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From RT
Sept. 24, 2016
Also see this article from 2014
From Fort Russ
August 10th, 2016 – Fort Russ News –
– translated by Tatzhit –
Vladimir Putin: “This is very disturbing. Our security services have prevented penetration of sabotage-reconnaissance group of the Ukraine Ministry of Defense into Crimea. Of course, such actions mean that continuing talks in Normandy format is pointless, especially when it comes to the next meeting in China.
Because, apparently, the people who [violently] seized power in Kiev and continue to usurp it, don’t want negotiations. [snip] Now, instead of looking for ways to settle the conflict peacefully, they decided to try terrorism.
In this regard, I can’t avoid mentioning that we view the recent assassination attempt targeting the head of the Lugansk People’s Republic as an [act of terror], same as the current attempt to sneak saboteurs into the territory of Crimea.
I want to point out, I think the media reported it already, that the Russian side took losses. Two soldiers were killed. We certainly won’t excuse such things.
But I would like to also address our American, European partners. I think that by now it is obvious for all involved that the current Kiev authorities are not looking to solve problems through negotiation. Now they escalate to acts of terror. That is very concerning.
At first glance, what we just saw in Crimea seems to be a stupid and criminal act. It’s stupid, because it is impossible to regain the trust of Crimean population that way. And it’s criminal, because people have died.
But I think that the underlying situation is even more alarming. Because there is nothing to be gained from such attacks, except to distract their own people from the ruined Ukrainian economy, from the plight of many ordinary Ukrainians – that is the only reason.
Trying to provoke violence and conflict can only serve to divert public attention from those who seized power in Kiev, and still continue to usurp it and continue to rob their own people. [They’re playing dangerous games] in order to stay in power as long as possible, and loot as much as they possibly can.
But [both] their attempts failed, because their [cronies] turned out to be too incompetent. Of course, we will do everything we can to ensure the safety of infrastructure and citizens, take extra security measures. And I mean serious additional measures. Both technical, and otherwise.
But the most important thing is that those [Western governments] who support the current Kiev authorities must decide – what do they want? Do they want their proxies to continue attempting to provoke us? Or do they still want a real peace agreement? And if they still actually want it, I really hope that they finally take some real steps to provide necessary pressure on the current government in Kiev.”
Actual speech (in Russian):
Report on the details of provocation:
Fort Russ – FSB blames Ukrainian Defense Ministry for foiled terrorist plot in Crimea
Picture: Captured saboteur equipment. Note plastic explosives, military MON mine, assortment of detonators, MSP noiseless pistol. Such a collection is generally unobtainable by common extremists, or even rank-and-file soldiers.
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Separate thanks to blogger hippy-end for transcribing the speech in Russian. http://www.fort-russ.com/2016/08/unforgiving-rhetoric-vladimir-putin.html
From Fort Russ
Novorossiya today
Translated from French by Tom Winter, July 22,* 2017
(SITREP) While Europe publishes pictures of cats on networks, the Donbas is burning under fire from the Kiev junta
July 23, 2016
The axis Staromikhaïlovka-Krasnogorovka: combat of infantry supported by mortars, RPGs (rocket propelled grenades), AGS (automatic grenade launchers).
The industrial zone Avdeïevka: fighting with heavy artillery, infantry weapons and mortars.
On the ace of Mariupol on the Sartana side (from the concrete road, called “bétonka”), Ukrainian Nazis pounded the republican positions with heavy artillery.
The village of Spartak, the block-Post Lassinovataïa, and the town of Iakovlevka are being shelled with heavy artillery on the side of Avdeïevka (the east, the town of Kamenka zone) from the positions of the Kievan junta.
From Peski ( Donetsk airport): Ukrainian Nazi mortars pounded the town and the Oktyabrsky district of Poutilovka (near the bridge connecting the city of Donetsk to the airport).
City of Peski near the Volvo dealership and Abakoumova street: a combat of infantry with the support of ZU (anti-aircraft cannon).
City Gorlovka:
The towns of Majorsk and Zaitsevo: an infantry combat.
The area of Jeleznaïa Balka: a combat of infantry supported by mortar.
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*July 23, translated July 22: At this hour, “tomorrow’s” sunrise has happened some time ago there.
http://www.fort-russ.com/2016/07/sitrep-donbas-is-burning-under-fire.html
From Fort Russ
July 22, 2016 –
By Eduard Popov for Fort Russ
Translated by J. Arnoldski
Opinione Pubblica
Luglio ha visto visto impennarsi il numero della vittime del governo di Kiev
Questo luglio le attività militari dell’esercito ucraino nel Donbass hanno raggiunto il picco. Il numero di attacchi sul territorio del Donbass ammonta a centinaia al giorno. Difficilmente passa giorno senza che civili residenti nelle Repubbliche Popolari di Donetsk e Lugansk (DNR e LNR) cadano sotto gli attacchi ucraini, e che case ed infrastrutture delle città vengano distrutte. Ogni giorno, i rappresentanti delle Repubbliche del Donbass registrano l’arrivo di armi pesanti ucraine sul confine, vietate dall’accordo di Minsk.
Al vertice della NATO a Varsavia è stata osservata la violazione della tregua da entrambe le parti, ma la NATO ha dovuto ammettere la responsabilità ucraina.
Il 6 luglio, il vice Ministro degli Esteri russo, Karasin, ha incontrato gli ambasciatori di Francia e Germania in Russia, e ha espresso preoccupazione per la situazione nel Donbass per via delle azioni pericolose dell’Ucraina. In un comunicato che Karasin ha rilasciato dopo l’incontro, è stato affermato apertamente che le autorità di Kiev si stanno preparando a riprendere la guerra nel Donbass. Lo stesso giorno, su iniziativa del presidente Putin, si è tenuto un colloquio telefonico tra il leader russo ed il presidente Obama. Uno dei temi principali del colloquio è stata proprio la situazione nel Donbass.
