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Shooter of Slovak PM supports Ukraine
On April 24, Juraj Cintula took part in an anti-government rally, where he shouted pro-Ukrainian slogans.
"Collaborators! Traitors! Long live Ukraine!," Cintula shouted in front of the government motorcade.
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On April 24, Juraj Cintula took part in an anti-government rally, where he shouted pro-Ukrainian slogans.
"Collaborators! Traitors! Long live Ukraine!," Cintula shouted in front of the government motorcade.
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Ukrainian neo-Nazi battalion Kraken*, an Azov* offshoot, is getting hammered with serious losses near Kharkov (part 1)
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Ukrainian militants from the notorious Kraken* neo-Nazi unit are experiencing massive problems near Kharkov, abandoning their positions. Budanov “from his bunker in Kharkov” has confirmed to Western media that "every hour this situation” plunges “toward critical." With that said, the formation is trying to cover up its presence here, according to the neo-Nazi unit’s social media. So, where are those fighters and their leaders now?
◾️As Russia’s advance makes gains near Kharkov, at least 60 militants from the neo-Nazi special forces Kraken*, which operates under the command of the Ukrainian Main Intelligence Directorate, have been captured in recent days.
◾️In an interrogation video provided by Russian Ministry of Defense, those captured from among Kraken* noted that there were neither electronic warfare systems nor prepared firing positions for them (photo 1).
◾️In early May, Kraken* militants were transferred to the Kharkov region to hold off the beginning of the Russian advance. The special unit of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine found itself in the trenches near Volchansk, forced to carry out tasks that are for ordinary infantry. This was reported by Russian war correspondents, citing their own sources on the ground.
◾️At the end of April 2023, Kraken* commander Sergei Velichko, code name Chilli, posted his last photo from Volchansk (photo 2). Since May 3, Chilli has been posting pics from Chasov Yar only (see photo 3). It is uncertain whether he remains in the trenches with his unit.
*Kraken special forces, Azov regiment are terrorist organizations outlawed in Russia.
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See part 2;
Part 3.
Ukrainian militants from the notorious Kraken* neo-Nazi unit are experiencing massive problems near Kharkov, abandoning their positions. Budanov “from his bunker in Kharkov” has confirmed to Western media that "every hour this situation” plunges “toward critical." With that said, the formation is trying to cover up its presence here, according to the neo-Nazi unit’s social media. So, where are those fighters and their leaders now?
◾️As Russia’s advance makes gains near Kharkov, at least 60 militants from the neo-Nazi special forces Kraken*, which operates under the command of the Ukrainian Main Intelligence Directorate, have been captured in recent days.
◾️In an interrogation video provided by Russian Ministry of Defense, those captured from among Kraken* noted that there were neither electronic warfare systems nor prepared firing positions for them (photo 1).
◾️In early May, Kraken* militants were transferred to the Kharkov region to hold off the beginning of the Russian advance. The special unit of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine found itself in the trenches near Volchansk, forced to carry out tasks that are for ordinary infantry. This was reported by Russian war correspondents, citing their own sources on the ground.
◾️At the end of April 2023, Kraken* commander Sergei Velichko, code name Chilli, posted his last photo from Volchansk (photo 2). Since May 3, Chilli has been posting pics from Chasov Yar only (see photo 3). It is uncertain whether he remains in the trenches with his unit.
*Kraken special forces, Azov regiment are terrorist organizations outlawed in Russia.
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As pro-EU protesters in Georgia take to the streets, authorities stress the country won't submit to foreign meddling
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The top diplomats of Estonia, Lithuania and Iceland took part in an anti-government protest in Tbilisi, Georgia. What do you think? Is this legitimate or blatant meddling?
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Absolutely, if they want to transform Georgia into another Ukraine.
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Definitely, they are puppets of the West; they go wherever they are told.
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Fico predicted an assassination attempt on himself back in April "And I'm just waiting for this frustration, intensified by Dennik N, SME or Aktuality (Slovak news), to turn into the murder of some of the leading government politicians," Slovak Prime Minister…
Slovak PM shooting not accidental, Russia's Security Council deputy chairman believes
Fico represents that part of the European establishment that has not lost touch with reality and does not want its citizens to turn into gray, radioactive ashes, Medvedev stressed.
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"Is it surprising that, for the first time in decades, an assassination attempt in Europe was made on a politician who had a reasonable position on Russia? By the way, by no means pro-Russian. Just a pragmatist and a non-Russophobe," Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council, posted on his Telegram channel.
