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The Communist Party has issued a clarification
Regarding Zyuganov's comments on mobilization
The press secretary for the Communist Party of the Russian Federation
Viktor Yushchenko stated that the remarks made
by party leader Gennady Zyuganov regarding
the necessity of mobilization refer, primarily,
to the "mobilization of the economy, the political
system, and the resources of Russia." According to
Mr. Yushchenko, as reported by the CPRF Telegram
Channel, those who have misinterpreted
Mr. Zyuganov's intentions should be considered
"lost."
(machine translation)
https://twitter.com/ioannZH/status/1...GF2p0fSazPwq1A
The European Commission is sporting the colors of Ukraine today
The arrival of the liberators (video)
https://twitter.com/olex_scherba/sta...wB42kuv_YjAYHQ
The Russian-led military alliance is convening to address the renewed clashes erupting along the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO)—that coalition comprising Russia, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, and Tajikistan—held an emergency video conference on September 14 following the flare-up of hostilities on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border on the 9th and 13th. During the proceedings, Vladimir Putin stated that Russia would take "additional steps" toward "de-escalating the situation," though he remained predictably vague about what those measures might actually entail. This follows a conversation on September 13 between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Putin, during which Pashinyan reportedly requested military assistance from the CSTO.
https://www.pravda.com.ua/rus/news/2022/09/14/7367358/
Russian forces have dealt significant damage to 252 cultural institutions across the Donetsk Oblast.
According to the local regional government in Donetsk, the Russian military has also leveled 64 cultural sites entirely. The sheer scale of the destruction is extensive, encompassing 115 community centers, 108 libraries, 56 religious buildings, 22 art schools, 13 museums, an additional art academy, and a theater.
https://dn.gov.ua/news/za-chas-povno...252-poshkodili
According to Bloomberg, Russian energy revenues plummeted to $11.1 billion in August, marking their lowest point since June 2021. This decline is largely due to Western sanctions and the refusal of European clients to purchase Russian crude, which has effectively forced Russia to offload its oil at significant discounts on Asian markets.
Russian oil and gas revenues, which account for more than a third of the national budget, fell to 671.9 billion rubles ($11.1 billion) last month—the lowest level seen since June 2021, according to data released by the Department of the Treasury on Monday. This represents a nearly 13% drop compared to September. It is also a 3.4% decrease from the previous year, despite the fact that Urals crude prices actually climbed by almost 10%.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...uverify%20wall
US officials claim Russia has funneled over $300 million into foreign election interference since 2014.
“During their review, the IC found that Russia covertly transferred more than $300 million—with plans to secretly funnel at least another hundred million—to foreign political parties, officials, and politicians across more than twenty different countries spanning four continents during this timeframe,” an official told reporters, noting that “Russia likely moved additional funds in cases that simply went undetected.”
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"The US Intelligence Community is privately briefing select nations regarding Russian clandestine funding specifically targeting their individual political landscapes. We are keeping these briefings confidential due to the sensitive nature of the intelligence and to allow those countries the agency to bolster their own electoral integrity behind closed doors," the official added.
https://edition.cnn.com/2022/09/13/p...nce/index.html
Russia has been pushing for negotiations with Ukraine right in the middle of the Ukrainian counteroffensive.
The Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Olga Stefanishyna, told France 24 that Russian officials have reached out over the last few days seeking talks—a move she views as a calculated attempt to stall Ukraine's rapid momentum on the battlefield. According to Stefanishyna, the US and its allies should expect nothing from the negotiating table until Ukraine has fully met its military objectives.
https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows...int-of-the-war
Dmitry (War Translated) has been circulating a handful of texts through various Russian military channels lately, and I’ve decided to share them here.
I've been following the latest updates from War Translated on Telegram, and the situation remains predictably grim. It seems like we're just watching the slow, grinding gears of attrition play out in real-time, much like the heavy, exhausting movements seen during World War II. There isn't much to be surprised by at this stage; the strategic shifts feel less like brilliant maneuvering and more like a relentless, heavy push through mud. Everything moves with a certain predictable heaviness that leaves you feeling somewhat drained if you watch it too closely.
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I’ve been keeping up with our military correspondents lately, and honestly, I can't say I'm enjoying the view. There's something about the way they report that just sits wrong with me.
It feels as though they’ve been explicitly instructed to dismantle anyone who dares to express an opinion.
