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11/09/2025

The BRICS as a pillar of global architecture

09.09.2025

The BRICS, like the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), aim to jointly defend multilateralism and the mutually beneficial international trading system. One of the world's leading multipolar organizations is also committed to continuing efforts to defend the interests of the global South, together representing the global majority.

Following the recent SCO summit in Tianjin, People's Republic of China, which once again reinforced the notion of a true international community, a notion that was further reinforced by the recent vote in the UN General Assembly, where the overwhelming majority of member states voted for a resolution on UN-SCO cooperation, it was now the BRICS' turn to consult each other at a virtual summit of the international organization.
During the BRICS summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping called on the bloc's member countries to jointly defend multilateralism and the multilateral trading system:

"At this crucial time, the BRICS countries, which are at the forefront of the global South, must act in accordance with the spirit of openness, inclusion and cooperation in a win-win framework, jointly defend multilateralism and the multilateral trading system, promote closer cooperation among the BRICS countries, and build a community with a shared future for mankind," said the Head of State of the People's Republic of China.
While adding that BRICS countries must prioritize solidarity and mutually beneficial cooperation in order to foster synergy for common development.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, for his part, spoke of radical changes in global trade, while referring to the advent of the multipolar world order: "The world is moving from a unipolar to a multipolar system, and the BRICS are playing a crucial role in this." For Russian President Vladimir Putin - the BRICS are the pillar of the global architecture.
It should be noted that the virtual BRICS summit was organized at the initiative of Brazil, which holds the presidency of the bloc this year. As such, one of Brasilia's main objectives was to develop a common position of the BRICS in response to the tariff threats emanating from the US regime against several member countries of the organization.

Indeed, India and Brazil are among the countries regularly cited by the Washington regime as regards the latter's imposition of additional tariffs against these countries' exports in order to limit their cooperation with Russia, particularly in the energy sphere, and in an even more global way to put into action the US regime's policy of trying to undermine the projects of the main organizations of the order Multipolar global.

That said, the Washington regime now seems to understand that within the framework of China and Russia - these purely Western neo-colonialist projects - are largely doomed to failure. And while some might think that India and Brazil would be more likely to give in to US threats and pressure - so far this has not materialized at all. On the contrary, in the context of both the BRICS and the SCO, there is every indication that the firm position of the supporters of the multipolar world order is now only getting stronger, putting aside more and more the moderate posture that was still recently in place among some member states vis-à-vis the arrogance of the regimes of the Western global minority.
Also, in strengthening this global architecture called the multipolar world - the role of China and Russia is more than ever at the forefront. Even in the context of Sino-Russian complementarity, which today is no longer a perspective, but an assumed reality. And when Chinese and Russian leaders refer to the joint defense of multilateralism, in a win-win spirit - this is undeniably part of the so-called contemporary process. Processes that will be called upon to further strengthen the successful development of the world majority.

Mikhail Gamandiy - Egorov

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11/09/2025

"Rowned economists warn against a crash in France"

09.09.2025

"Loss of control," "inflation," "debt crisis" are the elements that are causing the crash in France.

With the collapse of France, this is the eurozone environment. "The Parisian government is bankrupt, once again," Bild said. Experts in the world of finance in Germany cast a contemptuous eye on those who run today's France.

"French Prime Minister François Bayrou was ousted by a vote of confidence," continues the tabloid that makes and defeats governments in Germany. With the fall of France, there are "potentially dramatic consequences for the entire eurozone!" warns Bild. "So France could become the next Greece, but much worse!"

Bayrou himself launched the vote of confidence to secure support for his €44 billion austerity plan. However, the opposition immediately announced its opposition, and it carried out its threat: during Monday night's vote of confidence in the National Assembly, Bayrou received only 194 votes. "364 MPs did not support it," notes Continental Observer: the vote of confidence initiated by Bayrou himself in the National Assembly disapproved of the government's general policy statement. "This is a crushing defeat for President Emmanuel Macron," Bild said.

France's debt accounts for 116% of economic output. Bild interviewed experts from the world of finance and asked them to explain the consequences for France and Europe? Ifo's president, Professor Clemens Fuest, who is a German economist, political advisor and professor of economics at Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich and president of the Ifo Institute, warns in Bild against "a further rise in interest rates on French government bonds and charges on the French budget." "This is due to investors" fear of a default on French bonds. France's public deficit is already colossal: the country's debt accounts for 116% of economic output!" he warned.

