Is Ukraine about to have a war?
I think removal of countries from UN membership is the wrong answer, contrary to the objectives of peace-loving nations. Sanctions, sure, and perhaps even the approval more drastic measures,yes. The problem is the leadership, not the nation of Russia. If regime change was ever needed, it is now. But no suggestions about how to achieve that. I do hope the people of Russia prevail over the present leadership.
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With Putin in his bolt hole taking him out might be difficult, I do wonder if isolating him communications wise might be a start, offer the staff / military on site a bounty on taking him out.
I think removal of countries from UN membership is the wrong answer, contrary to the objectives of peace-loving nations. Sanctions, sure, and perhaps even the approval more drastic measures,yes. The problem is the leadership, not the nation of Russia. If regime change was ever needed, it is now. But no suggestions about how to achieve that. I do hope the people of Russia prevail over the present leadership.
We would not be debating now if that was taken away from us.
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Only half a speed-brake
More emotional videos. The standard ending chant 'Glory to Ukraine - hail to the heroes!' is changed.
No wonder things evolve once the woman element gets included;
https://www.reddit.com/r/Damnthatsin...womans_day_by/
No wonder things evolve once the woman element gets included;
https://www.reddit.com/r/Damnthatsin...womans_day_by/
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Just read an article suggesting that it was the Russian communist party who proposed granting independence for the two breakaway regions of east Ukraine, and said communist party has close links with the Chinese communist party. It went on to suggest that China may have knowingly given Putin the green light for his little adventure into Ukraine, a place where "hell awaits whether he moves further forwards, or whether he tries to retreat".
In Japanese, by a professor at Ritsumeikan University.
https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/58...16b4576735dbb6
In Japanese, by a professor at Ritsumeikan University.
https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/58...16b4576735dbb6
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French women ermmmm “come out” against Putin 
… ermmmm… Vive la France.. 
Anna Soubry
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“The British surge” to assist #Ukraine#Refugees at Calais turns out to be 3 officials, some crisps & Kit Kats & not a chance of a visa. Unless you go to Paris. Thank you
@BBCMarkEaston
reporting the facts - #BorisJohnson &
@pritipatel
rhetoric doesn’t meet reality. Disgraceful.
… ermmmm… Vive la France.. Anna Soubry
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“The British surge” to assist #Ukraine#Refugees at Calais turns out to be 3 officials, some crisps & Kit Kats & not a chance of a visa. Unless you go to Paris. Thank you
@BBCMarkEaston
reporting the facts - #BorisJohnson &
@pritipatel
rhetoric doesn’t meet reality. Disgraceful.
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I don’t know if true, but
probably more accurate
Ukrainian media: There are 14 million requests from volunteers registered on the Volunteers for Ukraine website, they want to fight the Russian army, including 4 million requests from USA.
UKRAINIAN WAR@ukrainainwar·4h🚨Russian Defense Ministry: Two American destroyers equipped with guided missiles have entered the waters of the Baltic Sea
#Ukraine #Russia #UkraineRussianWar
#Ukraine #Russia #UkraineRussianWar
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Yes saw them the other day.
Also open topped freight wagons in Belarus with missile boxes in them.
also moving in more over the Crimea bridge
Also open topped freight wagons in Belarus with missile boxes in them.
Denis Kazakiewicz
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Russians conceal missiles in regular freight trains in Belarus. S Flagshtok.
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Russians conceal missiles in regular freight trains in Belarus. S Flagshtok.
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#Ukraine Russian missiles and equipment ready for a new attack were spotted in occupied Crimea. Almost all license plates are hidden, with their distinctive signs in the form of the letter "Z" on board
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#Ukraine Russian missiles and equipment ready for a new attack were spotted in occupied Crimea. Almost all license plates are hidden, with their distinctive signs in the form of the letter "Z" on board
Who in the UN would consider Russia a peace loving nation today? Whilst they are a member and can veto at will, the UN is nothing more than a spineless joke. As I have alluded in my previous post, it will be down to the younger generation to rise up because they have had a taste of “freedom” through their mobile phones, tablets and geographic internet access.
We would not be debating now if that was taken away from us.
We would not be debating now if that was taken away from us.
But the UN was formed to prevent war through diplomacy (very abbreviated characterization I know) and removing a country from membership serves no constructive purpose in that regard that I can think of. It makes a statement, yes, but closes any avenue for resolution.
I would lose no sleep over an abrupt end to the current regime in Russia, diplomatic or not. To quote Captain Ramius from the Hunt for the Red October: “A little revolution now and then is a healthy thing, don't you think?”
So if the Russians lay siege to Kyiv - how will they bombard it?
Artillery - the Ukrainians can partially deal with using anti armour weapons such as NLAWS and drones.
But high altitude bombing?
Out of range of MANPADS - and brutally effective.
Presumably there's no way NATO would be able to smuggle a Patriot or two in.
I also assume there's no way that any of the Ukrainian captured Russian high altitude missile systems could be made to shoot down Russian aircraft.
And how would the Russians react to a Bear or TU-160 being brought down?
Artillery - the Ukrainians can partially deal with using anti armour weapons such as NLAWS and drones.
But high altitude bombing?
Out of range of MANPADS - and brutally effective.
Presumably there's no way NATO would be able to smuggle a Patriot or two in.
I also assume there's no way that any of the Ukrainian captured Russian high altitude missile systems could be made to shoot down Russian aircraft.
And how would the Russians react to a Bear or TU-160 being brought down?
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You will then explain how a charter member, and one of the Five on the SC, is to be removed.
You will offer citations and supporting documents.
Thank you in advance.
(The UN is a somewhat Orwellian organization: some members are more equal than others, from day one, else it would never had come into being)
Put another way: The UN will let any freaking bag of rocks calling itself a nation become a member.
Groucho Marx seems to have been commenting on the UN, or perhaps the League of Nations...
*I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member.*
As to the reports of American warships in the Black Sea, didn't the Turks close the straits a few days ago per Montreaux Convention? Need to check on the details, but if the Turks exercised that option I don't think any 6th fleet asset would get through the straits. (Did a few FON ops in the Black Sea back in the day, it required a bit of red tape to get done)
As to the reports of American warships in the Black Sea, didn't the Turks close the straits a few days ago per Montreaux Convention? Need to check on the details, but if the Turks exercised that option I don't think any 6th fleet asset would get through the straits. (Did a few FON ops in the Black Sea back in the day, it required a bit of red tape to get done)
As to how they would bombard Kyiv, Putin has already shown us how by shredding Kharkiv, turning it into something from WW1. (See earlier Al Jazeera footage posted here)
Russian Senior Officer Attrition
It seems high. My guess is that they are visiting the front lines to get things moving and / or figure out what's the holdup. The higher ups are under pressure.
Getting there and back runs a missile gauntlet. Then there's photos of the latest sniper kit being delivered.
Stalin's first attack on Finland failed. He pulled back, regrouped and returned with a much stronger force. But if Vlad does that, Ukraine will be even better supplied, perhaps even with repainted Polish fighters.
A very useful item for the Ukrainians would be counter batteries to take out Russian artillery.
Getting there and back runs a missile gauntlet. Then there's photos of the latest sniper kit being delivered.
Stalin's first attack on Finland failed. He pulled back, regrouped and returned with a much stronger force. But if Vlad does that, Ukraine will be even better supplied, perhaps even with repainted Polish fighters.
A very useful item for the Ukrainians would be counter batteries to take out Russian artillery.
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.338 Lapua is most commonly the calibre of choice for snipers nowadays.