Igor Strelkov

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

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 →

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 →

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 →

Urgent Appeal by Igor Strelkov, July 4, 2014

Published at Icorpus.ru on July 4, 2014 Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov Edited by S. Naylor Video: Urgent Appeal by Igor Strelkov, July 3, 2014 Good day. I would like to make a short statement with respect to what is happening around Slavyansk. With respect to what is happening here. And, well, to make … Continue reading →

Slavyangrad, the Hero City. Two Stories From the Front.

Note from Oleg Tsarev. “Deputat” – the Defender of Slavyansk. July 3, 2014 – Original Edited by S. Naylor Video: Revelations from a Heavily Wounded Militiaman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw_64NmsZ_w His name is Victor Nikolaevich. His radio call-name is “Deputat.” He is a resident of Slavyansk that rose up to defend his land. He is 56 years old. Now … Continue reading →

Strelkov and Militia Briefings, July 1, 2014

#1 –Direct Information from Igor Strelkov & the Militia, July 1, 2014

Igor Strelkov’s Briefings, June 29-30, 2014 (Part II)

Combined for June 29-30, 2014 Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov #1 – Information from DPR Press Service, June 29, 2014 Original: Strelkov Info Members of the special detachment of the Donetsk People’s Republic’s army took control of the military garrison of [Ukrainian] missile defence forces, to wit, anti-aircraft regiment No. A-1402. #2 – Militiaman’s Report on … Continue reading →

Igor Strelkov’s Briefings, June 29, 2014 (Part I)

Combined for June 28, 2014 Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov #1 – Morning Briefing from the Militia, June 29, 2014, 8:35 Original: Strelkov Info The ceasefire is progressing at full strength – at night the Ukie forces shelled Slavyansk and Semyonovka. In response, they got a massive shelling of Karachun and the Kramatorsk airfield (including with … Continue reading →

The ghost of a lieutenant: our name is Strelkov

by Alexander A. Dugin Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov Original: Novorus.info Igor Strelkov (Girkin). I feel that his pseudonym is his real name. A Russian man holds the defence of a country (Novorossiya), with 20,000 men, against a frontal attack by an entire army. Yet, an army, without a general, is no army at … Continue reading →

Strelkov, Berezin and Militia Briefings, June 27-28, 2014

Combined for June 27-28, 2014 Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov / Edited by S. Naylor #1 – Commentary from Igor Strelkov, June 27, 2014, 14:56 Original: Strelkov Info Regarding a Militia tank allegedly taken out by the Ukrainian army – Igor Ivanovich, what is this photography that the Ukies are posting all over the place … Continue reading →

Igor Strelkov’s Briefings (Cont’d), June 27, 2014

Combined for June 27, 2014 (cont’d from here) Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov Commentary from Igor Strelkov, June 27, 2014, 18:30 Original: Strelkov Info We collected these documents on the battlefield – there was no opportunity to determine which belonged to those alive, and which – to the dead. Photographs of the trophy documents … Continue reading →

Igor Strelkov’s Briefings, June 27, 2014

Combined for June 27, 2014 Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov / Edited by S. Naylor Report on the OSCE Mission Visit to Slavyansk, June 27, 2014 Original: Strelkov Info On June 26, 2014, OSCE personnel visited and inspected the ruins of Slavyansk. Pursuant to the attendance, [OSCE] will prepare a report, which will be … Continue reading →

Strelkov/Militia Briefings, June 26, 2014

UPDATED FROM EARLIER POST: Starting With Post #3. NOTE 1: Apologies for any grammatical/spelling errors – the hurdles inherent in simultaneously thinking in two languages and in trying to get these translations out in close to real time cause articles to go haywire. NOTE 2: The only briefing from Igor Strelkov today is at Post #8. Combined for … Continue reading →

Igor Strelkov’s Briefings, June 26, 2014

Combined for June 26, 2014 Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov / Edited by S. Naylor Information from the Slavyansk Militia, June 26, 2014, 00:31 Original: Strelkov Info At this time, the [artillery] battery on Karachun Mount is hitting our eastern checkpoint in Kramatorsk. In response, our [fighters] “groomed-up” the Kramatorsk airport with 3 mortars. … Continue reading →

Statement from Igor Strelkov, June 25, 2015, 17:30

Statement Regarding the Cross of St. George and the Proposed “Medal for Military Valour” Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov Original: Icorpus.ru Comrades! We have a request: As you know by now, we have been awarding Crosses of St. George. The only difference between these Crosses and the original Cross of St. George version used … Continue reading →

Ukrainian Successors to Hitlerite Wehrmacht Rape and Murder in Saurovka

Message from Fyodor Berezin, Igor Strelkov’s Deputy, June 25, 2014, 00:40 Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov / Edited by S. Naylor & @GBabeuf Original: Strelkov Info The Russian Hamlet of Saurovka and the Banderite Abominations There is in the Donbass a minuscule village: Saurovka. It is directly beside the Saur-Mogila memorial. The Ukie army, … Continue reading →

Igor Strelkov’s Briefings, June 23, 2014

UPDATED POST: See Last Two Briefings Combined for June 23, 2014 Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov / Edited by S. Naylor Igor Strelkov’s Briefing, June 23, 2014, 12:40 Original: Icorpus.ru In the course of the night from June 22-23, the enemy continued to build up its forces in the area of the river crossing … Continue reading →

Igor Strelkov’s Interview, June 7, 2014

Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov / Edited by S. Naylor & @GBabeuf Subbed Video: http://rutube.ru/video/b3f6c1062539b5c044743c591d17a980/ I believe that the situation will change for the worse, because now this so-called “legitimate” President immediately will turn to NATO countries, to Western countries, for help, asking, first and foremost, for military help. We can then expect to be confronted … Continue reading →