Putin Recognizes Donbass Republics, Sends Russian Military to 'Denazify' Ukraine

[Lyndi]

This is interesting, I was following her for years:

I don't buy her basic message to Putin, however. The Serbian armaments part adds up, ok. But when I read a specific name for Putin to get in touch with for a list, my mind balked. Maybe it is a code word but that seemed a bit far-fetched.

I've been reading dowsing books, the wonderful older Lethbridge one but also a Dennis Wheatley book, The Essential Dowsing Book. The book is an excellent historic overview of dowsing as well as a list of the many aspects of life where dowsing has been researched and practiced. Wheatley writes:

"In the old Soviet Union, dowsing was taken even more seriously, and a master's degree in dowsing could be obtained from several universities. There the term "dowsing" was replaced by the terms "bioplasmic method," and dowsers were called "operators." The Russian operators, in particular, were astounded that dowsing was not highly regarded in the western world. Only recently has Cambridge University accepted that water dowsing works, and this after years of skepticism."

I expect dowsing and other bioplasmic methods are helpful if Russia still applies them, and why not. The accuracy of any report might be assessed by dowser along with the direct intelligence that would be amassed all the time. At least that's my supposition. Good dowsers would pick out the truth or falsity quite reliably, I believe.

 

[whitecoast]

Found an interesting substack article about how the identify of Ukraine was manufactured by rival geopolitical actors, namely Poland and Austria, but later Bolsheviks and their Western backers.

This Ukraine ordeal won't blow over, ever

You might’ve seen something on the news or on Twitter about Russia invading Ukraine over the past few months. Now that the audacity of hype has run its course, let us consider how it will only end once there is a Russian flag planted and victory is declared.

718tv.substack.com

Of interesting note was the schizo historian Mykhailo Hrushevsky, who received a subsidy by Austria to live in Lviv and to construct a whole-cloth national myth around Ukraine and Galacia, as a means to rebuff any Russian and Polish claims to territory; this charade extended even to the invention of "Ukranian words" in the propaganda newspaper published with the same goals in mind. What's interesting is that this man was even invited by the Soviets to lead public education of the new Ukranian Soviet Socialist Republic: giving education only in the Ukrainian language and only with textbooks approved by Hrushevsky.

The campaign in the state apparatus was no less rigid. Officials of ministries and departments, including those distant from ideology, associated with agriculture, for example, were obliged to learn and use the Ukrainian language at work. Ignorance of the language, and especially unwillingness to learn it, was punishable by dismissal from service. Interestingly, the number of those fired was quite high. In other words, many people still resisted Ukrainianization.

But not everyone resisted, of course. There were many chameleon officials in the Communist Party. For example, Leonid Brezhnev, the future leader of the USSR during the Cold War, indicated his ethnic origin as "Ukrainian" in some questionnaires and "Russian" in others. This proved, by the way, that there was no way to distinguish a "real Ukrainian" from a "real Russian" at the household level.

Seems like there were opportunists afoot in the early Soviet days even then, taking advantage of the ponerized environment to sow what can only be called ethnognic propaganda... in the middle of an allegedly international worker's revolution, no less. Stalin eventually issued the abandoment of this education policy because he found the newfangled Ukrainian language was not technically proficient enough:

Stalin, convinced that Ukrainianization simply does not allow to graduate literate, technically proficient people (most of the scientific and technical literature always remained in Russian in the USSR), began to limit it. The study of the Russian language became compulsory. The enthusiastic propagandists of Ukrainianism began to be persecuted as "bourgeois nationalists.

However, even after this turn, the official Soviet regime strenuously imitated the existence of an independent, separate from Russia, but "brotherly" Ukraine. Ukraine was given a seat in the UN separate from the USSR (the Russian Federation was not). In the Moscow subway, a "Kievskaya" station was built, whose mosaics created a peculiar iconography of "Ukrainian history.

Sure is hard to make sense of things sometimes without an understanding hyperdimensional realities. To this day Mykhailo Hrushevsky is on the $50 Hryvnia note of the Ukrainian currency, and is regarded as the intellectual father of the country going by Wikipedia:

Mykhailo Serhiiovych Hrushevsky (Ukrainian: Михайло Сергійович Грушевський, Chełm, 29 September [O.S. 17 September] 1866 – Kislovodsk, 24 November 1934) was a Ukrainian academician, politician, historian and statesman who was one of the most important figures of the Ukrainian national revival of the early 20th century. He is often considered the country's greatest modern historian, the foremost organiser of scholarship, the leader of the pre-revolution Ukrainian national movement, the head of the Central Rada (Ukraine's 1917–1918 revolutionary parliament), and a leading cultural figure in the Ukrainian SSR during the 1920s.

 

[youlik]

As if it's not news anymore, but still an official statement

August 2, 14:22,
updated August 2, 15:20
Military operation in Ukraine
The Ministry of Defense announced evidence of direct involvement of the United States in the fighting in Ukraine

The Russian ministry reported that Moscow will take into account Kiev's coordination with Washington of targets before the HIMARS strike
MOSCOW, August 2. /tass/. Washington's approval of each target before the HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) strikes in Ukraine proves that the United States is directly involved in the conflict, despite the statements of the White House and the Pentagon. This was reported to journalists on Tuesday by the official representative of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov.

He recalled that the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Military Department of Ukraine, General Vadim Skibitsky, told The Telegraph that before launching HIMARS missiles, consultations are underway between representatives of the intelligence services of Ukraine and the United States, which allow Washington to stop any attacks if they are dissatisfied with the intended target.

"All this irrefutably proves that Washington, contrary to the statements of the White House and the Pentagon, is directly involved in the conflict in Ukraine," Konashenkov said, adding that the Russian Defense Ministry has recorded and takes into account this official recognition for the future.

Blows in Elenovka
The strikes on Ukrainian prisoners of war in Yelenovka were planned by the regime of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and approved by Washington, no one in Ukraine or in the world should have doubts about this anymore, Konashenkov said.

"No one else in Ukraine and in the world should have any doubts that HIMARS missile strikes on Novaya Kakhovka on July 12, on Stakhanov on July 17, on Krasniy Luch on July 24, dozens of missile strikes on Donetsk and, of course, a strike on July 29 on the detention center in Elenovka, which killed 50 and injured 73 The Ukrainian prisoners of war were planned by the Zelensky regime and approved by Washington," he said.

According to Konashenkov, political, criminal and moral responsibility for the attack on the colony with Ukrainian prisoners of war in Yelenovka and other war crimes in Ukraine, together with Zelensky, is directly borne by the Biden administration.

Earlier at a briefing, the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, commenting on Skibitsky's interview, said that the supply of weapons by the United States to Ukraine is accompanied not only by instruction, but also by the performance of the function of gunners.

https://tass.ru/armiya-i-opk/15371001?utm_source=yxnews&utm_medium=desktop

 

[Voyageur]

Across the line in Poland, recently Sting sang to the masses:

Musician Sting warns of threats to democracy during Warsaw concert -- Sott.net

Sting shared an urgent political message during a concert in Warsaw, Poland on Saturday. The singer stopped his show to appeal to the crowd regarding the war in Ukraine and the growing threats to democracy. Calling the country's invasion at the...

www.sott.net

The 70-year-old denounced the war, noting he believes it is based on a lie perpetuated by the Russian government and urged those in attendance not to "swallow" such mistruths.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1554121038979629058

The star was met with thunderous applause during the event...

Had recalled that his daddy was a useful CIA man.

Coups, lies, dirty tricks: The Police's Stewart Copeland on his CIA agent father

The drummer was brought up in the Middle East – not realising that his father Miles was a spy sent to destabilise the region. But, he says, it was Miles’s claim that the Police were a psy-ops outfit that upset Sting

www.theguardian.com

Sting is selling tickets.

 

[lilies]

Across the line in Poland, recently Sting sang to the masses:

"democry-cy in grave danger of being lost unless we defend it."
Sting surely meant the Child-SexSlave-Grooming-Ukrainian Democracy for the Pedo Psychopaths, how the trillionaires have their kiddo-market in grave danger now they'll have difficulty cattle-branding and importing children from Ukraine. These underage slaves surely also serve as Happy Child-Blood & Organ Donors as well. At least the business was booming, until Russia stepped in to stop it. We know how famous singers are connected to Hollywoods Satanic Abuse Cults. Beyonce admitted she is connected to black magic and she is possessed by the demon Sasha Fierce on stage to help her perform.. Since then she hastily tried to damage control as probably parents of her fans weren't too happy about her satanism, so she tried to deny, that her demonic possession is over now...

How glorious these singers are!

 

[Magnolia]

Deadly Blaze Engulfs 'Amazon Of Russia' Warehouse Near Moscow, Deemed "Suspected Arson"

Zerohedge, Newsweek, USNews
A huge out of control fire is ripping through a large warehouse of a popular Russian retailer (Ozon) near Moscow on Wednesday.....State RIA is reporting that an investigation into the cause is ongoing, and that arson is suspected......E-commerce giant Ozon has been dubbed the "Amazon of Russia" - being the largest supplier of the region. Newsweek details that "Ozon is Russia's oldest online store and the second largest marketplace in the country."

"The incident in Istra, located some 25 miles from Moscow, is the latest of a series of mysterious blazes reported in Russia since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine on February 24," Newsweek noted further.

For example in April, a massive fire broke out at Russia's Air-Space Defense Research Institute in Tver, fueling suspicions of sabotage related to the Ukraine war. That same week, the Dmitrievsky Chemical Plant also went up in flames. Multiple people had been reported killed and injured in the mysterious facility fires in April.

