Long read I’ll have to come back to it. But regarding security forces taking their time to get to Crocus well I went past that part of Moscow on my way out to Sheremetevo Airport on the 15th March this year and it was about 8pm. The traffic was pretty heavy, it took 90 mins or more for my journey when at 2am it would have taken 30mins or so.
Agree with you that the 4 Tadjiks didn’t light the fire, rumours in Russia as per a video I saw, seem to indicate drones were involved. If so whose drones?
And Russians generally were a little dismissive of the American warnings on terrorism in Moscow. I wasn’t, maintained some wariness especially in large gatherings. The metro was protected by x-ray and security at entrances albeit it may not have been the best of its kind.
It's 33km between the Airport and Crocus city hall according to Google Maps. Travel time with normal traffic is showing as 31 minutes assuming you don't try to avoid toll roads.
I didn’t travel from Crocus, just the taxi went not too far away (other side of Khimki Resevoir) and the traffic was heavy around there. Once past the ring road heading to the airport it was a lot lighter.
I’d read somewhere that the shooters had figured (or their masters had) at an arrival of police/forces within 30 minutes and that’s why they were in and out in 15 minutes or so (as I understand it). And they, police/forces, did arrive at about the 30m mark?
Regarding the Kate sitch, the fact that William, as future Defender of the Faith, could not show up for Easter services, even alone for one hour, tells me everything I need to know about everything. As future Sovereign, he has a duty to God above all else, including his currently dead wife.
And don't forget the horses with the colours sheathed in black when William left the memorial service suddenly indicating the death of a royal.
I had someone who is very non-conspiratorial tell me that he thinks Kate is dead. He believes that when the UK spring rolls around we will be told that the treatment isn't working and there will be a 'beautiful summer funeral.'
Also...where are the children? While royal children are off limits to the press, there are a lot of reports that they have not been in school. I could see the little one (the trouble maker) saying MUMMY'S DEAD! so they have to keep the kids at home.
Well, I’ve got to admit, I initially thought what came out of Russia about the theatre was fair dinkum, I never really bothered to question it until I read your article. I also get RT newsletter, I trust them more than any western media, and they present things in a different way to the west, following the Russian narrative of course. I actually learn stuff from RT. But I don’t read all the articles, I would’ve skipped over the theatre articles.
The Baltimore Bridge I thought immediately was deliberate, but I couldn’t understand how a major bridge could be so flimsy-then I saw a certain video in your article (I don’t want to spoil it for other readers who may “peek” at the comments like me).
And the Kate thing, well, I don’t see much about the so called royal family, but I don’t believe a word they say. Especially about cancer. I hadn’t bothered to watch the video about her cancer, but what you’ve exposed here means people should never take news, especially “disaster news” at face value.
I’ve not watched tv for 6-7 years, I listen to abc a bit in my car (it’s so old, abc is all I can get, and it’s actually got a cassette player in it, which I loved, but it broke!), but I know the rubbish they spew, just like bbc, eh, old fruity!
Russia has no intention of occupying western Ukraine. Blaming Ukraine for the attack doesn't alter their existing plans for the eastern part of that country.
"Russia has no intention of occupying western Ukraine."
They are left with no choice!
There isn't much in Western Ukraine that Russia actually wants but the US and NATO have left them with no choice.
Putin knows that he cannot, under any circumstances, allow Ukraine to become part of NATO or even have continued presence of NATO forces and installations (whether officially acknowledged or not) in that country.
He also knows FOR A FACT that any deals or agreements with the collective 'west' are not worth the paper they are written on (especially after the Minsk agreement debacle).
As such, he is left with no choice.
This is not about "occupying" Ukraine but rather erasing it as a sovereign political entity.
The people in Western Ukraine will probably not be thrilled about the Russians taking over (unlike those in the East) but will be left with a 'fait accompli' situation that they will eventually adapt to, especially given they all speak fluent Russian and many have intermarried with Russians.
I do not see a high chance of any guerrilla style resistance after annexation. They will just accept the new situation on the ground and move on with their lives as Citizens of the Russian Federation with full rights (whatever such rights Russians actually have under Putin...).
Most Ukrainians now probably hate their own government as much as they hate the Putin regime (if not more).
Russia could live with a western Ukraine that is within NATO. Russia has a nuclear deterrent; this isn't existential for them. They already live with NATO on their borders from the Baltics to Finland.
