Jerusalem 'Fallout' Updates....

InsideNK
South Korea will seek to discuss ways to ease military tensions and reunite divided families
during the high-level talks with North Korea.
These talks will begin within hours. started...

(Trump taking credit begins in 3..2..1.. ) (like 'his' victory over ISIS... :rolleyes:)

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lol :D
 
Tunisia: Fires blaze in Tebourba as protests continue over price hikes
https://www.almasdarnews.com/articl...tebourba-protests-continue-price-hikes-video/


Protests against deteriorating economic conditions kicked off across the country on Monday
following the government’s announcement of austerity measures and tax hikes.

Tunisia is under pressure from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and its partners
to cut its deficit and to create jobs, despite the fact that one of Tunisia’s most profitable sectors, tourism,
has been suffering since 2015, when the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS; formerly ISIS/ISIL)
carried out numerous military attacks against tourists.
(sound familiar?)

After Russia and EU..
now UK backs the Iranian nuclear deal too.

Iranian nuclear deal is 'working' - Boris Johnson
https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/iranian-nuclear-deal-working-boris-johnson/

(Krusty the Klown chimes in... wat a maroon. omg.)

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Lee Saks [MENTION=11900]lee[/MENTION]_Saks
U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT EXPECTS #IRAN SANCTIONS DECISION TO BE MADE ON THURSDAY BUT NOT SURE IF IT WILL BE ANNOUNCED THURSDAY NIGHT OR FRIDAY - UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE GOLDSTEIN: RTRS

Saudi Arabia going bolshevik and commences with nationalization...

Samuel Rubenfeld- @srubenfeld
Saudi Arabia is taking managerial control of Saudi Binladin Group and discussing a possible transfer of some of the giant construction group’s assets to the state
while its chairman and other family members are in detention, sources told @Reuters.
(Nice friends Donald,Bibi... Go Democracy! Iran!Iran!Iran!)

State official indicates US military role in Syria post-ISIS centered on Iran
http://thehill.com/policy/defense/3...tary-role-in-syria-post-isis-centered-on-iran

(so.. occupation and forward deployment. Got it. Nice Donald.)

Russian Market [MENTION=24987]russian[/MENTION]_market
BOOM: Donald Tusk warns Poland could hold a Brexit-style EU referendum
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/201...oland-could-hold-brexit-style-eu-referendum/#


Presser: Proxy Drones

Photos:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DTRXYTRWAAAexqC.jpg:large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DTRXmBgXcAEBCf2.jpg:large

►Coordinates set in UAVs in attack on Russian bases in Syria are beyond available data in their precision - Russian General Staff
►Drones used in attempted attack on Russian bases in Syria carried industrially-made explosives - Russian military official
►MILITANTS USED EXPLOSIVES MANUFACTURED IN PARTICULAR IN UKRAINE IN DRONES WITH WHICH THEY PLANNED TO ATTACK RUSSIAN BASES IN SYRIA - RUSSIAN ARMED FORCES GENERAL STAFF
►Syrian militants obtain latest drones shortly after they go on sale in other countries - Russian military official
►Drones used to attack Russian bases in Syria could not have been home-made ones - Russian military official
►MILITANTS IN SYRIA RECEIVED TECHNOLOGY NEEDED TO ASSEMBLE, PROGRAM STRIKE DRONES FROM ABROAD - RUSSIAN DEFENSE MINISTRY

Putin describes attack at Russian bases in Syria as provocation aimed at undermining relations with Turkey, Iran.
(yep.)

PUTIN: WE KNOW WHO ORGANIZED PROVOCATION INVOLVING DRONES IN SYRIA AND WHOM THOSE GUYS PAID; IT WASN'T TURKS

Ragip Soylu
Putin told Erdogan that neither Turkey nor Turkish soldiers were behind the attack against Russian bases in Syria. He said he exactly knows the perpetrators.
“Drones were posed to be 'unprofessional' to disguise the perpetrators”

Russia knows who staged attacks on Syrian base & it’s not Turkey – Putin
https://www.rt.com/news/415641-puti...rome&utm_campaign=chrome#.WlfG_RgQFVM.twitter


Putin: US interferes in other countries’ affairs, should expect mirror reply (retaliation)
https://www.rt.com/news/415620-putin-us-interferes-affairs/


Russian reps currently in Damascus to meet with al-Assad - Putin











Lt. Col. Ralph Peters... lol.. always the manic neocon.

