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it is time that the US will be held accountable for the war crimes they commit...

The world has to hold the likes of Victoria Nuland and the likes of these types of people accountable. That would include John Bolton as well ,Lyndsey Graham and all neo cons and neo liberals.

denies Nord Stream destruction, refuses to apologize for the deaths of kids, supports Palestine genocide, what else can you say?

How evil to target a beach full of families on holiday with a cluster bomb. Disgusting.

The US declared war on Russia when they blew up Nordstream.

The US must be held accountable for their war crimes.

Zelensky is behaving just like defeated Hitler in the last days in the bunker.

I found over a long life that EVERY time I let my anger out of its bag I paid a price ...

For a man who's supposed to be too soft, he's been in charge of a campaign that is winning the war,, but hotheads routinely rush in where wiser men go slowly and check for landmines..

As Prof Ted Postol said at Deep Dive, "why didn't they attack at night, when the beaches were empty?" Using cluster warheads in or near civilian areas is extremely dangerous and shows a complete lack of concern for the safety of civilians, which could be seen as a war crime.

Russia has the right to defend the people of Crimea from NATO

Absolutely correct Alexander, the us wants to provoke Russia to declare war but Putin is doing the right thing. Russia should not declare war but it should respond to such provocations.

Russia is in a good position and will do everything it must do!

Just to be clear the civilianskilled in crimea are resident of crimea , they are not tourist , almost 80% of crimea population are russian

Julian Assange is free, and is home in Australia. Thank you our Holy ☦God.

Hundreds of wrecks of armored vehicles, tanks and other war equipment were strewn along the street in Ocheretino outside Avdeevka. Most of the wreckage of the destroyed vehicles was Western equipment, especially the US with a fantastic number. This shows the intensity of the fierce fighting going on here and NATO-Ukrainian forces surrendered, turning Ocheretino into a graveyard for their vehicles. - Military Tube Today

President Putin is doing excellent. He is a great leader. Russia should be proud. Patience is a gift. ❤Bahamas 🇧🇸

As Scott Ritter said, how would America react if Russia done this on an American beaches..

It means to hurt the US in their own land not the Ukrainian land

Unfortunately, for the USA, it is experiencing the worst government it’s ever had what is doubly bad is they are experiencing the best government Russia has ever had. It’s impossible for the USA to recover. Let’s hope new multi polar order blossoms. With fairness and honesty. The USA has certainly shown us what it must not be like.

In god we fear but in Putin we trust

Thank you Alexander. Much appreciated. Good day all.

Zelensky has Outlived his usefulness! 💀

The Russians should sign a defense Packed with Iran, Iraq, Lebanon

Thanks again for your extremely well-expressed, detailed, logical, mostly plausible thoughts on the conflict, Sir Mercouris! I wonder whether the intention of both superpowers to keep the war below the nuclear level will eventually lead to a wearing out of the NATO capabilities and willingness, or weather NATO will in panic before total loss start a nuclear 911. Hopefully, the peoples in the west will vote more opposition to NATO’s expansionism and US-imperialism into the parliaments…..

❤😮THE RUSSIANS ARE NOT BLUFFING. THEY WILL RETALIATE.

Imagine the war on Terror but now the Terrorists have the best weapon, the US and its allies are about to get decades of biblical levels of karma

Napoleon Bonaparte " it is not he who can inflict the most (damage, in war) but he who can endure (absorb, said damage inflicted upon it, for example, the Self Harming, ironically, Sanctions War on RF, for starters....) who will win/prevail. Another nugget. The truth never gets old.

Alexander Mercouris, thank you for your virtuoso performance.

Putin sensible. Keep economy strong and carry on.

President Putin is a mature politician and not only a politician but a (KGB), and he is the oldest president in Europe. I believe he knew the better than we. ONE THING FOR SURE WE WILL SEE A NEW GLOBAL WORLD. THIS ISSUE ON UKRAINE WILL CREATE LOT OF PROBLEMS FOR THE WORLD. the world needs negotiation to end this war.

