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Alexander Palladin18.05.2026

On May 13th, 1991, an assassination attempt was made on Pope John Paul II in the Vatican. He was wounded with pistol shots by Mehmet Ali Ağca, member of the Turkish “Grey Wolves” group of nationalists. Previously, Ağca killed Agdi Ipekçi, editor of Turkey’s major newspaper Milliyet. He was caught and convicted, but managed to […]

Dmitri Drobnitsky17.05.2026

The US is “ready to discuss economic and security issues,” but only if there are “fundamental changes.” CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Cuba. He still has some credibility with Trump following the successful operation to “extract” Nicolás Maduro from Caracas. A CIA spokesman stated that the talks have a deadline and that “Cubans should have […]

Vladimir Golstein16.05.2026

Obviously, politicians and other “communicators” of all epochs have appealed to bullshit in times of need, but rarely had the regime been running solely on BS as much as did the Brezhnevites. Nothing was left of Marxism and Leninism. Nothing was left even of Stalinism, cruel as it was, at least it had clear goals […]

Dmitri Drobnitsky14.05.2026

Netanyahu either promised or threatened that Israel would “get off” US military aid by 2028. The Israeli Prime Minister’s key statement was his unwillingness to “wait for the next Congress.” Benjamin Netanyahu gave a rather interesting interview to the CBS program “60 Minutes.” While acknowledging that Israel receives military aid from the US, he limited […]

Kirill Benediktov13.05.2026

Prominent American pastors are warning that President Donald Trump’s impending release of the “alien files” could destroy Christian beliefs, declaring that churches must be prepared to maintain the unity of their congregations. They claim they have been contacted by administration officials in Washington (most likely intelligence officials with a Christian worldview). At least six American […]

Robert Reich12.05.2026

The Supreme Court’s shameful decision last Wednesday released a flood of memories — and worse. When I learned what Samuel Alito and the other Republican appointees to the Supreme Court did to the Voting Rights Act last week, I thought of Mickey. I met Mickey the summer after third grade. His family had rented one […]

Alexander Palladin12.05.2026

Ted Turner, founder of CNN, has died in the United States at the age of 87. While working in Washington, D. C. in 1980s as Bureau Chief of Izvestia I took part in half a dozen talk shows at CNN Crossfire program, debating Soviet-American relations with US politicians, journalists, and political scientists. Turner was one […]

Yuri Chekalin08.05.2026

Memory, Meaning, and Modern Relevance. Victory Day, observed on May 8 or May 9 depending on the country, marks the end of World War II in Europe and the defeat of Nazi Germany. It is one of the most significant commemorations in modern history, symbolizing not only military triumph but also the resilience of societies […]

Vladimir Golstein08.05.2026

So a guy, let’s call him Sam, got so sick and tired of having the same job and living in the same house, that he decided to hit the road. In a distance he sees a very charming city on a hill. Wow, he says. That looks so promising and enticing. I want to live […]

Robert Reich07.05.2026

It’s emblematic of the conspicuous extravagance of Bezos and the billionaire class. On May 4th was the Met Gala, an annual peon to the conspicuous extravagance of America’s wealthy. Its honorary chairs this year are, appropriately, Jeff Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sanchez Bezos. If you’d like a ticket to the Bezos Ball, all you’ll […]

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45th Anniversary of Assassination Attempt on Pope John Paul II

CIA Director Visits Cuba

Late Soviet Period Was the Time of the Official Bullshit

We won’t need US aid by 2028!

Vance vs. “Aliens”

Sam Alito and My Friend Mickey

Ted Turner in Memoriam

May 8th or 9th as Victory Day

Sam and the Mirrors

May 4th Bezos Ball

45th Anniversary of Assassination Attempt on Pope John Paul II

CIA Director Visits Cuba

Late Soviet Period Was the Time of the Official Bullshit

We won’t need US aid by 2028!