 

[Voyageur]

"democry-cy in grave danger of being lost unless we defend it."

Yes, 'duh-mocracy' needs protecting at all costs, and like Maddie Albright once said, "...we think, we think the price is worth it."

 

[youlik]

Deadly Blaze Engulfs 'Amazon Of Russia' Warehouse Near Moscow, Deemed "Suspected Arson"

It seems to me that to entwine all the incident in Russia to the Ukrainian events is still too much. Even if the arson will be confirmed in this case, then most likely it is not connected with Ukraine in any way. We have our own internal squabbles here. On this occasion, we can say that the fire is large - 50,000 square meters, 1 dead, 13 injured, but... OZONE said the fire would not affect trade in any way. Compensation has been promised to all victims and goods will be delivered to all buyers from other warehouses.

Spoiler: Russian spelling

Думается мне, что приплетать все происшествия в России к Украинским событиям это все таки перебор. Даже если в данном случае подтвердится поджог, то скорее всего с украиной он не связан никаким боком. У нас тут и своих внутренних разборок хватает. По данному случаю можно сказать, что пожар крупный- 50000 квадратных метров, 1 погибший, 13 пострадавших, но... ОЗОН заявил, что пожар никак не скажется на торговле. Всем пострадавшим обещана компенсация а всем покупателям товары доставят с других складов.

 

[youlik]

How streamlined and slippery he is, like a slug, but thank him for at least reacting like that

Guterres condemned Kiev's use of Petal mines and urged not to harm civilians
03.08.2022 20:38

Earlier, the permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the UN circulated a letter to the Security Council about the use of anti-personnel mines by Kiev "Petal" against the civilian population in the Donbass

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, against the background of Kiev's use of Petal anti-personnel mines, called on the parties in Ukraine not to harm civilians.

Ukrainian troops fired a rocket-propelled cluster shell with banned anti-personnel mines "Petal" at the center of Donetsk.

The special insidiousness of the "Petal" is that because of its unusual shape, people who know nothing about mines may not recognize it as a dangerous object.

"I do not have specific data on the aspect to which you refer (the letter of the mission of the Russian Federation). The only thing we always say is that the protection of civilians is a key element in any conflict, and all parties should refrain from actions that put the lives of civilians at risk," Guterres said.

https://news-front.info/2022/08/03/...prizval-ne-nanosit-ushherba-mirnym-zhiteljam/

Oh! And who is awake?! Only 8 years of lethargy and now. And what happened, did they eat something wrong?

03:36 04.08.2022 (updated: 03:38 04.08.2022)

Amnesty International accused Ukraine of violating international law
Amnesty International: Ukraine violates international law by placing equipment in cities

MOSCOW, Aug 4 - RIA Novosti. Ukrainian troops violate international legal norms and military law by placing weapons in schools and hospitals in cities and putting civilians at risk, according to a report by the human rights organization Amnesty International.
"We have documented cases when Ukrainian forces put civilians at risk and violated military law when operating in populated areas... Being in a defensive position does not exempt the Ukrainian military from compliance with international humanitarian law," the report quotes the words of the Secretary General of the organization Agnes Calamar.
According to the report, the Ukrainian forces "are harming the civilian population... using weapons systems in populated areas, including schools and hospitals." The report notes that in this way not only military law is violated, but also international humanitarian law.
Amnesty International is a non-governmental organization. Its mission "is to conduct research and take measures aimed at preventing and eradicating gross violations of human rights."
The organization receives funding from a number of Governments and international structures. Among them are the US State Department, the British authorities, and the European Commission. According to media reports, American billionaire George Soros also allocates substantial funds to Amnesty International through his Open Society Foundation.

Amnesty International обвинила Украину в нарушении международного права

 

[Pierre]

In Germany the winter might be long:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1555146196473233408

 

[Adobe]

Sky News throwing Zelensky, the Azov battalion as well as Kamal Harris under the bus.

Video below:

Sky News Australia - Zelensky 'not all he's portrayed as' by Western media: Bernardi | Facebook | By Sky News Australia | Sky News host Cory Bernardi says “everything we are told” about the Russia-Ukraine conflict should be taken “with a huge dose of

121 þ. views, 5,6 þ. likes, 245 loves, 2 þ. comments, 3,2 þ. shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Sky News Australia: Sky News host Cory Bernardi says “everything we are told” about the Russia-Ukraine...

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[Adobe]

LauraAboli
"Three large American multinationals bought 17 million hectares of Ukrainian agricultural land.

These are Cargill, Dupont and Monsanto (which is officially German-Australian but with American capital). Five percent of Ukrainian agricultural land was subsequently purchased by the Chinese state. For comparison, the whole of Italy has 16.7 million hectares of agricultural land.

