'Really Have to Think About It': Captured UK Mercenary Tells Brits Not to Join Fighting in Ukraine

"Following the start of the Russian special military operation, Kiev's regime called on

foreigners to come to Ukraine to fight on its side against the Russian military. Moscow believes that at least 7,000 mercenaries from over 60 countries have answered the call and advised states to prevent their citizens from travelling to Ukraine.

A British mercenary who was injured and captured by the Russian military in Ukraine has advised his compatriots to think twice before answering Kiev's call to join the foreign legion as he responded to questions on footage released by the Russian Defence Ministry.

 "You really have to think about it […] It does not involve us", a mercenary named Andrew Hill said while responding to a question as to what he would tell his compatriots regarding the idea of joining the Ukrainian forces." Sputnik

Kyiv urges residents to use public transport in order to save fuel for military

"Kyiv's City Council urged locals Friday to conserve fuel for the country's military by taking
public transit.

"Kyiv is urged not to travel by private vehicles if possible in order to ensure the need for fuel for the military as a matter of priority," the council said in a Telegram post. 

It added that residents "are asked to remember the needs of the army and our defenders and, if possible, to use public transport." FOX

Heatwave Triggers Indian "Power Crisis" As State Firms Seek Russian Crude To Secure Supplies

"Another devastating heatwave has parched large swathes of India this week, resulting in
power blackouts. 

The government has forced power cuts for factories in various provinces to mitigate the grid's collapse. Since most electricity generated in India is from fossil fuels and extreme heat increases power demand. Reuters revealed that Indian refiners are negotiating a six-month oil deal with Russia to import millions of barrels per month." ZH

European Commission VP Tells People to ‘Support Ukraine’ by Taking Fewer Showers & Not Washing Their Clothes

"The vice-president of the European Commission suggested citizens should ‘support Ukraine’
and the embargoes on Russia by taking fewer showers, not driving cars, and airing their clothes instead of washing them.

Yes, really.

Frans Timmermans, the Dutch vice-president of the bloc’s executive body, made the remarks during a meeting of the European Parliament’s Environment Committee.

According to Timmermans, Europeans must “Heat less, ride a bike and ventilate your clothes instead of washing,” in order to support punitive measures against Russia that have exacerbated a cost of living crisis for hundreds of millions of people in the west.

The technocrat, who personally doesn’t really need to worry too much about soaring energy costs given his $250,000 a year salary, urged “fellow citizens that they too could do something to move less money into Putin’s pocket.” IW

22-year-old American killed while fighting in Ukraine

"An American citizen and former Marine, Willy Joseph Cancel, has died in Ukraine while
fighting alongside Ukrainian forces, according to the man's family. It is the first known death of a U.S. citizen fighting in Ukraine. 

Cabrera said her son's body has not been found.

“They haven’t found his body,” she said. “They are trying, the men that were with him, but it was either grab his body or get killed, but we would love for him to come back to us.”

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Hitting a New Low: Ukrainian Man Posts Video Boasting of ‘Eating Russian Soldier’s Meat’

"The identity of the person behind the video is unknown, as the disturbing footage was his
only clip on YouTube – still, this fact does not make the video any less chilling.

An unidentified Ukrainian man shared a video in which he claims to have discovered a human bone with meat in a burnt tank in the Gostomel area – a bone which allegedly belonged to a deceased Russian soldier.

In the chilling footage, the “blogger” proceeds to “cook” what he claims is the human meat of the Russian soldier, only to taste it afterward.

He then notes it was always his dream to try the meat of a Russian.

Aside from YouTube, where the video was quickly deleted by the platform for breaching community guidelines, the man shared the footage on his Instagram page, attaching a threatening caption.

“Yes, this is not a clickbate,” he wrote. “All large Telegram channels were shocked. What did you expect? Do you still think we’re happy to see Russian soldiers? The best that awaits them is quick death. The worst – see in the video.” IW

Norway Expands Military Drills In North, Increases Emergency Preparedness, Citing Ukraine War

"The commander of the Norwegian armed forces has announced his country will step up
military exercises in the far north in response to Russia's ongoing attack of Ukraine. Major General Lars Lervik told national broadcaster NRK that "Based on what has happened in Ukraine, we have reported a need to increase activity here at home. In addition, we have reported a need to strengthen preparedness and make that work a little faster than originally planned." ZH

Recession? Economy Contracts 1.4%

"In the latest bit of proof that our “experts” are clueless, it’s being widely reported that the
economic decline we all saw coming is “unexpected” by the media.Amidst levels of inflation not seen since the Carter presidency, the Bureau of Economic Analysis released data this morning showing that real (inflation adjusted) U.S. gross domestic product declined 1.4% in the first quarter of the year. That’s despite record government spending that by definition inflates GDP, and as aggressive interest rate hikes that will further slow down growth loom." PopulistPress

Shootings Erupt on Russia-Ukraine Border

"Shootings erupted at two checkpoints on the Russian-Ukrainian border, regional
authorities said as Russia’s military offensive on Ukraine continues to spill into its own territory. “Mortars were fired at a checkpoint in the village of Krupets at about 8:00 a.m. Retaliatory fire from our border guards and military crushed the firing point,” he added." MT

 

Russia Confirms Air Strike on Kyiv During UN Chief’s Visit

"Russia confirmed that it had carried out a “high-precision” missile strike on a rocket
plant in Kyiv as the UN chief visited the Ukrainian capital.

Thursday’s missile attack during UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ visit ended nearly two weeks of relative calm in Ukraine’s capital." RT

Biden seeks $33 billion more for Ukraine

"US President Joe Biden has asked Congress for an additional $33 billion in funding to prop
up Ukraine in the ongoing conflict with Russia. A vast part of the massive package is destined for additional military and security aid, while the rest will be used for economic and humanitarian assistance." RT

Poland announces massive military drills

"Poland has announced a massive upcoming military exercise, warning the residents of
increased traffic and “columns of military vehicles” moving all across the country. The drills will kick off on May 1 and continue until the end of the month, the Polish military said in a statement on Thursday." RT

China Reports 1st Ever Human Case Of H3N8 Bird Flu

"A boy in China has contracted the H3N8 strain of bird flu, which appears to be the first
known human case in the world, said the Chinese regime’s health authorities." ZeroHedge