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an excellent example of western schizophrenia.....

If you want to read an excellent example of schizophrenia, take time and read the NY Times piece published on Friday — As Russia Advances, U.S. Fears Ukraine Has Entered a Grim Phase. It is a mixture of truth and lies. The following passage is emblematic:

American military and intelligence officials have concluded that the war in Ukraine is no longer a stalemate as Russia makes steady gains, and the sense of pessimism in Kyiv and Washington is deepening.

The dip in morale and questions about whether American support will continue pose their own threat to Ukraine’s war effort. Ukraine is losing territory in the east, and its forces inside Russia have been partially pushed back.

The Ukrainian military is struggling to recruit soldiers and equip new units. The number of its soldiers killed in action, about 57,000, is half of Russia’s losses but still significant for the much smaller country.

 NY TImes Concedes Ukraine is in Trouble

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The first two paragraphs are true. But the third paragraph, i.e., 57,000 dead Ukrainians since February 2022? Complete male bovine excrement. Ukraine has 30,000 KIA in Kursk since August. The real number dead for Ukraine is closer to one million. That is why Ukraine is “struggling to recruit soldiers and equip new units.”

The NY Times reporters compound the lies with their next paragraph:

Russia’s shortages of soldiers and supplies have also grown worse, Western officials and other experts said. And its gains in the war have come at great cost.

Russia has suffered an estimated 80,000 KIA since Febrary 2022, but Russia also is recruiting 30,000 new soldiers each month — and has done so since October 2022 — and now has an estimated 800,000 soldiers spread out along the 900-mile line of contact. Ukraine’s forces are half that number.

https://sonar21.com/ny-times-concedes-ukraine-is-in-trouble/

 

 

GUSNOTE:

In the article on the NYT, THERE ARE SOME TRUTHS SPRINKLED AMONGST SOME REAL CLANGERS… YES THE SITUATION IS DIRE FOR UKRAINE…. AND….

… government analysts concluded this summer that Russia was unlikely to make significant gains in Ukraine in the coming months, as its poorly trained forces struggled to break through Ukrainian defenses. But that assessment proved wrong.

ALL THE ASSESSMENTS FED TO THE MEDIA FROM THE US GOVERNMENT ANALYSTS ARE TELLING LIES… THE REAL SECRET ASSESSMENTS WOULD SHOW THAT THE RUSSIAN TROOPS ARE WELL-TRAINED AND DEDICATED — AND WINNING.

 

…The number of its [UKRAINE] soldiers killed in action, about 57,000, is half of Russia’s losses but still significant for the much smaller country.

Russia’s shortages of soldiers and supplies have also grown worse, Western officials and other experts said. And its gains in the war have come at great cost.

THIS IS BULLSHIT. THE US DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OWN FIGURES — EXPOSED BY THAT FAMOUS GAMER-LEAKER — SHOWS A SEVEN UKRAINIAN SOLDIERS KILLED FOR ONE RUSSIAN KILLED RATIO.

THE REAL FIGURES ARE MORE THAN 600,000 UKRAINIAN SOLDIERS KILLED (ONE MILLION ACCORDING TO JOHNSON) AND AROUND 60,000 (80,000 ACCORDING TO JOHNSON) FOR THE RUSSIANS… 

RUSSIA DOES NOT HAVE A SHORTAGE OF TROOPS. IT HAS AROUND 450,000 ON THE FRONT AND NEARLY ONE MILLION IN RESERVE, BEING WELL-TRAINED (800,000 ACCORDING TO JOHNSON — 1.2 MILLION ACCORDING TO THE RUSSIAN DOD).

 

RUSSIA LIMITS ITS ASSAULTS ON MILITARY TARGETS WITH LITTLE COLLATERAL DAMAGE AMONGST CIVILIANS. UKRAINE HITS CIVILIAN TARGETS AS IT HAS DONE SINCE 2014, AGAINST THE REPUBLICS OF THE DONBASS… A FACT THAT HELPED CREATE THE NEED FOR THIS MILITARY INTERVENTION.

RUSSIA HAS NEARLY UNLIMITED SUPPLY OF WEAPONS, MISSILES, DRONES AND BOMBS…

IT IS ALSO CUTE TO REPEAT AD INFINATUM: “the Russian force that repeatedly stumbled as it invaded Ukraine in 2022”… THE RUSSIAN ARMY MANAGED TO REACH KIEV IN RECORD TIME AND  ONLY RETREATED AS PART OF A PEACE DEAL BEING MADE IN TURKEY. 

THE PEACE DEAL WAS THEN SCUTTLED BY THE WEST BY PROMISING MORE WEAPONS TO THE ZELENSKY NAZI REGIME.

THIS IS WHEN, ONCE THE RUSSIANS HAD LEFT, THAT THE UKRAINIAN SECRET SERVICE AND ARMY STAGED THE “ATROCITIES OF BUCHA” BY KILLING UKRAINIAN/RUSSIAN SYMPATHISERS AND BLAMING THE RUSSIAN ARMY FOR HAVING MASSACRED THE POPULATION.