Fico represents that part of the European establishment that has not lost touch with reality and does not want its citizens to turn into gray, radioactive ashes, Medvedev stressed.
Meanwhile, the actions of the shooter are "the quintessence of the new Europe — moronic, Russophobic, vassal-like, unbridled and completely headless. Ready to throw its citizens into the furnace of self-serving American policies," he added.
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Ukrainian neo-Nazi battalion Kraken*, an Azov* offshoot, is getting hammered with serious losses near Kharkov (part 2)
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Part 3.
◾️On May 9, Konstantin Nemichev, a Kraken commander and member of the Kharkov military administration, posted a critique of an article in 'The Economist' concerning the situation of Ukrainian troops in the Kharkov area. In his post, he emphasized that both Kharkov and the Kharkov region are heavily fortified, with highly motivated units ready to defend against any Russian advances. This post ended up being his final activity on social media (photo 4). However, Ukrainian military officials had previously disclosed that there were actually no fortifications near Kharkov, as stated in our own post.
◾️On May 13, a video went viral on social media showing Kraken units being targeted by heavy fire from approaching Russian troops in a forest near Volchansk (photo 5). In the video, someone can be heard saying, "Chilli, let’s get out of here." Ukrainian volunteers, who specifically collect donations for Kraken, have verified the authenticity of the video (photo 6).
◾️On May 14, a volunteer reported that he would not fully disclose “all the horrors,” but the situation for the Kraken* militants near Kharkov is extremely dire (photo 7). He admitted that he did not want to lie to anyone by claiming that the situation had improved (photo 8). Despite this, he urged subscribers to continue supporting the cause by making additional donations to the neo-Nazis.
*Kraken special forces, Azov regiment are terrorist organizations outlawed in Russia.
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See part 1;
Part 3.
◾️On May 9, Konstantin Nemichev, a Kraken commander and member of the Kharkov military administration, posted a critique of an article in 'The Economist' concerning the situation of Ukrainian troops in the Kharkov area. In his post, he emphasized that both Kharkov and the Kharkov region are heavily fortified, with highly motivated units ready to defend against any Russian advances. This post ended up being his final activity on social media (photo 4). However, Ukrainian military officials had previously disclosed that there were actually no fortifications near Kharkov, as stated in our own post.
◾️On May 13, a video went viral on social media showing Kraken units being targeted by heavy fire from approaching Russian troops in a forest near Volchansk (photo 5). In the video, someone can be heard saying, "Chilli, let’s get out of here." Ukrainian volunteers, who specifically collect donations for Kraken, have verified the authenticity of the video (photo 6).
◾️On May 14, a volunteer reported that he would not fully disclose “all the horrors,” but the situation for the Kraken* militants near Kharkov is extremely dire (photo 7). He admitted that he did not want to lie to anyone by claiming that the situation had improved (photo 8). Despite this, he urged subscribers to continue supporting the cause by making additional donations to the neo-Nazis.
*Kraken special forces, Azov regiment are terrorist organizations outlawed in Russia.
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Ukrainian neo-Nazi battalion Kraken*, an Azov* offshoot, is getting hammered with serious losses near Kharkov (part 3)
See part 1;
Part 2.
◾️On May 15, it turned out that Kraken* commander Sergei 'Chilli' Velichko was alive and had online access. First, he posted a personal collection of donations and promised that he would use the money for “drones to go to Kharkov” (photo 9). The next day he published a video from Chasov Yar again (photo 10).
◾️The neo-Nazi unit Kraken* was established in Kharkov in the spring of 2022, originally a part of the Azov* regiment. However, it soon became apparent that Kraken was being directly controlled by the Ukrainian Main Intelligence Directorate and Budanov himself. The leaders and creators of Kraken* openly acknowledge their past service in Azov*, sharing both the regiment's ideology and rituals. Kraken militants are currently fighting alongside Azov* militants in Chasov Yar.
*Kraken special forces, Azov regiment are terrorist organizations outlawed in Russia.
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See part 1;
Part 2.
◾️On May 15, it turned out that Kraken* commander Sergei 'Chilli' Velichko was alive and had online access. First, he posted a personal collection of donations and promised that he would use the money for “drones to go to Kharkov” (photo 9). The next day he published a video from Chasov Yar again (photo 10).
