Ukraine: Was there a rat in the negotiating team?

Ukrainian media have reported the killing of Denis Kireev, a member of the negotiating delegation with Russia, during an attempt to arrest him by the Ukrainian security forces on Saturday. According to Ukrainian media reports and MP Oleksandr Dubinsky, on his Telegram channel, Kireev may have shown resistance during his arrest by Ukrainian authorities, which led to his death. The reports suggested that the attempted arrest was based on suspicion of high treason, however, no official information or comments have been released as of yet” (Al Mayadeen net – ‘Ukrainian media: Member of team negotiating with Russia killed’ 05.03.2022).

It is reported by Ukrainian media and acknowledged by the Secret Service of Ukraine (SBU) that one member of the delegation team of Ukraine have been killed. There is reports that the killed diplomat Denis Kireev held talks and leaked information to the Russian government.

Media: SBU kills member of Ukrainian negotiations team suspected of treason. According to Ukrainska Pravda sources, the man was killed during arrest attempt. “Strong evidence” that he was leaking information to Russia” (The Kyiv Independent, 05.03.2022).

This is not verified, but there are some Glavnoye Razvedyvatelnoye Upravlenie (GRU) accounts online that is saying Kireev died heroically while carrying out his task. If that last report is true. Than the Ukrainian authorities got rid of a traitor. In this regard, former spies has gotten acknowledged in similar manner by the Russian authorities, as Arne Treholt was also said to “carry out this duties” and this follow a pattern.

However, there is little information about this. As the SBU isn’t leaking details or any information on the matter. They have connected Kireev and others together. That is the their demise now. Because, if you try to be a double-agent in war time. There is a possible that the intelligence community catch you and hear they ended a man’s life. Since he possibly leaked sensitive or confidential information to the Russians. Which in the end, cost his life.

Kireev betrayed his Republic and his nation. Peace.

Opinion: Shabait proves that Eritrea is a staunch Russian ally

This is not shocking, but not only the “no” vote on the Resolution against the Russian Aggression on Ukraine. They are doubling down on their stance, as dropped on piece on defending that. Now they are furthering it and digging deeper. Not like the Eritrean Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Shabait is making their stance any better. However, they are just showing how they are willing to defend the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

It is really magnificent that the text of Shabait starts like this:

These are dangerous times. The anguish and human sufferings inculcated in the war in Ukraine are too familiar that could and should have been avoidable from the outset. More ominously, the world is on a precipice of a colossal disaster; the threat and potential for a major conflagration cannot be downplayed or shrugged off if we stay on this dangerous course” (Shabait – ‘Ukraine As Sacrificial Lamb’, 04.03.2022).

It is like the Eritrean Foreign Affairs is using the propaganda of Russian allies. That is very evident, in the manner of which it says the war could have been avoided and a dangerous course. This is using the will of Ukraine to either join the European Union (EU) or Northern Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). As a sovereign nation, it is the free will of the Ukrainian republic to join whatever multi-national organization, coalition or defence body, which it deems fit. Just like Russia can do the same.

The Shabait is playing on the diplomatic entanglement, which is using NATO as an excuse for the Russian invasion. That is giving no agency of Russia or their Head of State, Vladimir Putin. Putin ordered and sanctioned this war. He had annexed Crimea in 2014 and supported separatist since then in the Donbass region. So, the Russian Federation has already taken territory and interfered on parts of the Ukrainian integrity. For a county like Eritrea to say this was a major disaster that could have been avoided. The Eritrean government and army has gone to war over smaller territories in Djibouti and Ethiopia (Badme). So, the Eritrean government should understand the loss and the pain of Ukraine. Still, the Eritrean government is siding with the bigger-brother. Would Eritrea be fine, if Ethiopia would invade and take bigger parts of Eritrea? I am sure the Asmara government wouldn’t be fine with the interference or support of militias to work against the Eritrean government. Therefore, it is really tragic of Shabait to do this.

This is not a crisis that erupted yesterday. The seeds of the current crisis were planted and have been brewing for the last thirty years by forces of domination and hegemony who craved to establish a unipolar world order. The inevitable corollary of this misguided and perilous policy was the encirclement and “containment” of Russia since it was perceived as the primary obstacle to their objectives. Ukraine is sadly a victim and has been scape-goated in their overarching scheme of “tightening the noose on Russia”. In this perspective, the issue is not a matter of support for Russia or Putin” (Shabait – ‘Ukraine As Sacrificial Lamb’, 04.03.2022).

They are clearly on the side of Russia here. While calling the Ukrainian people a victim for the scapegoating of Russia. That is the definition of defending the invader in the war. They are siding with Moscow and no other statement is needed. The “no” vote is really just representing how Eritrea defends Russian and their invasion. That is evident here and there is no other way to see it. The Eritrean Ministry of Foreign Affairs isn’t worried about the sovereign or the integrity of any nation. This nation can easily defend the Russian and their imperial dreams.

