Truthout
War
Putin Formally Declares Martial Law in Illegally Annexed Ukrainian Regions
As the war intensifies, his decree orders the creation of territorial defense forces in the four annexed regions.
Ukraine Isn’t the Only Place Nuclear War Could Threaten to Erupt
The U.S. and China must initiate diplomatic talks focused on preventing nuclear escalation over Taiwan.
Peace Groups Urge Biden to Pursue Diplomatic “Off-Ramp” to Avert Nuclear War
Biden said Putin's threats have raised the risk of "Armageddon" to its highest level since the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Noam Chomsky: The War in Ukraine Has Entered a New Phase
The U.S. is recklessly assuming that — if he faces defeat — Putin will pack his bags rather than use nuclear weapons.
Wall Street Giants Set to Smash Profit Records Off Energy Crisis, Global Hunger
Wall Street banks have not just benefited from the commodity price increases — they’ve actively helped fuel them.
Fighting Near Ukrainian Nuclear Site Must End to Prevent Chernobyl-Like Disaster
Experts say a demilitarized zone should be established around Zaporizhzhia, Europe's largest nuclear power plant.
Noam Chomsky and Robert Pollin: Humanity’s Fate Isn’t Sealed — If We Act Now
It is political will that stands in the way of securing the future of humanity and the planet.
“War Poisons Everybody”: Remembering Howard Zinn on His 100th Birthday
Legendary historian, author, professor, playwright and activist Howard Zinn taught that "neutrality is impossible."
Warnings Grow Over Nuclear War as Tensions Escalate Between US, Russia and China
The UN warned this week that humanity is “one miscalculation away from nuclear annihilation” as tensions escalate.
Putin’s Repression Is Driving Many Antiwar Russians Abroad
A Russian dissident describes how he left as "antiwar demonstrations were brutally smashed by the police."