The Hilarious Way Russia's Official Propaganda Network Covers The Situation...
Want a different perspective on the crisis in Ukraine?Check out RT.com, the state Russian broadcaster that's tasked with improving Russia's image abroad (AKA: propaganda).The top stories currently are...
View ArticleAmerican Military Dominance In One Staggering Chart
Despite a proposed slashing of U.S. Army personnel to pre-World War II levels, American military might is beyond question.This chart from April 2013, which is making the rounds again, shows that...
View ArticleBritain Warns Russia Of 'Significant Costs' Over Ukraine
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister David Cameron warned President Vladimir Putin on Sunday that Russia would pay significant costs unless the Kremlin changed course on Ukraine.Cameron said he...
View ArticleG-7 Leaders Condemn Russia In Scathing Statement
The leaders of the G-7 countries — Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States — released a scathing statement Sunday night condemning Russia's "clear violation of...
View ArticleIAN BREMMER: We're Witnessing The Most Seismic Geopolitical Events Since 9/11
The following guest column comes courtesy of Eurasia Group President and Founder Ian Bremmer.As Russia conducts direct military intervention in Ukraine, the US and Europe condemn it, and the Ukrainian...
View ArticleUkrainian Prime Minister: 'No One Will Give Up Crimea To Anyone'
New Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseny Yatseniuk says his country would never give up Crimea, Sergei Karazy of Reuters reports."No one will give up Crimea to anyone,"Yatseniuk told reporters.The...
View ArticleRead This Statement, And You'll Understand How Putin Sees Ukraine
Here is Russia's official statement on Ukraine. It's quite telling.Some of the assertions provide insight into Vladimir Putin's view not only of the Kremlin-occupied peninsula of Crimea, but also of...
View ArticleHere's The Controversial Photo Of A Smiling Baby Holding A Bolt-Action Rifle
Her name is Genevieve, and at just 6-months-old, she's the center of controversy in a Connecticut community this week.The photo below was snapped and uploaded to Facebook by her dad, New Haven, CT...
View ArticleAmerican Jet Fighter Pilot Killed In Nevada Crash
(Reuters) - The U.S. Navy said on Monday that the pilot of an F/A-18C fighter jet that crashed during a training mission near a Nevada air base on Saturday was killed in the accident.The pilot, who the...
View ArticleWHITE HOUSE: 'When It Comes To Soft Power, Vladimir Putin Has No Game'
The White House conceded Sunday night that Russia had full operational control of the Crimean peninsula in Ukraine, but senior U.S. officials painted the picture of a weak, soft Russian President...
View ArticleHow Putin's Invasion Of Ukraine Already Cost The Russian Central Bank $10...
The Central Bank of Russia has been forced to intervene in the foreign exchange market today to stem the decline of the Russian ruble, which tanked Monday following an escalation of military tensions...
View ArticleWashington Post Editorial Destroys Obama's Foreign Policy As 'Based On Fantasy'
The Washington Post's editorial board criticized President Barack Obama on Monday for what it called a view of foreign policy "based on fantasy," amid the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.The editorial board...
View ArticleThis Is The Gas Pipeline Map That Shows Why The Crisis In Ukraine Affects All...
If you question the strategic location of Ukraine, check out this map that Agence France-Presse made last in December — two months before protesters in Kiev forced President Viktor Yanukovych out of...
View ArticleRussia Gives Ukrainian Forces In Crimea Ultimatum To Surrender
KIEV (Reuters) - Russia's Black Sea Fleet has told Ukrainian forces in Crimea to surrender by 5 a.m. [12:00 a.m. EST] on Tuesday or face a military assault, Interfax news agency quoted a source in the...
View ArticleUN Security Council To Hold Emergency Meeting On Ukraine
The United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency meeting Monday on the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. The meeting is scheduled to take place at 3:30 p.m. ET.From U.N. headquarters:The President...
View ArticleHere's Why Obama Thinks His Foreign Policy Is Working
President Barack Obama has faced new scrutiny over his foreign policy ambitions lately, with the crisis in Ukraine emboldening those who say he hasn't been forceful enough in his dealings with...
View Article6 Countries Russia Bullies Through Energy Deals
The Russian military maneuvering in Ukraine over the past few days is nothing new for Putin.In 2008, Russia waged a quick war with neighboring Georgia, culminating with Putin placing Russian troops in...
View ArticleRussia Is Threatening To Raise Gas Prices On Ukraine If $1.55 Billion Debt...
The Ukrainian interim government, already facing possible bankruptcy and a Russian military incursion into Crimea, now has another challenge to face — Russian demands for owed fuel money.Ukraine...
View ArticlePeople Are Calling This Speech By Marine General 'Mad Dog' Mattis 'The Most...
General Jim "Mad Dog" Mattis, one of the most beloved generals of the Marine Corps, made a truly inspiring speech at the Marine Corps University Foundation’s 2014 Semper Fidelis Award Dinner.The Marine...
View ArticleOBAMA WARNS: Ukraine Invasion Will Be 'A Costly Proposition For Russia'
President Barack Obama said Monday that Russia is "on the wrong side of history" and in violation of international law for sending troops into the Ukranian region of Crimea. He also promised America...
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