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

[youlik]

Here, as they say, do not reduce-do not add. A short video showing all the falsity of the so-called Ukrainians.
At the beginning of the video, the author says in Ukrainian that he shows us a certain settlement in the Avdiivka direction and how everything is broken there, but now the sound of a drone was heard and the same figure in a panic forgot about the "mova" (as Ukrainians call their language), in pure Russian, urges to run faster. The inscription on the screen: "The closer the Russian drone, the cleaner the Russian language becomes. Such is the mova... Flicking theater..."
The closer the drone is, the cleaner and more correct the language

Spoiler: Russian spelling

Тут, как говорится, не убавить-не прибавить. Коротенький ролик, показывающий всю фальшь т.н. украинства.
В начале ролика автор говорит на украинском, что он показывает нам некий н.п. на Авдеевском направлении и как там все разбито, но вот послышался звук дрона и тот же деятель в панике забыв про "мову"(так украинцы называют свой язык), на чистом русском языке призывает бежать быстрее. Надпись на экране: "Чем ближе российский дрон, тем чище становится русский язык. Такая вот мова... Гребаный театр..."

 

[youlik]

After all, how bizarrely different realities are intertwined in ukropia. Of course, the artificial, fantasy world prevails, but the real harsh reality still does not allow itself to be completely ignored.
Here the Ukropsky Minister of Defense dreams of 300 combat aircraft, having no real opportunity to ensure the full functioning of a dozen and a half.

Umerov: Kiev intends to increase the number of fighters to "gain air superiority"

Ukraine intends to gain air superiority by displacing Russian fighters from it. But not right now, but when he gets more planes. This was stated by the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov.

Western partners delivered a batch of F-16 fighter jets to Kiev this summer, but their number is not enough to achieve air superiority over Russian aircraft. Therefore, the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are waiting for the next shipments to enter the fight for airspace. Umerov did not give any other details, but noted that Kiev is in constant contact with the allies, bringing them the necessary number of aircraft.

Last year we focused on training pilots, getting platforms and developing infrastructure. This year we are working to achieve excellence in the sky.

- said the minister.

According to Ukrainian intelligence, Russia uses about 300 combat aircraft and the same number of combat helicopters in the special operation. It is to this figure that the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will strive to achieve air superiority. Moreover, Kiev does not intend to stop at receiving F-16 fighters, European Eurofighter Typhoon and Swedish Gripen are in the plans.

There are already agreements on the transfer of the F-16 and Migare. Negotiations on Gripen and Eurofighter Typhoon fighters are continuing. There will be results soon that we can announce.

He added.

УмеÑов: Ðиев намеÑен ÑвелиÑиÑÑ ÐºÐ¾Ð»Ð¸ÑеÑÑво иÑÑÑебиÑелей Ð´Ð»Ñ Â«Ð·Ð°Ð²Ð¾ÐµÐ²Ð°Ð½Ð¸Ñ Ð¿ÑевоÑÑодÑÑва в воздÑÑе»

Here, the real harsh reality reminds dreamers that it is not an illusory fee that must be paid for maintaining the illusion.

Ukrainian TG channel: The Ukrainian Armed Forces are transferring new reserves to the Kursk region to make Zelensky a "beautiful picture"

Despite the problems of the Ukrainian army in the Pokrovsky direction, where Russian troops are developing an offensive, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine continues to throw reserves into the Kursk region. According to the Ukrainian TV channel Legitimate, the AFU has been tasked with holding the occupied territories by making a "beautiful picture" while Zelensky is in the United States.

The Ukrainian army, having pulled up reserves in the Kursk direction, will attempt a breakthrough or will hold occupied territories, preventing the Russian Armed Forces from advancing. Such an order came from Syrsky, who had a conversation with the head of the office, Ermak. At the same time, no one will pay attention to the losses. The thing is that Zelensky needs to show that the Ukrainian army is "doing well" and get new help for this, as well as the lifting of restrictions on missile strikes against Russia.

