Category Archives: Russia

The Fiscal Side of Europe’s Energy Crisis: The Facts, Problems and Prospects

A deep dive into the costs and impact of the recent, large-scale European energy subsidies.

Ukraine, Russia, China, and Dealing With Crazy People

What passes for leadership in the West is becoming more agitated, particulalry over Ukraine.

Michael Hudson and Radhika Desai on Dollar Imperialism

A deep dive on the development of the dollar system.

5 Reasons Why Much of the Global South Isn’t Automatically Supporting the West in Ukraine

The so-called Collective West and the rest of the world have a yawning gap in how they view the war in Ukraine.

Türkiye After the Earthquake: Why Not to Expect a Change in Russia Relationship

Türkiye’s economy, reeling after the Feb. 6 earthquake, will need beneficial economic ties with Russia more than ever despite western pressure.

Who’s Winning and Losing the Economic War Over Ukraine?

A stocktaking on the impact of the economic sanctions against Russia.

Putin’s February 21 Speech: Hot Takes – Putin Speaks for a Strong, Self-Sufficient Russia

Putin was in fine form, focusing on domestic programs, wth no new battlefield plans. But he didn’t mince words about the West.

Turkish President Erdoğan’s Grip on Power Threatened by Devastating Earthquake

The massive February 6 earthquake weakened Erdogan’s already not-so-hot re-election prospects. What now?

Iran And Russia Strengthen Military Ties With New Weapons Deals

Not surprisingly, Iran and Russia are increasing their cooperation.

Understanding Money and the Dollar System: Radhika Desai & Michael Hudson at Geopolitical Hour

Michael Hudson and Radhika Desai discuss the dollar regime and its prospects.

Is Civilization at Stake in Ukraine?

An effort to deflate the hype over the probable loss of the war by Ukraine does not go far enough.

How Did the German Greens Become the Party of Warmongers?

German media ignore Hersh + the Greens’ Faustian bargain during the Yugoslav Wars leads directly to Germany’s perilous position today as divisions erupt over ongoing escalation with Russia.

Elite Splits Over Ukraine Shed a Tiny Bit of Light on Factions

It is possible to infer a few things from recent Ukraine push-and-pulling, but none of it is reassuring.

Seymour Hersh: Navy Divers + Spooks + Norway Took Out Nord Stream 2 on Biden’s Orders, Using Timer

~~Colonel Mustard in the Library with the Candlestick~~ Spooks and divers in the Baltic with the C4.

Russia’s Budget Deficit Jumps Amid Plunging Oil Revenues

Russia had a budget shortfall due to a fall in energy-related tax receipts. How serious a problem is this development?