by Mark Wauck
Russia is taking the gloves off, and is saying so. The Special Military Operation is now a “War”, brought about by increasing NATO involvement and targeting of infrastructure in Russia. This is what the American Empire’s Deep State has been doing for decades, now. Supporting terrorists to effect regime change. That’s what we’ve done in the Middle East at Israel’s and the Neocons’ bidding, but they’ve bitten off more than they can chew this time. This, apparently, was what Jake Sullivan’s sudden, unannounced, trip to Kiev was about—to tell the Ukro-Nazis to stop acting like … Ukro-Nazis. Uh, you dance with the one you brung. The US took out the Nordstream pipeline, and now we’re telling the Ukro-Nazis to stop doing terrorism? This is probably driven by electoral politics—gas prices are very high and could get higher quickly. But Russia has escalatory dominance going forward.
Members of U.S. National Security Council and the White House have reportedly started to become Increasingly Frustrated by “Unauthorized Brazen Actions” taken by Ukraine against Russia, including their recent Campaign of Long-Range Drone Strikes having Targeted at least 25 Oil… pic.twitter.com/Og43VS242v
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) March 22, 2024
Peskov is Putin’s press guy:
Peskov: Russia is in a state of war, everyone should understand this
Russia will continue to act in such a way that the military potential of Ukraine could not threaten the security of its citizens and its territory, he said in a conversation with reporters.
“What is the president talking about? We have four new regions of the Russian Federation. And the main thing for us is to protect people in these regions and liberate the territory of these regions, which is currently de facto occupied by the Kiev regime,” Peskov said.
According to the presidential press secretary, Russia cannot allow the existence of a state on its borders that has documented the intention to use any methods to take Crimea from it, not to mention the territory of new regions.
“We are at war. Yes, it started out as a special military operation, but as soon as this little group was formed there, when the collective West became a participant in this on the side of Ukraine, it already became a war for us. I am convinced of this. And everyone should understand this for their internal mobilization,”
Peskov added.
So now that the U.S has officially asked Ukraine to stop striking Russian oil refineries does that mean what I was saying isn’t propaganda anymore?
Ukraine does not benefit from theses ill conceived strikes.
Russia has strategic reserves that cushion any loss of production.
Russia repairs the facilities quickly.
The supply of oil on the market is already low due to production cuts and this only heightens the prices of gas and oil. Russia wins either way and can out last the U.S. on the issue.
As we have very clearly read in their message to Kiev.
The map of missile strikes on objects in the territory of Ukraine and the approximate flight routes of the used munitions, published by Ukraine, have attracted attention.
The maneuvering routes of the Kh-101 missiles and "Harpy-2" drones stand out, designed to bypass known… pic.twitter.com/Bd7RZHoCqZ— — GEROMAN — time will tell – — (@GeromanAT) March 22, 2024
Oh by the way, the Russians could’ve done this at any time. There is a very real difference between “war” and “SMO” and Ukraine might be on the brink of being educated on that topic.
There are more energy generation facilities and they didn’t even target the actual dam as to…
— ayden (@squatsons) March 22, 2024
Visegrad 24 is the organ of the Visegrad group of Central European countries, of which Poland is the largest member.
BREAKING:
Russia strikes the DniproHES hydropower station in Zaporizhzhia.
It’s the largest dam in Ukraine.
When the retreating Soviet Red Army blew it up in 1941, the flooding killed 100 000 people.
Russia is playing with fire pic.twitter.com/xohKVxuOPG
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) March 22, 2024
SMO or War? What’s the diff? My legal guess is that the legal implications are huge. “War” implies that Russian forces will be authorized to act outside the boundaries of the Russian Federation and the former Ukraine, including in international airspace. To attack supply lines and support, intel, recon, targeting, etc. Any assets participating in war on Russia become legitimate targets.
This is a severe and significant announcement:
#Russia declared to be ‘in a state of war’ in Ukraine for the first time and no longer in a “Special Operation”. What is the difference?
The terminology used by a state when taking military action against another country can significantly impact the perception, legality, and impact of the conflict.
Special operation
Limited scope and duration: A “special operation” often implies a targeted, limited military engagement to achieve specific declared objectives. It suggests precision and a focused approach, potentially minimising the perception of broader aggression on wider territories.
Political and legal implications: Describing military action as a “special operation” may be intended to avoid formal declarations of war, which have severe political and legal consequences under domestic and international law.
Perception management: By using the term “special operation”, a state may seek to manage domestic and international perceptions by presenting the action as a necessary, controlled response to a specific threat rather than an outright act of war.
Operational secrecy: Such terminology may also be used to maintain operational confidentiality and limit the information available to the public and the international community.
