Igor Strelkov

Warrior Arsen Pavlov

Original: Igor Strelkov Translated by Gleb Bazov / Edited by Tiago de Carvalho I met Arsen Pavlov (Motorola) for the first time in Simferopol, at the beginning of April 2014 (although the exact date I no longer remember), in one of the offices at the headquarters of the 1st Regiment of the Crimean People’s Militia. … Continue reading →

The Offensive

Original: Kotych Translated by Alya & Alan Bailey / Edited by @GBabeuf Briefly on the military situation (based on personal analysis of the available data): Currently, Ukrainian troops have almost completed their concentration of forces for the planned offensive. In the areas selected as the direction of the main strike (to the south of Donetsk) … Continue reading →

Igor Strelkov’s Interview with Kolokol Rossii

Original: Novoros News Translated by Linda Kadd / Edited by Tiago de Carvalho Igor Ivanovich presented his vision about how to solve the problem of Transnistria, Novorossiya and Ukraine, his attitude towards the Kremlin camarilla and towards Putin personally, as well as Putin’s role in the history of Russia. Kolokol Rossii (KR): Igor Ivanovich, first of … Continue reading →

Ukraine will not engage in dialogue with the DPR and the LPR

Original: Colonel Cassad Translated by Gleb Bazov / Edited by @GBabeuf The President of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko told the the 8th Kiev Forum on Security Issues that Ukraine will not engage in dialogue with representatives of the self-proclaimed Donetsk and Lugansk republics (the “DPR” and the “LPR”, respectively). He stated, inter alia: “We must ensure … Continue reading →

Strelkov: Why I did not join the “Russian March”

Original: Svobodnaya Pressa Translated: Tatzhit Mihailovich / Edited by @GBabeuf Photo: Mikhail Voskresenkiy/RIA Novosti Instead of the March, the hero of the Defence of Slavyansk visited a shrine on November 4 The legendary former commander of Novorossiya, Igor Strelkov, had planned to take part in the Russian March. Many patriots and nationalists were expecting him—with … Continue reading →

We Will Not Allow for Russia to be Ripped Asunder and Ruined

Address by Igor Ivanovich Strelkov, September 11, 2014 Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov (Subheadings by the Translator) Edited by S. Naylor It has been a month since the moment when I had to resign from my position as the Donetsk Peoples’ Republic (“DPR”) Minister of Defence and the Commander-in-Chief of the Militia. I will … Continue reading →

Novorossiya’s Leaders—Strelkov Briefing and Mozgovoi Manifesto

The Strelkov Briefing, September 11, 2014 Translated and Subtitled by the Kazzura Channel The Mozgovoi Manifesto, September 8, 2014 Translated and Subtitled by Daniil Mihailovich

Vladimir Suchan: the Minsk Sabotage & the Mozgovoi Manifesto

The Minsk “Ceasefire” Protocol and Russian Diplomacy’s Masterful “Sabotage” If Flaubert achieved for me his acme with three or four simple words “She pretended to think,” Saker reached his peak with this marvellous description of the politically and diplomatically atrocious “Minsk ceasefire protocol“: “Knowing the degree to which Russian diplomats are normally maniacally fastidious and … Continue reading →

Novorossiya Military Briefing – End of August 17, 2014

Combined Briefings for August 17, 2014 Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov Igor Ivanovich Strelkov Brief Statement about Igor Ivanovich Strelkov Original: Summer56 LiveJournal Note: Apart from the Antiquariat Forum, where Igor Strelkov used to post all his short briefings and commentary, the LiveJournal blog of Summer56 was the first independent platform that Igor Strelkov used for his … Continue reading →

El Murid: To the Militia, Eventual Victory is a Statement of Fact

Original: El Murid LiveJournal (Anatoliy Nesmeyanov) Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov / Edited by @ApathyKills & @GBabeuf My status in Donetsk was wholly undefined. Igor Ivanovich allowed me to be present virtually everywhere (except for those places that were strictly out-of-bounds, and about which I anyway had no knowledge). Just in case, I was … Continue reading →

The Extraordinary Importance of Strelkov and the Coming of the Banderite Caliphate—El Murid, August 9, 2014

Original: El Murid LiveJournal (Anatoliy Nesmeyanov) Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov / Edited by @GBabeuf Over the course of my stay in Donetsk I saw nothing that was markedly different from what is publicly known. Up close, however, many things certainly appeared completely different in detail. When the Slavyansk Brigade came to Donetsk, almost … Continue reading →

