Russian - Ukraine War - Update - Russian - Ukraine War - New Cold War 2

Guardian - Live Blog: Reports in its 3.18pm post the following, " Russian troops have had to merge and redeploy units from their “failed advances” in Ukraine’s north-east, the UK Ministry of Defence has said, while both Kyiv and Moscow suffer serious losses in Donbas....The Ukraine military estimated that 23,200 Russian soldiers have been killed since the beginning of the invasion  "

Lets Get Real:

The Russian Army is being set by the calendar, Putin what's any kind of victory in East Ukraine by the 9th of May, the day the Russians celebrate their victory over Nazi Germany, the West has been written out of the story, also the Nazi Non Aggression Pact with the USSR in August 1939-  41.  In the Putin's bad history, it was the USSR that won the WAR and they are fighting the Nazi's in the Ukraine.  Tsar Nicholas 11 must be turning in his grave, World War 1 started when Russia came to the support of Serbia, a fellow Slav nation, what would the Tsar think of Russia attacking the Ukraine, and that the Communists managed to not only dissolve Imperial Russia but even the USSR.   The total PR of Ukraine as a Nazi State is down to Putin, he has turned the Russian people in to mindless zombies, how else can one explain that the Russian people have not stormed out on the streets to demonstrate against the War in the Ukraine.  The Evil Empire has made a return in the Ukraine!

Another Russian Nuclear THREAT ? - Russian - Ukraine War - New Cold War 2

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports the following in its 1.56pm post, " Risks of nuclear war 'should be kept to a minimum' - Russian foreign ministry....The risks of nuclear war should be kept to a "minimum", according to a Russian foreign ministry official quoted by the TASS news agency.  "

Lets Get Real:

It is always the Russians that bring up nuclear threat, either the President or the Foreign Minister, the foreign ministry official would better spend his/her time telling Putin off about his abrasive nuclear talks and threats.  The Russian land war was a disaster in the North, the Army showed itself to be inept and WAR CRIMINALS.  The new Russian plan is to go for East Ukraine and the whole of the South, it is also eyeing Moldova, they have fifteen hundred troops there, they could use them to attack Odesa just over the border.   The Ukrainian Army has moved forces to the border to prevent a attack from the rear.  The Kyiv needs fighter jets, and tanks, the WAR in the East will be more conventional and hand to hand combat, guerrilla tactics are less effective.   Ukraine has to WIN, for itself and the West. 

France increases military and humanitarian support for Ukraine - Russian - Ukraine War - New Cold War 2

BBC News - Live Blog: Reports the following in its 2.09pm post, " France promises to increase military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.....The US, France and other allies have provided Kyiv with hundreds of long-range artillery pieces to help it counter Moscow's offensive in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine.  "

Lets Get Real:

Thus one can assume after getting re-elected the French President feels he has a free hand when it comes to foreign policy, also one can postulated that Macron was tired of being lied to by Putin in face and over the phone.  This follows the US President's request for 33 billion from the US Congress as to support the Kyiv Government, 20 billion of that going to military support.  The Biden Oval has come around to the idea that they MUST WIN in the Ukraine and Putin cannot be allowed to have a victory rally that he wants on May 9th.  The Ukraine Army has to push the Russians out of the Ukraine and if possible  OUT OF THE CRIMEA.  The War in the Ukraine should be Putin's 1905 moment, when the people came out on the street of Russia and demanded reform, thus the Tsar had to give a bit to end the revolution, thus Putin must be forced to give Russia back its DEMOCRACY.  Putin is the problem and his removal is the solution. 

Russian THREAT to other Western consumers of Russian Gas - Russian - Ukraine War - New Cold War 2

Guardian - Live Blog: Reports in its 12.51pm post the following, " Russia warns it may cut natural gas supplies to other EU countries....Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has warned that other European Union customers may be cut off from Russian natural gas supplies if they refuse to pay in roubles.  "

Lets Get Real:

This is a BLUFF by Moscow, no money and they cannot carry on with the WAR in the Ukraine.  Will they really cut off Germany, one has doubts, the Germans would find someone else to give them the gas and make sure they cannot be blackmailed by the Russians.  The West as a whole, should decide to CUT ALL GAS from Moscow, this would end the WAR in the Ukraine faster than any military supplies and force Moscow to peace talks.  If the West, well Europe can find other suppliers the Russia would find itself BROKE in a matter of weeks or months.  Putin wants to switch the Russia view to Asia, does China really want to get involved in the Ukraine War and cause sanctions to be placed on itself, one hopes China is to SMART to do that. So Putin bring your best game, the West will out last you and your regime. 

