Alexander Mercouris
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Russia ‘Tightening Noose’ in Mariupol, Biden-Xi Talks Suggest Pending US-China Confrontation, Russian Central Bank Gives Upbeat Economic Forecast
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Exclusive: China never accepts US coercion on Ukraine, will take strong countermeasures if interests of Chinese companies, individuals violated
Exclusive: China never accepts US coercion on Ukraine, will take strong countermeasures if interests of Chinese companies, individuals violated
An anonymous official told the Global Times that at the request of the US, Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden will hold a phone call to exchange views on China-US relations and the Ukraine situation; out of considerations of bilateral relations, promoting peace talks and urging the US to take right stance, China accepted the proposal.
Xi urges US, NATO to talk with Russia, opposes indiscriminate sanctions
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202203/1255263.shtml
Concert marking the anniversary of Crimea’s reunification with Russia
Concert marking the anniversary of Crimea’s reunification with Russia
Vladimir Putin attended a concert marking eight years since Crimea’s reunification with the Russia, at the Luzhniki Sports Centre in Moscow.
Statement by Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina in follow-up to Board of Directors meeting on 18 March 2022 | Bank of Russia
Statement by Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina in follow-up to Board of Directors meeting on 18 March 2022
When making our decisions, we will consider the need to carry out a large-scale structural transformation of the economy. We will pursue our monetary policy in such a way as to ensure that the economy has sufficient time to adjust to the new external conditions, while keeping in mind that inflation should be brought back to the target in 2024.
The statements, views and opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of this site. This site does not give financial, investment or medical advice.
Concerning the two globaltimes.ch articles, it strikes me that the Chinese rhetoric is substantial and farsighted, nourished by socialist experience and Confucian teachings, the product of a meritocracy whereas Western rhetoric is a mixture of haughtiness and the babbling of unimpressive leaders, nourished by a history of exploitation and gang-like policy. So Russia is lucky to have a friend and partner like China, while we in the rest of Europe must put up with a blundering giant as “Schutzmacht” or protecting power of sorts.
Excellent analysis as always Alexander,your podcasts are always educational… Russia has massive gold reserves and practically No debt. The EU have admitted they are maxed out on sanctions, and as for consequences for China on their continued alliance with Russia, that nonsense is for public consumption, for America has No leverage against China, in fact there is another red button other than the nuclear option, and if pressed would be painful to All, China holds trillions of US dollars, and could potentially flood the markets with Dollars, thus turning America into a third world country over night… Neolibs like Blinken,… Read more »
I only know this stuff, because I was schooled by patriotic Americans on various alt_media sites over the last 10 years, who knew their country was going to sh*t, spending trillions of dollars fighting Israels wars, and the Wall Street corruption, plus handing US manufacturing Base to China..The rise of Trump is the result of their anger..
Thank goodness for Russia and China being intelligent. If it wasn’t for these two countries, the US psychopaths would love a war.
The Elite would Love a War, but this time, they are restrained by the people, and the Reality that Russia has the Largest stockpile of Nukes.. The US has Never faced Russia, or at least Russian Regulars, the Wagner group doesn’t count, they are Not Spetznas..