In short, three American companies bought more useful agricultural land in Ukraine than the whole of Italy.

Among the main shareholders of these three companies are Vanguard, Blackrock, Blackstone.

The usual suspects again… "

À qui profite vraiment la création d'un marché des terres en Ukraine ? – ritimo
ritimo

 

[youlik]

While the situation with Himars is not improving

A volley strike by an entire battery of MLRS Himars was caught on video
Ukrainian troops struck 24 Himars MLRS at once, using an entire battery to attack.

Despite very serious losses among the American MLRS Himars put into service by the AFU (according to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, 6 out of 16 installations were destroyed, – editor's note), the Ukrainian military strikes with whole batteries of these weapons. This is evidenced by the relevant video footage published by the Ukrainian army. The video footage shows a simultaneous strike by 24 M30/ M31 missiles at once, which today is the first evidence of the formation of batteries of these weapons and the application of massive strikes from one direction.

On the video footage, you can see that the Himars MLRS battery is deployed for combat use right in the middle of the day, although previously the Ukrainian military used these weapons exclusively at night, probably in order to avoid detecting the position, which is also very unusual.


According to sources, the video footage was shot in the Mykolaiv-Krivoy Rog direction. This indicates the fact that the current direction is a priority for the Ukrainian troops.

Earlier, the United States announced that another 25-30 Himars multiple launch rocket systems could be transferred to Ukraine, bringing the total number of systems of this type, including M270 MLRS, to 50-60 units.

Залповый удар целой батареей РСЗО Himars попал на видео

And what are they all hoping for? With three and four planes, nothing can be radically changed, except for relationships. Well, then let them not be offended, it will come to everyone.

Azerbaijan handed over three MiG-29 fighters to the Ukrainian Air Force
Three Azerbaijani MiG-29 fighters were in service with the Ukrainian Air Force.

This became known after journalists began to study the situation with the transfer of QFAB-250 corrected aerial bombs to Ukraine. Officially, the armament of Ukraine was not advertised in Baku, however, as it turned out, combat aircraft were delivered to Ukraine along with the corresponding weapons. Moreover, apparently, these fighters had previously taken part in combat operations in Karabakh, as they had been repaired and restored relatively recently.

As it became known, we are talking about fighters that were previously transferred by Azerbaijan to Ukraine for comprehensive maintenance. Nevertheless, as it turned out, the planes were not supposed to be repaired at all – the latter were only repainted in the appropriate colors of the Ukrainian Air Force and began to be used in February.

"At least 3 Azerbaijani MiG-29 fighters were transferred to Ukraine and were repaired and repainted in camouflage by the Ukrainian Air Force at the Lviv State Aircraft Repair Plant before the start of the Russian special military operation. The hangar was attacked in February, but the planes were already in use," the Caucasus War Report reports.

In the photos presented, you can see how the fighters of the Azerbaijani Air Force were repainted in Ukrainian camouflage. At the same time, it remains unknown whether these combat aircraft are still in operation by the Ukrainian Air Force or have already been lost.

Азербайджан передал ВВС Украины три истребителя МиГ-29

A former Russian ally handed over 4 Su-25 attack aircraft to Ukraine
The Ukrainian Air Force received 4 Su-25 attack aircraft from a former Russian ally.

This happened against the background of a serious shortage of combat aircraft in the ranks of the Ukrainian Air Force, and, what is very remarkable, we are talking about allegedly decommissioned Su-25 attack aircraft 18 years ago, which indicates that the fact of decommissioning combat aircraft is carried out exclusively formally, especially if we take into account the fact that Ukraine has received fully serviced and combat-ready combat aircraft.

As it turned out, the planes were transferred to the Ukrainian Air Force by a former Russian ally, which was previously actively supported by Moscow during the political crisis. We are talking about Northern Macedonia, which a little earlier also provided Ukraine with a whole battalion of T-72A1 tanks, according to a number of media outlets, transferred by the Russian side to the armament of Northern Macedonia in 2000, absolutely free of charge. According to some reports, the Su-25 attack aircraft were transferred to the Ukrainian military along with ammunition for these combat aircraft, however, their number is relatively small.

Given that this is not the first time that North Macedonia has armed Ukraine, the Russian side may well take very serious measures against this country, despite the once friendly relations, however, so far no official statements on this matter have been made by Moscow.

Бывший российский союзник передал Украине 4 штурмовика Су-25

Spoiler: Russian spelling

А эти все на что надеются? Тремя и четырьмя самолетами ничего кардинально изменить, кроме отношений нельзя. Ну потом пусть не обижаются, до всех ход дойдет.

 

[Pierre]

Putin is giving it with both barrels:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1555361145170558981

 

[herondancer]

Ambulance humour:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1555177107495571457