Moldova Update - Russian - Ukraine War - New Cold War 2

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports in its 1.56pm post the following, " Russia ready to use Transnistria to move on Moldova or Ukraine, Ukrainian official says....Ukraine's deputy defence minister has claimed Russia will use the Moldovan breakaway region of Transnistria to launch a further attack on Ukraine or on Moldova.  "

Lets Get Real:

What the Russians really want is to change the political outlook of the WAR in the Ukraine, they want to return to the old system, when the US and the USSR would deal with any problem and the outside world looked on, one assumes that Putin thinks he can bully a weak Biden, that Biden cannot take the pressure of a WAR that could last for months, also the Kremlin wants to bring in other STATES, thus the concern as stated by the Kremlin about the safety of Russian speakers in Moldova, the Russians have 1,500 troops there already, they could launch a false flag operation, recent incidents suggest that is what the Kremlin is looking for, the Kremlin wants the whole of the East and Southern Ukraine and Moldova.  The Moldova Government is weak, the West should consider a security guarantee for Moldova as way to warn Kremlin off any attack.

Russia CUTS off Gas to Europe - Russian - Ukraine War - New Cold War 2

BBC News - Live Blog: Reports in its 1.16pm post the following, " Russian energy supplier Gazprom has cut gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria, saying it was because both countries had refused to make payments in roubles. Russia said it would do the same with other "unfriendly" countries  "

Lets Get Real:

The EU needs to pull its finger out and support Poland and Bulgaria, what is the point of being part of the EU if the rest of the EU does not come to support of States that are following EU rules, one assumes the Russian picked on Poland and Bulgaria as an example to Germany, the Berlin Government has gotten off the dime and is NOW giving Tanks to Ukraine, thus this cut off gas to Poland and Bulgaria is a message to BERLIN, be careful how far you go, it is pure blackmail.  Thus the EU needs to gets its hand out or storage tanks to get some gas from Countries that are still getting gas from Russia.  If not what is the point of the EU, thank goodness the UK only gets 5% of its gas from the Russians, we and Germany will be the next target of Russia. 

Moldova UNDER THREAT from Russia - Russian - Ukraine War - New Cold War 2

Guardian - Live Blog: Reports in its 1.53pm post the following, " Moldova’s president, Maia Sandu, has been speaking at a press briefing following a meeting of the country’s security council after a series of blasts were reported in the Russian-backed separatist Transnistria region.  "

Lets Get Real:

The Russians are up to their usual games again in Moldova, the separatist  region of Transnistria wants to be part of the Russian Federation, one can expect more bombs in the region and the Russians will create a reason for their forces to take the area if they can take ODESA then move to Moldova to protect Russian speakers.  Thus it is good news that the Germans will send tanks to Ukraine, in that they are following the lead of Poland.  The Kyiv Government also needs jets, if the Poles can give tanks, what is the difference with fighters jets, the Ukrainian Air Force needs old new planes as to allow their fighter crew to attack the Russians in the Donbas region.  The WEST if it has the nerve can prevent Russia winning and taking the whole of the Eastern and Southern Ukraine and the Transnistria Region of Moldova.  The West cannot afford to lose this WAR, Putin must be stopped in Ukraine for the welfare of Western Security and to prevent World War 3. 

Germany to send TANKS to the Ukraine - Russian - Ukraine War - New Cold War 2

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports in its 10.50am post the following, " Germany to send tanks to Ukraine after major U-turn.....A German weaponsmaker is set to be given permission to sell refurbished Gepard anti-aircraft tanks from German Army stocks, according to local media....Germany's defence minister also said the country would deliver self-propelled armoured anti-aircraft guns to Ukraine.  "

Lets Get Real:

The Germans are finally matching their strong rhetoric with HARD WEAPONS, the last military kit that the Germans sent to the Kyiv Government was thousands of caps.  The new German Government was coming under internal pressure and international pressure to get off the dime and DO SOMETHING.  The above weapons are a good start, the WAR IN THE DONBAS is more of a conventional war and the above weapons, if you include the TANKS from Poland will help the Ukraine Army stall the Russians, make they pay for every inch of grass they want to take.  This blog has been quite surprised that Russians mothers have not gone to the streets with the amount of deaths of Russians Soldiers that has been speculated by the West and the Ukraine Government.  The Russian PR must have done its job, its seems that a majority of the Russians people think that RUSSIA is fighting the Nazis in the Ukraine, of course its RUBBISH, but it shows why Putin has eliminated free and independent press in the Russian Federation. 

World War 3 THREAT from the Russians - Russian - Ukraine War - New Cold War 2

BBC News - Live Blog: Reports the following in its 12.26pm post, the Russian Foreign Minister " Lavrov warned Nato against supplying weapons to Ukraine, saying there was a risk of the conflict escalating into World War Three  "

Lets Get Real:

Thus the Russians bring out the nuclear stick to warn of the West when it feels under threat or things are not going well on the battlefield in Ukraine. One assumes the Russian strategy for the Ukraine War was a quick victory, the replacement of the Kyiv Government with one that was under the Russian thump, and that the West would do a few sanctions, but the WEST because it needs Russian Gas would be as weak as it was in 2014.  The problem was that the plan was WRONG, the Ukrainian Army has fought hard and pushed the Russians out of North Ukraine, and is stalling them in the South and East Ukraine.   As reported yesterday those States close to Ukraine are sending tanks to help the Ukraine Army in its fight with the Russians.  Those States close to Ukraine understand the THREAT from Russia, they do not want to be in the same boat as the Ukraine in the future, thus they need Ukraine to win this WAR. 