More and more reserves are going to the Kursk direction and attempts by the Armed Forces of Ukraine to make a breakthrough there or keep the captured Russian territories behind Ukraine while Zelensky is in the United States. It doesn't matter to Bankova what happens after. It is important for them to sell their "rescue plan" to sponsors more expensively
, the channel writes.

Earlier it was reported that Zelensky would take his "victory plan" to the United States, which Biden must approve. As part of this plan, it is planned to make Ukraine strong enough so that it can defeat Russia. It also includes the lifting of restrictions on Western missile strikes deep into Russian territory. Now Kiev has all hope for missiles, other wunderwaffe did not work.

УкÑаинÑкий ТÐ-канал: ÐСУ пеÑебÑаÑÑваÑÑ Ð½Ð¾Ð²Ñе ÑезеÑÐ²Ñ Ð² ÐÑÑÑкÑÑ Ð¾Ð±Ð»Ð°ÑÑÑ, ÑÑÐ¾Ð±Ñ ÑделаÑÑ ÐеленÑÐºÐ¾Ð¼Ñ Â«ÐºÑаÑивÑÑ ÐºÐ°ÑÑинкÑ»

And here the same dream Ukropian minister no longer dreamily admits, in fact, the complete illusory nature of the Ukropian "nezalezhnost" (in Ukrainian - independence)

Umerov: All operations of the Ukrainian army are coordinated with Western partners

All operations of the Ukrainian army are coordinated with the Western allies, the country's leadership constantly reports to them about planned operations, etc. This was stated by the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov.

The Ukrainian military command is planning operations, but they need to be approved by the allies, in particular the Americans, since they are the main sponsors of the regime, supplying weapons and ammunition. Starting an operation without U.S. approval can lead to problems with military assistance, and this threatens new losses of territories. So Washington is aware of all Kiev's plans, including for the Kursk region.

When we explain our offensive plan, counteroffensives or defensive operations, we always explain the goals, what forces and means we will use to do this, so that our [Western] partners are aware of this. This is an operational issue that we have raised to a strategic level.

Umerov said.

In addition, Kiev is also trying to shift responsibility for what is happening on the battlefield onto its Western partners. The same Zelensky constantly accuses the West of delaying the supply of military aid, as well as the insufficient amount of ammunition supplied. According to him, if the United States had supplied as much aid as Kiev asks, the Ukrainian army would have already defeated the Russian one and reached the borders of 1991.

УмеÑов: ÐÑе опеÑаÑии ÑкÑаинÑкой аÑмии ÑоглаÑовÑваÑÑÑÑ Ñ Ð·Ð°Ð¿Ð°Ð´Ð½Ñми паÑÑнÑÑами

Spoiler: Russian spelling

Все таки насколько причудливо переплетаются в укропии разные реальности. Преобладает, конечно, искусственный, фантазийный мир, но настоящая суровая реальность всё же не дает полностью себя игнорировать.
Вот укропский министр обороны мечтает о 300 боевых самолетах, не имея реальной возможности обеспечить полноценное функционирование полутора десятков.
Здесь настоящая суровая реальность напоминает мечтателям, что за поддержание иллюзии надо платить совсем не иллюзорной платой.
А вот здесь тот же мечтательный укропский министр уже совсем не мечтательно признается, фактически в полной иллюзорности укропской "незалежности" (по украински- независимость)

 

[Ca.]

