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Showing posts with label Russia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Russia. Show all posts
Andrei Martyanov | RUSSIA'S SHOCKING ATTACK Leaves Ukraine in Chaos… Trump SPEECHLESS! | July 9, 2025
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Paul Stonehill | Mysteries of Lake Baikal : Enigmatic Olkhon Island | July 8, 2025
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Source: Paul Stonehill youtube
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Paul Stonehill discusses the mysterious phenomena surrounding Olkhon Island, located in Lake Baikal, Russia, with a focus on its cultural, spiritual, and natural significance. In 2019, tourists on Olkhon Island, one of the largest islands in Lake Baikal situated in the Irkutsk region, reported hearing strange voices addressing them by name, attempting to convey messages.
This prompted a scientific expedition equipped with sensitive recording devices to investigate these claims. However, the researchers abruptly abandoned their study and left the island without providing any explanations, fueling speculation about whether the tourists' reports were genuine or if they encountered something inexplicable.
Olkhon Island is steeped in mystique, with longstanding rumors of strange sounds and voices reported by unrelated individuals. The island holds profound spiritual significance for the Buryat people, who consider it a sacred place inhabited by the spirits of their ancestors. Local legends describe powerful spirits, such as Khan Hoto Baba, a divine figure sent by higher gods to protect the land, who descended to Olkhon as a white-headed golden eagle.
His son, Hanuayon, is believed to be the first shaman gifted by Tangri, the supreme sky deity. Another figure, Ain or Burhan, the guardian spirit of the island, is said to reside in the Shamanka rock cave, protecting those with pure intentions. The island’s highest peak, Mount Iime (1,274 meters above sea level), is also sacred, with myths of an immortal bear chained at its base, symbolizing nature’s strength and the cycle of life and death.
Paulsuggests that the reported voices might be natural phenomena, such as acoustic effects caused by the island’s unique landscape and climate, a phenomenon observed in other distinctive natural settings like mountains or coasts. Olkhon’s allure lies in its blend of mythology, nature, and human experience, attracting researchers and tourists eager to explore its mysteries.
The island is a hub for Buryat shamanic traditions, with rituals aimed at harmonizing human relationships with nature and spirits. These practices draw both locals and tourists interested in experiencing ancient Buryat culture.Olkhon, covering approximately 730 square kilometers, features diverse landscapes, including sand dunes, steppes, coniferous forests, rocky shores, and Siberian taiga.
Despite its harsh winters, it is rarely cloudy and hosts fewer than 2,000 residents but attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists annually. The island, part of the Baikal National Park, a protected federal area, contains restricted zones off-limits to tourists. It is also rich in archaeological sites from the Neolithic era, considered a “place of power” with strong mystical energy, where visitors report not only voices but also visions.Buryat traditions include “serge” ritual horse pillars, believed to concentrate mystical energy and inhabited by spirits.
Locals offer milky substances to these pillars, which are never intentionally broken and must collapse naturally. Historically, every Buryat man was associated with at least three serge pillars during significant life events. The narrative concludes by noting the ongoing fascination with Lake Baikal and Olkhon Island, mentioning the speaker’s decades-long investigation into phenomena like mysterious underwater humanoids, with a promise of more videos and a call for viewer support.
Description:
Paul Stonehill discusses the mysterious phenomena surrounding Olkhon Island, located in Lake Baikal, Russia, with a focus on its cultural, spiritual, and natural significance. In 2019, tourists on Olkhon Island, one of the largest islands in Lake Baikal situated in the Irkutsk region, reported hearing strange voices addressing them by name, attempting to convey messages.
This prompted a scientific expedition equipped with sensitive recording devices to investigate these claims. However, the researchers abruptly abandoned their study and left the island without providing any explanations, fueling speculation about whether the tourists' reports were genuine or if they encountered something inexplicable.
Olkhon Island is steeped in mystique, with longstanding rumors of strange sounds and voices reported by unrelated individuals. The island holds profound spiritual significance for the Buryat people, who consider it a sacred place inhabited by the spirits of their ancestors. Local legends describe powerful spirits, such as Khan Hoto Baba, a divine figure sent by higher gods to protect the land, who descended to Olkhon as a white-headed golden eagle.
His son, Hanuayon, is believed to be the first shaman gifted by Tangri, the supreme sky deity. Another figure, Ain or Burhan, the guardian spirit of the island, is said to reside in the Shamanka rock cave, protecting those with pure intentions. The island’s highest peak, Mount Iime (1,274 meters above sea level), is also sacred, with myths of an immortal bear chained at its base, symbolizing nature’s strength and the cycle of life and death.
