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Stalin returns to Moscow – but not to power

29Mar

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Russia

Stalin returns to Moscow – but not to power

Posted by: John Phoenix Why the notorious Soviet leader still matters in modern Russia By Dmitry Samoilov, journalist and literary critic Bas-relief 'The People's Gratitude to the Commander-in-Chief' at Taganskaya metro station, Moscow, Russia, May 15, 2025. © Sputnik/Evgeny Biyatov A monument to Joseph Stalin has been unveiled at Taganskaya station in the Moscow Metro. More precisely, the historical high relief that was removed in 1966 during construction work has now been restored, albeit in a simpler version. Some brought carnations to the site in tribute; others brought portraits of modern Russian leaders bearing quotes condemning Stalinism. One group sees the monument as a rightful gesture, the other as a dangerous regression. In the post-Sovie...

What If the Conventional Wisdom About Putin’s War is Mostly Wrong?

27Mar

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Russia, Ukraine, USA

What If the Conventional Wisdom About Putin’s War is Mostly Wrong?

Posted by: John Phoenix Photograph Source: Kremlin.ru – CC BY 4.0 The conventional wisdom regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine is universally accepted by retired generals and ambassadors; bipartisan majorities in the House and Senate; too many political scientists, and of course the ever obedient mainstream media. The conventional wisdom roughly dictates that Putin invaded Ukraine to overthrow the government and occupy the entire country, marking the first step to reach further into East Europe to return states such as Poland to the Russian orbit; and to recreate the Soviet empire. This wisdom dictates that the only response to Putin’s putative empire-building is to isolate Moscow; increase sanctions; pursue the war as Ukraine’s benefact...

Stalin’s Library by Geoffrey Roberts – a resumé and review – Part 2

26Mar

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Literature, Russia

Stalin’s Library by Geoffrey Roberts – a resumé and review – Part 2

Posted by: John Phoenix We continue Harpal Brar’s review of Geoffrey Roberts’ book on Stalin’s library, as Harpal had completed it in full before he died in January this year after only one instalment had been published (in the January/February issue). Space did not allow for continuation in the March/April issue, but we are now delighted to be able to continue the serialisation of this interesting work which will run to several parts. Stalin at work while in exile As he spent several years in exile, and opportunities for political activity were limited, it provided him with plenty of time for study. He spent much time in local libraries. In February 1912 he disappeared from his lodgings in Vologda (northern Russia), leaving behind his books on a variety of...

Russia and the DPRK’s military cooperation is anti-imperialism in action

25Mar

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North Korea, Russia

Russia and the DPRK’s military cooperation is anti-imperialism in action

Posted by: John Phoenix After months of gnashing of teeth and screaming by the imperialist press over mere rumours of DPRK military involvement in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the governments of the DRPK and Russia have calmly confirmed that indeed, north Korean troops have been operating in the Kursk region in Russia. The first stories breaking the ‘news’ that the two countries that had signed an agreement to defend each other had started, well, defending each other appeared towards the end of December of last year (‘North Korean soldier captured in Ukraine dies, reports say’, BBC online, 27 December 2024) with claims that Ukrainian forces had captured and injured ‘a north Korean soldier’. Kiev and Seoul (read imperialist compradors) suddenly claimed that ...

25Mar

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Russia, Ukraine

Russia’s victory in Kursk

Posted by: John Phoenix Report on the liberation of Kursk by the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov to Comrade Supreme Commander-in-Chief, President Vladimir Putin. Valery Gerasimov: Today, we liberated the village of Gornal, the last populated area in the Kursk Region, from Ukrainian units. Units of the 22nd Motor Rifle Regiment of the 72nd Division, the 810th and 40th Separate Marine Brigades, the 177th Separate Marine Regiment and the 1427th Motor Rifle Regiment have particularly distinguished themselves in this regard. The defeat of the armed formations of the Ukrainian armed forces that invaded the Kursk Region has thus been completed. The plans of the Kiev regime to create a so-called strategic bridgehead and disrupt our ...

