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Remember Eduard Volodin's plan for Russia 25 years ago? pic.twitter.com/OfOqebj7eH
Kremlin's SURKOV in Minsk Talks, who is behind Georgia's break-aways,indicates strategy to be pursued by RU on Donbas http://www.themoscowtimes.com/article/515687.html
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#Pisky under complete control of #Ukraine army - ATO press center
Militants have attempted to storm #Debaltseve police station, killing the commander. That’s right in the centre of town”
Russians admit they suffer over 1000 losses per month pic.twitter.com/GlpEPuXCtl
Not as bad as it may seem | Russia lost all its early-warning satellites http://russianforces.org/blog/2015/0...rly-warn.shtml …
Column of #Russia|n Smerch driving through #Makiivka yesterday #ukraine http://maps.yandex.ru/-/CVC~NIpn https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=
Today in #Bryanka. #Russian Army trucks brought more supply for #LNR(#Russia) terrorists artillery. pic.twitter.com/uc0saoCwrl
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#Russia fired GRAD rockets from across border at #Ukraine controlled Vl′hova pic.twitter.com/EPhny9hUYp
Ukr media produced a map of the actual impacts from the MLRS attack on Kramatorsk yday
Same pattern as my geolocationpic.twitter.com/vGm4TdOrkF
Russian tank with train loading marker H2200 in the village Redkodub. pic.twitter.com/xIsHEAJxpH
A Russian army tactical battle group is approaching #Sakhanka from the direction of Novoazovsk (3 tanks,2 BTR-80, 2 BMP-2) Tymchuk
This is the Russian response to the A308 Ukrainian Regiment counteroffensive.
#АЗОВ says the last battles for #Саханка / #Sakhanka are being fought right now.
https://vk.com/batalion.azov?w=wall-...3456ad463670d3
MONGOLIA WILL RISE AGAIN - сказал ополченец pic.twitter.com/IoBcNjheg8
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Tactical #Map
The situation east of #Mariupol his morning acc. to Regiment Azov and Russian media.
pic.twitter.com/I4o8M099By
Russian-backed militants continue offensive to take strategic town of #Debaltseve
http://uatoday.tv/politics/russian-b...ve-408534.html …
On 10 Feb #Kramatorsk was shelled w/ 4 Smerch MRLS presumably from Yasenivka near #Horlivka - Gen Staff spox http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2015/02/11/7058158/ …
Russia is less concerned with concealing its involvement in the war against Ukraine, sends more Russian-only weapons: http://www.janes.com/article/48685/r...IQjQpw.twitter …
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Russian FSB agitprop individual arrested by SBU for being in over three info war videos as the “crying witness”.
Travelling performer (RU actress) Maria Tsipko, was arrested by the SBU for her role as victims in eastern #Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/ch4A8Zotxi
Ukr military downed an enemy's UAV on recon mission over #Kramatorsk. The city was NOT shelled this morning http://donoda.gov.ua/?lang=ru&sec=02...%24_exclude:46 …
Ukrainian troops at #Debaltseve now trapped. Red marks separatist positions, blue #Ukraine's. v@Interpreter_Mag pic.twitter.com/gq89SGbAli
On 10Feb Ukr forces eliminated 87 militants, 42 units of mil equipm incl 12 tanks, 14 MRLS, 16 mil combat vehicles https://www.facebook.com/ato.news/posts/947307035280103 …
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The "dog whistle" politics of Eurasianism: Mackinder, Dugin and Putin. Fascinating piece by @charles_clover http://shar.es/1oKvBq
Must read from @BillBrowder. Putin will go all in until the bitter end no matter the costs to Russia.
Browder has had his own personal war with Russia now for a number of years.
http://www.institutionalinvestorsalp.../Unhedged-Comm...
This is playing on Russian TV Channel 5 for the May 9 Victory Day celebrations—while funny it is a massive but not so subtle threat that I have never seen on Russian TV since 1994.
"It seems we haven't been in Berlin for a while? It's time for a friendly visit!" - enjoy Russian @5tv_news report https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KGa9baVh2k …
White House account of the call last night: Readout of the President's Call with President Putin of Russia : http://wh.gov/ib4B0
and the Kremlin's version: Telephone conversation with President of the United States Barack Obama http://eng.news.kremlin.ru/news/23588
And there is no two different planets between the US and Russia?
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We talk a lot about hybrid warfare and the NATO Article 5 but we are already there. The talk here in SWJ about the Baltics--it is already now happening and yet the West assumes Putin will stop-he will not.
