Yes, And I Want ...

 ... the prototype of newest nuclear reactor in my backyard--to save money on energy. Exclusive! Breaking News! Sensation! Yes, this is Reuters.

KYIV, July 27 (Reuters) - Ukraine wants a prototype for a European anti-ballistic system codenamed Freyja to be ready within the first half of next year, a senior official said, as Kyiv pushes its allies to help deliver a weapon capable of downing Russian missiles. Davyd Aloian, deputy secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council, who oversees the Freyja project, said that an international steering committee tasked with estimating the research and development costs was due to convene for the first time soon.

Sure, sure. I have the news though--Russian "ballistic" missiles used in SMO are ballistic primarily in title. Both Iskander and Iskander M fly quasi-ballistically maneuvering like crazy. Some very few intercepts of early versions of Iskanders have been achieved at near terminal and even that is primarily from 404 "reports". That means it could all be BS. 

But the issue is simpler--Europe lacks required expertise and capacity for design and production of weapon systems which are adequate (forget about being highly effective) for the modern battlefield. Period. The statement like these, moreover, create a Homeric laughter in Russian military. 

Ukraine is chronically dependent on U.S.-made Patriot air defence systems, which is the only weapon in its arsenal capable of reliably downing Russia's ballistic missiles, which travel at several times the speed of sound. 

Yes, and I am Marlon Brando. Europe tied itself to criminal Nazi regime in Kiev and she is going to die with it. 

Yes, Share the "Evidence"))

Allow me to remind you--404 does not have any of the advanced ISR and is entirely dependent on the US for this and Command, Control and Communications. 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday he will share evidence with the United States showing Russia is assisting Iran in targeting U.S. bases in the Middle East via satellite surveillance. "Since the beginning of July, we have recorded active Russian satellite surveillance of the Gulf states and U.S. military facilities located there," Zelenskyy said on X. "These images subsequently appear in Iran. At the same time, there is a clear correlation between Russia's satellite imagery of these sites and Iranian strikes — both before the attacks, in preparation for them, and afterward, to assess the damage inflicted." Zelenskyy's accusations of Russia helping Iran target U.S. troops are not the first. Multiple sources, including a senior U.S. official with direct knowledge, told CBS News six days into the war that Russia was providing intelligence to Iran regarding U.S. positions in the Middle East. 

Yes, Zelensky will be sharing American intel with ... Americans. That, my friends, is called chutzpah. A special kind of chutzpah, I may add. But, as you all know, America's "friends" since Korean War are not exactly an admirable bunch. 404 (highly likely from Kazakhstan, maybe Azerbaijan) hit Iranian vessel in Caspian Sea--killed a crew member. Iran promised a delivery of a good payload to some targets in 404. Meanwhile The Economist sounds alarm. 

China is gaining troubling military know-how from Russia. It is learning how to improve its drones, nuclear subs and air defence. 

No shit, geniuses, you don't even know half of it, but judging by the "expertise" of Western journos and political "science" so called "strategists" they will not be able to grasp even basic realities of the modern warfare paradigm. It is a huge celebration in Russia today--Navy Day. Vladimir Putin already congratulated those serving and connected to the Navy. 

Evidently This Green Beret ...

 ... has a rather limited understanding of the nature of REAL war. Not surprising this trash is written by some Ukrainian guy in Harry Kazianis' pseudo military publication. 

Throughout the Russia–Ukraine war, special operations forces (SOF, or SSO in Ukrainian) have conducted many raids and missions to probe enemy defensive positions. Examples include Ukraine’s use of SOF probing operations in Bryansk and Kursk in 2023 and 2024 before launching its incursion into Russia’s Kursk region in August 2024. At the same time, the drone war in Ukraine was rapidly accelerating. By 2025, Kyiv had established a drone wall, with virtually every part of the front monitored by uncrewed aircraft. Conducting maneuver warfare became increasingly difficult, and snipers and special forces operators also faced greater risks. ... ‘Xen’, a former US special forces operator who has worked with a Ukrainian special forces regiment, told me that in 2020, he had worked with a US SOF unit training Ukrainian special forces and that the instruction had been largely one-directional. Drone warfare had not changed battlefield doctrine, and the Ukrainian trainees were learning extensively from the Americans.

