This RT America special presentation commemorates the 20th anniversary of NATO’s 78 day bombing campaign against Yugoslavia. It examines the lead up to the operation, the nearly 3 months of relentless attacks by NATO and the aftermath 20 years down the road. The special also explores the idea that the NATO alliance had planned the bombing campaign long before any accusations of wrongdoing against Yugoslavia. RT America’s Alex Mihailovich was there when the bombing began. He revisits Serbia now to see how the scars of war still haunt this part of the world.
As Greece continues to suffer under the weight of heavy debt, the CCP has swooped in to save the day. As part of the “One Belt, One Road” initiative, Chinese companies have invested in Greek ports, telecom, and energy. China is snapping up European harbor infrastructure, making European leaders increasingly nervous about growing Chinese influence in Europe.
The House unanimously passed a bill to impose new sanctions on anyone they consider a supporter of Syria’s energy, airspace and business sectors. Manila Chan sits down with former pentagon official Michael Maloof to discuss how this could affect Syria’s fight against ISIS and US-Syria diplomacy.
US and UK completed joint drills on Wednesday in the disputed waters of the South China Sea. The drills lasted six days and marked the first US-UK joint operation in the area. RT America’s Sara Montes de Oca has the details.