Youtube comments of Pedja Milosavljevic (@pedjamilosavljevic6235).
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NATO has never exercise it's defensive role. On the contrary it was engaged in offensive wars (or operations) like Yugoslavia , Libya , Afghanistan , Iraq ... No one in the west took in an account Russian legitimate security concerns about NATO expansion on their borders , whilst , for example , USA and Australia have "legitimate" concerns about their security , with Solomon islands (2000 km from Australian coast and 6000 km from US territory) . US went to second Iraq war on pretenses of eliminating weapons of mass destruction (bio weapons intended for use on US soil) , which they didn't found for 20+ years , but Russians did found and published papers from Ukrainian , US founded (Metabiata) , bio labs , which worked with dangerous pathogens and they've tried to combine those with Slavic genome . US organized illegal and violent change of regime in Ukraine in 2014 - coup de gras , if you will (besides other countries in the world) and since then , they are arming and training and building (with help of other NATO members) Ukrainian military and propping up Nazi organizations , which are now major part of Ukrainian government and hold key positions in Ukrainian military and police ( more than 20K of them). Not to mention that war in Ukraine started 8 years ago and they (Ukraine) failed to honor any of peace agreements (Minsk 1 and 2). Putin did tried to integrate with the west (to join NATO in 2000 and 2001 and economically too) , but he was smoothy denied . He tried to make some sort of joint security deal with EU countries and NATO in 2007 , but he was denied that too. Since than , he and Russian diplomats warned and pleaded about NATO expansion and actions in the Eurasian region and now they say he wants to be a Czar ? What a load of rubbish...It is all a matter of public record.
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Besides artillery , all other systems are , mostly , ran by western contractors . As for tanks , Ukrainians did get a basic training on them in western countries , but , I believe , it was far cry from making them (crews) very proficient , considering the short time of training and that tanks should be used as a combined arms weapon , with support. Besides , Ukraine is running out of solders , trained and untrained , so systems aren't a big factor anymore , accept the HIMARS (foreign contractors , with some Ukrainian crew members) and PATRIOTs , for which they lack missiles and parts and other logistic. Sending untrained people in a battle was never an issue for most of Ukrainian commanders and decision makers
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Dima is very good in collecting the reports and weeding out propaganda , but he analyzes things from tactical level and sometimes he makes mistakes , like not seeing forest behind the tree. Ukrainian operations on the left bank of Dnepr river have no consequence at all on Russian plans , in fact , those are working in their favor (one of the major Russian goals of the SMO is annihilation of Ukrainian armed forces). Even if Ukrainian forces develop their foothold at Krimky (or whatever the spelling is correct , for that place) , where would they go and with what ? There is more than 100 km (in a strait line) to the most western edge of Crimea and some 120 000 , to 150 000 Russian soldiers (I mean , between Kherson and Crimea and front line up north) , with more fire power than Ukraine can ever muster (and the western help is dying out) , never mind the defensive fortifications and working logistics. Ukraine is spent in the fresh man power (or women power , since they draft them now) and , surely , with materials and arms (all sorts). Small tactical victories of Ukrainian forces (I mean , since the beginning of the "great spring/summer counteroffensive ") , in territorial terms , are nullified by losses on different parts of the front and dearly payed in loses of all kinds. Soon Avdeevka will fall , which will collapse whole Ukrainian defense on the eastern part of the country (left bank of Dnepr , belov the Kharkov ). It would take some months to be done , but it is inevitable. Of course , some more Russian solders will die too (and even more will get wounded) and some civilians in Donetsk , but , it will happen. The best thing Ukrainians could do now , is to ground in the bastards that put them in this situation (since they can't reach western "sponsors") and ride them for over 30 years (while they still have weapons) and make peace with Russia (which won't be pleasant at all , but they will get to save more lives) . Also they should look out of what Poland might do in the west of Ukraine (they certainly wouldn't come there to help Ukrainian state/country).
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I believe that idea around Sodium batteries is to be "cheap" (when production/demand volume goes up) and more eco friendly . By all means LiFePO4 are , in my opinion , for the price , the best storage solution at this time , but Sodium batteries have great potential (when price goes down and people start producing them locally) and those aren't "unsafe" (I saw the nail test videos - no flames and not much of explosion - more like a "burst" ). 3C constant discharge rate is pretty nice , even though the battery packs are never designed to perform all the time at max discharge rate and the number of cycles is , also , very good. It is , still (relatively) early days , so , given a couple of years , we may see the improvements (in terms of performance and much lower price) and hardware to catch up.
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@petewright4640 You are absolutely right about most people's choice (in terms of price) on , pretty much , anything. People themselves (by being alive) produce CO2. Since the world's population basically doubled in last , let's say 60-70 years (peak of CO2 started about 50 years ago) , one of the solutions would be to get rid of half the world's population (and their consumption of goods , which would take care of CO2 released in production of those goods) immediately and put the world's atmosphere at the same level of CO2 (or close) , like in the 1950's , within a decade , or two , or three.. Would you be willing to be part of that half that we get rid of ? Btw , besides the large population , people all over the world , tend to not like being poor , so they produce stuff to improve their lives (either food , or stuff to sell) and that causes more CO2 , than just driving cars. People would get rid of those technologies , if there is a viable and equally cheap solution for production , to reverse things with CO2 , but there isn't , just "green washing". Even if we (somehow magically) reverse amount of CO2 in atmosphere , what would we do with (perfectly natural) planetary cycles (also known as Milankovich's cycles) , which IS the climate change and never mind shifting of magnetic poles , which is , also , perfectly natural and already happened a few times to this planet ?
As long as somebody (or certain groups of people) makes a ton of money , for "finding a solution(s)" to the climate change , or pushing certain agenda(s) , in the same regard , I'm not buying it , furthermore , I oppose it. Same groups of people , also , support some wars (which , kind of , produce massive amounts of CO2 , and many other toxic stuff , besides massive loss of life) and where is Greta Thumberg to cry about that ?
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@sysbofh Obviously , you have image of socialism like it is in North Korea , or something ike that (mostly in Asia) , which is absolutist dictatorship (because of cultural and historic reasons). It isn't (it depends on a country and particular point in time and culture and many other things). In this video , Nick took some of the worst examples and presented it , like that's all there is , regarding socialism (and he mixed two different things). Socialism is a social model , while capitalism is economic model - those are very different things. As a person who lived in socialist country for almost 30 years , I have a lot more experience than he has about the subject (+ some political education , besides regular one - professional).
I can't be sure , but I can assume , that you don't even know which countries (for an example in Europe) are socialist , besides being very rich (high living standard of population) and with quite a lot of , millionairess and billionaires (with lots of private property). Some of them are monarchies , some republics. That is social model of a country.
Capitalism is economic model , based on first accumulation of capital (assets) and than - enlarging that capital. There are variations of capitalism , regarding ownership on capital (assets) and ways of acquiring capital (and use of it) and second economic model is absolutism/feudalism (like monarchy , where the monarch owns , or posses everything and regulates everything and people just use it (have right to use it , until that right is revoked). There is , also , slavery model , but it is not about this debate.
Misery and suffering (in socialist countries) were not caused by the socialism itself , but because the most of failed (and bad) examples followed Marxist theory (written by a wealthy capitalist) which included "proletarian dictatorship" , which , due to human nature , became a self serving system (to ruling class) , instead of following through all the steps , which mostly , included democratic (informed) system of choosing people to lead and execute the will of majority. Of course , those historic facts and misery that it caused internally (within particular countries) is only matched with misery that capitalism (or capitalist countries , if you will) caused both internally and mostly externally (to people of other countries).
The statement made in a video , that in socialism all of capital (assets) is either state , or collective owned is false. Well , there were some examples , but that changed fairy quickly , because it was unsustainable.
There is a much more to this subject , but check some examples for yourself (preferably from different sources).
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Analysis based on five minute video , on a very small part on the front , without knowing all the facts , can not be valid. Man can analize the video , but without context (like previous incursions and later developments) it makes no sense (like watching a magician puling a rabbit out of hat - we see what has happened , but not why and how). We don't know if the Russian artillery ,or drones covered the troops five minutes after the video , or did more troops came , or whatever. Surely , it has no bearing on overall strategy (military , or geo political). Big arrow offensives are , in this case , stupid (as what we have seen in summer Ukrainian "counteroffensive") and big ground troop movements will be , probably possible only , if opponent totally militarily collapse and even then , due to the mine fields and possible insurgency , only in limited areas.
In this video , there were some tactical mistakes , but that can be result of poor recon , or immediate change on the spot , prior to the action , or something else. Or just low level incompetence , but that happens in wars , as well as mistakes.
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@rainieresguerra-uw7on Besides Baltic states and USA , maybe Sweden , most of Russian neighbors don't "suffer" from "russophobia" (Poland isn't a neighbor , nor other East-european countries , former Warsaw pact countries and , even than , citizens are not , mostly , "russophobic"). On the south , former Soviet republic welcomed Russian emigrants at the start of the conflict , unlike on the west . When we are talking of the governments , it may be different story , depending of the vassal (East European NATO members) , semi-vassal or independent relations to the western globalists . Russia has never (in 1000 years) attacked the west (why would they) , in opposite of western attempts during last 300 (or so) years , directly , or in this (Ukrainian) case , indirectly. Truth is , two thirds of countries in the world , or more , supports Russia's fight for their legitimate interests (not the war itself) , because they know how it feels , when the West brings their civilization and "democracy" into their countries.
If you think about it , why would ,for an example , Canadians be "russophobic" , or Australians ? They never had any problems with Russians or Soviets and , yet , they are. It is all about indoctrination and conditioning of a mind (brainwashing , if you will) , from early age (Russians aren't communists for 30+ years , so that isn't an issue anymore). I know that you , probably , "feel" that Russians are wrong in doing this , but if you check the historical and contemporary facts (as in independent research) , you'll just might change that "feeling". Oh , just to be known , I don't support war , because I was (well , my country) subject of one , so I know haw it looks and feels.
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Dima gets over himself in analysis , sometimes. Use of women in Ukrainian armed forces isn't a new thing , they just have more larger presence (numbers) , because of conscription's (and volunteering in some cases). Which has little to do , in relation to (im)possible Euro-Russian war. I very much doubt that Europeans will attack Russia and Russia , for sure , doesn't have intention to attack anyone in Europe. Polish authorities may have dream of expanding Poland on it's old territories in western Ukraine , but that will not happen and , for sure , nobody would join in (and with what ?). I'm sure that there are politicians with wet pipe dreams of destroying Russia and taking over some historical lands of particular countries and destroying and subduing "non obedient peasants " (certain nations) , but that is just wild imagination of people without touch with reality and God sindrome.
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Eastern Eu countries were never allied with Russia. They were (most of them) part of Warsaw Pact and allied with USSR , which was nothing like Russia today. Also , besides some (mostly EU funded) investments in infrastructure , their own economies and industries are much smaller than during previous era , since EU international and other international companies took over almost everything . Besides that , there is a technology progress in last 30-ish years , which made owning a peace of technology much affordable to ordinary people (cars , home appliances...). There is , also , workforce dislocation , so most of workforce from the east , ended up in the west (no factories where they worked before).
I assume that by "doing better" you mean growth of GBP per capita ? That's , also , not a good way to describe some country's progress (there are too many factors to it , like , less people , same GBP equals progress , or better life for people , which is not true).
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There were such ideas even from within Serbia about 20 years ago or so. Fiercest opposition to that idea came from (at that time) Kosovo leaders (in Serbia too , understandably) and , of course , USA&European vassals (why take half a cake , when you think you can have it all). Ethnic Albanians have this notion of "greater Albania" which includes south half of Serbia , most of south Montenegro , all of Northern Macedonia and little part of Bulgaria and west end of Greece - since late 19th century , which is based on quasi historical "facts" of , so called , "Vienna school " - basically propaganda machine for Austria Hungary empire at that time. Division (besides legal problems and nationalistic feelings of sides involved) would open a Pandora box of many territories in the region and in the Europe itself (considering results in borders of two world wars). I see that you are a Russian and , overall , Russians tend to look differently on territory(s) , because of vastness of Russia itself and specific history. In this case , there is a spiritual element connected to it (logic has very little to do with that) - tied to medieval history (and legends). On practical level - giving up whole , or part of that region would be just introduction to further dismantling of Serbia (and there are voices for some time now about autonomy of south west region (Sandzhak) , northern autonomous region Vojvodina and some parts in the east ) , which is pretty small , as it is. The same recipe is intended for Russian federation (and we saw results of collapse of Soviet Union).
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Chechnya is part of Russian federation. In the first war - Russians were , basically , beaten , with quite a lot of casualties and damage made to Chechnya. The second war was about (besides oil and gas pipes )Chechen terrorism . We know haw that ended. Georgia is still independent country (even they lost that conflict).
Obviously , you don't know the context of any of it and , for sure , Russia doesn't need more territories .
USA got away and stil is getting away with much , much more than that, very far away from it's continent , so what ? Russia is taking care of it's security on it's borders , after banding backwards in attempt to make a security deal and avoid the war.
If there is a next attempt , it will be result of pocking the bear. Where - it will be decided by USA (and it's vassals) - like Ukraine has been chosen for proxy war.
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West Balkan (and Balkan in general) is very complicated place - politically and historically. It is continuing to be complicated politically , because elites (trough media) constantly reheating old griefs , hate and other negative things , which has sole purpose to keep them in power (while masses antagonize each other - division is a beautiful thing , when you are a ruler). Of course , major "powers" in Europe (+ USA) benefit from those tensions. Governments in Balkan are ALL on a globalist (WEF) band wagon , no matter what they are talking publicly . Some people fall for the narrative , others do not. The truth is - we are , mostly , south Slavs and (except Slovenians and Macedonians) we speak the same language (different dialects). There are minorities (I mean non Slavic) .
Princ Michael (knez Mihajlo Obrenović) , the man on the horse (monument) in front of national museum and across the street from national theater , was ruler of Serbia in two occasions . He built these institutions (before mentioned) and he took over the Belgrade from the Ottomans after some incident (after which the Ottomans bombed the city from the fortress). There is a Wikipedia page about him.
Girl in the video tried to explain some things about the Nemanjić dynasty (Rastko Nemanjić - St. Sava) , but the facts were wrong (I believe that she mixed up things). He lived in 12th and 13th century and he was a prince , but he chose to engage in diplomacy and church. He was first Serbian Archbishop , and he gained independence for , what is now known as Serbian Orthodox Church and king's crown for his brother Stefan (from Roman Pope) - by which he made Serbia a kingdom and mostly independent (still under the Byzantine influence). He died in Hilandar (where he and his father built some monasteries) and the temple of St. Sava was built in a place , where Ottomans burned his remains , after Serbian rebellion in 17th century (there were a lot of rebellions here). The temple is built to look like St Sofia in Istanbul and it is one of the largest orthodox churches in the world (largest by volume) and it is not a monastery. You should visit it next time you come back (and you can record video in there). If you visit it - don't miss the crypt (stairs are near the entrance).
External display of weapons in the fortress is a part of military museum permanent exhibition and the missiles exhibited are the same ones that shot down the F 117 B "nighthawk" - stealth bomber (invisible) , in NATO aggression of 1999. The only one that was shot down in the world , ever , and our anti air forces made excuses after that - they weren't aware that it was invisible... 😁
The conclusion of the video can be applied to this whole region - Balkan is the black hole for talent , creativity and ideas . For the most part , talented people from these parts are recognized only after they leave and make it somewhere else , like Tesla , Pupin , Milanković (or the athletes - both lists are veeery long) ... I believe , that there is a historic reason for that kind of mentality (constant wars and struggles) , but that is for debate...
I like your videos , because of "open" approach to places and people. Of course , you are young , but it is commendable that you didn't just gave in to western media propaganda and decided to check things out for yourself. Don't pay too much attention to hateful comments and keep up the good work.
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@andrejsurdevics6476 Ukraine may not drafted anyone younger than 25 years old by law , but , for sure , I saw a lot "van drafts" of very young people and , at least , two published memorials (with pictures) of guys of 17 and 18 years old , in the uniform. At the beginning of the conflict , a saw a hell a lot of kids of 17-18-19 years , posting from the front (usually showing their Nazi tattoo's and other paraphernalia). Since Ukraine has giant troop loses , people started hiding their young ones (claiming they are abroad) and recently they started fight off the recruiters .
Statistics can be very "pliable" , since politicians very often like to use it , but it depends on many factors. Statistically , Ukraine had pre war (2022 part) population of around 44 million people , which is simply false. In those days there was , maybe a 32-33 million , counting people in Donbass (pre war data , I mean pre 2014).
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As far as I know , they put their favorite people in Bellmarsh - like Julian Asange , which was in extradition confinement and treated like a terrorist. By now , you should get a grasp of how evil empire works and deals with its enemies , or just naughty people (that they dislike). By evil empire , I don't mean GB (or just GB authorities) - I mean all the forces that are messing with ordinary people , by variety of means and including removal of common sense in adopting and applying the law(s) and in public sphere all together. Predominately in west , but not exclusively. Tony has his beliefs and he fights for his country in his way. I don't agree with many things he says (with some I do) , but we don't share the same perspective , so maybe he's more right than I think . However , he went to jail , giving in to the system he criticize and as a reward , he went to a "nice" place. I just don't believe (in general) , that it's possible to revert GB to a place of polite , kind and strange people , that it used to be (in general) some decades ago - especially not by using the system that has metastases itself beyond even resemblance of what it used to be once. You can NOT vote , in local , or parliamentary level , things to revert back to "normal" state. In cacophony of division among people (political , religious , racial, economic...) they can not even determine what is the main threat to them , let alone how to fix things and unite behind the common ideal . Tony has very public profile , that is why you know of him , or what is going on. There are thousands that are being wronged by law , or by misinterpretation of the law ,but no one ever talks or hears about them.
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@georgewilliams514 Well , I'll answer your rhetorical question - who the enemy is. The enemy is the same as it was from the dawn of organized societies - that would be the people with lots of power and leverage over most of the other people. To be able to understand particular conflicts and events , you really have to know history of that particular place , pretty much in detail. To explain it really simple , in this case , it would be anyone who profits from those deaths , which includes financiers and instigators of this mess , which are 99% western political and financial powers (there are some people from different places who have invested interests in the arms production and world market influences , besides the ones with "god syndrome"). Basically , any type of globalists. Ukrainian authorities (corrupt as hell and installed by neocons and intelligence services , backed by US tax payers money) are bearing , at the moment , most of the guilt , because they know (as well as their puppet masters) that this is lost for Ukraine and they know it for months now (and looking for off ramp) , while people still die in masses. Even though it seems that war is going on at full scale (looking from outside of the field) it is over , but yet have to be finished , similar like everybody knew , in late 1943 , that German axes (by that time with Japan and some small group of vassals) is done (after Stalingrad) , but it took two more years and some 19 million lives more (and two nukes , which were aimed at Soviets at the time) to be properly done. This will last for months and many lives more , until it collapses onto itself (I mean Ukrainian structures , both military and political and social). In the meantime , we have other distractions (very convenient timing) in the middle east and there are many more "spare" regions in the world to do the same.
