Ukraine invasion

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For example, the head of programming for the Russian language version of RT (formerly Russia Today), Anton Krasovsky, said in a broadcast last October that the way to treat Ukrainian children who complained about being occupied by Russia was ‘just drown kids like that . . . they should be thrown in a river with a strong current [or] just stuff them in a spruce house and burn it’. Krasovsky was initially defended by the Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, who described him as a ‘fantastically talented’ commentator of ‘obvious and truthful information’; he was later briefly suspended, when the translation into English of his incitement to the mass murder of Ukrainian children unappreciative of their Russian ‘liberators’ caused embarrassment to the channel.

But the point is, Krasovsky knew his market: after all, he is not just a random raving pundit, but the former head of all of RT’s Russian language programming, at the heart of the machine.
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Comment: History documents Hitler had similar ideas with a preference for gas.

DOMINIC LAWSON: I'd love to believe Ukraine was simply Putin's war

DOMINIC LAWSON: Some truths we find hard to accept. For example, a year after Putin sent the tanks in to seize full control of Ukraine, the war is still overwhelmingly supported by Russians.

www.dailymail.co.uk

The level and depth of brainwashing is beyond anything imaginable in the west.

Even the likes of Tim, who really ought to know better, is taken in by it all.

Post 3759 well worth a watch for some "inside Russia" perspective.

 

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Video: Has Germany Become a Colony of the United States? - Global Research

The public declarations of both Biden and Scholz at the White House Press Conference confirm the following: The "Secret Operation" was no longer Secret. The decision to undertake the sabotage of Nord Stream was made Public, There was a de facto bilateral understanding between President Biden and...

www.globalresearch.ca

Ukraine’s military using foreign-made gas grenades in Donbass, says DPR ​

Less than fourth of West-promised tanks to be sent to Ukraine by April â media

According to the Sunday Times, the Western nations fear it would not be enough to change the situation on the ground

tass.com

Russia details claims of ‘mutilations’ by Ukrainian forces

Senior Russian investigator Aleksandr Bastrykin has discussed the presence of mercenaries fighting for Ukraine

swentr.site

 

[Phylo]

Western nation may offer assisted suicide to children

Canadian parliamentary committee calls for minors to be made eligible for assisted suicide

swentr.site

WaPo: Chinese Balloon Wound Up in the US Due to Unexpected Weather - News From Antiwar.com

The Chinese balloon that wound up over the continental United States likely ended up there by accident due to unexpected weather, The Washington Post reported on Tuesday. US officials told the Post that US intelligence was tracking the balloon since it was launched from Hainan Island in southern...

news.antiwar.com

China Says the US Sent 10 Balloons Over Its Territory Since Last Year - News From Antiwar.com

The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday said that the US had sent 10 "high-altitude" balloons over its airspace since last year while refuting allegations that the Chinese balloon the US shot down was a surveillance device. "US balloons have often entered other countries’ airspace illegally...

news.antiwar.com

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Re above off topic and others post - what the objective ? Rhetorical - no answer required.

Here are some off topic posts - indirectly closer to point.

• An insight into government institutional corruption and criminality.
• The art and practice of deceit by any means possible.
• The art of criminals perusing prosecution of those that expose them for the very crimes they themselves committed.
• The art of denial - a hierarchy of state agents on low state salaries exonerated from all corruption but each owns multiple multi-million dollar properties in and outside the motherland - take luxurious holidays at the worlds most expensive holiday destinations - drive expensive cars.

How I figured out the Achilles heel of Vladimir Putin | William Browder

Bill Browder on unweaving the global web of money laundering

Russian Untouchables. Episode 1: Artem Kuznetsov

Russian Untouchables. Episode 2: Pavel Karpov

Russian Untouchables. Episode 3. Olga Stepanova.

Russian Untouchables. Episode 4: The Magnitsky Files

• Organized Crime Inside the Russian Government.

(click the link) https://youtu.be/mL9b5LP4Ubc
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Following the Magnitsky Money - OCCRP

As Russian tax lawyer Sergei Magnitsky slowly died in a Russian prison from abuse and neglect, US$230 million (5.4 billion Russian Rubles) in taxes stolen from his client disappeared into a maze of...

www.occrp.org

 

[IlIlIlIlI]

EU in ‘urgent war mode’ – top diplomat

EU is in urgent war mode to supply Ukraine with ammunition, the bloc’s top diplomat Josep Borrell has said

swentr.site

Russian spy agency reports on NATO arms deliveries to Ukraine

NATO has supplied more than 1,000 anti-air systems and over 400 tanks to Ukraine since December 2021, Russia’s spy agency reported

swentr.site

 

[IlIlIlIlI]

The value of sanctions:
the ruble is one of the best-performing currencies against the dollar in 2022, gaining nearly 30% in value year-to-date.