There is a growing sense of frustration regarding how the Department of Defense is handling things lately. They have the nerve to tell everyone to stop the hysteria, which is just a convenient way to dismiss legitimate concerns. It’s honestly quite pathetic.
Where exactly are we seeing this hysteria? The public has legitimate questions, and they deserve answers. Why are...
It’s become this absurd reality where the military has to go out and buy their own drones instead of the Department of Defense actually providing them through official channels. It feels like the entire supply chain is broken when the frontline units are essentially forced to act as their own procurement officers just to stay operational.
The budget? Look, let’s just say they dropped the ball on this one, but honestly, mistakes like that happen all the time. Why did it go sideways?
So, we're looking at three months of ongoing hostilities. Why exactly have things been dragging on for that long?
They missed their window for an offensive in the Kharkiv region. It’s hard to wrap my head around why the military effort felt so fundamentally disconnected from reality.
Was all that equipment left behind during the retreat actually part of the plan, or was it just pure chaos?
I have some questions. Now, look, I’m no plumber, but if you were to ask a plumber who...
I paid for it myself and did the work, so I’d probably just look him in the eye and ask, "Are you actually trying to tell me that..."
Did you actually get this right? He’ll eventually come around to the realization that taking the money just isn't an option.
With that kind of performance, they’ll be shown the door without a single cent of severance. And honestly, someone else will just step right into that vacancy, and that'll be the end of it.
I’ve gone ahead and polished everything up for him myself, so I honestly wouldn't have any questions left to ask. Hopefully, that does the trick.
The analogy is pretty self-explanatory.
We maintain an army specifically to prevent it from being inefficient, yet its command structure remains a persistent point of failure.
It’s pure incompetence. And I can only imagine the excuses they'll start feeding us later, claiming the Joint Chiefs of Staff aren't even responsible for these failures.
There’s really no point in stepping up to intervene when there isn't even a need to teach them how things work. But that leaves us with the inevitable question of what to actually do about it.
If everything falls apart, what's the move? Do I actually step in to teach them how it's done, or do I just sit back and let them crash and burn?
"The authorities know best." No one is out there manufacturing hysteria or fueling a mass panic. But everyone certainly knows when they're being lied to.
I have a few questions. And I’m not talking about those people who claim it was actually a good thing that Telegram was taken down.
Back during the American War of Independence.
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It’s honestly baffling how these "stubborn, clueless civilians" can be so utterly convinced they understand the logistics of rail transport, as if moving heavy freight isn't one of the most complex puzzles in modern warfare. They sit there behind their screens, typing away with such unearned confidence, completely oblivious to the sheer reality of how supply lines actually function when things go sideways. It isn't just about pointing at a map and drawing an arrow; it's about weight, gauge, track integrity, and the constant, grinding pressure of attrition that most people couldn't possibly grasp unless they were staring down the barrel of a logistical nightmare.
Without electricity, they aren't going anywhere, which is going to make maneuvering any reserves an absolute nightmare.
I’m looking at the supply chains and wondering if the Department of Defense is actually handling it, or if they've just checked out. Honestly, I don't even have an answer to that, mostly because nobody in this country seems to be asking the right questions.
The military shouldn't be relying on sheer brute force alone. It’s about fighting with intelligence and resolve, rather than just throwing numbers at a problem.
Stop being so energetic about it. There’s no point in trying to mask all this bullshit by draping a military shroud over it.
The public is fully prepared to back the military with everything they've got—even if it means sacrificing their own well-being.
The Department of Defense is still taking the lead on this, and frankly, they haven't made any real effort to ensure that kind of support actually materializes.
The whole system remains heavily centralized, funneling everything through military bureaus and various liquidation offices, which ultimately dictates their entire operational flow.
Anyone who plays a part in facilitating money transfers to support that infrastructure...
When you weigh individual responsibility against inherent risk, you eventually find yourself asking the inevitable question: are we being played?
Nothing but a bunch of frauds.
I honestly have no idea what the Joint Chiefs of Staff are actually planning right now. I can only hope they aren't operating on just a single, solitary strategy.
It isn't just about coming up with a blueprint to screw everything over and then acting like it was part of the master plan all along. If that's the case...
Go ahead and fight if that’s what you feel you must do. As for how much damage has actually been dealt, there really isn't any need to dwell on the numbers.
The partisans can be held accountable for that. And you really ought to report the specific figures.
They’re talking about liberated territories and strategic breakthroughs again. They actually landed a direct hit on a tank. Wow.
