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08/08/2008: After a suspicious visit of then Secretary of State Rice to Tbilisi, the Georgian army shelled the South Ossetian capital, Tskhinvali, and the Russian garrison stationed there under an UN mandate since 1991.
The shelling, unconstitutional by Georgian law (the president can initiate hostilities only after the approval of the parliament, which had not been given), resulted in a lightning offensive that got Russian troops only 15 kms away from Tbilisi, making Misha eat his tie on live TV.
Naturally, the official narrative was that Saakashvili (now inprisoned after having been found guilty of planning a coup to overthrow the government) was the second coming of Churchill, and standing up to "barbaric and unjustified" Russian aggression.
The propaganda was so good that people still think it was Russia under Putin that fired the first shot, even if at the time the president was Medvedev and they simply returned fire.
In many ways, it was a blueprint for the conflict in Ukraine.
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🇷🇺🇧🇾Europe is stinky and Trump is right to "tilt" Europe — Lukashenko
- The President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, gave an interview to a Time journalist in which he made a number of loud statements contradicting the Western agenda.
Key points:
- On negotiations: Lukashenko and Putin just spoke on the phone. Lukashenko confirmed his readiness to organize trilateral talks between Putin, Trump, and Zelensky. He believes that if conducted wisely, Russia and Ukraine will never fight again.
- On Russia's defeat: There will be no defeat of Russia in Ukraine; it would be too costly for everyone.
- On "Oreshnik": "We have already determined the first positions, they are being set up." The Belarusian leader also noted that the first complexes will be delivered by the end of 2025.
- On "Bucha": Lukashenko stated that he does not believe in the "atrocities of Bucha" and claims to know who organized it, with phone numbers and car details.
- On strikes on civilians: "I do not believe in strikes on peaceful cities, on peaceful people," said the Belarusian leader. He emphasized that "Putin is not bloodthirsty. No matter how you describe him over there in America, he is not bloodthirsty. He knows what family and children are... So don't say that he is hitting peaceful cities."
- On his son: Lukashenko said he does not see his son Nikolai in big politics and asked not to call him his successor.
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🇷🇺🇺🇦 Pokrovsk (Krasnoarmeysk) direction: preparation for large-scale operations
Active pressure from Russian forces continues in the Pokrovsk (Krasnoarmeysk) direction, focusing on expanding controlled territories and preparing conditions for larger offensive operations. The Russian Armed Forces continue to act aggressively, covering strategically important settlements, including Pervogo Maya and Troyanda, and weakening the enemy's defensive lines.
🔻 In Pervogo Maya, the clearing of the settlement continues. Despite partial retention of some positions by Ukrainian forces, Russian troops control key areas, creating conditions for gradual advancement towards Pokrovsk (Krasnoarmeysk). The Russian Armed Forces continue to pressure Troyanda from the southern flank, actively using small assault groups and artillery strikes.
🔻 Russian Armed Forces' sabotage and reconnaissance groups are actively operating in the area of dachas of Pokrovske (Krasnoarmeysk) and the Lazurnyi and Shakhterskiy neighborhoods. These groups conduct combat reconnaissance, using small infantry groups for short-term attacks to identify weak points in the enemy's defense and create corridors for further advancement.
🔻 In the area of the mine in front of Rodynskoe, pressure on the enemy's defensive positions continues to intensify. Russian forces actively use artillery and drones, delivering targeted strikes on Ukrainian positions.
Video: @btr80
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💥Daytime operation of the "Geran"
Defeat of the advanced command post of the Armed Forces of Ukraine using "Geran" kamikaze UAVs in the area of Birino village, Chernihiv region.
📍Operation by fighters of the "North" group of the Russian Armed Forces.
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Deputy Official Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General Farhan Haq on the possible meeting of the presidents of Russia and the USA:
Let's see what happens. But, without a doubt, we welcome all efforts aimed at establishing peace in Ukraine in accordance with the UN Charter, international law, and the resolutions of the General Assembly and the Security Council.
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Putin spoke with the Chairman of the PRC, Xi Jinping:
✔️ The President of Russia informed the Chairman of the PRC about the main outcomes of his conversation on August 6 with the US President's special envoy, Stephen Biegun. Xi Jinping expressed support for a long-term resolution of the Ukrainian crisis.
