"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (12 Viewers)

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New Iranian drone used by Russia against Ukrainian troops

Ukrainian military specialist Serhiy Beskrestnov, known by his callsign “Serhiy Flesh,” said in a public statement that a new variant of Iranian-designed attack drone, the Shahed-101, is being increasingly detected near front-line areas in Ukraine. “This UAV is not yet

defence-blog.com

 

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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gb64ANalpI

 

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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHDGXlC3reg

 

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Ukrainian Mirage 2000 Fighter Jet Displays Six Russian Cruise Missile Kill Markings

A new Ukrainian Air Force video shows a Mirage 2000 with six cruise missile kill marks, underscoring its air defense role.

www.armyrecognition.com

 

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Ukrainian troops could help defend the EU, says defense commissioner

Ukraine’s “battle-tested” military could help deter a Russian attack, says Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius.

www.politico.eu

 

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Tangentially related but potentially important:

What the Russian opposition wants

We aren’t asking for anything extravagant: We simply want Russia to be a normal country that cares about the dignity, rights and future of its people — just as European countries do.

www.politico.eu

 

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Russian missile strike kills three, wounds 10 in Kharkiv region, Ukraine says

 

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Long-range weapons Ukraine has developed since Russia's 2022 invasion

 

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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30gTRXHpum0

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

Don't take too seriously anything where Macron had to deal with. A letter of intention is not a plain Jane order.

In my opinion we are far from seeing a Rafale with Ukrainian roundel, if any.

I notably appreciate : The letter states that Ukraine is considering the possibility of buying French defense equipment. Thati s far from meaning a bounding obligation.

Right, but my understanding is that Macron's position is fairly shaky anyway. I wouldn't be surprised to see this letter of intent come to fruition after Macron's tenure is up.

 

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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ix3IAzADbFc

 

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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVege_tYxaU

 

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Russia desperate to take strategic Ukrainian city as winter approaches

Russia enters Pokrovsk in Ukraine's east on motorcycles and in ramshackle cars with troops perched on the top, in what has been dubbed a "Mad Max-style" convoy.

www.abc.net.au

 

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Tangentially related:

Propagandist says his Russian hosts are trying to force him out

The pro-Putin propagandist hiding from authorities in the Russian consulate in Sydney, Simeon Boikov, has launched an extraordinary attack on his hosts, claiming they are subjecting him to "prison-like conditions" in a bid to "push me out".

www.abc.net.au

 

[Dimlee]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30gTRXHpum0

Further on the LOI France - Ukraine.

View: https://x.com/afpfr/status/1990364596519981251?s=46

Also from today's Ukrainian press:
Rafale jets - up to 100
SAMP/T systems - 6 or 8
Radars - unspecified
Air-to-air missiles - unspecified
Bombs - unspecified

 

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Polish PM calls railway line explosion 'unprecedented act of sabotage' | CBC News

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Monday that an explosion on a section of railway line used for deliveries to Ukraine was an "unprecedented act of sabotage."

www.cbc.ca

 

[SaparotRob]

Tangentially related:

Propagandist says his Russian hosts are trying to force him out

The pro-Putin propagandist hiding from authorities in the Russian consulate in Sydney, Simeon Boikov, has launched an extraordinary attack on his hosts, claiming they are subjecting him to "prison-like conditions" in a bid to "push me out".

www.abc.net.au

The poor lad must be suffering so. Not.

 

[Frog]

Right, but my understanding is that Macron's position is fairly shaky anyway. I wouldn't be surprised to see this letter of intent come to fruition after Macron's tenure is up.

Who-s gonna pay for that ?

France's finances are broke to say the least and the gvt is presently unable to have a vote on the budget.

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

Who-s gonna pay for that ?

France's finances are broke to say the least and the gvt is presently unable to have a vote on the budget.

Financial aid from other Europowers?

 

[Frog]

Financial aid from other Europowers?

1°) Many countries are presently unable to reach the 2 % GNP NATO objective.

2°) Dassault because of the various Rafales previous orders is working at full cadence and in its present states does not have the industrial capabilities for more ; even if the 100 planes were produced, the pilots training will be kind of a challenge.

I would be glad to see the orders materialised but I have my doubts.