Soros Foundation organisations to be banned in Russia

Translated by Ollie Richardson for Fort Russ

30th November, 2015

Ren.TV

The Russian Prosecutor General's Office has acknowledged the undesirable activities in Russia of two foreign non-governmental organizations, according to the department's website.

According to report, the fund "Open Society Institute" and the "Open Society Foundation for Assistance" are considered undesirable. Both organizations are part of the structure of the Soros Foundation.

The decision was made in connection with the Council of the Federation to the Attorney General, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Justice on the inspection of organizations included in the so-called patriotic stop list.

"It is established that the activities of the fund "Open Society"(Open Society Foundations) and the Institute "Open Society Institute Assistance Foundation" (OSI Assistance Foundation) represents a threat to the foundations of the constitutional system of the Russian Federation and the security of the state ", - a statement said.

What is a Ukrainian "Politodoodler"? Arguments against a new coup were arguments against the old one! Plus the case for a new one...

Portrait of a Ukrainian politodoodler, Yuri Romanenko

Alexander RODGERS
In News Front, November 30, 2015

Translated from Russian by Tom Winter

You ask me:

What's a Ukrainian politodoodler?

And I answer:

Ukrainian politodoodler: Noun. Person who, in Field of Dreams, can guess all the letters, but can't read the words.

And now I will give you an example. My favorite patient in the psychiatric ward, Yuri Romanenko, has come out with a new text "How a spontaneous popular uprising against Porochenko would turn out." If you leave out the fillers, he gets pretty scary about the consequences of such a coup: 

-- They won't extend any more credit;

-- Kiev will not be able to guarantee the transit of gas to the EC;

— Some of the oligarchs will run away and block the operation of their companies;

— A new junta will not be able to control all the regions;

— Unemployment will rise;

— Local elites will strengthen regional separatism;

— We'll get a war of "everybody against everybody;"

You've just got to ask one question: sonny boy, why didn't you write this before the Euromaidan?

Indeed, back then my arguments against the coup were just these, plus the loss of Russian markets,  plus the loss of Russian contracts, plus the loss of cheap Russian credit, (under 5% compared to 7.25-7.5% in the west) plus the transition to external US control.

Back then, Poroshenko gave you $100 to write in favor of Maidan, but has he now given you $100 to write against a Maidan?

Another key question: Why does external American control suit Mr Romanenko, but external Russian (which built up all the now-dying scientific and industrial base in Ukraine) does not?

Everything is already pretty clear, but let's go through his arguments against the overthrow of Poroshenko one more time:

-- They won't extend any more credit;

-- Kiev will not be able to guarantee the transit of gas to the EC (The terrorists who can blow up power lines to Crimea with impunity will alike be able to blow up pipelines with impunity; there's no controlling them.)

— Part of the oligarchs (including the "patriotic" ones that would support the next Maidan)  have already run off, and their enterprizes are at a standstill.

— The current junta already cannot control the regions;

 — unemployment is worsening so fast, that the number has come to 100,000 more each month;

— feudalistic fragmentation under the control of local elites is happening -- only ones not seeing it are blind.

— war of "everybody against everybody" has been ongoing for quite some time.

But now, my arguments for a new, anti-western coup:

— It will be possible to put a stop to the madness and greed of the current juntists;

— It will be possible to begin restoring normal relations with Russia;

— It will be possible to shed all the "Heroes," and "Patriots" since their outrageousness has gone beyond all limits.

— It will be possible to put an end to the civil war (even if it means expelling the "Svidomiy" to Canada or Poland);

— There will be something of truth in the MSM;

— Those actually guilty in the Institute and Odessa Trade Unions building massacres would finally come to justice;

— Normal professionals could (yes, this is potential) come to power instead of foreign carpetbaggers;

-- It will be possible to leave that part of the debt encumbered by the preceding junta;

— The country will get rid of the external American control that is deliberately leading her to the abyss.

You could add a lot more things, but this is enough! Burn, Mustapha!*

P.S. Or let's just tell the truth: No American cookies, No Maidan.

-- Alexander Rodgers, exclusive for News Front

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*A reader in the comments below informs me that this would be  Mustapha Nayyem, an MP with Poroshenko's party. My thanks to Enriqueferro --tr.