State of war
Broad commitment: Declaring a “state of war” implies a full military commitment involving the total mobilisation of a nation’s armed forces and resources to the conflict. It suggests a long-term, large-scale commitment.
Legal and formal recognition: A formal declaration of war has significant legal implications, including activating specific laws and conventions relating to war. It also serves as an official recognition of a state of conflict between nations, which can affect diplomatic relations and international law.
Psychological impact: Declaring war can have a profound psychological impact on the populations of the countries involved. It could rally public support for the conflict and prepare the nation for the sacrifices that war entails.
International relations and alliances: A declared state of war can trigger alliances and provoke responses from other nations and international bodies such as the United Nations. It may have broader implications for global peace and security.
The transition from special operations to martial law
The transition from a ‘special operation’ to a ‘state of war’ after a period of time may reflect an escalation of the conflict, a change in strategic objectives, or an acknowledgement of the scale and impact of the conflict. This transition may also be driven by the need to legitimise ongoing military action, to mobilise additional resources, or to respond to international pressure. Such a shift indicates a significant change in the state’s approach to the conflict, with profound implications for its conduct, the legal framework governing its actions, and its relations with other states and international organisations.
Sullivan to Zelensky:
It will be still a victory when only a part of “Ukraine” survives as a sovereign country
(give up ground)
Pentagon:
Ukraine must make difficulty decisions and retreat from some defensive lines (because we run out of money)
and now that:
US told Ukraine not to target oil infrastructure in Russia because that would rise prices.
(so what part of Ukraine has lost do some still not understand?)
If Russia strikes NATO troops, Russia will be totally fucked.
You should be doing stand-up comedy, Dude.
You should try being a bigger buffoon then you are right now
Former Iron Curtain nations prefer alignment with the West to domination by a murderous Russian tyrant. That’s what Putin finds so threatening.
Ukraine lost its that simple, the raving lunatic Zelensky striking Moscow trying to trigger a tac nuke to kiev or worse.
If it happens I hope Zelensky is home to answer for what he has done.
It was most likely done by Islamic extremists. Russia has a Muslim population of around 20 million.
The Islamic State is claiming credit: Islamic State Group Claims Russia Gun Attack
Yes Russia has a very diverse population, it is huge, I see they are practicing their heritage and culture.
Maybe Putin should focus on Russia’s internal security rather than threatening the security of neighboring nations.
Maybe the NATO agreement should have been honored.
Oh he should not be even handed with his muslims ? He should treat them differently than the Orthodox or Jewish in his borders? Is that what you are saying? Ya he should treat them like Biden treats Pro-lifers or school board attendees!
He’s got to get things done while the US has the worst, weakest, most incompetent, most corrupt “President” in US history. This opportunity may not come again.
What’d they do, put Kamala in charge of their border? If Islamic terrorists can accomplish that in Russia, imagine what they will do here, where they are begged to violate our border and given free plane rides anywhere they want to go, courtesy of the US taxpayer.
IOW, you don’t know any more than the idiot who wrote the article you read.
SSDD with you.
You love to try to make us think we should fear the Bear when it is Islam that we should worry about. Putin doesn’t want to be King of The World. Islam leadership does
Putin’s toady Dimitry Medvedev has threatened nuclear retaliation against the West if Ukraine pushes out the Russian invaders. I’d be more worried about lunacy in the Kremlin than about ISIS.
Link please, Ukraine doesnt have an army left how are they going to push anything. Its spring things wont advance or retreat in mud. Its fortify time for the Russians.
Medvedev mentions nuke retaliation if Russia loses territory
Apparently some in Russia consider losing to Ukraine a serious possibility. That might change, now that Trump’s congressional puppets have blocked funding.
As with the bipartisan border agreement, successful resistance by the Ukrainians can’t be allowed, because Biden would be credited.
Fucking A dude, you should do stand up….ROFL.
What a tard
It’s hard to tell whether they’re using nuclear threats as a tool of intimidation, or they’re genuinely crazy.
His mind has been effectively hacked, as in what the WEF indicated. They are quite open about it
The latest episode of the Science Channel’s “Through the Wormhole,” hosted by Morgan Freeman, explores the potential — and dangers — of hacking the mind.
I see you lied about what he said. is taking quotes out of context part of your mind control programming?
Nope. What he said boils down to a naked nuclear threat. They’ve got a grenade, and will blow everybody up if Putin fails to hold the territory he’s stolen.
You lied, you misquoted to fit your programming.
Little better than a drone unable to help yourself.
