"The world’s precarious nuclear balance is threatened above all by the new belligerence of Russia’s Putin."
So says the Globe's resident liberal dove.
"Ukraine army moves to encircle rebel stronghold; Separatists call again for Russia to send troops" by Yuras Karmanau | Associated Press August 04, 2014
DONETSK, Ukraine — Fighting raged Sunday on the western outskirts of Donetsk as the advancing Ukrainian army tried to seize control of the rebel stronghold. In danger of being encircled, the separatists renewed their calls for Russia to send troops to their aid.
I don't even know why I'm bothering to read this because I'm not believing a word my media says about Ukraine. For that I go other places.
To support their operations, the pro-Russia fighters have been confiscating vehicles and food from residents and businesses in Donetsk. The center of the major industrial city is nearly deserted, with few people or cars on the streets and most stores and restaurants closed.
A spokesman for the Ukrainian military operation, Alexei Dmitrashkovsky, said government soldiers were fighting Sunday to hold positions they had taken on the edge of Donetsk.
In the part of the city closest to the fighting, an artillery shell hit a school overnight, but no one was reported hurt.
‘‘The shell went through the roof and exploded inside the building, setting off a fire, but we still don’t know who fired it,’’ said Dmitry Levonchik, a 45-year-old coal miner. ‘‘Who needs this war? What are they fighting for?’’
The sound of gunfire and explosions was heard to the west.
Pavel Gubarev, the self-proclaimed governor of the separatist Donetsk region, said the rebels would win quickly if Russia sent troops.
If Russia does that then NATO will scream and off we go....!!!!
‘‘Of course it would be great to see Russian peacekeepers here: strong artillery units, tank brigades,’’ Gubarev said. ‘‘This war would be over in a day, maybe two.’’
Ukraine and the West say they have evidence that Russia is arming the separatists. Russia denies this and describes the Russian citizens fighting in eastern Ukraine as volunteers.
Well, you can blow your "evidence" out your ass. Fool me once....
The conflict began after the Moscow-leaning president of Ukraine was ousted in February following months of street protests, and a new pro-Western government took power in Kiev.
In an illegal coup, remember?
Alarmed by the prospect of Ukraine moving closer to the European Union and NATO, President Vladimir Putin fomented the pro-Russia insurgency in the mostly Russian-speaking east with the apparent aim of winning an agreement that would allow Moscow to maintain its influence in Ukraine, US officials say.
That does it. I'm sick of reading this crappy propaganda. He also annexed Crimea, even though he didn't.
You know what? FUCK YOU, AP!!!!!!!!!!
If he is unable to win such a compromise and the Ukrainian army continues to take back rebel-held cities and towns, Putin may come under increased pressure to intervene militarily.
The NATO powers are hoping he does.
Many Donetsk residents have counted on help from Russia.
‘‘What is Putin waiting for? He inspired us to fight,’’ said Ilya Sumyatin, a 38-year-old separatist fighter. ‘‘We had hoped for help from Russia, but we have been abandoned. Our strength is nearing an end and the Ukrainian army is advancing.’’
Was that mistranslated or.... ?? Does such a person even exist? Just because you see it in the Amerikan jew$paper doesn't mean it's real. Sorry.
The separatist fighters in Donetsk have proclaimed the right to confiscate any ‘‘strategically important resources’’ to support their operations.
On Sunday, a major trucking company that delivers to grocery stores said it was suspending its operations in Donetsk after rebel fighters raided its warehouses. The company, Deliveri, said in a statement the goods stolen Saturday evening were worth about $840,000.
Viktor Okhramovich, who drives a minibus taxi, said the separatists seized his vehicle. ‘‘What am I supposed to do? I have nowhere to go to complain,’’ he said.
With the Ukrainian army approaching the city, many Donetsk residents have become reluctant to express support for the rebel fighters.
‘‘Donetsk has turned into a dark hole where you can be taken prisoner, robbed, killed, or have your home destroyed,’’ said Inna Statsenko, a 52-year-old bank employee, who said she once supported the separatists.
‘‘Now I see that nothing good will come of this. It’s time to escape this nightmare,’’ she said, pointing to a nine-story apartment building that had been hit by shelling.
