TheOldGuy @TheOldGuy@qoto.org

🐵 👆 The country that "fights nazism"

By the way, I am suspicious the billionaires are cooking up an October surprise. They will throw their money into screwing up the economy. Donny will say, "Only I can fix it!"

We all know it even if the press are idiots.

https://www.jefftiedrich.com/p/donald-trump-is-a-menace-to-democracy-b16

Putin is leading Russia into a demographic catastrophe, — The Telegraph

Moscow’s caution means it has to release prisoners, including murderers and rapists, to fill its army and mercenary groups like Wagner. With numbers dwindling, they’re even turning to women’s prisons, though women only make up 4% of the Russian army. The ongoing full-scale invasion has worsened Russia's demographic crisis, with deaths surpassing births since 2000. Around 350,000 Russian troops have been killed or wounded, highlighting the severity of the situation. Unlike the Soviet Union, which had a larger and more diverse population, Russia is struggling in its military efforts. The Soviet Union’s defeat in Afghanistan in the 1980s shows that having a large army isn’t always enough to win a war.

China is firmly determined to promote a political settlement of the Ukrainian "crisis" based on the four principles outlined by Xi Jinping. Although the conditions and time for negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow have not yet arrived, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said after a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.

Wang Yi's main statements:

▫️ China and Brazil released six joint agreements on the political settlement of the crisis, including three principles of "conflict" settlement, three elements of a "peace plan," three humanitarian issues, as well as important measures to prevent nuclear risks and ensure the stability of industrial and supply chains.

▫️ China believes that all conflicts should end at the negotiating table, and all disputes should be resolved by political means. Recently, both Ukraine and Russia have demonstrated readiness for negotiations. "Although the conditions and time are not yet ripe, we support all efforts promoting peace and are ready to continue to play a constructive role in the cessation of fire and the resumption of peace talks," the minister said.

▫️ China and Ukraine are friendly countries, having established a strategic partnership more than ten years ago. Both countries treat each other with mutual respect and equality and steadily develop mutually beneficial cooperation.

▫️ Both countries should maintain ties, strengthen mutual trust, develop traditional friendship, promote people-to-people relations, and ensure the healthy and stable development of relations.

▫️ China is the largest trade partner of Ukraine and the largest export destination for Ukrainian agricultural products.

▫️ Both sides should use bilateral cooperation mechanisms and strengthen practical cooperation in various fields. China will continue to expand grain imports from Ukraine and jointly support uninterrupted logistics channels and international food security.

▫️ Wang thanked the Ukrainian side for helping to evacuate Chinese citizens, especially students, at the early stage of the conflict in Ukraine and expressed hope that Ukraine will continue to take effective measures to ensure the safety of Chinese personnel and institutions in Ukraine.

Note: those are quotes from the statement in a form of report.

Three athletes who publicly supported the Kremlin's war in Ukraine will compete in the 2024 Olympics in Paris despite rules requiring neutrality, according to Politico.

International Olympic Committee (IOC) rules stipulate that Russian and Belarusian athletes can compete only if they do not actively support the war or work for military structures or national security agencies of either country. However, violations related to social media activity, such as liking or sharing posts in support of the war, have been noted.

The athletes who have shown support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine include tennis players Yelena Vesnina and Diana Schneider, and cyclist Yelena Ivanchenko, all of whom are set to compete in Paris. The Ukrainian Olympic Committee has also called for the exclusion of trampolinist Anzhela Bladtseva, who has posted videos featuring pro-Russian military symbols on social media.

Furthermore, Russian tennis player Shamil Tarpishchev, known for his active support of the mobilization of Russian athletes to fight against Ukraine, will be present at the Games, according to the Russian propaganda agency TASS.

This situation has angered Ukrainian officials and athletes, many of whom have faced significant hardships due to the ongoing conflict. Vitaly Dubrova, Ukraine's chief judo coach, highlighted that many Ukrainian athletes are on the front lines or in the National Guard, with some having lost their lives.