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Men should be trained and equipped too (besides arms) and fed. Besides , Russia has more than 10 000 tanks parked (to be honest , most of them are 70's and 80's technology) , but even then , it is a lot of fire power and no lack of ammunition , or fuel . Fighter jets need runways to operate and enormous man power to maintain them (beside the parts)and Russians , kind of , have the best integrated air defense , in the world . Cost of that (for Ukrainian side) , by western standards , would be close to the US military budget , just for the year and Russia isn't even on a war footing (industrially , economically , or in terms of war drafts). Math doesn't add up and never was (except in heads of western war mongers). Btw , I heard yesterday , that Germany sent to Estonia , or Latvia a tank brigade (4800 troops) , but , without any tanks...That is a state of affairs right now...
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@kerstiangmail since when is Poland on the west ? By the way , that Russo-Polish conflicts are going on since middle ages , Since Polish-Lithuanian empire . Poles attacked Russian lands , infested with Mongols and Tatars at the time (I'm talking of Kiev's Russia) and held to it (mostly in today's western Ukraine) for few hundred years , with occasional battles in that region , until Catherine the Great . Later , Soviets tried to take on Poland after the revolution (1919-1922) , which they failed in the battle for Warsaw and Stalin tried to do the same , in agreement with Hitler (boy, was he wrong). Poles lost their sovereignty trough marriages within Hapsburgs , though , they kept a vassal king , which was later passed as a title to the Austrian Emperor. At the time you are talking about , Poland was differently situated - more to the east and somewhat to the south - east. Historically , Russian invasions in western direction are limited to Russian - Swedish wars (17th century) and tits-for-tats with the Poles (which are in the west from Russia , but not western , like Germans , French , Scandinavians , or British...). I do know what I'm talking about...
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@chucklesthered2338 By all means , but I mentioned few times the term "price". By the way , if China is so Communist , why they have most billionaires (and millionaires) by far , in the world ? On the other hand , EU is quite happy to deal with some of the world's last and worst absolutist monarchies (their people don't even get to vote).
All I'm saying , there is only few self sufficient countries in the world. Italy isn't one of those , neither is EU as a whole . Therefore , there must be some trading . If you think , that this decision wouldn't have negative consequences on Italian population (in relatively short period of time) , check the statistics again and more importantly , check the Italian debt (towards EU central bank and other players). This wasn't rational economic decision , this was external coercion , probably followed with some false promises . It is very unlikely that Melloni will get re-elected , or that she will finish her mandate . Not just because of this decision , of course.
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@fk4410 It is very simple question , with very complex answer... Russians aren't fighting just Ukrainians (and other volunteers and mercenaries) , to take some territory (which they don't really need , besides the Russian people there) , but they are fighting for multi polar world and their own survivor (as a state we know now). They have to keep "escalation management" under their control , while not destroying their own economy (which is doing very good at the moment) and keep the momentum of changes on the world stage (getting rid of the uni polar world and hegemony). Also , they have previous experience fighting in Ukraine up to early 1950's (Banderites - financed and equipped by the west) , which costed them around one million people (military and civilians) and they don't want to take whole Ukraine , which would cost them almost (if not more) million lives , just to have decade(s) of insurgency and terrorism (which they will have any way , question is - how much of it). The enlargement of regular military in Russia (to 1,5 million - that is professional , contract soldiers ) isn't announced and being executed because of Ukraine , but because of what might come next , after Ukraine is done. It is painful to see (or hear) of so many deaths , refugees , so normal people want to end it quickly , but this is not a local war with local consequences and Russians are in no hurry , given the state of things and negative trends of their opponents ( and I don't mean Ukrainians).
Militarily , Russian can (with proclamation of war against Ukraine , according to their constitution) mobilize and take whole of Ukraine within a year - it is a big country (making at least 1/4 of it pretty much uninhabitable , with conventional means) , with great loses , but then there is question of holding it in order (estimated 3 million people in various law and order units and agencies) and bringing up demolished economy (which would ruin them economically , if done in period of less than 3 decades , assuming that their economy is doing as good as now). Meanwhile , western hegemon is cooking up things in Caucasus (Africa and Balkans too and makes new south Pacific alliance , for some reason) , which is very complicated place for thousands of years and especially since USSR collapsed. Things in Ukraine will dwindle to a small sparks by 2026 and you may expect some new plandemic by late next year (with lock-downs ) , just to divert focus from catastrophic results of western efforts there (not to mention some money wasted and many lives) and new interesting things will occur to keep us occupied for a decade.
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@philonetic321 It must be some new technology/process , that I'm not aware of . Recyclable means that basic materials can be used again in primary production , which I doubt - at least at some reasonable cost , because the industries that make those blades would be all over used blades (as a cheap source of the materials) , or recreational/small fishing boats industry , or small aircraft industry... I would like to learn more about such a process , so I would be grateful , if you can refer me to an article , or a video about that.
I wrote that I saw pictures of those landfills (couple of them ) and I forgot if the name/s of owners were attached to them (don't know them) , but , let me assure you , that waist and toxic waist has been found buried , or just piled up all over the world , mostly without data of origin , on private lands (many times owners of the land hadn't a clue of anything) and in public land as well. In my country , there were at least three occasions of that (highly toxic liquid waist in barrels) , of which only one time the company responsible for burring toxic waste was found and no further trail to original owner of that waist (suspected from west Europe) , because dummy company was used to make payments (registered on a PO box somewhere and since long gone , just like as the bank account that was used to make a payment).
So , I don't believe that it is possible to know all the culprits and all the places , or sites , where those are buried , unless someone has a list (number and dimensions) of ALL the blades that are replaced or discarded and companies involved .
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@philonetic321 I don't mind the wind power , in a mid size , or small decentralized way , not even a big wind farms (I hate the looks of it , never mind the noise and vibration , unless off shore) , but sure as hell that turbines aren't the final solution , or , in some cases - solution at all.
But I do have something against subsidizing companies that are involved in that , with public money .
There is no just one solution , just like there is no one pill for all the illnesses .Foreseeable future is like present , maybe with a little bit more solar and wind power . Long term ahead - who knows ? Maybe Thorium , maybe Hydrogen , maybe some utilization of ionosphere , or maybe people decide to go back to slave power...Prevailing powers will decide at that time , certainly not you , or me.
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Water born drones operate via "Global Hawks" in (over) Black sea , not via Starlink. Ukrainians just assemble these water jets (put explosives on them and gear for remote control) and use US aerial and space guidance (military). Starlink is for ground troops , artillery and maneuvers and comms and such. US "intelligence" tweet , or information of threats to US security , is political move to push trough the "aid package" trough house of representatives , because there is nothing new in Russia , or anywhere else (in terms of weapons) that they didn't knew about before (at least in broad terms).
Baltic states are "trip wire" for US/NATO use (I just can't believe the amount of stupidity of their leaders , being Nazi decedents or not) and US is trying to lower Europe's potential , especially EURO , because , if they loose the dollar (as a world currency) - they loose it all (levers of control and power). Time is running out , because of date of presidential elections in the US. However , even if Trump wins , that would mean only slight change in foreign policy , because Trump doesn't have people (nor skills) to remove hte core of the " deep state". Though , it may mean some relief to the Ukrainian people , if he makes a deal (unless prevented). US may shift their focus to Venezuela (Ukrainian scenario , or similar) , while dealing with problems in the middle east and elsewhere . There are a lot (and I mean "a lot) simmering problems in the various regions of the world , kept on low heat , just waiting for some air and fuel , in order to distract people from main events. People are so easily distracted...
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I believe that it is changing dramatically lately. However , if one compares tech parameters and price between the two (apples to apples , I mean) , Russia has a big advantage , though , not the numbers. American made air force is made for purposes of projecting power , beyond it's own continent and in many places (all over the world , basically) , therefore , it is more numerous . American made military aircraft (relatively modern ones) have , sometimes , more bells and whistles (as ordered from particular military branch) , but it makes them more unreliable , with much shorter and more complicated and expensive service intervals and vastly more expensive (because of symbiosis of high ranking (in charge) military personal , with military industrial complex and politicians).
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@FabiusPolis There are , basically , two types of commentators on videos like this (with few exceptions). People who are interested in war and never saw one in person (besides the video games and /or TV reports) and people who served (preferably in a contact zone) and know a few things. The latter are , mostly , focused on a tactical stuff (which is normal - because they've done it) and don't , really , pay too much attention on a strategy and complexity of combined arms warfare and logistic. Also , the views from western soldiers is heavily influenced by the doctrine they were trained on (mostly low intensity , high supremacy conflicts) , without deeper understanding of different doctrines and high intensity wars (mentality of participants also plays a big role). So , from time to time , I comment , with intention to promote critical thinking and personal research (I'm not here to change anyone's biases , or attitudes).
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@philonetic321 That was my point , but you said it more concise . I mean , companies are working for the profit and will do anything to maximize it , many times including braking the law . Sometimes is more profitable to brake the law (and pay the fine) than to follow it trough , so they just do that. On the point of recycling , many companies that are involved in it are heavily subsidized , otherwise it would be non profitable at all. That , of course , depends on a particular country , but , overall it is like that (hence , many places in the world are swamped with waist and trash).
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@MrMatijaaaa actually , King was under age in that time and he was not for that alliance , but government with enormous Croatian influence at the time (Cvetkovic - Macek) signed the treaty of cooperation , which was overthrown few days later , together with the government in a military coup and with massive citizen demonstrations in Belgrade. King was overthrown by partisan (communist) decree in midst of WW II (in 1943) , which was accepted in a west later , after Yalta meeting (Stalin , Roosevelt and Churchill) , when they decided to leave Yugoslavia under Soviet sphere of influence (which didn't happened , but , unfortunately , communist stayed in power).
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Well , (i don't know why I write this in English , accept for sake of others who may read it) I'll tell you a story , which is true. I was born in Yugoslavia and I assume that you are quite a bit younger person. Besides war(s) , of which younger generations only learned in school (according to prevailing narrative) , there is a very little difference between two nations and mentality (which would be debated by many , but that's my opinion - in general , of course). In 2014 , my friends and I attended some event on island of Krk. It was Fico gathering . Like , exhibition , drive trough Malinska and Krk and all around , with unavoidable barbecue and feast at the end. Our cars had Belgrade plates. We were very welcomed and taken care of by locals. So we invited them back to Belgrade when we made similar event (4-5 months later). Now , I didn't had any concerns about going there , since I was there (all up and down Adriatic cast , when I was younger) and I served army in Zadar , nor my friends did. However , when we invited them to visit our event (mind you there vere people from various parts of Croatia including , amongst others , one "defender" from Vukovar and he was also , prisoner of war) , they were (well most of them , especially younger people) pretty surprised and , kind of showed (not verbally) some concern. Anyway , they showed up on our event and , it was fun to watch them while they were exiting their cars. I did approach them first , because , I was organizer and because they already knew me. Since they gathered in Zagreb and made their way from there , it wasn't a long journey , but most of them look pretty pail and anxious (especially one guy from Rijeka and the other , who has told me that he was serving in a war in a special unit). They (well most of them) really thought that they would be eaten alive , or something like that. That's the moment when I understood , how strong is propaganda (at that time) in Croatia. Though , as organizer , I took precaution and engaged police to track them from the border in unmarked cars , just to be on a safe side (they didn't knew about that). Suffice to say , they had the best time for couple of days they (most of them) were here. Guy from Vukovar is my friend , we visit each other occasionally (he slept at my house many times , since he was involved in racing , here in Serbia) and I'm a pretty good friend with most of the others , including special forces guy (who lives in Zagreb) and one from Chakovec. They came here many times since and nobody complained about anything. Mind you , we have many people here that were expelled from Croatia , at the end of war - some of which were engaged in organization of these events.
The point is - look for things that connect you with other people and don't focus on differences . By the way , there are loads of Croatian car plates around , especially around New year and rarely someone's car (lately no one's) is damaged. There were some incidents at Croatian coast , during the summer season , but you can't avoid idiots anywhere in the world , it just depends on luck.
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This video is nice try of "balanced approach" to the problem , but , besides some facts - it fails to address the basic problems/causes. Of course , not even a series of two hours long videos can achieve total and absolute clarification of historic facts and powers and events that shaped the current situation , so I'm not criticizing in that sense. But , to portray this question as purely political (caused only by Serbs and Kosovo Albanians) is a bit hypocritical .
To address your first point from video description - there was a human rights abuses , but it started from Kosovo Albanians side as soon as Tito died (Kelmendi case - murder of Yugoslav conscript soldiers at sleep , by their Kosovo Albanian comrade - which was groomed to be secessionist/terrorist , in 1980). Trough the 1980's there was an enormous pressure on ethnic Serbs in Kosovo to sell their properties (gangster style) , which was "covered" and swept under the rug by authorities at the time , with an excuse of keeping "brotherhood & unity" between Yugoslav peoples (nations) and not stirring spirits in ever worsening economy and some political tensions (whole Yugoslavia). It was quiet ethnic cleansing of non Albanians and that prompted Milosevic to do what he has done (and to make popular move to assert himself as a leader). Kosovo Albanians (as other national minorities in Yugoslavia) had schools in their own language and with start of dissolution of Yugoslavia they stopped to go to schools (they organized some sort of domestic schools with "invented" curriculum) , which was one of the points they emphasize , as "oppression" . Some young Kosovo Albanians , as a result of such schooling , are convinced that Serbia invaded Kosovo .Real problems were slowly developing until 1998 and incursion of , so called , Kosovo Liberating Army (terrorist organization , according to US ) from Albania and Macedonia (using weapons from Albanian military , which was plundered during Albanian turmoils some years prior) , trained by SAS , French Foreign Legion and probably some US special forces. They were defeated (similar to the bay of Pigs in Cuba) , but they mobilized some locals (some were already involved) and the cells kept operating and killing (guerilla style) policeman and Serbian civilians . In the process of searching for those units , Albanian civilians vere injured and killed in police/military actions , some as collateral , some , unfortunately , with intention (they were known since 1980's protests for using human shields). However , numbers don't mach even closely to ethnically cleansed Serbs from previous two decades ,but by that time Serbs were already portrayed to be "bad guys" and US president had some problems over indiscretion in the oval office and war always makes money for US military complex and NATO was about to lose any significance and dissolve , so - let's bomb Serbs. Mind you , one million people from Ruanda died by various garden tools in 1995 , in about month , or two and no one got excited about "human rights" and such (not to mention current events in the middle East)...Kosovo Albanians are still engaged in ethnic cleansing (you can find all about it in UN reports about so called Kosovo) , beating , killing , arresting Serbs and wiping out graveyards and other multi century old signs of Serbian presence in the Kosovo and Metohija. Purpose of so called "independent Kosovo" is to be a relatively safe place for Bondsteel , the biggest US Base in Europe and to keep Serbs occupied with problems. It has nothing to do with Kosovo Albanians well being . In the meantime , that "state" is supported by money from diaspora (original lobbying in the US for the Albanian cause was payed by drug dealing Albanian mafia bosses in the 1980's). Their young people are leaving in enormous numbers , because they can't find a job (especially since EU put their"passport" on , so called , white list) and in a few decades their "independence" will be meaningless with population of few hundred thousand . Now , they claim population of 1,5 million , or more (which may be true when diaspora is included) but the mobile phone signals (with compensation for small children and very old people) saying about 700 000 (data from two years ago). People from Kosovo that are currently working in Western Europe and North America will not come back and their children for sure.
My remark about hypocrisy isn't personal , but rather linked to ever present westerner hands in Balkan affairs. Kosovo wouldn't be a problem if westerners didn't fund it , encourage it and organize it (nor complete dissolution of Yugoslavia , in my opinion , but that's different topic).
I've never heard a second point to be brought up as an argument about Kosovo.
In general , they (as far as I'm concerned) may get an broad autonomy , but never an independence . World is changing , will see what will happen in next 25 years ...
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There are many scenarios that could happen , including a civil war in Ukraine . Normally , US (or the collective west) is pretty good in managing that kind of situation (middle east , Africa and wherever ) , but in this case , it may prove to be hard to do so , because of direct Russian interests. Meaning , it is hard to wage a proxy war , whilst , at the same time , dealing with internal struggles (and there are other concerns , which may prove to be more pressing). This is just one example.
On the other hand , people in the Kremlin are fast learners and they can , if absolutely needed , to ramp up the volume quickly (how many reserves are there , just sitting and training ?). Even if US repeats (which is hard to imagine) the same amount of money and military help sent to Ukraine till now , Ukraine can not absorb that military help , because , they are running out of population , that can be used in a war . US (no matter who is the president , because they aren't running the show) will keep its efforts to hurt Russia , even when the war is officially over. As a matter of fact , it suits Russians to let things develop by themselves and they are prepared for many scenarios. In the meantime , western economies show signs of serious illness and Russians would like to capitalize on that and , at the same time , they are managing the cost of the war and forge new sphere of economic (and political) interests.
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@Ajgormy Yes , you're right about final decision about joining EU (referendum). But the essence of what I wrote (I wasn't very clear , in order to be concise) is about difference in benefits for the country (as entity) and benefits for it's people , on a personal level. Benefits on personal level for different nations within EU are very different , which means , even as country is doing better economically (usually measured by increase of GBP) it doesn't mean that most of the nation benefits from it , on a personal level. Plenty of examples in eastern Europe (including Balkans ).
To put it differently , there are differences between (proclaimed) idea and values of united Europe and practice and between economic and social status of citizens of different countries in EU.
On a point of voting on a referendum , that depends on level of information (knowledge of facts , economical , legal and political) of majority of voters (or trust in their government) what are they gaining and what are they loosing. So far , it was easy for most governments to sell the idea of better life within EU (especially in the developing/poorer countries) , except Norway , which are smarter (they have kept their sovereignty). Of course , they had and still have high living standards .
There are different standards for joining EU , for different countries and those are ever changing. There is a reason why many workers from countries within EU are searching for work in different EU countries and why the people from non EU countries want to go there to work (outside of their own country anyway).
Also , benefits , or change in lives of people in last two (or three) decades , didn't came only because their country joined EU , but , also because of technological progress , so lives became easier , because of broader availability of those tech. progress . That doesn't make people smarter , or more involved in searching of details (facts) in political matters , therefore , with enough investment in propaganda , you can convince most of people whatever you want (like covid agenda) , so joining (and potential benefits , or damages) is not reflection on will of the people , just how much are they brainwashed , or uinformed.