 

“Still, Russia has fallen short of its own goals. Most notably, it has not been able to take the city of Pokrovsk, a logistics hub for Ukrainian forces. And independent experts say Russia’s shortages of radar, armored vehicles and, most critically, troops will come to a head next year.”

POKROVSK WILL FALL. THE RUSSIANS ARE NOT IN A HURRY TO DO A FRONTAL ASSAULT ON A CITY THAT HAS BEEN HEAVILY FORTIFIED FOR THE LAST TEN YEARS. INDEPENDENT EXPERTS? NOT THE ONES WE RELY UPON HERE AT YD: LARRY JOHNSON, COLONEL MACGREGOR, COLONEL DAVIS, MARK SLEBODA, CHAS FREEMAN, RAY MCGOVERN ET AL….

 

But Russia, Dr. Kagan said, is trying to suggest its victory is as inevitable as it was in World War II.

“The Russians would like you to believe this is 1944 on the eastern front,” he said. “It isn’t.”

D. KAGAN IS CORRECT: THIS ISN’T 1944 ON THIS EASTERN FRONT… THIS IS MORE LIKE THE FALL OF BERLIN — HOUSE BY HOUSE…. THE RUSSIANS CAN ONLY WIN FROM WHERE THEY STAND. 

MEANWHILE, PUTIN IS PUSHING BRICS FORWARD, ENGENDERING THE DIMINISHMENT OF THE WEST FASTER THAN THE AMERICANS COULD REALISE.

 

PLEASE MAKE A DEAL, EVEN IF YOU THINK THAT PUTIN IS THE DEVIL… HE’S NOT, BUT WE WOULD LIKE HIM TO BE — IN ORDER TO JUSTIFY OUR WESTERN IMBECILITY…

 

MAKE A DEAL PRONTO BEFORE THE SHIT HITS THE FAN:

 

 

NO NATO IN "UKRAINE" (WHAT'S LEFT OF IT)

THE DONBASS REPUBLICS ARE NOW BACK IN THE RUSSIAN FOLD — AS THEY USED TO BE PRIOR 1922. THE RUSSIANS WON'T ABANDON THESE AGAIN.

THESE WILL ALSO INCLUDE ODESSA, KHERSON AND KHARKIV.....

CRIMEA IS RUSSIAN — AS IT USED TO BE PRIOR 1954

TRANSNISTRIA WILL BE PART OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION.

A MEMORANDUM OF NON-AGGRESSION BETWEEN RUSSIA AND THE USA.

 

EASY.

 

THE WEST KNOWS IT.

 

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brics.....

 

The 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan: Marking the Eclipse of Western Hegemony    Mohamed Lamine KABA

 

The 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan symbolizes a new phase in global politics, as nations of the Global South seek to shift away from long-standing Western dominance, asserting their demographic, economic, and political strength.

 

The BRICS Alliance—a powerful coalition uniting Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—is advocating a multipolar world where diversity supplants Western centrality. As these nations work toward a redefined, cooperative international order, the impact of this gathering is hard to overstate. The West, once master of the world, is giving way to a new era of cooperation and multipolarity. The magic of Kazan has definitely changed the situation.

The Kazan Summit raises critical questions: Is this the beginning of the end for Western hegemony? Could a unified effort among emerging powers from Africa, Asia, and Latin America foster a new world order? Are we on the verge of seeing a new global currency, releasing the South from U.S. financial dominance? This article explores these possibilities and what the BRICS may represent for the Global South.

The future is multipolar, and the BRICS are its architects.

Held from October 22 to 24, 2024, the Kazan Summit marked a significant milestone in South-South cooperation. This gathering of emerging powers – Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and their allies – was the scene of a bold collective effort to challenge Western hegemony and reimagine the global order. The discussions resulted in major initiatives, such as the Russian proposal to create a BRICS Parliament to strengthen the political impact of this economic alliance. The creation of a common currency, BRICS+, could also be considered in order to reduce dependence on the US dollar and establish a more equitable global economy. This summit illustrates the emergence of a multipolar world, valuing cooperation and equity, and consolidates a new development paradigm through a South-South economic solidarity network. It thus marks the beginning of an era in which the countries of the South are resolutely taking their destiny into their own hands and redefining their future on the global stage.

Strategic Decisions and Statements from the BRICS Summit

The Final Declaration of the BRICS 2024 Summit highlights the strategic commitment of this group to strengthen their partnership on common interests. In response to the illegitimate sanctions affecting the global economy, the BRICS stress the need to actively include countries from Africa and the Global South in international processes, welcoming their interest in unification. Notable support is shown for the adoption of Palestine in the UN, in accordance with the 1967 borders, and for dialogue efforts aimed at resolving the conflict in Ukraine. The principle of “African solutions to African problems” is reaffirmed, with strong support for the African Union and peace initiatives by African states. The fight against terrorism in Africa is also prioritized, with calls for enhanced international cooperation and increased support for the most affected countries.