After not seeing much fighting other than a rebel attempt in May to seize the city airport, Donetsk came under shelling last week. About 200 apartment buildings and 2,300 private homes remain without electricity, city officials said.
But you see, when our guys do it it is okay. When Syria does it, well... you know.
An estimated 200,000 people in the city of 1 million have left their homes, said Ivan Volchok, an official in the regional administration who said his department helps organize travel to safer places in Ukraine.
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What, no word on the plane crash clean-up?
DAY 9
"Ukrainian soldiers enter Russia" by Laura Mills | Associated Press August 05, 2014
MOSCOW — More than 400 Ukrainian soldiers crossed into Russia, officials from Russia and Ukraine said Monday, although the two sides gave conflicting accounts as to why they did it.
The Russian official said the soldiers deserted the Kiev government and the Russian side opened a safe corridor. A Ukrainian military official said the soldiers were forced into Russian territory by rebel fire after running out of ammunition.
Then the EU and US suppliers aren't getting it done, are they?
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Vasily Malayev, head of Russia’s Federal Security Service’s border patrol in the Rostov region, said that 438 Ukrainian soldiers had crossed into Russian territory on Monday. He said the Russian side had allowed the soldiers to safely enter the country overnight.
How unreasonable!
Malayev later said that 180 of them requested to return to Ukraine and were being sent there in buses. He said the move was not an exchange but did not give further details.
Russia’s Defense Ministry couldn’t immediately be reached for comment.
The Ukrainian military confirmed that part of a brigade had most likely crossed into Russian territory, although it disputed Russia’s version of events and could not confirm the exact number.
Given the state of relations between the two, that could be considered an INVASION!
Or they DEFECTED and my pos paper is covering it up.
A spokesman for the operation in the east, Oleksiy Dmitrashkovsky, said troops from the army’s 72d Brigade entered Russian territory because they were penned into their position and came under a sustained barrage of fire from separatist forces.
Rebel fighters used tanks, mortars, artillery, and Grad missile launchers over four hours, Dmitrashkovsky said, and eventually the brigade was forced to divide into two sections.
‘‘One was meant to break out and join forces with a support unit. The other unit had the task of providing fire cover,’’ Dmitrashkovsky said. ‘‘In doing that they fired their weapons until no ammunition remained, after which they abandoned their position and reached a place near a border crossing on Russian territory.’’
Also Monday, the Interfax news agency reported that Russia’s air force began military drills in central and western regions of the country, a move that could spark further fears about Moscow’s intentions.
Of course, when NATO did that months ago it was all for stability and security, blah, blah, blah, f***ing blah!!!!!
The drills will last through Friday, air force chief Igor Klimov was reported as saying, and will involve more than 100 fighter jets and helicopters.
This is PUTIN'S WAY of WARNING the NATO powers to BACK the F*** OFF!
Ukraine and Western countries have accused Russia of providing the rebels with equipment and expertise, a claim the Russian government has repeatedly denied.
The West has also accused Russia of most likely providing the insurgents with surface-to-air missiles that may have been used to shoot down a Malaysia Airlines passenger jet over rebel-held territory on July 17, killing all 298 people on board.
Ohhhhhh, back to that again in the back end of the piece.
A Dutch plane carrying victims’ remains from the disaster took off from Kharkiv on Monday. The plane was also carrying personal belongings of victims to the Netherlands.
Fighting continued Monday between government forces and rebels defending the separatist strongholds of Donetsk and Luhansk.
The Ukrainian army was tightening its ring around Donetsk and moving closer to a major assault to recapture the city, warning civilians to leave.
Gaza.
In Luhansk, officials said the power grid was completely down Monday and the city is running out of fuel. Luhansk residents said store shelves are emptying fast, and those who haven’t managed to flee must drink untreated tap water.
What is interesting is the piece of crap articles by the Zionist-controlled AmeriKan media make no mention of such things with Palestinians. It's the body count in a sentence, and that's all.
With little medicine left, doctors were sending patients home.
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Oh, yeah, since April at least 1,129 civilian casualties.
Israel has topped that in just a month!
UPDATE: Interest in MH17 Fades as Sanctions & War Edge Closer
I'm not the only one noticing!
