RUNNING UPDATES ON THE CONFLICT IN UKRAINE - 06.05.2023
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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VIRTUALLY UNREPORTED ATROCITY IN LUGANSK, 2nd JUNE 2014
A lot has been said about atrocities in the western media claimed to have been perpetrated by the Russians, for example at Bucha and Mariupol among others. These assertions are conveyed on the say so of the Ukrainian authorities. How willing though are western news broadcasters to convey atrocities attributed to the Ukrainians? The following will I think provide the answer.
If anyone wonders if they are receiving accurate coverage of the conflict in Ukraine I would suggest watching the video below of an event which occurred on the 2nd of June 2014 and ask themselves if they recall hearing about it on any mainstream media news channel at the time.
The video is harrowing to watch. The bodies (five women and three men) are real. Yet across western media there was only one single news report that occurred a day later. This was from CNN and occurred only because a CNN team happened to be nearby at the time of the atrocity and so the network could hardly ignore it as all others so obviously did.
The video below shows the unvarnished truth that was not considered newsworthy in western mainstream news.
THE SINGLE WESTERN MSM REPORT ON THE LUGANSK ATROCITY, 3rd JUNE 2014
The video at the CNN link below is the crime scene sanitised by CNN, though played straight with honest reporting on the scene not playing things to Kiev’s tune.
(There was a time early in the war in the Donbass when CNN were not afraid to contradict the Ukrainian regime in Kiev.) Watch because it's the first and last time you will see this.
5 women and 3 men died, all civilians.
Air attack on pro-Russian separatists in Luhansk kills 8, stuns residents.
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Lead feature:
ALEXANDER MERCOURIS of THE DURAN
Prigozhin Says Bakhmut Will Be Taken, Russia Advances; HIMARS Lose Effectiveness; Russian Economy Grows.
ALEX CHRISTOFOROU of THE DURAN
Lavrov, Elensky is a 'puppet.' Zaporozhye evacuation. NATO in Japan. Blackrock in Kiev. U/1
THE DURAN
Jake Sullivan's plan to defeat China.
SCOTT RITTER
2-Minute Topic: Attack on the Kremlin.
LEVAN GUDADZE
Prigozhin vs Shoigu-Gerasimov, Bakhmut, Evacuation of 70,000 civilians, EU export, US weapons-Taiwan.
RUSSIAN NEWS
Lavrov's press conference in India, the city of Panaji, SCO summit | Russia, Ukraine. RU.
REDACTED
Larry Johnson: The U.S. is DELUSIONAL over Ukraine | Redacted with Clayton Morris.
SCOTT RITTER
Comedians rising to the top of politics.
CGTN
Special report: How does U.S. #CIA conduct #cyberattacks on other countries? - Facts Tell.
DANNY HAIPHONG
China DESTROYS South Korea for Siding with US on Taiwan and North Korea.
THE JIMMY DORE SHOW w/ AARON MATÉ
U.S. Gives Ukraine Go-Ahead To Kill Putin.
It’s All Over For Vice Media!
RICHARD MEDHURST
The Biggest Difference Between Chinese & Western World View.
TELESUR ENGLISH
FTS 14:30 05-05: Russia warns it will severely respond to Kiev drone attack.
TARA READE
Interactions with Sergei Lavrov | Caleb Maupin @realCalebMaupin | @ReadeAlexandra
JACKSON HINKLE
Wagner LEAVING Bakhmut On FIRE, Gonzalo Lira DETAINED By Ukrainian SBU.
Ukrainians CHEER On Friendly Fire Of Ukrainian Drone.
Putin BLAMES U.S. For Kremlin Drone Strike.
HINDUSTAN TIMES
'U.S.-Russia Open-Armed Conflict': Moscow's Chilling War Cry after Kremlin Drone Attack | Watch:
Putin's new 'killer' anti-Ukraine plan ready; Here's how Russia will fulfil Wagner's demands.
Putin prepares to 'trample' Ukraine; Ramps up production of 'Infantry Queen' | Details:
TELE TRUTH
Deputy commander of PMC Wagner Group inspects the combat situation in Bakhmut.
JUDGE ANDREW NAPOLITANO - JUDGING FREEDOM
Proud Boys conviction/ Ukraine War Update/ Trump rape trial.
FIRSTPOST
US Banking Crisis: Two More Banks On the Brink of Collapse?
REDACTED
It's STARTED! All of the banks are being FOLDED into one | Redacted with Clayton Morris.
DAVID GORNOSKI
Sir Owen on Xi Xinping-Zelensky Call, Kremlin Drone Attack.
STEPHEN GARDNER
Congress MUST BLOCK This White House Move IMMEDIATELY.