Having parliament and government and voting (in case of EU - it's non-elected government) , doesn't really mean that it is a real democracy. That was my point.
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@youareliedtobythemedia As I said , right to self determination in those constitutions was reserved for REPUBLICS in Yugoslavia and Kosovo and Metohija wasn't/isn't a republic (it is an autonomous region , by any constitution since 1974)). The article you've wrote , just underlines what I have said - "...citizens of Serbia should decide...." (paraphrasing) and there was no referendum at the time in Serbia. Nor it was in Kosovo and Metohija at that time , unless you count so called Kacanik referendum with couple hundreds of people (exclusively ethnic Albanians , with irredentistic attitude and separatism on their mind) of around 1,5 million citizens in Kosovo and Metohija at the time (all ethnic groups) - which was illegally organized . It has the same merit and importance , as if my neighbors in the street I live in , proclaimed independence from Serbia for the whole city. In order to be valid , any and every referendum should be organized in accordance with constitution and law , by proper authorities in charge , with more than 50% of voters voting (majority of that number decides on the matter in hand). That never happened and I bet you can't put any links regarding that "referendum" or the official result of it , or even a question on which they were voting. Nor you can say who organized it. As I remember , Rahman Morina was in charge in Kosovo and Metohija at that time (member of socialist party) and he (neither the authorities of autonomous region) never organized any referendum. I would really like to see any documents regarding that "referendum" , maybe I missed something important...
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Dima , it would be nice to check an English dictionary from time to time. Ruthless , means "without consideration , or reason" , which is , in this case , untrue (these were precise strikes and , surely , not without reason and warnings). Also , Iran backed Shea militias aren't always very "obedient" , because they have their own leaders (they may act on their own , sometimes to the contrary of Iran's interests). Iran doesn't want a war with US , at this point (even though they may see the inevitability of that) , so leave the Geo political analysis and stick to reports and tactical coverage. Middle East is much more complicated and fragmented , than general West vs. East stuff.
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Col Davis makes some realistic analysis , but he can't help himself to introduce some of personal convictions against Russia. I believe , that it is due to his military service and his age (he grew up , when proverb "better dead , than red" was very popular , never mind that Russia isn't "red" for 35 years now). In this video (about 19::25) he says , that Russia went into Ukraine under manned in order to completely take over Ukraine , implying , that they have done it because of their arrogance (mostly US-NATO-western military trait). It is simply false - they went , as they did , to make Ukraine sit on the negotiating table which they did , in a month (they never wanted to take over whole Ukraine either and they still don't want it). What Russians miscalculated , is the western (mostly US and British) grip , influence and ownership of Ukrainian decision makers (which were , mostly hand picked , by said powers and , therefore , the results was negated - I mean of negotiations).
Also , Col Davis said , that he was wrong in prediction about time frame of operations in Ukraine. That implies , that he is observing and analyzing things trough "US - military" lens (which is normal , considering that he is an American and with his service in the US forces) , but he forgets (or doesn't know) some facts. Majority of Ukrainian citizens are ethnic Russians , with some "mixed" people and some minorities (though , may of them were brain washed during the last 30 years , especially since the early 2000's). Russians could have done it like the US with vassals has done in many war theaters (shock and awe) but they aren't in a business of killing cousins (as much as they can avoid it) and they have gone trough great lengths to avoid civilian casualties (contrary of what western media says). They , also , don't make money conducting a war , like US companies (and lobbyists and politicians do , whether war is won , or lost) , because of everlasting money borrowing , for budgetary needs (in this case political/military spending). Russian loses are grossly over estimated too.
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@Brakka86 I didn't say it makes sense , or that it should be like that , but it is a fact - they do get social benefits. Why is it like that - it's up to the governments and EU (non-elected) authorities. I think , that someone in power , more than a decade ago , erased (on purpose) distinction between refugees (from wars) which need help and everyone else , who is willing to make a trip to EU and (now separated) GB.
In my opinion , it is all by design (globalist elite and whatever) , but it is futile to debate that issue on you tube comments. People of most affected countries (most rich , or perceived as such) , should take political action and replace and remove (disable them from any political activity) political actors who enabled such policies , but , I'm not a citizen of EU , so I can't interfere with internal EU countries policies and I use my passport to get in and out , when I travel.
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@dianabryner5081 NATO attacked Yugoslavia , Libya , participated in second Iraq war , Afghanistan , Syria . Having nuclear weapons is deterrent strategy , but not when one country (or in this case military block - NATO) can position nuclear weapons , practically on the border of another nuclear power , when response time (in case of deploying such a weapon) is diminished to just under 6 minutes (in case of Ukraine , if it became NATO member). That is why people are mentioning "Cuban missile crisis" - google it and it is , also a reason , why Poland doesn't have one (NATO knows what would happen). And if "just having nuclear weapons" isn't threat on anyone , why is the North Korea under sanctions and even Iran (which doesn't have nuclear weapon , but it was sanctioned to death , because they tried to develop nuclear program for electricity , but it was seen as an opportunity to make nuclear weapon - which is b.s. , because , besides Uranium , or Plutonium , one needs to have many very controlled materials in order to build such a weapon). I can understand that you don't like Russians , but in this case , please check the facts , in places other than mass media or propaganda channels like this one.
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Elon has Space X. It had to be approved by US government (various agencies and DOD) , therefore , he can NOT turn off the Starlink for Ukraine. Well , he can and that would last a short while , as well as , I believe , his other companies and himself too. For some reason , I just don't trust billionaires . Russians are jamming signals from starlink as much as they can (It is impossible to shut it down completely) , but the navigation part for sea drones are relayed via Global hawks and other flying objects. Russians will ,probably . loose couple more ships , before they implement system for protection against surface sea drones (probably other drones), because , it takes time , and this is , relatively , new threat , against the ships (mostly in port , or inbound , or out bound of one - with reduced speed and lack of maneuver space). Besides some PR success , it has no real bearing on development of the conflict.
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Well...More than half of a world's population is , by western standards very poor , or extremely poor. They have to rely on community to survive. Also , they are (mostly) low tech as it is , so they have basic skills and practice it daily and they are , mostly , very fit. Many middle aged and older people , even in Europe and US and AU...didn't forget the old ways , or the old values and have some of the real life skills (mostly from lower social classes). Though , even in community oriented societies (as opposed to prevailing western compartmentalized - every man for himself societies) , people in big to middle size cities will be - let's say , tested to the limits and beyond. Than , the nationalistic and populist (even authoritarian , with same qualities) governments will shine , providing some level of preparedness , before hand and equal to economic strength . People are adaptable . Civilizations crashed before and we are still here.
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@robertstone9988 I never said that Bosnia was part of Serbia at that time. It was annexed By AustroHungarian empire in 1908. That lead to so called "annexation crisis" and the war was avoided , just because GB and France weren't quite ready , because they were already to stretched in colonies. It wasn't "the last straw" , because the friction between gerat European powers was much grater than any of problems with Serbia . It was used as an "excuse" for war , and Austro-Hungarians were mad , but more goated into the war by the Germans. There is a lot of historic materials about this subject , so you can check (research) it online.
You are right , though , Serbian "intelligence" was engaged in Bosnia , like many others and the assassination group consisted of two Orthodox Serbs and one Muslim (Bosnian , or Bosniak , whatever is pc now). But , Germany was the main force behind the war , because they took over from Austrians , when they collapsed in 1915-16 in Serbia (Empire was very troubled from inside before that) . FYI , Austrian monarch was very distant relative to the German Kaiser , who's first cousins were the King of England(GB) and Russian Tzar. Britain's royal family officially changed their German surname in 1913 to now known Windsor (knowing what is about to happen).
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@Environment lover actually , protestors were sitting down , when NATO troops started to beat them , in order to forcefuly remove them. There are a lot of videos of the start of clashes . This one is edited and it is made more in a way to fit the (west)narrative...Thankfully , no one has died , but over 30 NATO troops vere injured and 51 of protesters (most of them not involved in clashes) , of which , one was shot in a bavk 3 times (when he was faceing protesters , trying to calm the situation) , by Albanian special police member , from a distance of over 50 meters (no direct threth or danger to him).
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@Shqiperia 🤣 elections were held in 4 munipicipalities where Serbs ARE majority (like 94%, or so). They didn't have representatives on the ballot to vote for and , besides, , over 5000 (Albanian) voters (of about 13 000 , that took part in elections) have western Europe addresses , beside the ones in said munipicipalities (some by origin , some completly false). I mean , it is legal (sort of) , but "fair and democratic" , or even legitimate - not so much....
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@georgewilliams514 In this case , evil came from the west (It has been like that from crusades , with the exception of ottoman expansion in 15th century). Convincing (brainwashing) of people , has been done for over 30 years , in this case and it is not hard , especially when you have lots of poor , uneducated people. I'm from Balkan , so , believe me , I know how easy it is and I know what I'm talking about. Also , I know history pretty well (in general - I'm not a historian) and it's easy to conclude , that this is not the first time (probably not the last time) that something like this is happening (not just in Ukraine , I mean in general). It is to complex subject to discuss in YT comments. However , to make it simple , look at it in this way: there are always seeds of evil available (by this , I mean ideas , or ideology , or , even , religion) that are used on the people (which represent a fertile ground , because the evil is in all of us , as well as good) , when someone wants to gain , or achieve something. Always look who benefits from something and follow the trail of money. Than , you will know who your enemy is .
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@DanCapostagno Solid analysis , but , in my mind , some of the predispositions are wrong. Ukraine is/was not an independent country , in a sense of control of their resources and not ,really , politically. As for resources , that they are using/exploiting (some of them are utilized in Soviet era) - those are in hands of oligarchs (yes , Ukraine has oligarchs ) and western powers. Turn key gas from Ukraine would never be controlled by Ukraine (nor benefit Ukraine itself , or it's citizens) and that is what Russians understand well (as for price , EU enjoy /enjoyed pretty cheap gas from Russia). Politically, they were on titter-totter between Russia and the west (west is always looking very glamorous to the poor people) and then US hawks got to it in 2013 , which resulted in organized coup in 2014 (you are right about Russians being on a back foot over that) and they (collective west , lead by some US officials) concentrated on opposing Russia , using Ukraine as a vessel to do that (consideration for Ukrainian people and interests is not existent , as it ever isn't , in Geo strategical and Geo political affairs). Russia was under sanctions since annexation of Crimea and they managed to consolidate and redirect most of their economy (it is not that average Russians are rich , quite the contrary) , which made sense of urgency with the puppet masters of Ukraine and they were ready to move into Donbass (Ukrainian military) , but Russia has beaten them to the punch (hence - hysteria ). BTW , Russians tried to "buddy up" with Europe , but they were rejected several times (why have a partner , when you can(maybe) own his resources and assets). This game is hundreds of years old , though , Russian major opponent isn't in Europe anymore.
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@DanCapostagno I do appreciate points that you make and , again , I do agree with most of them. The point , that I was making , in regards to Ukrainian independence (which was poorly presented , do to a restraints of this platform (as comment posting) and my level of English (not my native language , obviously)) is that Ukraine is not independent as some world powers , in a sense , they can not do whatever they want/like and get away with it , without serious consequences from (real) big powers (nothing new about that) , as we see it on the ground . In a power play between Russia and US (in my mind , EU is used as employed staff by the US , on this matter) , Ukraine got "thicker end of the stick" , because of its geographical position and resources that it posses. Before the invasion , Ukraine was "de facto" divided , not homogeneous country , in territory and by ethnic division (gap that was deepened by west mostly , but the Russians played some part in it , because of the way they see things in that region and because of how they project their interests (historically conditioned).
Now , you are mostly right , about Russians , but I believe , that has not been enough time to regulate things internally. Remember how it looked inside Russia in the 90's (grab all you can , with corruption seen as a virtue). From that time , Russians have the oligarchy , which is hard to dismantle (unless revolution , which , in essence , means "good buy Russia" ,considering modern power displacement) and it was slowly going in that direction and now (thanks to how this crisis developed) , they are much closer to that point (most of oligarchs are nowhere to be seen in Russia now). Corruption alone is very hard thing to control (in a big countries with centralized power especially), let alone to extinct (do to a human nature in general). Russians are still learning how to implement rule of law (in majority) and it will take decades to do so (to develop independent , or semi independent institutions) - mind you , it is an ideal that is hard to achieve even in developed countries and very few countries are close. I really wish that the west didn't rejected Russia's efforts to join in , or partner up. I also believe , that the west is looking upon Russia as Napoleon would (as a gain , or prey). There is no doubt in my mind that Russia will win this war and I don't know if they would achieve all of their objectives (I don't mean just territories). I also fear of aftermath , how EU would be damaged (price that EU citizens will pay and , probably , god portion of developing countries) and what would happen when loads of militants (Nazis) with weapons come to live in EU , since there will be no life for them in Ukraine (not sustainable one , for sure). In a light of all of this , I really , really dislike the notion that Germany is going to rearm once again (I live in Europe , non EU).
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@sometimeswitty6849 Initially , as Putin said in one of the media conferences , Russia was hoping to leave Odesa within Ukraine , in order to enable them to be viable and prosperous state (after conflict is over). Although , he said it in a conditional way. After "big spring , summer and autumn" Ukrainian offensive , Russians might changed their mind. For sure , they don't wont to take Kiev (historical significance) and western Ukraine. NATO may fool around and find out and try to keep troops in western Ukraine and Odesa . NATO charter articles doesn't apply on the territory of Ukraine. They will be destroyed and there will be no excuse for NATO to attack Russia (I mean legally , not that NATO cares about legality). Also , if NATO launch attack against Russia from NATO country , that will start the war (Russia will respond immediately) and that will probably go nuclear very fast.
You perceive NATO as one , cohesive force , which is not for some time now (politically , for sure and even militarily , many state members militarys are on very different level of readiness , with just a hint of interoperability ). Besides US military (which is stretched out all over the world to the brink) and Turkish military and the special forces and some individuals in other NATO countries , they do not have ground capabilities as Russian do. Do you really think that Turks will join that adventure ? Poland has a pretty large military (not very well equipped , but motivated in this case) and Romanians may fill up the ranks , but the logistic isn't there , there are political problems within EU and overall initial European enthusiasm for Ukraine has since long gone. Most European NATO countries are out of stock of military stuff (they gave it to Ukraine) and production level (and incomparable prices) is not even close to the Russian capabilities.
Korea situation isn't in the cards (west may hope to do that , but internal Ukrainian dynamic is beyond their comprehension - so far , west is in some tiny control , but not for long ). Ukrainian already , for some time , has rogue units (not everyone there is a Nazi) , not to mention overall economic situation. I don't see it happening , unless they are (politicians) suicidal.
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@darrekworkman5595 It depends how you define "fairly" in lawful and moral sense (many countries have different laws about the same things). Since many laws (nowadays , almost all of them) are lobbied and adopted with the influence of (ultra) rich people (including people who adopt those laws) , it is more about stripping them of political , or monopolistic (market/industrial) influence , then stripping them out of money (which should be strictly monitored , like the average person's is). There should be limit in exporting money (therefore - influence) and heavy taxation for it , in country of origin and in country that receives that money (whether it's an investment , or simply making a stash abroad). Inspection of origin of capital. Etc.. But , basically , we need to change paradigm of neocolonialism , neo -feudalism (debt slavery) and all the rest. Not all rich people are evil , but , damn sure , many have god complex .
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I like your videos. Obviously , I don't comment on British related stuff (I'm not British) , but I do like to comment on Geo political stuff (I should really get a life instead 😁). You've got an essence of it. I do recommend to check out what Richard Medhurst has to say about it , as well as GreyZone folks and some others that do understand Middle East (Pepe Escobar , Eve Bartlet ...). Just to clarify - Asad (his forces) didn't dropped chemical weapons on his people - some American contractors did it , with the help of "white helmets" , which just so happen to have cameras rolling , while running towards the chemical attack , while it was happening... You know how it works (not a conspiracy theory -it has been proven , but too late , some other stuff happened in the mean time and took over the prime time news). Yes , he was a dictator , but not a narcissistic one , like they are often portrayed - he got the job he didn't wanted , just because his older brother died in a car accident. He ruled the only way he was taught to and it wasn't so bad there , well , until the Yenks decided that he has to go (never mind his help against Al Qaeda and other terrorists). War in Syria was started from outside and before it , it wasn't too bad place to live in. People from three major religions were living in harmony , side by side (bad , isn't it?). So , ok , ophthalmologist has gone and now what ? Well , now the "interesting times" are beginning . We have Israelis , who consider land up to Euphrates to be theirs , you have Turkish armed proxies (the man of the day is one) , but , you , also have US funded Kurds , which don't like Turks and their dogs and Israel too. There are Shea people -they , also don't like Turkish terrorists and Israelis , so we'll see. It is wonder how Jihady Islamists in and from Syria never attacked Israel (must have been love). Similarly to Israelis , Erdogan considers Syria as his back yard , mostly Aleppo and half way to Damascus and towards Iraq. Seems to me , after all , that Russians will get to keep their bases. Btw , Armagedon is a small village in Syria . For now , interested parties are just breathing and assessing situation , potential temporary allies and weakest points of them all. What will come is to be seen , but I'm guessing that Libyan conflict will look like fun fair with couple of fire crackers , comparing to stuff that'll develop in Syria (hope I'm wrong , but not holding my breath). Oh , not to forget , Bibi don't care for his people , he is just taking opportunity that presented itself to divert attention from real problems ( a nice jail cell is promised to him and what is that thing called Palestine?). Take care !
P-S. Those people that you've included in your video , talking about majority of middle eastern Muslims that came to W. Europe are dead right.
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@BritishLandeur As we speak - Israel AF are advancing towards Damascus.
I'm not commenting on the GB issues , because I have feeling that it all is beyond help. You sound very reasonable in your videos , but that kind of reasoning might resonate with British people that have traditional way of thinking and/or mentality , like it was (let's say) in the early , to mid '90's. It is very small minority now. Poor leadership , with media helping them is just one thing , but the imported mass , which feels very powerful and protected and with their own agenda and totally different mindset is the other thing. British society ia divided in so many groups and layers , locked in a political system that was always designed to favor and protect the richest and the most powerful (who , basically , own the majority of the land and wealth on the isles ), so you (people) don't have a slightest chance to deal with it , in a democratic manner , within a given system. Furthermore , people react on political talking heads from house of commons and Downing street , while all the time things are run by un-elected civil servants (since WWII ) , counting "intelligence" services in it. I could write an essay , or booklet just on recent period of time , so that's why I don't comment on British related topics ; somebody might take offense in some stated fact , if it's not in sync with his/hers views or "feelings" - and I am a foreigner . Besides , if I express some criticism (about British government , or some ethnic , or religious group ) and someone agrees with me - they may go to prison , or be fined , according to British law. So , it is better to stick on commenting Geo political events and agendas. It is much more convenient and painless , to speak about remote things and events , while our houses are on fire...
