21 Jun, 2023 10:05

White House lays out its preconditions for Ukraine peace talks

President Zelensky’s ten-point plan to settle the conflictshould at least be discussedat the start of negotiations, John Kirby says

Washington would only welcome talks on settling the conflict between Moscow and Kiev if they begin with the understanding thatUkraine’s territorial integrity has to be preserved, US National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby stated during a briefing on Tuesday. (Such a vague statement because the regions that voted to join Russia legally are Russian territory, so sure Ukraine can keep their territory Russia was never interested in.)

The US authorities “support [Ukrainian] President [Vladimir] Zelensky’s vision of ajust peace” in the conflict with Russia, Kirby said. (A new NWO word, without definition or the definition changes regarding to the country.)

Any negotiations “would be welcome only if it’s going to becredible and sustainable, which means that it has to start with afoundation of a belief in Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrityand start – at least start – with a discussion of the ten-point proposal that President Zelensky has put forward,” he continued. (So Kirby is acknowledging Zelensky’s 10 point “punish, shame and extort” Russia peace plan is a joke, but Kirby says, he should be able to say it once, and the talks will move on from nonsense.)

The Ukrainian leader has for months promoted his so-called ten-point “peace plan,” which among other things calls for Russia to withdraw its forces to borders claimed by Ukraine, to pay reparations and to submit to war crime tribunals. Zelensky says he would like to stage a Global Peace Summit – without Russia’s participation – to discuss his initiative. However, a date for such an event hasn’t yet been set.

Russia has rejected Zelensky's plan as “unacceptable,” saying it ignores the reality on the groundand is actually a sign of Kiev’s unwillingness to resolve the crisis through diplomatic means. According to Moscow, this leaves it no other options other than to work towards achieving its goals in Ukraine through military means.

Kirby claimed that the US, which has been Ukraine’s main backer throughout the conflict, supplying it with funds, weapons and intelligence,“want[s] to see this war end. We’d like to see it end today.” For that to happen, Russian President Vladimir Putin has to “do the right thing and pull his troops out,” he said. (Kirby is throwing a bone out knowing all of it will be rejected and if they continue they will eventually get to what Russia wants.)

“Obviously, he’s not going to do that, and he’s doubling down, and there’s some pretty vicious fighting going on right now in the east and in the south of Ukraine,” the spokesman acknowledged.

In early June, Ukraine launched its long-anticipated counteroffensive along the frontline with Russia. However, according to Moscow, Kiev’s troops have so far been unable to achieve any significant advances, while suffering heavy losses in manpower and equipment.

Last week, Russia’s Defense Ministry estimated that some 7,500 Ukrainian troops had been killed in failed attacks since the beginning of June. Russian President Vladimir Putin also said that some 30% of Ukraine’s Western-supplied military hardware, including a number of German Leopard 2 tanks and US-made Bradley fighting vehicles, have already been destroyed.

(Sounds like the US & EU don’t want it get out that 100s of 1000s of Ukrainians have been killed and injured in a war they caused, and wasted billions on a Nazi country to destroy Russia. It will all come out and I hope 20+ whistleblowers reveal everything!)

https://www.rt.com/news/578386-us-ukraine-peace-talks/

21 Jun, 2023 12:04

Ukrainian tank crews feigning damage to avoid fighting Russians – Spiegel

The subterfuge is apparently in response to the heavy resistance that Kiev’s counteroffensive has met

Some Ukrainian tank crews have been faking malfunctions on their tanks to justify not going into combat against Russian forces, fellow soldiers operating German Leopards have told Spiegel magazine.

The revelation was part of a frontline report published by the news outlet. The magazine spoke to three German-trained Ukrainian troops who were among the crew of two Leopard 2A6 tanks provided to Ukraine by the Bundeswehr.

One of them said he didn’t blame those who are refusing.

“If they hit the turret, you’re a heap of ashes,”a man identified as Misha told Spiegel.

Nevertheless, the magazine praised the capabilities of the German tank, describing it as a “fortress in camo colors.”

Another soldier, nicknamed Gutsik, said that dodging an engagement altogether was better than entering combat only to pull out after the first shot, explaining why he felt no ill will about the ploy.

