Biden ‘to allow Pentagon contractors to deploy to Ukraine’ I Ukraine: The Latest, Podcast

Day 855.
Today, we bring you updates from the battlefront, analyse the appointment of former Dutch PM Mark Rutte as the new head of Nato, and discuss reports that the Biden administration is moving toward lifting a de facto ban on American military contractors deploying to Ukraine.
Contributors:
David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles on X
Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.
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Articles Referenced:
'US could halt weapons deliveries if Ukraine refuses peace talks' (The Telegraph)
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'Biden administration moves toward allowing American military contractors to deploy to Ukraine' (CNN)
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'A Methodology for Degrading the Arms of the Russian Federation' (RUSI report)
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'IT Army attacks Russian banking system, disabling Mir payment system' (Ukrainian Pravda)
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[@baddalmatian99]

Guys, I have been diligently following this podcast for over a year and still find it by far the most informative and well put together of all UKR-war related sources out there. Keep up the amazing work! It’s much appreciated.

[@F4R4D4Y]

Yeah, I would concur.

[@RyanBrown-nx8dw]

Ur dumb

[@taralown7023]

Canadas had repair shops for Rosnhell equipment in Ukraine for almost a year now. Long before anyone else

[@RyanBrown-nx8dw]

Nobody cares

[@Kath-nd6pj]

Roshel?

[@Fubar2024]

​@@RyanBrown-nx8dw wrong again.

[@anthonyhulse1248]

@@RyanBrown-nx8dw Ukraine cares. Those who support Ukraine care. Zzzbots pretend not to care.

[@RyanBrown-nx8dw]

@@Fubar2024 do u know wats going on? Or do u just coach alot of msnbc

[@10Xj5]

Best Ukraine update channel on KZbin.

[@chrisausten640]

It's a great show, but for some reason the least number of thumbs up then any of the other youtube videos on the subject. Not sure why since it is filled with top level commentary

[@sergeybebenin]

Agreed. the only mature/serious new source that does a daily update. The rest don't seem to care anymore. ♥️ UK

[@richardmarsden5610]

Update of nonsense.

[@Peter-pg8qn]

​@@chrisausten640ppl have short attention span to survive 1h.

[@Steve-gx9ot]

Thex female talks like she has old issues😂 send anatomy troops into ukraine now to shiw putin we are not letting him bully ukraine EVER AGAIN .LET them I. NATO

[@LynRegan]

Go to The Duran

[@Bro-Brah]

MH17 had many Australian passengers too

[@madeleinesuzette]

Thanks again gentlemen 👍 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇦🇺🇦🇺🦘🦘🦘💪

[@ik9116]

Смердючi ублюдки паршиві сбушники на цьому каналі йдіть на фронт і воюйте за неньку бо легко сидіти за комп'ютером та гратися в героїв україни та пити каву в зручних умовах.....підари та підараски бог дай вас всіх шляк наглий трафить курви нікчемні!!!

[@anthonymitchell8893]

madaleune go down on my p----s please i will supplement your government check 🔞🔞🔞🚮🚮🚮😎

[@StridentSloth]

Contractor pilots for the F-16s would be very useful.

[@thomasbernecky2078]

AVG 2.0: composed of retired pilots on youtube who are complaining daily about being bored. We'll also give them all very cool flight jackets.

[@N1rOx]

send the team from top gun

[@samsungtap4183]

History tells us that mercinary pilots are next to useless. Flying for money is great....dieing for money less attractive ?

[@donaldstewart444]

Dual citizenship.

[@robertsteele474]

@@N1rOx Tom Cruise first.

[@stephencalcutt8396]

What happened to US/Chilean journalist Gonzalo Lira inside democratic Ukraine?

[@PalleRasmussen]

Hey Ivan. How is the weather in Skt. Petersburg today?

[@burritosls]

The Ukrainian special services killed him. He was previously tortured for many hours. It is known.

[@petehowett2854]

​@@PalleRasmussenOh dear ANOTHER VIKING,WHO THINKS THAT HE'S RELEVANT, ALL OF A SUDDEN.My advice is to go back,under that rock.

[@ryanwalters6184]

Coach red pill took the wrong pill

[@stephenhill545]

Wasn't that a muppet character?