Well, I have news for the author of this drivel and VSU "learning from Americans" ... how to lose wars. VSU 100% is dependent on the US' world class ISR and C2, without it and with a steady flow, now chocked off, of supplies it would have collapsed much earlier. Moreover, Russians, while giving due to Ukie stubbornness and courage, have a rather mixed (euphemism for "is that it" surprise) reaction to the US "training", not to mention the fact that American view of "maneuvering" is born out of fighting either backward forces or civilians. In real war, US Army would be pinned down in assembly areas and destroyed. 

In general, this type of writing is designed for people with Tom Clancy's "level" of military expertise and lack of any clue about the role of special forces in a large scale combined arms operations. All this talk about drone warfare is a flavor of the season, but reality of countermeasures, as it is natural for people with the mentality of, at best, NCO, centers on the tactical picture. And even here, they still cannot grasp the fact that just today Russia shot down 1,060 NATO drones and will continue to do so as long as it takes. These numbers and resources which sustain SMO are beyond the grasp of the US military planners because the US military is incapable to fight protracted wars. It cannot sustain them and is now in the full retreat into the regional force with nuclear weapons. That's gotta hurt and it shows. 

I Am Shocked, Shocked ...

 ... I am telling you. 

Russia has no warships deployed in the Mediterranean Sea for the first time in a decade, the latest example of how much Moscow is exerting itself after almost four and a half years of full-scale war in Ukraine. The last two Russian military ships in the Mediterranean Sea left the area on June 26, 2026, a NATO official told Newsweek, speaking on a condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the subject matter. The ships’ exit marks the first time since 2016 that Russia’s military hasn’t had a naval presence in the Mediterranean, and it points to the strain Moscow is under with its bruising war effort in eastern Europe, as the conflict churns on with no end in sight.

Of course this "anonymous NATO official" is some BSer who wouldn't know shit from shinola or maybe some staff BSer from Newsweek pulling a nothing (shit) burger out of his (her) ass. The explanation is simple and rather trivial--Russian Navy is actively involved in escort operations for Russia's tankers and it is in and out of Med. But desperate losers in NATO grasp even at non-events trying to cover up NATO being exposed as a paper tiger and combined West as an obsolete military force. 

Which really corresponds well to this: 

European countries intend to dispose of the seized Russian oil without transferring the proceeds to its owners, the corresponding decision was published in the official journal of the European Union, RIA Novosti reports. Prior to the adoption of a new package of sanctions, the embargo prohibited the purchase, import and transportation of Russian energy resources, but there was no mechanism for selling goods without transferring profits to the owner. The new amendments introduce this possibility for the first time. The mechanism will allow European countries to withdraw confiscated products from the ban, sell them to third parties and keep the proceeds for themselves.

Here it is--thievery, they always were like this. I mean Europe. Robbery for weak, thievery from strong. That is why Russian Navy is constantly on the move, because Euro cowards dare only to stop civilian vessels. Which also brings one of the most critical naval tasks--escort and convoy operations--to the fore. 

Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda.

This is for people who still cannot get the obvious answer to question of Why Now. Why now Russia dropped the gloves. Let me explain again, which is difficult for Western audiences to accept because it all lies beyond their political and life experiences. So, why now this:

Or, in other words why not only Kiev is being denied the remnants of its industry and in parts begins to look like this:

But the whole of 404 is being turned into the barren land and is being isolated from the Black Sea. You don't need to physically take Odessa to do so, you just need to stop shipping to and from Odessa and Nikolaev--Sea Denial smoothly translating to Sea Control. 

Starobelsk? Sure, NATO terrorism is good enough casus belli for wiping out the remnants of the cancer combined West created. But for those people who do follow actual state of Russian society--granted, impossible to do if you consume Western media propaganda--it is incomprehensible to accept that Russian society is extremely sophisticated in terms of war and understanding the nature of the conflict, because it is in a cultural genetic code. Combined West doesn't have this cultural DNA, especially the US. Obviously, all kinds of fake Western "academicians" may bloviate about "support" or lack thereof of American people for some military adventure, but there is NO cultural and spiritual connection between average Joe and TPTB because it cannot exist--there are no conditions for it. 

In Russia, especially today, this connection is profound and Russian political power is well attuned to the mood of the average Ivan, and Ivan now wants blood and 404 gone. In fact, average Russian Ivan today wouldn't mind Berlin, Brussels and Paris with London be gone too--a dramatic shift from the earlier phases of SMO with "they are still our people" moods being prevalent. Those are over. And Kremlin reacts, because REAL wars, unlike post WW II adventurism of the US in Vietnam and elsewhere, are not fought by public opinion polls and media propaganda--they are fought by a synapse between society and TPTB. 404 must and it will die (that is cease to exist in its present form) and if it takes the suffering of whatever remains of this political nation--Russia gladly provides it already. Russia could have done this earlier, but the most important element was still missing--a sense of justice shared by the whole of Russian society. Now it is in place and operational tempo increased dramatically and it will increase even more in coming weeks. All conditions are finally in place. Wait, where did we encounter it before? Ah, yes ...

“Yes, yes,” answered Prince Andrew absently. “One thing I would do if I had the power,” he began again, “I would not take prisoners. Why take prisoners? It’s chivalry! The French have destroyed my home and are on their way to destroy Moscow, they have outraged and are outraging me every moment. They are my enemies. In my opinion they are all criminals. And so thinks Timokhin and the whole army. They should be executed! Since they are my foes they cannot be my friends, whatever may have been said at Tilsit.”

But then again, what do those Russians know about the war. They are not "the finest fighting force in history"(c). /s

Yes, Absolutely!

Wonderful gains. Everywhere. 

European Commissioner for Defence Andrius Kubilius said that Ukraine's recent advances targeting Russian maritime vessels and energy infrastructure is putting Kyiv in a position of strength — and should hopefully force Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table. "It's remarkable what Ukraine managed to achieve during the recent half a year with deep strikes," he said on the Europe Today programme.

It must be noted that Kubilius is an Exhibit A of what even trashy Russian rag Gazeta notes (while missing the main reason) by asking a legitimate question: 

Why Western Europe keeps producing weak leaders. From Boris Johnson to Emmanuel Macron: why Western Europe’s political class appears less capable than previous generations. 

The author also missed on proper title of why the combined West produces dumbfucks as leaders. But even in this form it will do. Meanwhile, Russians continue to do what Russians do: 

Russian fighters reached the outskirts of Sloviansk and began to enter the city. This was told by the deputy commander of the 9th Engineer Regiment of the 25th Combined Arms Army of the West group with the call sign Gagarin. According to the officer, the main efforts of the Russian army are now aimed at hindering the movement of units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and mining the roads. "We have already reached the outskirts of Sloviansk. There, the enemy prepared the roads, covered with nets," Gagarin explained.

You see, this is a Russian method of demonstrating "weakness" and getting ready, per this Lithuanian cretin from European Commission, to get themselves to "negotiating table". Or rather, signing of capitulation table. 

Druzhkovka-Kramatorsk ...

 ... road. 

Completely choking off logistics for VSU, and Russian DRGs are already operating inside Druzhkovka in recon capacity. This is from 4th Independent Motor Rifle Brigade. This formation is one of a number operating already in and around Druzhkovka. NATO's "Maginot Line" is being disassembled block by block. Can you imagine the butthurt level in NATO? It is at 11. 

Mearsheimer, As Always ...

 ... has no clue. 