The “Three Seas Initiative” Will Play a Prominent Role in Post-Conflict Europe

25Mar

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Europe, Russia, Ukraine

The “Three Seas Initiative” Will Play a Prominent Role in Post-Conflict Europe

Posted by: John Phoenix Russia considers it to be a series of military logistics projects sold to the public as economic ones. By Andrew Korybko Global Research, The 10th Summit of the “Three Seas Initiative” (3SI), which refers to the jointly Polish- and Croatian-founded platform for fostering Central European integration, concluded in Warsaw in late April. Their joint statement, the Ukrainian-relevant paragraphs of which Hungary disassociated itself from, declared that Spain and Turkiye will join the European Commission, Germany, Japan, and the US as strategic partners while Albania and Montenegro will join Moldova and Ukraine as associated participating states. Paragraph 13 reaffirmed the member states’ commitment to implementing six Three Se...

RUSSIA-UKRAINE TRUCE FAR AWAY… WAR IN EUROPE NEARBY! Fuel on the Brazier of Negotiations by NATO-Rothschild Hawks

24Mar

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Russia, Ukraine

RUSSIA-UKRAINE TRUCE FAR AWAY… WAR IN EUROPE NEARBY! Fuel on the Brazier of Negotiations by NATO-Rothschild Hawks

Posted by: John Phoenix Putin Ready for Tremendous Revenge on Kiev with Oreshnik missiles In the cover image the meeting among Starmer, Zelensky and Macron in Tirana on May, 16 by Fabio Giuseppe Carlo Carisio Russia, Ukraine held talks, agreeing to swap captives and meet again VERSIONE IN ITALIANO Russia and Ukraine wrapped up talks in Istanbul, Turkey. The sides agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war from each country and present a vision of a potential ceasefire. TASS has put together key facts about the meeting. Statements by the Russian side The head of the Russian delegation, presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, said he was satisfied with the outcome of the talks and Moscow is ready to continue communication. The sides agreed to a 1,000 f...

US and Hungary Stand Alone at ICJ in Favor of Nazi’s Blockade on Gaza

21Mar

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Hungary, Russia, Ukraine, USA

US and Hungary Stand Alone at ICJ in Favor of Nazi’s Blockade on Gaza

US and Hungary Stand Alone at ICJ in Favor of 'Israel’s' Blockade on Gaza Thirty-nine states, the UN and international NGOs all condemned Israel’s blockade at the International Court of Justice. By Marjorie Cohn Ambassador Dorothy Camille Shea, chargé d’affaires ad interim of the United States, speaks during a United Nations Security Council meeting on the conflict in the Middle East, including the war on Gaza, at the United Nations headquarters on April 29, 2025, in New York City. Truthout is an indispensable resource for activists, movement leaders and workers everywhere. Please make this work possible with a quick donation. Since March 2, Israel has blocked all food, medicine, fuel, and other relief from entering the besieged Gaza Strip, home to 2.1 million Palestin...

Progressive Leaders To Celebrate the Soviet Victory Over Nazi Germany in Moscow

21Mar

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Germany, Russia

Progressive Leaders To Celebrate the Soviet Victory Over Nazi Germany in Moscow

Posted by: John Phoenix Military equipment preparing for Russia’s Victory Day celebrations. X/ @JoongAngDaily They support a multipolar world order that breaks away from U.S. hegemony. This week, Russia will hold grand celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany, with festivities expected to be attended by major leaders who support a multipolar world order that breaks away from U.S. hegemony. RELATED: Ukraine Not To Recognize Occupied Areas as Russian Territories “We will be delighted to welcome everyone who is willing to celebrate this great date with us. This is especially important now, as Nazism has once again taken hold in Europe,” said Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. Since 1945, Russians have always enthusiastica...

Shadows on the Border: Russia’s Military Posturing and the Specter of Escalation

20Mar

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Russia

Shadows on the Border: Russia’s Military Posturing and the Specter of Escalation

Posted by: John Phoenix [This article by Prof. Ruel F. Pepa was first published by Global Research. You may read it here.] A palpable tension is tightening along Russia’s extensive frontiers with Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Satellite imagery and on-the-ground reports confirm a significant and ongoing military build-up, a stark demonstration of force that casts a long shadow over the Baltic region. While these deployments reportedly represent a minuscule fraction—less than one percent—of Russia’s total military might, their strategic implications are far-reaching and warrant serious consideration. Recent satellite analyses reveal that Russia is not only expanding its military infrastructure near the Baltic borders but also modernizing key installations. In...