More Bad News for Russia

[The Natural]

MIL has come here to us in Norway and will be here for 2 months +.
So I made this joke about hanging on for your dear life while riding the Marshrutka in Kerch (Crimea).
It however turned out to be a joke about the past, as the RUSSIANS has repaired all the roads there already 

So maybe not the best thread to put it here, good news for Russia and bad news for the west and 90% on here, hehe.

[Boethius]

Why would the improvement of anyone's life be bad news for the West or 90% of posters here?

[JayH]

I could post a hundred  links a day from unhappy Crimeans --over a lot of issues. And many more again from Russian tourists who are unhappy.

“Мы вас вечно кормить не собираемся!” Туристы из России обозлились на крымчан


In social networks citizens of Russia, who came to rest in the occupied Crimea, the peninsula state rebelled, triggering the anger of local residents.
Correspondence is available to users of social network "VKontakte".

"We finally came to rest in the Crimea! Very excited, super weather, the nature of the divine. Everyone knows that the last few years in Russia, the crisis, and many say, they say it is because of the Crimea. As if there was not, but the story of that funding regions is reduced due to the crazy influences in Crimea, heard often. And all would do if we did not come here. Where do crazy money? You what? Crimeans, we have not ever going to feed! Finally, grasp for the mind! 3 years in Russia, and the roads in the city worse than before, food prices are high, the hotel rude, there was no infrastructure and no ", - said the user. After his words in social networks began to argue with the Crimean Russians. Recent rebelled service in Crimea.

 "Anonymous" Brave "What arrogance ?! they feed us! To feed themselves, to not go to the Crimea, but somewhere far away! And we will somehow feed without ungrateful guests ", - said a local.

Источник: http://www.amn.com.ua/podiyi/my-vas-vechno-kormyt-ne-sobyraemsya-turysty-yz-rossyy-obozlylys-na-krymchan/

Just a few pieces of reality

1. Sevastopol. Occupants are going to throw out on the street more than 1,000 people with their families. Russian Defense Ministry demanded Sevreestra stop the registration of land rights on the former military town, on the site where for decades there are residential houses, cottages, roads and communications. Back in 2015 the occupiers issued a secret order "for the donation of the land of former military camps in the property of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation", which is now used for the extraction of property from the former military, who mostly live in the area http://twitter.com/CrimeaUA1/status / 873122353105981440 (screen and link).

2. Traitor Alexander Talipov informs us of the progress "genplanovoy revolution" in Sevastopol. The occupiers have collected some secret meeting, about which people have learned, and cornered at the hearing. It made more than 10 thousand amendments, but cotton requires a master plan to abolish altogether. Discontent is growing http://twitter.com/KrimRt/status/872867078247677953 (picture-screen).

3. Occupants Kerch banned kommunyaki conduct anti-corruption rally, since an attack on the foundations of Russian statehood. Commies in response threatened to picket. Strong move))) http://kerch.fm/2017/06/09/administraciya-kerchi-ne-razreshila-kommunistam-provodit-antikorrupcionnyy-miting.html

4. In the Kerch for the debts of the invaders to de-energize the largest municipal enterprise "Arshintsevo", which serves one-third of the city. Now working from the generator. The invaders promised that from June 1, will disable the debtors from electricity and water. Started ... http://ru.krymr.com/a/news/28535905.html

5. vatnitsa come in large numbers from the taxi driver had heard the truth about life under occupation: "In Yalta, Alushta went by taxi. The taxi driver made a whole brain. Poor in Russia, everybody steals, no funding, Aksenov - so, someone else out there - and-so. They knew nothing would not have moved. 3:00 back and forth moaning as all bad. Unpleasant ... Crimeans, right? ". No, it's much worse!

http://twitter.com/KrimRt/status/872870020182933505 (screen).

Источник: http://www.amn.com.ua/blogy/ponaehavshaya-vatn-tsa-naslushalas-pravdy-o-zhyzny-v-okkupatsyy-taksyst-ves-mozg-vynes-ploho-v-rossyy-vse-voruyut-znaly-by-ny-za-chto-ne-pereshly-by-krymskyj-banderivets/



"Dear Vladimir Vladimirovich," - residents Alupka begging Putin to do so, as the "Bandera"

Residents Alupka occupied by Russian troops in Crimea asked President Vladimir Putin to return to their city of the old order. This applies in particular local authorities and access to parks. This is stated in a video released on YouTube, transmit Patriots Ukraine . In the video one of the city zhytelok, referring to Putin, said that Alupka dies. "Please reconsider the administrative division of the city of Yalta, Alupka restore local government, city council budget, and services that ensure the normal functioning of the city," - she said.

