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Update on Russian military operations in Ukraine for January 2, 2023: - Fighting continues around Bakhmut and across the wider Donbass region; - Russian missile and drone strikes continue for several days now; - Ukrainian sources claim “all” drones were downed but damage to infrastructure proves otherwise; - Ukraine claims to have hit Russian troops with a HIMARS rocket attack; - The attack is only in the news because it happens so infrequently; - Russia carries out similar attacks nearly daily with its much larger number of guided-rocket launchers and ballistic missile systems; - NATO admits Russia can fight on long-term and that Ukraine requires long-term support; - EU begins training 1,100 Ukrainians for 2 months and plans to train up to 15,000 over the next 2+ years; - 200-300 Ukrainian perish in fighting daily at a minimum with fighting around Bakhmut raising deaths and injuries to around 1,000 daily; - Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterates that the West is using Ukraine as a proxy to harm Russia, a fact stated in US policy documents like RAND's 2019 "Extending Russia" paper; References: BBC - Ukraine claims hundreds of Russians killed by missile attack: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-64142650 BBC - Ukraine must get long-term support, warns Nato chief: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-64140403 RAND Corporation - Extending Russia Competing from Advantageous Ground (2019): https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR3063.html Bloomberg - Bloomberg - Ukrainian Troops Begin EU Training as Bloc Expands Military Role: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-12-03/ukrainian-troops-begin-eu-training-as-bloc-expands-military-role?leadSource=uverify%20wall Where to Find My Work: Website: https://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/brianlovethailand Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianJBerletic Odysee (YouTube alternative): https://odysee.com/@LandDestroyer:8 Rumble (YouTube alternative): https://rumble.com/c/c-1459863 Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/7726044004 ไบรอัน แฟนคลับ (Facebook): https://facebook.com/BrianThaiFanclub/ Line Group: https://lin.ee/JIxTpKe Gab: https://gab.com/BrianBerletic VK (Facebook alternative): https://vk.com/brianberletic How to Support my Work (and thank you!): Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheNewAtlas Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/landdestroyer PromptPay: 0851547235 Cryptocurrency Donations: Ethereum (ETH): 0xee6ed93c3adc474450011e9af22939a0b9b312c7 BitCoin (BTC): 1AfGnbmHxA6cy9YKUSxysXvpJPyecpBKrr Monero (XMR): 845TCXx3pchSBXuDL7FHG679gbWD2wkHS6MJxuq7jFVsVFj7T6xsry747uhhGZUdkaRXbbrMfo5c8RnGfzGZ13KxQUdHVLR

NATO somehow getting more directly involved in Ukraine represents a worst case scenario. What clues are there so far that this might be a possibility? - Rumors of a Polish mobilization; - Stubborn Ukrainian resistance and multiple attempts to create a pretext for wider NATO intervention; - Extensive Russian defenses being built behind the front line and; - Russia's careful consideration of the other weapons NATO has despite their inability to transfer them to Ukraine. References: Alexander Mercouris - Russia Missile Strikes, Ukraine Admits Heavy Losses, Turkey Mulls Syria Pullout, Xi Putin Friendship: https://youtu.be/WZlO8TFcbok Judge Napolitano - Judging Freedom - Will Ukraine ever have enough Fire Power? Col Doug Macgregor: https://youtu.be/jH3iGOPNCiM Where to Find My Work: Website: https://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/brianlovethailand Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianJBerletic Odysee (YouTube alternative): https://odysee.com/@LandDestroyer:8 Rumble (YouTube alternative): https://rumble.com/c/c-1459863 Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/7726044004 ไบรอัน แฟนคลับ (Facebook): https://facebook.com/BrianThaiFanclub/ Line Group: https://lin.ee/JIxTpKe Gab: https://gab.com/BrianBerletic VK (Facebook alternative): https://vk.com/brianberletic How to Support my Work (and thank you!): Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheNewAtlas Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/landdestroyer PromptPay: 0851547235 Cryptocurrency Donations: Ethereum (ETH): 0xee6ed93c3adc474450011e9af22939a0b9b312c7 BitCoin (BTC): 1AfGnbmHxA6cy9YKUSxysXvpJPyecpBKrr Monero (XMR): 845TCXx3pchSBXuDL7FHG679gbWD2wkHS6MJxuq7jFVsVFj7T6xsry747uhhGZUdkaRXbbrMfo5c8RnGfzGZ13KxQUdHVLR

Update on Russian military operations in Ukraine for December 30, 2022: - Russia conducts what may be the largest missile strike so far during the special military operation; - Ukraine's power grid continues to be degraded; - Fighting continues around Bakhmut; - Western analysts insist Russian fighting around Bakhmut is "senseless" but it suits Russia's strategy of attrition; - Russia is also building extensive defensive structures across the line of contact; - These lines force Ukrainian offensive troops to spend more time in well-prepared fields of fire resulting in major casualties; - Russia appears to be settling into a protracted war of attrition while protecting its lines with these major defensive works. References: BBC - Russia fires 120 missiles from air and sea - Ukraine: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-64114784 War on the Rocks - LOCALIZED OFFENSIVES: THE DIRECTION OF THE CONFLICT: https://warontherocks.com/2022/12/localized-offensives-the-direction-of-the-conflict/ New York Times - Russia is building a vast network of trenches, traps and obstacles to slow Ukraine’s momentum. Will it work?: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/12/14/world/europe/russian-trench-fortifications-in-ukraine.html Russian Ministry of Defense (Telegram) - Centra MD engineering units erect fortifications within special military operation: https://t.me/mod_russia_en/5062 US Army, Fort Benning - Defeating the Russian Battalion Tactical Group: https://www.benning.army.mil/armor/earmor/content/issues/2017/spring/2Fiore17.pdf Where to Find My Work: Website: https://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/brianlovethailand Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianJBerletic Odysee (YouTube alternative): https://odysee.com/@LandDestroyer:8 Rumble (YouTube alternative): https://rumble.com/c/c-1459863 Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/7726044004 ไบรอัน แฟนคลับ (Facebook): https://facebook.com/BrianThaiFanclub/ Line Group: https://lin.ee/JIxTpKe Gab: https://gab.com/BrianBerletic VK (Facebook alternative): https://vk.com/brianberletic How to Support my Work (and thank you!): Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheNewAtlas Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/landdestroyer PromptPay: 0851547235 Cryptocurrency Donations: Ethereum (ETH): 0xee6ed93c3adc474450011e9af22939a0b9b312c7 BitCoin (BTC): 1AfGnbmHxA6cy9YKUSxysXvpJPyecpBKrr Monero (XMR): 845TCXx3pchSBXuDL7FHG679gbWD2wkHS6MJxuq7jFVsVFj7T6xsry747uhhGZUdkaRXbbrMfo5c8RnGfzGZ13KxQUdHVLR

Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine is being fought differently than the US invasion of Iraq in 2003 not because Russia’s military is inferior or incapable of conducting modern warfare effectively, but because it is an entirely different type of conflict. - Ukraine is larger geographically, with a larger population, larger and better equipped/trained military; - Ukraine has built up fortified positions across the Donbass for the last 8 years; - These defenses are not merely infantry sitting in trenches - they include long-range fire support from artillery, multiple launch rocket systems, mortars, tanks, and anti-tank weapons; - To defeat these defenses, Russia must methodically eliminate long-range Ukrainian heavy weapons; - Russia uses loitering munitions like the Lancet to destroy Ukrainian howitzers, rocket launchers, counter-battery radar sets, and air defense systems; - The destruction of Ukrainian heavy weapons allows Russia to storm fortified positions with tanks, armored personnel carriers, and infantry fighting vehicles after careful artillery preparations; - Ukraine is unable to prepare ahead of offensives in this way, necessitating the loss of large numbers of men and equipment as during the Kherson/Kharkov offensives; References: Defense Politics Asia - Ukraine Map: https://defensepoliticsasia.com/ukraine/ Where to Find My Work: Website: https://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/brianlovethailand Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianJBerletic Odysee (YouTube alternative): https://odysee.com/@LandDestroyer:8 Rumble (YouTube alternative): https://rumble.com/c/c-1459863 Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/7726044004 ไบรอัน แฟนคลับ (Facebook): https://facebook.com/BrianThaiFanclub/ Line Group: https://lin.ee/JIxTpKe Gab: https://gab.com/BrianBerletic VK (Facebook alternative): https://vk.com/brianberletic How to Support my Work (and thank you!): Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheNewAtlas Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/landdestroyer PromptPay: 0851547235 Cryptocurrency Donations: Ethereum (ETH): 0xee6ed93c3adc474450011e9af22939a0b9b312c7 BitCoin (BTC): 1AfGnbmHxA6cy9YKUSxysXvpJPyecpBKrr Monero (XMR): 845TCXx3pchSBXuDL7FHG679gbWD2wkHS6MJxuq7jFVsVFj7T6xsry747uhhGZUdkaRXbbrMfo5c8RnGfzGZ13KxQUdHVLR

