TheOldGuy @TheOldGuy@qoto.org

Today, intelligence reports suggest that Russia is attempting to disrupt Joe Biden's upcoming visit to Europe by intensifying nuclear blackmail. Russian media outlets have already released information about a radioactive cargo that was found in the port of Odesa region in the morning. In the evening, we will analyze all the russian narratives surrounding this incident, as well as official data from the military.

Ukrainian intelligence officials have reported that the Russians have put ballistic nuclear missiles launched from ships and land, as well as cruise missiles launched from aircraft, on alert. In particular, two such activities were detected: the operation of the Russian armys centralized control system Monolith was tested, and an additional aviation control center was deployed at the Tambov air base.

At the same time, Russian media has called for the destruction of Ukrainian nuclear power plants instead of ineffective massive shelling. Analysts do not rule out that the Kremlin may take measures with the intention of causing an emergency shutdown of Ukrainian nuclear reactors.

Racists have accused Ukraine of what the world accuses them of and claimed that the Ukrainian authorities are preparing a provocation with the use of radioactive substances. They have released a message on a network of pro-Russian channels that their sources say that several radioactive barrels with the inscription

In schools located in the occupied city of Tokmak, Zaporizhzhia, students are required to sing the anthem of the invading country before the start of classes. Additionally, the students are made to create postcards to commemorate the anniversary of the large-scale invasion, expressing words of appreciation and gratitude to the Russian invaders who have taken over our land.

⚠️The Russian occupiers fired upon at least 10 settlements throughout the day, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Russia continues to amass forces for an offensive in the direction of Kupyansk.

According to The Wall Street Journal, approximately 10,000 Ukrainian refugees may become undocumented immigrants in the United States if the government does not adjust its laws to accommodate them. Without such a change, these individuals who arrived in the US after the start of the war will be required to depart.

Maria Sur, an 18-year-old singer from Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, has made it to the final of the Swedish Eurovision Song Contest. She and her mother moved to Stockholm due to the war in Ukraine, where she performed in a charity concert in support of her home country. This performance caught the attention of a Swedish music label, who offered her the chance to compete in the Swedish Eurovision Song Contest. With her song Never Give Up, Maria was able to make it to the final stage of the selection. On March 11, Stockholm will decide which of the 20 participants will represent Sweden at this year's song contest.

Applebaum: One Year Into the War - by Charlie Sykes https://morningshots.thebulwark.com/p/applebaum-one-year-into-the-war?publication_id=87272&utm_medium=email&action=share&isFreemail=true

Peeling Fox's Onion of Hypocrisy - by Charlie Sykes https://morningshots.thebulwark.com/p/peeling-foxs-onion-of-hypocrisy?utm_medium=email

On Feb 19, 1923: U.S. Supreme Court Rules Indian Immigrants Ineligible for Citizenship http://calendar.eji.org/racial-injustice/feb/19

What Haunts Me Most About the Latest Fox News Revelations https://lucid.substack.com/p/what-haunts-me-most-about-the-latest?publication_id=300941&utm_medium=email&action=share&isFreemail=true

❗️Russia's losses in Ukraine amount to about 200,000 military personnel, US Secretary of State Blinken said, but he did not specify whether it was only the dead or the dead + wounded.

The General Staff reported a total loss of 5,080 Russian personnel, 30 tanks, 2 planes, 1 helicopter, 9 pieces of artillery, 57 armored combat vehicles, 9 unmanned aerial vehicles, 40 artillery systems, 4 rocket launchers, 48 vehicles and fuel tanks, and 9 pieces of special equipment (radar) for the week of February 13-19. This does not include the wounded and captured russians, so the actual numbers are even higher.

There has been a new scandal in Kyiv involving a driver of a luxury BMW who was detained for assaulting a police officer. Reports indicate that the driver refused to show his documents and then struck the officer in the head, leading to a physical altercation. The stop was reportedly due to the driver's dangerous driving. Allegedly, the driver threatened to fire and oppress the officer, reminiscent of the days of unrest. A full video exists

Koch-owned chemical plant evades detection of its toxic emissions at a terrible health cost to the public: report - Raw Story - Celebrating 18 Years of Independent Journalism https://www.rawstory.com/clean-air-act/

When Russian Troops Got Stuck In a Minefield Near Vuhledar, They Deployed A ‘Flamethrower’ Rocket Launcher. The Ukrainians Blew It Up.

4th of July on Valentine's day

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2023/02/18/when-russian-troops-got-stuck-in-a-minefield-near-vuhledar-they-deployed-a-flamethrower-rocket-launcher-the-ukrainians-blew-it-up/

Trump world is about to find out the hard way - Palmer Report

tRump and his son in law, Jared, spent 4 years "f*cking around" with people's lives. Now they have entered the "find out" phase.

https://www.palmerreport.com/analysis/trump-world-is-about-to-find-out-the-hard-way/48993/

Rep. Angie Craig's office releases threatening calls it received after congresswoman assaulted | CNN Politics https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/17/politics/angie-craig-threatening-calls/index.html

Fox News gives up the ghost - Palmer Report

MISLEADING TITLE Unfortunately Fox still exists.

https://www.palmerreport.com/analysis/fox-news-gives-up-the-ghost/48994/