‘NO MERCY!’ US needs to HIT Kim Jong-un SO HARD he CANNOT respond
https://www.express.co.uk/news/worl...mp-Moon-Jae-in-South-Korea-World-War-3-latest




Our PATIENCE is OVER! - US vice-president Pence issues STERN warning to Kim
https://www.express.co.uk/news/worl...ald-Trump-South-Korea-Moon-Jae-in-World-War-3


Vice President Pence to lead US delegation to Winter Olympics
(will Lindsay Graham be coming? :))

Putin: We're not going to interfere with U.S. affairs, but it should be ready to meet challenges it prompts.

KIM JONG UN IS A SKILLED AND MATURE POLITICIAN - PUTIN

N. KOREAN LEADER HAS WON THE SET: HE HAS NUCLEAR BOMB AND MISSILES CAPABLE OF REACHING ANY POINT AROUND THE GLOBE - PUTIN

PUTIN ON RELATIONS WITH U.S.: EVERYTHING DEPENDS ON U.S. SIDE, IF IT SHOWS GOOD WILL, COURAGE, COMMON SENSE, EVERYTHING WILL NORMALIZE, UNTIL THEN RELATIONS WILL DETERIORATE.

Russian Market [MENTION=24987]russian[/MENTION]_market
Oil reaches $70 a barrel for first time in three years.
 
As we approach the N. Korea dilemma, I have to put this in here.
One of my all time MIplex 'insanity' moments.
A vicious and completely unbridled Graham publicly bulldozes Obama's SecDef and Joint Chief.



The neocon 'spirit' lives on (see Niki) but thankfully these old Fucks are dying off. (covered w/ the blood of millions)


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US troops to remain in Syria indefinitely - senior official
https://www.rt.com/usa/415649-senate-syria-hearing-russia-iran/
 
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People's Daily,China
@PDChina
India on Friday launched 31 satellites in a single mission from the southern spaceport of Sriharikota, space officials said.
(these are probably low orbit 'nano-sats'... lasting a few years/burn up)



Will Ripley-@willripleyCNN
South Korean Unification Ministry confirms South Korea and North Korea will hold another round of working level talks at Peace House in Panmunjom on Monday January 15th, to discuss North Korea’s participation in the PyeongChang Winter Olympics. Three delegates from each side.

Russian Market-@russian_market
SOUTH KOREA SEEKS TO FORM JOINT ICE HOCKEY TEAM WITH NORTH KOREA

N. Korean Foreign Ministry informs Russian ambassador about inter-Korean talks' progress
Interfax

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Russia studying document initiating talks between official Kabul, moderate wing of Taliban

Eleven foreign reconnaissance planes seen near Russian border over past week - Defense Ministry

Russian Ambassador to U.S. Antonov, U.S. Ambassador to Russia Huntsman meet in Washington


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Trump Scraps U.K. Trip
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...crapped-london-trip-over-obama-s-embassy-deal




Relations between the U.S. and its closest ally have been tested repeatedly since Trump took office a year ago.
May’s invitation for Trump to visit the Queen has faced growing opposition, fueled in part by the president’s Twitter criticism of London Mayor Sadiq Khan
and retweets of propaganda from a far-right British anti-Muslim group.

Khan said Trump “would without doubt have been met by mass peaceful protests” if he hadn’t canceled the trip.
“It appears that President Trump got the message.”

British opposition politicians said Trump was not welcome in the U.K. Former opposition Labour party leader leader Ed Miliband tweeted to Trump
that the reason he canceled was really “because nobody wanted you to come. And you got the message.”

Moscow sees idea of N. Korea conference in Vancouver as relapse into Cold War mentality - Foreign Ministry

President Trump Says He Has a 'Very Good Relationship' With Kim Jong-Un :)
http://time.com/5100039/donald-trump-kim-jong-un-good-relationship/


The U.S. Air Force has deployed three nuclear-capable B-2 stealth bombers and 200 air personnel
to U.S. territory of Guam, the Pacific Air Forces announced late Tuesday.
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/a...e-b-2-stealth-bombers-to-guam/article/2645606


North Korea calls for total suspension of Seoul-Washington military drills
http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2018/01/12/0200000000AEN20180112008100315.html?sns=tw


