Of sheep, dogs and wolves
I friend sent me that today. I can only wholeheartedly agree with this cartoon. So I decided to share it with you. The Saker
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Russia Considers Delivery Of S-300 Air Defense Systems To Syria
https://southfront.org/russia-considers-delivery-of-s-300-air-defense-systems-to-syria/ Russia may “soon” deliver S-300PMU-2 ‘Favorite’ missile defense systems to Syria, the Russian newspaper Kommersant reported on April 23 citing two military diplomatic sources. The S-300PMU-2 ‘Favorite’ is an export version of the Russian S-300 missile defense system. It has the range of 195 km and uses the 48N6E2 missile. This missile can be used against aircraft, cruise missiles, UAVs, theater ballistic missiles, even against intercontinental ballistic missiles. According
It’s BRI against Indo-Pacific all over again
by Pepe Escobar (cross-posted with the Asia Times by special agreement with the author) Modi and Xi meeting could have a crucial SCO subplot focusing on security and economic cooperation All bets are off on the outcome of India Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s potentially ground-breaking meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping this Friday and Saturday in Wuhan. Things have not exactly started in auspicious mode. After a meeting in Beijing
Moveable Feast Cafe 2018/04/27 … Open Thread
2018/04/27 09:00:01Welcome to the ‘Moveable Feast Cafe’. The ‘Moveable Feast’ is an open thread where readers can post wide ranging observations, articles, rants, off topic and have animate discussions of the issues of the day. The ‘Moveable Feast Cafe’ will have two new open threads each week. The Saker stated moderation policy will apply eg ‘no caps’, no obscenity … etc to all post. The Cafe is now open for
Why Orthodox Churches are still used as pawns in political games
[This article was written for the Unz Review] First, a disclaimer: today I am going to touch upon a subject which is intensely painful for me and which will get quite a lot of my readers angry at me. Frankly, I did everything I could, not to discuss this issue on the blog, because I know, out of my personal experience, that discussing this topic is mostly futile and typically
Cuban sonic attacks: Likely winner of ‘US Lie of the Decade’
by Ramin Mazaheri for the Saker Blog I can’t think of another story I’ve reported on which was so completely, 100% devoid of facts…. The allegations of Cuban “sonic attacks” are a complete and total joke. If you believe one iota of this scandalous insult to human honesty and decency – you are dangerously gullible. Why are only White workers in the US and Canadian embassies reporting health problems, when
The best media money can buy!
Today the Russian held an extraordinary briefing and press conference at the OPCW, which featured the boy which supposedly was gassed in Douma, his father and other witnesses: Here is the Russian language video of this 2 hour long press conference: and here is the BBC’s front page today: Do I need to say anything more? The Saker
Douma false flag ‘attack’ witnesses speak at OPCW briefing at The Hague (VIDEO)
Video starts at 1:10 Ruptly’s description: Russia’s Representatives of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) hold a press conference at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in The Hague on Thursday, April 26. Two witnesses, 11 year-old Hassan Diab and his father, are expected to be present in order to present evidence for claims that the suspected April 7 Douma chemical attack was staged. Douma ‘attack’ witnesses
April 26, 2018: Russia Shows US Missiles Intercepted In Syria
https://southfront.org/syrian-war-report-april-26-2018-russia-shows-us-missiles-intercepted-in-syria/ On April 25, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and its allies established a full control of Eastern Qalamoun following a withdrawal of the last batch of militants from the area. However, the Syrian Defense Ministry still has confirm the control of the region in an official statement. It is important to note that a large number of militants remained in the area in the framework of a reconciliation deal
On sanctions
by Scott Humor On Monday April 16, a well-oiled machine of anti-Russian sanctions experienced a major hiccup. This day the US Treasury promised to announce new sanctions against Russia’s companies and persons, if the US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley to be believed. Why would the US Ambassador to the UN do such things as announcing the US Treasury’s plans is everyone’s guess, especially since this Monday, when it
Syrian War Report – April 25, 2018: Russia Repels Drone Attack On Its Air Base In Syria
