The encirclement of Russian troops is canceled.
Arestovich disavowed his yesterday's victorious report about the encirclement of 1000 fighters of the RF Armed Forces in the north of Kherson region.
Yesterday he said that 1000 Russian soldiers were in a tactical encirclement near the village of Vysokopole. Today he admitted that there is no surrounding.
"Our people there are not quite successful and lack the strength to close this story. In order for it to become a tactical encirclement ... Not everything there is favorable for ours," Zelensky's representative said.
Arestovich disavowed his yesterday's victorious report about the encirclement of 1000 fighters of the RF Armed Forces in the north of Kherson region.
Yesterday he said that 1000 Russian soldiers were in a tactical encirclement near the village of Vysokopole. Today he admitted that there is no surrounding.
"Our people there are not quite successful and lack the strength to close this story. In order for it to become a tactical encirclement ... Not everything there is favorable for ours," Zelensky's representative said.
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Not as much and as far as wanted, only 25-30 HIMARS launchers can be transferred to Ukraine by all countries, and there are no ATACMS missiles at all...
Certainly, it is an extra load for Russian antiaircraft systems and more casualties among civilian population (on both sides), but not a game changer at all.
"We are ready to provide Ukraine with as many HIMARS installations as we can. It is not a fact that we have exactly 50 such installations in our arsenal. I think the goal now is to reach the number of 25-30 multiple rocket launchers. And it will be a combination of HIMARS and several MLRS systems from Great Britain and others countries. We will try to provide as much as we can. But 50 or 60 installations will be difficult to collect and provide, however, we want to reach the figure of 25 or 30 and provide as much artillery and missiles as possible for these systems," said the Chairman of the Armed Forces Committee of the US House of Representatives Adam Smith.
Also, Jake Sullivan, advisor to President Joe Biden, stated that the United States is not ready to supply Ukraine with some means. These include ATACMS missiles that can hit targets up to 300 kilometres away.
Previously, the Minister of Defence of Ukraine, Oleksiy Reznikov, stated that 50 HIMARS and M270 missile systems are needed for the defence of Ukraine, and 100 such systems for the offensive.
According to the Ukrainian sources, about 16 launchers out of that quantity are already supplied, and by the Russian MOD - 4 (four) of them are already destroyed. Keep counting.
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Certainly, it is an extra load for Russian antiaircraft systems and more casualties among civilian population (on both sides), but not a game changer at all.
"We are ready to provide Ukraine with as many HIMARS installations as we can. It is not a fact that we have exactly 50 such installations in our arsenal. I think the goal now is to reach the number of 25-30 multiple rocket launchers. And it will be a combination of HIMARS and several MLRS systems from Great Britain and others countries. We will try to provide as much as we can. But 50 or 60 installations will be difficult to collect and provide, however, we want to reach the figure of 25 or 30 and provide as much artillery and missiles as possible for these systems," said the Chairman of the Armed Forces Committee of the US House of Representatives Adam Smith.
Also, Jake Sullivan, advisor to President Joe Biden, stated that the United States is not ready to supply Ukraine with some means. These include ATACMS missiles that can hit targets up to 300 kilometres away.
Previously, the Minister of Defence of Ukraine, Oleksiy Reznikov, stated that 50 HIMARS and M270 missile systems are needed for the defence of Ukraine, and 100 such systems for the offensive.
According to the Ukrainian sources, about 16 launchers out of that quantity are already supplied, and by the Russian MOD - 4 (four) of them are already destroyed. Keep counting.
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SIMFEROPOL, July 24 - RIA Novosti. Ukrainian troops again shelled the area of the Kakhovskaya hydroelectric power station in the Kherson region, the head of the regional administration Vladimir Leontiev told RIA Novosti.
"Once again, our infrastructure was damaged. They hit the area of the hydroelectric power station. They hit the bridge and roads. It was shelling of civilian infrastructure," he said.
According to him, as a result, the bridge that runs along the dam of the power plant was damaged.