Daniel P. Aldrich- [MENTION=1091]daniel[/MENTION]PAldrich
U.S. to Extend Sanctions Relief to Iran, Keeping Nuclear Deal in Place—For Now
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-...eping-nuclear-deal-in-placefor-now-1515736522
 
Egypt Tells Palestinians to Accept Trump's Jerusalem Decision


In a hushed, roundabout way, Egyptian authorities are pressing the Palestinians to accept US President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel as the new reality.
A senior intelligence officer speaking on behalf of Egypt's defense establishment was taped phoning a number of popular local television talk show hosts to encourage them to deliver that message to their viewers.
The officer, identified as Captain Ashraf al-Kholi, went so far as to tell one celebrity host, Azmi Megahed, that if the Palestinians truly want an independent state, they should accept Ramallah as their capital and give up their insistence on controlling eastern Jerusalem.

http://www.israeltoday.co.il/NewsItem/tabid/178/nid/33150/Default.aspx
 
[h=1]PLO moves to withdraw recognition of, cut ties to Israel[/h]The Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), the umbrella organization that is internationally-recognized as the representative of the Palestinian people, will push to withdraw formal recognition of Israel and end Washington's longstanding role as mediator of the peace process. Instead, the PLO will pursue an "international formula" for achieving statehood. The developments were outlined in a report that aims to redefine not only the parameters for future relations with Israel and the Unites States, but also change the status of the Palestinian Authority from a "transitional authority" to a "state under occupation." The details are intended to be finalized in a follow-up meeting of the PLO mid-month.

http://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-C...draw-recognition-of-cut-ties-to-Israel-533336
 
"Our position has not changed." "Can you tell us what that position is?" "Our position has not changed." "Yes.. please.. what is that position?" "Our position has not changed." :D (I miss Jenn Psaki.. at least she lied to your face.)

 
[MENTION=68777]real[/MENTION]DonaldTrump: The Wall Street Journal stated falsely that I said to them "I have a good relationship with Kim Jong Un" (of North Korea).
Obviously I didn't say that. I said "I'd have a good relationship with Kim Jong Un," a big difference. Fortunately we record conversations with reporters

Nathan J Hunt
Two Korea's set to meet again today Monday for further talks on planned participation in winter games.

@StratSentinel
IDF confirms destroying 180 metre tunnel stretching into #Israel from Egypt "intended by Hamas to bring terrorists and weapons from Egypt into the Gaza Strip".

Prince Alwaleed Moved To Highest Security Saudi Prison After Refusing To Pay $6 Billion For Freedom: Report
https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018...ity-saudi-prison-after-refusing-pay-6-billion

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The Wall Street Journal
Lebanon's prime minister praised Iranian-backed Hezbollah for doing its part to de-escalate the tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran
https://www.wsj.com/articles/hariri...he-saudi-iranian-conflict-1515697159?mod=e2tw


Iraq:
Iraqi PM al Abadi formed a political alliance with pro-Iranian Hashd Shaabi leader Hadi Amiri to enter together coming elections.
 
"Our position has not changed." "Can you tell us what that position is?" "Our position has not changed." "Yes.. please.. what is that position?" "Our position has not changed." :D (I miss Jenn Psaki.. at least she lied to your face.)



America is Israel's bitch. This is well known to most of the world, if not to most Americans.
 
NATO vs NATO



The Associated Press-@AP · 2 min
BREAKING: Turkey's Erdogan vows to "drown" the Syrian Kurdish border security force that the United States is setting up.

Erdogan vows to ‘drown’ US-backed Syrian Border Force before it’s born, labels unit ‘terrorist army'
https://www.rt.com/news/415966-erdogan-syrian-border-force-destroy/


Erdogan just openly named US SOFs as possible targets of Turkish military operation in Syria.

Brasco_Aad- @Brasco_Aad
WOW! TURKISH PRES. ERDOGAN DIRECTLY ADDRESSES US SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES OPERATING ILLEGALLY ON SYRIAN SOIL: 'PUT DOWN THE SIGNS OF THE YPG FROM YOUR UNIFORMS SO YOU MAY NOT BECOME A TARGET FOR OUR MILITARY'


Brasco_Aad- @Brasco_Aad
'THE OPERATION TO NOT ONLY CAPTURE AFRIN BUT ALSO MANBIJ WILL START ASAP'

TURKEY: Turkish President Erdogan has said that preparations are complete for the military operation against SDF in Northern Syria,
warns allies not to get between them and 'terrorists'.

