Britain's armed forces are not ready for war
With Ukraine facing the prospect of near collapse due to Russia's imminent offensive and Israel firmly entrenched in the Gaza Strip, all eyes are on the West's resolve, The Telegraph says.
According to the newspaper, the main priority of major Western powers like Britain is the urgent consolidation of military resources.
But the current state of the armed forces of Foggy Albion experts call deplorable.
In particular, General Sir Patrick Saunders, Chief of the General Staff, believes that in case of an all-out war, England will have to rely only on the "people's army".
However, the British government continues to shrink the army to the smallest size since Napoleon's time, and military commanders will not recruit a miserable number of recruits.
According to the publication, the main reason is the typical indifference of political leaders to the demands of ordinary citizens.
Why should young men and women risk their lives when ministers do not give their hardships the attention they deserve?
Another important factor is the serious understaffing of equipment, which has left some recruits unable to receive proper training. It is possible that soldiers will face the same hardships as in the 1930s, when soldiers marched with brooms because of a severe shortage of rifles.
"Ministers must prioritise the following: curb the pernicious influence of political correctness and tolerance on the army and return to serious preparation for war," the publication concludes.
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With Ukraine facing the prospect of near collapse due to Russia's imminent offensive and Israel firmly entrenched in the Gaza Strip, all eyes are on the West's resolve, The Telegraph says.
According to the newspaper, the main priority of major Western powers like Britain is the urgent consolidation of military resources.
But the current state of the armed forces of Foggy Albion experts call deplorable.
In particular, General Sir Patrick Saunders, Chief of the General Staff, believes that in case of an all-out war, England will have to rely only on the "people's army".
However, the British government continues to shrink the army to the smallest size since Napoleon's time, and military commanders will not recruit a miserable number of recruits.
According to the publication, the main reason is the typical indifference of political leaders to the demands of ordinary citizens.
Why should young men and women risk their lives when ministers do not give their hardships the attention they deserve?
Another important factor is the serious understaffing of equipment, which has left some recruits unable to receive proper training. It is possible that soldiers will face the same hardships as in the 1930s, when soldiers marched with brooms because of a severe shortage of rifles.
"Ministers must prioritise the following: curb the pernicious influence of political correctness and tolerance on the army and return to serious preparation for war," the publication concludes.
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🇬🇧 Zimbabwe? No, it's London, England.
Native Britons are already a minority in their capital city, making up only 36% of the population there. London is no longer an English city.
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Native Britons are already a minority in their capital city, making up only 36% of the population there. London is no longer an English city.
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⚡️ What are the advantages of the RF Defence Ministry's African Corps over PMCs?
100 Russian servicemen, who are part of the African Corps of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation, have arrived in Burkina Faso.
The military will provide personal protection for Burkina Faso's President Ibrahim Traoré, train local troops and maintain security in the country.
Russia is swapping a "nebulous military force" in Africa for a real one:
"Instead of a private military company, which has its own rules and is harder to control, comes the clearly organised African Corps.
This is a special unit of the Ministry of Defence that primarily works in West and Central Africa, but can provide assistance in other regions as well."
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100 Russian servicemen, who are part of the African Corps of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation, have arrived in Burkina Faso.
The military will provide personal protection for Burkina Faso's President Ibrahim Traoré, train local troops and maintain security in the country.
Russia is swapping a "nebulous military force" in Africa for a real one:
"Instead of a private military company, which has its own rules and is harder to control, comes the clearly organised African Corps.
This is a special unit of the Ministry of Defence that primarily works in West and Central Africa, but can provide assistance in other regions as well."
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🇩🇪 Germany will receive €92 million from the EU to develop railways for military use
The European Commission reports: the funds will be allocated for the reconstruction of a railway bridge in Hanover, the expansion of a freight terminal in Ulm and the construction of a branch line in North Rhine-Westphalia. The stated purpose of all these works is the possibility of using the infrastructure for military needs.