Washington Plans Fresh Sanctions on Russia, Key Industries Targeted - News From Antiwar.com

The White House is readying a raft of new sanctions and export controls to impose on Russia, as the war in Ukraine turns one year old, according to Bloomberg. The coming new penalties are said to be focused on targeting key Russian industries as well as so called sanctions circumvention…

news.antiwar.com

EU running out of targets for anti-Russia sanctions – top official

The EU has imposed every possible major sanction on Moscow and new targets are becoming increasingly scarce, Charles Michel says

swentr.site

New EU sanctions on Russia to span from tech to toilets – media

EU’s tenth sanctions package is focused on banning high-tech products and everyday items to Russia, EU observer reports

swentr.site

Chinese report decries US hegemony

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has released a report about the “perils” of US hegemony

swentr.site

Russian troops take control of strategic railway to Seversk, LPR

the situation in the area of Bakhmut and Kremennaya was most alarming for the Ukrainian military

english.pravda.ru

Dmitry Medvedev comments on Biden's visit to Kyiv

In conclusion, Medvedev called Ukraine a strange entity known as Okraina, which literally translates from Russian as 'outskirts.'

english.pravda.ru

- As Russia’s special military operation reaches the one year mark, we wonder what is happening now and what will happen next;
- Equally important is what started this conflict;
- NATO has repeatedly attacked and destroyed allies of Russia around the globe throughout the 21st century;
- NATO has also constantly encroached eastward toward Russia’s borders;
- The Western media admits that the US has repeatedly overthrown nations along Russia’s borders and installed client regimes in their place;
- The Western media also admits that these nations pose a threat to Russia including Georgia which in 2008 actually attacked Russian forces;
- Ukraine from 2014 onward was a repeat of US meddling in Georgia that left Russia with only one choice, not if conflict would come but when it would be fought? At a time convenient for NATO or for Russia?
- The US is pursuing a similar campaign of encroachment, encirclement, and proxy war with China giving Beijing every reason to support Russia in its current operations in Ukraine;

 

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FEBRUARY 20, 202311:51 AMUPDATED 11 HOURS AGO

Russia targets Netherlands' North Sea infrastructure, says Dutch intelligence agency​

By Reuters Staff
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THE HAGUE (Reuters) - Russia has in recent months tried to gain intelligence to sabotage critical infrastructure in the Dutch part of the North Sea, Dutch military intelligence agency MIVD said on Monday.

A Russian ship has been detected at an offshore wind farm in the North Sea as it tried to map out energy infrastructure, MIVD head General Jan Swillens said at a news conference.

The vessel was escorted out of the North Sea by Dutch marine and coast guard ships before any sabotage effort could become successful, he added.

“We saw in recent months Russian actors tried to uncover how the energy system works in the North Sea. It is the first time we have seen this,” Swillens said.

“Russia is mapping how our wind parks in the North Sea function. They are very interested in how they could sabotage the energy infrastructure.”

Dutch intelligence agencies MIVD and AIVD, in a joint report published on Monday, said critical offshore infrastructure such as internet cables, gas pipes and windmill farms had become the target of Russian sabotage activities.

“Russia is secretly charting this infrastructure and is undertaking activities which indicate preparations for disruption and sabotage”, the agencies said.

Covert threats by Russia to water and energy supplies in the Netherlands were also conceivable, they added.

The Netherlands said on Saturday it would expel an undisclosed number of Russian diplomats as it accused Russia of continuously bringing in spies under diplomatic cover.

It also ordered Russia to close its trade mission in Amsterdam and said it would shut down the Dutch consulate in Saint Petersburg.