Despite the IOC having a committee responsible for vetting athletes' eligibility, some appear to have bypassed this scrutiny. A Dutch organization, Global Rights Compliance, found that 33 of the 57 Russian and Belarusian athletes approved for the Olympics had actually supported the war in Ukraine.

T-80 Tank Under the Cover of Strila-10 Anti-Aircraft Unit. Frontline Duty - United24

Join us on the frontline with Ukraine's 25th Brigade as they bravely defend the Pokrovsk-Avdiivka direction. Witness the intense operations of the T-80 tank crew, who are tasked with both artillery-like shelling and direct engagements. Experience the challenges faced by these soldiers as they endure long hours and unpredictable combat situations.

In this video, you'll also meet the skilled team operating the Strila-10 anti-aircraft unit. Discover how they protect their comrades from enemy UAV threats, using advanced tactics to hide and neutralize these airborne dangers. Learn about the crucial role they play in keeping the skies clear and safeguarding ground forces.

Rest in Peace

Yelyzaveta Verbovetska was killed by a Russian missile in Kyiv.

On the morning of July 8, 2024, she came to see a doctor at the ADONIS medical center. At the time of the attack on the clinic, the girl was in the corridor on the fourth floor...

Elizabeth was 25 years old. She worked at "Oschadbank" in Kyiv.

"Young, energetic, goal-oriented, very talented girl," said Serhiy Naumov, chairman of the board of the bank, about the deceased.

"All the good memories from school years will now always be covered with the pain of an unfair loss. Another young life. Another destroyed fate," wrote classmate Vladyslav Geraskevych.

Elizaveta is survived by her parents, brother and other relatives.

Tell the world about Olenivka.

On the second anniversary of the terrorist attack in the Olenivka colony, we urge you to tell the world about this tragedy.

Join us in honoring the memory of the victims of the Russian crime. Engage Ukrainian and international audiences.

— On the night of July 28-29, the occupiers blew up a barrack in the Olenivka colony where Azov prisoners of war were kept.

— The explosion killed 54 and injured 130 Mariupol defenders.

— The wounded Azov soldiers carried the bodies of their comrades. Those who could be saved were left for dead by the occupiers.

— Olenivka is a crime against humanity, a violation of all possible rules of warfare and treatment of prisoners of war.

— Russia is relying on the short memory of the international community, its own propaganda and that its crimes will be forgotten.

Every spread of information is important. The more people learn about the occupiers' crimes, the less chances Russia has to avoid punishment.

Talk about Olenivka and join the commemoration of the victims of the terrorist attack.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland advised Orbán to withdraw Hungary from the EU and NATO

Polish Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski said that he does not understand why Hungary remains a member of alliances that it does not like.

Bartoshevsky's statement came after another criticism by the Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orbán, towards the EU and NATO. In addition, Orban called Poland "hypocritical".

The Polish Foreign Ministry advised Orbán to form an alliance with Russian President Putin and other authoritarian leaders.

"If you don't want to be a member of any club, you can always leave," said the Polish deputy minister.

He emphasized that Orbán's policy is "anti-European", "anti-Ukrainian" and "anti-Polish".

Where in Europe did you plan to deploy these missiles?? I don't think Germany will welcome you Mr. Put in garbage.

Putin announced that if American Tomahawk missiles are deployed in Germany, Russia will abandon its "unilateral moratorium" on the deployment of medium- and short-range missiles in Europe.

He also mentioned that Russia has nearly finished developing "a number of systems" of medium and short range. Moscow plans to "take mirror measures regarding their deployment, taking into account the actions of the United States, its satellites in Europe, and in other regions of the world."

Poland Suggests Hungary Exit EU and NATO After Orbán's Statements

Following recent statements by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has suggested that Hungary should consider leaving the European Union and NATO. The deputy head of the Polish Foreign Ministry highlighted that, in contrast to Orbán's approach, Poland has ceased doing business with Russia following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, viewing the attack as an assault on Poland, the United States, the European Union, and NATO.

