Daniel Davis and Gary with Larry.

Very good discussion of the events which took place today at the Oval Office.

What is important, and Larry points this out--J.D. Vance "laid down the case" that this clown (literally) should go. Now, I want to stress--and I understand that it may require additional elaboration. If (keep in mind--IF, not when) the US stops already dwindling military aid to 404, this whole thing gets on Europe's shoulders and here is WHY Europeans shit their pants for the last few days: Europe cannot rearm or conduct anything better than regiment size combat. If one needs proof--look no further than Sahel and French forces' humiliation there (what's new). This, mind you is the BEST force Europe has, the rest is even more pathetic collection of disjoined TOEs and hardware designed to fight in the XX century against weak enemies, incompetent officer corps and combat training which (I am not kidding) evokes Homeric laughter from Russians. You cannot fix it in 20 to 30 years, if ever. And then, there is Mr. Oreshnik. 

Europe has no manufacturing capacity, and it could be, if it decides to go, as Larch posited correctly, terrorism and sabotage rout, Russia can and will suffocate it by cutting off energy streams which still trickle through today and that will kill off the remnants of EU's real economy. Military-wise, Europe is not even in the same league as Russia, and I mean advanced weaponry. Against the background of what today could be semi-official start of dissolution of NATO, let me remind you this, again: 

This time Russians may not be so benevolent, and they will wipe out (or sink) some UK assets if London will continue to exercise illusions about own greatness. Will UK declare war on Russia? Russia has a lot of scores to settle with London. If MI6 and British Ministry of Defense still didn't get the memo to 10 Downing Street--they better now. I am sure American side shared the photos of Yuzhmash with its British allies ... or maybe not allies at all, and, in fact, one of the enemies of the United States? While contemplating all that, recall what the CEO of Rheinmetall stated 10 days ago. 

The EU has depleted its arms stockpiles due to the Ukraine conflict, leaving it exposed to a potential Russian threat, Armin Papperger, the CEO of German arms manufacturing giant Rheinmetall, has stated. The defense executive’s warning was voiced in an interview published by the Financial Times on Monday. It comes amid a renewed attempt at launching a US-Russia dialogue, with the sides on Tuesday holding their first meeting since the start of the Ukraine conflict. Speaking to the FT on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, Papperger, the head of one of the key Western firms supplying Kiev with military equipment, projected sustained high demand for arms in the region, even if peace talks lead to a Ukraine-Russia ceasefire.  

I have news for Herr Papperger--good luck trying to ramp up anything for REAL war. 

Or, as Harry Callahan used to say: "Do you feel lucky, punk(s)?" Choose your own league, Europe. 

It Is Not Close, George ...

... Western and especially British establishment media ARE war criminals, every single one of them who "covered" (a euphemism for spewing Kiev propaganda) and were rooting for clearly neo-Nazi regime. But you are right, George, Pierce Morgan should be viewed as one of the cogs of Goebbelsonean NATO propaganda machine. 

Pierce Morgan and his ilk are responsible for what has happened in 404. George, you are a hero! 

As You May Expect ...

... Russian internet is filled with memes, so is American one. Here is 404 delegation leaving the WH)) 

There is no need to comment on that but in terms of REAL policy--this is REAL action on part of Trump Admin, and I merely enjoy my schadenfreude moment when thinking about EU and feeling of utter terror they experience now. Good, let them live in fear. 

The Recreation of the Broadcast Of ...

 ... Zelensky meeting Trump today as performed by late Vladimir Zhirinovsky)) 

Yes, Aaand?

Poor sods still do not understand what SMO is all about. This is because they do not understand war. 

Concerns are growing on whether Russia will be willing to compromise on anything when it comes to peace negotiations surrounding its war with Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin and senior Russian officials have continued to reject US negotiating terms while demanding that Ukraine surrender territory that Russia does not occupy.

Evidently history is not a strong point of sewer creatures from London, otherwise they could have taken at least basic course in strategy and operations. Granted, not in UK whose military and its "academic" foundation are a joke. But, at this stage it is clear that Europe is facing its worst nightmare, while the US is looking for exit--the US simply has no resources left to continue with this war and this is the logic behind Trump Administration maneuvers. But yes, I think Ze is done and then ...   

Excellent From Larry ...

 ... about "polishing the turd". 