At the same time, the FRG is preparing a major defence plan for April - the first since the end of the Cold War. But the armament does not stop: the Rheinmetall concern and Lithuania intend to build a joint plant for the production of ammunition.
It looks like the Europeans are seriously preparing for war...
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The European Commission reports: the funds will be allocated for the reconstruction of a railway bridge in Hanover, the expansion of a freight terminal in Ulm and the construction of a branch line in North Rhine-Westphalia. The stated purpose of all these works is the possibility of using the infrastructure for military needs.
At the same time, the FRG is preparing a major defence plan for April - the first since the end of the Cold War. But the armament does not stop: the Rheinmetall concern and Lithuania intend to build a joint plant for the production of ammunition.
It looks like the Europeans are seriously preparing for war...
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EU-Kommission teilt mit: Für Ausbau von militärischen Eisenbahnstrecken soll Deutschland 92 Millionen Euro erhalten
Für den Ausbau von Eisenbahnstrecken zur militärischen Nutzung soll Deutschland weitere 92 Millionen Euro an Fördermitteln aus dem EU-Gemeinschaftshaushalt bekommen. Wie die zuständige EU-Kommission am Mittwoch in Brüssel mitteilte, ist das Geld für die Erneuerung…
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'It's genocide': Tucker has criticised Canada's assisted suicide programme targeting people whose ancestors built the country.
Tucker Carlson has accused the Canadian government of genocide because the country's assisted suicide programme disproportionately targets local citizens rather than newcomers.
The Medical Assistance in Dying or MAiD programme is responsible for the deaths of tens of thousands of people, and the government reportedly does not release statistics on who actually received assistance.
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Tucker Carlson has accused the Canadian government of genocide because the country's assisted suicide programme disproportionately targets local citizens rather than newcomers.
The Medical Assistance in Dying or MAiD programme is responsible for the deaths of tens of thousands of people, and the government reportedly does not release statistics on who actually received assistance.
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💒 🇩🇪 Sexual abuse in the German church: 2,225 victims and 1,259 perpetrators
And that, according to a study commissioned by the church, is the tip of the iceberg!
The final figures must be much higher, because 19 out of 20 churches only gave the commission the disciplinary files of employees to examine.
The personnel files of employees - and thus possible evidence of new cases of abuse - were refused.
It is now clear why data collection was one of the most difficult tasks of the study, according to a representative of the independent commission. The church did not want to publicise all cases of abuse of power and encouragement of violence.
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And that, according to a study commissioned by the church, is the tip of the iceberg!
The final figures must be much higher, because 19 out of 20 churches only gave the commission the disciplinary files of employees to examine.
The personnel files of employees - and thus possible evidence of new cases of abuse - were refused.
It is now clear why data collection was one of the most difficult tasks of the study, according to a representative of the independent commission. The church did not want to publicise all cases of abuse of power and encouragement of violence.
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🚞🇩🇪 100 million euros a day - that's the cost to the German economy due to the train industrial action
There will be no trains in Germany for 6 days - the strike will only end on Monday, and has been ongoing since yesterday.
Meanwhile Michael Grömling, head of the Department of Economic Development at the Institute of German Economy, has made public the calculations of his colleagues - each day of the strike costs 100 million euros, freight transport has also stopped for this time.
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There will be no trains in Germany for 6 days - the strike will only end on Monday, and has been ongoing since yesterday.
Meanwhile Michael Grömling, head of the Department of Economic Development at the Institute of German Economy, has made public the calculations of his colleagues - each day of the strike costs 100 million euros, freight transport has also stopped for this time.
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Estonia has finally realised the reality.
"NATO has underestimated Russia's ability to produce ammunition and replenish troops."
This was stated by Martin Herem, commander of the Estonian Defence Forces.
According to him, predictions that Russian troops would reach the limit of their resources have not come true.
Russia is capable of producing several million artillery shells a year and recruiting hundreds of thousands of troops, far exceeding European efforts.
