How Ukraine Lost Its Riches
Moon of Alabama looks at the shape of a possible central Europe. One that would completely redrawn the political map, leaving Ukraine an impoverished, land-locked state
Ukraine SitRep – On The Ground Report – Ukrainian Frontline Collapses
In recent months the Ukrainian military has used its positions in the vicinity of Donetsk city to randomly shell civilian targets on the Russian affiliated side. After some serious protests the Russian military has responded. According to one Ukrainian officer the end result has been like a “meat grinder”
Why Nord Stream II Must Be Opened Immediately
As Europe faces the prospect of a freezing winter with insufficient fuel supplies, Moon of Alabama reveals why there are absolutely no grounds to blame Russia for the problem
Michael Hudson: The End of Western Civilization
According to Michael Hudson the root cause of the fall of all empires from the Roman to the British was not barbarians clamouring at the gates. It was debt, which split societies between lenders and those who were in debt
No, NATO Will Not Get Ready For War
Moon of Alabama explains why NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg’s pledge to put 300,000 troops on “high alert” may be no more than hot air
The Neocon’s Dream – Decolonize Russia, Re-colonize China
The neo-conservatives are back using a new narrative to push their old agenda of war and U.S. supremacy. Only now they have a new target and it’s not Iraq or Afghanistan
Ukraine – The U.S. Is Moving Towards Escalation
Moon of Alabama explains why we are inexorably moving toward wider conflict in Ukraine
Washington Starts Blame Game Over Defeat In Ukraine
After weeks of stories about how “brave” Ukraine was valiantly fending off Russia, the western MSM has changed its tune. Now it appears to be preparing to frame Ukraine’s mounting losses on “intelligence failures”
Ukraine Beyond Day 100 – Breaking Resistance, Deep Operation, A New Country
The West seems determined to fight Russia to the last Ukrainian and this is reflected in the situation on the frontline, which is dire. According to one insider: “Ukie basic training is 10 days and then off to the front. 65% casualty rates. “
How Russia, And Putin, Are Weaponizing, Losing And Running Out Of … Everything
As the correspondent who sent this in wondered, is this some kind of Black Magic”? Seriously. One has to wonder if the media isn’t engaged in a concerted campaign to subliminally persuade readers to believe that Putin/Russia’s power is diminishing to the point that it’s no longer a threat?
Rape Allegations Against Russian Troops In Ukraine Were Fake
The Ukrainian war effort is failing as much on the propaganda front as it is on the battlefield. Moon of Alabama explains
Ukraine Bits: Russian Artillery – Counter Attacks – New Missile Systems
The Ukrainian Army is in a state of collapse. There is no way for the Ukraine to win the war. For the West to supply weapons and munitions will only prolong the agony and for the Western MSM not to report the full extent of the collapse makes them COMPLICIT in the slaughter