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Before we dive into the grim reality of the Russian collapse, a quick note on the channel art. I've been listening to your feedback regarding our AI thumbnails. The community poll was an absolute dead heat at 52% vs 48%, so we had to find a middle ground. We are shifting the visual baseline to a highly stylized, character-free 2D Anime aesthetic. It removes the uncanny valley, avoids the public figure issues, and gives us a distinct, unified look. It might not be a perfect solution for everyone, but it's a solid half-step compromise to keep the show looking sharp while we focus on the actual journalism. Let me know what you think in the comments.Now, onto the nightmare.In Episode 2.34, we document a state legally canceling its own existence. While the Western media panics over fake Excel spreadsheets, the Russian reality is terminal. We break down the 10% macro-drop in petroleum products and the glorious return of Soviet-style 20-liter gas ration cards in occupied Crimea. The Ukrainian Armed Forces aren't just holding the line; they have turned the R280 logistics highway into a mechanical graveyard using advanced drone swarms.But the real fatal damage is happening in the rear. We cover Finance Minister Siluanov's desperate 16-trillion-ruble sequester of the civilian economy, the mafia-style raid on Wildberries, and the absolute absurdity of Putin's own regional proxy having a daughter who is actively funding the Ukrainian military from Georgia. And the ultimate punchline? Russian oligarchs are now buying heavy anti-aircraft weapons to build their own PMCs. They aren't preparing for NATO; they are arming up for the post-Putin Civil War.The Empire of Clones is burning. Welcome to the GonzoLab.[SUPPORT THE SHOW & THE RESISTANCE]Car4Ukraine "Summer Sunshine" Campaign: Head over to https://car4ukraine.com and donate to my specific campaign. If you do, you will receive an exclusive, limited-run "Three Brothers" (Old Riga) steel badge minted specifically for listeners of this show. Let's put some trucks on the road!

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2026-03-23 | UPDATES #150 | Ukraine burns Russia's Baltic oil lifeline. Trump made them do it? Outrageous accusation – how is this connected, you may ask? Lifting sanction on Russia oil at sea, lifting sanctions on third country purchases of Russian – oil by India for instance. Another unintended consequence of Trump's war on the Middle East – or entirely intended? That a point of contention. But what's beyond doubt, is that the combination of a spike in oil prices and suspension of sanctions are lifelines for Putin and present an existential threat for Ukraine. They had to act, fast – and acted in the clearest way possible – kinetic sanctions on oil. ----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------A REQUEST FOR HELP!I'm heading back to Kyiv next month, to film, do research and conduct interviews. The logistics and need for equipment and clothing are a little higher than for my previous trips. It will be cold, and may be dark also. If you can, please assist to ensure I can make this trip a success. My commitment to the audience of the channel, will be to bring back compelling interviews conducted in Ukraine, and to use the experience to improve the quality of the channel, it's insights and impact. Let Ukraine and democracy prevail! https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrashttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformationNONE OF THIS CAN HAPPEN WITHOUT YOU!So what's next? We're going to Kyiv in April 2026 to film on the ground, and will record interviews with some huge guests. We'll be creating opportunities for new interviews, and to connect you with the reality of a European city under escalating winter attack, from an imperialist, genocidal power. PLEASE HELP ME ME TO GROW SILICON CURTAINWe are planning our events for 2026, and to do more and have a greater impact. After achieving more than 12 events in 2025, we will aim to double that! 24 events and interviews on the ground in Ukraine, to push back against weaponized information, toxic propaganda and corrosive disinformation. Please help us make it happen!----------SOURCES: Reuters / Yahoo Finance — "Russia's Baltic ports halt oil and fuel exports after drone attacks, sources say" (March 23, 2026) Bloomberg — "Russia's Primorsk Oil Port Hit by Drones in Overnight Attack" (March 23, 2026)The Moscow Times — "Ukraine Strikes Primorsk Port in Northwestern Russia, Damaging Fuel Reservoirs" (March 23, 2026)Kyiv Post — "Ukraine Hits Giant Baltic Oil Terminal Linked to 'Shadow Fleet' as Drone Barrage Sweeps Russia" (March 23, 2026)RBC-Ukraine — "Drones attack one of Russia's largest oil terminals" (March 23, 2026)EADaily — "The Ukrainian Armed Forces hit the largest Russian oil port of Primorsk on the Baltic" (March 23, 2026)----------

​Roman Trokhymets is a Ukrainian soldier and media personality. In 2014, when pro-Russian separatists attacked Donbas, Trokhymets volunteered to fight in the Azov Regiment. Working as a real estate agent in 2022, he joined the Ukrainian Armed Forces after the full scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. LINKS: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Trokhymetshttps://www.instagram.com/romantrokhymets/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/@RomanTrokhymetshttps://www.tiktok.com/@romantrokhymets----------Be in the Army or for the Army! https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/be-in-the-army-or-for-the-armyRick the Ukrainian, Roman Trokhymets, Rick Rollers, and Ukrainian supporters around the world are proud to announce the launch of our new campaign to support the army. This time, we are strengthening the bond between frontline soldiers and volunteers by joining forces to support three combat units with urgently needed vehicles and tires.----------LINKS:YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ricktheukrainianRaising funds for Land Robots for the 3rd Brigade: https://send.monobank.ua/jar/25Q73j7f8xVideo about robots for the 3rd Brigade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATGA4a45mEEMy PayPal (fundraisers donations): rick.karl1842@gmail.comBuy Me a Coffee (or become a member): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ricktheukr/membership----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Car4Ukrainehttps://car4ukraine.com/en-US/campaignsDzyga's Pawhttps://dzygaspaw.com/projectsSuperhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.orgNGO “Herojam Slava”https://heroiamslava.org/----------PLATFORMS:Substack: https://substack.com/@siliconcurtainTwitter: https://twitter.com/CurtainSiliconLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkjonathan/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4thRZj6NO7y93zG11JMtqm----------

705,027 views Streamed live on Mar 2, 2026 #donbass #army of ukraine #zelensky#arestovych #shelest #war #trump #iranFundraising for a car for the 80th Airborne Assault Brigade

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On Nov 19, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Israeli troops in the buffer zone in southern Syria, accompanied by Defence Minister Israel Katz and senior military chiefs, the prime minister's office said.After the December 8, 2024 advance, the IDF seized buffer-zone positions, expanding the security zone, and U.S.-brokered security talks have stalled as Israel refuses to withdraw from posts seized after December 2024.Video from the Prime Minister's Office showed Benjamin Netanyahu stepping from a helicopter wearing a flak jacket, visiting an IDF observation post where he observed the sector, held a security discussion and met regular and reserve soldiers on Wednesday.Syria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates condemned the visit as a sovereignty violation and a new attempt to `impose a fait accompli`, while Stephane Dujarric and Russia's ambassador also condemned the trip.With Syria demanding a return to the 1974 Disengagement Agreement, stalled security pact talks between Israel and Syria heighten risks as Najat Rochdi warned Israeli actions endanger civilians and inflame tensions.On Thursday, President Donald J. Trump backed a draft peace plan obtained by The Associated Press that was shared in full with Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv as U.S. envoys pushed for a quick signature.After about a month of talks, the 28-point proposal was drafted by Steve Witkoff, Trump negotiator, and Kirill Dmitriev, Kremlin adviser, without meaningful European or Ukrainian involvement.The draft's 28 points call for recognizing Crimea and parts of Donbas as Russian-held, capping Ukrainian Armed Forces at 600,000 personnel, barring NATO expansion, and creating a US‑Russian investment vehicle with $100 billion in frozen Russian assets.Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, has ruled out ceding territory while Ukrainian officials push back and European diplomats insist on their consent as U.S. officials pressed Kyiv for signature before Thanksgiving.The draft could reshape European security without clear U.S. or European enforcement, as analysts say the Peace Council headed by President Donald J. Trump mirrors Kremlin demands and raises enforcement questions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

781,094 views Streamed live on Nov 11, 2025 #mіndіch #pokrovsk #nabu#arestovych #rustle #zelensky #putin #trumpStarlink fundraising for the 43rd separate separate brigade. Link under Original stream: https://youtu.be/I8dfNJLK6C4

From Ukraine and Russia to Gaza and Sudan, drones have become a key weapon of war. Which companies are making them, and profiting from this rapidly expanding but controversial sector within the defence industry? We hear from a woman in Ukraine who used to own a flower shop in Kyiv, but who is now making drones to send to the front-line; and we hear from a Russian who left his homeland as a teenager and now, from Australia, is developing the technology that helps protect Ukraine from Russian attack. And a former Norwegian paratrooper tells us how he can help protect soldiers from drones. Presented and produced by Gideon Long(Picture: Participants in the 'Wild Drones' tournament, organised by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the city of Kamianets, Ukraine, on the 5th of October 2025. Credit: Maria Senovilla/EPA/Shutterstock)

655,672 views Streamed live on Sep 15, 2025#Arestovich #Shelest #NATO #Zelensky #Putin #Trump #War➤ 00:00 Alexander Shelest: On-air poll – who will concede more with Trump's mediation?➤ 02:28 News: Ukraine is "a flourishing country". A discrepancy between public administration and what's happening on the front.➤ 06:45 Ukrainian magazine "Novoye Vremya": Supreme trinity (Zelensky, Yermak, Lytvyn) portryed on the cover running the country?➤ 09:00 Syrsky fired two corps commanders. What's happening on the front? Kupyansk, Konstantinovsky direction, Pokrovskoe, and Zaporizhzhia.➤ 14:18 Russian saboteurs in Yampol.➤ 17:05 Dnipropetrovsk Oblast – forced evacuation of 18 settlements.➤ 20:04 How does funding affect the Ukrainian Armed Forces?➤ 20:44 Poland's participation in the war: do the Poles want to fight?➤ 27:10 NATO has made mistakes in strategic development of its armed forces since 1991.➤ 31:10 Russian-Belarusian military exercises "Zapad-2025" with American military observers. India has crossed red lines – Indian army detachment has arrived for the exercises.➤ 36:40 Explosion of a train carrying ammunition in the Kyiv Oblast – Russia's Operation "Web"? The type of threat the West is unprepared for.➤ 38:10 Polish Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Sikorski: guarantees to Ukraine are impossible.➤ 41:30 Tusk: A drone was shot down over the Polish government. A demonstration of capabilities – "Putin's Spider Web" against Poland and the Baltic states.➤ 43:56 The West's strategic mistakes since 1991: The West is not prepared for sub-threshold provocations.➤ 45:40 A plan to cut NATO off from Ukraine.➤ 51:00 Anti-Polish hysteria among Ukrainians in response to the Polish president's policies.➤ 52:30 NATO acknowledged its aggressive policy and that everything is tied to it.➤ 54:25 The West is fighting the Global South and itself.➤ 55:47 The Ukrainian waris still a long way from finish.Olexiy Arestovych (Kiev): Advisor to the Office of Ukraine President : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oleksiy_ArestovychOfficial channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjWy2g76QZf7QLEwx4cB46gAlexander Shelest - Ukranian journalist. Youtube: @a.shelest   Telegram: https://t.me/shelestlive

