Shoigu, Lugansk success. Missiles hit Belgorod. Scotland & Wales pay into Elensky fund. Update 1
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NATO calls China "systemic challenge," then asks China to enforce oil price cap
The Duran: Episode 1324

Putin's EU-Eurasia checkmate move, connecting Caspian Sea and Black Sea
The Duran: Episode 1323

The Duran: Episode 961
France's Marine Le Pen Acquitted in Case Over Violating Hate Speech Laws
https://sputniknews.com/europe/202105041082797685-frances-marine-le-pen-acquitted-in-case-over-violating-hate-speech-laws/

Why the West courts India ?

Western Alliance GDP share has gone from 80% in 2000 to 60% in 2020 (much worse in PPP terms). It's credential as global strongman atrophies and needs to add a young, high growth country to the club.

Trouble is India is loyal to Russia and mistrusts US having been bullied by the latter (recall 1971 USS Enterprise, USSR Task Force 74, and years of US siding with Pakistan). So now it relishes to play both sides.

This is Alexander Mercouri's latest post. It's on my YT feed but not showing here as content. I'm alerting @theduran of this and pinning it (hopefully). I will delete it once it is official. Have an awesome day Duranians.💕 - W (PS only have tipping to try and pin it. please don't tip)