Putin, I think, showed the kind of maturity that is lacking almost anywhere else in the world. Again, I wouldn't have given the Ukrainians another shot. But this is why there is a chance for peace. Because people like me aren't making the decisions, Vladimir Putin is making the decisions. And he's giving peace a chance by creating in his response package the potential for additional escalatory moves before we reach the point of no return.

--- Scott Ritter, in an interview with Danny Haiphong

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RIP John Pilger

Heartbroken. John was a guiding light for many years. The world has lost a precious human being and one of the greatest journalists of our lifetime

--- Vanessa Beeley

This is extremely sad news and millions around the world will feel they lost somebody special. To his family and to Australia his loss will be felt most keenly of all. A great journalist, a fine man, a tower of strength has fallen.

--- George Galloway

I am honored to have known him and interviewed him. He was as kind as his truth telling was powerful.

We have an obligation to carry forward his legacy, and fight the wars he exposed and those waging them with all that we have.

He will be deeply missed.

--- Danny Haiphong

It was an honor and privilege to be interviewed by the great John Pilger, and to be part of his journalistic legacy. The world is a lesser place without him, but we are collectively richer for the experience of knowing him.

--- Scott Ritter

Rest in power - shocked and saddened to hear that John Pilger is no longer with us.

--- Miko Peled

#RIP #JohnPilger #JohnPilgerRIP #VanessaBeeley #GeorgeGalloway #DannyHaiphong #ScottRitter #MikoPeled