This week on Conflicted, host Thomas Small is joined by an old friend and former housemate when they studied in Syria together, Jakub Jajcay. A man of many talents, Jakub studied Arabic with Thomas in Damascus before becoming a Slovakian army officer, while also continuing his studies about the Middle East, including working towards a PHD on Lebanese politics. When Russia invaded Ukraine, he decided to put his professional skills to use, joining the Ukrainian Armed Forces as a foreign volunteer.  This episode is a raw, firsthand account of his experience of modern warfare. Jakub recounts his experiences as both an infantryman in the trenches and a drone operator, revealing surprising and often grim truths about the war's reality. The pair discuss a number of misconceptions about the war, from the overrated influence of Western weapons to the true nature of combat in the 21st century. They also dive into the effectiveness of drones, and the deeply personal motivations of Ukrainian soldiers, revealing a quiet, resolute patriotism that is less about grand political ideology and more about the fundamental desire for a sovereign homeland. This is a powerful and sobering conversation that grounds the abstract debates about international law and geopolitics in the grit, mud, and courage of those living it on the ground. To listen to the full episode, you'll need to subscribe to the Conflicted Community. And don't forget, subscribers can also join our Conflicted Community chatroom, where you can interact with fellow dearest listeners, discuss episodes past and future, get exclusive messages from Thomas and Aimen, ask future Q&A questions and so much more. All the information you need to sign up is on this link: https://conflicted.supportingcast.fm/  Conflicted is proudly made by Message Heard, a full-stack podcast production agency which uses its extensive expertise to make its own shows such as Conflicted, shows for commissioners such as the BBC, Spotify and Al Jazeera, and powerfully effective podcasts for other companies too. If you'd like to find out how we can help get your organisation's message heard, visit messageheard.com or drop an email to hello@messageheard.com! Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MHconflicted And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MHconflicted Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Edition No185 | 11-07-2025 - Today, an exploration of Grok's extreme political rants, that have enraged vatniks and Z-Patriots, especially about Russia's invasion of Ukraine. For those who may live under a rock, and not know what Grok is, it's the AI assistant on Elon Musk's ‘X' platform. And like its creator it seems to court controversy and have something of a split personality. Here are the juiciest viral responses, also with some speculation about the ethics of AI censorship. ----------Pour a cup of tea and prepare to delve into the madness. Grok seems to have developed quite a personality recently and has issued some shockingly bold takes on extreme politics—Russia's war in Ukraine included. Is this an example of LLMs can go haywire, or developing a kind of political conscience? ----------PLASMA AND AMBULANCES APPEAL:Please write to: Director Objective Ukraine, Info@ObjectiveUkraine.comBefore we do this is a message from a dear friend in Kyiv who works with the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Ministry of Defence. He says, there is a serious shortage of blood plasma here in Ukraine. He has had several messages from ex-comrades and medics, asking if the Allies can help find much needed plasma for medical stations at various depths behind the 'zero' or front-line. This shortage is risking the lives of wounded fighting men and women and, all too often, the medics and ambulance drivers who try to evacuate them.A medic friend who has been saving lives in Ukraine for three years, he says, explained how she lost four medic friends and units sustained several casualties, because of the lack of medical evacuation units, ambulances at the front and plasma. During recent delays in receiving equipment and supplies, one group had to walk out...like WW1 stretcher bearers...during which episode they suffered 50% casualties from enemy drones. Including new solar powered drone variants. We desperately need to find ways to improve casualty survival rates, with basic supplies like plasma that we take for granted outside Ukraine. ----------DESCRIPTION:AI Ethics in the Spotlight: Uncovering Grok's Controversial Political BiasIn this episode of Silicon Bytes, we dive into the ethical complications surrounding Grok, Elon Musk's AI assistant on the X platform. Known for its unfiltered and bold statements, Grok has sparked debate with its politically charged responses, particularly regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine. While its anti-Kremlin stance resonates with a pro-Ukraine audience, the AI has also made controversial and extremist remarks, leading to bans and regulatory probes. We discuss the implications of AI's political conscience, the importance of balance and ethics in AI training, and the urgent need for AI regulation and human oversight to prevent future instances of hate speech and misinformation.----------CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:33 Exploring Grok's Political Rants02:38 Grok's Controversial Responses04:56 The Dark Turn: Grok's Extremist Statements12:03 The Need for AI Guardrails14:07 Conclusion: The Future of Ethical AI----------LINKS: https://apnews.com/article/elon-musk-chatbot-ai-grok-d745a7e3d0a7339a1159dc6c42475e29https://www.businessinsider.com/grok-artificial-intelligence-chatbot-elon-musk-xai-explained-2025-7https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/10/what-is-grok-and-why-has-elon-musks-chatbot-been-accused-of-anti-semitismhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/grok-elon-musks-ai-chatbot-antisemitic-comments/https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jul/09/grok-ai-praised-hitler-antisemitism-x-ntwnfbhttps://apnews.com/article/turkey-artificial-intelligence-grok-access-ban-erdogan-8ba6c5b9529fb17b6ec8025f25a8b59chttps://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/how-grok-learned-to-be-a-nazi.html----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------

Edition No186 | 11-07-2025 - The Assassination of Ivan Voronych will send shock waves through the intelligence community in Kyiv and across Ukraine. On 10 July 2025, the heart of Kyiv turned into a crime scene. Colonel Ivan Voronych, a senior officer in Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), was shot dead in broad daylight in Holosiivskyi district.Here's the BBC's summary: “A top official from the Security Service of Ukraine was killed in Kyiv in a suspected assassination.” Reuters confirmed the grim details: “A senior Ukrainian security officer was gunned down in a residential parking lot in Kyiv… The slain agent was a colonel in the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU).”----------PLASMA AND AMBULANCES APPEAL:Please write to: Director Objective Ukraine, Info@ObjectiveUkraine.comBefore we do this is a message from a dear friend in Kyiv who works with the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Ministry of Defence. He says, there is a serious shortage of blood plasma here in Ukraine. He has had several messages from ex-comrades and medics, asking if the Allies can help find much needed plasma for medical stations at various depths behind the 'zero' or front-line. This shortage is risking the lives of wounded fighting men and women and, all too often, the medics and ambulance drivers who try to evacuate them.A medic friend who has been saving lives in Ukraine for three years, he says, explained how she lost four medic friends and units sustained several casualties, because of the lack of medical evacuation units, ambulances at the front and plasma. During recent delays in receiving equipment and supplies, one group had to walk out...like WW1 stretcher bearers...during which episode they suffered 50% casualties from enemy drones. Including new solar powered drone variants. We desperately need to find ways to improve casualty survival rates, with basic supplies like plasma that we take for granted outside Ukraine. ----------DESCRIPTION:Shock Assassination in Ukraine: Shadow Warfare and RetaliationWelcome to Silicon Bites! This brief episode discusses the shocking assassination of Colonel Ivan Ches, a senior officer in Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), in Kyiv on July 10, 2025. The episode explores the context of Ukraine's alleged targeted killings of high-ranking Russian officials as acts of retaliation for war crimes. This assassination is seen as part of an ongoing shadow warfare, with Ukraine sending a clear message about accountability and justice. The video also touches on past instances where Ukraine targeted Russian military leaders and the potential repercussions from Moscow. Stay tuned for a deep dive into this evolving conflict.----------CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:37 Details of the Assassination01:38 Suspicions and Reactions02:25 Context of Ukraine's Targeted Killings04:12 Broader Implications and Analysis05:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts----------LINKS: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2l8kwd13wohttps://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukrainian-spy-colonel-gunned-down-kyiv-2025-07-10/https://www.firstpost.com/world/top-ukrainian-spy-shot-dead-in-kyiv-in-suspected-assassination-report-13905102.htmlhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/10/ukrainian-spy-assassinated-by-gunman-in-kyiv/https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/ukrainian-intelligence-officer-colonel-ivan-voronych-shot-dead-in-broad-daylight-in-possible-assassination-bid-8858584----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------

Edition No184 | 10-07-2025 - Putin is under pressure. We are seeing a regime fraying from the inside. This episode digs deeper into three seismic trends:1. The widening cohesion cracks at the top of the Kremlin.2. A spate of mysterious 'accidents' among high-ranking officials.3. Signs of an approaching summer offensive, possibly fueled by forced mobilization—even in Russia's major cities.The chaos in the Kremlin is accelerating so buckle up for a wild ride. Putin will fall, not necessarily when he is materially weakest, but if he stumbles and losing the will to rule. That could come from being too paranoid and taking out too many officials, and even loyalists. Or could come from making too many concessions to other officials. Let's see how this plays out. ----------PLASMA AND AMBULANCES APPEAL:Please write to: Director Objective Ukraine, Info@ObjectiveUkraine.comBefore we do this is a message from a dear friend in Kyvi who works with the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Ministry of Defence. He says, there is a serious shortage of blood plasma here in Ukraine. He has had several messages from ex-comrades and medics, asking if the Allies can help find much needed plasma for medical stations at various depths behind the 'zero' or frontline. This shortage is killing wounded fighting men and women and, all too often, the medics and ambulance drivers who try to evacuate them.A medic friend who has been saving lives in Ukraine for three years, he says, explained how she lost four medic friends and units sustained several casualties, because of the lack of medical evacuation units, ambulances at the front and plasma. During recent delays in receiving equipment and supplies, one group had to walk out...like WW1 stretcher bearers...during which episode they suffered 50% casualties from enemy drones. Including new solar powered drone variants. We desperately need to find ways to improve casualty survival rates, with basic supplies like plasma that we take for granted outside Ukraine. ----------DESCRIPTION:Regime Fractures: The Unraveling of Putin's PowerIn this episode of Silicon Bites, we explore the growing fragility within Putin's regime. We begin by thanking our supporters who make our operations and upcoming events in Kiev and Odessa possible. The discussion then delves into three major trends indicating regime cracks: elite dissatisfaction, mysterious deaths of high-ranking officials, and preparations for a large-scale military mobilization. The analysis explores the potential collapse of Putin's regime, driven by internal paranoia and forced decisions. We provide historical and contemporary examples of elite defections, mysterious deaths, and the ongoing strain caused by military and economic pressures. The episode calls for the West to take decisive action by increasing sanctions, supporting Ukraine, and leveraging Russian assets to counteract the regime while highlighting the prospective consequences of prolonged conflict.----------CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction and Channel Support00:52 Putin's Regime Under Pressure01:55 Cracks in the Kremlin06:13 Mysterious Deaths Among the Elite08:46 Military Mobilization and Economic Strain10:36 Western Response and Moral Imperative13:29 Conclusion: Accelerating the Collapse----------LINKS: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/07/08/putins-regime-is-beginning-to-come-apart/ https://jamestown.org/program/putins-anniversaries-mark-dangerous-degradation-of-his-regime/ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/sep/22/putin-regime-will-collapse-without-warning-says-freed-gulag-dissident https://bylinetimes.com/2025/06/18/inside-the-collapse-how-putins-russia-turned-its-opponents-into-exiles/ ----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------