Ali Özkök
Turkish army stationed new Hawk MIM-23 air defense systems near YPG-held Afrin,
(Kurds don't HAVE an airforce... no wait...)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DTllJJeWkAIw8nS.jpg:large
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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DTllJ9gWAAEPD29.jpg:large
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To US
“Put your flags that you hang near terrorist bases down yourself,
so that we don't have to hand them over to you,
so that we are not forced to bury those who stand w/ terrorists into the ground.”

“TSK will solve the Afrin and Manbij issues as soon as possible. The offensive may start any minute.
Then we will move on to other areas. We will continue the operations until last terrorist remains”

Russian Market-@russian_market · 3 min.
TURKISH LIRA FALLS AS ERDOGAN WARNS OF ATTACK ON SYRIAN KURDS ANY MOMENT

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Russia May 'Undertake Measures' After US Decision on Border Force in Syria
https://sputniknews.com/middleeast/201801151060753205-russia-measures-usa-syria-security/


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SDF 'Security Force' training in Raqqa

Russia's Gazprom to double investment in Turkish Stream
http://vestnikkavkaza.net/material/109133


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North and South Korea agree to unified ice hockey team at Winter Olympics

North Korea's orchestra to perform during Olympics: South Korean ministry

North Korea emphasizes reconciliation, calls for expanded inter-Korean exchanges
http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/northkorea/2018/01/14/0401000000AEN20180114003000315.html


N. Korea slams SK Pres. Moon for lauding Trump's role in opening up inter-Korean talks
http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/northkorea/2018/01/14/15/0401000000AEN20180114005551315F.html?sns=tw


NYT
Military Quietly Prepares for a Last Resort: War With North Korea
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/14/us/politics/military-exercises-north-korea-pentagon.html
 
[h=1]PLO Central Council ‘Suspends’ Oslo Agreement[/h]http://www.jewishpress.com/news/us-news/plo-central-council-decides-to-suspend-oslo-agreement/2018/01/16/
 
[h=1]PLO Central Council ‘Suspends’ Oslo Agreement[/h]http://www.jewishpress.com/news/us-news/plo-central-council-decides-to-suspend-oslo-agreement/2018/01/16/


TASS
Palestinian leaders vote to call for suspension of recognition of #Israel — AFP
http://tass.com/world/985223


Palestinian leaders voted to call for the suspension of recognition of Israel
in response to US President Donald Trump’s acknowledgement of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, AFP reported
referring to a statement by the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).

“The Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) was assigned to revoke recognition of Israel
until it recognizes the State of Palestine on the 1967 borders
and reverses the decision to annex East Jerusalem and expand settlements,” the document says.
 
Israel




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Neocon Nikki

(when your diplomatic representative to the rest of the planet makes it clear
that she is in fact beholden to a foreign government,
making sure they understand that serving Israel comes first, everything else is secondary.)




For me it goes something like this:
Is worshiping Mary the same as worshiping God?
Of course not. It makes Mary an idol. (she's a person)
Is worshiping a crucifix the same as worshiping God?
Of course not. It makes the 'cross' an idol. (it's a thing)
Is worshiping Israel the same as worshiping God?
Is it???
Is it???
No.
Fundamentalists don't seem to 'get' that.
Big mistake.
 
[h=1]White House, PA have had no contact since Trump's Jerusalem announcement[/h]http://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/US-PA-have-had-no-contact-since-Trumps-Jerusalem-announcement-539625
 
KOREA

@W7VOA
DPRK issues rare appeal to all Koreans to "promote contact, travel, cooperation" between north and south.

Reuters Politics
@ReutersPolitics
North Korea sends rare announcement to all Koreans, calls for unification
(Nikki Haley is going to need some extra thick tampons: her blood must be boiling over with all this news of peace and reunification.)

Press TV Breaking- @BREAKING_PTV
South Korea: Military option on North’s nuclear program 'unacceptable'

New U.S. unilateral sanctions against N. Korea undermine int'l settlement efforts - Kosachyov

NEW U.S. SANCTIONS AGAINST N. KOREA INTENDED TO AFFECT CHINA, RUSSIA;

WASHINGTON GOES BEYOND UN SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS, STARTS ACTING AGAINST ITS MEMBERS - KOSACHYOV

Moscow urges Washington to think whether breaking off relations with Russia would meet U.S. people's interests.