The scenes described by the magazine appeared chaotic and tense, with the Ukrainians suffering losses. Some of the German tanks were destroyed or damaged in the offensive, as was other Western hardware.

On one occasion, two soldiers came to seek advice on how they could kick-start an older Leopard 2A4 that had become stranded in ‘no-man’s land’ between Ukrainian and Russian positions.

The Spiegel report was based on a conversation that took place about a week into Kiev’s counteroffensive against Russian defensive positions in Zaporozhye Region. It said the soldiers interviewed were all veterans and among the most experienced tank operators in Ukraine. All had traveled to Germany to take a five-week course on how to operate the Leopards.

Kiev launched its long-expected counteroffensive this month, hoping to take advantage of Western-made weapons, including main battle tanks that it previously didn’t have, to push back the Russians. However, the Russian military has reported repelling numerous assaults and inflicting heavy losses on Ukrainian forces.

https://www.rt.com/news/578394-ukrainian-tank-crews-feigning-damage/

21 Jun, 2023 10:49

Poles sue German firms over Nazi-era damages

Descendants of victims of the occupation are seeking millions of dollars in compensation

Several Polish nationals have suedtwo German companiesfor damage that their ancestors allegedly suffered at the hands of the Nazis during World War II. The plaintiffs claim that the firms are liable asthey profited from cooperation with the Third Reich.

The two lawsuits were filed on Tuesday with the district court of Krakow, a Polish organization representing the claimants announced at a press conference hosted by the Polish Press Agency.

One case targets the Kassel-based mechanical engineeringcompany Henschel – a major producer of weapon componentsduring World War II. Four grandsons of Jewish Polish entrepreneur Leopold Wellisz seek more than $4.2 million in compensation for Henschel’stakeover of the Polish firm Fablok, where he was a majority stakeholder. They also want a personal apology.

The other case was filed by the daughter of Tadeusz Sledzinski, who was a prisoner at the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. Hisforced labor benefited the firm IG Farben, the lawsuit said. As asuccessor organization, Bayeris liable for this and must pay $400,000 in damages, the plaintiff argued.

The Polish foundation Defenders for Defenders, which represents the plaintiffs, hopes the two cases that it prepared on their behalf will help set a precedent for future litigation, the lawyers explained at the event. They differ from Warsaw’s demand for compensation directly from the German government, as they arecivil lawsuits against private firms which cannot claim state immunity.

In the long run, the group hopes to create a streamlined international framework for victims of armed conflicts to sue what it termed “aggressor” states.

The current Polish government has complained about the way in which the matter of German war reparations was settled in the 1950s and 1970s. Last year, it estimated that Berlin should pay €1.3 trillion ($1.4 trillion) for damage inflicted by the Third Reich. The German government has refused to do so.

(Sue all the bankers first! That would take care of world reparations!)

https://www.rt.com/news/578387-poles-sue-german-firms/

21 Jun, 2023 13:19

UK debt soars to 60-year high – data

The $3.28 trillion owed by the government is more than 100% of the country’s GDP, according to the Office for National Statistics

Britain’s public sector net debt in May reached its highest level in over six decades and nowexceeds the country’s annual economic output, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed on Wednesday. This comes as government borrowing has outpaced expectations.

Public sector net debt excluding borrowing from state-controlled banks hit £2.567 trillion ($3.28 trillion) at the end of last month, which amounted to 100.1% of gross domestic product (GDP), the ONS said.

This is the first time that debt has stood above100% of the country’s GDP since 1961, meaning that public sector borrowing is now larger than the UK's economy.

Government borrowing reached £20.045 billion ($25.5 billion) in May, down £3 billion ($3.8 billion) from April but still exceeding consensus expectations of £19.5 billion ($24.8 billion), according to the ONS. Last month’s borrowing figure was £10.7 billion ($13.6 billion) higher than in May 2022 and was the second-highest level recorded in the month of May since monthly records began in 1993.

The ONS released the debt figures along with the latest inflation data, which showed that consumer price growth remained persistently high in Britain.

“This will likely drive up spending through increased debt interest payments and inflation-linked benefits and tax credits,” PwC economist Divya Sridhar said.