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This was both annoying and entertaining. The X man believes in western democracy (!?) and supremacy at the same time , while Ukraine is in the East of Europe (he is afraid of loosing global east and south , like it belongs to him , or collective west , or whatever). Ukraine would easily win the war , if there is no so much corruption . China wants to invade Australia (!?) , but they still haven't done it to Taiwan , which is so close that they can throw rocks at it. Of course , he is both economic and geo political expert , besides the military expertise . Russian military is totally incompetent , they just have more artillery ammo (never mind the hipersonic stuff) and therefore they have some tactical gains , but may take the whole of Ukraine , incompetent as they are (ordinary nonsense) . If everything goes right for the Ukraine and they got their sh*t together and get rid of corruption , with right investments (in proper areas) , they will become great EU state. Ukraine REALLY BADLY needs US $60 billion of help , for which Blinken said that 80 % will end up back in the US MIC , for contracts (and some of it , presumably , in pockets of their lobbyists and payed politicians). The NAZI elements will disappear in thin air , because the west cant , really , be associated with them , after financing and strengthening them for over 20 years (via Israel , with some oligarchs like Kolomoysky and such) , with some purpose in mind (especially after 2008 and with flood gates open after 2014). He talks of Ukrainian government , as like if they are serving Ukraine , so much so , that every five minutes someone from the west political elite has to come and arrange things (last being Victoria , who mostly organized coup in 2014). I mean , this kind of nonsense may pass in late 1960's , or early 1970' , when people mostly still had read newspapers and had trusted them , but in the age of the internet ? So much contradiction in one go , that only Biden can beat it.
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I won't comment on cars - it is pretty self evident (I mean what is going on). On Elon Musk - let's put it this way : he is very popular , because of his public statements and because he claims that he is for free speech. Well , maybe he is , but considering that i know some people that are stil banned on X (ex Tweeter) and that he owns the company called "Space X" , which he couldn't started without consent of US security agencies and government , think again if he is a "people's hero". He is developing an "open source" AI (which isn't open in any way) and the brain implant chip (he says : so that people can fight "evil" AI , made by other billionaires) . Really ? BTW , big chunk , if not the biggest , of Tesla profit is coming from "carbon credits". People's heroes don't ban trading on second hand cars - Teslas (disabling features on them , online) , because they want to make some more money on "inspections" and they track everyone. There are a lot of "funny" business , when you dig deeper and I just don't trust billionaires (extremely rich people all together). I mean , man wants to go to Mars , but why , if he is so concerned about people that are living on planet Earth (obviously , not everyone would be able to go to Mars , if that would be possible one day).
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@youareliedtobythemedia First , they didn't voted (ever) , they just (authorities at the time) proclaimed "independence" in 2008 (as ordered by their sponsors , mostly US). At the moment , they are just a US colony , they don't have their own currency , they have foreign military (KFOR) and major police force is international (UNMIK) , even some high judicial elements. Second , Serbian constitution NEVER (nor Yugoslav one) allowed autonomous region , as Kosovo and Metohija is , right to self determination , it was reserved for Republics in fmr. Yugoslavia (six of them). For sure , at the time of Kosovo proclamation of "independence" , in 2008 , Serbian constitution didn't allowed for this , nor the UN resolution 1244 (still valid).
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I see you like empires , but it's not that simple. Mr Trump , in his first term , hasn't been able to finish "the wall" , never mind the other things he said he would do (some things he did , like abolishing "Obama care" law and somewhat boosting up US economy). Now , this imperial stuff could get support from within , even with his opponents , because empire is living of of chaos , military spending , subduing other countries/people to their own will and needs and exploiting them (or just perverted wishes , without sense , or benefit , since ruling class is a bit deranged). At this point , Republican party has majority in both houses , but well see how it will go in midterm elections and majority of republicans (with any function , I mean) are called uni-party members and they are neocons . Democrats seeded the "land mines" for him , wherever they could (internally and externally). This means , whatever he wants to achieve will depend on how the establishment perceives it (is it good , or bad for them). They WILL try to control him and his choices for key people say that he underestimates power in shadows (for illustration purposes : in his forst term , he DID ordered US troops to be withdrawn from Syria , but they said yes and didn't do anything (it was just before the elections)) . As for Greenland , he can take it , but Greenlanders aren't too happy about that , just like with Denmark . Nobody wants to live in a colony . Kids that you've pu on are just kids , without grasp of politics and geopolitics , influenced by social networks and TV. Adults think differently (most of them -I saw an interview with one of the common native people from Greenland). Buying proposal was , as I see it , directed to Denmark , not to the people of Greenland (and the proposition you've made , about getting a $ million per capita for selling their land/country , is also preposterous - how much are the minerals and other raw materials worth and land mass on the north ocean , towards future trading route ?). However , he can do it "for free" , militarily , because there is no one to challenge him (well , no one that cares). On Canada issue , well , it's up to Canadians , but I doubt they will be very welcoming to the idea (at least majority) , but they can speak for themselves. For sure Quebec wouldn't appreciate the idea. Maybe I'm wrong , but I doubt it. Panama canal will not go easy , because , there are new trading powers in the world. There are , also , ideas for a new canal trough Guatemala , or thereabouts and that would be built by Chinese . In reality , Trump has (if he finishes his term) four years to do everything he says he want to do , but I strongly doubt that it is possible. He can have impact internally , with Elon's help , but do not forget the power of deep state - some of the agencies he wants to reorganize/remove are their main tools for enabling their agenda. Bear in mind , that US is deeply divided country , on multiple levels. Those things would be hard to achieve even with pretty cohesive nation , but with this state of affairs there , it would be "mission impossible" , in my opinion. Just because of time needed for any change to catch on , either legally , or with people .
About energy , well , it is a wishful thinking. Yes US has enormous natural reserves of oil and gas , but the people who are running that business , kind off , really like to minimize potential problems (in a sense of regulations and taxes) and to maximize profit (people outside US do the drilling business for much less money than Americans do). Those oil people , also , want to be sure , that they will do business without any problems , or distractions in future , for a long , long time , before they invest billions and billions in that business. Of course , before everything , Mr Trump will have to pass the adequate laws and , I believe , that would not always go very smooth . I mean , just making US military "stronger" would take decade , or more , according to Col Macgregor and he doubts that US military can grow much in size.
Also , the guy is pretty old (his brain , so far , works , even he is an ego-centric narcissistic maniac ) and has some wrong presumptions (like he will force Russia , or China to do something he wants , or he will sanction them , or whatever ...). He is pretty unpredictable , but also , he can be influenced by the people that surround him , especially if he himself , doesn't know much about given subject. He wants to "force" America to be great again , but it is not how it works.
Personally , I doubt that he will finish his term , if he tries really hard and seriously to "rearrange" the establishment and their creations (since decades) , or , at least , he will be stuck in internal politics (externally , Americans are never stuck, m because whenever they mess up , which they do regularly . they just pick up and leave on their own continent). He will try to undermine BRICKS and he may be partially successful , but he underestimates how fed up people are wit USA. It has to be said , if he moves to make extremely large and powerful empire , we may witness some hot wars all over (hopefully , not a nuclear one) , because , there are new (old) powers in existence , which would look at those attempts , just like GB did on a Hitler - he was all right (making barrier to USSR) as long as he didn't get too powerful and to challenge old powers (which he wanted to).
Anyway , I don't see immediate benefits of him being president of USA , for people of USA , or for broader international community. There will be some gestures and surprises alng the way , but he is not an angel and as for Europe , they are in real trouble now (GB will do as they're told to do - nothing specially good for it's citizens).
All of this isn't not even the tip of the iceberg - I mean , serious and experienced analytic experts are debating these issues for months now and we don't have proper predictions yet.
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@klangartberlin Anyone who follows developments on the front in Ukraine (with right mind) can't deny that Ukrainian professional solders fight well (at least those who survived long enough to gain some experience). Forced conscripts , on the other hand , not so much , they just die , or , if they have a chance , they surrender (they don't have the training (often . they aren't equipped properly) and they didn't chose, or wanted to be there). Conscripts make more than 60% (some analysts claim more) of what is left of Ukrainian military . No one can deny courage of the people who go forward , for an example , in Ryabotine , or on the left bank of Dnepr , near Kherson , knowing that there is 90% chance they will not come out of there. Not because they can't fight well , but because they don't do too much shooting , but rather , they are faced with drones , artillery , missals , electronic warfare , air power , which they don't have enough to mach the opponent (and in some cases , they don't have it at all).
Western help , in terms of weapons and finances has came down , from a flood to trickle. NATO countries have very little (if anything significant) to give to Ukraine , in terms of weapons (and Russians are still ramping up production of weapons , with lots of improvements and innovations) and financial help (besides basic maintenance of government) never reached people where it was needed (Ukraine was and stil is , the most corrupt country in Europe). Most of it has been split between "the sponsors" and Ukrainian rulers (both official and unofficial). Material , humanitarian help from the west is being , mostly , sold to the local people , instead of distributing it for free. Overall , it is completely different situation , than it was one year , or even six months ago . You can see on Telegram channels (both Ukrainian and Russian) what is going on over there and not just on the front - from a first hand (ordinary soldiers and people).
If you take your information from the TV news and believe it - you are very naive. Ukraine has lost the war and even if it will take year , or so , to stop shooting and mass dying - it is a fact. Ukraine is running out of man (and women !?) power , weapons and , most importantly , ammunition. There is new show on the TV - Israel/Palestine war and the internal fighting (mostly political , so far , even there were some high profile assassinations) in the Ukraine has started. Poland has blocked border crossings with Ukraine. Winter is coming. Ukrainian infrastructure is devastated and will be even more in the near future (both energy and road/train).
It is not a matter of cheer leading , those are facts. Every normal person wishes that people stop violently and unnecessary dying . Anyway , How do you think that Ukraine can "win" this war , when they couldn't take over most of the Donbass in eight years , even though they did had help from some NATO countries and USA in particular ?
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@Skegget1 You're assuming that there is a "free" market as an absolute truth 😊 There is a lot of protectionism in import regulations and internal technical regulations - related to a vehicles (within a specific country). You can NOT import European truck into US or Canada , or if you can , it is impossible to register it , because of various regulations. For the same reason , you don't see many Chinese made trucks , or cars in EU , not even the electric ones and they are producing them in unbelievable numbers and variations. Of course - those are much cheaper (I mean , those with equivalent quality of manufacturing and finishing) , so , what would happened with EU manufacturers if they allow that ? The same goes for American and European trucks and there are other factors too (technical support network(spares and trained personnel) , quality of fuel...).
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@YujiroHanmaaaa are you saying that only Russian/USSR neighbors were only countries in danger (because of Russian empire , or imperialistic tendencies) , but USA neighbours are fine ? Btw , Poland and Lithuania did concore parts of Russia in middle ages. So , imperialistic tendencies are always present and I dont want to get too much into history and why said countries exist today and in the shape they are. Serbia never shared border with USA and even though Serbia was an ally in two world wars , they bombed Serbia and occupied a part of it. I really do understand how empires work , but that dosn't mean that Serbia "must" choose which emperor to serve , because we can manage without that. Besides the ottoman empire , everything else bad came from the west (well there were some troubles with hungarians and bulgars , mostly in middle ages- and again, imperialistic tendencies of those countries). Given current situation in the west and their "bully" approach , why would Serbia chose west ?
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@peterzalai4553 NATO officially isn't forcing anybody to join. In a case of eastern Europe countries - they were , more or less , conditioned to join NATO , in order to join EU. Joining NATO means , also , that the country will buy same weapons that other NATO countries use (called :interoperability ) which are produced and sold by US , Britain , and in smaller quantities France , Italy and Germany (very few , accept some planes and small weapons). Also , there are countries that are part of the NATO and they are hoping that that fact will expedite their membership in EU (they are candidates). Do you really think that countries like Slovenia and Montenegro (NATO members) will be even considered to be attacked by anyone ? There is a lot of money to be earned just in those deals , not only for a listed countries (their military industry) , but , also , for the people in governments which promote NATO membership and choose the weapons to buy. Also , NATO supposed to be a defensive organization , which never defended anybody , but it was involved in a few aggression type wars against , also , independent countries (just in last 20 odd years , including Europe). You can easily look at it as a mercenary force of the globalists , from the collective west (and we all know who is leading the game). You are mentioning Soviet era , when the cold war was on , but you forget to mention other western countries that waged wars in the same period thousands of miles away from their respective borders. As for imperialism (and since brake up of Soviet Union , they didn't invade anybody on the western side , which wasn't , until recently under "NATO umbrella") we should check how other countries are imperialistic UK , France , US ...). Tell me please , in which countries does the Russian military has permanent basis , like US , for example ? Also , you have conveniently forgot to mention that original NATO members (their secretary at the time , forgot the name , it was in 1990) signed the agreement with Soviet Union (Gorbachev , at the time) which says that there will be no expansion of NATO , from borders of it's original members , which was precondition to let the Berlin wall go down. Russians warned and pleaded against this (NATO has nuclear capabilities) and nobody cared , since those people (from the west) think of Russia in terms like it was in 1990's - weak and corrupt and in chaos (with massive plundering of it's natural resources - which they try to achieve again). Also , you conveniently forgot to mention Minsk I and Minsk II agreement (of which guarantors are/were , Russia , Germany and France) which was made in order to avoid this situation and Minsk II never even started to be implemented by Ukrainian government , supported by the west (not to mention Maidan coup de gars , also supported by US and then recognized by the whole west). Failure to honor this (Minsk II agreement) was resulted in 14 000 people being killed in last seven years in Donbas region , which nobody mentions , since they are Russian speaking people. I'm assuming that you will be surprised , when Polish troops enter Ukraine from the west border , presenting themselves as "peace keepers". They will stay there forever , not because of Russia threat's western Ukraine , but because it was Polish land from medieval times , until end of WW II. Please check the facts and history and don't watch so much propaganda videos like this b.s.
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@johnsmith2872 so the problem is , in your opinion , when neighboring country attacks and it is OK when country , which isn't a neighbor attacks ? Let's see...Turkey attacks Syria almost every day for almost ten years (nobody cries) - occasionally Iraq too , Israel attacks Palestine (nobody cars) , Saudi Arabia (and UAE) attacks Yemen (doesn't matter) , not to mention countries further east in Asia , and not to mention wars in Africa. Now , what do we think of US attacking countries all over (even Pakistan , during Obama regime , and it is a US ally) , with a help of Britain , France and most of other NATO countries , which doesn't share a border with those countries , in fact , they are thousands of miles (or kilometers) away ? UN are a joke , in last 30+ years , in my opinion , when you consider the facts written above , only security council matters to some extent. By the way , Russia didn't broke UN charter rules (article 51) so that is a reason why there is no action or resolution from the UN. US and NATO did many times , but that is a reason why I think that UN are a joke - very limited reaction in general assembly , without proper reaction by following UN own rules (UN charter).
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@johnsmith2872 I have reffered to present conflicts , which are happening right now (when I made a case for neighbors attacks). You clearly don't know the genesys of this conflict and genocide is a strong word. If we are talking about that , how you will call 14 000 (real number) people killed by Ukrainian forces in Donbas regoin in last seven - seven and a half years ? I believe that you imagine Ukraine as a homogenius country (like Austria , for example) - it is not. Also , mass media talks all over about defending democracy and that is a joke ;if anything , Ukrainian democracy is much worse then Russia's. Mass media white washing nazis within Ukrainian government and , esspecially , miltary is appaulling , since those same media made worrying reportages about Nazis in Ukraine from about 8 years ago , until about 3 years ago. People do forget things they saw on TV. You can search it even here , on you tube. I do not approve war - I was subject of couple. In this case , diplomacy failed and it was not Russian fault. Russians felt thretened by development of things in Ukraine (meaning government) and they didn't see any other solution. I can promiss you , they also didn't thought that it will cone this far. Soon as they have realised that they are fighting collective west , instead of just Ukrainian military (which was trained and partially equipped by NATO) - they changed their objectives and now we have massive military slaughter of Ukrainian solders , without possibility of escapeing . That is horrible and I blame Ukrainian regime - they even passed a law which includes death pennalty for surrendering and/or collaboration. That makes me very angry and sad - why those people have to die ? In order to get more money for mafia in government (much of small weapons donated to Ukraine , never even reach Ukraine - it is being sold on a black market , by Ukrainians ) and about money donations - ordinary Ukrainians will see very little of it if any (besides basic state functioning) . I do know personaly some Ukrainians for a couple of years now and they are great people. I've met them abroad , where they live and guess why they left. They were/are very careful about giving their opinion about government and overall political life in Ukraine , but , since we are friends , they explained many things to me , of which I never thought about untill this happened. Hence my attitude towards the situation and , besides that , I know some people in Donetsk (we are in contact). I also know some Russian languge (much less than English , which isn't my native language - obviusly) and I can follow Russian telegram channels. Things I saw there (and I was seeing these thing in previous wars) are just beyond words. Ukrainian side , led by this beasts is just unholy - doing that stuff to it's own people (civilians). Just saying that I understand why Putin decided to do this , not that I justify it. Please check the duran channel , or see website called dreizin report , if you want some propper analysys about this conflict. Check Scott Ritter for some history about this and military analysys (only telegram channel - they banned him from twitter) , and he makes some interviews on you tube. I do adwise to seek the facts for yourself and to watch mass medai only for weather and entertainment (avoid propaganda channels like this - this one is not even good propaganda). In the end , this conflict will end (unfortunately , since Ukrainians don't want to negotiate - they were instructed not to by western sponsors) , when Russia achieves proclaimed goals and when Poland enter west Ukraine . Ukraine will be much smaller. Focus of the western world will be soon diverted towards inflation and food and other shortages (which will be blamed on Putin) and after that on China-Taiwan and , probably soon , you will hear something about Saudi Arabia.
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@dianabryner5081 people live of earnings and money , not on free speech. 1000s of Russians , which have left the country , have done that because of financial reasons , because their businesses and/or jobs were tied with the western payment system and western companies and now (because of sanctions) they can't make a living in Russia. Of course , there are many of them which don't agree with Putin politics (and within Russia too) , but what stopped them so far to do the same (leave Russia) ? We will see how will their integration into the west go (in terms of legal papers , stay permits and "warm" welcome , do to a Russofobic hysteria which is raging right now). Free speech exists in the west , as long as one goes with the current narrative and not against it (in which case , people get "cancelled" , tagged with horrible attributes (usually without any argument or proof) , get sued and threatened) . For that matter , I'm aware of Julian Assange case (how free speech worked for him) , while Snowden is doing very well in Russia. I didn't quite understood the remark about Russia's TV channels , but , fyi , I do not watch TV , except some nature programs and occasional comedy . Certainly not Russian or any other state media (including domestic and western ones).