I have reason to believe my “programming” is more reality-based than the stuff Trump and Russian social media are spinning. Any promise from Putin that he’ll stop with Ukraine will be coming from the same guy who said he wasn’t actually going to invade as he massed tanks on the border.
Greg it isnt just this subject, its every f’n thing I dont have to have cable tv I know the latest drone directions from your posts.
We are all subject to propaganda, best swayed by our upbringing and experiences, mix in a bit of education. Now look back see why I said you lied it was not a total lie.
Russia is telling NATO to back off they have drawn a line in the sand. They do happen to have nukes so they can back up their words. What kind of psychos would continue to f’ around?
Macron is a f’n nut will send his guys there after being told they will, without remorse, be targeted for death?
What is it about this you dont understand?
Zelensky is accepting anyone, anyone if you are so convinced why dont you buy a ticket?
Did you know the uni-bomber was an mk ultra product, broken in college, kid was a genius bright future.
The CIA are experts at mind control and liberal news is full of them.
They’ve launched a military invasion of Ukraine, intending to make it part of Russia and erase the Ukrainian identity. It’s basically a national and cultural extermination, featuring mass murder, military occupation, and the kidnapping of 700,000 Ukrainian children for “reeducation”. As Putin does this he babbles about Nazis and periodically suggests that he’ll go nuclear if his plan to take over Ukraine fails.
Why? Because nations Russia formally dominated prefer Western values to totalitarian oppression.
What should we expect them to prefer? They lived behind the Iron Curtain dominated by Russian dictators for nearly half-a-century. They’ve been there before, and don’t want to go back.
They know the “iron curtain” is long gone, dead and gone. They are feeding you an old picture of shooting at those trying to scale a german wall to escape. Standing in lines for bread.
No they dont have the US Constitution, but thats for US citizens.
Most Russians are free to travel abroad, they have modern shops. 85% of Russians own their homes. No place is utopia.
They can reach the space station.
Here they put you in jail for protesting elections, and posting Jokes about voting on line. Protect your kid you are considered a domestic terrorist.
Marriage or an organized pantry a sure sign of WHITE SUPREMACY.
Even paying back a loan in full they call you a crook and confiscate your property.
It could be making a big comeback under Vladimir Putin. He needs to keep Russian minds locked down. They can’t be allowed to take in outside information that contradicts Putin’s propaganda reality. They could develop independent opinions and become impossible to control.
The Russian people have a long history of being complacent about rulers until they suddenly aren’t. Putin certainly knows that. This is why he has murdered or imprisoned all who threaten him. The fact that he has shifted Russia to an unsustainable war economy should tell you something about his intentions. Transitioning back would involve a major economic downturn. He probably doesn’t see it as a politically survivable option.
Minds locked down like this admins interference with information they dont want released? You speak hypothetically yet here in the USA its a reality.
Posting information from the CDC on SM blocked. Entire study findings on vaccine damage redacted. Many new hate speech or anti-semetic laws as if they dont have the same rights as us and have zero problem saying we need to be gone, cant be racist if its against whites. the racist DEI mandates from this admin that are f’n up the new chip industry.
Please take a bite of reality. Deal with reality when it happens, not if this or that happens.
Past my bed time, good night.
In Putin’s Russia, such a social media conversation could bring the police to our door. So no, it’s not at all the same here. You’d love their gun laws.
The main threat to Putin isn’t NATO. It’s democracy.
You know what I think about your mob rule form of government . I hope democracy dies a painful death. Everything you dont agree with is a threat to some imaginary form of government. If your imaginary form of government cant take a little poke now and again let it die.
I already admitted they dont have our Constitution and its no utopia try to keep up.
What do you think he might do? Get his media to promote his propaganda? Censor free speech? Send law enforcement agencies to tell social media to suppress facts that have a negative affect on his agenda? Throw protesters in jail for “parading”?
Imagine, someone plagiarizing Robin Ware/Robert L. Peters/JRB Ware/Pedo Peter/idiot Biden for a change!
Go lay a egg Greg
Did he say it would be a “bloodbath”?
As you yourself said:
How do you imagine indeed.
FAFO
Poke the bear and he will retaliate. The west, NATO, and the US have been playing with fire.
The blood of hundreds of thousands is on bidens hands.
Russia is conducting mass production of FAB-3000 heavy bombs. The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation revealed that the mass production began in February 2024.
A 3 ton bomb
FAFO Those were such pretty historical buildings shame they will be rebuilt as boring square crap blocks all looking alike.
This is exactly what I have been warning about. Biden thinks he can just keep US hands clean while expending Ukrainian lives as so much ammunition. But you have to love Biden – don’t do anything that harms my re-election.
Nice little mess you made there, Robin Ware/Robert L. Peters/JRB Ware/Pedo Peter/idiot Biden.