Edition No183 | 09-07-2025 - Strelkov is back, with another warning. This time its about Russia's Summer Offensive & Mobilization. Today we dive into the prison dispatches of Igor “Strelkov” Girkin — former commander of the Donetsk People's Republic and now a Kremlin critic (is that the right word to use when thieves and killers fall out with each other?) and is locked away. But not for his actual crimes against innocent people, but for his perceived opposition to Putin's regime. From his cell, he's issued a devastating assessment of the Russian military's performance in Ukraine and commented on the highly anticipated—but faltering—summer campaign. He' also made recent pronouncements about the ongoing pressures on Putin, which have come into stark focus with the death of Russia's transport minister yesterday. We'll examine his insights, Girkin's critique of Russian strategy and tactics, comparing them with independent reporting, and chart what it means for the war's next phase.----------PLASMA AND AMBULANCES APPEAL:Please write to: Director Objective Ukraine, Info@ObjectiveUkraine.comBefore we do this is a message from a dear friend in Kyvi who works with the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Ministry of Defence. He says, there is a serious shortage of blood plasma here in Ukraine. He has had several messages from ex-comrades and medics, asking if the Allies can help find much needed plasma for medical stations at various depths behind the 'zero' or frontline. This shortage is killing wounded fighting men and women and, all too often, the medics and ambulance drivers who try to evacuate them.A medic friend who has been saving lives in Ukraine for three years, he says, explained how she lost four medic friends and units sustained several casualties, because of the lack of medical evacuation units, ambulances at the front and plasma. During recent delays in receiving equipment and supplies, one group had to walk out...like WW1 stretcher bearers...during which episode they suffered 50% casualties from enemy drones. Including new solar powered drone variants. We desperately need to find ways to improve casualty survival rates, with basic supplies like plasma that we take for granted outside Ukraine. ----------CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction and Channel Support00:54 Igor Kin's Critique of Russian Strategy02:19 Predictions and Analysis of Russian Military Movements04:00 Internal Pressures and Mobilization Issues08:57 Gerkin's Correspondence and Insights12:18 Summary and Final Thoughts----------LINKS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM411kDKNTY&t=548shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AY9o8_PmLe8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrraSdBxLishttps://t.me/s/strelkoviihttps://jamestown.org/program/russian-mobilization-falls-short-ahead-of-putins-summer-offensive/https://www.euronews.com/2025/07/08/in-an-attempt-to-avoid-mobilisation-kremlin-now-allows-foreigners-to-serve-in-russian-armyhttps://www.dw.com/en/will-russia-launch-another-mobilization-drive/a-64345837https://www.ft.com/content/390fa820-7445-430a-978b-e82c0c5dcdc8https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/06/30/russia-military-challenges-summer-offensive/----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Save Ukrainehttps://www.saveukraineua.org/Superhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.orgNGO “Herojam Slava”https://heroiamslava.org/----------

Edition No182 | 08-07-2025 - China's Hidden Agenda: Proxies, War, and Global Power StrategiesIn this episode of Silicon Bytes, we delve into the unsettling prospect of Russia, North Korea, and Iran acting as proxies for China amidst global conflicts. While China appears neutral, this episode explores its strategic interests in ensuring Russia does not lose the war in Ukraine, suggesting a global strategy that includes bolstering its position on Taiwan. The episode unpacks China's foreign minister Wang Ye's revealing comments, the implications of China's hidden support for Russia, and the broader geopolitical consequences. We analyze the potential for a Taiwan conflict leading to a larger global war, and how Western unity is essential in countering China's strategic facilitation of aggression. An insightful discussion for understanding the intricate dynamics of modern geopolitics.----------PLASMA AND AMBULANCES APPEAL:Please write to: Director Objective Ukraine, Info@ObjectiveUkraine.comBefore we do this is a message from a dear friend in Kyvi who works with the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Ministry of Defence. He says, there is a serious shortage of blood plasma here in Ukraine. He has had several messages from ex-comrades and medics, asking if the Allies can help find much needed plasma for medical stations at various depths behind the 'zero' or frontline. This shortage is killing wounded fighting men and women and, all too often, the medics and ambulance drivers who try to evacuate them.A medic friend who has been saving lives in Ukraine for three years, he says, explained how she lost four medic friends and units sustained several casualties, because of the lack of medical evacuation units, ambulances at the front and plasma. During recent delays in receiving equipment and supplies, one group had to walk out...like WW1 stretcher bearers...during which episode they suffered 50% casualties from enemy drones. Including new solar powered drone variants. We desperately need to find ways to improve casualty survival rates, with basic supplies like plasma that we take for granted outside Ukraine. ----------CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:56 China's Strategic Positioning01:31 Implications of China's Support for Russia04:11 China's Global Strategy and Taiwan07:52 Western Response and Strategic Coordination13:46 Conclusion: The Path to World War III?----------LINKS: https://www.economist.com/china/2025/06/19/china-has-become-the-most-important-enabler-of-russias-war-machine https://kyivindependent.com/china-may-enlist-russia-against-nato-if-taiwan-conflict-erupts-rutte-says-06-2025/ https://kyivindependent.com/taiwans-fm-democracies-should-unite-to-prevent-russia-china-from-expanding-further/ https://kyivindependent.com/china-unveils-its-new-graphite-bomb-06-2025/ https://www.economist.com/international/2025/05/15/china-and-russia-are-deploying-powerful-new-weapons-ideas https://www.ft.com/content/c5a1bc4e-462e-4e76-b0cb-5210c2e74efa https://edition.cnn.com/2025/03/10/asia/iran-china-russia-joint-navy-drills-intl-hnk https://www.brookings.edu/articles/the-china-russia-relationship-and-threats-to-vital-us-interests/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2024/10/01/china-supporting-enemy-trading-russia-says-blackrock-fink/ https://kyivindependent.com/russia-seeks-to-involve-laos-in-war-against-ukraine-military-intelligence-claims-06-2025/ https://www.yahoo.com/news/russia-cannot-lose-war-ukraine-092455893.html https://nypost.com/2025/07/03/world-news/china-cannot-allow-russia-to-lose-ukraine-war-foreign-minister-tells-eu-report/ ----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------

Edition No181 | 07-07-2025 - This episode humorously examines the suspicious death of people working under Putin, comparing these incidents to critical "Windows errors," suggesting the regime might need a reboot. We discuss this pattern of mysterious deaths and unexplained accidents, and the impact of these events on the perception of working inside Russia. Stay tuned as we delve into this dark history and try to understand the possible causes.----------PLASMA AND AMBULANCES APPEAL:Please write to: Director Objective Ukraine, Info@ObjectiveUkraine.comBefore we do this is a message from a dear friend in Kyvi who works with the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Ministry of Defence. He says, there is a serious shortage of blood plasma here in Ukraine. He has had several messages from ex-comrades and medics, asking if the Allies can help find much needed plasma for medical stations at various depths behind the 'zero' or frontline. This shortage is killing wounded fighting men and women and, all too often, the medics and ambulance drivers who try to evacuate them.A medic friend who has been saving lives in Ukraine for three years, he says, explained how she lost four medic friends and units sustained several casualties, because of the lack of medical evacuation units, ambulances at the front and plasma. During recent delays in receiving equipment and supplies, one group had to walk out...like WW1 stretcher bearers...during which episode they suffered 50% casualties from enemy drones. Including new solar powered drone variants. We desperately need to find ways to improve casualty survival rates, with basic supplies like plasma that we take for granted outside Ukraine. ----------CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction: Putin's Regime Under Scrutiny00:30 Wave of Unexplained Deaths Among Russia's Elite01:02 Case Studies of Suspicious Deaths04:24 Expert Opinions and Analysis06:23 International Ramifications and Economic Impact07:28 Recent Developments: Grounded Jets and Arrests09:55 Conclusion: The Insecurity of Putin's Regime10:15 Urgent Appeal for Blood Plasma in Ukraine----------LINKS: https://foreignpolicy.com/2025/06/03/russia-putin-ukraine-war-trump-strategy-politics/?tpcc=recirc_more_from_fp051524 https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/2061159/president-finland-putin-mistake https://theconversation.com/history-shows-that-donald-trump-is-making-a-serious-error-in-appeasing-vladimir-putin-257252 https://www.businessinsider.com/putin-copying-soviet-union-approach-bankrupted-russia-poland-minister-davos-2025-1 https://mickryan.substack.com/p/another-big-putin-mistake https://www.theglobalist.com/russia-china-united-states-europe-geopolitics-ukraine-war-donald-trump-vladimir-putin/ https://edition.cnn.com/2025/05/27/world/video/stubb-putin-strategy-live-fst052707pseg1-cnn-world-fast https://ig.ft.com/russias-war-in-ukraine-mapped/ https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/putins-biggest-mistake-was-believing-ukrainians-were-really-russians/ https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-putin-fundamental-mistake-snyder/32824024.html----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Save Ukrainehttps://www.saveukraineua.org/Superhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.orgNGO “Herojam Slava”https://heroiamslava.org/kharpp - Reconstruction project supporting communities in Kharkiv and Przemyślhttps://kharpp.com/NOR DOG Animal Rescuehttps://www.nor-dog.org/home/----------

