Yesterday I spoke of various non-specific rumours surrounding the Russian Special Operation in Ukraine. Rumours that point to the need for something to happen to settle matters before winter sets in there. I pointed to a couple of background activities which specify Russia's overall commitments and designs for the near future, but these were/are not... Continue Reading →
August 24/25, 2022 – Action/Decision Date
It has been rumoured for several days now, that something may happen today that will effect the Special Operation by the Russian Federation in Ukraine. It appears that 'something' has now been announced by the President, Vladimir Putin. From what I understand of the limited information available at this time, this day will mark a... Continue Reading →
A Free Europe – Under Russian Protection
This character 'Batiushka', whoever he is (the name, a pseudonym, I think [I could be misinterpreting that of course], appears to be a corruption or derivation of 'batyushka' - the anglicised version of the cyrillic 'Батюшка', meaning father, daddy, or priest ), is becoming something of a feature on the Saker blog in recent times.... Continue Reading →
Important News on the Liberation of Ukraine
I have, since the commencement of the Russian Special Operation in Ukraine and even further back to the 2014 US organised coup there which led to the declaration of independence by the two Donbass republics of DPR and LPR, maintained that the only peaceful resolution of the disgraceful US intrusion into Eastern Europe affairs and... Continue Reading →
The Hell of Ukraine is Turning into a Turkey Shoot for Russia
There are so many things to talk about today, I am just going to have to choose a few of them. It has been said for a while now that Ukraine forces are losing around 1,000 of their dwindling number every day (killed or wounded), a figure which is totally unsustainable for many days. And... Continue Reading →
“You Want To Bring Russia To Its Knees? Bring It On,” Says FM Sergei Lavrov
Of course there isn't even a snowball's chance in hell of that happening. The west, the combined west, in its entirety has no intention of being humiliated by undertaking such a foolhardy scheme. And they know it. In any case, Sergei is right. There is no war in Ukraine. If there were, it would have... Continue Reading →
Russia-China Ties as Strong as Ever – Confirmed Hours Ago
'Xi talks with Putin over phone' - XinhuaNet At least these two giants of the world stage are showing solidarity today (yesterday for me). I feel sure it goes deeper than that. Deeper than the assurances just now made. Perhaps more cannot be said at this stage. But I think it is vitally important that... Continue Reading →
When Will the West Take Russia Seriously?
[I wrote what follows some eight hours ago and at 3am decided to sleep on it rather than sending something of a rant at the peak of my pique which I may regret later. After a sleep I decided not to change a word (I've added a few), and so it is what it is... Continue Reading →
A Great, Misunderstanding
The comma in my chosen title (and the importance of a title should not be underestimated) is deliberately and strategically placed so as to give the true intent and meaning. I hope the reader can see that. I am seeing and reading rather more about Henry Kissinger, a 'Great' of the previous century (no matter... Continue Reading →
Not Something Else 