The Eastern Border

It's been five years since I first mentioned Wagner group on my show, and it's a very special date for them - their first actual loss. A truly evil person also has died today, and we have our first reports about the current state of Russian economy, and it's looking worse than expected.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 infighting in Russia, this time between Putin's "United Russia" party and what they call "turbopatriots", which is accompanied by a snail's pace in the front and more deaths of the mobilized. Also, some predictions by those very turbopatriots why any Russian offensive is doomed to fail.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 feud with Prigozhin, how the chief of Wagner is losing influence and how his prisoner conscripts are abusing some newfound loopholes.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greetigns, Comrades! This episode is a personal catharsis for me, because now and then I just want to have interesting people on my show and have a chat about them – it’s how I relax from all the war stuff. So, as many of you (just like me) play Paradox Interactive grand strategy games, especially EU4, you’ll find this episode extremely interesting, as I had a great conversation with what I consider the smartest and best EU4 streamer out there – and we talk quite a bit about serious stuff as well.But, you know, If you have zero idea about what I’m even talking about, feel free to skip, as you’ll get very confused. Or don’t, EU4 community is great, and so is the game! Maybe you’ll find it fun.And, of course, you can find Laith’s channel here:https://www.youtube.com/@TheSocialStreamersSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don't have good news for you today, But at least some explanation so that you knew. Because obviously Kremlin shills found a new way to make my life worse. I must have hurt Wagner group and Prigozhin's ego REAL bad. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I had to lower the audio quality on this one, because acast only allows 150 mb's of upload size, Don't get angry. Because oh boy, where do I even start. Probably with the fact that this episode is so huge that I can't even directly upload it on my homepage, because of the sheer size of it. Also, it's mega, extra, triple controversial in every possible aspect. But...hey. It is, what it is.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News about the war. Arestovich resigns - and that's seen as a good thing by many Ukrainians, weird ads on Russian TV and some commentary by our best nemesis, Girkin.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News about the war in Ukraine. What the Russian conquest of Soledar has revealed about the cracks in their military leadership, some more western misconceptions about Russia and one more story for the "only in Russia" segment.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greetings, Comrades! About a year ago (give or take a few days) the Latvian-American journalist Juris Kaža was on our show, and we talked about the possibility of war, how it would go and made some hopeful and not-so hopeful predictions. So, I asked Juris to come back and look at how it all went. Enjoy!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News about the war in Ukraine. With a rant that takes up half of the episode, because Russian liberals are best at what they do again – doing nothing and trying to prove to everyone that they’re amazing. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News about the war. HIMARS strike in Makiivka and new instructions from kremlin handed out to Russian propagandists.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News about the war in Ukraine. Russian woes continue! Ammunition is scarce, morale is low...and people are going to prison.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Merry christmas, Comrades! It sure isn't happy for Russians, and in this episode, I loot at all the doom and gloom and talk about why.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News about the war. This time, weird stuff (as usual) happening in Russia, and pro-war Girkin's friends explaining why it'll be hard for Russia to defend against Ukraine's next large offensive.And please, help our US friends fighting in Ukraine get the body armor they need:[email protected] this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News about the war. Yet more signs that Russian state is collapsing from within, as Putin's government is losing it's monopoly on legitimate violence.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greetings, Comrades! In this episode, we look at the activities of the infamous PMC Wagner and how they operate in other theatres of war outside Ukraine. They're still very inhuman, and this episode was difficult to make. At any rate...here it is.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Girkin and Pals! Yeah, while my proper ep about Wagner group atrocities in Mali is being edited, just had to inform you that, as I call him on this ep, murder hobo adventurer Girkin is back in the information sphere! And oh boy, what adventures he's had!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back with the news about the war. This time, it's the weirdest, funniest story I've heard all war, yet another murder by Kadyrov's men and shenanigans concerning Russian opposition media and Latvian law.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News concerning the war. This time, about how Russia's got declared a state sponsor of terrorism by Europarliament and the saddest, most miserable, most disgusting staged, faked, propaganda event Putin could ever muster.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What we know about the Polish missile incident and two court decisions - with extremely interesting implications.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News about the war in Ukraine. This time, about life in liberated Kherson...and Wagner group does some truly evil acts.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News about the war. Russians announce a retreat from Kherson and the leader of the occupation administration Stremousov dies in mysterious circumstances.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greetings, Comrades! In this episode, I look at the official handbook, published by Russian ministry of defence, that’s intended for the soldiers fighting in the “special military operation” in Ukraine. The interesting parts anyways. Also, sorry about the slight weirdness, I had some health issues while recording, but I hope it’ll be ok.