I thought the phrase “you can’t polish a turd” originated with the British or US Navy. For you non-native English speakers, it means that you cannot improve something which is inherently or unalterably unpleasant or of poor quality. After doing additional research, one of the earliest recorded uses is attributed to Geoffrey Stokes in his 1977 book Star-Making Machinery: Inside the Business of Rock and Roll, where it is used in the context of music production. The phrase gained popularity and became widely recognized in various contexts, often used humorously to describe futile efforts to improve something fundamentally flawed. That summarizes Keir Starmer’s meeting on Thursday with Donald Trump.

Read the whole thing at Larry's blog. A peculiar detail of this meeting, however, was that not for a second DJT and Starmer had any communications tete-a-tete. Meanwhile, a LOL of a strategic importance. Good grief ...

(NewsNation) — Kevin Hassett, the director of the National Economic Council, says the United States is hoping to make an estimated $20 billion from a rare earth minerals deal Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump are negotiating. “I think the President’s vision is that not only will it help us with our national security to have the critical minerals, which are so important for putting computers together and everything else, but also, if there’s U.S. ownership in those places, that it will help secure those places, because you, of course wouldn’t want to be attacking U.S. things,” Hassett said in an interview with NewsNation correspondent Kellie Meyer on “Morning in America.”

Russians immediately deployed their superweapon--yes, a meme ... Yes, this one. You don't need "translation for that". For reference--Bacchus and Ariadne by Guido Reni. 

Yes, $20 billion, no NOT trillion, billion. You know, a pocket change or Stewie from The Family Guy trying to "impress bitches" with his 0.2 inches dick. Or the dick of Bacchus. Yeah, $20 billion--a pocket change. 

Kinda Right.

 Well, no comment is needed))

And This Is News Exactly How?

WaPo, this corrupt cesspool of fakers suddenly begins to report (because this must hurt Trump Admin) what was and is known to anyone who tries NOT to park near Teslas at parking lots (just in case this overpriced shit goes up in flames) and who knows the history of the space flight. Like me, who is on record for years that Musk is nothing more than talented adventurist and snake oil peddler who rode the wave of liberal delusion with what they consider "advanced technology"--mostly Dem. Party (starting from Obama Admin) ignoramuses who measure technological progress in iPhones (and Teslas), due to lack of STEM education: 

Over the years, Musk and his businesses have received at least $38 billion in government contracts, loans, subsidies and tax credits, often at critical moments, a Washington Post analysis has found, helping seed the growth that has made him the world’s richest person. The payments stretch back more than 20 years. Shortly after becoming CEO of a cash-strapped Tesla in 2008, Musk fought hard to secure a low-interest loan from the Energy Department, according to two people directly involved with the process, holding daily briefings with company executives about the paperwork and spending hours with a government loan officer. When Tesla soon after realized it was missing a crucial Environmental Protection Agency certification it needed to qualify for the loan days before Christmas, Musk went straight to the top, urging then-EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson to intervene, according to one of the people. Both people spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of retribution.

And here is the news, modern American economy, when one removes core American industries which still keep the US in the rank of superpower (such as aerospace or extraction) --most of it is nothing more than Ponzi scheme and selling technological snake oil. Gimmicks, like launching Tesla to space or producing flamethrowers (why? Fucking why?) may impress some Star Wars fans for a while, but the bottom line was always to get rich, even when selling this shit to morons ... 

And give Musk the credit where the credit is due--he defrauded you, morons, extremely efficiently. I wonder how many in editorial staff of WaPo own Tesla. After all, those are not for driving--only for virtue signaling and this is what DNC and USAID propaganda outlets such as WaPo and their employees are only good for.  

About Proper Reading, Listening And ...

... comprehending of what Putin says. French think that terrorism against Russians is OK, sort of. The Big (very big) Three and the rest. 

Aaaand?

Newsweek, this collection of neocon retards and Kiev regime propaganda outlet, makes a sensation out of nothing. 

Vladimir Solovyov, a Russian state TV host and key ally to Russian President Vladimir Putin, said Moscow could "erase" Germany "off the face of the earth" during a recent broadcast. Newsweek reached out to the German embassy for comment via email on Thursday.

Yes, and I don't see what's the problem. Russia can "erase" not only Germany, but the whole of Europe and the US. As much as I abhor this hysterical specimen Solovyov (he IS NOT Putin's ally and, in fact, the opposite--but that's Newsweek, only cretins work there to know anything) factually he is absolutely correct. I also agree with him that Germany is Russia's existential enemy and will remain so no matter what. AfD is irrelevant here, because majority of Germany voted for the same shit again. Only former GDR voted for AfD. It is too late to save Germany anyway. So, what's the big deal, Newsweek, a slow news day? 