Edition No180 | 06-07-2025 - Today we'll dig deep into why Putin's strategy in Ukraine is failing, why pursuing the same delusion objectives using the same methods was always going to fail. We'll question n why Trump has back the wrong horse – decided to appease a loser, and what all this reveals about Putin's regime and its likely downfall. How it's collapse will rebound negatively onto Trump. And in case you're wondering, the horse with glasses in the video thumbnail is Lavrov. He is already so close to resembling a horse, very few modifications to the image were required. And yes, Putin does have donkey ears in the same image. ----------PLASMA AND AMBULANCES APPEAL:Please write to: Director Objective Ukraine, Info@ObjectiveUkraine.comBefore we do this is a message from a dear friend in Kyvi who works with the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Ministry of Defence. He says, there is a serious shortage of blood plasma here in Ukraine. He has had several messages from ex-comrades and medics, asking if the Allies can help find much needed plasma for medical stations at various depths behind the 'zero' or frontline. This shortage is killing wounded fighting men and women and, all too often, the medics and ambulance drivers who try to evacuate them.A medic friend who has been saving lives in Ukraine for three years, he says, explained how she lost four medic friends and units sustained several casualties, because of the lack of medical evacuation units, ambulances at the front and plasma. During recent delays in receiving equipment and supplies, one group had to walk out...like WW1 stretcher bearers...during which episode they suffered 50% casualties from enemy drones. Including new solar powered drone variants. We desperately need to find ways to improve casualty survival rates, with basic supplies like plasma that we take for granted outside Ukraine. ----------CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:12 Trump's Missteps and Putin's Failing Strategy01:09 Urgent Appeal for Blood Plasma in Ukraine03:11 Putin's Opportunism and Strategic Failures06:17 Ukraine's Resilience and Western Support09:55 Putin's Misinterpretation of Diplomacy18:39 Implications for Putin's Regime and Global Security20:34 Conclusion: The Fight for Democracy----------LINKS: https://foreignpolicy.com/2025/06/03/russia-putin-ukraine-war-trump-strategy-politics/?tpcc=recirc_more_from_fp051524 https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/2061159/president-finland-putin-mistake https://theconversation.com/history-shows-that-donald-trump-is-making-a-serious-error-in-appeasing-vladimir-putin-257252 https://www.businessinsider.com/putin-copying-soviet-union-approach-bankrupted-russia-poland-minister-davos-2025-1 https://mickryan.substack.com/p/another-big-putin-mistake https://www.theglobalist.com/russia-china-united-states-europe-geopolitics-ukraine-war-donald-trump-vladimir-putin/ https://edition.cnn.com/2025/05/27/world/video/stubb-putin-strategy-live-fst052707pseg1-cnn-world-fast https://ig.ft.com/russias-war-in-ukraine-mapped/ https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/putins-biggest-mistake-was-believing-ukrainians-were-really-russians/ https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-putin-fundamental-mistake-snyder/32824024.html----------SILICON CURTAIN FILM FUNDRAISERA project to make a documentary film in Ukraine, to raise awareness of Ukraine's struggle and in supporting a team running aid convoys to Ukraine's front-line towns.https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------

Neoborn Caveman explores the complex internal dynamics of Ukraine during its ongoing conflict with Russia, revealing deep-seated ethnic, political, and historical tensions that threaten the nation's unity. The Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) are not a monolithic entity but consist of diverse factions with varying visions of national identity, ranging from democratic western alignment to ultra-nationalist ideologies. These divisions are rooted in Ukraine's complex historical context, including Soviet-era border shifts and the legacy of nationalist movements like that of Stepan Bandera.NC highlights the role of groups like the Azov unit, which originated as a volunteer battalion in 2014 and has since evolved into a significant military formation with nationalist leanings. Neoborn examines how Russia's invasion has mobilized approximately 100,000 citizens into territorial defense units, creating a network of half-military groups with diverse political agendas. These groups, while united against Russian aggression, harbor potential for internal conflict due to their varied perspectives on Ukraine's future and national identity.As peace negotiations potentially loom, the podcast warns of a dangerous potential for internal fragmentation. The proliferation of weapons, coupled with deep-seated ethnic tensions and historical grievances, creates a volatile environment where disarmament seems nearly impossible. The greatest risk, according to the analysis, lies in the peace process itself, with factions like the Azov Brigade potentially rejecting territorial concessions and turning their weapons inward, threatening to unravel Ukraine's hard-fought social cohesion.Support us and grab Canada's Mirage (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRYV6VJJ) or The Digital Trap (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYWKLK2R/) and become a member: https://www.patreon.com/TheNeobornCavemanShowKEY TAKEAWAYS:• Ukraine's internal ethnic and political divisions threaten its unity, with tensions rooted in complex historical borders and identities shaped by Soviet-era territorial changes• The Ukrainian Armed Forces contain multiple factions with conflicting visions, ranging from Western-aligned democratic ideals to ultra-nationalist ethnic nationalism• The Azov unit represents a controversial nationalist military group with historical ties to far-right ideology, complicating Ukraine's internal cohesion and external perception• Approximately 100,000 citizens joined territorial defense units since 2022, creating diverse half-military groups with varied political agendas that could pose risks to post-war stability• Potential peace negotiations risk triggering internal conflict, as some military factions may reject territorial concessions and potentially turn weapons against each other• Russia's invasion narrative of protecting Russian-speaking Ukrainians is partially rooted in genuine ethnic tensions and documented minority persecution incidents• The proliferation of weapons and autonomous military groups makes comprehensive disarmament extremely challenging, increasing the potential for post-war internal violence• Stepan Bandera's complex historical legacy remains divisive, symbolizing anti-Soviet resistance in western Ukraine while simultaneously fueling Russian propaganda about Ukrainian 'fascism'Free speech marinated in comedy.........Humanity centered satirical takes on the world & news + music - with a marble mouthed host.Free speech marinated in comedy.Supporting Purple Rabbits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's war diary, Alexander Shelest and Alexey Arestovich discussed the main news on the 1168th day of war:➤ 00:00 Alexander Shelest: the format and possibilities of the broadcast.➤ 01:40 On-air poll about the negotiations in Istanbul. Has Zelensky changed his tune?➤ 05:45 Versions about the negotiations in international diplomacy.➤ 09:55 The real situation on the battlefield. A mine under peace efforts: the causes of the war have not been addressed.➤ 11:00 Zelensky's public presentation with the narratives of sanctioned Arestovich. The goal is not to let anyone remember the terms of Istanbul-2022.➤ 18:00 How to hold an honest Istanbul-2025 and why May 15?➤ 21:46 What can Putin agree to? When can the war be repeated?➤ 26:10 Sanctions of European leaders against the Russian Federation. The actions of the Drafting Commission in Kharkov - everything for the front, everything for victory? Voluntary decision of the Ukrainians is to turn off their brains.➤ 36:07 Who needs Zelensky after the war?➤ 40:45 Elections are the reason for sanctions against Arestovych and Poroshenko.➤ 44:22 Russia is ready for a 30-day truce if Ukraine is not supplied with weapons during it.➤ 47:15 China's position and the signing of agreements with Russia.➤ 48:18 The state of Ukraine determines the state of the brains of the Ukrainian population. ➤ 51:15 Rustle: information from a source about the suspension of the investigation into the sale of weapons. Are there people who do not sell out? Today, being smart and not selling out is treason.➤ 55:50 The war in Ukraine will be repeated until the causes of the conflict are eliminated.➤ 56:50 Situation at the front is grave. Critical approach to the borders of the Dnipropetrovsk region.➤ 01:00:42 Toretsk — the counteroffensive of the Ukrainian Armed Forces is defeated.➤ 01:03:46 Russian offensive cannot be stopped today. Ukraine needs direct negotiations with the Russian Federation, without intermediaries. Signs of immaturity and dependence of Ukraine.Olexiy Arestovych (Kiev): Advisor to the Office of Ukraine President : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oleksiy_ArestovychOfficial channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjWy2g76QZf7QLEwx4cB46gAlexander Shelest - Ukranian journalist. Youtube: @a.shelest   Telegram: https://t.me/shelestlive

In today's war diary, Nikolai Feldman and Alexey Arestovich discussed the main news on the 1146th day of war:➤ 00:00 Tragedy in Sumy: formal logic of the Russian strike in terms of damage to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.➤ 04:05 Questions about the tragedy in Sumy to the Ukrainian leadership. A war crime by Russians and the careless negligence of Ukrainians.➤ 08:08 Sumy: Ukrainian servicemen were not hit, but civilians were killed.➤ 11:11 Why does the army exist? - The military exists so that civilians do not die.➤ 12:10 Conclusions from the tragedy and the responsibility of the military.➤ 14:44 Peace track and agreements reached for the current period. Zelensky's CBS interview laced with insults at the Trump administration.➤ 19:20 Hypothesis about the message from Zelensky's interview: I want to continue the war and I don't care how many civilians die.➤ 20:32 Trump's reaction to the actions of the Russians and Zelensky's speech. Problematized status of US as a mediator.➤ 22:46 What signal are the Russians transmitting, disregarding the civilian losses at war? Putin provided the Russian military with a favorable regime for striking Ukraine. The enemy is the best teacher. Our own position is the problem.➤ 35:46 The essence of the narrow Ukrainian project and signals from the central government. The war is a consequence of Ukraine's main problem - the Narrow Nationalist Project. The challenge for Ukrainians is to recognize, acknowledge and change the track.➤ 41:35 Zelensky's high ratings and support from Ukrainians after the scandal in the Oval Office: Zelensky now demands the right to be re-elected. What can Ukrainians do?➤ 45:53 Examples of madness.Olexiy Arestovych (Kiev): Advisor to the Office of Ukraine President : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oleksiy_ArestovychOfficial channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjWy2g76QZf7QLEwx4cB46gNikolay Feldman - Ukranian journalist, social researcher, blogger.

