Ukraine: President Zelensky speaks to the Russian families and their fallen soldiers

The 22nd day of our struggle, our defense against one of the world’s largest armies is over. Which we make smaller every day. Every day. But it still has numbers, equipment and reserves. We have information that the Russian military is recruiting mercenaries from other countries, trying to deceive as many young people as possible into military service. We know that this will not help them. So now I warn everyone who will try to join the occupiers on our Ukrainian land. This will be the worst decision of your life. Long life is better than the money you are offered for a short one” (Zelensky, 18.03.2022).

Here we are on the 22nd Day of the Russian-Belorussian invasion of Ukraine. His speeches brings inspiration, but also show how the government are working in war-time. President Volodymyr Zelensky is speaking and showing the courage of Ukrainians in the middle of their struggle to defend their nation against their neighbour.

What is striking is how he warns the Russian soldiers and their allies. Because his speaking directly to them. So, that they can know what is awaiting them. That they can met their grave and die in war, which they could have avoided. Since, the Ukrainian President doesn’t want to see their demise, but he has too. If they participate and does take part of the invasion. That is really saying something. Instead of speaking of vengeance… his showing character yet again.

Just read this quotes here:

Our courageous defenders continue to hold all the key areas that the enemy is pressing. And respond to every attack. To every blow of the occupiers to our peaceful cities, to our people. New Russian conscripts have been taken prisoner. Among them are those who refuse to return to Russia. And there are many who are not even mentioned in Russia. They don’t even try to take them back. Their death notifications have been sent to their families although they are in captivity and alive. All Russians who can hear me now, speak about it. Tell it in Russia. Every mother who knows that her son was sent to war against Ukraine must check where her son is. And especially those who cannot contact their children, who have been told that their children had been killed. And who didn’t receive the bodies. There are phone numbers on the Internet that you can call and find out what is really happening to your children. We did not plan to take thousands of prisoners. We do not need 13 or any number of thousands of dead Russian soldiers. We do not need it. We didn’t want this war. We only want peace. And we want you to love your children more than you fear your authorities” (Zelensky, 18.03.2022).

You know the war is going bad and the Russian government don’t want to show it locally when they are leaving the bodies behind. Since, if the deceased and killed soldiers on the front-line was returned home. The communities of the soldiers, the families and friend across Russia would see the affects of the war. It wouldn’t just be stats, but be consequential to how the society reacts to it. Maybe, Kremlin don’t want that, as it is thing that would backfire and also cause a stir. People would see the death-toll and losses, as every single person has a family and friends. That will wonder what happened to them. Since, they knew that they left for the front and now they have never returned. So with that in mind, this is also a signal of what is going on and could create reactions within Russia. You never know how fathers and mothers of fallen soldiers will react, but it could spark a counter-reaction, which Kremlin cannot control. That’s why they rather leaving the bodies behind… because the Russian authorities wants everything under wraps and not expose the losses after the start of the invasion.

The occupiers thought they were going to Ukraine, which they had seen before, in 2014-2015. Which they constantly corrupted and which they were not afraid of. But we are different. And this allows us to defend ourselves against a full-scale strike for 22 days already. Everything we have done in a few years. For our defense. For our tactics. For defense tactics, which is not the time to reveal while the war is going on. It is not the time to reveal our tactics of negotiations as well. Negotiations for peace, sovereignty, territorial integrity of our state, our freedom. Working more in silence than on television, radio or Facebook. I think this is right” (Zelensky, 18.03.2022).

Here Zelensky is addressing how the Russians didn’t have the foresight or the idea of how the Ukrainian army would be able to defend itself. It thought strategically that it would be easy and that they could just takeover the Kyiv easily. However, Ukraine has proven to be a hard nut to crack and the Russian armies haven’t found a way to break through. That’s why their assaults are becoming brutal and they want to kill all morale. Since, there weapons, manpower and everything else haven’t succeeded.

These sorts of addresses from Zelensky is important. They will be vital and not only from a PR perspective, but from the sentiment of the head of state. As he sets the tone and shows heart in the middle of conflict. His proving his leadership qualities and also an orator in a time of need, which shows the bravery and the heroic spirit of Ukraine. As they continuing to defend their sovereignty and territorial integrity. Peace.

Ukraine: The Baltic Nations has now officially declared support for a No Fly Zone over Ukraine

The Lithuanian Seimas unanimously adopted a resolution calling on the United Nations to take immediate action to secure a no-fly zone over #Ukraine to stop the mass deaths of civilian” (LR Seimas, 17.03.2022).

