Wars And Rumors of Wars: December 22, 2024
Verse
Matthew 24:6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
Commentary (Scroll past the Commentaries for the Ukraine vs Russia and China updates.)
It now appears the time for WW3 has arrived.
The NWO seems to be looking for an all-out war in Europe. What is so interesting and perhaps foreboding is both WW1 and WW2 started in East Europe, and now this attack by Russia on the Ukraine could be the actual start of WW3. I do believe this is the start of WW3. The NWO now has the war it wanted. The longer the war goes on the more destructive it becomes. Today with nuclear weapons, it would not take too long before unimaginable destruction could be loosed on the world.
Putin seems to be drunk with power! He is threatening any nation who comes to the aid of the Ukraine with NUCLEAR weapons! He now sounds exactly like China threatening Japan over Taiwan! I’m sure NATO is going to marshal for war which means the USA will get deeply involved. The longer the Ukraine holds out the worse it will be for Russia because of the Russian economy.
Again, I see this as the start of WW3. It should quickly escalate into massive carnage with the use of nuclear weapons. I see war between Israel and Iran which eventually should drag in all Islam. This will end with the destruction of Islam as we know it. I think Israel will use nuclear weapons to end the war. China is going to move against Taiwan, which will trigger a horrific war and destruction. All wars together will be viewed as Armageddon, but it is not.
The four horsemen of the apocalypses have not yet been released on the earth, but the time appears very close.
Revelation 6:4 And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another: and there was given unto him a great sword.
From the ashes of WW3, the Antichrist will rise to power, and all the Last Days prophetic events in the Bible will come into play. It will culminate in Armageddon and the Second Coming of Jesus Christ to Jerusalem with his bride the church.
Revelation 22:20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
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RUSSIA vs Ukraine and China: Latest Updates and Commentary
***UPDATE:
Ukrainian army has invaded Kursk region of Russia. At this point, the Russians are defenseless and unable to stop this offensive. This exposes just how weak Russia is which is very dangerous. The US has to be behind this attack which will infuriate Putin and cause him to retaliate! If Russia can’t drive out the Ukrainian’s, this will get real close to the use of nuclear weapons.
Ukraine’s advance into Russia has not been stopped and is doing serious damage to Russia. The American weapons are devastating, and Russia can’t stop the destruction. This may force Russia to attack NATO with tactical nuclear weapons. Time has run out for NATO, as we may be on the very verge of Russia using nukes! This is reality. The insane warmongers, psychopaths of the NWO want this war. They have done everything to provoke Russia which can’t defeat NATO without using nuclear weapons. The only hope I see in this, is Putin holds off the attack until the US election, and if Trump wins there is the possibility of a truce. This appears to be the only hope!
America has authorize Ukraine to use long range missiles against Russia which Putin stated will mean war against NATO! WW3 now is very, very close!Remember, NATO and the USA want this war with Russia. I think they want WW3 to start before the election. We need to pray God will intervene and stop these murdering, insane psychopaths. November 17, 2024: Biden has authorized striking deep into Russia! Could this start WW3?
Articles
*China says US is ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan
From article:”The Chinese government protested Sunday the latest American announcements of military sales and assistance to Taiwan, warning the United States that it is “playing with fire.” U.S. President Joe Biden authorized Saturday the provision of up to $571 million in Defense Department material and services and in military education and training for Taiwan. Separately, the Defense Department said Friday that $295 million in military sales had been approved.”
*Ukrainian Drones Hit Major Russian Fuel Depot for Second Time This Month
From article:”The strikes came days after Russia launched sweeping attacks on Ukraine’s already battered energy grid, threatening to plunge thousands of homes into darkness as winter tightens its grip over the region, and as Russia’s all-out invasion of its neighbor nears the three-year mark. A fire broke out at the Stalnoy Kon oil terminal in Russia´s southern Oryol region, local Gov. Andrey Klychkov said in a post on the Telegram messaging app, adding Russian forces downed 20 drones targeting “fuel and energy infrastructure” in the province.”
*Russia reels as Ukraine launches brutal HIMARS strike in Kursk amid nuclear disaster fears
From article:””What happened today is a huge tragedy for all of us,” he write in a post to his Telegram channel. “We grieve together with the families of the victims. No one will be left without support.”
From article:”In this video, we dive into the insights of retired U.S. General David Petraeus on why Russia’s military is on the verge of collapse. Despite starting the Ukraine war with overwhelming force, Russia has been outmaneuvered by Ukraine’s determined and strategic military efforts. General Petraeus explains how Ukraine’s recent invasion of Kursk highlights Russia’s military weaknesses, including the use of inexperienced conscripts and crumbling defenses. Watch as we explore how Ukraine is shifting the war in its favor and the potential downfall of Putin’s military.”
From article:”He added: “It is time to shift to a wartime mindset, and turbocharge our defence production and defence spending.” Rutte also made the concerning revelation that the current situation was the “worst in [his] lifetime”. The Nato chief would not give a specific figure he thought needed to be met, but said “considerably more than two percent” is needed.”
Russia economy in meltdown as shops lock up butter and pensioners on £146 a month fume
From article:”The country is struggling in the face of strict sanctions from the West, labour shortages, the cost of the Ukraine war, and corruption. As a result, Vladimir Putin appears to be struggling to sustain his war economy, but has still allocated a third of its budget for 2025-2027 to defence.”
Europe Quietly Prepares for World War III
From article:””Russia is preparing for a war with the West,” Bruno Kahl, the head of Germany’s foreign intelligence service, said in late November. But it’s not likely to be a large-scale attack into NATO territory, the intelligence chief warned. Moscow could opt for a limited incursion or upping its hybrid warfare tactics to probe the alliance’s conviction, Kahl said. NATO is trying to prepare for both scenarios: an all-out war, and less obvious techniques designed to undermine stability in the alliance’s member countries.”
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Modi’s BJP Party Accuses U.S Deep State and Soros of Working To Destabilize India
From article:”India, an emerging BRICS power, has been targeted by Globalist supervillains and the US Deep State apparatus, in a bid to topple Prime Minister Narendra Modi and put an obedient pawn in his place. Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has come out accusing the State Department and ‘deep state’ elements in the US of working with a group of ‘investigative journalists’ and opposition leader Rahul Gandhi.”
Putin test-fires hypersonic missiles in fresh threat to the West
From article:”The military, which did not state where the drills took place, said the number of Russian troops stationed in the eastern Mediterranean had been ‘increased’ to take part in the exercises. On December 3, during an exercise to test the combined activities of Russian Navy and Air Force troop groups, precision sea-based missiles were launched in the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea,’ Russia’s defense ministry said in a post on Telegram. Russian vessels test fired hypersonic Zirkon missiles and a Kalibr cruise missile, the ministry added.”
Turkey-Backed Jihadists Eye Hama Next After Capturing Central Aleppo, International Airport
From article:”After capturing the central and northwestern parts of Aleppo, Syria’s largest northern city, armed jihadist insurgents led by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) are reportedly seeking to take the west-central city of Hama next. Regional media has cited HTS sources to say they’ve “begun marching towards Hama, successfully capturing six towns and villages in the countryside, including Morek, which lies along an important highway connecting central Syria to the north.” The Syrian government has denied that many of these towns or villages were captured, amid conflicting social media reports.”
