP reported.The reason behind the decision is that US President Donald Trump wants to punish New Delhi for purchasing Russian oil.Trump intends to pressure India to stop oil imports from Russia, in a war to place pressure on Moscow, which relies on New Delhi as a main source of income.For Trump, if Moscow loses its money suppliers, that will push Vladimir Putin to stop the war in Ukraine and lead to the end of an over three-year conflict.It is worth mentioning that Washington was India's t…
(2025-08-27). Kiev Regime Has Officially Declared War on Russia. On Whose Behalf? Zelensky Is a "Proxy President" globalresearch.ca In his speech on the occasion of the so-called "Independence Day" on August 24, the Neo-Nazi junta frontman Volodymyr Zelensky made numerous promises.
(2025-08-27). Xi meets Russian State Duma chairman. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Vyacheslav Volodin, chairman of the Russian parliament's lower house, the State Duma, in Beijing on Tuesday. He called on the two sides to promote solidarity with other Global South countries, commit to true multilateralism, and work for a more just and equitable international order.
(2025-08-27). Trump warns Ukraine could spark world war without Russia deal. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned that Ukraine could face a "global war" if no agreement is reached with Russia, urging both sides to commit to a ceasefire."Thousands of young people are dying in Ukraine's war," Trump said at a press conference in Washington during a cabinet meeting. "I want a deal to end the war in Ukraine, and I think I will succeed. We will consider sanctions against Russia if a ceasefire is not reached—but we are not going to start World War III. I'm not in a hurry to impose sanctions, but peace has to come."President Trump Participates in a Cabinet Meeting, Aug. 2…
(2025-08-27). Ucrânia ameaàßa Belarus por exercícios militares com Rússia. globalresearch.ca O regime de Kiev continua a ameaàßar seus países vizinhos, apesar de já estar imerso em uma guerra em larga escala com a Rússia, com um exército à beira do colapso total. Em um comunicado recente, as autoridades ucranianas ordenaram …
(2025-08-27). 'Safety, dignity and futures' of SA youth are not for sale. sanews.gov.za 'Safety, dignity and futures' of SA youth are not for sale | Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCOD), Andries Nel, has called for a united approach to fight human trafficking and the exploitation of young women. | This after the circulation of social media videos — through prominent South African influencers — of controversial and possibly illegal job opportunities in Russia. | The videos circulated by the influencers are targeted at young women between the ages of 18 and 22. | "Let me be clear: these offers are not endorsed by the Government of South Africa. Never rely solel…
(2025-08-27). Remarks from Ankara on the Russia—US Meeting; signals of a Military Operation in northern Syria; public servants' nationwide strike. unitedworldint.com Main political events in Türkiye in the last week. Türkiye's agenda last week was mostly shaped by international developments. Following the Russia—US talks and discussions on security guarantees for Ukraine, Turkish officials made a series of statements. Ankara signaled a military operation after PKK-affiliated PYD/YPG/SDG terrorist groups in northern Syria refused to take part in …
(2025-08-27). Roberto Schwarz: Political Polyphonies. newleftreview.org Interview with the Brazilian critic and theorist on the literary and political ideas informing his epic play, Queen Lira. A volatile cacophony of voices disputing his country's path, from Dilma's impeachment to Bolsonaro's rise and Lula's unexpected return.
(2025-08-27). Can US Pivot to Asia to Contain China? Brian Berletic and Carl Zha. thealtworld.com Carl Zha speaks to Brian Berletic of ‚Ä™@TheNewAtlas‚Ĩ about the aftermath of Putin Trump Summit in Alaska, how it will shape the Ukraine conflict endgame and US goal of pivoting to Asia to contain China…
(2025-08-26). Can Trump Find a Way Out of the Box He Is in? thealtworld.com Yesterday on his program Dialogue Works Nima had two guests, Larry Johnson, formerly of the CIA, and me. I come in at about the one hour mark at the close of the program with Larry. I recommend that you take advantage of the double feature. | Nima and I discuss the severe constraints on President Trump that handicap him in his effort to bring about not only a settlement in Ukraine but also impede a wider settlement with Russia that would put the world at peace. | Larry Johnson and I agree that the easiest way for Trump to conclude the conflict in Ukraine is to stop supplying, weapons, money, and diplomatic sup…
(2025-08-26). Trump as 'Myth' is understood in Moscow. They reciprocate. thealtworld.com It seems that Putin has indeed succeeded in finding an exit out from the imposed western cordon sanitaire. | Trump's ascent to a portion of the 'Mythic' has become only too evident. As John Greer has "It's becoming difficult even for the most dyed-in-the-wool rationalist to go on believing that Trump's political career can be understood in the prosaic terms of 'politics as usual'". | Trump the ma…