[@MROJPC]

As a US Contract worker myself I would look forward to that opportunity. Frontline service roles are what folks focus on, but modern war is driven by an enormous logistical & support footprint, and that in going to be important, particularly when looking at the short-to-longterm reshaping of the Ukrainian military into a NATO standard fighting force capable of securing Europe from future Russian aggression. Aircraft especially need pretty substantial technical support functions a mile long.

[@SamHolmes-mw3qx]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@phillipdavies9233]

What complete nonsense....😂😂😂😂

[@osuk1]

After more than 500k soldiers have perished😢😡🤡

[@Alex.Kalashnik]

That’s good to hear. Ukrainians hadn’t given up when they had almost zero support, so they won’t give up now.

[@anthonymitchell8893]

Mropj talk is cheap 😎

[@lw6001]

Maintainers are needed in every aspect of warfare by civilian contractors, we can start with M777 Howitzers, M1, M2, Abrams and Bradleys, Crew served weapons platforms and individual weapons need to be cleaned and maintained. The F16's, will need the bulk of the support on the ground. But all systems need maintenance.

[@davidelliott5843]

Are we surprised that government/security services secrecy is inhibiting our response to Russia? It’s no surprise at all and exactly why national security should be adapted to need rather than doing what it always does.

[@davidbrancaleone3039]

Francis Dearnley, if I may: the correct word is "materiel", (French). Not "material".

[@F4R4D4Y]

Yeah, I would concur.

[@stevenpace892]

Withdrawal in good order is a tactical option for military units that have good training. That wouldn't be the case for most Russian infantry.

[@mitchellbailey7030]

Great Show 🫡🇺🇸👍🏻

[@F4R4D4Y]

Yeah, I would concur.

[@tauceti8341]

Listening almost daily from California. I really appreicate your daily coverage and tidbits I wouldn't hear anywhere else. Also enjoy the personal stories/reporting, and commentes/thoughts from viewers and professionals. Great interview with Jens, hope the new guy is just as good or better.

[@alanchristensen5735]

Those F-16's are going to need a good ground crew to keep them flying. It's good Joe is letting private military contractors go to Ukraine.

[@burritosls]

And what will Joe tell his population when these workers go home in body bags? In parts. Russia will destroy airfields and hangars with airplanes.

[@nfcpro]

i hope they are insured.... heavily

[@duncandawnuts]

@@nfcpro They'll be fine.

[@tsv8664]

Yeah, Swedish Gripen E would have been perfect but not enough made and spares

[@greenrosenz]

Is it true that there are 2 airfields capable of handling F16s. Won't they be targeted effectively.

[@geraldtraynor]

Alternative reality!

[@gagamba9198]

What's the likelihood of many American contractors deciding to go to Ukraine to fight in frontline operations? Probably low. In Afghanistan and Iraq contractors were providing security of senior officials, embassy staff, etc as well as supporting intel, signals, and maintenance. 'Contractor' is a broad category. They were not participants in the Battle of Fallujah. As F-16 pilots w/o the electronic warfare countermeasures and AWACS support? Also unlikely. Flying a Boeing or Airbus airliner is far safer and pays well enough. In Iraq we saw many US truckers transporting supplies until they were targeted. Most quit and were replaced by truck drivers from Turkey and the Middle East.

[@dancahill9585]

I imagine it will all be training, logistics support, intelligence, etc. Still, that's not nothing. They are jobs that need doing and having foreigners do it frees up troops.

[@APW-ry2ok]

Stopping that North Korea shipment of ammo would be good ,I wonder if anything is in the works….

[@palemedes965]

Hello from Florida, USA. Love your show.

[@tomwisemaniii-mt4bw]

It was/is not a “61 billion drawdown” for Ukraine. Far from it. Easily researched. Poor if not intentionally deceptive “reporting” to characterize the aid package passed by Congress.

[@SS-zg6of]

Thanks for pointing out. Terrible that we have to expect such things in the media

[@Brunzy1970]

Great show by the way A+

[@torment4723]

bot btw

[@Brianbri-nq3cc]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-zz6cl1wx6f]

He is Mad.

[@krazyswede11]

Macron wee wee

[@user-zz6cl1wx6f]

@@krazyswede11 If Biden doesn't kill us all Macron will.

[@gadgetgus]

Hey Telegraph 💪🏼 Simply one of the best podcasts on KZbin - period! Thanks for updating us 🍻

[@torment4723]

bot

[@gadgetgus]

@torment4723 ⚠️ The auto comment that says 'bot' usually is itself - silly bot... 😁

[@torment4723]

@@gadgetgus dude literally 8/10 comments on this channel is like "best newssource" "great video" "thanks for the update". They are bought comments to increase reach and algorythm favorisation.