They have already become our friends: Jaap Scholten and a group of courageous Dutch writers, photographers, artists, and rugby players who come regularly to Ukraine to bring vehicles to the Ukrainian soldiers. We have already had conversations with some of them:  https://soundcloud.com/user-579586558/ep-287  https://soundcloud.com/user-579586558/ep-270 This time, we held a big event at PEN Ukraine and UkraineWorld to talk about inspiration, courage, fatigue, freedom, and the need to act. Guests: Tommy Wieringa, an acclaimed Dutch writer and ambassador of ProtectUkraine.nl, joined five of the most recent convoys of Protect Ukraine to Izyum and beyond.  Maurits Chabot, a writer and historian, co-author of the book for the National Book Week of the Netherlands 2025, joined Protect Ukraine on two convoys.  Jaap Scholten, an author and anthropologist, founder of ProtectUkraine.nl.  Eddy van Wessel, a prize-winning and internationally respected photographer, has independently traveled to Ukraine since the 2022 full-scale invasion, documenting the ongoing war. Moderator: Anastasiia Herasymchuk, Deputy Editor-in-Chief at UkraineWorld. ProtectUkraine.nl is a Dutch NGO focused on supporting the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the frontlines with defensive materials. "Explaining Ukraine" is a podcast by UkraineWorld, a multilingual media outlet about Ukraine. UkraineWorld is brought to you by Internews Ukraine, one of Ukraine's largest media NGOs. You can support our work at https://www.patreon.com/c/ukraineworld. We really need your support now because our media is increasingly relying on crowdfunding. You can also support our volunteer trips to the front-line areas, where we help both soldiers and civilians, bringing mostly cars for soldiers and books for civilians. You can support our trips at PayPal: ukraine.resisting@gmail.com. This episode is a recording of an event held by UkraineWorld and PEN Ukraine on January 30th, 2025

In today's war diary, Nikolai Sobolev and Alexey Arestovich discussed the main news on the 1119th day of war:➤ 00:00 Nikolay Sobolev: Who is Alexey Arestovich?➤ 02:07 What is the "new world" and what was the "old" one?➤ 05:33 Trump's arrival - a step back in building the security architecture of the modern world?➤ 06:19 Four years of Trump, Musk and Vance - a reaction or a revolution?➤ 07:30 What's wrong with the liberal democratic project? Time for the fall of idols.➤ 10:40 Is Trump's rhetoric ethical? Trump is a technical "good", a figure of transition. He does not bring something new, he destroys the old.➤ 12:56 Conspiracy theories.➤ 15:41 Who is J.D. Vance? His biography is a set of crises. Mature thinking in the category of the common good.➤ 20:55 Can humanity overcome wars? There will be wars as long as politics exists. Politics will exist as long as there is a difference between people. Wars can become less intense thanks to the economy.➤ 24:00 The hot phase of the war may end in 2025. Ukraine is a "sacred wound" for Russia. Russia will never leave Ukraine alone. What to do about it?➤ 27:28 The project for an independent Ukraine has failed.➤ 28:30 The deal on rare earth metals is the best possible guarantee of Ukraine's security. Only the Russian Federation can give Ukraine the other real guarantee of security. Ukraine's proposal to Russia.➤ 32:54 Criticism of the "UPA dugouts".➤ 33:41 What could be the contours of the "Minsk-3" peace agreement? People calling for "fighting to the last Ukrainian" are not in Ukraine themselves.➤ 35:36 The key point of the peace agreement is the number of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. A deal with the Russian Federation is possible if Trump offers bonuses that exceed the Kremlin's fears regarding the numbers of the Ukrainian army.➤ 38:49 Corruption in a country at war: Zelensky organized it. These schemes will be made public later. He does not think in terms of the common good.➤ 40:12 Zelensky's political hypocrisy. Plans to create a special tribunal to investigate decisions made since 2014 as a vaccination for future Ukrainian politicians - there should be no impunity.➤ 42:12 Russian military aggression and its hybrid operations. Fire in the House of Trade Unions in Odessa. Criticism of the glorification of murderers. The state approach to the common good for Ukraine.➤ 46:20 The state is order: the security service must protect language and society.➤ 47:00 Grants and American influence in Ukraine. Political emigration - the danger has not been removed yet. Understanding the cause-and-effect mechanisms of war.➤ 49:00 Narratives promoted by the West since 2004: the victim is always right; you were a colony of Russia; you must contain Russia. Hundreds of millions of dollars were allocated to them.➤ 50:45 When Oleksiy Arestovych becomes the president of Ukraine: rethinking the imperial and Soviet past.➤ 53:45 What percentage of Ukrainians support the war party? Sociology is losing relevance when the global background changes.➤ 55:25 "I don't want to. But you have no choice." I am the next president and the only one who will ensure peace. Accept this as a fact. If not me, Ukraine will not cope.➤ 58:45 We must end democracy. We will all die if we follow democratic mechanisms. We need direct presidential rule and a state of emergency.➤ 59:51 Symphony instead of Empire: my architecture of the future. I am not going to be a monarch. I want to build a Ukrainian Symphony based on Arestovich.➤ 01:01:09 If you are the first representative of Earth with aliens, what will you say?➤ 01:02:15 One-way intergalactic travel. Personal evolution: Ukraine is a canvas on which I want to paint something beyond beautiful.Olexiy Arestovych (Kiev): Advisor to the Office of Ukraine President : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oleksiy_ArestovychOfficial channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjWy2g76QZf7QLEwx4cB46gNikolay Feldman - Ukranian journalist, social researcher, blogger.

In today's war diary, Nikolai Feldman and Alexey Arestovich discussed the main news on the 1118th day of war:➤ 00:00 Ukrainian Armed Forces in Kursk Oblast: “communication within the framework of strategic policy.”➤ 04:54 Forbes: is the Russian army exhausted?➤ 11:40 Prospects for the Konstantinovsky and Kursk districts.➤ 13:29 Possible negotiations on March 18: is there a chance to return the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant?➤ 15:10 Can Trump recognize Crimea as Russian?➤ 16:11 Reuters: Trump is not pressuring Ukraine about demilitarization.➤ 17:55 Recognizing Crimea as Russian - what can it give Trump?➤ 19:18 Why doesn't Ukraine exchange currently impossible NATO membership for real bonuses?➤ 21:00 The Telegraph: Trump's plan and tactics towards Ukraine correspond to Kellogg's plan, which was written a year ago. What can Trump use to pressure Russia?➤ 24:44 If the US and Russia do not reach an understanding on March 18, what could happen?➤ 26:55 Can the US block the Russian shadow fleet?➤ 27:15 The Washington Post: dismantling the Ukrainian state. Putin's model for maintaining  his power.➤ 31:31 Why can Putin agree to a truce?➤ 33:00 Can't Russia quickly stop the war?➤ 35:25 The US has withdrawn from the group investigating Russian war crimes in Ukraine.➤ 38:25 Whose opinion on normalizing relations with Russia does NATO Secretary General Rutte express and can NATO put pressure on Russia?➤ 44:40 World War III: who can start it?➤ 48:17 Politico: What can the EU replace the purchase of American military equipment with?Olexiy Arestovych (Kiev): Advisor to the Office of Ukraine President : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oleksiy_ArestovychOfficial channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjWy2g76QZf7QLEwx4cB46gNikolay Feldman - Ukranian journalist, social researcher, blogger.

In today's war diary, Nikolai Feldman and Alexey Arestovich discussed the main news on the 1111th day of war:➤ 00:00 Kursk operation: a catastrophic problem for the Ukrainian army under the same scenario with encirclement.➤ 02:39 The "cauldron" .. Again..: what conclusions should be drawn right now?➤ 06:11 What will happen after the retreat of the Ukrainian Armed Forces from the Kursk region?➤ 11:59 Why is the Supreme Commander-in-Chief not accelerating peace negotiations, given the situation in the Kursk region? What is the logic?➤ 14:10 Public polling data from Russia and Ukraine: about trust in US President Trump, and  Zelensky's conduct of negotiations.➤ 16:51 Did Zelensky meet with Democrats for bipartisan support prior to meeting with Trump in the Oval Office?➤ 21:30 How to recognize a Ukrainian patriot?➤ 24:55 Has Europe woken up?! On military aid to Ukraine and the Ukrainian military-industrial complex in garages.➤ 29:23 French President Macron: address to the nation, entering a new era, threat from Russia, nuclear umbrella over Europe. Will the French economy switch to a war-mode of production? — Reality is the main traitor for Europeans.➤ 33:33 For Ukrainians: reality must be dehumanized, cause-and-effect relationships must be cut.➤ 37:00 When will Ukraine meet reality?➤ 39:40 It is impossible to save those who do not want to be saved.➤ 46:05 Can Ukraine count on Europe?➤ 48:35 Patriot missile stockpiles in Ukraine may run out in a few weeks. How can negotiations in Riyadh proceed given this fact?➤ 51:00 Why should Russia agree not to use ballistic missiles on Ukrainian territory?➤ 57:10 I never thought I'd be watching tens of millions of people go crazy on live TV.➤ 57:57 Tymoshenko called on the Rada to stop the war. Fighting until 2030 is Europe's true attitude toward Ukraine.➤ 01:01:30 Russians act like they've already won. BUT there's a nuance...Olexiy Arestovych (Kiev): Advisor to the Office of Ukraine President : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oleksiy_ArestovychOfficial channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjWy2g76QZf7QLEwx4cB46gNikolay Feldman - Ukranian journalist, social researcher, blogger.

Viktoriya Fedorchak's The Russia-Ukraine War: Towards Resilient Fighting Power (Routledge, 2024) provides a systematic analysis of the Russian-Ukraine war, using the concept of resilient fighting power to assess the operational performance of both sides during the first year of the full-scale invasion. The Russian war in Ukraine began in 2014 and continued for eight years, before the full-scale invasion of 24 February 2022. It is not a new war, but the intensity of the warfighting revived many discussions about the conduct of inter-state warfare, which has not been seen in Europe for decades. This book does not aim to offer an exhaustive operational analysis of the war, but rather provides a preliminary systematic analysis across various domains of warfare using the concept of fighting power to assess the operational performance of both sides. First, the book discusses the conceptual component and the post-Cold War adaptations of the Soviet strategic tradition by both the Ukrainian and the Russian Armed Forces. Following that, it gives an evaluation of the various aspects of warfighting in the land, air, maritime and cyber domains. Then, the book examines the role of international allied assistance, sanctions and weapons delivery in strengthening the resilience of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The book concludes with some comments on the role of inter-state warfare in the current strategic environment and future warfare. This book will be of much interest to students of military and strategic studies, defence studies, foreign policy, Russian studies and international relations. Viktoriya Fedorchak is a lecturer in War Studies at the Swedish Defence University. She is the author of British Air Power (2018) and Understanding Contemporary Air Power (2020). Stephen Satkiewicz is an independent scholar whose research areas are related to Civilizational Sciences, Social Complexity, Big History, Historical Sociology, military history, War studies, International Relations, Geopolitics, as well as Russian and East European history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Viktoriya Fedorchak's The Russia-Ukraine War: Towards Resilient Fighting Power (Routledge, 2024) provides a systematic analysis of the Russian-Ukraine war, using the concept of resilient fighting power to assess the operational performance of both sides during the first year of the full-scale invasion. The Russian war in Ukraine began in 2014 and continued for eight years, before the full-scale invasion of 24 February 2022. It is not a new war, but the intensity of the warfighting revived many discussions about the conduct of inter-state warfare, which has not been seen in Europe for decades. This book does not aim to offer an exhaustive operational analysis of the war, but rather provides a preliminary systematic analysis across various domains of warfare using the concept of fighting power to assess the operational performance of both sides. First, the book discusses the conceptual component and the post-Cold War adaptations of the Soviet strategic tradition by both the Ukrainian and the Russian Armed Forces. Following that, it gives an evaluation of the various aspects of warfighting in the land, air, maritime and cyber domains. Then, the book examines the role of international allied assistance, sanctions and weapons delivery in strengthening the resilience of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The book concludes with some comments on the role of inter-state warfare in the current strategic environment and future warfare. This book will be of much interest to students of military and strategic studies, defence studies, foreign policy, Russian studies and international relations. Viktoriya Fedorchak is a lecturer in War Studies at the Swedish Defence University. She is the author of British Air Power (2018) and Understanding Contemporary Air Power (2020). Stephen Satkiewicz is an independent scholar whose research areas are related to Civilizational Sciences, Social Complexity, Big History, Historical Sociology, military history, War studies, International Relations, Geopolitics, as well as Russian and East European history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