“The hydroelectric power station itself is working, but how long it will work, taking into account aggressive actions, I cannot predict,” Leontiev added.
He emphasized that the shelling was carried out from the American MLRS HIMARS, moreover, purposefully on civilian infrastructure.
"This is terror against the civilian population," the head of the district said.
"Once again, our infrastructure was damaged. They hit the area of the hydroelectric power station. They hit the bridge and roads. It was shelling of civilian infrastructure," he said.
According to him, as a result, the bridge that runs along the dam of the power plant was damaged.
“The hydroelectric power station itself is working, but how long it will work, taking into account aggressive actions, I cannot predict,” Leontiev added.
He emphasized that the shelling was carried out from the American MLRS HIMARS, moreover, purposefully on civilian infrastructure.
"This is terror against the civilian population," the head of the district said.
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An interesting point, made by by Justin Logan, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute and published in a prestigious magazine "Foreign Policy". According to him there is a good chance, that US could leave their European allies on their own. Nothing personal, just to expensive to maintain. You can already see some signs of that. And it would not be for the first time.
In 2022, U.S. allies are not too weak to contain Russia on their own. They simply refuse to do so out of the well-founded belief that the United States will do so for them, and accordingly their people would benefit from spending their own tax dollars on domestic priorities.
The United States cannot maintain its role as the cornerstone of European security while successfully competing with a growing China forever. And the cheap-riding that afflicts the U.S. alliance in Europe also addles its alliances in Asia.
Panegyrics to the trans-Atlantic community are still in vogue in Washington because they are seen as cheap. They aren’t. Resource constraints are beginning to bite. The defence budget, already bloated at $847 billion, is not headed to $1 trillion and above anytime soon. Maintaining U.S. domination of the European security scene is a luxury good the United States doesn’t need in 2022. The United States fought two wars to prevent a European hegemon from emerging in the 20th century. There is no potential European hegemon on or even over the horizon at the present. For all Russia’s bluster, it’s struggling to take even part of a much smaller, poorer neighbour — let alone hold it. It’s time to take the win.
For those reasons, advocates of NATO as a permanent alliance should probably start thinking about Plan B, not advertising the alliance as a cure-all for problems including climate change, piracy, and disinformation. Europe is rich and strong enough to defend itself. But the Europeans won’t do so unless the United States stops doing it for them.
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In 2022, U.S. allies are not too weak to contain Russia on their own. They simply refuse to do so out of the well-founded belief that the United States will do so for them, and accordingly their people would benefit from spending their own tax dollars on domestic priorities.
The United States cannot maintain its role as the cornerstone of European security while successfully competing with a growing China forever. And the cheap-riding that afflicts the U.S. alliance in Europe also addles its alliances in Asia.
Panegyrics to the trans-Atlantic community are still in vogue in Washington because they are seen as cheap. They aren’t. Resource constraints are beginning to bite. The defence budget, already bloated at $847 billion, is not headed to $1 trillion and above anytime soon. Maintaining U.S. domination of the European security scene is a luxury good the United States doesn’t need in 2022. The United States fought two wars to prevent a European hegemon from emerging in the 20th century. There is no potential European hegemon on or even over the horizon at the present. For all Russia’s bluster, it’s struggling to take even part of a much smaller, poorer neighbour — let alone hold it. It’s time to take the win.
For those reasons, advocates of NATO as a permanent alliance should probably start thinking about Plan B, not advertising the alliance as a cure-all for problems including climate change, piracy, and disinformation. Europe is rich and strong enough to defend itself. But the Europeans won’t do so unless the United States stops doing it for them.
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NATO Is a Luxury Good the United States Doesn’t Need
Europe is capable of defending itself.
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LUGANSK, July 24 - RIA Novosti. The fields of the Lugansk People's Republic are recovering after fierce fighting, a video shot by a RIA Novosti drone.
So, sunflowers grew along the edges of the craters. They separate the black scorched earth from the yellow spikes with a bright green stripe.