U.S. TOUR OF DUTY
Strange Bedfellows Ep. 1
SINO SPHERE
Russia JUST ANNOUNCED New Oil And Gas Routes That Will DISRUPT The Entire Game Plan For The West.
BREAKTHROUGH NEWS
Banking Crisis: How Deep Does it Go?
GERALD CELENTE - LYNETTE ZANG
"A COMPLETE BREAKDOWN OF THE GLOBAL FINANCIAL SYSTEM".
CGTN
U.S. is turning Taiwan into a 'powder keg': Mainland spokesperson.
CCTV VIDEO NEWS AGENCY
Chinese FM Urges Strategic Independence, Security Cooperation at SCO Meeting.
LINE FLUX
Dedollarization: Syria tips BRICS to lead New Currency 2023.
DEEPIN MOMENTS
The dollar is not the only option! The European Central Bank increases its holdings of the RMB!
AFRICAN DIASPORA NEWS CHANNEL
The West Can't Be Trusted, Nigeria VP Says China Is A Better Ally To Africa Than The West.
LIU SIVAYA
PMC WAGNER WITHDRAWS BAKHMUTH: a problem for Russia or a disinformation strategy? | liusivaya. (In Spanish.)
ALEXANDER GUERREIRO
O ataque ao Kremlin e a retirada do Grupo Wagner: faz sentido?
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
MICHAEL PARENTI: DIVERSITY & ORTHODOXY IN THE MEDIA.
Article published by Russia Today (RT) - 6th May 2023:
China to work with Russia on Ukraine crisis – FM.
Beijing is committed to making “tangible contributions” to help end the conflict, the country’s top diplomat has said.
China will work with Russia to bring about peace between Moscow and Kiev, Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on Thursday after meeting with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov. The diplomats discussed the matter on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) foreign ministers summit in Goa, India.
“China will continue to promote peace negotiations and is willing to maintain communications and coordination with Russia in order to make tangible contributions to the political settlement of the crisis,” Qin said, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
The Russian Foreign Ministry released a statement saying that the diplomats discussed Ukraine among other “pressing issues.” It added that Lavrov and Qin condemn the “modern practices of neocolonialism that have a destructive effect on the development of the majority of countries of the world and on all spheres of international relations.”
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, in Moscow in March. Last month, Xi spoke with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky over the phone for the first time since Russia launched its military operation in the neighbouring state in February 2022. Following this, Beijing tasked Li Hui, China’s special envoy for Eurasian Affairs and former ambassador to Russia, with helping broker peace.
Unlike many countries in the West, China has refused to condemn Russia’s actions in Ukraine. Beijing has also backed Moscow’s position that NATO’s expansion towards Russia’s borders played a major role in inciting the conflict.
In February, China unveiled a 12-point roadmap for peace, urging Moscow and Kiev to resume direct negotiations. Putin said in March that many points of the Chinese plan were “in tune” with Russia’s position and could serve as basis for a future settlement. Mikhail Podoliak, Zelensky’s top adviser, criticised the plan, arguing that it heavily favours Moscow.
Meaningful peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine broke down in spring 2022. Zelensky has since ruled out negotiations with Putin. Moscow has stated that the terms put forward by Kiev are unacceptable.
MAPPING/ANALYSIS CHANNELS
* Updates will be added here as and when they become available.
MILITARY SUMMARY UPDATE
The Akhmat Special Unit Has Already Arrived In Bakhmut. Military Summary And Analysis 2023.05.06
Missile Strike. The Decisive Day Of The Battle For Bakhmut. Military Summary And Analysis 2023.05.06
NWE WAR REPORTS UPDATE
Massive Last-Ditch effort to Capture Bakhmut before Victory Day.
Wagner Bluffing Bakhmut Withdraw | Ukraine's Offensive plan.
DEFENSE POLITICS ASIA UPDATE
WAGNER HALTED BY UKR OFFENSIVE AT BAKHMUT; Russian forces pushes for Bilohorivka (L) and Marinka (D).
[ Ukraine SITREP ] Day 429 (28/4) - Ukraine concentrating effort in the Kupyansk-Svatove Front.
MASS EVACUATION BY RUSSIA IN ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION - Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia battle plan revealed,
[ BAKHMUT FRONT ] WAGNER LEAVING BAKHMUT - Chechen forces may replace them; Ukr stopped Wagner push.
DPA WAR UPDATE
No update posted so far today
THETI MAPPING UPDATE
WAR UPDATE: Wagner To WITHDRAW From Bakhmut By May 10th?
BALKAN MAPPING UPDATE
No update posted so far today
FREE RUSSIA UPDATE
No update posted so far today
THE RUSSIAN PERSPECTIVE UPDATE
Ukraine Russian War, Summary for May 5, 2023 Wagner Unleashes Hell in Bakhmut.