Inflation in the country stood at 8.7% last month and exceeded expectations for the fourth month in a row.

(Wait until they reveal the US debt of $50 trillion)

https://www.rt.com/business/578395-uk-public-debt-exceeding-gdp/

21 Jun, 2023 06:25

Terror attack on Moscow Region thwarted – MOD

Three Ukrainian drones were brought down by electronic warfare measures, the Russian Defense Ministry has said

The Russian military has foiled a Ukrainian drone raid on Moscow Region, the Defense Ministry said on Wednesday, adding that the attack did not result in any casualties or damage.

In a statement, the ministry said thatKiev attempted to stage a “terrorist attack” on the region’s facilities, which involved three aircraft-type drones. “All UAVs have been suppressed by electronic warfare means; as a result, they lost control and crashed,” it added.

Earlier in the day, Andrey Vorobyov, the governor of Moscow Region, said that in the early hours of Wednesday, two unidentified drones fell near the settlement of Kalinetz, around 30km southwest of the Russian capital. He claimed that the aircraft wereapproaching warehouses of one of the army unitsin the area and were taken down by the military.

Meanwhile, TASS news agency reported, citing sources, that the drones crashed near the home base ofRussia’s 2nd Guards Taman Motor Rifle Division.

This is not the first time Ukraine has attempted to attack targets in Moscow Region and the capital itself. Last month, the Russian Defense Ministry stated that Kiev launched an attack on Moscow involving eight drones which were either shot down by air defenses, or suppressed by electronic warfare means. The local authorities said that the raid damaged several residential buildings, but did not cause any serious injuries.

In early June, NBC News reported, citing sources, that the drone attack was likely an attempt to target the residences of Russian intelligence officers, with at least one of the buildings hit allegedly having ties to special services.

At the time, Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov praised the work of Russia’s air defenses, suggesting that the attack came in response to an earlier strike by Moscow on one of Ukrainian “decision-making centers.”

Later, Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed that Moscow’s attack targeted the Ukrainian military’s Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR).

https://www.rt.com/russia/578377-kievs-terrorist-attack-moscow-region/

21 Jun, 2023 13:28

Russian defenses a challenge for Ukraine – ex-Estonian spy chief

Kiev hopes to weaken its opponent from afar after its initial push resulted in no breakthrough, Rainer Sachs believes

Kiev appears to have reservations about launching a major offensive against Russian defensive positions, the former head of the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service (VLA) Rainer Sachs has assessed, based on the events of the past two weeks.

“Ukraine has tried to break through the Russian defense line [in the south of the frontline] in three places.Not using large energetic maneuver units, but rather carefully, with artillery fire,” he told Postimees TV on Tuesday.

“I wouldn’t expect very fast and deep progress from such an attack,” the former senior official predicted.

Sachs believes that Kiev has not deployed its main forces in the counteroffensive, which it launched earlier this month. Afterfailing to reach a breakthroughin the initial push, it has seemingly taken a break and is “trying to thin out the Russian forces” withlonger-range attacks and covert operations, he assessed.

(The comment was priceless! ha,ha,ha,ha, sure! If that is so, why is Kirby bringing up peace talks now?)

https://www.rt.com/russia/578401-estonian-spy-chief-ukraine/

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Wait a minute a black democray women said, thats s whole lot of text messages for an “independent counsel”,he’s not an independent counsel, he was a Special Counsel that reports to the AG.These people are so fucking stupid

I really didn’t expect Dutham’s voice to be so high pitched, I thought it would like John Wayne or something. Kek

>>19044246

The Democrats are still trying to inject Russian collusion in the video saying Don jr’s meeting was really about sanctions, Durham says no it was about adoptions and there are three reports done on that

>>19044246

Hanks from Ga is up he’s asking the question of Guam tipping over again to Durham, I guess it was Putin’s plan to tip over the island…kek

Hos questions are dull

These democrats are so predictable going back the Mueller report, Schitt bringing up Manafort working for Trump and russians were involved. They are not even slightly interested in the FBI lies that were the point of Dunham's report and influenced Mueller’s with lies.Their strategies are always the same, divert and yell the name Trump with Russia