Chance (28 Apr 2024)
"Bits and Pieces of News:  Ukraine-Russia War - Soon To Become WW3?"


 
Hello John and Doves,
 
Here's some news as of April 24 - things are changing rapidly.
 
Since Sweden and Finland joined NATO and the House passed that bill for more money to Ukraine ($61 billion), things have changed with Russia...and not for the better. Also, the UK is going to send their biggest package of military aid to Ukraine since the war began.  And there is a NATO exercise on April 26.  And US and French troops are probably in Odessa, Ukraine.
 
In response, Russia has moved nuclear capable missile systems to the Finnish border.  The Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the US of moving the West towards nuclear war.  
 
Russia Moves Nuclear Missile Launchers to Finland Border:
 
"Russia has moved nuclear-capable missile systems to the Finnish border, state media have reported, in what appears to be the latest threat from the Kremlin to use such weapons against the West.  Russian media reported that a newly formed missile brigade, the Leningrad Military District, had been strengthened with Iskander-M missile systems."
 
"The missiles can fire both conventional and nuclear warheads, and were moved to the Republic of Karelia which borders Finland...which is close to the Kremlin.  Moving the system to the border region was a "timely and adequate response" to Finland's membership of Nation..."
Russia ‘moves nuclear missile launchers to Finland border’
 
Finland and Sweden joining NATO is definitely seen as a threat by Russia.  Poland said they are "willing to allow NATO allies to deploy nuclear weapons on Polish territory."
 
It is known that Russia does not have enough conventional weapons "to fortify the NATO border, after they have been "badly worn down in Ukraine".  That leaves Russia with the option of a nuclear threat..."
 
"That leaves Russia with one thing to do - they are playing the nuclear card, because they have no conventional card at all to play."
 
"Earlier this week, the US Senate passed a long-awaited $95 billion package in war aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan...the package includes $61 billion for Ukraine, which will provide much needed artillery shells and air defence weapons to the country."
 
"Meanwhile, Russia also criticized a planned NATO exercise near its border with Finland on 26 April.  The Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, told RIA state news agency the drills were "provocative" and "increase the risks of possible military incidents."  She added:  "Their takes is to exert military pressure on the Russian Federation through a demonstration of force."
Russia ‘moves nuclear missile launchers to Finland border’
 
UK Sending Military Aid to Ukraine:
 
The Prime Minister of the U.K. said that Putin "will not stop at the Polish border if he succeeds in Ukraine."  He believes that Poland's borders must be "protected from the Russian invasion moving further into Europe."  He is sending 500 million pounds worth of military aid to Ukraine.  This will bring the UK funding of the Ukraine war to 3 billion pounds in a year.   (Compare this to the U.S.'s $61 billion in the latest funding bill - shows you whose war with Russia this really is.)
UK to send biggest package of military aid to Ukraine so far
 
Britain and Germany Vow Greater Cooperation on Ukraine:
 
The UK Prime Minister Sunak and the German Chancellor Scholz met Wednesday (April 24) - these are "Europe's two top providers of military aid to Urkaine"  Sunak has been "accused of not spending enough to ensure the UK military is ready for any future conflict with China and Russia.  Scholz, meanwhile, has faced calls to provide Ukraine with more powerful weapons systems...." like Germany's long-range Taurus missiles."
Rishi Sunak, Olaf Scholz Find Common Cause to Support Each Other on Defense - Bloomberg
 
NATO Will Not Deploy Nukes to More Countries:
 
The NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said that the Alliance currently has no plans to deploy nuclear weapons in other countries as part of its deterence efforts."   Poland has said they are willing to take nukes.
NATO has no plans to deploy nuclear weapons in other countries – Stoltenberg
 
Poland Offers to Host UK Nuclear Weapons:
 
"In a significant blow to Vladimir Putin's efforts, Poland has announced its readiness to host nuclear weapons on its territory."  
 
"Russia, through Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, reacted to the news with a warning.  Peskov stated that any deployment of US nuclear weapons in Poland would necessitate retaliatory measures to ensure Russia's security."'
 