[@davidnevett5880]

If roosstadt say it, it's a lie.

[@thatbeme]

Great 👍

[@bd9712]

Just subscribed from near Chicago. Although I've been listening since the ORCS invaded !!! GO UKRAINE 👍✌️☮️🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@mariafoster7388]

Why does everyone think trump will win in november?

[@jonathanbowen3640]

The polls have him ahead.

[@dancahill9585]

He's done very well in some polls. Some show him ahead of Biden, some show him behind. Certainly a lot of people are scared that he'll win.

[@Peter-pg8qn]

​@jonathanbowen3640 this is not the best indicator at this point- have a look on T's endorsements.

[@tawektawek3838]

I'm no expert, but polling experts seem to think it's 50/50

[@jonathanbowen3640]

@@Peter-pg8qn there are no better indicators than polls. The pollsters job is literally to find out what the votors think. Maybe betting odds are good also. But the polls are the best data imo. Different pollsters use different methodologies but the average of them is almost always correct.

[@glennstach4439]

OF COURSE it would be different if they were AMERICANS !!! 🙄 ✌🏼🖖🍁🌻💛💙🇺🇦

[@sebastianforbes1]

- nah mate... just 10x more expensive ? 🤣

[@victoriahigman6802]

Oh no. Don’t like sound of that!

[@drlegendre]

What is a "radiation control post" that is some ten kilometers from the facility? It's just a monitoring station, right? Doesn't "control" anything in the plant..

[@RyanBrown-nx8dw]

Urxnot very smart

[@timothykatende8484]

Am hearing so much progress being made by Ukraine...can Dom help us zoom out the map of the battlefield and we see how much territory has been liberated since the 61 billion was unleashed

[@constantgardener19]

Give it time. This isn't going to happen overnight.

[@Alex.Kalashnik]

Ukraine will get about $15 of that, but even that will help.

[@torment4723]

😂

[@StroganoffwithClusterbombs]

It did happen over night that’s why no one saw it…

[@coodudeman]

is the power station another RBMK style reactor, or a safer reactor design?

[@JS-el3zm]

"Pentagon contractors".. Absolutely loving this.

[@wbiro]

Helping Ukraine fight of Russia's insane evil aggression...

[@burritosls]

Helping Ukraine today - this is real insanity

[@jeffjames3111]

Provoked aggression. Try not to take such a pedestrian view.

[@Deathadder90]

@@jeffjames3111 "Provoked" by a country looking to establish beneficial trade agreements with the EU.

[@jeffjames3111]

@@Deathadder90 Provoked by a CIA backed Coup. Keep up.

[@anthonyhulse1248]

@@jeffjames3111 provoked in the same way that the lamb standing in the stream downstream provoked the wolf in Aesop's fables. Some things never change. Especially wolves.

[@conflict_monitor]

Telegraph has never understood the "demilitarisation" aspect of this war (or they don't wish to explain it to their audience). Russia has attrited 3 whole Ukrainian armies. Videos abound of Ukrainian troops complaining about the slaughter of their units.

[@TheHighlander008]

Bravo Zulu from Vancouver, Canada.

[@palemedes965]

Thanks for the update.

[@mat3714]

Donlad must lose....this is incredibly vital for everyone.

[@stanlippmann2129]

Just a flesh wound

[@bdub1934]

Russia little deal with NK was a good ideal in hindsight

[@TheDarkness5]

All I see are more dead bodies over 900,000 of them

[@TyllerBoom]

Finally, the war has escalated to North Korean communists fighting contractors from the United States. My bingo is complete

[@hawklord100]

most will surrender double quick and ask for asylum leaving great holes in the russian front lines lol

[@user-xj9oo8ho9c]

​@@hawklord100delusional

[@user-xj9oo8ho9c]

​@@hawklord100delusional/wistful thinking

[@cliveharvey5786]

Brilliant journalism

[@bubbajones6907]

Just at the end, did your diverse host claim that the information war is just as important as the real war? Interesting 😊

[@sebastianforbes1]

- wouldn't be the first time they talked about 'controlling the narrative" ? EU blocks Russian media = countering misinformation Russia blocks EU media = no freedom of the press

[@mrouncervideos2905]

Let's go, boys! I was a d.o.d contractor from 03 to 05.