Historian and podcaster Carl Zha and international relations and security expert Mark Sleboda join the New Atlas to discuss the state of Chinese-Russian relations - contradicting Western claims that the two nations cannot ultimately work together in the long-term, as well as contradicting claims that China and Russia are moving closer together simply because of the common threat the US poses. Where to find Carl Zha’s work: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarlZha Patreon (Silk and Steel Podcast): https://www.patreon.com/silknsteel YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarlZha Where to find Mark Sleboda’s work: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealPolitickwithMarkSleboda Telegram: https://t.me/TheRealPolitick Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkSleboda1 Substack: https://marksleboda.substack.com/ Where to Find New Atlas: Website: https://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/brianlovethailand Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianJBerletic Odysee (YouTube alternative): https://odysee.com/@LandDestroyer:8 Rumble (YouTube alternative): https://rumble.com/c/c-1459863 Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/7726044004 ไบรอัน แฟนคลับ (Facebook): https://facebook.com/BrianThaiFanclub/ Line Group: https://lin.ee/JIxTpKe Gab: https://gab.com/BrianBerletic VK (Facebook alternative): https://vk.com/brianberletic How to Support the New Atlas (and thank you!): Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheNewAtlas Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/landdestroyer PromptPay: 0851547235 Cryptocurrency Donations: Ethereum (ETH): 0xee6ed93c3adc474450011e9af22939a0b9b312c7 BitCoin (BTC): 1AfGnbmHxA6cy9YKUSxysXvpJPyecpBKrr Monero (XMR): 845TCXx3pchSBXuDL7FHG679gbWD2wkHS6MJxuq7jFVsVFj7T6xsry747uhhGZUdkaRXbbrMfo5c8RnGfzGZ13KxQUdHVLR

Update on Russian military operations in and around Ukraine for December 23, 2022: - US prepares a 1.85 billion USD aid package for Ukraine; - Package includes Patriot missile battery; - Western media notes Ukraine's use of Patriot missiles will compound existing missile shortage; - Package falls short in terms of artillery ammunition; - Pentagon contracts for additional ammunition for Ukraine's Soviet-era weapon systems falls far short of meeting Ukraine's weekly requirements let alone what it will require over the next month or year; - Pentagon provides a "fact sheet" listing all support the US has provided since Russia's special military operation began in late February; - Many systems on the Pentagon's end-of-year list cannot be replaced nor production ramped up for years to come; - Russia's military appears prepared for long-term, intense, large-scale combat, it's forces arrayed for such fighting, its stockpiles large enough to supply it, hinting at the possibility Russia's military industrial output is also prepared to sustain it. References: US Department of Defence - $1.85 Billion in Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine Dec. 21, 2022: https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3252782/185-billion-in-additional-security-assistance-for-ukraine/ US DoD - Fact Sheet on (total) U.S. Security Assistance to Ukraine (as of December 21, 2022): https://media.defense.gov/2022/Dec/21/2003136422/-1/-1/0/20221216-UKRAINE-FACT-SHEET-PDA28-USAI1.PDF The New Atlas - US to Send Patriot Missiles to Ukraine, CNN Says…: https://youtu.be/4LCXKve29wg Guardian - Providing US Patriot missiles could transform Ukraine’s defences. But it’s a move with risks: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/dec/20/us-patriot-missiles-war-ukraine-nato-defence-system Alexander Mercouris - Russia Bakhmut Advances, Zelensky US Trip Achieves Nothing, Putin Announces Massive Rearmament: https://youtu.be/TeeJo7Ui0jg Camden News - Lockheed Martin accelerates production of PAC-3 MSE: https://www.camdenarknews.com/news/2021/nov/29/lockheed-martin-accelerates-production-of-pac-3/ TIME - What Can a U.S.-Supplied Patriot Missile System Do for Ukraine?: https://time.com/6241373/us-supplies-patriot-missiles-ukraine/ Raytheon Missiles & Defense - Excalibur Projectile: https://www.raytheonmissilesanddefense.com/what-we-do/land-warfare/precision-weapons/excalibur-projectile Where to Find My Work: Website: https://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/brianlovethailand Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianJBerletic Odysee (YouTube alternative): https://odysee.com/@LandDestroyer:8 Rumble (YouTube alternative): https://rumble.com/c/c-1459863 Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/7726044004 ไบรอัน แฟนคลับ (Facebook): https://facebook.com/BrianThaiFanclub/ Line Group: https://lin.ee/JIxTpKe Gab: https://gab.com/BrianBerletic VK (Facebook alternative): https://vk.com/brianberletic How to Support my Work (and thank you!): Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheNewAtlas Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/landdestroyer PromptPay: 0851547235 Cryptocurrency Donations: Ethereum (ETH): 0xee6ed93c3adc474450011e9af22939a0b9b312c7 BitCoin (BTC): 1AfGnbmHxA6cy9YKUSxysXvpJPyecpBKrr Monero (XMR): 845TCXx3pchSBXuDL7FHG679gbWD2wkHS6MJxuq7jFVsVFj7T6xsry747uhhGZUdkaRXbbrMfo5c8RnGfzGZ13KxQUdHVLR

Update on Russian military operations in Ukraine for December 21, 2022: - Pentagon admits Russia is gaining ground in Bakhmut; - Zelensky visit to Bakhmut mirrors similar visit to Lysychansk before it fell to Russian forces; - Western media admits Russia has Ukraine outgunned 6 to 1 in Bakhmut; - Claims that Russian losses are as significant as catastrophic toll Ukraine is suffering in Bakhmut does not reflect reality if Russia outguns Ukraine significantly; - Bakhmut is a significant transportation hub and a crucial fortified position along one of Ukraine's last major defensive lines in the east; - The fall of Bakhmut may lead to a similar breakthrough like Popasna; - Russian forces appear interested in destroying Ukraine's military at Bakhmut more than taking the city itself; References: Gonzalo Lira Roundtable - The Roundtable #38: Why Bakhmut Matters: https://youtu.be/sNhUoLwgP08 AP - Russian rockets hit eastern Ukrainian town of Pokrovsk (May 2022): https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-donetsk-government-and-politics-8747938cc5e85ea947179f38c34fb022 Ukrinform - Enemy shells Pokrovsk with Iskanders five times in past day, casualties reported: https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3568945-enemy-shells-pokrovsk-with-iskanders-five-times-in-past-day-casualties-reported.html US Department of Defense - Brigadier General Pat Ryder, Pentagon Press Secretary, Holds a Press Briefing Dec. 20, 2022: https://www.defense.gov/News/Transcripts/Transcript/Article/3251933/brigadier-general-pat-ryder-pentagon-press-secretary-holds-a-press-briefing/ PBS - Zelenskyy visits front line in Bakhmut while Putin praises troops in Kremlin: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/zelenskyy-visits-front-line-in-bakhmut-while-putin-praises-troops-in-kremlin ABC Australia - Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits frontline cities as Russia resumes strikes on Ukraine's capital Kyiv: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-06/volodymyr-zelenskyy-visit-lysychansk-soledar-russia-strikes/101128386 Reuters - Analysis: Russia's grim battle for Bakhmut may yield pyrrhic victory at best: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/grim-battle-bakhmut-may-yield-only-pyrrhic-victory-russia-2022-12-20/ The Times - Ice cold test of resolve in Ukraine’s ‘meat grinder’: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/ukraine-tank-regiment-russia-war-front-line-6kpcm699m NY Times - Russia’s Battle for Bakhmut: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/28/briefing/russia-ukraine-war-bakhmut-weapons.html WSJ - Battle for Bakhmut Is Critical Test of Russia's Prospects in Ukraine: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/battle-for-bakhmut-is-critical-test-of-russias-prospects-in-ukraine/ar-AA15qaJV Where to Find My Work: Website: https://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/brianlovethailand Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianJBerletic Odysee (YouTube alternative): https://odysee.com/@LandDestroyer:8 Rumble (YouTube alternative): https://rumble.com/c/c-1459863 Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/7726044004 ไบรอัน แฟนคลับ (Facebook): https://facebook.com/BrianThaiFanclub/ Line Group: https://lin.ee/JIxTpKe Gab: https://gab.com/BrianBerletic VK (Facebook alternative): https://vk.com/brianberletic How to Support my Work (and thank you!): Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheNewAtlas Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/landdestroyer PromptPay: 0851547235 Cryptocurrency Donations: Ethereum (ETH): 0xee6ed93c3adc474450011e9af22939a0b9b312c7 BitCoin (BTC): 1AfGnbmHxA6cy9YKUSxysXvpJPyecpBKrr Monero (XMR): 845TCXx3pchSBXuDL7FHG679gbWD2wkHS6MJxuq7jFVsVFj7T6xsry747uhhGZUdkaRXbbrMfo5c8RnGfzGZ13KxQUdHVLR

