Thumpalumpacus
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Following up on this, I read this opinion piece this morning: https://thehill.com/opinion/interna...one-more-russian-act-of-barbarity-in-ukraine/
"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (61 Viewers)
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Following up on this, I read this opinion piece this morning: https://thehill.com/opinion/interna...one-more-russian-act-of-barbarity-in-ukraine/
Thumpalumpacus
Colonel
BRUSSELS/KYIV, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy praised as a "historic step" a recommendation by the European Union executive on Wednesday to invite Kyiv to begin membership talks as soon as it meets final conditions, even as it fights to repel Russia's war.
The recommendation by the European Commission is an important milestone on Kyiv's road to Western integration and a geo-political gambit for the EU as Ukraine has been fighting against a large-scale Russian invasion since February 2022.
The Commission said the talks should formally be launched once Kyiv satisfies remaining conditions related to reining in corruption, adopting a law on lobbying in line with EU standards and strengthening national minority safeguards.
"This is a strong and historic step that paves the way to a stronger EU with Ukraine as its member," Zelenskiy said on social media, vowing to press on with the necessary reforms.
The 27 national EU leaders are next due to decide mid-December on whether to accept the Commission's recommendation. Any such decision requires unanimity of the bloc's 27 members, with Hungary seen as the main potential obstacle.
The recommendation by the European Commission is an important milestone on Kyiv's road to Western integration and a geo-political gambit for the EU as Ukraine has been fighting against a large-scale Russian invasion since February 2022.
The Commission said the talks should formally be launched once Kyiv satisfies remaining conditions related to reining in corruption, adopting a law on lobbying in line with EU standards and strengthening national minority safeguards.
"This is a strong and historic step that paves the way to a stronger EU with Ukraine as its member," Zelenskiy said on social media, vowing to press on with the necessary reforms.
The 27 national EU leaders are next due to decide mid-December on whether to accept the Commission's recommendation. Any such decision requires unanimity of the bloc's 27 members, with Hungary seen as the main potential obstacle.
And here about some of the reasons for this incredible, but quite common for them cruelty of the Russians:
Why did the Russians turn out to be so cruel? - opinion
Features of national aggression
Thumpalumpacus
Colonel
And here about some of the reasons for this incredible, but quite common for them cruelty of the Russians:
Why did the Russians turn out to be so cruel? - opinion
Features of national aggressionwww.yahoo.com
And to add to that, historically, Russia has never enjoyed a culture which placed much weight on human life or human rights.
And to add to this, remember things like this backward step: Putin approves legal change that decriminalises some domestic violence
If you're in russia and against the war you'd be drafted into the army
Or you could go Zelensky's route and just cancel them.
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
The Ukrainian Constitution does not allow for elections to be held during martial law.
The Ukrainian Parliment invoked martial law in February of 2022.
buffnut453
Captain
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
Oops...my bad!Stop letting truth get in the way of an agenda!
What I meant was: "oh right, that terrible Zelensky, the Nazi dictator that forced Russia to come and protect the poor innocent victims of his regime...shame on him..."
Snautzer01
Marshal
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Pssttt... you forgot the words Ukrainian agressor. Its mandatory
Thumpalumpacus
Colonel
Zelensky didn't "cancel" Ukrainian elections, misleading headlines aside.
Ukraine's president rules out holding elections next spring and calls for unity in fighting Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ruled out a presidential vote next spring and is urging his countrymen to avoid political divides, saying the country must concentrate all its resources on fighting Russian aggression.
apnews.com
ETA: Grey Ghost got there first. Hmph.
"...if the U.S. were to end its support... America will likely pay more later in military spending than it is spending now in various kinds of aid..."
"...You don't walk away when you're partway through the job..."
www.airandspaceforces.com
"...You don't walk away when you're partway through the job..."
‘Putin Wins’ If US Cuts Support for Ukraine, Senators Told
Ukraine could lose to Russia if Congress doesn't approve the latest aid package, State Department officials told Senators.
www.airandspaceforces.com