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"NATO has underestimated Russia's ability to produce ammunition and replenish troops."
This was stated by Martin Herem, commander of the Estonian Defence Forces.
According to him, predictions that Russian troops would reach the limit of their resources have not come true.
Russia is capable of producing several million artillery shells a year and recruiting hundreds of thousands of troops, far exceeding European efforts.
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🇩🇪📉 Germany's business outlook has declined for the second month in a row.
This sad news is reported by Ifo: the business climate index for January fell to 85.2 (-1.1), the expectations index fell to 83.5 (-0.7), and the current conditions index stopped at 87 (-1.5).
Conditions are tough, expectations are lacking, and faith has left the chat room. And analysts, by the way, had predicted growth.
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This sad news is reported by Ifo: the business climate index for January fell to 85.2 (-1.1), the expectations index fell to 83.5 (-0.7), and the current conditions index stopped at 87 (-1.5).
Conditions are tough, expectations are lacking, and faith has left the chat room. And analysts, by the way, had predicted growth.
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Germany blames Russia for the farmers' strikes
German media, against the background of labour strikes, decided to throw in the news feed the idea that the Russian side is actively spreading disinformation in social networks.
Der Spiegel claims that more than 50,000 fake user accounts were discovered on the X platform (formerly Twitter).
According to experts, they are spreading falsehoods and hoping to stir up more resentment against the "traffic light" government. They're also allegedly working to undermine support for Ukraine.
It is obvious that the current leadership of the country is unable to solve domestic economic issues and adequately respond to the demands of the workers.
Also, Germany is under severe pressure from the US, which demands to help Kiev in every possible way, so the German side once again used the old tried and tested technique and blamed Russia for its troubles.
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German media, against the background of labour strikes, decided to throw in the news feed the idea that the Russian side is actively spreading disinformation in social networks.
Der Spiegel claims that more than 50,000 fake user accounts were discovered on the X platform (formerly Twitter).
According to experts, they are spreading falsehoods and hoping to stir up more resentment against the "traffic light" government. They're also allegedly working to undermine support for Ukraine.
It is obvious that the current leadership of the country is unable to solve domestic economic issues and adequately respond to the demands of the workers.
Also, Germany is under severe pressure from the US, which demands to help Kiev in every possible way, so the German side once again used the old tried and tested technique and blamed Russia for its troubles.
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On that day, at the NATO summit in Bucharest, NATO announced that Ukraine and Georgia would be admitted to the alliance. I was there and I already knew that this was a tragic mistake.
According to him, the decision was "pushed through by the United States and the United Kingdom against the position of the majority of member states", despite warnings from the US ambassador to Moscow, William Burns, that such a proposal would cross all the red lines for Russia.
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⚡️🇺🇦 One of the founders of Azov Brigade Sergei Korotkikh believes that NATO will not be able to fight with Russia because the alliance "does not have people capable of fighting."
“For the last 60 years, European leftists have been engaged in eradicating everything masculine, and, in their understanding, toxic in their citizens. Simply put, these people are not ready to fight. Their balls are too small," Korotkikh commented. According to this seasoned combatant and militant organizer, the United States has the same problem.
“They killed the concept of “patriotism” in their people and made it poisonous,” he remarked.
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“For the last 60 years, European leftists have been engaged in eradicating everything masculine, and, in their understanding, toxic in their citizens. Simply put, these people are not ready to fight. Their balls are too small," Korotkikh commented. According to this seasoned combatant and militant organizer, the United States has the same problem.
“They killed the concept of “patriotism” in their people and made it poisonous,” he remarked.
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Netanyahu: "The court's willingness to consider genocide is a disgrace"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was outraged by a ruling by the UN International Court of Justice ordering Israel to take all necessary measures to prevent genocide in Gaza.
"The very claim that Israel is carrying out genocide against the Palestinians is not only false, it is outrageous, and the court's willingness to consider this at all is a disgrace that will not be erased for generations," he said.