◾️The neo-Nazi unit Kraken* was established in Kharkov in the spring of 2022, originally a part of the Azov* regiment. However, it soon became apparent that Kraken was being directly controlled by the Ukrainian Main Intelligence Directorate and Budanov himself. The leaders and creators of Kraken* openly acknowledge their past service in Azov*, sharing both the regiment's ideology and rituals. Kraken militants are currently fighting alongside Azov* militants in Chasov Yar.
*Kraken special forces, Azov regiment are terrorist organizations outlawed in Russia.
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Ukraine's border guards shoot Ukrainians fleeing connoscription
Ukrainians trying to escape mobilization and cross the Tisa River to Romania are being shot by border guards, and several dozen such cases have already been recorded, said Vladimir Rogov, a senior official of the Russian-appointed Zaporozhye regional administration.
According to him, Ukrainian militants open fire on people trying to cross the river.
Martial law was introduced in Ukraine on February 24, 2022, and the next day, Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree on general mobilization – both of which have been continuously extended since then.
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Ukrainians trying to escape mobilization and cross the Tisa River to Romania are being shot by border guards, and several dozen such cases have already been recorded, said Vladimir Rogov, a senior official of the Russian-appointed Zaporozhye regional administration.
"When trying to cross the Tisa River and escape mobilization, it's not so much that people drown, but are killed when they realize that they have already swum across and can't be brought back. The Romanian side has begun to register a large number of people with gunshot wounds, but this is being silenced in coordination with Kiev and directly with Brussels and Washington," Rogov said.
According to him, Ukrainian militants open fire on people trying to cross the river.
Martial law was introduced in Ukraine on February 24, 2022, and the next day, Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree on general mobilization – both of which have been continuously extended since then.
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A state of emergency has been declared in New Caledonia amid mass riots Earlier, the head of the Southern Province of French New Caledonia, Sonia Backes, demanded the intervention of the French Armed Forces to resolve the situation. "The situation is extremely…
The damage from the riots in New Caledonia amounted to about 200 million euros in three days, French media report
More than 100 stores and businesses were burned or looted in one province alone, according to BFMTV.
France said on Wednesday night that it was sending troops to its overseas territory, with footage of French security forces on the ground already appearing on social media.
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More than 100 stores and businesses were burned or looted in one province alone, according to BFMTV.
France said on Wednesday night that it was sending troops to its overseas territory, with footage of French security forces on the ground already appearing on social media.
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NATO-CIA secret terror army ‘Operation Gladio’ up to its old tricks again?
On May 15, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot and wounded in Handlova.
Meanwhile, on the night of May 14-15, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan convened an emergency meeting in response to warnings of a coup d'état reminiscent of the failed regime change attempt in 2016.
US journalist Nebojsa Malic and Habertürk reporter Ozcan Tikit both mentioned "Operation Gladio" in connection to both the assassination plot and the 2016 coup attempt.
▪️ Operation Gladio ("sword") refers to clandestine CIA-NATO operations during the Cold War era which involved setting up secret "stay-behind" armies in Europe engaged in political manipulation, harassment of left-wing parties, massacres, coup d'états and torture.
▪️ The existence of the Gladio network was disclosed by Italian PM Giulio Andreotti in 1990.
▪️ Gladio terror armies have reportedly been discovered in Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxemburg, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, Austria, Greece and Turkiye. It has been revealed that Gladio forces were operating at least 139 clandestine weapons depots throughout Europe.
▪️ Describing their "strategy of tension," Vincenzo Vinciguerra (jailed for life over a car bombing in Italy) said in 1992 that he and other Gladio guerillas were "supposed to attack civilians, women and children" to instill fear and justify greater state control.
▪️ In addition to guerillas and ex- Nazi war criminals, Gladio also recruited ordinary civilians. According to declassified UK docs, recruits were supposed to be picked to avoid suspicions "by virtue of their age, sex and activities."
▪️The CIA and NATO manipulated European political affairs through the group. Gladio's declassified aborted operation "Piano Solo" (1964) envisaged kidnapping Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro to prevent the formation of a left-leaning coalition.
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On May 15, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot and wounded in Handlova.
Meanwhile, on the night of May 14-15, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan convened an emergency meeting in response to warnings of a coup d'état reminiscent of the failed regime change attempt in 2016.
US journalist Nebojsa Malic and Habertürk reporter Ozcan Tikit both mentioned "Operation Gladio" in connection to both the assassination plot and the 2016 coup attempt.