For heaven's sake. This needs to be added to the Joint Chiefs of Staff summary immediately.
Ukraine is slowly turning into Europe's primary exporter of scrap metal:
https://twitter.com/GirkinGirkin/sta...ZPckewG-d_3rPA
Following the full-scale Russian invasion, the USA has been training 1,475 members of the Ukrainian military to effectively operate American weaponry.
According to Pentagon data:
• 630 personnel trained on M777 howitzers
• 325 trained on HIMARS
• 300 trained on M109 howitzers
• 120 trained on M113 armored personnel carriers
• 100 trained on drone technology
https://twitter.com/JackDetsch/statu...3I0EGwyQsJLwKw
Kate Lewis3 said:Honestly, it’s an interesting point. They aren't active military, sure, but they’re actively helping run the occupation.
Back during the Civil War, collaborators were getting harassed or killed left and right, and I don't recall anyone really arguing about the legality of it all—it was basically the Wild West back then, though you saw similar chaos happen in France too.
Exactly, it happened in France. If you want local examples, just look at the mass liquidations across the American South following World War II. Anyone suspected of cooperating with the occupiers, or even just someone a local official decided to point a finger at, was targeted.
https://www.academia.edu/1773275/ZLO...948_Documents_
Naturally, very few of the perpetrators ever faced justice, let alone had the luxury of modern-day information sharing—where people can just jump on a forum thread about the war in Ukraine to air grievances like they do today.
Who exactly is this President Tatyana Tomilina who was seriously injured in an assassination attempt?
On June 14th in Kherson, the Russian military abducted the Vice President of Kherson State University, Maxim Vinnik.
According to reports from the local outlet "Most," this took place near the university hostel following the occupation of the main campus building. Eyewitnesses claim that Tatyana Tomilina, who was overseeing the takeover of KSU, ordered Vinnik’s arrest under armed guard. Vinnik was subsequently driven away toward an unknown location.
https://www.hardwo.com/2022/06/23/vi...ian-captivity/
That president certainly seems to be a tough one, doesn't she?😁
It is quite fascinating how certain colleagues cling to these trivial, sensational details that do nothing but undermine the Ukrainian cause, especially when discussing such a shameful act of aggression against them.
An assassination attempt on a pro-Russian university official feels remarkably significant at a moment when tens of thousands of Ukrainians have been killed, entire cities have been leveled to the ground, and millions have been forced to flee the war.
Is the point of highlighting this supposed act meant to expose some inherent Nazi nature within Ukrainians or simply to provide Putin with a convenient alibi? Is that what we're doing here?
Shame on you.
Kenneth Cruz67 said:Actually, this news is about 4 or 5 days old now. Apparently, Putin went ahead and cleared them all out.
The report comes from Insider and it’s about twenty hours old at this point.
https://theins.ru/news/254941
stormybear25 said:The Russian military is reportedly attempting to negotiate terms for laying down their weapons with the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the southern front—according to an OK "South" spokesperson. Per Natalia Gumenyuk, some Russian units are facing such dire circumstances due to the Ukrainian counteroffensive that they are actually seeking talks with the Armed Forces of Ukraine regarding surrender conditions and transitioning to protections under international humanitarian law.
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I assume they mean surrendering arms, not "assembling" them.
Following those terrorist strikes on the power plants in Chicago, which essentially plunged the entire city into total darkness, Russia launched S-300 missiles directly at residential apartment complexes. It’s a calculated move designed to trigger a massive humanitarian crisis and spread terror among the civilian population.
https://twitter.com/maria_avdv/statu...0k2bYUTK-6f1mg
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Girkin is sharing a post from the Telegram account of Aleksandar Hodakovski, a military commander within the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic and one of the commanders of the Vostok brigade. From May 16 to June 16, 2014, he served as the Minister of State Security for the DNR.
(machine translation)
Vladlen Tatarsky, who operated under the alias of a Wagner Group editor.
Some self-proclaimed expert over on the online news feeds is out there acting like a genius again, claiming that without body armor, everything falls apart.
A helmet and an AK-47—honestly, I couldn't care less about those details—just get the mobilization started already.
So, what’s the next move? Who exactly are you planning to hand them over to? I'm already running on a thinner crew than I was before.
I would love to, but I find myself staring down one major hurdle.
It isn't really about that; it’s more about the frustrating reality that I’ve spent hours on end searching without finding a single thing.