Roots of Conflict: The Secret History of the War in Ukraine Please take time to read this article because you will understand how the West and NATO backed Russia into a corner for WW3!
From article:”When the USSR collapsed, two schools of thought emerged in the West. The messianic school of those who believe that the Western model of liberal democracy is destined to extend its influence. From this point of view, welcoming a former Soviet country into NATO is tantamount to allowing it to embrace civilisation, by removing it from the authoritarian Russian orb.
In contrast to the messianics, the American realist school of George F. Kennan and Henry Kissinger believes that international relations involve a search for a balance of power. Kissinger and Kennan do not deny the primacy of the West in terms of values; they ask that other conceptions and philosophies of power be taken into account. Especially if they are backed by the world’s largest nuclear arsenal.”
WW3 fears explode as Vladimir Putin threatens to turn Kyiv ‘into dust’ in new grim threat
From article:””The Defence Ministry and General Staff are selecting targets. These may include decision-making centres in Kyiv, military facilities and defence industry enterprises. “It will be up to us to choose the means of destruction, including possible continuation of Oreshnik tests in combat conditions. “The temperature of the striking elements reaches 4,000 degrees. Everything at the epicentre of the [Oreshnik] blasts disintegrates into fractions and elementary particles. Essentially, it turns to dust.”
Lithuania to allocate a significant fund for DeepStrike weapons for Ukraine
North Korea Getting New Air Defenses In Return For Supporting Russia In Ukraine
From article:”While the specific type of air defense systems wasn’t disclosed, Lee Illwoo, an expert with the Korea Defense Network in South Korea, said that the S-400 surface-to-air missile system was most likely. This system, which combines long-range surface-to-air missiles, launchers, ground-based radar systems, and other components, is among the most advanced available anywhere. As well as being widely used by Russia, including in the war with Ukraine, they have been exported to Algeria, Belarus, China, India, and Turkey.”
From article:”Although he did not make any firm commitments, Zelensky suggested that the “hot” stage of the conflict between his country and Russia could be brought to an end if the American-led NATO alliance committed to protecting the part of the country currently under Kyiv’s control under a military “umbrella.” “If we want to stop the hot phase of the war, we need to take under the NATO umbrella the territory of Ukraine that we have under our control,” he told Sky News. “We need to do it fast. And then on the [occupied] territory of Ukraine, Ukraine can get them back in a diplomatic way.”
France Is Sending Mirage 2000 Fighters to Battle Russia Another nation drawn into the Russian-Ukraine war
From article:Vladimir Putin: “President Trump, a smart and experienced person, will come up with a solution, especially given that he has gone through quite an ordeal of fighting to reclaim the Oval Office. Well, probably just like me, you are amazed, not by the fact that absolutely uncivilized means had been used against Trump, all the way up to the assassination attempts, numerous assassination attempts. And I think he’s not safe even now. The history of the United States has known many cases, but I think President Trump is a smart person and a cautious one, I hope. But what amazed me most, that in fighting him, not only Trump was subjected to humiliating court procedures, accusations, and so on. But his family was attacked as well. His children was attacked. Gangsters don’t do this in Russia. When criminal gangs fight, they don’t touch children and women. It’s men who fight among themselves. But those guys stooped as low as that. I think this is so… This looks so bad that it only reaffirms, reconfirms how low the political system of the United States has fallen.”
Transfer of nukes to Kiev would be viewed as attack on Russia – Medvedev
From article:”Moscow will consider any threat of nuclear arms being supplied to Ukraine by the US as preparation for a direct war with Russia, former president Dmitry Medvedev has warned. The actual transfer of nuclear weapons would be tantamount to an attack on the country under Russia’s new nuclear doctrine,”
Globalists Go For Broke: Plan To Trigger World War III Moves Forward
From article:”Putin is savvy enough to wait for Trump to enter office and start negotiations, but my greatest concern is that something is about to happen which will sabotage any eventual peace plan. A long range attack by Ukraine on a major civilian center, a nuclear power plant, or the assassination of a political figure using NATO weaponry would be the only spark needed to light the powder keg. Putin will be required to show Russia is not weak and follow through on his red line threats. There’s a good chance that we will see a mushroom cloud over Ukraine (or adjacent region) in the near future unless there is serious intervention to defuse the conflict. The next two months will be key.”
From article:”The former US Army General tapped to be Donald Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine and Russia warned last week ‘we’re on the precipice of World War III’ as he outlined a plan to end the war by forcing both sides to the negotiating table. Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg, 80, told Fox News of the precarious geopolitical circumstances after Vladimir Putin launched a never-before-seen hypersonic missile on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro.”
Putin official says NATO and US are now at full war with Russia
From article:”NATO and the US are now at ‘full war’ with Russia after the West crossed ‘all red lines’ allowing Ukraine to strike targets across the border with Western missiles, former Russian president and prime minister Dmitry Medvedev has declared. Medvedev, a close Putin ally who now serves as the Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council, said that every Ukrainian strike on Russian territory with Western weapons would be met with a response.”
From article:”Britain and France have not ruled out sending troops to Ukraine as part of a European coalition, French media has reported, amid fears that the war is edging closer to becoming an all-out conflict between Russia and NATO. Discussions on sending troops from Western armies and private defence companies have been ‘reactivated’, according to French daily newspaper Le Monde, months after President Macron faced opposition from Western leaders over the suggestion.The talks have also been revisited amid concerns that US support for Kyiv could be pulled by president-elect Donald Trump when he enters office on January 20, sources reportedly claimed.”
Terrifying Infographic Shows Reach Of Russia’s New Hypersonic Missile: ‘London In 20 Minutes’
From article:”It touts that Eastern European capitals could be hit in a matter of a few minutes, and that Berlin is reachable in only 15. It lists capitals as far away from the Kapustin Yar rocket launch complex like London and Paris as reachable by the Oreshnik in just 20 minutes. This means if proverbial all hell broke loose and WW3 came to Europe, these populations would have very little time to reach shelter”
Plan to deploy 800,000 NATO troops in Germany
From article:”Germany prepares for conflict with Russia. In a secret strategic document, Berlin has drawn up a plan for logistical efforts required to enable 800,000 NATO troops to pass through its territory in a matter of months. The politically-decided German operation plan is a 1,000-page strategy document, the details of which are secret. It lists, for example, all the buildings and infrastructures which, for military reasons, need to be particularly protected. Above all, it also contains detailed plans on how to proceed in the event of defense, or even before, in the event of tension, i.e. if, for example, we were to react with deterrence to a Russian maneuver on NATO’s eastern flank. Germany would then become a hub for tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of NATO troops who would have to be transported to the East, along with war materiel, food and medicine. The plan calls for 200,000 military vehicles to be moved within 3 months.”
Russia aims to wipe out US missile base
From article:”The Kremlin considers the military complex in the city of Redzikowo, near the Baltic Sea, to be a provocation, particularly after Washington recently authorized Ukraine to use its long-range ATACMS missiles against targets in Russia. The base, originally opened in 2009, was officially inaugurated this November as part of a broad air defense program established by NATO in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “This is another frankly provocative step in a series of deeply destabilising actions by the Americans and their allies in the North Atlantic Alliance in the strategic sphere,” Maria Zakharova, the Russian foreign ministry’s spokeswoman, said. “This leads to undermining strategic stability, increasing strategic risks and, as a result, to an increase in the overall level of nuclear danger,”
Former Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Declares World War III ‘Has Begun’
From article:”Valerii Zaluzhnyi, who served as Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief until being sidelined earlier this year by President Zelensky: “I believe that in 2024 we can absolutely believe that World War III has begun.” Speaking before Ukrainska Pravda’s UP100 award ceremony on Friday, Zaluzhnyi said that his homeland was already embroiled in an international conflict, noting the use of Iranian drones, North Korean missiles, and Chinese shells by the Russians. “What we have been waiting for so long has already begun. But I want to say that God himself gives a chance, not only to Ukraine, but also all over the world, to have time to make the right conclusions now,” he said.”
Britain ‘Directly Involved’ in Ukraine War After Long-Range Missile Strikes, Says Russian Ambassador
From article:”In the wake of outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden’s reported decision to allow Ukraine to use American long-range ballistic missiles to attack the Russian interior, London was seemingly quick to follow suit, with reports this week that Kyiv used UK-made Storm Shadows to hit targets in the Kursk region of Russia, where Ukrainian forces waged a surprise counter-invasion over the summer. Responding to the reported use of British missiles against the Russian mainland, the Kremlin’s ambassador to London, Andrei Kelin, told Sky News: “Absolutely, Britain and UK is now directly involved in this war, because this firing cannot happen without NATO staff, British staff as well.” “The US administration, support by France and the UK, has made a deliberate decision to make these strikes, which seriously escalates the situation, and it can bring a collision between the nuclear powers,” he added.”
From article:”As tensions between the West and Russia spill over, state-run channel Telegram chillingly shared Putin would be holding a secret meeting tonight but the Kremlin has yet to disclose what it will be about. The channel also revealed there has been no contact between Russia and the US with hostilities between the two reaching boiling point. Meanwhile, Lieutenant General Rob Magowan made an unsettling statement to the House of Commons defence committee yesterday. The military chief said Britain’s armed forced would be ready to fight their Russian counterparts should mad Vladimir invade another Eastern European nation.”
Russia’s New Ballistic Missile Reached Mach 11 as it Plunged Back to Earth, Says Ukraine Military
From article:”Ukraine says the “experimental intermediate-range ballistic missile” fired at the city of Dnipro on Thursday carried 36 “submunitions” and was travelling at Mach 11 as it struck. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has published new claims about the new kind of ballistic missile that struck the central city of Dnipro in the early hours of Thursday morning. A statement said the missile, which left earth’s atmosphere in a ballistic arc after being launched from Russia’s Astrakhan region made the approximately 500 miles to the city in 15 minutes.
The missile had six re-entry vehicles, each of which carried a further six “submunitions” to the ground which were aimed at an industrial facility at the city, a feature common to ballistic missiles which use one large launch to deliver a larger number of ‘multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicles’. These expensive and complex weapons are designed to carry nuclear warheads, but can be fitted with conventional warheads, or even no warhead at all. It is not clear exactly what the “submunitions” were loaded with in this case. Ukraine said as the weapons plunged down to earth they reached Mach 11 (roughly 8,400 miles an hour, depending on other factors).”
Ukrainian Bombers Fire 10 Bunker-Busting Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles At Russian Commanders
From article:”a Ukrainian army battery launched eight 3,700-pound Army Tactical Missile System rockets—each packing up to a thousand grenade-powered submunitions—at a sprawling Russian ammunition arsenal in Karachev, a city in Bryansk Oblast 60 miles north of the Russia-Ukraine border. The early-morning strike, which left the arsenal in flames, was just the beginning of what could be a powerful campaign of deep strikes aimed at Russian forces and their command and supply infrastructure in and around Kursk Oblast in western Russia.”
From article:”Now Russia’s President Putin has given his own version of events, saying the strike was not by ICBM — weapons which travel into space before plunging back to earth, with ranges of thousands of miles — but rather by a never-before-seen nuclear-capable Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM). Putin identified as the ‘Oreshnik’ (‘Hazel’) type which he claimed is totally impervious to Western countermeasures in a televised speech on Thursday night. Separately, Putin ally and former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, now a Kremlin attack dog frequently employed in making lurid nuclear threats, called the new missile “hypersonic”
Russian economy meltdown as inflation soars with prices ‘up 65%’ and Ruble plummets
From article:”The Russian media is in a state of panic as inflation soars and the Ruble slumps, leaving many to struggle. Moscow’s print news outlets, heavily controlled by Russian President Vladimir Putin, were uncharacteristically negative in their coverage as they raised concerns about the economic well-being of ordinary Russians. As reported by the BBC’s Russia Editor, Steve Rosenberg, the front page of Russian newspaper Nezavismaya Gazeta said: “Some products have gone up in price this year by tens of percent.“
From article:”Kyiv Air Force said today that Russia had launched an ICBM at the city of Dnipro in the early hours of the morning. If firmed up, it marks the first time the nuclear-capable missile has ever been used as part of an ongoing conflict. Unverified footage appeared to show warheads from the ferocious R-26 Rubezh raining down on Dnipro overnight, lighting up the sky with explosions. Zelensky, speaking from his office today in a video posted online, said the attack had “all the characteristics… speed, altitude… of an intercontinental ballistic missile”.
Britain ‘directly involved’ in Ukraine war, Russian ambassador tells Sky News
From article:”British Storm Shadow missiles were fired into Russia just days after President Biden authorised the same policy shift and gave approval for US long-range missiles to attack over the border. Asked if the move had dragged Britain into the conflict, Mr Kelin said: “Absolutely, Britain and UK is now directly involved in this war, because this firing cannot happen without NATO staff, British staff as well.”
Ukraine reportedly strikes Russia with Storm Shadow missiles as int’l embassies close in Kyiv
From article:”The Storm Shadow missiles are the latest new Western weapon Ukraine has been permitted to use on Russian targets. They were fired just a day after the country fired US ATACMS missiles against Russia for the first time, according to Reuters. Moscow has said the use of Western weapons to strike into Russian territory far from the border would be a major escalation in the conflict, especially after Russian President Vladimir Putin updated the country’s nuclear doctrine on Tuesday.
“Russia’s new nuclear doctrine means NATO missiles fired against our country could be deemed an attack by the bloc on Russia,” said former Russian president and current deputy chair of Russia’s security council in a statement on his Telegram channel. “Russia could retaliate with WMD [weapons of mass destruction] against Kyiv and key NATO facilities, wherever they’re located. That means World War III.” The doctrine now states that aggression against Russia by a non-nuclear state that is carried out with the participation or support of a nuclear state will be considered a joint attack, according to Reuters. Putin has said previously that Western countries would be fighting Russia directly if they allowed Ukraine to fire deep inside Russia with Western-supplied weapons.”
From article:”Sweden is sending out five million pamphlets to residents urging them to prepare for the possibility of war, with instructions on how to stockpile food and even seek shelter during a nuclear attack, as fears grow of a conflict between Russia and NATO.Since the start of the war in Ukraine, Stockholm has repeatedly urged Swedes to prepare both mentally and logistically for a possible conflict, citing the worsening security situation in its vicinity.”
From article:”“Ukraine deployed ATACMS missiles to strike a military facility in the western Bryansk region, RBC Ukraine reported on Tuesday, citing an official in the nation’s military. It was the first known attack following the decision by President Joe Biden’s administration to approve Kyiv’s limited use of the weapons to hit targets inside Russia. Ukraine’s General Staff confirmed a strike on a warehouse in the city of Karachev, detonating ammunition stored at the site some 115 kilometers (71 miles) from the border with Ukraine. Neither the General Staff nor the Defense Ministry would comment on what missiles were used, saying the information is classified.”
From article:”VOLODYMYR Zelensky has issued a stark warning to his foe Vladimir Putin as he told the tyrant: “Missiles will speak for themselves”. It comes as Washington has given the go-ahead for US-missiles to be used to strike inside Russian territory for the first time.”
From article:”The United States allowing its long-range tactical missiles to strike targets deep inside Russia for the first time would “inevitably lead to a serious escalation”, Kremlin figures warn after Washington D.C. appears to brief one of President Biden’s final acts in office will be to permit such attacks. Russia warned of dire consequences if Ukraine used long-range U.S.-made ATACMS missiles to strike strategic targets deep inside the Federation, but also confidence it would be able to foil the attacks in the first place. The responses came after claims were published in the beltway-interest newspapers favoured for leaks by the U.S. intelligence community at the weekend that U.S. President Joe Biden would permit Ukraine to use the American Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missiles to strike targets within Russia.”
From article:”Until now, the Regime refused to allow Ukraine to fire these ATACMS into Russian territory, correctly warning that the move could lead Vladimir Putin to retaliate in an even more severe manner. In fact, Putin has warned for months that Russia would be “at war” with the United States and its NATO allies if they allowed Ukraine to use of long-range Western weapons like ATACMS. He added that all options would be on the table in response to such an attack, including nuclear weapons.
So one of Biden’s last acts as ‘president’ is to risk an all-out war with Russia just before his successor takes office? What is his real end game here? But he has unsurprising backing for potential all-war from globalist figures. Here is what Michael Kofman, a Russian and Ukrainian military ‘expert’ with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, had to say to the Post regarding the news. “If news of the policy shift is true,” said Kofman. “Then it could be of operational benefit to Ukraine, enabling them to better defend and hold on to the territory they currently occupy in Kursk and help offset the benefit that Russia enjoys from employing North Korean forces in this specific part of the front.”
North Korea ‘could send 100,000 soldiers to Ukraine’ as terrifying escalation feared
From article:”North Korea may deploy up to 100,000 soldiers to support Russia‘s war in Ukraine, fuelling concerns over a potentially dramatic escalation in the conflict, according to reports from assessments by some G20 nations. The deepening alliance between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has prompted speculation about such a military deployment. Analysts suggest that if it were to occur, the troops would likely be sent in smaller, rotating groups rather than as a single wave. Kyiv’s allies have expressed alarm at the prospect, warning it could further destabilise Europe’s largest conflict since the Second World War.”
UK sends pointed message to Putin after successful test of ‘cutting edge’ cruise missiles
From article:”Each missile is capable of hitting targets up to 62 miles (100km) away, including air defences, ships, and fast-moving vehicles. Once in service, SPEAR will be deployed on F-35B jets, enabling strikes from both land and the UK’s Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers. Minister for the Armed Forces Luke Pollard praised the breakthrough: “The successful trial of the pioneering SPEAR missile marks a significant leap forward in UK Armed Forces’ capabilities, ensuring our Royal Navy and Royal Air Force personnel are equipped with cutting-edge technology to protect our nation.”
The emergence of World War III: Has it already begun?
From article:”On June 6, 2021, the anniversary of D-Day, The Hill posted an essay in which we predicted the emergence of a four-front war breaking out along the maritime rim of Eurasia: Putin’s Russia would attack Ukraine again; Hamas would attack Israel again; Iran would attack international shipping again; and China would take advantage of international chaos to blockade or attack Taiwan. Although the People’s Republic of China has repeatedly threatened Taiwan by deploying naval assets in the Taiwan Strait and within Taiwan’s territorial waters, the fourth front in our prediction has not yet escalated to a blockade or an all-out war.
The ‘Deathonomics’ Powering Russia’s War Machine
From article:”These are life-changing sums for those left behind. Russian economist Vladislav Inozemtsev calculates that the family of a 35-year-old man who fights for a year and is then killed on the battlefield would receive around 14.5 million rubles, equivalent to $150,000, from his soldier’s salary and death compensation. That is more than he would have earned cumulatively working as a civilian until the age of 60 in some regions. Families are eligible for other bonuses and insurance payouts, too. “Going to the front and being killed a year later is economically more profitable than a man’s further life,” Inozemtsev said, a phenomenon he calls “deathonomics.”
US Opens Provocative Missile Base In Poland
From article:”After nearly two decades, President George W. Bush’s plan to put the Aegis Ashore missile system in Poland was achieved this week. The system is capable of firing offensive missiles, and is viewed as a serious national security threat by Russia. The base is located in Redzikowo, Northern Poland, near the Baltic coast. During the base’s opening ceremony, Polish President Andrzej Duda said, “The whole world will see clearly that this is not Russia’s sphere of interest anymore…From the Polish point of view, this is strategically the most important thing.”
Russian economy on the brink as bankruptcies explode and defence sector faces huge crisis
From article:”Russian companies are facing crippling debt burdens that could lead to a wave of mass corporate bankruptcies, experts have warned. Industries across the board, including in the vitally important defence sector, are at risk of loan defaults due to record-high interest rates. Over the past few years, many large companies sought to take advantage of low interest rates to snap up Western businesses that were forced to leave Russia due to sanctions.”
Trump ‘Warrior Board’ Would Purge ‘Woke Generals’ From US Military Leadership
From article:”A draft review of the Executive Order seen by the Wall Street Journal could fast-track generals and admirals found to be “lacking in requisite leadership qualities,” given President-elect Donald Trump’s past vow to fire “woke generals” who have promoted diversity among the ranks at the expense of military readiness.
As commander in chief, Trump can fire any officer at will, but an outside board whose members he appoints would bypass the Pentagon’s regular promotion system, signaling across the military that he intends to purge a number of generals and admirals. The draft order says it aims to establish a review that focuses “on leadership capability, strategic readiness, and commitment to military excellence.” The draft doesn’t specify what officers need to do or present to show if they meet those standards. The draft order originated with one of several outside policy groups collaborating with the transition team, and is one of numerous executive orders under review by Trump’s team, a transition official said. -WSJ
The board would be made up of retired generals and noncommissioned officers, who would send their recommendations to Trump. Those identified for removal would be retired at their current rank within 30 days. “The American people re-elected President Trump by a resounding margin giving him a mandate to implement the promises he made on the campaign trail. He will deliver,” said Karoline Leavitt, the Trump-Vance Transition spokeswoman, who declined to directly comment on the potential executive order.”
What Trump’s Election Could Mean For The War In Ukraine
From article:”Despite these looming changes, some Ukrainians are hopeful about America’s new leadership. Even though the Biden administration is scrambling to ship over $6 billion remaining in Ukraine security assistance funds out the door by Inauguration Day, there is growing resentment about its slow delivery of arms and restrictions preventing long-range weapons from being used deep inside Russia. That anger is exacerbated by concerns that billions in new equipment won’t arrive before Trump takes office, raising questions about whether it might be cut off under a new administration.”