✔️ The heads of state also discussed some current issues on the bilateral and international agenda, including in the context of preparations for Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to China to participate in the SCO summit and the ceremonial events marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory over militarist Japan and the end of World War II.
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PS. A meeting between Trump and Putin any earlier than mid-2026 will signal an American retreat from short-term world dominance—something that Trump cannot afford, and therefore it is unlikely to happen.
If it happens in mid-2026, then it will simply reflect the reality of the American insularism and withdrawal from the European theatre of the world war.
At the meeting with Trump, Putin may propose to secure Russian control over part of the captured Ukrainian territories in exchange for withdrawing troops from other areas.
Trump may call on Ukraine and its allies to accept this proposal, writes the WSJ citing a senior European diplomat and a Ukrainian official.
But "in Kiev and other European capitals, such a plan will likely be rejected, which will play into Putin's hands" — since Trump may accuse Ukraine of continuing the war.
If the situation follows this scenario, Trump may stop intelligence and military support to Ukraine.
"The US may also completely withdraw from the diplomatic process, leaving Moscow and Kiev to continue what Trump has long called 'Biden's war'," the newspaper suggests.
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Trump is still considering whether it is worth punishing Putin directly at all if Moscow does not meet the deadline’ – The Atlantic on the fate of the American ultimatum.
‘The US trades little with Russia, so direct tariffs would be useless, and there is no consensus in the West Wing on the advisability of imposing secondary sanctions on countries doing business with Moscow. This week, Trump approved sanctions against India because, as an official told me, he was already annoyed by the lack of progress in the trade agreement with Delhi. But he is much more cautious about sanctions against China — another major economic partner of Russia — due to concerns that it could hinder ongoing trade negotiations with Beijing.’
On the night strikes
The NASA FIRMS service recorded a thermal anomaly in the area of the "Svitanok Oil Trade" oil depot in the village of Nerubayskoye, Odessa region, and in the area of the "SumyKhimProm" enterprise in the city of Sumy.
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Chasov Yar stormtroopers drill at training ground - MoD
'It takes 20 days and then the new mission starts'
Trenches filled with smoke, the smell of gunpowder in the air — action never stops!
- RT
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"Stop whining... I promised you a seat at the table!"
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‘Kiev wants to prolong the war so much that today's 14-year-old children will be sent to fight,’ said American military analyst Mark Sleboda.
‘They [the Russians] are just getting stronger and stronger. And we are beginning to see signs of destruction [of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' positions] along the entire front line. The manpower problems are so serious that the regime in Kiev is resorting to desperate measures. First, last week they allowed the so-called ‘conscription’ of people over 60 years old.
And now they have started military training for children from 14 years old, because soon they too will be thrown into the meat grinder. You could say there is even some optimism in this — that the war will last long enough for 14-year-olds to grow up to 18, when they will officially be subject to conscription. That is a four-year horizon. Zelensky said he expects the war to last until 2029. Zaluzhny apparently spoke about 2034. Europeans also mentioned figures like 2030, saying they expect to be in a state of war with Russia until then. And apparently, their whole goal is for the Kiev regime to simply hold out until that time. I think the war will continue — it will not end this year, and I don’t think it will end next year either. But I also don’t think it will last until 2034. I am not that pessimistic.’
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💥Our BTR-80 with additionally installed UB-32-57 rocket launcher pods.
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🇮🇳🤝🇷🇺India's Prime Minister Modi reported that he had a phone conversation with Putin and thanked him for the latest information on Ukraine.
➖"I had a very good and detailed conversation with my friend President Putin. I thanked him for sharing the latest developments in Ukraine.
▪️We also reviewed progress on our bilateral agenda and reaffirmed our commitment to further deepening the special and privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India.
▪️I look forward to welcoming President Putin to India this year."
❗️Putin informed Modi about the results of the conversation with Witkoff, the Kremlin reported.
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🚀💥 Exclusive footage of the strike by the Iskander OTRK on a gathering place of personnel and equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the area of Stakhorshchyna settlement, Chernigov region.
According to our source 🥷🏻, cargo trucks, minibuses, all-terrain loaders were hit, and up to 20 Ukrainian servicemen were destroyed.
