The Eastern Border

Victor is back in Ukraine, with even more stories to tell - and an even more sober view on the war and the world than last time. Also a bit of global news. All the ways how you can find Victor:https://patreon.com/victornordland https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAOlHF7FqlcxdRxwijLOEyg https://www.instagram.com/victor.nordland/Our Discord:https://discord.gg/pC7rDtXdSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greetings, Comrades! This month is a bit more quiet as I'm working on more long-form episodes and a bigger news segment. But...what happened in Israel and the comments I heard struck me emotionally and made me ask - what, exactly, is the value of a human life. So I invited Anthony Bartaway, our friend from Ukraine Without Hype podcast to help me answer that question.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Horrific events in Israel and any potential Russian ties and how it can affect the Ukraine war. Putin’s speech at the Valdai conference and a letter from Girkin which I had missed.Discord: https://discord.gg/zD5cntBGSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russian propagandist calls to nuke...Russia. Also, Russian tank factory has the best tech support in existance, even responding to Ukrainian calls. Yeah, this episode is a bit insane.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Situation on the front lines, Russia's next year budget and gasoline woes and Putin, after 25 years in power, learns 8th grade Economy lessons.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk all about Ramzan Kadyrov's son Adam this time. The video of him, beating a detained person has shocked most of Russian society - and made people remember how his dad fixed MMA fights for kids for him.Our discord: https://discord.gg/WP3Nm8P5Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another missile strike on Sevastopol, Azerbaijan wins in Nagorno Karabakh and humiliates Russia, and we can rejoice, because Girkin's sent a new letter to the world via his lawyer.Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/EgTdEfJSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The very quick and decisive war in Nagorno Karabakh and of course, Shrodinger's Kadyrov!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2 of our discussion with Alex from History Impossible. I have to admit, it got quite depressing at points...and mentally exhaused me quite a lot.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greetings, Comrades! I bring you the first part of my conversation with the friend of our show, Alexander from History Impossible podcast. By the end of this - which will show up more in part 2 - he got me exhausted and even a bit traumatized as we delve deep in political philosophy as it relates to this war. Enjoy!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News about the most recent events, related to the  war - besides the Sevastopol strike, which I posted about a bit earlier. The destruction of the S-400 will also come  tomorrow, as this was recorded before that.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Ukraine managed to successfully attack the Russian navy in Sevastopol, what does this mean for the future, and why nobody's talking about the "red lines"  anymore.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Regional elections in Russia. Wagner Group prisoner convicts are returning home with expectable results. Meduza has interviewed mothers of Russian schoolkids about how they deal with propaganda.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Identity polititics and Russia. How Putin destroys the common ties that bind the people together, causing long-term damage for short-term gain.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News about the war in Ukraine. More weirdness from Russia, Ukraine's defence minister change and some success on the front lines.Discord: https://discord.gg/JRJRc6DNSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greetings, Comrades! Was asked to write an article, explaining why the top league in football is at it's worst shape, decided to turn it into a breather episode. If you have even the slighthest interest in sports, you should check out EPL this year - because it's not about who wins, it's about who's going to lose slightly less than the other teams.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greetings, Comrades! This is our conversation with Victor, as he's home now from Ukraine as well. We had some crazy adventures together, and then he had some on his own...and there's also a bit of news. Victor's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victor.nordland/Victor's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAOlHF7FqlcxdRxwijLOEygSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greetings, Comrades! Today we are joined by our good friend Sean from the amazing Advent of Computing podcast, to discuss about how computers are integrated in modern weapons systems and, of course, how that might impact the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Enjoy!Advent of Computing podcast page: https://adventofcomputing.com/Our discord: https://discord.gg/JTPY6QhpSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I gathered everything that we know for sure and did some proper analysis on what happened, so here you go. Prigozhin's death with all the facts, possible versions of events and proper analysis. Better than what you'll get anywhere else. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Breaking, and as it happens. Verified data. Part 2, after more info is known.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First news episode with our new microphone. Russia says it doesn't need democracy, Z-patriots now seriously advocate for "finding out" stuff about NATO, and why the Luna-25 mission was such an epic failure and why it matters. Oh, and Wagner Group is being pushed out of Africa too.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News about the war. Situation on the front, the "meanwhile in Russia" segment, which contains a lot of human rights abuse, and also I got hacked yesterday. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I'm talking about my conversation with the Ukrainian officer, responsible for Russian PoW's in Zaporizhizye region, a bit on the other stuff that happened to me while I was over there, and respond to some things you asked about yesterday's episode.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the name that was chosen to be the title of Navalny's letter. The first one that he's posted via his team after the latest sentence of 19 years. The problem is - if you pick a title like that, it puts a certain responsibility on You - or more likely Your team. You have to take it seriously, any message with such a title ought to be witty, well-written, explosive and thought provoking. The 'collective west' likes their subtle references, nuances and symbolism. This could have been great. But then Navalny's team absolutely failed to live up to the title. And nobody there actually gives a shit. And Navalny has neither read the books, nor seen the movie nor even heard of Hunter S. Thompson.This is one of those cases, where it is very likely that his PR team picked a "cool sounding title" gave it to Alexey and he, without any additional information or knowledge, wrote what he thought would be expected with such a title.There is a bright lining to all of this, however. If I get my PhD in communications science, then I know that I'll be using this letter in class to show how terrible form can undermine content - made all the worse when the content is about how important proper form is. Enjoy!Join our discord:https://discord.gg/f5NSrKH9Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greetings, Comrades! I'm back from Ukraine, there are things I need to catch up on, stuff happening, articles to write, and lots to talk about. For the next few days I'll be once again releasing episodes daily - otherwise we'll reach Carlin levels of podcast lenght. This time, as I managed to talk with some economists, I wanted to talk about the material side of why I think Russia will be facing internal struggles pretty soon. Treat this as a companion episode to the Russia's Suicidal Consciousness one. Oh, and there's some weird news too.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greetings from Krivy Rih! Recording in a cottage in Zelensky’s home city about the news related to the war.Our discord: https://discord.gg/f5NSrKH9 Victor’s youtube channel: https://youtu.be/YmdPUH8oeAYSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I think I just experienced the most Gonzo thing in my life. This...this was a hell of a night. We got arested by Ukrainian border guards on the Transnistrian border, due to an angry, drunk man, who was wearing nothing but his underpants. Also, lost my GoPro. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greetings, Comrades! Before I make a news episode (as there has been a lot of things going on) I’d like to give You my first interview from Kyiv, with an American enterpeneur Mark, who’s been helping Ukraine and is now working towards driving more investment here. Enjoy!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New instructions from Putin to propaganda which you'll hear on the paid media. Also, new mobilization laws, and western media being stupid about everything once again.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this short episode, I explain what our best enemy, Igor Girkin is and why he’s been arrested. If you’ve listened to this show for any period of time, you’ll understand why I just had to.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This started out as an investigation in some weirdness related to the Crimean bridge explosion. But, as it happens, when you go full research mode, and now I give you an episode that should outline the main societal disasters and  their potential causes and instigators that await Russia in the near future. And...sorry for the clickbaity title but it'll make sense in the end.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greetings, Comrades! This episode (a very long one) is our conversation about dictatorships, Putin and the war with out dear friend Andrew from Political Orphanage podcast. This was done on our discord, as will be some future episodes, so please join in! Also, a special Thanks goes out to Secret Police Podcast who did the editing! Enjoy!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I was peacefully working on my article about Soviet/Russian army Hazing traditions, and was about to go to sleep...but then, I read news so weird that...well...just had to share them with you.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News about the war in Ukraine. Girkin's getting into consipiracy theories, pro-war Z folks getting more dissappointed with Putin, criminalization of Russia increases.