Special to WorldTribune, September 26, 2022 Analysis by Mike Scruggs Many Americans see the Russia-Ukraine War as an extension of the 1945-1991 Cold War that pitted the U.S. and its NATO alliance against the former Soviet Union. The smaller Russian Federation that succeeded the former Soviet Union, however, is not the Communist Soviet Union. Communism […]
Analysis by WorldTribune Staff, September 20, 2022 The U.S. Department of Defense claims $15.8 billion “in security assistance” has been sent to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden Administration, including more than $15.1 billion “since the beginning of Russia’s unprovoked and brutal invasion on February 24.” But before we get to the list of […]
Special to WorldTribune.com By John J. Metzler Presidents, Prime Ministers, Potentates and Kings have assembled in New York for the opening sessions of the 77th UN General Assembly. The annual event, which was sidelined and subdued by the COVID pandemic, seems to be back in stride but lacking a bit of the buzz and expectations […]
by WorldTribune Staff, August 30, 2022 It could be called the black hole of Kiev. Does the Pentagon know with any real accuracy where exactly the billions in U.S. military and other aid to Ukraine ends up? Pentagon Inspector General Sean O’Donnell is quoted as saying in an Aug. 25 Bloomberg report that officials in […]
Special to WorldTribune.com By John J. Metzler As Vladimir Putin’s war continues against Ukraine, there’s now a grim acceptance of tragedy; targeted civilians, wrecked cities and the threat from Russia’s nuclear weapons. But as the conflict churns on, few people have noticed the mixed signals that formerly blockaded port cities have cautiously reopened averting a famine […]
by WorldTribune Staff, August 22, 2022 Most of the billions of dollars in military aid from the U.S. and other nations never reaches Ukrainian soldiers battling Russia on the front lines, a new report said. Meanwhile, the politicians in power in Kiev have reaped a windfall from that aid, giving themselves a 70 percent pay […]
by WorldTribune Staff, August 8, 2022 Team Biden on Monday approved another $4.5 billion package to Ukraine, this time for “budget needs” and another $1 billion in military aid, Reuters reported. Of the billions of dollars worth of military assistance, paid for by U.S. taxpayers, that the United States had already earmarked for Ukraine, only […]
Special to WorldTribune.com By John J. Metzler PORNICHET, France — Visiting a bountiful farmers market on France’s western Brittany coast, you can’t help but be dazzled by the choice and abundance of fresh fruits and food. Even in small towns, the sheer choice and selection is daunting. Now let’s metaphysically transport ourselves to Ukraine’s besieged Black […]
Analysis by WorldTribune Staff, July 20, 2022 Ukraine’s first lady, in and address before the U.S. Congress on Wednesday, said Ukraine was “grateful” for the billions of dollars in aid it has received from Team Biden thus far. Then, she asked for more. “I am asking for something now I would never want to ask. […]
Analysis by WorldTribune Staff / 247 Real News July 12, 2022 Another $1.7 billion of U.S. taxpayer money is being sent by Team Biden to Ukraine, this time to pay the salaries of Ukrainian health care workers and provide other essential services, reports say. The money pledged on Tuesday from the U.S. Agency for International […]