Forbes has published an article attempting to dismiss concerns over extremism among the ranks of Ukraine’s armed forces as Russian propaganda, but admits that it had been a problem that Ukraine has since “fixed.” Unfortunately, a screenshot included in the article is from a video that proves exactly the opposite - that extremism in Ukraine’s armed forces is worse than ever and openly benefiting from Western weapons and equipment flooding the country. References: Forbes - Ukraine Deradicalized Its Extremist Troops. Now They Might Be Preparing A Counteroffensive: https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2022/12/16/ukraine-deradicalized-its-extremist-troops-now-they-might-be-preparing-a-counteroffensive/?sh=268e5fd7692d The Hill - Congress bans arms to Ukraine militia linked to neo-Nazis: https://thehill.com/policy/defense/380483-congress-bans-arms-to-controversial-ukrainian-militia-linked-to-neo-nazis/ Years of the Western (BBC) Media Admitting to Extremism Among Azov Military Units: BBC - Outside Source, March 23, 2022: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0015rlp/outside-source-23032022 BBC - TORCH-LIT MARCH IN KIEV BY UKRAINE'S RIGHT-WING SVOBODA PARTY - BBC NEWS (2014): https://youtu.be/tHhGEiwCHZE BBC - Neo-Nazi threat in new Ukraine: NEWSNIGHT (2014): https://youtu.be/5SBo0akeDMY BBC - Ukraine conflict: 'White power' warrior from Sweden (2014): https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28329329 BBC - Ukraine underplays role of far right in conflict (2014): https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-30414955 BBC - Ukraine's most-feared volunteers - BBC News (2015): https://youtu.be/qe-q1DFbYwo BBC - The far-right group threatening to overthrow Ukraine's government - Newsnight (2015): https://youtu.be/sEKQsnRGv7s BBC - Ukraine: On patrol with the far-right National Militia - BBC Newsnight (2018): https://youtu.be/hE6b4ao8gAQ BBC - Ukraine coat of arms in UK anti-terror list furore (2020): https://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-trending-51174898 BBC - Behind Belarusian 'far-right mercenary' claims (2021): https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-57239521 Al Jazeera - Ukrainian fighters grease bullets against Chechens with pig fat (2022): https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/2/28/ukrainian-fighters-grease-bullets-against-chechens-with-pig-fat The Hill - The reality of neo-Nazis in Ukraine is far from Kremlin propaganda (2017): https://thehill.com/opinion/international/359609-the-reality-of-neo-nazis-in-the-ukraine-is-far-from-kremlin-propaganda Where to Find My Work: Website: https://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/brianlovethailand Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianJBerletic Odysee (YouTube alternative): https://odysee.com/@LandDestroyer:8 Rumble (YouTube alternative): https://rumble.com/c/c-1459863 Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/7726044004 ไบรอัน แฟนคลับ (Facebook): https://facebook.com/BrianThaiFanclub/ Line Group: https://lin.ee/JIxTpKe Gab: https://gab.com/BrianBerletic VK (Facebook alternative): https://vk.com/brianberletic How to Support my Work (and thank you!): Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheNewAtlas Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/landdestroyer PromptPay: 0851547235 Cryptocurrency Donations: Ethereum (ETH): 0xee6ed93c3adc474450011e9af22939a0b9b312c7 BitCoin (BTC): 1AfGnbmHxA6cy9YKUSxysXvpJPyecpBKrr Monero (XMR): 845TCXx3pchSBXuDL7FHG679gbWD2wkHS6MJxuq7jFVsVFj7T6xsry747uhhGZUdkaRXbbrMfo5c8RnGfzGZ13KxQUdHVLR

Update on Russian military operations in and around Ukraine for December 17, 2022: - Russian missiles and drones deliver massive damage to Ukrainian electrical infrastructure; - The extensive damage reported by Russian strikes contradicts Kiev’s claims of intercepting “most” Russian missiles and drones; - Pentagon plans training program for 500 Ukrainian forces per month falling far short of necessary numbers just to replace lost Ukrainian manpower; - Ukrainian General Zaluzhny admits a growing logistical crisis and shortcomings regarding Western systems transferred to Ukrainian forces; - Zaluzhny complains about HIMARS’ limited range; - Zaluzhny demands arms deliveries on a scale the US and NATO are incapable of; References: BBC - Ukraine's second city Kharkiv without power after Russian strikes: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-63997749 US Department of Defense - Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds an On-Camera Press Briefing (Dec. 15, 2022): https://www.defense.gov/News/Transcripts/Transcript/Article/3248297/pentagon-press-secretary-air-force-brig-gen-pat-ryder-holds-an-on-camera-press/ Camden News - Lockheed Martin accelerates production of PAC-3 MSE: https://www.camdenarknews.com/news/2021/nov/29/lockheed-martin-accelerates-production-of-pac-3/ AA - German arms company Rheinmetall expands ammunition production: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/german-arms-company-rheinmetall-expands-ammunition-production/2764708 Alexander Mercouris - Russia Missile Attack, Ukraine General First Time Admits Possibility of Russia Victory, Kiev Defeat: https://youtu.be/Bd55mp1FI7A Economist - An interview with General Valery Zaluzhny, head of Ukraine’s armed forces: https://www.economist.com/zaluzhny-transcript The Duran - General Zaluzhny, Ukraine at a fork in the road: https://youtu.be/LZzdU6JtaRM Where to Find My Work: Website: https://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/brianlovethailand Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianJBerletic Odysee (YouTube alternative): https://odysee.com/@LandDestroyer:8 Rumble (YouTube alternative): https://rumble.com/c/c-1459863 Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/7726044004 ไบรอัน แฟนคลับ (Facebook): https://facebook.com/BrianThaiFanclub/ Line Group: https://lin.ee/JIxTpKe Gab: https://gab.com/BrianBerletic VK (Facebook alternative): https://vk.com/brianberletic How to Support my Work (and thank you!): Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheNewAtlas Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/landdestroyer PromptPay: 0851547235 Cryptocurrency Donations: Ethereum (ETH): 0xee6ed93c3adc474450011e9af22939a0b9b312c7 BitCoin (BTC): 1AfGnbmHxA6cy9YKUSxysXvpJPyecpBKrr Monero (XMR): 845TCXx3pchSBXuDL7FHG679gbWD2wkHS6MJxuq7jFVsVFj7T6xsry747uhhGZUdkaRXbbrMfo5c8RnGfzGZ13KxQUdHVLR

CNN is claiming Washington may finalize plans to send the Patriot air defense missile system to Ukraine. However, what CNN doesn't say is just as important: - The US says it will send the missiles in days after the decision is made; - It takes MONTHS to train crews to operate the Patriot missile system; - NATO personnel will likely operate the missile system posing as Ukrainians; - The Patriot missile system is suffering a global missile shortage; - Lockheed will double missile production but it will take years to do so; - Both current and future production numbers CANNOT match the number of cruise missiles alone Russia is producing per month; - Russia is also using Iskander missiles, Geran-2 drones, as well as a number of inert decoys which will place even more pressure on Ukrainian air defenses; - The performance of Patriot missile systems in Saudi Arabia has been poor; - Patriot missiles will face more sophisticated and more numerous threats in Ukraine than in Saudi Arabia; References: FT - Military briefing: escalating air war depletes Ukraine’s weapons stockpile: https://www.ft.com/content/fbd6dc6e-4a41-4bfa-977b-8c3ef4482dcc CNN - Exclusive: US finalizing plans to send Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine: https://edition.cnn.com/2022/12/13/politics/us-patriot-missile-defense-system-ukraine/index.html Al Jazeera - Saudi Arabia may run out of interceptor missiles in ‘months’: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/1/9/saudi-arabia-may-run-out-of-interceptor-missiles-in-months-ft WSJ - U.S. Sends Patriot Missiles to Saudi Arabia, Fulfilling Urgent Request: https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-sends-patriot-missiles-to-saudi-arabia-filling-an-urgent-request-11647822871 Defense News - Lockheed to double Patriot missile production as orders explode: https://www.defensenews.com/land/2018/07/11/lockheed-to-double-patriot-missile-production-as-orders-explode/ NYT - Russian Cruise Missiles Were Made Just Months Ago Despite Sanctions: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/05/us/politics/cruise-missiles-russia-ukraine-sanctions.html NYT - Russia Is Using Old Ukrainian Missiles Against Ukraine, General Says: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/12/world/europe/russia-ukraine-missiles.html NBC News - Why U.S. Patriot missiles failed to stop drones and cruise missiles attacking Saudi oil sites: https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/trump-sending-troops-saudi-arabia-shows-short-range-air-defenses-ncna1057461 Where to Find My Work: Website: https://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/brianlovethailand Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianJBerletic Odysee (YouTube alternative): https://odysee.com/@LandDestroyer:8 Rumble (YouTube alternative): https://rumble.com/c/c-1459863 Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/7726044004 ไบรอัน แฟนคลับ (Facebook): https://facebook.com/BrianThaiFanclub/ Line Group: https://lin.ee/JIxTpKe Gab: https://gab.com/BrianBerletic VK (Facebook alternative): https://vk.com/brianberletic How to Support my Work (and thank you!): Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheNewAtlas Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/landdestroyer PromptPay: 0851547235 Cryptocurrency Donations: Ethereum (ETH): 0xee6ed93c3adc474450011e9af22939a0b9b312c7 BitCoin (BTC): 1AfGnbmHxA6cy9YKUSxysXvpJPyecpBKrr Monero (XMR): 845TCXx3pchSBXuDL7FHG679gbWD2wkHS6MJxuq7jFVsVFj7T6xsry747uhhGZUdkaRXbbrMfo5c8RnGfzGZ13KxQUdHVLR

Update on Russian military operations in Ukraine for December 12, 2022. - Russia continues its war of attrition - focusing on exhausting and overwhelming critical Ukrainian defenses around Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine/western Russia; - Despite claims that Russian missile stockpiles are depleted, Russia continues carrying out regular, large-scale missile barrages against Ukrainian infrastructure; - Latest US assistance package for Ukraine continues the trend of dwindling, inadequate support for Ukraine; - US government procurement numbers over the course of the next 2-5 years indicates that at no time in the near future will the US be capable of producing let alone supplying Ukraine with the number of weapons and ammunition it requires; - While Russian production data is not available, the fact that Russia’s stockpiles and military were configured for large-scale protracted and intense combat suggests its military industrial output is likewise configured for such demands; - The Western media is now admitting that Ukraine can neither win, nor is there any moral imperative to ensure that it does... References: BBC - Ukraine war: Odesa and Melitopol under attack: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-63933132 New York Times - Russian Cruise Missiles Were Made Just Months Ago Despite Sanctions: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/05/us/politics/cruise-missiles-russia-ukraine-sanctions.html US Department of Defense - $275 Million in Additional Assistance for Ukraine Dec. 9, 2022: https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3241679/275-million-in-additional-assistance-for-ukraine/ Breaking Defense - House, Senate defense authorizers agree to multi-year munitions buys: https://breakingdefense.com/2022/12/house-senate-defense-authorizers-agree-to-multi-year-muntion-buys/ Breaking Defense - Lockheed making moves to increase HIMARS production to 96 per year: https://breakingdefense.com/2022/10/lockheed-making-moves-to-increase-himars-production-to-96-per-year/ Defense News - Army plans ‘dramatic’ ammo production boost as Ukraine drains stocks: https://www.defensenews.com/pentagon/2022/12/05/army-plans-dramatic-ammo-production-boost-as-ukraine-drains-stocks/ Newsweek - Lessons From the U.S. Civil War Show Why Ukraine Can't Win | Opinion: https://www.newsweek.com/lessons-us-civil-war-show-why-ukraine-cant-win-opinion-1764992 Newsweek - Tulsi Gabbard, Rand Paul Placed on List of Russian Propagandists by Ukraine: https://www.newsweek.com/tulsi-gabbard-rand-paul-placed-list-russian-propagandists-ukraine-1727831 Where to Find My Work: Website: https://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/brianlovethailand Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianJBerletic Odysee (YouTube alternative): https://odysee.com/@LandDestroyer:8 Rumble (YouTube alternative): https://rumble.com/c/c-1459863 Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/7726044004 ไบรอัน แฟนคลับ (Facebook): https://facebook.com/BrianThaiFanclub/ Line Group: https://lin.ee/JIxTpKe Gab: https://gab.com/BrianBerletic VK (Facebook alternative): https://vk.com/brianberletic How to Support my Work (and thank you!): Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheNewAtlas Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/landdestroyer PromptPay: 0851547235 Cryptocurrency Donations: Ethereum (ETH): 0xee6ed93c3adc474450011e9af22939a0b9b312c7 BitCoin (BTC): 1AfGnbmHxA6cy9YKUSxysXvpJPyecpBKrr Monero (XMR): 845TCXx3pchSBXuDL7FHG679gbWD2wkHS6MJxuq7jFVsVFj7T6xsry747uhhGZUdkaRXbbrMfo5c8RnGfzGZ13KxQUdHVLR

New Atlas LIVE is a weekly stream for discussing current events, connecting with the New Atlas community, and more. Today we talk about protests in Mongolia, Chinese-Saudi relations, Vietnam and Chinese high-speed rail, and more... Q&A is open the entire time, please write "QUESTION" or "Q" and then your question so we can more easily spot it. References: Mongolian Protests Voice of America - Mongolians Protest Alleged Theft of Coal Sold to China: https://www.voanews.com/a/mongolians-protest-alleged-theft-of-coal-sold-to-china/6864270.html Reuters - Mongolians brave bitter cold to protest 'coal theft' corruption: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/mongolians-brave-bitter-cold-protest-coal-theft-corruption-2022-12-08/ Yale World Fellows Program - Oyungerel Tsedevdamba: https://worldfellows.yale.edu/person/oyungerel-tsedevdamba/ Liberty Center (Mongolia) - About Us (archived): https://web.archive.org/web/20090504024627/http://www.liberty-center.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=19&Itemid=48 Voice of America - 'Power of Siberia 2' Pipeline Could See Europe, China Compete for Russian Gas: https://www.voanews.com/a/power-of-siberia-2-pipeline-could-see-europe-china-compete-for-russian-gas-/6402242.html Millenium Challenge Corporation - Social Inclusion in MCC’s Mongolia Compact: Affordable Water for all in Ulaanbaatar: https://www.mcc.gov/blog/entry/blog-042821-social-inclusion-in-mongolia-water-compact Atlas of Economic Complexity (Harvard University) - Mongolia (2020): https://atlas.cid.harvard.edu/explore?country=145&product=undefined&year=2020&tradeDirection=import&productClass=HS&target=Partner&partner=undefined&startYear=undefined Vietnam-China High Speed Rail South China Morning Post - Vietnam urged to get China-backed railway project on track, avoid ‘missed opportunities’ despite concerns: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3199291/vietnam-urged-get-china-backed-railway-project-track-avoid-missed-opportunities-despite-concerns SCMP - Vietnam’s Chinese-built metro line opens as Hanoi seeks to cut traffic, pollution: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3155112/vietnams-chinese-built-metro-line-opens-hanoi-seeks-cut Rail Freight - China’s focus on southeast Asia: a new link to Vietnam: https://www.railfreight.com/beltandroad/2022/03/29/chinas-focus-on-southeast-asia-a-new-link-to-vietnam/ Saudi Arabia - China CNN - China’s Xi gets a grand welcome to Saudi Arabia and promises a ‘new era’ in Chinese-Arab relations: https://edition.cnn.com/2022/12/08/middleeast/china-xi-jinping-mbs-saudi-arabia-intl/index.html Politico - U.S. court dismisses suit against Saudi prince in killing: https://www.politico.com/news/2022/12/06/saudi-prince-jamal-khashoggi-lawsuit-00072663#:~:text=WASHINGTON%20—%20A%20U.S.%20federal%20judge,legally%20immune%20in%20the%20case. We do not do super chats or monetize YouTube videos, if you would like to contribute, please check out the following options below: How to Support my Work (and thank you!): Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheNewAtlas Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/landdestroyer PromptPay: 0851547235 Cryptocurrency Donations: Ethereum (ETH): 0xee6ed93c3adc474450011e9af22939a0b9b312c7 BitCoin (BTC): 1AfGnbmHxA6cy9YKUSxysXvpJPyecpBKrr Monero (XMR): 845TCXx3pchSBXuDL7FHG679gbWD2wkHS6MJxuq7jFVsVFj7T6xsry747uhhGZUdkaRXbbrMfo5c8RnGfzGZ13KxQUdHVLR Follow Angelo Giuliano here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8oKpKMe2jGynKCu-l_vOGg Twitter: https://twitter.com/Angelo4justice3?s=09 (@Angelo4justice3) Where to Find My Work: Website: https://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/brianlovethailand Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianJBerletic Odysee (YouTube alternative): https://odysee.com/@LandDestroyer:8 Rumble (YouTube alternative): https://rumble.com/c/c-1459863 Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/7726044004 ไบรอัน แฟนคลับ (Facebook): https://facebook.com/BrianThaiFanclub/ Line Group: https://lin.ee/JIxTpKe Gab: https://gab.com/BrianBerletic VK (Facebook alternative): https://vk.com/brianberletic

Mark Sleboda joins me to talk about the situation on the ground in Ukraine: - positional fighting along the front; - possible Ukrainian offensives before New Year's; - Russia's large winter offensive; - dwindling Western arms supplies; - Russian cruise missile production; - where did the Geran-2 drones go?; - and what's coming next. Where to find Mark Sleboda’s work: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealPolitickwithMarkSleboda Telegram: https://t.me/TheRealPolitick Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkSleboda1 Substack: https://marksleboda.substack.com/ Where to Find My Work: Website: https://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/brianlovethailand Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianJBerletic Odysee (YouTube alternative): https://odysee.com/@LandDestroyer:8 Rumble (YouTube alternative): https://rumble.com/c/c-1459863 Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/7726044004 ไบรอัน แฟนคลับ (Facebook): https://facebook.com/BrianThaiFanclub/ Line Group: https://lin.ee/JIxTpKe Gab: https://gab.com/BrianBerletic VK (Facebook alternative): https://vk.com/brianberletic How to Support my Work (and thank you!): Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheNewAtlas Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/landdestroyer PromptPay: 0851547235 Cryptocurrency Donations: Ethereum (ETH): 0xee6ed93c3adc474450011e9af22939a0b9b312c7 BitCoin (BTC): 1AfGnbmHxA6cy9YKUSxysXvpJPyecpBKrr Monero (XMR): 845TCXx3pchSBXuDL7FHG679gbWD2wkHS6MJxuq7jFVsVFj7T6xsry747uhhGZUdkaRXbbrMfo5c8RnGfzGZ13KxQUdHVLR

This is a long, but extremely informative explanation of China's "Century of Humiliation" and will leave no doubt in your mind as to why China wants a unified society and a powerful military. Historian Carl Zha of the Silk & Steel podcast joins me to talk about China's "Century of Humiliation" at the hands of Western powers and how it connects directly to US-Chinese tensions today. - How the US has repeatedly made treaties and agreements with China only to betray them when US interests demand; - The West's historical use of Hong Kong and Taiwan as hubs to destabilize and dominate over the rest of China; - The historical use by the West of China for cheap labor and for markets to exploit; - The threat China faced for lacking a strong military and a unified population; - The clear motivations China has for a military and political system used to protect itself from further interference and exploitation; References: Carl Zha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarlZha Support Carl Zha on Patreon (Silk and Steel Podcast): https://www.patreon.com/silknsteel Carl Zha on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarlZha CNBC - Biden objects to China’s ‘aggressive’ approach to Taiwan in three-hour meeting with Xi: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/14/biden-and-xi-meet-in-person-for-the-first-time.html Voice of America - US Nearly Doubled Military Personnel Stationed in Taiwan This Year (December 2021): https://www.voanews.com/a/pentagon-us-nearly-doubled-military-personnel-stationed-in-taiwan-this-year-/6337695.html Where to Find My Work: Website: https://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/brianlovethailand Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianJBerletic Odysee (YouTube alternative): https://odysee.com/@LandDestroyer:8 Rumble (YouTube alternative): https://rumble.com/c/c-1459863 Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/7726044004 ไบรอัน แฟนคลับ (Facebook): https://facebook.com/BrianThaiFanclub/ Line Group: https://lin.ee/JIxTpKe Gab: https://gab.com/BrianBerletic VK (Facebook alternative): https://vk.com/brianberletic How to Support my Work (and thank you!): Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheNewAtlas Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/landdestroyer PromptPay: 0851547235 Cryptocurrency Donations: Ethereum (ETH): 0xee6ed93c3adc474450011e9af22939a0b9b312c7 BitCoin (BTC): 1AfGnbmHxA6cy9YKUSxysXvpJPyecpBKrr Monero (XMR): 845TCXx3pchSBXuDL7FHG679gbWD2wkHS6MJxuq7jFVsVFj7T6xsry747uhhGZUdkaRXbbrMfo5c8RnGfzGZ13KxQUdHVLR

