Russia to Revive Abandoned Arctic Military Airport

"Russia is reconstructing a long-dormant military airport on its far northern Kola Peninsula as part of a major upgrade of Northern Fleet airstrips in the European Arctic."

MoscowTimes 

China Slams Washington Post as ‘Pathetic’ and ‘False’ for Publishing Zelensky Taiwan Comments

"Washington Post reporter Josh Rogin asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky  to
advise Taiwan on how it could “stand strong as China seeks to impose its control over a free people, by force if necessary.”

The Chinese Foreign Ministry’s initial response was arrogant and restrained, but on Monday, the state-run Global Times erupted in a hysterical rant against Rogin for asking the question and daring to write about Zelensky’s answer.

The Ukrainian president advised the world to learn from its mistakes in Ukraine and take stronger pre-emptive diplomatic measures to stave off another attempted military conquest. The Global Times attacked Rogin for daring to presume Zelensky answered a direct question about China and Taiwan by referring to China and Taiwan." Breitbart

Libya's Fragile Peace Is A Major Oil Market Risk

"The relentless oil price is causing economic havoc around the world, and Libya represents a
major supply risk that could send prices even higher. 

The recent failed attempt by Bashagha to take power in Tripoli has heightened tensions in the country and could lead to significant supply outages.

Until there is genuine progress on the issue of fair distribution of oil revenues within the country, this risk of major supply outages will continue to plague markets. 

The economic pain for many countries being caused by still-high crude oil (and gas) prices may be exacerbated by another extensive series of blockades of key oil facilities in Libya." ZH

Pope Doubles Down On NATO-Ukraine Comments: Russian Invasion Was "Provoked"

"Pope Francis has doubled down on prior controversial statements suggesting the Russia-
Ukraine conflict is largely NATO's fault, asserting also that "war cannot be reduced to distinction between good guys and bad guys" - as the Vatican's own headline to the interview reads." ZeroHedge