[@MrGraywolves]

"pentagon contractors"

[@maluco132]

Tl;Dr us will provide every weapon they can to Ukraine and terror groups via private contractors

[@richardmarsden5610]

North Korea claimed that the ballistic missile launch reported the day before by South Korea was in fact a "successful" test aimed at securing multiple warhead missile capabilities, Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Wednesday. "On the 26th, the Missile General Bureau successfully conducted a test of separation and guidance control of an individual mobile combat unit [warhead], which is of great significance in achieving the goal of advancing missile technology," the agency said, noting that the purpose of the test was to enable reaching the targets with "multiple warheads." Previously, North Korea sent more than 250 balloons filled with trash over its border with South Korea following the reported ballistic missile launch just hours before.

[@davidnevett5880]

Jajajaja clowns...

[@mikegoodie7905]

North Korean embassy closures point to struggle and starvation. An impending domestic food crisis is behind the decision. For a country that priorities spending on its military and luxury goods for its elites, a food shortage would stretch limited resources even further. A North Korean foreign ministry spokesperson said in a statement that ‘we are carrying out operations to withdraw and establish diplomatic missions in accordance with changing global environments and national foreign policy’. But the likely reality is that the regime is struggling to support not only those living in North Korea but also those in missions abroad. In areas along the Chinese border, the situation has gotten so bad that the government has resorted to draconian measures and tougher restrictions to prevent its citizens from fleeing. A second North Korean famine within a generation could have devastating social and political impacts.

[@roygbiv7025]

A real news agency give the date of publication. "One day ago" means nothing.

[@jesperg1966]

LOVE your show ❤❤❤

[@F4R4D4Y]

Yeah, I would concur.

[@ianransome855]

Brilliant….

[@RangaAce]

the editing is a bit chop chop

[@elishachanda]

It means more billions to Zelensky bravo pentagon 😒

[@peterklausner9727]

Leading think tank = propaganda centre

[@Bob-nd2mr]

this "industrailised war" has produced an industrial number of damaged russian men who even under the best of circumstances will find it almost impossible to control their actions, will make relationships very hard to make and have a lot of anger & violence. Re-adjusting to Civilian Life where murder is illegal from Wartime when murdering is required is a very difficult transition and History has plenty of examples , most notably Adolph Hitler who never took leave and fought 1914 - 18 in the trenches ... "how a fanatic is made"

[@dimas3829]

they are free to join Wagner in decolonisation effort in Africa, duh.

[@roverboat2503]

'Interview without coffee! I've been to one or two of those during my career! Although in the Navy it is commonly called 'A standing-only solo interview'.

[@noneyabizz8337]

Ugh....

[@richardmarsden5610]

Russia’s industrial production increased by 5.2% in January-May 2024 year-on-year, the state statistics service Rosstat reported. In May 2024, industrial production added 5.3% year-on-year and 1% month-on-month. The production of mineral resources in Russia fell by 0.3% last month in annual terms (up by 0.2% in January-May), while output in processing industries rose by 9.1% (by 8.8% in January-May), Rosstat said. In the area of water supply, drainage and waste disposal production grew by 5.4% (up by 4.4% in January-May). The highest growth was registered in production of finished metal products, excluding machines and equipment (+55.9%), production of computers, electronic and optical goods (+27.5%), production of transport vehicles and equipment, including aviation production, shipbuilding (+20.9%), as well as production of furniture (+13.1%) and pharmaceutical products and materials used for medical purposes and in veterinary practice (+11.4%) in May in annual terms, according to figures provided. Meanwhile production of machines and equipment not included in other groups fell by 7.4%, manufacture of tobacco products lost 3.5%, coal output went down by 1.4%, while apparel production slipped half a percent.

[@YankaBakasci]

Yeah. Russia is number ONE Economy in whole planet. Its even larger than USA and China combined. Right . Junior. Get a life Dingus .

[@Blindkingofbohemia1]

What did state statistics service Rosstat report about votes for and against Putin 😂Go back to the Kremlin.

[@robertsteele474]

@@YankaBakasci Actual facts: US Dollar to Russian Ruble = 1 to 89. US Dollar to Japanese Yen = 1 to 160. By your measure, Japan must be destitute. Putin says Russia's economy will be among the world's 4th largest in purchasing power terms. February 29, 2024 "Russia overtakes Japan to become the fourth largest economy in the world in PPP terms" MSN 4, June, 2024 Learn to read, Yanka.