The Saeima (Parliament of Latvia) adopts a declaration calling for a No Fly Zone over Ukraine & other measures to limit Russia’s aggression against Ukraine” (Latvia in the UK, 17.03.2022).

The Estonian Republic adopted the resolution for the No Fly Zone on the 14th March 2022. The two other Baltic Republic have followed after it and have made their own declarations today. This means that Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn is all supporting the wishes the of Kyiv. They are all waging in the war between Russia and Ukraine. This is answering the plea of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

If anyone is doing more solidarity and empty gestures. This is doing it and how it should be done. The Parliaments of the Baltic Republic’s asking for the No Fly Zone over Ukraine is change. That they are writing declarations or resolutions, which they will petition the United Nations. Says it all.

A CEPA article explains the importance and implementation of it:

UN member states could form a coalition willing to defend Ukraine’s airspace from attacks by the Russian aggressor. The readiness of countries representing different regions to secure the NFZ in Ukraine will shift attention from the United States and NATO to “global support and defense.”

How might this work?

  • Using Articles 5 and 6 of the UN Charter, Russia’s membership in the UN and, in particular, in the Security Council, should be suspended.
  • The UN Security Council could then approve the no-fly-zone according to Article 42 of the UN Charter.
  • In accordance with Article 47 of the UN Charter, a Military Staff Committee is established.
  • The newly created NFZ coalition is established, under Articles 45 and 49 of the UN Charter.
  • The NFZ is designed in a way that can ensure the protection of Ukraine’s airspace and avoid the escalation of military activities on the territory of other states.

There are various ways to implement a no-fly-zone, including the exclusion of hostile aircraft within a clearly defined area. The only operations on the ground would be to suppress enemy air defenses posing a threat to allied aircraft” (Olena Tregub – ‘The aerial umbrella sought by Ukraine doesn’t have to be imposed by NATO — the United Nations could also act’ 10.03.2022, CEPA).

So, there is possibilities to make it happen. However, we know that the leader of NATO Jens Stoltenberg has been hesitant and so has other major European Union (EU) nations. While the Baltic support is a game-changer. They are putting it in print and showing direct support of it. That is as official as it can get.

Estonia started, Latvia and Lithuania followed. This shows what solidarity and support is in war-time, as a nation is turned into a war-zone. Plenty of other nations has helped with arms, military defence systems, military vehicles and ammunition. However, this is directly what Ukraine has asked for.

If there ever was a signal and a beacon of hope. This is it. They are doing the right thing and in the hour of need. Someone could have said that they should have done it quicker. Nevertheless, they did it and now it should pile pressure on others to follow their example. Peace.

Russia: Putin warns the oligarchs

They are trying to bet on a so-called fifth column, on traitors of the nation, on those who earn money here but live over there. And live there not just in a geographic sense, but in their minds and their consciousness which is that of slaves. I don’t judge those with villas in Miami or the French Riviera. Or who can’t get by without oysters or foie gras or so-called ‘gender freedoms.’ The problem is they mentally exist there, and not here, with our people, with Russia. They think this places them in a higher caste” – President Vladimir Putin (16.03.2022).

This is striking, unique and shows how his state of mind is these days. As the sanctions are hitting the economy hard. The wealth of the oligarchs is at stake and their foreign assets is ceased. Their investments, companies and all things are crashing. Not only the opportunities to have visa abroad, but all the money cannot buy them a life there now.

This means the wealth generated by the businesses and transactions in Russia. Cannot by the hegemony or lavish life in the West. We know Londongrad has been an issue, but Russian oligarchs has been involved in all parts of the West. That has been issue for a long time and the Russian money has funnelled across the continents.

It is really striking that Putin says this. We wouldn’t be shocked, if he has estates or assets across the globe. We wouldn’t be shocked, if he has vast accounts filled with massive amount of wealth in tax-havens like Switzerland or anywhere else. That would just make sense after all of these years in office.

President Putin and the Oligarchs has been a marriage of convenience. Where the oligarchs has enjoyed massive profits on the industries and resources of Russia. While they have supported and ensured the stability, which has been a needed political currency that Putin has thrived on. Now the sanctions are biting and the rich backers of the regime is hurting. They are losing stocks, estates and assets all over. Their riches is withering away and lost because of the invasion of Ukraine.