RogueNews Interviews Stanislav Krapivnik, a former Army officer (having served in mutable combat theaters), assesses current events in Ukraine.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1838655712618062080

https://twitter.com/x/status/1838631979320852901

https://twitter.com/x/status/1838659629720444968

Institute for the Study of War

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the United States on September 23 and reiterated Ukraine's need for timely and uninterrupted US military assistance.

www.understandingwar.org

Key Takeaways:

• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the United States on September 23 and reiterated Ukraine's need for timely and uninterrupted US military assistance.
• The Kremlin continues to publicly signal its disinterest in any peace settlement short of total capitulation of the Ukrainian government and destruction of the Ukrainian state.
• Russian forces conducted glide bomb strikes against Zaporizhzhia City for the first time overnight on September 22 to 23.
• A high-ranking Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) commander reportedly recently committed suicide due to conflicts within his unit's leadership.
• Russian forces recently advanced near Hlyboke, Kupyansk, and Pokrovsk. Ukrainian forces recently advanced in Kursk Oblast.
• The Russian government informally supported a bill on September 23 that would allow Russian authorities to fine individuals who promote “child-free propaganda,” likely as part of an ongoing Kremlin effort to address Russia’s demographic problem.

Russia Winning Ukraine Conflict Despite ‘Best’ US, NATO Weapons - Former US Congressman

Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine is succeeding despite the regime in Kiev receiving billions of dollars in weapons from the United States and other NATO allies, former US Congressman Ron Paul said on Monday.

sputnikglobe.com

 

[Adobe]

These are some pretty significant changes. Definitely lowering the bar to using nukes.

"Putin orders changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine"​

“Aggression against Russia by any non-nuclear state… supported by a nuclear power should be treated as their joint attack,” the president said."

“We reserve a right to use nuclear weapons in case of aggression against Russia and Belarus,” the Russian president said, adding that the principle had already been coordinated with Minsk. Nuclear weapons can be used if an enemy poses a “critical threat to either state’s sovereignty through the use of conventional weapons,” he explained."

"Moscow would also “consider” resorting to a nuclear response if it gets “reliable information” about a “massive” missile or air strike launched by another state against Russia, or its closest ally, Belarus, according to Putin. The weapons used in an enemy’s potential strike could include anything from ballistic or cruise missiles to strategic aircraft and drones, he stated."

(This is curious.)
"Putin did not elaborate on when changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine will take effect." (so, not today)

Putin orders changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine

President Vladimir Putin has suggested tightening Russia’s nuclear posture and defining new criteria for a response

www.rt.com

 

[sToRmR1dR]

The CIA's version for Nord Stream sabotage that was conducted by "some pro-Ukrainian group and civilian divers" is laughable.

 

[youlik]

While we have not yet opened a separate branch on events in Estonia (I do not exclude that we will have to do this soon), I will publish it here.
Estonians are stubbornly asking for "denazification", much more insistently than many others and they can get it soon.

Estonia has declared its readiness to launch a preemptive strike against Russia
The Chief of the General Staff of the Estonian Defense Forces, Major General Vahur Karus, made a resonant statement about the country's readiness to launch a preemptive strike against Russia in case of signs of Moscow's preparation for an attack on NATO countries. According to the general, Estonia will act within the framework of its obligations to the Alliance in order to support its allies.

In his speech, Major General Karus stressed the importance of rapid response to any threats posed by Russia. According to him, the Estonian military is ready to take active action to protect both its territory and NATO's interests. He noted that Estonia is closely monitoring Russia's military activity and is ready to take measures if signs of preparation for aggression are revealed.

Эстония заявила о готовности нанести превентивный удар по России

As many predicted, the history of the F-16 in Ukraine turns out to be very inglorious. At the moment, according to open sources, 16 such fighters have been delivered to Ukraine and 5 aircraft have already been lost. They haven't done anything yet, and almost a third of the park has already been lost.

Four F-16 fighters were hit at Starokonstantinov airfield
As a result of a strike by Russian aeroballistic missiles X-47M2 "Kinzhal" at the Starokonstantinov air base, Khmelnitsky region, four F-16AM fighters of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were hit. According to the Russian Arms telegram channel, two of these aircraft were on taxiways or the runway, while two more were temporarily stationed in hangars.

