(2022-04-19). Pentagon to train Ukrainians in sites outside nation to use U.S. artillery. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Rustavi2April 19, 2022 Defense Department expects to start training Ukrainian trainers outside of Ukraine on how to use the U.S.-provided Howitzers in the coming days Defense Department expects to start training Ukrainian trainers outside of Ukraine on how to use the U.S.-provided Howitzers in the coming days The first shipments of the latest round of …
(2022-04-19). Russia Pushes Back Western Sanctions, Revs Up Operation in Eastern Ukraine. libya360.wordpress.com M.K. Bhadrakumar Russian special operation in Donbass entered new phase The Russian President Vladimir Putin said defiantly on Monday that the western sanctions have proved to be "ineffective" in meeting their objective. In his words, "They (US and EU) expected these sanctions to rapidly produce a devastating effect on Russia's finances and economy, sow panic in the markets, bring about a collapse…
(2022-04-19). Workers and youth in Germany speak out against Ukraine war and NATO aggression. wsws.org The hysteria with which the ruling elite are calling for ever new sanctions, weapons deliveries and armaments projects finds little resonance in the working class. This was revealed in the many discussions held by WSWS reporters at workplaces, supermarkets and in working class neighbourhoods recently.
(2022-04-19). Defense Ministry: Japan to supply military supplies to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Kyodo NewsApril 19, 2022 Japan to offer protective masks, clothing, drones to Ukraine Japan will provide Ukraine with protective masks and clothing against chemical weapons, as well as commercial drones, to support the country in its ongoing war with Russia, the Defense Ministry said Tuesday. The decision was made upon a request from the Ukrainian …
(2022-04-19). Japan, EU, U.S. pursue common course on Ukraine war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Kyodo NewsApril 19, 2022 U.S., Japan, EU leaders affirm swift support to Ukraine amid war Leaders from the United States, Japan and the European Union agreed Tuesday to continue providing swift support to Ukraine as Russia begins a renewed military offensive in the eastern part of its neighboring country. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told his …
(2022-04-19). Polish hospitals prepared to treat 10,000 wounded Ukrainian soldiers: PM. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioApril 19, 2022 Polish hospitals ready to treat 10,000 wounded Ukrainian soldiers: PM Polish hospitals are prepared to admit up to 10,000 Ukrainian troops injured in combat against invading Russian forces, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has said. The Polish prime minister made the declaration in Lviv, western Ukraine, on Tuesday, public broadcaster Polish Radio's …
(2022-04-19). State Department: China will "face serious consequences" from U.S., allies over Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Ukrainian News AgencyApril 19, 2022 China Will Face Serious Consequences If Helps Russia — United States The United States said it was closely monitoring China's level of support for Russia and warned of serious consequences if it provided weapons to the aggressor country or helped circumvent sanctions. This was stated by U.S. Department of State …
(2022-04-19). U.S. lawmakers visit Georgia to expand war, Georgian war party visits Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Senator Coons has discussed deploying American troops to Ukraine. Civil GeorgiayingApril 19, 2022 U.S. Congress Delegation to Visit Georgia A delegation of the U.S. Congress will be led by the Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), to Georgia this week. The delegation will include Senators Gary Peters …
(2022-04-19). Will war party bring about collapse of German government? antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Beta News AgencyApril 19, 2022 Scholz falls because of Ukraine? The German opposition Christian Democratic Union (CDU/CSU) is increasingly pressuring Chancellor Olaf Scholz to send heavy weapons to Ukraine. They accuse German Chancellor of being partially responsible for the Ukrainian defense, and they also threatened him with a vote of no confidence in the Bundestag, …
(2022-04-19). Oxfam report: Poorer countries going from crisis to catastrophe. wsws.org The report says the crises of extreme inequality and inflation, accelerated by the war in Ukraine and COVID-19, are converging to create a catastrophe for the world's poorest people "unprecedented in living memory."
