Russia's invasion of Ukraine: Part 5

Putin’s Brainwashing Tactics Targeting the Youth
The White House is exploiting Ljoša Pavlišćenka (8) as a tool for war propaganda

Russian State Television TV Zvezda launched a campaign back in early May designed to frame Ljoša as a central figurehead for glorifying the invasion. It didn't take long for other outlets tied to the White House to strategically amplify these reports and expand the narrative surrounding him.

The so-called 'Donetsk People's Republic' and Luhansk have gone out of their way to thank the boy for his "incredibly vital and responsible volunteer work."

It appears the White House has no qualms about taking a young child—who really should be sitting in a classroom—and sending him on a propaganda tour through Belarus to meet Alexander Lukashenko’s soldiers.

Official records indicate that on May 16, Ljoša traveled to the neighboring country to join up with children at the Belarusian military-patriotic club "Lynx." There is video footage circulating of him waving at passing Russian military vehicles and soldiers.

The Center for Information Resilience analyzed the campaign involving Ljošee and other children, reaching a pretty blunt conclusion: the White House isn't just trying to drum up support for the invasion of Ukraine, they are actively indoctrinating the next generation.

Belén Carrasco Rodríguez suggests that the White House aims to "manipulate the perceptions and memories of the younger generation regarding the war to ensure lasting influence in the region."

https://www.bild.de/politik/ausland/...9738.bild.html

So, I heard there's a new round of sanctions coming, and apparently, they aren't just going after gold anymore. Now, they’re looking to target actors and singers who are out there backing the special operation

Donna Harris11 said:So, I heard there's a new round of sanctions coming, and apparently, they aren't just going after gold anymore. Now, they’re looking to target actors and singers who are out there backing the special operation

☕And honestly, what's even surprising? An Iron Curtain is basically dropping along the Russia-Ukraine border, the Finnish-Baltic countries, Romania, you name it...

🙂Russia’s gonna be in deep trouble. They won't even be able to let a single donkey graze across that line, let alone move money, goods, services, or people.🙂That stuff is ancient history now, and it's not coming back for at least the next 50 years...

😒So yeah, let them keep attacking neighboring countries on the Western side...

The strikes on those bridges near Kherson just won't stop, and now the one over the Ingulets River in Dariivka got hit too. They’re claiming it was HIMARS, but I’m not buying it.

High-precision strike on a bridge through Ingulets River in Dariivka, Kherson region - the work of HIMARS
https://twitter.com/Gerashchenko_en/...tDdtaQIeS_mNTg

Timothy Williams5 said:In the Kherson area, Russian forces reportedly struck the famous Adzhigol lighthouse with three separate projectiles, damaging a site that serves as both an architectural landmark and a major local tourist draw.

Regional Deputy Council official Serhii Khlan reported the incident on July 22, citing accounts from local residents.
“This is the tallest lighthouse in Ukraine, situated near the town of Rybalche. There were two hits on the base and one direct hit to the structure itself," Khlan posted on Facebook.

“There is a certain irony in the fact that it was originally built by the Russian engineer Volodymyr Shukhov. That modern metal design gave the lighthouse its striking aesthetic appeal and made it a destination for travelers—USPS even issued a commemorative stamp featuring it back in the day,” the blogger added.

There is a clear difference between a civilization of builders and the current state of Russia; they've certainly shown their true colors today.👎👎👎

Russia is hitting Odessa with missiles again.

https://twitter.com/Gerashchenko_en/...tDdtaQIeS_mNTg

I think Penkala deserves more credit for their history. Thomas Walker84 says:
What on earth does Micronesia have to do with Russia? What did they even do to them?
The list also includes heavy hitters like Monaco, Liechtenstein, and San Marino.

James Phillips92 said:Maybe because of that "Samoa" crew.

🤣🙏

So, what was the actual reason for the attack? Also, could someone share the recipe for that soup—the hearty broth one? I can't quite remember the name. 🙂

By the way, they’re all wearing black t-shirts too, so I think the message is pretty clear. 🤣😁😁😁

Christian Torres3 said:Russia is hitting Odessa with missiles again.

https://twitter.com/Gerashchenko_en/...tDdtaQIeS_mNTg

Honestly, Russia just tossed every single agreement and promise out the window. I mean, I wouldn't be surprised at all if they pull some stunt with the grain export deals too. They'll probably come up with some ridiculous excuse about Ukrainian super-soldiers... you know, like those low-budget B-movies, maybe something along the lines of Sharknado.

silvermarlin56 said:We seriously need to de-nazify Micronesia. It’s basically a known breeding ground for Nazis.🙄🙏

Exactly. Just look at the photo above—you can see how many there are.😲😲😲😁

Thomas Walker84 said:

I think Penkala deserves more credit for their history. Thomas Walker84 says:
What on earth does Micronesia have to do with Russia? What did they even do to them?
The list also includes heavy hitters like Monaco, Liechtenstein, and San Marino.