Poland has SENT TANKS to Ukraine - Russian - Ukraine War - New Cold War 2

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports the following in its 8.03pm post, " Poland has delivered tanks to Ukraine, says Polish PM....Poland has sent tanks to Ukraine amid its war with Russia, the country's prime minister has confirmed.  "

Lets Get Real:

This shows in the case of Ukraine that the Polish people have wise and good leaders, this action will make Putin hit the roof, even accepting this might happen the Polish Government understands that the West cannot change its policies as to make Putin happy, has Putin taken the West in to consideration before his illegal and inept WAR in the UKRAINE.  The Kyiv Government needs the new tanks as the battle in the Donbas is suited to tank and conventional warfare, and the West has to make sure that Putin loses in the East and as he lost in the North with his plan to take Kyiv.   The Russians want the entire South of Ukraine and the East, they want a land corridor from Crimea to the East of Ukraine.  They have already started to attack Odesa, killing innocent people in their homes.  It should be noted that Putin Destroyed Mariupol as to save it, and the WAR CRIMES committed outside of Kyiv will take years to investigate and for someone to be bought to trial.  The Ukraine War is going to get even more ugly, Putin cannot afford to LOSE and the WEST has to WIN. 

US Defence Secretary on OUTCOME of the Russian - Ukraine War - New Cold War 2

BBC News: Reports on remarks by the US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin as to what the US wants from the end of the Russian - Ukraine War after a visit with the President of Ukraine in Kyiv, " "We want to see Russia weakened to the degree that it can't do the kinds of things that it has done in invading Ukraine," the US military chief said.  "

Lets Get Real:

The above remarks will be  used by Moscow, its will feed in to their message to the Russian people that the US and NATO are the enemy and that the US is backing Ukraine to the HILT.  The US wants to stop Putin from invading any other Country, such as the Baltic States and Poland.  The question is how far will Putin go to WIN.  There has been talk that he will use WMD, such as chemical weapons or low grade tactical nuclear weapons, US intelligence gives a 1% chance of that happening, but what if the WAR in the Ukraine goes on for ages, months and even years, how much long will Putin wait before he loses his judgement, one can postulated that he has already lost his sanity by going in to the Ukraine, there will be no more photo op with President Biden or other high ranking US or UK officials, no wants to find that they are accused of shaking hands with another Hitler.  The US is tied to Ukraine, it was thought that US was tied to Afghanistan, but with Biden as President you never know the outcome. 

The DESTRUCTION of ODESA ? - Russian - Ukraine War - The New Cold War 2

Guardian - Live Blog: Reports in its 3.25pm post the following, " Five people have been killed and eighteen injured in a missile strike in the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa on Saturday, the president’s chief of staff Andriy Yermak said.  "

Lets Get Real:

Are we seeing on our TV's the start of the destruction of Odesa, the destruction of Mariupol and the deaths in Bucha have shown that the Russians do not care about human rights and will kill for the fun of it, that the Russian Command Structure supports such action shows that Russia has no honour and is the top of nations when it comes to having rogue regimes.  The West made a mistake in 2014 by not pushing back against the take over of the CRIMEA, this allowed Putin to think that the West was weak and would not come to the defence of other States that Russia might attack.   Thus President Biden who was Vice - President at the time needs to show that he will go the distance and will never allow Putin to win, we do not want to see another CITY destroyed.  One hopes that the West has given the Kyiv defence equipment to prevent missile attacks on Odesa.  The Russians will say or do anything to win, one has to remember that they could use WMD or low level tactical nuclear missiles in towns that they want or just to destroy. 

UK's SAS vs The Russians - Russian - Ukraine War - The New Cold War 2

Sky News: Reports " Russia investigating reports of SAS 'sabotage' in western Lviv region...Russia's main federal investigating authority says it will look at whether - according to a media report - the SAS has been sent in to "assist the Ukrainian special services in organising sabotage on the territory of Ukraine".  "

Lets Get Real:

One hopes that the SAS ( Special Air Service ) is in the Ukraine, they will be able to teach the Ukrainian Soldiers how to use the heavy military equipment that the UK will be sending to help the Ukraine Army fight the Russians in the East and South Ukraine.  The Ukrainian Army will be need to taught how to create successful sabotage operations on land that is suited for Russian tanks, and how to cause havoc to Russian supplies.   The WAR in the Ukraine is going to last a long time, and now we know that the Russians want to take the whole of the South and East Ukraine.  If the Russians are allowed to do this, it would create a major threat to other NATO States.  The Baltic States have small Russian minorities, the Kremlin will want them back if they can be successful in the Ukraine, and the costs of Defence will hit the roof if NATO has to double its defensive line in the Baltic States and Poland and Germany.  Also if Finland and Sweden to join NATO, the Russians are sure to pull something to equal the score.  The next few weeks will be crucial for Europe and western security.