The Eritrean cannot say they are not supporting it directly, but indirectly supporting it. That is how they are trying to twist it, but that doesn’t make it more true.

The ending of the text is really satire here:

A unipolar, or polarized world order, is antithetical to the fundamental pillars of robust multilateralism as well as the lofty aspirations of the majority of the world’s peoples and nations. This is what is at stake in these crucial times” (Shabait – ‘Ukraine As Sacrificial Lamb’, 04.03.2022).

This end is really unique coming from Shabait. A Ministry of Foreign Affairs who usually targets the West and the United States of America (USA). Therefore, the Shabait must be really out of order here. Since, this isn’t the usual business of Eritrea. Neither the ideals it speaks of here. It is more self-centred and that’s why writings like this is insincere.

Eritrea wants to support Russia, but wants a unipolar world order. While they are supporting the nation that is invading a smaller republic. Because, Putin wants to revive the Soviet Union. This should have been acknowledged, but Eritrea wants to be loyal to the allies of Moscow. They don’t want to offend or even say anything that would tarnish that alliance. Peace.

Opinion: Putin you have ill intentions and the skulls of Ukraine speaks louder than your words

There are no bad intentions towards our neighbours. And I would also advise them not to escalate the situation, not to introduce any restrictions. We fulfil all our obligations and will continue to fulfil them. We do not see any need here to aggravate or worsen our relations. And all our actions, if they arise, they always arise exclusively in response to some unfriendly actions, actions against the Russian Federation” – President Vladimir Putin (04.03.2022)

Today’s national address on Russian Television from Vladimir Putin on the invasion in Ukraine. The days are going and going. It has been over a week since the official invasion and the numbers of fatalities are rising. The Russian army and Belorussian allies are sending missiles, dropping bombs and shelling urban areas across the Ukrainian republic. It is not like they coming with roses and humanitarian aid.

No, Putin and his allies are coming with invasion forces to overthrow and get rid of the elected leadership of Ukraine. He does this to get control of Kyiv and the nearby territories of the Russian Federation. Putin and his army isn’t coming with peaceful means, but with destructive and deprecating actions of his army towards the neighbour.

This is all bad intentions, there is no good ones here. Especially not from Moscow and Kremlin. Alas, these words are just infuriating and insulting to human intelligence. The ones believing it must be a fool and haven’t seen a single picture or video released from Ukraine. The burned buildings, shelled-high-rises, destroyed public buildings and people seeking shelter underground. Therefore, it is hard to see any positive vibes from Russia now.

It’s the Russian Federation and allies which has been unfriendly. It isn’t friendly to invade a sovereign and neither try to get rid of their leadership. As there been two reports of trying to assassinate and kill the elected leadership of Kyiv. That has been done by organizations and security groups associated with Kremlin. Therefore, there is no proof of any sort of goodness or well spirited initiatives under the current Putin regime.

I only see death and destruction, if that is seen good intentions… I don’t know about you… but for people like me. That is the definition of bad and ill-willed. That you are sending the army, air-force and navy to invade someone is barbaric and a clear violation of their sovereign rights as a nation. Therefore, Putin has no justification for this. Except he wants to takeover the previous USSR republics and have all influence of that political sphere. This is why Ukraine could only be the beginning. As he has send warnings shots to Sweden and Finland as well….

That’s why Putin is lying here and he shouldn’t be believed. This is fodder for the propaganda machine back home. However, the rest of the world is seeing the wilful acts of his troops in Ukraine. They are shooting, killing and destroying a nation. Just because one man is fearing his lost influence in Europe.

That is the tragedy here. The Ukrainian people are suffering, because one man decided to go war. That isn’t a good vibe or a good idea. No, it is really bad and he cannot defend that properly. Secondly, we are not buying it. Peace.

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Ukraine: Europe needs to listen to the pleas of President Zelensky

We want to bring about the closure of the sky because we specifically kill our people. This happens from the territory of Belarus and from the territory of Russia. These missiles, bombs, Iskanders, planes, bombers are flying” (…) “I said, if you can’t bring in the closure of the sky now, now give us a deadline – when. If you can’t give Ukrainians a deadline now for you to implement it, tell me how many people should break down? How many hands, feet, heads are needed so that they are torn off, so that they fly away to reach you, so that you close it? How much do you need? Number say! I will go, we will count, and we will wait until this moment” (…) “If you don’t have the strength to close the sky, then give me planes. If we do not, God forbid, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia will continue. Next will be Georgia, Moldova, Poland. So they will go to the Berlin Wall” (…) “I want to thank those countries that support us, transfer weapons. But it happened too late. This is the term when we spoke and asked, this term costs thousands of lives of Ukrainians” – President Volodmyr Zelensky (03.93.2022).

It has been over a week since the Russian invasion of Ukraine started. The conflict isn’t stagnating or reversing. The Russian fronts are moving forward, but at a slower pace than what the Russian themselves anticipated. As they had plans for a total surrender by 15 days.

