US SANCTIONS ON RUSSIA A " LAWLESS JUNGLE " PAGE 2

 April 11    2022

 US Sanctions on Russia Create “Lawless Jungle” - View from China

Beijing-backed outlet the Global Times has slammed Washington’s sanctions against Russia as illegal maneuvering to benefit US interests - citing Brazilian FM Carlos Franca who branded the measures “illegal under international law”.

“The only calculus is its own strategic goal of suppressing its rival. It has every faith in its own might, in defiance of international laws and rules, moral principles, or harmful consequences that its actions might cause to others,” an article has claimed.

It highlighted how the US allows imports of materials it depends on from Russia, such as titanium for aircraft production, and fertilizers, while banning other countries from trading in them.

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April 12 , 2022

 Anti-NATO protesters CLASH with police in Greece

A demonstration against weapons shipments to Ukraine, organized by the All-Workers Militant Front, has turned into a brawl with law enforcement in Thessaloniki.

Protesters were filmed spray-painting anti-NATO slogans onto equipment at the local port.

According to the organizers, several people including a journalist were arrested.

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 Attack by pro-Ukrainian demonstrators on Russia Rally in Germany

Footage from Hannover shows counter demonstrators with Ukrainian flags attempting to block traffic, hit cars and shout insults during a motor rally attended by around 600 people.

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 Several hundred Russian and Belarusian trucks unable to cross Latvian border over weekend

Most drivers were reportedly unaware of a new EU entry ban.

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 France Confiscates Historic Painting Belonging to Russian Oligarch

French authorities have decided to hold onto a 1910 self-portrait by the prominent Russian artist Pyotr Konchalovsky, which is owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch Petr Aven.

The painting initially was loaned out to France as a part of an exhibition at the Foundation Louis Vuitton in Paris.

Now, France has decided the loan is permanent... or an "Asset freeze."

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 Austrian Chancellor visits Putin for “closed door” talks over Ukraine

The negotiations were not a “friendly visit” but were rather “very direct, open and hard,” Karl Nehammer told media after the talks Monday.

Nehammer also claimed he had spoken about alleged “war crimes” blamed on Russian troops, and promised that EU sanctions will remain in place as long as the conflict goes on.

Nehammer is the first EU leader to visit Moscow after the start of military operation in Ukraine - his previous stop was Kiev, where he pledged full support to President Zelensky.

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 World Bank Warns Ukraine GDP could HALVE in 2022

The World Bank has forecast double-digit GDP declines for Russia and Ukraine and recessions for Belarus and Moldova, with emerging markets in Central Asia set to shrink 4.1% as a result of the conflict in Ukraine.

Kiev will be the hardest hit with a predicted 45.1% drop, but the global lender warned if further, stricter sanctions are established it could reach 75%, while Russia’s economy is set for a drop of 11.2%.

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 Russian DefMin reveals Ka-52 performing combat mission

The Russian Defence Ministry released on Sunday footage showing combat operation of Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopters.

The Ministry reported that 'the pilots managed to destroy a column of convoy and anti-aircraft installations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The crews performed the tasks in pairs at low altitudes to achieve their operation aims'.