Polygraph
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It's a well-worn Kremlin tactic to blame the West for public discontent in authoritarian countries friendly to Russia.
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"The cold-blooded murderers, who opened fire on prisoners of war lying down unarmed, were so confident of their impunity that they videotaped their crimes."
As a surrender progressed, one Russian soldier suddenly opened fire on Ukrainian captors – something not mentioned in Russian accounts. -
“… Iran has the most transparent peaceful nuclear program compared to the number of IAEA-supervised facilities in the world and has enjoyed the most inspections and verifications.”
Iran is upgrading nuclear enrichment while dodging questions from the International Atomic Energy Agency. -
“Ethiopia's economy held up under pressure & reached $127.6 B, demonstrating that our economy is unbreakable & will continue to grow. The per capita income reached $1,212.”
Abiy Ahmed's rosy economic report is challenged by staggering inflation, a humanitarian crisis and the risk of maintaining a civil war truce. -
“All personnel, weapons, and military equipment of the group have been withdrawn to the left bank.”
In defeat and retreat from Kherson, Russian troops were forced to leave behind tanks, infantry vehicles, rocket launchers and ammunition. -
“China does not meddle in anyone’s internal affairs.”
A testy exchange between China’s Xi and Canada’s Trudeau highlights China's efforts to influence matters in countries of interest. -
“Mr. President [Biden]. Can you tell us anything about the recent missile strike in Poland? ... No!”
In fact, Biden was forthcoming about the missile strike on Poland, and he even contradicted Ukrainian statements. -
“The Hague District Court ruled that the crash of the MH17 plane was connected to a non-international armed conflict in eastern Ukraine.”
The Netherlands court said just the opposite and extended responsibility to the Russian Federation. -
“The U.S. is preparing for a provocation comparable to Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.”
Despite the South China Sea backdrop, Kamala Harris’ planned trip is poles apart from Nancy Pelosi’s summer visit to Taiwan. -
“It is absolutely clear to me that Nuzhin was kidnapped and brutally killed by the employees of the U.S. intelligence services.”
There is no evidence of U.S. involvement in the bludgeoning death of a Russian mercenary. -
“Polish mass media and officials commit deliberate provocation to escalate situation with their statement on alleged impact of 'Russian' rockets at Przewodow.”
Russia’s barrage of missile strikes against Ukrainian civilian targets was the proximate cause of an air defense missile hitting Polish territory. -
“Ukraine has adopted a law that prohibits it from conducting peace negotiations with Russia. This is their choice; we have always declared our readiness for such negotiations…”
Ukraine did ban negotiating directly with President Vladimir Putin, but not with others in Russia.