According to the correspondent of the agency, the consequences of the fighting are now visible only from a bird's eye view - from the ground it seems that the fields have almost returned to normal after eight years of regular shelling from Ukraine.
As the head of the LPR, Leonid Pasechnik, said in an interview with RIA Novosti, given the liberated territories this year, the republic will be able to fully provide itself with grain and is even ready to supply it to Syria. On July 10, the LPR sent the first batch of wheat from the Starobelsky elevator to Rostov-on-Don, and since the beginning of the year it has exported 26,000 tons.
So, sunflowers grew along the edges of the craters. They separate the black scorched earth from the yellow spikes with a bright green stripe.
According to the correspondent of the agency, the consequences of the fighting are now visible only from a bird's eye view - from the ground it seems that the fields have almost returned to normal after eight years of regular shelling from Ukraine.
As the head of the LPR, Leonid Pasechnik, said in an interview with RIA Novosti, given the liberated territories this year, the republic will be able to fully provide itself with grain and is even ready to supply it to Syria. On July 10, the LPR sent the first batch of wheat from the Starobelsky elevator to Rostov-on-Don, and since the beginning of the year it has exported 26,000 tons.
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В ЛНР восстанавливаются поля после боев
Поля Луганской Народной Республики восстанавливаются после ожесточенных боев, следует из видео, снятого дроном РИА Новости. РИА Новости, 24.07.2022
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"KYIV — Two Americans, a Canadian and a Swedish citizen were killed this week when a Russian tank opened fire on them during an hour-long battle at the frontline in the eastern Donetsk region, their commander confirmed exclusively to POLITICO."I like that phrase from the "Politico" ⬆️ — it sounds like those foreigners were just fishing there... When a bad angry Russian tank arrived.🪖
However:
"The foreign fighters were dispatched to the area to reinforce Ukrainian troops and were tapped specifically because of their skills and experience, according to a situation report obtained by POLITICO that described the attack in more detail."
“We began preparations for clearing the ravine on the eastern outskirts of the Grigorovka village,” read the report, authored by a commander. “The preparation was carried out on the basis of the following information: At night, the enemy force crossed the river and entrenched themselves in a ravine, possibly digging in. There was a clear danger of creating a bridgehead and grouping a force to strike at the flank and rear of the grouping of our troops.”
“A group of professionals with relevant experience in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan was created to carry out the task. Two scouts were checking the territory, they were supported by a machine gun and grenade launcher group in case of a combat encounter and the need to cover the departure of the reconnaissance group, as well as for the purpose of inflicting fire damage on the enemy.”
As the group pressed forward, the report said, “the cover group came under heavy mortar fire from enemy artillery of calibre 120 mm or more and cluster munitions.”
“Luke was wounded during the shelling. The rest of the group … provided appropriate first aid.”
“Taking advantage of the break between shelling, a decision was made to evacuate to the nearest shelter. During transportation, as a result of the direct impact of a tank shell, Brian, Edward, Emile, Luke received injuries incompatible with life.”
Another soldier named Finn, the report notes, “was injured in his left arm and leg.” Another soldier named Oskar “received numerous injuries [and] both moved to the evacuation point independently.”
Russian forces continued to bombard the group with heavy artillery “corrected by drones” for more than two hours, according to the report. Only several hours later did it ease up enough for a team to move in and recover the bodies of the foreign fighters.
The report said that at least six Russian tanks “were supported by 4 armoured personnel carriers with up to 70 infantrymen.”
They were met by Ukrainian machine gunners and troops on armoured vehicles who halted the Russian forces’ advance.
“As a result of two hours of intense fighting, the enemy retreated with heavy losses,” the report concluded.
In a post memorializing the four men, Miroshnichenko wrote: “Foreign volunteers are knowingly fighting this war against Mordor” — a term from the Tolkien books to describe Sauron’s evil realm that has been adopted in Ukraine to refer to Russia — “and I am honoured to be their commander.”
