by Fred Bassett | Mar 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Graphic Truth Of all the Russian oligarchs facing Western sanctions over the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine, one name stands out: Roman Abramovich. The owner of Chelsea FC soccer club used to be one of the world’s richest men, but recently he’s seen his net worth...
by Fred Bassett | Mar 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
” rel=”noreferrer noopener”> The global food industry has gone bonkers. Since Russia invaded Ukraine last month, global wheat prices have gone through the roof, and sunflower oil is becoming a rare delicacy. The looming global food crisis has been...
by Fred Bassett | Mar 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
post-Soviet transition to capitalism, with all the opportunity, chaos, wealth, and resentment it entailed. On Wednesday, Chubais, who was most recently serving as Vladimir Putin’s special envoy for “sustainability,” fled the country because of his opposition to...
by Fred Bassett | Mar 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
57414526e52/0_374_5616_3370/master/5616.jpg?width=465&quality=45&auto=format&fit=max&dpr=2&s=1ae2ff001e86ec10bd79c35636b950a0″ alt=”A plane over Washington DC this week. ” /> A plane over Washington this week. Washington will also...
by Fred Bassett | Mar 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
about Ukraine’s intentions, perhaps even preparing to use chemical weapons in a “false flag” attack after which Russia would try to pin the blame on Kyiv. The Russian government has implemented—and continues to implement—its disinformation strategy across several...