There were three articles in The Economist, I read them all and arrived at the same conclusion. Putin’s propaganda. The most annoying part is The Economist provides no context. Disgraceful
As for Trump’s intention to be friendlier and more supportive of Ukraine by means of increased sanctions, I will believe it when I see it. After much study of the difference between what is promised and what is delivered, it looks like Trump thru his actions and what he says on occasion, strongly favors Putin. Others have convinced me that Trump would like to do business in Russia to the tune of several billions of dollars. Money and fame are what motivates Trump. He doesn’t care about suffering as can be seen from his behavior the last 10 years.
Outstanding… Hopefully little Ukraine will finally bring the big bad giant to his knees… something our gang has overlooked for way too long!! By the way, we really should not be afraid of Russia’s nuclear arsenal…. Why would the criminals (Putin and friends) destroy the assets they have accumulated in”our” lands??
Thank you, Diane. Totally agree that Putin must be stopped and put on trial for the wars he started and the people who have died under his regime. How many Russians are dying now in Ukraine for his "special operation"? The corruption in Russia (you might also say around the democratic World) must be stopped or punished with sanctions.
Europe needs to support Ukraine, as it has the potential to be a powerhouse in protecting the EU. The disinformation spread on social media is too dangerous to ignore, and what is AI going to do to make matters worse? Let's hope guardrails can be put in place to protect our society.
We need regular updates on the activities of the Russian propaganda machine. This looks like the same plan that turned western media against Israel by turning Gaza into an innocent victim. Do we know how many western media outlets are owned ( influenced) by Russian oligarch money as approved by Putin? Perhaps an article on the leftist drift of the British press would help.
Remember that the Russian oligarchs live in the UK -- Londongrad as it's called. They own soccer teams, and hobnob with the toffs that run the country and its media elite
I have no doubt that the cozy relationship with the British elite and Russian oligarchs still exist in the UK. However, the Russian oligarchs have no stakes in British football since Abramovich was forced to sell Chelsea FC.
Since the 1948 NAKBA, the Israeli lobby has been the best in the world at propaganda. Russia is a distant second.
The UN Commission of Inquiry has now concluded Israel is committing a genocide in Gaza. (UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry; ICJ proceedings). As have the UN Special Committee on Israeli Practices, the International Association of Genocide Scholars, the Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention, Genocide Watch, Amnesty International, Doctors Against Genocide, Human Rights Watch, Doctors Without Borders, Physicians for Human Rights-Israel, B’Tselem (Israel's own most respected human rights organization.) , and so many other organizations.
Nobody denies the destruction in Gaza….war causes destruction and the Hamas use of human shields, hospitals and schools to hide behind does not make it easy to avoid casualties BUT please learn how to distinguish between proper documentation and propaganda. Clearly Israel loses the propaganda war!!
Sorry again, dear Diane Francis, but Mr. Macron stated that Putin had made a "historic" mistake by launching the war. However, he added that the Russian leader should not be "humiliated" and that the diplomatic path should be prioritized ...Not recently, but on June 22 i.e. 4 years ago and that's make all the diference !!
Its becoming common knowledge that the only decent Economist publication is their nicely sized Daily Diary (but yes, its red). https://tinyurl.com/yc43maan
There were three articles in The Economist, I read them all and arrived at the same conclusion. Putin’s propaganda. The most annoying part is The Economist provides no context. Disgraceful
As for Trump’s intention to be friendlier and more supportive of Ukraine by means of increased sanctions, I will believe it when I see it. After much study of the difference between what is promised and what is delivered, it looks like Trump thru his actions and what he says on occasion, strongly favors Putin. Others have convinced me that Trump would like to do business in Russia to the tune of several billions of dollars. Money and fame are what motivates Trump. He doesn’t care about suffering as can be seen from his behavior the last 10 years.
Read my piece on this https://dianefrancis.substack.com/p/putins-14-trillion-swindle?utm_source=publication-search
Excellent reporting. Thanks
Outstanding… Hopefully little Ukraine will finally bring the big bad giant to his knees… something our gang has overlooked for way too long!! By the way, we really should not be afraid of Russia’s nuclear arsenal…. Why would the criminals (Putin and friends) destroy the assets they have accumulated in”our” lands??
Thank you, Diane. Totally agree that Putin must be stopped and put on trial for the wars he started and the people who have died under his regime. How many Russians are dying now in Ukraine for his "special operation"? The corruption in Russia (you might also say around the democratic World) must be stopped or punished with sanctions.
Europe needs to support Ukraine, as it has the potential to be a powerhouse in protecting the EU. The disinformation spread on social media is too dangerous to ignore, and what is AI going to do to make matters worse? Let's hope guardrails can be put in place to protect our society.
We need regular updates on the activities of the Russian propaganda machine. This looks like the same plan that turned western media against Israel by turning Gaza into an innocent victim. Do we know how many western media outlets are owned ( influenced) by Russian oligarch money as approved by Putin? Perhaps an article on the leftist drift of the British press would help.
Remember that the Russian oligarchs live in the UK -- Londongrad as it's called. They own soccer teams, and hobnob with the toffs that run the country and its media elite
I have no doubt that the cozy relationship with the British elite and Russian oligarchs still exist in the UK. However, the Russian oligarchs have no stakes in British football since Abramovich was forced to sell Chelsea FC.
Since the 1948 NAKBA, the Israeli lobby has been the best in the world at propaganda. Russia is a distant second.
The UN Commission of Inquiry has now concluded Israel is committing a genocide in Gaza. (UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry; ICJ proceedings). As have the UN Special Committee on Israeli Practices, the International Association of Genocide Scholars, the Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention, Genocide Watch, Amnesty International, Doctors Against Genocide, Human Rights Watch, Doctors Without Borders, Physicians for Human Rights-Israel, B’Tselem (Israel's own most respected human rights organization.) , and so many other organizations.
This is why the world hates Israel.
Not because of Western media.
Anybody can spout anything about anybody…. Luckily, some of us are not nearly as ignorant as you!!
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Nobody denies the destruction in Gaza….war causes destruction and the Hamas use of human shields, hospitals and schools to hide behind does not make it easy to avoid casualties BUT please learn how to distinguish between proper documentation and propaganda. Clearly Israel loses the propaganda war!!
Truer words were never said. Especially the last paragraph. For the sake of justice, may it all come to pass .
Sorry again, dear Diane Francis, but Mr. Macron stated that Putin had made a "historic" mistake by launching the war. However, he added that the Russian leader should not be "humiliated" and that the diplomatic path should be prioritized ...Not recently, but on June 22 i.e. 4 years ago and that's make all the diference !!
he's said it many times as have other Euros
Its becoming common knowledge that the only decent Economist publication is their nicely sized Daily Diary (but yes, its red). https://tinyurl.com/yc43maan