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etrang 31st May 2023 17:52


Originally Posted by Beamr (Post 11443528)
I find it hard to believe that the colour combination of that carpet is a coincidence. Every Russian knows what colours to avoid, it was so in the Soviet Union and it stands even today. Just a few days ago there was a clip from Russia showng people painting park benches over due those being blue and yellow.

I am struggling though to understand what is he trying to say with it.

https://twitter.com/Gerashchenko_en/...31169614458880

He is saying "hey, anti-Putin Russians, I am with Ukraine and NATO, just contact me. Then when they do, he sends the names to Putin.

ORAC 31st May 2023 18:25

Update on the Russian BMEWS corruption scandal….

https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1...781769730.html
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fdr 31st May 2023 23:05


Originally Posted by ORAC (Post 11443748)
Returning to the condition of Lukashenko and his possible demise (last post was on the reinforcement of Russian troops in Belarus to suppress any dissent after his death)



IS SOMETHING COOKING IN BELARUS?

Two FSB planes flew to Belarus, and Viktor Lukashenko (son of Belarus Dictator Alexander) flew to China.

This very same FSB aircraft was last seen in Minsk on August 18 & 26, 2020. During that occasion, the Director of the FSB, Nikolai Patrushev, flew on it.

Dictator’s son may be setting up succession details (for after his father kicks the bucket), or seeking financial support from China.

Dictator’s son arrived in Beijing at 17:03 local time today. He is likely seeking money or other backing for succession.

Can only hope that Jnr is exiling himself as the writing is on the wall on the end of the Last Dictator in Europe (excluding Putin). At least in China he can get McDonalds and Starbucks, and is unlikely to be on the receiving end of a grumpy mob.


NutLoose 31st May 2023 23:14


Originally Posted by fdr (Post 11443892)
Can only hope that Jnr is exiling himself as the writing is on the wall on the end of the Last Dictator in Europe (excluding Putin). At least in China he can get McDonalds and Starbucks, and is unlikely to be on the receiving end of a grumpy mob.

Or he is worried that Putin after getting rid of Daddy would find him next on the list.

fdr 1st June 2023 00:04

The serene republic of Russia pretty much makes a case that Article 5 should be invoked for Salisbury... if you take his illogic to a limit case.

Evgeny Popov, the TV/polly is espousing a theory that UK polls are fair game as are UK DOD staff, as they are providing, and I quote, "the terrorist Ukrainian Govt" long range weapons. Comments that "3,000" Russian homes have been destroyed in Belgorod, That is impressive as a statistic, assume that it would take the Russian air and army might to achieve that level or civilian damage, not seen as yet by anything as evidence. A bit of satellite time would be worth the effort overhead.

Russia misses the irony of calling Ukraine terrorists for using drones etc to attack military targets inside Russia that are part of the criminal action against Ukraine by Moscow. Apparently they forgot they invaded a sovereign country in 2014, shot down an airliner, murdered civilians, and targeted civil populations, transported populations etc... seems "terrorist" meaning is rather dependent on opinion not facts.

Winemaker 1st June 2023 04:23

An interesting and sad juxtaposition of headlines today, from the New York Times. This says it all - much cognitive dissonance.


Russia Denounces West Over Drone Strike on Moscow. Kremlin officials said Ukraine’s allies should have condemned the strike, and argued again that its real war was with the West.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/31/w...ne-attack.html


Another Early Morning Attack in Kyiv Kills Three. Among the dead were two children, the city’s mayor said. Russia has recently increased the pace and intensity of its strikes on the capital.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/31/w...v-ukraine.html

fdr 1st June 2023 05:06


Originally Posted by Winemaker (Post 11443948)
An interesting and sad juxtaposition of headlines today, from the New York Times. This says it all - much cognitive dissonance.


https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/31/w...ne-attack.html


https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/31/w...v-ukraine.html

And still Putin shows zero embarrassment in his indignant objection to his side, that has been attacking criminally his neighbour for 16 months, doing exactly what he now proclaims is a "Terrorist Act". Putin continues to target civilian targets, Ukraine's attacks have almost exclusively been on military targets. Putin is an agent of terror, which has a poor record of achieving desired political outcomes, it does the opposite, it unites hatred of those that perpetrate the attacks, and Putin should take note that the support of Ukraine considers Russia's deliberate targeting of civilian population to be acts of terror, and Ukraine continues to attack military targets of a criminal, terrorist state. The Baltic govt got it right, Russia is a terrorist state under Putin, about damn time the rest of the world came to the same determination.

Does Putin have a retirement plan?
Spoiler
 

Pali 1st June 2023 07:15

If this is true then even the best Russian air defence system S-400 Triumph is unable to defend itself from HIMARS although it should be able to track and shoot down ballistic missiles.


https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....63efebf59f.jpg

More details in this article: https://armyrecognition.com/ukraine_...ntent=cmp-true

NutLoose 1st June 2023 07:55

I was going to post that yesterday but a comment said it had an axle photoshopped on to it, so didn't as I was unsure about it.. There is also a launcher hit somewhere.




NutLoose 1st June 2023 08:06

Aim7 sparrows transferred to Ukraine

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ORAC 1st June 2023 08:10

For use with BUK launchers.


NutLoose 1st June 2023 08:10

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NutLoose 1st June 2023 08:15

The Kerch bridge isn’t looking too healthy.

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Ninthace 1st June 2023 08:29

Build in haste . . . repent at leisure. Who did they use to build those supports, Bodgitt & Scarper?

ORAC 1st June 2023 09:10

BREAKING:

The Freedom of Russia Legion has crossed into Russia from Ukraine again and is currently involved in heavy battles against the Russian Army in the village of Novaya Tavolzhanka, near Shebakino in the Belgorod region.


NutLoose 1st June 2023 09:32

As Above:
Reap what you sow, It's the city administration building


Panic? who's panicking?


The Police need a new home too


:}

The governor of the Bilhorod region declares that “there was and is no enemy on the territory of the region”. He said that the Russian forces and border guards are in place.

NutLoose 1st June 2023 09:37

Clever :)


Wokkafans 1st June 2023 10:51


Timmy Tomkins 1st June 2023 10:51

Loys of aerial activity today, RAF, NATO, USAF, French, Swedish, plus subcontractors; way more than usual.

ORAC 1st June 2023 11:48


Lots of aerial activity today, RAF, NATO, USAF, French, Swedish, plus subcontractors; way more than usual.
https://www.politico.eu/article/clos...russia-shadow/

Europe’s leaders meet in Russia’s shadow

CHIȘINĂU — Gathering more than 40 European leaders in Moldova on Thursday will be a symbolic thumb in Vladimir Putin’s eye — a sign of collective commitment to join hands against Moscow.

It’s also a major risk.

Literally and metaphorically, the so-called European Political Community’s second summit is taking place in Russia’s backyard, a region Putin sees as part of Moscow’s sphere of influence. That makes getting several dozen world leaders in and out no easy task.

Moldova has closed its airspace for the duration of the summit and NATO surveillance planes will keep a watchful eye — a nod to the constant threat of Russian incursions. Access to the main airport has been restricted — a recognition of the myriad fake bomb alerts there since the start of the war…..

In addition to the aviation restrictions, the country is essentially locking in residents near Castle Mimi, a winery strategically chosen to host the summit 35 kilometers outside the capital, Chișinău.

Locals have been asked to carry special permits to leave their homes while leaders are around and Moldovans have been given a public holiday.

Journalists are also only permitted to travel to Castle Mimi on two specially chartered trains, leaving at 6 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. from the Chișinău central train station….


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