Stumbled Upon This ...

... yesterday. But before watching this, some reminder about POLITICAL AIMS of wars.  Here is the map of Berlin and Occupation Zones in 1945. 

As you may recall, Berlin was taken (liberated) exclusively by the Red Army and Polish Forces. The US, British, let alone French haven't been nowhere near Berlin in May of 1945. Yet, here we are--all three got their zones of occupation--a political decision which accounted for the Allied aid and fighting on the Western Front. 

Now is the demonstration of why 90% of media are cretins and why average Joe (or Ivan) has no idea what they are talking about, especially Western Joe who knows war only through Hollywood BS and fairy tales of the Gulf Wars.  

This is precisely the "logic" which led to SMO and defeat of the West. In general, the real expertise in the West is dead and what's left is PR. That is why everyone missed Putin's statement about Novorossiya which will come back home once the fighting is over--no need now to kill Russian soldiers where the outcome is already known. 

Garland, Scott And Yours Truly ...

 ... live in about 30 minutes.

 

Evidently, I Am In the Mood ...

... for butthurt news today. Or, rather, having fun at and with them, because my BS meter is extremely sensitive. 

India Has a Choice: Russia’s Su-57 or America’s F-35 Fighter?

India will choose F-35, we all know that, but that's not the point. It is the copious amount of BS they continue to spread. Like this, in the same piece:

The Su-57’s top speed of Mach 2.0 is noticeably faster than the F-35, but it is not as stealthy. In a unique display, both the American-made F-35 Lightning II and Russian-made Su-57 were seen together during an air show in India earlier this month. In addition to the Chinese Chengdu J-20 and American F-22 Raptor, these fifth-generation platforms are considered to be the most capable in service today. The presence of both airframes at the Aero India 2025 is significant as tensions continue to ramp up across the globe.

The question which one must ask is--and what is so "unique" in this "display"? Both countries brought their planes to the show. OK, wow. Now, another matter is PLURAL in terms of platforms and considered by who? So, Russians brought combat proven 5th generation aircraft with unrivaled combat record, while the US brought ...

As the second U.S.-made fifth-generation fighter platform, the F-35 is widely considered to be the most formidable of its kind to fly the skies. 

Again, considered by who? What are the criteria of "formidability"? Some BS propaganda about the platform which became a global butt of jokes and is absolutely not fit for real war? F-35 flew a rather boring routine at Aero India 2025 which is a pity, considering the fact that Su-57 stole the show, but that's just that--the show. I am sure when fresh (February 2025) facts on combat readiness are presented:

The F-35 fighter program continues to struggle with meeting test milestones and mission readiness goals, but progress is being made on both fronts, according to the latest report from the Pentagon’s test director and comments from the Joint Program Office and Lockheed Martin. Testing of the F-35’s Technology Refresh-3 software and hardware “remained significantly behind schedule throughout [Fiscal Year] 2024, acting Director of Operational Test and Evaluation Raymond D. O’Toole Jr. said in his organization’s annual report, released in late January. “The F-35 program has shown no improvement in meeting schedule and performance timelines for developing and testing software designed to address deficiencies and add new capabilities,” the report added.

This excruciating for military analysis professionals BS may stop, because in the end, shows are for ... well, shows for hoi polloi, while in particular case of India all those behind closed doors "negotiations" may last forever and will be decided by the scale of bribes, not combat capability of which F-35 has none in real war.    

Lavrov Being ... Well, Lavrov.

 He held a pressy today and talking about France he asked. 

МОСКВА, 26 фев — РИА Новости. Министр иностранных дел Сергей Лавров на пресс-конференции по итогам переговоров в Дохе попросил объяснить заявление президента Франции Эммануэля Макрона о российских активах. "Мы хотим попросить наших французских коллег разъяснить, в каком международном правовом документе разрешается использовать прибыль с того, что ты своровал", — сказал он.

Translation: MOSCOW, 26 Feb — RIA Novosti. At a press conference following the talks in Doha, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov asked for an explanation of French President Emmanuel Macron's statement about Russian assets. "We want to ask our French colleagues to clarify which international legal document allows the use of profits from what you stole," he said.

