Tag Archives: russia

VFP National Board renews call for ceasefire and negotiated peace in Ukraine…

Posted on June 3, 2023 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

…and denies use of the VFP name or logo by groups advocating arms shipments and other military support for Ukraine…all in accordance with the VFP Statement of Purpose. Statement on the War in Ukraine…adopted by the VFP National Board, April … Continue reading →

Posted in Peace Activism, Veterans For Peace News | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Ukrainian lifeboat dilemma

Posted on January 24, 2023 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

There’s a classical dilemma in ethics you’ve likely heard of that’s known as the lifeboat problem. Imagine that you’re on the last lifeboat on a sinking ship. It’s already full beyond safe capacity. The chance of rescuers arriving any time soon is minimal. There are still passengers in the shark-infested water who…. Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Human War Toll, Linus Pauling Chapter Actions, Peace Activism | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Be wary of mainstream media’s portrayal of the Russia – Ukraine conflict

Posted on March 11, 2022 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

This article by former Marine intelligence officer and weapons inspector Scott Ritter outlines some of the issues that are ignored or obfuscated by mainstream media sources. Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Human War Toll, Peace Activism, US Military, War Economy | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Resist US-Led War Movement Global Online Rally Against NATO, June 10

Posted on June 9, 2021 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

Online Rally, June 10, 10am PDT Register here. “…NATO seeks to launch its new strategic initiative “NATO 2030,” which identifies its principal security concerns as not only Russia, but also China, terrorism, cyber attacks and emerging disruptive technologies. This forebodes … Continue reading →

Posted in Peace Activism | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Silencing America as it prepares for war

Posted on May 27, 2016 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

By John Pilger 27 May 2016 Returning to the United States in an election year, I am struck by the silence. I have covered four presidential campaigns, starting with 1968; I was with Robert Kennedy when he was shot and … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Human War Toll, War Economy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Gorbachev Confronts US Imperialism…Again

Posted on March 1, 2015 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

This is an excellent interview of former USSR President Mikhail Gorbachev by Sophie Shevardnadze of RT from December 2014. It’s just 24 minutes but so full of wisdom, history and insights on foreign affairs, especially Russia vs. the “west” today, … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Peace News | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment