Can the losers in the Ukraine war force their man to be the new Secretary General of NATO, or will the Hungarian “peace in Europe” coalition prevail?
https://johnhelmer.net/mark-rutte-the-dutch-invader-is-sinking-in-the-hungarian-goulash/
https://johnhelmer.net/mark-rutte-the-dutch-invader-is-sinking-in-the-hungarian-goulash/
Dances With Bears
MARK RUTTE, THE DUTCH INVADER, IS SINKING IN THE HUNGARIAN GOULASH
by John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with
The Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte (right, centre) was the first leader of a NATO state to try to send h
The Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte (right, centre) was the first leader of a NATO state to try to send h
China issues a "Report on Human Rights Violations in the United States".
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Freedom of navigation exercises.
China's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy will dispatch frigate Xuchang to Nigeria for a multilateral joint drill
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202405/30/WS665840bda31082fc043ca0e8.html
China's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy will dispatch frigate Xuchang to Nigeria for a multilateral joint drill
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202405/30/WS665840bda31082fc043ca0e8.html
China Daily
PLA Navy vessel to participate in multilateral drill in Nigeria
The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy will dispatch frigate Xuchang to Nigeria for a multilateral joint drill, a Chinese military spokesperson said on Thursday.
#UK
"A photograph has been discovered of the then Prince Charles receiving an award from a former member of the Waffen-SS. Charles was given an honorary law degree during a ceremony at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada in 1983.
Yet the award was conferred on him by a Nazi collaborator – the university’s chancellor Peter Savaryn. Originally from Ukraine, he served in the 14th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS – the so-called Galicia division – during World War Two."
https://www.declassifieduk.org/king-charles-accepted-award-from-nazi-veteran-peter-savaryn/
"A photograph has been discovered of the then Prince Charles receiving an award from a former member of the Waffen-SS. Charles was given an honorary law degree during a ceremony at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada in 1983.
Yet the award was conferred on him by a Nazi collaborator – the university’s chancellor Peter Savaryn. Originally from Ukraine, he served in the 14th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS – the so-called Galicia division – during World War Two."
https://www.declassifieduk.org/king-charles-accepted-award-from-nazi-veteran-peter-savaryn/
Declassified UK
King Charles accepted award from Nazi veteran
Exclusive: Charles received honorary degree from Ukrainian Nazi veteran when he was Prince of Wales in 1983.
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Ukrainian netizens have raised the alarm over the possibility of a new reduction of connoscription age from 25 to 18 years, as the nation's military suffers a manpower shortage.
Specifically, users refer to the Kiev regime's policy requiring all men between the ages of 18 and 60 to carry a military ID at all times, and mandating Ukrainians over age 18 to return from abroad and register for military service.
While Ukrainian media has rushed to deny Russian reports about the possibility of a reduction in the draft age, Western officials have long been pressing Kiev to press gang its young people.
With the Kiev regime is clearly facing defeat, the West appears to be twisting its arm into fighting to the last Ukrainian.
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Clooney's foundation targets prominent Russian journos across Europe
The George and Amal Clooney Foundation for Justice’s Docket Project plans to hunt down Russian journalists through secret arrest warrants.
Anna Neistat, director of legal affairs for the Docket Project said that the criminal codes of some European countries have an article on “war propaganda.”
The fund noted that it was preparing requests to launch cases in countries where such laws exist. If a warrant is then issued, journalists could be detained throughout Europe at the Europol level.
Neistat added that no requests have been sent yet. The names of the journalists they want to prosecute were not disclosed. The foundation says it is targeting “the most obvious Russian propagandists, the most visible of them.”
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The George and Amal Clooney Foundation for Justice’s Docket Project plans to hunt down Russian journalists through secret arrest warrants.
Anna Neistat, director of legal affairs for the Docket Project said that the criminal codes of some European countries have an article on “war propaganda.”
The fund noted that it was preparing requests to launch cases in countries where such laws exist. If a warrant is then issued, journalists could be detained throughout Europe at the Europol level.
Neistat added that no requests have been sent yet. The names of the journalists they want to prosecute were not disclosed. The foundation says it is targeting “the most obvious Russian propagandists, the most visible of them.”
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There are severe Implications and Consequences for Western Countries Allowing #Ukraine to Use Their Weapons Against #Russia/n Territory and civilian targets.
Security:
1. Risk of Wider Conflict: Allowing the use of Western weapons against Russian territory could significantly escalate the conflict, increasing the risk of a broader confrontation between NATO and Russia. Such an escalation could involve cyberattacks, proxy wars, and even direct military engagements, heightening global security risks.
2. Retaliation Against Western Interests: Russia could retaliate against Western interests, including cyberattacks on critical infrastructure or targeted military actions against Western assets. This retaliation would likely increase security costs and require heightened defensive measures.
3. Nuclear Escalation Risks: While the risk of nuclear escalation is still considered low, it cannot be entirely dismissed. Any significant escalation involving NATO and Russia raises the stakes and the potential for miscalculations that could lead to a catastrophic outcome.
Economic Implications
1. Energy Security and Prices: Russia is a major global energy supplier, mainly to Europe. Retaliation could include disruptions to energy supplies, leading to significant increases in energy prices and economic instability in affected countries. This would have ripple effects on global markets and economies.
2. Sanctions and Counter-Sanctions: Using Western weapons against Russian territory would likely trigger new sanctions from both sides. These sanctions could affect global trade, financial markets, and economic growth, particularly in Europe and other regions heavily reliant on trade with Russia.
3. Defense Spending Increases: Western countries might need to significantly increase their spending to bolster security and defence capabilities in response to heightened threats from Russia. This could lead to budget reallocations, affecting social programs and other domestic priorities.
Strategic Implications
1. Shifts in Global Alliances: Allowing Ukraine to use Western weapons against Russian territory could lead to shifts in global alliances. Countries seeking to avoid entanglement in a broader conflict might realign their foreign policies, potentially weakening Western coalitions and strengthening alliances between Russia and non-Western countries.
2. Long-term Conflict Resolution: The prospects for a negotiated settlement to the Ukraine-Russia conflict would diminish. A prolonged and intensified conflict could entrench divisions and make diplomatic solutions more challenging. This would have long-term implications for regional and global stability.
3. Impact on Non-Proliferation Efforts: Western countries' involvement in escalating the conflict could undermine global non-proliferation efforts. Other countries might perceive a need to develop or acquire advanced military capabilities, including weapons of mass destruction, to deter perceived threats, potentially leading to an arms race.
Source: Elijah J. Magnier on X Twitter
Security:
1. Risk of Wider Conflict: Allowing the use of Western weapons against Russian territory could significantly escalate the conflict, increasing the risk of a broader confrontation between NATO and Russia. Such an escalation could involve cyberattacks, proxy wars, and even direct military engagements, heightening global security risks.
2. Retaliation Against Western Interests: Russia could retaliate against Western interests, including cyberattacks on critical infrastructure or targeted military actions against Western assets. This retaliation would likely increase security costs and require heightened defensive measures.
3. Nuclear Escalation Risks: While the risk of nuclear escalation is still considered low, it cannot be entirely dismissed. Any significant escalation involving NATO and Russia raises the stakes and the potential for miscalculations that could lead to a catastrophic outcome.
Economic Implications
1. Energy Security and Prices: Russia is a major global energy supplier, mainly to Europe. Retaliation could include disruptions to energy supplies, leading to significant increases in energy prices and economic instability in affected countries. This would have ripple effects on global markets and economies.
2. Sanctions and Counter-Sanctions: Using Western weapons against Russian territory would likely trigger new sanctions from both sides. These sanctions could affect global trade, financial markets, and economic growth, particularly in Europe and other regions heavily reliant on trade with Russia.
3. Defense Spending Increases: Western countries might need to significantly increase their spending to bolster security and defence capabilities in response to heightened threats from Russia. This could lead to budget reallocations, affecting social programs and other domestic priorities.
Strategic Implications
1. Shifts in Global Alliances: Allowing Ukraine to use Western weapons against Russian territory could lead to shifts in global alliances. Countries seeking to avoid entanglement in a broader conflict might realign their foreign policies, potentially weakening Western coalitions and strengthening alliances between Russia and non-Western countries.
2. Long-term Conflict Resolution: The prospects for a negotiated settlement to the Ukraine-Russia conflict would diminish. A prolonged and intensified conflict could entrench divisions and make diplomatic solutions more challenging. This would have long-term implications for regional and global stability.
3. Impact on Non-Proliferation Efforts: Western countries' involvement in escalating the conflict could undermine global non-proliferation efforts. Other countries might perceive a need to develop or acquire advanced military capabilities, including weapons of mass destruction, to deter perceived threats, potentially leading to an arms race.
Source: Elijah J. Magnier on X Twitter
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'Rules-based order'
#US: do as we say, not as we do
"US Treasury No. 2 warns China over support for Russia
Deputy US Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo said that Washington and the European Union must deliver a message to China that its firms face a choice between doing business with US and EU economies or equipping Russia with dual-use goods.
It had to be made clear that “Chinese firms can either do business in our economies or they can equip Russia’s war machinery with dual-use goods. They can’t continue to do both,” he said on a visit to Berlin."
#US: do as we say, not as we do
"US Treasury No. 2 warns China over support for Russia
Deputy US Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo said that Washington and the European Union must deliver a message to China that its firms face a choice between doing business with US and EU economies or equipping Russia with dual-use goods.
It had to be made clear that “Chinese firms can either do business in our economies or they can equip Russia’s war machinery with dual-use goods. They can’t continue to do both,” he said on a visit to Berlin."
The more project #Ukraine is crumbling, the more #US and #NATO escalate
"Sending French and European instructors to Ukraine could happen in a matter of weeks or even days
France wants to set up a coalition of willing countries to train Ukrainian forces in Ukraine."
https://www.lemonde.fr/international/article/2024/05/30/emmanuel-macron-veut-constituer-une-coalition-europeenne-d-instructeurs-militaires-en-ukraine_6236275_3210.html
"Sending French and European instructors to Ukraine could happen in a matter of weeks or even days
France wants to set up a coalition of willing countries to train Ukrainian forces in Ukraine."
https://www.lemonde.fr/international/article/2024/05/30/emmanuel-macron-veut-constituer-une-coalition-europeenne-d-instructeurs-militaires-en-ukraine_6236275_3210.html
Le Monde.fr
Emmanuel Macron veut constituer une coalition européenne d’instructeurs militaires en Ukraine
Quelques centaines de spécialistes issus de plusieurs pays pourraient être concernés à terme, afin d’entraîner des démineurs, voire, comme on l’imagine du côté français, d’aider à la formation d’une nouvelle brigade motorisée.
Robert Fico’s failed assassination raises specter of Western plotting
Western leaders, journalists and pundits aggressively stoked fears of the “pro-Putin,” “populist” candidate returning to office. Ukraine’s Western-backed “Center for Countering Disinformation” publicly accused him of spreading “infoterror” back in April 2022.
But many Slovakians see it differently. They say Fico is merely committed to defending Slovakia’s sovereignty, and governing in his nation’s interests, not those of Brussels, Kiev, London, and Washington. For Western politicians, his victory came at a highly inopportune time, with public and political consensus on the proxy war in Ukraine rapidly fraying across Europe.
https://thegrayzone.com/2024/05/31/robert-ficos-assassination-western-plotting/
Western leaders, journalists and pundits aggressively stoked fears of the “pro-Putin,” “populist” candidate returning to office. Ukraine’s Western-backed “Center for Countering Disinformation” publicly accused him of spreading “infoterror” back in April 2022.
But many Slovakians see it differently. They say Fico is merely committed to defending Slovakia’s sovereignty, and governing in his nation’s interests, not those of Brussels, Kiev, London, and Washington. For Western politicians, his victory came at a highly inopportune time, with public and political consensus on the proxy war in Ukraine rapidly fraying across Europe.
https://thegrayzone.com/2024/05/31/robert-ficos-assassination-western-plotting/
The Grayzone
Robert Fico’s failed assassination raises specter of Western plotting - The Grayzone
Slovak PM Robert Fico's independent stance earned him the wrath of NATO and the EU. Did a Western-directed plot to remove his troublesome government from office trigger his assassination attempt? On May 15, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was almost murdered…
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Biden 2022: "We won't send long-range missiles to Ukraine because we don't want to start a war with Russia."
Biden 2023: "We're sending long-range missiles to Ukraine."
Biden 2024: "We're allowing Ukraine to use American long-range missiles to strike Russia."
What happened to not wanting to start a war with Russia?
From overthrowing Ukraine's democratically elected government to attempting to expand NATO into Ukraine to seeing how hard you can poke the nuclear bear in a proxy war on Russia's border.
The Washington DC swamp's foreign policy will eventually blow up the world.
Biden 2023: "We're sending long-range missiles to Ukraine."
Biden 2024: "We're allowing Ukraine to use American long-range missiles to strike Russia."
What happened to not wanting to start a war with Russia?
From overthrowing Ukraine's democratically elected government to attempting to expand NATO into Ukraine to seeing how hard you can poke the nuclear bear in a proxy war on Russia's border.
The Washington DC swamp's foreign policy will eventually blow up the world.
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🇷🇺🇺🇦NEW VIDEO: US "Green Lights" Strikes on Russia, Reality Behind Kerch Port Attack, Czech Ammo Bid Falls Short
Update on the conflict in Ukraine for Sunday, June 2, 2024…
▪️US green-lights use of American weapons on Russian territory, however this is a process that has been ongoing for decades, it is simply taking place more openly now;
▪️The New York Times has previously admitted that the US built up the Ukrainian intelligence and military units conducting attacks including terrorism inside Russia since 2022;
▪️The US was behind Chechen extremists Russia fought two wars against within its own borders in the late 1990s and early 2000s;
▪️If Ukraine’s use of Western weapons have failed to impede Russian success along the line of contact, it can be assumed that attempting to use them across Russia’s vast interior will only further dilute Ukrainian firepower along the front and compound its crisis further;
▪️A recent Ukrainian attack on Kerch Port, Crimea demonstrates how difficult it is even with large-scale complex attacks directed by NATO to disrupt ports operations at a single port, Russia has multiple ports, the Crimean Bridge, and land bridge that would need to be disrupted in order to “isolate” Crimea;
▪️The Czech-led artillery shell initiative now admittedly involves munitions in poor condition, with half of the rounds being collected requiring refurbishment, meaning the supposed 800,000 rounds on their way to Ukraine will be sent in smaller tranches over a longer period of time, impacting Ukraine’s daily rate of fire;
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Update on the conflict in Ukraine for Sunday, June 2, 2024…
▪️US green-lights use of American weapons on Russian territory, however this is a process that has been ongoing for decades, it is simply taking place more openly now;
▪️The New York Times has previously admitted that the US built up the Ukrainian intelligence and military units conducting attacks including terrorism inside Russia since 2022;
▪️The US was behind Chechen extremists Russia fought two wars against within its own borders in the late 1990s and early 2000s;
▪️If Ukraine’s use of Western weapons have failed to impede Russian success along the line of contact, it can be assumed that attempting to use them across Russia’s vast interior will only further dilute Ukrainian firepower along the front and compound its crisis further;
▪️A recent Ukrainian attack on Kerch Port, Crimea demonstrates how difficult it is even with large-scale complex attacks directed by NATO to disrupt ports operations at a single port, Russia has multiple ports, the Crimean Bridge, and land bridge that would need to be disrupted in order to “isolate” Crimea;
▪️The Czech-led artillery shell initiative now admittedly involves munitions in poor condition, with half of the rounds being collected requiring refurbishment, meaning the supposed 800,000 rounds on their way to Ukraine will be sent in smaller tranches over a longer period of time, impacting Ukraine’s daily rate of fire;
VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/Y0hhftoWJRw?si=31RzsN1S8OI8PMax
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US "Green Lights" Strikes on Russia, Reality Behind Kerch Port Attack, Czech Ammo Bid Falls Short
Update on the conflict in Ukraine for Sunday, June 2, 2024…
- US green-lights use of American weapons on Russian territory, however this is a process that has been ongoing for decades, it is simply taking place more openly now;
- The New York Times has…
- US green-lights use of American weapons on Russian territory, however this is a process that has been ongoing for decades, it is simply taking place more openly now;
- The New York Times has…
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NATO chief promotes WW3 – Italian deputy PM
‘This man is dangerous because he talks about the third World War… whoever can, should stop him,’ - Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini.
‘This man is dangerous because he talks about the third World War… whoever can, should stop him,’ - Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini.
#Ukraine #Zelensky #corruption
Ukrainians are sure that their government is stealing, but they don’t understand where it comes from.
According to Ukrainians, their politicians are now stealing not only from public funds, but also from Western aid, writes France info.
And while some blame this on the lack of transparency in the distribution of aid, others openly talk about corruption.
Ukrainian independent journalist Ivan Krasikov discussed this problem with the French publication. According to him, civil servants enjoy “absolute uncertainty” regarding where and to what extent Ukrainians receive assistance. Officials, on the one hand, have access to public funds and provide assistance on behalf of the state. On the other hand, they act as intermediaries, transferring funds from international organizations.
“They take money, but it’s impossible to understand whether they steal it from the state or from humanitarian organizations,” the journalist complains.
He admits that Ukrainian politicians have never been particularly concerned about accountability, and even more so in the midst of a military conflict.
https://www.francetvinfo.fr/monde/europe/manifestations-en-ukraine/reportage-l-aide-humanitaire-est-elle-detournee-en-ukraine-c-est-le-flou-le-plus-total-denonce-un-journaliste-qui-enquete-sur-le-terrain_6580184.html
Ukrainians are sure that their government is stealing, but they don’t understand where it comes from.
According to Ukrainians, their politicians are now stealing not only from public funds, but also from Western aid, writes France info.
And while some blame this on the lack of transparency in the distribution of aid, others openly talk about corruption.
Ukrainian independent journalist Ivan Krasikov discussed this problem with the French publication. According to him, civil servants enjoy “absolute uncertainty” regarding where and to what extent Ukrainians receive assistance. Officials, on the one hand, have access to public funds and provide assistance on behalf of the state. On the other hand, they act as intermediaries, transferring funds from international organizations.
“They take money, but it’s impossible to understand whether they steal it from the state or from humanitarian organizations,” the journalist complains.
He admits that Ukrainian politicians have never been particularly concerned about accountability, and even more so in the midst of a military conflict.
https://www.francetvinfo.fr/monde/europe/manifestations-en-ukraine/reportage-l-aide-humanitaire-est-elle-detournee-en-ukraine-c-est-le-flou-le-plus-total-denonce-un-journaliste-qui-enquete-sur-le-terrain_6580184.html
#Ukraine #Zelensky 🎪 'peace summit' 🎪 in #Switzerland
#Australia: as PM Albanese and other senior ministers are unable to attend the event, 🇦🇺 is sending Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
https://www.smh.com.au/world/asia/china-says-it-is-prepared-to-use-force-to-prevent-taiwanese-independence-20240602-p5jikm.html
#India: New Delhi will not be represented by top leaders, including the prime minister or external affairs minister.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-yet-to-decide-on-level-of-participation-at-ukraine-peace-summit-101717419061940.html
#Pakistan: likely to skip Ukraine peace summit as part of its efforts to maintain neutrality
https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2024/06/03/ukraine-peace-summit-pakistans-attendance-uncertain-to-maintain-neutrality/
#China, #SaudiArabia to stay away from Ukraine peace summit
https://www.intellinews.com/china-saudi-arabia-to-to-stay-away-from-ukraine-peace-summit-328004/
#US #US: Biden set to skip Ukraine peace summit for Hollywood fund-raiser
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/biden-set-to-skip-ukraine-peace-summit-for-hollywood-fund-raiser
Instead US send Kamala Harris to 🎪 summit
https://kyivindependent.com/us-vice-president-kamala-harris-will-attend-global-peace-summit/
#Hungary
Hungarian FM Péter Szijjártó expressed doubts about his country's participation in the summit, citing Russia's absence as the reason.
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/06/3/7458976/
#Australia: as PM Albanese and other senior ministers are unable to attend the event, 🇦🇺 is sending Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
https://www.smh.com.au/world/asia/china-says-it-is-prepared-to-use-force-to-prevent-taiwanese-independence-20240602-p5jikm.html
#India: New Delhi will not be represented by top leaders, including the prime minister or external affairs minister.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-yet-to-decide-on-level-of-participation-at-ukraine-peace-summit-101717419061940.html
#Pakistan: likely to skip Ukraine peace summit as part of its efforts to maintain neutrality
https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2024/06/03/ukraine-peace-summit-pakistans-attendance-uncertain-to-maintain-neutrality/
#China, #SaudiArabia to stay away from Ukraine peace summit
https://www.intellinews.com/china-saudi-arabia-to-to-stay-away-from-ukraine-peace-summit-328004/
#US #US: Biden set to skip Ukraine peace summit for Hollywood fund-raiser
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/biden-set-to-skip-ukraine-peace-summit-for-hollywood-fund-raiser
Instead US send Kamala Harris to 🎪 summit
https://kyivindependent.com/us-vice-president-kamala-harris-will-attend-global-peace-summit/
#Hungary
Hungarian FM Péter Szijjártó expressed doubts about his country's participation in the summit, citing Russia's absence as the reason.
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/06/3/7458976/
The Sydney Morning Herald
Shorten will attend Ukraine peace summit as Zelensky makes surprise Asia visit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appealed to leaders at the Asia defence summit where China said it would be prepared to use force to prevent Taiwanese independence.