ANOTHER BRIEF CLIP FROM THE PODCASTS
Many Malaysians are not aware of the history behind the present conflict in Ukraine. Many Malaysians do not know the history of Ukraine and Russia itself. Neither do I claim to be an expert but over the years (say 55 years) I have read some about the USSR and also the Russian people.
Here is some trivia:
1. Odessa (Odesa, Ukraine) was founded by Russian Empress Catherine the Great in 1794 (241 years ago), established by decree on the site of the former Ottoman fortress of Hacıbey to create a crucial warm-water port on the Black Sea for the Russian Empire.
2. Under Empress Catherine the Great the Russian Black Sea Fleet was officially founded in Sevastopol (Crimea) on May 13, 1783 (242 years ago) by Prince Potemkin - following Russia's acquisition of Crimea from the Ottoman Empire. Sevastopol became Russia's main naval base and a crucial center for Russian power projection in the Black Sea and beyond.
In the video here General Harald Kujat is a retired four-star German Air Force officer, renowned for serving as the Chief of Staff of the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) (2000-2002) and later as the Chairman of the NATO Military Committee (2002-2005).
He gives a very informed and objective analysis of the reasons WHY this war in Ukraine happened. Its about 45 minutes long but even the first 15 minutes is plenty explanation.
RULE NO 1 : NO NAMES
This is adapted from something I received via WhatsApp.
in anti-money laundering cases, the money trail, meticulously traced by professional analysts show funds’ origin, global movements, and final destination, is the most powerful and credible form of proof.
prosecutors built their case on exactly this. Expert testimonies from bank compliance officers, authenticated international bank statements, and SWIFT transaction records demonstrated the funds were laundered before landing in the personal account
Similar money trail evidence secured convictions abroad in Switzerland, Singapore, and the United States, including the bankers involved.
In contrast, the defence relied solely on photocopied letters purporting to confirm the Arab donation.
These lacked original documents, certified true copies, supporting witnesses, or any Arab government representation. The alleged Arab author of the letters was never called to testify.
Judge ruled the letters fake and inadmissible under the Evidence Act, finding them unreliable due to the complete absence of corroboration
to counter the prosecution's strong money trail evidence, the defence needed equivalent proof, such as verified bank records or official endorsements.
But none was provided, leaving the court with little choice but to accept the prosecution’s version. —Dec 28, 2025
Here are a couple of short clips from the podcasts. BCIC refers the Bumiputra Commercial and Industrial Community.
https://youtube.com/shorts/AAqFIFzDPmA?si=1O6m3X-FPbuPLbNd NOT CLEVER MINISTER
https://youtube.com/shorts/nsYPg4FxW40?si=TXoQoEqXMHa1ESlI BCIC
Operation Barbarossa was the code name for Nazi Germany's large-scale invasion of Soviet Russia, launched on June 22, 1941, during World War II. This operation marked the largest military offensive in history, involving around 4 million soldiers across a 2,000-mile front. Over a million Germans were killed in that really foolish military operation.
Operation Barbarossa was a colossal disaster for Nazi Germany, failing to achieve its goal of conquering Soviet Russia, opening the massive, brutal Eastern Front, and ultimately draining German resources, leading to a two-front war and contributing significantly to Germany's eventual defeat in World War II.
Well it looks like Reichs Kanzellor Merz wants to attempt a second Operation Barbarossa.
Here is Jeffrey Sachs penning an open letter to Merz, advising him against such a folly.