Now, he who has needed them and gotten support of them. Now, he tells them not to be associated or worried about the West. A life and an aspect, which has enriched the oligarchs. Where they could spend on lifestyle goods, enjoy holidays in sunny areas of Europe and spend time in skiing resorts in the alps. The oligarchs could taste Hollywood, BAFTA sand Cannes without any issues, as they we’re living lives that no one else could.

That’s why Putin is afraid that the luxurious VIPs feels touched by the sanctions and don’t want to live in micro-USSR issues in Moscow. Where they cant’ drink Coke or have a latte at Starbucks. He is afraid that Western companies leaving Russia and the losses will be a burden to many for the oligarchs. That’s why he speaks of dogma and ethics. Because, of nationalism is now supposed to be more valuable than wealth. This is rich coming from a power-hungry man who has used all means to stay in power. That has changed the laws to ensure his longevity. This is another sort of greed, which he has filled his heart and mind with.

So, when he tries to teach a lesson to the oligarchs. It says something and should be worth to note. As the oligarchs and Putin has all thrived on a beneficial relationship together over the years. They have all traded and it has been profitable. That is the truth.

Putin continued where Yeltsin’s privatization left off and the oligarchs became a class on their own. Now he has to either reign them in or in fear of what they will do, as they are losing their wealth. They are losing their businesses and privileges, which they have become so accustomed too. Peace.

Ukraine: Putin talks like he didn’t order the war on Ukraine

I want to say with the utmost frankness: behind the hypocritical talks and today’s actions of the so-called collective West, there are hostile geopolitical goals. They do not need, they simply do not need a strong and sovereign Russia. They will not forgive us either our independent course, or the fact that we are defending our national interests” – President Vladimir Putin (16.03.2022).

It is really tragic that the man and the head of state, which ordered this war a GO AHEAD 21 days ago. Is continuing to blame the West for the war in Ukraine. When it’s his armies and allies of Belarus, which is invading the sovereign Ukraine. It is not the West that sent troops or decreed warfare. No, it is himself and even after three weeks of bloodshed and bloody conflict. The Russian President still uttered these words in a national broadcast. It is just saying something and it isn’t a beautiful picture, but a grim one.

He continued with this as well:

If Russian troops were operating only in the Donbass , this would not lead to the elimination of the threat, a new front line would lie there” (…) “I want to say this for the first time: at the very beginning of the special operation, in order to avoid bloodshed, the Kiev authorities were asked not to engage in hostilities, but simply to withdraw their troops from the Donbass. They didn’t want to. Well, this is their decision. real situation, on earth, will inevitably come” (…) “On March 14th, as you know, a rocket attack was carried out in the center of Donetsk . It was a frankly bloody terrorist attack that claimed the lives of more than 20 people. And such shelling has been going on for the past few days – they are hitting the squares indiscriminately, with fanaticism and frenzy of the doomed. It’s like fascists, who in the last days of the Third Reich tried to drag as many innocent victims as possible with them to the grave” (Putin, 16.03.2022).

Like any other warlord or tyrant out there. His blaming the victims of his actions. It is always the soldiers of the other camp that is the sinners and the ones of bad intentions. While his orders are pure and God like. The same can be said about Putin’s own stories these days. Where he will use rhetoric and words, which resembles that. Because, he needs to vilify and demean the ones his attacking. They have to be beneath him and crushed. That is the mere reality and under what sort of state of mind he has in concern to Ukraine.

President Putin is saying the Ukrainian forces is using bad tactics and doing war-crimes. While his troops are shelling cities, bombing urban areas and gone after public spaces for over three weeks. His forces has bombed hospitals, schools and universities. Heck, apartment buildings and whole parts of towns just to invade these. So, it is rich coming from the warlord ordering these sort of artillery attacks to complain about a possible rocket-attack. When his troops has stormed and created dire issues in and around nuclear power plants in Ukraine. It is like his oblivious to these facts and we are not supposed to know that. Aye?

He speaks of bloodshed. He invaded a sovereign and independent nation without merit. A nation which wasn’t attacking him or causing any harm to Kremlin. It was only his disturbed mind, which was inflicted damage. Some imaginary tales was damaging his calm and now another has to suffer the consequences.

It is hard to believe a man who planned the liberation of the Donbass Republics. Still tries to paint a picture of Ukrainians creating bloodshed there. When he for years has supported and armed insurgents of which was loyal to Russia. The same folks who had their leader in Kremlin ahead of the invasion of Ukraine.

