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Russia reportedly deploying Chechen special forces battalions to Syria

Sergey Gladysh
The Duran
Thu, 15 Dec 2016 19:04 UTC
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Chechen Special Forces
Rare footage released by Russia TV this week, revealed to the world that Russian special forces units are already on the ground in Syria, actively engaged in combat operations alongside the Syrian army in the war against terrorism. And if the recent Russian Izvestia news report is true - more elite soldiers are on their way.

Two of Chechnya's top-notch special forces battalions "Vostok" and "Zapad" have reportedly been transformed into military police units and prepared for deployment to Syria by the end of December, where, according to the same reports, they will be defending the Russian Khmeimim Air Base in Latakia.

Both battalions have extensive combat experience, having been actively engaged in fighting terrorism at home as well as in missions abroad, including Russia's brief war with Georgia in 2008.
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#RealNews: Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: Attempts to claim Putin personally involved in US elections foolish


Sputnik
Thu, 15 Dec 2016 19:58 UTC
Russian President Vladimir Putin
© Sputnik/ Sergey GuneevRussian President Vladimir Putin
Earlier on Thursday, NBC News claimed citing unnamed US intelligence officials that Putin was allegedly personally involved in cyberattacks that impacted the 2016 presidential election.

In response to the publication, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Moscow considers such reports a "funny nonsense."

"I was simply stunned when I saw this so-called 'news' on the screen. I can't even add anything. In my opinion, it is obviously foolish and pointless to try and convince anyone of such thing," Lavrov said as cited on the official website of the ministry.

Comment: See also: Majority Of Americans Believe Russia Had No Effect On Presidential Election

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Rep. King accuses Intel agencies of playing 'House of Cards' after canceled Russian hack briefing

Cortney O'Brien
Townhall
Wed, 14 Dec 2016 00:00 UTC
Rep. Peter T King
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Intelligence agencies have refused to provide the House Intelligence Committee with information into its investigation of Russian hacking claims, Fox News is reporting. The session had been scheduled for Thursday. Chairman Kevin Nunes (R-CA), as you can imagine, is incensed.
"It is unacceptable that the Intelligence Community directors would not fulfill the House Intelligence Committee's request to be briefed tomorrow on the cyber-attacks that occurred during the presidential campaign," Nunes said in a statement. "The Committee is deeply concerned that intransigence in sharing intelligence with Congress can enable the manipulation of intelligence for political purposes."
Rep. Peter King (R-NY) echoed his colleague's sentiments, calling the cancellation an "absolute disgrace" on "The Kelly File" Wednesday night.

"This could be a whole house of cards," King said. He surmised that the agencies are shutting out Congress in its attempt to "discredit" president-elect Donald Trump.

Comment: CIA doesn't have any proof to show other than some 'hot air' its agents in MSM regurgitated. That doesn't stop it from trying to prevent president-elect Trump from taking oath. See also:

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Cash no longer king: The phasing out of physical money has begun

Shaun Bradley
Anti Media
Thu, 08 Dec 2016 18:49 UTC
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As physical currency around the world is increasingly phased out, the era where "cash is king" seems to be coming to an end. Countries like India and South Korea have chosen to limit access to physical money by law, and others are beginning to test digital blockchains for their central banks.

The war on cash isn't going to be waged overnight, and showdowns will continue in any country where citizens turn to alternatives like precious metals or decentralized cryptocurrencies. Although this transition may feel like a natural progression into the digital age, the real motivation to go cashless is downright sinister.

The unprecedented collusion between governments and central banks that occurred in 2008 led to bailouts, zero percent interest rates and quantitative easing on a scale never before seen in history. Those decisions, which were made under duress and in closed-door meetings, set the stage for this inevitable demise of paper money.

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South Front: ISIS encircling Palmyra forces, militants withdraw from Aleppo (VIDEO)


South Front
Thu, 15 Dec 2016 17:19 UTC
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Syrian War Report - December 15, 2016: ISIS Encircles Govt Forces West Of Palmyra


Comment: Civilians leaving Aleppo with the help of their protectors, the Syrian Army:


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Russian MoD: US MANPAD supplies should worry Pentagon, not 'small arms' seized in Palmyra


RT
Thu, 15 Dec 2016 19:29 UTC
PZRK KTSAU fire control equipment displayed at the MAKS-2011 International Aviation and Space Show
© Grigoriy Sisoev / SputnikPZRK KTSAU fire control equipment displayed at the MAKS-2011 International Aviation and Space Show
The US-led coalition should worry about potential deliveries of US arms to Syria rather than weapons left behind in Palmyra, as the city fell again into the hands of Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL), the Russian Defense Ministry said.

The response came after a Wednesday report given by US Lieutenant-General Stephen Townsend, commander of Operation Inherent Resolve, the US-led coalition fighting the terrorist group Islamic State. Asked by journalists, the general voiced concerns over reports that Islamic State militants captured weapons in Palmyra which could be used against American troops and their allies.