As you all know, French who for some unknown reason consider themselves a "player" in geopolitics, want to use the profit from Russia's frozen assets to be a part of "peace negotiations". Why Macron and French decided that they will be allowed anywhere near "peace negotiations" remains a complete riddle shrouded in mystery.

Meanwhile, in the news of a butthurt and increasing LOL, they continue to cope)) Look at the dates--they go on, and on, and on, while, unlike F-15 which never encountered any real enemy in the skies or on the ground, Russian Air Force redefined modern air combat and SEAD in REAL combat.

But the BS continues, to paint the picture of utter invincibility of something which never really fought. It is of interest, in this case, to elaborate on Pete Hegseth's totally expected statement to the effect that the US must have the strongest force in the world--he must say things like that. Needless to say, to elaborate on this issue as well as to explain why it is impossible may require a rather thick book, half of which will be bibliography and references, the other half--REAL military history and data related to operations from WW II to today. The US will, of course, remain the strongest Army in Americas and will continue to have a formidable Navy with nuclear deterrent increasingly moving to submarines (granted USS Columbia will come out without already significant troubles).

But other than that, especially considering the experience of the SMO--the largest continental war since 1945--which is already being summarized and generalized, we need to clearly understand that technological dimension of modern war changed so dramatically (in fact--revolutionary way), that, as I state ad nauseam, it is almost impossible to relate the US Armed Force TOE and experiences to it, other than discard wholesale the whole idea behind US military in the XX century. Per XXI century, well ... long long story. Pentagon is not ready for this, but its children will love it (c)

Those Who Are Too Sensitive ...

... do not watch. But here is how Russians deal with "volunteers" from NATO nowadays. As I repeat ad nauseam--boys, this is not a computer game or "operations" against Taliban when until 2021 it was easy to call on CAS and those pesky A-10s or F-16s would fly in and "deal" with the issue. This is different--this is a REAL war, and you (any even super-pooper "special" forces) do not want to face Russian stormoviks. 

Moreover, if you fight Russians, you do not and will not have the luxury of CAS because it will be shot down or simply will cease to exist due to airfields in tactical and operational rear simply bombed into oblivion. After what these "volunteers" and their "students" committed in Kursk Oblast against civilians Russians are not taking prisoners. This is not a game and Geneva Convention doesn't apply. 

Why It Is Difficult ...

 ... to explain obvious. 

New Hunter (Okhotnik).

The system which operates three Kornet ATGMs simultaneously including using mobile platform Varan. Kornet has an unrivaled combat record against the best of the best, which it defeated time after time. Now, imagine triple horror. 

Or ambush. Good use of those chips from washing machines by Russia. It is called Okhotnik--Hunter. 

He Is 40 ...

 ... and he is a captain of the Capital team. Some conspiracy theories people (in Russia primarily) say he will not be allowed to top the record, granted that the NHL game in 1980s when Gretzky scored all of his goals was nothing like what it is today, BUT the reaction of Washingtonians is what matters, plus--Trump would love to have Caps both in playoffs and having the best goal scorer in history (boy, those Canadians are having a hard time coming to realization, LOL)) 

You Gotta Love That ...

 ... including latest appointments in FBI. 

When conspiracy theories become material evidence. BTW, do you know what 24th of February IS--it is the day of Agent Cooper entering the town of Twin Peaks. 

Lying Is Their Profession.

Yep, and we all hope that FBI will now go after REAL criminals. 

To Those Who Wonder About This ...

 ... and namely why China voted the way she voted (abstained from voting) on anti-Russian Resolution. 

As I wrote for years--be my guest and search this blog--China is a commercial civilization, and they love to trade. Hence their Belt and Road Initiative--a development of markets for Chinese goods. Critical in this whole idea always was and is the EU as the, highest, for now, solvency market. In this sense, China is torn between dissatisfaction from clear demolition of European solvency through effects of SMO and thus reducing the value of the main market for which BRI was conceived and, on the other hand, Chinese interests in terms of time Russia inadvertently bought for China by engaging a whole of combined West in a historic struggle. 

