Putin THREAT to NATO after Ukraine - Update

Sky News: Reports in its 11.01am post the following, " Putin could 'test NATO resolve in next few years' "

Let's Get Real:

The Ukraine is pushing Russia, its long range attacks are hurting Russia's production of oil, as noted the Russian car drivers are having fights over petrol, Crimea is in a state of Emergency, Russians that moved there, are leaving.  Thus Putin needs a diversion, he knows Trump is erratic and weak, the best time to act with Trump in the White House.  NATO or Western Europe is weak, Poland, Germany and the Baltic States are spending real money on defence, they see the threat from Putin.  There is a new UK PM untested by War and French Elections coming up, the extreme right could win.  Thus perfect time for action, small ground invasion or a massive cyber attack on a NATO countries.  Trump is risk averse and will want to appease and NATO countries would be in a state of shock.  Its coming folks, it cannot be avoided.

Moscow will Fall - Ukraine - Update

Sky News: Reports in its 11.29am post the following, " 'Moscow will fall': Ukraine's drone chief talks up success of recent strikes "

Lets Get Rea:

This is putting the horse before the cart, KYIV has been hammered of late by the Russians, they are on the backfoot because of their loses in the Ukraine and the successful drone strike in CRIMEA, the Russian appointed Governor has declared a State of Emergency, the Russian people do not know of the Russian losses in the Ukraine, in between those killed, injured and lost, the total is 1.4 million, the losses in Afghanistan was less but helped lead to the downfall of the USSR.  The Putin Government is worried it will face the face of the Imperial Russia and Tsar Nicholas II, the lack of gas has lead to fights and the economy is going South, even the bankers are getting on the TV to say the WAR SHOULD END.  There are people in prison for holding up a white sheet as a form of resistance to Putin.   Thus Putin as stated in the previous post could invade Poland, to see show that NATO is a paper tiger and get the West to stop supporting the Ukraine, we are the 1930s again, appeasement wont work and we have a new PM Andy Burnham who has not been tested,  being MAYOR OF GREATER MANCHESTER does not cut it, Putin could see his chance of action before 2030.

Ukraine hits Russian Crimea - Update

Sky News: Reports in its 7.10am post the following, " Three dead after Ukrainian strikes on Crimea, Russian-installed official says "

Let's Get Real:

The Ukrainian military has gained land in the Donbas, struck Russia proper, the WAR is costing the Russian economy and people are asking when will it end.  President Putin has gained the same delusional view of reality as Trump.  It is estimated that Russia has lost half million men, when will the population turn on the Kremlin, Putin controls the media, press, Internet and TV.  What is the breaking point for Russia ?.

CIA hit Venezuela Port - CNN Exclusive

CNN: Reports that the CIA has hit a Venezuela Port as it was a route for drug smugglers.

Lets Get Real:

CNN got its knickers in a twist, they seem to care more about drug traffickers, no one was hurt, and the level of attack by drone was at a low level, that the Regime did not know about the attack in till POTUS mentioned it in Radio interview.  Trump must understand that covert means secret, not something you publish on the radio.

Free Economic Zone for the Donbas - Trump47

Sky News: Reports in its 4.10pm post that President Trump is suggesting a Free Economic Zone for the Donbas if Ukrainian forces leave, Russians would stay.  President Zelensky wants a referendum on this idea.

Lets Get Real:

The Free Economic Zone won't work as the Russians would CHEAT, as they did in Crimea, soldiers with no recognition on uniforms.  The people in the Ukraine would be placing a gun to their own heads, in less there are real security guarantees by the US and Europe.   The referendum idea is also a bad idea as the Russians would CHEAT again, rig the ballots in the East Ukraine to get the vote they want! The Russians are lying SOB's, they cannot be trusted.

Ukraine talks " Very Productive '' - US

BBC News: Reports the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has had talks in Florida with the Ukraine, US stated they were ' Very Productive ' but more talks needed.