PROJECT GREAT UPDATE
No update posted so far today
MILITARY AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS UPDATE
Battlefield Ukraine Russian Firestorm.
RYBAR UPDATE
No update posted so far today
M MAPPING UPDATE
No update posted so far today
HISTORY OF MAKUS UPDATE
No update posted so far today
WEEB UNION UPDATE
Wagner Teams Up With Kadyrov To Take Bakhmut Before Victory Day | Full Front Update 06/05/23.
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.
UPDATES TO BE ADDED HERE AS AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS
WESTERN ELITES, THE DEATH OF HONESTY & THE CREATION OF A PRISON PLANET
There is no longer any upholding of principles regarding integrity within the ranks of the West's various elites. They conceive their continual dishonesty and deceit is justified due to their being at war.
"What war is that?", some may ask, those who pay scant attention to anything but the most banal of news items and reading matter.
It is a war that is hard to miss for those with eyes to see and ears to hear however. And it is a world war, not some local skirmish. It is the war being waged by western elites to maintain their power of influence over the world. It is a war made infinitely worse, or at least perpetual due to the desired end goal, engendered by 9/11.
The goal is complete domination of all potential or actual sources of insecurity regarding their power and its maintenance. This is a goal that can be described in many ways using many phrases. It requires 'full spectrum dominance' by 'The West (to use shorthand to describe all the elites involved within the political, media and military fields). It demands submission by all possible entities to western demands. It needs the absolute security of complete oversight and manipulative access and control. Ultimately it requires a prison planet where no danger of any kind is or will ever be allowed to exist which could endanger the USA (and extremely secondarily, its allies).
To engender, foster and establish the ambition described above no weapon is being omitted from the West's arsenal. Every weapon ever used to subvert, undermine, weaken, destroy and eliminate an enemy is being deployed, and has been deployed for over a decade now. The end goal is of such overwhelming importance to each of the elites named that a uniform willingness to use even the dirtiest and most unprincipled weapons at their disposal are in constant use.
Torture, kidnap (rendition), mass slaughter (invasion/proactive intervention) and a host of activist-enabled propaganda programs, black and psychological operations, the prostitution of all western mainstream journalism and the creation of a vacuum chamber of lies within the West has been knowingly promulgated and constantly expanded with no limits required or sought for regarding frequency of use, strength of application or damage caused. All are simply expedient methodologies found necessary to achieve the goal of a prison planet in the service of U.S. security.
So the saying goes, 'Truth is the first casualty of war'. And with the requirement for truth goes every requirement for obeying the agreed norms of warfare. Thus we have the entire western elite edifice currently. In total war mode nothing is allowed to be left to chance. Entire populations of the West must be fed the required narratives and must hear only the approved talking points. No 'other side' of any issue or event which contradicts, rebuts or even allows for questioning of state-required views, opinions or statements can be allowed to be given credence but must be treated with complete scepticism, howled down and portrayed as the evil tactics of the constant and absolutely evil enemy.
No past willingness to see all sides of any picture is to be contemplated while the war continues and it will be the longest war ever. Total loyalty and obedience is required and any refusal to submit to the strictures involved will bring punishment in their wake where it is considered popular appeal could result. Objectivity disappears in such an atmosphere where prominent sources are identified and cancelled as a matter of routine. Even those who continue to seek it are cowed into silence biding their time, hoping for better days. Others, produce the materials for the war effort they know will guarantee them professional safety. Silence for them is their most effective protection and that of all those who depend upon the continued receipt of their salaries.
The entire elite superstructure of the western world has been honed to this dysfunctional shape of draconian insistence on the 'right viewpoint', the 'correct approach' and the helpful weaponising of speech and the written word. The vacuum chamber of truth in relation to Ukraine is the current most obvious example of just how far the rot within the western world regarding truth-telling has gone. Countless atrocities went unreported in eastern Ukraine by the western media over the eight years leading up to February 24th last year. No pleas for mercy were heard, no reports of any kind from the villages, towns and cities under fire from the Ukrainian army, its associated militias, militants and mercenaries were heard.
The latest censorship of all war crimes now being perpetrated by the Ukrainian forces continues to be near absolute zero. Meanwhile the truth is turned on its head with claims of Russian wrongdoing, provocations and any number of negative claims that can be dredged up from the minds in control of information from the front line in this war. The degradation of all principles regarding the communication of facts in anything approaching honesty has been totally and absolutely abandoned.
It represents nothing less than the death of all honesty within the entire cabal of western elites in the furtherance of their goals, a planet which they can dominate in perpetuity snuffing out all opposition or ideas contrary to their narratives, a planet constantly spied on where alternative views are regularly punished, a de facto prison planet that they and they alone dominate, supervise, mould, discipline and control.