Reporting by Anthony Deutsch and Bart Meijer; Editing by Hugh Lawson and Susan Fenton
Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Russia targets Netherlands' North Sea infrastructure, says Dutch intelligence agency

Russia has in recent months tried to gain intelligence to sabotage critical infrastructure in the Dutch part of the North Sea, Dutch military intelligence agency MIVD said on Monday.

www.reuters.com

 

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German authorities conceal real spending on conflict in Ukraine â German MP

According to the German Cabinet, aid to Ukraine in 2022 amounted to two billion euros, while this year - to 2.2 billion euros

tass.com

Departure of Ukrainian citizens shows to whom future belongs â Medvedev

The politician said he had recently spoken with natives of the Ukrainian territories, and they shared some uncomplicated statistics with him

tass.com

Dmitry Medvedev comments on Biden's visit to Kyiv

In conclusion, Medvedev called Ukraine a strange entity known as Okraina, which literally translates from Russian as 'outskirts.'

english.pravda.ru

Something very dangerous brewing in Moldova as Ukraine readies 'dirty bomb'

After the Munich Conference, it became clear that the US and Britain would strive for Ukraine's victory in the conflict. These are not just words as some experts

english.pravda.ru

Washington ‘fanning the flames’ in Ukraine – Beijing

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin has said the US is fanning the flames of war in Ukraine instead of striving for peace

swentr.site

Joe Biden's Surprise Ukraine Trip Is Already a Disaster

Joe Biden has opened a Pandora's Box when it comes to his trip to Ukraine as it will force him to some extent to answer some tough questions.

www.19fortyfive.com

UNSC to hold meeting over Nord Stream blasts on February 21

The Security Council is expected to vote a Russian draft resolution on the investigation of the explosions

tass.com

 

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A Russian ship has been detected at an offshore wind farm in the North Sea as it tried to map out energy infrastructure, MIVD head General Jan Swillens said at a news conference.

before any sabotage effort could become successful, he added.

Not a trace of evidence for that - so it must look like another paranoid fake news BS by MSM.

With a wish value of 3.3%, it cannot be critical infrastructure:
At least 4.5 GW’s worth of offshore wind turbines need to be in operation by 2023. This commitment is enshrined in the Energy Agreement for Sustainable Growth. Offshore wind turbines will then supply 3.3% of all the energy in the Netherlands.

Offshore wind energy

By 2050, all energy used in the Netherlands will need to come from sustainable sources. Offshore wind energy will enable the transition to a carbon-free energy supply.

www.government.nl

Or I didn't know that Greenpeace hires Russian vessels?

Greenpeace activists occupy vessel carrying Shell oil platform

Activists from environmental group Greenpeace boarded a vessel contracted to Shell as it sailed in the Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday, demanding that the Anglo-Dutch oil giant "stop drilling and start paying".

www.euronews.com

Or Dutch Fishermen?

Fishermen raise concern over Fryslân wind farm project in Netherlands : Peoples Dispatch

The Windpark Fryslân project in the bay of IJsselmeer is likely to adversely affect the fishing industry in the region. Fishermen here have also complained of not receiving any assistance from the Dutch government, promised as part of the North Sea Agreement

peoplesdispatch.org

But .. same day:

UNSC meeting on Nord Stream incidents postponed for indefinite period

A TASS source in the United Nations confirmed the postponement of the meeting.

tass.com

Stoltenberg confirms he plans to step down in fall

He said he was sure the alliance will find a good replacement

tass.com

 

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On .. Off On ..

UN Security Council meeting on Nord Stream sabotage re-scheduled for February 21

The meeting is expected to vote on the draft Russian resolution on an international investigation of the explosion at the pipeline

tass.com

 

[Phylo]

UN Security Council is 'set to hold meeting about Nord Stream pipeline explosions tomorrow' as Moscow demands inquiry into gas 'sabotage:' Biden slams claims as 'utterly false'

• The meeting will be to discuss 'sabotage' after Moscow asked for an independent inquiry into the September attacks that spewed gas into Baltic Sea
• Investigative journalist Seymour Hersh, wrote a piece claiming U.S. Navy divers had destroyed the pipelines with explosives on orders of President Biden
• The White House dismissed the allegations as 'utterly false and complete fiction

UN Security Council 'set to hold meeting about Nord Stream pipeline'

A UN Security Council meeting to discuss the 'sabotage' on the Nord Stream pipeline is set for Tuesday after Moscow asked for an inquiry into attacks that spewed gas into the Baltic Sea.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Phylo]

Live: Russian president Putin's state of the nation address to the Federal Assembly | DW News

 

[Phylo]

What exactly did Putin say at his state of the nation speech? | DW News

 

[Phylo]

Live: NATO, Ukraine, EU joint press conference | DW News

 

[Rufus_Leakey]

What exactly did Putin say at his state of the nation speech? | DW News

Putin said "Старт остановлен" (START is stopped). I'm sure someone will post something to the effect of "The U.S. forced Russia to do it," but that will be incorrect. This is 99.999%‡ the rest of Europe's fault because they didn't unconditionally surrender to Russia last year!

‡ 0.001% of the blame is reserved for something else to be named in the future.

