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Khodakovskiy: #Reuters Article Contains False Statements About Militia and #MH17 and Video Proves It

Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov Original of the Translated Interview: Khodakovskiy Refutes Information that the Militia has BUK Preamble: On July 23, 2014, Anton Zverev, Peter Graff and Giles Elgood of Reuters came out with an article entitled “Ukraine rebel commander acknowledges fighters had BUK missile.” Prior to this interview, all such claims were firmly denied … Continue reading →

Donbass Military Situation Report, July 23, 2014

Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov (Subject to Editing) Original: Colonel Cassad LiveJournal The following are the key points about the situation in Donbass as of the evening of July 23, 2014

Combat SITREP by Juan, July 22, 2014

Original: The Vineyard of the Saker – July 22nd Combat SITREP by Juan 1. Donetsk, Lugansk and surrounding towns and villages being bombarded ceaselessly by Uke forces using every weapon in their possession, Grad, Hurricane, Tornado and Smerch MLRS and arty up to 20.3 cm. 2. In last 4 days over 300 civilians in the aforementioned … Continue reading →

What Makes Strelkov Feel “Melancholy” – Military-Political Situation Report, July 20, 2014

Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov / Edited by S. Naylor Original Text: Cassad.Net by Colonel Cassad Some genuinely do not understand why, for some time now, along with his usual military briefings, Strelkov has been making fairly pessimistic statements. In reality, the reasons here are fairly transparent… The Change in the Russian Political Line In … Continue reading →

#MH17: Why I Leave It There

July 18, 2014 by Marcel Sardo (@marcelsardo) “If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about answers.” — Thomas Pynchon, Gravity’s Rainbow As tragic as the downing of the Malaysian Airliner MH17 is, I have decided to remove myself from the ongoing debate and the search for What Really … Continue reading →

Igor Strelkov and Militia Briefings, July 16, 2014

Combined for July 16, 2014 Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov Graphic: Marinovka has been taken by the Militia. The punitive forces have been totally encircled. The southern cauldron has been firmly sealed (courtesy of The Saker at The Vineyard of the Saker)  Graphic: Junta Defeat on LPR Territory – by Colonel Cassad @ Colonel Cassad in English  July 16, 2014 – … Continue reading →

Ukrainian Soldiers – Abandoned in Zelenopillia, Corpses All Around Them

Video: Eyewitnesses Speak of the Battle Near Zelenopillia / Extraordinary News, July 17, 2014 W/ENG Subtitles – via Marcel Sardo (@marcelsardo) – http://mondbasis.com/ukraine/20140722.html Announcer: Piles of dead bodies as heritage of slaughter near Zelenopillia, – this is the story of those who were lucky enough to survive and come back home. Extraordinary News met the airborne … Continue reading →

Statement by Evgeniy Muraev, MP of Ukraine State Rada (June 17, 2014)

Translated from Russian/Ukrainian by Gleb Bazov / Edited by @GBabeuf Suggested by Luis López (@lualopezpe) Note: Rough Translation; Subject to Change Video: Statement by Evgeniy Muraev, June 17, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsPyopttASA Note: Please tell me if the [opponent attempting to interrupt] insertions are too distracting. Evgeniy Muraev: I categorically disagree with the assessments that are being enunciated by … Continue reading →

Igor Strelkov and Militia Briefings, July 14-16, 2014

Briefings Combined for end of July 14, July 15 and beginning of July 16, 2014 Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov July 14, 2014 – Notes from a Lugansk Militiaman Over the past two weeks (starting with the 1st of July) LPR [Lugansk People’s Republic] militiamen inflicted substantial losses on the enemy, eliminating over 800 … Continue reading →

Igor Strelkov and Militia Briefings, July 15-16, 2014

NOTE: Partial Briefings; To Be Supplemented; More to Come (Check Later) Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov 00:23 – July 16, 2014 – Briefing from Igor Strelkov Enormous columns of retreating Ukie forces are withdrawing across the dam in the area of Kozhevnya (south of Dmitrievka). They are attempting to escape the “cauldron.” There are tanks, SAU-Nonas, … Continue reading →