- The US has unveiled thes stealth B-21 Raider - its newest bomber; - The B-21 Raider may cost over 700 million US dollars per warplane; - It will not fly until next year at the earliest and still requires extensive design reviews; - Western analysts admit it faces major challenges going against modern integrated air defense systems produced by nations like Russia and China; - Rather than depend on its stealth, analysts suggest it could use tactics already used by conventional aircraft to carry out standoff strikes using long-range precision guided weapons; - If used to carry out standoff strikes, there is no need for expensive stealth capabilities; References: NPR - Pentagon debuts its new stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider: https://www.npr.org/2022/12/02/1140365337/new-stealth-bomber-b21-raider-pentagon-air-force RUSI - Preliminary Lessons in Conventional Warfighting from Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: February–July 2022: https://rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/special-resources/preliminary-lessons-conventional-warfighting-russias-invasion-ukraine-february-july-2022 Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies - Our Supporters: https://mitchellaerospacepower.org/our-supporters/ Breaking Defense - Israel Shifts To Standoff Weapons In Syria As Russian Threats Increase: https://breakingdefense.com/2021/07/israel-shifts-to-standoff-weapons-in-syria-as-russian-threats-increase/ Air and Space Forces Magazine - Syria Strike Story Shifting; AFCENT Says F-22s Flew Strike Cap, Basic JASSMs Used: https://www.airandspaceforces.com/syria-strike-story-f-22s-afcent-jassms/ National Interest - Stealth vs. Missiles: Who Wins When Russia's S-400 Takes On America's New B-21 Raider?: https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/stealth-vs-missiles-who-wins-when-russias-s-400-takes-americas-new-b-21-raider-107951 Where to Find My Work: Website: https://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/brianlovethailand Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianJBerletic Odysee (YouTube alternative): https://odysee.com/@LandDestroyer:8 Rumble (YouTube alternative): https://rumble.com/c/c-1459863 Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/7726044004 ไบรอัน แฟนคลับ (Facebook): https://facebook.com/BrianThaiFanclub/ Line Group: https://lin.ee/JIxTpKe Gab: https://gab.com/BrianBerletic VK (Facebook alternative): https://vk.com/brianberletic How to Support my Work (and thank you!): Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheNewAtlas Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/landdestroyer PromptPay: 0851547235 Cryptocurrency Donations: Ethereum (ETH): 0xee6ed93c3adc474450011e9af22939a0b9b312c7 BitCoin (BTC): 1AfGnbmHxA6cy9YKUSxysXvpJPyecpBKrr Monero (XMR): 845TCXx3pchSBXuDL7FHG679gbWD2wkHS6MJxuq7jFVsVFj7T6xsry747uhhGZUdkaRXbbrMfo5c8RnGfzGZ13KxQUdHVLR

What is the truth behind recent protests in China? And what do recent elections in Taiwan tell us about Washington's agenda of transforming the island into the next "Ukraine?" Q&A is open the entire time, please write "QUESTION" or "Q" and then your question so we can more easily spot it. References: Express (UK) - BBC World journalist arrested in Shanghai amid major protest over Covid lockdown rules: https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1702240/bbc-world-journalist-Edward-Lawrence-arrested-china-Shanghai-covid-rules The Grayzone - Reuters, BBC, and Bellingcat participated in covert UK Foreign Office-funded programs to “weaken Russia,” leaked docs reveal: https://thegrayzone.com/2021/02/20/reuters-bbc-uk-foreign-office-russian-media/ NY Times - U.S. Groups Helped Nurture Arab Uprisings (2011): https://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/15/world/15aid.html Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand - Board 2022: https://www.fccthai.com/aboutus/fcct_board The New Atlas - Soros Leaks Fallout: FCCT President, Members Lied about Open Society Ties (2016): https://web.archive.org/web/20160826134923/http://www.thenewatlas.org/2016/08/soros-leaks-fallout-fcct-president.html Open Technology Fund - About: https://www.opentech.fund/about/ OTP - Projects: https://www.opentech.fund/results/supported-projects/ OTP - oLINK: https://www.opentech.fund/results/supported-projects/olink/ Project for a New American Century (PNAC) - Rebuilding America's Defenses, Strategy, Forces and Resources for a New Century (2000, archived): https://web.archive.org/web/20021112224032/http://www.newamericancentury.org/RebuildingAmericasDefenses.pdf Reuters - Taiwan president quits as party head after China threat bet fails to win votes: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-votes-local-elections-amid-tensions-with-china-2022-11-26/ Harvard University’s Atlas of Economic Complexity - Taiwan Trade by Partner (2020): https://atlas.cid.harvard.edu/explore?country=249&product=undefined&year=2020&productClass=HS&target=Partner&partner=undefined&startYear=undefined We do not do super chats or monetize YouTube videos, if you would like to contribute, please check out the following options below: How to Support my Work (and thank you!): Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheNewAtlas Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/landdestroyer PromptPay: 0851547235 PayPal: Brian.Berletic@gmail.com Cryptocurrency Donations: Ethereum (ETH): 0xee6ed93c3adc474450011e9af22939a0b9b312c7 BitCoin (BTC): 1AfGnbmHxA6cy9YKUSxysXvpJPyecpBKrr Monero (XMR): 845TCXx3pchSBXuDL7FHG679gbWD2wkHS6MJxuq7jFVsVFj7T6xsry747uhhGZUdkaRXbbrMfo5c8RnGfzGZ13KxQUdHVLR Follow Angelo Giuliano here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8oKpKMe2jGynKCu-l_vOGg Twitter: https://twitter.com/Angelo4justice3?s=09 (@Angelo4justice3) Where to Find My Work: Website: https://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/brianlovethailand Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianJBerletic Odysee (YouTube alternative): https://odysee.com/@LandDestroyer:8 Rumble (YouTube alternative): https://rumble.com/c/c-1459863 Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/7726044004 ไบรอัน แฟนคลับ (Facebook): https://facebook.com/BrianThaiFanclub/ Line Group: https://lin.ee/JIxTpKe Gab: https://gab.com/BrianBerletic VK (Facebook alternative): https://vk.com/brianberletic

Malaysia’s new prime minister Anwar Ibrahim has spent decades in the service of US interests, chairing the IMF in the 1990s and working with the US National Endowment for Democracy ever since. His opposition party, a street front he has helped lead, and media networks promoting him across Malaysia’s information space have all received funding from the US government through the NED. What impact has Anwar Ibrahim already had on Malaysia’s sovereignty and development and what impact will his premiership have on Malaysia’s future? References: US State Department, Office of the Historian - Courses of Action in Vietnam (1965): https://history.state.gov/historicaldocuments/frus1964-68v03/d189 NYT - U.S. Groups Helped Nurture Arab Uprisings (2011): https://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/15/world/15aid.htm CNN - Anwar Ibrahim appointed new Malaysia prime minister, ending decades-long wait https://edition.cnn.com/2022/11/24/asia/anwar-ibrahim-malaysia-new-prime-minister-intl-hnk/index.html World Bank, IMF - Former Chairs: https://www.devcommittee.org/former-chairpersons National Endowment for Democracy - Annual Report (2007): https://www.ned.org/wp-content/uploads/annualreports/2007/PDFs/NED_AR_NewsEvents07.pdf NED - FIFTEENTH ANNUAL SEYMOUR MARTIN LIPSET LECTURE: CONFRONTING AUTHORITARIANISM (2019): https://www.ned.org/events/fifteenth-annual-seymour-martin-lipset-lecture-confronting-authoritarianism/ NED - INTRODUCTION OF ANWAR IBRAHIM (2019): https://www.ned.org/introduction-of-anwar-ibrahim/ Malaysia Today - Bersih Was Formed 15 Years Ago, Not 10 Years Ago: https://www.malaysia-today.net/2021/07/10/bersih-was-formed-15-years-ago-not-10-years-ago/ Malaysiakini - From behind bars, Anwar calls for Bersih 4 support: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/310148 Malaysiakini - Anwar urges M'sians to join Bersih 5 rally: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/361446 US National Democratic Institute - Malaysia (2011): http://web.archive.org/web/20110113000651/www.ndi.org/malaysia Malaysia Today - Bersih Repudiates Foreign Christian Funding Claim: https://www.malaysia-today.net/2011/06/27/bersih-repudiates-foreign-christian-funding-claim/ Radio Free Asia - Malaysia's Anwar Tells Southeast Asian Nations to Defend Territory against China: https://www.rfa.org/english/news/china/anwar-southeastasia-02112019174818.html SCMP - Anwar backs Mahathir’s review of Chinese deals – but not to annoy Beijing: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/2148911/anwar-backs-mahathirs-review-chinese-deals-not-annoy-beijing The Diplomat - https://thediplomat.com/2022/11/malaysias-democratization-poses-new-challenges-to-chinas-bri-projects/ Malaysiakini - Finances: https://about.malaysiakini.com/accountability/ SEAPA (Archived): http://web.archive.org/web/20130115003020fw_/http://www.seapabkk.org/ Sarawak Report - About Us: https://www.sarawakreport.org/about/ TIME - The Accidental Whistle-Blower: How a Retired London Journalist Uncovered Massive Corruption Half a World Away: https://time.com/4608772/clare-rewcastle-brown-1mdb-malaysia-sarawak-report-najib-razak/ IPI - Supporters and Partners: https://ipi.media/about/supporters-and-partners/ The Communication Initiative Network - The Communication and Social Change Award: https://www.comminit.com/content/communication-and-social-change-csc-award The Communication Initiative Network - CI Partners: https://www.comminit.com/global/ci_partners Asia Society - Combatting Rampant Corruption - Can Malaysia Move from Political Upheaval to Progressive Change?: https://asiasociety.org/switzerland/events/combatting-rampant-corruption-can-malaysia-move-political-upheaval-progressive Where to Find My Work: Website: https://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/brianlovethailand Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianJBerletic Odysee (YouTube alternative): https://odysee.com/@LandDestroyer:8 Rumble (YouTube alternative): https://rumble.com/c/c-1459863 Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/7726044004 ไบรอัน แฟนคลับ (Facebook): https://facebook.com/BrianThaiFanclub/ Line Group: https://lin.ee/JIxTpKe Gab: https://gab.com/BrianBerletic VK (Facebook alternative): https://vk.com/brianberletic How to Support my Work (and thank you!): Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheNewAtlas Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/landdestroyer PromptPay: 0851547235 PayPal: Brian.Berletic@gmail.com Cryptocurrency Donations: Ethereum (ETH): 0xee6ed93c3adc474450011e9af22939a0b9b312c7 BitCoin (BTC): 1AfGnbmHxA6cy9YKUSxysXvpJPyecpBKrr Monero (XMR): 845TCXx3pchSBXuDL7FHG679gbWD2wkHS6MJxuq7jFVsVFj7T6xsry747uhhGZUdkaRXbbrMfo5c8RnGfzGZ13KxQUdHVLR

