Daniel Davis Deep Dive EXCLUSIVE: Russian Partisans Prepare to Rise up in Ukraine Cities w/Col Jacques Baud
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Jan 28, 2025 Col Jacques Baud, a former Swiss intelligence official and NATO officer, shares critical insights into the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He discusses Ukraine's divided public sentiment and the complexities arising from historical contexts. Baud highlights the emergence of local militias as political dissent evolves into rebellion. He also explores the dynamics of Ukrainian resistance against Russian partisans, emphasizing the need for external support amidst growing tensions. Prepare for a compelling exploration of an underreported side of the ongoing war.
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Early Resistance in Ukraine
- Ukrainians in the South and East resisted the 2014 Maidan coup, shown by invalid votes for Poroshenko.
- This resistance, brutally suppressed, fueled the Donbass conflict.
Novorossiya Rebellion
- Post-Maidan, a widespread rebellion formed in Southern Ukraine, creating the short-lived 'United Forces of Novorossiya'.
- This movement had diverse volunteer fighters, even from Western Ukraine and other countries.
Growing Armed Resistance
- Armed resistance within Ukrainian-held territory is growing, fueled by forced recruitment and collaboration with pro-Russian movements.
- This internal conflict poses a significant threat to the Kyiv regime.