"We believe it includes some armored vehicles and various guns and other heavy weapons, possibly some air defense equipment," he said, adding that "if the Russians and the regime don't strike it, we will."

The Russian Defense Ministry described the stash of weapons as "a few small arms and several disabled military vehicles that cannot pose any threat to the international coalition."

"The thing that should really worry Gen. Townsend is the latest permission of the US Congress to deliver American MANPADs to the Syrian militants in 2017," Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov, spokesman for the Russian ministry, said. He added that it "was not hard to guess who will get them after they are delivered to Syria."

Comment: See also: US general says ISIS seized weapons in Palmyra a threat, US might strike them if Russia doesn't

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Fake images of horror in Aleppo spread by Saudi media, waging information War


Sputnik
Thu, 15 Dec 2016 18:49 UTC
A member of forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad attempts to errect the Syrian national flag inside the Umayyad mosque, in the government-controlled area of Aleppo, during a media tour, Syria December 13, 2016
© REUTERS/ Omar SanadikiA member of forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad attempts to errect the Syrian national flag inside the Umayyad mosque, in the government-controlled area of Aleppo, during a media tour, Syria December 13, 2016
On Sunday, the Syrian Army officially declared victory in the battle for Aleppo which began more than four years ago. The first clashes in the city broke out on July 19, 2012.

In the last few months, Aleppo has been an important battleground in Syria, engulfed by a conflict between government forces and a number of opposition and extremist groups.

Over the past three weeks, the Syrian Army and militias have freed more than 98 percent of the territory of eastern Aleppo, according to the Russian reconciliation center.

Certain media outlets and popular groups on social networking sites have launched an entire information campaign against Syrian government forces in Aleppo, an article on Sputnik Arabic read.

They are using pictures from the Gaza Strip as well as photos from 2014 and 2015 as proof of the "atrocities" committed by the Syrian Army against civilians in Aleppo.
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War lovers: Britain sends hundreds more troops to support Islamic terrorists in Iraq and Syria


RT
Thu, 15 Dec 2016 17:55 UTC
UK soldiers in Iraq
© The British Defense Ministry / AFP Soldiers from the RECCE and PATROLS Platoon, Fire Support Company of The 1st Battalion The Royal Welch Fusilers (1 RWF) mount heli borne Eagle VCP's (Vehicle Check Points) near the southern Iraqi City of Basra.
More specialist UK soldiers have arrived in Iraq to train anti-Islamic State rebel forces to fight in Syria, joining the 500 already deployed to the region.

Their arrival was announced as the UK hosts a conference of defense ministers from countries involved in the coalition fighting Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL).

The 20 trainers - who are likely to be special forces soldiers - will teach so-called 'moderate' fighters infantry skills, combat first aid and other battlefield tactics.

Comment: UK living up to its promise: UK Defence Secretary says Britain must 'up game' to defeat ISIS in 2017

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Congressman: US Intelligence Community Carrying Out Disinformation Campaign Against Trump


Sputnik
Thu, 15 Dec 2016 17:49 UTC
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© REUTERS/ Carlo Allegri/File Photo
The US intelligence community may purposely be trying to discredit President-elect Donald Trump and his victory in the election, Republican congressman Peter King charged in an interview Thursday.

The lawmaker from New York also said other members of Congress could be leaking false information about alleged Russia's interference in last month's US election to attack Trump.

"It's almost as if people in the intelligence community are carrying out a disinformation campaign against the president-elect of the United States," King told Fox News Channel.

King criticized Wednesday's decision by the heads of the Central Intelligence Agency, Federal Bureau Investigation and Office of the Director of National Intelligence against an immediate briefing for the House of Representatives' Intelligence Committee on purported evidence of alleged Russia's electoral meddling.

The agency heads said they would brief the committee once their investigation is completed, but King said they are obliged to do so now.

Russia has repeatedly denied widespread claims by US officials that it tried to interfere in the November 8 election, to the benefit of Trump. Moscow has called the allegations absurd and an attempt to distract the Americans from domestic issues.
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Trump's pick Tillerson to 'sell' Putin on new tough Iran Policy


Sputnik
Thu, 15 Dec 2016 18:32 UTC
Vladimir Putin and Rex Tillerson
© Sputnik/ Mikhail KlimentyevVladimir Putin and Rex Tillerson
Tillerson's business relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin could prove fruitful while the US works to get rid of international partners for its nuclear treaty with Iran, an agreement which Trump has referred to as "the worst deal." A special team including Tillerson has begun assembling a new Iranian nuclear accord without consulting the original co-signers of the deal, DebkaFile reports, excluding Russia, China, Germany, the UK and France.

Tillerson could be just the man to "sell" Trump's bilateral agreements, DebkaFile adds.


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