(2022-04-19). MP among Georgians fighting in Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Civil GeorgiaApril 19, 2022 Georgian MP Returns from Ukraine War Georgian MP Alexander Elisashvili, who volunteered to fight against the Russian invasion of Ukraine, is returning to Georgia. Earlier today, Elisashvili wrote on Facebook that he is already in Warsaw, en route to the homeland together with his party colleague, Vice-Speaker Levan Ioseliani, who visited …
(2022-04-19). How Putin Can Use 5D to End the War and Merge Russia and Ukraine THIS VERY MOMENT. anti-empire.com 
10 days before the war I warned Kiev it was facing a Russian invasion, but also advised it there was a brilliant way it could thwart Putin's plan: An uncomfortable thing to do emotionally, but such is 5D judo. Unilaterally settling the status of Donetsk and Lugansk (in their favor) would have robbed Putin of an excuse to escalate the standoff into the current regime-change war. | As it was, Kiev did not listen to my advice and Moscow used precisely the pretext of Don…
(2022-04-19). State Department hails NATO ally Turkey for "holding Russia to account" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Anadolu AgencyApril 18, 2022 Turkey playing 'important role' in holding Russia to account: US Turkey is playing an "important role" in ensuring Russia is held to account for its war against Ukraine, the United States said on Monday ahead of a bilateral meeting of top diplomats. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is slated to host …
(2022-04-19). Western think tanks push permanent NATO presence on Russian border, Asia-Pacific analog. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Kyodo NewsApril 17, 2022 NATO needs bases on eastern border to counter Russia: experts Russia's war in Ukraine will lead to NATO radically overhauling its long-term security capabilities in Eastern Europe, defense analysts say. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is likely to establish permanent bases on its eastern flank and significantly boost spending, experts predict. …
(2022-04-19). Treasury Secretary to Press Other Countries to Ramp Up Sanctions on Russia. news.antiwar.com Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will press US allies to ramp up the economic pressure on Russia during meetings of World Bank and IMF members this week, The war in Ukraine and the sanctions imposed in response are expected to be major topics of discussion at the meetings, which began Monday. The Treasury official said Yellen "will use this week's meetings to work with allies to continue our united efforts to increase economic pressure on Russia while mitigating spillover e…
(2022-04-19). NaàØve questions about Russia's war economy. mronline.org 
"Tell me, please, Grandpa," the little boy asked the Red Army veteran, "what does a war economy mean and how is it different from now?"
(2022-04-19). IMF predicts 3% growth for Iran's economy in 2022. en.mehrnews.com The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted that Iran's economic growth rate will be 3% in 2022, while the inflation rate will drop by almost 8%.
(2022-04-19). Philippine elections: 'For a new politics, for a new economy'. greenleft.org.au The May 9 national elections in the Philippines are taking place as the country reels under the blows of multiple system crises — climate, economic and social — compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, writes Reihana Mohideen.
(2022-04-19). Was Imran Khan Trying To Address Plunder Of Poor Countries By Wealthy? popularresistance.org The parliament of Pakistan recently ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan in a no-confidence vote. The reasons for the former cricket star's political downfall are not entirely clear. His economic policies were a mixed bag at best, but he deserves credit for one thing: he'd taken a bold stand against international investment agreements that give transnational corporations excessive power over national governments.
(2022-04-19). Special Guests Leonardo Flores and Jacquie Luqman Discuss US Economic Warfare. projectcensored.org Uruguan poet and political analyst Eduardo Galeano once wrote, "Every time the US 'saves' a country, it converts it into either an insane asylum or a cemetery." And this week on the Project Censored show, we look at the reality behind Uncle Sam's particular brand of saviorism — talking US economic warfare — also known …
(2022-04-19). Biggest Lie in World History: There Never Was A Pandemic. The Data Base is Flawed. The Covid Mandates including the Vaccine are Invalid. globalresearch.ca Fake science was supportive of this devastating agenda. The lies were sustained by a massive media disinformation campaign. The historic March 11, 2020 lockdown triggered economic and social chaos Worldwide. It was an act of "economic warfare": a war against humanity.
(2022-04-19). African Leaders Opting for Nonalignment Amidst Tensions in Europe. libya360.wordpress.com Uriel Araujo Amid volatile markets, they (African states] are realizing they cannot afford to take sides by playing along the Western line in this so-called "cold war". Thus, non-alignment can pave the way for de-dollarization and strengthening multipolarity. And it can also help mitigate a global food crisis. In addition to today's fuel and energy…
(2022-04-19). Anti-government protests gain momentum in Swaziland. peoplesdispatch.org King Mswati III has been ruling over the nation since 1986, four years after the death of his father king Sobhuza. 70% of the population languishes in poverty while the king spends billions of dollars every year on personal luxuries…
(2022-04-19). Social consequences of the Corona crisis in Austria. indybay.org Two million Austrians suffer income losses from the Corona crisis. Good news comes today from New Zealand (half-price transit), Finland (affordable apartments for the homeless) and Great Britain (four-day work with five-day pay). This good news is reported by Scoop.me.