"Presently, under NATO's nuclear sharing program, the US maintains nuclear facilities in various allied countries, including Belgium, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Turkey.  The US retains complete control over these deployed weapons."
Poland willing to host US nukes in response to Vladimir Putin's moves with country 'ready'
 
Russia said they will "increase the intensity of attacks on logistics centers and storage bases for Western weapons...stored in Ukraine."
 
Biden is "preparing to send a $1 billion weapons package to Ukraine...The packaged - larger than the previous $300 million authorized in March - will include Stinger air defense munitions, vehicles, 155 mm artillery ammunition, Javelin antitank munitions, TOW and additional ammunition for artillery rocket systems..."
Russia to intensify attacks on Western weapons stored in Ukraine, Kremlin warns
 
House Speaker Johnson - Why Did He Support This Latest War Funding?:
 
So why did House Speaker Johnson decide to push this funding for Ukraine forward?  He wasn't going to fund this war.  He was going to push for US border security.
 
Former CIA Director Mike Pompeo, CIA, DNI and Intelligence Community officials 'had a talk' with him.  Also, Johnson's son is starting at the Naval Academy.  Johnson said, "To put it bluntly, I would rather send bullets to Ukraine than American boys.  My son is going to begin the Naval Academy this fall.  This is a live-fire exercise for me as it is for so many American families..."
GO DEEP - Speaker Johnson Changed Mind on FISA/Deep State after Lobbying from Pompeo and Intelligence Community - The Last Refuge

So Ukrainian sons can die in place of US warmongers' sons.  Ukraine is nothing but a proxy for the U.S.  If they want to take on Russia, do it like men instead of hiding behind human shields. This war is a mess.  And it's sucking America dry.  
 
And the UK and Germany have pledged support to Zelensky "for as long as it takes."
Russia-Ukraine war: Germany stands by decision not to provide long-range missiles – as it happened | Ukraine | The Guardian
 
NATO Drills In Finland Provocative to Russia:
 
NATO exercises starting on 26 April in Finland and in close proximity to the Russian-Finnish border are provocative in nature..."Their task is to exert military pressure on the Russian Federation through a demonstration of Force...The drills ...increase the risks of possible military incidents."
Russia-Ukraine war: Germany stands by decision not to provide long-range missiles – as it happened | Ukraine | The Guardian
 
 
Russia Blames US, UK and France For Provocations Against Russia:
 
The Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that the "US and allies were responsible for  blocking the recent review cycles of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons."  The US, UK and Australia are becoming like a "military bloc".  And "the three major Western nuclear powers, the US, UK and France are among the main sponsors of the "criminal Kiev regime" and the "main organizers" of provocations against Russia."
 
The US and Russia "hold nearly 90% of the world's nuclear warheads."
Hal Turner Radio Show - Lavrov: US-led West on verge of causing nuclear war
 
US Provided Ukraine with Long-Range Ballistic Missiles - Secretly!:
 
"Ukraine has begun using long-range ballistic missiles secretly provided by the US against invading Russian forces, American officials have confirmed.  The weapons were part of a $300m aid package approved by US President Joe Biden in March and they arrived this month.
Ukraine war: US secretly gives Kyiv long-range missiles
 
What other US weapons have been "secretly" handed over to Ukraine to use against Russia?  And is it American troops 'operating' these weapons/launchers?  There are reports that US troops from the 101st Airborne and French troops are now openly operating in Odessa.  They crossed over from Romania.  This wouldn't be a surprise, because, according to this article in October, 2022:
The U.S. Army's 101st Airborne is practicing for war with Russia just miles from Ukraine's border - CBS News
Reports of US troops from the 101st Airborne Division and French troops are now openly operating in Odessa. They crossed over from Romania.
 
Biden told us US troops would not be on the ground in Ukraine - who believed that 'Biden' story?  And House Speaker Johnson said he'd rather send US bullets than US sons to Ukraine - guess he's not aware of what Biden et al have already done.
 
Is the Ukraine-Russia war connected to the Middle East?  To Iran.  To Israel.  Interesting timing on all of this.
 
So Close to WW3:
 
Back in 2022, the UN Secretary General said, "humanity is just one misunderstanding, one miscalculation away from nuclear annihilation."
Nuclear annihilation just one miscalculation away, UN chief warns
 
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!
 
Maranatha!
 
Chance