This is why his stories doesn’t make sense to others than Putin. Peace.

Ukraine: President Zelensky – “Responsibility for war crimes of the Russian military is inevitable”

On the 19th Day of the Russian-Belorussian invasion of the Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky speech is as important as can be. His words are inspirational, but also binding. As it says something about the sentiment of what is happening in Ukraine. He says what is needed to be said, as the territory and integrity of the Republic is violated on the regular.

In the beginning of the speech he said:

As before, the enemy is confused. They did not expect such resistance. They believed in their propaganda, which has been lying about us for decades. They still can’t recollect themselves. But they have already begun to understand that they will not achieve anything by war. Their soldiers know this. Their officers are aware of this. They flee the battlefield. They abandon equipment. We take trophies and use them to protect Ukraine. Today, Russian troops are, in fact, one of the suppliers of equipment to our army. They could not imagine such a thing in a nightmare. And I want to tell the Russian soldiers. Those who have already entered our land. And who are just about to be sent to fight against us. Russian conscripts! Listen to me very carefully. Russian officers! You’ve already understood everything. You will not take anything from Ukraine. You will take lives. There are a lot of you. But your life will also be taken” (Zelensky, 15.03.2022).

Is words are clear and as the one who is defending his nation. We know the Russian Federation and state has made propaganda to make it reasonable to attack Ukraine. This is why the Ukrainian President says these words. He even states that the Russian soldiers are dying for a lie and fighting on a lie. That should hurt he pride of the Russian soldiers and the ones who get to hear this in Kremlin. However, we know they don’t care or value the existence of Ukraine. Still, it is powerful and necessary words nevertheless.

He continues:

But why should you die? What for? I know that you want to survive. We hear your conversations in the intercepts, we hear what you really think about this senseless war, about this disgrace and about your state. Your conversations with each other. Your calls home to your family. We hear it all. We draw conclusions. We know who you are. Therefore, I offer you a choice. On behalf of the Ukrainian people, I give you a chance. Chance to survive. If you surrender to our forces, we will treat you the way people are supposed to be treated. As people, decently. In a way you were not treated in your army. And in a way your army does not treat ours. Choose! Our brave defenders continue to inflict devastating losses on Russian troops” (Zelensky, 15.03.2022).

The Russian soldiers if they ever get to hear it or reads this speech should be concerned. They should understand how Ukrainians and the how the Ukrainian President looks upon them. He has to speak like this and defend his nation. While he also says … that the conscripts and soldiers can decide their fate. That is really deep knowing how many who has already lost their lives and how fiercely defended its front-lines.

He further stated:

I am grateful to those Russians who do not stop trying to convey the truth. To those who fight disinformation and tell the truth, real facts to their friends and loved ones. And personally to the woman who entered the studio of Channel One with a poster against the war. To those who are not afraid to protest. As long as your country has not completely closed itself off from the whole world, turning into a very large North Korea, you must fight. You must not lose your chance. The European Union has approved the fourth package of sanctions against Russia. The fourth – and I’m sure not the last. We are working with partners on new restrictions that will be applied against the Russian state. Everyone who is responsible for the war. Everyone who is responsible for the destruction of democracy. Everyone who is responsible for repression against people. Everyone will get an answer. The answer of the world. And this is just the beginning” (Zelensky, 15.03.2022).

You know it is bad in Moscow and Russia when the Ukrainian President can say the way things are looking or reported is getting closer to North Korea. That is really depressing, but maybe the brutal truth. As the media-laws and control from Putin is with an iron-fist. Where the news are manufactured from the central government and nothing else than what they state is the truth. Therefore, it was courage and an act of resistance what the person did at Channel One.

It really says it all and what is at stake, when this brutal and futile war is about democracy versus dictatorship. That is really tragic, but the real deal. As the difference between the one-man rule of Putin and the democratically elected Zelensky. That’s why the battle is more than just a defence of a sovereign nation, but also values, which is shared across Europe. This is why Zelensky and Ukraine aligns itself with Europe and not Moscow.