QATAR

The Spectator Index- @spectatorindex
BREAKING: Qatar in advanced talks to buy S-400 missile systems


AFGHANISTAN

Conflict News
BREAKING: At least 40 people were killed in the attack on Kabul's Intercontinental Hotel at the weekend, almost double the earlier toll: official figures - AFP

U.S. not seeking to facilitate intra-Afghan dialogue, continues to count on force - Russian Foreign Ministry
Interfax

UKRAINE

Biden Boasts He forced Ukraine to sack prosecutor general ‘in six hours’
https://www.rt.com/news/416888-biden-fire-ukrainian-prosecutor/


“I looked at them and said: ‘I’m leaving in six hours. If the prosecutor is not fired, you’re not getting the money,’” Biden said during a meeting of the US Council on Foreign Relations.

He was referring to Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and former Ukrainian prime minister Arseny Yatsenyuk. Biden added that the prosecutor was then fired.

Biden apparently used US guarantees of a third loan worth $1 billion as a means of applying pressure on Kiev.

Biden also boasted of other cases of US interference in Ukrainian internal affairs.

He claimed that he had to direct almost every step of the Poroshenko administration after it came to power.

Biden also revealed that the US administration “spent so much time on the phone making sure that everyone from… [former French president Francois] Hollande to [former Italian prime minister Matteo] Renzi wouldn’t walk away” from anti-Russian sanctions.

He also added that German Chancellor Angela Merkel was almost the only major European leader who “was strong enough to… stand with” the US on this issue but that “she did not like it” and supported Washington only “reluctantly.”


Breaking911-@Breaking911
BREAKING: Trump says Palestinians must return to peace talks with Israel to receive US aid money - AP



RUSSIA

Putin highlights the significance of building a domestic Islamic theological seminary
http://tass.com/society/986773

"We also spoke back then about the necessity to revive theological Islamic education in Russia,"
adding that the average age of the current muftis "gets one thinking about who would succeed them."
In his words, future muftis are to be educated domestically.


INDONESIA

INDONESIA EXPECTING DELIVERY OF RUSSIA'S SU-35 JETS TO BEGIN IN AUGUST - AMBASSADOR TO RUSSIA
Interfax


IRAQ

Al Arabiya English-@AlArabiya_Eng · 7 min.
BREAKING: Abadi: Kurdistan region agreed to hand over all oil to the federal government

ISRAEL

Lee Saks- [MENTION=11900]lee[/MENTION]_Saks
ISRAEL'S NETANYAHU TELLS TRUMP IF IRAN DEAL CAN'T BE FIXED "YOU SHOULD WALK AWAY FROM IT"


Guy Elster-@guyelster
BREAKING Israel PM says to Trump that if the US would choose to resign from the nuclear deal with Iran, he will support him.
(shocker! :rolleyes:)

DAVOS


 
Re Zionists:
[h=1]Daniel 11:14[/h] “also the robbers of thy people shall exalt themselves to establish the vision; but they shall fall.”

wow... nvr saw that b4.

"Are not you and the Cushites all the same to me,
sons of Israel? - it is Yahweh who speaks.
Did not I, who brought Israel out of the land of Egypt,
bring the Philistines from Caphtor, and the Aramaeans from Kir?

Now, my eyes are turned on the sinful kingdom,
to wipe it off the face of the earth.

Yet I am not going to destroy the House of Jacob completely - it is Yahweh who speaks.
For now I will issue orders
and shake the House of Israel among all the nations,
as you shake a sieve
so that not one pebble can fall on the ground.
All the sinners of my people are going to perish by the sword,
all those who say,
'No misfortune will ever touch us, nor even come anywhere near us.'"

Amos 9:7-10
 
Brasco_Aad
The Israelis want to abandon the F-35 and want to re-order the F-15.
(all payed for by the American Tax payer)

Israel is telling the whole world that the F-35 is a piece of junk
Israeli Air Force Leaning Toward Upgraded F-15 Over F-35 for Next Fighter Jet Acquisition

The rapid aging of the IAF’s current fleet makes the new purchases necessary
https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news...f-15-over-f-35-for-next-acquisition-1.5769565



Introducing the 'Anti-Semitism Cyber Monitoring System'
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/241157


The Anti-Semitism Cyber Monitoring System (ACMS), capable of providing real time data and analysis of online anti-Semitism.

Every day 200,000 suspected posts and tweets are scanned by the system.