Israel is defending itself and fighting Hamas, not the civilian population of the Gaza Strip, he said.
"Israel is simply waging a war against the Hamas monsters. It will last until we win, bring home all the hostages and guarantee that Gaza will not become a threat to Israel again," Netanyahu promised.
The Israeli Prime Minister also emphasised Israel's unwavering commitment to international law, as well as the obligation to continue to defend its country and people.
Recall that earlier the UN International Court of Justice made an interim decision on the lawsuit of South Africa against Israel and demanded that the latter take measures to protect the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was outraged by a ruling by the UN International Court of Justice ordering Israel to take all necessary measures to prevent genocide in Gaza.
"The very claim that Israel is carrying out genocide against the Palestinians is not only false, it is outrageous, and the court's willingness to consider this at all is a disgrace that will not be erased for generations," he said.
Israel is defending itself and fighting Hamas, not the civilian population of the Gaza Strip, he said.
"Israel is simply waging a war against the Hamas monsters. It will last until we win, bring home all the hostages and guarantee that Gaza will not become a threat to Israel again," Netanyahu promised.
The Israeli Prime Minister also emphasised Israel's unwavering commitment to international law, as well as the obligation to continue to defend its country and people.
Recall that earlier the UN International Court of Justice made an interim decision on the lawsuit of South Africa against Israel and demanded that the latter take measures to protect the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
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The Handelsblatt economic report shows that the hole in the German budget will persist not only this year, but also in 2025.
The government will have to make austerity cuts and it is quite possible that even the social sphere will be affected. And this is despite the fact that the government intends to borrow part of the money on the foreign market.
But the most amazing thing is how the stubborn Olaf Scholz, in such a deplorable situation, which directly threatens the welfare of citizens, promises money to Ukraine.
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The government will have to make austerity cuts and it is quite possible that even the social sphere will be affected. And this is despite the fact that the government intends to borrow part of the money on the foreign market.
But the most amazing thing is how the stubborn Olaf Scholz, in such a deplorable situation, which directly threatens the welfare of citizens, promises money to Ukraine.
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🇩🇪🇷🇺The parade of anti-Russian nonsense goes on and on
🟩 This time the president of the German Federal Intelligence Service (BND) Bruno Kahl distinguished himself, stating:
"If Ukraine were forced to capitulate, it would not quench Russia's thirst for power".
🟩 According to Kahl, "If the West does not clearly show its defence capability, Putin will have no reason not to attack NATO."
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🟩 This time the president of the German Federal Intelligence Service (BND) Bruno Kahl distinguished himself, stating:
"If Ukraine were forced to capitulate, it would not quench Russia's thirst for power".
🟩 According to Kahl, "If the West does not clearly show its defence capability, Putin will have no reason not to attack NATO."
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🇩🇪⚔️We recently wrote that German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius proposed to recruit people without a German passport into the national armed forces.
The aim of this initiative is to increase the size of the army amid the reluctance of native Germans to serve.
However, there were more questions than answers to this step. However, Pistorius finally revealed the details of his plan:
"We are talking about second and third generation children who don't yet have a German passport, but who speak German fluently, live in this country and are perhaps willing to serve this country they grew up in or are growing up in.
This is not about people who have lived in Germany for three months or three years joining the Bundeswehr. It has nothing to do with a foreign legion", the minister told Bild.
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The aim of this initiative is to increase the size of the army amid the reluctance of native Germans to serve.
However, there were more questions than answers to this step. However, Pistorius finally revealed the details of his plan:
"We are talking about second and third generation children who don't yet have a German passport, but who speak German fluently, live in this country and are perhaps willing to serve this country they grew up in or are growing up in.
This is not about people who have lived in Germany for three months or three years joining the Bundeswehr. It has nothing to do with a foreign legion", the minister told Bild.