[@ChrisHarding-lk3jj]

California, Texas and New York each have a larger gdp than all of Russia.

[@petehowett2854]

​@@robertsteele474ACTUAL FACTS: Last week the World Bank,promoted the Russian economy,to the 4th position in the world,passing that of Japan.Now,that was even on MSM,to satisfy GENIUSES,SUCH AS YOUR GOOD SELF

[@ant-space]

Thanks guys. Interesting take on the imitation of the MH17 investigation. Scary how efficient the ruzzians are in their information warfare. By the way, I'm Dutch and MH17 was a really big deal here, but it felt like screaming in the desert at the time.

[@user-nn3nn8hp8u]

UK fight in Russia.

[@advanceddarkness3]

Fight your own fight.

[@petriruotsalainen6861]

Future of Ukraina is depended on Ukrainan army-aged men. If there were tens of millions bold and motivated defenders, none could enter their areas alive but if there is Russian style corruption, all help is risky and harms Ukrainans people only (if they really want to support Putin and seek asylyms without will to defend their international rights. Russians believe in steel and force only.

[@mikelewis9980]

Slava Ukraine!

[@petergreenwood7731]

Slava Brics +++++++++++++++++++++++++

[@mikelewis9980]

@@petergreenwood7731 drugs are bad mmmkay.

[@petergreenwood7731]

@@mikelewis9980 Its the future. ignore their rise, ignore a better way forward, based on trade

[@mikelewis9980]

@@petergreenwood7731 pipe dreams brother. Russia is going broke. 200:1 ru/usd. Facts are facts.

[@petergreenwood7731]

@@mikelewis9980 Keep suckling on the msm teat

[@ded32]

Always noce bass at the beginning

[@biornr.4031]

The idea of Trump potentially trying to force Ukraine's hand to hand over its land is mortifying, and in any functional society that ought to be political "sudoku". No one but Russia is served with such a move

[@dimas3829]

the country its it's people , not land. Security of citizens should be more important than some buildings... I guess it's other way around for pshychopaths.

[@biornr.4031]

@@dimas3829 such an outcome is about much more than colours on a map. A moved border will mean absolute suffering for those thrown under the bus, and Russia gaining ground is virtual guarantee that it will attack again. A peace in such terms is no peace, but a chance for Russia to consolidate before continuing its bloody war. So, a continued fight is about caring for people in the long run, and I don't appreciate such ad hominems

[@johnknight8152]

@@biornr.4031 stupid comment as those are being thrown to the slaughter are mostly russian speakers. It's projection at best and down right idiocy otherwise.

[@DailyBrusher]

Where is the American "Brutus"?

[@DarkCriimes]

🇬🇧🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🫡 Slava Ukraini ! Heroyam slava ! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@MICHAEL-wg2lh]

Soy ,

[@duncandawnuts]

@@MICHAEL-wg2lh A truly spectacular comment written by an exceptionally talented and intelligent individual

[@Alex.Kalashnik]

Slava Ukraini! Heroyam Slava! 🇺🇦

[@wesley135]

Slava ukraini

[@cozycastle]

Russia is winning. Glory to Russia 🇷🇺 from an American 🇺🇸

[@JimCrowce]

Nice AI generated crap.

[@MichaelTaylor-yb6gt]

Indeed. It is propaganda for brainwashed war mongers to enjoy.

[@user-rv4ob4tg9x]

Sup bois

[@richardmarsden5610]

Russian Foreign Ministry's spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on Wednesday warned South Korean authorities against sending weapons to Ukraine, emphasizing that such a move would harm the bilateral relations between Moscow and Seoul. "In the light of Seoul's announced plans to reconsider its stance on the issue of supplying lethal weapons to the Kiev regime, we would like to warn the Republic of Korea against reckless steps that could lead to irreversible consequences for Russian-South Korean relations," Zakharova said in a press briefing. In addition, she stressed that if Seoul transfers weapons to Kiev, Moscow will not watch it idly. Zakharova also encouraged South Korea to abandon its "manic dependence" on the United States and to stop being its "vassal."