Latvian PM "Elements of Hybrid warfare are already There" http://www.eurointegration.com.ua/news/2015/02/1
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NSDC of Ukraine ✔ @NSDC_ua
SBU published evidence that #DPR insurgents shelled residential districts of #Donetsk
NSDC of Ukraine ✔ @NSDC_ua
SBU detained 3 DPR and LPR insurgents: a tank operator, an informer and an engineer who was setting explosives on Ukrainian roads.
Looks like #Ukraine's counter-offensive has stalled at Sakhanka. Azov fighting pro #Russian forces there since yest. pic.twitter.com/RlbqRWjir8
NSDC of Ukraine ✔ @NSDC_ua
Insurgents shelled #Debaltseve 10 times with “Grad” missile systems, tanks and mortars. All attacks were repelled
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Is that a joke? MT @RFERL BREAKING: Lavrov accuses Ukrainian government forces of seeking to make gains to improve Kyiv's position at talks.
#Lavrov says #Ukraine trying to restore full control over border with #Russia is 'unrealistic' as condition for peace deal -Reuters
Russian blogger says up to 10.000 Russians citizens (soldiers & mercaneries combined) killed in Donbas
Russia officially acknowledges losing Su-24 bomber near Ukrainian borderhttp://24today.net/open/306030
#Footage
Is this possible?!
A BTR-4 in #Makeevka?!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFq3uBivRRI … pic.twitter.com/daWNB0syOl
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Dmitry Tymchuk: Military update–2.10 #FreeSavchenko
Posted on February 11, 2015 by chervonaruta
Dmitry Tymchuk, Head of the Center for Military and Political Research, Coordinator of the Information Resistance group, Member of Parliament (People’s Front)
02.10.2015
Translated and edited by Voices of Ukraine
Operational data from Information Resistance:
The situation in the area of Debaltseve exacerbated rapidly. Over the last three days, Russian-terrorist troops managed to rapidly increase the offensive power of their flank tactical groups and, starting from yesterday morning (02.09.2015), initiated an active offensive. Strikes by Ukrainian artillery delivered on the areas of concentration and advance routes of the enemy offensive tactical groups were only partially effective and delayed the beginning of the offensive. Despite the losses incurred (approximately 11 units of combat equipment and several dozen destroyed terrorists), insurgents and Russian troops attempted to assume fire control of the Artemivsk – Debaltseve motorway on two sections at once. Then, when the main forces arrived, the enemy attempted to cut off the supply routes to Debaltseve.
Photo source.
Artemivsk battalion. Photo source.
As a result of the above, the enemy succeeded in forcing Ukrainian forces back in several directions, in particular, by occupying positions in the area of Lohvynove. Ukrainian artillery delivered two consecutive massive fire strikes on insurgent positions in this area, which achieved only a partial retreat of disjointed terrorist groups. Ukrainian forces also made a number of strikes on insurgent positions near Vuhlehirsk and Novohryhorivka, which were, similarly, partially effective.
East of Debaltseve, Ukrainian ‘Grad’ BM-21 multiple rocket launcher systems brought fire down on a company from the so-called “Prizrak” [“Ghost”] brigade (commanded by Aleksey Mozgovoy) that was on the march in the direction of the positions of Ukrainian troops. Two Ural trucks, one BMP-2 (combat infantry vehicle), and some insurgent personnel were destroyed as a result. Ukrainian artillery also delivered massive fire strikes on insurgent artillery positions discovered in the area of Alchevsk (hitting the enemy MRLS positions), east of Luhansk (hitting the firing position of a self-propelled howitzer battery), and near Donetsk (fire strikes on enemy 120-mm mortar positions).
In the positions on the left flank of the Debaltseve springboard, the so-called “Cossack” units are being replaced by composite tactical groups manned by mercenaries arriving from Russia and Russian military servicemen. The “Cossacks” are being withdrawn deeper into ‘LNR’ [Luhansk People’s Republic]-controlled territory.
Units of Russian-terrorist forces continue arriving in the area of Bryanka – Pervomaisk, transporting through Alchevsk and Perevalsk. Over the last 24 hours, we have reports of 2 convoys (approximately 20 tented trucks carrying personnel and ammunition) and approximately 10 armored vehicles (including 4 tanks).
Additional Russian-terrorist units are also being transferred to the area of Donetsk. We have reports of a convoy consisting of 26 armored vehicles (up to 10 tanks, ACVs, trucks, and specialized motor vehicles). According to our preliminary data, a battalion tactical group (BTG) of Russian troops is being deployed to Donetsk.
