RUNNING UPDATES ON THE CONFLICT IN UKRAINE - 24.12.2022
Including geopolitical issues affecting the balance of power in the ongoing end game war to establish our common future, a closely monitored prison planet or tolerance for diverse modes of governance.
THE ROAD TO THE ULTIMATE CONCLUSION OF WORLD WAR III RUNS THROUGH HERE.
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“Ukraine. What is the truth...?
Why won’t western media tell both sides…?”
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Lead feature:
‘The University of Chicago’ from 7 years ago. (226k subscribers):
Why is Ukraine the West's Fault? Featuring John Mearsheimer.
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‘PolisciCarleton’ from 2 years ago. (10.1k subscribers):
John J Mearsheimer: The Great Delusion.
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‘Unherd’ (302k subscribers):
John Mearsheimer: The West is playing Russian roulette.
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‘TheMunkDebates’ (57.8k subscribers):
John Mearsheimer Pre-Debate Interview.
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‘The Political Hobbyist’ (38.4k subscribers):
The man who predicted the Ukraine war - The Political Hobbyist with professor John Mearsheimer.
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‘FINANCE MAIL’ (18.1k subscribers):
John Mearsheimer: Russia Is Destroying Ukraine's Infrastructure. Ukrainians Are Losing.
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‘Dialogue works’ (6.4k subscribers):
The environment is too poisonous that one cannot advocate diplomacy | John Mearsheimer.
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‘King’s Politics’ (12.5k subscribers):
PROFESSOR JOHN MEARSHEIMER: THE CRISIS IN UKRAINE.
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‘VICE News’ (8.3 million subscribers):
American Scholars Say The Real Threat To The U.S. Is Russophobia.
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‘International Relations & Politics’ from 10 months ago. (13.7k subscribers):
Containment 2.0 Featuring Stephen Cohen & John Mearsheimer|New Cold War.
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Most current items start from this point onward:
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Latest update on events within Ukraine and their knock-on effects on the western world, by Alexander Mercouris of ‘The Duran’. (189k subscribers):
Russia Confirms Forces Deep In Bakhmut, Captures Andreevka, Ukraine Losing Attrition War, Putin MIC.
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Alex Christoforou and Alexander Mercouris of ‘The Duran’ discuss geopolitical events of the day. (320k subscribers):
Economic sanctions failure. Oil and gas price cap failure.
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Latest update from Alex Christoforou of ‘The Duran’ on the geopolitical events of the previous 24 hours (151k subscribers):
Russia takes Andreevka. WSJ, Belensky 10 point peace formula. US & Canada, confiscate assets. U/1
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‘Scott Ritter Interview’ (531 subscribers):
Scott Ritter - Ukraine Getting Wrecked.
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‘Through the eyes of’ (69.9k subscribers):
CHILDREN ARE THE FUTURE OF RUSSIA AND, OF THE WORLD!
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'Garland Nixon' (38.7k subscribers):
WHY IS RUSSIA DRAMATICALLY INCREASING THE SIZE OF ITS MILITARY?
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‘iAFRICAN’ (42 subscribers):
American General Michael Flynn laughed at the Western media, which call Zelensky the new Churchill.
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‘Chris Hedges Fanclub’ (56.4k subscribers):
Chris Hedges | Peace sacrificed for PROFIT.
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‘The Bridge Podcast’ (446 subscribers):
Professor Jeffrey Sachs on Western Narratives Regarding The Belt and Road Initiative.
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‘U.S. Tour of Duty’ (20.2k subscribers):
Scott Ritter Extra Ep. 32
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‘The Left Lens with Danny Haiphong’ (35.6k subscribers):
LIVE: Ukraine's LAST STAND w/ Scott Ritter and Dan Kovalik!
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‘Chris Hedges Fanclub’ (56.3k subscribers):
Jeffery Sachs | There's TWO SIDES to US Foreign Policy.
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‘TeleSUR English’ (192k subscribers):
Russia reaffirms hegemonic threat to conflict-affected regions.
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‘Douglas Macgregor Col’ (11.8k subscribers):
Douglas Macgregor - Ukrainian Soldiers are on the Verge of Collapse in The South.
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‘The Real Politick with Mark Sleboda’ (14.2k subscribers):
Bakhmut Meatgrinder and Copium.
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‘Ryszard Legutko’ (17.8k subscribers):
PROF: RYSZARD LEGUTKO: "Two minutes of truth, of bitter truth" in the European Parliament.
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Article from Russia Today (RT) - 24th December 2022:
Why the US has nothing to lose, and everything to gain, from prolonging the Ukraine conflict.
For Washington, Kiev represents a sort of “unsinkable aircraft carrier” which comes with endless possibilities.
Putting aside the pomp, the theatricals designed tug at the heart strings and the rhetorical chatter, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s visit to Washington could indeed be a milestone for the “European security” framework. A recent article by veteran German-American diplomat Henry Kissinger offered a new perspective in that he claimed a neutral status for Ukraine can no longer serve as a subject for negotiation, as the subject is no longer relevant.
Ukraine is forming a powerful and capable armed force, actively assisted by the West, primarily the US, so its formal status – whether it’s a member of NATO or not – no longer matters. It is America's de facto, if not de jure, military ally, in addition to having unique practical experience in a direct large-scale confrontation with Russia. One might add: it is motivated to pursue it.
Elaborating on this thought, it is reasonable to assume that, for the US, it’s even more comfortable for Ukraine to remain outside the formal alliance, as it expands the space for political-military action. There are no legal commitments, the level and scale of support can vary according to the situation at any moment, and the degree of Kiev's loyalty to Washington as the main guarantor of resources is likely to exceed even that shown by Warsaw or the Baltic states. As will the degree of dependence on external aid. Ukraine, like Poland and the Baltics, is likely to become increasingly distrustful of continental Western Europe, as Kiev will interpret its inevitable internal contradictions as an implicit desire to make peace with Russia.