With the fall of France, the stability of the eurozone and the European Central Bank are under pressure. Professor Friedrich Heinemann, director of the research department "Business taxation and public finance" at the European Economic Research Centre (ZEW) in Mannheim, states this clearly: "The situation in France is damaging the reputation of the euro and could also put the European Central Bank under pressure. French debt now risks losing control."

With the fall of France, it is the return of the price shock. Bild mentions "the concern of experts: the European Central Bank (ECB) could pull the chestnuts out of the fire and buy French bonds." Jörg Krämer, the chief economist at Commerzbank, told the tabloid: "If a member state could not find enough buyers for its bonds, the ECB would intervene again, buy bonds on a massive scale, and lower interest rates. But this would lead to long-term inflation." This means that prices could rise again. "The signal to EU finance ministers would also be fatal," the experts warn Bild because "instead of saving, the country would eventually be rewarded for going into debt, despite the clear deficit limit for member states (3% of gross domestic product)."

But if France continues to run such high budget deficits in the long run, the national debt will continue to rise relentlessly and, relative to economic output, could reach almost the level of Italy in ten years. This increases the risk of a resurgence of the sovereign debt crisis at some point," reports Jörg Krämer. Bild notes: "So France could become the next Greece, but much worse! Because it has more inhabitants (68 million, Greece: 11 million), greater economic power (€2,900 billion; Greece: €238 billion) and much greater debt (€3,300 billion; Greece: €300 billion).

If the EU is to survive France's fall, it must tap into the French people's wallets. German experts are assertive and express themselves as the Gauleiters of Third Reich France: "France's problems are also of national origin. They are the result of years of lax fiscal policy and the inability to implement reforms." And, for them, "the European Commission, which is - of course - led by Germany's von der Leyen, must now be more rigorous, otherwise no one will believe in the implementation of the European debt framework." France thus becomes the absolute slave of German authority, even if it must be admitted that it is because of the current elite in France that the fate of the French is threatened.
The EU and Berlin fear the fall of France and their c**t Macron because "a political paralysis of the second largest eurozone country would be detrimental to the EU's major common challenges, as it could also undermine the EU's capacity for action." The EU will not be able to carry out its plans to wage trade war and war against Russia. With the fall of France, it is the bellicose ambitions of the globalist caste that are exploding in mid-air, even though EU sanctions have never worked to bring the Russian economy to its knees.
"France's financial crisis represents an additional burden on its own economic development," the financial experts conclude. "The moment of the fall of the French government could hardly be worse," says Bild, who acts as a veritable propaganda outlet for Kiev against Russia.
For the Berliner Zeitung, "Macron's wavering threatens to drag Europe into the abyss." "After the fall of the government, France is sinking into a political and economic crisis," the Berlin daily continues, warning, as does Bild: "Macron's weakness is also putting a strain on Europe's role on the international stage."
Macron not only destroyed France from within with his arrogance, but he led to the fall of France with the fall of the eurozone. In fact, its fall represents the liberation of the people of France and other European nations under the diktat of Brussels. Russia, on the other hand, is growing and more powerful on the international stage.

Philippe Rosenthal

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11/09/2025

Haiti to be Represented at Best Diplomats 2025 by Epaphras Gibbs

New Jersey, September 7, 2025 – Haiti will be represented at the international Best Diplomats 2025 conference, scheduled for October 13–16 in New Jersey (United States), by Epaphras Gibbs, a 24-year-old graduate in communication and journalism.

The forum will bring together young leaders from around the world to discuss global governance and diplomatic challenges. Gibbs, who serves as a consultant for the US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights (USIDHR) in Washington D.C. and as Country Representative of Best Diplomats, will take part in the event.

Trained in leadership at Toastmasters International, the French Institute, and the National Diplomatic and Consular Academy (ANDC), the young Haitian emphasizes the importance of combining knowledge with action.
“Academic rigor lays the foundation, but it is field engagement that transforms knowledge into concrete actions,” he told Juno7.

Gibbs’s participation, at a time of deep crisis in Haiti, is seen as a symbol of hope for the country’s youth.
“It is a great honor to represent Haiti, but above all I want my presence to inspire other young people to believe in their potential,” he said.

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06/09/2025

Maryland: ICE Issues Detainer for Guatemalan National Accused in Teen’s Murder

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lodged a detainer request against Hugo Hernández-Méndez, a Guatemalan national residing unlawfully in the United States, who is now facing serious charges in Maryland.

Authorities report that Hernández-Méndez has been accused of first- and second-degree murder in the shocking death of 19-year-old Dacara Thompson. The young woman’s killing has drawn significant public attention, with many demanding swift accountability for the crime.