[@mikegoodie7905]

South Korean defense industry rides global order wave. When South Korean arms companies secured a package of deals from the Polish government last year worth almost $14 billion, it heralded a new era for the country’s defense industry.The European Union is seeking security and defense industry partnerships with South Korea aimed at joint development of military equipment. South Korean defense industry emerges as one of the world’s top 10 defense exporters, with artillery producer Hanwha Aerospace, tank producer Hyundai Rotem and fighter jet producer Korea Aerospace Industries leading the charge. With back-to-back deals in Peru, South Korea defense industry expands South American foothold. The Peruvian state-run shipyard Servicios Industriales de la Marina (SIMA) signed a contract with Korea’s Heavy Hyundai Industries (HHI) for the construction of one frigate, two landing craft units (described by SIMA as a multi-role vessel and an auxiliary transport vessel), and an offshore patrol vessel. The deal is worth around $460 million, and the vessels are expected to be delivered in 2029. The company described the contract as its “largest defense industry export ever to Central and South America.” Korea’s Hyundai Rotem announced it would sell 30 8×8 White Tiger armored vehicles for the Peruvian Army. The price tag for that deal is approximately $60 million.

[@Deathadder90]

There must be one easy way for Russia to prevent SK from sending weapons. I wonder what it could be.🤔

[@jamesb312]

Don't take any notice of the nonsense that @richardmarsden5610 posts. There are several postings from him on several KZbin sites with these ridiculous comments. Part of either Vlad the failure, or fat Kim's, laughable, incompetent, propaganda dept.

[@peacefortheworld.8996]

Who care what pathetic zakharova said. South Korea is a stronghold on the east Pacific coast and will always be on the side of civilized world.

[@anthonyhulse1248]

Ruzzia knows all about vassals. Its aim is to turn ALL its neighbours into vassal states.

[@olivere5497]

Any mention of the DpRK?

[@davidnevett5880]

Slava Ukraina

[@ik9116]

Смердючi ублюдки паршиві сбушники на цьому каналі йдіть на фронт і воюйте за неньку бо легко сидіти за комп'ютером та гратися в героїв україни та пити каву в зручних умовах.....підари та підараски бог дай вас всіх шляк наглий трафить курви нікчемні!!!

[@Alex.Kalashnik]

Heroyam Slava! 🇺🇦

[@richardmarsden5610]

Russia’s natural gas production rose by 9.1% in January-May 2024 year-on-year to 254 bln cubic meters, the Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat) reported. In particular, gas production in May amounted to 44 bln cubic meters, which is 4% lower than in April, and 10.9% higher than last May. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) production totaled 14.8 mln tons in the reporting period, up by 4.5% compared with the same period in 2023. In May, LNG production equaled 3 mln tons, which is 2.9% higher than in May 2023, and 4.3% higher than in April 2024. Associated petroleum gas production added 3.3% in the reporting period to 45.3 bln cubic meters, Rosstat said. That brings Russia’s aggregate gas production (natural and associate petroleum) to 299.3 bln cubic meters in January-May 2024, up by 8%. Russia’s Energy Ministry said earlier that gas production in the country was preliminarily projected at around 667 bln cubic meters in 2024. In 2023, Russia’s gas output lost 5.5% compared with 2022 to 636.9 bln cubic meters. According to the ministry’s base-case outlook, Russia’s gas production will increase to 666.7 bln cubic meters in 2024, to 695.4 bln cubic meters in 2025, and to 707.5 bln cubic meters in 2026. The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects Russia’s gas production to rise by 5% in 2024 to 670 bcm.

[@mikegoodie7905]

The Dutch TTF benchmark for European gas prices has seen a significant drop in February 2024, falling below €25/megawatt-hour (MWh), reaching levels last seen during the summer and marking a steep decline of over 50% compared to the same period a year ago. This drop reflects a broader trend influenced by a mix of climatic and economic factors, including warmer-than-average temperatures across the Northern Hemisphere and a notable decrease in both industrial and domestic demand for natural gas. A mild winter, particularly in France and Germany, which are experiencing their third and fourth warmest winters in 34 years respectively, has contributed to the subdued demand for heating. European natural gas storage levels are currently at new five-year seasonal highs, with the EU's gas reserves at 65.9%, Germany at 71.56%, Italy at 60.3%, and France at 51.3%, according to data from Gas Infrastructure Europe' (GIE)s Aggregated Gas Storage Inventory (AGSI).