URGENT: Ukraine to Shell a Chemical Depot in Krasnoarmeysk

Original: El Murid LiveJournal Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov Map: Location of the Targeted Area I was provided with the data of Ukrainian artillery fire correctors that was obtained [on August 5, 2014] by the reconnaissance service of the Militia. Having deciphered the data, Militia artillerists immediately reported it to the very top. There … Continue reading →

Three Statements by Fyodor Berezin (Strelkov’s Deputy)

Preamble: Provided for you in reverse chronological order are three recent statements by Fyodor Berezin, Igor Strelkov’s Deputy, with respect to the Ukrainian army’s losses at the front in Donbass. His statements will appear to many to be controversial. The writer of this note, for one, has no difficulty believing Berezin, who bases his reports … Continue reading →

El Murid SITREP, August 1, 2014

Defeating a Large Group of the Punitive Forces Could Start a Chain Reaction Original: El Murid LiveJournal Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov Photograph: Viktor Drachev / AFP According to Russia Today (Experts: Kiev Military Operation is doomed to failure because of internal contradictions) “… Kiev is unable successfully to conduct the military operation in the east of the … Continue reading →

Urgent Statement by Igor Strelkov and Vladimir Antjufeev, Donetsk, July 31, 2014

Briefing: Kiev Preparing SRBM Strikes to Cause an Ecological Catastrophe Video: Ukrainian Junta Preparing Heinous Attacks – Igor Strelkov and Vladimir Antjufeev, July 31, 2014 Note: English Subtitles by the Team of the Vineyard of the Saker Briefing by Igor Strelkov and Vladimir Antyufeev, July 31, 2014, Donetsk Translated from Russian by the Team of the Vineyard of the … Continue reading →

Igor Strelkov Press-Conference, July 28, 2014: The Latest Ukrainian Offensive Mostly Repulsed

Video: Igor Strelkov Press Conference, July 28, 2014 Note: English subtitles prepared by The Vineyard of the Saker team. Spanish subtitles prepared by Carlos Ramirez: Link to the Video with Spanish Subtitles Transcript: Igor Strelkov Press-Conference, July 28, 2014 Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov / Edited by S. Naylor & @Gbabeuf Original video: Icorpus.ru YouTube … Continue reading →

Part II: Comments from a Military Man – July 25, 2014

Authored by John Kohchang / Edited by S. Naylor Strelkov: “Over the course of yesterday and today our losses near Marinovka-Kozhevnya-Dubrovka totaled approximately 50 men (almost all of them – wounded), 2 tanks, 2 BMPs, and 1 BTR.” Comment: The Ukie Army can afford large loss of men and material as they have US/NATO behind … Continue reading →

Igor Strelkov and Militia Briefings, July 24-25, 2014

Briefings Combined for July 24-25, 2014 Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov July 24, 2014 – Report from a Local Resident of Mariupol Gasoline A92 is 15 hryvnia 85 kopecks. Many companies and small factories only work to 50% of their capacity, many have sent their staff on unpaid vacation. The large factories are holding, … 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

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 →

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 Soldier’s Cry for Help: We’ve Been Retreating for Four Days

Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov Video: A Call from the ATO Zone – We’ve Been Retreating for Four Days (w/ENG subs) Ukrainian Soldier: I am currently in the area between Sverdlovsk, Krasno-Partisansk and Izvarino. There are only 400 of us left out of almost 800. Reporter: Describe the situation. What is happening now? Please tell us. … Continue reading →

Igor Strelkov on the Field of Battle: Giving Orders and Interviews

Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov Video: Igor Strelkov on the Battlefield – The Attack on Maryinovka Igor Strelkov: We attacked Maryinovka, attempting to cut across the [southern] corridor, which connects the enemy’s southern group with its main forces. Well, we weren’t able to cut through all the way. We took control of three strategic heights … 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 →

Strelkov and Militia Briefings, July 13, 2014 – Lugansk Situation Report

Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov Note: This Is a Partial Briefing; Additions to Follow July 13, 2014 – LPR Militia Briefing for Second Half of July 13, 2014 In the second half of the day, saboteur groups of the Ukrainian army continued to operate on the territory of Lugansk. At approximately 15:00, a mortar … 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 →

Novorossiya/Ukraine Frontlines: Operational Map (Current to 15:00, July 11, 2014)

Prepared on the Basis of Igor Strelkov & Militia Briefings – Original: Strelkov Info (Note: Map Will be Translated & Explained In the Near Future) “The battle is not to the strong alone. It is to the vigilant, the active, and the brave. A small, disciplined militia can not only hold out against a larger … 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 →