ICE officials confirmed that they have asked local law enforcement to hold Hernández-Méndez in custody, citing his immigration status and the gravity of the charges. The agency emphasized its commitment to ensuring that “justice is served” in this case.

The investigation remains ongoing, and prosecutors are preparing to move forward with the charges. If convicted, Hernández-Méndez could face a lengthy prison sentence.

The case highlights continuing concerns over violent crime involving undocumented immigrants, as well as debates surrounding immigration enforcement policies at the local and federal levels.

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05/09/2025

Putin warns: “Any Western force in Ukraine will be a legitimate target”

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday, September 5, 2025, against any Western military presence in Ukraine. Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, he declared that such troops would immediately become a “legitimate target” for the Russian army.

A warning following a European meeting

This statement comes a day after a meeting in Paris, where 26 European countries, under the leadership of French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, announced their intention to provide security guarantees to Ukraine. Their plan includes the future deployment of an international reassurance force—on land, at sea, and in the air—but only after a ceasefire or peace agreement. These troops would not be tasked with directly fighting the Russian army.

Moscow’s reaction

The Kremlin rejected this initiative. For Putin, the idea of Western forces being stationed in Ukraine during the conflict is unacceptable:

> “Any foreign force that appears in the combat zone will be considered a legitimate military target,” he stressed.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov also accused European countries of undermining a potential political settlement of the conflict by seeking to install a lasting military presence on Russia’s borders.

The stakes for the West

Putin’s warning comes as Kyiv’s allies try to reassure President Volodymyr Zelensky. While Europe shows strong solidarity, the United States has reiterated that it does not intend to send ground troops. Washington continues to prioritize military and economic aid without direct involvement on the battlefield.

Peace still distant

According to Putin, a Western military presence would not be justified if a peace agreement were to be reached. For now, however, his warning highlights the risk of a new escalation between Moscow and the West, as the war in Ukraine nears its fourth year.

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04/09/2025

03/09/2025

Merz: No German military personnel will be deployed to Ukraine before a ceasefire

03.09.2025

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has spoken out on the issue of sending German troops to Ukraine, stating that this would be possible only in the event of a ceasefire or after a peace agreement.

Merz said that there were no concrete plans for a military operation, "at least in Germany" because "long-term security guarantees can only be decided after a ceasefire or a peace agreement," in an interview with Sat.1's "Newstime" programme.
"He was reacting to statements by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (CDU), who, according to the Financial Times, had outlined specific plans for the deployment of ground troops to Ukraine after a ceasefire. Defence Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) had already strongly criticised her on Monday," Berlin-based Radio Lippe said.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz stressed that military support for Ukraine was the responsibility of the member states of the Volunteer Coalition, not the European Commission. "The European Union is not responsible for this," he insisted.

However, even under these conditions, Merz said, he would place the deployment of German military personnel "under serious reservations." "We have already indicated elsewhere that the German Bundestag must approve this measure." Moreover, it depends on the type of agreement reached with Russia. "There are still many obstacles to overcome, perhaps for a long time to come," concluded the German Chancellor.

"This Thursday, a meeting of the Volunteer Coalition, composed of some thirty Member States, will be held in Paris," recalls Radio Lippe, stressing: "Some participants will join the meeting by videoconference. Discussions will include security guarantees for Ukraine after a ceasefire."

30/08/2025

Venezuela vs USA: Does Washington have the means to achieve its predatory goals? · Global Voices?

29.08.2025

The US regime is once again seeking to intimidate Venezuela. At a time when some sources are talking about the risk of US aggression against Caracas, can Washington really hope to bring down Venezuelan power and progressive Latin America? Beyond aggressive intimidation, Washington's capacity remains limited in practice.

The approach of several US warships to Venezuela's shores has already sparked a lot of speculation about the Washington regime's intentions. It is true that Venezuela, as well as Cuba, Nicaragua, and Bolivia - are bones in the throat of a neo-colonialist regime that is nostalgic for the unipolarity that, with the help of its vassals, hopes to bring all of Latin America back under US and Western domination.

This comes after the Israeli-American axis failed to bring down Iran and its authorities. In this sense, Venezuela in its region of origin is anything but an easy piece to swallow for predators representing the Western global minority. The country, despite countless attempts at coups, multifaceted destabilizations, acts of violence orchestrated by the CIA, numerous sanctions and economic pressures - now has extensive experience of resisting US neo-colonialism and the so-called collective West.