Well, Mordor has won. Russians are ready "to accept Orcs in themselves", especially when getting angry.
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Russian tank attack in eastern Ukraine kills 2 Americans, Canadian and Swede
U.S. citizens Luke “Skywalker” Lucyszyn and Bryan Young were killed when they were ambushed during a special operation in eastern Ukraine, their commander said.
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The grain deal capped off a week of Russian diplomacy that experts say was intended to show that the Western campaign to isolate Moscow economically and politically has failed. “I think the Russians would spin the meeting as a demonstration that they’re not actually isolated, they’re still a major player in the Middle East,” John Drennan of the U.S. Institute of Peace told CNBC.
Though Russia has been increasingly isolated from the West and certain Western-led institutions, Putin’s meetings in Tehran point to a different and altogether more unsettling phenomenon: despite ongoing attempts by European and U.S. policymakers to marshal a united global front against the Kremlin, a substantial part of the non-Western world has maintained neutrality or, as in the case of China and Iran, explicitly endorsed Russia’s framing of the conflict.
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Though Russia has been increasingly isolated from the West and certain Western-led institutions, Putin’s meetings in Tehran point to a different and altogether more unsettling phenomenon: despite ongoing attempts by European and U.S. policymakers to marshal a united global front against the Kremlin, a substantial part of the non-Western world has maintained neutrality or, as in the case of China and Iran, explicitly endorsed Russia’s framing of the conflict.
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The National Interest
How the West Failed to Isolate Russia
Though Russia has been increasingly isolated from the West and certain Western-led institutions, Vladimir Putin’s meetings in Tehran point to a different and altogether more unsettling phenomenon.
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Europe held its breath as specialists monitored the return of the gas flow through Nord Stream 1. All indications so far suggest a resumption of the pre-maintenance levels of 40 per cent, putting Germany and Europe back where they were before the ten-day break. But the EU’s largest economy continues to rely on a third of its gas from Russia while currently receiving less than half of the agreed amount. The fact that Putin has decided to resume this reduced delivery for now ‘is no reason to think we are out of the woods,’ says Klaus Müller, the head of the Federal Network Agency.
Germany is now bracing itself for a looming crisis. What began as a vague debate on diversifying energy supplies and medium-term contingency planning, is rapidly turning into outright panic. Many experts have pointed out that Putin is using the excuse of a faulty turbine to stir up political and social insecurity in Germany by summoning the spectre of imminent energy shortfalls and rising prices. But this hasn’t stopped the government from pressuring Canada into delivering the component to Russia in spite of economic sanctions.
Alarmingly, German politicians are doing very little to hide their own panic over the matter. The German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock admitted to journalists that her team had tried to impress on the Canadians that the turbine must be returned to Russia because, ‘otherwise we won’t get any gas anymore and then we won’t be able to support Ukraine at all anymore because we will be busy dealing with large-scale social unrest.’
Well, Annalena, have a breather for now. 💤🛠
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Germany is now bracing itself for a looming crisis. What began as a vague debate on diversifying energy supplies and medium-term contingency planning, is rapidly turning into outright panic. Many experts have pointed out that Putin is using the excuse of a faulty turbine to stir up political and social insecurity in Germany by summoning the spectre of imminent energy shortfalls and rising prices. But this hasn’t stopped the government from pressuring Canada into delivering the component to Russia in spite of economic sanctions.
Alarmingly, German politicians are doing very little to hide their own panic over the matter. The German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock admitted to journalists that her team had tried to impress on the Canadians that the turbine must be returned to Russia because, ‘otherwise we won’t get any gas anymore and then we won’t be able to support Ukraine at all anymore because we will be busy dealing with large-scale social unrest.’
Well, Annalena, have a breather for now. 💤🛠
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The Spectator
Germany is caught in Putin's trap
Germany is now bracing itself for a looming gas crisis. Meanwhile Russia's president Vladimir Putin is twisting the thumbscrews
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Artillerymen of the Militia of the Luhansk People's Republic offer Ukrainian militants to lay down their arms. The fighters of the Republic, with the help of propaganda shells, convey the real situation at the front to the remnants of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Seversk region.
