https://www.youtube.com/watch/FJ8C-HW55cs Why You Wouldn’t Survive in the Russian Military
From brutal hazing and corruption to FPV drones, artillery, mines, friendly fire, and failed leadership, this video explains why survival in the Russian military can be measured in days, or minutes. We follow one mobilized soldier from recruitment to the Ukrainian front and uncover the system designed to break him.
https://www.youtube.com/watch/d3WGQjiWS6I Excession – The Culture Series – Iain M Banks (Audiobook Pt.1)
Excession audiobook pt.1 Culture Series book 4
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pt.2 link https://youtu.be/4JIm9NoNQh8?si=hOwjxKenKb_OukR2
Chapter 2 28:37
Chapter 3 51:12
In a galaxy where advanced civilizations meddle in the affairs of lesser ones, a mysterious figure known as Cheradenine Zakalwe is recruited by the Culture, a hyper-advanced society, to intervene in conflicts across the stars. With a past shrouded in secrecy and a set of skills that make him a formidable agent, Zakalwe embarks on a series of missions that take him to the far reaches of the universe.
But as he navigates the complexities of each mission, Zakalwe’s own history and motivations come into question. Through a non-linear narrative that jumps through time and space, “Use of Weapons” peels back the layers of its protagonist’s life, revealing a haunting story of love, loss, and the scars of war.
Iain M. Banks’ science fiction masterpiece is a gripping exploration of the psychological toll of violence, the moral implications of meddling in the affairs of others, and the lengths to which one man will go to seek redemption. With its intricate plot, richly imagined universe, and unforgettable characters, “Use of Weapons” is a must-read for any fan of thought-provoking and emotionally charged science fiction.
Get ready to embark on a journey that will keep you guessing until the very end, as you unravel the mysteries of Cheradenine Zakalwe and the Culture in this stunning entry of the acclaimed series.
https://www.youtube.com/watch/DhtO9fA9RUE Russia faces ‘real civil unrest’ if Putin cracks down with new mobilisation | Robert Fox
You have been watching Frontline, with Kate Gerbeau, Philip Ingram and Louis Sykes, produced by Times Radio.
Putin is losing it. Not only are Russians tired of Putin, but even Russia’s allies can’t take it anymore. Recently Kazakhstan told Russia that it’s time to end the war in Ukraine, and Putin’s friends like India and China are also tired of it. Let’s talk about why Russia is losing allies, how Putin got brutally MOGGED by Kazakh president Tokayev and why not even pro-Russian countries like Russia anymore. Enjoy!
Timestamps
00:00 Allies are tired of Putin
02:10 Kazakhstan vs Russia
03:53 Russia & Kazakhstan explained
05:02 KZ president MOGGED Putin
06:22 How war in Ukraine affects Kazakhstan
07:55 Kazakhstan on Ukraine war
10:12 It’s time to stop
13:30 Message from China to Putin
14:35 Russia responds to Kazakhstan
15:45 Putin is pathetic
16:50 Putin vs Tokayev aura war
19:49 India is tired of Putin too
20:50 Putin is losing Western allies
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https://www.youtube.com/watch/9hy9XTfIcyo Otter Pups Take Their First Swim | BBC Earth
At eight-weeks-old, these otter pups are housed in a rehabilitation centre where they are taught survival skills such as learning to swim.
#Wildlife #Animals #Otters
This clip is taken from ‘Natural World: Supercharged Otters’ (2017)
Welcome to BBC EARTH! The world is an amazing place full of stories, beauty and natural wonder. Here you’ll find 50 years worth of entertaining and thought-provoking natural history content. Dramatic, rare, and exclusive, nature doesn’t get more exciting than this.
Producer: Andy Warhol
Recordingarranger: The Velvet Underground
Engineer: Omi Haden
Engineer: Norman Dolph
Engineer: John Licata
Composer Lyricist, Other: Lou Reed
Associated Performer: The Stone Roses
Lyricist, Composer: John Squire
Lyricist, Composer, Re- Mastering Engineer: Ian Brown
Producer, Re- Mastering Engineer: John Leckie
Engineer: Paul Schröder
Engineer: John Davis
Merlin is a three-part 1998 television miniseries which originally aired on NBC that retells the legend of King Arthur from the perspective of the wizard Merlin. Sam Neill stars in the title role in a story that covers not only the rise and fall of Camelot but also the phase in the legendary history of Britain that precedes it.
Written by: Edward Khmara, David Stevens, Peter Barnes
Directed by: Steve Barron
Starring: Sam Neill, Helena Bonham Carter, John Gielgud, Rutger Hauer, Miranda Richardson, Isabella Rossellini, Martin Short
https://www.youtube.com/watch/NEIdMz4U9kU Why Trump keeps backing down on Iran | Ian Bremmer’s Quick Take
In his latest Quick Take, Ian Bremmer examines the growing gap between President Trump’s threats to escalate against Iran and his reluctance to follow through with military action.
Trump has repeatedly threatened to strike Iran’s critical infrastructure, but each time the stakes rise, the risks of Iranian retaliation against vulnerable Gulf energy and water infrastructure appear to pull him back. “The more meaningful thing is not that the ceasefire broke down, but that the Americans are very reluctant” to escalate, Ian says.
That restraint matters because Iran appears to believe it has the stronger hand in the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz. With the waterway still effectively impassable, Ian argues that Tehran has an incentive to hold out for a better deal and that Trump now faces a difficult choice: accept an agreement that “clearly looks like a loss” or continue absorbing the economic and political costs of a prolonged conflict.
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#iran #trump #gulfstates #saudiarabia #houthis #israel #hezbollah #quicktake
via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEIdMz4U9kU ORIGIN