The message about the defeat of the F-16 was received during the ongoing strikes on Ukrainian military facilities, in which the Russian side is actively using high-precision hypersonic Kinzhal missiles. These missiles are capable of overcoming modern air defense systems, which makes them a powerful tool for striking key enemy targets. Starokonstantinov Air Base is one of the strategically important sites for the Ukrainian Air Force, especially given the supply of Western fighter jets such as the F-16, which should play a key role in Ukraine's air operations.

At the same time, there is no evidence of objective control at the moment, which does not allow us to unequivocally confirm the destruction of fighters.

На аэродроме Староконстантинова поражены четыре истребителя F-16

Spoiler: Russian spelling

Пока мы здесь еще не открыли отдельную ветку по событиям в Эстонии (я не исключаю, что сделать это скоро придется), опубликую это здесь.
Эстонцы упрямо напрашиваются на "денацификацию", гораздо настойчивей многих других и, возможно, скоро допросятся.
Как и предсказывали многие, история F-16 на украине получается весьма бесславной. На настоящий момент по открытым источникам украине поставлено 16 таких истребителей и потеряно уже 5 самолетов. Они еще ничего не успели сделать, а почти треть парка уже потеряна.

 

[lilies]

RUSSIA

Before Putin vs. After Putin came to power

Same future also awaits liberated Ukraine
This is The Nightmare of the collective West​

The first 1 minutes 47 seconds of this video shows what Russia looked like before Putin. The rest is after Putin came to power and land developments began in earnest. Even if you only watch until the 5 minutes mark:
the shock is staggering.

Here is a Western Expert - a Duke University WEF champion of the True Ivy League Super Class, who looks like an evil cannibal priest form the book of Darkness over Tibet, and what he has to say - at $4,000 per hour Speech Fee - about "How we want to ruin Russia.."
The shock is staggering:

How we want to ruin Russia..

Source article VIDEO LINK.​

 

[Ryan]

This is only anecdotal, but a friend of mine last night was waxing lyrical about how he'd been watching Ukrainian Telegram channels and couldn't believe the atrocities there (caused by Russia, of course) compared to the picture of war he'd developed through his adolescence while playing computer games. While this is not unusual in itself, he's not the first person in recent weeks to have gone out of their way to voice their frustrations to me on the direction of the conflict in Ukraine. What I found slightly more unusual is that this person sees through a lot of the 'woke' nonsense and has a fairly pragmatic political attitude, tending towards the conservative.

I think reality is starting to sink in to more people and we'll likely see increased 'Ukraine Derangement Syndrome' emerging in the West as the failure there deeply pierces mythical notions of exceptionalism and manifest destiny. This may increase the focus on places such as Ukraine and Israel for those whose inner nature aligns with pathologically utopian ideals, despite the objectively worsening situation and prospects there.

In my opinion, the decision for long-range NATO missile strikes was made some time ago by the neocon faction of the US deep state, however the recent backing down suggests that they haven't been able to obtain consensus on the agenda with the entire Consortium. In what sense are they now likely to pivot their tactics? The idea of a false flag has bubbled to the surface again in the minds of some commentators, however Russia seems adept at this point of pre-empting such possibilities with appropriate informational warfare.

As has been mentioned, will the US simply shrug the problem into the hands of the EU countries and focus on their own domestic political concerns (and probably Israel) with the election only six weeks away? If we see increased panic from the EU elites - such as hysterical statements made by Estonian imbeciles, for example - we may cautiously propose that this could be the case, with the EU likely to stay true to their previous responses to such situations and make largely symbolic gestures that will have no tactical or strategic significance upon the progress of the conflict.

And with "General Winter" about to return to the front, interesting the question to me is: how will Russia best progress the goals of the SMO while the US remains maximally distracted by Israel and its overwhelming need to resolve its domestic contradictions?