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The "butthurt vatniks" edition. Seriously, today, somehow, all levels of Russians who can be seen in the public sphere, managed to cry and get hurt somehow. Official Kremlin, pro war Z-scumbags including Girkin and also the so called "liberal opposition" who made one of the worst PR decisions in their carreers. Link to German student's gofundme:https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-indipendant-journalism-for-ukraineORYou can go to https://theeasternborder.lv/ and click the donate button there. Thank You!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News about the war - but as not that much has happened, I took some time to dig up the archives for some bit more philosophical articles and research on this war. There are nrumors out there again, about making some negotiations or a deal...and I wanted to dig up some arguments and show you why that's nearly impossible - and even if it would be, it's a much worse idea than just defeating Russia on the battlefield.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’ve not only outlasted Wagner group, I’ve also outlasted Prigozhin’s troll farms. And…now there’s also nobody to feed students in Moscow schools. Oh, and….soryy about the sound here, my nose is completely clogged up. But, you know, Happiness is Mandatory!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As I had a day off, I had the time to answer some emails and also talk with people on discord. A few of these email questions were…hard hitting. Also, some plans about the future, thoughts about the war, and in general, issues related to the podcast. Obviously, patrons are not going to be charged for this episode. Please, come join us sometime:https://discord.gg/jwSJFAqKAnd:Help independent German journalists make a documentary about Ukraine. By doing so, you’re helping me, help them stay alive, as they’re going to be coming with me on the trip!https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-indipendant-journalism-for-ukraineSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everything is a mess in Russia. Both on the front lines and off them. Meanwhile, our friends in the Club of Angry Patriots make bold political statements!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greetings, Comrades! The "coup" delayed this for a bit, but here you go. Oz is a friend of ours, he was there on the ground from the very first day the war started, and he's also covered war in Syria. One of the most inspiring - and brave - people I've spoken to, a truly professional war journalist sharing his opinions and perspectives.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Because of how this ended up….we just recorded this on discord with Zack from When Diplomacy Fails and Alex from History Impossible…and I hope this ends up as an uneventful night.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prigozhin crisis analysis. Took some crazy effort, and we did crazy things on discord. Enjoy!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News about the war, events in Russia and more. Ramzan "Don-don" Kadyrov's genius daugther, Wagner hiring their own military police, world wildlife fund declared terrorists.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senile man pretending that he’s an actual competent leader talks in a supposedly international economics forum with his own propaganda machine, fails spectaculary.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a national rememberance day here in Latvia, and in all the Baltic states. Today we remember the tens of thousands of people, sent to die in Siberia, either in the wilderness or in the GULAG's by the Soviet Union, because Stalin said so. But we, in the Baltics, are ancient peoples that have endured. And now it's our duty to help our friends in Ukraine endure. May this winter be short and merciful.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greetings, Comrades! I'm working on a news episode as you're reading this, but I wanted a breather episode, so we had a nice talk about architecture and why it matters with David from https://www.livingprocess.net/ - he also was the very first person I ever collaborated with many years ago. This was one of the most interesting and relaxing episodes for me to record, and I hope you'll love it as much as I did - but be prepared to pause frequently and google stuff up. Enjoy!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News about the war. Kahovka dam situation, Prigozhin's conflicts with Kadyrov and  Russian army and how the internal accounting of Wagner group works.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greetings, Comrades! I'm honored to present you an interview recorded yesterday on 05.06 with our newly elected president. We spoke about Latvian internal issues, diaspora problems, cooperation with our NATO allies and Ukraine, how to communicate our issues to the west - and how to deal with the postsoviet mentality that sadly so many of us still have.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News about the war in Ukraine. "Meanwhile in Russia" edition, in the weirdest way possible. Prigozhin's conflict with Kadyrov and other things that prove that Russian government is simply insane. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News about the war in Ukraine. Wagner buys mobilized, new peace conditions by Russia. Also, Latvian Hockey team made history today!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.