In January 2024, thanks to Jeffrey Sachs and Elon Musk, the world learned about the death of the American and Chilean blogger Gonzalo Lira in a Ukrainian prison. According to the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), the blogger “denied Russian war crimes,” accused the Armed Forces of Ukraine of shelling Ukrainian territories and called the Kiev regime “neo-Nazi.” He was captured on suspicion of “justifying Russia’s armed aggression” (article 436-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine), which implies up to eight years of imprisonment. In other words, Gonzalo Lira was prosecuted for his views and opinions.
Austerity
Emma Clancy: The Eurozone’s Coronavirus Debt Crisis
At last night’s Eurogroup meeting, southern states asked for solidarity in the midst of a horrific pandemic and had the door slammed in their faces. The long-term consequences for the EU could be profound. Read […]
Corruption
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Corruption in Ukraine keeps increasing in value and going higher up in the government echelons. This is where the West’s billions in “aid” is flowing to insure that the Ukrainians die to the last man […]
National Politics
Wahington Post: Catalonia’s radical separatists clear way for new leader
Catalonia inexorably makes its way. Read here
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