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Ukraine's "no surrender" attitude is on display, what with daring drone raids deep in Russian territory last weekend and a new attack on the Kerch Strait bridge that links Moscow-occupied Crimea to the mainland. These are spectacular shows, but can outgunned and outnumbered Kyiv keep it up?  The question is particularly timely with the US defence secretary skipping a meeting of the NATO support group on Ukraine this Wednesday. The US, for now, is still sharing intelligence and disbursing military aid allotted to Kyiv by the previous administration. But for how much longer?We ask the question ahead of the NATO summit later this month in the Netherlands, and ahead of Thursday's Oval Office initiation for new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. What will the likes of Germany and France do if Trump loses interest entirely in Europe's defence and Ukraine's fate?Produced by Rebecca Gnignati, Aurore Laborie and Ilayda Habip.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 57-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 23,422 on turnover of 7.5-billion N-T. The market rose last Friday after recovering, as the bellwether electronics sector - led by artificial intelligence-related stocks - regained its footing, pushing the main board to close at the day's high. Market watchers say investors appear to have moved away from U-S President Donald Trump's tariff actions, and are now instead focusing on economic fundamentals. Luermen spring festival draws over 700,000 in Tainan Organizers of the annual Lunar New Year event at Tainan's Lu-Er-Men Matsu Temple say an estimated 700,000 people attended the event this past weekend despite the cold weather. The event marks the 'spring ox' ritual and was celebrated with a huge two-hour long firework show, a drone light show featuring 500 drones forming images of dragons, snakes, and the Goddess Matsu, a parade and musical performances. Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che was the guest of honor at the opening ceremony at the temple in the city's Annan District. He was accompanied by the four Japanese mayors from Fukushima Prefecture. The Lu-Er-Men Spring Festival dates back to 1725 - and symbolized prosperity for the coming year. A large paper-mache ox is tossed into the crowd as part of the festival and attendees (參加者) tear off pieces for good luck. NKorea Kim Vows to Bolster Nuclear Program North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said an elevated U.S. security partnership with South Korea and Japan poses a grave (嚴重) threat to his country. In a speech marking the 77th founding anniversary of the Korean People's Army, Kim said the U.S.-Japan-South Korea trilateral security partnership established under a U.S. plot to form a NATO-like regional military bloc is inviting military imbalance on the Korean Peninsula. Kim vowed to further bolster the north's nuclear weapons program. He has previously made similar warnings, but his latest statement implies again that he won't likely embrace US President Donald Trump's overture to meet him and revive diplomacy anytime soon. US Alaska Crash Remains Recovered Return to Table of contents US authorities say the remains of all 10 people killed in Alaska plane crash have been recovered (重新找到). AP correspondent Julie Walker reports. Russia Island on Alert After Chinese Ship Stranding Part of Russia's Pacific island region of Sakhalin is on high alert after a Chinese cargo ship ran aground off its southwest coast. Local officials say there is no fuel spillage and no danger to the crew of the An Yang 2, which is carrying coal and heavy fuel oil. Russia's emergencies ministry said 20 crew were aboard. Preparations are underway to pump fuel out of the damaged vessel, which is stranded (擱淺) in shallow waters off the region's coast. Earlier this year, hundreds of volunteers in southwestern Russia spent weeks trying to contain a massive oil spill from two storm-stricken tankers in the Kerch Strait near Crimea. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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In December 2024, two Russian oil tankers sank in the Kerch Strait. The tankers were carrying over 9 000 tons of fuel, and at least a third spilled in the sea. SBS Russian discussed the tanker disaster with Eugene Simonov, expert coordinator of the Ukraine War Environmental Consequences work group. - В конце 2024 года два российских танкера потерпели крушение в Керченском проливе. Суммарно они перевозили более 9 тысяч тонн мазута, и как минимум треть оказалась в море. Евгений Симонов, эксперт группы по изучению экологических последствий войны в Украине, прокомментировал происходящее.

Edition No70 | 27-12-2024 - It's a tragedy that politicians can't seem to act on warnings alone, and the public can't be moved to outrage, passion or action by an impending disaster or crime. Last week we had a case in point where it's the images of thick, viscous oil washing up on the Black Sea coast. ---------- SILICON CURTAIN FILM FUNDRAISER A project to make a documentary film in Ukraine, to raise awareness of Ukraine's struggle and in supporting a team running aid convoys to Ukraine's frontline towns. https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras ---------- Stricken oil tankers show the risks of Russia's ageing 'shadow fleet', which it uses to bypass sanctions. Although the vessel that split apart was covered by Russian insurer VSK, it's doubtful whether the costs of the cleanup operations will be covered. The full scale of the various incidents, as well as their long-term impact on the environment are so far unknown. One crew member was killed after the Volgoneft 212 split in half, with 12 rescued, while authorities said all 14 crew aboard the Volgoneft 239, which ran aground 80 metres from the shore near the port of Taman, were also rescued. Russian authorities sought to limit the damage from oil spilled into the Kerch Strait by two ageing tankers that were damaged during a heavy weekend storm – though part of the campaign was informational, seeking to deny the seriousness, and not only focused on the physical clean-up. The ships are on average more than 50-year-old, and were carrying some 9,200 metric tons (62,000 barrels) of oil products in total. Volgoneft 212 was constructed in 1969 and Volgoneft 239 in 1973. The spill is likely to become one of the largest environmental disasters to affect the region in recent years. The Kerch Strait, which separates mainland Russia from the Moscow-annexed Crimea region, is a key route for exports of its grain and fuel products. ---------- NEWS SOURCES: https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3939182-estonian-pm-names-two-options-facing-russian-shadow-fleet-vessels-caught-without-insurance.html https://www.ft.com/content/8a485a6b-477e-4087-83f4-eca357082d71 https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russian-tankers-damaged-kerch-strait-were-carrying-62000-barrels-oil-products-2024-12-16/ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/16/ukraine-calls-for-sanctions-against-russia-oil-tankers-over-black-sea-spill https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/12/16/russian-tankers-caught-in-storm-may-have-leaked-3k-tons-of-oil-products-state-media-a87359 https://kyivindependent.com/sinking-of-two-russian-oil-tankers-may-cause-significant-environmental-impacts-greenpeace-warns/ https://www.businessinsider.com/russia-economy-shadow-dark-oil-tankers-sanctions-navy-warships-escort-2024-12 ---------- SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain https://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain ---------- TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND: Save Ukraine https://www.saveukraineua.org/ Superhumans - Hospital for war traumas https://superhumans.com/en/ UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukraine https://unbroken.org.ua/ Come Back Alive https://savelife.in.ua/en/ Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchen https://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraine UNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyy https://u24.gov.ua/ Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation https://prytulafoundation.org NGO “Herojam Slava” https://heroiamslava.org/ kharpp - Reconstruction project supporting communities in Kharkiv and Przemysl https://kharpp.com/ NOR DOG Animal Rescue https://www.nor-dog.org/home/ ----------