Spoiler: Russian

Это всего лишь анекдот, но вчера вечером мой друг пустился в лирические рассуждения о том, как он смотрел украинские Telegram-каналы и не мог поверить в те зверства, которые там творились (конечно, со стороны России), по сравнению с картиной войны, которую он нарисовал в подростковом возрасте, играя в компьютерные игры. Хотя само по себе это не является чем-то необычным, он не первый человек за последние недели, который изо всех сил старается выразить мне свое разочарование по поводу развития конфликта в Украине. Что мне показалось несколько более необычным, так это то, что этот человек видит всю "проснувшуюся" чепуху насквозь и придерживается довольно прагматичной политической позиции, склоняясь к консервативности.

Я думаю, что все больше людей начинают осознавать реальность, и мы, вероятно, станем свидетелями усиления "украинского синдрома невменяемости" на Западе, поскольку неудача там глубоко проникает в мифические представления об исключительности и предначертанном судьбой. Это может усилить интерес к таким местам, как Украина и Израиль, для тех, чья внутренняя природа соответствует патологически утопическим идеалам, несмотря на объективно ухудшающуюся ситуацию и перспективы там.

На мой взгляд, решение о нанесении ракетных ударов НАТО дальнего радиуса действия было принято некоторое время назад фракцией неоконсерваторов глубинного государства США, однако недавнее отступление говорит о том, что они не смогли достичь консенсуса по повестке дня со всем Консорциумом. В каком смысле они теперь, вероятно, изменят свою тактику? В умах некоторых комментаторов снова всплыла идея о "ложном флаге", однако Россия, похоже, на данный момент является специалистом по предотвращению таких возможностей с помощью соответствующей информационной войны.

Как уже упоминалось, будут ли США просто перекладывать проблему на плечи стран ЕС и сосредоточиваться на своих собственных внутриполитических проблемах (и, вероятно, на Израиле), учитывая, что до выборов осталось всего шесть недель? Если мы увидим усиление паники среди элит ЕС - например, истерические заявления эстонских идиотов, - мы можем осторожно предположить, что это может быть так, и ЕС, скорее всего, останется верен своим прежним реакциям на подобные ситуации и предпримет в основном символические жесты, которые не будут иметь тактического или стратегического значения о ходе конфликта.

И поскольку "генерал Уинтер" вот-вот вернется на передовую, меня интересует следующий вопрос: как Россия сможет наилучшим образом достичь целей СМО, в то время как США будут максимально отвлечены Израилем и его непреодолимой потребностью разрешить свои внутренние противоречия?

 

[XPan]

Here is a Western Expert - a Duke University WEF champion of the True Ivy League Super Class, who looks like an evil cannibal priest form the book of Darkness over Tibet, and what he has to say - at $4,000 per hour Speech Fee - about "How we want to ruin Russia.."
The shock is staggering:

He looks and sounds like a wall street puppet, who just spends lip-synch to his audience. Those guys you find in many companies, politics, and authorities etc, all around the world - acting according to the playbooks they have been given. How many countless times haven't we seen and heard such speeches during the Corona Plandemic ?!

Jeezaz, It took only seconds to see. Not impressed !

---

Regarding about the plans to destroy and chopping up Russia: I stumbled across a german interview with - not just anybody - but with significant heavyweight guys in German Politics, with insights from within only few ever had. A truly astonishing interview, to say the least:

"Not my War" is the title (and book), in talks Willy Wimmer and with Dr Helmut Roewer. Roewer was once the head of the German Constitution in Thuringa, while Wimmer was in the German Bundestag, Parliamentary State Secretary under Defense Minister Stoltenberg, (and the list goes on). He was also present at the 4+2 negotiations, during the reunification of Germany.

"Not my War" - German language, 53 min

Nicht mein Krieg - Im Gespräch mit Dr. Helmut Roewer und Willy Wimmer jetzt im Stream bei NuoFlix ansehen ▶ Jetzt ansehen

Buch bestellen: https://rb.gy/7mwocp Im Februar 2022 ist ein offener Krieg zwischen Russland und der Ukraine entbrannt. In diesem Buch werden Vorgesch

nuoflix.de

In one section, Willy Wimmer says the following:

Bratislava, 5 May 2000: Wimmer was present together with Chancellor Schröder, having to tell him the results from a conference by the US Foreign Ministry in Bratislava - where it was outlined and decided on; the DESTRUCTION OF RUSSIA ! In case of failure to destroy the country, then at least the total exclusion of Russia from Europe. Apparently this letter and its content to Chancellor Schröder, is searchable / to be found on the internet, according Wimmer.

