Ukraine invasion

[counter_violent]

MSN

 

[counter_violent]

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/nato-s-world-war-3-timeline-rather-generous-as-russia-on-roll-again-fresh-warning/

 

[timsk]

@counter_violent
c_v, - As you know, I like to keep an open mind and am always interested in reading your posts and, often as not, I will click on any link you provide. However, of late, your links are just to "MSN" with no clue as to what they're about and, in the case of your last post (where there is an indication of what the link is all about) - when I click on it all I get is: "Whoops- this page is missing or can't be found". So, here's the deal; going forward - if you can't be ar$ed to at least provide proper links, let alone an accompanying explanation - then I'm afraid I can't be ar$ed to click on them!
Tim.

 

[IlIlIlIlI]

Western mercenaries used to fill Kiev’s expertise gaps, ex-CIA man tells RT

Ex-CIA analyst Larry Johnson has talked to RT about a possible link between Russian attack on French “mercenaries” and Kiev’s manpower woes

swentr.site

Mercenaries and neo-Nazis: Why French citizens keep dying senseless deaths for Ukraine

Paris says it has no fighters on Kiev’s side – after all, plausible deniability is the whole point of guns for hire

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Andrey Sushentsov: Here’s why Russia and the US are set for a long confrontation

The Ukraine conflict is only the first phase in the new struggle between Moscow and Washington

swentr.site

EU-Ukraine aid deal is far off – Hungarian official

Budapest continues to negotiate with Brussels, but it's unclear how fast a deal can be reached, said Orban’s head of office, Gergely Gulyas

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German defense chief against going ‘all in’ on Ukraine

Germany’s defense minister says donating too many weapons to Kiev could potentially render Berlin defenseless

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[Phylo]

@counter_violent
c_v, - As you know, I like to keep an open mind and am always interested in reading your posts and, often as not, I will click on any link you provide. However, of late, your links are just to "MSN" with no clue as to what they're about and, in the case of your last post (where there is an indication of what the link is all about) - when I click on it all I get is: "Whoops- this page is missing or can't be found". So, here's the deal; going forward - if you can't be ar$ed to at least provide proper links, let alone an accompanying explanation - then I'm afraid I can't be ar$ed to click on them!
Tim.

Perhaps, said poster, posts similar my posting directives

I will address myself

Q: Phylo, do you care who reads your posts ?
A: who reads or does not read my post is not my concern.

Q: Phylo, why do you post ?
Two reasons
A1: Pending time and availability, as reciprocal for posts by others I may or may not read. Though, again, who reads or does not read my posts is not my concern.
A2: I use the thread as a link reference, not only for some of my posts* but also for some posts by others that I find relevant for one reason or another..

* I may or may not agree with some or all of a post I post. An anonymous invisible entity, my primary focus is data mining.

To said poster - counter_violence -

• If you entertain your life shriveling up and wasting away to death because of unread posts, dear god, hasten immediately to amend your ways,
• If you deem the community better served by checking your link before posting, some of the community may be appreciative. Thank you kind Sir.

 

[Phylo]

Houthis say Russian and Chinese ships are free to pass through the Red Sea without being fired upon - and blast US and UK for 'playing against themselves' by carrying out strikes in Yemen

• Houthis claimed yet another attack on a US commercial ship early this morning

Houthis say Russian and Chinese ships are free to pass through Red Sea

Houthi spokesman Mohammed al-Bukhaiti said his rebels were waging an 'ethical' war, adding the attacks on merchant vessels would only cease when Israel stops operations in Gaza

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[IlIlIlIlI]

In Video: Russian T-90 Main Battle Tank Proved Its Survivability In Duel With Two Bradley Vehicles

A close battle between the Russian T-90 main battle tank and two US-made Bradley fighting vehicles of the Ukrainian army....

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Kiev Attacks Russian Rear, But Retreats Along The Front

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Ukraine Lost About 5, 500 Servicemen Over Past Week - Russian MoD

On January 19, the Russian Ministry of Defense summed up the interim result of the ongoing military operations in Ukraine....

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Moscow blames Paris for deaths of French mercenaries in Ukraine

Moscow told Paris that France itself was to blame for the mass casualties among the French nationals in Ukraine

swentr.site

Prepare for war with Russia – NATO leader

The NATO alliance might end up in an all-out war against Russia within the next 20 years, a top official with the US-led bloc has predicted

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[Atilla]

Andrey Sushentsov: Here’s why Russia and the US are set for a long confrontation

The Ukraine conflict is only the first phase in the new struggle between Moscow and Washington

swentr.site

This article is particularly sharp and observant in outlining US strength and weakness. Also, touches on Europe.