Paulsuggests that the reported voices might be natural phenomena, such as acoustic effects caused by the island’s unique landscape and climate, a phenomenon observed in other distinctive natural settings like mountains or coasts. Olkhon’s allure lies in its blend of mythology, nature, and human experience, attracting researchers and tourists eager to explore its mysteries.
The island is a hub for Buryat shamanic traditions, with rituals aimed at harmonizing human relationships with nature and spirits. These practices draw both locals and tourists interested in experiencing ancient Buryat culture.Olkhon, covering approximately 730 square kilometers, features diverse landscapes, including sand dunes, steppes, coniferous forests, rocky shores, and Siberian taiga.
Despite its harsh winters, it is rarely cloudy and hosts fewer than 2,000 residents but attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists annually. The island, part of the Baikal National Park, a protected federal area, contains restricted zones off-limits to tourists. It is also rich in archaeological sites from the Neolithic era, considered a “place of power” with strong mystical energy, where visitors report not only voices but also visions.Buryat traditions include “serge” ritual horse pillars, believed to concentrate mystical energy and inhabited by spirits.
Locals offer milky substances to these pillars, which are never intentionally broken and must collapse naturally. Historically, every Buryat man was associated with at least three serge pillars during significant life events. The narrative concludes by noting the ongoing fascination with Lake Baikal and Olkhon Island, mentioning the speaker’s decades-long investigation into phenomena like mysterious underwater humanoids, with a promise of more videos and a call for viewer support.
Larry C. Johnson | Iran UNLEASHES New Strategies with China and Russia - Yemen to HIT BACK!! | July 7, 2025
Col. Jacques Baud | Putin STRIKES HARD – NATO Reeling, Ukraine in Ruins! | July 7, 2025
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Larry Johnson | U.S. Empire Is Overreaching — And Losing Everywhere | July 4, 2025
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Source: India & Global Left
Larry C. Johnson | Israel’s Defense and Economy Are Crumbling Under Pressure | July 4, 2025
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Dmitry Orlov | Ukraine Caught Off Guard: Russia Launches Devastating Attack!! | July 4, 2025
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Scott Ritter & Larry Johnson | INTEL Roundtable | July 3, 2025
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Israel,
Larry C. Johnson,
Russia,
Scott Ritter,
Ukraine
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Source: Judge Napolitano - Judging Freedom youtube
Key Points
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Ukraine Conflict and U.S. Support
- Scott Ritter: Russia remains firm on its "special military operation" goals in Ukraine, including territorial demands, reducing Ukraine’s military, and blocking NATO membership. Russia advances across front lines, targeting infrastructure.
- U.S. is cutting critical munitions (e.g., Patriot missiles, artillery) due to depleted stockpiles, leaving Ukraine vulnerable. Ritter calls Ukraine a "hospice patient" nearing collapse.
- Larry Johnson: U.S. can’t ramp up production for modern warfare, contrasting slow F-35 production (18-24 months) with WWII-era B-24 bombers (18 hours).
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Trump-Putin Dialogue
- Ritter: Recent Trump-Putin call focused on re-engagement, Iran, Gaza, and cultural exchanges to counter U.S. Russophobia, not Ukraine specifically. Putin reiterated Russia’s unyielding stance.
- Johnson: Putin’s talks with Trump and Macron tested for softening on Russia’s demands, which remain firm on addressing war’s root causes and new territorial realities.
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Iran’s Nuclear Program
- Ritter: Iranian officials (Oct 2024) claimed near nuclear weapons capability, fueling U.S./Israeli fears. Iran’s 60% enriched uranium makes it a threshold state, though no final bomb decision exists.
- Iran agreed (June 2025) to limit enrichment to 3.75% and allow U.S. inspectors, but U.S.-Israeli strikes (June 12-13) disrupted this. Ritter urges Iran to avoid provocative rhetoric; both criticize Israel’s IAEA influence.
- Johnson: Loss of IAEA access blinded Western intelligence on Iran’s program, necessitating Russia’s help to restore inspections.
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Israel-Iran Conflict
- Ritter: Iran’s missile strikes (using older missiles) heavily damaged Israeli military/intelligence sites, overwhelming defenses with maneuvering warheads and decoys. Iran reserved advanced hypersonic missiles.
- Johnson: Israel’s small size makes it vulnerable (e.g., one airport loss halts civilian flights), unlike Iran, which absorbs damage due to its size and population.
