US tells Putin to choose confrontation or dialogue over Ukraine

Or what will you do ?


List of NATO members who have defected from supporting Blinken

1. Germany
   
2. France
   
3. Greece
   
4. Hungary
   
5. Turkey
   
6. Ukraine
   
7. Croatia
   
8. null
   

Even Ukraine no longer beliieves anything Blinken says.

Ukraine dismisses likelihood of Russian invasion

German FM Baerock Flies to Moscow as a Desperate Germany Seeks Way out of Crisis with Russia.

German Foreign Minister flew to Moscow Mon 24 January

Germany will abandon NATO if USA pushes it into war with Russia.

NATO members are deserting Washington's position. Ukraine is complaining anxiety created about Russia is damaging Ukraine's economy. Germany no longer backs war ,or US sanctions against Russia, from here forward, Sec Blinken
is just engaged in hollow theatre for domestic consumption




French President Macron and German FM commence round of secret diplomacy with Moscow.

USA increasingly suffers premature ejaculation and has lost any credibility.

German navy Vice Admiral Schönbach said the accusation of Russia planning to invade Ukraine was nonsense, and argued that Putin deserved respect. That it was unrealistic to expect that Russia would return Crimea.

The US intelligence report on Russia preparing to stage a coup collapsed immediately It was released, as it claimed Russia’s alleged presidential pick was Evgeny Muraev, who is under Russian sanctions and barred from entry to Russia.

US intelligence has no credibility and renders USA a laughing stock with its own allies.



That Blinken idiot phoned his Chinese counterpart FM Wang Li on Wednesday 26 January asking China to support USA against Russia?

Wang Li publicly slapped down Blinken by saying:

The Biden administration is attempting to ‘have their cake and eat it too’ in its relationship with China. It wages relentless hostility towards Beijing in a destructive manner, but when a geopolitical issue arises where Washington needs China’s support and dialogue, Washington expects cooperation in good faith, dismissive of the fact that its own behavior makes this impossible. It somehow believes that some shorthand lip service on matters such as Taiwan are sufficient to secure China's assistance, which their policy moves later tend to show the opposite anyway.

"This chaotic and hypocritical approach to US diplomacy means Beijing now increasingly sees good will engagement with the US as a waste of time. If the US wants anything, it must be conditional on respecting China’s core interests.."

Statement by the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the OSCE A.K. Lukashevich at the meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council on the deteriorating situation in Ukraine and the continued failure of the Ukrainian authorities to comply with the Minsk agreements, January 27, 2022

[in Russian]

29.01.2022 15:00

Dear Mr Chairman,

Foreign curators of today's Ukraine have intensified their attempts to destabilize the situation inside this country and push the Kiev regime to rash and disastrous military decisions. This becomes absolutely obvious against the background of two trends.

First. Kiev is deliberately not being given any incentives in order for the Ukrainian authorities to implement the key provision of the Minsk Agreements, namely, to carry out a direct dialogue with representatives of certain regions of Donbass on ways to politically resolve the internal Ukrainian crisis. Simply put, they encourage further sabotage of the implementation of the "Package of Measures". The price of such sabotage is the pain of irreparable human losses, crippled destinies and new destruction in the Donbass.

Second. Some NATO countries have sharply stepped up the “pumping” of Ukraine with offensive weapons for allegedly “defensive” purposes. Over the past week, at least four planes have arrived in Kyiv carrying US military supplies, including lethal weapons and ammunition for use in the Donbass. Earlier, shuttle British military transport aviation "settled" on the route between Kiev and the British Isles.

According to reports, hundreds of American Javelins, thousands of British missile systems, over 400,000 rounds of ammunition, including for large-caliber weapons, and much more arrived in Ukraine in January alone. There are reports that American-made weapons from the Baltic republics, howitzers from the Czech Republic, millions of rounds of ammunition from Slovakia, more than a dozen Turkish Bayraktar attack drones and so on are scheduled to be transferred in February. So, this is what support for a peaceful politico-diplomatic settlement of the crisis in Ukraine on the basis of the Minsk agreements looks like?

According to the US Secretary of State Blinken, his country "will supply even more weapons in the near future." Last year, the United States gave Ukraine at least $650 million in "aid" in military appropriations, many of which were used to purchase weapons that could be used offensively. In total, since 2014, the United States has “pumped” Ukraine with such “military aid” in the amount of about $2.7 billion.
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Text of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Mr. Sergey Lavrov`s written message on Indivisibility of Security addressed to the Heads of Foreign / External Affairs Ministers / Secretaries of the US, Canada and several European countries

1 February 2022 20:56

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It will not work that way. The very essence of the agreements on indivisible security is that either there is security for all or there is no security for anyone. The Istanbul Charter provides that each OSCE participating State has equal right to security, and not only NATO countries that interpret this right as an exceptional privilege of membership in the ‘exclusive’ North Atlantic club.
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We want to receive a clear answer to the question how our partners understand their obligation not to strengthen their own security at the expense of the security of other States on the basis of the commitment to the principle of indivisible security. How specifically does your Government intend to fulfil this obligation in practical terms in the current circumstances? If you renege on this obligation, we ask you to clearly state that.
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Meeting with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

February 14, 2022 15:30 The Kremlin, Moscow



President of Russia Vladimir Putin:

Mr Lavrov, we agreed today that the Foreign Ministry would present its views on the responses we received to our proposals sent to our US colleagues in Washington and our NATO colleagues in Brussels regarding security issues in Europe and their response to our concerns, primarily NATO’s endless and, in our view, most dangerous eastward expansion, now aimed at reaching out to former Soviet republics, including Ukraine.

