Military And Political Situation In Europe On February 21, 2022 (Map Update)

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree recognising the DPR and LPR as independent entities;

On February 21, the Russian military killed five members of a sabotage group who violated the Russian border from Ukraine near the village of Mityakinskaya;

The U.S. embassy in Moscow warned US citizens of possible terrorist attacks in public places in Moscow and St. Petersburg. The claim was based on some reports by the Russian media;

On February 21, Russian Foreign Minister held talks with the German Federal Minister;

According to Bloomberg, EU countries have not yet agreed on what sanctions to impose against Russia in case of recognition of the DPR and LPR;

The potential Biden-Putin summit, proposed by French President Emmanuel Macron, may take place after the US secretary of state and Russian foreign minister meet on February 24, according to the White House;

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Russia is planning “the biggest war in Europe since 1945”;

On February 21, a car was blown up in the parking of the LPR Representative Office in the JCCC. The Head of the LPR Representative Office in the JCCC and the driver were injured;

The Estonian Foreign Ministry called on the EU to impose sanctions against Russia in case of recognition of the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.

https://southfront.org/military-and-political-situation-in-europe-on-february-21-2022-map-update/

Military Situation In Eastern Ukraine On February 21, 2022 (Map Update)

On February 21, a UAF saboteur blew himself up while he was trying to plant an explosive device near the railway station in Donetsk, according to the DPR;

On February 21, a shell of an unknown type, fired from Ukrainian territory, completely destroyed the place of work of Russian FSB guards in the Rostov region. No casualties were reported;

As of February 21, over 53,000 residents of Donbas have been evacuated to Russia, according to Russia’s Emergencies Ministry Alexander Chupriyan;

On February 20, units of the Ukrainian army 79th airborne assault brigade crossed the Seversky Donets River and attacked the positions of the LPR near the village of Pionerskoe;

The UAF shelled the Trudovskih area, in the outskirts of Donetsk;

The UAF shelled the DPR’s 7th separate motor rifle brigade on the Svetlodarsk front line.

https://southfront.org/military-situation-in-eastern-ukraine-on-february-21-2022-map-update/

>>15685182

>6 million

*gorillion

Putin drops truth bombs. Signs 'immediate' recognition of Donbass regions

https://www.bitchute.com/video/p5oKzWilqrs/

Good analysis by the Duran news

Won't embed

If the EU and Biden cut Russia off from SWIFT it's game on

PUTIN TRUMPS BIDEN – Aligns with Two Ukranian Republics Without Firing a Shot

After Biden told the world for the past few weeks that he had information that Putin was definitely going to invade Ukraine, Putin basically took over a portion of the country without firing a shot.

Today Putin outmaneuvered Biden and Harris and made them look like idiots. This is another sad and embarrassing day for the Biden regime. First Afghanistan and not Ukraine, Biden can’t get anything right, not the economy and certainly not foreign affairs.

These past few weeks Biden and Harris were telling the world that Putin was going to invade Ukraine. Kamala Harris spoke about this over the weekend in Europe.

A couple of days prior to that Biden said the same. He was convinced Putin was going to invade Ukraine.

These were all lies. Even Russians shared over the weekend that Russia had no intentions of invading Ukraine. They were emphatic about this.

Ukraine’s leader shared in Europe this weekend that someone was telling the truth and someone was not when speaking about Russia invading Ukraine. Either Putin or Biden was lying.

Today Putin proved himself and Russia the leader and country to be trusted before Biden and the US. CBSNews reported:

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday recognized the independence of two Russian-backed breakaway republics in the east of Ukraine. The Biden administration warned last week that the move would violate international law and Ukraine’s sovereignty, and would “necessitate a swift and firm response” from America and its allies.

The Russian leader’s decision effectively signals that Moscow is no longer interested in negotiating with the West to find a diplomatic resolution to the Ukraine crisis based on cease-fire deals hammered out eight years ago, which have been consistently pointed to by both sides as the only viable framework for an agreement.

Putin doesn’t need to have a discussion with the US. The two republics separated from Ukraine and he stepped in and offered to support them. Putin didn’t have to fire a shot. Biden was outplayed on every level again.

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/02/breaking-putin-trumps-biden-aligns-two-ukranian-republics-without-firing-shot/

Feds seize meth worth more than $18 million at Texas cargo facility

PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Pharr International Bridges Cargo Facility intercepted $18,800,000 in alleged methamphetamine.

“This massive methamphetamine smuggling attempt was stopped, thanks to our vigilant officers who continue to work as a team and use all available tools and resources to their full potential,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry.

On February 15, 2022, CBP officers assigned to the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility encountered a commercial tractor trailer arriving from Mexico. A CBP officer referred the conveyance for further inspection, which included utilizing non-intrusive imaging (NII) equipment and screening by a canine team. After physically inspecting the conveyance, officers extracted 1,348.83 pounds (611.82 kg) of alleged methamphetamine concealed within the trailer.