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Tarrytown Chowder Tuesdays is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, The New York Firefighters Union found out what happens when you endorse a 9/11 Truther arsonist.Then, on the rest of the menu,  Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen was hospitalized after being thrown from a horse; already a longtime opponent of the deal, Biden will decide on the US Steel acquisition by Nippon Steel after an influential panel failed to reach a consensus on the national security risks; and, New Jersey gambling regulators handed out fines to two sportsbooks and a tech company for sports betting violations.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where cleanup continued in the Kerch Strait near Russian-occupied Crimea, a week after at least 3,700 tons of low-grade fuel oil spilled out of two storm-stricken Russian tankers; and, Romanian lawmakers voted narrowly in favor of a new pro-European coalition government led by incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“As I ate the oysters with their strong taste of the sea and their faint metallic taste that the cold white wine washed away, leaving only the sea taste and the succulent texture, and as I drank their cold liquid from each shell and washed it down with the crisp taste of the wine, I lost the empty feeling and began to be happy and to make plans.” -- Ernest Hemingway "A Moveable Feast"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

On the version of Hot off the Wire posted March 5 at 7 a.m. CT: WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Republican Donald Trump are poised to have the biggest day of the primary campaign move them to the brink of winning their party’s presidential nominations and set up a historic rematch that many voters would rather not endure. Super Tuesday elections are being held in 16 states and one territory. Hundreds of delegates are at stake, the biggest haul for either party on a single day. In a dramatic departure from competitive Super Tuesdays of the past, the contests are effectively sealed this year. Both Biden and Trump have easily repelled challengers despite polls showing voters don’t want this year’s general election to be identical to 2020’s. CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A fire raging at a building that supplies novelties, phone accessories and other merchandise to discount stores has caused multiple explosions that injured at least two people and rocked suburban Detroit. 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The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority says the crash happened 3 miles south of John C. Tune Airport. The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating. PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Heavily armed gangs have tried to seize control of Haiti’s main international airport as they exchanged gunfire with police and soldiers trying to repel them. The Toussaint Louverture International Airport was closed when the attack occurred Monday, with no planes operating and no passengers on site. It is the biggest attack on the airport in Haiti’s history. It occurred just hours after authorities ordered a nighttime curfew following an explosion of violence in which armed gang members overran the two biggest prisons and freed thousands of inmates over the weekend. KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine claims it has sunk another Russian warship in the Black Sea using high-tech sea drones as Kyiv’s forces continue to take aim at targets deep behind the war’s front line. Russian authorities did not confirm the claim on Tuesday. The Ukrainian military intelligence agency said a special operations unit destroyed the large patrol ship Sergey Kotov overnight with Magura V5 uncrewed vessels. They are designed and built in Ukraine and laden with explosives. The patrol ship, which Ukraine said was hit near the Kerch Strait, reportedly can carry cruise missiles and around 60 crew. The Ukrainian claim could not immediately be independently verified. Federal regulators say they have found multiple instances in which Boeing and its key supplier lack adequate measures to control for quality in the manufacturing of jetliners. The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday that it found problems with parts handling and storage, and other areas. 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Unless you've been living under a rock (or stuck in the mountains), you've probably heard that the Kerch Strait Bridge was attacked again. While this attack took Russia's vehicular transport capabilities offline, there's much more at stake here. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/why-the-kerch-strait-bridge-attack-is-bad-for-russia

Support the podcast, become a patron, get additional benefits: https://bit.ly/3nMGeYjIn this episode, Adam and Agnieszka open with a discussion of the most recent news in the region, in particular Ukraine's attack against the Kerch Strait bridge as well as Russia's withdrawal from the Black Sea grain deal, and its consequences.Later, Adam is joined Yulia Kazdobina, head of the Ukrainian Foundation for Security Studies and a senior fellow with the foreign policy council “Ukrainian Prism”. They discuss the outcomes of the NATO Summit in Vilnius, how it met Ukraine's expectations. Yulia also shares her assessment of the current Ukrainian counter-offensive and how Russia is changing its tactics. Read Yulia's latest essay from the most recent issue of New Eastern Europe: “NATO should reconsider its policy on Ukraine's membership” https://neweasterneurope.eu/2023/07/04/nato-should-reconsider-its-policy-on-ukraines-membership/ Check out the latest issue of New Eastern Europe now available here: https://neweasterneurope.eu/2023/07/04/issue-3-4-2023-beyond-the-fence/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement

1.Intro  2. Soft Underbelly  3.An Old Profession  4. US Civil War  5. Boer War  6. Latin America 7. Lawrence of Arabia  8. World War 2  9. Cold War  10. Afghanistan  11. What have we learnt  PS UkraineAs this podcast demonstrates, Insurgency is one of the world's oldest professions.  It is a chance for the oppressed or the invaded to push back, to challenge the larger force with unconventional and guerrilla tactics.  Whether assassination or ambush, punji stakes or IEDs, the Insurgent has many tricks and answers to the larger enemy.  The Chinese strategist Tzu Su argued it was a key aspect of warfare, and today it is as relevant as it ever was.  Spartacus used such methods, as did TE Lawrence.  Indeed, even Lawrence's approach to demolishing bridges – leaving them upright but destroyed – is a formula adopted by Ukraine when attacking the Kerch Strait bridge in Crimea.The indirect approach and keeping the enemy off balance; Insurgency embraces it all. so it goes,Tom Assheton and James Jackson Reference:Reportage by TE Lawrence, Sep 1918 See also:YouTube: BloodyViolentHistoryhttps://www.instagram.com/bloodyviolenthistory/https://www.jamesjacksonbooks.comhttps://www.tomtom.co.uk If you enjoy the podcast, would you please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcast App? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps to spread the wordSee https://simplecast.com/privacy/ for privacy information