US military’s staggering preparations for ‘Great Power War’ with China
From article:”As the chances of a war between China and the US increase, the US is making sure it’s prepared if such a thing were to happen. Unlike previous opponents such as the Taliban, China will have satellites that can monitor the sky. This means the army must learn to fly undetected. The Army has been training in jungle ravines and humid temperatures, along with Japanese, Australian, Indonesian and other partner troops, while back at Pearl Harbor, Army transport ship crews are looking at ways to discharge the military equipment. They are also assessing the troops they will need in the event of the anticipated war.”
From article:”Putin could begin the combined assault with Kim Jong-un‘s troops sent to fight in just days, Ukrainian officials have told the New York Times. US and Ukrainian officials say 10,000 of the 50,000 massed troops are North Koreans.Those soldiers are said to be wearing Russian uniforms and have been equipped by Moscow, but will fight in their own units.Putin’s army has also been training the North Koreans in infantry tactics, artillery fire, and trench clearing.”
Taiwan Receives Its First Batch Of HIMARS Rocket Systems From US
Ukraine is at war with Russia … and North Korea and Iran
From article:”The other aspect here is geopolitical—the coming together of two tyrannical regimes to crush the independence of a post-Communist democracy allied with the European Union and the United States. By choosing North Korea as his partner in war, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has signaled that no state is off-limits when it comes to seeking allies. For as bad and repressive as Russia is internally, North Korea is even worse; as I’ve written before, the “Democratic People’s Republic” is not so much an independent country as it is a concentration camp with a seat at the United Nations.”
Ukraine says it attacked North Korean troops for the first time
From article:”North Korean troops have come under fire after joining Russia’s war, Ukrainian officials said. Ukraine’s defense minister said it was a small-scale clash with soldiers mixed in with Russians. The Pentagon says that North Korean troops engaged in combat would make them a fair target in the war. North Korean troops are already seeing military action in Russia’s Kursk region, according to Ukrainian officials.”
The Danger of Getting China Wrong
From article:”The “Blue Dragon” strategy is China’s blueprint for naval dominance, aimed at securing control over contested waters in the Indian Ocean and Western Pacific. This strategy goes beyond surface presence; it focuses on building a formidable underwater force, with advanced submarines, underwater drones, and anti-submarine capabilities to monitor and control critical sea lanes. By bolstering its reach below the surface, China strengthens its grip on these waters, reinforcing claims over key maritime areas. The artificial islands in the South China Sea are part of this strategy—militarized with airstrips, radar, and missile systems, these installations serve as outposts to assert control over the region’s valuable resources and shipping routes.”
West underestimating Moscow on nukes – Medvedev
From article:””They have made a miscalculation, since they are not of the brightest kind… For some reason they think that Russians will never cross a certain line. They are wrong. If it comes down to the existence of our state, as the president of our country has repeatedly said… we will simply have no choice,” Medvedev said.”
Disaster for Putin as more Russian troops killed in October than any month in Ukraine war
From article:”Russia lost more troops fighting in Ukraine last month than at any time since President Vladimir Putin ordered the illegal invasion to begin in February 2022. The grim statistics have been released by the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence which claims October saw the Kremlin suffer the highest number of casualties, either killed or wounded, or the entire war. The Defence of Ukraine X account posted that 41,980 Russian personnel had been put out of action during the run up to a month ending with Halloween. The frightening statistics, if divided by the number of days in October, would mean 1,354 Russian soldiers were either killed or wounded every day.”
Proxy War? South Korea to Prepare ‘Countermeasures’ Against North Korea in Ukraine
From article:”Yoon, a conservative, has spent much of the year warning the European Union and NATO of the blossoming diplomatic relationship between communist North Korea and Russia, suggesting this summer that North Korea posed a global threat, not just a regional one in east Asia. “Military co-operation between Russia and North Korea poses a distinct threat and grave challenge to the peace and security on the Korean peninsula and in Europe,” Yoon told Reuters in July. “North Korea is clearly a menace to the international society. I hope that Russia will sensibly decide which side – the South or the North – is more important and necessary for its own interests.”
NATO Says Ukraine Claims of North Korean Troops in Kursk Confirmed
From article:”Some of the North Korean soldiers have already moved closer to Ukraine, Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh said, and were believed to be heading for the Kursk border region, where Russia has been struggling to push back a Ukrainian incursion. Earlier Monday, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte NATO confirmed recent Ukrainian intelligence reports that some North Korean military units were already in the Kursk region.”
Putin’s desperate move as Russian economy heading for ‘meltdown’ and ‘money running dry’
From article:”However, at the same time, economic analysts have warned the Russian economy is about to go into “meltdown” and the deployment of foreign troops, as well as the use of foreign artillery, is an indicator of the Kremlin’s diminishing financial power. Rutgers University-Newark political science professor Alexander J. Motyl wrote in The Hill that the “meltdown” would arrive as soon as 2025. He explained: “As the Russian economy tanks, immiseration, and social discontent grow, and money dries up, Putin will run out of resources to fuel his war machine.”
China’s Blockade of Taiwan: Irresistible Momentum to War
From article:”Xi’s implied threats to use these weapons are particularly ominous. We have to ask ourselves: When in history has a militant regime engaged in belligerent acts and constantly threatened to go to war but did not actually do so?
From article:”North Korean soldiers are training in Vladivostok and 10,000 will be dispatched to fight Ukraine following a month of training, Bloomberg reported, citing South Korean intelligence. While the U.S. has not confirmed South Korean reports that the North Korean soldiers will fight on the battlefield, unnamed officials told The Wall Street Journal that thousands could be sent and thrust into a combat role.”
South Korea Could Send Advisors, Weapons To Ukraine Over North Korean Troop Movements This article is loaded with with fantastic information. Take time to read it. South Korea said it would assist Ukraine with weapons to defeat the NK army in Russia! This could trigger a war between the North and South Korea!
From article:”Seoul has a range of defensive weapons systems it could provide Ukraine, the publication noted, “including the Cheongung-II medium-range surface-to-air missile system, which could help Ukraine bolster its air defenses.” That system is also known as the M-SAM, or Medium-range Surface-to-Air Missile, which is already deployed in South Korea and is optimized to destroy lower-tier ballistic missile threats.”
From article:”Seoul’s Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong-kyun also spoke of the breaking of United Nations resolutions by the North Korean deployment, and said it posed a threat to security domestically and abroad. He said on Monday after the Rutte-Yoon call: “We condemn North Korea’s illegal military cooperation, including its dispatch of troops to Russia… We will respond jointly with the international community by mobilizing all available means against acts that threaten our core security interests.”
Chinese Communist Leader Xi Jinping Orders Military to Prepare for War
From article:”Xi’s call for heightened military readiness comes just days after China conducted large-scale military drills surrounding Taiwan. While visiting a brigade of the PLA Rocket Force on Thursday, Xi Jinping urged troops to “comprehensively strengthen training and preparation for war” and to ensure they possess “solid combat capabilities.”
Kim stresses to North Korean troops they should treat South Korea as a hostile foreign enemy
From article:”Kim’s comments at an army headquarters came after North Korea this week confirmed that it revised its constitution to define South Korea as “a hostile state” and blew up front-line road and rail links that were once connected to the South.”
What Ukraine should expect from North Korean special forces on the battlefield
From article:”Around 10,000 of Pyongyang’s soldiers are preparing to join Moscow’s army, according to Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian president, and South Korean intelligence.”
