Posted by Ireland has always had links to the Crimea. Sir William Russell ( ‘the first and greatest of war correspondents’). It is interesting to note his Irish links, connections and that he lived in 40 Upper Baggot Street, Dublin 4.
“There is a common misconception that Russell was responsible for Florence Nightingale’s medical mission at Scutari. It is true that he often described the plight of the sick and wounded and the almost total lack of medical services in Balaclava, but it was Thomas Chenery, The Times correspondent in Constantinople, who went to Scutari and wrote of the dreadful hospital conditions, resulting in Nightingale’s mission.”
When Sir William lived in Upper Baggot Street the remarkable Royal City of Dublin hospital trained doctors and nurses for the Crimean war, and of course there were the Mercy nuns, who have a large building on Lower Baggot St, Dublin 2. It is probable that he had some impetus in getting proper care for the wounded soldiers.
Tsar Nicholas I once stated: ‘We have no need of spies; we have The Times.’
https://www.dib.ie/biography/russell-sir-william-howard-a7850
Since Putin’s invasion of Ukraine 24th February 2022 (but he started the dissent and invasion of regions in 2014), Ireland has provided accommodation, services, funding for people forced to flee Ukraine. This is not an easy task for a small country with a homeless crisis and a considerable number of people looking for homes through social housing provision. Ireland has not shrunk from its responsibilities of contribution. Other countries have sought to join NATO but Ireland’s provision for the Ukrainians puts them on par with countries seeking membership of NATO. Peacekeeping and providing accommodation and support is our contribution.
Another detailed link … and connected to Ireland:
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4th July 2023
It is an honor for me to congratulate everyone who serves in the police on the National Police Day of Ukraine and to thank them for their service to Ukraine and our people! I am grateful to every hero from the ranks of our police who is taking part in hostilities together with… Show more
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russians attacked the town of Pervomaiskyi in the Kharkiv region with the high explosive projectile. 31 people were injured, among them 9 kids, incl 10mo and 1yo babies. 8 residential houses were damaged. russia is a terrorist Video: Suspilne news (includes sensitive content)
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Our heroic Navy of the Armed Forces of Ukraine! The enemy once believed that the Ukrainian Navy would not resist, but… The heroic operations of our Navy have taught Russian ships that they will not approach Ukrainian shores. Glory to the Ukrainian Navy!
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4th July 2023
Georgia’s mistreatment of Mikheil Saakashvili is a shocking human rights abuse and those responsible should be subject to Magnitsky sanctions in all countries that have Magnitsky legislation
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‘A Western Trojan Horse in the heart of Russia’ – how the Wagner group’s march on Moscow was seen by the Kremlin’s friends and foes – listen to a special edition of #TheGlobalJigsaw
BBC World Service – The Global Jigsaw, Wagner’s revolt: The world takes stock
The perspective of countries who have a reason to pay close attention
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4th July 2023
Russia’s inhuman brutality: Prominent Russian investigative journalist & a lawyer were attacked today by masked men in Russia’s #Chechnya region. Yelena Milashina head was shaved, fingers broken & was covered with green dye. Lawyer Alexander Nemov stabbed.
4th July 2023
The Anglo-French stealth cruise missile Storm Shadow shot down by Russian air defense systems. The Kiev regime and NATO military experts made serious bets on this high-precision weapon system in preparation for offensive operations.
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4th July 2023
After the mutiny, Yevgeny Prigozhin has gone from hero to zero in the eyes of the Russian authorities. But how is the Russian media explaining this about-turn to the public? Not an easy task…as today’s Russian papers suggest. #ReadingRussia
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Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) virtual summit.
4th July 2023
#OpEd Ahead of Zarema Musaeva’s sentencing to 5.5 years in Chechen prison in what rights activists call a politically motivated case, her son
wrote this tribute to his mother.
Why Kadyrov Has Imprisoned My Mother
Opinion | Zarema Musaeva, the wife of retired federal judge Saydi Yangulbaev and mother of Chechen rights activist and lawyer
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4th July 2023
The MiG-31 fighter crashed over the waters of Avacha Gulf in Kamchatka during a training flight, Russian media reported.
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Reminders of correspondents recording warfare for history and peace
Alan Wood, the war correspondent, typing his despatch in a wood outside Arnhem; with him are three members of the 1st British-Airborne Division. 18 September 1944
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Paul E. Tomelin, The war correspondent Normand Eaves, at the microphone, and Norman McBain, at the controls, interviewing Jacques Dextraze, commanding officer of the Royal 22nd Regiment, Korea, 21 October 1951. Source: Ministère de la Défense nationale www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/pam_archives/index.php?fuseaction=genitem.displayItem&lang=eng&rec_nbr=3397131
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https://ehne.fr/en/encyclopedia/themes/wars-and-memories/representations-war/war-reporters
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Who Watches the Watchers? 