The plan for a war and destruction of Russia has its roots even longer back in time (1992, the zionist Wolfowitz Doctrine which changed the official course of the US into World domination), Wimmer says.

PS.
The German Taurus missiles, are in fact a cooperation between the War industry in Germany and Sweden ! Zionist Family Wallenberg owns most of Sweden's war industry - benefitting immensely from the Ukrainian-Russian war (as well made sure to support [possibly even push further] the entrance of Sweden into NATO).

So, there is that.

 

[XPan]

A bizarre situation at my work / lunch room

It has come to my attention, that one of the subway drivers - who is deeply involved into Swedish and international Military for at least a decade, if not more - made active attempts to recruit on occasion present guards at our lunch room three days ago; Asking them to follow with him to Ukraine in Oct 2024, into the war against Russia. Wether for fighting or "education" is not known to me. What could a swedish guard "educate" others down there ? I suspect it is about more about recruiting mercenary soldiers to the front. Once down there - they don't really have much to say any longer.

To a slaughter house and meat grinder.

When I heard this, i was shaken and deeply, and so upset while driving the subway though Stockholm (until i got good sleep and could wind down from it getting some distance). The thought, that a colleague driver is actively pulling in other colleagues and staff at my work place, into fighting a war which in reality is a meat grinder front - felt outrageous. And, too close for comfort. That something like that happens, or is allowed at a work place, is beyond me.

I mean the guy is a metro driver, but at the same time it appears to be Ok to do a lot of military missions in between (Officially, as a subway driver at the Metro you are not allowed to have any other jobs what so ever). He makes a lot of advertising on his Facebook page as well; for example his recent last trip to Ukraine (before what happened in Poltova though) dressed in military clothes. I do not believe for a moment that he is just a war entusiast. The rabbit hole runs deeper than that.

I also heard that the person in question also had spoken to other subway drivers, trying to gauge the idea them to "assist" the war in Ukraine.

He is also the same person who approx. 10 years ago, revealed (to my surprise), that Sweden often participated in secret missons where they educated other staff on location in places of war conflicts, how to use certain equipments / systems - and then silently fly back to Sweden again after a week or so. Against (the former) official doctrine that Sweden never participated in war-active places

In daily work life, the guy is a very warm, social, very nice person, and liked by all. Greets people often with "Hello my friend. How are you". Makes people feel "seen" and "acknowledged". Appears to listen to people, asking questions in a very nice, engaged way, you rarely find among Swedes even doing that. He's too good to be true, in a sort of strange way i feel.

I now get the strong sensation, that this is a lot of psychological education and knowledge dwelling in that guy. Not so gently-naïve and innocent / casual as it seems like. (Also his reactions - lack of reactions - during the Plandemic surprised be a bit...) adding pieces to the puzzle. I believe it is a type of person who knows very well how to wheel people's minds while as a person staying clear of all doubts. Kind of like an agent. Like soldiers get educated at the IDF in Israel, where studies about the human psychology is a major part of the program.

There i suspect, that he is backed by higher channels, especially in terms of criminal activities by trying to recruit other people at a private-offical workspace, enticing people to the war front, in a foreign country, that is neither EU nor NATO member.

He must be very well aware, that the Ukrainian front is a meat grinder ! A dead mercenary soldier however - doesn't require high fees to be paid out.

Sorry for my long-winded words, trying to describe the whole situation, which i find... pretty bizarre.