There's still the option of Ukraine neutrality, which could have avoided the war in the first place if the regime in Kiev weren't tools of Washington.
And there's the possibility that western Ukraine will be absorbed by its neighbours. This sort of thing happens in Europe. Borders over there are not etched in stone.
I expect Washington will do everything they can to force Putin to occupy all of Ukraine, in order to propagandize Europe. Russians are coming! The Baltics are next! Poland is next! Tighten your belts! Conscription! Austerity!
When will Europeans wake up?
Mind you, Putin won't live forever. His replacement may be less moderate, if Russian history is a guide. Then Europe will have something to worry about.
What NATO could do is supply rump Ukraine with long range missiles and have them attack the east, Crimea and Russia itself. Faced with unrelenting hostility, Russia could decide to invade. But they could also level western Ukraine with their own stand-off weapons. The latter option would be less costly for Russia. The war to date has been less costly for them.
Its my understanding that the Ukraine will become what is being called The New Jerusalem and will become the new headquarters for "hebrews." The ground pounding going on in the Ukraine is to condition the area, clear it, for the new plans.
Long read I’ll have to come back to it. But regarding security forces taking their time to get to Crocus well I went past that part of Moscow on my way out to Sheremetevo Airport on the 15th March this year and it was about 8pm. The traffic was pretty heavy, it took 90 mins or more for my journey when at 2am it would have taken 30mins or so.
Agree with you that the 4 Tadjiks didn’t light the fire, rumours in Russia as per a video I saw, seem to indicate drones were involved. If so whose drones?
And Russians generally were a little dismissive of the American warnings on terrorism in Moscow. I wasn’t, maintained some wariness especially in large gatherings. The metro was protected by x-ray and security at entrances albeit it may not have been the best of its kind.
When it comes to pouncing on unarmed protestors, Russian security forces are anything but dismissive.
It's 33km between the Airport and Crocus city hall according to Google Maps. Travel time with normal traffic is showing as 31 minutes assuming you don't try to avoid toll roads.
I didn’t travel from Crocus, just the taxi went not too far away (other side of Khimki Resevoir) and the traffic was heavy around there. Once past the ring road heading to the airport it was a lot lighter.
I’d read somewhere that the shooters had figured (or their masters had) at an arrival of police/forces within 30 minutes and that’s why they were in and out in 15 minutes or so (as I understand it). And they, police/forces, did arrive at about the 30m mark?
WEW.
And I had the exact same reaction as your mum when I saw the 'terrorists.'
Thanks for your work.
The only 'requirement' they needed to meet as far as the FSB is concerned was to be Muslim...and brown. 😉
Regarding the Kate sitch, the fact that William, as future Defender of the Faith, could not show up for Easter services, even alone for one hour, tells me everything I need to know about everything. As future Sovereign, he has a duty to God above all else, including his currently dead wife.
And don't forget the horses with the colours sheathed in black when William left the memorial service suddenly indicating the death of a royal.
Also - that FOI response from the BBC. No words.
Good point!! I forgot about that one!
I had someone who is very non-conspiratorial tell me that he thinks Kate is dead. He believes that when the UK spring rolls around we will be told that the treatment isn't working and there will be a 'beautiful summer funeral.'
Also...where are the children? While royal children are off limits to the press, there are a lot of reports that they have not been in school. I could see the little one (the trouble maker) saying MUMMY'S DEAD! so they have to keep the kids at home.
George has been seen in an Aston Villa soccer match a few days ago but otherwise nothing.
The kids were meant to be back at school after the Easter break but I have seen no reports that they are.
Gosh, I haven’t got that far yet….you spoiled the end for me Excess! I shouldn’t have peeked at the comments!
A lot of work here Michael ! Well done! Impressive!
Well, I’ve got to admit, I initially thought what came out of Russia about the theatre was fair dinkum, I never really bothered to question it until I read your article. I also get RT newsletter, I trust them more than any western media, and they present things in a different way to the west, following the Russian narrative of course. I actually learn stuff from RT. But I don’t read all the articles, I would’ve skipped over the theatre articles.
The Baltimore Bridge I thought immediately was deliberate, but I couldn’t understand how a major bridge could be so flimsy-then I saw a certain video in your article (I don’t want to spoil it for other readers who may “peek” at the comments like me).