EU picks up Trump's tab, gives Palestinians $52 million in aid
https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/eu-picks-trumps-tab-gives-palestinians-52-million-aid/



High profile Russian delegation in Israel shortly after Putin-Netanyahu Moscow talks
https://www.debka.com/us-moscow-syrian-understandings-break-putin-netanyahu-left-little-discuss/


a large Russian delegation arrived in Israel Tuesday for “security talks”, headed by Nikolai Patrushev, secretary of the Russian Federation Security Council.
It also includes deputy foreign and justice ministers, generals and senior officials in the army and Russian intelligence apparatus
and has come less than 24 hours after Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu held talks in Moscow with President Vladimir Putin.

Lee Saks
U.S. MISSILE DEFENSE TEST IS SAID TO FAIL: CNN (Aegis test)

EndGameShow
BREAKING: For the second time in a year, a Navy/MDA SM-3 Block IIA BMD intercept fails in Hawaii.

Zlatko Percinic
@ZlatkoPercinic
Seems NATO has more problems then only logistics .... LockheedMartin 's AEGIS system failed again in a test in Europe.

(these all refer to the same 'test failure')




US TREASURY'S KREMLIN 'LIST'



Russian Market
#FunFact The US Oligarch sanctions list has been copy-pasted from the Forbes Richest Men of Russia list.
The US Treasury department has admitted that it took the list of names for its new Russia ‘sanctions’ list from a Forbes magazine list of billionaires!

Putin ‘offended’ at being left off US Treasury ‘Kremlin List’
https://www.rt.com/news/417392-putin-kremlin-list-joke/


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Russian Market
The U.S. identified some of Russia’s richest tycoons and allies of President Vladimir Putin for potential sanctions, ratcheting up pressure over alleged Kremlin interference in the 2016 presidential vote.
- Galchev, Vekselberg, Prokhorov, Alekperov, Peskov, Usmanov, Mordashov..

Russian PM Medvedev, FM Lavrov & other top figures included in US Treasury’s ‘Kremlin List’
https://www.rt.com/news/417335-us-list-russian-oligarchs/

The entire Russian government is included in the US Treasury’s ‘Kremlin List,’ which also features scores of influential businessmen. Moscow slammed the report, saying it virtually amounts to a breakdown of ties.

The document is part of a sanctions law signed by Trump in August, which targeted Russia in retaliation for alleged interference in the 2016 presidential election – a claim which still lacks any evidence.

According to the report, people featured in the list were selected on the basis of “individuals’ official position in the case of senior political figures, or a net worth of $1 billion or more for oligarchs.”

Despite being a part of the sanctions law, the document notes that “it is not a sanctions list, and the inclusion of individuals or entities in this report… does not and in no way should be interpreted to impose sanctions on those individuals or entities.”

The report adds that it “does not create any other restrictions, prohibitions or limitations on dealing with such persons by either U.S. or foreign persons.”

The first part lists a total of 114 Russian political figures, including Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, head of the Presidential Administration Anton Vaino, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, and First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov, as well as all Russian ministers, including Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and other senior officials.

The Russian business world also has its fair share, with 96 businessmen, including the heads of the biggest banks – such as Sberbank and VTB – making the list. The heads of state gas company Gazprom and state oil company Rosneft, as well as the heads of major transport companies such as Russian Railways and Aeroflot are on the list.

The list also includes Russian tycoons Alisher Usmanov and Roman Abramovich. Uzbek-born billionaire Usmanov is among the world’s 100 richest people, with a net worth of more than $15 billion. He made his fortune through metal and mining operations, and also has shares in media companies and Arsenal Football Club.

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'KREMLIN REPORT' IN FACT DECLARES WHOLE RUSSIAN LEADERSHIP AS U.S. ENEMIES - SLUTSKY


RUSSIA NOT TO PUT ITS TAIL BETWEEN ITS LEGS BECAUSE OF SANCTIONS, TO CONTINUE DEFENDING ITS POSITION - RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR TO U.S

POLICY OF RESTRICTIONS IS A WAY FOR U.S. LEADERSHIP TO IMPOSE ITS WILL ON OTHER COUNTRIES TO MAKE THEM ABANDON INDEPENDENT COURSE - DUMA CHAIRMAN VOLODIN