North Korean troops fighting in Ukraine is ‘scary’: Military expert
From article:”North Korea helping Russia fight the war in Ukraine is scary for several reasons, says Dan Rice, a former special adviser to the commander of Ukraine’s military. He tells “CUOMO” this could turn the Russia-Ukraine war into a world war.”
From article:”Long-range drone attacks have become an increasingly prominent part of the Russia-Ukraine war. As the land war has become more attritional, the air war has gathered speed, with the major development being in drone warfare. In September, the unit’s drones hit a Russian ammunition depot between Moscow and St. Petersburg, in Tver region. The attack on Toropets, the Ukrainians claimed, resulted in the destruction of a depot storing Iskander tactical missiles, as well as aerial glide bombs and artillery munition. The strike caused massive explosions, visible for miles.”
Thousands Of North Korean Troops To Help Russia Fight Ukraine
From article:”“The North Koreans will form part of the ‘Special Buryat Battalion,’ organized within the 11th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces,” the Ukrainian Liga media outlet reported on Tuesday. “The battalion is expected to include up to 3,000 North Korean troops and is currently being supplied with small arms and ammunition.”
Russia says Zelenskiy ‘victory plan’ is pushing NATO towards direct conflict with Moscow
From article:”Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told reporters the plan Zelenskiy unveiled to his parliament would lead to disaster for the Ukrainian people. “He is pushing NATO into direct conflict with our country,” Zakharova said, adding that Zelenskiy could not rely on his Western partners.”
Kremlin says its mutual defence agreement with North Korea is ‘unambiguous’
From article:”Asked if this meant that Russia could be drawn into backing Pyongyang in a conflict on the Korean peninsula or that North Korea could side with Russia in a conflict with the West, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the treaty wording was “quite unambiguous” and needed no clarification. The pact “implies truly strategic deep cooperation in all areas, including security”, Peskov told reporters.”
Lavrov’s Interview With Newsweek Concisely Summarized Russia’s Positions
From article:”Lavrov doesn’t expect that anything will change in Russian-US relations after the election regardless of who wins since both parties are committed to countering his country. The Kremlin will consider whatever new proposals might be made in the event that this happens, however, thus leaving open the possibility for improving their ties if the will exists on the US’ side and it respects Russia’s interests. He ended by hoping that the US will stop looking for adventures abroad, but this comes off as wishful thinking.”
From article:”“Although little has been revealed about the purpose of the vehicle, an official painting of the X-37B unveiled last year depicted the futuristic vehicle intercepting an adversary satellite positioning to disable a friendly satellite.” The Space Force announced that the X-37B will execute a series of ‘novel maneuvers’ called aerobraking. This will consist of a series of passes using the impulse of Earth’s atmosphere to modify its orbit around our planet while expending minimal fuel.”
As Unrest In Communist China Grows, So Does Its Aggression On The World Stage
From article:”For these reasons and others, over the past several years, China has found itself in a downward spiral of deflation, falling domestic consumption, and declining confidence in the CCP. What’s more, there are few real options that won’t threaten the CCP’s grip over the country. It must be made clear, however, that with its surveillance capabilities, the Party can handle a loss of confidence in the eyes of the people, but it can’t survive a loss of power. The two are not the same. What the CCP will do is continue to support some critical areas of the economy, such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and military enhancements, while letting other sectors flail without little or no bailouts. Some sectors will eventually return, but not in the near future. This is clear to many within and outside of China, as billions of dollars in investment and capital continue to exit China.”
Drones Penetrate North Korean Air Defenses To Drop Propaganda Leaflets On Pyongyang
From article:”North Korea said that South Korean drones were responsible for scattering a “huge number” of leaflets with anti-North propaganda over its capital. Officials in Pyongyang described the action as a “political and military provocation that could lead to armed conflict.” According to the North Korean Foreign Ministry, the drone incursions occurred on several nights this week — October 3, 9, and 10 — each time penetrating airspace over Pyongyang. The North Korean Foreign Ministry today said that the latest incursion demanded retaliatory action, according to KCNA.”
From article:”North Korea accused South Korea of sending drones carrying propaganda leaflets across the border last week. South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun initially denied the accusation, but the JCS later stated that it could not confirm whether the claims were true. The KCNA reported on Oct. 13 that the North Korean Defense Ministry had issued a preliminary operation order to the artillery units and other army units along the border to “get fully ready to open fire.” The report states that army units were urged to prepare for any developments at the border, including the potential for immediate strikes on enemy targets, because of potential drone infiltration from South Korea.”
North Korea Sending GPS-Equipped Balloons Across The Border
From article:”South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff says that GPS transmitters were found in some of the North Korean balloons. Although it’s unclear when exactly these balloons were sent, there have been no previous reports of them carrying such devices, since the current campaign began.”
Zelensky says NKorea sending troops to Russian army
From article:”Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky accused North Korea on Sunday of sending troops to Russia’s army and once again appealed for more support to prevent “a bigger war”. Zelensky’s comments came days after visiting several European capitals to press his case for more military and financial help in the war against invading Russian forces. “We see an increasing alliance between Russia and regimes like in North Korea,” Zelensky said in his evening address. “It is no longer just about transferring weapons. It is actually about the transfer of people from North Korea to the occupier’s military forces.”
North Korea Wading Deeper Into Russia’s War Against Ukraine
From article:”Dozens of North Koreans are behind Russian lines, “in teams that support launcher systems for KN-23 [short-range ballistic] missiles,” a source in Ukraine told the publication. As we reported earlier this year, North Korea began supplying Russia with those missiles, also known as Hwasong-11s, but about half were defective, according to an analysis from Ukrainian state prosecutors.”
Deadliest month for Russian army as ‘meat wave’ assaults take their toll
From article:”September was the deadliest month for Russia’s army since the start of the war in Ukraine, British military intelligence said on Monday. The average casualty rate for the Russian army rose to 1,271 soldiers killed or badly injured per day. Previously, the highest daily casualty rate for Russian soldiers had been in May, with an average of 1,262 soldiers killed or injured.”
US prepares for drone-on-drone battles at military bases
China expert sounds alarm over ‘war signals’: ‘Xi Jinping is about to do something truly horrendous’
From article:”His comments come after the Ministry of Defense of the People’s Republic of China announced that its military had launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Wednesday morning. The missile, which carried a dummy warhead and was not targeting any particular nation, fell into the ocean without incident. The People’s Liberation Army’s Rocket Force claims that the launch was part of its routine military training calendar.”That’s a war signal. That’s a second war signal that we’ve gotten from China in the last 10 days, which means that Xi Jinping is about to do something truly horrendous,”
British Government Warns Of Weak Military – Says Civilians Must Be ‘Ready To Fight’ They are talking about WW3!!!
From article:”The British House of Lords has published a report claiming that military recruitment is dangerously low and the country’s combat readiness is at risk. They say the civilian population ‘must be ready to fight’ (a clear reference to military conscription) should war with Russia be triggered…”…We identified two key lessons. First, our deterrence strategy towards Russia clearly failed. If we are to restore the credibility of NATO’s nuclear and conventional deterrence posture towards Putin, we must develop a clearer understanding of the reasons for this failure.” “Secondly, the invasion exposed significant weaknesses in both the UK’s and NATO’s military strength, and the UK’s ability to sustain large-scale warfare. Successive governments have attempted to maintain the notion of the UK as a global power, but the war in Ukraine has been a wake-up call, laying bare the gap between that ambition and reality.”
