French voters could strike a major blow to globalism

The French are headed to the polls this Sunday, April 10 for the first of two rounds in the country’s presidential election. No longer about ‘right v left’, the contest pits the establishment globalist straightjacket against true democracy and independence.

The result has the potential to not just cause a political earthquake in France, but in all of Europe, dealing a major blow to the “rules-based” order of globalists.

But will French voters seize the occasion?

❗️New York Times confirms authenticity of video showing Ukrainian military's massacre of Russian soldiers

According to NYT, the footage was made on March 30 during the withdrawal of Russian troops from Kiev.

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EU ‘must’ arm Ukraine to end conflict – but “not in any way"

European Union chief Josep Borrell said Wednesday that it is necessary for the bloc to continue providing arms to Ukraine to put pressure on the Kremlin, so that the conflict with Russia does not end in Kiev’s defeat.

“ We must continue to support Ukraine. Therefore, we must continue to arm Ukraine and provide even more support. We want to give more weapons. This is what Ukrainians expect from us, and this is what we are doing, and we must do even more and faster," Borrell said, speaking at the European Parliament.

Borrell also noted that the EU has already provided Ukraine with €1 billion worth of arms.

Beijing FUMING at $95mn US arms sale to Taiwan

Chinese FM spox Zhao Lijian claims the US’ $95mn arms deal with Taiwan is a major encroachment on Beijing’s sovereignty and security, and will endanger peace in the region.

He added that China has pledged to take powerful measures to protect its security interests while calling on Washington to cease military interactions with Taipei.

‘World witnessed yet another crime by Ukrainian authorities’ — Russian FM spox addresses Bucha allegations

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova claimed that Russia is being falsely accused of killing civilians in the town of Bucha, saying that the allegations are designed to hide Ukrainian forces’ involvement.

The official also called Western media “accomplices to the crime in Bucha,” saying that news organizations and social media platforms are helping spread ‘misinformation’ regarding the incident.

Zakharova noted that earlier Ukrainian reports, including the mayor’s statement after Russian troops left Bucha, had no mentions of alleged war crimes.

⚡️US dollar exchange rate trades below 80 rubles for first time since February 23 - Moscow Exchange