Tag Archives: russia

Axios: Rubio’s heated exchange on Russia

Posted on March 28, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Rubio’s heated exchange on Russia   Secretary of State Marco Rubio (far right) joins a family photo at the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting outside Paris yesterday. Photo: Stephanie Lecocq/Reuters EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio … Continue reading →

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OCCRP: The story traced the origins of Russian aluminum, a critical input for the country’s war factories. As it turns out, much of a key raw material, alumina, is supplied by an Irish refinery.

Posted on March 27, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

This Monday, we published an investigation showing how European know-how, labor, and resources feed into the supply chains that keep Russia’s military production humming.The story traced the origins of Russian aluminum, a critical input for the country’s war factories. As it turns … Continue reading →

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Be Aware, it may happen in Russia but soon could happen in other countries. He denounced Putin & ended up in a psychiatric facility. Source: Independent UK

Posted on March 19, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Russian blogger who unexpectedly denounced Putin ‘has been put in psychiatric facility’ Ilya Remeslo made a career denouncing Putin’s critics until he became one himself Lucy Papachristou Thursday 19 March 2026 13:44 GMT Bookmark popover Removed from bookmarks Close popover … Continue reading →

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Politico: Ireland’s the ultimate defense freeloader and this is an article in May 2024

Posted on March 2, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Log In POLITICO Pro Ireland’s the ultimate defense freeloader In effect, Dublin has abdicated responsibility of protecting the Europe’s northwestern borders.Listen Opinion May 28, 2024 4:00 am CET By Eoin Drea Eoin Drea is senior research officer at the Wilfried Martens Centre … Continue reading →

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OCCRP: Made in the EU, Dropped on Kyiv: How European Parts Are Enabling Russia’s Winter Drone War. Quote: “Ireland:Taoglas, TE Connectivity”.

Posted on February 18, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Made in the EU, Dropped on Kyiv: How European Parts Are Enabling Russia’s Winter Drone War Investigation The workhorse of Russia’s drone fleet — responsible for crippling Ukraine’s energy grid and triggering a humanitarian crisis — is built with EU … Continue reading →

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Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: Seabed zero … sabotage

Posted on February 16, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Seabed zero: Baltic sabotage and the global risks to undersea infrastructure By Bruce D. Jones | February 13, 2026 Finnish authorities took control of the Fitburg and escorted it to the port of Kantvik after it damaged an undersea cable. Image: MKFI, … Continue reading →

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@CaptainKieran1

Posted on February 4, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Most of you don’t understand what happened today with Trump’s trade deal with India. This is a MAJOR geopolitical blow to China/Russia/Iran and the other players attempting to de-dollarize. BRICS has now suffered three MAJOR blows. Venezuela losing control of … Continue reading →

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The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: Nuclear deterrence is dying ….

Posted on February 2, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Nuclear deterrence is dying. And hardly anyone notices By Alex Kolbin | January 30, 2026 President Donald Trump speaks to the media before boarding Marine One on January 9, 2026. The day before, the President told New York Times reporters, “If it expires, it … Continue reading →

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Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: Quote: “Because of this failure of leadership, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Science and Security Board today sets the Doomsday Clock at 85 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been to catastrophe.” Comment: Be Aware how dangerously close we are to midnight

Posted on January 29, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

It is now 85 seconds to midnight 2026 Doomsday Clock Statement Science and Security BoardBulletin of the Atomic Scientists Editor, John MecklinJanuary 27, 2026 Founded in 1945 by Albert Einstein, J. Robert Oppenheimer, and University of Chicago scientists who helped develop the … Continue reading →

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The Doomsday Clock: In 2025, the Doomsday Clock was set at 89 seconds to midnight because trends that had “deeply concerned the Science and Security Board continued, and despite unmistakable signs of danger, national leaders and their societies have failed to do what is needed to change course.” (Credit: Jamie Christiani)

Posted on January 26, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Read a shareable version of this newsletter in your browser.January 26, 2026 In 2025, the Doomsday Clock was set at 89 seconds to midnight because trends that had “deeply concerned the Science and Security Board continued, and despite unmistakable signs of … Continue reading →

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