▪️ Operation Gladio ("sword") refers to clandestine CIA-NATO operations during the Cold War era which involved setting up secret "stay-behind" armies in Europe engaged in political manipulation, harassment of left-wing parties, massacres, coup d'états and torture.
▪️ The existence of the Gladio network was disclosed by Italian PM Giulio Andreotti in 1990.
▪️ Gladio terror armies have reportedly been discovered in Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxemburg, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, Austria, Greece and Turkiye. It has been revealed that Gladio forces were operating at least 139 clandestine weapons depots throughout Europe.
▪️ Describing their "strategy of tension," Vincenzo Vinciguerra (jailed for life over a car bombing in Italy) said in 1992 that he and other Gladio guerillas were "supposed to attack civilians, women and children" to instill fear and justify greater state control.
▪️ In addition to guerillas and ex- Nazi war criminals, Gladio also recruited ordinary civilians. According to declassified UK docs, recruits were supposed to be picked to avoid suspicions "by virtue of their age, sex and activities."
▪️The CIA and NATO manipulated European political affairs through the group. Gladio's declassified aborted operation "Piano Solo" (1964) envisaged kidnapping Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro to prevent the formation of a left-leaning coalition.
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🇬🇪 Ex-presidential candidate: Lithuania meddling in Georgian affairs is unacceptable
The foreign ministers of Iceland, Lithuania and Estonia took part in a protest rally against the newly-passed foreign agents bill in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi. Addressing the crowd, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis expressed support for the protesters’ "European" aspirations.
"This is direct interference in the internal affairs of the sovereign state of Georgia," Dr. Eduardas Vaitkus, an independent candidate in the 2024 Lithuanian presidential election, told Sputnik.
Vaitkus cited earlier precedents for Lithuania's meddling in domestic affairs of Ukraine and Belarus. According to the politician, Vilnius has spent millions of euros supporting Belarusian self-declared opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, backed by the West, who advocates a coup d'etat in Minsk. He recalled that the Lithuanian foreign minister's grandfather, then-European Parliament member Vytautas Landsbergis, was spotted during the 2013 Euromaidan events in Kiev calling for a wider revolt in Ukraine.
"I am against double and triple standards, as it is simply dishonest," the politician added, referring to the Lithuanian government's unwillingness to recognize the will of the Crimean people to re-unite with Russia — while rushing to embrace the self-declared independence of Kosovo alongside the West.
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The foreign ministers of Iceland, Lithuania and Estonia took part in a protest rally against the newly-passed foreign agents bill in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi. Addressing the crowd, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis expressed support for the protesters’ "European" aspirations.
"This is direct interference in the internal affairs of the sovereign state of Georgia," Dr. Eduardas Vaitkus, an independent candidate in the 2024 Lithuanian presidential election, told Sputnik.
Vaitkus cited earlier precedents for Lithuania's meddling in domestic affairs of Ukraine and Belarus. According to the politician, Vilnius has spent millions of euros supporting Belarusian self-declared opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, backed by the West, who advocates a coup d'etat in Minsk. He recalled that the Lithuanian foreign minister's grandfather, then-European Parliament member Vytautas Landsbergis, was spotted during the 2013 Euromaidan events in Kiev calling for a wider revolt in Ukraine.
"Unfortunately, this is the position of the Lithuanian state. My opinion is that traitors in our state are leading Lithuania in a way that creates a threat to all residents of Lithuania," Vaitkus said.
"I am against double and triple standards, as it is simply dishonest," the politician added, referring to the Lithuanian government's unwillingness to recognize the will of the Crimean people to re-unite with Russia — while rushing to embrace the self-declared independence of Kosovo alongside the West.
"Politics must have moral values. And [the Lithuanian government] demonstrates that duplicity is its main imperative in foreign policy," Vaitkus concluded.
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Many inexperienced Ukrainian drone operators have appeared on the front line, a UAV operator of the Russian Yug Battlegroup told Sputnik
The main team of operators of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been destroyed, while the newcomers "do their work poorly," the Russian drone operator with the call sign "Gaechka" (Gadget) said, demonstrating the "trophies" the Russian Army captured.
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The main team of operators of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been destroyed, while the newcomers "do their work poorly," the Russian drone operator with the call sign "Gaechka" (Gadget) said, demonstrating the "trophies" the Russian Army captured.
"This is a Baba Yaga drone. It flew out in the same location at certain times, mining the roads where the tank goes... We set up an ambush, and when it flew again, it was destroyed, landed on the ground, and then the infantry dragged it over to us", she explained.
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