🤣🙏

So, what was the actual reason for the attack? Also, could someone share the recipe for that soup—the hearty broth one? I can't quite remember the name. 🙂

By the way, they’re all wearing black t-shirts too, so I think the message is pretty clear. 🤣😁😁😁

Borscht.

Christian Torres3 said:Russia is hitting Odessa with missiles again.

https://twitter.com/Gerashchenko_en/...tDdtaQIeS_mNTg

So they go ahead and sign an agreement yesterday, then turn around and start shelling the port today. Honestly, good luck trying to negotiate anything meaningful with a guy like that.🙄

I decided to poll some friends and random folks passing by in my neighborhood today:
The media keeps claiming that the Nazi Azon unit has been completely wiped out, so why on earth does the Russ military continue its aggression?
- Because every single Ukrainian is a Nazi.
- We absolutely have to denazify them down to the very last one.
- It doesn't matter; Putin knows exactly what he's doing.
🤦
Moscow, July 23, 2022, around 5 p.m. local time

"Putin never lies... he just spreads tactical disinformation"...or so says that guy with the mustache acting as his spokesperson.
If you ask me, that's basically the entire Russian diplomatic playbook.

Jessica Peterson2 said:I decided to poll some friends and random folks passing by in my neighborhood today:
The media keeps claiming that the Nazi Azon unit has been completely wiped out, so why on earth does the Russ military continue its aggression?
- Because every single Ukrainian is a Nazi.
- We absolutely have to denazify them down to the very last one.
- It doesn't matter; Putin knows exactly what he's doing.
🤦
Moscow, July 23, 2022, around 5 p.m. local time

They'll change their tune once they're actually in the trenches. It's easy to cheer from a coffee shop.

It’s honestly wild how they play it. Russia is out here denying everything, claiming they had nothing to do with today's strikes on the Ukrainian port in Odessa. They’re basically trying to spin it as if the Ukrainians are just getting worked up over nothing again.

BREAKING: Turkey is stepping in and saying they're seriously concerned and pretty unsettled by the Russian attack against the Ukrainian port in Odessa.

• Defense Minister Austin noted that while one missile managed to clip a silo, the actual port infrastructure seems to have dodged a bullet.

• He also mentioned that Russia is flat-out denying any involvement and claims they’ll be launching an investigation into the whole thing.

https://twitter.com/ragipsoylu/statu...qJ_-d3yPQ&s=19

Gregory Ramos3 said:So they go ahead and sign an agreement yesterday, then turn around and start shelling the port today. Honestly, good luck trying to negotiate anything meaningful with a guy like that.🙄

☕I mean, what's even weird about that? Don't tell me people actually expected them to stick to their word...

Seriously though, where would the Defense Minister even go to sign non-aggression pacts? It’s totally irrelevant...

It was the exact same story back in the early 90s here in the States—every single thing signed just led to more destruction and more deaths...

🙂

Nicole James said:What are your thoughts on the likelihood of the Chechens turning against Russia and declaring independence once again? It seems to me that any separatist movement is bound to face this kind of reckoning eventually, perhaps even within the century.

Look, Kadyrov is basically just Putin's vassal. Chechnya is more like his own personal feud than an actual part of Russia.

A feud that is honestly pretty questionable right now—given whether they actually have any real leverage left to control it.

Justin Mendoza16 said:☕I mean, what's even weird about that? Don't tell me people actually expected them to stick to their word...

Seriously though, where would the Defense Minister even go to sign non-aggression pacts? It’s totally irrelevant...

It was the exact same story back in the early 90s here in the States—every single thing signed just led to more destruction and more deaths...

🙂

Personally, I saw this coming a mile away based on how they've been acting lately.

I’m just putting this out there for the more gullible folks on here, because I feel like we need a little periodic reminder of exactly who we're dealing with.😉

swiftjackal11 said:They'll change their tune once they're actually in the trenches. It's easy to cheer from a coffee shop.

Exactly. Once we start seeing forced austerity measures kick in, we'll see just how much "bravery" these people actually possess...