Jay’s story is anything but ordinary. Born and raised in Scotland, his path to the Russian artillery in Kursk was paved by disillusionment with Western propaganda and a yearning for authenticity. Once a brewer crafting ales for five years, Jay traded hops and barrels for the roar of artillery, signing a six-month contract with Pyotnashka, a well-known unit in the Donbass.
Jay’s transformation from an ordinary worker to a frontline fighter began in 2015, during his growing support for Donbass and Russia. This ideological shift, shaped by years of exposure to Western media distortions, reached its climax after 2022. Determined to fight against what he described as Britain’s “propaganda machine,” Jay made a life-altering decision to join the Russian Armed Forces in their fight to free the people of Donbass and now, the people of Kursk..
He recounted the emotional turmoil of leaving his life in Scotland behind. Boarding a train bound for Kursk, Jay knew there was no turning back. Upon his arrival, he was met with suspicion—a standard protocol in Pyotnashka to ensure new recruits aren't spies. Yet, after signing his contract and sharing his motivations, Jay quickly integrated into the group. Even amid occasional jokes about MI6 spying, he found camaraderie and purpose among his fellow soldiers.
His deployments have been harrowing but formative. Jay vividly described an FBV drone attack that engulfed his unit's camp in flames, forcing a chaotic escape through a window. Yet, the same fire that destroyed their shelter solidified the bonds of mutual reliance among the soldiers.
Back in Scotland, Jay's choices have strained family ties. His parents, unable to understand his commitment, have faced harassment from the British media. Reporters, seizing on his story to fit their narrative, have branded him a mercenary—a label Jay strongly refutes. “If I fought for Ukraine, they’d call me a hero,” he observed with bitter irony.
Despite the personal costs, Jay remains resolute. He plans to extend his contract, fighting until either his mission or his life comes to an end. His dedication is not about money, nor fame; it’s a deeply personal commitment to his beliefs and his comrades.
For Jay, adopting Russian traditions like the banya and building bonds with local fighters has been as important as the battles themselves. “If I’m spending the rest of my life here, I want to truly embrace it,” he said, reflecting a respect for the culture that now feels like home.
This is a story the Western media doesn’t tell. It’s a reminder of the power of conviction and the cost of defying a narrative that demands conformity. Jay’s journey challenges us to rethink the simplified caricatures painted by the West and to consider the humanity of those on the other side of the divide.
“Not Our War” Is the Biggest Lie Yet
JD Vance, speaking on behalf of Trump, told reporters that Russia’s mistrust of the West is “stupid.” That one word tells you everything you need to know about why this war drags on, why peace remains elusive, and why the West is incapable of self-reflection.
Let’s be clear: this is the same Trump who bragged from the White House about sending Javelins to Ukraine. “I gave them Javelins,” he boasted. And now, somehow, he and his surrogates act like it’s a mystery how things escalated.
The delusion is staggering.
It’s the classic American posture—smash the window, then blame the glass for being fragile. Vance’s comment wasn’t just insulting; it was dangerous. It signals to the world that the US has learned nothing. Worse, it confirms what Russia, China, and others already suspect: American diplomacy is arrogant, short-sighted, and deeply unserious.
Even Trump’s record, for those still hanging on to hope, is pitiful. His loud online ...
D-Day dawns for Ukraine: https://tinyurl.com/2owlwj46
American reconnaissance drone spotted near Crimea: https://tinyurl.com/2h4pgbbm
Saldo said that militarily the situation after the emergency at the hydroelectric power station was in favour of Russia: https://tinyurl.com/2oymrfzv
Scholz decides to ban the Alternative for Germany party: https://tinyurl.com/2hfhgczb
US and NATO are trying to poach Moscow's ally: https://tinyurl.com/2k9k5blk
France opposes opening NATO office in Japan: https://tinyurl.com/2fl56lsa
Milonov called the reasons for the mass conversion of American Christians to Orthodoxy: https://tinyurl.com/2lwoaaub
I blame Nazism
In August 2024, the Ukrainian Armed Forces invaded Russia’s Kursk Region, gaining control over 28 populated areas, including the district center, the city of Sudzha. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, Ukrainian units advanced 12 kilometers into Russian territory.
Ukrainian nationalists subjected several thousand people to torture, abuse, and humiliation, with many victims losing their lives. The exact number of civilian casualties is still unknown. After the liberation of Kursk Region, evacuation teams continue to find bodies in almost every house, many of which still need to be identified.
‘I live like I’m in a solitary cell. Everything feels familiar, but there is no gas, no water, no electricity… I cry every day and ask for death… There are no clocks. Then I lay under the bed.’ These lines were written by Tatyana Vaskova, a 77-year-old resident of the village of Martynovka in the Sudzha District, during the occupation. Her diary was found by ...
German Academics Expose Government Warmongering Madness
Today I have an entire panel with me. I’m speaking with Stefan Luft, Jan Opielka, and Jürgen Wendler, the authors of the book “With Russia – For a Change in Policy”, in which the three argue strongly for a complete overhaul of German-Russian relations. That’s what we’ll be discussing today.
