Links to FIVE items: three articles of commentary and analysis from Consortium News; a report from Declassified UK; and an interview from National Public Radio; other published material is accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (Scroll down for UKRAINE 2-24-26. Scroll up for MEDIA, CUBA and IRAN.) — MCM
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MARCH 22, 2022 Why the U.S. needed the Russian invasion, by Joe Lauria | Special to Consortium News The U.S. got its war in Ukraine. Without it, Washington could not attempt to destroy Russia’s economy, orchestrate worldwide condemnation and lead a proxy war to bleed Russia, all as part of an attempt to bring down its government. Joe Biden has now left no doubt that it’s true. READ MORE . . .
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FROM FEB. 24 Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine reflects on 4th anniversary of war with Russia. Reported by Mary Louise Kelly, Justine Kenin and Henry Larson | NPR Kelly talks with Bridget Brink, the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine who’s now running for Congress, about the U.S.’s next moves in brokering peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. Click HERE to listen and read.
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FROM FEB. 24 The timeline that tells the tale, by Joe Lauria | Special to Consortium News The way to prevent the Ukraine war from being understood is to suppress its history. A cartoon version has the conflict beginning on Feb. 24, 2022. READ MORE . . .
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FROM FEB. 23 UK aid still helping Ukraine join NATO, by Mark Curtis | Declassified UK As the Ukraine war enters its fifth year, a British aid project worth up to £38m is meant to help Ukraine “make progress on conditions for membership of the EU and NATO” while “attracting international investors” and creating “an improved business environment.” READ MORE . . .
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FROM FEB. 24 To whom are our liars lying & what Is the point of their lies? by Patrick Lawrence | Special to Consortium News To make the case that those who purport to lead the Western post-democracies lie routinely about what they are doing and why they are doing it will not help you win friends and influence people. READ MORE . . .
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