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Erdogan Hoping Russian Invasion Of Ukraine Can Bolster Turkish Regional Power – Analysis

As it continues its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, Russia finds itself facing growing international isolation, including an expanding list of sanctions. While not exactly a pariah nation, Russia can now count on few allies. Other nations have remained essentially neutral, including China, the Persian Gulf monarchies, and Turkey. The government …

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Lavrov: ‘Russia Does Not Consider Itself To Be At War With NATO, But NATO Does’

Moscow does not consider itself to be at war with NATO, but NATO does, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has told Al-Arabiya in an exclusive interview. He brushed aside UN chief Antonio Guterres’ proposals for humanitarian assistance and evacuation of civilians, saying: “There is no need for anybody to provide …

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Iraqi Oil Didn’t Pay For Rebuilding Iraq; Russian Yachts Won’t Pay For US War On Russia – OpEd

In March of 2003, as the United States military prepared for its imminent invasion of Iraq, Paul Wolfowitz suggested to US Congress members that the US would not foot the bill for rebuilding Iraq after the devastation the US invasion would bring to the country. Wolfowitz, who was then then …

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