Substack SitRep: 30 August 2023
Ukraine rolls the dice, major gas discovery in South Africa, George Bush’s last “Hurray!”, building Argentina’s Donald Trump, Prigozhin's funeral, saving the planet by chopping down trees...
HOT JOKE
Biden looked into the eyes of Putin and saw the soul of a killer. Putin looked into Biden’s eyes, turned to his interpreter, and asked: "What does it mean, 404 File Not Found?”
HOT QUOTE
“Let's discuss the German publication Bild. They revealed that Macron called Scholz, Scholz called Macron, and they decided to exchange thoughts on their individual calls with Putin. And they were both very surprised that the Russian president didn't mention anything about the sanctions. And they were kind of shocked, upset, at the fact that Putin didn't beg them for mercy… It gives you a glimpse into how these European leaders think. What they think of themselves and how they view the world, how they view Russia, how they view other world leaders.” – Duran discussion, as transcribed by Meaning in History.
THE HOT WAR
Best in Hell: Yevgeny Prigozhin, a quintessentially modern Russian hero
Zelensky’s latest TV interview shows how much the conflict’s dynamics have shifted
Ukrainian drone attacks inside Russia use Western intelligence
THE COLD WAR
Only idiots believe the US is protecting Australia from China
Argentina’s invitation to join BRICS is a top election issue
U.S., Japan, Korea strengthen military cooperation: where will it lead?
UK journalist gloated over the US’ role in Imran Khan’s deposal