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Dr Peterson is a great speaker. Also (I've been following his work , for years now) he is very knowledgeable about many things , besides his primary expertise and I agree with him a lot , but not always (it is a matter of perspective). However , he lost me on a statement (in some interview , recently) , regarding the Israel/Palestinian war. He directly made a connection between Hamas and Teheran , which is totally false premise (therefore , all the conclusions derived from that , will be false too) , therefore , sort of , excusing in advance potential western war with Iran. I don't think that man of his intellect and experience can be easily fooled by western mass media narrative , so I've concluded that he chosen his "side" and that he helps to push the agenda of globalists. Maybe fame and popularity got to him , or he just folded under pressures he faced , but that's it .
I've seen some speeches from this event , with excellent and inspiring speakers (I agree with some of the things they've said and some not) , but , overall , the whole event looked to me , like conception of some kind of new WEF , with somewhat different approach , but with the same elitist feel to it and I mean western globalist elites . Even the name of the event (which is attempting to became a movement) is conveniently and purposefully thought through , so that it can strike all the right emotions to casual audience and the acronym "ARC" , imply that it is the "last hope" for humanity. Of course , led by west. Unfortunately , I don't know who were the invitees (beside the speakers) and who funded and organized this thing , but I'll bet that they have totally different goals in mind than it says on the thin. Of course , I don't have any proof to this statement , it is just a gut feeling , because this event costed a ton of money and time (pure logistic for those kind of people and in those numbers are nightmare). To what end and why ?
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This is not properly researched video. Many figures are wrong and , I believe , that most of the information came from western media outlets (which , as said in the video , support almost anyone , but Serbs). FYI , Kosovo Albanians (at the time called "irredentists") tried to separate from SFR Yugoslavia as early as 1980 , just after Tito died , with massive demonstrations , asking to became a republic (instead of autonomous region status) , which would give them right on secession (only with referendum in a whole country). In that time , organized oppression against local Serbs started by Albanian organized groups , but it was swept under carpet , for "good looks" within Yugoslavia at the expense of local Serbs , who started selling their properties to Albanians (money came from US located relatives) and leaving Kosovo and Metohija toward central Serbia , en mass , therefore changing percentage of population . It was and still is a project of "greater Albania" , which west supports , for various reasons. Americans have extremely low understanding of Balkan relations , but they have a pretty influential (and rich) Albanian lobby . Europeans (western - central) have other reasons , mostly tied to history and ideology. Btw , Kosovo Albanian population is presented as 1,8 million formally , but it is more like half of that. After 1999 , some 300 000 to 350 000 came from Albania and occupied Serbian properties illegally (and forceful dislocation of Albanians , although there were some cases , exists only in BBC "documentaries and tv reports" .
Overall very biased, anti Serbian video , which includes NATO illegal aggression war crime apology (why NATO didn't intervene in Rwanda , for example , where more than a million people were killed , in much shorter period of time ?)
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You are giving too much significance to Zelensky. Of course , he is playing a role of a Ukrainian president (quite literary) , because he's not a president by Ukrainian constitution any more , but only by decision in "rules based order" style , of his masters . Recent Ukrainian parliament decision od "support" for "president" Zelensky , is also a show (not legal in any way in Ukraine).
About the suit and the behavior - it is widely known , that the man is an actor , specifically chosen for the part (some say function , or institution) of the president because of his popularity at the time (TV show , where he was playing a character of a president) . Since his election he had only decided on minor , unimportant things , even before the war (there were/are people around him to suggest what he should do , or sign). He is stil playing his part and , by being pretty isolated from reality (I mean , from normal , every day life , even as it is in today's Ukraine) , he probably thinks that he is a strategy genius , big military leader and very important person in diplomatic circles. Cocaine addiction doesn't help either . He is , also , very angry , because Americans are leaving him high and dry , after so many promises and famous Boris Johnson visit in late March , early April od 2022 , when he brought the message from Americans (don't sign the deal with Russians , or else ! You just keep it going and we'll take care of everything , AS LONG AS IT TAKES .). He is used to open his mouth and play his part , to get whatever he wants (money , military help) and lately American tap has dried out + he is being put to his place by Trump and other US officials.
As for TV show of arguing and whatever , you should take into account , that that was AFTER the real meeting with Trump (and , probably , bunch of other people). On that meeting he was told , basically , that the show is over , he has done very well so far and that now someone else will take responsibility , to sign whatever is needed with Russians. Knowing Trump , that was not being said in a nice , mellow way and Trump is holding grudges for long time and never forgets and forgives (Zelensky has already spent the bonus points , with mineral deal rejection and some insults toward Trump. Though , he couldn't realistically sign anything , because he has already done it with British) . Zelensky isn't a diplomat , nor he really cares about Ukraine. He has ego about the same size as Trump , but he doesn't have the same power , weight and experience. He is done , but the echo of his presidency is still remaining (while the terms of capitulation are being finalized , between US and Russia). If he annoys Trump too much , he can still end up dead , even with SAS as his personal guards.
Trump is businessman and he has a plan. Of course , he would rather to take care of things directly (as he is used to , in his companies) , but , in a public eye , one must pretend. He doesn't care how many people has died (that is a man , who wants to be a owner of Gaza and build a giant resort on that part of coast) , though , I don't believe that he is bloodthirsty , but he wants it finished , so that he doesn't need to deal with it anymore and he gets to say that he resolved the situation (every win and every spin counts) . He'll get to focus on his agenda more (middle East , China , clearing his enemies from the federal apparatus....). Europeans (British especially) are playing into his hands , by ensuring economic self destruction , with continuing to support Ukraine (Ursula wants to pledge 750 billion Euros to Ukraine) and with continuing with green agenda and decoupling with Russia. Trump will make a deal with Putin and you may yet see , that Europe will buy Russian gas from Americans (proclaiming it American).
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Ukrainians have a law that forbids anyone to negotiate with Russia. US aid , even if it's approved , won't help Ukraine , because 80% of that aid is going to the US MIC for future arms manufacturing (and contracts can't be signed , until funds are available). About 8% of that aid is meant to keep up functionality of Ukrainian state (paychecks for state employees , pensions , paying military salaries , etc...), so only fraction may be concrete military lethal aid (of which up to 20 % of value goes to logistics). Ukraine need that yesterday , not in a few months and/or years. Besides , they are running out of soldiers (considering the length of the front , especially experienced ones , as well as command stuff ). Ukraine has sme more time to suffer , unless the idiots in west start WW III (via provocation , or false flag , or whatever in their well known play book) , in which case the Ukrainian question will be inconsequential .
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I thought that Tulsi Gabbard is more informed than this , regarding Mr Putin and the whole situation in Ukraine . Maybe she just upholding her political position and goes with the US/collective west narrative from MSM (which is instructed by government/intelligence services and/or so called "deep state"). Putin never said that they will use nuclear weapons (especially , he never mentioned Ukraine in that context) , but he said , that many high western officials (both civil and military) threaten to use them on Russia and that Russia also has many weapons , in some cases more modern than western counter parts and they have right to defend themselves (Russia). His speech is widely available on internet , both with English simultaneous translation and English subtitles (I mean WHOLE speech , instead of redacted clips used in media). Anyway , preemptive nuclear strike is not in Russian nuclear doctrine , which is publicly known , nor Russia have in possession tactical (low yield) nuclear weapons (unlike USA & NATO). About her statement that "Putin lost his face" - it is imaginary thing on the west , because 85% of world population doesn't live in the collective west (including Australia and New Zealand) and they see thing differently (more realistic and comprehensive , if you will). The military industrial complex is just a tip of the proverbial ice berg , because globalist forces are really trying to rule the world and subdue all the people , which aren't in the "club" (WEF , or whatever) you will own nothing and be happy.
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@anonisnoone6125 Because of historical reasons , myths and blatant rewriting and falsifying the history (mainly from the west and to certain extent , within SFR Yugoslavia , by the communists). But it originates in middle ages , with particular unresolved issues after WW II (sides in a war and atrocities on civilians , based on a ethnicity ). However , it is not that intense , as it is presented in the video , with exception of Serbian-Albanian (from Kosovo and Metohija) relations , and to lesser extent some Bosniaks vs Serbians and/or Croats. There are lots of ex YU expats , for instance , in Germany - they almost all get along fine , because they speak (more or less) same language and they share (more or less) same culture. As for Kosovo Albanians , in the video , there are clips of them celebrating their "independence" and there is no "Kosovo" flag in sight - only Albanian flags and some American. Kosovo Albanians are example of "Greater Albania" project from late 19th century , and western powers are inclined to allow that , because "Great Serbia" is big NO-NO . Btw , many of the figures in the video are false (probably obtained from western media headlines). Probably , neither of these countries (Serbia , Montenegro , Bosnia and so called "Kosovo" ) would ever became a member of EU. This is just politics.
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@draganjagodic4056 No. Governments in many of those countries are western propped puppets , selecting to serve western interests. I spoke with some eminent people from Romania and Bulgaria about those times (Warsaw pact) and most of their complaints was about domestic Communist dictators and local "sheriffs" , not about Soviets. Bulgarians are , mostly pro Russian. Romanians have more independent attitude and have some historical grudges with them(before the Soviet Union) , but that is not overwhelming feeling there .
As for historical grudges , not just from after WW II , Polish people have long history of conflict with Russia and , by extension Latvians. The other two Baltic states never had a statehood , until Soviet Union made them republics. Czechs , have a memory on 1968 (forgetting Poland's role in previous times) and they are highly westernized (unlike Slovaks , which don't mind Russians) . Hungarians , mostly , don't like them , but they took , relatively , neutral stand , based in reality , not in ideology. Though , Hungarians do like classic Lada cars very much.
Personal dislikes are OK , but use facts , when you make a statement.
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France has the Foreign legion , which is the best operating (trained and equipped) part of their military. They don't have to explain nothing to anybody about their deaths . It would be , also , great opportunity to somewhat deflect attention from domestic problems (i believe that he is thinking that way) , but it may backfire horribly . This is , mostly , European globalist elites in a panic mode , because they are loosing grip over , pretty much everything . At the same time , Macron imposes himself as a prime leader of EU , since Scholtz is far cry from Merkel and their economies are sinking . Of course , there is a good chance , that Russians will receive those troops in Ukraine (and there are Belorussians near by) with a little less grace , compared with their actions against the Ukrainian forces.
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@MrDuffyjack It was Soviet union back than. That war contributed in large part to their economic collapse and than to the dissolution of USSR (it , basically , collapsed into itself , because of planned economy and lack of reforms , to keep up with ever changing world circumstances). Of course , west was there all happy to help the process. As for Afghanistan Soviet adventure , besides cost , they were doing all right over there , until US decided (CIA) to mess up their score and formed and armed and trained Taliban forces in Pakistan. CIA , or the US , whatever you like , sunk a loads of money into the project and after lots of problems , they got it right in last two and a half years , when Soviets left. Soviets , at the time , didn't had an adequate answer for US made MAN PADs , wit self guidance missiles , which decimated their helicopter forces , on which they rely heavily , to move troops where was needed. And , as I said , they were running out of money.
But , you are right. Even Alexander the Great (of Macedonia) never conquered that country , in fact , no one ever did , for long period of time.
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Gotta love Col. Davis.. He says that US president has to put stop on it. I mean , that man doesn't know where is left , or right , let alone that he is deeply (if any , at all) involved in decision making. Also , Us war on Iran , is a bit complicated endeavor , because , it is not just Iran (and Lebanon and Yemen) , but there are some forces in Iraq , not to mention position of Jordan , which (with King's super balancing act) is a wild card , as well as Egypt and Turkey. Not that their governments wants to wade in (neither Iran wants it) , but those guys need to stay in power of face the gallows , because internal pressure from the population is rising and fast (not just because of atrocities to the Palestinians , but also because Israeli officials put the populations of all of these countries in a same basket and publicly saying , that they all should be killed - Muslims and Christians alike). So , where will US put their bases (safely)? Logistics ? Safe harbors ? Those people are a bit more sophisticated , than 35 , or 25 years ago. They have more than AK 47's and rocks and occasional RPG . Also , now they have , kind of , powerful friends and the rest of the world (excluding collective west , which has problems of their own) isn't cheering for Israel and US anymore. At least at home , in the US , all is peachy and OK , so another war is just what Us should engage in , since Ukraine winning ,or won (or whatever) , especially stretched over several countries , while preparing for war with China , over Taiwan and to defend Europe from mad Putin .
Oh , Col. Davis REALLY need to inform himself (preferably , outside MSM) what really happened on October 7th and WHO killed most of 1300 people (civilians and military). I won't even mention legality of any of it , because of "rules based world order".
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You can't stop companies to keep milking customers in every possible way , because , since late 1980's- early 1990's , system (I mean socio economic system) had perverted itself into something beyond Orwellian ideas (beyond maximizing profit - more like total control over population) . However , one can use old tech (whenever and wherever is possible) and there is an open source community , go fund me public campaigns and such...Of course , it is hard (or impossible) to start production of trains (open source , public ownership) , but many other things can be done that way. Also , I can bet (and I'm not a gambler) , that you can unleash some tech savvy people on the train hardware and software and they can reinvent the whole system and than you can order specified parts from China , Iran , Russia , Turkey , or wherever , which can produce those parts for a fraction of the cost. Where there is a will - there is a way. It will , probably , come naturally , when people , even they are conditioned (psychologically) to buy next new shiny thing , couldn't afford that new thing anymore (I mean in majority).
BTW , I'm typing this on a 15 years old lap top (and I have like almost four more of same for spares) and couple of milliseconds of latency doesn't bother me much.
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Party in power in Serbia is called "Serbian Progressive Party" , with coalition partners (main is Socialist party of Serbia - party of late president Milosevic). As for upcoming elections (all levels , including presidential elections) , Vucic will win presidential elections (no doubt , since the state of institutions and "democracy" in Serbia , control of the media etc..) , but the main "battle" will be over local government in Belgrade and , to some extent , over national assembly (parliament). There will be giant steel of the votes (business as usual - and I can prove it , because the voting lief-let (like invitation to election) came to my home , with a name of a person which never lived here , on this address) , but , the long presence of the same politicians (with massive , massive corruption and privatization of the state) and constantly decreasing living standard for general public (with lots of emigration of skilled young and middle aged people) has galvanized people , so there will be some changes (not tectonic - west wouldn't allow it). There is a possibility that Vucic , when elections are done , depending on the pressure from the west can impose sanctions on Russian federation of some form . He needs to stay in power , to keep covering up collective ruling coalition misdeeds and corruption .
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@andyhughes1776 That would imply , that US (and most of other governments in the world) are working towards benefit of their own citizens . They do not . They (almost) never did . Any benefit that population may see , as a result of some governmental action , or event is always coincidental , or in a service of further development of center of power. US citizens are mostly indoctrinated and ignorant (not saying they are stupid , far from it). The system is rigged against them , since the kindergarten. No free media , accept few independent ones (small percentage in media space and pretty fragmented) , so they can't get informed even semi correctly. They do not speak languages (again , this is vast generalization , not a reference to every individual) so they only follow English speaking media (and social media). On the other hand , they can easy figure out , when something is wrong with economy and their personal freedoms infringement (the latter more slowly , because it is graduate and many people live in the cities , which are , by design , more prone to regulations).
The only people who will take care of the people , are the people themselves. In the meantime , many things have to happen , in order to opinion and decision forms in a collective mind.
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Really , I don't think that anything is wrong with EV (besides steam powered cars - electric cars were majority in the beginning). But NOT battery powered EV . That is for kids (my grandson has a couple of those). Of course , golf carts , delivery vehicles in pedestrian zones , or some micro version of personal transport in the city (or suburb -city commute) up to 25-30 miles one way , probably OK , only with reasonable price and w/o lithium batteries. The rest is (even when everything is working properly , including fast chargers and everything in and on the car itself) , in my mind , idiotic , especially with those kind of prices . Of course , for some people , virtue signaling means more than a money spent , so be it. Never mind "creative" scientific and other kinds of explanations , of how it will save the planet . I mean , all the private jets that landed in Zurich , for a meeting in Davos are working on a unicorn tears and good will , right ? We have little wars going on and , thankfully , modern armored vehicles are moving by hard pedaling of the crews inside of them , shells and missiles are flying because of fairy dust sprinkled on top of those and couple of navy fleets in world seas is propelled exclusively by sales and ores. All those things are promoted by the same crowd , at the same time.
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This man and the clowns behind him would be more honest and closer to the truth , if they were put a swastika on their left sleeve. And they calling out Iran (by the instructions of their sponsors from USA) , whilst everybody knows that Hamas is mostly funded by Qatar and the Israeli state helped strengthening Hamas in Gaza (in early 2000's) , in order to make division among Palestinians (to get rid of Fatah , or to diminish their relevance). Hamas is a terrorist organization , mostly Sunni jihadists , but , if the Palestine has been allowed to exist as a proper state , they would be a regular military - like IDF ,which is doing to Palestinians the same things that this idiot is referring to , in much grater scale and for decades. Though , they didn't (yet) used gas on Gaza , but everything else is pretty similar to what has been done to Jews in Europe in WW II and in prior times (just not by Arabs). The big and powerful Israeli military , that he mentioned , also includes US military and some military parts of half of (US) vassal states.
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@Justdont693 When "Russia" said it would overrun Ukraine on 30 days ? If someone spoke about that time frame , they probably meant to take Ukraine to negotiating table (which they did). Other thing , which people don't understand , is that Russia has taken very soft approach to this war. There is a reason for that - many cousins and relatives lives on both side of the border (over 60-65% of Ukrainian citizens are ethnic Russians). Even if they took a western military intervention/invasion approach (shock and awe) , with no regards to the civilians , look at the size of the Ukraine and the first thing to go would be (as logic commands) to take out all possible infrastructure , including the communications , roads , railways , all the energy facilities , water systems , etc... (with long range weapons) and then to invade on predetermined axes . This is SMO , not a total war for Russia. On the "slow progress" point (besides initial judgement mistakes , on reaction of the west) , they are fulfilling given objectives , which are : demilitarization and denazification (to be completed after the war is finished) and neutrality (there is no deadline on that). However , they WILL take their annexed lands. The further development in that regards is dependent on Ukrainian reality , when the first part is over (whether they agree to neutrality , or keep doing US/NATO bidding , in something like guerilla/partizan warfare , or whatever).
