RogerdeLluria
Staff Sergeant
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- Jul 5, 2015
"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (8 Viewers)
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Thumpalumpacus
Captain
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Ukraine's breakthrough in securing heavy tanks from the U.S. and Germany has ignited talk about sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine to defend the nation's skies.
The government of Ukraine quickly renewed its calls for world-class fighter jets after it secured the victory on tanks, arguing it needed the help to defend itself against Russia.
Shortly after the U.S. announcement on tanks, Yuriy Sak, an adviser to Ukraine's defense secretary, told The Hill that Kyiv would do everything possible to secure the fighter jets.
And Dymytro Kuleba, Ukraine's minister of foreign affairs, tweeted Wednesday morning that Ukraine has "new tasks ahead," naming western fighter jets as one of them.
[...]
Asked to comment on the possibility of fighter jets going to Ukraine, National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby on Wednesday said he had no news to share.
"Can't blame the Ukrainians for wanting more and more systems," Kirby said. "It's not the first time they've talked about fighter jets, but I don't have any announcements to make on that front."
[...]
U.S. lawmakers, most of whom have prodded the Biden administration to support more and more advanced weaponry for Kyiv, also appear to show early signs of supporting this next push for the fighter jets.
A statement released by Democratic Sens. Richard Blumenthal (Conn.), Sheldon Whitehouse (R.I.), as well as Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham (S.C.) on Wednesday applauded the Biden administration for sending tanks to Ukraine but quickly pivoted to a push for fighter jets and long-range artillery systems.
"The combination of tanks, fighter aircraft, and ATACMS will help Ukraine confront the upcoming Russian offensive and go on offense in both the east and the south in an attempt to further erode Russia's capability to continue fighting in Ukraine," the statement read. "Let's give the Ukrainians everything they need to win — now."
Forgive the glancing mention of politics, but I'm glad they put two and two together so quickly to move onto the fighter-planes.
Ukraine's breakthrough in securing heavy tanks from the U.S. and Germany has ignited talk about sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine to defend the nation's skies.
The government of Ukraine quickly renewed its calls for world-class fighter jets after it secured the victory on tanks, arguing it needed the help to defend itself against Russia.
Shortly after the U.S. announcement on tanks, Yuriy Sak, an adviser to Ukraine's defense secretary, told The Hill that Kyiv would do everything possible to secure the fighter jets.
And Dymytro Kuleba, Ukraine's minister of foreign affairs, tweeted Wednesday morning that Ukraine has "new tasks ahead," naming western fighter jets as one of them.
[...]
Asked to comment on the possibility of fighter jets going to Ukraine, National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby on Wednesday said he had no news to share.
"Can't blame the Ukrainians for wanting more and more systems," Kirby said. "It's not the first time they've talked about fighter jets, but I don't have any announcements to make on that front."
[...]
U.S. lawmakers, most of whom have prodded the Biden administration to support more and more advanced weaponry for Kyiv, also appear to show early signs of supporting this next push for the fighter jets.
A statement released by Democratic Sens. Richard Blumenthal (Conn.), Sheldon Whitehouse (R.I.), as well as Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham (S.C.) on Wednesday applauded the Biden administration for sending tanks to Ukraine but quickly pivoted to a push for fighter jets and long-range artillery systems.
"The combination of tanks, fighter aircraft, and ATACMS will help Ukraine confront the upcoming Russian offensive and go on offense in both the east and the south in an attempt to further erode Russia's capability to continue fighting in Ukraine," the statement read. "Let's give the Ukrainians everything they need to win — now."
Forgive the glancing mention of politics, but I'm glad they put two and two together so quickly to move onto the fighter-planes.
RogerdeLluria
Staff Sergeant
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- Jul 5, 2015
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
..and spinning around an oil leak.
Source: You, I think.
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More on the Polish offer.
www.abc.net.au
Poland to send 60 modernised PT-91 tanks to Ukraine in addition to Leopards
Poland will send an additional 60 tanks to Ukraine on top of the 14 German-made Leopard 2 tanks it has already pledged, while Germany accuses Russia of twisting its foreign minister's comments for "propaganda".
www.abc.net.au
Srdjan Djokovic has put Serbia and Russia's relationship in the spotlight. What is it like since the invasion of Ukraine?
Novak Djokovic's father has made headlines for posing with people holding the Russian flag at the Australian Open. What is the relationship between Moscow and Belgrade?
www.abc.net.au
Morocco to Send T-72B Tanks to the Ukrainian Armed Forces | Defense Express
The Moroccan government has decided to send about 20 T-72B tanks to the Ukrainian army, which have undergone a complete modernization in the Czech Republic
en.defence-ua.com
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
From the tweets it seems the crew got out ok.
Israel said to rebuff US request for old anti-aircraft missiles to give to Ukraine
Defense official tells Biden administration Jerusalem has not changed policy against providing weapons to Kyiv, report says
www.timesofisrael.com
Why are so many Western companies still doing business in Russia? | The Strategist
Fewer than one in 10 Western multinationals with subsidiaries in Russia has quit any of them in the year since the Ukraine invasion began. This finding by two highly regarded academics, Simon Evenett from University of St ...
Glider
Captain
I think Israel needs to be careful. Over the years the USA have always been there for them when things have been difficult and without the USA Israel would have fallen more than once. Yet when the USA are making a fairly small request they are being turned down rather abruptly.Israel said to rebuff US request for old anti-aircraft missiles to give to Ukraine
Defense official tells Biden administration Jerusalem has not changed policy against providing weapons to Kyiv, report says
This may be remembered next time a favour is needed by Israel
Sweden not sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine yet, but open to transfer Stridsvagn 122
Sweden is not yet ready to transfer any of its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, but does not rule out the future supply of Swedish-made Stridsvagn 122 tanks, Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson told Swedish daily newspaper Svenska Dagbladet on Jan. 25.
Admiral Beez
Captain
Can you still fire the gun? Perhaps short range HE?
Looks like a short barreled Panzer IV.
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
Something about this video hints of fertilizer.
Thumpalumpacus
Captain
That footage, if true, shows a vehicle blind-firing into a copse. Think of the trees!
