Civil war in Ukraine

[Akim]

If supplies of weapons to Kiev continue, Donetsk reserves the right to turn to the Russian Federation and other countries for military and military-technical assistance - Eduard Basurin, press secretary of the DPR military command.

Prior to that, they had not been supplied with weapons.

 

[Dark Sorrow]

And how will we transport the natural gas and oil from the Artic? Will it be searoute?

As the trade volume is low compared to the complexity (strategic and diplomatic) and financial cost sea-root via LPG tankers is only viable root.

 

[bhramos]

 

[The Shrike]

It wasn't a rebuke. I really wonder if the US is sharing technology.

Don't know if you have heard the of the tagline "Intel outside, Patel inside" .

 

[The Shrike]

Where is the pipeline for Russian gas?

OT - It's a crime we haven't built an undersea pipeline from Qatar till date (but somehow idiotic ideas like TAPI and IPI keep getting floated every once in a while).

 

[asianobserve]

Poland to provide Ukraine with arms to counter potential Russian invasion

Redirect Notice

 

[asianobserve]

Swedish Police Arrest Russian National Accused Of Flying Drone Over Royal Palace

Swedish Police Arrest Russian National Accused Of Flying Drone Over Royal Palace

It isn't clear if the arrest is related to the rash of unexplained drone incursions over sensitive sites throughout the country earlier this month.

www.thedrive.com

 

[blackjack]

Akim???

Ex-commander of the airborne troops of Ukraine: The population of a number of Ukrainian regions seeks to become part of Russia


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The population of a number of Ukrainian regions is striving to become part of Russia or separate from independent Russia, creating their own state in the person of Novorossiya.

This opinion was expressed by Lieutenant General Mikhail Zabrodsky, who previously commanded the air assault troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. As he believes, a good half of the country is included in the list of regions "disloyal" to Kiev.

According to the ex-commander of the landing troops of Ukraine, in order to subjugate the country, it is not necessary to capture the capital. To do this, it is enough to establish control over the left-bank part of the country, whose inhabitants want separation from the independent one - “Kharkov, Dnieper, Kherson and right up to Odessa,” the military believes. After that, the operational space will open before the Russian troops, and Moscow will be able to demand conditions of surrender that suit it from the current government or even appoint its own leadership of the country.

According to Lieutenant General Zabrodsky, who is a member of the Verkhovna Rada, since 2014 the Kremlin has been actively fueling such sentiments of the population of the Left Bank, allegedly conducting a hybrid war in Ukraine.

His statements fit into the general outline of military hysteria, fanned in the West and in the most independent. Against the background of the expectation of the invasion of the Russian army, there is a sharp outflow of investments from Ukraine, which adversely affects the already difficult economic situation of the country. However, as one can judge, this is of little concern to the authorities and the "independent community", like the same Zabrodsky - the main thing is not to stop feeding people's fears to please the Western masters.

https://en.topwar.ru/191827-ot-hark...erechislil-prorossijskie-regiony-ukrainy.html

 

[asianobserve]

Akim???

Ex-commander of the airborne troops of Ukraine: The population of a number of Ukrainian regions seeks to become part of Russia


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The population of a number of Ukrainian regions is striving to become part of Russia or separate from independent Russia, creating their own state in the person of Novorossiya.

This opinion was expressed by Lieutenant General Mikhail Zabrodsky, who previously commanded the air assault troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. As he believes, a good half of the country is included in the list of regions "disloyal" to Kiev.

According to the ex-commander of the landing troops of Ukraine, in order to subjugate the country, it is not necessary to capture the capital. To do this, it is enough to establish control over the left-bank part of the country, whose inhabitants want separation from the independent one - “Kharkov, Dnieper, Kherson and right up to Odessa,” the military believes. After that, the operational space will open before the Russian troops, and Moscow will be able to demand conditions of surrender that suit it from the current government or even appoint its own leadership of the country.

According to Lieutenant General Zabrodsky, who is a member of the Verkhovna Rada, since 2014 the Kremlin has been actively fueling such sentiments of the population of the Left Bank, allegedly conducting a hybrid war in Ukraine.

His statements fit into the general outline of military hysteria, fanned in the West and in the most independent. Against the background of the expectation of the invasion of the Russian army, there is a sharp outflow of investments from Ukraine, which adversely affects the already difficult economic situation of the country. However, as one can judge, this is of little concern to the authorities and the "independent community", like the same Zabrodsky - the main thing is not to stop feeding people's fears to please the Western masters.

https://en.topwar.ru/191827-ot-hark...erechislil-prorossijskie-regiony-ukrainy.html

The British does have an excellent intelligence service. The Russians are saying their lines as if on cue...

 

[asianobserve]

And Putin's losing support from his excuse for Ukrainian misadventure... Russian speaking Ukrainians.

‘Putin Lost Us’: A City of Russian-Speaking Ukrainians Is Vowing To Fight Moscow’s Aggression

'Putin Lost Us': A City of Russian-Speaking Ukrainians Is Vowing To Fight Moscow's Aggression

Recent Russian aggression has galvanized the Russian-speaking people of Kharkiv, Ukraine, ahead of a potential Putin invasion.

www.google.com

 

[asianobserve]

In eastern Ukraine’s largest city, pro-Russia sympathies wither as war looms

In eastern Ukraine’s largest city, pro-Russia sympathies wither as war looms

Kharkiv nearly fell to pro-Russian militants in 2014. Now, the city is preparing to fight against a possible invasion.

www.livemint.com

 

[bhramos]

Our oil imports from Russia are minuscule even with embargo on Iran.
If Iran's embargo is lifted these all oil imports from Russia will even reduce.
Russian oil doesn't matter much to us.
We only import from Russia to offset our trade obligations.

how about gas! we can get 1/4th rate of world market rates !!!