I know that this analysis has been done. You also worked on it with your colleagues from other departments and ministries. Of course, I would like to hear both your analysis and your proposals on a response to the replies received from Washington and Brussels.
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Meeting with Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu

February 14, 2022 16:00 The Kremlin, Moscow



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Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu:

During the Pacific Fleet’s operations, as part of an exercise near the Kuril island of Urup, we detected a submarine, presumably that of the United States. Following almost three-hour operations, the submarine was expelled from the territory of the Russian Federation. Actually, it had ventured over four kilometres into Russian territorial waters, a large distance, by local standards. We conducted special operations three times and forced the submarine to leave Russia’s territorial waters.
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So far, the text exists in Russian. I guess there will be an English translation tomorrow.


On the transfer of a written response to the response of the American side on security guarantees

17.02.2022 17:00

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In the absence of the readiness of the American side to agree on firm, legally binding guarantees to ensure our security from the United States and its allies, Russia will be forced to respond, including through the implementation of military and technical measures.
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Since when was "Jaw, jaw, not war, war" a bad thing?

Oh yes, that goes out the window, because "Biden"!!!!!!!!

a reply to: turretless

Good luck with that, then.

a reply to: Oldcarpy2

Thanks.

In my opinion, Russia's moves in the international arena have become more and more interesting lately.

As far as I understand, a new concept of Russia's foreign policy will soon be adopted. I really want to read this.

a reply to: turretless

I really don't.

"Interesting" is not good.

a reply to: turretless

This seems to please you?

Like, lapping up Russian propoganda?

originally posted by: Oldcarpy2

This seems to please you?

Like, lapping up Russian propoganda?

Yes. It gives me pleasure that Russia has finally raised the issue of its security.

Where do you get pure truth from?

Finally, what I gave a link in Russian was translated into English.

Press release on submitting a written reaction to the US response concerning security guarantees

17 February 2022 17:00

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And on the website of the president, they began to post today's Security Council meeting in English.

I advise you to read everything that is written there when it is fully translated.


Security Council meeting

February 21, 2022 18:30

President of Russia Vladimir Putin:

Good afternoon, colleagues.

We are meeting today to discuss the current developments in Donbass.
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a reply to: vNex92

Military leaders are complaining that they're being required to administer more "sensitivity" training subjects, than military training subjects in the classrooms. They're pretty disgusted.

If a country wants to further test the U.S., now's the time, while Biden is in charge.

It's evening in Russia now, so the English text from the last link will probably not appear soon, but it turns out there is already a video with an English translation.


Putin holds meeting with Security Council

Russia just inked some deals with China and India to supply them the coal they need, so sanctions just lost a lot of bite. (china fixing their power issues better put taiwan on notice)

Yes the west can beat russia in a conventional war, yea eventually. BUT Russia already has their supplies organized, troops in position, air assets in position, artillery in position, so they would be a tough nut to crack.

Kind of reminds me of Chamberlin and Hitler where the allies ended up feeding a bunch of troops into the meat grinder piecemeal to buy time. (no I dont think putin is going to try and conquer europe)

US airlift capability isnt what it once was, take a look at the desert storm build up that took months, and required the use of civilian airlines for troop transport.

Now I do think Ukraine will bleed them more than people think, but the end result will be how much of Ukraine does Putin want.

My hopeful guess is he will demand the resignation of zelinsky and recognition of the rebel held areas as some form of autonomous region, that will allow him to claim victory.

He has already gotten valuable training for his logistical arm, and combat arms, recognition of the rebel regions will show he can successfully bully the west, and once his pipeline is done, he will really have some members of Nato over a barrel.

Address by the President of the Russian Federation

February 21, 2022 22:35

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Signing of documents recognising Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics

February 21, 2022 22:40

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Decree of the President of the Russian Federation On the Recognition of the Donetsk People’s Republic

1. Taking into account the will of the people of the Donetsk People's Republic, Ukraine's refusal to peacefully resolve the conflict in accordance with the Minsk agreements, recognize the Donetsk People's Republic as a sovereign and independent state.

2. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation to hold negotiations with the Donetsk Side on the establishment of diplomatic relations and to formalize the agreement reached (during these negotiations) with the appropriate documents.