Finally to support the war-time economy, he said this:

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has agreed on a package of decisions to support our economy. So that business works. So that people have jobs. Where security allows. Where people are ready for it. First, we are starting tax reform. Instead of VAT and income tax we give a rate of 2 percent of turnover and simplified accounting. For small businesses – this is the first and second group of sole proprietors – we set a voluntary payment of a single tax. That is, if you can – pay. You can’t – no questions asked. The second is maximum business deregulation. We cancel all inspections for all businesses. So that everyone works normally. So that the cities come to life. So that life continues wherever there is no hostilities. The only condition is that you ensure the normal operation of your business in the framework of Ukrainian law” (Zelensky, 15.03.2022).

This here shows how dire things is and what the war does to the economy. Things are financially not working anymore. That’s why the President and Cabinet of Minister has decided this. It is really a statement when everything is grounded at 2%. Things cannot be stated otherwise. Not that it’s shocking… because a war has consequences and this is one of them. The destruction of society and a nation is evident with taxation like this. While it also shows courage and trust in the citizens, that if they are able they can pay it. The same is happening with the businesses. Just the idea and execution of it all, states how bad things are and how it affects all parts of society. This is the result of the invasion and how it has made the Republic crumble. Because, two things are always certain in life, death and taxes. In war both is present, but the latter isn’t able to implemented like in peaceful times.

Zelensky’s speech is powerful and necessary, it proves a point and shows how poignant he is. He is a voice of reason in the middle of war. It is horrific times and the world needs to listen to him. The Russian soldiers who hears or reads this speech. Should consider it, but I doubt it. They are ordered to be there and wouldn’t mutiny. These would be disgraced and it would have severe consequences. However, it would be better to be charged over a mutiny, than dying over a war waged on a lie. Peace.

Opinion: The Z stands for Fascism

Definition of fascism

often capitalized: a political philosophy, movement, or regime (such as that of the Fascisti) that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition” (Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, s.v. “fascism,” accessed March 13, 2022, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fascism).

Since the 22nd February 2022 when the pictures of Russian military vehicles and tanks where marked with the insignia “Z” on the border regions to Ukraine. As the Russian Federation and it’s army had for weeks prepared the invasion of Ukraine. A plan, which was already established in January 2022 and 17 days ago the Russian forces invaded it. Making the insignia famous and since then we have seen how it has become a symbol to support the war inside Russia.

We have seen pictures of national athletes wearing it on their shirts at international competitions and even Ice-Hockey teams forming it before the match starts. It has been put into videos and propaganda material, as a way of supporting the war.

The power of “Z” is here and it’s evident a way of pride of the Russians. A means to have sign and a symbol of this war. Some has speculated that it was a sign of Zelensky, the Ukrainian President. Others though it could be of “Operation Z”, as Putin himself doesn’t call it a war, but a “Special Military Operation”. Some has speculate that it’s “Z” for Victory or “Z” for the West. However, non of these as been verified.

What is striking is that the “Z” can now be defined as the sign of the modern fascism of the Russian Federation. As it extols everything else. It is the mark and the brutal injection into the Ukrainian territory. Where it bombs, destroys and tries to install puppets in every occupied territory. Therefore, the “Z” symbolizes the fascism that comes from the Kremlin and Moscow at this point.

No matter what was the purpose or the reason for the “Z”. For the whole wide world and most onlookers, it is a symbol of modern fascism. The way a fascist and a nationalist Russia is conquering with brutal force and genocidal attempts to make Ukraine surrender on their terms. That is what the “Z” resembles to the rest of the world.

For the ones supporting and defending the war. It might be their token and logo of choice. As we have seen propaganda videos and ultra-national groups using it. Heck, former spies and Russian TV-Personalities has used it too on their social media. It is obviously a sign of support and part of the war effort.

When you use tactics like this and supporting mechanisms like these. Who strikes into the nerve of nationalism and support of your troops. While also using it to nationalize and galvanize the ultra-nationalist. Expect the Russian Federation and Kremlin to apply all sort of means against the ones who speaks up against it. We should expect not only arrests of peaceful protesters, but anyone who doesn’t follow “party-line” and supporters the “Z”. That is the gist of it. Anyone can become a traitor and a target, as long as they suddenly are not participating or showing “love” to the “Z”.

That’s the bleak reality and shows what Putin has ushered in. All of his apparatus and the likes of Russia Today (RT) is selling merchandize with the “Z” too. The whole machinery is behind it. That is obvious. For the rest of the world. It is a sign of fascism and people should be aware. Since this is how Putin and Russia invaded Ukraine.

By coming in tanks and military vehicles signed with “Z”. That’s how it all began and 17 days later. We can say this a symbol of the fascism that Putin brings to the world. Peace.