Erdogan tells Russian journalist to be quiet regarding the sponsoring of ISIS

Translated by Ollie Richardson for Fort Russ

30th November, 2015

Lifenews

Erdogan, at the climate summit in Paris, did not respond to persistent questioning by the LifeNews reporter regarding the Turkish support for the leader of the terrorist group DAESH*. The Turkish President then swiftly raised his finger to his lips, as if asking the journalist to shut up, and then the protection of Erdogan roughly pushed the reporter aside.

Note that in Syria the attack on the Russian su-24 bomber was viewed as revenge for the destruction by Russia airforces of the ISIS-owned oil/fuel tankers. As reported earlier, the Syrian Minister Omran Al-Zoubi, the son of Erdogan, received smuggled fuel from the terrorists, until the military operation of Russia affected its business.

Many experts also agree that Turkey has its own interests in Syria, and it benefits from the existence of the group DAESH.

*The Arabic acronym of ISIS, the organization is forbidden in Russia by the decision of the Supreme court.

Russian tourists have found a replacement for Turkey

Translated by Ollie Richardson for Fort Russ

30th November, 2015

tvzvezda

The Ministry of tourism of Greece, in coordination with the Russian sanctions against Turkey, is developing an ambitious plan to attract Russian tourists, reported RIA Novosti. 

Greece has no doubt that they can safely and efficiently attract the Russians from Turkey. To aid the process they are even prepared to simplify the procedure for obtaining visas.

The Secretary General of the Greek national organization of tourism, Dimitris Trifonopoulos, explained the future system. Athens will try to attract tourists from Russia, not only with all-inclusive packages with the highest security guarantee level, but will prescribe to tours all security settings that are guaranteed when you fly into the country. 

"Greece is now somewhere in the fifth position among the tourist destinations. After the crash on Sharm El Sheikh, Greece has already taken some steps and asked the Russian side for packages and tours so that the Russians can safely spend Christmas and New year in Greece", – quotes Trifonopoulos to RIA Novosti.

100+ Russian jet fighters + new Brigade expected in Syria once Sha’ayrat airport is in service

Fort Russ - 30th November, 2015

alraimedia

Russia is preparing a second airport in East Homs to increase its fleet to over 100 fighting jets, in addition to Hamemeen in Latakia, Syria. One Brigade of around 1000 men is on the way to reinforce the Russian ground troops effectively to join the fight on terror to Syria.

A high ranking officer within the joint military operation room in Damascus (includes Russia, Syria, Iran and Hezbollah) said “Russia is preparing to send a Brigade of intelligence and Special Forces, in support of the already deployed forces in Syria to participate to selective battle and to deploy around Al-Sha’yarat military airport, qualified to be the second airport Damascus places at the service of the Russian Air Force”.

“Al-Sha’ayrat Airport, located southeast of the city of Homs, is the best available option for the newly arriving fighter jets. Russia required from the joint forces (Hezbollah, Iraqi forces and IRGC- Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps) to retake control of Al-Qaryateyn and Palmyra-Tadmur from the self proclaimed “Islamic State” (ISIS) known as “Daesh”, to expand the security perimeter around the airport to prevent any shelling possible that may affect the Russian Air Force once inside the new airport”

According to the source ” the two-runways-three kilometers long Sha’yarat ‘ airport contains about 45 fortified hangar that can protect any damage to air jets and personnel in the event of shelling. A team of Russian and Syrian engineers is already working at al-Sha’ayrat and will be operational when Russian jets are less busy in the north of Syria. Russian Air Force has intensified its sorties recently and is dedicating most of its operation against pro-Turkish and pro al-Qaeda (Jabhat al-Nusra) fighters. Gathering of forces and convoy aid crossing the borders from Turkey into Syria are hit by Russia in response to the downing of its Su-24 and the killing of the pilot by pro-Turkey ground militia while in the air.”