His ideas about "two conditions", especially about drones, are those of the amateur in warfare and its specific field of Air Defense. But then again, where can he get his data from? Of course from same amateurs as he is and they take it from visuals and 404 propaganda. Yet, this guy remains in continuous rotation in every media and delivers platitudes time after time. He was wrong about Russia so consistently, so outlandishly bad for the last 10+ years, that I don't even know how to explain to him what REAL air defense is and how it operates. He will not grasp it. He will not listen anyway. 

For Mearsheimer it is advised to get acquainted with Russia's Military Doctrine and to look up real situation on the battlefield and then try to figure out what are the objectives of Russia in SMO, and not from merely statements of Russian officials but based on verifiable data. I have news for him--and videos and testimonies, such as deputy commander of the 4th Brigade of the 6th Motor Rifle Division responsible for UAV systems and their operations (among many others) who actually implement daily what amounts to anti-drone measures, effectively UAV air-to-air combat in the tactical zone.

While REAL number of UAV leakers into Russia is expressed in SINGLE digits, but Mearsheimer knows nothing about. For the US those things are beyond the grasp, including this thing: 

MOSCOW, July 30. /TASS/. The number of FPV drones in the Russian troops has increased dramatically, now about 4 thousand are delivered per day, Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov said.

This was in 2024, since then the production increased a number of times. Russia outproduces whole of combined West (NATO and shit) by an order of magnitude in all types of drones. Now let's get to 2026. This is Mr. Manturov:

The Russian military-industrial complex (MIC) has the ability to produce more than 15 thousand FPV drones per day. This was announced on June 3 by the First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov. "Domestic enterprises can already ensure the supply of over 15 thousand pieces per day of FPV drones alone, and in 2023 such a number was produced per month," he said in an interview with the Kommersant newspaper.

For arithmetically challenged (forget about combat models used for planning of operations against NATO's aerial terrorism) this means: 365 x 15,000 = 5,475,000 drones per year. Combined West's economies will choke trying to match this. But then again, one must be situationally aware--a novelty thing for Pentagon, CIA and so called "analysts" such as Mearsheimer. And so he continues with platitudes. 

Now to the crux of the matter--Russia MAY strike Europe, and among targets could be some of those UAVs-producing facilities, but if it happens, it is going to be NOT the main consideration, and NATO's UAVs could be used MERELY as casus belli. Already now Russia blunted and mitigated all this "wall of drones"--yet another pathetic moniker for NATO's military impotence--if Russia will be striking Europe she will come in hard and main targets will be the remnants of NATO's industrial plant, thus solving a strategic task of a complete demilitarization of Europe. But here we enter the sphere of a strategic ambiguity which plays extremely well for Russia, who knows about herself and combined West orders of magnitude more than Mr. Mearsheimer. 

P.S. You all know that 404 "struck" today ... drum roll ... 46 "Russian tankers" in the Sea of Azov. I was incensed--why such a low number? There should have been at least 250 tankers hit and another 50,000 Russians killed around Moscow, which is about to fall. This "quick victory" thing becomes nauseating. 

In Columbia They Burn ...

 ... 404 flags and demand government stops recruiting cannon fodder for 404. 

Here is a gruesome fate of one such Columbian "volunteer" who didn't do his homework on the abyss separating "operations" of cartels and lefty guerrillas and fighting the best army in the world.  

It is too late now for learning. 

While Ginger Clown ...

... bloviates. Russian Army saves children in and around Konstantinovka. Sophia is 10 she was found in rubble. Parents and all relatives are gone. 

Sophia is safe now. She is one of many, she is the victim of the US imperialism which fights and kills children from Gaza, to Starobelsk, to Minab--that's the only thing they know how. Fighting real war? No, this is now a well established empirically fact, and while these sociopaths and perverts continue to make grandiose gestures and issue grandiose statements in Istanbul ...

... reality is knocking on their doors--they simply ran out of resources and time. They lost any moral cause for existence. 

Trump Talks About ...