NATO attack on Belarus would trigger nuclear strike – Lukashenko More warnings about WW3! The world has reached the point that one mistake can trigger nuclear war. This is serious.
From article:”As soon as they attack us, we use nuclear weapons. And Russia gets involved for us,” Lukashenko said, also recalling that he had already said that any attack on Belarus would trigger a third world war. The Belarusian leader also claimed that the US and Poland have been strengthening their forces along the border and that the leadership in Warsaw is “already rubbing its hands.” Lukashenko acknowledged that if Minsk used nuclear weapons, the West would likely respond and target Russia as well, which would prompt Moscow to unleash its entire arsenal.”
The UK is getting dangerously close to full-scale war with Russia
From article:” Fresh reports confirm that a theory proposed last month is being put into practice: the British state, even more than United States neocons, wants to escalate to full-scale war with Russia and seems to be achieving its aim. This is something the entire world should be deeply concerned about. In a September 18 video analysis, The Duran reported that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is pursuing a policy of launching long-range missile strikes into Russia, despite the advice of his own Foreign Office – and that of a former U.K. national security adviser.”
From article:”An Russian television channel loyal to Vladimir Putin has simulated a massive nuclear strike on London and needless to say the consequences would be absolutely devastating. In a propaganda video released by Tsargrad.TV, a massive nuclear warhead is shown striking the British capital city in an attack that would immediately kill 850,000 and injure around two million others.”
From article:”The heads of state in the United Kingdom and Canada, perhaps the U.S.’s closest NATO allies, are pushing hard for Biden to approve long-range hits on Russian cities and infrastructure, almost guaranteeing the start of World War III. The regime of Russian President Vladimir Putin has made it clear that nothing less than a direct retaliation against the U.S. and U.K. will result from such a fateful decision by the lame duck president, Joe Biden, or whoever is running Joe Biden.”
Watch as RFK Jr Exposes the Truth About Ukraine in Under Three Minutes (Video) This is excellent and take the time to watch it.
Putin Ally Warns Russia’s Nuclear Weapons in ‘Full Combat Readiness’
From article:”According to Tass, a Russian state news agency, Lavrov said in an interview with Sky News Arabia that while “nobody wants a nuclear war,” he warned the country’s nuclear weapons are in “full combat readiness.” “We talk about red lines, expecting that our assessments, statements will be heard by intelligent, decision-making people. It is not serious to say that if tomorrow you do not do what I demand of you, we will press the ‘red button,'” the Russian foreign minister said. “I am convinced that in such situations, decision makers have an idea of what we are talking about. Nobody wants a nuclear war.”
BULLETIN: SPEAKER OF RUSSIAN DUMA TELLS EUROPE NUCLEAR WAR COMING
From article:”In response to what the European Parliament voted-on, the Speaker of the Russian Duma, took to the floor of that House in Parliament, and said this: Speaker of the Russian Duma Vyacheslav Volodin:“For those who did not understand the first time, today, the European Parliament called on the EU countries to lift restrictions on Kiev’s long-range strikes on our country’s territory, to increase military support for Ukraine, and to announce a collection of funds from the population of Europe for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. I will repeat again. If something like this happens. Russia will give a tough response using more powerful weapons.
No one should have any illusions about this. The State Duma insists on this. Questions for the members of the European Parliament: Did you consult with your voters before making this decision? Do the citizens of European countries want war to come to their home? What the European Parliament is calling for leads to a world war using nuclear weapons. Before making such a decision, it was necessary to remember the lessons of World War II. Then, 27 million Soviet citizens died in the fight against fascism. It was our country that liberated you and all of Europe. Remember this. Do not forget.
Judging by the statement of the European Parliament, you have apparently forgotten. The citizens of our country know what war is, it has passed through every family. The victory over Nazism came at a high price. The USA and England, who call themselves the victors today, lost less than 800,000 people in World War II. Our losses in the Battle of Stalingrad alone were 1,130,000 people. The only thing the European Parliament should do after such a statement is to dissolve itself. For your information, the flight time of the Sarmat missile to Strasbourg is 3 minutes 20 seconds.“
Ukrainian attack on Russian missile depot triggers mini earthquake
From article:”Ukraine has blown up a Russian ammunition dump, triggering an explosion so powerful it was picked up by earthquake monitors. A huge explosion and mushroom cloud was seen coming from a warehouse complex in the city of Toropets, about 300 miles over the border with Ukraine. It is believed that the depot is used to house North Korean missiles and some of Russia’s most advanced weaponry, including guided bombs, artillery and S-400 air defence systems. Plumes of smoke rising from the fires were so large that they could be seen from space. The explosions also triggered seismic activity measuring 2.8 points on the Richter scale.”
Ukraine official claims Russian advance in Kursk has been ‘stopped’
From article:”Russia’s counteroffensive to retake Ukrainian-held territory in the Kursk region has been “stopped”, a spokesman from Ukraine’s military administration there told AFP on Wednesday, after Moscow said it was beginning to repel the surprise incursion.”
China’s startup scene is dead as investors pull out—’Today, we are like lepers’
From article:”A recent Financial Times report described a dire Chinese startup landscape, with founders, investors, and VCs offering bleak comments on condition of anonymity. “The whole industry has just died before our eyes,” a Beijing-based executive told the FT. “The entrepreneurial spirit is dead. It is very sad to see.” According to data from IT Juzi cited in the report, the number of companies founded in China so far this year is just 260, on track to dip below 2023’s tally of 1,202 and a 99% decline from a peak of 51,302 in 2018.”
Putin on brink as meatgrinder war in Ukraine ‘costing Russians £10m an hour
From article:”Russia is believed to have allocated 5.3trillion rubles towards weapons and personnel so far in 2024 – which translated to around £10.06million for every hour of the conflict so far this year. The figures, from German analyst Janis Kluge, are a 54 percent increase compared to 2023 and a 126 percent increase since 2022 – the year Russia launched its full-scale invasion of its smaller neighbour.”
From article:”“‘Secretary Blinken, President Biden — STOP IT! Stop this reckless escalation. I say this not as a political partisan, but simply as a citizen of the world’, Kennedy posted on his X channel next to a video of Vladimir Putin.”“In his post, Kennedy had shared a clip of Putin’s response to the prospect of western weapons being used on positions inside Russia, which the Russian president said ‘we will take appropriate decisions based on the threats’.”
NATO Admiral Backs Ukraine Long-Range Missile Strikes on Russia
From article:”The head of NATO’s military committee said Saturday that Ukraine has the solid legal and military right to strike deep inside Russia to gain combat advantage – reflecting the beliefs of a number of U.S. allies – even as the Biden administration balks at allowing Kyiv to do so using American-made weapons. “Every nation that is attacked has the right to defend itself. And that right doesn´t stop at the border of your own nation,” said Adm. Rob Bauer, speaking at the close of the committee’s annual meeting, also attended by U.S. Gen. CQ Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.”