The so-called ‘DNR [Donetsk People’s Republic] ministry of state security’ and the ‘DNR military police’ started an “investigation” into the explosions at the Donetsk State-Owned Chemical Product Plant, which took place on the evening of February 8, 2015. “Evidence” is being collected at the scene. Russian military specialists were spotted arriving at the explosion site, travelling on two jeeps and escorted by a BTR-80 [armored personnel carrier].
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Seems as if Russia is not adhering to the from them signed Minsk Agreement which states publicly for all to see Ukraine is to regain control over the Russian Ukrainian border.
So since we seem to have thought it was a Russian incursion instead of an invasion is this then the Russian annexation of eastern Ukraine.
#Lavrov says #Ukraine trying to restore full control over border with #Russia is 'unrealistic' as condition for peace deal -Reuters
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New verified @Reuters photo: #Russia|n army T-72Б tanks complete with tactical markings in #Horlivka Feb 10 #Ukraine pic.twitter.com/8rwa2ESDbu
#Putin is serious ... about WAR!
Vuhlehirsk yesterday: A #Russian_Army (only) T-72BM.
(comparison pic at the right) pic.twitter.com/EvwuGYRiUH
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According to this, Russian forces got surrounded in Lohvynove and Nyzhnje Lozove near #Debaltseve:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...e=1&permPage=1 …
More little #Russian_army sightings from #Vuhlehirsk today.
They do everything to keep the #Debaltseve pocket closed. pic.twitter.com/5DaSL8aOf5
First reported sighting of deactivate British Saxon APCs in #Ukraine (75 ordered) http://army.unian.ua/1018315-minobor...in-saxon.htmld … pic.twitter.com/c1qC5Bic9D
Russian forces with #MANPADS in #Vuhlehirsk today pic.twitter.com/Z18sxFMHN6 http://liveuamap.com/en/2015/11-febr...hlehirsk-today
Three towns in N-E #Luhansk region were subject to heavy Russian mortar/artillery/MLRS attacks over the evening. pic.twitter.com/kswFYmcv47
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Shelling of Stanitsya Luhanska from Luhansk http://liveuamap.com/en/2015/11-febr...a-from-luhansk …
Non-stop MLRS shelling in Alchevsk http://liveuamap.com/en/2015/11-feb
A Russian army column of 7 T-72, 5 BMP nd 12 trucks moved towards #Stanitsa_Luhanska tonight.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rM_DK2hL7M …
In #Minsk they talk, in #Donetsk they fight.
Appr. 5 story high explosions!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wieI-q4AGP0 … pic.twitter.com/scmdoGOEMN
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The Russian offensive on #Debaltseve continues in #Sanzharivka.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cs0KzSHTtU …
Notice BMP-2 w/ATGM. pic.twitter.com/w7xCcHiNAi
RU Military analyst Alexander Goltz: "It is far not proved that #Russia supplies weapons to the militias." http://ria.ru/world/20150211/1047197705.html … what they heck is he talking about?????
SA-13 Gopher seen with the militia artillery in Vuhlehirsk http://liveuamap.com/en/2015/11-febr...a-artillery-in … pic.twitter.com/QrEu3LjsSu
Video said to show shelling of #Luhansk/#Lugansk tonight http://goo.gl/fb/vnZIa6
Russian journo's piece on state of Russian army accepts as fact that army has been, is & will be fighting in #Ukraine http://www.themoscowtimes.com/opinio...ne/515636.html …
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Absolutely a relatively quiet early morning in the Ukraine as all are awaiting Minsk outcome but mercenaries are already saying they need even more time to implement the ceasefire which they never did honor in the past three.
Fighting/shellings are still on but not much is coming out.
Open source analysts are asking for some help---anyone recognize the weapon and the uniform insignia?
They are tipping towards the Russian Navy SEALs.
#Debaltseve pic.twitter.com/787iMAH1ZV
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There has to be "something" in Russian water these days---another great example of Russian "altered state of reality".
It's the moths??????? Or better yet CIA trained moths.
Moths May Have Been Smuggled to Sochi to Destroy Environment, Minister Says | News | The Moscow Times http://www.themoscowtimes.com/news/a...ys/515791.html …
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14 hours into diplomacy ----Minsk talks prove once more that soft power without hard power is hot air, accomodation impossible since Russia requires what is unacceptable.
At the beginning of the Crimea events and then on to eastern Ukraine some commenters here at SWJ argued that diplomacy was the only way forward and now what is really the value of diplomacy without the military option at least on the table for all to see?
A lot of good the not so subtle Obama threats of defensive weapons did---there is only one threat that carries weight in the Russian business community and with the Russian Central Bank--cutting Russia from SWIFT-- the economic nuclear weapon that will get absolutely the attention that the defensive weapons discussion gets but is far more effective---as it gives Putin actually a choice--complete destruction of the Russian economy for years to come and or a "diplomatic win" that all can live with.
But it takes true leaders and a clear vision to do that and that is currently lacking in the West.
Fredrick the Great once stared diplomacy without a military is like music without instruments--and he was right then and now.
If one researches history there has never been any great diplomatically settled issue that did not involve the use of force in some form.
Agence France-Presse ✔ @AFP
#UPDATES: President Petro Poroshenko said Russia was posing "conditions that I consider unacceptable" http://u.afp.com/r5B
Seems a big point of contention in #Minsk talks now is who gets transit hub #Debaltseve. Kiev holds it, but is encircled. DNR wants it.
Rebels won't sign the #Minsk deal without Ukraine handing over crucial #Debaltseve, LNR separatist leader Pushilin suggests to Russian journos
war manager Surkov brings DNR & LNR leaders to #Minsk & they reject deal agreed by Putin= FSB stalling-----
REMEMBER Surkov is the one Russian who organized and led the Georgian and Moldavian enclave take overs—not surprised to see him there and he has been driving the New Russian takeover and was also indicated by girkin for being responsible for the funding channels for the Russian mercenaries
DNR & LNR leaders refuse to sign #MinskSummit doc. via @Vedomosti http://vedomosti.ru/~IEX All that work for nothing?
#Minsk were completed but then Russia instructed proxies Plotnitsky & Zakharchenko to say no. Hardly unplanned act. pic.twitter.com/LjMkXffMHK
DNR pushes for whole Donetsk Oblast NOT just occupied part
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Now at 16 hours:
By close attention to the bolded sentences as therein lies the core future conflict as the Ukrainian President will never be able to sell the giving up of a town that lay behind the 15 Sept demarcation line---his own civil society would disown him after the Maidan.
Ukraine deal. Vladimir Putin: I'd like to ask all parties to end the bloodshed. More on http://aljazeera.com pic.twitter.com/s0giOslfQO
#Putin: We agreed on ceasefire from 00:00 Feb.15 - demarcation line, agreed upon on September 15th of last year. pic.twitter.com/BAS2RjqO6Y
BUT is the really BIG BUT:
Putin says Ukraine, rebels yet to reach deal on Ukrainian pullout from strategic eastern town.
SO just what the heck does this Putin statement mean--?
Putin: Russian Military specialists will give an opinion on the Debaltseve http://liveuamap.com/en/2015/12-febr...ists-will-give …
SO really how can one talk of the 15 Sept demarcation line where this town is clearly Ukrainian and NOW state it is disputed?
HERE we go again ---so if the town is under dispute just how does he then expect the Ukrainians to accept giving up a town that lay behind the 15 Sept demarcation line---he simply cannot “lose”.
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BREAKING: RUSSIA -"IF THE SITUATION WORSENS WITH NATO, WILL BE FORCED TO NEUTRALIZE ROMANIAN MIL FLEET IN BLACK SEA" http://www.capital.ro/rusia-avertize...i-noastre.html …
"Putin is daily increasing flow of Russian military manpower & equipment across porous border into eastern Ukraine" http://www.themoscowtimes.com/opinio...ne/515773.html …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srGxMihJYbQ … SA-22 Greyhound in #Russia-held #Luhansk, #Ukraine.
In line w/ #Lavrov's Freudian slip, huh? pic.twitter.com/RY3toCwDpE
Grad and artillery shells exploded near blockpost at Vostochny district of #Mariupol. Houses not affected @0629ComUa pic.twitter.com/jRIzSBR09D
Orthodox Jihad, anybody? pic.twitter.com/b2xFLb7Y5j Remember it is recently from Russia we hear the term “Holy War”.
Over 30 missile regiments of #Russian strategic nuclear forces begun large-scale drills in 12 regions. http://ria.ru/defense_safety/20150212/1047265880.html …
#Luhansk. Missile parts of tonight shelling http://liveuamap.com/en/2015/12-febr...night-shelling … #Ukraine pic.twitter.com/BqRDS26o9a