Maksym Yali, Professor of International Relations at the National Aviation University on Kyiv, comments on why he believes Russia was likely behind the bombing of the bridge over the Kerch Strait that connects Crimea to Russia, and discusses the atmosphere and resolve in Kyiv following missile attacks on civilan targets and infrastructure.  "Putin does this [the strikes] not to win because it's impossible to win in this way... he does it to intimidate people...but you think you can intimidate us and we are ready to give up? No... This war is existential and all Ukrainian people are not ready to give up... we are ready to win."    Follow Maksym on twitter: @MaksymYali For episode updates follow on twitter: @jessicagenauer 

ORN Matthew Ehret show notes 10/10/22 90% of the land in Canada is owned by the British Crown. 25% of everything that comes in from the Crown Estate goes to King Charles III and family. Crown Agents was established in 1833. They control the energy and healthcare systems of the British Commonwealth, which encompasses 22% of global surface area. Hong Kong still participates in Commonwealth Institutions. Do Klaus Schwab people have control over the Crown? The oligarch's idea of what should be done has been infused into the ideals of morality. Does the WEF want to take over Russia? Dick Cheney wanted to destroy Russia as an entity. Russia is highly heterogenic. Oligarchs want to inflame tribal passions in Russia, leading to internal break up. We're trying to contain Russia and China. Brzezinski wanted to divide Russia into 12 microfederations. Same strategy to break up China. Did Putin just not want NATO on its border? He wanted a buffer to prevent the historical attacks on Russia. NATO missiles in Ukraine are only 7 minutes away from Moscow. Putin wanted to stop that threat. West wants to kill Putin and says it has encircled Russia. But Russia has advanced hypersonics, underwater drones, technology beyond what the west has. Do the oligarchs really want nuclear winter? Kerch Strait bridge was partially destroyed on Saturday. Underwater drone coincided with truck with explosives passing by on bridge. Zelensky calling for preemptive bombing of Russia. Russia realizes the existential threat and need to change strategy. Nazis have a strong presence in Ukraine. Maintained by propaganda over many years. Led to creation of Azof battalion. Putin's speech on 9/30/22 called the west satanic. Realizes the West is morally bankrupt and delusional. The US is failing - can't even overcome Syria. Russia is calling out the West for its uncomfortable history. Opium wars in China, terror in Vietnam. Trying to wipe out entire civilizations. Transhumanism, destroying family structure. Trauma in Korea, Japan, Germany, Iraq from unnecessary bombing. Japan is still a client of the West. As is Germany. Can be a homosexual in Russia. But can't promote it. How about bioweapons in Ukraine? At least 46 labs. Created after Cheney's 2004 Project Bioshield Act which was enacted after fake anthrax attack. Georgia and Ukraine chosen to host facilities. Obama created additional labs. China and Russia know the western banking system is set to blow, and then there will be a set of blows on the west's enemies. Were the scenes of Chinese suddenly collapsing at the start of the pandemic faked? Matthew says no, that something was targeting them. Gazprom said it could stabilize pressure in at least one of the Nordstream lines. Some Brits say they will try to go entire winter without heat because energy is so expensive. What happens if Brazil's Bolsanaro loses to the leftist candidate? Brazil is only 3% of GDP of the BRICS. Has been a supporter of BRICS development bank. Into big infrastructure projects. Is the end goal of the Greens nuclear power? They would prefer it would never have been discovered, nor electricity. But they will coopt and try to use it for themselves and not have it accessible to the masses. Are Russians trying to flee their country so they don't have to fight? More so in Moscow and cosmopolitan cities, but media overstates it. Western colonists still control sectors of banking. Russian media allows some opposition views. Ukraine has shut down any opposition in the press.

Over the weekend, 20 Russian missiles hit civilian areas of Zaporizhzhia, killing at least 13 people and injuring 60 more. These air strikes followed an explosion on Saturday on the bridge between Russia and Crimea, which has both economic and symbolic importance.New York City Mayor Eric Adams declared a state of emergency on Friday after the city's primary shelter system became overloaded, due in part to the influx of asylum seekers from Latin America. We discuss what Adams is and isn't doing to help people in New York City find shelter... and the efforts of Republican governors like Texas's Greg Abbott and Arizona's Doug Ducey to exacerbate the city's houselessness crisis.And in headlines: Nationwide protests in Iran over the death of Mahsa Amini entered their fourth week, Harvey Weinstein's Los Angeles trial starts today, and a NLRB judge ruled that a Michigan Starbucks illegally fired one of its baristas for union organizing. Show Notes:Vote Save America: Every Last Vote – https://votesaveamerica.com/every-last-vote/Thanks to Nick Turner for writing on this episode!Crooked Coffee is officially here. Our first blend, What A Morning, is available in medium and dark roasts. Wake up with your own bag at crooked.com/coffeeFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/whataday/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

How far will the war in Ukraine escalate? Russian missiles have rained over Ukrainian cities in the wake of the weekend bombing of the Kerch Strait bridge. Our panel of guests discuss the latest developments and the potential response from both Kyiv and the West. 

The road and rail bridge connecting Russia to occupied Crimea has been hit by a huge explosion and fire, cutting a vital supply route to Russian forces in southern Ukraine. Also on the programme, protests continue for a fourth week across Iran in defiance of a security crackdown. And, how the Paris metro will phase out their tickets after 120 years. (Photo: Parts of Crimea bridge collapse following fire, Kerch Strait, Ukraine. Credit: Ukraine Security Service (SSU) via EPA)

A road and rail bridge connecting Russia to occupied Crimea has been hit by a huge explosion and fire. Russian authorities said a truck was blown up on the road bridge, setting the fuel train alight. The bridge is an important supply route for Russian forces fighting in southern Ukraine. The explosion has been greeted with delight -- and some mockery -- by certain Ukrainian officials. Also in the programme: a call for international military help in Haiti and; the Paris metro phases out cardboard tickets. (Photo: A helicopter drops water to extinguish fuel tanks ablaze on the Kerch bridge in the Kerch Strait, Crimea. CREDIT: REUTERS/Stringer)

A former high-level NATO commander is urging Ukraine to blow up the 11-mile long Kerch Strait bridge that connects Russia and Crimea. The stunning news was reported by the Times of London. Evidence that Russian forces appear to be preparing for a possible attack on the Kerch bridge has emerged in recent days. They have put in place countermeasures alongside the bridge to deflect a missile strike. What would be the repercussions if NATO pushes Ukraine to go through with the attack, and start World War 3? Rick Wiles, Doc Burkhart. Airdate 7/7/22It's the Final Day! The day when Jesus Christ bursts into our dimension of time, space, and matter. You can order the second edition of Rick's book, Final Day!  https://tru.news/3LknyuL