It's not the South East Ukraine that Russia wants - Russian - Ukraine War - New Cold War 2

BBC News: Reports " Russia is aiming to take full control of southern Ukraine as well as the eastern Donbas region, a senior Russian commander says.  " 

Lets Get Real:

Thus it seems that President Putin has imperial ambitions, to recreate the OLD USSR or Imperial Russia, thus Russian threats on Finland.  Thus Western Leaders must think and plan for the WORSE, the West has to give the Kyiv Government ALL THE TANKS its needs and other heavy weapons.  If Putin takes the whole of the Southern Ukraine, the rest of what is left will be a basket case for the EU to deal with, the Russians would have taken ALL the ports of the Ukraine and made West Ukraine land locked.  Thus to prevent threats to other NATO States and States that might want to join NATO, the West has to dig deep and not grumble and think Western moves might upset President Putin.  This Munich 1938 ALL over again, but over a longer period, the Western  Leaders must not appease Putin, as he will take more and more.  In the UK Conservative MPs must not allow PM Johnson to be thrown out, he is the face of Western resistance to Putin, the Kremlin would be happy to see the back of Johnson.

Joe Biden's Approval rating at 41.3% - Toast Time for Joe - Mid Terms Nov - General Election 2024

Gallup: Reports " During Joe Biden's fifth quarter in office, which began on January 20 and ended on April 19, an average of 41.3% of U.S. adults approved of the job he was doing as president.  "

Lets Get Real:

It is toast time for Joe Biden, he needs inflation to go down by November, or look like its going down, he has to beat Putin in the Ukraine, and he needs to give the impression that he has not gone gaga.  Let's be clear, Biden is no Reagan or Clinton, will he change if he gets a thumping in the Mid Terms, from his present polices so far one has to say that Biden does not know how to outrun his base and get on the good side of the US voter.  In a few weeks Title 42 comes to an end at the border, after this finishes one can expect a massive migration surge, that will not go down well with the voter, they will see migration as a threat to jobs, also inflation could go up and Putin ambitions might not just be the Ukraine.  Thus POTUS has snookered himself, as reported in my previous post, Biden has told former President Obama that he wants to run again in 2024, if the Republicans take the House and Senate by big numbers, there will be pressure for Biden not to run, and for other candidates to comes out, otherwise Trump or someone Trump light could WIN in 2024. 

Mariupol TAKEN by Russia, surrounding the Steel Plant - Russian - Ukraine War - New Cold War 2

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports the following in its 11.07pm post, " Russian defence minister tells Putin Mariupol now 'liberated'.....President Vladimir Putin had ordered the Russian military to cancel plans to storm the Mariupol steel plant where the last remaining Ukrainian troops are holed up.  "

Lets Get Real:

The Kremlin wants to starve the Ukrainian Soldiers and those innocent people still in the Steel Plant, thus the WORLD has to wait and wait in till either the Ukrainian Soldiers either fight and die or surrender, and then that leaves those innocent people, will they be given a safe passage and on what terms, they could be forced to go to Russia.  The Russians are bombing the place as we speak, they can just wait.   The West might not be able to save Mariupol but it can save the Ukraine, the US and the UK have to increase the transfer of weapons and arms to the Kyiv Government and other heavy military kit, at some point down the road, the US and the UK might have to send in troops, its the last thing they want to do, but they cannot allow Putin to WIN, that would be a disaster for Ukraine, they would be landlocked, based on the strategy that the Russians go for Odessa, and can keep the land they take.  Also the Russians would be far to close to NATO Countries, Putin has showed he is mad and without honour or reason. 

UK PM Johnson for the CHOP after Partygate - The END of the Johnson Era

BBC New - Live Blog: Reports on the proceedings in the House of Commons over Partygate, in its 1.45pm post it states the following, " No further Partygate updates from Met until after May elections.....The Metropolitan Police will not be issuing any further updates about the investigation into parties at Downing Street until after the May elections.  "

Lets Get Real:

As the Conservative Government has given the Conservative MPs a free vote over referring the PM to the House of Commons  Privileges Committee over the Partygate affair, it can be postulated that most of the Conservative MPs are will vote in favour of the Labour Motion.  In effect the Conservative Party is voting to sack the PM, but want to delay it till after the May Council Elections, when the political heavies will be sent to No 10 to tell the PM its over.  You ask about the crisis in the Ukraine, well the UK has a habit of getting rid of PM's during WAR TIME, this happened to PM's Asquith; during World War 1, and Chamberlain; during World War 2.  In this time of crisis, the Conservative Party cannot afford a long leadership campaign, the Cabinet has to chose someone they TRUST and will win votes for them, also Brexit supporters will need to choose a new leader, they cannot afford for a REMAINER might get the job.  The expect loyalist  words from the Cabinet and Government ministers, while they plot in the background.  The same goes for those loyal to the present PM, they will want to find a candidate who will keep them in place or get a promotion.   PM Johnson is finished, its just matter of watching the clock till after the Council Elections, they its over for the PM.  