... golden age for the US, which, evidently, the US entered on his watch. At this stage I only hope that that's not the "golden age" Trump envisions for the US.

On the second thought--this is precisely how he envisions it. Well, what can I say ... 

Meanwhile, Nikolaevka is getting "softened up".

And this is significant because of this:

In the same time, elements of the 6th Motorrifle Division are already around Druzhkovka. I plan to elaborate on report by the Chief of the Main Operational Directorate (GOU) of the General Staff General Rudskoi on some Konstantinovka stats, suffice it to say 404 lost 13,500 of personnel there and that city was prepared for 10 years to be a festung--didn't help. Same is going to happen with Slavyansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration. So, NATO will continue with the only thing it knows how to do--terrorism, trying to kill as many civilian Russian women, children and men as possible. Well, I am now 100% positive that the list of targets in NATO territory has been generated, not to mention the fact that ... 

GENEVA, July 4 - RIA Novosti. Latvia and other Baltic countries have already provided air corridors for strikes by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Russia, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin told RIA Novosti. "Recall that we have verified data that Latvia and other Baltic republics have already provided their air corridors for Ukrainian drones that attacked the civilian infrastructure of our country," he told the agency.

There you go--that means being a cobelligerent. Meanwhile, UK has announced mobilization to fight Russia. 

Russians are absolutely terrified. 

Konstantinovka Is Officially Liberated ...

... that means mopping up is pretty much done. But that's what should attract attention of Satanists in Europe.

It is necessary to conduct an analysis of the involvement of all instigators of hostilities in the Ukrainian conflict zone - this will be needed for making responsible decisions, Putin stated. This was reported by Peskov.

Hm, make bets on who first will be visited by one of Russia's stand-off weapons. Dmitry Orlov proposed Denmark, actually. I don't know. So many options. 

This is today. 

When I Say ...

 ... that the West is complicit in war crimes and crimes against humanity in 404--this is not a hyperbole. Average NATO general, who participated in planning of war in 404 is a criminal. Here is a practical representation of these crimes. A number of high ranking US and UK generals and media-political figures called on what amounts to non-stop mobilization of everyone in 404. You all saw what TTzK does but here is a new one. 

A child with ONLY father (no other living relatives) left as a parent ... well, TTzK kidnapped him and poor girl now has nobody. Kindergarten teacher had no other option but to take the girl home after their attempts to learn the fate of girl's father at TTzK facility failed. No US serviceman understands realities of what NATO cowards have done. No US servicemen ever lost wife, children, father, mother to war. NONE. But here is one little peek into how NATO "fights". As one American general stated "to the last Ukrainian". That's what they want, this is what they got, after that they will lie to themselves for the rest of their lives that they had great "strategies" but somehow ... well--not enough Ukrainian cannon fodder. 

In Order For Me ...

 ... to not respond individually to every message to me about NATO attacks on Russian infrastructure. Latest one being on Voronezh allegedly "destroying" some microchip factory. I repeat again--attacks on Russia will continue as will continue info (FUD) operations by all kinds of otherwise impotent NATO intel-military orgs. Here is an example:

The girl whose video from ... Saratov complaining about the state of the railroad station in Saratov was used by TSIPSO for illustrating its propaganda point that ... nobody can leave Crimea. That's MO, including MO of human herpes otherwise known as Western legacy media. Another example, in Voronezh there is a rationing of gasoline for city driving of 30 liters (roughly 9 gallons) per single filling. True, what is not reported is that this "rationing" is ONLY for Lukoil gas stations chain, due to planned maintenance of its refineries which is done every year or so. What are other options where there is no "rationing"? Well VTK, Rosneft, Tatneft etc. They try their utmost to sow the panic and FSB works overtime catching traitors recruited by GUR. Plus Russian gasoline "cartels" creating artificial deficit in some places. 