Update on Russian military operations in Ukraine for November 29, 2022 - Western media admits heavy losses by Ukraine around eastern city of Bakhmut; - Pentagon worries Ukraine is expending more artillery rounds than can be supplied by the West; - West appears “baffled” over Russia fighting a battle absorbing huge amounts of Ukrainian soldiers’ lives, equipment, and ammunition, despite Moscow declaring “demilitarization” as the first objective of the current special military operation; - US defense contract Boeing proposes sending 150km long-range rockets for Ukraine’s remaining HIMARS and M270s, but admits production numbers will be small; References: NY Times - In Ukraine, Bakhmut Becomes a Bloody Vortex for 2 Militaries: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/27/world/europe/ukraine-war-bakhmut.html Reuters - Exclusive: U.S. weighs sending 100-mile strike weapon to Ukraine: https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/100-mile-strike-weapon-weighed-ukraine-arms-makers-wrestle-with-demand-sources-2022-11-28/ Flight Global - PARIS: Boeing, Saab test ground-launched small diameter bomb (2015): https://www.flightglobal.com/paris-boeing-saab-test-ground-launched-small-diameter-bomb/117304.article Where to Find My Work: Website: https://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/brianlovethailand Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianJBerletic Odysee (YouTube alternative): https://odysee.com/@LandDestroyer:8 Rumble (YouTube alternative): https://rumble.com/c/c-1459863 Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/7726044004 ไบรอัน แฟนคลับ (Facebook): https://facebook.com/BrianThaiFanclub/ Line Group: https://lin.ee/JIxTpKe Gab: https://gab.com/BrianBerletic VK (Facebook alternative): https://vk.com/brianberletic How to Support my Work (and thank you!): Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheNewAtlas Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/landdestroyer PromptPay: 0851547235 PayPal: Brian.Berletic@gmail.com Cryptocurrency Donations: Ethereum (ETH): 0xee6ed93c3adc474450011e9af22939a0b9b312c7 BitCoin (BTC): 1AfGnbmHxA6cy9YKUSxysXvpJPyecpBKrr Monero (XMR): 845TCXx3pchSBXuDL7FHG679gbWD2wkHS6MJxuq7jFVsVFj7T6xsry747uhhGZUdkaRXbbrMfo5c8RnGfzGZ13KxQUdHVLR

Update on Russian military operations in and around Ukraine for November 28, 2022. - Battle front is stable, Russian forces are pushing back amid stalled Ukrainian offensives; - Russia continues dismantling Ukraine's power grid, leaving millions without electricity; - US claims Russia is committing "war crimes" despite the US having targeted power grids repeatedly amid multiple wars of aggression; - Western sources claim Russia is running out of cruise missiles because of older cruise missiles allegedly turning up in Ukraine; - Using older cruise missiles and target drones to spoof enemy air defense systems is a long-standing and successful tactic; - Western media admits growing complications regarding Ukraine's use of donated heavy weapons; For Daily Updates on Ukraine & wider Geopolitical Issues: Alexander Mecurious: https://www.youtube.com/@AlexMercouris Alex Christoforou: https://www.youtube.com/@AlexChristoforou The Duran: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDuran References: BBC - Ukraine war: Six million without power as winter bites: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-63764445 Washington Post - NATO Warplanes Jolt Yugoslav Power Grid (1999): https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/inatl/longterm/balkans/stories/belgrade052599.htm Guardian - Russia firing ageing cruise missiles because stocks are depleted, MoD suggests: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/nov/26/russia-firing-ageing-cruise-missiles-because-stocks-are-depleted-mod-suggests The Drive - Is Russia Now Firing Denuclearized Cruise Missiles At Ukraine?: https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/is-russia-now-firing-denuclearized-cruise-missiles-at-ukraine Arms Control Wonk - SCATHE MEAN IN DESERT STORM (2015): https://www.armscontrolwonk.com/archive/1200508/scathe-mean-in-desert-storm/ Forces News - Ukrainian soldiers put through their paces on UK-led crash course (VIDEO): https://youtu.be/sQZuLDewPK0 The Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) - It’s Costing Peanuts for the US to Defeat Russia: https://cepa.org/article/its-costing-peanuts-for-the-us-to-defeat-russia/ CEPA - About CEPA: https://cepa.org/about-cepa/ CEPA - Our Supporters: https://cepa.org/about-cepa/ New York Times - Artillery Is Breaking in Ukraine. It’s Becoming a Problem for the Pentagon.: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/25/us/ukraine-artillery-breakdown.html Washington Post - Wounded Ukrainian soldiers reveal steep toll of Kherson offensive: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/09/07/ukraine-kherson-offensive-casualties-ammunition/ US Department of Defense - $400 Million in Additional Assistance for Ukraine (November 23, 2022): https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3227217/400-million-in-additional-assistance-for-ukraine/ Reuters - U.S. to support Ukraine 'for as long as it takes' against Russia -Pentagon: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/us-support-ukraine-for-long-it-takes-against-russia-pentagon-2022-11-16/ Reuters - UK to stay in Afghanistan "as long as it takes" (2010): https://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-afghanistan-idUSTRE6A71TI20101108 Where to Find My Work: Website: https://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/brianlovethailand Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianJBerletic Odysee (YouTube alternative): https://odysee.com/@LandDestroyer:8 Rumble (YouTube alternative): https://rumble.com/c/c-1459863 Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/7726044004 ไบรอัน แฟนคลับ (Facebook): https://facebook.com/BrianThaiFanclub/ Line Group: https://lin.ee/JIxTpKe Gab: https://gab.com/BrianBerletic VK (Facebook alternative): https://vk.com/brianberletic How to Support my Work (and thank you!): Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheNewAtlas Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/landdestroyer PromptPay: 0851547235 PayPal: Brian.Berletic@gmail.com Cryptocurrency Donations: Ethereum (ETH): 0xee6ed93c3adc474450011e9af22939a0b9b312c7 BitCoin (BTC): 1AfGnbmHxA6cy9YKUSxysXvpJPyecpBKrr Monero (XMR): 845TCXx3pchSBXuDL7FHG679gbWD2wkHS6MJxuq7jFVsVFj7T6xsry747uhhGZUdkaRXbbrMfo5c8RnGfzGZ13KxQUdHVLR