Today on TruNews, Rick Wiles warns about the singular event that could be the tipping point for Russia to strike at 'decision making centers' in the West. That event is an attack on the Crimean Bridge spanning the Kerch Strait. Will Ukraine use US-supplied weapons to attempt to destroy this strategic target? Rick Wiles. Doc Burkhart. Airdate 6/16/22It's the Final Day! The day when Jesus Christ bursts into our dimension of time, space, and matter. You can order the second edition of Rick's book, Final Day!  https://tru.news/3LknyuL

What is Crimea? Crimea is a peninsula which belongs to Ukraine and lies on the Black Sea. It has a population of over 2 million people and its surface area is comparable to that of Belgium at over 10,000 square miles. To the east, it is separated from the Russian Tamar Peninsula by the Kerch Strait. According to a 2014 census carried out by Russia, 59% of Crimeans identify as Russian, compared to just 22% of Ukrainians. The rest of the population belong to the nomadic Turkish-speaking community of Tatar Muslims, who Stalin deported en masse in 1944. Between 80% and 90% of people currently living in Crimea are Russian speakers. So was the peninsula originally a Russian territory? Why is Crimea at the heart of the Russia-Ukraine conflict? How did things escalate from then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What is Truth Social? Who is Andy Warhol? What is NATO? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From November 27, 2018: This week, Russia and Ukraine went at it in the Kerch Strait, which separates the Black Sea from the Sea of Azov. It's the latest salvo in Russia's secret (not-so-secret) war against Ukraine and its eastern provinces, and it's the latest thing that has the world talking about Vladimir Putin's lawlessness in his back yard.To understand it all, Benjamin Wittes spoke with Alina Polyakova and Scott Anderson. They talked about what happened this week, the international law implications, and the domestic politics in both Ukraine and Russia.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Over the last month, tensions in the Black Sea between Ukraine and Russia have boiled over. Troops from both sides have amassed on the border of eastern Ukraine, and now the Russian defense ministry has announced plans for blocking the Kerch Strait, a passageway connecting the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, for foreign war ships and other state ships. What does this mean, and what are the possible implications if escalation continues? Dennis Voznesenski, Grains & Oilseeds analyst, and Michael Every, Global Strategist for Economics and Markets, delve into the details.

Over the last month, tensions in the Black Sea between Ukraine and Russia have boiled over. Troops from both sides have amassed on the border of eastern Ukraine, and now the Russian defense ministry has announced plans for blocking the Kerch Strait, a passageway connecting the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, for foreign war ships and other state ships. What does this mean, and what are the possible implications if escalation continues? Dennis Voznesenski, Grains & Oilseeds analyst, and Michael Every, Global Strategist for Economics and Markets, delve into the details.

01:00 - Magic Call The direct interference of U.S. President averted the military-political crisis that the Kremlin was trying to create 07:06 - Clusters of Reconciliation or Formula of Surrender? Ukraine Concerned about Possible ‘Remix’ of Minsk Agreements Civil society representatives of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions prepared a statement warning about a dangerous scenario for Ukraine 10:58 - Ukraine’s Ambassador to Austria: Kremlin’s Propaganda Outlets Speak About Collective Guilt of Ukrainian People Towards Russia A group of Russian special forces soldiers led by Colonel Igor Girkin made 13 April a harbinger of war. Today, however, blood continues to be shed, and Putin and his entourage threaten to spill even more blood by deploying troops on the Ukrainian border, largest ever seen here since World War II. 13:54 - Dmytro Kuleba, Antony Blinken Discuss Steps to Restrain Russia’s Aggressive Actions Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a working visit to Brussels on 13 April. 15:37 - Politico: European Commission President Criticised for Refusing to Visit Ukraine European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has been blamed for insufficient support for Ukraine after rejecting President Volodymyr Zelensky’sinvitation to visit Kyiv. 17:33 - Media Release New Evidence of Kremlin’s Involvement in Downing MH17 Journalists of NOS Dutch TV channel published new recordings of telephone conversations between people accused of downing Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in the sky over Donbas in 2014. VIDEO: https://www.promoteukraine.org/media-release-new-evidence-of-kremlins-involvement-in-downing-mh17-video/ 21:25 - Volodymyr Zelensky Arrives in Paris to Hold Talks with President of France and Chancellor of Germany On Friday, 16 April, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska arrived in France on a working visit 23:30 - Russian Federation Restricts Freedom of Navigation in Black Sea Russia announced the closure of part of the Black Sea areas towards the Kerch Strait for warships and state vessels of other countries from next week to October 2021 under the pretext of military exercises. 25:33 - Ukrainian Consul Detained by FSB in Russia Officers of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) detained Ukrainian consul Oleksandr Sosoniuk in St. Petersburg. He is accused of “obtaining confidential information from the databases of law enforcement agencies and FSB.” 27:05 - Diplomatic War: Prague Expels 18 Russian Embassy Staff The Czech Republic made a decision to expel 18 diplomats of the Russian Embassy in Prague, who were identified as Russian intelligence officers.

Ukrainian naval ships, captured by Russia last November, returned to Ukraine, are in very poor condition and cannot move independently, the commander of Ukraine’s navy said on Wednesday. Russia seized three ships in the Kerch Strait last year after opening fire on them and wounding several sailors... - Військово-морськi судна росіяни обікрали і віддали…18 листопада кораблі «Нікополь», «Бердянськ» і «Яни Капу» нарешті були передані Росією представникам українських органів влади. Xoч, згідно з Наказом Міжнародного трибуналу з морського права від 25 травня 2019 р., Росія мала невідкладно передати під контроль України згадані судна...