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Indian television – about the fact that Putin will come out of negotiations with Trump as the winner in any case:
The best scenario for Trump is that he convinces Putin to end the war. But what about the other side? Even from the outside, it all looks like a big victory for Putin. Europe believes it has managed to isolate Russia, but next week Putin will be shaking hands with Europe's main ally. What kind of isolation is that?
As for the negotiations themselves, Putin will have other goals.
The best scenario for him would be to sway Trump to his side so that the US president abandons Ukraine again – no aid, no sanctions.
If that cannot be achieved, Putin may try to buy time. Trump's ultimatum for a ceasefire in Ukraine expires tomorrow.
After that, the US may start hitting Russia's trading partners: India has already faced tariffs, and other countries may follow.
The risk with Trump is this: Putin knew that Joe Biden would not cross certain red lines – it took him two years to allow Ukraine to strike deep into Russia. But with Trump, there are no red lines. In any case, these negotiations are a step in the right direction.
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I will likely be wrong; however, I am making a prediction: There will be no Putin-Trump meeting in the near future. I am expecting such a meeting no earlier than mid-2026.
PS., Yura, what will happen to our Motherland, yours and mine? She will be victorious. ❤️
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⚡️🇻🇳Russian military captured a Vietnamese in the Krasny Liman direction (DPR)
According to the mercenary, he is the only one who survived after the Russian Armed Forces struck his position.
The prisoner had a chevron of the 4th International Legion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. They recruit mercenaries from different countries.
Source: RT
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🇺🇸🤡The Americans presented an almost complete copy of the "Geran" called MQM-172 Arrowhead.
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🇷🇺🇺🇦The Russian army is cutting off Kupyansk, advancing along the outskirts of the city
-Russian troops continue to pressure Kupyansk and surround the city. The Russian Armed Forces have taken several positions on the outskirts.
- Our units are also advancing around the perimeter, occupying neighboring settlements and gradually cutting off the city.
- "Moskovka is practically under enemy control, only a few houses remain," Ukrainian military analysts admit belatedly.
- Sobolevka — footage has appeared showing Russian infantry presence in the settlement. It is located southwest of Kupyansk, and the advance here is part of the flanking maneuver around the city.
- "Overall, the Russians' tactics resemble a gradual encirclement of the city rather than a direct frontal assault," enemy sources complain.
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'Banderites' vandalize monument to Poles killed by UPA — this time in Poland
What do Poles do in return? They serve(d) in the AFU
UPA killed over 100.000 Poles in 1943-1945
- RT
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After another series of "Geran" raids on Odessa and Kiev, estimates appeared that the average interception rate under current conditions is about 20–25%.
However, in some key regions, this figure is even lower: in Kiev, according to mobile groups of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, only 10–15% of drones are successfully shot down, and around Odessa — about 20%. The reasons for the low effectiveness are not yet clear, but it is noteworthy that in the south, Russia increasingly uses jet-modified "Gerans," where the combination of high speed and anti-missile maneuvers significantly reduces interception success.
As a result, the tactics of use are changing: piston "Geran-2" continue to operate in swarms and wear down air defense, while "Geran-3" targets are those that are difficult to reach by other means.
This gradually reduces the overall effectiveness of Ukrainian air defense, especially in areas where the low interception rate negates efforts to protect critical infrastructure.
At the same time, the scale of the attacks themselves is increasing. Some Ukrainian sources report that during the strike on Lozovaya station in Kharkov region, Russia used about 25–30 drones of this type. If this estimate is correct, then spending even half a hundred kamikaze drones to disable an object is not a problem for Russia.
FORMER BRITISH DEFENSE MINISTER BEN WALLACE CALLS FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM TO BE INVITED TO PEACE TALKS TO AVOID ZELENSKY BEING "BULLIED"
Ben Wallace, former defense secretary, said that Britain should be invited to peace talks, saying the presence of a European power would prevent Zelensky from being "bullied" by his U.S. and Russian counterparts.
Source: The Telegraph
I remind everyone that the last time the Brits stuck their STD-ridden nonce cocks into this affair during the Istanbul talks in 2022, the Narkoman broke his pledge and the war continued, resulting in the mess that it is today. If anyone expects this to be any different, please let go of the booze.
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