Malaysia's new prime minister Anwar Ibrahim is the product of decades of US government backing, both himself a regular associate of Washington's regime change front, the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), and part of a wider US NED-funded network. Is Malaysia about to embark on self-destruction like so many other US proxies, or will this be the first time in US history that a proxy does not serve Washington at the expense of his own nation? References: Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim Becomes PM CNN - Anwar Ibrahim appointed new Malaysia prime minister, ending decades-long wait https://edition.cnn.com/2022/11/24/asia/anwar-ibrahim-malaysia-new-prime-minister-intl-hnk/index.html Diplomat - Malaysia’s Democratization Poses New Challenges to China’s BRI Projects: https://thediplomat.com/2022/11/malaysias-democratization-poses-new-challenges-to-chinas-bri-projects/ South China Morning Post - Anwar backs Mahathir’s review of Chinese deals – but not to annoy Beijing: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/2148911/anwar-backs-mahathirs-review-chinese-deals-not-annoy-beijing Radio Free Asia - Malaysia's Anwar Tells Southeast Asian Nations to Defend Territory against China (2019): https://www.rfa.org/english/news/china/anwar-southeastasia-02112019174818.html Anwar Ibrahim’s Long History of US Backing The New Atlas - The US Money Behind Malaysia's 'BERSIH' Street Front: https://youtu.be/pgANPSeNNTo Malaysian Insider - Bersih Repudiates Foreign Christian Funding Claim: https://www.malaysia-today.net/2011/06/27/bersih-repudiates-foreign-christian-funding-claim/ US National Democratic Institute - Malaysia (2011): http://web.archive.org/web/20110113000651/www.ndi.org/malaysia Bersih - Endorsing NGOs: https://www.bersih.org/about/ngos/ US National Endowment for Democracy - Malaysia (2020): https://www.ned.org/region/asia/malaysia-2020/ US National Endowment for Democracy - Board of Directors: https://www.ned.org/about/board-of-directors/ US National Endowment for Democracy - 2007 Democracy Award (Page 3): https://www.ned.org/wp-content/uploads/annualreports/2007/PDFs/NED_AR_NewsEvents07.pdf US National Endowment for Democracy - FIFTEENTH ANNUAL SEYMOUR MARTIN LIPSET LECTURE: CONFRONTING AUTHORITARIANISM: https://www.ned.org/events/fifteenth-annual-seymour-martin-lipset-lecture-confronting-authoritarianism/ US National Endowment for Democracy - INTRODUCTION OF ANWAR IBRAHIM (2019): https://www.ned.org/introduction-of-anwar-ibrahim/ NYT - U.S. Groups Helped Nurture Arab Uprisings: https://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/15/world/15aid.htm US Government-Funded Media The New Atlas - US Government-Funded Media in Malaysia: "Malaysiakini": https://youtu.be/oObHlyEz3w8 Malaysiakini - Finances: https://about.malaysiakini.com/accountability/ New Atlas LIVE is a weekly stream for discussing current events, connecting with the New Atlas community, and more. Q&A is open the entire time, please write "QUESTION" or "Q" and then your question so we can more easily spot it. We do not do super chats or monetize YouTube videos, if you would like to contribute, please check out the following options below: How to Support my Work (and thank you!): Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheNewAtlas Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/landdestroyer PromptPay: 0851547235 PayPal: Brian.Berletic@gmail.com Cryptocurrency Donations: Ethereum (ETH): 0xee6ed93c3adc474450011e9af22939a0b9b312c7 BitCoin (BTC): 1AfGnbmHxA6cy9YKUSxysXvpJPyecpBKrr Monero (XMR): 845TCXx3pchSBXuDL7FHG679gbWD2wkHS6MJxuq7jFVsVFj7T6xsry747uhhGZUdkaRXbbrMfo5c8RnGfzGZ13KxQUdHVLR Follow Angelo Giuliano here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8oKpKMe2jGynKCu-l_vOGg Twitter: https://twitter.com/Angelo4justice3?s=09 (@Angelo4justice3) Where to Find My Work: Website: https://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/brianlovethailand Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianJBerletic Odysee (YouTube alternative): https://odysee.com/@LandDestroyer:8 Rumble (YouTube alternative): https://rumble.com/c/c-1459863 Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/7726044004 ไบรอัน แฟนคลับ (Facebook): https://facebook.com/BrianThaiFanclub/ Line Group: https://lin.ee/JIxTpKe Gab: https://gab.com/BrianBerletic VK (Facebook alternative): https://vk.com/brianberletic

กรุณาเปิดแคปชั่นใน YouTube (CC) แล้วกดเลือกภาษาไทย (with Thai subtitles) As the US proxy war against Russia in Ukraine destroys a nation and destabilizes a region, similar meddling that preceded the 2014 coup in Kiev is unfolding across Southeast Asia and in particular, in Thailand. Who is the “Zelensky” of Thailand? Documented evidence exposes the Thai opposition as a product of years of US interference all in a bid to pivot Thailand aways from its largest economic and trade partner - China - and transform it into a belligerent proxy against Beijing on Washington’s behalf. References: Land Destroyer (New Atlas) - The Complete Guide: US Government Role in Thailand's "Student Protests": https://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/2020/08/the-complete-guide-us-government-role.html VOA - Protests Erupt Near APEC Summit in Bangkok: https://www.voanews.com/a/protests-erupt-near-apec-summit-in-bangkok/6839136.html Top News - Article in Thai on small anti “one China” protest: https://www.topnews.co.th/news/492251 New York Times - In Thailand, Power Comes With Help From Skype: https://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/30/world/asia/thaksin-shinawatra-of-thailand-wields-influence-from-afar.html New York Times - U.S. Groups Helped Nurture Arab Uprisings: https://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/15/world/15aid.html BBC - Oslo Freedom Forum: The 'school for revolutionaries': https://www.bbc.com/news/av/education-29723763 Oslo Freedom Forum - 2022 Sponsors: https://oslofreedomforum.com/sponsors/ Freedom Fund - Investors and Supporters: https://freedomfund.org/about/investors/ Nikkei Asia - Thai opposition leader defends Taiwan, vows support for Myanmar: https://asia.nikkei.com/Editor-s-Picks/Interview/Thai-opposition-leader-defends-Taiwan-vows-support-for-Myanmar The New Atlas - Oslo Freedom Forum: US Proxies Train and Plan for the Next "Ukraine": https://youtu.be/y6S_fHt5ndo Bloomberg (via Bangkok Post) - Thailand needs hyperloop, not China-built high-speed rail: Thanathorn (2018): https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/1550586/thailand-needs-hyperloop-not-china-built-high-speed-rail-thanathorn Bangkok Post - Chinese embassy condemns Thai politician’s meeting with Hong Kong activist (2019): https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1769959/chinese-embassy-condemns-thai-politicians-meeting-with-hong-kong-activist Khaosod English - Future Forward Admits to Hiring A Lobbyist for Thanathorn’s US Visit: https://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/2019/09/27/future-forward-admits-of-hiring-a-lobbyist-for-thanathorns-us-visit/ US Department of Justice - FARA, Exhibit A to Registration Statement: https://efile.fara.gov/docs/6582-Exhibit-AB-20190703-3.pdf US Department of Justice - FARA, Supplemental Statement (page 26 of PDF): https://efile.fara.gov/docs/6582-Supplemental-Statement-20190930-2.pdf Thai PBS - Thanathorn vows to bring people onto streets after rally in downtown Bangkok (2019): https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thanathorn-vows-to-bring-people-onto-streets-after-rally-in-downtown-bangkok/ BBC - Thai protests: Lawyer Anon Nampa among nine arrested in sweep against activists: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-53844232 Frontline Defenders - Arnon Nampa: https://www.frontlinedefenders.org/en/profile/arnon-nampa#:~:text=Arnon%20Nampa%20is%20a%20human,coup%20of%2022%20May%202014. US National Endowment for Democracy - Thailand (2014): https://web.archive.org/web/20150810021157/https://www.ned.org/region/asia/thailand-2014/ The Nation - iLaw launches petition for charter rewrite: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30392491 iLaw - About Us: https://www.ilaw.or.th/about Where to Find My Work: Website: https://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/brianlovethailand Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianJBerletic Odysee (YouTube alternative): https://odysee.com/@LandDestroyer:8 Rumble (YouTube alternative): https://rumble.com/c/c-1459863 Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/7726044004 ไบรอัน แฟนคลับ (Facebook): https://facebook.com/BrianThaiFanclub/ Line Group: https://lin.ee/JIxTpKe Gab: https://gab.com/BrianBerletic VK (Facebook alternative): https://vk.com/brianberletic How to Support my Work (and thank you!): Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheNewAtlas Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/landdestroyer PromptPay: 0851547235 PayPal: Brian.Berletic@gmail.com Cryptocurrency Donations: Ethereum (ETH): 0xee6ed93c3adc474450011e9af22939a0b9b312c7 BitCoin (BTC): 1AfGnbmHxA6cy9YKUSxysXvpJPyecpBKrr Monero (XMR): 845TCXx3pchSBXuDL7FHG679gbWD2wkHS6MJxuq7jFVsVFj7T6xsry747uhhGZUdkaRXbbrMfo5c8RnGfzGZ13KxQUdHVLR

Update on Russian military operations in Ukraine for November 21, 2022 - Russian makes incremental gains in the Donbass region; - Ukraine’s power grid continues to degrade under Russian missile and drone strikes; - Ukraine continues denying responsibility for missile strike in Poland; - US claims NASAMS air defense systems performed at 100% effectiveness, provide no numbers or proof of this claim; - There are not enough NASAMS arriving in Ukraine over the next several years to protect Ukraine from further Russian missile and drone salvos; - Ukraine has more or less abandoned Kherson city; - US DoD admits Ukraine cannot achieve its main objective of expelling Russia; - Failure to achieve Ukraine’s objective while continuing to fight and lose men and equipment equates to demilitarization; References: Al Jazeera - Ukraine to begin voluntary evacuation from Kherson: Deputy PM: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/11/20/ukraine-to-begin-voluntary-evacuation-from-kherson-deputy-pm Breaking Defense - Zelensky advisor: ‘Important’ to wait for results of Poland missile explosion investigation: https://breakingdefense.com/2022/11/zelensky-advisor-important-to-wait-for-results-of-poland-missile-explosion-investigation/ Guardian - In eastern Poland, Putin’s war has turned former enemies into friends: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/nov/19/eastern-poland-putin-war-russian-aggression-poles-ukrainians-history ABC News - Ukrainian officials refute US estimates on number of killed, injured soldiers: https://abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/russia-ukraine/?id=88905005 BBC - Ukraine war: 10 million without power after Russian strikes: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-63659370 US Department of Defense - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Army General Mark A. Milley, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Hold a Press Briefing Following Ukrainian Defense Contact Group Meeting Nov. 16, 2022: https://www.defense.gov/News/Transcripts/Transcript/Article/3220910/secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-and-army-general-mark-a-milley-chairman/ Human Rights Watch - Off Target: The Conduct of the War and Civilian Casualties in Iraq: II. CONDUCT OF THE AIR WAR: https://www.hrw.org/reports/2003/usa1203/4.5.htm Houston Business Journal - KBR completes power substation project in Iraq: https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/stories/2005/03/07/daily46.html Bloomberg - Transcript: Vladimir Putin’s Televised Address on Ukraine (February 24, 2022): https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-02-24/full-transcript-vladimir-putin-s-televised-address-to-russia-on-ukraine-feb-24 Where to Find My Work: Website: https://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/brianlovethailand Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianJBerletic Odysee (YouTube alternative): https://odysee.com/@LandDestroyer:8 Rumble (YouTube alternative): https://rumble.com/c/c-1459863 Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/7726044004 ไบรอัน แฟนคลับ (Facebook): https://facebook.com/BrianThaiFanclub/ Line Group: https://lin.ee/JIxTpKe Gab: https://gab.com/BrianBerletic VK (Facebook alternative): https://vk.com/brianberletic How to Support my Work (and thank you!): Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheNewAtlas Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/landdestroyer PromptPay: 0851547235 PayPal: Brian.Berletic@gmail.com Cryptocurrency Donations: Ethereum (ETH): 0xee6ed93c3adc474450011e9af22939a0b9b312c7 BitCoin (BTC): 1AfGnbmHxA6cy9YKUSxysXvpJPyecpBKrr Monero (XMR): 845TCXx3pchSBXuDL7FHG679gbWD2wkHS6MJxuq7jFVsVFj7T6xsry747uhhGZUdkaRXbbrMfo5c8RnGfzGZ13KxQUdHVLR