Opinion: Biden you need to reign in Harris

So, I will say what I know we all say and that I will say over and over again. The United States stands firmly with the Ukrainian people in defense of the NATO alliance” (…) “The ocean that separates us will not leave us untouched by this aggression”– Vice President Kamala Harris (12.03.2022).

If you need proof that someone is out of their league or not in their comfort-zone. You need to go no further than look into how United States of America Vice President Kamala Harris has taken charge and been active in concern to the war overseas in Europe. She hasn’t been stellar and her performance isn’t all that. There is a need for more well prepared speeches and also acknowledge the facts.

The first and foremost fact is that Ukraine isn’t an ally of NATO. Neither is Ukraine a member of the European Union (EU). It is trying to become a member of EU and wants to become a member state of NATO. The Russian invasion and war might trigger the need of both even more. However, sadly by the current state of affairs. Kyiv isn’t part of the Western Alliance of NATO and not part of the political alliance of EU. Jens Stoltenberg couldn’t have been so hesitant and reluctant to interfere or participate in the war. If Ukraine was a member state. Than he couldn’t look with a blind eye in Brussels and consider every move. This is why Harris needs a friendly reminder by her staff and the White House. So, she doesn’t do a gaffe like this.

Her intentions might be good and her will as well. However, this is only showing how she isn’t up to scratch or fitted to be in the realm of conflict. She needs to have her ducks in a row and here she didn’t and it’s reckless. The US VP should know these things… but apparently she don’t and it’s such a foolish remark.

She did another gaffe as well:

I am here, standing here on the northern flank — on the eastern flank talking about what we have in terms of the eastern flank and our NATO Allies and what is at stake at this very moment. What is at stake this very moment are some of the guiding principles around the NATO Alliance and, in particular, the issue and the importance of defending sovereignty and territorial integrity, in this case, of Ukraine” (Kamela Harris – ‘Remarks by Vice President Harris and President Andrzej Duda of Poland in Joint Press Conference’ 10.03.2022).

Northern Flank of NATO would be Norway and the Arctic region close to the borders of Russia. This the operations and the operational military fleet in the Barents Sea. Therefore, Harris should know these things, but she tried to put it right with Eastern Flank, which is right. As the whole Eastern Flank has gotten more troops and equipment from the alliance after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

NATO has put forward systems and mechanisms to ensure the safety of the Member States in the region. Which is vital… European Union and allies has given weapons, ammunition and military equipment to Ukraine. They are trying to get that Kyiv. However, they are not following up the pleas of President Zelensky to ensure a “no-fly-zone” over Ukrainian Air-Space.

Therefore, the sovereignty and territorial integrity isn’t of the most importance of the NATO alliance. That is only words and only symbolic support. Harris cannot bushwhack Europeans or Ukrainians in this one. No, it is far fetched, as the U.S. blocked the MIG-29 Jets from Poland to Ukraine, which could have helped their air-force. Therefore, the US and Pentagon isn’t sincere in their acts or visions. Big words, but not delivering where the one party is in need.

Harris and Biden hasn’t been sincere here. They are talking big-game, but when push come to shove. It is backtracking and becoming worried about the consequences. Alas, not taking into account the destruction and the desperate situation of Ukraine right now. Peace.

Ukraine: President Zelensky’s important speech on the 17th Day of the Russian invasion

Dear Ukrainians!

Our heroes!

The world has always loved those who fight against evil.

It was our resistance, the courage of all our people that inspired the world. Millions of people in different countries. Who 17 days ago might not have felt what they all have in common. We all have. And now it’s obvious. Peace. Freedom. And love for our children. The children we are fighting for. For them to have a future” (Volodymyr Zelensky, 13.03.2022).

On the 17th Day of the Russian-Belorussian invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky releases a powerful speech. Where he address key things after over 2 weeks of fighting the Russian and Belorussian armies. As well, as other allies of the Russian who has participated on their side of the war. What he was saying today was significant and therefore needs to be addressed. It has to be spread and show the courage of the Ukrainians who are battling a superior power on their homeland.

