Video: Violent clashes erupt at Moscow opposition rally
Russia Today
May 6, 2012
COURTESY: Minaev Live http://minaevlive.ru/
Demonstrators have clashed with police at a rally organized by the opposition on Bolotnaya Square after several dozen protesters, including opposition leaders, broke from the crowd to organize a sit-down strike. Scores of demonstrators attempted to join the group and broke the police cordon. Clashes have erupted in several places at Bolotnaya Square. Police have been containing the crowd using only batons.
Shield Happens: Russia readies the rockets [video]
Russia Today
May 3, 2012
As Washington continues to reject Russia’s offer of cooperation on a European missile defense system, Moscow, which continues to push for a diplomatic solution to the standoff, has vowed to beef up defenses. To talk more on the Russia and America’s dialogue on missile defence is the Paris-based political analyst – John Laughland.
The Russian Hope – Sheik Imran Hosein [video]
108morris108
May 4, 2012
Demonstrations are not going to change things today, just look at what Russia is doing, it is taking a leaf out of the West’s book and threatening pre-emptive strikes.
We are Headed for nuclear warfare = Armageddon
[This is part 5 of a 1-5 series. Click HERE to see the full 40 minute interview.]
Iran has More Integrity than Any Other Islamic Nation Sheikh Imran Hosein [video]
108morris108
May 4, 2012
…and Iran is on the right path (with its developing relationship with Russia)
This is the second part of what will be (maybe) five parts conversation with Sheikh Imran Hosein.
In this part the Sheikh also discusses the west’s intention of breaking up Pakistan.
And the possibility of Civil War in Turkey
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) prophesised that Constantinople will be conquered by Muslims. Sheikh Imran Hosein explains this is yet to happen, and then Turkey will be taken out of NATO.
Two blasts kill 14, injure over 80 in Dagestan [video]
Russia Today
May 3, 2012
14 people have been killed and up to 87 others injured as two powerful explosions hit Makhachkala, the capital city of Dagestan in southern Russia, security services report. The first bomb was detonated by a suicide car bomber not far from a police checkpoint on the outskirts of Makhachkala, when the car was stopped for a regular check. The second bomb, which caused most of the casualties, struck when rescuers arrived at the scene 20 minutes later. The blast caused a fire but it was soon extinguished. The combined power of the blasts was equivalent to 60 kg of TNT, according to officials from the National Antiterrorism Committee. The incidents are being treated as terror attacks. RT’s Sean Thomas has the details and also RT talks to Doctor Walid Phares, a counter-terrorism adviser to the US Congress.
Russia warns of pre-emptive strike on AMD if NATO goes ahead [video]
Russia Today
May 3, 2012
Russia warns it could make a pre-emptive strike against NATO’s anti-missile defense shield planned for Europe – if the US persists in going ahead, ignoring the Kremlin’s opposition. Moscow says the system threatens its national security – and is detailing its concerns at an international conference in the Russian capital – with representatives from over 50 nations. RT’s Anissa Naouai has more.
[hat tip: Friends of Syria]
China-Russia Partnership Protects Rights Of Developing Nations
Global Times
April 28, 2012
Sino-Russian ties protect rights of developing nations
The official visit to Russia by Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang has further strengthened the two countries’ partnership.
International relations seem to be at an intersection of choices, as the Western world still has ambiguous ties with the emerging economies. Both China and Russia have been pushed into a “non-Western” position.
The governments in both China and Russia play a vital role in guiding domestic recognition of the other nation within their own country. Non-governmental exchanges are not enough by themselves to support the strategic relationship. This relationship is vital for both sides as it is determined by the need for national interests, not out of simple utilitarianism.
The development of globalization expanded the Western political arena, and the process inspired non-Western countries’ political awareness but impaired their ability to independently select their own paths.
No country in recent years has succeeded by directly following in the footsteps of the West. Countries that do are caught in a dilemma since they have been deprived of the political legitimacy in exploring their own paths for development.
The biggest significance of the China-Russia partnership, in the foreseeable future, may be that it establishes an obstacle to the Western monopoly and protects the basic rights of the non-Western world, including the independence of national interests and the diversity of political systems.
There are pessimistic people in China and Russia who are not confident in the return of this strategic partnership, and who believe that only by Westernizing itself can a country integrate into the world. They are not confident in themselves.
Both China and Russia are world powers, and their emergence means a balanced global order. It is wrong for either China or Russia to perceive their relationship with the West as the source of their power.
China and Russia are capable of establishing a new strategic direction against the West and providing a promising future by securing their all-round partnership. This is in line with their national interests and will benefit their strategic position. Of course, China and Russia also have suspicions of each other, so it is everyone’s interests to build mutual trust.
Li’s first visit to Moscow offers a timely opportunity to consolidate bilateral relations for the future.
The visit demonstrates the confidence of both countries in securing relations in a year of global elections, and makes their partnership clearer and more attractive.
[hat tip: STOP NATO]
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