Dear All, Even to this day, humanity has not advanced beyond petty and primitive national conflicts; succumbing to despotic leaders who use xenophobia, nationalism, propaganda and power politics to manipulate and indoctrinate the people of their respective countries. This not only applies to countries such as Russia and Iran; but also to the UK, EU and US - who deprive honest and decent folks of basic necessities, such as a Basic Income Guarantee (BIG), if they do not fall in line with the economic and political establishment. However, my colleagues in the International Community are certainly right about one thing: That the war between Russia and Ukraine must end - to stop further loss of innocent life, and restore Basic Human Rights in the International Community. Putin's illegal war on Ukraine has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths on both sides - which is unacceptable and must end. The UN General Assembly passed a justified resolution condemning the invasion and demanding a full withdrawal of Russian forces. Pope Francis has also denounced the wake of death and destruction caused by Putin's illegal war on Ukraine, describing the war as a crime against God and humanity. He said attacks on civilian infrastructure were causing deaths not only from gunfire and acts of violence but also from hunger and freezing cold. "Every act of war directed to the indiscriminate destruction of whole cities or vast areas with their inhabitants is a crime against God and humanity which merits firm and unequivocal condemnation." Furthermore, the International Criminal Court has issued an ICC arrest warrant against Vladimir Putin; which the Kremlin should comply with, by arresting Mr Putin. It should also be noted that the borders of both Ukraine and Russia have been internationally recognized and defined in 1991 - with Russia's President Boris Yeltsin recognizing Ukraine's independence. Hence Russia should honour this agreement. We encourage all Russian troops to return home to their loved ones in Russia - so that Peace can be manifested, and we can all live happy and fulfilling lives. Love and Light / благослови господь россию / God Bless President of Российская Федерация, the UK, the US, China and European Union Президент Российской Федерации / POTUS / The Crown / EU-China Mark, BTB-Global Peacebuilding PS: The News Reporter Evan Gershkovich has been arrested by the FSB on false and bogus charges of espionage. Hence he should be released immediately.

Studies the Philippine revolution, meaning the armed conflict which began as a revolt against Spain and ended as an act of resistance to the United States. Looks at the government and the political ideology of the movement.

Documented study of foreign relations of the Philippines since achievement of independence in 1946.

Critique of Philippine Economy and Politics seeks to explain comprehensively the basic character of Philippine society and the basic problems that afflict the Filipino people, especially the toiling masses of workers and peasants. Since 1946, the US has granted nominal independence to the Philippines but has retained. US dominance over the economic, political, cultural and social life of the Filipino people. The shift has merely been from direct colonial to semicolonial or neocolonial rule The semifeudal economy has persisted. There has been no genuine land reform and national industrialization. Imperialism, feudalism and bureaucrat capitalism perpetuate underdevelopment, extreme exploitation, mass unemployment and widespread poverty. About the author: Jose Maria Sison is the Founding Chairman of the Communist Party of the Philippines, Chief Political Consultant of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines and Chairperson Emeritus of the International League of Peoples' Struggle. He has continuously studied Philippine society as a student, as a teacher of literature and political science and as a full time proletarian revolutionary. About the series: The International Network is proud to present the third book of the Sison Reader Series, Critique of Philippine Economy and Politics. To follow shortly will be the fourth book on the People's Democratic Revolution.