Kremlin INSIDERS QUESTION Putin's Ukraine War - Russian - Ukraine War - New Cold War 2

Guardian - Live Blog: Reports in its 12.23pm post the following, " A small but growing number of top Kremlin insiders are reportedly questioning President Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine, Bloomberg reports......Some Kremlin insiders increasingly fear that Putin could resort to using nuclear weapons if faced with failure, the sources said. "

Lets Get Real:

It has taken some time for the Kremlin insiders to start to ask questions abut Putin's decision to go WAR with the Ukraine.  Those that have been critical of Putin in the past have either been pushed out or have left Russia for their own health.  It should be noted that Putin has had opposition leaders either jailed or killed, the boss likes YES MEN around him, his present inner circle are hard liners, who are feeding his ego.  As stated in previous post the US thinks there is a 1% chance that Putin will go nuclear, he would really have to be out of it, even more gaga that POTUS.  The question that has to be asked, will there be a palace Coup, do the inner circle have the nerve to remove Putin and place someone moderate in charge who will get out of the Ukraine.  Interesting space to WATCH. 

Putin is CONNING the WORLD with the threat of Nukes - US - Russia - Ukraine War - New Cold War 2

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports in its 1.38pm post the following, " US official puts chances of Putin using nuclear weapons at 1%....US network CNN has published a news report citing US officials on the chances of a nuclear escalation in this conflict.  "

Lets Get Real:

Thus far US intelligence has been spot on when it comes to Russian plans, a 1% risk is good for the West, as the US and the UK do not have to worry about Russian going bonkers and launching a tactical nuclear weapon at the Ukraine, if they did that it would bring in the West, in this case NATO.  Thus the UK and US need to hurry up with military supplies to the Kyiv Government, they have to move them to the East of the Country, the War in the Donbas has started already, the Russians have thousands of troops, the question is are they new conscripts or old soldiers called back to the flag.  NATO and the West has to much to lose if Russia wins, it would increase the chances of WW3, thus Russia must be prevented from getting Odessa and blocked in the East.  Putin must be seen to LOSE no matter the cost or the risk of nuclear action by the Kremlin. 

Russia WARNS Finland and Sweden about NATO Membership - Russian - Ukraine War - New Cold War 2

BBC News - Live Blog: Reports in its 1.41pm post the following, " Russia warns Sweden and Finland over Nato membership....Russia has warned Sweden and Finland via bilateral diplomatic channels about the consequences of joining Nato, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said.  "

Lets Get Real:

Thus more threats from the WAR CRIMINAL Putin, one hopes that both Finland and Sweden do not take a blind bit of notice of the Russians, the Fins in the last century gave the then USSR a bloody nose, do the Russians really want to take on Finland on again with NATO membership.  Putin has made it known that he expects the East Ukraine War to be nearly over by May 9th, so he can declare victory as Russia celebrates beating Nazi Germany in the Second World War.   The West has to make sure that celebration does not take place, the US has given billions in defence support to the Kyiv Government, there needs to be a lot more, if Russian wins in the East and marches on Odessa then that opens a new war on other Eastern European States, most IN NATO.  The West cannot afford to LOSE, it is that simple. 

Biden TALKS to Western Leaders about Ukraine - Russian - Ukraine War - New Cold War 2

White House: Read out of talks between POTUS and Western Leaders, " Joining President Biden on the call were Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada, European Commission President von der Leyen, European Council President Michel, President Macron of France, Chancellor Scholz of Germany, Prime Minister Draghi of Italy, Prime Minister Kishida of Japan, NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg, President Duda of Poland, President Iohannis of Romania, and Prime Minister Johnson of the United Kingdom.  " The Leaders discussed the following, " President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. hosted a videoconference today with Allies and partners to discuss international support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression, including the ongoing provision of security, economic, and humanitarian assistance.  The leaders affirmed their solidarity with the Ukrainian people and condemned the humanitarian suffering caused by Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified invasion.  They also discussed their coordinated efforts to impose severe economic costs to hold Russia accountable.  They committed to continued close consultation, including working with and through the G7, EU, and NATO.  "

Lets Get Real:

The Western economic growth has been hit by the WAR in the UKRAINE, the various leaders will have to deal with the economic consequences, such as high inflation in the US, the highest since the 1980s, the approval rating for POTUS is in the toilet,  while in the UK wages have not gone up with inflation, thus people are finding it hard to eat or heat their homes, also the cost of gas has gone up, thus people are finding that their family budgets have been hit and has required some families to use food banks.  Also the Conservative Government has increases taxes, the highest since the 1950s, as to help the NHS and to help with future social care for the elderly.  And of course the Westminster bubble of the left wing press, Guardian, Channel 4, Sky News, BBC News, The Times, are more concerned about how many parties the PM attended in 10 Downing Street during lockdown.  The Elite press hated BREXIT and hate the PM.  Thus the one thing that is saving the PM is the fact that Russia invaded the Ukraine, and we could be facing World War 3, thus both POTUS and PM have found themselves having to throw the sink of sanctions at Russia, while arming the KYIV Government, the West needs the Ukraine to WIN or at least push Russia back to the map before they started the WAR. 