Now, the White House has POTUS who sees China not as a neutral commercial power but as a threat to the United States. It is clear that Trump needs to close the 404 Folder he inherited from DNC and Biden criminals and reroute America's resources towards the standoff with China, while simultaneously trying to woo Russia away from China, or vice-versa. So, China acts in this case as she always does--pragmatically and having own interests in mind first and foremost, as it should be. But let's put it into prospective here--SMO and Russia's victory over the combined West produced tectonic effects on Chinese plans which few could foresee in Beijing in 2021. It is a strain. This strain is not going to break close Russian-Chinese ties, but it surely changed the dyadic dynamics, and China now has to contend or resign herself to the fact that Russia reemerged as the premier global military superpower--a fact which many (not all, though, I stress it) in Beijing have been somewhat uncomfortable with and loved the idea of Russia being "a junior partner"--a cliche developed primarily in the West. So, China simply abstained, which, however, contrasts dramatically and historically with the US voting AGAINST anti-Russian Resolution. You gotta love this, LOL. Pop-corn time. 

To Comment On This ...

 ... is just to spoil it)))

Russia's jet claims exceed reality as Ukraine modernizes forces. The Russian Ministry of Defense claims that on February 22, a Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet was shot down and numerous other air assault assets were destroyed. However, independent sources have not confirmed these reports, according to Defense Romania. The outlet adds that since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, Russians claim to have shot down more planes than Ukraine possesses.

)))

Good LOL))

No, really))

Great Summary From Larry.

 Of Germany's elections.

I don’t care how much lipstick you put on this pig and try to proclaim it as a beautiful victory. It is nothing of the sort. Germany is fractured, perhaps beyond repair. Yet, it has not reached the breaking point where a majority of the population, caught in despair, unite to back one party. Germany’s election produced a cup of warm spit. There is no escaping the fact that Germany’s break with Russia has had significant adverse impacts on the German economy, leading to several daunting economic problems:

Read the whole thing at Larry's blog. 

This is NOT Neural Network.

This is, indeed, the way civilians in Kharkov react to Russian drones. They wave and go about their business. Here is full video. This video speaks volumes about WHY Russian Army fights Special Military OPERATION instead of war, while cowards from NATO (VSU is NATO force) hide behind the backs of civilians. 

Methodology Of Coping.

Or how the envy translates into coping. The example of the BMPT Terminator. In Germany, the more things change, the more they stay the same. 

Sadly, Only In Russian.

Some sensational statements about Russia's Moon and Mars programs and existing prototypes of new ion and nuclear engines. Lovely girl squeezed Putin for financing, including for composite (alloy) which will defend living cells (euphemism for cosmonauts) from radiation. The work on this issue is already very advanced along the way. Maybe somebody knows how to translate it. Ah, yes--Russia increased financing of the science to 2% of GDP--huge sum of money. 

Yes, Yes and Yes.

Difficult to argue here. It is all (always was) about the scale of players, period. What's left of 404 must shut up. 

In related news, Poland's President Mr. Duda was held behind the Trump's door waiting for an hour before he was let in and spend the whole 15 minutes with Trump.  

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's President Andrzej Duda said Tuesday that he has received U.S. assurances that Washington will not reduce its troop presence in Poland and elsewhere along NATO's eastern flank. A conservative who has long had good ties with U.S. President Donald Trump, Duda also returned to an idea he proposed years ago to create a U.S. military based called “Fort Trump” in his country.

Sure. Russians are waiting and the mood in Russia, across the board, is the same--talk is cheap, actions speak louder than words. Granted, Russia understands what Trump is trying to do domestically. Meanwhile, coping in the NATO pseudo-military porn outlets is palpable, I speak about it from technological POV in my today's video. 

25,000 Italians Wrote Petition ...

... with apologies to Russian people after the President of Italy Sergio Mattarella compared Soviet Union to Third Reich. Italians reacted and today presented Maria Zakharova with those signatures. As the result--Zakharova sang Bella Ciao and recalled the fight of Garibaldi Partizans in Italy in WW II. 

Meanwhile, rumor has it that nothing much will change in Germany despite all those totally unjustified hopes for Alternative for Germany likely getting second place in elections. The coalition of CDU and Social Democrats is there to stay and that means no substantive changes for Germany. As Kraftwerk (love the guys) sang: Europe, Endless, the time is to change the lyrics: Europe, Hopeless. 

Crenshaw Doesn't Know Anything About Real War Either.

Like Glenn Greenwald, Crenshaw doesn't understand operations and operational planning, no, not this tactical BS of SEAL Team 6 which would evaporate on real battlefield, he also doesn't know basic math which is expected from ROTC "commissioned" tactical level officer who has no clue about modern weaponry and how it is used, and because of that, he spews BS about matters he knows less than Glenn. 