(2022-04-19). Majority of Voters Support Biden's Billionaire Income Tax, Poll Finds. truthout.org New polling finds that most likely voters support President Joe Biden's plan to implement a minimum tax on the richest households in the U.S., including a tax on unrealized gains from assets like stocks. | The polling released on Monday The issue is particularly popular among Democrats, with 72 percent of…
(2022-04-19). Quebec nurses' union admits much of rank and file view it as "sellouts" and government accomplices. wsws.org FIQ, the state-recognized union bargaining agent for the majority of Quebec's nurses, has complained to the province's labour court that it has become widely discredited after imposing yet another concessions-filled contract.
(2022-04-19). UK Labour leader Starmer calls on "decent, honourable" Tory MPs to unseat Boris Johnson. wsws.org Tory MPs responded with fervour in backing Johnson. The mood was summed up by Sir Edward Leigh, who declared that the only leader who should be removed was Vladimir Putin.
(2022-04-19). The Amazon Labor Union Victory — Lessons For All Of Labor. popularresistance.org In one of the most remarkable labor organizing victories in decades, the Amazon workers in Staten Island voted to unionize with the independent Amazon Labor Union (ALU). This is the first organizing victory for any union at any of Amazon's 110 warehouses across the USA, the nation's second largest employer with over a million employees. | This was a real bottom-up organizing effort potentially highlighting an effective way forward for the rest of labor — a victory that gives momentum to workers not only in the other Amazon warehouses but in all industries. It demonstrates how and why rank and file workers a…
(2022-04-19). Virginia Caucus Of Rank-And-File Educators Votes To Unionize Richmond Schools. popularresistance.org On Saturday, members of the Virginia Caucus of Rank-and-File Educators (VCORE) voted to unionize schools in Richmond, the state's capital. The vote took place over two days, with 99 percent of educators in favor. The Richmond Educators Association (REA), of which VCORE is a part, will serve as official bargaining representative. This is a major victory for public-sector unions in the South, and it comes amid a wave of unionization across the United States and labor militancy among educators.
(2022-04-19). Amid Dispute Over Wages, Swaziland Police Resumes Persecution Of Teachers' Union Leader. peoplesdispatch.org Amid an ongoing dispute with public sector labor unions over salary review, the Swaziland police has resumed the persecution of Mbongwa Dlamini, president of the Swaziland National Association of Teachers (SNAT), the country's largest union. Earlier this month, Dlamini's residence was sprayed with a hail of bullets by a highly militarized unit of the police …
(2022-04-19). SF Candidates Matt Haney & David Campos On Redistricting, Treasure Island & Privatization. indybay.org San Francisco Matt Haney and David Campos who are running for Assembly are interviewed about re-districting, privatization and Treasure Island tolls and toxins.
(2022-04-19). Friday 4/29: 4/29 Stop Privatizing Oakland! Day Of Action By Teachers & ILWU Longshore Workers. indybay.org Oakland teachers will be striking and joining with ILWU longshore workers on April 29 against privatization and closures of Oakland schools and the privatization and destruction of the Port Of Oakland by the Mayor and Democratic Party City Council supported by the leadership of the Alameda Labor Council and Alameda Building Trades. There will be a rally at 2PM at Oscar Grant Plaza and march through Oakland.
(2022-04-19). Now Is The Time For Nonalignment And Peace. popularresistance.org Despite the major gains of many of the new nations that had emerged out of colonialism, the overwhelming force of the older colonial powers prevented the Bandung Spirit from defining human history. Instead, the civilization of war prevailed. This civilization of war is revealed in the massive waste of human wealth in the production of armed forces—sufficient to destroy hundreds of planets—and the use of these armed forces as the first instinct to settle disputes.
(2022-04-19). "It's just really hard to live": Chicago workers describe impact of surging food and gas prices. wsws.org Food, motor fuel, and home heating gas have all surged by double-digit percentages over the last year in the Chicago metro region.
(2022-04-19). UN roots for enhanced data collection to fix food security crises in Africa. xinhuanet.com The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will avail financial resources and technical expertise to help African countries collect data on agriculture that is key to addressing food security crises in the continent, an official said on Monday.
(2022-04-19). DPRK slams U.S. for orchestrating efforts to tighten financial sanctions against | Pyongyang. news.xinhuanet.com The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has slammed the United States for orchestrating efforts to tighten financial sanctions against Pyongyang.