[@hawklord100]

ukraini will shut down the main gas transit in december so no more gas to Slovkia or Hungary lol

[@KennyMcDermott-m8q]

Slava ukraini 🫡🇺🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@mike4480]

Glory to All of the Heroes of Ukraine. .. 💙💛💙

[@burritosls]

@@mike4480 "Heroes" 😔 they ara baby killers

[@ik9116]

Смердючi ублюдки паршиві сбушники на цьому каналі йдіть на фронт і воюйте за неньку бо легко сидіти за комп'ютером та гратися в героїв україни та пити каву в зручних умовах.....підари та підараски бог дай вас всіх шляк наглий трафить курви нікчемні!!!

[@ik9116]

@@mike4480 Смердючi ублюдки паршиві сбушники на цьому каналі йдіть на фронт і воюйте за неньку бо легко сидіти за комп'ютером та гратися в героїв україни та пити каву в зручних умовах.....підари та підараски бог дай вас всіх шляк наглий трафить курви нікчемні!!!

[@ik9116]

@@mike4480 Смердючi ублюдки паршиві сбушники на цьому каналі йдіть на фронт і воюйте за неньку бо легко сидіти за комп'ютером та гратися в героїв україни та пити каву в зручних умовах.....підари та підараски бог дай вас всіх шляк наглий трафить курви нікчемні!!!

[@seanbrown701]

Victory to Ukraine

[@TheWayouy]

Biden¿?????????????

[@jesseamaya4413]

I will say this, while I absolutely despise Biden Trumps view on Ukraine has cost him my vote and support. Putin reminds me way too much of Hitler.

[@johnknight8152]

@@jesseamaya4413 hahaha this comment wins the Dunce award!

[@duncandawnuts]

​@@johnknight8152 Care to elaborate why?

[@johnknight8152]

Perhaps the OP should elaborate on the Hitler remark. Because to compare the two is an insult to our collective relatives memory, the Russians broke hitlers armies. And we would all be Sig heilers without that fact. I for one am glad that isn't the case. Dunno about the people here though ..... Seems they wanted that future.

[@Alex.Kalashnik]

@@johnknight8152Stalin wasn’t much different from Hitler and is responsible for more mass murder than him. Unfortunately in that war one totalitarian state was supported to take out another and then nothing was done with it.

[@Alex.Kalashnik]

Trump is actually much more likely to give Ukraine all the support it needs, because Moscow is highly unlikely to negotiate in good faith.

[@jmack619]

Sounds like game on ?

[@AlphaohmegaAirsoft]

If Mark Rutte drains Nato as much as he has Drained the Netherlands then Nato is in for a tough future. 😂

[@jberkeley1195]

Man someone needs to explain to russia what the definition of a war crime is i really think they haven't got a clue

[@krazyswede11]

The definition of a war crime by the collective West is Russia is winning 😂😂😂

[@richardwilson57]

@@krazyswede11yeah it’s totally unacceptable……. Please can we send Zelenskyy more of our money ……. I heard he need some more retirement villas to escape to once he’s wrecked the Ukraine and it’s people

[@krazyswede11]

@@richardwilson57 poor actor starving for more money for his art.😂😂😂

[@SteveJones-gz4vd]

lol, so American Mercinaries about to enter Ukraine FFS

[@anthonyhulse1248]

Meanwhile Ruzzia recruits mercenaries from Africa, Asia, and any other poor country.

[@sebastianforbes1]

@@anthonyhulse1248 - soldiers kill... it's a winning formula ?

[@burritosls]

@@anthonyhulse1248 Russian Russians are the only ones who serve in the Russian army. Although there are some volunteers from other countries, but very few of the total number - 1-2%. But from the Ukrainian side/NATO already has 40% of mercenaries from the USA, Poland, Georgia, France🤣

[@loveandwar4474]

Fly true Russian artillery

[@nigelfenn8680]

Please remove that pathetic has been / has never been Sunak introduction … it’s the most irritating part of your podcast (usually.) Slava Ukraini.

[@stephenhill545]

The thin Winchester wail, sounds so fake.

[@mr2981]

Just give Ukraine the heavy metal it always needed, and it wont be long before it's over. this has been true since forever.

[@RyanBrown-nx8dw]

Ya ok😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mr2981]

@@RyanBrown-nx8dw Da, comrade.

[@dimas3829]

as if they'd be able to operate it.

[@sebastianforbes1]

- who is going to pay for it, who is going to make it, who is going to operate it, who is going to maintain it, who is going to repair it ?