New Atlas LIVE is a weekly stream for discussing current events, connecting with the New Atlas community, and more. Q&A is open the entire time, please write "QUESTION" or "Q" and then your question so we can more easily spot it. References: G20 Meeting Between US-Chinese Leaders: Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs - President Xi Jinping Meets with U.S. President Joe Biden in Bali: https://www.mfa.gov.cn/eng/zxxx_662805/202211/t20221114_10974686.html US White House - Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/11/14/readout-of-president-joe-bidens-meeting-with-president-xi-jinping-of-the-peoples-republic-of-china/ Countering Western Fabrications about Xinjiang China: CO-WEST-PRO - The Uyghur Tribunal: People’s Justice or Show Trial? https://www.cowestpro.co/cowestpro_3-2022.pdf The New Atlas - Uyghur Tribunal: US-Funded Theater Attacking China: https://youtu.be/Qt9G0p0dqYU APEC Thailand LandDestroyer - The Complete Guide: US Government Role in Thailand's "Student Protests": https://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/2020/08/the-complete-guide-us-government-role.html We do not do super chats or monetize YouTube videos, if you would like to contribute, please check out the following options below. How to Support my Work (and thank you!): Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheNewAtlas Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/landdestroyer PromptPay: 0851547235 PayPal: Brian.Berletic@gmail.com Cryptocurrency Donations: Ethereum (ETH): 0xee6ed93c3adc474450011e9af22939a0b9b312c7 BitCoin (BTC): 1AfGnbmHxA6cy9YKUSxysXvpJPyecpBKrr Monero (XMR): 845TCXx3pchSBXuDL7FHG679gbWD2wkHS6MJxuq7jFVsVFj7T6xsry747uhhGZUdkaRXbbrMfo5c8RnGfzGZ13KxQUdHVLR Follow Angelo Giuliano here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8oKpKMe2jGynKCu-l_vOGg Twitter: https://twitter.com/Angelo4justice3?s=09 (@Angelo4justice3) Where to Find My Work: Website: https://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/brianlovethailand Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianJBerletic Odysee (YouTube alternative): https://odysee.com/@LandDestroyer:8 Rumble (YouTube alternative): https://rumble.com/c/c-1459863 Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/7726044004 ไบรอัน แฟนคลับ (Facebook): https://facebook.com/BrianThaiFanclub/ Line Group: https://lin.ee/JIxTpKe Gab: https://gab.com/BrianBerletic VK (Facebook alternative): https://vk.com/brianberletic

Update on Russian military operations in and around Ukraine for November 16, 2022 - Russia continues its campaign targeting Ukrainian infrastructure with missiles and drones; - A recent barrage consisted of over 90 missiles, significantly degrading Ukraine's power grid; - The West has said since April Russia was running out of missiles, yet large-scale use of missiles continues; - Russia is also now using long-range precision kamikaze drones meaning Russia appears to have a growing number of long-range precision weapons; - During the recent barrage it appears at least 2 Ukrainian air defense missiles missed their targets and struck civilians in Poland; - After claiming Russia is a threat to Europe, it is a terrible irony that Ukraine is responsible for the first strike on NATO territory since Russian operations began in late February; References: CNN - Wave of Russian missiles hit Ukraine after Zelensky outlines conditions for peace at G20 summit: https://edition.cnn.com/2022/11/15/world/kyiv-strikes-russia-zelensky-peace-intl/index.html Guardian - Poland considers calling meeting of Nato ministers after missile strike: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/nov/15/stray-russian-missiles-feared-landed-poland-ukraine Politico - Russia is running short of long-range missiles, say Western officials: https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-running-short-of-long-range-missiles-ukraine-war/ Financial Times - Russia running short of precision missiles, say western officials (April 2022): https://www.ft.com/content/f81234cc-cd05-45e8-9dc0-3219b8886490 Reuters - Poland blast caused by missile fired by Ukrainian forces at incoming Russian missile - AP: https://www.reuters.com/world/poland-blast-caused-by-missile-fired-by-ukrainian-forces-incoming-russian-2022-11-16/ Combat Approved (YouTube) - The Heavenly Forces / Russian Aerospace Defense / Pantsir missile system / Igla / Verba: https://youtu.be/q5Esx3gdFv0 CNN - US studying how to modify powerful armed drone as Ukrainian demand grows: https://edition.cnn.com/2022/11/14/politics/us-ukraine-military-drones-gray-eagle/index.html Where to Find My Work: Website: https://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/brianlovethailand Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianJBerletic Odysee (YouTube alternative): https://odysee.com/@LandDestroyer:8 Rumble (YouTube alternative): https://rumble.com/c/c-1459863 Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/7726044004 ไบรอัน แฟนคลับ (Facebook): https://facebook.com/BrianThaiFanclub/ Line Group: https://lin.ee/JIxTpKe Gab: https://gab.com/BrianBerletic VK (Facebook alternative): https://vk.com/brianberletic How to Support my Work (and thank you!): Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheNewAtlas Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/landdestroyer PromptPay: 0851547235 PayPal: Brian.Berletic@gmail.com Cryptocurrency Donations: Ethereum (ETH): 0xee6ed93c3adc474450011e9af22939a0b9b312c7 BitCoin (BTC): 1AfGnbmHxA6cy9YKUSxysXvpJPyecpBKrr Monero (XMR): 845TCXx3pchSBXuDL7FHG679gbWD2wkHS6MJxuq7jFVsVFj7T6xsry747uhhGZUdkaRXbbrMfo5c8RnGfzGZ13KxQUdHVLR

In order to analyze whether or not Russia is successfully carrying out its special military operation, it is first and foremost essential to understand what it is actually trying to achieve. In late February, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine seeking first and foremost the “demilitarization” of Ukraine. During the same speech, President Putin specifically noted that taking territory was not a priority. Since then, Russian forces have decimated Ukraine’s armed forces, eliminating their trained manpower and emptying out both their own and their Western sponsors’ arsenals in the fighting. Russian forces have suffered relatively light losses compared to the tens of thousands Ukraine has suffered. If Russia is fighting a war of attrition, it is clear they are winning despite the territorial changes on the map. References: Washington Post - Russia’s heavy casualties in Ukraine spark outcry and rare official response: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/11/07/casualties-russia-outcry-vuhledar-svatove/ BBC - Ukrainian casualties: Kyiv losing up to 200 troops a day - Zelensky aide: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-61742736 Reuters - Ukraine's Kherson races to restore power, water after Russian retreat: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/donetsk-battles-are-hell-ukraines-zelenskiy-says-kherson-mops-up-2022-11-13/ Bloomberg - Transcript: Vladimir Putin’s Televised Address on Ukraine (February 24, 2022): https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-02-24/full-transcript-vladimir-putin-s-televised-address-to-russia-on-ukraine-feb-24?leadSource=uverify%20wall Where to Find My Work: Website: https://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/brianlovethailand Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianJBerletic Odysee (YouTube alternative): https://odysee.com/@LandDestroyer:8 Rumble (YouTube alternative): https://rumble.com/c/c-1459863 Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/7726044004 ไบรอัน แฟนคลับ (Facebook): https://facebook.com/BrianThaiFanclub/ Line Group: https://lin.ee/JIxTpKe Gab: https://gab.com/BrianBerletic VK (Facebook alternative): https://vk.com/brianberletic How to Support my Work (and thank you!): Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheNewAtlas Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/landdestroyer PromptPay: 0851547235 PayPal: Brian.Berletic@gmail.com Cryptocurrency Donations: Ethereum (ETH): 0xee6ed93c3adc474450011e9af22939a0b9b312c7 BitCoin (BTC): 1AfGnbmHxA6cy9YKUSxysXvpJPyecpBKrr Monero (XMR): 845TCXx3pchSBXuDL7FHG679gbWD2wkHS6MJxuq7jFVsVFj7T6xsry747uhhGZUdkaRXbbrMfo5c8RnGfzGZ13KxQUdHVLR