Viktoriya Fedorchak's The Russia-Ukraine War: Towards Resilient Fighting Power (Routledge, 2024) provides a systematic analysis of the Russian-Ukraine war, using the concept of resilient fighting power to assess the operational performance of both sides during the first year of the full-scale invasion. The Russian war in Ukraine began in 2014 and continued for eight years, before the full-scale invasion of 24 February 2022. It is not a new war, but the intensity of the warfighting revived many discussions about the conduct of inter-state warfare, which has not been seen in Europe for decades. This book does not aim to offer an exhaustive operational analysis of the war, but rather provides a preliminary systematic analysis across various domains of warfare using the concept of fighting power to assess the operational performance of both sides. First, the book discusses the conceptual component and the post-Cold War adaptations of the Soviet strategic tradition by both the Ukrainian and the Russian Armed Forces. Following that, it gives an evaluation of the various aspects of warfighting in the land, air, maritime and cyber domains. Then, the book examines the role of international allied assistance, sanctions and weapons delivery in strengthening the resilience of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The book concludes with some comments on the role of inter-state warfare in the current strategic environment and future warfare. This book will be of much interest to students of military and strategic studies, defence studies, foreign policy, Russian studies and international relations. Viktoriya Fedorchak is a lecturer in War Studies at the Swedish Defence University. She is the author of British Air Power (2018) and Understanding Contemporary Air Power (2020). Stephen Satkiewicz is an independent scholar whose research areas are related to Civilizational Sciences, Social Complexity, Big History, Historical Sociology, military history, War studies, International Relations, Geopolitics, as well as Russian and East European history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/russian-studies

Viktoriya Fedorchak's The Russia-Ukraine War: Towards Resilient Fighting Power (Routledge, 2024) provides a systematic analysis of the Russian-Ukraine war, using the concept of resilient fighting power to assess the operational performance of both sides during the first year of the full-scale invasion. The Russian war in Ukraine began in 2014 and continued for eight years, before the full-scale invasion of 24 February 2022. It is not a new war, but the intensity of the warfighting revived many discussions about the conduct of inter-state warfare, which has not been seen in Europe for decades. This book does not aim to offer an exhaustive operational analysis of the war, but rather provides a preliminary systematic analysis across various domains of warfare using the concept of fighting power to assess the operational performance of both sides. First, the book discusses the conceptual component and the post-Cold War adaptations of the Soviet strategic tradition by both the Ukrainian and the Russian Armed Forces. Following that, it gives an evaluation of the various aspects of warfighting in the land, air, maritime and cyber domains. Then, the book examines the role of international allied assistance, sanctions and weapons delivery in strengthening the resilience of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The book concludes with some comments on the role of inter-state warfare in the current strategic environment and future warfare. This book will be of much interest to students of military and strategic studies, defence studies, foreign policy, Russian studies and international relations. Viktoriya Fedorchak is a lecturer in War Studies at the Swedish Defence University. She is the author of British Air Power (2018) and Understanding Contemporary Air Power (2020). Stephen Satkiewicz is an independent scholar whose research areas are related to Civilizational Sciences, Social Complexity, Big History, Historical Sociology, military history, War studies, International Relations, Geopolitics, as well as Russian and East European history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/eastern-european-studies

Viktoriya Fedorchak's The Russia-Ukraine War: Towards Resilient Fighting Power (Routledge, 2024) provides a systematic analysis of the Russian-Ukraine war, using the concept of resilient fighting power to assess the operational performance of both sides during the first year of the full-scale invasion. The Russian war in Ukraine began in 2014 and continued for eight years, before the full-scale invasion of 24 February 2022. It is not a new war, but the intensity of the warfighting revived many discussions about the conduct of inter-state warfare, which has not been seen in Europe for decades. This book does not aim to offer an exhaustive operational analysis of the war, but rather provides a preliminary systematic analysis across various domains of warfare using the concept of fighting power to assess the operational performance of both sides. First, the book discusses the conceptual component and the post-Cold War adaptations of the Soviet strategic tradition by both the Ukrainian and the Russian Armed Forces. Following that, it gives an evaluation of the various aspects of warfighting in the land, air, maritime and cyber domains. Then, the book examines the role of international allied assistance, sanctions and weapons delivery in strengthening the resilience of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The book concludes with some comments on the role of inter-state warfare in the current strategic environment and future warfare. This book will be of much interest to students of military and strategic studies, defence studies, foreign policy, Russian studies and international relations. Viktoriya Fedorchak is a lecturer in War Studies at the Swedish Defence University. She is the author of British Air Power (2018) and Understanding Contemporary Air Power (2020). Stephen Satkiewicz is an independent scholar whose research areas are related to Civilizational Sciences, Social Complexity, Big History, Historical Sociology, military history, War studies, International Relations, Geopolitics, as well as Russian and East European history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glen Grant worked as a defence and reform expert in Ukraine working for the Ukrainian Institute for the Future. He is also a Senior Fellow in the UK Institute for Statecraft on Building Integrity Initiative countering Russian influence. Glen graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, the Junior Staff Course Warminster and the Joint Staff Defence College at the Royal Naval College Greenwich. ---------- LINKS: https://x.com/GlenGrant https://balticsecurity.eu/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/glengrant/ https://jamestown.org/analyst/glen-grant/ ARTICLES & INTERVIEWS: https://www.kyivpost.com/podcasts/31754 https://euromaidanpress.com/2023/03/20/2023-is-a-time-and-chance-for-military-change-in-ukraine-glen-grant/ https://kyivindependent.com/author/glen-grant-15959/ ---------- SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain https://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain ---------- TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND: Save Ukraine https://www.saveukraineua.org/ Superhumans - Hospital for war traumas https://superhumans.com/en/ UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukraine https://unbroken.org.ua/ Come Back Alive https://savelife.in.ua/en/ Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchen https://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraine UNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyy https://u24.gov.ua/ Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation https://prytulafoundation.org NGO “Herojam Slava” https://heroiamslava.org/ kharpp - Reconstruction project supporting communities in Kharkiv and Przemyśl https://kharpp.com/ NOR DOG Animal Rescue https://www.nor-dog.org/home/ ---------- PLATFORMS: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CurtainSilicon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconcurtain/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4thRZj6NO7y93zG11JMtqm Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkjonathan/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain ---------- Welcome to the Silicon Curtain podcast. Please like and subscribe if you like the content we produce. It will really help to increase the popularity of our content in YouTube's algorithm. Our material is now being made available on popular podcasting platforms as well, such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

In today's war diary, Nikolai Feldman and Alexey Arestovich discussed the main news on the 1041st day of war:➤ 00:00 Results of 2024: public sentiment and plans of Ukraine's' leadership.➤ 02:33 Ukraine and Russia exchanged prisoners of war.➤ 04:18 Ukrainian Armed Forces attack on the Druzhba oil pipeline. What could be the consequences?➤ 06:35 US interests in oil and gas supplies to Europe.➤ 09:49 Ukraine refuses to join NATO?➤ 10:52 Nonsense about freezing the war - what does it mean to put pressure on Russia? The problem of people with a military mindset.➤ 18:45 Should Ukraine hold out longer so that the West joins the fight against the Russian Federation?➤ 20:50 Putin does not want to fight NATO: "we are fighting against you, but not with you".➤ 21:57 War is a continuation of politics by other means.➤ 24:12 Butusov: "In the World of Animals" program - the realities of public administration in Ukraine. Political goal of war?➤ 35:30 Institute for the Study of War: Are Russian troops refusing to storm large Ukrainian cities?➤ 38:55 Tasks that battalion commanders set for the Ukrainian Armed Forces without knowing the situation on the battlefield.➤ 47:18 Interview with General Muzhenko: the ceasefire will record Ukraine's defeat. What in return? How to effectively use the large package of military aid that was allocated to Ukraine?Olexiy Arestovych (Kiev): Advisor to the Office of Ukraine President : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oleksiy_ArestovychOfficial channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjWy2g76QZf7QLEwx4cB46gNikolay Feldman - Ukranian journalist, social researcher, blogger.

Please enjoy this encore of T-Minus Space Daily. A few hours prior to the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Russia's military intelligence launched a cyberattack against ViaSat's KA-SAT satellite network, which was used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. It prevented them from using satellite communications to respond to the invasion. After the ViaSat hack, numerous cyber operations were conducted against the space sector from both sides of the conflict. What have we learnt from the Viasat attack? Clémence Poirier has written a report on the Viasat cybersecurity attack during the war in Ukraine. Hacking the Cosmos: Cyber operations against the space sector.  You can connect with Clémence Poirier on LinkedIn, and read her report on this website. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can North Korea's military involvement significantly alter the course of the Ukraine war? Join us on Ukraine 242 as Sarah Ashton Cirillo, an American journalist turned combat medic and sergeant in the Ukrainian Armed Forces, provides an unfiltered look into the complex alliances shaping this conflict. Our candid conversation uncovers the unsettling collaboration between Russia and North Korea, including the surge of North Korean troops and outdated yet deadly weaponry on the front lines. Sarah provides a firsthand perspective on the grim reality of "slave labor" involving North Korean workers in Russia and the formidable obstacles faced by North Korean soldiers contemplating defection. This episode offers a comprehensive examination of the broader international stakes and the resilience required to confront such formidable adversities.Beyond the battlefield, we navigate the intricate geopolitical landscape impacting Ukraine, from President Zelensky's views on former President Trump to the implications of the Israel-Hamas conflict. With Sarah's insights, we explore the waning American attention on Ukraine amid other global crises and the vital importance of sustained U.S. support. As Sarah shares her personal journey, you'll gain a unique understanding of the identity challenges faced by a trans soldier living under the shadow of an international wanted list. Discover how she finds solace in music and the companionship of her dog, Rexa, while reflecting on the courage and resolve of the Ukrainian people amidst prolonged conflict.