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China launched the Wentian laboratory module for the Tiangong space station.
To date, Wentian is the largest spacecraft launched by China.
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To date, Wentian is the largest spacecraft launched by China.
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The are the lyrics for the song:
How many songs are there yet to come?
Tell me, cuckoo, and sing…
Where am I to live, where am I to die?
Lying on the ground, or flying like a star in the sky?
Flying
Sunshine above, come look at me
My hand has now turned into a fist
If there's a way out, then show it to me
Like this…
Who will tread upon these lonely steps again?
Who is strong and brave? Who will pay the price in battle
With their lives?
Very few remain in our memory,
With a sound mind, and a strong hand in the ranks
Alive
Where have you gone now, my freedom, where are you?
Who's the lucky one meeting you again this morning,
Tell me…
It's good with you around, but it's bad without
But my head and shoulders can hold out underneath the whip
You see
How many songs are there yet to come?
Tell me, cuckoo, and sing…
Where am I to live, where am I to die?
Lying on the ground, or flying like a star in the sky?
Flying
Sunshine above, come look at me
My hand has now turned into a fist
If there's a way out, then show it to me
Like this…
Who will tread upon these lonely steps again?
Who is strong and brave? Who will pay the price in battle
With their lives?
Very few remain in our memory,
With a sound mind, and a strong hand in the ranks
Alive
Where have you gone now, my freedom, where are you?
Who's the lucky one meeting you again this morning,
Tell me…
It's good with you around, but it's bad without
But my head and shoulders can hold out underneath the whip
You see
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation confirmed the strikes on Odessa
The Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed yesterday's strike on the port of Odessa, pointing to the destruction of a Ukrainian boat with precision weapons. The Russian Federation has no restrictions on strikes against military targets in Odessa and the Odessa region. All obligations of Russia relate only and exclusively to ships and that part of the port infrastructure that is involved in the export of grain. Yesterday the United States and the UN began to understand this, so against the backdrop of ritual condemnations, publications about "Russia's technical ability to strike" began to appear. At the same time, the actual preparation for the implementation of Istanbul agreement does not stop, which was confirmed by Turkey, the UN, and Ukraine. So we can continue.
The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation, following the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, confirmed (see briefing for July 24) yesterday's strike on Odessa.
"In the seaport of the city of Odessa, on the territory of a shipyard, sea-based high-precision long-range missiles destroyed a Ukrainian warship in the dock and a warehouse of Harpoon anti-ship missiles supplied by the United States to the Kyiv regime. Also, the production facilities of the enterprise for the repair and modernization of the ship structure of the naval forces of Ukraine were put out of action."
So it is possible and necessary to hit the military facilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Odessa.
The Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed yesterday's strike on the port of Odessa, pointing to the destruction of a Ukrainian boat with precision weapons. The Russian Federation has no restrictions on strikes against military targets in Odessa and the Odessa region. All obligations of Russia relate only and exclusively to ships and that part of the port infrastructure that is involved in the export of grain. Yesterday the United States and the UN began to understand this, so against the backdrop of ritual condemnations, publications about "Russia's technical ability to strike" began to appear. At the same time, the actual preparation for the implementation of Istanbul agreement does not stop, which was confirmed by Turkey, the UN, and Ukraine. So we can continue.
The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation, following the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, confirmed (see briefing for July 24) yesterday's strike on Odessa.
"In the seaport of the city of Odessa, on the territory of a shipyard, sea-based high-precision long-range missiles destroyed a Ukrainian warship in the dock and a warehouse of Harpoon anti-ship missiles supplied by the United States to the Kyiv regime. Also, the production facilities of the enterprise for the repair and modernization of the ship structure of the naval forces of Ukraine were put out of action."