Deputy Minister Bartoszewski pointed out that Orbán's speech has already drawn strong negative reactions, including from the US Embassy in Budapest.

Billy Joel's New York

https://open.substack.com/pub/steady/p/billy-joels-new-york?r=70k1h&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Joyce Vance
https://open.substack.com/pub/joycevance/p/we-need-to-talk-about-the-misogyny?r=70k1h&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

⚡️ 🇺🇦  The Defense Forces of Ukraine struck the "Polevaya" oil depot in the Kursk region, — General Staff

The oil base consists of 11 tanks with a total volume of 7,000 cubic meters and was used for the needs of the Russian Federation

Regarding the strike on the Saki airfield. Information from a trusted source

🚀 🚀  The strike was carried out using 8 ATACMS ballistic missiles, two of which were shot down, and another fell in a field north of the airfield.

As a result of the strike:

🟠 two fighters were destroyed (there is info about two Su-30SM);
🟠 the Nebo radar was destroyed;
🟠 among personnel: 2 – 200, 4 – 300;

🔵 The source also reports information regarding the strike on July 27, 2024, on a rear military training ground in Luhansk region where servicemen of the 228th motorized rifle regiment of the 90th tank division of the Russian Armed Forces were located

The servicemen were forming up before being sent to reinforce the forward positions of the 228th motorized rifle regiment in the area of ​​the settlement of Ocheretine
The strike was carried out using ATACMS ballistic missiles. The distance to the combat contact line is 110 km

As of 20:00 July 27:

🟠 19 – 200;
🟠 71 – 300;

✈️Is Russia's Su-57 really that good?

Russia's Su-57 is marketed as one of the world’s most advanced fifth-generation fighter jets. Yet, no foreign countries are interested in purchasing the jet. This failure highlights broader issues and trends.

Links

@Ukraine_Report ~ 4rrasoe 🇮🇩❤️🇺🇦🔱

👊💥Russian "hero of the SMO" beaten to death in police station

Akhmet, 48, was arrested in Makhachkala for disorderly conduct. Inside the station, officers began beating him, jumping on him, and beating him with a stun gun.

The incident was caught on CCTV cameras. The clip was released by propagandists.

By the time the police came to their senses and called doctors, it was too late - the "war hero" had died.

@Ukraine_Report ~ 4rrasoe 🇮🇩❤️🇺🇦🔱

‼️Georgia puts 300 members of the Georgian Legion fighting for Ukraine on the wanted list

The special services of Georgia, following the Russian authorities, put Georgian volunteers who fought on the side of Ukraine on the wanted list.

According to Mamuka Mamulashvili, a commander of the Georgian National Legion fighting for Ukraine, about 300 people from the combat unit he led were put on the wanted list in Georgia. Most of them are now in Ukraine.

“I foresaw this development after Russia started putting us on the wanted list. This was done so that the Georgian government would have grounds to arrest us. Russian and Georgian Special Services are working in sync today. Many of our guys who were returning to Georgia were advised by the Georgian special services to leave. They were told: “There are a lot of Russians here, we will not be able to protect you anymore, we ask you to leave,” Mamulashvili says.

In June, a Russian court recognized the Georgian Legion as a terrorist organization. Russia’s Investigative Committee brought more than 70 members of the Legion to justice in absentia and put Mamuka Mamulashvili on the wanted list.

At the same time, the State Security Service of Georgia also began summoning other Georgian volunteers who participated in the defense of Ukraine as part of other units for interrogation.

At least two volunteers, Nadim Khmaladze and Lasha Chigladze, were notified of being summoned to court.

Khmaladze posted on his social media that he had been charged under articles on coup d’etat and terrorism. Chigladze was also summoned to the Tbilisi City Court as part of the investigation into the coup d’état and “preparation of terrorism”.

@Ukraine_Report ~ 4rrasoe 🇮🇩❤️🇺🇦🔱

https://t.me/Ukraine_Report/23860