Lets Get Real:

This is good news after the Ukrainian money scandal in the Ukraine. This shows the Ukraine is holding firms to its red lines, of no recognition of land taken by Russia, no rejection of NATO, no cap on level of its armed forces, these are firm lines and should be held whatever the pressure from the Trump Oval.  Of late articles in the UK Daily Mail and Sun have reported that Trump wants to recognition the Dobass and Crimea as Russian.  This must not STAND.

No NATO membership or land back for Ukraine - Trump47

BBC  News: Reports in its 5.43am post that President Trump has stated that the Ukraine can end the War by not joining NATO and giving up the Crimea.

Lets Get Real:

Thus Trump has shown himself to be a total appeaser and no friend of Ukraine and Europe.  The Oval is spouting Russian TALKING POINTS, JFK and Reagan will be spinning in their graves! The Europeans must show that they can lead, Trump has abdicated Leadership of the of the FREE West, SHAME.   

Russia Threatens US after Crimea Attack - Ukraine - Russia War - Biden Era

BBC News: Reports " Russia blames US for Crimea deaths and vows response.......Russia has blamed the US and vowed "consequences" for a Ukrainian missile strike on Sevastopol in occupied Crimea on Sunday, which officials say killed four people - including two children.  "

Lets Get Real:

This could be a real THREAT from Russia, they might want to play a role in the Debate on Friday in the US.  What better way than to hit a NATO country or close enough to raise Western tensions.   Putin knows that he needs Trump in the White House to STOP the Ukraine WAR, so what better way to undermine POTUS than to place him in a crisis with the Russia.   Thus far he has used the rhetoric of the nuclear reaction when the West does something he does not like.  A convention attack would be different, would Article 5 in come in to force if Russia attacks the Baltic States or Poland.  The Biden Oval and the White House Situation Room should have the CIA AND NSA on guard, just in case, this would be the time to act by Russia.

Ukraine Drones Attack Crimea Bridge - Ukraine - Russia War - Putin Era

BBC News: Reports in its 12.47pm that Russia blames the West for the 2nd Attack on the Crimea Bridge, " West may be complicit in Crimea bridge attack - Moscow...Russia’s foreign ministry says Western countries could be complicit in what it is calling a Ukrainian “terrorist” attack on the Crimea bridge...A spokeswoman from the ministry earlier said, without evidence, that Ukrainian decisions were taken "with the direct participation of American and British intelligence agencies and politicians”.  "

Lets Get Real:

Moscow since the dawn of time has blamed the West for its problems, Putin with his illegal invasion in February 2022 started the present mess, he is a War Criminal who lies as he talks.  The West has done a good job of late in the supply of military kit, let's hope they supply military kit that can bring down the whole Crimea bridge, this time taking down the whole road and train service, without taking human life.  The Wagner group seems to be resting and their leader in official disgrace, but still having meetings with Putin, eve  after the failed coup attempt.  The War could be a long one, Biden  needs to win this before 2024 and the Presidential Election.  There is still a chance that Trump or Trump like candidate could win and become a threat to national security of the West and the Ukraine. 

Cluster bombs in the Ukraine - Ukraine- Russia War - Biden Era

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports in its 7.21pm post the following, " 

Cluster munitions have arrived in Ukraine....

Ukraine has received controversial cluster munitions less than a week after the United States announced it would transfer them to the country....They typically release large numbers of smaller bomblets that can kill indiscriminately over a wide area.  "

Lets Get Real:

The Russians have had time to make their trenches bomb proof, thus stalling the Ukraine offensive, the West cannot allow for the Ukraine to run out of ammo, the Russian Bear has to be removed one way or a another, the Russian Soldiers can always surrender or desert, but they would face the wrath of the Putin Regime, thus the Ukraine has no choice it has to use cluster bombs to remove the troops and push them back to the real Russian borders.  The Putin red line is the Crimea, he will not allow Russia to lose it again.  The question is will Western powers have influence with Kyiv to get them to agree to PEACE DEAL that allows  Russia to keep the Crimea.  In return Kyiv could demand that the Ukraine becomes part of NATO. 