Gli USA rifiutano, tuttavia, di fare pressione su Kiev e di forzare il governo ucraino a sottostare agli accordi di Minsk. In occasione del vertice NATO, la Russia è stata accusata di aggressione contro l’Ucraina in Crimea e nel Donbass, e al governo di Kiev sono stati promessi aiuti militari statunitensi per il valore di 500 milioni di dollari.
Inoltre, è stata istituita una commissione G5 + Ucraina per sostituire il procedimento “formato Normandia” per la soluzione del conflitto in Donbas. La Russia è esclusa dalle trattative di negoziazione per il Donbass, ma continua ad essere ritenuta responsabile per la realizzazione degli accordi di Minsk.
La Russia si troverebbe quindi ad affrontare un ulteriore isolamento, oltre che la pressione militare e politica della NATO, mentre le Repubbliche del Donbass devono affrontare i nuovi bombardamenti.
Secondo i rappresentanti del DNI locale, la situazione dell’estate 2016 nel Donbass ricorda le settimane più buie dell’estate del 2014. L’artiglieria ucraina in questo periodo sta bombardando le città del territorio, tra cui Donetsk, città di un milione di persone. L’Ucraina ha concentrato quasi tutte le unità disponibili del suo equipaggiamento militare sulla linea di demarcazione con le Repubbliche di Donetsk e Lugansk — oltre alle truppe, anche i lanciarazzi “Grad”, che si trovavano in origine vicino a Chernobyl. Si tratta di un meccanismo radioattivo, e perciò pericoloso per la salute dell’equipaggio.
Secondo i rappresentanti del DNI locale, tutto questo verrebbe svolto al fine di mettere in atto una “blitzkrieg”: la sconfitta delle Repubbliche del Donbass in una battaglia rapida.
Al momento, la popolazione di Donetsk ammonta a circa ¾ rispetto al numero degli abitanti prima della guerra, ed i bombardamenti continuano. Kiev sembrerebbe condurre la politica della terra bruciata nel Donbass, zona dissidente al governo, anche al fine di minare il morale dei cittadini locali.
Pertanto, la Russia si vedrebbe costretta a proteggere la popolazione del Donbass con qualsiasi mezzo, compresi mezzi militari. Ma finora sono ancora in corso i mezzi diplomatici. Il 13 luglio, il presidente Putin ha tenuto colloqui telefonici con Angela Merkel e François Hollande, e ancora una volta ha espresso profonda preoccupazione per i pesanti bombardamenti ucraini sul Donbass.
Silvia Vittoria Missotti
From Fort Russ
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| One of today’s shells. Photo taken from TASS, where you will find another current report in English. |
“Russia was excluded from the negotiation talks for the Donbass, but continues to be held responsible for the implementation of the Minsk agreements.”
Silvia Vittoria MISSOTTI
In Opinione Pubblica, July 14, 2016
Translated from Italian by Tom Winter July 17, 2016
This July the military activity of the Ukrainian forces reached a peak. The attacks on the territory of Donbass have risen to hundreds every day. Hardly a day goes by without the civilian residents of the Peoples Republic of Donetsk and Lugansk (DNR and LNR) falling under Ukrainian attacks, and the housing and infrastructure in the cities getting turned into more ruins.
Every day, the representatives of the Republics of Donbass record heavy artillery being brought up to the border from Ukraine, which is forbidden by the Minsk Accords.
From Fort Russ
From Fort Russ
Interview with former resident of Iliovaisk city. She is now superintendent-volunteer at a TAF — temporary accommodation facility — for refugees in Khartosyzsk, DPR.
February 3, 2016 –
Vox Populi Evo –
Partial transcript:
“If you have a chance to talk to us, residents of Donbass, in person, in Internet or via Skype, don’t miss this opportunity.
Because there is no one besides us who lived through this misery, nobody will tell you the truth, whatever bitter and hard truth it is. But this is the truth, and the truth is….what for?
For what are our cities being destroyed, and our children are dying?
For what are our elderly dying?
Why?
Why are you declaring us some sort of subhumans?
Why should we be deprived of the possibility to speak our native language?
…Despite the Minsk agreements, there is no truce. We don’t see it.
…People have nowhere to return to. They had everything, saving and building their whole life, building their lives, raising children. And they were deprived of all that in one instant. Simply taken away.
Like helpless kittens and puppies get thrown away, we were thrown away out of normal, stable life.
Interviewer: I represent international media resource Vox Populi. What would you like to say to our international viewers, people in Europe, America, Canada, Australia?
I’ll repeat the same thing: if you have a chance to get in touch with us, residents of Donbass, territory considered to be “seized by militants”, don’t miss the opportunity.
We are not separatists and not militants as we were declared for the whole world. We are just people who fight for their freedom and right to have their own opinion.”
http://www.fort-russ.com/2016/02/video-were-people-not-separatists-or.html
From Novorossia Today
May 31, 2016
Kiev armed fighters shelled DPR territories last night
‘The situation in the DPR stabilized relatively, however, Kiev fighters shelled the territory of the republic 114 times’, DPR Defence Ministry reported.
It was added that the hostility launched 71 mines of 120 and 82 mm caliber. Moreover, they used APC, grenade launchers and small arms.
The shelling of Ukrainian punitives covered Zaytsevo village in Gorlovka, Yasinovataya, Dokuchaevsk, Vesyoloe, Spartak, Zhabichevo, Petrovskiy district of Donetsk.
http://novorossia.today/uaf-shelled-front-territories-of-the-dpr-114-times-for-the-last-24-hours/
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