It's War
Russia is taking the gloves off, and is saying so. The Special Military Operation is now a “War”, brought about by increasing NATO involvement and targeting of infrastructure in Russia. This is what the American Empire’s Deep State has been doing for decades, now. Supporting terrorists to effect regime change. That’s what we’ve done in the Middle East at Israel’s and the Neocons’ bidding, but they’ve bitten off more than they can chew this time. This, apparently, was what Jake Sullivan’s sudden, unannounced, trip to Kiev was about—to tell the Ukro-Nazis to stop acting like … Ukro-Nazis. Uh, you dance with the one you brung. The US took out the Nordstream pipeline, and now we’re telling the Ukro-Nazis to stop doing terrorism? This is probably driven by electoral politics—gas prices are very high and could get higher quickly. But Russia has escalatory dominance going forward.
Members of U.S. National Security Council and the White House have reportedly started to become Increasingly Frustrated by “Unauthorized Brazen Actions” taken by Ukraine against Russia, including their recent Campaign of Long-Range Drone Strikes having Targeted at least 25 Oil Refineries, Terminals, Depots and Storage Facilities across Western Russia; with some Biden Administration Officials believing these Strikes will cause a Spike in Global Oil Prices as well as Significant Escalation and Retaliation against Ukraine like was seen during tonight’s Large-Scale Missile Attack.
Peskov is Putin’s press guy:
Russia is now in a state of war, everyone should understand this.-
Russia will continue to act so that Ukraine’s military potential cannot threaten the security of its citizens and territory.
Peskov
Looks like Russia has decided to make its own bingo card.
ayden @squatsons
So now that the U.S has officially asked Ukraine to stop striking Russian oil refineries does that mean what I was saying isn’t propaganda anymore?
Ukraine does not benefit from theses ill conceived strikes.
Russia has strategic reserves that cushion any loss of production.
Russia repairs the facilities quickly.
The supply of oil on the market is already low due to production cuts and this only heightens the prices of gas and oil. Russia wins either way and can out last the U.S. on the issue.
As we have very clearly read in their message to Kiev.
3:59 AM · Mar 22, 2024
-- GEROMAN -- time will tell - -- @GeromanAT
The map of missile strikes on objects in the territory of Ukraine and the approximate flight routes of the used munitions, published by Ukraine, have attracted attention. The maneuvering routes of the Kh-101 missiles and "Harpy-2" drones stand out, designed to bypass known positional areas of Ukrainian air defense and strike targets from unexpected directions. Undoubtedly, the main target of the strikes was the Dnipro HPP, where hits were made on HES-1 and HES-2. According to Ukrainian energy officials, the support structure of HES-2 has been destroyed, crane beams are shattered, and machinery hall and electrical equipment are also damaged. (Military Informant TG)
Russian Market @runews
KREMLIN: 'SPECIAL MILITARY OPERATION' IN UKRAINE TURNED INTO A WAR AFTER THE WEST INCREASED ITS INVOLVEMENT
5:00 AM · Mar 22, 2024
Visegrad 24 is the organ of the Visegrad group of Central European countries, of which Poland is the largest member.
BREAKING: Russia strikes the DniproHES hydropower station in Zaporizhzhia. It’s the largest dam in Ukraine. When the retreating Soviet Red Army blew it up in 1941, the flooding killed 100 000 people. Russia is playing with fire
LogKa @LogKa11
Ukrainian Dnipro hydroelectric power station was permanently disabled and put out of service. The engine rooms, water locks and sluice areas are flooded and destroyed
Good luck with this. The Cyrillic here is pronounced “Inside”. ??
-- GEROMAN -- time will tell -  -- @GeromanAT
 #Инсайд
MI6 transmitted intelligence information to the Office of the President and the General Staff about a meeting in the Kremlin, at which the scenario of the destruction of the Ukrainian underground gas storage facility was considered as a response to constant UAV strikes on Russian refineries. British intelligence recommends strengthening air defense at underground gas storage facilities in order to preserve Ukraine's gas storage capabilities."
