Links — 23 Dec 2021 Part 2

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Gilbert Doctorow — International relations, Russian affairsVladimir Putin’s Annual Press Conference, 23 December 2021Gilbert Doctorowhttps://gilbertdoctorow.com/2021/12/23/vladimir-putins-annual-press-conference-23-december-2021/Zero Hedge (clickbait headline-it's China- but a pretty good article)Putin Names Russia's "Number One Partner" At Year-End Press ConferenceTyler Durdenhttps://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/putin-names-russias-number-one-partner-year-end-press-conferenceNew Satellite Images Purport To Show Russian Force Build-Up Near Ukraine [article tells the true story]Tyler Durdenhttps://www.zerohedge.com/markets/satellite-images-purport-show-russian-force-build-north-ukraine-borderUS, Japan Draft Plans To Set Up Attack Base In Event China Invades TaiwanTyler

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