The new US-Russian Cold War could be far more dangerous than the preceding 40-year conflict, Stephen F. Cohen stresses, noting that Obama’s policy of isolating Russia has facilitated the development of a multi-polar world order. While the Minsk II agreement is falling apart at the seams, neglected by both the …
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Putin Confirms Russian Position on Syria in Conversation With Obama
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Barack Obama exchanged opinions on regulating the Syrian crisis in a telephone conversation, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday. Russia confirmed its position during the conversation, the Kremlin spokesman said.Obama said on Monday that he believed that the situation in Syria could only be …
Read More »Russia’s 5 Most Dangerous Military Planes as Seen by US Magazine
The US believes that Russia “doesn’t yet boast anything comparable to its latest US fifth-generation fighter jets, yet many countries in the world don’t have a need for the most advanced technologies that US boasts”, thus one outlet has turned its eyes to Russia’s fleet of aircraft and …
Read More »Iran Nuclear Deal Expected Wednesday – Iranian FM
A comprehensive agreement on Iran’s nuclear program may be announced on Wednesday, an Iranian journalist said on the sidelines of the ongoing talks in Vienna. “On Friday the journalists covering the talks expected an announcement about the successful resolution of the parley to come on Monday,”Behrooz Shojaee told Sputnik Persian.”Monday came, but nothing …
Read More »Washington Pursuing ‘Dangerous and Losing’ Strategy With Russia
US hawks want Washington to shape its Russian policy around mounting military and economic pressure along with tough rhetoric thrown in. President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations Leslie H. Gelb calls this a “dangerous and losing strategy.” Anti-Russian sanctions and NATO’s military buildup “merely invite Russian …
Read More »US Missile Destroyer to Enter Black Sea July 5
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) is scheduled to enter the Black Sea, July 5, 2015, the US Navy said on its website Sunday. “Porter’s presence in the Black Sea will serve to reaffirm the US’ dedication and commitment toward strengthening the partnerships and joint operational capabilities amongst US, …
Read More »Exiled Yemeni Government Ready to Return Home
The exiled Yemeni government, which is currently in Saudi Arabia, is ready to return to their homeland, to a special prepared region, Vice President of Yemen Khaled Bahah said Friday. In January, as heavy violence escalated in Yemen between Shiite Houthi opposition insurgents and the Yemeni army, the militants captured vast territories in the country, including its …
Read More »Russia to Benefit From Lion’s Share of Arctic Shelf Oil and Gas by 2030
According to a report from the World Petroleum Council, between now and 2030, Russia’s share of the oil and gas extracted from the Arctic shelf will be 55 percent, followed by Norway, Canada and the USA. Between now and 2030, Russia will account for 55 percent of all oil and …
Read More »Secret Russian Hypersonic Nuke Glider Can Pierce Any Missile Defense
Extremely maneuverable, ultra-fast and elusive, the hypersonic Yu-71 can break through any missile defense system, military experts said. Russia has reportedly carried out four tests already. Russia is test-launching a new hypersonic attack aircraft that can carry nuclear warheads and penetrate missile defense systems, US media said citing …
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