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Russia’s non-resource exports soar thanks to sanctions

By Rhod Mackenzie Russia will receive nearly one trillion rubles more ( $10.5 billion) in 2023 from the increase of non-resource and non-energy exports. The impressive 85% surge is proving to be a strong financial boost for the country. What products fall under this export classification, what are the reasons behind other countries purchasing more […]

UPDATE on the RFK Jr. Assassination-Attempt Case

Eric Zuesse (blogs at https://theduran.com/author/eric-zuesse/) Up till now, President Biden has been blocking Secret Service protection to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.; but, now that RFK Jr. is no longer running for the Democratic Party’s Presidential nomination, but instead directly to win the Presidency itself on 5 November 2024, and might be taking more votes from […]

My Reply to the Religious Zionist with “Tears in His Eyes”

Michael Lesher Dear Religious Zionist: Your most recent email to me – in which you ask me to “take a long look in the mirror” because my truth-telling about Israeli atrocities doesn’t square with the warmongering propaganda you’ve chosen to swallow – is both perplexing and revealing. Of course I know what prompted your message. …

Moscow and Beijing have taken down their last trade barriers

By Rhod Mackenzie During the third international forum “One Belt – One Road” held in Beijing, bilateral discussions were held between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. The leaders deliberated on the remarkable upswing in trade between their respective countries. Notably, they disclosed several significant infrastructure projects. What other topics were raised during the tête-à-tête between […]