Источник: http://www.amn.com.ua/podiyi/skrepy-tysnut-uvazhaemyj-vladymyr-vladymyrovych-meshkantsi-alupky-blagayut-putina-zrobyty-tak-yak-bulo-za-bander/

[msmob]

More JayH amateur hour cut and paste - Because you don't understand what you are 'sharing' with us ...you've managed to duplicate copy and pastes - whole paragraphs

The residents of Alupka aren't asking to be returned to Ukraine .... 


For sure,  many Russian families  - who aren't even allowed to holiday outside Russia, Belarus, etc. ( police, many civil servants, firemen, etc.,) and who have seen how service should be - are moaning about service/ infrastructure .... and not just in Crimea

[AkMike]

It seems that China has rejected the ideas as well as the proposed gas pipelines from Russian Siberia.  That'll put a frown in Vlad the bad's slimy face.  He has been counting on the additional income from the gas sales. Even with the massive discounts for a new market he wanted the hard currentcy to prop up a failing state.
Use your translator..

China rejected the new gas contracts with Russia: Reuters agency learned of the decision of Beijing, which is shocking Putin.
The much-touted Russian gas turn toward China with increasing gas supplies to the east risks turning a grand failure for Putin.

читайте подробнее на сайте "УСН 1492": http://ru.1492news.com/news/43579_1497172090

[jone]

What happened to the 'old' Russian oil clients?  Oh, they all turned elsewhere to get their oil because Putin proved to be somewhat undependable.  Undependable meaning he was using oil to threaten Ukraine and has been known to play with the price of oil, depending on what country is currently in favor with Russia.

Makes people not want to do business with you.

[AkMike]

Later this week Putler will be hosting his annual call in show complete with carefully selected questions from the unwashed masses  scattered across Russia.

"Making Russia Great Again"
'And Putin will explain, in his trademark pithy way, how he is making Russia great again.

But one has to wonder, how much more of this success can the Russian people take?'   

http://www.rferl.org/a/daily-vertical-transcript-making-russia-great-again/28542216.html

[AkMike]

It seems that Russia has bad.. (I know that's a shocker for somme here)   

 U.S. Senators reach bipartisan deal on bill to increase sanctions on Russia
 
  U.S. senators have announced a bipartisan agreement on legislation to impose new sanctions on Russia over human rights abuses, for arming Syria, and for allegedly meddling in the U.S. presidential election,

Read more on UNIAN: http://www.unian.info/world/1972096-rfe-rl-us-senators-reach-bipartisan-deal-on-bill-to-increase-sanctions-on-russia.html

[jone]

Sanctions against doing business in the United States will cripple the Russian economy.  After all, Russia does most of its foreign trade with the US.   

[AkMike]

Every little bit helps the cause! 

[AkMike]

Reuters has found out why 5 Russian "diplomats" were kicked out of Moldova last month. It seems they were caught recruiting fighters to train in Russia to fight in Ukraine.

They must be running out of homeboys that want to invade a neighbor. 

Russian diplomats expelled from Moldova recruited fighters – Reuters
Moldovan intelligence believes five Russian diplomats expelled from Moldova last month were spies who were recruiting fighters for the Moscow-backed insurgency in neighboring Ukraine

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-moldova-russia-expulsions-idUSKBN1941DA

[AkMike]

Putler's nationwide call in show went south from the planned script when questions came in he didn't expect! 

"Some uncomfortable questions sneak onto Putin's carefully managed telethon"

Here are a few of the ones he got. 

1. Putin, do you really think the people believe in this circus with phony questions?

2.When you say “we don’t betray our own,” does that apply to kleptocrats and corrupt officials?