I agree with it wholeheartedly. This is what the US of A is reluctantly waking up to. It's four strengths are crumbling though imho.

1. US advanced military power is in dispute and questionable whether it still has the lead. Ability to destroy is less powerful than the ability to create and build. This is fundamental to winning wars but with the dumb cowboys it doesn't rhyme with "You are either with us or against us" speel.

2. It's role in the global financial system is also precarious. With 32 Trillion of debt the dollar standard is on shaky ground. Weaponising the international banking system placing embargoes on countries it disagrees with is well like the cowboy shooting him self in the foot.

3. Lead in R&D and technology is probably still there. How AI is utilised is one challenge they are facing. However, I think that is like a two edged sword in many respects. It can work for you or against you if it's not handled correctly. New frontier and all that. Unintended consequences and risks abound. Stuff we don't know off our radar, over the horizon. So yes that is a strength but abuse of power is what lets the US down.

4. Idealogy and values is a bit of a joke to me. The huge inequality and skewed distribution of income, coupled with capitalist greed is shocking in US. I don't think democracy exists either. Two parties equally worse than each other. If a leader is not from the establishment willing to support Dogs of War and the gun lobby along with other minority interest lobbies, who can run for President? Need at least $250-500m to manage ones campaign.

You aint gonna get no backers if you don't support their sick corporate fantasies to rob people of their nickles to further screw average Joe down.

Idealogy and values of the US of A is well and trully no longer in play. Not exactly Little House on the Prairie or the Waltons anymore. I grew up loving the US of A. I have seen how it has changed and support no part of it.

I do not think they have the capacity or the will to change either. Just a matter of time how the US fizzles out. Same goes for the UK, pretty much a side-kick to everything US does.

 

[Phylo]

A non-partisan research post - London
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I think in April we will be involved in a regional war that sadly has the capacity to become global.
I mean, the Russians are not fools .... Russia will not stand by and allow us to bomb Iran into the stone age ...

Douglas MacGregor: Turkey will fight in Gaza in April, conflict will escalate into global war

 

[Phylo]

A non-partisan research post - London
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US, France to lead artillery coalition for Ukraine

US, France to lead artillery coalition for Ukraine

“As the situation on the battlefield shows, there is no substitute for modern artillery,” Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said.

www.defensenews.com

 

[Phylo]

The meeting comes as Congress inches closer to a deal on immigration policy changes Republicans have sought to unlock $61 billion worth of Ukraine assistance.

Biden hosts Hill leaders as Congress inches toward Ukraine deal

Speaker Mike Johnson indicated an openness to trading Ukraine aid for immigration policy changes after a White House meeting, despite House GOP skepticism.

www.defensenews.com

 

[IlIlIlIlI]

Ukraine invasion

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/vladimir-putin-facing-mutiny-as-russian-commander-inspires-revolt-over-empty-promises/ar-AA1nbCkT?ocid=winp1taskbar&cvid=89bc495e6a3243718dba89b61ed9c5ae&ei=6

www.trade2win.com

Boris Johnson endorses Trump

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has endorsed Donald Trump, saying the Republican is actually unlikely to slash Ukraine defense aid

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Big Brother is watching: EU cracks down on cash transactions

Brussels imposes a €10,000 cap on cash payments and expands anti-money laundering measures to include cryptocurrencies

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Ukraine conflict is ‘America’s war’ – congresswoman

The US shouldn’t send any more money to Ukraine amid the fighting with Russia, Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has said

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‘No air defense, no air force, no money’ – EU state complains after helping Ukraine

Military aid for Ukraine by the previous Slovak government has left the country with no air defense, the new defense minister complains

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[Phylo]

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Ukraine fires kamikaze drones at major gas producer and missile plant in Russia as Kyiv hits series of military targets overnight

Ukraine kamikaze drone strikes Russian LNG processor and missile plant

Video footage showed two enormous explosions at the Novatek plant in Ust-Luga port in Leningrad region, triggering a raging inferno at the site, which sits just 81 miles from St. Petersburg

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[IlIlIlIlI]

Clans of Ukraine: Analyzing Links Between Key Groups of the Ukrainian Oligarchy and European and U.S. Families and Institutions - New Strategic Concept

Zelenskyy has certainly developed a predictable tactic. As soon as his ratings hit zero, he instantly switches to various anti-coup measures. One of these is a Maidan coup which Russia would presumably organize. Amid such declarations, anything goes – from arresting undesirables to raising money...