Amid Global Tension, New Top Secret US Nuclear Strategy Will Be Passed on to White House Winner
From article:””If you look at the National Defense Strategy Commission…They said, ‘As China develops a full-fledged nuclear triad, and Russia threatens to employ nuclear weapons in Ukraine, not to mention continued advancements in the North Korean nuclear arsenal, and the threat of Iranian nuclear proliferation, the U.S. strategic deterrent remains critical,'”
“The Pentagon estimates that Beijing had 500 operational nuclear warheads as of May 2023, okay, 500 well compared to what. Well, they’re gonna have over 1,000 of those by 2030…that is what some military leaders have called, ‘a breathtaking breakout…’ What makes it even more reckless, I’d say, and even irresponsible on Beijing’s part, is they’re doing it with tremendous secrecy, and they’re stubbornly refusing to negotiate with us a Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty. The Trump administration has tried, the Biden administration has tried. So we have this whole thing going on with Putin, where he’s doing all kinds of crazy stuff, and then we have Beijing, who’s unwilling even to talk with us in good faith about some sort of treaty,”
Russia and China Conduct Largest Military Drills since Cold War
From article:”According to Fox News, the week-long drills will include 90,000 troops, 400 naval vessels, and 120 aircraft, and will take place in the Pacific and Arctic Oceans, as well as the Baltic, Caspian, and Mediterranean Seas. The drill has been named “Ocean 24.” The display of power takes place as representatives from the United States meet with leaders of the European Union in Brussels, specifically focusing on rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific Region. China and Russia have slowly been growing closer together in recent years, with the former supporting the latter’s invasion of Ukraine.”
WW3 WATCH: Putin Warns Authorization to Fire Long-Range Missiles Deep Inside Russia Will Mean NATO Is at War With Russia This is an update to my earlier post about Biden triggering WW3!
From article:”In these two and a half years of war in Ukraine, we see how US and NATO support for Kiev has breached one by one all the Russian so-called ‘red lines’, up until we come to the frightening position that the West is about to greenlight attacks with its long-range missiles deep inside Russian territory, a move that can unleash unimaginable consequences.”
From article:”Russia and China this week engaged in the largest military drills in decades after they launched joint naval and air exercises spanning both hemispheres. The Russian defense ministry said the week-long war games will include 90,000 troops, 400 warships, submarines and support vessels, along with 120 planes and helicopters. “That’s a dramatically large war game, to say the least, given the amount of ships involved. Arctic and Pacific Oceans, Mediterranean, Baltic Sea, and the Caspian Sea, all involved in that exercise. Listen, so our audience understands, the most significant geopolitical change in the world in the last three or four years is the cooperation of China, Russia, Iran and North Korea,”
Quote from Putin:”There is an attempt to substitute concepts. Because we are not talking about authorizing or prohibiting the Kiev regime from striking Russian territory. It already does so with the help of drones and other means. But when it comes to the use of Western-made long-range precision weapons, that’s a completely different story.
The fact is that, as I have already mentioned and any experts will confirm this (both in our country and in the West), the Ukrainian army is not capable of striking with modern long-range Western-made precision systems. It cannot do it. This is possible only with the use of intelligence from satellites, which Ukraine does not have – this is data only from satellites of either the European Union or the United States, in general, from NATO satellites. This is the first thing.
The second, and very important, maybe the key one, is that only NATO servicemen can make flight assignments to these missile systems. Ukrainian servicemen cannot do this. And so this is not a question of allowing the Ukrainian regime to strike Russia with these weapons or not; it’s about deciding that NATO countries are directly involved in a military conflict or not. If this decision is made, it will mean nothing but direct participation of NATO countries, the United States, European countries in the war in Ukraine. This is their direct participation. And this, of course, significantly changes the very essence, the very nature of the conflict. It will mean that NATO countries, the United States and European countries are at war with Russia. And if that is the case, then, bearing in mind the change in the very essence of this conflict, we will make appropriate decisions based on the threats that will be posed to us.”
Netherlands Approves Ukraine To Use Their Weapons to Attack Moscow
From article:”What is becoming very clear is that NATO and the Neocons are out to ensure that World War III starts before the US election. Ruben Brekelmans, the defense minister of The Netherlands, just gave Zelensky the approval to use their weapons to wage war on Russia and even attack Moscow. Brekelmans claimed that international law “is not limited by distance.” He added, “The right to self-defense does not end 100 kilometers from the border.” He has now placed The Netherlands in the crosshairs, being the first to authorize Ukraine to start killing civilians in Russia.”
Russia says it could “combine” with China if they faced a threat These two are all lined up for war with America. We are staring right at WW3.
From article:”Russia said on Wednesday that its partnership with China was not aimed against third countries but the two powers could “combine potential” if faced with a threat from the United States. “I would like to remind you that Moscow and Beijing will respond to ‘double containment’ by the United States with ‘double counteraction’,” Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said when asked about a possible deployment of U.S. missiles in Japan.”
Biden Says ‘Working Out’ Letting Ukraine Hit Russia With US Long-Range Missiles
From article:”The pattern of recent history is also that if Zelensky lobbies hard enough in western capitals, there’s eventual capitulation, even should there be great risk of NATO escalation with Russia. This is how the F-16 program happened, and it was rushed through with negative results thus far. Amid the latest pleas from Zelensky for the West to take off all restrictions on use of offensive weaponry, Biden when asked by reporters Tuesday if the US will allow Ukraine forces to use longer-range missiles to target sites inside Russia, said: “We’re working that out right now.”
Putin Ally Predicts US Will Collapse in ‘Imminent New Civil War’
From article:””Out of spite for the current administration, Donald Trump has threatened to lift sanctions against Russia. But will he really do it if elected? No, of course not. For all his apparent bravado as an ‘outsider’, Trump is ultimately an establishment insider. Yes, he is an eccentric narcissist, but he is also a pragmatist. As a businessman, Trump understands that sanctions harm the dollar’s dominance in the world. However, that’s insufficient reason to stage a revolution in the United States and go against the anti-Russian line of the notorious Deep State, which is much stronger than any Trump,” Medvedev said.”
Russian banks say they’ve run out of yuan as Chinese firms pull away from the nation
From article:”Russia’s banks have practically emptied their stash of yuan, largely because Chinese financial firms are spooked from doing business with the nation. Lenders have urged Russia’s central bank to address a yuan liquidity shortage in the nation, with insiders saying that access to the Chinese currency was running dry, Reuters reported. Russia’s ruble dropped nearly 5% against the yuan earlier this week, Reuters noted. The drop came shortly after Russia’s finance ministry suggested the Central Bank of Russia would shrink its daily yuan sales, with central bankers selling just $200 million a day, down from the $7.3 billion sold daily in the last month.”
Ukraine counts on new long-range weapon to bypass Western restrictions and hit deep into Russia
From article:”Zelenskyy confirmed on Saturday the existence of the Palianytsia, named after a type of Ukrainian bread and a word so notoriously difficult to pronounce correctly that it was used to unmask suspected spies early in the war. The Ukrainian president called it “a new class” of weapon.
US Wants To Deploy New Missiles To Japan Banned By INF Treaty
From article:”US Army Secretary Christine Wormuth said on Wednesday that she told Japanese officials the US wanted to deploy the Typhon to Japan next. “We’ve made our interest in this clear with the Japanese Self-Defense Forces,” she said at a Defense News conference in Virginia. Wormuth said the US would also look to keep it in Japan for several months. “Our goal…in the Army has been to really try to have as much combat-credible capability forward” in the Indo-Pacific west of the international dateline,” she said, according to Nikkei.”Wormuth claimed the deployment “strengthens deterrence” in the region and said the missile system has “gotten the attention of China.” She said there is “a lot of potential” for moving US troops and equipment around Japan’s southwestern islands, which are near Taiwan.”