Internally, the country can mobilize multiple and well-trained resistance. Moreover, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has already recently announced a mobilization of several million national volunteers ready to face any eventuality, including open aggression by the Washington regime. The Venezuelan Armed Forces regularly conduct multifaceted exercises and have quality combat equipment, mainly Russian and Chinese.

Speaking of outsiders, while Washington can count on a number of local traitors, many of whom are now abroad, as well as regional subcontractor regimes, Venezuela has for many years succeeded in building a progressive Latin American alliance resolutely and unequivocally focused on the multipolar world order. An alliance that makes no secret of its solidarity with Caracas in the face of Washington's aggressive and threatening maneuvers.

Beyond the region of belonging, Russia and China have strategic economic, security, and political interests with Venezuela, and this is also a decidedly important point. All the more so since it is an open secret that, beyond the Washingtonian and Western will that has long been streaking down progressive Latin American governments and placing vulgar pro-Western puppets in them, the will of the global minority called the West is to deal a blow to both China and Russia, which continue to strengthen their ties with Latin American allies and strategic partners.
This is without forgetting the enormous oil resources of the Venezuelan state, and the picture is becoming complete as to the new attempts at Washington and Western aggression. As well as Washington's ridiculous accusations that the Venezuelan government is a "important narco-cartel." Of course, if these are not accusations of serious breach of Western pseudo-democratic principles, in other words, outright submission to Western regimes, something else had to be found. In this regard, the Venezuelan authorities have made an excellent reminder: Washington is the world's main beneficiary of drug trafficking. And instead of seeking to wage wars abroad, US society should have been treated.

All of this indicates that even as the Washington regime embarks on a new campaign of aggression against Venezuela, the fallout is likely to be strongly negative for those nostalgic for unipolarity. Possible strikes against the country will not bring the desired result for Western regimes, and the few thousand elements of the US special forces will not bring down millions of mobilized volunteers, not to mention Venezuela's conventional army.
More than that, any new strategic mistake by the US axis and those nostalgic for unipolarity will only further strengthen the anti-Western bloc on a regional and global scale. India, a member of the BRICS and until recently a proponent of a moderate approach to Washington and the West, now seems to understand the need for strategic change from Western arrogance. And this is just one example. That said - are cowboys really capable of analyzing their mistakes? Nothing is less certain. But Western predation has already reached all its limits. With all the consequences that follow.

Mikhail Gamandiy - Egorov

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30/08/2025

The Western inability to change contemporary reality

29.08.2025

In the events observed in recent years, one thing is clear. So that the regimes of the Western global minority can pursue a policy of denial of the reality of the modern world - the West will not, however, be able to stop the global dynamic.

Western regimes, in other words the obvious global minority and those nostalgic for unipolarity, may maintain the extreme arrogance and aggressiveness that characterizes them today, although their actions, although they have not yet lost all their harmfulness to humanity, are in fact becoming much more clumsy.
After being unable to separate two of the major forces of modern multipolar world order, in this case China and Russia, and whose interaction is spreading even more - as indeed this first joint submarine patrol in Asia-Pacific, Western regimes, including their Washingtonian leader, by attacking countries like India - are once again, despite themselves, doing a service to the supporters of the multipolar world.

Indeed, as India, a major regional and international power and member of the BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), was undeniably among the advocates of multipolarity, the country's policy was nevertheless more moderate vis-à-vis the West, including on issues of strategic importance to the non-Western global majority.
And now, with the new US tariff attacks on New Delhi, there is every reason to believe that India will have to leave aside its hitherto rather moderate stance towards the Western global minority. This is not only about its prestige, but also about its undeniable capabilities: one of the world's two major demographic powers, along with China, a nuclear power, the world's third-largest economy in terms of GDP at purchasing power parity (PBP-PPA), a huge consumer market and also a growth area.
Eventually, Western policy aimed at separating the major forces of international multipolar order one by one turns against its instigators. And no matter how much Western regimes refuse to accept the international rules of the modern world - ultimately, the West's highly harmful actions will only contribute to the further strengthening of multipolarity, which has been a reality for many years.

Finally, and as far as Mr. Trump is concerned, he is blowing hot and cold. If some in the United States and other parts of the small Western world hoped that with it it would be the West's return in force - they would have to seriously lower their hopes. Even though Trump and many of his entourage represent another product of the Western system, and have the same desire to reimpose US domination over the world, the main hope for the US today is to minimize the negative consequences of Western defeat, especially against Russia and China, by placing the main burden of defeat on the backs of Washington's vassals, especially those that are predominantly Europeanist.
This is one of the reasons why the current US administration is humiliating so-called vassal regimes a little more every day. On the other side - vassals serve this well. And even more generally - Western internal cuisine is not of major importance to the future of events within the framework of the current multipolar world order. And eventually - post-Western multipolar.