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Russian Forces Strike Ukraine's Foreign Mercenary Deployment Point in DPR

Russia’s Ministry of Defense reported on the progress of special military operation.

sputnikglobe.com

https://english.pravda.ru/world/158734-nuclear_war/

Death toll spikes from Ukrainian shelling of Russian city

A ‘horrendous’ shelling on Sunday claimed at least 25 lives, the head of the Donetsk People’s Republic has said

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Russia could control 30% of global wheat exports – French FM

Stephane Sejourne says France would be hit by inflation and a food crisis if Moscow were to win the conflict with Kiev

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Russia reacts to Germany’s support for Israel in genocide case

Germany has declared itself an expert in mass extermination of people by defending Israel, the Russian Foreign Ministry has said

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‘Barbaric attack using Western arms’ – Moscow decries Ukrainian shelling of Donetsk

The US and its allies are pushing their Ukrainian puppets towards increasingly reckless steps, Russian Foreign Ministry has said

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Frontline situation ‘dramatic’ for Ukraine – German reporter

Ukrainian troops struggling to hold ground and suffering ammunition and manpower shortages as Russia’s forces push forward, Die Welt reports

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[Phylo]

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Why Are Almost 40 Percent of US Nuclear Attack Subs Out of Service?
11 hours ago

Why Are Almost 40 Percent of US Nuclear Attack Subs Out of Service?

18 US fast attack submarines being decommissioned is fraught with far-reaching consequences for America, experts told Sputnik.

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Nearly 40% of US Attack Submarines Are Out of Commission for Repairs

• Navy in June summary discloses 16-year sub readiness trend
• Fast attack subs would be key in fights with China, Russia

By Anthony Capaccio
11 July 2023 at 10:00 BST

Nearly 40% of US Attack Submarines Are Out of Commission for Repairs

Delays at naval shipyards mean that nearly 40% of US attack submarines are out of commission for repairs, about double the rate the Navy would like, according to new data released by the service.

www.bloomberg.com

 

[IlIlIlIlI]

Why Are Almost 40 Percent of US Nuclear Attack Subs Out of Service?

18 US fast attack submarines being decommissioned is fraught with far-reaching consequences for America, experts told Sputnik.

sputnikglobe.com

Russian Foreign Ministry Recalls German Past Over Berlin's Stance on Gaza

Germany is opposing South Africa's lawsuit against Israel over genocide in the Gaza Strip. When asked about this, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova touched upon several other topics, including German’s support of Kiev’s neo-Nazi regime.

sputnikglobe.com

Russia knows where we hide weapons – Ukraine

Any major arms and ammunition stockpiles on Ukrainian territory will be discovered and destroyed by Russia, Kiev has admitted

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Zelensky making Ukraine 'authoritarian' – Kiev mayor

Kiev is pushing Ukraine towards autocracy by consolidating power and silencing dissent, Mayor of Kiev Vitaly Klitschko has said

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UN condemns Ukrainian attack that killed 27 civilians in Russian city

The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the attack against the capital of Russia’s Donetsk People’s Republic

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[IlIlIlIlI]

Ukraine Transforming Into Authoritarian and Totalitarian State Under Zelensky

While Ukrainian forces continue to suffer setback after setback on the battlefield, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky also finds his position within the country under attack from both his fellow Ukrainian politicians and his sponsors in the West.

sputnikglobe.com

Ukraine must give up territory – EU state's PM

Ukraine’s expectation that Russia will abandon Crimea or Donbass is “unrealistic,” Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico has said

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Nearly 5,000 Brits froze to death last year due to heating costs – study

Excess deaths in the UK surged last winter due to living in cold and damp homes, a report from the End Fuel Poverty Coalition has revealed

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Zelensky brands parts of Russia ‘historically’ Ukrainian

A presidential decree has designated six Russian regions as “historically inhabited” by Ukrainians

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Zelensky brands parts of Russia ‘historically’ Ukrainian

A presidential decree has designated six Russian regions as “historically inhabited” by Ukrainians

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The German establishment wants to ban a popular right-wing party. Here’s how it could backfire

Attempts to prohibit AfD are unlikely to work – and if they do, it’ll cause more harm than good

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EU court sides with sanctioned Russian billionaire

A German court ruled that Forbes failed to substantiate claims it made about Russian businessman Alisher Usmanov

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NATO signs $1.2 billion ammo deal

NATO has signed contracts worth $1.2 billion to purchase 220,000 155mm artillery shells

swentr.site

DC Think Tank: House Could Kill Ukraine Aid Bill

House Republicans could block a hefty Ukraine aid package even if a bipartisan border security and immigration deal is passed, suggests the latest report by the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft.