Killing civilians, derailing the trains--that's the only type of war NATO can conduct. OK. Here is yet another one willing to blow railroad tracks. But why such a media assault (especially in the West) all of a sudden. I repeat, again--this is Konstantinovka today, per reports--95% of it is under Russian control. 

Druzhkovka is next and that means the start of the Kramatorsk-Slavyansk Offensive Operation in earnest with elimination of the main forces of 404 there. Hence the hysteria in the West. I want to repeat--I DO NOT make any conclusions based only on some videos and social media posts, I try to get and distill available OPERATIONAL data to get a picture, as much as it is possible under present circumstances. 

Today is June 22. Anyone who has any brain knows what June 22, 1941 date is. As 85 years ago, the combined West tries to launch yet another Operation Barbarossa. They already failed and there will be no 1941 in Russian history again. Degenerate globalist "elites" are desperate to extend their life but their fate is sealed. And I want to remind, again, what this picture means:

It is just that this time it is Russian tricolor which is there instead of the Soviet flag--this is as relevant today as it ever was. This is also for all those "emotional" types who constantly listen to garbage by frauds such as Karagnov and his ilk and do not understand why Russia won the arms race. 

MREs Are Fine ...

... to a certain extent but food and troops' morale have a direct connection:

In combat, at the line of contact? That's priceless--to get hot "soul food" delivered to you in trenches and dugouts, no MRE beats that. Russian Armed Forces are fed extremely well--a dramatic contrast with the Soviet Armed Forces where even first line formations have been experiencing dullness and not always good quality of food. Except the Navy, especially submarine forces--yeah, those guys ate well. Today it is different--not just high calories but a variety and taste. In the video you can see the cook filling retort packages with things ranging from favorite by many buckwheat kasha with meat to pasta. 

Good meats, good pasta and in addition a huge inflow of donations by Russian people including a variety of delicacies and ... yep--candy, shitload of them. Good candy is a huge deal at the frontline, it has not only a satisfying taste, it is psychological and soothing. It calms nerves and often is a good substitute for smoking, which, depending on the tactical situation, could be hazardous in the open with IR channels being on many UAVs. 

In related news, a very peculiar graphics which I leave without comments for now. 

Also in related news, Russia will deliver 21 MiL-171 helicopters to Iran. 

It is a very advanced aircraft, which is a further organic development of basic Mi-17. 

It will be used by Iranian Emergency and S&R services. Per military aircraft, goes without saying about Mi-28NEs and likely further deliveries of Su-35s. 

Sadly Only In Russian.

Here is Nadana Frederickson--she is a famous Russian journalist, covers SMO, often on the frontlines and she is one of a few decent mainstream media voices.  In this case she talks about the sixth column in Russia. 

About two (out of many) whores who in pursuit of their political careers in effect conduct info-sabotage against Russia. In this case it is about former General Gurulev (a rather despicable character, thrown out of the Army) and Zakhar Prilepin--a darling of all kinds of fringe liberal political aspirants and of much of Russian media. This is a great conversation, if you wish, by Nadana. I assume this is a combination of her principles (e.g. she was ruthless about Apti Alaudinov or rather a circle of scumbags which coalesced around him) and of understanding where political winds in Moscow blow. 

It is about time that this sewer of Russian media and voenwhores they promote, such as shadow asset for GUR Rybar, or Podolyaka et al, and even hysterical Solovyov (God, he "loves" me--he promised to beat me, I guess I have to accommodate his desires) be subjected to a judicial, not just public opinion treatment. Solovyov is butthurt that this time he hasn't been even invited to SPIEF 2026. Poor, poor dear. I guess that's the price one pays for dragging all kinds of trash on his "shows". 

Meanwhile in Kiev, aw, poor poor dears Russia destroyed Aleksandr Dovzhenko's film studio. Ouch, those barbaric Russians. But wait ...

What kind of "movies" were they shooting with a shitload of wings for drones? What a strange movie studio, it produces this kind of "films". 