An Afghan Freedom Fighter in Donbass: a Poem of Love and Courage, July 13, 2014

Preamble: I never had a brother. Here is the brother I wish I had. In fighting for the future of Novorossiya, I would treasure it if he considered me to be of his blood, across the ocean. As I do him. Note: Videos w/subtitles in the following order: English, German, French Video: Interview with an … Continue reading →

Interview with Margarita Seidler, a German Freedom Fighter in Donbass

Short Preamble: Margarita Seidler is a German volunteer fighting together with the Militia forces of Igor Strelkov for Novorossiya’s cause of self-determination, freedom and independence from the national-fascist, Nazi government of Ukraine. She previously made an appearance on this blog with an essay “Slavyansk will stand firm till victory!”, published in Slavyangrad, the Hero City. Two … Continue reading →

Galina Pyshnyak – Eyewitness Account of Ukrainian Atrocities in Slavyansk (Subtitled in English)

Preamble: Considering the controversy this eyewitness account has already generated (and will continue to generate), it deserves a thorough review from the standpoint of legal and evidentiary rules. That review will be generated and provided over the next several days. For now, I can offer you my professional expertise, as a courtroom advocate with eight … Continue reading →

Igor Strelkov Speaks—Two Interviews, July 12 and 13, 2014

Preamble: The following two interviews were given by Igor Strelkov on July 12 and 13, 2014, respectively. The first interview (July 12, 2014) is currently being translated and will be made available as soon as possible. The second interview (July 13, 2014) is now available. Video: Interview with Igor Strelkov, July 12, 2014 / Shelling … Continue reading →

Slavyansk Refugee Remembers the Brutal Execution of a Child and His Mother by Ukrainian Nazi Troops

Preamble: This is an eyewitness account, and, as such, is considered to be direct evidence, which, if accepted by a court, would be sufficient for a finding of criminal liability in the absence of any corroborating documentary, video or audio evidence whatsoever. In my opinion (and in the opinion of others) this testimony would be found authentic and credible … Continue reading →

Part I – Igor Strelkov and Alexander Borodai Press-Conference, with English Subtitles (Donetsk, July 10, 2014)

Part I – Press-Conference of Alexander Borodai and Igor Strelkov, Donetsk, July 10, 2014

Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov (Note: Rough Translation; Subject to Change) Edited by S. Naylor Part II of the Press-Conference Can be Found Here. Video: Press-Conference of A. Borodai & I. Stelkov, Donetsk, July 10, 2014 (with English Subtitles) Introduction from Alexander Borodai Alexander Borodai: Yes, we can commence. Hello, friends! Today’s press-conference, or a briefing, it does not … Continue reading →

Complete Igor Strelkov, Alexander Borodai and Vladimir Antjufeev Press-Conference, Donetsk, July 10, 2014

Video: Part I with English Subtitles (Donetsk, July 10, 2014) – Transcript Video: Part II with English Subtitles (Donetsk, July 10, 2014) – Transcript

Eyewitness Account of Atrocities by Ukrainian Nazi Banderovtsy in Slavyansk, July 10, 2014

Note: Transcripts: (1) English; (2) Deutsch; (3) Russian. Preamble: There is no comment that I can make at this exact moment without bursting into uncensored vitriol and hatred against the Ukrainian Nazis that perpetrated these inhuman, horrific crimes. But comment I must, soon, for I know many will try to dispute this account. For now, allow me … Continue reading →

Part II – Press-Conference of Igor Strelkov and Alexander Borodai, Donetsk, July 10, 2014

Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov (Note: Rough Translation; Subject to Change) Part I of the Press-Conference Can be Found Here. Video: Part II of Press-Conference of I. Strelkov and A. Borodai, July 10, 2014 (with English subtitles) “Believe it or Not” or Truth and Rumours About Igor Strelkov Igor Strelkov: (cont’d from Part I) … Continue reading →