This is Putin’s war and his associates who thrives on it. They are the ones who has issued it and wants to install a puppet regime in Kyiv. That is who the Moscow regime is and what they are willing to do.

The Kyiv government are fighting for the integrity and sovereignty, as they are on the front-line on the values of Europe and democratic principals, which Moscow or Putin doesn’t believe in. That is the reality here.

That’s why it looked for a while, that Europe and NATO only wanted to show solidarity and meaningless sanctions, which would only be for the publicity and not damage anything. However, the European nations have started to serve with weapons, equipment and other needed necessities in the conflict. As well, as allowing European citizens to fight on the Ukrainians side on the battlefield. Therefore, during the last week there been plenty of changes.

However, there is still ways to go and needed support to strengthen the underdog and the weaker party of the conflict. Ukraine will need continues support and military supplies of all sorts. The defending party needs vast military equipment, vehicles, planes and ammunition. It is not like they can carry the weight on their own shoulders that easily. When they are competing with a military giant, which happens to be Russia. It is not like the Ukrainians has the manpower or the supplies of the Russian Federation. Even if the Russians are sanctioned and financially cut off. It still has reserves and supplies, which could keep the up-keep on the front-line a long time. Even if the citizens are hurt and their pockets are left to dust.

That’s why the statements of Zelensky is important. As they are speaking of a true sentiment of the ones fighting for survival. It is not like Ukraine is just being a victim. No, they are being violated, hurt and killed on the regular now. Their cities and lives are left in the rubble of missiles and bombs. There is no peace and only a total war on their doorsteps. They need help and Europe should give whatever is necessary.

Europe needs to counter the Russian-Belorussian forces, which is invading Ukraine. Ukraine is not only as strong as the will of the people, but they can be encouraged and get the supplies than can stop the Russian from moving forward. That should be the goal of Europe and be a helping hand in the dire hour of need. It is the darkest hour and it is not the time to reconsider your stances of war.

The war is already here and we have to act accordingly. Peace.

Ukraine: Seized Russian tanks, military vehicles or military equipment is now “tax-free” combat trophies

The war that has lasted over a week now and there been viral videos of farmers or citizens impounding tanks in Ukraine. We have seen the powerful resistance and willpower of the Ukrainian people, as they have no fear to either destroy or burn military vehicles. To take it further some farmers or citizens are even taking military vehicles to their homes or turf. These have either gotten stuck or abounded by Russian soldiers, as they lack logistical support or gasoline to move forward in their invasion.

It’s really striking of the government and the National Agency for the Protection against Corruption (NACP) are making exceptions like these. They are in the middle of war-time and it is circumstances where things are out of control. The taking of military vehicles and equipment is directly helping the motherland and part of self-defence. Therefore, it is really something else.

Just read here:

Have you captured a Russian tank or armored personnel carrier and are worried about how to declare it? Keep calm and continue to defend the Motherland! There is no need to declare the captured Russian tanks and other equipment, because the cost of this … does not exceed 100 living wages (UAH 248,100)” (…) “Speaking by the letter of the law, combat trophies are not subject to reflection in the declaration for the following reasons: they were acquired not as a result of the conclusion of any type of transaction, but in connection with the full-scale aggression of the Russian Federation on February 24, 2022 against the independent and sovereign Ukrainian state as a continuation the insidious attack of the Russian Federation on Ukraine launched in 2014. Thanks to the courage and victory of the defenders of the Ukrainian state, enemy military equipment usually comes to you already destroyed and disabled, which makes it impossible to evaluate it in accordance with the law On the valuation of property, property rights and professional valuation activities in Ukraine. Therefore, it is also impossible to find out how much such property costs” (Ukraine’s National Agency for the Protection against Corruption (NAPC), 01.03.2022).

So, this is the power of resistance or defiance against the Russian Federation invasion of Ukraine. As the state is defending the taking of combat trophies. The citizens of Ukraine have now free will and ability to scavenge the Russian convoys and left behind military vehicles. This is all part of the law and the authorities is encouraging it.

The Ukrainian farmers or citizens can pick the left behind vehicles or equipment home. There is even a tank, which is now on sale on Ebay. Therefore, everyone is not pinning it to the local government or the authorities, as the Ukrainian Defence can get free vehicles or equipment by this action done by the resilient citizenry. This is commendable in the middle of war and with missiles strikes, air-raids and troubling time…

The NAPC is giving way, but doing it, as this is very costly for the Russian army and doesn’t cost the Ukrainian Republic anything. They are already paying a heavy price for defending the territory and the sovereign integrity.

In the middle of this horrific events and devastations, at least the citizens can get free combat trophies without any hesitation. They citizen can themselves decide the fate over it, they can either destroy it or hands it over the Ministry of Defence. The last option is to hide it on their plots and farms… so, it cannot be used to harm any other citizen or Ukrainian, as its taken in and now its in the ownership of the last user. Peace.

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