100,000 Casualties in Bakhmut - US Estimation - Ukraine - Russian War - Biden Era

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports in its 6.35pm post the following, " 

100,000 Russian casualties in Bakhmut since December, US estimates....

Detailing the latest estimates, National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said the US believes around 20,000 Russian troops have been killed since December. "

Lets Get Real:aR

One does wonder if the Russian people really know how bad the WAR in the Ukraine is going, that the Russian General Staff and Putin have wasted a hundred thousand lives, they are all sons, father, husbands to someone one, even those taken from Russian Prisons.  The big question is when is the Ukraine offensive and the Western support going to hit the Russians and with luck push them back to the Russian border.  The forces of the Ukraine must be careful with the Crimea, this really could be the Russian RED LINE, will Putin's kremlin tolerate losing the Crimea, it is the only war water Port the Russians have, the West must allow Putin a get out, out of the rest of the Ukraine but the Russians keep Crimea.  The land is not worth WW3,and then Ukraine can become part of NATO and prevent any other attacks from Russia.  This is going to be a long War. 

US to TRAIN Ukraine Tank crews on US Tanks - Ukraine - Russia War - Biden Era

Sky News: Reports in its 1.35pm post, the following. " US to begin Abrams tanks training for Ukrainian forces.....The US will begin training Ukrainian forces to use and maintain Abrams tanks in the coming weeks. "

Lets Get Real:

This is a signal one would presume that the planned Ukraine offensive against the Russian Amy will take a few weeks to get started, the new tanks from the West and older Soviet Fighter jets from the former Warsaw Pact Countries will help but the new tanks from the US will have a bigger punch.  Thus far Moscow has been quiet about the move, one can expect them to say that the Western Forces military kit will extend the WAR in the Ukraine.   When the Ukraine offensive comes it should need to push the Russians back to the Crimea, if that is successful then the  West will need to have discussions about the future of the Crimea, the West might suggest that the UN might take over the place, thus keeping from Russian hands, they will not like that, but then the West will have won and can write the peace terms.   At all costs we must prevent WW3 happening over the Crimea. 

US warning to NATO to be wary of Russia using Tactical nuclear weapons in the Ukraine - Ukraine - Russia War - Biden Era

Sky News: Reports in its 9.22pm post last night " 

US urges NATO vigilance for signs Russia could use nuclear weapon in Ukraine......

The US and its NATO allies must remain alert for signs Vladimir Putin could use a tactical nuclear weapon in a "managed" escalation of his war in Ukraine, a top US diplomat said today...Tactical nuclear weapons are designed for battlefield gains or for use against limited military targets.  "

Lets Get Real:

This blog is surprised that the above did not get more news time on the 24 news channels, the problem is that the news channels have gotten bored with the story, their ratings go higher for local stories, CNN has become obsessed with the Fox News Trial, there hatred is more than a rival, they hate that rival is more popular than them, they have a high view of themselves, they should not, they have had their own internal scandals, those they have not covered,  their hatred of Trump has not bounds, what will they do if Trump get the Republican nomination next year, just  cover the limited time POTUS gives to the press and cover for him when he makes a mistake. In 2020 Biden ran from his home bunker, will the press allow him to get away with that in 2024.  One can expect the liberal press, NYT and CNN to over for him, it makes one smile that CNN still thinks it is a objective news network.  They are so out of it, its mad, the same can be said of Fox News, they support the viewers who watch them, thus those on the Trump side watch Fox.

One would not be shocked if Putin did use a tactical nuclear weapon in the Ukraine, he has nothing to lose, the Russian offensive has stalled and the Ukraine is waiting from reports for the ground to get harder, thus they can use their new tanks and fighter jets to take the fight to the Russian bear. Let's hope they are successful, one hopes they understand that they have to wait for Western approval to take the Crimea, the Russians have dug new deep trenches, and they might consider the Crimea a RED LINE for them.  Thus the use of tactical nuclear weapon to STOP the forces of the Ukraine.  