 

[Rufus_Leakey]

With friends like these ...

‘Treason!’ Wagner boss slams Russia’s military leaders

They want to ‘destroy’ Wagner, says Yevgeny Prigozhin about Russia’s defense minister and army chief.

www.politico.eu

 

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Putin said "Старт остановлен" (START is stopped). I'm sure someone will post something to the effect of "The U.S. forced Russia to do it," but that will be incorrect.

Putin Suspends New START Nuclear Treaty, Puts Missiles On Combat Readiness

In a much anticipated speech on Tuesday, President Vladimir Putin said he is suspending Russia’s participation in the New START...

southfront.org

Moscow suspends participation in New START in response to Washingtonâs policy â Medvedev

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced in his State of the Nation Address to the Federal Assembly on Tuesday that Moscow was suspending its participation in New Start but was not withdrawing from it

tass.com

Why?

Russia Summoned US Ambassador Due To Military Involvement In Ukrainian Conflict

The Russian Foreign Ministry summoned US Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy to make a demarche due to the growing involvement...

southfront.org

West unilaterally denounced some treaties, also on arms control â top security official

Nikolay Patrushev expressed regret that "further transformation of the system of international relations toward a multipolar model of the world order is facing growing opposition from the collective West, which seeks to maintain its global domination at all costs"

tass.com

US been violating New START key provisions for years â Russian foreign ministry

According to the ministry, the United Statesâ attempts to probe into the defense of a number of Russian facilities falling under the New START treaty by means of backing Kievâs attacks on them have become blatantly provocative and risky

tass.com

The Russian way:

Kremlin: Russiaâs new foreign policy concept to be published in next few days

According to Russian President Vladimir Putin, this document, together with the previously approved National Security Strategy, will be the roadmap for the Foreign Ministry and other ministries and departments

tass.com

Security chief says Russia to host security meeting in May

The 11th international meeting of high representatives overseeing security issues will be held in the Moscow Region on May 23 to 25

tass.com

Moscow supports Beijing on Taiwan, Xinjiang, Tibet, Hongkong issues â Security Council

"In this context, I wish to reiterate our unwavering support for Beijing on the issues of Taiwan, Xinjiang, Tibet and Hong Kong, which are being used by the West to discredit China," Nikolay Patrushev said

tass.com

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Unannounced? Why did I know it yesterday? Or was it the day before?

Biden begins his visit to Poland after unannounced visit to Ukraine

In Warsaw, US President will hold talks with his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda

tass.com

European Parliament’s resolution contradicts ‘Olympics unifying mission’ — IOC

The European lawmakers also urged all of 27 member states of the European Union as well as the rest of the world to exert pressure on the IOC to reverse its previous decision

tass.com

 

[Phylo]

China presented ‘key elements’ of peace plan to Ukraine – Kiev — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

https://twitter.com/x/status/1628178220838227974

 

[Phylo]

Putin said "Старт остановлен" (START is stopped). I'm sure someone will post something to the effect of "The U.S. forced Russia to do it," but that will be incorrect. This is 99.999%‡ the rest of Europe's fault because they didn't unconditionally surrender to Russia last year!

‡ 0.001% of the blame is reserved for something else to be named in the future.

• An insight into government institutional corruption and criminality.
• The art of (state) criminals perusing prosecution of those that expose them for the very crimes they themselves committed.

Below - 2:02: '...., basically, it's the old Russian way to reverse all accusations made against Russia and accuse the West at the same time.'

What exactly did Putin say at his state of the nation speech? | DW News

 

[Phylo]

Ukraine’s neighbor wants Russian peacekeepers out
Kiev’s troops were spotted near Transnistria as Moldova brought up “reintegrating” the breakaway region

Ex-Soviet state wants Russian peacekeepers to leave

The Moldovan government doubled down on “reintegrating” Transnistria as Kiev claimed Russia is preparing an airborne attack on Chisinau

www.rt.com

 

[Phylo]

Not a trace of evidence for that - so it must look like another paranoid fake news BS by MSM.

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As reported by: Financial Times, Reuters, Politico, S&P Global, Natural Gas World......

Some possibilities.

1. you have superior intelligence resources than the Dutch intelligence agencies MIVD and AIVD.
2. you have insider access to the Dutch intelligence agencies MIVD and AIVD joint report.
3. neither of the above.
4. you play ice hockey in Moscow.

Dutch intelligence agencies MIVD and AIVD, in a joint report published on Monday, said critical offshore infrastructure such as internet cables, gas pipes and windmill farms had become the target of Russian sabotage activities.