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Recommend this video from an Irish perspective. The impact of the removal of tax from printed papers and the onset of media spread – comparison of impact social media of today. Telegraph was the main means of getting news into circulation.
Highly recommend this interview. Irish War Studies, Dr. Paul Huddie … Crimean War in the 1850’s, the effect on Irish Society, and parallels with what is happening today. Recommend also listening to the two podcasts
Sevastapol…
“There are a number of monuments across Ireland associated with the Crimea and some include Russian “trophy guns”. When Sevastopol was finally captured, hundreds of naval cannon were found in storage and these were sent to towns in Britain, Ireland, Canada and Australia. There are 22 of these Crimean trophy guns surviving in locations around Ireland, with pairs of guns in Galway, Waterford, Limerick and Tralee. The Tralee guns are incorporated into memorials naming the local men who died in the Crimean War and the later Indian Mutiny.
While there was no single national memorial, there was a Grand Crimean Banquet in October 1856 in Stack A in the George’s Dock in Dublin (now the CHQ building). This was Ireland’s largest ever sit-down dinner, with 3,000 Crimean veterans and 2,000 members of the public consuming prodigious amounts of food. That this dinner came within a decade of the Great Famine seems to have inspired no adverse comment at the time.
3rd July 2023
The war in Ukraine shows how technology is changing the battlefield. But manpower, steel and explosives still count, as our latest special report explains
3rd July 2023
Ukrainian troops have captured the 62-year-old Russian soldier Mikhail Osipenko. He was forcibly mobilized into the Russian Army on June 12th due to previous military experience. Things aren’t going great for Russia… Via
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An intercepted call reveals the morale of the Russian troops during the February Vuhledar kamikaze column burning. In this call, the Russian soldier tells his wife that “so many of our boys were burned inside the tanks”. Reacting to her question about equipment delivery, he says… Show more
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3rd July 2023
Ukraine continues to press Western allies for hardware and training assistance as it seeks to take advantage of confusion and low morale on the Russian side.
Ukrainian commander warns French tanks are inadequate for counteroffensive
Ukraine continues to press Western allies for hardware and training assistance as it seeks to take advantage of confusion and low morale
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3rd July 2023
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A Russian source reported on July 1 that the #WagnerGroup will continue to perform its normal missions in Africa, just operating from #Belarus instead of from #Russia.
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THE RUSSIAN ARMY IS COLLAPSING If the Army collapses – the war ends. Are we seeing that happen now? Morale is collapsing across the ranks of the Army. soldiers see that their sacrifices are in vain and there is no clear path forward. Russian soldiers see that:… Show more
Chuck Pfarrer | Indications & Warnings |
THE LANCET: Wagner’s coup has had a negative effect on Russian troop morale. With the willingness of RU soldiers to assume offensive operations in question, Moscow is hoping to deploy more ‘suicide drones’ to attack Ukrainian positions.
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3rd July 2023
9-year old Bohdan, whose parents were killed in #Bakhmut by a Russian shell, dreamt of meeting a famous pyrotechnic dog Patron. His dream has come true. But can even Patron mend his broken heart?
30th June/July 1st 1943 Landing operations on Rendova Island, Solomon Islands Attacking at the break of day in a heavy rainstorm, the first Americans ashore huddle behind tree trunks and any other cover they can find. #ww2 #america #usa #history #OTD
3rd July 2023
“This summer, NATO must agree a significantly increased defense spending target when it meets for the Vilnius Summit.” Patrick Turner
Looking forward to this conversation today…a good scene-setter just one week ahead of the NATO Summit in Vilnius.
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2nd July 2023
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3rd July 2023
Two members of the British House of Lords attended the Russian ambassador’s party in London in June in the midst of Russia’s genocidal war in Ukraine. It’s a real problem you can’t vote out Lords. These two guys wouldn’t have much of a future if we could
theguardian.com British peers attended Russian ambassador’s party in London Lords Balfe and Skidelsky were at event where ambassador sought to justify Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine
My take on the future of Russia, the war and sanctions. Worth watching if you have time.
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Bill Browder: The future of Russia after the war
At Spear’s 500 Live, private client professionals — from wealth management, philanthropy, luxury, law and property —
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The real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.
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“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.”
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3rd July 2023
A big narrative on Russian state TV today: Last week the West was convinced that the Russian state was collapsing, but our great leader Putin decisively crushed Prigozhin’s mutiny in under 48 hours Meanwhile, the weak Macron has been struggling for days to stop the French riots
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3rd July 2023
Victoria Amelina was one of kindest and most charitable Ukrainian writers who did much more for others than for herself. She founded 2 literary festivals – in New York (Donbas) and in Kramatorsk, where her life was stopped by russian missile. RIP.
3rd July 2023
One of Wagner’s channels GREY ZONE published an audio message by Prigozhin reportedly recorded today where he thanks people for “support” and promises “future victories on the frontline”. If the recording truly belongs to Prigozhin, he does not sound particularly confident in… Show more
Discernment needed; it may not be Prigozhin
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3rd July 2023
A Russian general who’s been questioned over the failed mutiny by Wagner mercenaries was conspicuously absent at a meeting of top army chiefs
bloomberg.com Russian General Still Missing as Defense Minister Slams Mutiny A Russian general who’s been questioned over the failed mutiny by Wagner mercenaries was conspicuously absent at a meeting of top army chiefs where Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu denounced the…
3rd July 2023
“These plots failed, and mostly because the servicemen of the Russian Armed Forces proved their loyalty to their oath and duty. The servicemen continued to perform their tasks with courage and dedication,” Shoigu said.
Shoigu comments on Wagner mutiny for first time. Russia’s Defence Minister says the coup failed due…
Sergey Shoigu, Russia’s Defence Minister, has commented on the mutiny of Yevgeny Prigozhin’s PMC Wagner for the first time, as per
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3rd July 2023
In his first public comments since Wagner’s failed revolt, the Russian defense minister sought to shore up support for the military.
3rd July 2023
Moscow’s announcement of a voluntary oil export cut by 500,000 barrels per day builds on production cuts announced earlier this year.
Russia to Cut Oil Exports in August
Russia’s top energy official said Monday that Moscow will voluntarily cut oil exports by 500,000 barrels per day, building on previously
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#Switzerland has allocated more than $6 million to repair and rebuild about 30 schools in #Ukraine. This will allow 15,000 schoolchildren to begin their studies on September 1.
3rd July 2023
The EC is discussing the possibility of using the proceeds from Russian assets that have been frozen in Europe to finance the reconstruction of Ukraine, said Justice and Rule of Law Commissioner Didier Reynders.
Who Watches the Watchers? 