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As the world marks African World Heritage Day on 5 May, Dirk Pienaar, a member of the Khomani San Community, one of the oldest cultures in the world, joins #AfroVerdict host Viktor Anokhin, to talk about his people and the importance of preserving one's cultural…
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🗣️”Everything that has been coming from the United States, NATO, and the EU is totally false”: Crimea-based American filmmaker Regis Tremblay speaks about Western coverage of the Ukrainian counteroffensive
🎧Listen to more of Tremblay’s analysis in our podcast The Critical Hour
🎧Listen to more of Tremblay’s analysis in our podcast The Critical Hour
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📹 Combat operations of Mi-28N attack helicopter crews of Russian Aerospace Forces (video by Russian MoD)
During the combat flights, the army aviation pilots launched rockets at identified fortified positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces units.
The hits were recorded by means of objective control. As part of the special military operation, army aviation helicopter crews continue to carry out tasks to destroy armored vehicles and military infrastructure of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, escort military convoys, deliver troops and military cargo, and provide air support.
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During the combat flights, the army aviation pilots launched rockets at identified fortified positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces units.
The hits were recorded by means of objective control. As part of the special military operation, army aviation helicopter crews continue to carry out tasks to destroy armored vehicles and military infrastructure of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, escort military convoys, deliver troops and military cargo, and provide air support.
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Czech Ex-Military Intel Chief: West's war on Russia has made Moscow stronger
The proxy conflict in Ukraine and the West's sanctions "total war" against Russia have so far failed to achieve their objectives, with Moscow reorienting its economic relationships toward Asia and the Global South.
"To top things off, the sanctions that we as the West began to impose on Russia were
a) to a large extent not completely legal from the point of view of international law, and
b) completely stupid, because we shouldn't think that the largest nation on Earth, endowed with the greatest natural resource wealth <...> would somehow be fundamentally damaged by getting McDonald's to leave," former Czech Military Intelligence chief Petr Pelz said.
For more comments by Pelz, check out our article here
The proxy conflict in Ukraine and the West's sanctions "total war" against Russia have so far failed to achieve their objectives, with Moscow reorienting its economic relationships toward Asia and the Global South.
"To top things off, the sanctions that we as the West began to impose on Russia were
a) to a large extent not completely legal from the point of view of international law, and
b) completely stupid, because we shouldn't think that the largest nation on Earth, endowed with the greatest natural resource wealth <...> would somehow be fundamentally damaged by getting McDonald's to leave," former Czech Military Intelligence chief Petr Pelz said.
For more comments by Pelz, check out our article here
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🗣️”So it is a region-wide destabilization in the same vein as the overthrow of the Ukrainian government and transforming it into a proxy against Russia. It is the same thing, just in Asia versus China”: Bangkok-based Ex-US Marine Corps independent geopolitical researcher and writer Brian Berletic speaks about US attempts to destabilize the nations along China's periphery
🎧Listen to more of Berletic’s analysis in our podcast The Critical Hour
🎧Listen to more of Berletic’s analysis in our podcast The Critical Hour
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'Jihadist' killed in Ukraine got NATO weapons, SAS training - investigation
A Belarusian-born ultra-right-wing fighter, Daniil Lyashuk, also known as "Mujahid," who was sentenced for torturing civilians and Donbass militia detainees, was released from prison in 2021 after serving four years.
He returned to the front in 2022, where he was filmed with NATO-supplied weapons and equipment. In a social media post, he mocked Belarusian servicemen and boasted about receiving training from Britain's elite Special Air Service special forces unit.
Lyashuk founded and commanded the "Vendetta" combat group during his second tour in Donbass, before being killed in fighting with Russian forces in 2023. His crimes were so severe that he was characterized as the cruelest and most dangerous member of the Tornado Battalion.
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A Belarusian-born ultra-right-wing fighter, Daniil Lyashuk, also known as "Mujahid," who was sentenced for torturing civilians and Donbass militia detainees, was released from prison in 2021 after serving four years.
He returned to the front in 2022, where he was filmed with NATO-supplied weapons and equipment. In a social media post, he mocked Belarusian servicemen and boasted about receiving training from Britain's elite Special Air Service special forces unit.
