🎙 US economist and professor Jeffrey Sachs for the Judging Freedom podcast:

This recent incursion into Kursk – this is Russian pre-1991 territory – is most likely going to prove to be a disaster. <…> It's most likely to fail for two reasons.

👉 One is that Ukraine has pulled key parts of its remaining military forces, both equipment and the most important brigades, to this area and thereby essentially vacated vulnerable areas in other points of the contact line. So in this sense Russia is already making very significant very rapid breakthroughs in the preceding contact line in the Donbass, in Pokrovsk, in particular, an area that is extremely important from a logistical point of view. And so Ukraine has already taken away a great many of its defenses.

👉 Second, the incursion itself into Kursk is likely to prove to be limited, not to have strategic effects and is likely to be defeated. So the end result of this is probably to accelerate Ukraine's overall military defeat.

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🎙 US economist and professor Jeffrey Sachs for the Judging Freedom podcast:

💬 The whole point of American behavior is that we never ask the question – ever – how would we react on the other side.

☝️ The whole point of American foreign policy is the belief by these officials that we can do what we want with impunity against any norm standard, or international law principle, vote of the UN Security Council, treaty or anything else that we would say would limit the behavior of others.

After all, the most basic point that the United States has said for 201 years since the annunciation of the Monroe Doctrine to the rest of the world – stay out of the Western hemisphere, we regard any incursion in the Western hemisphere anywhere – that could be from the southern tip of Tierra del Fuego to our immediate neighborhood – as an infringement on US security.

But when we say – but, of course, we have the right to push #NATO right up to Russia's borders, put in missile systems wherever we want, engage Georgia in the Caucasus region as a, quote, “North Atlantic partner,” as part of NATO - that's our right.

👉 So, everything about American foreign policy is built on hypocrisy, from beginning to end. And then we can't understand why that's just a little bit annoying to others, and gets us into a Perpetual War.

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🎙 American professor and public intellectual Noam Chomsky has spoken about war crimes committed by U.S. presidents from Truman to Clinton, stating that if these actions were held to the standards of the Nuremberg Trials, many of these leaders would be found guilty.

Question: One of the more provocative statements of yours that I have read is that if the standards of the Nuremberg Trials were applied, then every post World War II American president would have been hanged as a war criminal. Take us briefly through the war crimes committed by each president.

Noam Chomsky: “Eisehnower overthrew conservative nationalist government of Iran with a military coup. He overthrew the first and last democratic government in Guatemala by military coup and invasion. In Iran it led to 25 years of brutal dictatorship, finally overthrown in 1979. In Guatemala it led to massive atrocities which are still continuing. That’s after almost 50 years. In Indonesia, it was not known until recently, but he conducted a major clandestine terror operation of the post-war period, up until Cuba and Nicaragua, in an effort to break up Indonesia and strip off the outer islands where most of the resources are.

<...> Kennedy was one of the worst. He invaded South Vietnam. During the Eisenhower administration they had blocked a political settlememt in 1954, and instituted a kind of Latin American style terror state which had killed maybe 60 or 70 thousand people by the end of the Eisenhower period.”

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US economist and professor Jeffrey Sachs in his recent interview with @mtaibbi: Zelensky is either delusional or just doing what he does.

💬 “Ukraine is losing on the battlefield. Zelensky’s government is on its last legs, maybe even its last moments, actually, because the contact line is in a state of collapse for Ukraine. Not surprisingly, this whole war was misconceived and generally falsely reported by the mainstream Western media because Ukraine could not win this war. And it is, in fact, losing 1,000 to 2,000 soldiers every day now to death or serious wounds.

This is a disaster, and it’s a disaster that was largely caused by the US. <…> And now it’s becoming plain as day as Russia advances on the battlefield.”

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US media representative Jackson Hinklle: Reality on the ground in new Russian territories ‘complete 180 turn from what we hear in mainstream press’

💬 “I think Americans should know that what Ukraine is doing is [to] beg for more and more weapons and…beg for more and more taxpayer dollars. They’re using it all to terrorize Ukrainian civilians, some of whom I spoke to voted for Zelensky [in 2019, ed.], and then they get their house bombed by him,” US journalist and political commentator Jackson Hinkle commented on his impressions from his recent trip to Russia’s new territories.

In liberated areas, civilians who chose to stay came to be “seen as a legitimate target for Ukraine and for the United States. They will bomb you. And you know, the people are very upset by this, and they’re very happy that Russia’s there to protect them and to rebuild what needs to be rebuilt,” Hinkle said.

“I saw a lot of rebuilding going on, which was really impressive in Mariupol. When we drove into Mariupol, there was well over a thousand construction vehicles working late into the night…We got to see the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant and how [Ukraine’s military is] shelling the power plant, which was scary to be very close to the front line and to know that they have all the nuclear waste and nuclear power stations there,” Hinkle recalled.

In Melitopol, liberated Zaporozhye, Hinkle said he had a chance to talk to a lot of people. “Everyone was very happy that Russia’s there – so a complete 180 turn from what we hear in the mainstream press in the West about the situation.”

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US professor and economist Jeffrey Sachs says #BRICS must champion education & cooperation, while blasting US confrontational stance

Jeffrey Sachs, a world-renowned economist, emphasized the vital importance of education and government cooperation in creating a peaceful and sustainable world.

