UK prepare to sacrifice. US/EU draft terms to pressure Russia. EU 20th sanctions package
Topic 1908

Russia prepares Odessa operation. EU Berlin terms rejected. MoD lifts FOG OF WAR in Kupiansk
Topic 1762

My fellow Duranians,
last night I had the wonderful opportunity to speak to Alexander again about the recent topics and get his take on it.
Venezuela, UK and the financial turmoil.

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/

Danny Haiphong and Alexander Mercouris:

Venezuela responds to Trump’s oil blockade

The US president has demanded Caracas “return stolen assets” or face the wrath of the American naval armada

Caracas has denounced President Donald Trump’s oil blockade on the country, saying his “interventionist and colonialist” rhetoric proves Washington’s long-standing plan to seize Venezuelan natural resources.

In an official statement released late Tuesday, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez said Trump’s remarks revealed the “true intention” of the United States: “to take over the oil, land, and minerals of Venezuela.”

The government rejected Trump’s claim that Venezuela had “stolen” assets from Washington and denounced his rhetoric as “interventionist and colonialist.” The statement accused the US president of violating international law, free trade, and freedom of navigation by ordering US naval forces in the Caribbean to prevent “sanctioned tankers” from entering or leaving Venezuelan ...