[@CountDuckEgg]

We've heard this for 2 years. Ukraine has been given $380bn and is still losing.

[@richardmarsden5610]

Electricity output in Russia rose by 3.7% in January-May 2024 year-on-year to 524 bln kWh, Rosstat reported. In particular, Russian thermal power plants boosted generation by 2.3% in five months in annual terms to 341 bln kWh, while May output fell by 19%. They remain the main supplier of electricity to the country's unified energy system. Nuclear and hydroelectric power plants boosted generation by 0.4% and by 13.1% in January-May, respectively, to 88.8 and 90.6 bln kWh.

[@caspermaul7583]

Very reliable source😂

[@sebastianforbes1]

@@caspermaul7583 - the lights are on, aren't they ? 🤣

[@robertsteele474]

@@sebastianforbes1 ... can't say the same about Ukraine.😉

[@jarrellestes1793]

Should the U.S. in its on defense solar distributed generation with the threat of nuclear electrical generation contamination in Ucraine( two former U.S.president recommended this)

[@richardmarsden5610]

Russia’s gold production rose by 6.2% in January-May 2024 year-on-year, the Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat) reported. In May, gold production gained 9.6% year-on-year and 15.4% month-on-month. Production of primary aluminum increased by 9.5% in five months, while in May it added 1% in annual terms.

[@sebastianforbes1]

KYIV POST - "No Missiles for Defense, No Money to Rebuild - Ukraine’s Energy Dilemma"

[@rogerhill138]

Ukraine will continue to lose.

[@nathanhoffman20000]

'Merican Mercs? Uh-oh Pooter.

[@jeanredman-roberts5604]

Good to see more contractor involvement in Ukraine.Russian in current and long future appears to include NATO territory that can be taken by bluff and intimidation'. Portfolio of appropriate weapons will be required

[@HHSTT]

Vietnam 2.0

[@damiandamian1750]

Why do people still try to do the math for shooting down a cheap drone with an expensive missile? It isn't the cost of drone that's important. It's the cost of the people's lives lost, the cost of the damage to infrastructure caused by the drone hitting its target. A five thousand dollar drone can kill a dozen people or take out part of the country's, power infrastructure. So yes, maybe don't try to stop the drone because the cost benefit / ratio of drone to missile doesn't pass some accountants critical eye?

[@F4R4D4Y]

Yeah, I would concur.

[@StroganoffwithClusterbombs]

War is lost. Surrender and save lifes. Lies are not gonna save Ukraine. Check the Duran.

[@MrLandL0rD1]

SALIVA URINE 4 UKRAINE😂😂😂😂

[@richardmarsden5610]

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that the country's naval fleet will get over 40 new vessels in 2024. During a meeting on shipbuilding issues, Putin also insisted Moscow must plan an "adequate" response to growing geopolitical tensions and take measures to protect its fleet from long-range missiles. The Russian president noted the country is working on its goal to "comprehensively develop the Navy" and "strengthen its positions in strategically important areas of the world’s oceans."

[@paulhadlington8179]

Whatever...We all know that Putin talks out of his arse!!

[@richardmarsden5610]

@@paulhadlington8179 Spoken like an all-American loser.

[@davidboskett5581]

Where is Russia going to build these ships?

[@sebastianforbes1]

@@davidboskett5581 - in Russia ? 🤣

[@johnnywomack548]

Shove it, Ivan. Slava Ukraini.

[@michaelwilson9921]

The daily dose of propaganda from Ukraine. Like all propaganda, one needs to take it with a grain of salt. Remember - it is illegal to go against official government propaganda in Ukraine. Political opposition is illegal. All rival political parties have been shut down. Only those praising and supporting Zelenskyy and his actions are allowed to speak.

[@petergreenwood7731]

Who are the Avoz battalion and the Banderites Are they ligit? Do they have any control over the Zelensky administration? Should Me Z fear them? How do they shape the landscape?

[@petergreenwood7731]

Are Putin's statements about neo-nasties unfounded?

[@midimusicforever]

Defend Ukraine!

[@dimas3829]

why?

[@michaeljones825]

@@dimas3829 Because Blackrock and their equals have bought most of the fertile land...They used their sub par GM seeds, and couldn't sell or in some cases give away as it wasn't even fit for animal feed....War has very little to do with Ukraine per se, just follow the money and forget the West's endless propaganda