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WantChinaTimes is reporting that Russia’s coast guard fired on two Chinese fishing vessels Tuesday after a three-hour chase.

I just read that about 700 people a day are dying in Moscow because of a heatwave combined with acrid smoke from wildfires. Let’s keep Russians in our prayers as they struggle to contain the wildfires.

This article was originally published at mat-rodina.blogspot.com and is reprinted here by permission. Thank you sir. American Capitalism Gone With a Whimper By Stanislav Mishin It must be said, that like the breaking of a great dam, the American decent into Marxism is happening with breath taking speed, against the back drop of a passive, [...]

Russia will soon have sea bases in Yemen, Libya, and Syria. Here is map showing locations of the planned sea bases: Follow this link to see the base locations: [ link ] ITAR-TASS reports, “The political decision on this issue has been made. It is difficult to say now how much time will be needed [...]

A magnitude 7 earthquake occurred under the Sea Of Okhotsk early this morning. The epicenter of the earthquake was 54.182°N, 154.310°E. The hypocentral depth of the temblor was incredibly deep, being set at 302.9 miles. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a statement saying that there was no threat of tsnunami.

In this YouTube video, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin shows off his Judo skills. It was a bit refreshing to see a world leader acting humbly, deferring to the “real geniuses.” Our pompous Western leaders, as well as those aspiring to leadership, could use a little true humility:

News of Russia’s impending oil cut off is sending shock waves through the West. Is this a duh moment or a doh! moment?

AP reports that Russia is vowing a “military” response to the missile shield in Europe. Reuters is reporting that the US is scrapping a planned port call in Poti to deliver humanitarian aid. Tensions between the United States and Russia may be getting out-of-control. Scrapping the port call may be an effort by the US [...]

Russia says it has information that Georgia is planning to attack Abkhazia, an autonomous republic of Georgia.

Trend News says ships from the United States, Canada and Poland will enter the Black Sea by the end of August. The ships are said to be on a peacekeeping mission.