"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (46 Viewers)

[Admiral Beez]

Lukashenko makes a public statement regarding rumors that Belarus will militarily participate with Russia's war on Ukraine.
Russia couldn't defend Belarus if it joined war, Lukashenko says

Mussolini should have been this smart when considering entering the war on Germany's side in 1940, and again before the invasion of the USSR in June 1941, and finally the declaration of war against the USA that December. Lukashenko knows that Putin is toast, and that before the decade's out there will be seismic changes in eastern Europe.

 

[Denniss]

There are indications the iconic "tank pop" images was caused by friendly fire, an air defense missile missed its target and hit the tank instead.

 

[GTX]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLESrBKhKIE&pp=ugUHEgVlbi1DQdIHCQk_CwGHKiGM7w%3D%3D

 

[Warspite63]

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That was quick ....

 

[GTX]

Belgium increased deliveries of F-16s to Ukraine

Belgium to deliver seven F-16 fighters to Ukraine this year

prm.ua

 

[GrauGeist]

There are indications the iconic "tank pop" images was caused by friendly fire, an air defense missile missed its target and hit the tank instead.

Waiting for the official Russian media statement about a "cigarette smoking incident" and an "unscheduled factory repair project".

 

[GrauGeist]

Mussolini should have been this smart when considering entering the war on Germany's side in 1940, and again before the invasion of the USSR in June 1941, and finally the declaration of war against the USA that December. Lukashenko knows that Putin is toast, and that before the decade's out there will be seismic changes in eastern Europe.

Even smarter still, would have been to leave Albania, Greece and Etheopia alone...

 

[Admiral Beez]

Belgium increased deliveries of F-16s to Ukraine

Belgium to deliver seven F-16 fighters to Ukraine this year

prm.ua

What paint scheme is used for Ukraine's F-16s? I see the below online, but what of the UAF's technical scheme used elsewhere?

 

[Admiral Beez]

Even smarter still, would have been to leave Albania, Greece and Etheopia alone...

Indeed, and then just sell weapons to all sides until the winning Allied side is evident.

 

[GTX]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Scnurany_C8

 

[GTX]

View: https://x.com/Osinttechnical/status/2067701664736247836?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2067701664736247836%7Ctwgr%5E361efe7a8183ec62c4ec4fdeaecfa615c1308235%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.twz.com%2Fnews-features%2Fextraordinary-footage-from-moscow-under-heavy-ukrainian-aerial-attack

 

[GTX]

View: https://x.com/berlin_bridge/status/2067537854411001930?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2067537854411001930%7Ctwgr%5E361efe7a8183ec62c4ec4fdeaecfa615c1308235%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.twz.com%2Fnews-features%2Fextraordinary-footage-from-moscow-under-heavy-ukrainian-aerial-attack

 

[ThomasP]

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Are the Ukrainian warships being interned or otherwise limited in ops by London? Could Ukraine begin naval combat ops against Russia in the Barrent and Baltic Seas?

For the UK to be considered truely 'Neutral' they would have to be willing to sell weapons and/or provide support services to both sides, or not sell to either side.

The UK has not declared itself 'Neutral' but also has not declared war on Russia or committed any actions that could be considered acts of war under international law. In effect, the UK (along witht the US and NATO etal) have been operating under the Cold War era concept that as long as you do not directly attack with any of your own forces (including troops/pilots on the ground/in the air, and such), or provide a base of operations for a belligerent, then you have not committed an act of war.

Hence, Russia is not supposed to attack a country providing munitions, training, or intel, to its enemy, but if the Ukrainian ships were to leave the UK armed and prepared to make war anywhere other than the Black Sea, the UK would be considered a belligerent. The only way (in theory) that the minesweepers could enter the war without causing the UK to be labeled a belligerent is if they could transit the Bosphorus Straits and enter one of Ukraine's ports first. Once they have been 'delivered' to a Ukraine port, so to speak, they could then begin operations. Since the Straits are currently closed there is no way for this to happen.

 

[RogerdeLluria]

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-accuses-ukraine-attacking-bus-carrying-schoolchildren-kyiv-denies-it-2026-06-17/

False flag attack to lure Bielorussia to war?

 

[Dimlee]

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For the UK to be considered truely 'Neutral' they would have to be willing to sell weapons and/or provide support services to both sides.

The UK has not declared itself 'Neutral' but also has not declared war on Russia or committed any actions that could be considered acts of war under international law. In effect, the UK (along witht he US and NATO etal) have been operating under the Cold War era concept that as long as you do not directly attack with any your own forces (including troops/pilots on the ground/in the air, and such), or provide a base of operations for a belligerent, then you have not committed an act of war.

Hence, Russia is not supposed to attack a country providing munitions, training, or intel, to its enemy, but if the Ukrainian ships were to leave the UK armed and prepared to make war anywhere other than the Black Sea, the UK would be considered a belligerent. The only way (in theory) that the minesweepers could enter the war without causing the UK to be labeled a belligerent is if they could transit the Bosphorus Straits and enter one of Ukraine's ports first. Once they have been 'delivered' to a Ukraine port, so to speak, they could then begin operations. Since the Straits are currently closed there is no way for this to happen.

Also, the complications for the UK that can result from the interpretations of Article 3(f) of UN Resolution 3314 (XXIX). Definition of Aggression.

A/RES/29/3314 - Definition of Aggression - UN Documents: Gathering a body of global agreements

A/RES/29/3314 - Definition of Aggression - an element of the body of UN Documents for earth stewardship and international decades for a culture of peace and non-violence for the children of the world

www.un-documents.net

Regarding the minesweepers' passage. Technically, they could reach Ukrainian ports through the internal waterways of the continent if their masts are cut off to meet air draft requirements. Legally, it is very difficult, since among the 9 countries of transit, there are two that are unlikely to allow that: Austria and Serbia. Saying all that, I hope that nobody will attempt that until the war ends. Too vulnerable targets.

 

[Dimlee]

A lot of money for a good staff.

"Ramstein" provided $4 billion in aid and made record contributions to PURL

About $540 million will be allocated for long-range artillery ammunition

news.liga.net

 

[GTX]

How Ukraine is breaking through defences to bring war home to Moscow

Ukraine's growing arsenal of locally produced long-range drones are getting increasingly sophisticated, allowing Kyiv to increasingly strike targets across Moscow.

www.abc.net.au

 

[GTX]

Kremlin moves to launch new mobilization wave

Russia is preparing a new mobilization wave, and the evidence is no longer confined to analyst assessments — it is showing up in deleted government reports, police roundups on city streets, and a sitting member of Russia's own parliament warning

defence-blog.com

 

[GTX]

Moscow Refinery Attack Is A Landmark In Complex Drone Strikes

 

[GTX]

UK to Deliver 150,000 Drones 350 Air Defense Missiles and Radars to Ukraine by 2026

UK boosts Ukraine with 150000 drones missiles and radars to strengthen frontline and air defence.

www.armyrecognition.com