On the Russian side, Putin after the sinking of Black Sea Flagship has to show a victory to the Russian people, he has hidden how many young Russian conscripts have been killed, it could range from fifteen to twenty thousand, more that were killed in Afghanistan between 1979 - 89.  Thus the Kremlin wants to declare victory on May 9th, the day the Russian people their sole victory over Nazi Germany, the West has been written out of the script, one has to say the Russian PR on the Russian people has been very effective, they think the West is the enemy, while the real enemy is in the Kremlin, a WAR CRIMINAL at that.  Thus Putin wants to declare victory in East Ukraine on the 9th.  The next few week are very important for Russia and the West.

Biden to RUN AGAIN in 2024 - Biden Era

The Hill: Reports " President Biden has told former President Obama that he is planning to run for reelection in 2024, two sources tell The Hill.  "

Lets Get Real:

It is generally accepted that POTUS has gone gaga at his present age, and Biden thinks he will win because he is sure that he can win against former President Donald Trump in 2024.  The Biden Oval has very low approval ratings and US inflation has gone up to heights not seen since the early 1980s. Does any one really think that Biden is another Reagan, if they do they are as gaga as POTUS, if the Republicans do well in the Mid Terms, and the historical trend is with them, the Democrats while place pressure on Biden not run, they want a chance of keeping the White House.  Thus Biden Oval must have a great outcome in the Ukraine, if he loses the Ukraine its toast time for Biden.  The American people will not support a President who loses Afghanistan and Ukraine.  Thus the Biden Oval has to arm the Ukraine with what it needs, up to but not including nuclear missiles, anything else and he might as well resign, because his domestic agenda will be DEAD on the HILL.  Thus Presidents who are greatly rebuked in the Mid Terms, change direction, one doubts that Biden can do that, he is in the same boat as Speaker Pelosi, they both are left wing politicians.  Thus Biden really needs to win in the Ukraine, for the inflation rate to go down, and for Trump to be the Republican Nominee, and even then he will lose, that's the prediction of this blog. 

Russia accuses the West of extending the War in the Ukraine - Russian - Ukraine War - New Cold War 2

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports in its 1.38pm post the following, " Russia's defence minister accuses West of 'dragging out' war in Ukraine through supply of arms...During a meeting with officials, Mr Shoigu claimed the increasing volume of military arms being given to Ukraine would "provoke the Kyiv regime to fight to the last Ukrainian standing".  "

Lets Get Real:

It seems that the Russians have forgotten that they started this war, with an illegal invasion of Ukraine, a democratic state, also they failed with their strategy in the North, the Ukraine Army with the help of the West has pushed them out of Ukraine, and while doing so discovered numerous WAR CRIMES committed by the Russians.  Thus the Kremlin has moved its strategy to the East, it looks like better military prospect for tanks, but even then they face heavy rain, and the West has come to understand, that they must not just STOP Putin in the Ukraine they must push the Russians OUT of Ukraine, the Kremlin must lose and be seen to lose.  The Ukraine has sunk the flaghship of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Navy, this was done by their own weapons not from the West, even if the Russians say it was a fire on board, that makes the Navy look inept at best or carless with ship safety.   Both Western Leaders have a lot to lose, Biden has high inflation in the US, while the UK PM has to explain breaking lockdown rules with Parties.  Thus these leaders will place heavy emphasis on the Ukraine War and preventing World War 3, graver than inflation and a few unwise Parties.

The BATTLE for EAST UKRAINE - Russian - Ukraine War - New Cold War 2

BBC News - Live Blog: Reports the following in its 1.55pm post, " Russia has up to 76 so-called battalion tactical groups in Ukraine. These have up to 1,000 personnel in each and focused very much on the east. They've got massive artillery and air strike capability....It's really a race against time to resupply the beleaguered Ukrainian military in time for them to fend off this assault.  "

Lets Get Real:

As the analyses piece states, the Ukraine military need the weapons from the WEST NO, not tomorrow, on paper this is for the Russians to lose, but one would have said that about their advance in the North and they lost that was forced out.  The Biden Oval really has to up its game, if they want to STOP PUTIN NOW before he can cause any more death and destruction in Europe they have to make sure that the Kyiv Government has the arms and weapons and the heavy stuff to defeat the Russians.  As noted in the report the Russians are taking risk attacking supply routes that come across the border, if they hit NATO Countries it would lead to an escalation by the West.   Thus the US President and the UK PM have to be up to the developing phase of the WAR in the East, both leaders could do with a win, the Biden Oval has the Mid Terms in November and the UK PM has partygate and the calls for him to resign.  Thus its moral and political terms, the LEADERS need a big win, and means by the Ukraine winning in the East.

