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The road to war in Ukraine – The history of NATO and U.S. military exercises with Ukraine – Part 1
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The road to war in Ukraine – The history of NATO and U.S. military exercises with Ukraine – Part 1
April 28, 2025

This is the first of a three-part series on the history of NATO and US European Command military exercises with Ukraine. This shows how the West, acting like a camel, slipped its big nose under the Ukrainian tent as part of a long-term strategy to defeat Russia.

Von der Leyen’s new Commission already ‘starts on the wrong foot’
October 3, 2024

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced her proposed new team of European Commissioners on Tuesday – but some of the choices have already attracted criticisms over possible conflicts of interest, far-right ties and revolving doors.

Von der Leyen’s new Commission already ‘starts on the wrong foot’
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Washington’s Energetic Generals and the Emphasis on Preparation for Nuclear War
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Washington’s Energetic Generals and the Emphasis on Preparation for Nuclear War
February 16, 2021

The Pentagon’s energetic generals are beating their war drums and the President has as yet done nothing to rein them in, Brian Cloughley writes.

Washington’s Supposed Gift to President Putin
August 18, 2020

No matter the spin from the Pentagon and what is now appearing in the U.S. media, Trump’s July 29 decision to move troops from Germany had no basis in strategy.

Washington’s Supposed Gift to President Putin
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The US-NATO Military Alliance Continues Confrontation Along Russia’s Borders
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The US-NATO Military Alliance Continues Confrontation Along Russia’s Borders
July 23, 2019

The US-NATO alliance is increasing the number and scope of military manoeuvres along Russia’s borders, and announced that “in 2019, a total of 102 NATO exercises are planned; 39 of them are open to partner participation.” The exercises include 25 land, 27 air and 12 maritime-centred groups of manoeuvres.

US Commander in Europe: We Need More Troops to Fight The Russians
May 31, 2018

The US European Commander wants more US troops in Europe "to deter Russian aggression." Meanwhile, Poland is offering the US $2 billion to build a permanent US base on its territory. And the US is moving 2,500 new tanks and fighting vehicles into Europe. Does Russia really want to invade Europe? Or is this a fantasy of the US military-industrial complex?

US Commander in Europe: We Need More Troops to Fight The Russians
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Ukraine Hosts US Military to Be Permanently Stationed on Its Soil
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Ukraine Hosts US Military to Be Permanently Stationed on Its Soil
August 14, 2017

United States Naval Construction Battalions, better known as the Seabees (C.B. – construction battalion), of the Naval Construction Force held a groundbreaking ceremony for a maritime operations center on Ochakov Naval Base, Ukraine, July 25. According to the Navy.mil, the official website of the US Navy, the maritime operations center is one of three projects that are currently planned to be executed by the Seabees in Ochakov and will serve as a major planning and operational hub during future military exercises hosted by Ukraine. The Seabees arrived in Ochakov in April to establish contracts, obtain construction permits and perform other logistical tasks for the maritime operations center project.

Change of NATO European Command: Can Europe Become Safer?
May 10, 2016

NATO’s 18th Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), General Curtis M. Scaparrotti assumed command of Allied Command Operations (ACO) from General Philip M. Breedlove at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) on May 4…

Change of NATO European Command: Can Europe Become Safer?
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