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In this episode of the daily bulletin I examine: 1) The latest from the frontlines 2) Chinese continue to expand their activity in European economies  The bulk of the episode though consists of an examination of the speech and Q&A given by Putin at the Valdai Club today.   Outro Music is 'This Is The Day' by The The Episode Artwork is 'Winter Forest' by the Soviet Latvian artist Yanis Paulyuks

In this episode of the daily bulleting I look at the latest from the frontlines in Ukraine.  I then turn to comments made by Putin recently at a meeting of CIS security officials regarding the sovereignty (or lack thereof) of Ukraine.  I also consider the devastating effects on population size and birth rates that the collapse of the socialist system had on places like Latvia.   In the final part of the programme I look at the chances of the peace deal that was almost signed back in March actually working.   Musical outro is 'Rising of the Moon' sung by Luke Kelly with lyrics by James Larkin Episode artwork is 'The Year 1919' by the Soviet Artist Fyodor Shurpin

In this episode of the bulletin I look at the latest updates from the frontlines in Ukraine/South West Russia before turning to the overhyping of US deployments done by CBS news.  I then look at the latest developments on the "dirty bomb" story including an interesting article on this from Scott Ritter.  I conclude by looking at Rishi Sunak and his continuity cabinet.  One thing is certain and that is there'll be no change from this government of the bond holders.  Outro music is 'Everything Counts' by Depeche Mode Episode Artwork is 'Landing on the Kurile Islands' by the Soviet Artist Andrei Ivanovich Plotnov

In this episode of the daily bulletin I look at the latest from the frontlines in the Russia-Ukraine war.  This then leads onto a discussion of the allegations made by the Russian MoD that the Ukrainians are preparing to detonate some kind of dirty bomb or low yield nuclear device and how this has been reacted to.   I then look at an interesting Wall Street Journal article covering the fall of Liz Truss and how this will impact upon the new Rishi Sunak administration.  Outro Music is the song 'Suspect Device' by Stiff Little Fingers  Episode Artwork is the work 'Bird in Alert' by the Soviet Moldavian Artist Igor Vieru

In this episode of Red Star Daily I look at the latest from the frontline including the stories coming out of Kherson.  I then look at the deployment of Russian forces to Belarus and how they may be potentially used.  I then look at the propaganda stories regarding the Novaya Khakovka damn and how believing this story depends upon a decade of British/US propaganda regarding the the nature of the Russian government.   Episode outro is 'Somebody Got Murdered' by The Clash form the 'Sandinista' album (1980) Episode Artwork is 'Winter In Andrichevo' by the Soviet Artist Aleksei Gritsai

In this episode I speak to the journalist Dan Cohen about his recent article on political crises afflicting Haiti.  We discuss the many invasions suffered by Haiti led by US and French imperialism, the role of the liberal opposition as tools of the US, the tactics the Biden regime is pursuing and the man emerging as a new leader of Haitian resistance Jimmy Cherizier.  It's a fascinating interview and be sure to keep an eye out for Dan's upcoming documentary on the issue.  Be sure to follow Dan on twitter @dancohen3000 Also check out the Haiti Liberte website for the latest independent journalism covering Haiti.  Episode image is a portrait of Jean Jacques Dessalines the founder of Haiti as an independent state 

In this episode of Red Star Daily I look at the following events in the light of the Ukraine war * The fall of Liz Truss * The recent leaked audio of the candid comments of Silvio Berlusconi * The evolving Russian plans for the war * The failure of the US plans at each turn * The disintegration of NATO and the EU  The outro music is the song 'Marie Douceur Marie Coleur' by Marie Laforet The episode artwork is entitled 'Mist' by the Soviet Artist Victor Harlov (1978)

In this episode of the daily update I look at the latest decisions made by the Russian Security Council including the imposition of martial law in the four new regions of Russia, the potential for Ukrainian assaults in Kherson and the evacuation of the civilian population from there and the continued attempts by Ukraine to retake the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant.   I also consider the cliches indulged in by western intellectuals when it comes to the Russian Army, the wretched propaganda of Anthony Beevor and the desperate projection of NATO propagandists.   Episode Outro is "Stand Up For The Revolution" a song of the Palestinian resistance Episode Artwork is Etude to the diorama The Battle of Poltava by the Soviet artist Pyotr Ivanovich Zhigimont (1958)

In this latest edition of Red Star Daily I look at the latest stories from the front line in the Russia-Ukraine war, an interview given today by the new commander of the Russian operation General Surovikin and look at the potential for the splitting apart of Ukraine when the war comes to it's conclusion.   Episode music is 'Downpresser Man' by Peter Tosh

In the latest Red Star Daily I look at the most recent developments on the frontline in Ukraine before turning to a discussion of the comments made by EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell.   I then turn to look at the reality of the EU as opposed to the fantasies of it's leaders such as Borrell and Ursula Von Der Leyen. Intro and outro music for this episode is from the album Jazz Kolem Karla Krautgartnera by the Czechoslovak artist Karel Krautgartner (1965)