Strategic partnerships with organizations such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the India-Africa Forum, the Russia-Africa Forum, the Russia-Africa Ministerial Conference, and the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) are encouraged to facilitate trade and promote sustainable development. By integrating 13 new nations as partners – not full members – (Algeria, Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam), BRICS underscores its dynamism in global trade with strategic corridors such as the International North-South Corridor and the Northern Sea Route, optimizing connectivity and reducing transport costs. These corridors form the backbone of international trade: the International North-South Corridor, the Belt and Road Initiative, the Red Sea and Suez Canal, the Trans-African Highway, and the Northern Sea Route (NSR). What are the geopolitical and geostrategic implications of this full-scale summit?

A Geopolitical Revolution: BRICS Challenges Western Hegemony

A geopolitical earthquake is shaking the world as the BRICS nations—emerging powers—launch an unprecedented challenge to Western hegemony. Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa are joining forces to overturn a global order established for decades. The West’s economic, political, and cultural dominance is faltering, giving rise to a new era of multipolarity and cooperation that redefines the rules of the global game. With its resounding success, the Kazan Summit marks a landmark geopolitical revolution, as BRICS countries and their allies unite to contest the post-World War II Western supremacy. Representing more than 40% of the world’s population, more than 35% of global GDP and 20% of foreign exchange reserves, the BRICS challenge the economic and political supremacy of the West, while offering a new model of multipolar and equitable governance. By promoting a diversified economy and bolstering South-South cooperation, this coalition heralds the emergence of a fairer world order.

The strategic implications are profound: a redefinition of alliances, reassessment of national interests, and transformation of international relations. The Kazan Summit symbolizes the BRICS nations’ determination to shape a future free from Western dictates, laying the groundwork for a plural and equitable world. The geopolitical landscape is evolving: the BRICS have weakened Western hegemony, empowering countries of the Global South. A new geopolitical era, based on balance and cooperation. The future is multipolar, and the BRICS are its architects.

End of dollar dominance: birth of a new world currency?

The reign of the dollar is coming to an end. The BRICS are creating a new global currency, freeing the countries of the South from Western financial tutelage. A new financial system is emerging, based on balance and cooperation. The era of financial monopolarity is over. The Kazan summit (capital of the Tatarstan region) marks a crucial turning point towards the deconstruction of Western financial hegemony, exploring the creation of a new global currency: BRICS+. By offering a strategic alternative to the US dollar, this initiative aims to reduce US domination of international transactions and balance global economic power. The dollar, in place since 1944, has allowed the United States to control financial flows, influence exchange rates and sanction opposing countries, but also creates excessive dependence, exposes to fluctuations and limits the opportunities of emerging countries.

The BRICS+ currency proposes a multipolar model, integrating BRICS currencies for stability and collective management, while promoting increased financial sovereignty and strengthened South-South cooperation. This transformation aims to redefine financial geopolitics, erode American influence and usher in a new era of global cooperation. The BRICS are determined to reconfigure the economic order to emancipate the countries of the South. The dominance of the dollar is well and truly over. The new BRICS global currency is redefining the global financial balance. A multipolar economic world is emerging, freed from Western tutelage. The future is now resolutely pluri-monetary.

South-South Cooperation: A New Paradigm for Development

A wind of change is blowing across the South. South-South cooperation is emerging as a transformative force, challenging traditional development models. Emerging countries are joining forces to create a new paradigm: equitable, sustainable and empowered. The era of dependency is over, the future is now South-South. South-South cooperation represents an innovative paradigm for development, highlighted at the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, which underscores the emergence of an era of enhanced collaboration among the countries of the South. This strategic alliance is based on cardinal values such as solidarity, equity and sovereignty, as well as on converging objectives of development, stability and prosperity. Faced with the common challenges of poverty, inequality and climate change, the BRICS are multiplying initiatives in key sectors: trade through trade agreements and free trade areas, energy with enhanced cooperation around renewable energies, technology through knowledge sharing and innovation, and finally infrastructure for better connectivity.

This dynamic ensures that countries of the South have increased economic competitiveness, consolidated resilience to crises, facilitated access to markets and technologies, while promoting regional peace and stability. Strategically, this cooperation redefines international relations, erodes Western influence and promotes the emergence of a more plural and equitable world. The BRICS are thus asserting themselves as catalysts for sustainable, inclusive and sovereign development for nations of the South. South-South cooperation has turned the tables. A new paradigm is emerging, where countries of the South take their destiny into their own hands. Autonomy, equity and solidarity replace dependence.

The Kazan summit could be said to have sounded the death knell for Western supremacy. Ironically, nations that once advocated democracy and economic freedom now find their own influence waning as BRICS nations emerge with a fresh vision. The Kazan Summit has brought this shift into focus: the era of Western hegemony is indeed fading. Through unprecedented solidarity and strategic alignment, the BRICS and their allies are leading the charge toward a multipolar, cooperative global future.

 

Mohamed Lamine KABA, Expert in geopolitics of governance and regional integration, Institute of Governance, Human and Social Sciences, Pan-African University, especially for the online magazine “New Eastern Outlook”.

 

https://journal-neo.su/2024/10/25/the-16th-brics-summit-in-kazan-marking-the-eclipse-of-western-hegemony/

 

SEE ALSO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzeZ8ZYIKFY

 

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