The US shows that the Russians LIED over the DRONE - Ukraine - Russia War - Biden Era

BBC News: Reports " Video shows moment Russian fighter jet hits US drone over Black Sea "

Lets Get Real:

The Russians have been shown to be 2nd rate liars, the Russian Fighter Jet hit the drone, before that it has throw petrol over it, the Russians were looking to bring it down.  In the case the West was lucky, it was drone that was bought down, not a place with a crew or a ship with crew, the West cannot be the lone adult in the room with a stroppy Russia.   One of these days the Russians will force the West to react, and then we could see the road to WW3.  The Russians have to be warned off, either through verbal communication or by the West showing that they will force to Russia to pay for its mistakes.  Thus far the the War in the Ukraine has been contained by the US and Russia, it only needs one mistake, for the World to come close for WAR.  The Russians have to wake up and contain the Russian Bear. 

Russian Fighter Jets take down US Drone - Ukraine - Russian War - Biden Era

BBC News - Live Blog: Reports in its 7.20pm post the following, " The US military says one of two Russian jets collided with a US drone in international airspace over the Black Sea, crashing the drone shortly after 07:00 central European time.....Meanwhile, Russia said its fighter jets did not come into contact with the US drone  "

Lets Get Real:

The World knows that the Russian Bear lies as it breathes, the Russians are testing the US, they are waiting to see what action the US takes, if the US does nothing the Russians will think they can push the US about in international airspace, the next time there might a be a US crew on board a US plane or a ship in international waters, the US must do something, just as a warning to the Putin's Russia, more sanctions are not enough, the US has to be tough, talking to the Russian Ambassador in the US is not enough, the US should take down a Russian drone, or warn a Russian ship off, or take a look at any cargo going to Russia, it might have ammo from Iran or North Korea.  That would be a warning to Russia to BACK OFF, otherwise the US will look weak. 

NO F-16 Fighter Jets for Ukraine, POTUS - Ukraine - Russia War - Biden Era

BBC News: Reports " Joe Biden rules out sending F-16 fighter jets...US President Joe Biden has ruled out sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, despite renewed calls from Ukrainian officials for urgent air support.  "

Lets Get Real:

The Biden Oval has just given the Kremlin a VETO over Western Defence policy for the Ukraine - Russia War, the Russians have stated weekly that the West has escalated the WAR, the West is afraid of its own shadow, it did not arm the Ukraine before Russia invaded, and has been forced by events to sending battle tanks to the Ukraine.  Let's be honest Biden does not have a great record when it comes to national security, as the US former Defence Secretary stated in his memoirs, Biden has not been right on US national security for 40 years, one can add, why change the habit of a lifetime that he is now President.  The fighter jets and Western tanks could push the Russians out of the Ukraine, let's recall its the Ukraine Army that is dying and losing blood for the security of the Ukraine and the West.  Thus they need all the support they can get, the Ukraine has no time for Biden to get his act together, losing Afghanistan, losing classified documents, and losing the Ukraine is not an option for POTUS, he has to get his mind out of his ego, and do the right thing for the Ukraine.  The Biden Oval could be conditional with the Kyiv Government, the jets fighters could not be used to attack the CRIMEA, that might be the actual red line to the Russians to Putin. 

Moscow is angry with Paris over War Crimes Trials SUPPORT - Ukraine - Russian War - Biden Era

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports the following in its 1.35pm post, " 

Moscow 'outraged' by French decision to back war crimes tribunal....

It is likely this would involve a handful of people, potentially including Vladimir Putin, the foreign minister Sergei Lavrov and the defence minister Sergei Shoigu.  "

Lets Get Real:

The Russians will go up the wall over the French supporting WAR CRIMES TRIALS, the French and the Germans are seen as the weak points in the Western WALL.  The last thing that Putin wants is to be dragged to a European Court and to face he the crimes he has committed in Russia and outside Russia.  One does hope that this idea is a WESTERN PLAN to get the attention of the Kremlin, to make them consider WESTERN TERMS for the end of the WAR IN THE UKRAINE.  One can see a DEAL, were the Russians get out of the Ukraine proper, but stay in the CRIMEA ( it can be argued that the Crimea is a long term Russian interest, the Crimean War in the 19th Century, Russians against the Brits )  The benefit for the Russians, is they get to keep the CRIMEA, and its accepted by the WEST and no WAR CRIME TRIALS, while the Ukraine is allowed to join the EU and NATO in time. That would be real politic at its best. 