President Putin's views on Western Sanctions - Russian - Ukraine War - New Cold War 2

Guardian - Live Blog: Reports the following in its 1.44pm post, " Putin claims sanctions on Russia is 'own goal' by west...Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, has said that western countries had scored an own goal by imposing sanctions against Russia over Ukraine that he said had led to a “deterioration of the economy in the west”.  "

Lets Get Real:

How insane do you have to be in Russia before you are carted away and placed in padded cell, Putin is insane if he thinks the West is worse off than Russia, any Western Business worth the name has gotten out of Russia, the Russia state has become the No 1 rogue nation, it has more sanctions than North Korea or Iran.  Putin must be really in his OWN WORLD, when will his inner circle move to remove him from power, the elite Russians must have fond memories of the West, because that is ALL they will have, they have been banned from the West.  The value of the Russian currency  is in the toilet, and the economy has hit rock bottom and worse for the young they have lost the use of their APPS on their smart phones.   The Russian people should WAKE UP, they should storm the Kremlin, they rebelled in 1905, 1917 twice and in 1991,  and kick Putin out of POWER before Putin drags them in to World War 3. 

Ukraine LOSE Kreminna IN East Ukraine to Russia - Russia - Ukraine War - New Cold War 2

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports in its 1.32pm post the following, " The town of Kreminna, in the eastern Luhansk region, has allegedly been "lost" to Russian forces....Serhiy Haidai, the head of the Luhansk Regional Military Administration...said the Russians had arrived with a "huge amount of equipment", adding that evacuation had become impossible.  "

Lets Get Real:

Thus the move to the South by the Russians, they are bringing ALL their force to bear on the East so Putin can declare victory on May 9th.  The Biden Oval and 10 Downing Street have to get their fingers out and support the Kyiv Government more, the Kremlin has warned the West about supporting Kyiv with Military kit, that US and the UK have gone to far to lose heart, they need to give the Kyiv Government what it wants when it want it, the Russians cannot be allowed to win.  Biden after Afghanistan cannot afford anther major foreign policy loss, or the Democrats will be toast in November and Biden will not be allowed to run by the Democratic Party in 2024. Brave Hear West. 

Peace Talks Update - Russian - Ukraine War - New Cold War 2

BBC News - Live Blog: Reports in its 2.02pm post the following, " Kremlin accuses Ukraine of changing stance on peace talk issues....The Kremlin has accused Ukraine of changing its stance on issues that have already been agreed at peace talks.  "

Lets Get Real:

One does have to take a pinch of salt everything the Russians say, they LIE as they breathe.  The KYIV Government has made it clear if the Russians kill those still holding out in Mariupol the talks will come to an end.  The Russians have bombed ALL OVER the Ukraine in reaction to the Ukraine Army sinking their flagship with two missiles.  The Russian TV are all over the place, they say their ship went down to a fire that lit the ammunition on the ship, but also the action means that World WAR 3 has already started. Even the most simple Russia must smell a rat, that the Kremlin is using PR to justify that WAR that is illegal and is not going well.  The coming days should see heavy bombing of South West Ukraine and other areas that have not been bombed, the Russians are making a point, they have a might army and enough rockets to damage most of the Ukraine.   The West needs to supply the Kyiv Government with more military kit, the West cannot afford to allow Putin to win in the Ukraine. 

Doctor Who and the Legend of the Sea Devils - Spoilers - Be Aware!

Some light relief from the Ukraine - Doctor Who

Doctor Who News: Reports " Doctor Who - Legend Of The Sea Devils, had an audience of 2.2 million according to unofficial overnight viewing figures....The figure is disappointing for the series, making Doctor Who the 11th most-watched programme on Easter Sunday.  "

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Like President Biden the viewing public have made their judgement and a female Doctor is found wanting, that is the problem if you change a character who has been MALE for 60 YEARS in to a female.  It was a interesting move but it has NOT WORKED, so if the BBC Big wigs had any sense that would bring back a male DOCTOR, he can be gay if they like, but male.  As to the Legend of the Sea Devils, it was a great episode, the Tardis Family were caught up with the Sea Devils in 19th Century China.  The Sea Devils as you know if your a fan of Doctor Who were here first, and they are not impressed with the land crawlers, they want their PLANET back and they had a plan.  The Doctor time travelled to help find buried treasure, I thought that was against the RULES, one you arrive you are part of events!   The Doctor and Yaz flirting went on, with the Doctor asking if she was a good date, but also stated that he/she has been married before.  It is a rollicking pirate show with Sea Devils, watch its a great show to watch on this Easter Monday.  As for the forthcoming regeneration episode we saw the return of Tegan, and Ace from the Classic series, that was FANTASTIC.  Who will be  the next Doctor, we fans are awaiting the NEW DOCTOR, please bring back the 10th Doctor. 

Russian Black Sea Flagship SUNK by Ukraine - US - Russian - Ukraine War - New Cold War 2

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports in yesterdays blog post at 5.16pm the following, " US believes Russia's flagship was hit by two Ukrainian missiles...the US believes the Moskva was hit by two Ukrainian missiles, a senior official said.  "

Lets Get Real:

This news will be celebrated on the Ukraine side, but not so much by President Putin, as reported this morning the Russians have hit the Ukraine capital over night.  The Russian people will be left confused, either their sailors are very inept or the Ukraine sunk their Flaghship that Ukraine built decades ago.  One can see that the Russians will blame the West for this success, they will go on a PR push to say that it was because of Western support for the Ukraine that the Ukraine Army could sink their ship.  Thus the formal warning from the Russians, that events can get out of control.  One would not be shocked if the Russians try to attack the border between the Ukraine and NATO members, as long as they do not hit a NATO Country, just to see the reaction of the West.  