 

[asianobserve]

Meet the Ukrainian women learning how to survive in the event of a Russian invasion by Vladimir Putin

Uncertain of their fate, these Ukrainian women are taking matters into their own hands

With uncertainty about what will happen next in Ukraine, these women are learning how to survive in the event of a Russian invasion.

www.abc.net.au

 

[Dark Sorrow]

OT - It's a crime we haven't built an undersea pipeline from Qatar till date (but somehow idiotic ideas like TAPI and IPI keep getting floated every once in a while).

It is simple to build, maintain and operate gas-pipeline over land compared to undersea.
Its is very difficult to maintain under-sea gas pipeline (slat-water is extremely corrosive) and not quite difficult to pump gas at intermediate as undersea pumps are not feasible.

In short it is more economical to transport LPG by ships than undersea pipeline, hence no undersea pipeline from Qatar or any middle east countries to India.

 

[asianobserve]

Ukraine-Russia crisis: Ceasefire violations rise at contact line

Ukraine-Russia crisis: Ceasefire violations rise at contact line

Ukraine and Russia-backed separatists break truce as tensions soar, but UN diplomat says no sign of major operations.

www.google.com

 

[asianobserve]

Why Boris Johnson is probably happier in battle-ready Ukraine than London

Why Boris Johnson is probably happier in battle-ready Ukraine than London

Strange as it might seem, Boris Johnson could well be happier in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, discussing the build-up of Russian troops on the border and a potential invasion, than back home in London.

www.google.com

 

[Akim]

Akim???

Ex-commander of the airborne troops of Ukraine: The population of a number of Ukrainian regions seeks to become part of Russia


Enlarge this image Click to see fullsize

The population of a number of Ukrainian regions is striving to become part of Russia or separate from independent Russia, creating their own state in the person of Novorossiya.

This opinion was expressed by Lieutenant General Mikhail Zabrodsky, who previously commanded the air assault troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. As he believes, a good half of the country is included in the list of regions "disloyal" to Kiev.

According to the ex-commander of the landing troops of Ukraine, in order to subjugate the country, it is not necessary to capture the capital. To do this, it is enough to establish control over the left-bank part of the country, whose inhabitants want separation from the independent one - “Kharkov, Dnieper, Kherson and right up to Odessa,” the military believes. After that, the operational space will open before the Russian troops, and Moscow will be able to demand conditions of surrender that suit it from the current government or even appoint its own leadership of the country.

According to Lieutenant General Zabrodsky, who is a member of the Verkhovna Rada, since 2014 the Kremlin has been actively fueling such sentiments of the population of the Left Bank, allegedly conducting a hybrid war in Ukraine.

His statements fit into the general outline of military hysteria, fanned in the West and in the most independent. Against the background of the expectation of the invasion of the Russian army, there is a sharp outflow of investments from Ukraine, which adversely affects the already difficult economic situation of the country. However, as one can judge, this is of little concern to the authorities and the "independent community", like the same Zabrodsky - the main thing is not to stop feeding people's fears to please the Western masters.

https://en.topwar.ru/191827-ot-hark...erechislil-prorossijskie-regiony-ukrainy.html

All sites that end in RU carry "very truthful" information about Ukraine.
I listened to that interview. He said there that in the Russian-speaking part of Ukraine there are sympathizers for Russia. And it is true. But as I already said, there are 12-15% of them (those who vote for a pro-Russian party). But, if you wish, you can pass it off as mass support. There is a Nazi video on YouTube, from 1944, of how the inhabitants of Paris are beating captured Americans. The information war is a very powerful thing.

 

[JBH22]

All sites that end in RU carry "very truthful" information about Ukraine.
I listened to that interview. He said there that in the Russian-speaking part of Ukraine there are sympathizers for Russia. And it is true. But as I already said, there are 12-15% of them (those who vote for a pro-Russian party). But, if you wish, you can pass it off as mass support. There is a Nazi video on YouTube, from 1944, of how the inhabitants of Paris are beating captured Americans. The information war is a very powerful thing.

Information war is bias.
What comes from CNN/BBC is not truth also. It is just an attempt to shape and mould public opinion as per each one objectives. To this effect, Russia Today views on Youtube leaves far behind BBC or CNN.

 

[bhramos]

Information war is bias.
What comes from CNN/BBC is not truth also. It is just an attempt to shape and mould public opinion as per each one objectives. To this effect, Russia Today views on Youtube leaves far behind BBC or CNN.

 

[bhramos]

Information war is bias.
What comes from CNN/BBC is not truth also. It is just an attempt to shape and mould public opinion as per each one objectives. To this effect, Russia Today views on Youtube leaves far behind BBC or CNN.

#Ukraine MoD confirms that #Reuters and #CNN are spreading #FakeNews about "#Russia supplies of blood near Ukrainian border" https://m.facebook.com/ganna.maliar/posts/2076850612473970… https://novoeizdanie.com/v-minoborony-ukrainy-oprovergli-informacziyu-o-postavkah-rossiej-krovi-i-medikamentov-k-granicze/