The Eastern Border

Earlier this month we had a conversation with a friend of our show, Latvian-American journalist Juris Kaža about the current security issues in the Baltics - here we discuss all the recent drone and MIG incursions and think about the appropriate response. (I do have to apologize about the sound quality though, we had a lot of technical issues.)Please, donate to the Revanche group so that the Ukrainian army could help everyone and deal with our security issues on a permanent basis:https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/autumn-harvest-eastern-border/Juris's substack:https://juriskaa.substack.com/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roman Alekhine caused a scandal in the Z-Vatnik blogosphere by (shockingly) getting exposed as totally corrupt - this has resulted to a series of events that have been as lucky for everyone who supports Ukraine as hitting the jacpot in Vegas!Please, donate for an armoured car for the Revanche group of the Ukrainian army:https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/autumn-harvest-eastern-borderSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Due to the recent security breaches of Polish and Estonian airspace, Zapad 2025 military excercises by Russia and Belarus went somewhat unnoticed. And that's a shame, because they ended up being a complete waste of money, time, sanity and anything even remotely resemling common sense.Pictures, related to the episode:I. Aivazovsky, "Distribution of Food"Classic example of a nonperson being deletedPeculiarities of the National Hunt did it better than the excercise.https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/autumn-harvest-eastern-border - Link to donate for the carhttps://discord.gg/6s5nTqRW - Discord inviteSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A few years ago, me and my dear friend Alex (of History Impossible fame) had a deep conversation about how we’re slowly moving to a “Rule by assasination” world order. Seems that we’re at least one step closer to that, and this seemed like a VERY appropriate time to discuss political philosophy with Alex again.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this one, I explain some very important cultural aspects related to the war and the post-Soviet sphere, while covering all the bullshit related to Russian drone incident in Poland. I also haven’t slept for two days straight because of this.Please, donate to the car for Ukrainian soldiers of the Revanche group here:https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/autumn-harvest-eastern-border/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, by multiple requests, there's a deluxe edition of vatnik tears - because I've seen Putin's trolls becoming more active again lately, with two main modes of action, and in this episode I demolish them both thoroughly by using quotes of their own propaganda.Also, here's a video for you by the Ukrainian unit for whom we're collecting money so that they can get their military trucks:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWY7PTnHeVkAnd here's a link to the donation page with more details included. Please help, if you can:https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/autumn-harvest-eastern-borderSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I am joined by Brock D. Bierman to discuss his activities in helping Ukraine via the Ukraine Focus organisation - especially their latest project where they're offering Zelensky's truck for sale to gather funds for very necessary ambulances for the Ukraine armed forces!Donate hereLearn more about the truck hereSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pro-Russian western people love to use 'tradition Christian values' when they argue their position. They mistakenly presume that what these values mean must be the same both for them and for Russians. This episode should clear any such delusions, because to the vatniks, they are no better than everyone else - in fact, western conservatives should abhor Russian 'traditional values' more than anyone else, as vatniks prefer their God-Emperor and Imperrium over, you know, Jesus. To the point that even the Orthodox Church itself - the proper one, that exists outside Russia - considers them blasphemers. So, grab your pitchforks and torches, put on your pointed had and let's burn some heretics, there's a LOT of blasphemy in this episode.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greetings, Comrades! This is a news episode - including vatnik tears. But, like I said in the Gonzo episode - war shall not be sanitized, and there is no point writing stuff that's not inspired. This one doesn't require any previous episodes or catching up, made to be shared and with an emotional kick. And I think I've found my style too. I hope you'll enjoy this new format.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I cover information that You should be aware of - the kind that various other actors would rather you not think about too much. Sure, there's news information related to the war - but I use it to illustrate a point about why You should truly always read the metaphorical "fine print". The philosophical theme of this episode is about concepts of control, lies feeding more lies and AI algorythms being tied to the propaganda machine.And yes, Russia's economy and logistics are extra screwed because they've got piles and piles of this "fine print" stacked on top of themselves...but this is a more mindful episode than just vatnik news.It's one of those where I hope that you'll go "hmm" at the end and reflect a bit about various similarities and patterns. And I definitely didn't succeed as much as I'd like, but that's because I had to make cuts. However, it's all for something truly epic that I plan to give to You in the future.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now that the insanity with doing my dad’s last will and reaching a moment of catharsis is over, we get back to something more structured. Don’t worry, the soul is there, John would not let me do otherwise. We talk about research, culture and how miscommunication and thinking what we presume are normal cause a lot of difficulties for everyone.