The European ruling class is in disarray over how best to handle this unwelcome reality – or even whether to admit to it at all.

But why should the imperialists be so concerned about a pact for trade and mutual defence?

Russian foreign minister tells press: ‘The west has a colonial approach to Russia; they are incapable of seeing us as equal partners.’

Russian diplomat gives imperialists a sharp history lesson, making it clear that the mass of the world’s people have had enough of being bullied and dominated.

In its desperation to ‘stop’ China’s growth, the USA is pushing towards all-out war – all while driving its various targets into ever-closer alliance.

Where is the force capable of harnessing the anger and militancy of the French working class?

Who is this man, and why is such a fuss being made about him?

Why are the imperialists so keen to push the lie that the Normandy landings changed the course of WW2?

The trumped up charges against the Russian government.

Confusion and disintegration reign amongst the imperialist-backed ‘opposition’ as Syria and her allies strengthen their position.

Into which the siren song of the EU has lured it.

Jihadi terrorism is the bastard child of the union between blind religious fanaticism and imperialist market fundamentalism.

Meanwhile, crude attempts to manipulate public opinion proliferate.

An excuse for an orgy of bourgeois lies and prevarication.