CBP OFO seized the narcotics and tractor trailer, and the case remain under investigation by agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Homeland Security Investigations (ICE-HSI).

https://breaking911.com/feds-seize-meth-worth-more-than-18-million-at-texas-cargo-facility/

Why the extra y??????

https://twitter.com/Breaking911/status/1495884797180325900

>>15685314

Interesting

Notable

RINO Lindsey Graham Calls to “Destroy the Ruble” and “Crush the Russian Oil and Gas Sector” in Response to Putin Aggression

On Monday Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized the Ukrainian breakaway provinces Donetsk and Luhansk as independent regions within Ukraine.

This action by Putin infuriated RINO Lindsey Graham who is always itching for a good war.

Graham took to Twitter and called for the destruction of the ruble and demanded the West “crush” Russia’s energy sector.

This will be difficult now that Joe Biden approved the Russia pipeline fueling Western Europe. Joe Biden also started importing oil from Russia after disrupting the US energy sector.

It’s the little things.

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., called to “destroy the ruble and crush the Russian oil and gas sector” in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aggression in Ukraine.

Graham made the call in a tweet thread posted after Putin’s national address in which he recognized the independence of the separatist Donetsk People’s Republic and Luhansk People’s Republic areas of Ukraine.

“When it comes to thugs like Putin disrupting world order and destroying democracies – enough is enough,” Graham wrote.

“Putin’s decision to declare eastern Donetsk and Luhansk as independent regions within Ukraine is both a violation of the Minsk Agreements and a declaration of war against the people of Ukraine,” the Republican from South Carolina continued.

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/02/bloodthirsty-rino-lindsey-graham-calls-destroy-ruble-crush-russian-oil-gas-sector-response-putin-aggression/

China Sanctions Raytheon, Lockheed Over Taiwan Deal To "Safeguard Its Sovereignty"

The big wildcard in today's dramatic escalation in tensions over east Ukraine, is how and when Beijing will react to Putin's announcement recognizing the Donbass region as independent and immediately deploying "peacekeeping" forces to Donetsk and Lugansk.

A hint as to what may be coming, came earlier on Monday when China said it would impose new sanctions on U.S. defense contractors Raytheon Technologies and Lockheed Martin due to their arms sales to Taiwan, stepping up a feud with Washington over security and Beijing’s strategic ambitions.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin announced the move at a daily press briefing, citing a newly passed Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law that took effect in 2021. It was in response to a $100 million deal approved by the US for maintenance of Taiwan’s missile defense systems by the two companies.

“China once again urges the U.S. government and relevant parties to . . . stop arms sales to Taiwan and sever military ties with Taiwan,” Wang said.

“China will continue to take all necessary measures to firmly safeguard its sovereignty and security interests in accordance with the development of the situation,” he said without giving any details.

Today's decision follows China's announcement in October 2020 it would impose unspecified sanctions on Lockheed Martin and Raytheon after the U.S. approved $1.8 billion in arms sales to Taiwan; Raytheon, maker of Pratt & Whitney jet engines, said at the time it would “remain committed” to the success of its ties to China’s civil aviation industry, while Lockheed said its presence in the country is limited.

And while the West is united against Russian actions in the Donbas, just as it is united against a possible incursion by China in Taiwan, Russia's stance on the matter is clear: hours before the Winter Olympics opened two weeks ago, Putin and Xi Jinping declared that they are backing each other over standoffs on Ukraine and Taiwan with a promise to collaborate more against the West.

At the time, Russia voiced its support for China’s stance that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China, and opposition to any form of independence for the island; the announcement was promptly met by an angry response by Taiwan which condemned as “contemptible” the timing of China and Russia’s “no limits” partnership.

So while Beijing has so far been silent in its response to the latest news out of the Kremlin, it would be surprising if China were to voice an opposition to Putin's plan of action - which was almost certainly crafted with the tacit approval of Beijing - and implicitly side with the west, now that the two countries are clearly formalizing an anti-western axis.

https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/china-sanctions-raytheon-lockheed-over-taiwan-deal-safeguard-its-sovereignty

THEFT

Ottawa Mayor Proposes To Sell Confiscated 'Freedom Convoy" Trucks

Ottawa police put an end to the "Freedom Convoy" protest in the downtown district that lasted for three weeks. On Friday and Saturday, officers arrested demonstrators and seized their vehicles. Now Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson wants to sell those seized trucks and campers to recoup millions of dollars the city lost during the three weeks of gridlock.

On Sunday, Watson told Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) that trucks, campers, and other vehicles seized from the convoy should be sold off, claiming Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's emergency powers could give him authority to do so.

"Under the Emergencies Act, I've asked our solicitor and our city manager, 'how can we keep the tow trucks and the campers and the vans and everything else that we've confiscated, and sell those pieces of equipment to help recoup some of the costs that our taxpayers are absorbing?'" Watson told state media.

https://www.zerohedge.com/political/ottawa-mayor-proposes-sell-confiscated-freedom-convoy-trucks