Ukraine

Situation Analysis and Comment—British Military Consultant, July 15-16, 2014

Preamble: John Kohchang is ex-British Army. Here, he offers some brief considerations based on his sixteen years service in the British Army, and seven years as a private military contractor. Authored by John Kohchang / Editing by @GBabeuf & S. Naylor ANALYSIS: RIGHT SECTOR EQUIPMENT and TRAINING: It looks as if NATO equipment is flowing … Continue reading →

Poem by Militiaman Serguei, July 15, 2014 – “Peace We Wanted; Soldiers We Became”

Translated from Russian by Valentina Lisitsa (@ValLisitsa) Video: Poem by Militiaman Serguei – “Peace We Wanted; Soldiers We Became.” We were told: “You are traitors, You’ve traded your freedom For a stale chunk of bread, Slave chains you happily don.” Beaten, abused – just for speaking our tongue. My sweet mother, they have called her “a whore.” … 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 →

Ukraine’s Démarche Against Refugees—To Be Interned, Split and Forcibly Utilized as Soldiers

Preamble: The document below was published by LifeNews as a true copy of a letter prepared by the acting Ukrainian Minister of Defence, Colonel General Mikhail Koval, who addressed it to the President of Ukraine, Pyotr Poroshenko. Unless I receive a specific request—and due to lack of time and volume of work—I am not going … Continue reading →

Two Testimonies From the Front – The War Through Ukrainian Soldiers’ Eyes

Explanatory Note: The primary part of this posting is the translated (and subtitled) video of the interrogation of a Ukrainian POW by the Luganks Militia in the city of Lugansk. The transcript of this video appears last – first in English, then in German. The transcript of the second video (Ivano-Frankovsk Soldiers Tell the Truth: … 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 →

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 →

Ivano-Frankovsk Soldiers Tell the Truth: “We are not encircling the separatists; they are encircling us!”

Video: Soldiers from Ivano-Frankovsk Tell the Truth / Multi-Language Subtitles Important Note: To activate subtitles, click on the (cc) button in the dashboard at the bottom of the video, then, in the Captions menu, select English, German, French, or Spanish. Translated from Ukrainian by Valentina Lisitsa (@ValLisitsa) Editing by Gleb Bazov First Ukrainian Soldier: The situation … Continue reading →

Marinovka, Donetsk Region, Novorossiya: Photographic Evidence of Ukrainian Crimes (July 12, 2014)

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 →

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 →

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 →

Открытое письмо к Русскому Народу / Open letter to Russian People, July 7, 2014

Краткое Предисловие: Это письмо не нуждается в дополнительных объяснениях. Оно было написано коллективом издателей Vineyardsaker.fr и Vineyardsaker.ru, и опубликовано на соответствующих веб-сайтах, а также первоначальником данного проекта, блоггером The Vineyard Saker. Я безоговорочно поддерживаю The Vineyard Saker в его инициативах и сотрудничаю с ним в нашем совместном проекте по прорыву пропагандистской блокады западных СМИ в отношении … 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 →

Three Stories From the Front, July 5-6, 2014

Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov / edited by @GBabeuf July 5, 2014—Commentary from Dmitry Steshin, KP Journalist Ukies do not understand the difference between “surrender” and “retreat.” Paulus surrendered; Strelkov merely retreated—taking some Ukie armoured vehicles with him. But he left surprises. As I predicted, with the coming of night, fighting flared up in … 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 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 he … Continue reading →

Poem by Anonymous Children of Slavyansk, July 1, 2014

Foreword: Over 40 children have died in Novorossiya to date as a result of the relentless and ruthless artillery shelling of cities, towns, villages, and settlements by the Ukrainian army. The Ukrainian government admits only 4 such deaths. The poem below was written and read by those children who survive. Read it along with them, when the video shows … 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 →

On the Issue of Berezin’s Account of the Ukrainian Rape and Murder in the Village of Saurovka

(and on the matter of the response by some readers of the Vineyard of the Saker Blog thereto) Berezin’s Account: Ukrainian Successors to Hitlerite Wehrmacht Rape and Murder in Saurovka Vineyard of the Saker Posting: Here The Saker’s Responses to the Criticism: Here and Here by Gleb Bazov / Edited by S. Naylor First, apologies for … 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 →

Ruslan Kotsaba: Kiev Provoked This Massacre. This is fratricide.

Ruslan Kotsaba, Journalist of Channel 112: Bolotov and the fighters of LPR are sane, normal people Original: Dialog.ua Video: RuTube Interview published on Dialog.ua Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov / Edited by S. Naylor We offer for your attention a frank account by Ruslan Kotsaba, a journalist of [Ukrainian] Channel 112, about the representatives of … Continue reading →

Igor Strelkov’s Statement, June 22, 2014

Translated from English by Gleb Bazov / Edited by S. Naylor Original: http://icorpus.ru/zayavlenie-ot-strelkova-22-06-2014-2003/ I am categorically opposed to any “cult of personality” which some have started to sculpt out of my persona on various websites with a “patriotic” and “pseudo-patriotic” thematic. Actually, and frankly speaking, it is extremely unpleasant to read things about myself that are … Continue reading →

Igor Strelkov’s Appeal, June 16, 2014

Marked Urgent Translated from Russian by Gleb Bazov / Edited by S. Naylor & @GBabeuf Original: http://summer56.livejournal.com/155186.html The enemy is engaged in massive bombardment of Kramatorsk, using howitzers at Mount Karachun and in the vicinity of the water purification facilities between Slavyansk and Kramatorsk (they have a stronghold there). There are numerous casualties and fires in … Continue reading →