Lyashuk founded and commanded the "Vendetta" combat group during his second tour in Donbass, before being killed in fighting with Russian forces in 2023. His crimes were so severe that he was characterized as the cruelest and most dangerous member of the Tornado Battalion.
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Germany seeking to limit number of refugees crossing into EU
"We will ensure proper identification, registration and verification of people coming to the EU’s external border," German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser told the Handelsblatt daily in an interview published Friday.
Faeser said EU nations made a "significant breakthrough" by agreeing a protocol that will streamline screenings and are negotiating further procedures that will make it easier to identify those with weak asylum cases before they enter the EU.
"In that way, rejected asylum seekers will be driven away faster from the EU’s external borders," she explained.
The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees estimates that almost 81,000 filed for asylum in Germany in the first three months of this year. The figure does not include Ukrainians, who are entitled to unconditional protection in the EU.
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"We will ensure proper identification, registration and verification of people coming to the EU’s external border," German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser told the Handelsblatt daily in an interview published Friday.
Faeser said EU nations made a "significant breakthrough" by agreeing a protocol that will streamline screenings and are negotiating further procedures that will make it easier to identify those with weak asylum cases before they enter the EU.
"In that way, rejected asylum seekers will be driven away faster from the EU’s external borders," she explained.
The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees estimates that almost 81,000 filed for asylum in Germany in the first three months of this year. The figure does not include Ukrainians, who are entitled to unconditional protection in the EU.
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🗣️"So I think we are in a dangerous situation now with the US becoming involved and beefing up the Filipino military and establishing it as a base. And that is what these activists are saying 'We do not want our country used as a base and launching pad for a potential US war on China.": managing editor of CovertAction Magazine and author Jeremy Kuzmarov speaks about public sentiment about the alliance between the United States and the Philippines
🎧Listen to more of Kuzmarov’s analysis in our podcast Political Misfits
🎧Listen to more of Kuzmarov’s analysis in our podcast Political Misfits
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"So what we are expecting is that Iran will be coming into Syria to rebuild the main infrastructure and help Syria rebuild its gas and oil industry as soon as the Americans are kicked out": Beirut-based broadcaster and journalist Laith Marouf speaks about cooperation between Iran and Syria
🎧Listen to more of Marouf’s analysis in our podcast The Critical Hour
🎧Listen to more of Marouf’s analysis in our podcast The Critical Hour
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🙏 Russian schoolchildren in India write letters of support to Russian soldiers in action during special military op 🇷🇺
✉️ The Russian Embassy in India has kindly shared pictures of children's letters to the armed forces, in which one boy wrote, "Hello, fighter! My name is Volodya, and I'm a seventh-grade student. I don't know your name, but I'm sure that you're a brave, strong, and courageous person. You're defending our Homeland, and therefore, me and my family. I know it's difficult and challenging for you, but I believe in you. Just come back safely, with the Victory flag waving high!"
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✉️ The Russian Embassy in India has kindly shared pictures of children's letters to the armed forces, in which one boy wrote, "Hello, fighter! My name is Volodya, and I'm a seventh-grade student. I don't know your name, but I'm sure that you're a brave, strong, and courageous person. You're defending our Homeland, and therefore, me and my family. I know it's difficult and challenging for you, but I believe in you. Just come back safely, with the Victory flag waving high!"
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US lawmakers introduce bill to enable states to verify citizenship of voters
"It’s simple: only American citizens have the right to vote in American elections. Proud to join Representative Chip Roy in this effort to equip states with the ability to verify citizenship status," US Congressmen Matt Rosendale said in a statement via Twitter.
The legislation, dubbed the Protecting American Voters Act, is also co-sponsored by Congressmen Pete Sessions and Michael Burgess.
The bill amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require the US Homeland Security Secretary and Social Security Commissioner to provide state governments, upon request, with information to verify the citizenship status of people registering to vote in federal elections, according to the bill text.
The measure, if signed into law, would apply to all US elections held after January 1, 2023.
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"It’s simple: only American citizens have the right to vote in American elections. Proud to join Representative Chip Roy in this effort to equip states with the ability to verify citizenship status," US Congressmen Matt Rosendale said in a statement via Twitter.
The legislation, dubbed the Protecting American Voters Act, is also co-sponsored by Congressmen Pete Sessions and Michael Burgess.