Interview with Igor Strelkov, First Republican Channel (DPR), July 8, 2014

Video: Interview with Igor Strelkov, July 8, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0kqTrTjc1c NOTE: Translated in a Hurry; Subject to Change Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov Edited by S. Naylor Host: Good day.  Today, in the studio of our First Republican television channel, we welcome, for the purpose of making an address to the citizens of DPR [Donetsk People’s … Continue reading →

Ukraine: The Fall of Slavyansk, a Turning Point in the War Between Kiev and Ukrainian Separatists

Preamble: Without hiding any of my, in part profound, disagreements with the characterizations set out in and the narrative of the article, I must admit it is a very well written piece. Moreover, it hints at a brewing change in Western perceptions on the civil war in Ukraine, and, in that alone, it is an important … Continue reading →

Ukrainian Army General Speaks His Mind, July 7th, 2014—”Strelkov’s Operational Freedom”

Original: Putnik LiveJournal Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov / edited by @GBabeuf Preamble: The author of this letter is a Ukrainian Army general. He is considered to be one of the most capable ones in the Ukrainian Armed Forces. In general, he is loyal to any government, but is in shock from what is … Continue reading →

Interview with Young Field Commanders, Alexander Zhuchkovskiy and Oleg Melnikov

NOTE: Translated in a Rush; Subject to Change. Original: Strelkov Info Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov / Edited by @GBabeuf Note: this Interview was conducted prior to Igor Strelkov’s and the Militia’s breakout from Slavyansk. Militiamen Alexander Zhuchkovskiy and Oleg Melnikov are both veterans of the defence of the village of Semyonovka, the very … Continue reading →

Hacked Facebook Correspondence Indicates a Burgeoning Trade in Organs of Ukrainian Soldiers

Translated by Gleb Bazov / edited by @GBabeuf Translated below is the Facebook correspondence published by “Kiber Berkut” (Cyber Berkut) between Yuliya Tymoshenko’s lawyer (and lover), Sergey Vlasenko, a German surgeon, Olga Wieber, and the commander of the Donbass Battalion of the NatsGvardiya (National Guard), Semyon Semyonchenko. According to Kiber Berkut, they obtained the correspondence … Continue reading →

Forgive us for not dying in Slavyansk

by Igor Druze (Igor Strelkov’s Advisor)   translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov / edited by @GBabeuf The Militia was forced to leave Slavyansk. Of course, we were prepared to stand firm to the end, and were ready to obey any order to that effect from the Commander-in-Chief. All of us had prepared wills and … Continue reading →

DPR and LPR Militia Briefings, July 6, 2014

Combined for July 6, 2014 Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov Map: The Changing Situation in Novorossiya (Up to July 6, 2014) July 6, 2014 – Report from a Militiaman of the Saur-Mogila Unit A militiaman from Saur-Mogila reports that the day was not wasted by the defenders of the strategic height: “Near Dmitrovka, our … Continue reading →

Slavyansk is out of sight now…

by Dmitry Steshin (Komsomolskaya Pravda) Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov / Edited by S. Naylor & @GBabeuf I understand and share the bitterness and resentment of those who found out this morning that the Militia has left Slavyansk. The news washed over everyone—the ‘hoorah-patriots’, the ‘all-is-lost-patriots’ and even the cold, analytical types. And now, … Continue reading →

Igor Strelkov’s First Interview After the Breakout from Slavyansk, July 5, 2014

Igor Strelkov: Genuine fascists are advancing against us, fascists in the very same sense that our predecessors understood this word. Monsters. Murderers. Bandits. Marauders. Pure “Polizei”—Banderovtsy, just as they once were. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-mH1kt2Pao A subtitled version of the interview was prepared by Marcel Sardo (@marcelsardo) and can be found at Mondbasis.com (Marcel Sardo) and at RuTube. Translated from Russian by Gleb … Continue reading →

Strelkov and Militia Briefings, July 5, 2014 – Part I

Combined for July 5, 2014 Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov / Edited by S. Naylor 00:30 – July 5, 2014 – Briefing from Alexander Mozgovoi Today a column of the enemy, armed with heavy weaponry, was moving from Artyomovsk and was repelled by the Popasnyanskiy checkpoint. At the same time, near the Varvarovka settlement, … Continue reading →