3. Instruct the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation to conduct negotiations with the Donetsk Side with the participation of interested federal executive authorities on the preparation of a draft treaty on friendship, cooperation and mutual assistance and submit a proposal for its signing in accordance with the established procedure.

4. In connection with the appeal of the Head of the Donetsk People's Republic (to Russia), the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation is instructed to ensure, until the conclusion of the agreement referred to in paragraph 3 of this Decree, the implementation by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation on the territory of the Donetsk People's Republic of peacekeeping functions.

5. This Decree shall enter into force from the date of its signing.

The President of the Russian Federation - Vladimir Putin

Moscow, Kremlin, February 21, 2022, No. 71

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Decree No. 72 - The same for the Lugansk People's Republic.

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Foreign Ministry statement on recognising the independence of the Donetsk and Lugansk people’s republics

22 February 2022 12:42

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President signed Federal Law On Ratifying the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance Between the Russian Federation and the Donetsk People’s Republic

February 22, 2022 18:40

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President signed Federal Law On Ratifying the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance Between the Russian Federation and the Lugansk People’s Republic

February 22, 2022 18:45

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Vladimir Putin submits proposal to Federation Council to approve resolution authorising use of Armed Forces abroad

February 22, 2022 18:50

The President’s address to the Federation Council:

On the basis of Paragraph “d”, Part 1, Article 102 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation, and under the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between the Russian Federation and the Donetsk People’s Republic, and the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between the Russian Federation and the Lugansk People’s Republic, I am submitting a proposal that the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation approve a resolution authorising the use of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation abroad on the basis of the generally accepted principles and norms of international law.

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Vladimir Putin answered media questions

February 22, 2022 19:40



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Greetings on Defender of the Fatherland Day

February 23, 2022 09:00

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Patriotism and the unity of our nation, the exploits of its devoted sons and daughters have always been the foundation of the martial history of our thousand-year-old country, its glory and victories. We are proud of the many generations of its defenders: the guards of Alexander Nevsky and Dmitry Donskoy, the warriors of Minin and Pozharsky and the heroes of Poltava and Borodino, Stalingrad and the unstoppable assault on Berlin, all those who brought glory to our Fatherland according to the great traditions of our ancestors.

On this day, we have sincere, heart-felt words of gratitude for the Great Patriotic War veterans. We will always remember that you, the valiant generation of victors, crushed Nazism and saved our country and the entire world from this barbaric, merciless force. Your feat is a summit of human history, a great example for all those who are serving today in the Army and the Navy, and protecting Russia from external threats on land, in air and at sea.
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Address by the President of the Russian Federation

February 24, 2022 06:00

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Briefing by Russian Defence Ministry spokesperson

24.02.2022 (13:00)



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The high-precision weapons of the Russian Armed Forces disable only military infrastructure, air defence facilities, military airfields, and aircraft of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

We draw the attention of the media that the Security Service of Ukraine is preparing and is already implementing provocations according to the well-known patterns of the White Helmets.

In Ukrainian cities, staged video filming was made with so called "mass casualties" among the civilian population of Ukraine. Prepared videos are distributed through controlled telegram channels and social networks.
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Briefing by Russian Defence Ministry spokesperson

24.02.2022 (16:45)

Groups of troops of the DPR and LPR continue counter-offensive operations against units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with fire support from the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

Currently, in the area of ​​military operations, resistance is mainly provided by armed detachments of nationalists.

Servicemen of the Ukrainian armed forces are trying to evade combat clashes and agree on corridors to exit the operation zone without weapons.

The Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, General of the Army Sergei Shoigu, gave special orders to all unit commanders to treat Ukrainian servicemen with respect.

The order emphasized, “taking into account the fact that the military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, unlike the nationalists, took an oath to the Ukrainian people and obeyed orders, treat them with respect. Work out the creation of safe corridors for the exit of Ukrainian servicemen who laid down their arms from the areas of the operation to their families.”
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a reply to: turretless

My, you're busy....

a reply to: Oldcarpy2

Do you want to read something else?

I have it.



Briefing by Russian Defence Ministry spokesperson

24.02.2022 (20:35)

The special military operation continues. Groups of troops of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics broke through the well-equipped echeloned defence of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, advanced 6-8 kilometers deep. This was made possible thanks to the fire support of Russian artillery and army aviation. All tasks assigned to the groups of troops of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation for the day have been completed successfully. The joint use of raiding detachments and airborne troops in the Crimean direction enabled Russian troops to reach the city of Kherson. This made it possible to unblock the North Crimean Canal and restore water supply to the Crimean peninsula. In total, as a result of the strikes of the Russian Armed Forces, 83 ground objects of the military infrastructure of Ukraine were disabled. Since the beginning of the special military operation, two Su-27s, two Su-24s, one helicopter and four Bayraktar TB-2 attack unmanned aerial vehicles of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been shot down.

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