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we’re preparing the long-form episode, here’s a detailed analysis of the military situation in Ukraine with future prospects. Oh, and some news.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News about the war in Ukraine. And, to respond to some emails, why I thought that Russia was preparing for the war before most people did and why I think it's very likely to fall apart after this war.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News about the war in Ukraine. Drone strikes in Sevastopol, end (?) of mobilization in Russia and more people agreeing with me that a united Russia after this war seems more and more fleeting by the day.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greetings from Warsaw! News about the war in Ukraine: Martial law in Russia, plane crashes are the new open windows and Kherson's being evacuated.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back! Literally could not speak for a while, because of illness, but now we’re back with the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russian warcrimes continue – to the extent that even I’m confused. Also, some evidence that Musk’s fallen for Russian propaganda, and more news about the war.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russia responds to the Crimean bridge explosion by appointing "General Armageddon" - whose first act is, unsurprisingly, to launch indiscriminate missile striles all over Ukraine against civilian targets.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everything known so far about the explosion on the Crimean, Kerch bridge. Happy birthday, Vladimir Vladimirovich!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greetings, Comrades. Once again, I am forced to explain the obvious - obvious for literally everyone in the post-soviet sphere, because once again, people in the west with very little knowledge of our region and culture have decided to teach us how to live.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greetings, Comrades! In this proper, long form episode we sit down with Anthony from Ukraine without hype podcast who was with me on the front to debrief about our experiences on the front lines. Also, do visit Hero Homes! Met the guy personally, the CEO is a great person, and we're happy to share his site with you! https://www.herohomes.com/contactusSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interview with an ex-USMC now serving in the Ukrainian armed forces here, in Mikolayiv, Kraig. He really saved our day and had quite a few interesting comments about being here. We spoke with him in a local pub at the time when we could grab this interview, hope you'll like it.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News about the war in Ukraine. A catastrophe looming on the Georgian border, some conclusions from the Dagestani interview and Nord Stream 2. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News about the war in Ukraine. What we saw here in Mikolayiv, situation on the front, Dagestan and mobilisation and Russians complaining about waste of ammunition.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News about the war in Ukraine, straight from the front lines. I’m in Mikolayiv now, tired and telling you about my experiences and the latest stuff concerning the war. Anthony btw told me that the Azeri gas station name is Socar. You’ll understand when you’ll listen!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’m safely in Kyiv, met local journalists, will be on my way to the front tomorrow. In this episode, we look at the absolute mess that is Russian mobilisation, I try to explain how Kremlin’s trying to salvage the situation and some fun messages from the escaping guys, stuck on the Russia-Georgia border.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News about the war in Ukraine. A more detailed look at the mobilization, people's reaction to it and the exchange of AZOV soldiers. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we look at the likely mobilization on the Russian side and explain why it’s more stupid than scary and also I give an account on how I’ll go to Ukraine and my budget there and your funds.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News about the war in Ukraine. Russian pro-war groups getting more and more worried about Kherson, recruitment in prisons and Alla Pugachova.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News about the war in Ukraine. Putin's getting visibly shaken...and a new warmongering article by Alexander Dugin, that puts Putin in a very uncomfortable position.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News about the war in Ukraine. Besides the current events, I also am happy to report that Girkin got a complete lunatic on his "situation analysis" show he does on fridays that managed to just highlight the insanity of the pro-war Russians.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News about the war in Ukraine. As usual, updates about the situation on the fronts, and this time - also a personal story about life in the Russian occupied territory.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greetings, Comrades! We once again are joined by Alex from History Impossible podcast in a discussion about the larger meaning of this war - how it has changed the world, and what does it all mean to all of us. Enjoy!Wanted to post this a bit later, but my microphone's dead so can't record news ep's, which is why I had to skip yesterday and posting this today. Don't worry, getting my replacement tomorrow morning, will record as soon as it arrives. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happened yesterday evening, Comrades, I think was the breaking point. Not just for war, but for Putin’s whole carreer.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BREAKING: Kharkiv front, Russian morale, Girkin’s spirit and hopes of the Pro-War useful idiots.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the economy episode I've been wanting to make for a while now. About how corruption and dictatorships can ruin one's country - and why Russia can't sustain the intensity of this war for prolonged periods of time.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News about the war in Ukraine. Many interesting developments in at the front, and Girkin's back to doing his analysis videos, since his weird escapades in Crimea, so we look at that.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 becoming a doomer, yet he has interesting facts about how the "default" L/DPR company looks like. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.