Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Tensions Rise Between Western Axis And Russia

The number of flashpoints is growing. A resurgent Russia, flush with oil profits, is exerting it's influence with increased nationalism while the US/Israeli/British alliance continues to belly around the bar.

Russia orders British Council to shut down operations
"The Russian government has ordered the British Council to close down virtually its entire operation in the country by the beginning of January, worsening the already poor relations between Russia and Britain.
Moscow said that the council, which promotes British culture and offers English language lessons through its 15 regional offices in Russia, had no legal basis for its operations.
The move is being seen as a retaliation for the expulsion of four Russian diplomats from Britain in July, in the continuing row over the murder on British soil of Russian dissident Alexander Litvinenko."


Tensions rise as breakaway Kosovo prepares to declare independence from Serbia
Serbia is closely allied with Russia. Kosovo has been a traditional part of Serbia. The western powers back the Kosovo independence movement. The province is filthy rich in natural resources. The situation is deadlocked and a vote to secede comes early next year.

US plan to place missiles in Europe reaching an impasse
The US wants to deploy radar sites and missiles in Europe as a defense against "terror attacks" but Russia clearly sees through the bullshit and is alarmed at the buildup in NATO's forces. So...
Moscow suspends conventional forces treaty starting today
"Moscow (AsiaNews) – Russia has suspended the Conventional Forces in Europe (CFE) treaty as of midnight last night. The treaty placed limits on the deployment of tanks, planes and heavy weaponry on the Old Continent. The decision announced by President Vladimir Putin on July 13 was reiterated by Russia’s Foreign Ministry today."
Meanwhile the Czechs and the US will hold talks about missile placements however there was that little warning this past summer that Russia will target those sites with nukes if deployment goes through.

Israel rattles sabers at Iran while it's best to recall that Russia formed an alliance with Iran
"President Putin forged an alliance with Iran yesterday against any military action by the West and pledged to complete the controversial Iranian nuclear power plant at Bushehr."

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