Tell me if I am right 1 - USA put forward a peace plan to Hamas, supposedly Israel agreed 2 - Hamas sat on it 3 - Israel did not come forward voicing their agreement with the plan 4 - Hamas said they are interested, open to talks 5 - nothing 6 - Now USA says Hamas rejected the plan Thank-you

00:02 Russian Ministry summons US envoy over Crimea beach strike 03:26 Russia accuses US of conducting hybrid war against Russia and supplying advanced weapons to Ukraine 09:31 Russia warns of retaliatory measures against the United States 12:31 Global opinion shifting towards siding with Russia against the US 18:43 Russian partnership with Iran impacting Middle East power balance. 21:24 Danger of advanced weapons supply to non-state actors 27:03 Prime Minister Modi to visit Moscow for strengthening India-Russia ties 29:42 Russian foreign Ministry expresses concerns over US-led escalation in Ukraine. 34:56 Russia responds cautiously but may retaliate strongly in the future. 37:15 Azof Brigade criticizes General Sordor for incompetence in Ukraine military operations 42:31 President Zelensky's authority in question 45:14 General Zelensky's fragile position highlighted 50:31 Russian use of FAB-3000 bombs in Ukraine 53:20 Increasing use of bombs in Ukraine conflict 58:48 Discussion on Ukrainian strategies in Toret 1:01:28 Russian forces likely in control of aggregate plant, Ukrainians facing high losses 1:06:43 Russian forces advancing in Ukraine, using motorcycles and Fab-3000 bombs. 1:09:29 Russian perspective on Eurasian security architecture 1:15:25 Historical parallels between Cold War era and current geopolitical situation 1:18:15 US condemned for attempting to sow discord between China, Russia, and North Korea 1:23:38 Russia strengthens alliances, impacting conflict dynamics. Crafted by Merlin AI.

This is reason enough that Crimea shouldn't belong to Ukraine, since kiev regime strikes the crimean people with missiles.

People who say that Putin is a chicken, better listen to what the West is saying. If Putin listened to the people of chaos, there would be no more of us. Instead of spitting on Putin, they can kneel down and thank God for giving Putin the nerve he has. If I am asked, it is better not to be asked.

Ukraine's top negotiator, Ivana Dixonderasse : Russia was prepared to end the war if we agreed to... neutrality, But the US and UK stood in the way

Give credit where it's due -- Mercouris is correct about Putin's response to provocation. There is the "American cowboy" style response to provocation, which many frustrated people, tired of this war, would like to see. But then there's the Russian "diplomatic" style response, which may not seem as strong, but it will hit the Americans much harder in time. An example would be Putin's cooperation pact with North Korea, and the upcoming one with Iran. These may not have the excitement of a retaliatory bombing of a NATO base, but they will have a much bigger impact on this war in the long term. Once again, the West plays checkers while Putin plays three-dimensional chess.

Assange is free, so the world is more free as well. We will not forget what happened to Journalism worldwide.

The FAB3000 hypothesis is just wrong. One of the biggest benefits of a bomb of this weight is the kinetic impact it has on top of its yield. Yield doesn't scale linearly with weight so the "missing the building to get better blast" is nonsense. They just missed because aiming a bomb like this is very hard. The kinetic impact makes the bomb good precisely against buildings because it can break through before exploding, otherwise the explosion would largely dissipate at the surface of the concrete. They are exactly for those high rise buildings that constitute Ukraines defense in cities like Vovchansk

عاجل - اليمن تم الان استهدف السفينة الإسرائيلية "MSC SARAH V" في البحر العربي وكانت الاصابة دقيقة بصاروخ باليستي جديد تم استخدامة لاول مرة