“Ground military operation in the vicinity of Palmyra will soon regain its intensity against ISIS. The coalition forces (Iran, Hezbollah and the Iraqi and Syrian forces) have reached the city limits but needs air support to minimize losses. Russia has promised that it will raise the number of its aircraft to above 100 to meet the needs of ground forces. Moscow is sending a large number of multiple (24) unguided rocket launchers and thermobaric Pinocchio TOS-1, designed for defeating enemy personnel in fortifications in open space. Russian forces is already using it to bomb Jabal al-Akrad and pro-Turkey Turkmen deployed not only on the border between the two countries, but also in the countryside of the province of Latakia and A’zaz “, he said.

According to the source “since Turkey shot down the Sukhoi 24 last week on the borders, inside Syria, Russian Air force focused on targeting any truck crossings A’zaz and Bab al-Salama borders into Syria as a response to Turkey proxies. Russia will gradually increase it support to allies in Syria to remove the Syrian opposition from the Syrian-Turkish border. Russia considers all non-secular opposition forces and those receiving foreign military support as legitimate targets and part of a crackdown on terrorism in the Levant. ”

Sha’ayrat air force base map link: http://wikimapia.org/23180878/Shayrat-Military-Airbase

+34° 29′ 31.20″, +36° 54′ 36.00″

Russian officials push for the recognition of Turkey's Grey Wolves as a terrorist group

Translated by Ollie Richardson for Fort Russ

30th November, 2015

Lenta

The Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on constitutional legislation Andrey Klishas asked the Prosecutor General of Russia Yury Chaika to recognize the Turkish organization "Boz Gourde" (Grey wolves) as terrorists. This was reported by RIA Novosti news Agency.

According to Klishas, the organization's activities should be prohibited on the territory of the Russian Federation. In his letter, the Senator indicated that on November 28 the President of Russia Vladimir Putin signed a decree to protect national security and protect Russian citizens from criminal and other unlawful acts.

"It seems that the actions of the Turkish leadership are aimed at aiding prohibited groups in the Russian Federation, such as the "Islamic state", therefore I ask you to consider the possibility to appeal to the Supreme court for recognition of the organization "Boz Gourde", and ban its activity in the territory of the Russian Federation", — reads the statement of Klisnas.

In the Turkish media a video was released which said that the Russian pilot, catapulted out of the bomber su-24M in Syria, was killed by a militant from the Turkish ultra-nationalist nationalist organization "Boz Gourde"-  Alpaslan Celik, notes TASS.

The pilot of the downed su-24, Lieutenant Colonel Oleg Peshkov, was killed after ejection. In addition, the soldier Alexander Pozynich, who was involved in the search and rescue operation, was  killed. President Vladimir Putin  awarded the title of hero of Russia posthumously to Peshkov and posthumously awarded Pozynich the order of Courage. The surviving navigator of the downed bomber, Konstantin Murakhtin, was also awarded the order, and promised to "get revenge" for the murdered pilot, asking for permission to return to Khmeimim airbase.

Turkish authorities preparing retaliation to Russia's sanctions

Translated by Ollie Richardson for Fort Russ
30th November, 2015

RIA

The deputy Prime Minister of Turkey, Mehmet Simsek, headed a government meeting to discuss the consequences of the economic measures of Russia against Turkey, according to the Agency Bloomberg with reference to the representative of the government of the country.

The meeting was held with the participation of representatives of the Ministry of economy of Turkey. "It was about the consequences for the Turkish economy", — stated the message to the Agency. Later, Mehmet will prepare the final briefing for the Prime Minister of the country Ahmet Davutoglu, where he will respond to Russia, said the source Agency.

The presidential Decree on measures to ensure national safety and on special economic measures against Turkey was announced on Saturday, reported the press service of the Kremlin. In particular, the President ordered the imposition of a ban on Chartered air services using Turkish employers from the 1st January 2016 to hire workers, decided to prohibit or limit activities under the jurisdiction of the Turkish organizations in Russia and ordered the prohibition or restriction of the importation of certain Turkish products.

Russia's relations with Turkey deteriorated after the incident with the Russian military aircraft, where the su-24  front-line bomber crashed in Syria. The Russian President announced that the plane was shot down by an 'air-air' missile from a Turkish F-16 fighter jet over Syrian territory, and fell in Syria four kilometres from the border with Turkey. The Russian President called it a "stab in the back" by the supporters of terrorists.