sputnikglobe.com

Kremlin: Zelensky in Difficult Situation, No One Giving Him Money

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is currently in a difficult situation as no one is giving him money and there is a crisis in Ukraine at the moment, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday

sputnikglobe.com

Russian strikes on Kiev and Kharkov not retaliation for Donetsk – Kremlin

The Russian military does not target civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, Dmitry Peskov has said

swentr.site

Some Modern Peculiarities Of Information-Psychological Warfare

In developed countries, information and information infrastructure have already become critical elements. Any failures can cause large-scale disorder in public, financial and scientific administration, and even trigger military conflicts. The higher the informatization of society, the more...

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[Atilla]

Some Modern Peculiarities Of Information-Psychological Warfare

In developed countries, information and information infrastructure have already become critical elements. Any failures can cause large-scale disorder in public, financial and scientific administration, and even trigger military conflicts. The higher the informatization of society, the more...

southfront.press

Another super article here well worth reading. Sometimes I wonder what is happening to the fabric of British society which was admirable and highly regarded all over the world.

My main gripe is with all the Brexit shenanigans and the far freaking right obsessed with migration.

Here are the facts.

UK has a declining birthrate currently around 1.54.
UK has an aging population, living longer with more ailments requiring long term care.
UK has a shrinking tax base.
UK NEEDS migrant population to support essential public services often under paid. i.e. NHS

UK is not a small Island as only 7% of all land is built up. Government could pass laws to allocate 3% more land to housing and prices would drop over night. However, the aristocracy and all the land owning top 1% would see their assets shrivell up along with their genitals. Unthinkable as the Lords would never pass such a decision.

Approx., only 14% of the are migrants. About half that from Europe and the other half from the globe most from Commonwealth.

By all accounts the lack of Government funding accounts for failing hospitals and sale of social housing to raise revenue by councils to support essential services. A remarkably stupid political decision started by that old tart Mrs T.

UK has a whole host of poor productivity growth and excess imports over exports coz pretty useless in producing mass consumption goods desired by the public.

Services now also failing especially finance since Brexit.

Heavy defence and high tech sectors require big upfront capital and continued warfare.

When you turn on the TV all they EVER talk about is migrants.

Far Flucking USELESS LAISY Sausages seen only on Tuesdays looking down at hard working migrant populace.

Same goes for recent events in Germany who is in the same pickle with migrants (500K needed annually) to keep the tax base constant. However, because they are a better balanced economy producing goods and services, slightly better than the UK. Far right also banging their drums over there.

That's the problem with such people called the super Aryan race, who like to blame other successful migrants for their plight.

I appreciate this is the Ukraine thread but having read that article about sowing discontent in the national id, I wonder if motor mouths like Farage are just plants working for the enemy.

UK really has lost the plot. Now I feel we are losing reputation globally along with those daft cowboys across the pond.


Thank you very much. Rant over

 

[timsk]

Thank you very much. Rant over

At',
Oh dear! Suffice to say, I disagree with almost everything you've said. However, I won't respond to your points because, as you rightly say, this thread is about the war in Ukraine and not about the migrant crisis here in the U.K. Besides which, I'm on holiday. That said, just as a little flavour as to where I stand on this issue - have a gander at this article in the Express about the BBC's travel journalist Simon Reeve blasting mass-migration as a “racket” as he slammed lefties during a conversation on Laura Kuenssberg’s Sunday Morning politics show . . .
Simon Reeve blasts mass migration as a ‘racket’ and hits out at Lefties on BBC show
I've always liked Simon Reeve!

 

[Atilla]

At',
Oh dear! Suffice to say, I disagree with almost everything you've said. However, I won't respond to your points because, as you rightly say, this thread is about the war in Ukraine and not about the migrant crisis here in the U.K. Besides which, I'm on holiday. That said, just as a little flavour as to where I stand on this issue - have a gander at this article in the Express about the BBC's travel journalist Simon Reeve blasting mass-migration as a “racket” as he slammed lefties during a conversation on Laura Kuenssberg’s Sunday Morning politics show . . .
Simon Reeve blasts mass migration as a ‘racket’ and hits out at Lefties on BBC show
I've always liked Simon Reeve!

I agree it is a racket and a business. UK and US create the sh!t by destabilising otherwise stable governments.

But certainly not the biggest issue facing the UK.

Taxes need to rise. Not fall. Sooner or later the public and dissent will all turn on each other.