A while back in the aftermath of the terrorist attack on the concert hall in Russia I made a prediction that the looming defeat of the West in its proxy war with Russia in Ukraine would inexorably drive it to resort to guerilla warfare sprinkled with intermittent doses of terrorists attacks on Russian targets inside Russia. That's a given, given the diabolical inclinations of Western powers that blew up Russian undersea gas pipeline back in 2022. Without scruples or moral constraints, it's difficult to put anything past the desperate Western amoral political leadership. No act is too vile or too crude for it as the end justifies the means in its tactical and strategic geopolitical calculus. Well, here we are again with yet another vile terrorist attack clearly targeted on civilians deep inside Russia with US supplied ATACM missiles in clear violation of international law. Yes, the loud and strident apostles of a "rule-based international order" are the first to violate international law; without blinking an eye. Let that realization sink in for a moment to appreciate the gross, unfathomable hypocrisy of the West, which thankfully, the global majority has since come to terms with. The problem though is this: terrorism against Russia will not help the West win its proxy war against Russia, quite the opposite will happen, with Ukraine paying a heavy price for it. However, the collective West itself rather its Ukraine proxy, will pay a far bigger price in the end with the loss of its global hegemony and clout. As Russia moves to militarily and diplomatically run rings around the West globally, the script is getting flipped from Russian or China containment to Western containment by the West, in reverse. The West is coming off as the biggest loser in this global realignment of forces. Hello, it's already happening in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and yes, the Middle East. That's a complete global encirclement of the West by Russia and China heralding a boomerang of its containment policies against China and Russia. Desperate losers embracing terrorism against innocent civilians!

Thanks for the update we appreciate you

When you carry a big stick you can speak softly❤

Zelensky capitulating to the "ultra-nationalists". Never seen that coming 😅😅

Thank you so much for your bold, sane consistency!

America the chocolate teapot.

Great day for Assange!

"A fundamental mistake to be pushed by the actions of your opponent" One of the most intelligent responses among others you have made and yes plenty of examples in this war of how true that is and one of the main reasons Russia is winning this proxy war!

Cluster ammunition is for squishy targets not for vehicles and definitely not for bases, the attack on Crimean civilians was on purpose and not the first terrorist attack. Remember drones on russian office buildings?

Anyone else getting that Summer of 1914 feeling yet?

Finally. This should have been done much earlier. The US should not hide behind Ukraine to avoid responsibility for their actions, and they should be called out for the war crimes they commit.

Revenge is a plate best SERVED cold.

Typical Western response: "When in trouble or in doubt - run in circles scream and shout!"

Your description of what the FAB 3000 usage is exactly what I was thinking when I saw the first one, video, look at that again and look at the surrounding buildings, especially the video on the square as it were, I think that was the first video, anyway, the surrounding buildings are blown inside out! So that was my thinking of their use. 🙏👍😎

General Sod-all, Admiral Naff-all and Lieutenant Bugger-all walked into a bar. Nothing remarkable ensued and they sat in complete silence.

Thank you for all your hard work much appreciated

Always a pleasure to your update. Thank's Alexander 👍

I wonder how America will be feeling now, knowing fully well that harm is awaiting without knowing how and where it is going to come from. The uncertainty I guess is likely to be worse than the actual harm itself.. we are all eyes and ears.

Free Free, Julien Assange is Free! 😊👍❤️

G'Day!!!! Discusting with the US is useless, coz diplomacy with warmongers doesn't work out.

Elegant presentation . Thank you .

"Revenge" is a dish best SERVED cold.

The patient and prudent are always the winners, even if they are considered cowards. Thank You, Alexander. B.R.

Col Larry Wilkerson said the USS Eisenhower was hit and its sailing back to the U.S.

I'm sorry, but I couldn't help laughing at the name "General Sod-all".

Yea, but nobody would blame Russia for arming the Houtis or other adversary of the united states. Karma

Justice may be slow , but eventually comes to bring evil fellas to the account ...

Greetings from South Africa BRICS +with appreciation.

