Vladimir Putin's latest move has Ukraine, and NATO, scrambling. US Marine Corps Intelligence officer and UN Weapons Inspector Scott Ritter breaks down just how Putin has been able to outmaneuver NATO and what it means for the future of Russia. Tucker Carlson JUST Leaked The Final US Government Secret That No One Was Supposed To Know Scott Ritter Warns: US Joins War After Russia DESTROYED A S [...]

In this episode of Direct Impact, Rick Sanchez is joined by friends of the show: Dr. Wilmer Leon and Garland Nixon, co-hosts of “The Critical Hour” on Radio Sputnik. Together, the group reviews the week in headlines, starting with President Putin’s strategic pact with North Korea amid criticism from the US State Department. Next, Donald Trump’s bold remarks on Ukraine funding are analyzed, [...]

Washington has spent $1.8 trillion over the 20-year failed military campaign in Afghanistan to defeat the Taliban, whilst aid to Ukraine in just a little more than two years has already reached $175 billion dollars, according to a Council on Foreign Relations report published on May 9. [...]

Briefly Explained: Four Russian warships, including the nuclear sub-Kazan, have docked in Havana Bay, just 200 miles from Florida. This bold display of military power, featuring the advanced frigate Admiral Gorshkov, signals rising tensions amid the Ukraine conflict. Kazan, renowned as the 'silent killer,' epitomizes Russia's advanced maritime prowess, equipped with stealth technology and lethal f [...]

The West’s fears realized? What Putin’s meeting with Kim Jong-un really means. With the West-centered world order in decline, the strengthening of a new ‘power triangle’ in the East is a logical development. [...]

We have THREE huge BRICS stories this week. First, BRICS announced a new payment system that directly challenges the dominance of the US dollar in international transactions. No more SWIFT system. Saudi Arabia ends its 50-year Pedro dollar agreement and announces they're joining BRICS. And 59 new countries plan to join the BRICS system. This is a massive gut punch to the U.S. Dollar dominance as t [...]

The Answer comes from the Horse’s Mouth. But the Horse’s Mouth concept does not seem to be on the agenda of this Conference. On September 7, 2023, NATO’s Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, in a presentation to the European Parliament, formally acknowledged that: “the war didn’t start in February last year [2022]. It started in 2014.” This far-reaching declaration confirms his earlie [...]

Exit polls had begun to roll in at the end of European elections across the EU’s 27 countries, when President Emmanuel Macron delivered his bombshell moment in a televised address to a stunned French population. “I’ve decided to hand you back the choice of our parliamentary future with a vote. I am therefore dissolving the National Assembly,” he declared. The National Rally party - led b [...]

Russian warships arrived in Havana harbor, which sits 90 miles from the U.S. border. Former U.S. Marine Scott Ritter says this is already beyond the level of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Are we heading for full scale war? Russian Warships sail for Caribbean to counter US' long-range missiles in Ukraine war | WION Russian warships, nuclear submarine in Cuba, fighter jet in NATO airspace | Gravi [...]

Dr. Naledi Pandor, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, delivered a country statement at the standalone BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. Lavrov speaks at BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting's opening session China-led BRICS group aims to counter Western democracies | DW News [...]

The New York Times is out with a bombshell story confirming that Israel is secretly targeting US members of congress with influence campaigns. Congressman Thomas Massie was the most recent target. Five things to know about AIPAC, the powerful pro-Israeli lobby in the US "Propaganda Machine": NY Congress member Jamaal Bowman on AIPAC's $25 Million Campaign to Unseat Him The US-Israel relat [...]

In her latest book, Sevim Dagdelen, a member of the Bundestag (German Parliament) not only dispels the myths of NATO but also explains why Germany needs more "courage for neutrality" to resist Washington's dictates and pursue an independent foreign policy that is focused on Germany's welfare. The war in Ukraine must be ended as quickly as possible through negotiations, not prolonged with more weap [...]

Russian warships, a nuclear submarine, are sailing towards Cuba. This comes days after Putin warned NATO that he would supply weapons to countries where they can be used to strike the West. Is Putin backing his threat with real action? As West Ignores Putin's Threat, Russian Navy Heads To USA's Backyard? Watch What Moscow's Planning Here's how Putin will respond to a NATO attack | Redacted w [...]

A total of 97 countries have confirmed their presence in the BRICS 2024 Games in June this month. The event will be hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kazan region between June 12 to 24. “97 countries had already confirmed their participation,” said Russia’s Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko. The minister added that the BRICS 2024 Games are an integral part of the development [...]

Imagine a missile so fast it practically becomes invisible to radar. A missile that can change the course of a war in seconds. This is the Zircon, the Russian hypersonic missile causing concern around the world. But why is NATO so alarmed by it? And how could it impact the war in Ukraine? In this video, we explore the development of the Zircon missile, from the early 2000s to the most recent test [...]

In this video, we look at the huge geopolitical upheaval as Turkey withdraws from NATO due to the organization's perceived passivity in response to Israel's new strikes on Rafah. This decision represents a watershed event in international affairs, calling into question NATO's future and the Middle East's power balance. Jeffrey Sachs EXPOSED: "Netanyahu's Mistake & Crimes! Israel Must Be PUN [...]

War is being treated by the sociopaths in Washington, Israel and parts of Europe as if it is something to be casually entered into in one’s spare time. The back-up lies, regularly spouted in Congress, are that Israel is a democracy and an ally. It is, of course, neither, as it is a Jews-only apartheid regime that has no fixed borders and no reciprocal security arrangements with the US. [...]

The Criminalization of International Law! There is a complex history behind Israel’s October 2023 plan to “Wipe Gaza off the Map”. It’s “an ongoing genocide”, an absolute slaughter, coupled with atrocities. It’s a criminal undertaking based on Israel’s doctrine of “Justified Vengeance” which was first formulated in 2001. [...]

European nations, including France, Belgium, & EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell have expressed support for the International Criminal Court's (ICC) decision to seek arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders. France's Foreign Minister reiterated the country's commitment to humanitarian law and Belgium described the ICC's move as an important step in investigating crimes in Palestine. A [...]

In this video, we look at Israel's bombshell disclosure about its suspected role in a helicopter crash that killed Iran's President, Ebrahim Raisi. The helicopter accident has caused ripples in international politics, with Israel claiming responsibility for the attack. The event, which apparently featured an Israeli agent as the pilot, represents a dramatic escalation in Israel's already strained [...]

Overnight protests against the Israeli government, led by PM Benjamin Netanyahu, erupt across Israel. Thousands flood the streets, including Tel Aviv, demanding Netanyahu's resignation amidst deepening frustration over the hostage crisis. Protesters call for early elections and a hostage deal, leading to clashes with police in Tel Aviv. Israeli cops struggle to contain the angry crowds, resorting [...]

Joe Biden has just passed numerous tariffs against China. But these tariffs will not help America close the manufacturing gap with China, nor will it stop China's rise. The real loser in this entire trade war is the American consumer, who will pay more for the products they need. In today's video we break down the new tariffs against China, the myth of overcapacity and how the US is facing an inco [...]