But what do I know. It also shows how stupid journos are--they inadvertently confirmed a good strike at one of the facilities in Kiev, which together with other 404 cities was having a blast(s). I talk about it in my today's video which should be up shortly. 

When Even 404 Admits It.

This is the map from 404 public which tells you the story of Konstantinovka. You don't have to be a military genius to recognize a pretty much done deal.

When even khohol cannot hide it. Hence the hysteria in Western media. As you can see yourself on this map ...

A critical parameter here is the range. It is exactly the range at which artillery's sustained and precise strikes matter a great deal. Air Force is good too. Drones? Yes. But again for all those UAVs and other Tesla trucks fanboys, here is the spread--a reminder. 

55% of fire defeat of the enemy is artillery, together with Air Force's 32% it amounts to 87%. Evacuation from Kramatorsk and Slavyansk has already started. That will be the end of clearing Donetsk oblast from 404 filth. But here is where the events will escalate very soon. 

Everybody understands everything. Hysteria and industrial quantities of a bovine excrement passing for "news" in Western media only underline impotence and feeblemindedness of NATO's PR generals and their media complex. Losers, they know it, and if they don't due to low level of intellect--they feel it now. 

Concentration ... Pardon Me, Training ...

 ... boot camp in 404. Hm, why such measures I wonder (wink, wink). 

It is not about training, obviously. It is about keeping this 404 meat from trying to escape. The maximum "training" those unlucky SOBs can get there is primarily abuse and a few rounds from AK, how to crawl, how to throw a grenade and how to, at best, "maneuver" as the couple-threes or squad (seven-ten). All within a few days. After that--a direct path to the meat grinder and then ... well, you all know what. But then again, these are Nazis and they know how to construct concentration camps. 

Now They Worry.

And they should (plus for the first time I support Lukuyanov). Suddenly, (this is a gist) one of the khohols who are still allowed at major Russian networks (this time it is TVC) Vakarchuk (Vakarov) complains that all references to "brotherly people" and "one people" have disappeared from Russian media. You see, Vladimir Putin doesn't use these terms anymore either. To which Lukuyanov responds that such terms do not exist in international relations. 

I was writing for years that 404 and its population DID form a political nation long time ago--it is ugly, it is despicable but it is nation nonetheless and it is NOT Russia. These people differ dramatically from Russians in their culture, values, outlook and these people are enemies of Russia and Russian people, period. In fact, the realization of this fact came too late, but it is better late than never that for a holder of 404 passport to get into Russia--it is an arduous process to finally make sure that Russia doesn't import anymore as was the case in 2010s sleeping cells of CIA, MI6 and GUR terrorists, who pretend to be "one people" with Russians. 

404 will never recover now, but the remnants will continue to bear the grudge (same as Germans did) against Russia who literally pulverized 404 into oblivion and continues to aggravate the situation for 404 and its Western curators. So, it is gratifying to see this myth (with roots in the Soviet Union) of "brotherly nation" dead and decomposing. Those Ukrainians who wanted to become Russians are for the most part in Russia already and in a generation they will become fully Russian culturally. So, 404 and its population should worry, because now there is very little sympathy to its plight on Russian side. 404 richly deserved it. Per Europe--its turn is coming. 

Zubr and Others.

A reality check for those who still believe UAVs hype. They are, of course, a danger, but then again--the level of competencies of Russia in anti-drone technologies is beyond the grasp of all kinds of fanboys. Here are some technologies in serial production. For MOGs (Mobile Fire Groups) et al--Zubr (Bison). 

Anti-drone drones are also in massive use by Russian military in SVO zone.

As practice has shown--average NATO military "planner" is rigid, lacks (not surprisingly) serious tactical and operational depth due to an extremely weak STEM (as applied to warfare) education and the only thing he (she) knows is "leverage". The only "leverage" they think they have are drones, they are wrong. They lack understanding of scales. And they are butthurt--Maria Zakharova stated as much today when commenting on these barbarians' from London and Paris attack of Defense of Sevastopol 1854-55 Panorama. Losers.