Absolutely spot on Alex 💯%!!! Very well done 👏 !! Very sad this has happened and the United States helped coordinate it!!! The United States and the Collective West seem to be hell bent on self destruction!!! Personally, I sincerely wish that the United States took the opportunity to sit down with Putin and begin negotiating and end to the war in Ukraine!!! It would save lives and restore peace to the region!!! Personally, I am horrified!!! Because of this reckless psychopathic pursuit of war is going to get us all killed!!!

In my humble opinion, retaliation of the Crimea strike should be directed at the US, and if it involves casualties, they should be US government officials. I don't know if Crimea strike was actually directed at civilians -- probably not. But there is no moral justification for arming Ukraine (well, I might start calling it Kyiv regime) at all, and giving them offensive weapons is essentially waging war against Russian civilians. Americans are the adults and they should know better.

Very, very dangerous

Thank you ALexander .

thanks for your talk

My Floridians & Californians, stay away from ⛱️ beaches... Evil Vicky brought us this " gift" not to feel safe at the beach in Florida or California. Madness.

The best comprehensive geopolitical analysis available anywhere, I salute Dear Alexander, every day.🙏👍

A brilliant analysis of our dangerous situation... Thx 🙏

Americans aren ´t able to imagine they would become a looser in this conflict with Russia! Everything is possible! Advantage of Russia it always was underestimated by all west! Time will tell !

Superb clever analysis great day unique vocabulary description. BOMBS sounds perfectly audible. Pleaser to follow you Mr Alexander Mercouris👏

Great unbiased information

Very good report very well explained well done

❤😊THE RUSSIAN ECONOMY IS GROWING IN SPITE OF SANCTIONS.

Alexander, I still dont trust Modi. Any President Putin is no fool.

Come to think of it, Putin may be the only reason why we are not yet in world war 3. Putin is the bravest and wisest leader I have seen in the world in my lifetime so far.

I recall someone saying: "We are at war with Russia!"

Thank you so much for the great work you are doing You are wonderful Man

Thank you yet again for an excellent analysis Alexander. To intentionally attack civilians on one of their religious holy days is a particularly evil act.

I am afraid z has never been in charge. He’s been trapped on his ambition and is still manipulated by forces from the Hill.

Thank you for your good reporting

Is This the first time that the American ambassador was summoned to the Russian foreign ministry? France, Germany, and England were previously summoned and warned.

As per my personal experience from military service back in the USSR... Bombs rated up to 10 tons. A neighboring bomber squadron from Artciz Air base in the West South of Ukraine utilized such bombs in 1986.

It would be stupid for Russia to pick fights directly or indirectly with the Western countries. Russia should concentrate on achieving a quick military victory in Ukraine. It is extremely stupid of Ukrainians to keep escalating the conflict against Russia, a nuclear superpower.

Masterclass in geopolitics!Compliments,Alexander!

An insightful commentary.

I have agree with you Alexander

In this respect I think Alexander is wrong: that is if you never react to a bully you always invite more bullying. Russia's non-reaction to US provocation has done nothing to stop the escalations. And the escalations will continue until the Russians do react. Yes there is a small risk but also a big reward. Russia is losing credibility, most importantly with the Americans themselves, who now believe that Russia has no red lines. All Russia's words have so far meant absolutely nothing. Repeated warnings but no action. It follows that when a real red line is finally crossed we could be in a much bigger conflict that might have been avoided had the Americans taken the Russians seriously.

Revenge is a dish best SERVED cold.

I would be hurry to make a deal with Russia. Putin is a lawyer and a very patient man. If the Russian people get tired of this war and replace Putin with a hothead the whole place might disappear. It could happen.

❤😊UKRAINE IS COLLAPSING

Human life is very valuable although politicians from the West and the USA do not notice it. There are many innocent people living in the West and in the USA. If Russia has been silent and swallowed until this moment, it is because of these people, not because of the politicians. May innocence not become a hostage.😊