https://southfront.org/syrian-war-report-april-25-2018-russia-repels-drone-attack-on-its-air-base-in-syria/ On the evening of April 24, Russian forces repelled an attack by armed drones on their Hmeimim airbase in the province of Latakia. According to the reports, Russian Pantsir-S1 air defense systems shot down two drones armed with projectiles before they were able to attack the base. Some sources added that the airbase had also come under rocket attack. However, these rocket were also intercepted. Later the Russian Defense
Russia Shows Wreckage Of Trump’s “Smart” Missiles Intercepted In Syria
https://southfront.org/russia-shows-wreckage-of-trumps-smart-missiles-intercepted-in-syria/ UPDATE: According to the April 25 press briefing by the Russian military: – only 22 US, French, British missiles hit their targets; – 46 missiles were intercepted by Syrian air defense systems covering the capital of Syria and Duvali, Dumayr, Blai, and Mazzeh nearby airfields; – a part of the missiles failed to reach their targets by different, apparently technical, reasons. On April 25, the chief of the
Chick Corea’s “Spain” and my love for Jazz
The other evening, I was trying to convey to my daughter the infinite richness of Jazz music. So here is what I did: I decided to go step by step, using the composition “Spain” by Chick Corea. I began with this superb rendition by Al Jarreau: (and Steve Gadd at the drums if I remember correctly) The next step in my sequence was Chick Corea playing with Bobby McFerrin: (no
Syrian War Report – April 24, 2018: US Builds New Base, Prepares For Next Phase Of Conflict
https://southfront.org/syrian-war-report-april-24-2018-us-builds-new-base-prepares-for-next-phase-of-conflict/ On April 23, according to local sources, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) destroyed an artillery piece of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) with a guided missile near the town of al-Kawm in southern Syria. The IDF confirmed the reports and justified their move by saying that a mortar shell originating from Syria had fallen in the Israeli-held area. On the same day, the SAA repelled three separate attacks by
Saker book review: POKÉMON IN UKRAINE – Tactical War Game Introduction MANUAL
Dear friends, I thought I should take the time to sit down and draw your attention to a very interesting and original book written by my Director of Research, Scott Humor, entitled “POKÉMON IN UKRAINE: Tactical War Game Introduction MANUAL“. The very first sentence is the book is a disclaimer: “This book is a work of fiction. This manual is for illustrative purpose only“. Really? The book is an in-depth
Moveable Feast Cafe 2018/04/23 … Open Thread
2018/04/23 21:30:02Welcome to the ‘Moveable Feast Cafe’. The ‘Moveable Feast’ is an open thread where readers can post wide ranging observations, articles, rants, off topic and have animate discussions of the issues of the day. The ‘Moveable Feast Cafe’ will have two new open threads each week. The Saker stated moderation policy will apply eg ‘no caps’, no obscenity … etc to all post. The Cafe is now open for
Syrian War Report – April 23, 2018: Militant-Held Pockets Crumbling In Western Syria
https://southfront.org/syrian-war-report-april-23-2018-militant-held-pockets-crumbling-in-western-syria/ Syrian government forces are developing an advance against ISIS in the Yarmouk refugee camp area in southern Damascus. The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and its allies have liberated the al-Mujahedeen mosque reaching the Taqadom district and captured a major part of the Zain district. This area is the last militant-held pocket near Damascus. If it’s liberated, the Syrian capital will be fully secured. According to pro-government sources, the sides
I will be out of reach just for a few days for a short but much needed break
Dear friends, I just wanted to let you know that I will be on the road for a few days and totally out of reach. Specifically, I will be completely disconnected from the Internet from Saturday April 28th until Wednesday May 2nd. Please do not email me during these days. I will be meeting a friend in a remote location and I badly need this time off so, at the
Caspian games: Central Asian ‘stans’ vie for connectivity market
by Pepe Escobar (cross-posted with the Asia Times by special agreement with the author) Azerbaijan held a presidential election this month. Predictably, incumbent leader Ilham Aliyev won his fourth consecutive term with a Kim dynasty-esque 86% of the votes. International monitors for the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) stressed “widespread disregard for mandatory procedures, numerous instances of serious irregularities and lack
Of snakes and men (UPDATED)
by Krysztof Daletski An allegorical ballad describing the current deliberate escalation due to Western arrogance and hubris. Thanks to my daughter for singing with me, to Anja, Lea and Pete for proofreading the English text, and to The Saker for suggesting the allegory in his article “Hold my beer and watch this!” (03/2018). Note by the Saker: When Krysztof sent me his video I was deeply moved by the immense