Crenshaw, who has degree in International Relations and no applicable knowledge of military history, let alone anything about Russian Militarty would be laughed out as military amateur from any battalion level staff in SMO when he will try to apply his "knowledge" of SEAL operations to the modern battlefield of which he, as most Western militaries, has no clue about on any tactical, operational and strategic levels. Yet, here he is--"you never fought anything." Did Crenshaw fight real war? Did he ever win anything with his forces? Well, we know the answer. The guy is moron who spews Ukie propaganda financed by the ... USAID and Nazi regime in Kiev. Unbelievable. 

Ahem ...

 ... have a nice chair near you? Granted, it is French but ...

Trump sera à Moscou pour les commémorations de la fin de la guerre.  INFO LE POINT. Donald Trump et Vladimir Poutine se retrouveront à Moscou le 9 mai prochain pour les commémorations de la fin de la Seconde Guerre mondiale.

Translation: Trump will be in Moscow for the commemorations of the end of the war. INFO LE POINT. Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will meet in Moscow on May 9 for the commemorations of the end of the Second World War.

French have all reasons to complain--they still cannot reconcile themselves to the fact that the most French men accomplished, with the exception of heroic Normandie-Niemen and Free French, was to shave the heads of poor French girls who simply dated Wehrmacht personnel in the times when France prostituted itself to Hitler. How Ooh-la-la.

Look at them "heroes". So, if true as this French rag complains--the Europe will have to drink their chalice of garmonbozia observing how victorious Russian Army marches saluting the Presidents of Russia and USA on May 9th. Do not get too excited, we have to wait and see (confirmation, if true), but it seems that British still didn't decide who they want to be ... And now--a discotheque. I need a drink)))

Update: It was French BS)) Now confirmed.

Average US Media ...

 ... editorial board ranging from CNN to WaPO and NYT with WSJ is a collection of not only corrupts prostitutes (non-corrupt prostitutes provide honest service for the money) but a collection of cretins with credentials in BS as are their "experts" (e.g. Petraeus, Keane or Forbes' own David Axe). Moreover, Journalism Schools all across the world are nothing more than degree mills for feeble-minded chimpanzees who couldn't understand quadratic equations, as are all those Ph.Ds in this shit and "professors", who are shysters, in every single Ivy League "journalism" program. Finally, somebody begins to call them out. 

And then, of course, this "teeny weenie" issue of high treason and war crimes which US MSM so gladly supported. As I already said, Tucker was too generous when he said that "every other person (in US journalism) is an asshole"; I think the number is closer to 80%, but then again--I am not Tucker, he knows the environment better than me. 

Orban Knew the Game from the Start.

UK and France (and Germany) --did not. Macron's map skills are, for the lack of better word, humiliating to France. Lavrov reasserts Russian position. Is the winning 404 in the room with The Hill editorial board? 

Skynet Now Becomes ...

 ... assertive. Russian robots now regulate the traffic on their own, LOL)). 

Poor, Poor Dear.

 He just wants to kill Russians so badly. 

He is an epitome of the British "ruling" class and media. Most of them are war criminals and turned the country not only into the third world shithole but also into the Airstrip One--a totalitarian hopeless society. Yes, they want to kill Russians because GB transitioned into UK, because it is a pathetic economic and military (lack of) power with no prospects for recovering an iota of its halcyon days of stripping colonies of their riches--they lust after Russia's resources and hate Russians for being able to turn UK into the parking lot in case they try to go after those resources. The argument about London's City and alleged power concentrated in it--it is all bunk. It always comes down to Stalin's sacramental rephrasing--and how many divisions does the Rotschild's family have? (c) Simple, really--UK is incapable to raise a single fully combat ready armored brigade, let alone division, not to speak of tank army, like they do this in Russia. 

The only thing which is left for them is to fade into the La-La-Land of wet dreaming and of contradicting Pink Floyd's immortal "quiet desperation is the English way" by means of a sanctimony and spitting into Russia's direction because this is the only thing they are capable of. Well, that and killing Skripal's cat and possibly the whole family, and now the countdown started for when SAS which guards Ze will off him in order to cover tracks of British crime, treachery and impotence. But for now--it is a "privilege to shoot Russian soldier". In related news, the so called 404 Foreign Legion distinguished itself primarily by being barrier troops for retreating VSU and by atrocities against civilians and POWs. I am sure they will study this in Sandhurst and King's College. 