He starts with:

The 17th day of the war is over. War for the right to be free. For the right to live on our land the way we, Ukrainians, want it. Not the way someone came up with for us. And against us. Against our nature. Against our character. The Russian invaders cannot conquer us. They do not have such strength. They do not have such spirit. They are holding only on violence. Only on terror. Only on weapons, which they have a lot. But the invaders have no natural basis for normal life. So that people can feel happy and dream. They are organically incapable of making life normal! Wherever Russia has come to a foreign land, dreams are impossible. Only a very hard struggle for survival. As a result of the attack on our land, on Ukraine, the Russian leadership is actually turning its state into an analogue of the so-called “DPR” and “LPR”. Into a large area isolated from the rest of the world. Where poverty will reign. Where everything will be determined only by violence. And where people will flee. In any manner they can and whoever can” (Volodymyr Zelensky, 13.03.2022).

This is the words of a man in the midsts of war saying this. As knows what is going on and the bravery of his soldiers and nation. They are striving to keep it up and using all means on the battlefield. While telling what will happen if they fall. How the Russian will not be merciful or give any incentive for a hostile takeover. It will only become a vassal state and annex territory under the bondage of Moscow. That’s why the fight for survival and for independence is so important.

He speaks of the betrayal in the city of Kherson:

The invaders in the Kherson region are trying to repeat the notorious experience of the formation of pseudo-republics. Blackmail local leaders, put pressure on deputies. Look for someone to bribe. They’re trying to organize the so-called “KPR”. Stillborn as “DPR” and “LPR”. To organize some “committees” against the legitimate government on our land. And against the will of the people who go out to protest every day. And who want Ukraine. I am grateful to them. I want to tell some figures who lacked the disgust to refuse to talk to the invaders… I want to say – if some of them were suddenly tempted by proposals from the invaders… You sign your sentence. The sentence is to follow more than 12,000 invaders who failed to understand in time why Ukraine should not be encroached upon. An emergency meeting of the Kherson Regional Council took place. 44 deputies decided that the Kherson region is Ukraine, and no pseudo-republics have a place there” (Volodymyr Zelensky, 13.03.2022).

This shouldn’t surprise anyone, as this is a well-known tactic of Moscow and using the “newly” formed “people’s republic’s” to gain control of a territory. In such a manner, that the area and its administrative power gets under the wings of Kremlin. That isn’t shocking anyone and the President is righteous in his assessment that anyone working with the Russians at this time is betraying their nation. They are signing of their fate and becoming wartime collaborationism and should be shunned. The ones signing off and becoming stooges of Russian and directly acting in treason of Ukraine. Therefore, Zelensky is right in saying they have given themselves a sentence, as they have stopped working for the liberty and freedom of Ukraine, but has chosen to be under the control of Kremlin. That is tragic, but the reality of this and the members who did it. Should be worried about what happens when the war is over. Their names will be tainted like the treasonous and war collaborators who cooperated with Nazi-Germany in the 1940s.

I will end with this part of the speech:

On every occasion, I constantly repeat to our friends and partners abroad that they should do more for Ukraine, for Ukrainians. Because it is not only for Ukraine. This is for everyone in Europe. Evil that purposefully bombs peaceful cities… Evil that fires even at ambulances and blows up hospitals will not be able to stop at one country. If it has the strength to go further. I said this at a very important rally in support of our people, which was organized in Europe. More than a hundred thousand people in the squares of Italy and other countries of the continent gathered for a rally in support of Ukraine and against Russian aggression. Millions of people heard my appeal later thanks to broadcasts and recordings. We now enjoy the greatest support in the history of Ukraine for our aspirations and our independence. You can take a public opinion poll in any country and you will see that Ukraine is among the leaders of those who are sympathized with and supported. And Russia is not just among enemies. It is even a bigger enemy, bigger evil than North Korea. That’s what Americans think, for example. Ordinary people in all states. As well as ordinary people in all European countries. And I am grateful to them for this extraordinary support. Grateful for understanding our struggle. Because we are united by one dream – to live freely on our land. And we have the right to what everyone has in the free world. To a safe sky, as well as to our own land” (Volodymyr Zelensky, 13.03.2022).

He has pleaded and been a voice of reason in the midst of the war. The Ukrainian President has pleaded for fighter jets and a “no-fly-zone”, which no one is giving him. Yes, the Polish Government wanted too, but NATO and United States blocked it. When the Warsaw could come to the aide of Ukraine it did, but the others stopped it. That shows that the allies and Europe is hesitant to really help. They are doing more than symbolism, but in comparison to the reality in Kyiv it seems lacking and they are righteous about it.

