Kremlin Warnings of Consequences

Ukraine’s provocative drone attacks on Russian early warning radar sites largely account for the urgency of Kremlin warnings re consequences of strikes deep inside Russia, imho. WE CAN HANDLE PINPRICKS, BUT DON’T MESS WITH OUR STRATEGIC WARNING CAPABILITY.

 

Mossad’s Reported Intimidation Tactics

Head of Israel’s spy agency Mossad reportedly “stalked” former ICC Chief Prosecutor Falou Bensouda, warning her of “security” of her family, if she pursued Palestine war crimes inquiry, and trying to use “transcripts of secret recordings” of her husband.

 

When Israel Tried to Sink the USS Liberty

Israel learned it could, literally, get away with murder – including deliberate killing 34 US sailors and wounding 174 more – on June 8, 1967. Intercepts show aircraft, torpedo boats ordered to sink the USS Liberty. LBJ covered it up. (Starts at min 51:00)

 

The Increasing Likelihood of Tactical Nukes

Israel becoming a dangerous pariah; Ukraine/US/NATO a dangerous loser. As Israel defies the UN, and as the “exceptional” geniuses around Biden ignore Kremlin warnings regarding provocations re Ukraine, the likelihood increases for US use of tactical nukes.

 

Xi’s Warm Embrace of Putin

A mercifully jocular start to dialogue on Putin Does China. NYT is shocked and awed by Xi’s two-cheek embrace of Putin. NYT headline speaks volumes: Xi’s Warm Embrace of Putin is Defiance of West. And, gosh, Xi won’t press Putin to end war. Speaks volumes