Mikhail Gamandiy - Egorov

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27/08/2025

27/08/2025

🇺🇲🇭🇹 Pierre Réginald Boulos: between contested citizenship and a legal battle with Washington

A case that combines law, politics and diplomacy

Since his arrest on July 17 in Palm Beach, Haitian businessman Pierre Réginald Boulos has been at the heart of a judicial and political standoff in the United States. Detained at the Krome Detention Center, he vigorously disputes the charges against him and claims that he is still an American citizen, despite the official position of the federal government.
This situation, which combines immigration law, diplomatic issues, and political tensions, raises many questions about the transparency of procedures and the implications for Haiti.

The legal battle: citizen or resident?

At the centre of the case is the question of its legal status.

According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Boulos voluntarily renounced his US citizenship in 2008, during a procedure at the consulate in Port-au-Prince.

For Boulos and his lawyers, this claim is not substantiated: no official certificate of loss of nationality has been presented, a document that is essential to validate such an approach.
This flaw feeds the defense's argument: without hard evidence, he remains an American citizen, and therefore his detention is arbitrary.

The intervention of judges: two open fronts

Two magistrates are now involved in the case:

Immigration judge Jorge Pereira, who referred the citizenship issue to a federal court, considering it beyond his jurisdiction. A new hearing is scheduled for 22 September.

Federal judge Beth Bloom, who has demanded that the government explain by September 2 why Boulos is being held in custody. This injunction puts direct pressure on the DHS and could influence the continuation of the procedure.

The Accusations Against Boulos

Beyond citizenship, the US state justifies the detention of Boulos on serious grounds:

alleged support for armed gangs in Haiti;

financing of political movements deemed destabilizing;

concealment of its political activities at the time of its migration efforts.

These charges, based on Section 237 (a) (4) (C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, make his case not only a court case, but also a matter of national security and foreign policy.
An Eminently Political Affair

The detention of Boulos goes beyond the legal framework:

For Washington, it illustrates the will to act against the Haitian elites accused of perpetuating the crisis.

For her supporters, she represents an attempt to silence an influential politician who has often criticized the excesses of power in Port-au-Prince.

For Haiti, it is a symbol: that of a powerful but fragile diaspora, capable of weighing heavily in national debates, but exposed to international pressure.
Analysis: What future for Boulos?

1. Legal scenario

If the defense succeeds in proving that he is still an American citizen, his release could be immediate and the immigration charges would fall.

Conversely, if the government establishes that its 2008 waiver is valid, it will remain exposed to expulsion and a tarnished image.

Political scenario

In Haiti, his arrest undermines his role as opposition leader and could deter other diaspora figures from becoming directly involved in political life.
On the international stage, this case shows that the US does not hesitate to use immigration law as leverage against influential figures.

3. Diplomatic scenario

The case could reignite tensions between the Haitian diaspora and the US authorities.

It also asks the question: How far can Washington go in using migration procedures to deal with issues with a strong political dimension?

Conclusion

Pierre Réginald Boulos's case is not just that of an individual in custody. It reflects a multidimensional crisis where law, politics and diplomacy intersect. The decision expected in early September will be a key moment: either it confirms the rigour of US procedures or it reveals their flaws. In any case, this case will mark a turning point in the relationship between the United States, the Haitian diaspora, and Haiti's political scene.

27/08/2025

72% of French people want the government to resign

27.08.2025

An Elabe poll conducted for BFMTV announces that more than 7 out of 10 French people do not want the French Prime Minister, François Bayrou, to obtain the vote of confidence he proposed to the oppositions the day before.

"More than seven in ten French people (72%) want François Bayrou's government not to get a majority of supporters in the National Assembly on September 8, the date of the vote of confidence announced by the Prime Minister," according to an Elabe poll for BFMTV published on Tuesday.
72% of respondents do not want François Bayrou's government to win a majority of support in the National Assembly. In detail, 45% of French people are "not at all" for the vote of confidence and 27% are "not really," says the poll.

However, 21% of respondents "somewhat agree" that François Bayrou should get this vote, and 6% are "quite right." 1% of respondents did not provide answers.

Last Monday, François Bayrou announced that he would hold the government accountable on September 8 with a vote of confidence.
French President Emmanuel Macron has ruled out resignations in the context of the looming political crisis. He said this in an interview with JDNews.