The Secret Is Out. Ukraine Is Winning.

 In accordance to a corrupt Ukie asset and a cretin JP Lindsley.  If you don't believe me, here it is in a premier media cesspool The Hill. 

KYIV — The Trump White House is missing the obvious: Ukraine is not losing its war against Russia. In fact, it is winning in five tremendous ways that U.S. officials, the European elite and the media alike are failing to see. 

Yes, absolutely. How could we have failed to see. Ahh, us morons with professional military backgrounds, with all our funny degrees in military sciences and weapon systems, tactics and operations and life military experiences and shit like that. What do we really know. Behold, the war criminal with BA in Great Books, Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Notre Dame. Well, as I state ad nauseam--most establishment media in the US are war criminals and now the squealing of these assholes after Kash Patel has been confirmed gives me a great pleasure anticipating some juicy facts about losers like this piece of shit being financed both through USAID and being on the payroll of GUR and TSIPSO. The kid better run from Lvov, otherwise with his "military expertise" he may get some unpleasant things happening to him. 

P.S. I liked how he states that the Black Sea Fleet is no more (c). Last time I checked (like 24 hrs. ago) it was alive and kicking, I mean launching 3M14s at 404 targets, but evidently this imbecile never read good books to know the difference between reality and delusions. 

Open Thread.

Busy. Go at it. 

Nima and Yours Truly ...

 ... live in 50 minutes. 

Larry Gives an Excellent Summary.

 Of the last 72 hours. Which only buttresses my thesis I repeat ad nauseam--superpowers move in their own universe. Biden Admin and neocon-globalist forces behind it acted as a provincial football team which had a chance to play with passing by Premier League outfit which humiliated these local amateurs. Does DJT and his people understand that they should behave as is appropriate to a superpower which the United States certainly remains? 

The traditional leaders of Europe — i.e., the United Kingdom, France and Germany — are reeling in the wake of Pete Hegseth’s speech to the NATO defense ministers and JD Vance’s address to the Munich Security Conference. They are reacting like a jilted spouse who was just informed by their significant other that the marriage is kaput… crying and gnashing of teeth is widespread. In a desperate bid to recover from Vance’s verbal beating of the European authoritarians, French President Emmanuel Macron hastily convened a summit in Paris with a select group of European leaders in order to craft a coordinated plan to continue the war in Ukraine without the United States:

It is clear that Europe doesn't have resources for "continuation", which only underscores the depth of cretinism of Baerbock who promised 404 700 billion Euros. They will print those, LOL)) But then again, more competent people such as CEO of Rheinmetall already confirmed--Euro NATO's armories are empty. 

And here is the critical point by Larry. 

Meanwhile, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the American and Russian delegations had a productive meeting. But, rather than focus on ending the war in Ukraine, the meeting concentrated on constructing a plan to normalize relations between Washington and Moscow and to prepare a meeting for the end of February between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. The Europeans, along with the failed comic who runs Ukraine, persist in deluding themselves that the effort to rekindle normal relations between the US and Russia is based on ending the war in Ukraine with them seated at the negotiating-table. But Donald Trump has made it clear they are not invited. Trump has two objective: Bring an end to Europe’s parasitic relationship with the United States and restart normal relations with Russia. The speeches of Hegseth and Vance signaled that the United States is no longer going to pay for a needless, stupid war in Ukraine. If Europe wants to continue the war, it can pay for it. Ditto for Ukraine. Uncle Sam’s wallet is shuttered. No more cash infusions for the bandits in Kiev.

This is how superpowers should communicate--global agenda and global security configuration. Meanwhile, 

Retired General Barry McCaffrey said he thinks that after 76 years, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, known as NATO, is "over." Speaking on an MSNBC panel of foreign policy experts about President Donald Trump blaming Ukraine for Russia invading their border, McCaffrey lamented that he fears war is coming. "Unfortunately, my own view is the damage is done," he said of Trump's failures in foreign policy. "It's now irrevocable. There's not a shred of rational argument among European powers to trust the United States' commitment to NATO and Article Five."

Somebody has to explain to this relic that most of what he knows about the world today lies outside of his military-political expertise as is the rule for most US generals who are mostly successful in earning sinecures in comfy think-tanks and other orgs for earning good salary while doing nothing, and enriching themselves, not providing competent military-political analysis. But then again, how many wars did those dudes win? Right. He still might be correct in one thing-- NATO is over in any operational sense. Read the whole at Larry's blog. 