Russia WARNS US and Allies over Military support for Ukraine - Russian - Ukraine War - New Cold War 2

BBC News - Live Blog: Reports in its 8.49am post the following, " Russia formally warns of "unpredictable consequences" if the US and allies keep supplying weapons to Ukraine  "

Lets Get Real:

It's taken Putin a MONTH and the sinking of his Black Sea flagship to work out that Russia cannot win as long as the West increase military support to the KYIV Government.  The sinking of the flagship means that the Russians have to keep their ships some distance from ODESSA, this will not help with an invasion from the sea.  The people of Russia are left with the either the Ship was manned by inept sailors or that Ukraine sank a ship that was built in the Ukraine in the first place.  The US and the UK has to increase military support, the Ukraine military need heavy military kit, such as tanks, jet fighters.  The more the WEST can increase the military support the more chance that the Russians will lose and this could be THREAT to Putin and his regime in Russia. 

POTUS talks to the President of Ukraine - Russian - Ukraine War - New Cold War 2

White House: Statement by President Biden on his talks with President President Zelenskyy of Ukraine, " I just spoke with President Zelenskyy and shared with him that my Administration is authorizing an additional $800 million in weapons, ammunition, and other security assistance to Ukraine. The Ukrainian military has used the weapons we are providing to devastating effect. As Russia prepares to intensify its attack in the Donbas region, the United States will continue to provide Ukraine with the capabilities to defend itself....This new package of assistance will contain many of the highly effective weapons systems we have already provided and new capabilities tailored to the wider assault we expect Russia to launch in eastern Ukraine. These new capabilities include artillery systems, artillery rounds, and armored personnel carriers. I have also approved the transfer of additional helicopters. In addition, we continue to facilitate the transfer of significant capabilities from our Allies and partners around the world.....The steady supply of weapons the United States and its Allies and partners have provided to Ukraine has been critical in sustaining its fight against the Russian invasion. It has helped ensure that Putin failed in his initial war aims to conquer and control Ukraine. We cannot rest now. As I assured President Zelenskyy, the American people will continue to stand with the brave Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom.  "

Lets Get Real:

The Biden Administration must know its cheaper to supply Ukraine with what it needs than allow the Ukraine to FALL and have Putin breathing down NATO's neck in the Baltic States or just over the border from Poland.  Thus the US policy has worked so far, but and there is always a but, the ground in the EAST UKRAINE is more suited to tanks, there are reports of heavy rain over the next few days that should force the tanks to stay on the roads, that would allow the Ukrainian Forces to do guerrilla attacks on Russian forces.   The battle in East the Ukraine in the view of KYIV will be like World War 2, numerous tanks, military vehicles, thousands of Soldiers, and fighter jets,  the result of this battle could define the outcome of the WAR.  Putin wants to declare VICTORY on May 9th, the day that Russia celebrates the defeat of Nazi Germany, as stated in previous post it has been reported that Putin has ordered that the centre of MARIUPOL be cleared of the mess, the Kremlin wants good pictures as PR.  The Kyiv and the West has to spoil that outcome, the West cannot afford to give Putin a victory.  Thus Biden for national security reasons and its good politics, the Mid Terms are in November,  must give Kyiv WHAT IT WANTS, they are the force holding back the Russian WAR CRIMINAL ARMY. 

Are Finland and Sweden UNDER THREAT if they JOIN NATO - Russian - Ukraine War - New Cold War 2

Guardian - Live Blog: Reports in its 12.01pm post the following, " Finland to decide whether to apply to Nato ‘within weeks’....Finland will make a decision about whether to apply to join the Nato alliance in the next few weeks, the country’s prime minister, Sanna Marin, said.....On Monday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov warned Finland and Sweden against joining Nato, claiming the alliance’s further expansion would “not bring stability to the European continent”.  "

Lets Get Real:

If Finland and Sweden do join NATO, then the West better get ready for friction on the borders of these States, the Russians see NATO as a THREAT, in fact NATO is a threat to PUTIN, he does not want free, democratic states on his border, it would show to his people what they are losing by having Putin in the Kremlin.  Nato must be ready to have a military presence in these States, and also be ready for Putin to try something on the Easter borders of NATO.   On May 9th Putin celebrates the end of WW2 with the Western Allies written out and a suppose victory in the Ukraine in his Special Military Operation, that is the kind of delusion that happens when Russia had a non aggression pact with Hitler from 1939 and 1941, thus allowing Hitler to invade Poland and for Russia to get half and also the Baltic States.  Putin thinks that Russia won the WW2 on its own, yes he is that bad a historian.  All that bathing in animal blood according to reports as a way to prevent getting COVID - 19 must have gone to his head, because he is not sane at this moment in time, if ever.