(2022-02-20). What Russia and Ukraine Could Do Better. warisacrime.org By David Swanson, World BEYOND War, February 19, 2022 There are a number of things that have to be said first. They have to be said because virtually no U.S. television viewer knows or is likely ever to know them. They have to be said because if I'm going to suggest any flaws in the …
(2022-02-20). Western democracies have mutated into propagandists for war. asiatimes.com 
Marshall McLuhan's prophecy that "the successor to politics will be propaganda" has happened. Raw propaganda is now the rule in Western democracies, especially the US and Britain. On matters of war and peace, ministerial deceit is reported as news. Inconvenient facts are censored, demons are nurtured. The model is corporate spin, the currency of the …
(2022-02-20). Munich: Russiagate ringleaders Pelosi, Schiff add voices to war chorus. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOFebruary 19, 2022 NATO Secretary General meets world leaders at the Munich Security Conference NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg discussed the critical security situation in Europe caused by Russia's military build-up in and around Ukraine and the implications for European and international security in a series of bilateral meetings at the Munich Security Conference on …
(2022-02-20). Thousands of Women & Children Flee to Russia as Tensions Flare in Donbass – Photo, Video. sputniknews.com About 30,000 people have crossed the Russian border from Donbass during the past day alone, with the majority of the evacuees from that region being children.
(2022-02-20). Moscow Has No Plans for Aggression, Has Never Attacked Anyone In Its History, Kremlin Spokesman Says. sputniknews.com Western officials and media have spent months accusing Russia of preparing to "invade" Ukraine, recently claiming that the incursion would start on 16 February. Instead of Russian aggression, the past several days have witnessed a dramatic deterioration of the security situation in the Donbass in eastern Ukraine, which is wracked by civil war.
(2022-02-20). Locals Prepare to Evacuate From Gorlovka as Tensions in Donbass Intensify. sputniknews.com Tensions escalated on the contact line in the Donbass region on 17 February, with the self-proclaimed republics of Donetsk and Lugansk reporting violations of the ceasefire by Kiev. The mass evacuation of civilians has been announced, with women, children and the elderly being transported to Russia's Rostov region for safety reasons.
(2022-02-20). Detained Kiev agent involved in Donetsk Militia vehicle's blast – TV. tass.com The detainee, identified as Anton Matsanyuk, admitted to monitoring the movement of cars belonging to the republic's top officials, and their journeys to Russia…
(2022-02-20). Another Day Of Still Local War In Eastern Europe. southfront.org 
In the afternoon of February 19 and on the night of February 20, the Ukrainian army continued its attacks in the direction of Donetsk and Luhansk. | The artillery cannonade does not calm down. Around 1 a.m. on February 20, the southwest of Donetsk was subjected to heavy artillery fire. As a result of the shelling, another section of the gas pipeline on the outskirts of the city in the village of Ivanovka, the Kievsky district, that located on the bypass road that connects Peace Avenue and Kievsky Avenue, was hit. In the city center, Kirovsky district, Petrovsky district, near Donetsk airport, Makeyevka, Gvardeika…
(2022-02-20). Kiev forces shell six areas in DPR, including Donetsk. tass.com Donetsk was shelled at 00: 03 Moscow time on Sunday…
(2022-02-20). Ukraine's Western partners made billions on military hysteria – Ukrainian oppositioner. tass.com According to Viktor Medvedchuk, the media campaign of fake reports about an imminent Russian invasion cost $12 billion to the economy of Ukraine…
(2022-02-20). Russian diplomats surprised by lack of OSCE calls to Kiev to implement Minsk deal. tass.com The Russian Permanent Mission to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe also lamented the fact that Rau and Kinnunen once again – did not heed the serious warnings, made by Russia during their visit to Moscow on 15 February 2022…
(2022-02-20). Yet again, Israel refuses to cooperate with inquiry on human rights violations. peoplesdispatch.org Israel is continuing its policy of not engaging with international investigations into human rights violations in Palestine. In a letter to the head of the international commission of inquiry, Navi Pillay, Israel's representative to the UN Meirav Eilon Shahar refused to cooperate in the investigations to identify possible violations of human rights, war crimes and reasons for protraction of conflict in historic Palestine. | Accusing Pillay of bias against Israel, Meirav claimed that there is simply no reason to believe that Israel will receive reasonable, equitable and non-discriminatory treatment from the Counci…
(2022-02-20). Houthis Release Intense Combat Footage From Harad Battle (18+). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Via the Houthis' Military Media. | On February 20, the Houthis (Ansar Allah) released footage showing recent clashes with Saudi-led coalition proxies in the district of Harad in the northwestern Yemen province of Hajjah. | Saudi-backed forces, led by the Yemen Armed Forces' 5th Military District, have been attempting to push the Houthis out of Harad since the beginning of February. | The footage shows Houthi fighters defending their positions in Harad district center in the face of a large-sca…
(2022-02-20). Belarusian MoD: Minsk, Moscow Have Decided to Continue Drills Due to Escalation in Eastern Ukraine. sputniknews.com The security situation in the Ukrainian breakaways of Donetsk and Lugansk deteriorated significantly in the second part of the past week, with OSCE observers reporting hundreds of violations of the Minsk ceasefire. Donbass authorities responded by starting an evacuation of their civilian populations to Russia, and by mobilizing reserves.
