10/06/2025
The unbelievably reckless recent attack on Strategic forces in Russia is going to provoke a VERY severe response. This is a game of FAFO in which all of our lives are being gambled.
This piece from a year ago about the origin and nature of the war stands up well. I should add that I underplayed the influence of the world’s all time worst “Great Game” players – the UK – who have cost Ukraine more blood than anyone. Also should have mentioned Klausewitz (to explain the steady patient methodical and relentless Russian (attrition not territory) strategy, which is now bearing fruit in the form of steady advance along the entire 1200 KM long line of contact).
Can’t possibly say “enjoy” about a subject like this. But if you want the basic run-down that the news here will no longer give us (because it is, as it is in every period when the rich demand war, in full propaganda mode), I do hope you’ll read and get something from this gathering of history and sources.
For people who think I am way off-base, please at least watch the short Arestovich video, from years BEFORE the war began. It obliterates the Western propaganda so thoroughly (and from the perspective of a Zelensky confidant Ukrainian nationalist), that it is truly required viewing, for any hope of understanding this very frightening WESTERN VIOLENCE CREATED moment.
The west has long killed foreigners who couldn't fight back and damaged countries, without suffering damage. Fighting Russia won’t be like that, China even less so - but they'd rather trade than fight