And the Kate thing, well, I don’t see much about the so called royal family, but I don’t believe a word they say. Especially about cancer. I hadn’t bothered to watch the video about her cancer, but what you’ve exposed here means people should never take news, especially “disaster news” at face value.
I’ve not watched tv for 6-7 years, I listen to abc a bit in my car (it’s so old, abc is all I can get, and it’s actually got a cassette player in it, which I loved, but it broke!), but I know the rubbish they spew, just like bbc, eh, old fruity!
Who benefits from the Crocus attack?
Nobody.
Russia has no intention of occupying western Ukraine. Blaming Ukraine for the attack doesn't alter their existing plans for the eastern part of that country.
"Russia has no intention of occupying western Ukraine."
They are left with no choice!
There isn't much in Western Ukraine that Russia actually wants but the US and NATO have left them with no choice.
Putin knows that he cannot, under any circumstances, allow Ukraine to become part of NATO or even have continued presence of NATO forces and installations (whether officially acknowledged or not) in that country.
He also knows FOR A FACT that any deals or agreements with the collective 'west' are not worth the paper they are written on (especially after the Minsk agreement debacle).
As such, he is left with no choice.
This is not about "occupying" Ukraine but rather erasing it as a sovereign political entity.
The people in Western Ukraine will probably not be thrilled about the Russians taking over (unlike those in the East) but will be left with a 'fait accompli' situation that they will eventually adapt to, especially given they all speak fluent Russian and many have intermarried with Russians.
I do not see a high chance of any guerrilla style resistance after annexation. They will just accept the new situation on the ground and move on with their lives as Citizens of the Russian Federation with full rights (whatever such rights Russians actually have under Putin...).
Most Ukrainians now probably hate their own government as much as they hate the Putin regime (if not more).
Russia could live with a western Ukraine that is within NATO. Russia has a nuclear deterrent; this isn't existential for them. They already live with NATO on their borders from the Baltics to Finland.
There's still the option of Ukraine neutrality, which could have avoided the war in the first place if the regime in Kiev weren't tools of Washington.
And there's the possibility that western Ukraine will be absorbed by its neighbours. This sort of thing happens in Europe. Borders over there are not etched in stone.
I expect Washington will do everything they can to force Putin to occupy all of Ukraine, in order to propagandize Europe. Russians are coming! The Baltics are next! Poland is next! Tighten your belts! Conscription! Austerity!
When will Europeans wake up?
Mind you, Putin won't live forever. His replacement may be less moderate, if Russian history is a guide. Then Europe will have something to worry about.
Ultimately, both Putin and NATO serve the SAME masters. Both sides will do as they are told.
The Crocus attack and pinning it on Ukraine serves the interests of said masters.
NATO will make a big song and dance but will not engage.
NATO will not engage in Ukraine?
I'm Canadian and I'm embarrassed that Canada is a part of NATO. A small contingent of the Canadian Forces are based in Latvia.
I meant to say that NATO will not engage the actual RUSSIAN forces as they sweep through the country and Annex all of it to the Russian Federation.
NATO will make a lot of threatening sounds but will not actually engage.
Russia WILL take Ukraine...ALL of it.
What NATO could do is supply rump Ukraine with long range missiles and have them attack the east, Crimea and Russia itself. Faced with unrelenting hostility, Russia could decide to invade. But they could also level western Ukraine with their own stand-off weapons. The latter option would be less costly for Russia. The war to date has been less costly for them.
"Ultimately, both Putin and NATO serve the SAME masters. Both sides will do as they are told."
Yep!! Putin is just playing his part in the big script.
Its my understanding that the Ukraine will become what is being called The New Jerusalem and will become the new headquarters for "hebrews." The ground pounding going on in the Ukraine is to condition the area, clear it, for the new plans.
I have heard that theory from multiple sources myself.
Basically, the Jews will be evacuated there from Israel after it is destroyed (which it will be within the 12 months imho).
Yep. And that would also follow Albert Pike's writings when he said Judaism and Islam would mutually destroy each other, along with Christianity.
My "most effective way to cut through any deception and noise" is to totally avoid main stream media with as much contempt as I view Soap Operas.
Why did you spam me to come over here? Please never do that again. It's rude.
No idea what you are talking about. Sorry.
Can you clarify please?
Well done.