NATO meets at Vilinus. Beware of vested interests. Here is a different take:
“There is a drone caucus in congress”
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Russia’s war in Ukraine has rallied support for the expansion of NATO—even long-time holdouts like Finland are now joining the alliance. The Breach’s full interview with Chomsky also covers climate change, why capitalism is a “suicide pact” and what type of organizing can create a better world. Read it here: https://breachmedia.ca/noam-chomsky-o… “NATO is a violent, aggressive alliance,” Chomsky says, and Putin gave Washington a tremendous gift by providing a pretext for its expansion. The result has been a “bonanza” for the United States and for the fossil fuel and military industries.
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Bill Browder
10th July 2023
Wagner Will Keep Part of Its African Empire After Russian Mutiny. This always seemed to me to be the reason why Putin couldn’t just kill Prigozhin. If he did, Russia would lose its extensive influence in Africa.
bloomberg.com Wagner Will Keep Part of Its African Empire After Russian Mutiny Mercenary group will be permitted to hold onto its operations in the Central African Republic as the Kremlin scrambles to maintain its influence in Africa.
10th July 2023
That’s never going to happen in a million years.
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@nexta_tv
Jul 10
Erdogan demanded #Turkey’s admission to the #EU in exchange for Turkey’s agreement to admit #Sweden to #NATO. “First, open the way for Turkey to join the EU, and then we will clear the way for Sweden’s NATO bid, just as we did with Finland,” the Turkish president said.
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11th July 2023
Thank you, I hope you enjoy it. It came out in 2015 and still working for a happy ending!
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@Amuralol
10h
Recieved my copy of Winter Is Coming, I am more than excited to read this outstanding book, thank you @Kasparov63 for pushing towards human rights and aiding in the advancement of the free world, you are an inspiration for us all and I thank you for all that you have done!
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11th July 2023
SCOOP – Nato allies discussing pledge to “extend an invitation to Ukraine to join the alliance when allies agree and conditions are met” in Vilnius summit communique, people familiar with the discussions told the FT
Live news: Channel crossings to rise over summer before tapering, says Sunak
11th July 2023
My message ahead of #NATOSummit: #Russia is and will remain the most significant and direct threat to #NATO. To counter the Russian threat, the decisions we make here at #VilniusSummit must strengthen our collective defence. 1/
11th July 2023
NATO summit officially begins in Vilnius! Zelensky’s speech is planned (previously) at 18:00
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11th July 2023
Ukraine needs NATO, but NATO needs Ukraine just as much. With #Ukraine‘s advanced combat experience and #NATO‘s capacity, we can ensure long-lasting peace and stability in Europe. Looking forward to decisive steps by our partners at the #VilniusSummit. #UkraineToNATO
https://twitter.com/i/status/1678737074852184065
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Hundreds of people in Germany demonstrated in front of Wunstorf air base in Hanover ahead of the international Air Defender 2023 air force maneuver. NATO’s Air Defender 23 drill will see 10,000 participants and 250 aircraft from 25 nations and is aimed at putting up a strong show of force amid Ukraine conflict. However, protesters expressed concerned that the exercise will only send wrong signals to the world, especially Russia, and may escalate the crisis.
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Finally: Noam Chomsky. A man in his 90’s … an incredible mind. I happen to agree with his challenge to people and that is to start “Thinking”. Social media has many advantages but attention spans are challenged and we need to use our intelligence also; we need to think.