Putin, trying to shift blame for the Moscow attack to Ukraine and “Nazis”: Putin’s address to the nation on concert attack –
Funny thing they were never suppose to make it out alive. Now they talk.
It sure looks like Barrys creation ISIS is being activated.
03/23/24 – How Much Firepower Does Russia Have Left After Two Years of War?
Big country they are cranking out new equipment constantly unlike NATO.
Russia is a big empty, with less that half our population. We currently have around 5,500 main battle tanks to Russia’s remaining 4,000, and we’re only one of the NATO nations.
Russia is a big empty
Have you been west of the Mississippi? 74% larger than the USA it is a vast deposititory. The mineral industry of Russia is one of the world’s leading mineral industries and accounts for a large percentage of the Commonwealth of Independent States’ production of a range of mineral products, including metals, industrial minerals, and mineral fuels.
As Russia sheds it old soviet attitudes of economics there is much potential, as long as they can keep western bankers out.
That’s obviously why they’re using 1970s-era tanks.
Well boys then Ukraine shouldnt be LOSING whats up with your intel? Could it be maybe your propaganda is not accurate? Or the Russians are using what they have much more effectively.
Congressional sabotage of Ukraine by Trump’s traitorous MAGA puppets. They’re trying to kill the defense of Ukraine just like they killed the bipartisan border agreement.
The Ukraine war has been over for nearly a year sparky. There wad no spring offensive last spring and sending them more money now amounts to throwing onto a raging dumpster fire.
That would certainly explain Russia’s burning oil refineries and sunken naval vessels.
Yup no more borrowed money for NATOs lost proxy war. Lets defend our border.
Democrats should be taking care of OUR border instead of destroying the border security Trump had established and letting in 10,000,000 illegal immigrants, thieves, drunks, drug dealers, child traffickers, rapists and murderers.
They still have their nukes though, don’t they? What a nice, gigantic mess Robin Ware/Robert L. Peters/JRB Ware/Pedo Peter/idiot Biden created.
What good is a weapon that you can’t be the first to use without killing yourself?
What happens when they are controlled by someone that would rather die than lose?
That’s why we don’t want your cult leader’s stubby little fingers on the button.
In case you haven’t noticed, Trump doesn’t give up.
Lest we forget: 06/23/23 – Prigozhin Says Putin’s Reason for Invading Ukraine Was a Lie –
Eight weeks later, Prigozhin’s plane was blown up, killing all 10 onboard.
None the less here we are, a CIC or those that are really in charge, that ignores his Generals advice, cant even retreat while CYA.
Zero diplomacy skills in Europe or the ME and troops deployed in Taiwan. Psychos.
Apparently they can’t even design logical steps.
Dont worry Biden isnt involved with the steps.
Lest we forget, the reason there is a war in Ukraine is because of the election fraud that put Robin Ware/Robert L. Peters/JRB Ware/Pedo Peter/idiot Biden in office. This would not be happening under Trump.
This one’s for Donald. from an anonymous admirer in New York…
Sorry dont get the reference.
hate to ruin your joke you can use all the humor you can scratch up.
Try this
03/24/24 – 3 of 4 suspects charged in Russia concert hall attack admit guilt during court hearing –
They might not even be the actual perpetrators, but they’ll fill Putin’s immediate needs. Torture and the threat of worse assures their full cooperation.
Oh I saw the capture of now earless filth, oh yes they roughed him up cut off his ear and made him eat it, that was before interrogation, that was at capture.
He is alive unlike his victims just out for a night of music.
What makes you think he’s guilty when the Moscow Homunculus desperately needed scapegoats? A confession obtained by torture?
Dont worry, seems one of the perps caught is an ex Ukrainian soldier, this story is still developing.
The Moscow Midget also wants to make the attack about Ukraine. You people are so effin’ gullible.
You will suck up the CIA created story presented to your media.
Russian MP Alexander Khinshtein said the attackers fled in a white Renault car. According to him, police tried to stop the vehicle in the Bryansk region, about 340km (210 miles) away from Moscow, managing to arrest two people as the others fled.
Some 14 hours after the first reports of shooting, Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) announced 11 people had been arrested, including four “directly involved”.
They shot out the tires and gathered them from the woods were they tried to escape.
US intelligence warned that a terrorist attack was imminent, but Putin blew it off as US propaganda.
You already said that. I answered like the US did about the Boston bombers Russia even named names.
https://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/boston-bombing-anniversary/russia-warned-u-s-about-tsarnaev-spelling-issue-let-him-n60836
03/23/24 – Putin must now realize he’s been fighting the wrong war – He should, but he won’t.