A few hours prior to the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Russia's military intelligence launched a cyberattack against ViaSat's KA-SAT satellite network, which was used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. It prevented them from using satellite communications to respond to the invasion. After the ViaSat hack, numerous cyber operations were conducted against the space sector from both sides of the conflict. What have we learnt from the Viasat attack? Clémence Poirier has written a report on the Viasat cybersecurity attack during the war in Ukraine. Hacking the Cosmos: Cyber operations against the space sector.  You can connect with Clémence Poirier on LinkedIn, and read her report on this website. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's war diary, Alexander Shelest and Alexey Arestovich discussed the main news on the 966th day of war:* apologies for sound issues towards the end of the stream. Sometimes it is challeging to maintain quality en route.➤ 00:00 Greetings. Fundraiser for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.➤ 02:10 Climax of pseudo-reality and transfer of responsibility to the West. The ultimate question to partners from President Zelensky: Ukraine's joining NATO or acquiring nuclear weapons. How do Western partners respond to this?➤ 06:25 Is a ceasefire by the US presidential election or by the New Year still realistic?➤ 10:08 Russia attacking or Russia rooting for peace?➤ 10:58 President Zelensky: winter is coming... A comic book about Ukraine's prospects.➤ 13:44 Democracy often creates pseudo-reality, which prevents us from correctly understanding the world and taking the right actions.➤ 15:06 "There are no enemies inside Ukraine." Can Arestovych return to the country?➤ 17:19 Presentation of the victory plan by President Zelensky. Why did the congress (Rada) applaud?➤ 18:35 Points of Ukraine's victory plan are unfeasible from the inception.➤ 21:00 Ukraine's victory plan should be voted for in a referendum. Why aren't the points of the plan being discussed? The colossal power of the masses.➤ 23:49 Ukrainian government is concerned about a possible rebellion by right-wing political forces.➤ 24:55 Is Ukraine capable of creating a nuclear bomb in a few weeks?➤ 26:16 Continuation of the war or ceasefire: what can President Zelensky do?➤ 27:50 Whom did nuclear weapons ever help and can Ukraine use them to protect itself?➤ 31:00 Situation at the front: the dismemberment of the Ukrainian group is a military achievement of the Russians. Signs that Ukraine has a militia, not an army.➤ 34:36 Refuseniks, and losses of the Ukrainian army. Busified mobilization.➤ 36:31 Commentary by the Khmelnytskyi prosecutor's office: most of the regional prosecutors are disabled. "Whom to be?" - the choice facing Ukrainian people according to Pelevin.➤ 38:45 What does the freezing of war mean for Ukraine? Both Russia and Ukraine suffered a defeat?➤ 43:37 If Russia did not win, why should they stop? "Friends of peace" for Ukraine.➤ 48:00 Why are Russians building roads in the occupied territories? - Ukraine paid for the fun of the "big Yalta".➤ 50:10 How can Ukraine get a better peace deal in current situation?➤ 51:10 Domestic political situation in Ukraine after ceasefire: Zaluzhny's statement supporting Zelensky's plan.➤ 55:02 Results of the poll on Alexander Shelest's channel. People have given their assessment. The turnout at the elections must be the highest on record, or the state will not survive.Olexiy Arestovych (Kiev): Advisor to the Office of Ukraine President : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oleksiy_ArestovychOfficial channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjWy2g76QZf7QLEwx4cB46gAlexander Shelest - Ukranian journalist. Youtube: @a.shelest   Telegram: https://t.me/shelestlive

Rundown -    Intro - 00:35   John Jackson - 35:55   Troubadour Dave Gunders - 01:48:49   "New Last Chance" by Dave Gunders - 02:10:33   Outro - 02:15:37   This is a Jewish High Holidays freedom-loving special with the show's Ukraine correspondent, John Jackson. Jackson is back in Ukraine after returning to Colorado to repair his wounds. Follow John Jackson on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@JJUkraine   The show begins with the host ripping deteriorating, sociopathic Trump for calling Kamala mentally impaired from birth, and everybody can see she's missing something. Trump is projecting and confessing. Jack Smith has an air-tight January 6 case, so Trump is threatening violence. John Jackson despises and fights fascism. He loves freedom. https://x.com/hissgoescobra   Still, the MAGA broadcast and social media sycophants stay on board with Trump despite his non-stop lying and dark threats. The mainstreaming of MAGA via Caplis Law and DA George Brauchler gets reviewed.    Tina Peters was the Mesa County Clerk and Recorder. She took part in Trump's Big Lie. Mesa County District Court Judge Matthew Barrett sentenced Peters to nine years, and we have heard the sound. Now, Judge Barrett is receiving threats. https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/colorado-judge-sentenced-election-denier-tina-peters-prison-114519167   Another election denier with power is Republican VP nominee J.D. Vance. John Jackson lets loose on the shady senator from Ohio who has decided to defame and destroy Ukraine as if an agent of Putin. Vance would surrender Kyiv and Kherson, two Ukrainian cities under attack.   Dots get connected to Trump, who will sell out Ukraine if elected, as he's done before. Consider the mobster strong arm Trump keeps putting on the heroic Volordomor Zelenskyy, the brave Jewish president of Ukraine. https://x.com/irgarner/status/1839688519955935400   Mark Cuban's strong guesting on white-boy podcasts gets played and reviewed. Cuban punches up at Musk and Trump, two rich guys he knows fairly well. The Mark Cuban family will also be celebrating Rosh Hashanah as proud Jews.   Israel is at war on many fronts. Jackson expertly reviews Israel's decisive military moves of late. What should the Jewish State do next to respond to Tuesday's barrage of missiles aimed by Iran at Tel Aviv? Jackson and the host are aggressive against Tehran and taking out nukes.   The dots are connected between the wars faced by Israel and Ukraine. Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran all take marching orders from Russian President Vlad Putin. The Russian leader's despicable bunker mentality gets analyzed, and we discuss his associations with Donald Trump and Elon Musk.   Troubadour Dave Gunders is getting much better following full right knee replacement surgery. His “New Last Chance” song is perfect for the Days of Awe between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Concerts by Garth Brooks and the Eagles in Vegas get reviewed. The boys have an awesome discussion of current events.

The Russian Ministry of Defense will not transfer troops from the front line in the Donbass to the Kursk region, where the offensive of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has been going on for the third week. This was reported by Bloomberg, citing a source close to the Kremlin. - Министерство обороны России не будет перебрасывать войска с линии фронта на Донбассе в Курскую область, где уже третью неделю продолжается наступление Вооруженных сил Украины. Об этом сообщило агентство Bloomberg со ссылкой на близкий к Кремлю источник.

*) Hamas: Biden's remark give Israel 'green light' to continue war on Gaza Hamas has criticised claims by US President Joe Biden that it was backing away from a Gaza truce deal, calling his remarks a "green light" for Israel to continue the war. Hamas said the "misleading claims... do not reflect the true position of the movement, which is keen to reach a ceasefire" agreement and called Biden's remarks an "American green light for the Zionist extremist government to commit more crimes against defenceless civilians". Hamas stated that Biden's comments don't represent the movement's true stance, which has been focused on achieving a ceasefire. *) US sanctions former Haitian President Martelly for drug trafficking The US Treasury Department unveiled sanctions against former Haitian president Michel Martelly for trafficking drugs, including cocaine, destined for the United States. The actions taken by Washington echo similar moves from the Canadian government, which imposed sanctions in 2022 against Martelly and two ex-prime ministers, accusing them of profiting from armed gangs. The US Treasury said in a statement that Martelly, former president of the Caribbean nation between 2011 and 2016, "abused his influence to facilitate the trafficking of dangerous drugs, including cocaine, destined for the United States. *) Pro-Palestine protesters arrested in Chicago More than a dozen pro-Palestine demonstrators have been arrested during a protest that began outside the Israeli consulate and spilled out onto the surrounding streets on the second night of the Democratic National Convention. The intense confrontations with officers began minutes into the demonstration, after some protesters charged at a line of police that had blocked the group from marching. *) Ukraine's Kursk incursion prepared with US, UK, Poland — Russian media The newspaper Izvestia has reported that Ukraine's incursion into Russia's Kursk region was prepared together with the participation of intelligence from the United States, Britain, and Poland. Citing Russia's foreign intelligence agency, Izvestia said "The Ukrainian Armed Forces operation in the Kursk region was prepared with the participation of the US, UK and Polish intelligence services." *) New variant of mpox might be more contagious Public health officials have expressed concern about how quickly the new clade I Mpox variant seems to be spreading. However, other experts urge caution about the lethality of the virus. Epidemiologist Anne Rimoin from UCLA said “I think we have to be very, very cautious about saying that this is more dangerous.”

It's been almost two weeks since the Ukrainian Armed Forces smashed through Russia's border defenses in the Kursk region and began a surprise offensive that has advanced about 17 miles at its deepest point, according to Meduza's estimates. Regional officials in Kursk have evacuated towns along the Ukrainian border, and more than 120,000 people have been forced to leave their homes. Vladimir Putin has met several times with top national security officials, but Russia's president hasn't yet bothered to make a national address, even though part of the country — a real part of the country, not just Ukrainian lands that Moscow claims — is now under foreign occupation. At the same time, Russian troops are still attacking Ukrainian defenses in the Donbas, where Kyiv remains vulnerable after months of slow Russian advances. The world is watching to see if the Kursk incursion can force the Kremlin to pull soldiers from eastern Ukraine. One of the most sensitive issues inside Russia related to Ukraine's Kursk offensive is the use of conscript soldiers. To discuss the course of the Kursk incursion and to understand why sending conscripts into Russia's new conflict zone is so tricky, The Naked Pravda spoke to RFE/RL journalists Mark Krutov and Sergey Dobrynin, who have tracked the war closely and recently wrote an article addressing how the Russian military plans to use conscripts amid Kyiv's offensive in Kursk. Timestamps for this episode: (3:04) How Ukraine penetrated Russia's border so easily (9:10) Comparisons to previous incursions and Ukraine's Kharkiv counteroffensive (16:10) The role and impact of conscripts (29:00) Political sensitivity and Russian public reactionsКак поддержать нашу редакцию — даже если вы в России и вам очень страшно

Breakthrough of Ukrainian Armed Forces into the Kursk region has not only a military and political aspect, but also a financial one, related to gas pipelines. Sudzha gas metering station has a strong impact on the report on Russia's contractual obligations to those European countries that it still pumps gas to. This facility is currently under control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Moreover, the Ukrainian military could potentially seize other gas facilities in the region, which would hit Putin's money hard.Federal budget expenditures, the deficit of which had recentlyspiked, have also increased sharply. But a new challenge from the Ukrainian Armed Forces requires additional spending. So even in such a difficult economic situation, Putin may decide to increase expenditures. An important question is whether he will risk another round of mobilization. From a political point of view, this is a risk, from an economic point of view, it is a catastrophe, but from a military point of view, it has long been a necessity.This and much more in the latest economic report with Vladimir Milov!YouTube channel of Vladimir Milov: @Vladimir_MilovEnglish translation by PrivateerStationOriginal video in Russian: https://youtu.be/RPdGgRO7fdwOriginal material by: Michael NackeYou can support them

Dmitri Alperovitch talks with Constantine Kalinovskiy (@Teoyaomiquu), a Ukrainian combat vet with friends currently in battle, about how the Ukrainian Armed Forces were able to achieve tactical surprise with their August 6th offensive into Russian Kursk oblast, the achievable objectives of this operation and the risks that it brings. They discussed the achievements to date, the potential for holding newly captured Russian territory and the challenges that the Ukrainian forces currently face there. Constantine also discussed how his 501c(3) charity, LibertyUkraine.org, is providing vital and life saving combat support engineering equipment like excavators and generators to Ukrainian troops.

