Moscow Furious After Kirillov Killing; Promises Punishment; Kiev Pokrovsk Counterattack Fails (Alexander Mercouris)

The idea of a European 'peace-keeping' force is farcical. The Europeans are co-belligerents in the conflict. They are clearly hostile forces. Russia has warned before that any direct aid put onto Ukrainian soil will be targeted. The war will only end on Russian terms. They know that any ceasefire will be used to rearm Ukraine, with the country flooded with personnel and equipment such as we saw happen in Syria. 

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00:08 - Ukraine accused of assassinating senior Russian general Kirillov.
03:20 - Ukraine's involvement in assassinations in Donbass revealed.
09:46 - West acknowledges Ukraine's role in Kirilov's assassination amid ongoing tensions.
13:03 - Russia's chemical weapons commander is implicated in war crimes amid ongoing conflict.
18:53 - Kirillov's assassination hints at security vulnerabilities in Russian military ranks.
21:44 - Kirillov's killing raises questions about sensitive military activities in Ukraine.
27:28 - Russia vows severe retaliation after Kirillov's killing.
30:20 - Russia remains resilient despite assassination attempts aimed at intimidation.
36:19 - Moscow's response aims to drive a wedge between military and political leaders.
39:08 - Killing seen as a unified stance against external provocation in Russia.
45:01 - Discussions in Paris focus on proposed peacekeeping force for Ukraine amidst tensions.
47:47 - Russia firmly rejects foreign peacekeeping forces in Ukraine.
53:04 - Trump advised against providing Europe guarantees for Ukraine troop deployment.
56:07 - Negotiation proposals face significant opposition and challenges in Ukraine.
1:01:54 - Discussion on Ukraine's role in peace talks involving Moscow.
1:04:35 - Peace negotiations face challenges due to opposing positions of Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S.
1:09:52 - Urgent need for US-Russia dialogue on Ukraine conflict.
1:12:44 - Moscow's confidence grows as Russian forces strengthen despite Ukrainian resistance.
1:18:02 - Ukrainian troops face severe challenges as Russian advances continue.
1:20:37 - Assad addresses terrorism in Syria amid misinformation and assures a detailed future update.
1:25:16 - Assad's dignified yet passive reflection on Syria's struggles and his leadership role.
1:28:10 - Assad's resignation reflects his lack of Middle Eastern toughness.

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, December 18, 2024.]