The bill amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require the US Homeland Security Secretary and Social Security Commissioner to provide state governments, upon request, with information to verify the citizenship status of people registering to vote in federal elections, according to the bill text.
The measure, if signed into law, would apply to all US elections held after January 1, 2023.
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Ilyushin Il-76: Russia's workhorse strategic airlifter
The Ilyushin Il-76 is a heavy airlifter used for transporting large loads long distances. It can carry up to 140 troops or 125 airborne force personnel, or a variety of vehicles or other equipment.
The aircraft has a distinctive glass nose which provides the navigator with an unparalleled view during landings. It is called the "humpback" by Russian pilots because of the placement of its wings above the fuselage.
Over 960 Il-76s have been built since its introduction in the 1970s and it is operated by several countries and civilian carriers. The cost of the aircraft is estimated to be around $65 million and can be chartered for between $4,800 and $6,700 per flight hour.
Check out more about the plane and its characteristics on our website
The Ilyushin Il-76 is a heavy airlifter used for transporting large loads long distances. It can carry up to 140 troops or 125 airborne force personnel, or a variety of vehicles or other equipment.
The aircraft has a distinctive glass nose which provides the navigator with an unparalleled view during landings. It is called the "humpback" by Russian pilots because of the placement of its wings above the fuselage.
Over 960 Il-76s have been built since its introduction in the 1970s and it is operated by several countries and civilian carriers. The cost of the aircraft is estimated to be around $65 million and can be chartered for between $4,800 and $6,700 per flight hour.
Check out more about the plane and its characteristics on our website
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US Ohio-class nuclear Sub to visit South Korean waters
One of the US Navy's Ohio-class submarines, which are equipped with nuclear missiles, will visit South Korea soon. It is unclear if this is a one-time decision or part of a public signaling strategy, but some experts think it reflects efforts to counter the shrinking and readiness problems of the US submarine force.
Despite the submarines' core mission of remaining undetected, the importance of nuclear signaling in the competition with Russia and China makes the possible detection of US submarines worth it.
The US-South Korea relationship has seen a mix of cooperation and tension, but the US seeks to strengthen its alliances in the Asia-Pacific region under President Joe Biden.
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One of the US Navy's Ohio-class submarines, which are equipped with nuclear missiles, will visit South Korea soon. It is unclear if this is a one-time decision or part of a public signaling strategy, but some experts think it reflects efforts to counter the shrinking and readiness problems of the US submarine force.
Despite the submarines' core mission of remaining undetected, the importance of nuclear signaling in the competition with Russia and China makes the possible detection of US submarines worth it.
The US-South Korea relationship has seen a mix of cooperation and tension, but the US seeks to strengthen its alliances in the Asia-Pacific region under President Joe Biden.
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EXCLUSIVE: 🇷🇺 Russia Remembers Unsung WWII Hero Whose Family Lives in Anonymity in India
🎖️While Indian servicemen's contribution to the Second World War holds a special place, one of the widely lauded heroes 🇮🇳Havaldar Gajendra Singh Chand is invariably remembered on Russia's Victory Day, celebrated annually on 9 May.
During one of the trips to supply much-needed material for Soviet forces, he was badly hurt in the thigh. But he refused to give up and carried on, managing to deliver the cargo before falling unconscious. Days later, post-full medical attention at a hospital, he had the option to return home. However, Gajendra chose to rejoin and continued helping the USSR. For his exemplary grit and courageous assistance in ensuring the transit of military cargo for Soviet forces through Iran, Gajendra was awarded the Order of the Red Star, a coveted medal for his great contribution to the defense of the USSR in war and peacetime.
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🎖️While Indian servicemen's contribution to the Second World War holds a special place, one of the widely lauded heroes 🇮🇳Havaldar Gajendra Singh Chand is invariably remembered on Russia's Victory Day, celebrated annually on 9 May.
During one of the trips to supply much-needed material for Soviet forces, he was badly hurt in the thigh. But he refused to give up and carried on, managing to deliver the cargo before falling unconscious. Days later, post-full medical attention at a hospital, he had the option to return home. However, Gajendra chose to rejoin and continued helping the USSR. For his exemplary grit and courageous assistance in ensuring the transit of military cargo for Soviet forces through Iran, Gajendra was awarded the Order of the Red Star, a coveted medal for his great contribution to the defense of the USSR in war and peacetime.
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