Butthurt Is Strong on This One ...

The National Interest tabloid cannot give it a rest. They continue to parade their butthurt, or a minute of military porn, LOL))

Visually, the Su-57 is impressive. But the whole purpose of stealth, long-range missiles, and beyond-visual-range detection is that if you can see the enemy with your eyes, you probably did something wrong. Following the fifth-generation showdown at the “Aero India 2025” biennial air show at the Yelahanka Air Force Station, which began last Monday, Russia has continued to hype up its Sukhoi Su-57 (NATO reporting name “Felon”).

Boy, this amateur with degree in journalism (that means he has no real education) is akin to a kindergarten kid who got his candy taken away. Here is his awesome "background", LOL. 

Somebody really has to explain this guy that:

1. So called Stealth is primarily a mythology of the Lockheed it developed to sell this BS F-117 which met ignominious demise from Serbian AD in 1999. So, this Suciu guy obviously doesn't understand that the reduction of RCS primarily in the front semi-sphere is just but one of the measures commonly known as reduction of the physical fields of the platform, not to mention the fact of any Russian AD complex or airborne radar, especially plugged in the combat network, in the US aka CEC--Cooperative Engagement Capability, yes, Russians have analog already well tried in real combat, and neither S-400 nor PESA Irbis on Su-35 or AESA Byelka on Su-57 have any difficulty detecting, tracking and developing firing solution against any "stealth" combat aircraft. I omit here a pathetic range of F-35's arsenal with its AIM-120 AMRAAM with its maximum range of 180 km against hypersonic, 400 km-range R-37 carried by Su-57, Su-35, 30SM and SM2. 

2. There was NO showdown in India. F-35 would disintegrate should it ever try even some parts of the flying routine of Su-57, and I mean literally--it would disintegrate. It is time for fanboys and the graduates of Air Combat University of the Top Gun: Maverick to wake up and try to compare combat proven weapon system against the best NATO AD scoring record air to air kills, with hangar queens of the USAF such as obsolete F-22 and some mediocre at best flying contraption which was made to fight against ... well, someone who has no viable air force. I know, it hurts so badly. But this journo can thank Biden Admin and his colleagues from the whoring "profession" who helped to expose NATO military "power" as that of the paper tiger. So, go on, make my day, punk (c). Ah yes, there was no showdown, Su-57 simply stole the show. 

Odessa Today.

 Lovely fireworks with very low efficiency of Ukie AD. 

And then one of (many) arrivals this night. Namely more than 10.  

Something big has been hit. 

So, here it is. A reminder of what the "leakers" are, and that Russia can ensure as many as she needs. 

Kursk Operation--New Phase.

 Just words are not enough. Moscow waits for American actions. 

As Was Predicted ...

 810th Brigade marines are already in Sumy Oblast. 

Президент России Владимир Путин заявил, что ему час назад доложили о пересечении бойцами ВС РФ границы с Украиной в Курской области. «Самая последняя информация, которую мне доложили буквально час назад, – сегодня ночью бойцы 810-й бригады пересекли границу Российской Федерации и Украины и вышли на территорию противника», – сказал глава государства, отвечая на вопросы журналистов во время посещения завода по производству беспилотников в Санкт-Петербурге, передает ТАСС.

Translation: Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he was informed an hour ago that Russian Armed Forces fighters had crossed the border with Ukraine in the Kursk region. "The latest information that was reported to me literally an hour ago is that tonight fighters from the 810th Brigade crossed the border of the Russian Federation and Ukraine and entered enemy territory," the head of state said, answering journalists' questions during a visit to a drone manufacturing plant in St. Petersburg, TASS reports.

This validates fully the hypothesis of the whole Kursk ordeal--as of today 62, 000 of VSU have been killed in Kursk Oblast, hundreds upon hundreds of vehicles destroyed--that upon assessing the situation, the GS decided to use Kursk Oblast as a trap and the numbers of VSU losses from there are stupefying. And now, marines are already in the territory which likely will become yet another territorial acquisition for Russia. Sumy and surroundings are shaken non-stop by the work of Russia RUK/ROK with Iskanders and FABs arriving to the assembly areas non-stop. I speak about this in my latest video which should be up shortly.