So it is possible and necessary to hit the military facilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Odessa.
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Утренний брифинг МО РФ. 24.07.2022
Помимо подтверждения удара по Одессе, МО РФ отчиталось о настоящем геноциде украинской артиллерии на Донбассе.
В районе Артемовска ДНР ударами российской авиации уничтожены два подразделения ВСУ, численностью до роты,…
Помимо подтверждения удара по Одессе, МО РФ отчиталось о настоящем геноциде украинской артиллерии на Донбассе.
В районе Артемовска ДНР ударами российской авиации уничтожены два подразделения ВСУ, численностью до роты,…
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Attention. Translated from an Ukrainian channel:
Weapon sabotage from our [Ukrainian] partners continues, despite loud promises. Germany is delaying the transfer of Iris-T anti-aircraft systems to Ukraine.
New deliveries of military aid to Kyiv are reported by Die Welt.
The reason for the delay is unknown. Germany has not approved the application for more than three weeks.
Back in June, Scholz promised to transfer the Iris-T SLM to Kyiv "in the near future."
Meanwhile, according to the publication, delivery is expected by the end of the year. According to the latest reports, Berlin has reduced military aid to Kyiv to a minimum.
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Weapon sabotage from our [Ukrainian] partners continues, despite loud promises. Germany is delaying the transfer of Iris-T anti-aircraft systems to Ukraine.
New deliveries of military aid to Kyiv are reported by Die Welt.
The reason for the delay is unknown. Germany has not approved the application for more than three weeks.
Back in June, Scholz promised to transfer the Iris-T SLM to Kyiv "in the near future."
Meanwhile, according to the publication, delivery is expected by the end of the year. According to the latest reports, Berlin has reduced military aid to Kyiv to a minimum.
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Trigger warning: Religious people can must find it grossly offensive.
A mural depicts an image known as 'Saint Javelina'- Virgin Mary cradling a US-made FGM-148 anti-tank weapon Javelin - on a living house wall in Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, June 6, 2022
Also, Saint Himars...
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Do you know, what is a "Cargo cult"? Find out here .
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A mural depicts an image known as 'Saint Javelina'- Virgin Mary cradling a US-made FGM-148 anti-tank weapon Javelin - on a living house wall in Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, June 6, 2022
Also, Saint Himars...
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Do you know, what is a "Cargo cult"?
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In order to help ourselves and humanity to rise from heavy and polluted energy, we must become conscious of our actions.
We all have our responsibilities and they must be fulfilled. Our actions are leading to consequences. What kind of fruit we get will depend on our actions....!
This meditation is a simple tool that will help anyone to achieve balance🙏
In order to help ourselves and humanity to rise from heavy and polluted energy, we must become conscious of our actions.
We all have our responsibilities and they must be fulfilled. Our actions are leading to consequences. What kind of fruit we get will depend on our actions....!
This meditation is a simple tool that will help anyone to achieve balance🙏
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Listen to Alan Watts' soothing instructions and guide for self meditation. Follow along as Alan brings you to a meditative state and let the calming imagery and music deepen the experience. Listen every day.
Speech extract from "Meditation" by Alan Watts…
Speech extract from "Meditation" by Alan Watts…
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Conversion of an 82 mm mortar mine into RPG-7 ammunition in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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Ukrainian men are trapped — Foreign Policy
Ukrainian civilians between the ages of 18 and 60 are prohibited by Kyiv to leave the country. They are left without jobs or help, separated from their loved ones, and at risk of being recruited and sent to the war front without proper training, writes Charli Carpenter, the U.S. magazine Foreign Policy journalist.
After restrictions on movements were imposed on Ukrainian male citizens, which prohibited all those eligible for military service from leaving their areas of residence, social media users began posting the hashtag UkraineLetMenOut from anonymous Twitter accounts. As one of them stated, "even animals in this country now have more rights".
"My girlfriend and my sick mother overseas depend on me, I can work and help them. Now I can't even help myself. I was left with strangers, homeless, and I can’t leave the country. Neither I nor my friends have any training. We don’t want to hold guns and are unskilled to fight. I am afraid of being sent to war without proper training. My friends were only trained for five days and then sent to Donetsk. I worry for the male population of this country, many have a much worse situation than I do," the author quotes a young man whose relatives have moved to London.
Ukrainian civilians between the ages of 18 and 60 are prohibited by Kyiv to leave the country. They are left without jobs or help, separated from their loved ones, and at risk of being recruited and sent to the war front without proper training, writes Charli Carpenter, the U.S. magazine Foreign Policy journalist.
After restrictions on movements were imposed on Ukrainian male citizens, which prohibited all those eligible for military service from leaving their areas of residence, social media users began posting the hashtag UkraineLetMenOut from anonymous Twitter accounts. As one of them stated, "even animals in this country now have more rights".
"My girlfriend and my sick mother overseas depend on me, I can work and help them. Now I can't even help myself. I was left with strangers, homeless, and I can’t leave the country. Neither I nor my friends have any training. We don’t want to hold guns and are unskilled to fight. I am afraid of being sent to war without proper training. My friends were only trained for five days and then sent to Donetsk. I worry for the male population of this country, many have a much worse situation than I do," the author quotes a young man whose relatives have moved to London.
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Ukrainian troops surrendered. Russian serviceman is trying to find out, who is in charge in this group of 18 Ukrainian military. It appears, that nobody is... At least no one admits that he is an officer or commander.
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Difficulties of denazification
In the 1950s, public opinion polls were conducted in Germany regarding the attitude of citizens towards the Third Reich. Their results are very revealing:
- In 1949, 57% of Germans believed that National Socialism was a good idea, it just let them down in practical implementation.
- In October 1951, 40% of those surveyed believed that 1933-39 was the best period in German history. Only by the end of the 1950s did this share fall to 10%.
- In 1952, a third of those surveyed considered Hitler the greatest statesman in German history.
- At the end of 1952, 37% of respondents said that Germany would be better off without Jews; in 1965, the same question was still given the same answer by 19% of those surveyed. (Smith H.W. Germany. A nation in its time. 2020. Pp. 416-418)
And this is all after National Socialism has demonstrated its complete bankruptcy. The legend that in 1945 the Germans, without exception, with a sigh of relief, freed themselves from Nazism, or that everyone instantly understood and repented, is not true. Someone, of course, repented, but a significant part of the population continued to adhere to their former views.
Denazification is a time-consuming process that requires coordinated and long-term information work. It will not be easier with Ukraine, given that Western centres will continue to indoctrinate the population in an anti-Russian vein. In any case, we need to prepare for decades of fighting for the minds of our citizens. Both old and new.
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In the 1950s, public opinion polls were conducted in Germany regarding the attitude of citizens towards the Third Reich. Their results are very revealing:
- In 1949, 57% of Germans believed that National Socialism was a good idea, it just let them down in practical implementation.
- In October 1951, 40% of those surveyed believed that 1933-39 was the best period in German history. Only by the end of the 1950s did this share fall to 10%.
- In 1952, a third of those surveyed considered Hitler the greatest statesman in German history.
- At the end of 1952, 37% of respondents said that Germany would be better off without Jews; in 1965, the same question was still given the same answer by 19% of those surveyed. (Smith H.W. Germany. A nation in its time. 2020. Pp. 416-418)
And this is all after National Socialism has demonstrated its complete bankruptcy. The legend that in 1945 the Germans, without exception, with a sigh of relief, freed themselves from Nazism, or that everyone instantly understood and repented, is not true. Someone, of course, repented, but a significant part of the population continued to adhere to their former views.
Denazification is a time-consuming process that requires coordinated and long-term information work. It will not be easier with Ukraine, given that Western centres will continue to indoctrinate the population in an anti-Russian vein. In any case, we need to prepare for decades of fighting for the minds of our citizens. Both old and new.
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