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Well , everybody can throw a punch , especially in the war. This attacks were conducted by a inserted (in Crimea) sabotage task individuals and/or groups. It is really hard to defend everything against guerilla warfare and there are many examples for it. In a case of Kerch attacks (by a missile) - Russian air defense is working just fine (though , we know , that any sophisticated missile from Ukrainian side is guided by US /NATO specialists , via US satellites) . The vastness of area affected by this conflict , should be taken in to account (one can not be alert at all times on so many possible targets , which can be attacked in so many different ways) and , of course , human nature plays the role - some of the Russian military got complacent and let their guard down. Besides some material losses (which are negligible, in great scheme of things , at least for Russia ) there are some PR wins for Ukraine (and western sponsors) , some thinking to be done (by Russians) and that's about it.
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Actually , you CAN join the Russian military - there are many foreigners who did (I mean since conflict started). Until the end of the last year , contracts were made for a period of 6 months , but since than it changed - one has to serve until special military operation is done (or , if the war breaks out , you can't just leave). After finished 6 months of service , everyone (talking about foreign citizens) will receive citizenship and a plot of land. Salaries and bonuses for military personal are pretty incentivizing (quite higher than average) and there are other benefits too. After regular service , you become a reserve (there are very precise conditions and regulations about everything related to military service). There are some Americans (with and without prior military experience) who are serving right now (mostly in Ukraine) that I know of , so , they would probably take the Brit with certain experience and expertise (after loads of security check ups , of course). I can provide a telegram link for that , if you are interested.
Putin's decree is not about Russian Orthodox church values , per se , but about traditional moral family values (which used to be main stream in Europe too , couple of decades ago , or so) - there are many Muslims in Russia and other religions too . The main thing about that is that the knowledge of Russian language isn't a condition for getting a permanent residency anymore and if many Brits , Americans , Canadians learnt it - pretty much anyone can too (at least to conversational level). If you think that Russian language is hard (which it is) , try Polish language 😁
Besides the obvious professions (which almost every country needs) , Russians are looking for farmers too (they , kind of , have some land to spare..) and the government and local incentives and subventions are (at the moment) ludicrous - in some cases up to 100% (my friend took advantage of that in Crimea) . If you know what are you doing , you can get seriously wealthy within a year , or two (again , I know people). Foreigners can't own the land (as in farm-able land) , but they can lease it , with an of option of buying. Big families are welcomed and there is a strong state support for children.
There are negatives , of course , like everywhere in this world .
At the moment (arguably) Russia is one of the places with best opportunities for a good life , depending on personal goals and convictions and preferences in general (there are some countries in south east Asia). However , simply by moving to Russia (or any other place) no one can solve all of his/hers problems - one simply exchange one set of problems for different set of problems (regarding different country and culture , laws , mentality , language ....). Also , if one has personal issues , those stick with that person , no matter what country he , or she is in. People tend to forget that. Though , sometimes , changing scenery and perspective - helps. It may be wise to visit Russia couple of times (prolonged touristic visits in different parts of the year and different places) prior to making decision to move - just to get a proper feeling (vibe?) of the place and to verify if it suits one's expectations .
Btw , Europe is beautiful , but , than again , there are other places in the world that are beautiful in their own way. I'm sure that western Europe (at least) is on the way of no return (at least socially and economically and , for sure , demographically).
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On the point of jacket - I would suggest to acquire a few different ones and let people think that it is just a fashion that you like. Maybe you can order some wind/rain jackets and put some logo on them and declare it your "merch" , so that people can buy it. Anyway , it is almost always cloudy and rainy in Britain (in autumn and winter for sure) , so , you might as well wear a bowl hat and a umbrella - no one would react.
Now about Mr Trump. These popular executive orders that he signed (as promised in the presidential campaign) are mostly - popular. Of course , the country will benefit (hopefully for a long time) from anti-woke decisions and measures and from securing the border (which is , kind of , one of the main things that makes a country). Though , they are putting in custody the illegals who are "secured" by the state - those who's rent is being covered by the state and they have an address to receive state help (pocket money). They will have more problems on finding people that aren't in the program - it may turn into a witch-hunt (I mean , people taking the law into their hands). We'll see , it is still early days.
As for CO2 emissions - it was a fraud since beginning and it has (for the most part) nothing to do with climate change (we do have climate change , but it's a natural thing). Anyone could find that out (since we have internet) , but no , it's easier to swallow up something that talking heads say on the telly (pushing some extremely rich people agenda). But , more importantly , in USA case , it will ease a little bit of pressure from production part of economy. I doubt that'll better ordinary people lives , but it may influence job opportunities. I strongly doubt that much of the saved government money will be directed toward people - it may cause bigger profits for some people though. Leaving Paris accords and WHO may upset some rich people , but they will wait him out , unless he really gets into stuff that are causing much of the America's problems. He never mentioned US debt problem (and internal debt problem) , or homelessness , infrastructure , healthcare , racism and such. He blamed it all on Biden and his crew (well , they were guilty for the such invasion of illegals and for institutionalizing "wokeism" and helping inflation growth) and the illegals themselves (which can't be blamed for the inflation , pore living standards and the rest of the problems , besides some criminal activity) , but the problems were there (less of it) even when he was serving his first term. We'll se how the rest of his proclaimed agenda goes (like cutting off military help for Ukraine) , because of the people he surrounded himself with. I'll say it again , most of those people will turn on him (or just ignore his orders) as soon as he's decisions touch , or affect interests they are involved in (or funded by). Ordinary people will struggle economically as before him.
I still don't quite understand your excitement with him. Well , from a British perspective and with your current situation - PM (and government) - Trump looks better by a country mile (at least , for start , he does some things , that he was saying he would do , if elected - results of those are yet to be seen) , but he is NOT a people person , not from the people , nor for the people , he just present himself that way sometimes. In my opinion , he will alienate himself (or US , if you will) from Europe (EU and NATO) including GB (I don't see current government to get along with him on any topic , unless they are forced). He will lean heavily (bully) smaller countries to do his bidding. GB can't resolve it's problems in a way that Trump is trying to do it - unless you have some sort of dictatorship.
Leaders who take care of their people are on the other side(s) of the world (beside taking care of the country's interests).
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@BritishLandeur best politician in the west (you've probably ment in anglo sphere) in power - probably. In the west (as a broader term) - surely not. In Europe (in power) there are Orban and Fico (Melony is all talk , no walk) , but there is Milei in Argentina , which is strange , but with extraordinary results. There are some in Europe also , but they are opposition for now. Mostly , the rest of the people are Soros educated , globalist , WEF puppies , with deminished sence of reality. They have (for the most part) developed sence of media effects and how something may look , to the ordinary woter (but they went too far wth lies).
We have military surplus stores here (mostly of NATO equipment-wardrobe) with excellent quality and in different colour options. Jackets (anti perspirant , bridable , wind and rain proof) is about 80 euro. For some reason , most of stuff they sell , has "tactical" added to the name of the product and I've always wondered are there , in existance , like "operational" , or "strategical" pants (trousers) , but still those are very good guality. If you don't want to do merchendize , you may go shoping , next time you come here .
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Broskisnowski ??? Another MSM headlines reader ? Genocide against whom ? Where is the resolution of UN which says that ? Facts , numbers ? I mean , you probably got to know that , just like you knew that Iraq (Sadam) had weapons of mass destruction and that Afghani are to blame for 9/11 (and Iraq too) and that Ukraine is beacon and shining star of democracy and have ghost of Kiev and Russians are dismantling washing machines , to use their chips for rockets ... In that time , the only attempted (almost achieved) genocide was in Rwanda (800 K people killed , mostly with gardening tools , over 200 K women raped and tortured and murdered - just in couple of months) , yet , no NATO , no western outcry over it (some have mentioned it at the time).
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It could be a great business opportunity , as I see it (not to the owners - future ex-owners of these...cars). When price goes down to 1000 , or so , pounds - one can buy them in bulk , take the battery pack off (divide it into smaller packs) and sell it for enthusiast e-bike builders and energy storage packs , for a profit , yet much cheaper than equivalent packs for the same purpose. Interior in these is , mostly , pretty nice , so make some armchairs and sofas out of it and sell those too , all the wiring has some price as scrap (copper) as do wheel rims , screens are excellent (with some modification) for home security cameras ,and other things , etc... Shell can be sold for chicken coop , or a big dog house (if price is better than scrapping it). If price dosn't come down so low - just nick them.
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Arms and ammunition storage in Transdnestria holding about 20 000 tons of Soviet era weapons (few people have said that number , not that I made an inventory) and , if there is any ingress on that territory , whether by UAF , or NATO forces (from Romania) , with potential danger of loosing that storage , all of that is going up into the air. I think that Russians have communicated that , back in 2022 , when first idea about that arose in Ukraine (or NATO).
Denmark is very globalist agenda and new world order oriented country (very beautiful , btw) and in no danger at all from outside , so they can give all what they have to Ukraine. If all of that gets to the front line , it'll change situation and stall the Russians , for about a day or so (optimistic assessment).
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As usual , well articulated analysis of "hot" issues. However , those are just symptoms (or consequences) of a much deeper political (and social) problems. I have no doubt , that some other issue , or event will emerge soon and the people will react to it (in various ways , depending on personal stance) and than another thing will happen and so on - and people will still react like a cat to a laser beam . In the meantime , government will produce more laws and regulations to regulate and control everyone personally (1984 anyone?) , to remove any chance of financial independence and/or well being (for working class and middle class - you'll have nothing and you'll be happy) , etc.. After idiotic knife law (and now anti-smoking law) , I'm beginning to think that we soon may see revival of old tradition (law) of "prima nocta" , modernized with stipulation that local lord/sheriff has to perform as bisexual , so that no one of newly wedded should be left out.
None of the parties (including Farage's party) can , or will solve the problems. Problems are structural and parties are structured to aim to get in power and stay in power , not to solve problems , or care about the people. So , buckle up , these are "interesting times".
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Everybody likes an idea of a "cleaner" world (air). Besides the heat pumps (which are slowly advancing in efficiency and at a (relatively) lower costs) , the rest of it is so expensive , that it couldn't be done , without heavy subsidizing . Which means , ordinary citizens have to pay for some rich people (owners of the industries) to become green (or greener) and avoid paying carbon taxes. I'm all for it , as long as it costs me and my fellow citizens nothing. Of course , it doesn't offset acquiring and transport of raw materials for industry production. As long as there is a cheaper option (mostly conventional - fossil fuels , or bio mass) - people will use it , unless something equally cheap , abundant and reliable and accessible to everyone emerges. But , that is more political , than technological subject.
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I'm not a British , but I can make some general remarks about stated ideas in the video.
First , talk about democracy , particularly "direct democracy". Any type of functioning democracy has to have properly politically educated , properly informed and politically active , or at least somewhat engaged adult population. Otherwise , it is just a facade and rulers get to do whatever they want. I mean (with extremely rare and occasional exception) - representatives of the people (commons in UK parliamentary system) ARE part of ruling class and general population is very misinformed (propagandized) . Direct democracy would require to cancel political parties , because direct democracy excludes particular interests and introduce common interests (in broadest terms) . Since educational system is flawed (intentionally) and most of parents/custodians of young generations are indoctrinated (keep your head down and your nose clean) - there is a little chance to get a generation of free thinkers and "common goal action" people. For that - you'll need a total collapse of a system (think Oliver Cromwell) and/or great catastrophe (like WW II was) to change overall "ethos" among the people. Bear in mind , British population isn't cohesive like it was after WW II , not even near and for achieving common interest , you need to have minimal common denominator .
Here is a story about Aristotel and his view of democracy. One day he walked with his students in the outskirts of Athens and someone asked him what he thinks about democracy. Aristotel calmly turned around and pointed in the direction of simple three sheep herders near by and said : as long as those three can outvote ME , I don't like the democracy.
System I would prefer would be meritocracy (of course , with strong morality and some sort of public control of justice - and I mean justice , not law). Freedom of speech is a MUST (paired with criminal responsibility for any public statement) for any properly functioning society. Though , people can be perfectly happy in authoritarian countries (even absolutist countries), as long as they're lucky to have responsible man/people on the top.
On the point of Energy - it is dependent of the part of the world one is living in (country) , but , in UK (at the moment) you're being robbed blind. Otherwise , I mostly agree with you and people should reject this new green religion a.s.a.p. Of course , humans caused a lot of pollution which affects almost all living things , including humans themselves and we should change our ways to more sustainable ones , by natural progress , not by administrative measures . People messed with nature a lot - but , for sure , there is nothing we can do about the climate change , besides preparing as best as we can. We can talk about "fighting climate change" , as soon as someone manage to stop ordinary flood , or earthquake (localized events). Until then , we can not deal with planetary processes (like global warming , or switching of the magnetic poles...) which happened a few times before humans even existed .
I understand that you're "cheering" for military funds (as a former military man) , but we should unpack that idea. What do countries need armies (military I mean) for ? General answer would be -for defense . Now , GB is/was colonial power , therefore , military is needed for purposes other than defense also. If we look at the first part (defense) , logical question would be - against who ? Who would have a reason to attack (or invade) GB ? The answer is - no one (emotional historic old grudges aren't real reasons) . Never mind the NATO alliance - no one even remotely in the neighborhood would have such interest and not even forever evil baddies - Russians (to the contrary of what UK media writes and says about that subject , for a century now).
That leaves the other part - colonial engagement. In practice , that means (as things are standing now) that HM military would be engaged in US private projects , like Afghanistan , Iraq , Libya or , before that Yugoslavia. There is no benefit for the people of GB , or the crown - except very small number of people which benefits from arms contracts . GB's tax payers will bear the expense of such excursion. On it's own , GB military can't do anything of significance (yes , it can do a significant damage to the countries with inferior military potential in a global south , but those countries rapidly acquire new , powerful friends) , but no new colonies , especially not ones with some vital (strategic) resources. More funding for military , doesn't mean that said military would be better and/or larger - it probably means that weapons would get more expensive and some more toys for the navy would be built (never mind that there is not enough people to populate said vessels above , or under surface of the sea). People that serve in the military now are separate subject. Again , those aren't cohesive bunch and military is going woke more and more . Of course , there are very capable units like Guards , paratroopers and special state sponsored terorist units lik SAS and SBS , but , overall , numbers are falling and the quality is falling. I'm writing this , as a far removed observer - I don't know the real state of UK military , but it is a far cry from the state it was in late cold war , or nineties - that's for sure. I mean , year and a half ago , I saw a General talking about imminent shortage of ammunition and missiles on the Russian side , in Russo Ukrainian war. For anyone with a half of brain - it is equivalent of saying : It is expected that Saudi's will run out of sand in near future...
So , in my opinion , funds would be better used for NHS and in schools , but only if you get a socially responsible politicians. Otherwise , it will just enhance corruption.
Sorry for a lengthy comment , but you've talked for half an hour - it is impossible to comment on all of it , in like five sentences (unless someone wants to troll) and I did left out some of the subjects. All the best !
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Emil , you've mentioned (when you red the article and commented later) constitutional right to assembly; firstly , those rights are granted to SERBIAN citizens , not to a foreigners (this "event" is advertised as "EURO pride" , so , majority of participants would be foreigners/non citizens) , therefore , they can not evoke those rights (and it is meant for political or legal interests matters). Secondly , it is stated (within the same article of constitution) that those freedoms (including freedom of speech) CAN NOT be exercised in contrary to overall usual and prevailing traditional MORAL NORMS and to provoke other people , going against existing laws , destabilization of country , it's legally elected government and institutions and so on...(it is a long article of constitution) . We had some lock downs during early pandemic - it was also unconstitutional and there will be a reckoning for that (because , state of emergency was never proclaimed , which can diminish citizen rights to certain level , depending on a situation - which is strictly defined in the same constitution). EU went even further with violating citizen rights , with much more lock-downs and mandates for masks , social distancing and needles (those are violating human rights) - and they still want to preach "values" (not to mention current situation - it is another can of worms). Next , although we use the term "sexual minority" , it is not recognized in constitution , nor any laws. Constitution is only recognizing political minority and national minorities (within Republic of Serbia) - therefore , they can not be protected by those articles either. Institutions can issue a permit for public assembly /event , but they can , also , revoke it (by law). I'm not a lawyer , but I have some experience in organizing public events , so I've learned everything I needed , to properly do that , including the relevant laws.
As some of commenters previously said , most of people in Serbia don't mind LGBT whatever , as long as they exercise their "affections" privately. But , aggressively advertising their agenda in public , conversing "acceptance" against the will of vast majority of people , with possible influence on children and mocking religion and tradition (especially targeting family roots and tradition) - it will not pass. This is , also , just a tip of an ice berg ,in terms of political and economic situation in Serbia (after more than three decades of troubles) , so it will be much better if those people find some other place for their event. I really don't wish harm on anyone and Serbia has bad publicity for some time now (in the west I mean) , but this could be a proverbial straw that broke the camel's back.
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@bertkilborne6464 "So far no US vs Russia , directly." It is correct , in sense of direct military conflict , but only after the WW II. US did invade Russia in 1922 .
Russia (previously USSR) produce weapons. They sell weapons , just like US do. When there is a conflict overseas , involving US , "The Other Guys" can't buy weapons from the US to defend themselves from the US , so they go , where it is available (and much cheaper , by the way). When Soviets were in Afghanistan , US organized and funded (and founded) Taliban forces had US made weapons and Israeli made weapons , and some from Pakistan (just to mix up things a little) , but all payed by US.
The question is , why there are conflicts overseas , involving the US ?
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If they vote against this , I'm sure , that next proposed bill (to fix an issue) would be a "prima nocta" right , by a local lord , or head of local council... Law would not fix the problem , because those people can always go somewhere else to get married (did the law about knife carrying fixed a stabbing problems in GB ? ). Moral and health issues aren't even for a debate , in this day and age (though , in some parts of this planet , people still chop off each other heads and have slave markets...).
I'm an Orthodox Christian and we have a word for "cousin" , but , we use word like brother and sister for first , second...and so on cousins , just to be on a safe side (like , first cousin from a uncle , or an aunt , on any side of family , female is called sister from a uncle , or an aunt). Our church (and law , I believe) allows marriage only after 9th order of relation . Still , it looks that there aren't more pressing topics for parliament to debate on - it's all fine.
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@BritishLandeur please,if you can , address me as "Pedja" , because "sir" sounds in my head like some butler is talking to me (or police officer). I have to answer , so that it'll be clear - there is underlying , as you've put it -"mono culture" in Serbia, but that is , mostly good old conservatism (on biblical basis). Actually , Serbia is , due to history , very culturally diverse , from north to south and east to west , but the main thing is family , community and in many cases God (we do have a large Muslim community in southwest and quite a lot Catholics in north and northwest , some protestants too) .