This week we discuss is the Ukraine elections, oh boy that Servent of the People party, is ho boy, oof. In our "No Elections Left Behind" section! Support us on Patreon! WE HAVE A T-PUBLIC STORE what a fashionable way to support our podcast We now have a website that you can find here! Feel free to send us an email at PreviouslyInEurope@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @PrevInEurope If you can please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and if you can't do that tell a friend, this stuff really helps us out Also, have you considered Matteo Renzi? Show Notes Ukrainian parliamentary election https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_Ukrainian_parliamentary_election Genuinely unprecedented and unique election: - First ever in Ukrainian history since independence to have a majority - 60% of new members of parliament will be first time politicians - major parties took enormous hits across the board (https://www.rferl.org/a/zelenskiy-on-course-for-majority-in-parliament/30069728.html) What's their deal? Zelensky is so new to politics it's hard to box him under any umbrella other than extreme reforms. His party says their ideology is libertarianism and are generally pro strengthening EU ties. Some highlights currently on the table from their manifesto: Replacing their hybrid FPTP and party list system with party lists only (this has actually now happened) A mechanism to recall members of parliament via no-confidence from voters Some currently not well defined direct democracy measures "re-launch relations with Ukraine's closest neighbors in the West" Reform of law enforcement agencies Which seems to be a mix of reducing regulation on financial crimes but also holding police officers to account... and also gun rights? A lot of "audits" into how almost everything works Very new party There are concerns of many of the new party MPs being... well of mixed quality and lacking due diligence in candidate selection. However, the election went well by recent Ukranian standards from a democratic perspective. "votes did not go towards the “lesser evil” as before; voting for rather than against something. This is a rare achievement in the region and an essential shift for the country’s democracy towards maturity." http://neweasterneurope.eu/2019/07/24/the-new-ukrainian-parliament-at-first-glance/ Honourable mention https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voice_(Ukrainian_political_party) Russian Tensions The security service said it detained the Russian tanker in a Ukrainian port on Wednesday 24th of July. Authorities said the tanker was involved in blocking Ukrainian vessels from sailing through the Kerch Strait in November. Russia alleged the vessels breached its territorial waters. The Ukrainian Security Service, also known as SBU, is still led by an ally of Ukraine’s former president, Petro Poroshenko, The 10-member crew of the Russia’s tanker was allowed to disembark and leave Ukraine since they were not involved in November’s incident, Russian human rights ombudswoman Tatyana Moskalkova said. Russian ships fired on and seized the Ukrainian vessels on Nov. 25 in the Kerch Strait, located between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. Ukraine has insisted the vessels were in international waters when Russia intercepted them. https://apnews.com/e212d39680f349a0b8e787d4f45ad250

O tym, jak toczyły się rozpoczęte ostatnio rewolucje oraz o możliwym spotkaniu Don Juana z kapitanem Rykowem.Bibliografia:1. G.G. Byron, "Don Juan", Warszawa 1959, tłum. E Porębowicz (pieśń siódma i pieśń ósma).2. J. Holland Rose, "William Pitt and National Revival", Londyn 1915 (rozdział 26. "Pitt and Catharine II");3. W. Kalinka, "Sejm Czteroletni", Warszawa 1991 (rozdział 6.1.172. "Liga antyrosyjska");4. S.S. Montefiorre, "Potiomkin. Książę książąt", Warszawa 2006 (rozdziały 28.-30.);5. E. Rostworowski, "Historia powszechna. Wiek XVIII", Warszawa 2002 (rozdział 4.4.4. "Powstanie w Belgii i w Leodium");6. W.A. Serczyk, "Katarzyna II", Wrocław 2010 (rozdział 8. "Ostatnie dziesięciolecie");7. Wiki: "Battle of Andros (1790)" [en]; "Battle of Kerch Strait (1790)" [en]; "Battle of Tendra" [en]; "Brabant Revolution" [en]; "Charles X of France" [en]; "Civil Constitution of the Clergy" [en]; "Committee of United Belgians and Liégeois" [en]; "Days of Military Honour" [en]; "Fête de la Fédération" [en]; "French Revolution" [en]; "Jacobin" [en]; "Platforma Obywatelska" [pl]; "Prawo i Sprawiedliwość" [pl]; "Russo-Turkish War (1787–1792)" [en]; "Siege of Izmail" [en]; "Socjaldemokratyczna Partia Niemiec" [pl]; "Unia Chrześcijańsko-Demokratyczna (Niemcy)" [pl].

Today on TRUNEWS we discuss how the Neocon Zionists in President Trump’s administration are using NATO to threaten war against Russia in Venezuela and the Kerch Strait, and anywhere the enemies of America and Israel dwell. Join Rick Wiles, Edward Szall, Doc Burkhart, Matt Skow, and Kerry Kinsey for 90 minutes of uncensored news analysis and commentary.

Today on TRUNEWS we discuss how the Neocon Zionists in President Trump’s administration are using NATO to threaten war against Russia in Venezuela and the Kerch Strait, and anywhere the enemies of America and Israel dwell. Join Rick Wiles, Edward Szall, Doc Burkhart, Matt Skow, and Kerry Kinsey for 90 minutes of uncensored news analysis and commentary.

Alec Luhn, Russia correspondent with The Telegraph, discusses the situation on the ground in Ukraine following the incident in the Kerch Strait and the reaction from Moscow. Gwendolyn Sasse, director of the Centre for East European and International Studies, speaks about the implications of the Kerch Strait confrontation and what the West can do to avoid the possibility of wider conflict with Russia. Olexiy Haran, research director for the Democratic Initiative Foundation, comments on the changing sentiment towards NATO and Russia by Ukrainians. Ganna Zakharova, a Ukrainian-Canadian who fled Crimea in 2014, shares her view on the annexation of Crimea and what she thinks the international community should do to assist Ukraine amidst ongoing Russian aggression. More info at cpac.ca/perspective

In responses to listener feedback, this program provides a context for understanding the situation in Ukraine, and particularly the recent provocation in the Kerch Strait by the Ukrainian regime. It also contains an excerpt from one of the last talks by author William Blum

The 25 November seizure of three Ukrainian naval vessels by Russian forces in the Kerch Strait has further exacerbated tensions between Kyiv and Moscow, with Ukraine implementing martial law and banning Russians from entering the country. In this podcast we look at how these events are shaping the operating environment ahead of the 31 March presidential election and look at the risks of further disruption, the threat to government stability, and impacts on regional business operations. Key points include: Analysis of the Azov incident and subsequent Ukrainian reactions The implications of the measures in Ukraine and the region A look ahead to Ukraine’s elections and potential flashpoints. We hope you enjoy the podcast and welcome questions and feedback. Please get in touch at info@sibylline.co.uk

