6 Aug, 2023 20:42

Russian senator promises new offensive in Ukraine

Troops will go on a new offensive after “grinding up” enough of Kiev’s forces, Dmitry Perminov has warned

The Russian military will go on the offensive once the situation on the ground becomes “favorable” for such an endeavor, Senator Dmitry Perminov, a member of the defense committee of Russia’s Federation Council, the country’s upper chamber, has said.

“We are currently grinding up the armed forces of Ukraine.When the moment is favorable for us, our army will go on the offensive,”Perminov told Russian news outlet URA.RU in an interview published on Sunday.

The senator expressed doubts that negotiations between Moscow and Kiev will happen any time soon, reiterating a stance repeatedly voiced by top Russian officials.

“The American masters are not allowing [Ukrainian President Vladimir] Zelensky to sit down at the negotiating table. Moreover, at their behest a law was passed that directly prohibits him from conducting negotiations with the Russian Federation,” the senator noted, referring to legislation adopted by Ukraine last fall.

Perminov also touched on Ukraine’s long-heralded counteroffensive effort, launched by Kiev in early June. The offensive did not yield any tangible results, resulting in heavy losses for the Ukrainian military, with thousands of servicemen killed or wounded, as well as a sizeable amount of Western-supplied military hardware lost.

Lack of progress has already angered Western handlers of Ukrainian authorities, the senator noted, apparently referring to numerous publications’ criticisms about Kiev’s lack of progress, as well as the heavy losses and questionable tactics of its troops.

“We see that their Western masters are dissatisfied with the results of the offensive. They expected more from them. These grievances are beginning to come out directly,”Perminov stated.

“For almost two months now, a counteroffensive has been going on but it has not led to any success for the Ukrainian nationalists. They lost a lot of their servicemen, manpower, and weapons that the West provided them,” he added.

https://www.rt.com/russia/580918-senator-new-offensive-ukraine/

6 Aug, 2023 22:10

Niger closes airspace due to ‘invasion’ threat

The African country's junta has ignored the ultimatum by their Western-backed neighbors

Niger's coup-imposed government has promised “a vigorous and instantaneous response” to any violation of the country airspace as it braces for a potential military intervention after the deadline, set by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to reinstate President Mohamed Bazoum to power, expired on Sunday.

“Faced with the threat of intervention which is becoming clearer from neighboring countries, Niger's airspace is closed from this day on Sunday… until further notice,” the military government announced on Sunday night.

The statement further warned that “any attempt to violate the airspace” will result in a “vigorous and instantaneous response,” as cited by AFP.

The National Council for the Safeguarding of the Homeland, which assumed power in a military coup last month, claimed thathostile regional forces have already conducted “pre-deployment in preparation for the intervention”in two unnamed countries of Central Africa.

“Any state involved will be considered co-belligerent,” it added.

ECOWAS imposed harsh sanctions and issued a one-week ultimatum to the military leaders last week, threatening to send troops into Niger unless General Abdourahamane Tchiani and his cabinet of generals step down and reinstate President Bazoum.

The deadline, however, passed unheeded. Although the militaries of several ECOWAS members agreed on a plan for potential military intervention in a meeting on Friday, the bloc needs “more time” to prepare for the invasion, according to the Wall Street Journal.

“For the moment, we need to build up the strength of our units before taking part in such a military action,” a senior commander from one of the Ecowas countries told the paper.

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https://www.rt.com/africa/580920-niger-airspace-invasion-threat/

6 Aug, 2023 15:39

Ukraine warns of ‘significant weapons shortage’

Kiev wants more weaponry from its backers to reach battlefield “parity” with Russia

Ukraine’s military campaign is being held back by a lack of weaponry, and allies need to provide additional supplies to effectively counter Russia, the top aide to Ukraine’s president has claimed.

“From the point of view of battlefield parity, there is indeed a significant shortage,” Mikhail Podoliak said on Friday, live on national TV.

Kiev needs more artillery shells and long-range missiles, and is experiencing a “certain shortage” of de-mining equipment, he added.The military is also having difficulties repairing damaged armor. (Scott Ritter said months ago they would not be able to repair Western equipment. The West is just sending weapons that are ruined immediately. Expecting them to fix them even with the West’s experts is not possible.)

Podoliak said the key items Ukraine still lacks are anti-aircraft systems and sophisticated fighter jets, specifically the US-made F-16. Kiev has been asking its Western backers to provide F-16s for months, insisting that the fighters would help “win the war” against Russia.

