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Ukraine War Upd. EXTRA: Debunking Disinfo, Gogol Bordello, & Counting Losses

Extra Tuesday, 28th March 2023, 18:49
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"The failure of Western Russian analysts to mention the decades documented concept of non-battle casualties in a single time in the entire Russo-Ukrainian war is the poker tale in that regard the thing is not talking about it doesn't mean it isn't hasn't been happening"

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Jonathan shares a thread from retired Australian General Mick Ryan about the purpose behind Ukraine's planned counter-offensives in the coming months. The offensives aim to reseize initiative, recapture territory, degrade the Russian army, and send a vital message to the West. However, expectations need to be managed as the offensives will likely be bloody and may not deliver a final blow to Russia.

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Russian casualty figures

Trent Telenko analyzes Russian casualty figures, estimating 170,550 dead and 255,825 wounded based on a 2:3 killed to wounded ratio. Including non-battle casualties, the total could be as high as 544,288. Telenko argues Western intelligence agencies avoid highlighting these figures as the "real parasites" - Western national security bureaucracies - rely on the Russian threat for their budgets.

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Debunking staged disinformation video

A video shared by pro-Russian voices allegedly showing Ukrainian soldiers assaulting a woman for speaking Russian is debunked as staged propaganda. Evidence includes: the location being in occupied Donetsk, not Ukraine; soldiers wearing uncommon yellow armbands; the illegal presence of a dashcam; an improbably clean car; and the convenient obscuring of identities. A Russian Telegram channel with over 300K subscribers later admitted the video was fake.

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Ukrainian women in the army

Over 50,000 Ukrainian women are enlisted in the army, reflecting a strong sense of purpose in defending their country. Jonathan expresses interest in covering their roles and experiences in more depth, both on the front lines and in support roles behind the lines. He acknowledges some of the more glamorized depictions are likely propaganda, but still sees value in highlighting the real contributions of Ukrainian women to the war effort.

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Interview with Gogol Bordello frontman

Jonathan recommends a two-part interview with Eugene Hütz, the Ukrainian frontman of gypsy punk band Gogol Bordello, conducted by former Dead Kennedys singer Jello Biafra. The interview covers Ukrainian history, culture, and the current war, offering a unique perspective. Jonathan, a big music fan, also praises Gogol Bordello's album "Transcontinental Hustle" as a personal favorite.

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Wrap up

Jonathan thanks viewers for their support, reminding them they can back the channel through watching, commenting, and optionally buying merchandise. He appreciates the engagement of his "awesome" audience.

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