Previously in Europe, French Traffic Safety. This week we discuss the either occurring right now or never occurring Russian invasion or Ukraine and the Yellow Vests Movement in France. We now have a website that you can find here! Feel free to send us an email at PreviouslyInEurope@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @PrevInEurope If you can please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and if you can't do that tell a friend, this stuff really helps us out Also have you considered Matteo Renzi? #Show Notes! Nonsense Section Attempted no confidence in Babis They surrived by just 9 votes... (https://www.politico.eu/article/andrej-babis-czech-pm-babis-survives-no-confidence-vote-sparked-by-sons-kidnap-claims/) This was sparked by claims from his son that he was kidnapped to prevent him from speaking to investigators over the EU funds scandal Babis is embroiled in (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/nov/13/czech-pm-andrej-babis-future-hangs-in-balance-after-sons-kidnap-claims) His comments to the parliment included: "My son … agreed to leave the Czech Republic so that his health would not deteriorate" "I don’t know everywhere they went. Sometimes I got a photo." President Zeman in his classy style said he would have just asked Babis to form another government anyway... Analysis from Czech media is basically that the cooalition partners really don't want an election soon so this was unlikely to pass just to get rid of a controvertial PM https://www.eurotopics.net/en/210487/why-the-opposition-can-t-topple-babis?pk_campaign=rss-en&pk_kwd=2018-11-23 Kosovo has gotten messier again In the wake of a failed bid to join Interpol they've put 100% tarrifs on Serbian goods... yay (https://www.rferl.org/a/kosovo-slaps-100-percent-tariffs-on-serbia-bosnia-to-defend-vital-interest-/29613285.html) This is up from a previous rate of 10%. They say they're going to announce "additional actions soon" - deputy PM. Serbia think's it'd be real cool to just invade - https://euobserver.com/foreign/143620 Georgian presidential election https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgian_presidential_election,_2018 A second round involving Salome Zurabishvili and Grigol Vashadze was held on 28 November 2018 because no candidate was able to secure at least 50% of the vote in the first round. Salome Zurabishvili won with around 60% of the vote and will be taking office on 16 December 2018. Andalusian State Election https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_Andalusian_regional_election The PSOE–A remained the most voted party but suffered an unforeseen setback, dropping from 47 to 33 seats. A far-right party, Vox, gained parliamentary representation in a regional parliament in Spain for the first time since the country's return to democracy, benefiting from a collapse in the People's Party (PP) vote which saw it nearly tied in votes with Cs. For the first time in the electoral history of Andalusia, right-of-centre parties commanded an absolute majority of seats in the Parliament of Andalusia, which would allow a non-Socialist government to take power in the region after 36 years of uninterrupted PSOE rule. Luxembourg is cool now https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/dec/05/luxembourg-to-become-first-country-to-make-all-public-transport-free Luxembourg is set to become the first country in the world to make all its public transport free. Fares on trains, trams and buses will be lifted next summer under the plans of the re-elected coalition government led by Xavier Bettel. Bettel, whose Democratic party will form a government with the left-wing Socialist Workers’ party and the Greens, had vowed to prioritise the environment during the recent election campaign. On top of the transport pledge, the new government is also considering legalising cannabis and introducing two new public holidays. Luxembourg City has a population of 110,000 but a further 400,000 commute in to work. Luxembourg has a population of 600,000 but about 200,000 come in from Germany, France and Belgium to work. A study suggested that drivers in the capital spent an average of 33 hours in traffic jams in 2016. Topic 1 Ukraine might totally get invaded... So this nonsense has escelated (https://www.eurotopics.net/en/210725/crisis-in-the-sea-of-azov-a-solution-in-sight) and Germany has already specifically they won't impose more sanctions... in an apeasementy sort of way. So the whole Kerch Strait incident Russia has decided to put the Ukranian navy members, "arrested" in the Kerch strait, on trial instead of treating them like POWs (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/nov/25/russia-border-guards-ram-tugboat-ukraine-navy-crimea) This is a notable change since this is Russians in their official uniform taking control of Ukranian ships... not mystery soldiers claiming to not be from Russia... so I guess they're now admitting it, cool (https://www.politico.eu/article/in-ukraine-its-no-longer-about-little-green-men-russia-agression-azov-sea-kerch-strait/) Ukraine imposing martial law Planned for 30 days in all regions bordering Russia (https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraines-martial-law/29623833.html). Saying they're putting Donetsk under martial law is kind of unnecessary since there's not exactly normal function there anyway due to the separatists... Any change from Europe? Merkel's successor is more anti Nord Stream 2, which is good for Ukraine... but her opponents were "more" https://www.kyivpost.com/ukraine-politics/merkels-party-picks-her-successor-heres-what-it-means-for-ukraine-nord-stream-2.html The US and the rest of NATO? The US is apparently planning to put a ship in the Black Sea... (https://edition.cnn.com/2018/12/05/politics/us-navy-black-sea-russia-ukraine/index.html). Russia claims that Ukraine are using the martial law as cover to starting a big Eastern offensive. Ukraine and others claim Russia is massing tanks big enough to be visible on google maps President Petro Poroshenko warns that Russia is masssing troops on the border, possibly for an invasion or full control of the Eastern parts of the country. He didn't give details for a timeline but claimed tank presence had trippled (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/nov/27/russia-to-charge-ukrainian-sailors-as-kerch-crisis-deepens) Topic 2 Jiley Joons Polling: http://harris-interactive.fr/opinion_polls/les-gilets-jaunes-quelle-perception-de-la-part-des-francais-au-lendemain-de-la-manifestation-du-1er-decembre-sur-les-champs-elysees/ 72% of people support the movement (92% of FI voters, 85% of PS voters, 26% of LREM voters, 54% of LR voters and 90% of FN voters) DEMANDS The demands can be found here: https://www.opendemocracy.net/can-europe-make-it/france-bleu/demands-of-frances-yellow-vests-as-uploaded-by-france-bleu-november-29 State of Emergency has meant that Macron has been a big meanie https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2017/05/france-unchecked-clampdown-on-protests-under-guise-of-fighting-terrorism/ According to Amnesty International, the state of emergency that has been in place since the November 2015 Paris attacks has been used to clampdown on protests with authorities using emergency powers to stop protests related to the Labor law reforms 574 times. Protests have been ongoing SNCF and other transport union protests https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/04/thousands-protest-macron-reforms-france-180419172833706.html Carrefour (France's biggest employer) was also on strike https://www.connexionfrance.com/French-news/Carrefour-Strike-called-by-unions-for-March-31 The Socialists are going to table a no confidence vote on Monday They realistically can't win due to en Marche having a big majority in the parliament... but it's notable they're trying Wealthy Tax break Don't forget when Macron cut student money and taxes to the wealthy at the same time? https://www.ft.com/content/3d907582-b893-11e7-9bfb-4a9c83ffa852

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In November, Russia seized three Ukrainian vessels and crew members off the coast of Crimea in what then-U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley condemned as a violation of international law and “another reckless Russian escalation” in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Guest James Kraska explains the incident in the context of the conflict and legal disputes between Russia and the Ukraine, and discusses his views on the legal characterization of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the applicable international law, and the status of the Kerch Strait. Guest: James Kraska, Professor of Maritime Law at U.S. Naval War College

Russia and Ukraine have been locked in a "frozen conflict," but Russia recently seized three Ukrainian naval vessels near the Kerch Strait to the Black Sea. In this week's Deep Dish podcast, US Navy Commander Tony Chavez joins Council President Ivo Daalder, former US ambassador to NATO, to discuss the geopolitical importance of this maritime dispute.

