RUSSOPHOBIA

ERIC ZUESSE—On the afternoon of 21 February 2023, Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin, delivered to his countrymen — but also speaking importantly to the entire world (since his speech is significant for the future history of the world, and not only for Russians) — a  “Presidential Address to Federal Assembly”, which I, as a historian who has reviewed the source documents on all particulars, can independently verify was entirely truthful in its account of history.

NORA HOPPE—Shostakovich’s Seventh Symphony was written in 1941, primarily during the Siege of Leningrad by the Nazi forces. When it had its premiere in the war-torn city on 9th August 1942 – performed by the emaciated, surviving musicians of the Leningrad Radio Orchestra that was supplemented with military performers, before a starving but euphoric audience – it was hailed as a universal beacon of resistance to barbarism. The conductor, Karl Eliasberg, concluded that “in that moment, we triumphed over the soulless Nazi war machine”.

An eye-opening discussion of how the Western media has blatantly lied about the Ukraine conflict and how this massive deception will make it harder for the world to evade a nuclear war. Also, an addendum focusing on whether or not Lulla is a “communist”.

GILBERT DOCTOROW—Western electronic and print media have given considerable attention to the speeches that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Defense Minister Shoigu delivered yesterday before a gathering of top military personnel.

Putin spoke about the ability of his government to satisfy all requests for funding that may arise from the armed forces. Indeed, it is rumored that the Russian military budget will double in 2023. Moreover, this increased spend is only partially about the operational costs of the war in Ukraine. What we see is a wholly new concept for the Russian forces prompted by the understanding that Russia is engaged in what will be a ‘long war’ against the United States and NATO.

LARRY C. JOHNSON—Impotence can make men do foolish things and evoke helpless rage. While erectile dysfunction can be resolved, at least temporarily, with the help of a little blue pill, there is no remedy for political impotence other than reality. One example of Western political flaccidity is Europe’s decision to impose a new batch of sanctions on Russia, which include trying to muzzle RT. Strong nations that are prevailing in a conflict do not resort to such feckless, useless measures. These are the actions of weaklings.