3.When will you step down?

http://meduza.io/en/shapito/2017/06/15/some-uncomfortable-questions-sneak-onto-putin-s-carefully-managed-telethon

[AkMike]

And the EU is still unhappy with Herr Putler's invasion of Ukraine,  "The EU Foreign Affairs Council will extend sanctions against Russia for the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol for one year until June 23, 2018"

http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/429157.html

 The dwarf should be getting a hint by now that the rest of the world doesn't approve of his foreign policy dealing with neighboring countries.     But then again maybe he'll change his mind after a palace coup?

[jone]

I do not fear Putin being replaced.  I fear who might replace him.

Better the devil you know ...... (maybe). 

[AkMike]

Sales of discounted vacation packages to Krym have dropped once again. It's down 1/3 over last years dismal numbers. It's been declining since the Russian invasion, but it seems to be increasing. Prices have gone up and Russians are going elsewhere. 

http://themoscowtimes.com/news/sales-of-crimea-vacation-deals-fall-by-almost-third-58219

Views of webcams show deserted beaches compared to pre-invasion times.

[Boethius]

That's because Russians can afford to go abroad, or go to Sochi, which is a better destination with more amenities.  Ukrainians, for the most part, could not afford travel abroad.

[AkMike]

Or it could be that because of the all time high % of poverty in Russia..   Almost 20 million, fewer can afford any vacation time. 

From a year ago, Russian tourism to Turkey dropped 10 fold. Of course the partial reason is that Turkey shot down a Russian fighter jet.

http://www.rbth.com/international/2016/05/05/the-number-of-russian-tourists-to-turkey-decreases-tenfold_590713

Also from a year ago,"In Russia, the sales of tours to foreign countries during the summer season have decreased by 25-30% compared to last year according to the Association of Russian tour operators (ATOR). Moreover, some tour agents are experiencing a fall in bookings of almost 50%. Domestic Russian tourism seems to have entered the troubled waters.

 http://www.tourism-review.com/russian-tourism-focuses-on-domestic-tours-news5102#M0rsfIHxrv6HPMC0.99
 

[Boethius]

GDP increased slightly in Russia in 2016.


Turkey offers better hotels and better packages than Crimea.  I think that's the deciding factor, not poverty.

[AkMike]

Possibly you're right Boe. But then again there's the possibly that I am right.

[msmob]

I feel sorry for any holiday makers in Crimea or Sochi, now.. The weather is 'damp'

[AkMike]

President Poroshenko met with President Trump today and received strong assurances of support "in terms of sovereignty, territorial integrity and the independence of our state,"
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-ukraine-trump-poroshenko-idUSKBN19B2BX

Hopefully that will include lethal hardware! 

[AkMike]

Things must be getting grim in Russia's distant regions. Even with the deficit spending slashed 90%!

1 in five families have enough money for more than food. Yet Putler manages to continue with his rebuilding of the Soviet empire

"According to Standard & Poor’s, a quarter of Russia’s regions are close to bankruptcy and less than a quarter are showing signs of industrial growth, a third growth in agriculture, just over a third in consumer services, just under half in construction, and 61 percent in retail trade."


http://euromaidanpress.com/2017/06/20/russian-regions-in-deep-trouble-in-most-only-one-household-in-five-has-money-for-more-than-food-euromaidan-press/

[AkMike]

Yesterday after the meeting with President Poroshenko the US imposed yet more new sanctions on Russia! 


http://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/20/world/europe/united-states-sanctions-russia-ukraine.html?smid=fb-share

[AkMike]

Here's an interesting video showing the before and after of Krym..


http://www.facebook.com/life.life.ua/videos/256793918057986/

[msmob]

Here's an interesting video showing the before and after of Krym..

Well, what was interesting for me is that it mentioned that Crimea was 'worse' than Abkhazia( which is Russia's Kosovo - which the west say is part of Georgia...)  which is stunningly beautiful..

I've seen western journals do such 'Sochi has gone downhill' bollox - since the Olympics and watch such videos with a large grain of salt

Whilst I'm sure Crimea is a back-water - just as intended by Ukraine - the bridges ( if they don't fall down!) will improve things ..after all - many civil servants who once went to Turkey, Thailand, etc., can only go to Crimea, Anapa, Gelendzhik or Sochi, for   Summer sea-side breaks...

BTW .. if you can understand Russian - there are live web cams for Crimea ..  Sochi beaches look livelier