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May 21 2023

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Key Donbass city fully liberated – Moscow

Artyomovsk has been captured, the Russian Defense Ministry confirms

Russian troops have completely liberated the strategic Donbass city of Artyomovsk (known as Bakhmut in Ukraine), the scene of a grueling battle for many months, the Russian Defense Ministry confirmed in the early hours of Sunday. 

The operation in the city was executed by the Wagner private military group with artillery and air support from regular Russian forces, the MOD said.

Putin Congratulates Russian Forces on Liberation of Artemovsk

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated the Wagner Group private military company (PMC), as well as the Russian armed forces, on the liberation of the city of Artemovsk (Bakhmut) in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), the Kremlin informs.

"Vladimir Putin congratulates the Wagner assault units, as well as all the servicemen of the units of the Russian Armed Forces, who provided them with the necessary support and flank cover, on the completion of the operation to liberate Artemovsk," the Kremlin press service said in a statement.

Russia’s Liberation of Artemovsk Indicates 'Kiev’s Strategy Has Failed’

Taking control over the important Donbass transport hub of Artemovsk (Bakhmut) in Russia’s special military operation on May 20 is a sign of a crucial turning point along the dividing line between the Kiev regime and Moscow, Retired US Air Force Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski told Sputnik.

The liberation of Artemovsk (Bakhmut) shows that the strategy of Kiev's political leadership has failed, becayse what happened there can and will be blamed directly on Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky and his remaining cadre, Retired US Air Force Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski underscored.

Ukraine to recapture Donbass stronghold – Zelensky’s top aide

Mikhail Podoliak downplayed Moscow’s announcement that it has completely taken over Artyomovsk

Ukraine will recapture the key Donbass city of Artyomovsk, also known as Bakhmut, President Vladimir Zelensky’s senior adviser, Mikhail Podoliak, said on Saturday night. His remarks came after Wagner private military company chief Evgeny Prigozhin announced that his fighters had taken complete control of the city. 

The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed in the early hours of Sunday that Wagner had executed the operation with the help of regular troops. Podoliak, however, insisted that the Russians were exhausted by the fighting. 

Scott Ritter: Artemovsk's Liberation 'Military Victory That Shows Russia is Winning'

By liberating Artemovsk (Bakhmut) from the Kiev regime's forces, Russia is gathering momentum, but only future developments will show how control over this city "fits into the overall pace of conflict," military analyst and former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter said.

Taking control of Artemovsk (Bakhmut) was a military victory that shows Russia is winning, Scott Ritter told Sputnik.

Some have likened the grueling hostilities to secure Artemovsk to the Battle of Stalingrad in WWII in terms of its importance, the former US Marine Corps intelligence officer added, emphasizing that the big question is what comes next.

Ukraine Admits Murdering "Quite A Few" Russian Civilians Who Back Putin And His Invasion

A senior Ukrainian official has admitted that his country has assassinated "quite a few" Russian civilians who support Putin and his war to assert control of the Donbas region. In an interview with The Times of London, Major General Kyrylo Budanov, who heads Ukraine's military intelligence service, also promised more attacks are to come. 

"We've already successfully targeted quite a few people," said Budanov. He didn't name any of the victims, but said "there have been well-publicized cases everyone knows about, thanks to the media coverage."

Martin Armstrong: Why Ukraine Must Lose To Save The World

There is a major problem with Ukraine’s claims of shooting down a barrage of supersonic missiles. This cannot be confirmed independently and Ukraine is notoriously always putting out fake news typically to get more money. The incentive to create this type of fake news is that Western countries who have been supporting Ukraine are concerned that the military support for Kiev may soon peak as they run out of funds

US Aid to Ukraine On Track to Run Out in September

In Washington, some are beginning to wonder what Biden is waiting for

The flow of U.S. military aid so vital to Ukraine’s defense will slow—or even stop—by August unless Congress approves new funds, according to a Defense One review of Pentagon data.

Since the Russian invasion of February 2022, lawmakers have approved the disbursement of $48.9 billion in military aid to Ukraine. As of May 15, $36.4 billion of that total has been delivered, contracted, or otherwise committed. At the average rate of disbursement since the invasion began, the remaining $11.3 billion will run out in about four months.

Iranian border guards killed in clashes on Pakistan border

The area bordering Pakistan is a contentious one, with it serving as a center for protests by the Baloch minority in Iran.

Several members of Iran's border guards were killed in a clash with what Tehran is calling a “terrorist” group in southeastern Iran on Saturday night. 

According to reports, the border guards were located in Saravan near the shared border with Pakistan when they spotted a group of armed men, described in Iranian media to be "terrorists." In the subsequent clashes between the Iranian guards and the armed men, five Iranian soldiers from the Saravan border regiment were killed. 

Indonesia and Iran to sign Preferential Trade Agreement

The agreement will be signed during the upcoming visit of Iranian president Raisi in Indonesia's capital of Jakarta.

Indonesia is expected to sign a trade agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran as soon as next week, according to a statement released by the Indonesian Trade Ministry. 

This announcement comes at the end of a process of seven rounds of negotiations, which have now been completed successfully. According to the statement, the signing of the agreement, which will be called the Iran Preferential Trade Agreement (II-PTA), will be the last stage of the negotiation process.

Poll: Netanyahu is again favored to serve as Prime Minister

Following Operation Shield and Arrow, Israelis once again see Netanyahu as the most suitable person to serve as Prime Minister.

A new poll published Friday by Channel 12 News finds that, following Operation Shield and Arrow in the Gaza Strip, Israelis once again see Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the most suitable person to serve as Prime Minister.

