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‘Poroshenko trying to win PR points with Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap’
How important is the exchange of convicted Ukrainian pilot Nadezhda Savchenko and two Russians for relations between Kiev and Moscow? RT discussed with experts what may be the consequences. -
The Menace of Unreality: How euronews spreads misinformation & distorts news about Russia
Heavily twisted and biased western media coverage of Russia is nothing new. However, few outlets are as blatant about it as euronews has been this week. -
‘US should run with Moscow’s offer to cooperate in Raqqa’
If defeating ISIS was truly a US priority, it would be logical to run with Russian FM Lavrov’s offer to coordinate air support and ground forces in Raqqa, Syria, says Patrick Henningsen, geopolitical analyst at 21st Century Wire. -
The Blair Impeachment Project: Time for action at long last
With just over six weeks to go before the long-awaited release of the Chilcot report into the Iraq War the calls for former Prime Minister Tony Blair to be properly held to account for the lies he told us in the lead up to the illegal invasion are increasing by the day.
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Primaries – a new practice in Russian political process
On May 22 the United Russia political party held primary elections, or primaries, around the whole country. Nearly nine million people participated, which drew a line under a long and large process which the party began last year. -
Get Real: Petrodollars, not corruption is the reason for Brazilian coup
Dilma Rousseff’s impeachment was motivated by her efforts to circumvent US dollar dominance through trade with Iran, rather than the ongoing allegations of corruption, hypothesizes independent analyst Haneul Na’avi. -
'Lots of surprises inside': Activist David Miranda tells RT about planned mass Snowden file leak
David Miranda says the public has the right to see documents leaked by Edward Snowden, which he plans to release soon. However, Miranda told RT that he has been pressured from US and UK security agencies not to disclose the documents. -
‘US cooperating with Al-Qaeda again even after 9/11’
After the Al-Qaeda 9/11 attack on America the US is cooperating with the terrorist group as it did in Libya, Bosnia, and Kosovo, says former US diplomat Jim Jatras. -
Russia-ASEAN: Towards strategic partnership
Russia and ASEAN are marking the 20th anniversary of their dialogue partnership this year. This provides a good opportunity to look back at what has been accomplished and outline the steps for taking our cooperation further. -
Saudi Arabia asserting writ in region like mafia crime family
What passes for a government in Saudi Arabia has just threatened that unless things change in Syria they will resort to ‘Plan B’, thus proving that the arrogance and impertinence of this medieval dictatorship knows no bounds.
- ‘US should run with Moscow’s offer to cooperate in Raqqa’If defeating ISIS was truly a US priority, it would be logical to run with Russian FM Lavrov’s offer to coordinate air support and ground forces in Raqqa, Syria, says Patrick Henningsen, geopolitical analyst at 21st Century Wire.
- Primaries – a new practice in Russian political processOn May 22 the United Russia political party held primary elections, or primaries, around the whole country. Nearly nine million people participated, which drew a line under a long and large process which the party began last year.
- ‘Poroshenko trying to win PR points with Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap’How important is the exchange of convicted Ukrainian pilot Nadezhda Savchenko and two Russians for relations between Kiev and Moscow? RT discussed with experts what may be the consequences.
- The Menace of Unreality: How euronews spreads misinformation & distorts news about RussiaHeavily twisted and biased western media coverage of Russia is nothing new. However, few outlets are as blatant about it as euronews has been this week.
- The Blair Impeachment Project: Time for action at long lastWith just over six weeks to go before the long-awaited release of the Chilcot report into the Iraq War the calls for former Prime Minister Tony Blair to be properly held to account for the lies he told us in the lead up to the illegal invasion are increasing by the day.
- Get Real: Petrodollars, not corruption is the reason for Brazilian coupDilma Rousseff’s impeachment was motivated by her efforts to circumvent US dollar dominance through trade with Iran, rather than the ongoing allegations of corruption, hypothesizes independent analyst Haneul Na’avi.
- ‘US cooperating with Al-Qaeda again even after 9/11’After the Al-Qaeda 9/11 attack on America the US is cooperating with the terrorist group as it did in Libya, Bosnia, and Kosovo, says former US diplomat Jim Jatras.
- Russia-ASEAN: Towards strategic partnershipRussia and ASEAN are marking the 20th anniversary of their dialogue partnership this year. This provides a good opportunity to look back at what has been accomplished and outline the steps for taking our cooperation further.
- 'Lots of surprises inside': Activist David Miranda tells RT about planned mass Snowden file leakDavid Miranda says the public has the right to see documents leaked by Edward Snowden, which he plans to release soon. However, Miranda told RT that he has been pressured from US and UK security agencies not to disclose the documents.
- ‘Europe doesn’t need Turkey’
Angela Merkel shouldn’t have struck a deal on migrants as it has put her in a helpless situation, says Petr Bystron from the Alternative for Germany party (AfD). All Ankara wants it to get financial support; it doesn’t respect what was agreed, he adds. - ‘Turkey in organic relationship with ISIS’ – pro-Kurdish HDP party
Erdogan wants to purge the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) from parliament. As Turkey’s main opposition it’s trying to call the government to account, says co-chair Figen Yuksekdag. Members are attacked, stripped of political immunity, and killed, she adds. - US society at crossroads ahead of 2016 presidential elections
The 2016 electoral period appears to have the highest degree of polarization and division the country has seen since the Civil War of 1861. - Rise of far-right in Austrian presidential election 'signals need for drastic changes’
Austria’s extremely close-run presidential vote reveals people are disappointed with the political system and don’t feel represented any longer, while the refugee crisis, the euro crisis and dissatisfaction with the EU have also caused the shift to the right in Austria, experts say. - Saudi Arabia asserting writ in region like mafia crime familyWhat passes for a government in Saudi Arabia has just threatened that unless things change in Syria they will resort to ‘Plan B’, thus proving that the arrogance and impertinence of this medieval dictatorship knows no bounds.
- ‘Pakistani intelligence behind rise of Taliban leaders’
None of these so-called Taliban leaders are in control of anything, said Prince Ali Seraj, National Coalition for Dialogue with the Tribes of Afghanistan, while Brian Becker, director of Antiwar Answer Coalition, said killing Taliban will not bring peace. - Propaganda techniques nudging UK to remain in Europe
Next month the UK will go through the motions of a plebiscite on whether to stay in the EU. As someone who monitors media rather than believes it, I have found it interesting to observe the use of propaganda aimed at nudging – in the Thaler and Sunstein sense – people towards the ‘correct’ choice.
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