When your nation is bombed, the enemy sending missiles and killing on the regular. Destroying towns and suburbs with artillery. As the Russian are flatting areas like it did in Chechnya. Now the same is happening Ukraine by the same armies and also participation of forces from Chechnya. That’s the sort of military attacks and mission the Russian are on. Since they are searching for a total surrender and destruction. There is no humanity or care for the victims or the ones who is invaded. These are just supposed to be peasants who bound by law to be part of Russia and the Federation. This is the disgusting brutality and the atrocities, which Zelensky wants to stop in 2022.

We need to support Ukraine and give it what it needs before it’s too late. The one winning is Russia and they can assault Ukraine until their objective is met. The Russian President Vladimir Putin doesn’t care about the casualties or the losses, as long as Kyiv is in his hand. That is all he wants and don’t the deaths. It is just fair game to a guy like him. As long as he doesn’t lose power or lose prestige in Kremlin. That what matters to him. He don’t care and he wants to be an Imperial overlord and have control of the former USSR. That is really it and expect that if he takes Ukraine. He will go further and the war will get another shore than the Black Sea. Peace.

Ukraine: Russia will target all convoys entering into Ukraine

Russia will target all convoys entering Ukraine loaded with arms. Proposals on security guarantees that Russia had sent to the US and NATO before Russian forces entered Ukraine last month were no longer valid as the situation had now changed completely”– Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Ryabkov (12.03.2022).

The Russian-Belorussian invasion of Ukraine, which is today on the 17th Day. The warfare is continuing and the plights of Ukraine is rising. The invader is blocking convoys and cease-fires to make it possible for internally displaced persons to move out of conflict zones. As the Russians and their allies are shelling, sending missiles and bombing urban areas.

What is striking is that the Deputy Foreign Minister Ryahkov clearly doesn’t care about the Geneva Convention or the articles the parties of war are supposed to adhere too. One of them is Article 55, which I will refer to underneath. As that sets the stage and what any party of a conflict is supposed to do. In the case of the Russian Federation… they plan not to follow that guideline.

Rule 55. The parties to the conflict must allow and facilitate rapid and unimpeded passage of humanitarian relief for civilians in need, which is impartial in character and conducted without any adverse distinction, subject to their right of control” (Geneva Convention – ‘Rule 55. Access for Humanitarian Relief to Civilians in Need).

It also states:

The Fourth Geneva Convention requires States to “allow the free passage of all consignments of medical and hospital stores” intended only for civilians and “the free passage of all consignments of essential foodstuffs, clothing and tonics intended for children under fifteen, expectant mothers and maternity cases”.[1] Additional Protocol I broadens this obligation to cover “rapid and unimpeded passage of all relief consignments, equipment and personnel”.[2] This broadening is generally accepted, including by States not, or not at the time, party to Additional Protocol I.[3]” (Geneva Convention – ‘Rule 55. Access for Humanitarian Relief to Civilians in Need).

If this isn’t telling and in comparison to what the Russian are willing to do. That shouldn’t shock us, as they target anything and blows it up in their way. It isn’t like they are using smart-bombs or only targeting the ones who is fighting them. The Russian armies haven’t only gone after military bases and front-lines of the Ukrainian forces. No, it has directly gone after civilian targets and areas, which makes non-combatants as targets in this war.

This is just furthering it and escalating it. They are now going after the ones who is coming with humanitarian aide and need. The Russians are willing to target the humanitarian assistance convoys, which is entering into Ukraine. If you thought the Russians came with good intentions in Ukraine. This proves there is nothing good in this war. Only death and destruction…

We are seeing and the Russians are proud to breach the Geneva Convention. They cannot even help the citizens in need and the ones who wants to help the suffering in Ukraine. That is tragic and insane. However, that is what Kremlin and Russia is willing to do. This will also hurt foreigners and nations, which isn’t directly involved in the conflict. The targeting of the convoys will possible involve other citizens of neutral nations. Therefore, this might trigger reactions from parties and nations that nothing to do with the war. Needing-less to say… this is horrific and shows how sinister the ideals of Moscow is at the moment. That they are willing to do this and warns that they will go through with it.

I will not be shocked to read that Humanitarian workers are found dead or killed by Russian soldiers now. Because of what the Deputy Minister said. I expect it and they will casualties of war. Just because they tried to feed, nurture and get vital basic necessities into a war-zone. Peace.

Ukraine: G7 Leaders’ Statement (11.03.2022)