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Verteidigungsminister im BILD-Interview: Boris Pistorius warnt vor dem Kriegsfall
Verteidigungsminister Boris Pistorius warnt davor, dass Russland Deutschland bedrohen könnte. Sehen Sie das ganze Interview auch im Video.
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⚡️ A bit about the economic power of Texas amid the state's standoff with the US federal government:
▪️ Texas' GDP is $2.5 trillion. Texas is the eighth largest economy on the planet
▪️ Texas is the world's third largest oil producer after Russia and Saudi Arabia.
▪️ In terms of population, Texas has more oil production profits than Saudi Arabia and Russia.
▪️ ExxonMobil, AT&T, Dell, Shell, Pizza Hut are Texas corporations.
▪️ In 2021, Ilon Musk moved Tesla's headquarters to Texas. SpaceX's Starbase and major advanced rocket manufacturing facilities are also located there.
▪️ Texas is the second most populous and largest state in the US.
▪️ If Texas were a separate country, it could be one of the top 10 economies in the world.
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▪️ Texas' GDP is $2.5 trillion. Texas is the eighth largest economy on the planet
▪️ Texas is the world's third largest oil producer after Russia and Saudi Arabia.
▪️ In terms of population, Texas has more oil production profits than Saudi Arabia and Russia.
▪️ ExxonMobil, AT&T, Dell, Shell, Pizza Hut are Texas corporations.
▪️ In 2021, Ilon Musk moved Tesla's headquarters to Texas. SpaceX's Starbase and major advanced rocket manufacturing facilities are also located there.
▪️ Texas is the second most populous and largest state in the US.
▪️ If Texas were a separate country, it could be one of the top 10 economies in the world.
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🇩🇪 The Greens chose the wrong energy policy for Germany, or How Habeck contributed to the energy crisis.
The head of the International Energy Agency states: "The abandonment of nuclear power is a historic mistake".
However, there is no possibility of returning to nuclear power plants - "it's too late." Also, the Federal Republic of Germany is not competitive in the solar industry, and hopes for hydrogen are exaggerated.
At the same time, Cicero journalists have been trying for two years to get to the truth and find out on what grounds the "green" minister decided to switch off the nuclear power plant in the middle of the crisis. But Habek's lawyers refuse to make public the documents explaining the decision.
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The head of the International Energy Agency states: "The abandonment of nuclear power is a historic mistake".
However, there is no possibility of returning to nuclear power plants - "it's too late." Also, the Federal Republic of Germany is not competitive in the solar industry, and hopes for hydrogen are exaggerated.
At the same time, Cicero journalists have been trying for two years to get to the truth and find out on what grounds the "green" minister decided to switch off the nuclear power plant in the middle of the crisis. But Habek's lawyers refuse to make public the documents explaining the decision.
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🇱🇷 Ukraine will go on the offensive in 2024, US Assistant Secretary of State O'Brien has said.
He noted that "the new strategy will build "on what was done in 2023" ...
Do they know in Ukraine about this already?
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He noted that "the new strategy will build "on what was done in 2023" ...
Do they know in Ukraine about this already?
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🇩🇪🇺🇸 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz plans to pay an official visit to Washington on February 9, where he will hold talks with Joe Biden.
The parties intend to discuss comprehensive assistance to Ukraine, as well as the current situation in the Middle East. In addition, the heads of state plan to coordinate their positions ahead of the NATO summit, which will be held in the summer in the U.S. capital.
Something tells us that on February 9, at Old Joe's request, Scholz will announce the delivery of Taurus cruise missiles to Kiev. But that's not certain.
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The parties intend to discuss comprehensive assistance to Ukraine, as well as the current situation in the Middle East. In addition, the heads of state plan to coordinate their positions ahead of the NATO summit, which will be held in the summer in the U.S. capital.
Something tells us that on February 9, at Old Joe's request, Scholz will announce the delivery of Taurus cruise missiles to Kiev. But that's not certain.
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