(2022-04-19). Bubble Trouble? Venture Capital Distributions Are Down 90% In Q1, Industry Holding, Praying For Asset Price Rebound. moguldom.com Interest rates, inflation and geopolitical uncertainty are helping to drive an 82.5 percent slowdown in venture capital exit activity in the first quarter of 2022 after a record-breaking 2021. Venture capital distributions are down 90 percent in Q1 compared to Q4 2021, a stakeholder said. However, investment activity remained strong in Q1 2022 with $70.7 …
(2022-04-19). Public meeting: Support the Socialist Equality Party in the Australian federal election! wsws.org The SEP is advancing a fighting socialist program of action for the growing sections of the working class entering into struggle against inflation, wage suppression and a deepening social crisis.
(2022-04-19). Unite blocks joint action by London bus drivers against pay restraint. wsws.org Under the impact of the pandemic and with inflation at a thirty-year high, having risen to 7 percent CPI and 9 percent RPI in March, the anniversary pay awards have become a travesty from the standpoint of pressing the demands of bus drivers.
(2022-04-19). Wage rises need to become a critical federal election issue. greenleft.org.au Government action and worker solidarity is key to overcoming the scourge of insecure work and ensuring pay rises keep pace with inflation and productivity improvements, argues Graham Matthews.
(2022-04-19). Cut Pentagon Spending, Save the Planet. progressive.org This year, the United States will spend twice as much every day on the military than it does on international climate aid all year.
(2022-04-19). U.S. Pesticide Exposure Up to 5 Times Greater for People of Color. indybay.org New Study Shows People of Color in U.S. Are More Likely to Be Harmed by Pesticides Due to Weak Regulations, Lax Enforcement…
(2022-04-19). The Challenge of May Day 2022: For the International Unity of the Working Class against Capitalism, National Chauvinism and War! wsws.org The celebration of May Day 2022 must be dedicated to the unification of the international working class in a global struggle against imperialist war and its root cause, the capitalist system.
(2022-04-19). Ecosocialist Bookshelf, April 2022. greenleft.org.au Climate & Capitalism editor Ian Angus presents six new books for activists.
(2022-04-19). The Ukrainian Proxy War Exposes the West's Military-Industrial Limitations. libya360.wordpress.com Andrew Korybko It's a matter of military fact that the Ukrainian proxy war, which saw more third-party military-technical assistance dispatched in a larger amount and in a shorter time to one of the direct participants than in any previous conflict in history (remembering that the Lend-Lease Act didn't scale up till after some time), has…
(2022-04-19). Gaza Socialists Rise in Solidarity with Jenin, Prisoners (Photos). orinocotribune.com 
The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) held a solidarity event in Gaza on Thursday in commemoration of the forthcoming Palestinian Prisoner's Day and in solidarity with Palestinians in the northern West Bank city and refugee camp of Jenin. | PFLP members and their supporters held placards denouncing the Israeli military, which has killed 12 Palestinians in the West Bank in recent days, calling for wider solidarity with Jenin. | "We are all Jenin," "Resistance in Jenin is humiliating the Israeli occupation", "Jenin is a symbol of our pride", and "Free Palestinian Political Prisoners," some of the…
(2022-04-19). Girón, la victoria (+ Fotos y línea del tiempo). cubadebate.cu El 19 de abril tendrá siempre gran trascendencia en la historia de nuestra nación. Para el pueblo cubano y su naciente Revolución significó defender la soberanía del país, el suelo sagrado de la patria, defender sus intereses, sus ideales y su proceso socialista.
(2022-04-19). Chapeando: La embajada que sólo funciona para echar leña al fuego pregunta qué es eso (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Girón es muchas primeras veces: primera derrota del imperialismo en América. Es la primera batalla popular por el socialismo. Es el bautizo de fuego de los milicianos cubanos. Esa es una espina que tienen clavada en la garganta. Quizás por eso han estado organizando para este 19 de abril una nueva campaña de la guerra mediática.
(2022-04-19). Estonia: NATO conducts air-infantry exercises near Russia's border. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Air CommandApril 19, 2022 Belgian F-16s conduct Air-Land training with Allies for NATO's Bold Dragon Exercise Bold Dragon provides key air-land integration training between Belgian F-16s and UK, French and Danish soldiers in the NATO multinational battalion 13-14 Apr, 22. Belgian F-16s have executed Close Air Support (CAS) training missions with NATO's multinational battalion …
(2022-04-19). Georgia scours the country recruiting soldiers to wear NATO uniforms. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Georgian Ministry of DefenseApril 19, 2022 Admission to military contract service continues The Ministry of Defense of Georgia continues to receive citizens in the contract service. An information campaign on contract military service is underway across the country. Personnel from the National Guard's area traveled by mobile recruiting vehicles to regions, towns and villages of …