5:33 AM · Mar 22, 2024
SMO or War? What’s the diff? My legal guess is that the legal implications are huge. “War” implies that Russian forces will be authorized to act outside the boundaries of the Russian Federation and the former Ukraine, including in international airspace. To attack supply lines and support, intel, recon, targeting, etc. Any assets participating in war on Russia become legitimate targets.
Elijah J. Magnier @ejmalrai
This is a severe and significant announcement:
#Russia declared to be ‘in a state of war’ in Ukraine for the first time and no longer in a "Special Operation". What is the difference?
The terminology used by a state when taking military action against another country can significantly impact the perception, legality, and impact of the conflict.
Special operation
Limited scope and duration: A "special operation" often implies a targeted, limited military engagement to achieve specific declared objectives. It suggests precision and a focused approach, potentially minimising the perception of broader aggression on wider territories.
Political and legal implications: Describing military action as a "special operation" may be intended to avoid formal declarations of war, which have severe political and legal consequences under domestic and international law.
Perception management: By using the term "special operation", a state may seek to manage domestic and international perceptions by presenting the action as a necessary, controlled response to a specific threat rather than an outright act of war.
Operational secrecy: Such terminology may also be used to maintain operational confidentiality and limit the information available to the public and the international community.
State of war
Broad commitment: Declaring a "state of war" implies a full military commitment involving the total mobilisation of a nation's armed forces and resources to the conflict. It suggests a long-term, large-scale commitment.
Legal and formal recognition: A formal declaration of war has significant legal implications, including activating specific laws and conventions relating to war. It also serves as an official recognition of a state of conflict between nations, which can affect diplomatic relations and international law.
Psychological impact: Declaring war can have a profound psychological impact on the populations of the countries involved. It could rally public support for the conflict and prepare the nation for the sacrifices that war entails.
International relations and alliances: A declared state of war can trigger alliances and provoke responses from other nations and international bodies such as the United Nations. It may have broader implications for global peace and security.
The transition from special operations to martial law
The transition from a 'special operation' to a 'state of war' after a period of time may reflect an escalation of the conflict, a change in strategic objectives, or an acknowledgement of the scale and impact of the conflict. This transition may also be driven by the need to legitimise ongoing military action, to mobilise additional resources, or to respond to international pressure. Such a shift indicates a significant change in the state's approach to the conflict, with profound implications for its conduct, the legal framework governing its actions, and its relations with other states and international organisations.
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5:42 AM · Mar 22, 2024
-- GEROMAN -- time will tell -  -- @GeromanAT
Sullivan to Zelensky:
It will be still a victory when only a part of "Ukraine" survives as a sovereign country
(give up ground)
Pentagon:
Ukraine must make difficulty decisions and retreat from some defensive lines (because we run out of money)
and now that:
US told Ukraine not to target oil infrastructure in Russia because that would rise prices.
(so what part of Ukraine has lost do some still not understand?)
Official RU MOD comment on the morning missile raid:
“Today, a massive strike was launched on energy facilities, the military-industrial complex, railway junctions, arsenals, locations of Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) units, and foreign mercenaries.
As a result of the strike, the functioning of industrial enterprises involved in the production and repair of weapons, military equipment, and ammunition was disrupted.
Additionally, foreign military equipment and ordnance delivered to Ukraine from NATO countries were destroyed, the redeployment of enemy reserves to the front line was disrupted, and UAF and mercenary units in areas of combat readiness restoration were hit.”
The head of NATO's Military Committee, Bauer, stated that the alliance is ready for conflict with Russia.
It's a bit Dr. Strangelovish:
How I learned to luv the Deep State
https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/turns-out-we-do-have-deep-state-amd-its-awesome
The ruling class has been luving the Deep State for a long time.
OSINTdefender @sentdefender
At least 3 additional Teams of Russian Special Forces from the Federal Security Service and Special Rapid Response Unit have now entered the Crocus Concert Hall after it was reported that several of the Gunmen had been Discovered inside of the Building, with them Holding several Dozen of the Concertgoers as Hostages.
ayden @squatsons
Russians captured one of the shooters alive…
The absolute last person on earth I would wanna be right now. I’d rather enlist in the AFU and go sit in a trench.