ADDITIONAL U.S. RESTRICTIONS DO A LOT OF HARM TO INTERESTS OF EUROPEAN BUSINESS - VOLODIN

'Kremlin list' to bolster public consolidation in Russia – Volodin

Heads of 3 Duma committees refuse to attend Trump's National Prayer Breakfast due to 'Kremlin list'

Kosachyov sees 'Kremlin list' as sign of U.S. political paranoia to last for long while

'Kremlin list' undermines possibility of further dialogue with U.S. - Slutsky

SANCTIONS MANIFEST U.S. UNFAIR COMPETITION, PROTECTIONISM - FEDERAL SERVICE FOR MILITARY AND TECHNICAL COOPERATION

RUSSIA-U.S. RELATIONS CANNOT NORMALIZE UNTIL GENERATION OF POLITICIANS THAT FORMED DURING COLD WAR IS IN POWER IN WASHINGTON - KOSACHYOV


US 'KREMLIN REPORT': INTERNATIONAL BLACKMAIL


U.S. USING 'TWO MOVES' PRINCIPLES,
FIRST IT INTIMIDATES BUYERS OF RUSSIAN ARMS,
THEN FORCES THEM TO BUY U.S. WEAPONS - ROGOZIN TO INTERFAX ON U.S. 'KREMLIN REPORT'
(Full fledged mafia style)

http://tass.com/world/987465
„...we estimate that foreign governments have abandoned the planned or announced purchases of several billion dollars in Russian defense acquisitions.
Given the long time frames generally associated with major defense deals, the results of this effort are only beginning to become apparent.
From that perspective, if the law is working, sanctions on specific entities or individuals will not need to be imposed
because the legislation is, in fact, serving as a deterrent,"
"Foreign governments and private sector entities have been put on notice,
both publicly and privately, including by the highest-level State Department and other USG officials where appropriate,
that significant transactions with listed Russian entities will result in sanctions," the US State Department spokesman said.

KREMLIN REPORT TO WORSEN RELATIONS BETWEEN EU, U.S., RUSSIA SHOULD BENEFIT FROM THIS - DUMA DEFENSE COMMITTEE HEAD SHAMANOV

There are enough potential buyers of Russian defense industry products to replace those who may stop buying them due to U.S. actions - Russian MP

"On the whole, the U.S. policy shows that they [the U.S.] have never understood and will never understand the mindset of our people.
Therefore, all of their efforts are simply doomed to failure," Shvytkin said.

Russia so far to refrain from responding to U.S. 'Kremlin report', cutting relations to zero would be stupid - Putin
Interfax"

PUTIN ON 'KREMLIN LIST': ITS AUTHORS ARE DEALING WITH U.S. DOMESTIC POLICY, ATTACKING THEIR OWN PRESIDENT
Interfax

PUTIN: U.S. LISTS RUSSIA ALONG WITH N.KOREA, IRAN WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY ASKS IT TO RESOLVE PROBLEMS OF N.KOREA, IRAN, WHICH IS STUPID
Interfax

PUTIN ON RUSSIA-U.S. RELATIONS: ONE SHOULDN'T EXPECT THAT RUSSIA WILL SURRENDER POSITIONS ENDLESSLY
Interfax

PUTIN ON 'KREMLIN LIST': WE SHOULD DO OUR BUSINESS AND THEN THEY WILL REALIZE THAT IT IS POINTLESS TO MAKE ANY LISTS, THREATEN, OR SCARE US

PUTIN ON U.S. 'KREMLIN REPORT': RUSSIA SHOULD BE GUIDED BY WELL-KNOWN RULE: THE DOGS BARK, BUT THE CARAVAN GOES ON

Government of Russia-
The significance of the US report released today is close to zero. It does not change anything in our country's development strategy, just like no other measures or sanctions ever have throughout our history #Medvedev





'LIST' ALREADY BACKFIRING



EU decides not to support strengthening of anti-Russian sanctions - Belgian PM

U.S.' latest steps extremely hostile, look like utterly unfair competition - Rogozin

DECISION BY GERMAN AUTHORITIES TO ALLOW NORD STREAM 2 TO BE BUILT OPENS UP OPPORTUNITY TO START CONSTRUCTION IN GERMAN WATERS RIGHT AWAY - MILLER
Interfax

CAPITAL REPATRIATION
RT
While ‘Kremlin List’ doesn’t imply sanctions yet, it could be a clear signal for wealthy Russians to bring their capital home
https://www.rt.com/business/417462-russia-budget-kremlin-list-treasury/

(Putin giggling....)


