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Good luck to them. We've spent a couple of decades meddling in the region and have contributed towards the mess; time for someone else to have a go. One presumes we are content with handing-out loaves of bread at the various (non) Schengen borders whilst the European Federal dream continues it's hand-wringing in Brussels
As previously stated, democracy is over rated. |
As previously stated, democracy is over rated. |
There are reports of the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning-CV-16 docked at Tartus, Syria, with a squadron of Shenyang J-15 Flying Sharks on their way to operate from Latakia and from the carrier deck. They also have Z-18F anti-submarine helicopters and Z-18J airborne early warning helicopters.
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You do know that DEBKA is a conspiracy theory website at best?
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My anti virus system didn't like the site and immediately flagged up a warning.
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Russia has no plans for now to deploy combat troops in Syria, President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday, addressing U.S. concerns about a Russian military build-up. In an interview with U.S. television networks recorded ahead of a meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama, Putin said the aim of Russia's military presence in Syria was to support the government of President Bashar al-Assad against terrorist groups. "Russia will not take part in any field operations on the territory of Syria or in other states; at least, we do not plan it for now," he said in a transcript of the interview with U.S. television networks CBS and PBS released by the Kremlin. |
Some people never learn............
They'll be heroes to the Syrians for 3 months, a necessary pain for another 6, a real pain in 2 years and the Enemy in 3 years........... |
A number of Su-34 Fullback have been noted landing at Latakia.
https://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/40/9...d3faff9_XL.jpg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sukhoi_Su-34 |
Putin has stated
Russia would conduct air strikes only if they were approved by the United Nations, he said, while also ruling out Russian troops taking part in a ground operation in Syria. |
I doubt they have brought so many planes and logistics just to wait for UN approval.
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Russians now killing Syrians:
At Least 27 Killed in Airstrikes in Western Syria - Middle East - Haaretz Their strikes were against non ISIS targets. |
CNN via Andrew Neil on the BBC Daily Politics now saying Russians are or have attacked Homs.
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It's nice that the west and russia are friends again with common goals.
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The Russians flew an IL-20M over Homs yesterday:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qwNY9GFXp8 Gathering intelligence for today's air strike. There are several different "sides" in Syria. Government + Iranians + Hezbollah Islamic State Kurds Al Nusra FSA and other rebels supported by the West. The Turks have struck at least 3 of these. West alliance supposedly only after IS. Who are the Russians after? This is a good source for updates on events: https://twitter.com/EliotHiggins |
Russia is after no one, they are just there to protect their interests. it's never about right and wrong :eek:
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a1bill,
Russia is after no one, they are just there to protect their interests. it's never about right and wrong https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montre...of_the_Straits |
So, could those in the know explain if the SU34 is a fighter or bomber. I've seen it described as both across the press today. What capability does it bring to the deployed force ? Anyone want to help a curious bystander ?
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"Russia is after no one, they are just there to protect their interests. it's never about right and wrong"
well just like anybody else |
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