For the US, this sort of “land-based unsinkable aircraft carrier” will come in handy. Such a trained and loyal satellite, on the one hand beside Russia and on the other pointing towards Western Europe – and Kiev’s narrative that thanks to its efforts, the rest of Europe can live in peace and not under Russian bombs – opens up many opportunities. The territorial configuration of Ukraine in this context is unimportant to Washington. Moreover, the preservation of part of the internationally recognised Ukrainian territory under Russian control cements the conflict, and leaves the rump with a reason to fight on.
For this it should be equipped and trained, but all its wishes don’t necessarily need to be fulfilled. As for preparing its forces, it is crucial, for Washington, to enhance Ukraine’s own capabilities so that any subsequent phases of the confrontation can continue without the direct involvement of US and NATO units. This is a very significant point.
The scheme is, in principle, quite rational. There is no guarantee that it will work, because Russia has the power to prevent it (even if, so far, this hasn’t been very visible), but there are few risks for the US. And the notorious European security system – the reform of which was Russia's key demand a year ago – if it ever comes back on the agenda, it will be under very different circumstances. The old approaches and demands will no longer apply.
MAPPING CHANNELS
* Updates will be added here as and when they become available.
LATEST UPDATE FROM DIMA OF THE MILITARY SUMMARY CHANNEL (76.2k subscribers):
Ukraine. Military Summary And Analysis 24.12.2022.
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LATEST UPDATE FROM THE 'DEFENSE POLITICS ASIA' MAPPING CHANNEL (50.6k subscribers):
No update posted so far today.
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LATEST UPDATE BY ‘NEW WORLD ECONOMICS’ (27.9k subscribers):
No update posted so far today.
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LATEST UPDATE BY THETI MAPPING (14.9k subscribers):
Ukrainian Bakhmut Counterattack? Russian Breakthrough? - Decembr 23rd.
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LATEST UPDATE BY ‘BALKAN MAPPING’ (134k subscribers):
Ukraine [24 Dec 2022] Today's update.
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LATEST UPDATE BY THE ‘MILITARY AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS NETWORK’ (55.7k subscribers):
Battlefield Ukraine Russian Military Expansion.
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LATEST UPDATE FROM ‘RYBAR’ via‘Itapirkanmaa2’ channel. (24.6k subscribers):
No update posted so far today.
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LATEST UPDATE FROM ‘M MAPPING’ (4.4k subscribers):
No update posted so far today.
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LATEST UPDATE FROM WEEB UNION WAR UPDATES:
No update posted so far today.
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Detailed situation reports can be found on a daily basis concerning events in Ukraine over the past 24 hours at the ‘A SKEPTIC’ Substack account:
Link to 'A SKEPTIC' Substack channel.
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SUPPORTING SCOTT RITTER
I've been listening to Scott Ritter describe how things are for him and I suspect have been for him for quite some time now.
He has been doing a LOT of unpaid work with a great many interview requests coming in that he has been ready and willing to agree to. But the work where receives some pay for have suffered due to this, being left until the wee small hours of the night to complete work on.
Scott, I think you will agree, has been one of the most influential voices out there on Russia and Ukraine.
I was moved by Scott's words to take an annual subscription to his Substack account that he runs in coordination with his colleague on 'U.S. Tour of Duty', Jeff Norman. This is the main way that Scott recommends to help him with finances with which to upgrade his delivery of comment on Russia and Ukraine, via a better microphone etc. and perhaps the creation of a recording studio in his basement to create a more professional and impressive look. To invest in these things he would like to be sure that this has a viable financial future.
Would you also like to help by subscribing at one of the various levels to Scott's Substack account? I hope so. If so the link is here:
Below you'll find the edited part of the video where Scott talks of his commitments to get the facts out on events in Ukraine and of the finances that would come in handy to enhance their delivery:
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VICTORY BELONGS TO RUSSIA: IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME
Each day that passes makes a conclusive Russian victory in the Donbass and beyond more certain. As Russia bolsters her forces, and weaponry, those of Ukraine decrease. Russian forces gain ready access to rest and recuperation as troop numbers increase. The increasingly exhausted and demoralised Ukrainian troops have an ever decreasing prospect of such respite. This situation is likely to bring them to complete breakdown as Russia unleashes the firepower of the more modern and advanced weaponry that is arriving with the newly mobilised Russian troops.
The various Ukrainian offensives are now weak when confronted by the reinforced Russian lines. A few futile efforts achieve quite miserable results before fire reigns down on the Ukrainian troops and they are forced back to their starting positions.
And now, all this being said, we have arrived at the wet, and later, freezing conditions where these pathetic Ukrainian forces will be subject to myriad forms of abject misery with death and injury all around them while they lie sodden or frozen, abandoned to their fate by Kiev.
The pitiable young and old of Ukraine have been frogmarched to their deaths as cannon-fodder while the bestial elites of the collective West urge their "president" to add more to their number there at the gates of Hell and their doom. We must feel for the majority of them as they are not the Nazis we revile, in most part they are decent men, fathers, sons, brothers, husband and uncles, who no doubt saw through the coup of 2014 for what it was. But sadly, their fate seems sealed.
Nothing will stop Russia now. Every factor favours them. Victory will be Russia's. In Donbass and beyond and in due course across the world.
Victory belongs to Russia: It is now only a matter of time.
UPDATES TO BE ADDED HERE AS AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS.