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It's time U.S., Russian presidents had formal meeting - U.S. ambassador
(what's the point? Compromised Congress has LOCKED HIM OUT!)

Russian spy chief met U.S. officials in U.S. last week: sources
Roiders
Peskov declines to comment on Russian intelligence chief's trip to U.S - Interfax


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KOREA

RUSSIA STANDS READY TO OFFER ONE OF ITS CITIES, INCLUDING VLADIVOSTOK, AS VENUE OF PYONGYANG-SEOUL TALKS - RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR TO N. KOREA - Interfax

RUSSIA IN COMPLIANCE WITH UN SC RESOLUTION WILL SEND ALL NORTH KOREAN WORKERS BACK HOME BY END OF 2019 - RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR TO DPRK

Pyongyang understands that another nuclear missile test would ruin all prospects of inter-Korean rapprochement - Russian ambassador to DPRK

N. Korea must discuss nuke problem primarily with U.S., cannot solve it in inter-Korean format - Russian ambassador to N. Korea

RUSSIAN DEPUTY FOREIGN MINISTER MORGULOV AND U.S. SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR N.KOREA JOSEPH YUN TO MEET IN MOSCOW - RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY
Interfax


SYRIA RECONSTRUCTION

China ready to participate in reconstruction of Syria
https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/china-ready-participate-reconstruction-syria/
 
“If Iran is not stopped,” Netanyahu reportedly told Putin, “then Israel will stop it.”
http://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Signs-of-war-540369




Besoros Tovos
ASSAD: If Israel attacks one more Syrian facility Syria will respond by firing missiles at Ben-Gurion Airport



LEBANON

Hezbollah Ready to ‘Decisively Confront’ Israel Over Offshore Oil, Gas Deposits
https://muraselon.com/en/2018/02/he...ly-confront-israel-offshore-oil-gas-deposits/

As Israel tried to warn off foreign companies from accepting a Lebanese tender on a natural gas deposit l
ocated in the area of the Mediterranean Sea claimed by both Lebanon and Israel, it received a sharp rebuttal from Hezbollah.

Hezbollah blasted Israel’s apparent attempts to interfere with Lebanese natural gas exploration projects, according to Press TV.

The movement’s representatives have described Lieberman’s statements as “a new aggression”
and that Hezbollah stands ready to “decisively confront any assault on our [Lebanese] oil and gas rights.”

Earlier Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman said during his appearance at an international security conference in Tel Aviv
that the eastern Mediterranean gas field that has been put up for tender by Lebanon,
(expected to be developed by an international consortium of energy companies) belongs to Israel.

“They [Lebanon] are announcing a tender on the gas field, including Block 9, which is ours by any definition,” Lieberman said,
adding that the companies bidding for said tender are, in his opinion, “making a grave error —
because this is contrary to all of the rules and all protocol in cases like this.”

High-ranking Lebanese officials took a dim view of Israel’s stance, with Prime Minister Sa’ad al-Hariri noting
that these comments were one of several “threatening messages” from Israel in recent days,
and Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil saying that he already brought this matter to the attention of the UN.

In December 2017, the Lebanese government approved a bid by a consortium of France’s Total, Italy’s Eni and Russia’s Novatek f
or the right to explore two of the five blocks put up for tender in the country’s first oil and gas offshore licensing round.
One of these blocks however – Block 9 – borders Israeli waters in an area where Lebanon and Israel have an unresolved border dispute.

In 2006 Israelis armed forces invaded Lebanon in retaliation for a cross-border raid by Hezbollah
which resulted in several Israeli soldiers being killed and two being abducted.
The ensuing conflict lasted 34 days and ended with a UN-brokered ceasefire,
only after claiming the lives of about 1,200 Lebanese and some 160 Israelis.

Avigdor Lieberman said he considers Lebanese army indistinguishable from Hezbollah
and stated that both forces would be fair game in any future war.


Aoun calls on Berri to help unify Lebanon in the face of Israeli threats
https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/aoun-calls-berri-help-unify-lebanon-face-israeli-threats/


discussed with him the most recent developments and the latest Israeli threats to Block 9 in the exclusive economic zone,
and the wall being built by Israel on the southern border




Israel threatens Lebanon with ‘full strength’ ground invasion in case of conflict
https://www.rt.com/news/417610-israel-ground-operation-lebanon/

(Liberman again...)
 
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