In today's war diary, Alexander Shelest and Alexey Arestovich discussed the main news on the 892nd day of war:➤ 00:00 Goals of Ukrainian Armed Forces' operation in Kursk region of Russian Federation.➤ 03:16 Is the General Command of Ukrainian Armed Forces planning a second strike?➤ 06:20 Will Putin declare mobilization and state of war in response to the Ukrainian Armed Forces operation in Kursk region?➤ 08:15 "Small" problem with armament of Russian and Ukrainian armies.➤ 10:46 Why escalate the war between Ukraine and Russia?➤ 13:41 Middle East: Iran's expected strike on Israel - possible global consequences and US involvement. The impact of the Middle East conflict on attention to Ukraine - a large-scale war is unlikely.➤ 18:27 Migrant protests in Britain and potential consequences.➤ 20:10 Economic recession and the fall of stock markets do not directly affect foreign policy.➤ 21:25 Martial law in Ukraine has been extended until November 9. Prospects for its end and peace talks. In the run-up to the talks, hostilities could be particularly fierce.➤ 25:00 Classification of parties by the mood of Ukrainians: the party of war, peace and capitulation. Analyzed narratives and political manipulations.➤ 27:05 Could Budanov be playing a political game?➤ 28:18 Readiness of Ukrainian people for negotiations with Russia. Possible scenarios for each of the parties in these negotiations and preparation for a potential "second round of war".➤ 35:00 How to hold elections and referendum in Ukraine? The basic condition is a ceasefire.➤ 41:05 Why is Poroshenko going to call Zaluzhny from Great Britain to help Ukraine?➤ 44:32 Evaluation of the decision to replace Zaluzhny with Syrsky. Problems in the Defense Forces of Ukraine.Olexiy Arestovych (Kiev): Advisor to the Office of Ukraine President : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oleksiy_ArestovychOfficial channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjWy2g76QZf7QLEwx4cB46gAlexander Shelest - Ukranian journalist. Youtube: @a.shelest   Telegram: https://t.me/shelestlive

In today's war diary, Nikolai Feldman and Alexey Arestovich discussed the main news on the 873rd day of war (hr1):➤ 00:00 The data on the Russian pilots who are bombing Ukraine is already in the Main Intelligence Directorate of the UAF. The purpose of publishing such information. Do Russian pilots feel remorse when attacking Ukrainian infrastructure and civilians?➤ 02:55 In Russia, the production of X-101 missiles was increased 8-fold. Does the Russian Federation have missile shortage?➤ 04:49 Is the movement towards truce pushed back to November? Fight of peaceful plans. Pressure on Ukrainian President Zelensky.➤ 08:53 Ukrainian leadership possible plan.➤ 10:08 Russian goals before winter.➤ 13:43 Plan of China, USA, Russia and France.➤ 14:58 Hungarian Prime Minister Orban: Europe must take the initiative to launch peacekeeping processes in Ukraine to prevent brutal casualties in the coming months.➤ 16:35 Political decision on the counter-offensive of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. How to stop the propaganda train? Ukrainian Armed Forces: the lower part of the army rebels against the higher due to the practice of “meat assaults” for the PR programs of the Office of the President.➤ 21:21 NATO summit: military assistance to Ukraine and collective accusation of China of using Russia in the war against the West. Ukraine will not join NATO.➤ 25:15 President of the Czech Republic Pavel: recapturing the territories seized by Russia is an unrealistic task for Ukraine at this time.➤ 27:50 President of Romania: Ukraine received about half of the promised assistance, which is not enough for victory.➤ 29:30 Who needed the mutual withdrawal of Ukrainian and Belarusian troops from the border?➤ 34:13 A Prevented attempt on the life of the general director of the German arms manufacturing concern Rheinmetall. Sabotage activities of Russian intelligence services in the EU: Russia poses a real hybrid threat to NATO.➤ 40:20 New Patriot systems are not enough to protect the front-line territories of Ukraine. The Ukrainian military made a number of mistakes that led to the destruction of some systems. Why weren't the Ukrainian military given permission to destroy military targets on Russian territory?➤ 48:15 The West and Russia are waging a rational war. Ukraine is waging an irrational war.➤ 49:10 Sociological research commissioned by Mirror of the Week: war or peace? The effectiveness of Ukrainian propaganda. The ideological catastrophe of Ukraine.➤ 58:45 Paradoxes of sociological research in the divided reality of Ukrainians.➤ 01:05:08 The danger of “Russian world” is realized in the east and center of Ukraine. Most of the draft dodgers are in the west of the country. The Fifth Project can unite Ukrainians.Ukraine War Chronicles and Analytics with Alexey Arestovych and Nikolay Feldman @ALPHAMEDIACHANNELOlexiy Arestovych (Kiev): Advisor to the Office of Ukraine President : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oleksiy_ArestovychOfficial channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjWy2g76QZf7QLEwx4cB46gNikolay Feldman - Ukranian journalist, social researcher, blogger.

In today's war diary, Nikolai Feldman and Alexey Arestovich discussed the main news on the 866th day of war (part1):➤ 00:00 Russian war crime - attacks on the civilian infrastructure of Ukraine. Collection for the destroyed children's hospital OKHMATDET.➤ 04:40 What to do about this war crime? Russian logic of the July 8 strikes. The series of demonstrative strikes will most likely continue in order to force Ukraine into negotiations with an ultimatum.➤ 10:40 What you need to understand about Russia: an extremely rational calculation of warfare. At present, Ukraine has no positive scenarios.➤ 11:50 Is Ukrainian air defense coping worse than last year?➤ 13:28 The principle of US policy is “Divide and Conquer”. What do Ukrainians want for Ukraine?➤ 18:55 Lack of communication from Ukraine's Leadership to its people: causes and consequences of emotional responses.➤ 22:07 Illusions of Ukraine and reality - Military parity between Ukraine and Russia is not being solved by the West.➤ 27:40 What is really happening in Ukraine now and what Russia needs. Russian Federation's goal is achieved without a need to occupy Ukraine.. by forcing peace.➤ 31:27 What does Ukraine need to protect itself? Radical reform of the country's ideological "firmware".➤ 45:30 Ukraine has no other choice but to stop the war. How can this be done? The responsibility of Ukrainians here lies in the incorrect distribution of attention.➤ 51:11 The direct blame for the consequences of the war crime lies with the Russian command, which made the decision to attack, and not with the posts of Congresswoman Maryana Bezugla.➤ 55:58 Ethics, organization and attitude towards each other: Bezuglaya's dispute with Colonel Ignat of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.Ukraine War Chronicles and Analytics with Alexey Arestovych and Nikolay Feldman @ALPHAMEDIACHANNELOlexiy Arestovych (Kiev): Advisor to the Office of Ukraine President : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oleksiy_ArestovychOfficial channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjWy2g76QZf7QLEwx4cB46gNikolay Feldman - Ukranian journalist, social researcher, blogger.

On air with Yuri Romanenko (YR), Oleg Khomyak (OH) and Alexey Arestovych (AA) discussed:> A truce in Ukraine is possible before the US elections in the period November 2024 - January 2025. AA predicts an informational turn in Ukrainian politics. Ukraine could be saved if relies on principles of realpolitik in the next 10-15 years of the global "Game of Thrones".> Three tasks of Ukraine's real policy for the coming period.> The story of fall of Skoropadsky's project.> A sharp turn towards peace will finish off the Second Ukrainian Republic. > Ukraine as a society of scarcity.> Facts of oppression of Russian language. We make beautiful declarations and then steal. Plagiarism of Russian works.> What is Constitution Day of Ukraine for us?> Can the President of Ukraine guarantee compliance with the Constitution?> Fundraising for Ukrainian Armed Forces.> Romanenko pool in the pan-European analytical system for media monitoring.English translation #PrivateerStation. Olexiy Arestovych (Kiev): Former Advisor to the Office of the President of Ukraine: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oleksiy_Arestovych Official channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/arestovych Social Media: https://lnk.bio/alexey.arestovichYuriy Romanenko, Ukraine Politologist. https://www.youtube.com/ yuriyromanenko_ukraine  

Eric and Eliot welcome Yaroslav Trofimov, Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent of the Wall Street Journal and author of the new book Our Enemies Will Vanish: The Russian Invasion and Ukraine's War of Independence (N.Y.: Penguin Press, 2024) released on January 9, 2024. They discuss Putin's rationale for the war, his long-standing views (shared by many Russians that are dismissive and disdainful of Ukrainian national identity), why some Russians (like Igor Girkin and Yevgeniy Prigozhin who had some actual knowledge of Ukraine) had more realistic views of Ukraine's ability to inflict damage on the Russian army, the potential of a negotiated settlement in the spring of 2022 and why negotiations failed, the tensions between President Zelenskiy and Commander of the Armed Forces General Zaluzhny, the fate of the Ukrainian counter-offensive and the role of the high command in making decisions like the defense of Bakhmut, the views of the Ukrainian military about U.S. military advice and training, the Biden Administration's self-limiting fears of potential nuclear escalation by Putin and the consequences of the hesitant provision of advanced military equipment to the Ukrainians as well as the likely consequences and dangers of failing to pass the Supplemental Aid legislation currently before Congress and resuming the flow of military aid to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. https://www.amazon.com/Our-Enemies-Will-Vanish-Independence/dp/0593655184 Shield of the Republic is a Bulwark podcast co-sponsored by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia.