Ukraine: military (Aug '14 to mid-June '15) closed

**OUTLAW 09** · 02-25-2015

Appears that the Russian FM is constantly now complaining that the OSCE is not monitoring the withdrawal of mercenary heavy weapons---note--nothing being said about the withdrawal of Russian tanks and troops though.

OSCE has openly complained back indicating they have not received the information they require for the monitoring--Russia knows the requirements as they are a member of OSCE.

Is this a propaganda buildup to facilitate a Russian peacekeeping move ie if you cannot monitor when we will monitor?

MFA Russia are now blaming OSCE_SMM! "the OSCE mission in Ukraine should not evade fulfilling its functions" http://tass.ru/en/world/779533

Kremlin (TASS) highlights "both sides committed war crimes in Ukraine - Amnesty". Why? To justify inserting RU/CSTO "peacekeeeping mission".

MFA Russia ✔ @mfa_russia
Moscow calls on #OSCE mission to monitor heavy weapons withdrawal in east #Ukraine http://tass.ru/en/world/779533 @rf_osce

#Russia blames #OSCE for not confirming proxies' claims of artillery withdrawal in East #Ukraine http://tass.ru/en/world/779533

MFA Russia is ramping-up "political instability" excuse for intervention in Ukraine, using today's planned ultarnationalist protests in Kyiv

Exactly. The "clashes" that the Kremlin said are happening before RS/PS even turned up! Kremlin jumped the gun.

That nuance (major to us) is entirely lost on the Kremlin and its propaganda-for-invasion machinery.

**OUTLAW 09** · 02-25-2015

Berdyans'ke was hit by self-propelled artillery and Lebedyns'ke by mortars.
Entire picture of fighting emerging pic.twitter.com/xN3sgGKXgx

(#Russia) Militants ‘secretly redeploying forces to south #Ukraine http://www.unian.info/war/1048330-mi...the-south.html … pic.twitter.com/bveEwJjEfv

Belarus, ‘Key to Baltics,’ Perhaps Even More Important for Moscow than Ukraine, Shevtsova Says http://windowoneurasia2.blogspot.com...haps-even.html …

Russia will buzz Britain with long range bombers for the whole year http://dailym.ai/18kHhIj pic.twitter.com/8rA4S1IP3g

VIDEO #Russia(ns) continue to shell #Avdiivka & #Pisky #Donetsk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lPVQVSituc … #Ukraine #Luhansk #Mariupol pic.twitter.com/kgOUJA0jRi

**OUTLAW 09** · 02-25-2015

#News
VIDEO #Russia(n) BTRs in #Belgorod near #Ukraine border https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7K-8ioEfwxM … #Donetsk #Mariupol #Debaltseve #Putin pic.twitter.com/DGImm6NPk3

#Novorossiya's local #Donetsk volunteers conducting a salat. pic.twitter.com/0UZCNJy2WD

Pro-Russian rebel twins Anya and Katya play with their mobile phones in Lukove near Mariupol Photo @aa_borodulin #AFP pic.twitter.com/EnguPKrZJe

Ukrainian Air Defense Forces shot down a large Russian army drone over the Azov sea https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2HyXqwn61E …

Moscow’s ‘Main Goal’ in Baltics is to Sow Doubts about NATO, Vilnius Analysts Say http://windowoneurasia2.blogspot.com...is-to-sow.html

**OUTLAW 09** · 02-25-2015

Great+revealing articles by @reitschuster about the Kremlin's propaganda and fear among GER media to tell the truth.
https://www.facebook.com/reitschuster

#Eye_opening (GERman): @GolinehAtai warns of #Putin's "information warriors" and how they #shape the GER perspective.
http://www.welt.de/kultur/article137...skriegern.html …

Costly bread, cheap whores,#Russia aid.‘I never expected such s#####’ – #Donetsk now (interview) http://belsat.eu/en/articles/expensi...everyday-life/ … pic.twitter.com/gZWxZlXwst

Militants re-deploy tanks to Novoazovsk, says Ukrainian military http://24today.net/open/322221 pic.twitter.com/ELBTzvperv

**OUTLAW 09** · 02-25-2015

Ruthen @RutheniaRus
TV - apparently Russian - staged a fake "withdrawal" of Russian armor in #Khartsyzsk, the East Ukraine
via @GirkinGirkin @pharaon01
#Khartsyzk, Feb24 @GirkinGirkin: "TV filmed 'disengagement' of heavy weapons - up to 50 trucks w/cannons from #Zhdanivka & column went back"

20 Russian FSB agents suspected of Euromaidan Revolution crimes identified http://uatoday.tv/politics/20-russia...ed-411552.html …

Gen. Lentsov's 'Body Double in the LNR' Found -- And He's a Russian Colonel
http://www.interpretermag.com/russia...-24-2015/#7084 … pic.twitter.com/GIJyMyROPA

Analyst: The 8 ways #Putin failed #Russia in #Ukraine:
http://euromaidanpress.com/2015/02/2...ia-in-ukraine/ …

Well, Moscow's Nazi Julia Kharlamova (Tselinskaya) is the face of Anna news pic.twitter.com/L9NXR0dcJd

BREAKING VIDEO #Russia(ns) looting and burning #Debaltseve https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU1RG6waaE0 … pic.twitter.com/0aGofRWp84

**OUTLAW 09** · 02-25-2015

There has been a major Russia agitprop article floating around since the Crimea annexation stressing the "humiliation that Russia suffered" as the reasons for the annexation of Crimea and now a military partial annexation of eastern Ukraine.

Some commenters are making the case that this "leaked document" is an attempt to place blame on others who started the Crimea and eastern Ukraine and focus attention on them thus taking attention and Putin out of the limelight--there is a strong possibility of this.

That article just keeps on living and getting passed around--now on light of the Moscow leak of a document pertaining to the annexation of Crimea and Donbas done prior to the Maidan can we finally put that agitprop story to bed??

Full translation of Novaya Gazeta doc revealing Kremlin's plans to annex Crimea, Donbass - before Yanukovych toppled. http://www.interpretermag.com/it-is-...ine-to-russia/ …

Again w/ the narrative that Russia was humiliated at the Cold War's end & Putin is taking revenge http://nationalinterest.org/feature/...s-12311?page=2 …

Churkin: RF fully supports OSCE. Reality: Monitors held hostage, a car was blown up, surveillance drone shot down. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/25/wo...help.html?_r=1 …

And... we're back to "cutting off the gas" threats http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/25/wo...one-share&_r=1 …

Real quotes!
#Putin: "Kiev's gas cutoff in east #Ukraine smacks of genocide."
#Putin: "Gazprom cutting off gas to Ukraine is just business."

**OUTLAW 09** · 02-25-2015

An interesting fight is breaking out between Russia and the Ukraine over gas deliveries as usual but with a potential CSTO peacekeeping attempt by Russia to enter into the Donbass region.

Russia announced this week that they would be sending gas deliveries to their mercenaries via a side pipeline which is not under control from the Ukraine and thus no one can check the actual deliveries.

Ukraine announced then that since the deliveries were not per contract made directly to the metering stations controlled by them they would not pay for the gas--this is the exact same drill Gazprom did in Georgia and left Georgia with a 5B USD gas bill.

Russia stated they are going ahead and then the Ukraine stated do it and we will reduce our deliveries to the mercenaries by the amount you claim you are delivering since it is on your dime thus now the Russia "genocide" statement.

By the way Russia stopped deliveries of gas to the Ukraine even thought it was pre-paid and claimed "due to business reasons"---this concept of pre paying for gas as well as being forced to pay for gas not delivered in a pre locked in contract are at the heart of a hefty EU Cartel suit against Gazprom which has in the end a fine totaling over 35B--the EU had held up the suit pending the Ukraine outcomes and are now moving rapidly forward with their suit and fines.

There is some concern that Russia failed militarily to achieve their annexation of the total Donbass, and are still threatening a southern land corridor to Odessa attack but have been warned that means SWIFT cutoff ---is now attempting to find a reason to send in a joint CSTO (Russian NATO version) peacekeeping force--since they were effectively put on their back feet with the Ukraine demand for UN peacekeepers which would have excluded Russia as they are a proven participant in the conflict. Many do not know that the Ukraine is still a member of CSTO thus the CSTO could in fact argue for such a move.

THEN this broke out today:

Agence France-Presse ✔ @AFP
#BREAKING Putin says Kiev's gas cutoff in east Ukraine 'smacks of genocide': report

Putin " To cut off gas supply to territories of DNR & LNR means genocide" http://tvrain.ru/articles/putin_otkl...tsidom-382808/ … …

@noclador Putin's "genocide" comment is part of the script to justify grounds for inserting a CSTO "peacekeeping" operation (aka RRF).

Sadly, Putin's propaganda has made the Russian public ready for major war. The West, however, is anything but ready. http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/6b99e...#axzz3SlbXbMJ9 …

**OUTLAW 09** · 02-25-2015

The militants made a tank attack near Mariupol pic.twitter.com/0ojHQm0c3g http://liveuamap.com/en/2015/25-febr...-near-mariupol …

Reports of explosion or shooting near Kharkiv airport http://liveuamap.com/en/2015/25-febr...g-near-kharkiv …

#Russia 76th VDV division starts exercise with 2000 personnel. Scenario: take airfield, hold with live ammo. http://ria.ru/defense_safety/2015022...defense_safety …
This exercise borders the Baltic states and has Sweden now concerned--will in the end it might finally nudge Sweden to join NATO as popular support for that move is climbing near 43%.

**OUTLAW 09** · 02-25-2015

Russian Tanks Reportedly Shell Ukrainian Positions Near Shirokino, East of Mariupol http://www.interpretermag.com/ukrain...rt-today/#7087 …

Popasnaya, Northeast of Debaltsevo, Suffers Heavy Shelling Overnight, Part Of Town Left Without Water Or Electricity http://www.interpretermag.com/ukrain...rt-today/#7086 …

POLAND INTENDS TO SEND MILITARY INSTRUCTORS TO TRAIN UKRAINIAN SOLDIERS, FINAL DECISION EXPECTED IN MARCH - ADVISOR TO POLISH DEFENCE MINIST

Reference the snap military exercise by the 76th VDV Division on the Baltic borders.
Bosnia 1996: Lentsov commanded "peacekeeping" brigade of 1500 paratroopers drawn from 76th and 98th airborne divisions VDV.
claimed on BBC Hardtalk that Pskov paratroopers took airports in Crimea
The 76th took heavy losses in their ground invasion efforts into eastern Ukraine in August 2014.

UAE weapons deal with UA. "It is worth noting that the Arabs, unlike Europe & USA, are not afraid of Putin’s threats" http://www.unian.info/politics/10479...e-weapons.html …

So much for protecting Tartar rights as Putin stated he would do after annexing the Crimea.
From March 1st 2015 Ukrainian churches & Crimean Tatar mosques to be liquitated in Russian-occupied Crimea http://www.unian.ua/politics/1048544...i-gromadi.html … …

**OUTLAW 09** · 02-25-2015

Russia's worst nightmare and some commenters have been making the case the West has quietly let Russia know SWIFT will come if there is a Russian southern attack against Mariupol or for that matter at other Ukrainian cities.

This is the third such release of this comment out of Moscow in the last five days--- reflects their growing concern that SWIFT cut off could in fact occur---this is the true economic nuclear trigger for them.

Kremlin appeals to "common sense" regarding possible ban of #SWIFT.
http://www.interfax.ru/world/426215

**OUTLAW 09** · 02-25-2015

Swindler, actor Mariya Tsypko ID'd in #Debaltseve selling the same "art" prop w/ 2 helpful armed #Russia|n's
pic.twitter.com/BUgyFlInki

First day with no Ukrainian troops killed under Ukraine truce http://reut.rs/1JKYxXQ via @reuters

Amazing read. A Ukrainian appeal to the US in 1939. No one listened. Sound familiar? pic.twitter.com/vCDTgezB7d

**OUTLAW 09** · 02-25-2015

NOTICE—this column depicts far more than just ten heavy SP artillery systems the mercenaries and the Russian General claimed had been pulled back --by the way the so called pull back was unmonitored by OSCE as the Russian General only told OSCE after the fact so therefore the report could not be verified.

Under Minsk 2 these types of heavy artillery have to be pulled back over 90kms from the front line of contact but as of this video these units had not been registered with OSCE and appear to be headed into Makiivka.

Makiivka is a major Russian support center for heavy weapons.

Russia still is violating and or not implanting Minsk 2.

A column of Russian self-propelled howitzers (2S1 Gvozdika) @ Makiivka 25/02/15 Via @pharaon01 http://youtu.be/VCCAkmJ6mRY pic.twitter.com/gSZ7eucN3z

**OUTLAW 09** · 02-25-2015

Russia is seriously considering the introduction of a CSTO peacekeeping force into the Donbas and is "searching" for a political "reason".

.@PMBreedlove to Congress: US/NATO facing different world than a year ago. "Our top concern is a resurgent #Russia."

It’s called the Second Oldest Profession for a reason» http://20committee.com/2013/10/21/it...-for-a-reason/ … Russian maskirovka & provokatsiya. @20committee

Russian Army Gets Reinforcements at the North-Eastern Border of the Luhansk Oblast: https://en.informnapalm.org/russian-...uhansk-oblast/ … pic.twitter.com/15zgW0JTtg

AP: "The chairman of the Russian Security Council says Western sanctions are threatening the country's oil and gas industry."

Russia damages Donbas gas pipes; prevents Ukraine from repairing; accuses Ukraine of genocide for not supplying gas. https://foreignpolicy.com/2015/02/24...ry%2025%202015

By the way it was Russian troops and or mercenaries that shelled specific know pipelines as part of their Ukrainian infrastructure destruction.

**OUTLAW 09** · 02-25-2015

Russian troops and mercenaries are in fact repositioning towards Mariupol.
Thus the not to subtle threat that has been passed to Putin---SWIFT cut off will be implemented if he moves on Mariupol.

Javelins are in the mix with the UAE military sales agreement as well.

NEW ARTICLE OUT NOW
Silent advances – the Russian offensive towards Mariupol already began
http://conflictreport.info/2015/02/2...already-began/ … pic.twitter.com/Q6rx3Me8cL

Silent advances - the Russian offensive towards Mariupol already began http://wp.me/p5sx0x-bi

**OUTLAW 09** · 02-25-2015

Eastern Ukraine's infamous ceasefire is 10 days old. Here are our 10 takeaways. https://meduza.io/en/feature/2015/02...l-shooting-now …

All? cross-border Russian artillery attacks on Ukraine by @SeaninDK http://mapinvestigation.blogspot.dk/...satellite.html … pic.twitter.com/CzdSqM2bjI

U.S European Command ✔ @US_EUCOM
@PMBreedlove to #HASC: "If we do not stand up ... someone else will." Read more at http://go.usa.gov/3cne5 #EUCOM2015 pic.twitter.com/yxgiaYCCRQ

Breedlove Says Ukraine Could Not Stop A Russian Advance Across Eastern Ukraine But 'We Need To Raise Russia's Costs' http://www.interpretermag.com/ukrain...rt-today/#7095 …

NATO's Gen. Breedlove says more than 1,000 pieces of Russian military equipment have been transferred into Ukraine

**OUTLAW 09** · 02-25-2015

The bodies of 7 more Cyborgs were transferred from #Donetsk #airport to the Ukrainian side today. - the Ukr DM's Basil Budik

Remains of 4 #Cyborgs were extracted from under wreckage of #Donetsk airp by militants & captive, say there r 30more http://www.hromadske.tv/society/u-do...hotirokh-ukra/ …

Russian OSCE rep puts all the blame on Ukraine over non-compliance with heavy weapons withdrawal. (TASS) http://tass.ru/en/world/779635

#Update
There were 6 Russian mortar, grenade and tank attacks on the Ukrainian front in #Shyrokyne today,Lysenko says

Ukrainian Military Report Another Attack Near Shirokino. http://www.interpretermag.com/ukrain...rt-today/#7096 …

Tymchuk: Russia is deploying additional front line artillery instead of withdrawing it per Minsk deal & is sending more munitions to Ukraine

**OUTLAW 09** · 02-25-2015

#Breaking
Today, Ukr forces answered Rus attacks on #Shyrokyne w/tank fire for the first time since days. -Interior Minister Zorian Shkiryak

17:00 #Shyrokyne: UKR positions were attacked with tanks and mortars

Multiple reports from Donbas that Russian proxy imitate withdrawal of armor to fake evidences for OSCE SMM - via @666_mancer @OSCE_SMM

Russians retreated to Starobeshovo http://youtu.be/4wpisPGUdos pic.twitter.com/646ngQi9eF

There is simply no evidence that Putin considers a military confrontation with NATO 'going too far' http://wp.me/p2zHUk-yi

Putin threatens to cut off gas supply to Ukraine in 3-4 days
http://www.unian.info/economics/1048...-3-4-days.html … pic.twitter.com/MPGNv0PNgu

#OSCE slams pro- #Russia separatist's "total lack of respect" for OSCE monitors in #Ukraine http://goo.gl/TUcEPA pic.twitter.com/mb0ldHrs43

**OUTLAW 09** · 02-25-2015

I was wondering when the Russian 15th Brigade --their highly trained peacekeeping brigade would pop up inside the Ukraine after being idenitified by social media close to the Ukraine border in August 2014.

I helped trained the entire staff of this brigade in 2012 and 2013 in US peacekeeping operations.

Russian tanks from 15th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade in service with ‘Oplot’ terror http://24today.net/open/322669 pic.twitter.com/9puNi58FhP

**OUTLAW 09** · 02-25-2015

Originally Posted by OUTLAW 09

Russian troops and mercenaries are in fact repositioning towards Mariupol.
Thus the not to subtle threat that has been passed to Putin---SWIFT cut off will be implemented if he moves on Mariupol.

Javelins are in the mix with the UAE military sales agreement as well.

NEW ARTICLE OUT NOW
Silent advances – the Russian offensive towards Mariupol already began
http://conflictreport.info/2015/02/2...already-began/ … pic.twitter.com/Q6rx3Me8cL

Silent advances - the Russian offensive towards Mariupol already began http://wp.me/p5sx0x-bi

BREAKING: Neither #Russia or #Ukraine rebels 'have come close' to complying with truce: Kerry”

Tday militants violated ceasefire 4 times. Fired from tanks @ Shyrokyne, tried to storm Pisky. Quiet in #Debaltseve, Luhansk area -ATO Staff

Donald Tusk ✔ @eucopresident
Ceasefire so far violated more than 800 times. EU ready to support ceasefire as well as ready for any development, good or bad

**OUTLAW 09** · 02-25-2015

US Ambassador @GeoffPyatt on what tasks Russian military carrying out in east Ukraine pic.twitter.com/smk08poGRH

Russian SOF of FSB "Alpha" in Donetsk. pic.twitter.com/PTNaPZgbKm http://liveuamap.com/en/2015/25-febr...pha-in-donetsk …