However , in big cities it fades , because of the nature of organization of daily life ans size of the place .
Gambling is not a problem , but there are a lot of betting shops and casinos etc...Most people there are spending money like people use to do on a lottery , in the old days , relatively small amounts (and if they win , they reinvest in further betting so that they can have a feeling that they are doing (like working) something). Mostly , it's a money laundry scheme (but that is in a political domain , I'll explain it to you sometime ). I personally know quite a few people that make living of those betting salons , because , we know sports. First grup that I mentioned is making that kind of business just about profitable. We don't have too many addictions (in a sense of problematic overspending) , but there are some , like in every society. I personally use those facilities , if I need to go to the toilet , or if there is no cafe around , when I wait for someone. I don't know how to fill the betting ticket.
About disintegration of society - I was born in Yugoslavia. For 35 years I've been watching various stages of disintegration and degradation. I do get what are you saying about Britain , because , when I was little , in TV programs for children , I was watching Survivor (wild animals program) , David Bellamy , You've asked... My forst encounter with "English" humor (I was still little) was Benny Hill . later it was Dave Alen and in my late teens and early adulthood - it was "Only fools 'n' horses" and "Cafe Alo Alo " , "Open all hours" and many more... Quite a few friends lived in GB (mostly London and Oxford) , but , unfortunately , that faze (cultural . economical , that kind of spirit and behavior , if you will) is gone.
World , as it is (therefore GB and many other countries , mine included) - isn't normal. We've reached a sort of tipping point , so it'll take some time (up to decade) to get things , somewhat at least , in order (whatever that order may be). Terry Pratchett did mentioned something about "interesting times" . So , head up and buckle up.
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EU is fourth Reich . The very same lady told in an interview , about year ago , that she care more about Ukraine (crushing Russia) than German people , or , that the second is more important. 2030 seems so far away now and , by that time , with ongoing trends in Europe and world EU might be like revolving door (some leaving , some entering). With un-elected government , without any accountability , with absolute power over key issues and ginormous corruption on the highest level of authorities , with "more worthy" and "less worthy" countries (by proposition) - it is absolutism of big kapital interests , not even close to democracy , or even slight care for citizens (unless extremely rich , which will , basically , create policies).
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@BritishLandeur You aren't the first one who suggested to me to become a tour guide , or a history teacher 😃 But , I'm over 50 and I hate to walk in the heat ... Seriously , things I know about history and general culture are consequence of my early education in Yugoslavia - education system and great teachers (though , I'm trained in machine science , being maker most of my life) . From that time and considering the turmoils that we went trough - I've kept inquisitive and analytical mind and , in general , most of us (relatively educated , middle aged people , from around these lands) can "smell" BS propaganda from far away. Though , there is a lot of tribalism too .
Best time of year to visit these parts is end of April and trough May (hopefully , the weather should be as it used to be - sunny and not too hot). If I may - I suggest to dedicate more time in order to see more stuff and meet more people and to find a "base" from where you can go places. If you find sponsors for your videos - it'll be easily financially viable .
I wish you happy and safe travels.
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At least , you are honest about your feelings and situation overall. Try to check out the data on the Russian foreign ministery site , especially videos and data about Donbas region within last 7-8 years. Also , if you can , check out the Azov division and what are they all about (proud of nazie origins or whatever..).
Od corse , all the above and geo-strategical reasons doesn't minimaze human / civilian tragedy and we can all agree on that , but Ukrainans are not the only people in danger ,at the moment , in the world , but , seems to me , that nobody cares for the rest ; in fact , some of the western reporters , while reporting on Ukranian refugee crysis , said :" These are white , blond people with blue eyes , christians with european culture ,not like the ones from Sirya or Afganistan , so we should embrace them and help them out as best we can...". That is revolting to me.
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Really good stuff ! This channel (and a few others) offer much realistic view on a situation , than any of main stream media (west or east) , by a quite a few light years (rather than conventional country mile , or Km , if one measures things in metric). Since I am from ex-Yugoslavia , I was at the receiving end of NATO coalition spreading democracy and peace and defending human rights , so I feel for the ordinary people in Ukraine . I feel for the ordinary Russian people too , because life under economic sanctions isn't fun (I've lived under it for about 7 years). Also , I kind of understand why Putin did this. He did asked western leaders repeatably to keep with former agreements and not to spread NATO eastward. Since big economic crisis from 2008 ended (4-5 years later ) , seems to me , that western rulers remembered that they like better Russia as it was in early/ mid 90's , so they are pushing the same agenda since - Russia (Putin) is dangerous (never mind the Iraq , Afghanistan , Arabic spring , Libya , Syria , Yemen , Somalia and a few other places). I honestly don't believe that Putin wants to rebuild USSR and/or annex Ukraine , more like he wants to put on pro Russian government , or , at least neutral one (with close monitoring , of course). On the other hand , I am sure that EU and rest of the west and their satellites will defend Ukraine till the last Ukrainian (like many times before with other nations). So far , this is a war , but not the "full war" , since , seems to me , Russian forces are trying to spare civilians (at a high cost for themselves ) , which isn't their regular MO ( but it is more like scorched, flat ground). We'll see what will happen in a next few days or weeks . Keep up the good work.
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For a start , I don't believe anything that Zelensky says . He (Ukraine) may have 600 K PEOPLE on the front , but for sure , they are not all soldiers , as in properly trained and equipped (and experienced). Majority of them are forced conscripts and most of them do not get rotation and rest and they suffer lack of equipment and ammo (for artillery especially). "Slow Russian progress" , on the front looks that way , from behind the computer screen , but it is constant and it is a big front and big country. Currently Russian main focus is on the areas that are heavily fortified (concrete bunkers and established communications for supply and reinforcements) and they don't want to take that head on (understandably) , therefore maneuver movements (under combat) for flanking are required and that takes time. Ukrainians do have space and air surveillance service fro US and NATO , which enables them to react to movement and concentration of forces of opponent , as much as they are capable , in a given case (otherwise , Russians would be much closer to Dnieper river in the north and Kherson wouldn't be under Ukrainian control). So , tactical analysis , on a strategical matter isn't applicable.
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Great content ! However , even so all that you say is the truth (from your point of view). it is like stating the obvious - you can't convince people who doesn't check any information and just go by the gut feeling (mostly trusting TV and talking heads on it).
I don't think that any , or at least - most of the western European politicians are interested in doing something (anything , really) for their own nation. Their people are other globalists (WEF and some other organizations) , extremely wealthy people (bankers mostly) and/or their managers. They think in old and new colonial way , maybe even , a new feudal way (ordinary peasants don't matter). Back in a day , they at least tried to be reelected , but nowadays , if they have to resign , they will get a nice little job in a company they served well during the mandate , or some teaching post , or a book deal , or just place to sit in some kind of board , earning much more than they did as civil servants. There is a reason for that colonial mind - Britain was never big on resources (accept coal) and , for a long time , it was a financial power. Now , that financial stuff is going the same way as coal went , they will chase colonies , for resources (as like pre industrial Britain did , when Spanish might sunk) , because , you can't get revival from within , especially in today's circumstances. They are delusional , if you ask me and they think that such investment (like with Ukraine) could bring them back on a green branch and , anyways , they are preparing to erase everything , by transitioning on electronic currency (globalists are pedaling that idea for years now - total and absolute control).
Ukraine does have a problem with man power (especially since the "great counter offensive " of 2023). There is a martial law in Ukraine now , but as soon as it ends - you'll se much more emigration , because , most of the land is economically dead (and without work force and men in "usable" age). It will be place of instability , for long time after the war (20-30 years). However , they are loosing the war , with , or without foreign help and the front is constantly moving westward . If Americans switch off satellites (acquiring targets , targeting ....) , they are done quite fast.
Russians won't attack Britain , or Europe (unless directly and unavoidably provoked) , because they have no reason , or need for some gain , so most of that stuff are lies and/or projections of former colonial masters. Famous article 5 doesn't mean automatic military response from all the members , or any . Turkie is in NATO - do you really aspect them to fight Russia if western Europeans poke a bear enough to react ? As for boots on the ground - well there were quite a few since the invasion and many were left "on the ground" , or below. It is just a wet dream and delusion (bringing up self importance by everyone in "coalition of the willing"). Keep up the good work , Because I have a feeling that this year will be very interesting.
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I often listen Dr Peterson , and , mostly , agree with him (since , as I get older , I tend to be more conservative). In this video , besides other topics , some of which are debatable (at least for me) , he is making a point about Hamas connection to Iran , which is totally false premise and it's , probably , based on consuming western MSM reports , therefore , approving any potential action by the western powers against Iran (and other countries , which (their governments , at least) might not be onboard with western governments point of view). He mentions "Abrams" accords and , conveniently , forgets prior "Oslo" accords and various UN resolutions , which Israel choose to ignore (backed by US ,of course). By all means , I also condemn terrorist attack (specifically , killing and taking hostages , in civilian population) by Hamas and , even more, I condemn the ethnic cleansing on civilian population in Gaza and not allowing humanitarian aid to get to civilians.
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@ab-ym3bf You are assuming , that country/countries leaderships reflect the will of the people , regarding external and internal politics , laws and regulations. That imply further , that all elected people keep their pre election promises and have best interest of their voters in their mind (and hearts) . Nope . Modern democracy is a machine , or system and , like any machine , or system , can be and it is tuned and rigged to serve the ones who are in charge of it (mostly big capital - never mind the politicians). Interests differ even within different regions of particular country , let alone between different countries. It is nothing new , it happens for ages , just different terminology and technology - it is all a sham . Vast majority of the people don't even know who their representative is (in parliament) and (in bigger cities , or towns) they don't know who represents them in a local level. Therefore , democracy is just a word (because people vote) and not the real system that serves interests of population(s). Most of the countries that applied for the membership in the EU never had a referendum about that application - governments did it on their own will. There is no benefit on smaller nation , unifying with much bigger nation (accept , maybe , security and that is questionable too).
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@qwertyasdfgh1014 I didn't say it is easy , or efficient , just not impossible. There is always someone - for money , or conviction , or both. Plenty of exsamples in the different conflicts. I'm not saying that Serbia can take full force of NATO (providing that current NATO is capable , or willing to engage full force) for a long time. I'm saying that it wouldn't be walk in a park , in current situation. For some reason , you insist that Serbia should tremble in fear and play dead and all others will look the other way , or support NATO. It isn't that simple , or simply mathematical/logical issue. Remember , Talibans didn't had a chance in hell against US coalition and look at them now.
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@rickardstrom9305 Which empire was keen of human rights , ever ? Of course , we are talking of modern era , because concept of human rights didn't existed before (in a sense of wide international recognition and legislation). For the most part , even today , it is just a thing that was written somewhere (UN? Some constitutions?) , but given the chance , people in charge will ignore it easily (even on their own population) , pursuing their own interests. Soviets (and later Chinese and some others) were ideologically motivated , unlike people from the west , who were more materially motivated (control and ownership of resources).
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Oh , joy ! Let me start with obvious things - US and GB didn't " gave authorization" to Ukrainians for use of long range weapons to target Russian soil (it is an euphemism for domestic audience consumption) - they launched those weapons (ATACAMs & Storm Shadows) from Ukrainian territory. All the targeting (input and sequencing) , decrypting satelite data for positioning and trajectory (from US and NATO satellites) is done by US , GB military specialists , which have multiple years of training and are using proprietary encrypting/decrypting software , to which Ukrainians don't have access (security reasons) . I doubt that they are anything more than drivers and I heavily suspect that Storm shadow delivery plane is piloted by British pilot with experience.
I like your reasoning (not just about this , but about other topics also) but you don't get all the facts , or your interpretation is a bit off. Just to say , I do speak Russian (not as good as English , although , I doubt i would be part of the cast for Shakespeare play) , so I keep track of what is going on on Telegram (both Russians and Ukrainians) and some Russian TV (of course , they cheer for their own , but it is not nearly propagandized as western media and you can hear a difference in opinions). So let's get started...
You are right about expanding of NATO , which speaks of colonial western hypocrisy and Putin did talked about that since 2004 and made his famous speech in Munich security conference in 2008. So we come to Ukraine. Ukraine was never a nuclear power , it just had part of Soviet nuclear arsenal in it's territory. Legal continuity of USSR lies with Russia , so they took the nuclear stuff out of Ukraine. Belorus did the same (gave up stuff) , just as the rest of republics which left the federation. Yes , Ukraine is a sweetheart of western hegemon' s since end of WW I , which continued after WW II (last Nazi Banderists surrendered to Soviet army in 1954 , all the time being supported by US and GB ) and they see the Ukraine as a door into the Russia (lots of good stuff there - even Napoleon knew that). Ukraine has a warm sea (US and GB are primarily maritime powers) and a lot of flat land and sort of strategic depth - ideal for parking the troops and material. Other than that , I vividly remember a BBC reportage from 2008 about "worrying growth of Neo-Nazism in Ukraine" , among the youth and their paramilitary training camps. I also remember seeing in that reportage , young girls (8-10 years old) raising arms with Ukro Nazi salute : Slava Ukraini - Slava geroiam (Banderist Nazi salute , from WW II). Since we all know what has happened in 2014 and we all know about second Minsk agreement from 2015 , lets talk about "unprovoked" invasion on Ukraine. NATO trained and equipped Ukrainian strike forces from 2015 regularly (there were some preparations prior that time - more in the intelligence sphere) . Russians (Putin and Lavrov mostly) pleaded , warned and pointed out that they have to react , but it fell on death ears. In February of 2022 , Ukraine had 280 000 strike force parked in Donbass , ready to launch in March 8th , or 9th (i forgot the exact date). After taking Donbass (which would be walk in the park , considering numbers of LDPR forces and their equipment) , their task was to breach Russian border , with some pretenses of "helping Russians to get democracy" or something similar. Putin just beat them to the punch. If you think that it is a fantastic proposition , just remember that everybody said , at the start of conflict , that Russia is just a gas station with nukes , mascaraded as a state and that they were out of munition almost every week - which speaks volumes of state of mind of people who prepared this for well over a decade against Russia (Nuland comes to mind). Even than , Ukrainians and Russians reached an agreement in Istanbul on April 1st 2022 , which was , basically , Minsk II again , just with clause that Ukraine will never join NATO - and than Boris came (sent by someone in Washington). Russians redrew their troops from northern regions as a sign of good will , but , as many American officials said - we have to harm Russia (never mind suffering of millions of Ukrainians with close to one million dead in combat) - so it went on. Of course , public voting to join Russia in four regions was a result of not adhering to the reached agreement. It was never about the territory (accept Crimea - it is a strategic point). Also , Russians have advanced a bit since WW II and they don't do human waves any more , therefore slow and methodical progress. Yes , they can take more territory much faster , but with much greater loses . Anyway , they don't work by western standards , or calendar.
Also , everyone says that Putin is dictator. Why ? Russia has presidential democratic system , just like France or US. Mind you , given from what I have heard from other high ranking Russians - he is very moderate and nice and so far , he exercised extreme restraint .
About last missile strike on Ukraine (Dnepropetrovsk , or Dnipro). Missile that was used to destroy industrial zone is called Oreshnik (Hazel). It is not a ICBM , although it uses similar , or same rolling canister launch system on 6 axles , like ICBM. It is short to medium range (new one , one of few new systems) missile , carrying 6 warheads (nuclear capable) each with 6 munitions (that is 36 independent final trajectory munitions). It travels with speed of 10 MACH (3,5 km per second). No one has anything to intercept that. I've watched video of its flight over Kazakhstan border - it is impressive , even if I know that at the end of the flight someone will die. I see that this morning UK chief of staff is in Kiev , presumably to collect the rest 38 Storm shadows and bring them home - it's getting dangerous.
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@BritishLandeur Thanks for response . Very polite response , as one might aspect from an British gentleman - my name (nickname) is as it shows with avatar - Pedja .
I do understand your stance about UK doctrine and the rest of it. Mind you , my comments on it aren't personal , it is how things are , regarding this conflict (and others) and UK is very prominent ,let's say "assistant" in various US endeavors abroad.
I absolutely agree on Russian military blunders . There is no military in the world that doesn't get "bloody nose" if it wasn't engaged in fight , for years and decades. I do mean proper war , not just bombing and sweeping campaigns , with inferior opponents. Most of those responsible Russian officers are in prisons now , or just plane civilians. But , in three years Russian military became very effective , lean green , killing machine (based on volunteers - professionals , not on conscripts)
I don't think that Putin wanted regime change. Yes he was miss informed and you are right about that , but I think that intention was as agreed in Istanbul agreement. Now , Russia has to finance rebuilding and economy of new four regions (not a small proposition). If he wanted that , he could kill most of the officials at any time. I think that Russians like legitimacy very much , therefore , since this is only special military operation , not a war , they stick to it. Regime change in a country where neo nasties are groomed into society and government for best part of three decades isn't so easy - I mean , Americans prepared for it for almost 20 years , before went for it. Yes there are some Nasties in Russia , but mostly in prisons , or in private military companies (now operating outside of Russia). The rest of them went to Ukraine long before invasion and they have/had a couple of units there (kind of separate from regular Ukrainian military). Certainly it is not a state policy in Russia , like in Ukraine. Don't get me wrong , I do feel very sorry for ordinary Ukrainians. They will be left with bunch of dead relatives , friends and , basically , dead county and , practically , with no place to go and start over again(Europe has it's own problems now).
I believe that you are too young to remember how it was in Russia in the 1990's. It was much , much worse than previous Soviet era (for ordinary people). What Putin has done for Russia , will echo in history. He could not have done it in 10 years , given the size of the country and the problems he inherited. I have no doubt that his heir is being under consideration for some time now. You just need some consistency to get things done in big countries. It is easy to compare overall situation in Russia 25 years ago and now (and he had to wage a few wars in the meantime - all fueled by most democratic country in the world). Compare that with liberal democracies in the west and see who has better results in last quarter of a century. Btw , Singapore is democracy , but it is one of the harshest dictatorships on the planet - collective dictatorship , though (next to N. Korea , which went for personality cult) and nobody complains - they live like kings there. People want to have good and easy life and it just depends on luck - weather the people in power are good stewards of the country and people or self absorbing , narcissistic , power hungry scumbags. It has nothing to do with political social arrangement of the country - if it's a democracy - great. If it's not and people live well - it is the same. Mind you , I'm not advertising dictatorships , nor do I think that all is bad in the west (at the moment , I strongly dislike the way the things are and where it's headed). All the best!
