In the early part of 2022, Russia was able to recruit Russian nationalists and other ideologically-motivated volunteers, who had already served in the Russian army (in many cases they were old enough to have served in the Soviet Army) or hadn't been eligible for service. 3/n

After realizing that 200k troops was not enough to defeat Ukraine in 2022, Russia started using every recruitment trick in the book, in many cases, using methods directly from Stalin's playbook. 2/n

Russia is actively recruiting soldiers to replace massive casualties in Ukraine, bolstering the myth of almost endless Russian human resources. We've been looking into it, and the picture isn't as pretty as the Putin regime would like the world to believe. 1/n

Andy McDonald MP I hope when we have a change of gov't there is a proper investigation into the Tees Valley debacle.

**Tees Valley Mayoral result**

A 17% swing to Labour from the Tories in the Tees Valley election is extremely significant. That’s a real achievement and Chris McEwan can be very proud of his campaign. 1/4

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Holy sh*t, Trump's language problems are clearly worsening, and his medications are being ratcheted. Yesterday, several forms of aphasia were at play, and the energy level at Wisconsin and Michigan were markedly different.

Sometimes, he just mispronounces, sometimes he makes up…

Saul Staniforth I haven't listened since Sangita's forced exit. Goodbye to Global Media and all those affiliates who sail in her risible flotilla.

Saul Staniforth Her contract wasn’t up. She was sacked. What’s going on?

Saul Staniforth I was phoned by LBC researchers who coached me on how to ask questions

True story ⬇️

Saul Staniforth I simply do. not believe this the way Sangita suddenly disappeared off air without even a chance to announce here departure herself just doesn't add up.

Saul Staniforth They have reached the position they have because they censor themselves.

Saul Staniforth Utter codswallop from James. Sangita’s contract wasn’t up. This is full blown censorship and I didn’t expect this fellow to be so incredibly disingenuous.

Saul Staniforth Just lost all respect for him - the coalition of cowardice amongst Sangita's fellow presenters, O'Brien included, is disgraceful.

Saul Staniforth Those who follow the corporate shill James O'Brien are under the illusion that he's a journalist. In my opinion, if that's the case, then so was Lord Haw Haw. If you're defending the indefensible, instead of challenging it, then you've no right to call yourself a Journalist. 🤣🤣🤣

Saul Staniforth Looking forward Sangita’s replacement, Vanessa Feltz, holding Israel to account and exposing their war crimes.

Saul Staniforth Lost respect for James O'Brien O'Brien that is poor very poor. #WhereisSangitaMyska her figures I believe we're on the up she was winning awards. Not listening anymore can not be trusted.

'Nobody has ever lost their job on this radio station for their coverage of the Israeli Gaza conflict'

James O'Brien says there is no censorship on LBC.

When I was at LBC presenting the breakfast show I was taken out for lunch by my executive editor and told to tone down my on air opposition to the impending Iraqi war and doubts about Saddam's arsenal as he thought it 'will drive away advertisers and their revenue.'

Embarrassing to watch Tory Minister Bim Afolami, yet another Tory Old Etonian, attempting to explain economics to a Nobel prize winning economist Prof Joseph Stiglitz

Peter Kyle MP words on green economy 👍🏼👍🏼

#bbcqt