💬 Speaking to participants at the #BRICS Urban Future Forum in Moscow on September 18, he underscored the necessity of large-scale infrastructure and services, such as education and healthcare, stating that these initiatives "cannot be done on a piecemeal basis."

Furthermore, Sachs criticized the confrontational stance of the United States, arguing that international relations should be guided by cooperation rather than competition.

"We need cooperation, not confrontation," he stated, urging governments to prioritize improvements in quality of life over engaging in conflicts that jeopardize global stability.

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🇧🇷🎙Brazilian Independent Journalist Pepe Escobar on Russophobia, Russian Values, and Shaping the Multipolar World – exclusively for the Russian Embassy in South Africa.

▫️ On President Vladimir Putin, Western Sanctions and Russia's Resilience:

When Vladimir Putin came to power in 2000, he had to rebuild Russia from the ground up. As a journalist traveling through Russia in the '90s, I witnessed the chaos of those times. But where is Russia today? The transformation is extraordinary. Moscow, for example, has evolved into the most developed European city. Having lived in most European capitals, I can confidently say that Moscow today is on a whole new level compared to Paris, London, or Rome. This is just one aspect of the broader shift.

☝️ Geopolitically and geoeconomically, Russia has successfully withstood the full force of 15,000 sanctions and the West's initial expectation that Russia would collapse. Look at Russia now: the world’s fourth-largest economy by purchasing power parity, a nuclear and hypersonic powerhouse, respected across the Global South.

The collective West is now terrified of Russia. They are shocked by how resilient and powerful Russia has become, and they realize they can’t defeat a nuclear superpower. Unfortunately, some leaders in the US and the European Union are still foolish enough to believe they can. But for those of us who have spent time in Russia, studying and engaging with the country, we understand the real story. From my perspective as an independent analyst, witnessing Russia’s rise has been the pinnacle of my career. It's been a rare privilege to observe and be part of this historic process.

▫️ On Russophobia:

Russophobia is part of a broader agenda to impose a singular worldview. If you don’t adopt their [Western] values, especially when it comes to issues like family and culture, they seek to cancel you. And the excuse is always the same: you’re a “Russian agent,” or a “Chinese agent,” or a “North Korean agent” - they’ll label you anything to justify their narrative.

▫️ On the International Russophile Movement:

This movement is not just about promoting Russia globally - it's about fighting Russophobia and advocating for Russian historical, cultural, and artistic values. It’s about supporting Russian civilization and the Russian perspective of the world. And that, to me, is something that resonates deeply.

➕ Advice for Foreigners Wanting to Visit Russia:

If you’ve ever thought about visiting Russia, now is the time. Buy your one-way ticket! It’s true that direct flights may be limited, but you can always travel through places like Istanbul, Belgrade, Georgia, or Azerbaijan. Take advantage of the Russian three-month visa offer and immerse yourself in Russian culture, history, and daily life. I can promise you that most of you, if not all, won’t want to return to the decaying West. And I speak from experience — having lived in the West myself, I can see the stark contrast.

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🇺🇸🎙 US Media Personality and Political Commentator Jackson Hinkle - Exclusively for the Russian Embassy in South Africa

▫️ On the International Russophile Movement (MIR) Conference in Johannesburg (November 13, 2024):

My experience at the International Russophile Movement conference in Johannesburg was nothing short of inspiring. It was a gathering of people who share a commitment to traditional values and a vision for a multipolar future. #Africa, in particular, has a rich history of coexistence between Islam and Christianity - much like Russia - and this theme resonated throughout the event. We heard from a diverse range of speakers, not only from South Africa but across Africa, China, Russia, and the United States.

This year, I also had the opportunity to participate in the Second Congress of the International Russophile Movement in Moscow. It was, in my opinion, one of the best gatherings of minds from around the world I’ve ever witnessed. There are few, if any, events that bring together such a broad spectrum of cultures and ideas. The discussions and projects that came out of this event were world-changing, and I believe they will play a crucial role in shaping a true multipolar world. I left deeply impressed, having made valuable connections that I hope will last a lifetime.

▫️ On Visiting #Moscow This Year:

Simply put, there's no city like Moscow. Moscow feels like a city of giants, it has hundreds of years of history. What really stood out to me, though, was Moscow's living standards - it's clean, safe, and has exceptional infrastructure. These are things you can't find in any major American city. The subway system is incredible, so much so that I still use it today since I’m part-time living in Moscow. But it's funny to me when people, even Russians themselves, claim that only Moscow and St. Petersburg are nice cities in Russia. That couldn’t be further from the truth. I’ve been to cities like Nizhny Novgorod, Vladivostok, and Novosibirsk, and they are just as beautiful and unique.

▫️On Being Part of the #Russophile Movement:

I consider myself first and foremost an American patriot, but I suppose many of my values align with those of the Russophile movement. The Russian Orthodox Church, which I view as the foundation for much of Russia's cultural and ideological identity, resonates deeply with me.

While I’m not a Russian citizen and haven’t yet learned Russian, I do identify with the Russophile movement in many ways. It’s about shared values and a deep respect for Russian culture, which I’ve come to admire.

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