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Godfather of Metal, the Prince of Darkness, a true legend has passed. This also triggered the last thing my father wanted me to do – and make a proper oldschool episode. Everything is in there, except I did not eat the shrooms as I couldn’t open the lid.And in doing this, I realized that I have become Gonzo. And quite likely the only one around to do it the right way. Shit, I am competent now. That’s why the old number system doesn’t feel right anymore. This…this is a path of catharsis, memories, weirdest stories that my dad have, and some less weird – and quite a lot of other tangents. If you’ve only been listening throughout the war, this might not be for you, at least at the start – however, I welcome You aboard the crazy train anyways.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The previous episode signalled the beginning of the end. Putin is now set on a path that will inevitably lead to a new time of troubles in Russia. He's now cracking down on vatniks, but we're at a point where each new crackdown increases the unreast more than it put's down. And because of the system he's built, he can't do otherwise.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The self-proclaimed futurologist, one of Girkin's best friends and a true believer in Z ideals Maxim Kalashnikov finally breaks down. A man who sincerely thinks that all that is good in the world has died because of stupidity of his political leaders. A true villainous breakdown of a Z bastard who, even still, thinks that Russia is inherently good - and a cathartic experience for the rest of us!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As everyone in the Z-vatnik community is getting more and more gloomy, Girkin’s recent text made me understand how to best formulate how Putin and vatniks see Russia. You have to treat it as a religious entity, and it starts to make a lot more sense.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the past few days, Russian callousness and casual racism has led to conflicts with Azerbaijan on an unprecedented scale. Traditionally viewed as one of Kremlin's closest allies, Baku is now fed up with how it's imperialist neighbour is treating Azeri nationals and Aliyev is striking back. A lot of what's happening is amoral, dirty and outright petty - but it hits Kremlin straight into national pride.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The economics professor that I have been quoting for a long time on this show, finally appears in person on The Eastern Border to talk about Russian economics.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've reached the point in the war where vatniks start to openly confirm my predictions about what's going to happen with Russia in the near future. Also, vatnik poetry. If there's one episode of my show that's a "must listen", it's this one.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, I'm bringing You an episode full of feel-good niceness, happy emotions and pleasant vibes. How? Well, because the vatnik tears in these few days have been just epic. And their hatred of SPIEF knows no bounds. I don't really understand why, though, as that too was a shitshow....Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russian government has started to nationalize private property, starting with an airfield. No surprises there, because why would people's property be of any value of the state if the lives of Russia's citizens are considered worthless by the kremlin elite. In today's episode, I'll show you the depths of exactly how far this goes. That, and, of course, vatnik comments on the ongoing events.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vatniks react to Israel attacking Iran - basically, they've written off that whole country by now. At the same time, another huge Z post which is sure to spark new internal ethnic tensions by a Kremlin propagandist.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2 of my backlog clearing. This time, about how things have really begin to change with the operation spiderweb. More and more Z-authors have openly started to criticize not only some 'corrupt officers' but now are blaming the system itself. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 1 of clearing my backlog and talking about some important Russian state matters that I think you should know about. Also, I respond (shortly) to the most urgent events that have happened recently.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Operation "Spiderweb" hut vatniks more than usual - and some showed the very basics of analytical powers. However, I'd say that this is just a prelude. The main wave of utter lack of faith in Putin is still in the future. That much is unavoidable.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russian official propaganda in the person of Margarita Simonyan threaten to blow up Berlin yet again. Vatniks don't even pretend that anything of the sort could actually happen, while, as usual, complaining about how in Russia, anything that can get stolen, will. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vatniks, more miserable than usual. Girkin's reached a new low, Russian government tirelessly working to put a stop to any Z-donations for the front and the economy...well, now even the openly pro-kremlin media is becoming concerned. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As expected, the negotiations went nowhere. The same trajectory where the Russian economy is heading, with the active help of state duma. Meanwhile, vatniks curse the Chinese drone maker DJI for daring to update their product line.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russia's not taking the peace talks seriously - you can easily tell by whom they've sent there, which is not lost on the Z-vatniks as well. Girkin's posted a bunch of new analysis about what's going on in the front, and Russian economists predict further deteoriation of the economy. (Shocking, I know.)Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vatnik mindspace is full with discussions about the peace talks. One of Girkin's closest buddies, Pavel Gubarev, who used to be the first governor of the so-called DPR has gone completely insane, but even other vatniks now outright admit that a military victory for Russia has become impossible...but they also hate the possibility of a ceasefire. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I am joined by Michael from The Red Line for an in-depth discussion about the Russian economy. (Or, well, what’s left of it, besides the military.) We talk about who can still make money there, for how long, and what the multiple ‘?????’ stand for, in the vatnik plans for glorious economical supremacy.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A nice return of our fan favorite segment - Igor Girkin has gotten some free time in his prison cell - and he's been busy writing analysis more than usual. Also, news from the front lines and Putin's actively confusing vatniks.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm back home now, and there's a lot of weird stuff to talk about. Putin's surprise unilateral ceasefire left many vatniks sad and confused - and now we have a whole slew of doomer mentality posts intermixed with praises for North Korea. Also, a bit of Girkin and economy news at the end.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russia is a failed state. And at this point, vatniks are starting to admit it too. Empires crumble slowly and then...all at once. We're in the "acceleration" period.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russia's now actively trying to interfere in the Baltics again, which has made some people a bit uppity. Thankfully, they continue to be systematically corrupt and incompetent. Oh, and another letter by Igor Girkin. He's awaiting the storm.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Russian rapper "Pasha Technic" had a mass funeral in Moscow - and that caused a huge outburst of vatnik tears. Because at the same time, Putin's "New Elite" are thrown aside and literally instructed to kill themselves. Oh, and we also have TWO new Girkin letters.Oh, and here's the Fourth Wall link: https://theeasternborder-shop.fourthwall.com/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This time, we're back with the updates from the front. And that goes about as well for Russia at the moment, as their economy. The general theme of this episode is "betrayal" - as Russia will ALWAYS backstab you.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is dedicated to #FilthyCapitalists section of my Discord server, because from all the news, the investment people need some hugs and reminder that Happiness is Mandatory. Yeah, it’s all economy. It’s bad. Including Russia. Especially Russia. And it actually matters right now.Discord invite link: https://discord.gg/3kS3KpRnSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Once again, the Moscow Economics Forum is upon us, and there are some truly bizzare speakers. Like Dugin for example. Of course, Girkin's buddies react to this as well and bash the 'evil west', while in Russia itself a realtor from Tomsk has discovered a new method for women to get some quick buck.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ramzan Kadyrov has gotten himself into real trouble with Kremlin. Girkin reacts to the truce at sea and Moscow Patriachate has decided to turn Dota 2 into a true Orthodox game. Also, there's a new poem for you at the end.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, vatniks were busy writing about Russia’s future after the war and how it should function – which is in stark contrast with reality and how this failed state actually functions. We also have a description of how exactly Russian assaults look like. And I might be mistaken here, but a death rate of 179/180 of a squad isn’t really a good thing.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2 of my discussion with Alex from History Impossible and Jack from Secret Police Podcast. Some deep dives into geopolitics and what would secret services do in a crisis.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russian economical voes have caught up to it's healthcare industry - abulances are woefully slow and certain meds are unavailable. (MD's listening to this will have a blast.) Also, a long letter from Girkin and the regular vatnik gloom.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the...ermm...Orange Border, I suppose. I continue to work here, as the Russian economy is still in the mud - and vatniks are dreading any pause in the war, as they feel that their whole army will collapse. Oh, also at the end, Finns did a funny thing again. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A long and complex chat about geopolitics with History Impossible, Secret Police Podcast and When Diplomacy Fails.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vatniks are confused about Russia's relationship with the USA, Putin's secret service officers get paid 900$ per month so have to become part-time delivery workers and Ukraine has a clear superiority in drones.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I was supposed to have a day off today, but then Trump and Vance literally destroyed the geopolitical, rules-based order of the world that had been in place since the end of WW2. However, Happiness is Mandatory. Things are going be rough, but not catastrophic.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I made this breather episode about a truly great animated movie from Latvia that's got a golden globe and is now nominated for an Oscar, because it is truly a masterpiece and I highly recommend it to everyone. I just did not know I'd post it in an evening as fucked up as this one.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A dictionary of the terms used by soldiers on the front and Z-vatniks, made with the help of my Ukrainian friends at the front - so that the western analysts (and You, comrades) know what's what and don't get confused.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The third anniversary of this nightmare. Vatniks are full of doom and sadness, same as the Russian economy. There's also some news from Girkin.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone's going full WTF right now, because Trump's made a massive blunder in the peace negotiations. Including vatniks. We've no idea what's going on, and I'm having to explain this not only to you, but also to my friends on the front lines. Russia's problems haven't gone anywhere, of course - a collapse of Ukraine simply won't happen. But USA's reputation has now reached an all-time low at this point.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.