- Both: Netanyahu’s U.S. visit (post-July 4, 2025) seeks continued support, domestic political leverage, and intelligence restoration. Rumors of B-2 bomber transfers dismissed due to Israel’s history of leaking U.S. tech.
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Netanyahu’s Agenda
- Ritter: Netanyahu aims to project U.S. support for his leadership, avoid escalation with Iran, and navigate domestic legal issues, with Trump interfering via sanction threats.
- Johnson: Israel needs IAEA access to rebuild intelligence networks in Iran after exposing operatives.
Andrei Martyanov | Russia & Iran’s Military Bond Growing Fast | July 3, 2025
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Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson | Trump's "The Big, Beautiful And The Ugly" | July 3, 2025
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Israel,
Michael Hudson,
NATO,
Richard Wolff,
Russia,
Trump,
Ukraine
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Ray McGovern & John Helmer | Why Are So Many Countries Turning Their Backs on America? | July 2, 2025
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Israel,
John Helmer,
NATO,
Ray McGovern,
Russia,
Trump,
Ukraine
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Patrick Henningsen & Lt Col Danniel Davis | Russia's Taken Luhansk Region/50k Troops Surround Sumy | July 1, 2025
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NATO,
Patrick Henningsen,
Russia,
Ukraine
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Source: Daniel Davis / Deep Dive youtube
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The discussion focuses on the stark contrast between optimistic public statements from Ukrainian leadership—especially President Volodymyr Zelensky—and the deteriorating situation on the battlefield. Despite claims that Ukraine can still win, recent events on the ground suggest otherwise. Russia has now claimed full control over the Luhansk region, adding to Crimea and parts of Donetsk. Fighting continues in other contested oblasts like Kharkiv, Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipro, showing Russia's growing territorial presence.
Commentator Patrick Henningsen emphasizes the symbolic and strategic importance of Luhansk, where anti-Kyiv sentiment and rebellion began after the 2014 Maidan uprising. He argues that this region was heavily defended by Ukraine and NATO forces, and its loss marks a major victory and morale boost for Russia. Henningsen suggests Russia is preparing for a broader summer/fall offensive, with ample trained reserves ready to hold and stabilize newly occupied territories.
The hosts criticize the failure of past diplomatic efforts—like the Minsk Agreements and the peace offer in April 2022—which could have preserved Ukrainian sovereignty over Donetsk and Luhansk in a limited form. They argue these rejections have only led to greater losses for Ukraine.
Zelensky’s rhetoric is portrayed as increasingly disconnected from the ground realities, with comparisons drawn to a "bunker mentality." The West, they argue, ignores the complex history—such as NATO expansion, the Maidan coup, and discrimination against Russian-speaking Ukrainians—and pretends the war started in 2022, omitting the buildup of tensions over years. Henningsen also highlights Russia’s long-standing openness to diplomacy through the Minsk Contact Group, which remains technically active.
Description:
The discussion focuses on the stark contrast between optimistic public statements from Ukrainian leadership—especially President Volodymyr Zelensky—and the deteriorating situation on the battlefield. Despite claims that Ukraine can still win, recent events on the ground suggest otherwise. Russia has now claimed full control over the Luhansk region, adding to Crimea and parts of Donetsk. Fighting continues in other contested oblasts like Kharkiv, Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipro, showing Russia's growing territorial presence.
Commentator Patrick Henningsen emphasizes the symbolic and strategic importance of Luhansk, where anti-Kyiv sentiment and rebellion began after the 2014 Maidan uprising. He argues that this region was heavily defended by Ukraine and NATO forces, and its loss marks a major victory and morale boost for Russia. Henningsen suggests Russia is preparing for a broader summer/fall offensive, with ample trained reserves ready to hold and stabilize newly occupied territories.
The hosts criticize the failure of past diplomatic efforts—like the Minsk Agreements and the peace offer in April 2022—which could have preserved Ukrainian sovereignty over Donetsk and Luhansk in a limited form. They argue these rejections have only led to greater losses for Ukraine.
Zelensky’s rhetoric is portrayed as increasingly disconnected from the ground realities, with comparisons drawn to a "bunker mentality." The West, they argue, ignores the complex history—such as NATO expansion, the Maidan coup, and discrimination against Russian-speaking Ukrainians—and pretends the war started in 2022, omitting the buildup of tensions over years. Henningsen also highlights Russia’s long-standing openness to diplomacy through the Minsk Contact Group, which remains technically active.
Scott Ritter | Everything Has Changed: Trump Now Faces a New World with Iran and Russia! | July 1, 2025
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Israel,
Russia,
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