Purpose of VAT increase, key rate, rising prices: Putin’s takes at ‘Results of Year’
by TASS [12-19-2025]. As the head of state noted, the Russian economy grew by 9.7% over the past three years, which is much higher than in Europe. MOSCOW, December 19. /TASS/. The increase in value-added tax (VAT) in Russia will not be permanent, taxes should be reduced in the future, President Vladimir Putin said during…
Pepe Escobar, Judge Napolitano: Stealing Russian Bank Deposits; Venezuela
by Judge Napolitano, Judging Freedom [12-18-2025] Pepe Escobar(bio).
Ukraine, NATO, Sanctions, Frozen Assets: Highlights From Putin’s Year-End Marathon Presser
by Sputnik [12-19-2025]. President Putin gave another one of his hours-long marathon press conferences on Friday, allowing journalists and citizens from across Russia and media from around the world to get direct answers to questions ranging from war and peace to the economy and social issues. Here are the highlights. Russia Ready to Talk Peace……
What if the United States Becomes the Next Soviet Union?
by Wave Media & KurtisG [12-14-2025]. (RAD: This is an excellent analysis of competitive changes in the Soviet Union, United States, and China over the last 100 years. If the US wants to improve its competitive posture on the world stage, it needs to understand what has changed and then plan accordingly. There are no…
Why New US Security Strategy Is Full of Contradictions on China
by Wave Media [12-13-2025]. (RAD: It is always important to understand how the other side views policy changes. Notice how China understands what Trump is up to & how Trump has had to back down in various situations. It is also important to understand what leverage China has & what Trump doesn’t have. – RAD)…
Stanislav Krapivnik, Glenn Diesen: Russia’s Permanent Divorce from Europe; Russian History; Ukraine; US & Europe
by Glenn Diesen [12-16-2025]. (RAD: Stanislav moved back to Russia about 15 years ago from the US after serving in the US military, so he has a unique perspective from both sides. It is fascinating & very educational to listen to him explain attrition warfare that Russia is fighting in Ukraine that most in the…
Nima Alkhorshid, Pepe Escobar, Andrei Martyanov, Alex Krainer – US Recalculates; EU Draws the Line; Russia; Ukraine
by Dialogue Works [12-14-2025] Nima R. Alkhorshid(bio), Pepe Escobar(bio). (RAD: The implication of Trump’s November 2025 National Security Strategy is discussed. Be sure to listen to Pepe Escobar & Alex Krainer for important insights. – RAD)
Ray McGovern, Glenn Diesen: End of NATO and the EU – Whom the Gods Would Destroy, They First Make Mad
by Glenn Diesen [12-17-2025]. (RAD: Ray McGovern sure has a sense of humor in the way he describes these serious matters. He has a good reading on Russia & understands that they have already won militarily in Ukraine & are in no hurry. Can Trump actually deliver? The Russians have proposed abiding by the terms…
Russia’s Military Operation Goals Will Certainly be Achieved – Putin
by Sputnik [12-17-2025]. MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia will certainly achieve the objectives of its special military operation in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday. “The objectives of our special military operation will certainly be achieved,” Putin said at an expanded meeting of the Russian Defense Ministry Board. Russian President Vladimir Putin also said…
Jeffrey Sachs, Glenn Diesen: Trump’s Distorted Version of the Monroe Doctrine
by Glenn Diesen [12-12-2025]. (RAD: This is an excellent discussion about the original Monroe Doctrine vs how it has been perverted over time. Trump has perverted it even more. In effect, Trump is saying that only the US has the right to dictate what happens in the Americas, including South America & Central America. China…
China wants to mass-produce space rockets like cars
by Inside China Business [12-16-2025]. China is moving to a lean manufacturing model to mass produce space vehicles. Chinese carmakers now dominate automobile production, bringing together vast capital and talent pools, supply chain monopolies, and “pull” manufacturing techniques. By employing the same processes that led to China’s success in the car industry, Chinese engineers hope…
China’s Core AI Industry Poised to Surpass One Trillion Yuan This Year – Expert
by Sputnik [12-16-2025]. China’s core artificial intelligence (AI) industry scale is expected to exceed the 1-trillion-yuan ($140 billion) benchmark in 2025, according to industry data, a trend that experts said highlights the vast potential of the country’s AI development, driven by broader application scenarios, technological progress and policy support. According to the China Academy of…