Washington and its allies, however, have so far proven reluctant to provide the jets, with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan suggesting the aircraft would have only a limited impact on the battlefield due to the extensive use of air defense systems in Ukraine.

Since the start of the conflict, Ukraine has been demanding increasingly sophisticated weaponry from its backers. The Western-supplied hardware has been extensively used by Kiev in the current counteroffensive, launched in early June. The campaign has so far failed to yield any tangible results, while dozens of Western-supplied items, including US-made Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, German-made Leopard 2 tanks, and Swedish-made CV90 armored vehicles, have ended up destroyed or captured.

Moscow has repeatedly urged the West to stop “pumping” Ukraine with assorted weaponry, warning that continued military aid will only prolong the conflict and inflict more destruction on Ukraine rather than change the ultimate outcome.

(If its true the West is making them stay in this war, its cruel and evil. If they are staying in it on their own, they are ignoring reality.)

https://www.rt.com/russia/580906-ukraine-significant-weapons-shortage/

6 Aug, 2023 19:10

Oscar-winning actor apologizes for ‘anti-Semitic’ Instagram post

‘Friends’ star Jennifer Aniston has also expressed regret for ‘liking’ the offending message

The American Academy Award-winning actor Jamie Foxx has issued an apology for a since-deleted Instagram post which some people had construed as being a vocal attack on members of the Jewish community.

Foxx, who won numerous accolades for his portrayal of the iconic musician Ray Charles in the 2004 biopic ‘Ray,’ wrote on Saturday, “I want to apologize to the Jewish community and everyone who was offended by my post. I now know my choice of words have caused offense and I’m sorry. That was never my intent.”

Foxx’s apology follows a prior social media post issued by the actor which had stated: “They killed this dude named Jesus. What do you think they’ll do to you???! #fakefriends #fakelove.”

A Wider Frame, a website that compiles news relevant to Jewish people, highlighted Foxx’s initial social media post, describing it as “horrifically anti-semitic.” It added that the post propagates a myth that the Jewish community as a whole was collectively responsible for the death of Jesus.

The 55-year-old actor added in the apology released to his 17 million Instagram followers: “To clarify, I was betrayed by a fake friend and that’s what I meant with ‘they’ not anything more. I only have love in my heart for everyone.

“I love and support the Jewish community. My deepest apologies to anyone who was offended. Nothing but love always,” he concluded.

Jennifer Aniston, the actor best-known for her work on the US sitcom ‘Friends,’ also apologized after it was noted on social media that she had ‘liked’ Foxx’s initial post on Instagram – something she said she did not do “on purpose or by accident.”

“This really makes me sick,” the American, also 55, wrote on social media. “I want to be clear to my friends and anyone hurt by this showing up on their feeds – I do NOT support any kind of anti-semitism. And I truly don’t tolerate HATE of any kind.”

Foxx’s apology post has been ‘liked’ more than 130,000 times as of Sunday evening and has received more than 21,000 replies.

In addition to his award-winning role in ‘Ray,’ Foxx is also known for his performances in Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Django Unchained’ and Michael Mann’s ‘Collateral.’ He has also received ten Grammy Award nominations –winning one– in a music career that has seen him release five albums since 1994.

https://www.rt.com/pop-culture/580917-us-jamie-foxx-instagram-apology/

5 Aug, 2023 19:19

Diarrhea strikes at World Triathlon Championships

Seawater samples showed concentrations of E Coli 39 times greater than normal levels

Diarrhea strikes at World Triathlon Championships

Alejandro Sanchez Palomero of Team Spain exits the swim portion of the men's PTS4 Triathlon on day 4 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Odaiba Marine Park on August 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan © Getty Images / Adam Pretty/Getty Images

At least 57 competitors at the World Triathlon Championships in Sunderland, England contracted illnesses, including diarrhea, after taking part in sea-swimming events last weekend, health officials have said.

The championships, which featured around 2,000 triathletes last Sunday, included a swimming stage atSunderland’s Roker beach – a section of coastline which has been at the center of controversy regarding the dumping of raw sewage by water companies. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said that it is testing samples from competitors who fell ill, to determine if common pathogens can be identified.

An analysis of the seawater at Roker beach by theUK’s Environment Agency three days before the racefound the water to have a concentration of E Coli 39 times greater than samples taken the previous month.

E Coli is a bacteria that can cause stomach complaints and bloody diarrhea. British Triathlon, the body that regulates the sport in the UK, said that the results of the analysis were not published until after the triathlon had been completed. It added that the seawater had passed its own independent regulatory tests before the start of the competition.