After several weeks in which National Unity Party chairman Benny Gantz led in the polls, Netanyahu's popularity is increasing: 39% of respondents answered that the current Prime Minister is the most suitable for the job, compared to 36% who support Gantz

Emerging Market Investors Dump Dollar-Denominated Debt as Currency Continues Global Decline

The United States is facing what is shaping up to be a perfect storm of economic bad news, with higher than normal energy prices and inflation compounded by a spiraling debt crisis and fears of economic turmoil amid high stakes debt limit talks. Meanwhile, BRICS nations are brainstorming a way to de-dollarize the international trade order.

Emerging market investors are slowly but steadily moving away from dollar-denominated debt and assets, instead preferring to park their hard-earned money into local currency bonds, an analysis by fund flow and asset allocation data provider EPFR Global has revealed.

Russians encouraged to ditch dollar for gold

The government had previously scrapped a tax on bullion purchases

Gold ingots of up to 20 grams may now be purchased on the Moscow Mint website, the Goznak Joint Stock Company, which operates the mint, announced on Wednesday. The move is part of a broader agenda to encourage Russians to shift away from US dollar savings.

According to the company’s statement, Russians are now able to buy, sell or store their purchased gold bars and coins.

G-7 Leaders Respond To China’s Economic Bullying At Hiroshima Summit, Warn Of 'Consequences'

Economic security was a major focus on the second day of the Group of Seven (G-7) summit in Hiroshima, with leaders outlining actions to counter Beijing’s “economic coercion” and non-market practices.

The G-7 countries—the United States, the UK, Japan, Canada, Germany, France, and Italy—announced on May 20 their plan to address the “disturbing rise in incidents of economic coercion.”

GOP Pushes Back Against WHO Plans For 'Global Governance' On Emergencies

House Republicans took to the podium on May 17 to condemn the Biden administration’s negotiation of global pandemic agreements that they say will grant additional power to the World Health Organization (WHO) and centralize authority in an organization they say failed the American public during the COVID pandemic.

Shortly thereafter, on May 19, WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issued a report to member nations stating that, while the “re-emergence of epidemic-prone diseases continues to accelerate,” the WHO’s mandate regarding “health emergencies” must extend beyond pandemics to include hunger, poverty, ecological degradation, climate change, and social and economic inequalities.

Two UK babies dead from myocarditis: total of 16 babies developed "severe myocarditis" in Wales & England, 8 ended up in intensive care. Can COVID-19 mRNA vaccinated mothers injure their babies? YES!

Two UK babies dead from myocarditis: total of 16 babies developed "severe myocarditis" in Wales & England, 8 ended up in intensive care. Can COVID-19 mRNA vaccinated mothers injure their babies? YES!

Universal global digital identity still 7 years away, OIX presenter says

Conference explores EUDI progress

Europe is currently rushing to launch its digital ID project, the European Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI) governed by the eIDASregulation. Around 18 to 24 months after the regulation comes into force, all 27 EU member states will make a digital identity available to every citizen who wants one. But the timeline for actual adoption may be years away, according to experts.

Meanwhile, new products such as Earth ID are trying to make digital identity available to everyone, including those who do not have access to high-end phones.

“Global warming” is not global; the northern hemisphere is cooling

When climate alarmists market their “catastrophic anthropogenic climate change” agenda, it is, to a large degree, on the presumption that the Western World is causing “global warming.” The largest countries of the West are located in the northern hemisphere.  A Twitter user has pointed out an anomaly in monthly temperature changes demonstrating “global warming” is not global nor is the northern hemisphere, and therefore the West, experiencing “warming.” 

Germany To Ban Sale of Wood to the Public as Part of WEF ‘Save the Planet’ Initiative

Germany has officially banned the sale of wood to ordinary citizens as part of its radical WEF initiative to “save the planet.”

The banning of wood comes as part of a WEF-led plan strip citizens of choice, comfort and mobility, and coincides with Germany’s plan to completely phase out oil and gas systems next year.

As gas prices skyrocketed, many German households recently opted for wood heat using firewood or pellets. This week, in a devastating blow to citizens, the government announced that wood would be outlawed next year alongside the sale of gas and oil.

University advises its students to assume others are transgender or nonbinary, use gender-neutral pronouns

University of Colorado Boulder has published a pronouns guide that advises students to assume others are transgender or nonbinary unless individuals say otherwise.

According to Fox News, The school’s Center for Inclusion and Social Change, which is under the Division of Student Affairs, published the guide on its resources page.

The guide asks students to refer to others with gender-neutral pronouns unless they are explicitly told otherwise — including unusual pronouns, like “ze/zir” and “hir.”

House of Prayer for All Nations Begins to Appear on Jerusalem Day

The prophesied ‘House of Prayer for All Nations’ began to appear during the Jerusalem Day celebrations as Jews and Christians joined together on its future site: the Temple Mount.

Beyadenu (in our hands), an organization dedicated to bringing Jews to ascend the Temple Mount, reported that a total of 1,286 Jews ascended to the Temple Mount on the day commemorating the unification of Israel’s eternal capital in the 1967 Six-Day War. This is fewer than last year 2,626 ascended.

WATCH: Satan worshiper delivers invocation at city council

'This should serve as a wakeup call to all Christians'

An acolyte of Satan has delivered the "invocation" at the beginning of a city-council meeting in San Marcos, Texas, demanding freedom from "arcane doctrines" and proclaiming "Hail Satan."

Lanzifer Eligos Longinus, who describes himself as a satanist, was allowed to deliver his thought to the San Marcos council, in Hays County, according to Citizens Defending Freedom, a grassroots organization.