Surrender Terms for Putin from the West ? - Ukraine - Russian War - Biden Era

Daily Mail: Reports " Putin 'has been offered surrender terms by the West' as he loses control of Kherson - and 'his cronies have reacted positively because it allows them to stay in power and avoid criminal charges'...Plan would see Russia give up all territory in Ukraine except Crimea, which would become demilitarised zone  "

Lets Get Real:

One doubts that Putin would agree to such a DEAL, he would be finished in Russia, how will he explain the deaths and wounding of at least a hundred thousand soldiers.  This is the kind of number that is HARD TO COVER UP, and the idea that he would give up the Crimea is for the birds, Putin invaded the Crimea in 2014 and he sees CRIMEA as the real part of Russia, it was only given to the Ukraine in 1954 as a matter of friendship.  Also the Ukraine was part of the USSR, thus Russia was the USSR in political terms.  Of course Putin might want to take such a DEAL, the sanctions would go away, and he could rebuild his Army, the destruction of Russian Forces in the Ukraine has greatly damaged Russian stores of tanks etc, they are getting drones from another terrorist state, that being Iran, also North Korea is helping them out with ammo.  The War with the Ukraine has shown that Russia is no longer a superpower in the convention sense, it has nukes, but one hopes that never comes up for discussion in the Kremlin. 

Russia will allow people to STARVE in Africa and Middle East - Ukraine - Russia War - Biden Era

BBC News: Reports " Russia has announced it is suspending its involvement in the internationally-brokered deal that allows Ukraine to export grain from its Black Sea ports.  "

Lets Get Real:

The Russians are not helping themselves with their international image, they will make people starve in Africa and the Middle East.  Putin has allowed his illegal invasion of the Ukraine to turn Russian Soldiers in to WAR CRIMINALS, they have murdered people and raped women, the Kremlin has no control of over its troops.  The manpower level is SO BAD in the occupied areas of the Ukraine that the Kremlin has hired mercenaries and called up prisoners from jail.  The WAR CRIMES committed by the Russians will take years to go through, and then we come to the suggestion that the Russians will use a dirty bomb in the Ukraine to makeup for their failure on the battleground.  The UN and the West should draw a line over the stropping of grain going from the Ukraine, the West should place their own Navies to protect the grain, and dare the Russians to ACT.  Putin is a shame on Russia and the Russian troops have shown by their actions that they are WAR CRIMINALS. 

NATO ready for Russian THREATS - Ukraine - Russian War - Biden Era

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports in its 2.17pm post the following, " 

NATO chief says alliance is 'closely monitoring' Russia's nuclear forces.....

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said the defence alliance are "closely monitoring" Russia's nuclear forces and a deliberate attack on the critical infrastructure of allies will be met with a "united and determined response.....Mr Stoltenberg also said Ukraine had the "momentum" in the war while Russia was "increasingly resorting to horrific and indiscriminate attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure".  "

Lets Get Real:

The Russians would be mad to attack the infrastructure of NATO Allies, the West would then have to take on the Russian Bear, escalation could lead to further nuclear escalation.  The FACT that the Ukrainian Army is pushing the Russians in the East and South could force Putin either to go for a tactical nuclear weapon or cut bait and take his troops out of the Ukraine back to the Crimea in the South.  Of course the Ukraine wants the Crimea back after Putin invaded the area in 2014.  NATO was created this prevent Russia taking over other Countries or to threaten smaller States around Russia.  The question has to be asked, does Putin get the fact that any nuclear attack on the Ukraine could bring a harsh NATO reaction or even NATO troops being sent in to the Ukraine, to kick the Russian Bear out of the Ukraine, once and for all.  One does hope Putin is SANE, and just acting for the cameras when he talks about NUCLEAR WAR.