“Have been feeling pretty rubbish since the race,” triathlete Jacob Birtwhistle wrote on Instagram of the findings of the analysis, according to the Guardian on Saturday. “But I guess that’s what happens when you swim in sh*t.” Another triathlete responded to the post: “That now explains why I spent Monday night with my head in the toilet after I raced on Sunday morning.”

Northumbrian Water, the company that provides water and sewerage services to 2.7 million people in England’s north-east, including Sunderland, said that it had not recorded any raw sewage discharges which might have affected water quality. “We have had no discharges from any of our assets that might negatively impact water quality at Roker … since October 2021,” it said via a spokesperson.

British Triathlon, meanwhile, said that it is collaborating with Sunderland’s city council and the UKHSA to determine the cause of the various illnesses that emerged following the race. Several factors, including sewage overflows and run-off water from nearby roads and fields, can negatively impact water quality in affected areas.

https://www.rt.com/news/580883-uk-triathlon-sewage-sickness/

We Are Beyond Seeing the Strings, We Are Looking at the Puppeteers’ Hands Now

August 6, 2023 | Sundance

Just a short follow-up for those who are following along. Those who control the strings on the corporate puppets have gone beyond showing the visible strings; we the audience are now easily able to see their hands.

In the latest Politico article, citing the potential debate between Governor Gavin Newsom and Governor Ron DeSantis, you will note the following:

Yes, the commonality for the venue is Georgia.

It was always going to be thus, because this nonsense is following a script.Perhaps now you see why I wrote this entire article about how Georgia plays a key role in the 2024 election{GO DEEP}, and subsequently predicted the venue for the insufferable pantomime would be… wait for it, Georgia {SEE HERE}.

Politico, again playing the role of usher for the audience as they prepare the stage, then does a follow-up article, snarking at DeSantis:

[…] The two sides’ proposed rules detail a number of similarities.They both agree on Hannity being the lone moderator, a 90-minute run time, equally divided speaking time and two minutes of closing statements. Between the two governors’ proposals, Nov. 8 is the only date in common, while Georgia is the only location in common. (link)

Quite frankly, all of this pretending is starting to become rather tiresome.

The entire right side of the conservative political punditry are pretending they have no idea what is happening in the 2024 election, as if they are still pretending Ron DeSantis was on a “book tour.” Sean Hannity, Laura Ingraham, Glenn Beck, National Review, Ben Shapiro, Dave Ruben, The Blaze, The Daily Wire, TownHall, The Washington Free Beacon, Clay Travis, Western Journal, Newsmax, Buck Sexton, Legal Insurrection, the entire network of right-side alternative media, all of them, acting asushers toward a grand pretending performance that is built around bulls**t.

When the internet shadow-banning system is triggered later this year, all of the above will remain visible and supported by the regime. Remember that; these outlets/voices are deemed not a threat to ‘national security.’ Only the non-pretending outlets, platforms and voices are going to be targeted. More on that later.

Those who control the illusion of choice have to proceed with the planning as if the objective to remove candidate Donald Trump will succeed.

That sets up Joe Biden to announce withdrawal due to medical issues.

The state they will choose for this Newsom -v- DeSantis debate venue is easy, Georgia.

Nothing is a coincidence.

Throughout our analysis of the preferred ’24 outcome, by those in the background who ultimately seek to control elections through the activity of front men, those artfully skilled at presenting the illusion of choice, it has always looked like the RNC/DNC preferred presentation was a Ron DeSantis -v- Gavin Newsom (win/win) contest.

The landscape of the ’24 election would then be reduced to “social issues” as distinctions between the two faces of the contest, while the economics of things – the substantive part – carries a far lesser contrast. An almost identical replay to the attempted 2016 construct of Hillary -v- Jeb.

In 2016, the RNC/DNC corporations wanted a Hillary v Jeb matchup. That was the outcome of both corporate intents, and all processes were deployed to create that outcome.

For 2024, it became obvious last year the corporations wanted a Newsom v DeSantis contest. In that matchup the people who control the financial mechanisms can maintain their status quo. The billionaire funders for DeSantis, RGA/RNC would be quite okay with a Newsom outcome.

We told you this was going to be very ugly, and it is unfolding exactly as we would expect.

It will get worse, much worse.

The key to defeating these Machiavellian constructs is to pour sunlight upon them.

https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2023/08/06/we-are-beyond-seeing-the-strings-we-are-looking-at-the-puppeteers-hands/

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Great decode! Kek