KIEV protests grow. MEDIA turns on Zelensky. Pokrovsk retreat. Syrsky wants US missiles. RIP Ozzy
Topic 1762

Zelensky Power Grab Sparks Protests; Syrsky Says Kiev Out of Armour Shells; Pokrovsk Defence Falters
Topic 1617

Frontline crisis Ukraine. Trump/Merz dangerous escalation against Russia
The Duran: Episode 2287

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/

The biggest story in my opinion is again Ukraine with negotiations underway in Istanbul but with the Russians making it clear that there will be no breakthroughs. Meanwhile the situation in Ukraine is becoming more critical, and liberal opinion in Ukraine has turned against Zelensky. By the way, I don't expect anything to come of that.

Meanwhile there is a swirl of scandal in the US: Epstein, Russiagate etc, whilst in Europe and the UK the situation just continues to grow darker.

So lots to discuss.

Brazil joins South Africa’s lawsuit against Israel with International Court of Justice

According to the document, the Brazilian authorities "express outrage over the recurring cases of violence against civilians" in the Gaza Strip

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 23. /TASS/. Brazil joins South Africa’s lawsuit against Israel with the UN International Court of Justice (ICJ), the country’s foreign ministry said.

"The Brazilian government announces the completion of the procedure for lodging an official application with the UN International Court of Justice on the lawsuit initiated by South Africa under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide," it said.

According to the document, the Brazilian authorities "express outrage over the recurring cases of violence against civilians" in the Gaza Strip, such as "mass killings of civilians, first of all women and children," and "the use of hunger as a tool of warfare."

"The international community cannot remain ...