(2022-02-20). West looking for pretext to accuse Russia of involvement in Donbass conflict – DPR. tass.com The main goal of all these theatricals is to accuse Russia of being directly involved in this conflict, Deputy Head of the People's Militia in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic Eduard Basurin said…
(2022-02-20). Ukraine plots provocations to blame Russia for aggression – Donetsk militia. tass.com The deputy chief of the Donetsk people's militia said that the participants in the training sessions had put on the uniform of the Donetsk people's militia and Russian military personnel…
(2022-02-20). Ukrainian troops continue to shell Donetsk outskirts. tass.com After 03: 00 Moscow time, six shelling incidents were registered in the republic…
(2022-02-20). Intense shelling heard in Donetsk. tass.com Presumably, heavy weaponry is used to shell the city…
(2022-02-20). Kiev forces in east Ukraine on full combat alert – Lugansk militia. tass.com We have received new information about the buildup of the Ukrainian troops in the zone of the so-called United Forces Operation, the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR) People's Militia Spokesman Ivan Filiponenko said…
(2022-02-20). Canadian DM at NATO HQ: more troops to Ukraine region affected by "commitments both at home and around the world" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Canada's Operation UNIFIER has trained over 30,000 Ukrainian military forces for the war in the Donbass, more than any other nation. Canadian PressFebruary 17, 2022 Canada considering sending military reinforcements to NATO in eastern Europe: Anand Defence Minister Anita Anand emerged from two days of meetings with NATO counterparts on Thursday with fresh assurances of …
(2022-02-20). Putin Points to NATO Effort to Push Kiev Into Military Solution in Donbass During Call With Macron. sputniknews.com The Donbass has seen a dramatic escalation of military activity in recent days, with local militias and Kiev forces accusing one another of back-and-forth mortar and artillery attacks. On Friday, the breakaways announced a general mobilization and organized the evacuation of civilians to neighbouring Russia amid fears of an all-out assault by Kiev.
(2022-02-20). Macron making his last effort to avert conflict in Ukraine – administration. tass.com According to the presidential administration, Zelensky assured Macron that he will not respond to provocations on the line of contact in Donbass…
(2022-02-20). Ukraine's President Says He 'Supports' Immediate Ceasefire in Donbass. sputniknews.com The announcement comes after days of escalating military activity, including intense artillery and mortar shelling of territory along the contact line. On Friday, leaders of the Donbass breakaways began an emergency evacuation of their civilian population to Russia and mobilised reserves amid fears of an imminent full-on Ukrainian invasion.
(2022-02-20). Zelensky says he discussed situation in Donbass with Macron. tass.com Ukrainian President added that he had informed French leader about the escalation along the line of contact…
(2022-02-20). Russian Envoy to US: Moscow Doesn't Plan to Invade Ukraine. sputniknews.com The Russian ambassador stated that Russian troops are stationed at Russia's sovereign territory, adding: "We are not threatening anyone."
(2022-02-20). France believes that diplomatic solution still possible in Ukrainian crisis – diplomat. tass.com When asked about the response to a possible Russian offensive on Ukraine, French Foreign Ministry spokesperson Anne-Claire Legendre said the support to Kiev would be provided in the form of anti-Russian sanctions…
(2022-02-20). West fueling Ukraine crisis to justify 'painful' sanctions on Russia. multipolarista.com US and European leaders are preparing "painful" sanctions on Moscow, which could include sabotaging Germany's Nord Stream 2 pipeline and hitting Russian gas giant Gazprom. Putin says the Ukraine crisis is being used as an excuse for the economic attack.
(2022-02-20). US Secretary of State warns about 'devastating consequences' of war in Ukraine. tass.com Antony Blinken went on to say that a military conflict would become a profound challenge…
(2022-02-20). US president to convene National Security Council meeting on Ukraine. tass.com The US leader continues to monitor the evolving situation in Ukraine, and is being updated regularly about events on the ground by his national security team, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said…
(2022-02-20). What Kind of Transit of Power is Expected in Turkmenistan? journal-neo.org 
Following Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow's decision that he will hand over power to a "younger generation", Turkmenistan's transit has become a highly debated topic. Experts note that outside powers such as Turkey, Pakistan and the US, which would like to draw Turkmenistan into their orbit of influence, to the Taliban (a movement banned in Russia), …
(2022-02-20). San Diego activists rally to demand "No War with Russia!" liberationnews.org 
Why is U.S.-NATO aggression towards Russia is so dangerous for working class people all over the world?
(2022-02-20). West's Reply to Russia's Security Proposals Lacks Substance, Moscow Says. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said the West's response to Russia's security proposals was "an answer for the sake of an answer," and NATO countries were evading the conversation about non-divisibility of security.
(2022-02-20). Russian Warplanes Flew Over US Al-Tanf Base In Southeastern Syria. southfront.org 
File image. | On February 20, two warplanes of the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) flew over the southeastern Syrian area of al-Tanf where the US-led coalition maintains a large garrison. | The coalition's main proxy group in al-Tanf, the Revolutionary Commando Army (MaT), confirmed that the warplanes were spotted by its fighters. In a propaganda statement, the group claimed that the two warplanes almost collided over al-Tanf. | Around 200 US troops and some 300 MaT fighters are usually present at al…
(2022-02-20). US unleashed propagandistic hysteria around Russia – Cuban foreign minister. tass.com "We firmly oppose NATO's expansion towards the Russian borders", Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla said…
(2022-02-20). The Terrible Fate Facing the Afghan People. orinocotribune.com By Vijay Prashad — Feb 15, 2022 | On February 8, 2022, UNICEF (the United Nations Children's Fund) Afghanistan
(2022-02-20). High Rate of Ticks Infected With Rare Virus Potentially Lethal for Humans Found Lurking in US Park. sputniknews.com The recent discovery was made during routine testing carried out by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) as part its five-year pilot active tick surveillance program, launched in 2018.
(2022-02-20). Inquiry Begun as Meta Exec Clegg Accused of Getting Hands on UK Gov't Plan for Net Crackdown: Report. sputniknews.com Leak Inquiry Begun as Meta Supremo Clegg Accused of Getting Hands on UK Gov't Plan for Net Crackdown…
(2022-02-20). Informe sobre el estado del caso Alex Saab. peoplesworld.org 
CARACAS, 16 febrero 2022 / Alex Saab, diplomático venezolano secuestrado por el gobierno estadounidense, enfrenta a un nuevo juicio ante las instancias de justicia del país norte americano; otra sorpresiva acusación es lanzada por el Departamento de Justicia, a quien fuera enviado especial de Venezuela para la negociación y adquisición de insumos alimenticios y de …
(2022-02-20). Venezuela Pulls Plug on Lie that Alex Saab is DEA "Informer" orinocotribune.com Venezuela has pulled the plug on a false claim which circulated Wednesday that diplomat Alex Saab is working as an "informer" or "collaborator" of the United States and specifically of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). | President of the National Assembly Jorge Rodríguez When asked by a reporter following a press conference, Rodríguez called it strange that the United S…
(2022-02-20). Venezuela Offers Brazil Assistance for Petrópolis Disaster. orinocotribune.com 
On Friday, February 18, the government of Venezuela expressed solidarity with Brazil for the catastrophe caused by torrential rains in the city of Petrópolis (southeast), in which 138 people have been reported dead so far. | The Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Ministry announced that the Venezuelan government is ready to collaborate with the Brazilian authorities in whatever way possible in order to help the people affected by the disaster. | El Presidente Nicolás Maduro Moros, en nombre del Gobierno de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela manifiesta su absoluta solidaridad con el hermano pueblo del Brasil (1/4)…
(2022-02-20). Live Outside Bird's Nest Stadium in Beijing as Winter Olympics 2022 Wrap Up. sputniknews.com On Sunday evening, the closing ceremony of the 24th Winter Olympic Games takes place in Beijing as the Chinese capital is saying goodbye to the main sporting event of the year.