The Kerch Strait links the Sea of Azov with the Black Sea.  Its troubled waters flow past Crimea.  In 2014, Russia seized Crimea from Ukraine.  Then it sent soldiers into Eastern Ukraine.  Recent events in the Kerch Strait are turning an on-going international affront into a crisis.  As the US Navy prepares to sail into the region Nasha Kasha explores the facts and emotions surrounding this story.

In this episode we will look at the incident that occurred between Russian and Ukrainian ships in the Kerch Strait on November 25, 2018. Here I will analyze the strategic situation surrounding this clash. Key factors leading to this incident were the legal status of Crimea, the Sea of Azov, Russian-Ukrainian maritime interactions in the region, and Russia's attempts to consolidate control over the area. I will also provide some commentary on possible motivations or thoughts (on the parts of both the Russian and Ukrainian leadership) which caused the Russian and Ukrainian ships to confront each other. Episode thumbnail courtesy of European Space Agency via Wikipedia.

Tensions were high in Ukraine this week after Russia attacked Ukrainian ships in the Kerch Strait, captured vessels, took more Ukrainians prisoner, and Ukraine declared martial law

The latest incident at the Kerch Strait was just the latest turn of the ratchet in the long-running efforts of Russia against Ukraine.This slow rolling conflict has a variety of different paths it can head from here, and few of them are good for the stability of Russia, Ukraine, the EU, NATO or the United States.What is the latest state of play and the bold-faced items we should be watching?Our guest to discuss this and more will be Emma Ashford.Emma is a Research Fellow in Defense and Foreign Policy at the Cato Institute. She is currently writing a book on the links between oil, foreign policy and war, focusing on the peculiar politics of petrostates, from Russia to Saudi Arabia, and Iran to Venezuela. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia.

Townhall Review – December 1, 2018 Mike Gallagher looks at the media frenzy surrounding the “caravan” and how their take seems to be changing. Larry Elder turns to constitutional expert, Professor John Eastman, to talk about the President’s Executive Order regarding asylum requests. Hugh Hewitt teams up with Congressman Mike Gallagher to talk about Russian aggression in the Kerch Strait. Dennis Prager offers his take on a Meet the Press debate about climate change following the release of the Fed’s publication of the “Fourth National Climate Assessment.” Michael Medved and Denmark’s Bjorn Lomborg examine climate science from a socio-economic perspective. Hugh Hewitt talks with MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle about General Motors’ announced factory closures that will put nearly 15,000 GM employees out of work. Dennis Prager is joined by British broadcaster Nigel Farage to talk about Great Britain’s upcoming 2019 elections and the rise of the left-leaning and increasingly socialist Labour Party. The return of red kettles and bell ringers is a sure sign the Christmas season has arrived. Hugh Hewitt talks with Salvation Army Colonel Ward Matthews and their year-round mission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world this week: Russia and Ukraine in the Kerch Strait by Planet Mundus

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the G20 Summit of world leaders taking place in Buenos Aires, Argentina. What are the Trump administration's expectations for the summit after abruptly cancelling a planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin?Guests:Peter Lavelle - Host of 'Cross Talk' on RT | Trump Cancels Meeting with Putin at G20 SummitStephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | The Showdown Between Trump and China's Xi Jinping at the G20 SummitTim Black - Entrepreneur, Author, Activist and Talk Host | Online Censorship for Modern Political DissidentsGareth Porter - Investigative Historian and Journalist | The UK and Ecuador Conspire to Deliver Julian Assange to US AuthoritiesIgor Lopatonok - Film Producer, Director & Author of the film ‘Ukraine on Fire' | What You Need to Know About the Current Situation Between Russia & Ukraine President Trump was scheduled to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G20 Summit in Argentina, but cancelled the high profile meeting over concerns about the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Peter Lavelle, the host of 'Cross Talk' on RT, joins the show to discuss this situation and the state of relations between the US, Russia, and Ukraine.At the G20 Summit, President Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping as the economic relationship between the two countries has been a major story throughout the Trump presidency. Writer and Geopolitical Analyst Stephen Lendman joins the hosts to talk about the main points of interest that will be up for discussion between Xi and Trump.A growing number of individuals have dealt with problems of censorship for expressing controversial political opinions. Entrepreneur and talk host Tim Black returns to the program to discuss this trend and how those in the alternative media should view the issue of online censorship.Reports have emerged indicating that the US government is looking to extradite and charge Julian Assange with still unknown crimes. Investigative Historian and Journalist Gareth Porter joins the show to talk about Assange's current status and how the Ecuadorian government is evaluating its options regarding the WikiLeaks founder.For the final segment, film producer Igor Lopatonok joins Garland and Lee to discuss the recent events in the Kerch Strait that have contributed to the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine. How is the history between the two nations impacting the current situation, and how can it help to predict what may happen moving forward?

There's a conspiracy theory out there about the Ukrainian violation of Russian territorial waters in the Kerch Strait and Sea of Azov. Joseph offers […] The post NEWS AND VIEWS FROM THE NEFARIUM NOV 29 2018 appeared first on The Giza Death Star.

Former Trump campaign director Paul Manafort seemed to have flipped on the boss in September. That's when he signed a plea deal with Robert Mueller and pleaded guilty to a number of financial crimes. But now, Mueller says Manafort has reneged on the deal and lied to his investigators. That could lead to years of jail time. What is Manafort thinking? And will Donald Trump confront Vladimir Putin over this week's naval skirmish in the Kerch Strait between the Russian and Ukranian navies? Dr Gorana Grgic from the US Studies Centre joins Russia, If You're Listening.

Former Trump campaign director Paul Manafort seemed to have flipped on the boss in September. That's when he signed a plea deal with Robert Mueller and pleaded guilty to a number of financial crimes. But now, Mueller says Manafort has reneged on the deal and lied to his investigators. That could lead to years of jail time. What is Manafort thinking? And will Donald Trump confront Vladimir Putin over this week's naval skirmish in the Kerch Strait between the Russian and Ukranian navies? Dr Gorana Grgic from the US Studies Centre joins Russia, If You're Listening.

Over the weekend - as we celebrated Thanksgiving Holiday in the United States and of course Black Friday, Russian naval forces captured and detained number Ukrainian ships after firing on them in the Kerch Strait, which is a narrow bit of disputed waters linking the Black Sea to the Sea of Azov on the Russo-Ukrainian border. Ok, This is a major escalation between the two countries, who have been locked in an armed conflict for almost four years and since 2014.

Former Trump campaign director Paul Manafort seemed to have flipped on the boss in September. That's when he signed a plea deal with Robert Mueller and pleaded guilty to a number of financial crimes. But now, Mueller says Manafort has reneged on the deal and lied to his investigators. That could lead to years of jail time. What is Manafort thinking? And will Donald Trump confront Vladimir Putin over this week's naval skirmish in the Kerch Strait between the Russian and Ukranian navies? Dr Gorana Grgic from the US Studies Centre joins Russia, If You're Listening.

This week, Russia and Ukraine went at it in the Kerch Strait, which separates the Black Sea from the Sea of Azov. It's the latest salvo in Russia's (not-so-secret) war against Ukraine and its eastern provinces, and it's the latest thing that has the world talking about Vladimir Putin's lawlessness in his back yard. To understand it all, Benjamin Wittes spoke today with Alina Polyakova of the Foreign Policy program at Brookings, and Scott Anderson of Lawfare and the Governance Studies program at Brookings. They talked about what happened this week, the international law implications, and the domestic politics in both Ukraine and Russia.

On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker and John Kiriakou are joined by Alexander Mercouris, the editor-in-chief of The Duran.Two Ukrainian naval ships along with a tow boat navigated into the Kerch Strait yesterday, a narrow waterway that separates the Black Sea from the Sea of Azov, and were fired on and detained by Russian authorities. This set off a major political crisis, with the Ukrainian President vowing to declare martial law and Russia accusing Ukraine of staging a deliberate provocation by ignoring the procedure that had previously allowed safe passage for Ukrainian ships through the strait. Monday’s regular segment Technology Rules with Chris Garaffa is a weekly guide on how monopoly corporations and the national surveillance state are threatening cherished freedoms, civil rights and civil liberties. Web developer and technologist Chris Garaffa joins the show. Migrants held protests at the border yesterday in Tijuana demanding their right to asylum be honored. When several tried to cross the erected barriers, Border Patrol pummeled the migrants, including children and babies, with tear gas. Brian and John speak with Juan José Gutiérrez, the executive director of the Full Rights for Immigrants Coalition. Former Trump campaign advisor George Papadopoulos reported to prison today to begin his two-week sentence for making a false statement to the FBI. Papadopoulos has complained loudly on Twitter in the past few weeks that he had been “set up” and “coerced” by the FBI to take a plea. A judge denied his request to delay his prison sentence. Meanwhile, Jerome Corsi has shed new light onto what he says is a plea deal reached with the Mueller investigation. Alex Rubinstein, a Sputnik news analyst and journalist whose work is on twitter at @RealAlexRubi, joins the show. Monday’s segment “Education for Liberation with Bill Ayers” is where Bill helps us look at the state of education across the country. What’s happening in our schools, colleges, and universities, and what impact does it have on the world around us? Bill Ayers, an activist, educator and the author of the book “Demand the Impossible: A Radical Manifesto,” joins Brian and John. Over the weekend, the European Union formally approved the proposed Brexit plan. As we've covered extensively, it still includes three primary parts: limits on migration, the relationship with the European customs union, and the Irish backstop. The hosts talked with Andy Brennan on Friday and focused on the third element. As Brexit nears, there are fears that the reinstitution of a so-called “hard border” between the Republic of Ireland and the British-controlled north could reignite the long-simmering conflict. Andy Brennan, a journalist with Asia Times and CGTN, joins the show.Syrian news reported that insurgents launched a chlorine attack in Aleppo on Saturday. At least 70 people were injured in the attacks, according to the reports. In response, Russia launched air strikes on Sunday. Brian and John speak with Ambassador Peter Ford, the former British Ambassador to Syria.

Mark Leonard speaks with Andrew Wilson, Kadri Liik and Nicu Popescu about the Kerch Strait ship capture, what this means and how the international community could react to the latest tensions. The podcast was recorded on 26 November 2018. Bookshelf: The Cuckoo's Egg: Tracking a Spy Through the Maze of Computer Espionage by Cliff Stoll http://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Cuckoos-Egg/Cliff-Stoll/9781416507789 Why doctors hate their computers by Atul Gawande https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/11/12/why-doctors-hate-their-computers Cyberwar: How Russian Hackers and Trolls Helped Elect a President - What We Don't, Can't, and Do Know by Kathleen Hall Jamieson https://global.oup.com/academic/product/cyberwar-9780190915810?cc=gb&lang=en& Network Propaganda - Manipulation, Disinformation, and Radicalization in American Politics by Yochai Benkler, Robert Faris, and Hal Roberts https://global.oup.com/academic/product/network-propaganda-9780190923631?cc=gb&lang=en& Distant love by Ulrich Beck and Elisabeth Beck-Gernsheim https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Distant+Love-p-9780745661803 Picture credit: Vladimir Putin at celebrating the 70th anniversary of D-Day by Kremlin.ru, available via https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Vladimir_Putin_at_celebrating_the_70th_anniversary_of_D-Day_(2014-06-06;_06).jpeg, CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

After the recent oil spills in the San Francisco Bay and the Kerch Strait, Distillations delves into the reality of cleaning up human-made messes. SHOW CLOCK 00:00 Opening Credits 00:32 Introduction 00:55 Commentary by Jody Roberts 02:55 Element of the Week: Mercury 04:44 Cleaning up the San Francisco oil spill 09:12 Quote of the Week: Barry Commoner 09:44 Closing Credits CREDITS Special thanks to Jody Roberts for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.