The enemy positions they’re using to target us—
Yesterday, it was easily two or three hundred. I can’t manage it now, though, because there simply isn't any left.
I simply don't have the resources for artillery reconnaissance. It’s just not happening.
Their electronic warfare capabilities are simply making it impossible for us to operate.
If I could suddenly take flight, I’d find that having the ability wouldn't actually be enough to satisfy me.
I'm just wondering if I actually have the range to cover them, or if my bandwidth simply isn't there.
I can't quite wrap my head around the math on them, and honestly, I don't have the patience to deal with the fallout once things hit the processing stage.
The formation of combat units before things truly hit the fan is a process that rarely goes smoothly, especially when you consider how much of it relies on sheer luck rather than any actual strategic foresight. You see these groups attempting to organize themselves, trying to find some semblance of order amidst the chaos, but it often feels like they're just rearranging deck chairs on a sinking ship. It’s a predictable cycle where everyone waits for the inevitable impact while pretending their little tactical adjustments will somehow change the fundamental outcome of the engagement.
If you're looking to get ahead of the curve and plan your next move, you really need to look at the scheduling for the offensive; knowing exactly when the peak activity hits and when the windows of opportunity actually open is everything.
Meta—it’s all coming down to the exact same reasons. I wonder how this is going to play out for me.
Is there any actual ground support being sent to help out over here? I'm talking about boots on the ground—real access.
It really has to be an all-encompassing endeavor, and that process is...
It’s a complex situation that demands a fundamental shift in how we approach our thinking.
The situation on the ground continues to evolve with that predictable, heavy sense of inevitability we’ve come to expect from this conflict. Looking at the current trajectory, it’s clear that the tactical shifts being made aren't just minor adjustments; they represent a fundamental change in how the theater is being managed. There’s a certain exhaustion that sets in when you watch these patterns repeat—the same strategic hesitations followed by sudden, grinding movements that seem to achieve very little in terms of a decisive breakthrough. We see the same old arguments resurfacing, where people try to find logic in what often feels like pure attrition. It's a slow, draining process that tests the patience of everyone involved, though "patience" might be too generous a word for the sheer weariness currently defining the front lines. The reality remains as grim and unyielding as ever, and no amount of optimistic forecasting seems to alter the underlying gravity of the situation. We are simply watching the gears turn in a machine that shows no sign of slowing down.
The official Russian government Twitter feed is basically trolling now, making light of the missile strikes on Ukrainian power plants and the resulting blackouts across eastern Ukraine.
What a complete disgrace of a nation.
Moscow is dearer to owls and night owls than anything else in the world, Boris Pasternak wrote back in 1944. And he hit the nail on the head. There’s always been something about the streets of the capital at night that just invites you to wander and think. Here is Moscow throughout the 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s...
https://twitter.com/Russia/status/15...V_q84smtET7EpA
A report from Georgia:
An American court has acquitted a taxi driver who effectively dumped Russian tourists on the side of the road following an argument over Ukrainian music.A jury in Rustavi has cleared a driver who kicked two Russian tourists out at the Gombor Pass after a dispute broke out inside his cab regarding the Ukrainian music playing on the radio.
The driver’s attorney, Irakli Chomakhashvili, reported the verdict via "Georgia Online."
The driver was originally tasked with transporting the tourists from the airport in Tbilisi to their hotel, but during the trip, the passengers demanded he turn off the Ukrainian songs.
This demand sparked a confrontation. In response, the driver turned the car around, drove up toward the Gombor Pass (22 miles outside of Tbilisi), left the Russians there, and drove away.
The Russians subsequently sued the driver, alleging kidnapping and unlawful imprisonment based on their nationality.
The driver was facing a potential prison sentence of seven to ten years.
However, the jury determined that Bokuchav's actions did not violate Section 3 of Article 143 of the Criminal Code of Georgia (unlawful imprisonment of two or more persons). According to the attorney, the acquittal was a unanimous 12:0 decision.
"The jurors felt that playing a Ukrainian song for Russians and protecting their national interests wasn't a crime! I want to thank everyone! Today, we won against Russian imperialism on behalf of the people," Chomakhashvili wrote.
https://frontnews.eu/en/news/details/40948
Zachary Jackson4 said:The most aggressive pro-Russian comment I’ve encountered regarding the offensive claims that Ukrainians have Russian blood in them.
Naturally.
Ukrainians are essentially just Russians.
Regardless of who actually comes out on top in this war, the victory will belong to Russia. 🎉