(2022-02-20). Pregunta de Cubadebate: øAsí se promueven las producciones cubanas? cubadebate.cu Un aluvión de comentarios ha recibido las imágenes difundidas de un pequeño desfile de moda en el que se exhiben productos nacionales. El evento tuvo lugar como parte de la inauguración del Encuentro de Técnicas Comerciales 2022, con sede en La Habana. Ante las opiniones desatadas por dicha presentación, nos preguntamos, øcreen que esta es la mejor forma de promover las producciones cubanas?
(2022-02-20). Chinese currency share in global payments rising. rt.com 
The yuan ranks as the world's fourth most popular currency in cross-border payments | China's national currency, the yuan, retained its position as the fourth most actively used currency for global transactions in January, according to data from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT). | Payments using the yuan soared to a record 3.2% of market share, breaking through its previous high set in 2015 and ranking behind the US dollar, the euro, and the British pound. | The dollar, which kept the top spot in January, saw a drop in market share, declining to about 39.9% from 40.5% re…
(2022-02-20). Peter Pan y el poder de las ficciones políticas. cubadebate.cu Veciana en sus memorias reconoció que, según el agente de la CIA que lo había reclutado en La Habana, "las guerras modernas son, sobre todo, guerras psicológicas; el objetivo es torcer la opinión pública". Las estrategias, claro, son más específicas: nunca se debe dejar huellas de nuestras acciones….
(2022-02-20). 'Not a Bean I Can Tell You': BoJo Refuses to Commit to Resigning if Fined by Police Over 'Partygate'. sputniknews.com Earlier, it was confirmed by Downing Street that UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson had responded to Scotland Yard's legal questionnaire pertaining to the so-called "partygate" probe, looking into the 12 purportedly lockdown-breaching parties held at 10 Downing Street between 2020 and 2021.
(2022-02-20). Americans devour over $30bn in snacks. rt.com 
The trend sees US consumers moving away from traditional meals | Sales of snacks in the US grew by nearly 7% last year, according to Chicago-based market research firm IRI, with Americans consuming $30.5 billion of them and the industry outpacing total food and beverage trends. | "The world is snackifying," Rob Sarlls, former chairman of SNAC International, the leading international trade association for the snack industry, told MarketWatch. | "It's not the three square meals we remember growing up," MarketWatch quotes Denise Purcell from the Specialty Food Association, an organization representing the gourmet…
(2022-02-20). SNB 61: Cocodrilos de Matanzas mandan otra vez. cubadebate.cu En una jornada donde los bates bajaron la temperatura en la mayoría de los estadios, los Cocodrilos matanceros se volvieron a apoyar en sus lanzadores para escalar otra vez a la cima de esta Serie Nacional, aprovechando el resbalón de las Avispas en patio ajeno. Altas presiones se ubicaron esta tarde-noche encima del estadio Latinoamericano, para que los Huracanes de Mayabeque soplaran con fuerza y arrastraran por la arcilla a los Industriales de la capital, hasta rendirlos 6-4.
(2022-02-20). 'Hijab Isn't a Choice But an Obligation in Islam': Former Bollywood Actress Zaira Wasim on Hijab Row. sputniknews.com Amid the ongoing Hijab controversy in India, an advocate appearing for the Karnataka government at an Indian court on Friday claimed that wearing the Hijab is not an essential religious practice of the Muslim faith and preventing it does not violate the constitutional guarantee of religious freedom. This statement has led to a social media uproar.
(2022-02-20). 'A Perfect Storm of Calamities': When And Wheere Can We Expect Armageddon to Strike? sputniknews.com The exact location of the valley where the forces of Good and Evil will meet in the last battle, after which, according to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, the Last Judgment awaits humanity, has been the subject of a longstanding and heated debate between scientists and theologians. They are yet to find "common ground" in this quest.
(2022-02-20). Three Former Rebel Commander Targeted In Syria's Daraa. southfront.org 
File image. | On February 20, two former commanders of the Syrian Free Army (FSA) survived an assassination attempt in the southern Syrian governorate of Daraa. | An improvised explosive device struck a vehicle that was carrying both commanders, Abu Abd al-Rahman al-Masalmah and Abu Jazwan Abu Nabout, as it was passing in the northern part of Daraa city, commonly known as Daraa al-Balad. The explosion damaged the vehicle. However, the two commanders survived with minor injuries. | Both al-Masalmah and Ab…