 

[youlik]

Bravo for the Russian, Ryan!
I hope you'll forgive my tediousness and accept a couple of clarifications, especially since I have an easy excuse. I have worked as an auto instructor for 8 years and my desire to teach is something like a professional deformation.
Here in this paragraph

И поскольку "генерал Уинтер" вот-вот вернется на передовую, меня интересует следующий вопрос: как Россия сможет наилучшим образом достичь целей СМО, в то время как США будут максимально отвлечены Израилем и его непреодолимой потребностью разрешить свои внутренние противоречия?

Russian for "General Winter" is "генерал Зима" and the СМО (Special Military Operation) in Russian will be СВО (Специальная Военная Операция)

Spoiler: Russian spelling

Браво за русский, Райан!
Я надеюсь вы простите мне мое занудство и примете пару уточнений, тем более, что у меня есть легкое оправдание. Я 8 лет проработал автоинструктором и мое стремление научить это что то вроде профессиональной деформации.
Вот в этом абзаце
"Генерал уинтер" по русски "генерал зима" и СМО по русски будет СВО (Специальная Военная Операция)

 

[lilies]

Estonians are stubbornly asking for "denazification", much more insistently than many others and they can get it soon.

If they are serious about shooting rockets toward Russia, I think, the West paid and instructed Vahur Karus and his pals to start the experiment: West wants to see if Russia flattens key Estonian military command centers & military industrial facilities with tactical nukes. This way the West can safely get the results of this experiment - from far away wars as they always preferred - only sacrificing disposable Estonia.

The Chief of the General Staff of the Estonian Defense Forces, Major General Vahur Karus, made a resonant statement about the country's readiness to launch a preemptive strike against Russia in case of signs of Moscow's preparation for an attack on NATO countries.

Except, according to the new Russian nuclear doctrine (in this specific timeline we are discussing the matter here) Russia can also attack the Western makers and producers of those missiles. And there are a lot of US bases in Europe. Sitting ducks for target practice: either conventional kinetic hypersonic or tactical nukes. Russia decides.

 

[thorbiorn]

In daily work life, the guy is a very warm, social, very nice person, and liked by all. Greets people often with "Hello my friend. How are you". Makes people feel "seen" and "acknowledged". Appears to listen to people, asking questions in a very nice, engaged way, you rarely find among Swedes even doing that. He's too good to be true, in a sort of strange way i feel.

If he has been to a few places and been out of what would be the comfort zone for most average Swedes, he will have a lot of experience interacting with many different kinds of people. This is another side of war, that people involved, whether they are intrinsically good or bad and whether they support one side or the other, meet others.

It may be odd, but being who he is, open and extrovert, he has offered you an opportunity to observe what many others may either be completely unaware of or at best only be able to conjecture and speculate about. One can imagine that there are such people at higher levels too, although they might be more discreet.

Considering all the dark alleys of modern society, being a mercenary or similar in Ukraine might be bad, but could it not be worse? It always can.

 

[Saki]

This is only anecdotal, but a friend of mine last night was waxing lyrical about how he'd been watching Ukrainian Telegram channels and couldn't believe the atrocities there (caused by Russia, of course) compared to the picture of war he'd developed through his adolescence while playing computer games. While this is not unusual in itself, he's not the first person in recent weeks to have gone out of their way to voice their frustrations to me on the direction of the conflict in Ukraine. What I found slightly more unusual is that this person sees through a lot of the 'woke' nonsense and has a fairly pragmatic political attitude, tending towards the conservative.

I think reality is starting to sink in to more people and we'll likely see increased 'Ukraine Derangement Syndrome' emerging in the West as the failure there deeply pierces mythical notions of exceptionalism and manifest destiny. This may increase the focus on places such as Ukraine and Israel for those whose inner nature aligns with pathologically utopian ideals, despite the objectively worsening situation and prospects there.

In my opinion, the decision for long-range NATO missile strikes was made some time ago by the neocon faction of the US deep state, however the recent backing down suggests that they haven't been able to obtain consensus on the agenda with the entire Consortium. In what sense are they now likely to pivot their tactics? The idea of a false flag has bubbled to the surface again in the minds of some commentators, however Russia seems adept at this point of pre-empting such possibilities with appropriate informational warfare.