P.S. Almost forgot about main thing - the nukes. I agree with you , accept that I think that Russia may have few more conventional moves (with new doctrine) , before nukes fly. I really don't believe that Russia will put a tactical nuke in Ukraine. More likely in one of the countries that are "assisting" in conflict against Russia. If they choose right country , it may not evoke article 5 , meaning that the rest of NATO bunch will think hard about getting involved directly and/or with nuclear response. Also , it very much depends on timing too , because we may dodge the bullet , if Trump takes the presidency . We'll see.
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I mostly agree on your reasoning , but I'll comment on a last sentence. Majority of ethnic Kosovo Albanians (over a million of proclaimed 1,8 million of ethic Albanians in Kosovo) lives abroad (mostly in Europe). Most of them do not intend to repatriate ever , they just visit on holidays and they like an "idea" of independence - not reality as it is. Fun fact - ethnic Albanian population before 1999 NATO aggression was just over 1 million , and in 2003 (official data) , they had around 1,6 million. They just handed the documents to whoever wanted it (and their uncles) - to more than half a million people (mostly from Albania). As for local "elections" in the north municipalities , only 3,47% people voted (around 13 000) , of which around 5000 has address somewhere in Europe (there was less than 1000 ethnic Serbs which voted , most of them functionally illiterate and some payed to do so). Balkan is very complicated place...
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@BritishLandeur I would like very much , for America to be a beakon of light it once was (or it was percived to be) , for the rest of the world , but I doubt that it can be.
Yes , reps control both houses , but they all serve "special interests". We have witnessed in first term , thst some of them voted against Trump. It' ll happend again , if core interests are in any danger by any bill proposed by Trump. I don't see much benefit for ordinary US citizens , beside the fact that he'll focus on domestic economy. He will make deals all over , but some of them will be sabotaged frm inside (like Iran deal was , or N Korea was). I do belive that he'll make an honest effott to end war in Ukraine , but I also believe , that Israel and neocons will set him up with war with Iran. Remember , I do not trust billionares. We'll live and see...
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@kychemclass5850 You are partially right. But do not compare overall geopolitical (and military , if you want) situation in 1999 and now. Just remember , Syria was isolated too (very much so) and Russians came anyway . In 1999 , Russia was on it's knees , with Yelzin in power and without money. Now is different situation and Black sea isn't very far from Serbia , or Mediterranean sea . Everybody is sick of western neoliberal idiocracy , even the NATO members , at least in the East of Europe , as The Duran gentlemen said . But , cake isn't baked yet , so Serbia needs more time , as things are going in the world , at the moment).
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As the guest mentioned (as a possibility) , which will be reality - there will be only Russian dictated resolution - no negotiations. Ukrainians had their chance on April 1st 2022 (negotiations in Turkey) and if you read that document , Ukrainians got extremely good deal , accept they had to agree to neutrality (and to acknowledge the fact that Crimea is Russian - no other land requests) . Since the west (in the face of Boris Johnson) messed up and discarded that deal , blew up the Nord stream and some of the ex European officials publicly bragged how they tricked Russia with Minsk accords , Russians are determined to finish this conflict on their terms. There will be no negotiations with the Ukraine and certainly not with participation of the collective west. They are past caring what west have to say. There will be no NATO installations in Ukraine and Ukraine will not be in the NATO (whatever is left of it). Demilitarization means (from a Russian perspective) that , besides border units , Ukrainian military will be so small in numbers and so impotent , that it would be no threat to anyone. In current situation , I assume that Russia will strive to control all of ex Russian historic lands (excluding Kiev) and including Odessa. I'm not sure that they will bring it into their constitutional framework (annex it) , but time will tell.
Of course , there is a potential to stir up some kind of false flag in the Baltic states , if they (US & NATO) want a direct confrontation , or to push some of their vassals in that directions (like , they independently made that decision - and I'm talking about Poland and Germany) , but , between war in the middle east (which hasn't developed yet) and pocking China , stirring up in Africa and in Asia(Myanmar and constant tensions with N. Korea) - I doubt that will happen all at once - it is a overstretch , whatever one might think of western (US) might.
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@Harold046 You aren't talking about current German government , for sure ? Scholz was standing right next to the Biden , we he announced "the end" of Nordstream pipelines in late January of 2022 in a press conference and didn't even blink , let alone to say something against it. Annalena (foreign minister) has said that German people didn't matter as much , as Ukraine winning (or Russia loosing) , besides many other stupidities. These are ideologists (and , mostly , quite dumb ones). In the middle of energy crisis , they have proceeded with shutting down nuclear power plants (you know - green agenda) and still buying Russian oil products (from India , at three times the price they had before) and LNG at four times bigger price from USA and other places . Sanctions they've imposed on Russia , hurt them more , than Russia (which has surpassed first effects of sanctions , over year ago , simply by changing suppliers and buyers) What is patriotic in that ?
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On the point of OBL's "letter to America" - I think that young people on Tik Tok (from what I've seen in ten , or so , clips) didn't defend Osama , but they've point out some of the things he wrote there , which are the facts , previously not known to them. That is also true , for most of the western world. No one in the right mind can defend Osama (blood thirsty , incredibly rich hedge fond baby ) and his deeds , against ordinary civilians. However , the facts he stated in the letter are facts (besides his personal ideological and philosophical BS) , so everyone should read that letter and be judge for him/her self about the content. Also , I don't know which of the young people on Tik Tok are "influence-rs" , because I saw some teenagers (high school age) , which are shocked (about some facts in that letter) and want to research it further , which is a positive thing - they don't want to take any information at face value , but they want to make their own informed conclusion.
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@seeker2118 Police walk around with guns to uphold and enforce the law (at least , it is general understaning of it). Not the other way around - like laws are made after police took the guns and started walking around with it , to confirm the fact that police have guns.
Power behind the law is social concensus (agreement) on right , or wrong.
What you're saying is , basically , whoever has the force , makes the law , or IS the law , even if it is against the existing law.
Historically , that concept is repeated over and over again , but it is , as times go by , proven less and less succesful and with shortened time of success . That has nothing to do with legality.
In the case of Transdnistria , which we are debating , Ukraine , probably (backed by NATO) can , for short time , take control of it , or part of it , but , surely , they can't keep it. On the other hand , that'll give excuse to Hungary , Romania and Poland , to take parts of Ukraine , on which they historically have claim (unlike Ukraine on Transdnistria). And I don't even mentioned what Russians might do. Therefore , force is relative , comparing to the law.
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Europe is a continent , not a country. EU is confederation of many , very different , nations. It may be (well , it is like that) that most of politicians (in the EU) are singing the same tune , but the EU members forces are all under NATO. That means , under US. All together , very capable (or used to be) to lead and make significant damage to the oponent (mostly civilians) , when it comes to low intensity conflicts , against un -proportionally weaker opponent. They never faced pear , or near pear force , in combined arms conflicts. Special forces are used for special tasks , not for the prolonged front action. Besides , most of Europe is , under excuse of being an ally , being occupied by US , which means , they are in charge - not any domestic European military force . There are some half decent military s in Europe (Polish one being the largest , behind the Turkey - which will not participate in that ) , but , overall - there is no cohesiveness in operations , no common practices , armaments and , individually , all of them are incapable to engage any serious military power. You assume , that there is a unity in EU (not in all of Europe for sure) and willingness to wage a war. You are absolutely wrong .
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@Scaleyback317 I never said what is NATO and what it stands for - I've (in short) explained meaning of article five. As far I as know, so far it was never invoked.
However , you choose to say that "you've served NATO interests, for several years"(paraphrasing). In my mind (and I'm guessing - you were in some kind of military) , man can only serve his own country. People who serve "interests" of other countries and/or organizations are - mercenaries. NATO is , by it's own proclamation and charter - a defensive international organization , formed as alliance to protect it's own members (against Soviet Union and , later , Warsaw pact) - which was it's basic purpose and interest (by charter). Since the NATO NEVER performed any defensive action , but only offensive and with above in mind , how do you explain NATO interests (besides being an US tool and since Warsaw pact dissolution , without real reason for existence , besides some criminal actions , around the world) ?
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This letter was introduced by "Survival Lily" about week , or two ago and , since , quite caught on the attention on You Tube. She also did mention a "Digital ID" with social scores function attached to it (which , amongst other things , will affect the use of personal vehicle). However , although I wasn't aware of the link to insurance companies , I am aware of this for more than a year , or two. My daughter works in extremely internationally well known German company , which , besides other things (many professionals use their tools) produces car components for many brands and international concerns. They got a memo , in which they say (I'm paraphrasing it) that ALL the cars , produced beyond 2030 , besides these things , will be "programmed" to last 7 years . That doesn't mean that car will disintegrate , but it means that the parts for that car wouldn't be available for sale and that authorized garages , wouldn't be able to fix that car , under a threat of loosing contract (with particular brand) and possible law suit. Most of the critical components would have sensors (as they already have , many of them , in different brands and models) , which will be codded , via database (presumably for the brand) , so no independent mechanic could do the service , or repair , because lack of access to that database. It will be online the whole time , so , if by any miracle you manage to circumvent all the sensors , with some electronic device(es) , it will know and there will be , probably regulations , or laws , that you mustn't change any factory installed system , including disconnecting it from the internet (in which case , police , or appropriate authorities will be notified). There is a bit more to it , but this is the basics.
As for old , or classic cars , they know that it is very hard to monitor them , or influence in any way on the behavior of the owner/driver . Therefore , these will be fazed out by taxation , or simply by a ban of usage (with excuse of security , pollution..). Of course it has nothing to do with security , more with absolute control of population , together with introduction of a digital ID. This one of the reasons for introducing 5G networks (if you think that it is all about speed of your personal digital devices , think again).
Oh , just a word about pollution. Even though , we should be aware of it and think things trough (because it affects us) , whatever they come up with - it is a red haring , because , even if we all (I mean whole world) star walking today , it would change about 1% of emissions we produce , because of industries and commercial transport.
You will own nothing and be happy 😉
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@TalesOfWar maybe you are right in case of Libya. The rest of countries I've mentioned - it was NATO (lead bu US , of course ). Russia didn't participate in any of these , although Russia didn't put up veto in security council, in case of Libya. In case of Yugoslavia - it was one sided (NATO) agression , without even a debate in SCUN . In case of second war in Iraq , it was (as we all know) invented reason (weapons of mass distruction) and Afghanistan wasn't approved by SCUN either (not sure). In those times (early 2000's) , Russia didn't had a "weight" which has now. When I say "NATO" , I mean key players in it , not the whole organization , but often smaller members join in in US wars , to show their commitment to organization (and big boss , of course) and to use opportunity to combat train small contigents of their troops. NATO is defensive organization on paper (and it had that role in the cold war , until Warszaw pct broke up) . Aftet that , the sole purpose of existance of it , is to make money for biggest (and original) members and to be effectively used as a force behind globalists (US and collective west) agenda. I mean it in a political way - I'm not thinking about nations which respective militaries are in the NATO. I mean , Montenegro is in it , with massive force of 3200 military personel all together - and they have to commit 3% of their annual budget for membership. Now , Lizz Truss talking about including some countries in south Asia and more NATO presence there ? Really ? Rule Britania...
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Actually , you are wrong. US is a great world power. Not as great , as US media and school system try to present it to their citizens (for various reasons) , but never the less , very important country. For sure , not "indispensable" , or whatever leading elites would like to convince people in (and they are successful in it , for majority) , but stil important. Putin doesn't want to destroy the US - he never wanted to . He would like to keep trading with US , but without constant caution of what the US (political leaders , deep state , or whoever) might do next to hurt Russia.
Most people in the US are convinced that (whoever is the main bad guy , or the enemy at the time) wants to destroy US. That is a projection of what the US , before mentioned , elites would like to do to their opponents (based on irrational hate and financial interests they might have). The truth is , most of the world (of what US calls enemies , or with different names) wants to US just mind its own business and leave the rest alone , to do theirs.
So , massive and very fast exclusion of the dollar from the international trade , would crash the US financial system , which will crush the US internally (great depression from1930's would look like a vacation , comparing to this possibility). That kind of hard landing can have unpredictable consequences in the US and around the world , given that US is a nuclear power , with massive military and enormous (total) influence in many small countries (wherever they install governments of their liking) - which will cause trouble in those countries. There are internal problems and divisions in the US , that may cause troubles too , if everything happens very fast and in uncontrolled way.
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You are mixing philosophy and politics . Of course , there is a question of properly using English language , in a sense of terminology , but that should be determined by English language graduate (preferably British person) , because , I'm not a native speaker. For example . when I started to learn English language , gay meant cheerful , or happy , not homosexual . So , word , or term "value" means (the way I comprehend it) something of worth , useful etc. I presume that nuance would be something positive , from a perspective of most humans (not just British). Politicians do have tendency and especially since the means of mass communications exist , to introduce new terms and/or to change the original meaning. Therefore , I believe , they substituted word "principals" with word "values". First word signifies something permanent , while the second term is very fluid and changeable . I mean , people used to value different things trough different times , but principals stayed unchanged - no matter if one adhere to them , or not. Politicians use a lot of different phrases , like "collateral damage" , or "conspiracy theory" , or "rules based world order" , which means opposite of what those sound like and the purpose is to confuse people (purpose is much more complex). To my mind , the term "British" (person) is a holder of British passport. For decades , when someone says "British" , I mostly associate that word with British government and something bad is happening to someone (domestically , or abroad). Anyway , I'm an outsider , so my observations doesn't count - I just think that average British family is more interested in "value" of next electrical/utility bill , or "value" of the groceries for a month...
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There was no appropriate hardware for LiIon cells , when those just came up and there were some adaptations made for LiFePO4 when those became "main stream" . Besides the difference in energy and power density in LiFePO4 and Sodium Ions , main benefit would be lack of Lithium (nasty stuff for mining and handling with) and Sodium is widely available. Some development will occur , for sure , which will (with appropriate dedicated hardware) have an impact on industry , therefore availability , price and demand. People have invested so much in Lithium production facilities (and established raw materials procurement procedures and relations) , so they don't want to give that up . As for E mobility - we'll , probably , wait some more time , to see use of these on a massive scale.
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@OffGridGarageAustralia Once upon the time (not so long ago) , Lead Acid vere established , than we saw a small flood of NiCd batteries (for battery power tools) , than NiMH (for tools , phones , computers and cars) , to get where we are today . It is evolving more quickly , so I don't think that it'll be 10 years , especially if they become way cheaper than LI tech (as they promise). Those will find their place for sure , because there is not one pill for the illnesses (and Lithium is , as I said nasty and there isn't lot of it , unlike Sodium). Time will tell.
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@Skegget1 Sorry for unintentional "education" , I've took your question at "face value" and missed the sarcasm (English isn't my first language , definitely). As for electric vehicles and Swedish (in Norway too) regulations and the "green" religion , I'm aware of it (I have friends over there) and that's (mostly) pure politics , combined with lots of money earned by some companies (and governments) at the tax payer expense. Of course , I'm all for keeping natural environment clean and healthy (it's only logical) , but battery powered vehicles aren't the solution , nor wind and solar and hydro energy alone (though , it is nice if you have less noisy and smelly vehicles around , in your immediate surroundings /town , city). However , it is not applicable in whole world , not even in whole EU (look at eastern parts of EU). In many cases there is no acceptable feasibility , or even possibility to put (or pay for it) the necessary infrastructure , let alone for common people to afford to use it .
Anyway , this discussion is for different "forums" and I have a pretty strong views about it , so it's better to eave it alone. All the best !
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I like Willy and his biases - at least he is honest about it. He is , sometimes , wright , but mostly wrong in his conclusions (which is understandable). For an example , even if US approve 63 billion aid for Ukraine , Ukraine would not get all of that money and equipment , but only part of it , because at least 1/4 , or probably 1/3 will be lost "in translation" , into the pockets of decision makers and their military industrial complex sponsors and masters. However , the rest of the money/aid will not be transferred immediately (and where will it come from , besides F 16 planes ?) and Ukrainians doesn't have much time , let alone people to use that aid (on the battle field , I mean).
Territorial gains and loses (micro to mid scale , comparing with the overall size of the front) , which are tactically important , doesn't mean much strategically , because Russia doesn't have time imperative (deadline) , while Ukraine is on borrowed time now (additional ammo and equipment may slow down the Russians , but it wouldn't change the outcome of the conflict). It was never about the territories , besides securing Crimea and the four annexed oblasts are consequence of f-ed up negotiations deal in Turkey (or is it now Turkie ?) on April first 2022.
Now , circumstances has changed , over the past year and because the west wouldn't let it go and admit defeat , some additional territories may go too , like Odessa , Nikolayev (Mykolayev) , Kharkov (Kharkiv)... , but that remains to be seen.
Ukrainian president isn't denying elections just in order to stay in power (he took enough money so far) , but because he fears for his life and he needs to deal with people who are threatening him , while he is in power , otherwise he may not get to enjoy his wealth (even if he escapes to USA , or wherever he has his mansions). General Zaluzhny is much more popular than him , anyway (as presidential candidate) and they are fighting right now (I mean real fight , not just political).
So , let's hope that Willy would be with us very long time and see where he got it wrong .
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@petewright4640 every time people exhale their breath (unless some "new" scientific data claims otherwise) - they are creating CO2. By consuming food - the same story , unless it is prepared on hot sunny day in solar ovens and grown exclusively by hand. By all means , burning fossil fuels (as well as extracting them) creates enormous amounts of CO2 , besides the other harmful gases and particles. Of course , it is only an issue in densely populated areas (cities) However , using ICE (road and agricultural) vehicles is not , by a long shot , the main emiter of CO2 . It is industry , including energy industry (which provides energy for the rest of industries). When cement industry and coke (carbon) and steel industry transfer completely on renewable energy (as well as many others) , including industrial transport - than we can talk about personal vehicles.
Still ,people like to use small electric vehicles (like scooters) and those are illegal in the UK (on public surfaces) , as far as I know.
As for NHS and higher taxes - LOL. First , I don't have a personal experience with NHS , because I don't live in the UK , but , I have close friends , which does and they have told me , that NHS is but a shadow of what it was , like 20-25 years ago. Budget cuts were made , not because of bad air , but because decision makers had other priorities. For example , they could opted for giving a couple of Billion to NHS , instead of , for example , Ukraine.
Deforestation , on a massive scale is also done for a benefit of different industries. I'm not talking about few acres here and there , for local farmers.
You haven't tackled the ongoing wars and their influence on CO2 emissions , or how UK and European (mostly globalist) agenda and laws toward reduction of CO2 emissions , would offset emissions from developing , or poor countries.
Also , I would very much like to know why , during the lock-downs , CO2 concentration in atmosphere rose , even though traffic and many industries all over the world were at minimum. Cheers !
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