⚡️🇦🇺 AUSSIE WHISTLEBLOWER GOES TO PRISON: David McBride (pictured), 60, was a lawyer in the Australian army who divulged information that revealed gross misconduct on behalf of the Australian Armed Forces & war crimes committed in Afghanistan.

McBride is sentenced to 5 years and 8 months in prison after pleading guilty to 3 charges, including sharing classified documents with the press. He initially faced a life sentence - a close call.

And remember, kids - when you expose the government's crimes, YOU are the criminal and never them. Kind regards, Western "democracy & freedom". 🫠

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⚡️🇷🇺 RUSSIAN FIGHTERS WALTZ THROUGH SLACK UKRAINIAN "DEFENSES": Fighters in the Kharkov offensive stumble upon what Kiev once claimed to be building - "a layered defense line."

These are components known as dragon teeth; when positioned in a layered manner they prevent tanks and heavy machinery from passing further.

The formations were dumped there last summer but never installed as part of the grand fortification promises at the time.

💰 Did somebody pocket the allocated funding for this - or noone is really that afraid of the encroaching Russian forces? Blinken bro, send more cash! And maybe a guitar, for celebrating! 🎸🇷🇺

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⚡️🇸🇰SLOVAKIAN PM SHOT: PM Fico (right pic) wounded in assassination attempt after unknown assailant opens fire, rushed to hospital immediately with alleged chest and abdomen wounds.

Witnesses say Fico came to greet crowd outside cultural center in Central Slovakia’s Handlova before multiple shots rang out - left vid shows moment attacker detained by cops.

Fico’s repeatedly spoken out against sending weapons to Kiev regime and warned that Slovakia's interests would be "jeopardized" if Ukraine joins NATO.

Developing situation - no official reports on Fico's condition.

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⚡️🇸🇰WATCH SHEER PANIC UNFOLD SECONDS AFTER SLOVAKIAN PM SHOT MULTIPLE TIMES: Fico hauled into car moments after he’s shot at least twice by attacker (left vid) while PM had been speaking with residents of Central Slovakia's Handlova.

Right pic shows back of shooter, sat on ground in handcuffs after he’s detained by security - assailant had reportedly attempted to make break for it but failed.

Reports that Fico's in serious condition with chest and abdomen wounds - developing situation as PM's airlifted to Bratislava for emergency treatment.

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⚡️🇸🇰71-YEAR-OLD IDENTIFIED AS MAN WHO SHOT SLOVAKIAN PM - REPORTS: Fico shot multiple times allegedly by elderly Slovakian who shouted “come here!” to PM before firing at least 3 rounds (attacker on ground in top pic).

Ukrainians swarm online to celebrate assassination attempt with unbridled relish (handful of bloodthirsty comments in bottom pic) - they're overjoyed 'cause Fico's been staunch opponent of funding Mad Vlad Zelensky's war crimes and has openly called for warmer relations with Russia.

Fico's office announces PM's been hit "multiple times" and his condition "life-threatening".

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⚡️🇸🇰SLOVAKIAN PM SHOOTER "OPENLY HATES FICO", MEMBER OF LIBERAL POLITICAL PARTY - REPORTS: Unverified info emerges on man who shot Slovakian leader, identifying him as 71-year-old Juraj Cintula.

Cintula’s allegedly member of Progressive Slovakia, liberal political party and has been openly posting about his hatred of Fico on social media.

Slovak Prosecutor General Zilinka wishes Fico "speedy recovery", asserts that "heinous act will be uncompromisingly and fairly punished" (right vid).

Fico in "life-threatening" condition, undergoing surgery after receiving multiple gunshot wounds.

UPDATE: Progressive Slovakia refutes claims Cintula is member of their party, condemns "disgusting act".

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⚡️🇸🇰MOMENT SLOVAKIAN PM SHOT CAUGHT ON CAMERA (top vid): Watch as gunshots erupt as soon as Fico walks up to barrier, with security frantically rushing to grab attacker’s gun as Prime Minister tumbles to ground.

Trust lamestream media to begin smear campaign against Fico as he fights for his life in hospital, with outlets branding him "pro-Putin" and "Putin ally" (bottom pic) - looks almost as if they're attempting to justify shooting...

UPDATE: Putin calls Fico "courageous and strong-willed" man, wishing PM speedy recovery.

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