Ukraine

Russia is building the bridge over the Kerch Strait and is using it to strangle commerce into Ukraine’s seaports of Mariupol and Berdyansk, resulting in substantial economic damage to Ukraine. The issue of the seizure of the Nord fishing vessel has not been resolved, although some late reports indicate that the crew have been released from jail. Ukraine does not recognize Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea, and still considers Crimea to be part of Ukraine, and this week has retaliated against Russia, announcing a new policy in the Sea of Azov where Russian ships docking in Crimea will be seized. There is potentially a major confrontation brewing here, especially if Ukraine goes through with its new threat of seizing all ships docking in Crimea. So far, this confrontation has been going on relatively quietly, but it could change into a full-blown crisis at any time. Unian (Ukraine) and Sputnik (Russia) and Tass (Russia) and EurAsia Daily (Russia) … [Read more...] about World View: Ukraine Seizes Russian Ship in Sea of Azov in Retaliation for Kerch Strait Blockade

“Why don’t I just fire Mueller?” Trump asked in response to a reporter’s question during a military leadership meeting on Monday. “Well, I think it’s a disgrace what’s going on. We’ll see what happens, but I think it’s really a sad situation ... Many people have said you should fire him. Again, they found nothing, and in finding nothing, that’s a big statement.” … [Read more...] about Mueller Reportedly Investigating Ukraine Payment To Trump Foundation

So much Fake News about what is going on in the White House. Very calm and calculated with a big focus on open and fair trade with China, the coming North Korea meeting and, of course, the vicious gas attack in Syria. Feels great to have Bolton & Larry K on board. I (we) are … [Read more...] about Trump Rants on Ukraine, WH Fake News, ‘Corrupt Russia’ Probe

And Putin recently unveiled a new generation of weapons of mass destruction in Russia’s powerful arsenal, including the “Satan 2” hypersonic intercontinental ballistic missile, which he boasted is capable of defying air defenses and delivering its catastrophic nuclear payload anywhere in the U.S. … [Read more...] about Putin, Who Invaded Ukraine And Sent Troops To Syria, Complains The World Is ‘Becoming More Chaotic’

The total financial, environmental, and human toll for the disaster is difficult to calculate. Even the more conservative estimates are horrifying. Writing at Time, author Serhii Plokhy notes the United Nations estimated 4,000 deaths tied to Chernobyl over the long run in 2005, while Greenpeace estimated 90,000 or more. The number of cancer deaths caused by radiation from Chernobyl is hotly debated, while genetic damage to children born in the area is even harder to trace. … [Read more...] about Ukraine and Belarus Mark 32nd Anniversary of Chernobyl with Memorials, Marches