As has been mentioned, will the US simply shrug the problem into the hands of the EU countries and focus on their own domestic political concerns (and probably Israel) with the election only six weeks away? If we see increased panic from the EU elites - such as hysterical statements made by Estonian imbeciles, for example - we may cautiously propose that this could be the case, with the EU likely to stay true to their previous responses to such situations and make largely symbolic gestures that will have no tactical or strategic significance upon the progress of the conflict.

And with "General Winter" about to return to the front, interesting the question to me is: how will Russia best progress the goals of the SMO while the US remains maximally distracted by Israel and its overwhelming need to resolve its domestic contradictions?

Spoiler: Russian

Это всего лишь анекдот, но вчера вечером мой друг пустился в лирические рассуждения о том, как он смотрел украинские Telegram-каналы и не мог поверить в те зверства, которые там творились (конечно, со стороны России), по сравнению с картиной войны, которую он нарисовал в подростковом возрасте, играя в компьютерные игры. Хотя само по себе это не является чем-то необычным, он не первый человек за последние недели, который изо всех сил старается выразить мне свое разочарование по поводу развития конфликта в Украине. Что мне показалось несколько более необычным, так это то, что этот человек видит всю "проснувшуюся" чепуху насквозь и придерживается довольно прагматичной политической позиции, склоняясь к консервативности.

Я думаю, что все больше людей начинают осознавать реальность, и мы, вероятно, станем свидетелями усиления "украинского синдрома невменяемости" на Западе, поскольку неудача там глубоко проникает в мифические представления об исключительности и предначертанном судьбой. Это может усилить интерес к таким местам, как Украина и Израиль, для тех, чья внутренняя природа соответствует патологически утопическим идеалам, несмотря на объективно ухудшающуюся ситуацию и перспективы там.

На мой взгляд, решение о нанесении ракетных ударов НАТО дальнего радиуса действия было принято некоторое время назад фракцией неоконсерваторов глубинного государства США, однако недавнее отступление говорит о том, что они не смогли достичь консенсуса по повестке дня со всем Консорциумом. В каком смысле они теперь, вероятно, изменят свою тактику? В умах некоторых комментаторов снова всплыла идея о "ложном флаге", однако Россия, похоже, на данный момент является специалистом по предотвращению таких возможностей с помощью соответствующей информационной войны.

Как уже упоминалось, будут ли США просто перекладывать проблему на плечи стран ЕС и сосредоточиваться на своих собственных внутриполитических проблемах (и, вероятно, на Израиле), учитывая, что до выборов осталось всего шесть недель? Если мы увидим усиление паники среди элит ЕС - например, истерические заявления эстонских идиотов, - мы можем осторожно предположить, что это может быть так, и ЕС, скорее всего, останется верен своим прежним реакциям на подобные ситуации и предпримет в основном символические жесты, которые не будут иметь тактического или стратегического значения о ходе конфликта.

И поскольку "генерал Уинтер" вот-вот вернется на передовую, меня интересует следующий вопрос: как Россия сможет наилучшим образом достичь целей СМО, в то время как США будут максимально отвлечены Израилем и его непреодолимой потребностью разрешить свои внутренние противоречия?

Hi Ryan. If you are learning or speaking Russian, could you recommend any resources for beginners? I have been looking for a Berlitz book because they were useful in the past for other languages. Also simple converstional phrase books have been helpful. Any suggestions you can offer will be greatly appreciated.
спасибо

 

[axj]

West wants to see if Russia flattens key Estonian military command centers & military industrial facilities with tactical nukes.

It would be conventional strikes at first, though I think that it is more likely that Russia will instead supply advanced rockets or torpedoes to Yemen or elsewhere.

The recent US military tanker that "ran aground" close to Yemen is suspected by some to have been hit by a Russian torpedo - perhaps that was a warning of what is to come.