GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
The IJN's scout planes reported the carriers weren't at Pearl when they overflew the harbor at 6:30 that morning.
Since the carriers weren't spotted in the vicinity they continued as planned.
"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (30 Viewers)
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Since the carriers weren't spotted in the vicinity they continued as planned.
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To which "relic" are you referring, the drone, the fighter, or the AWACS? E2 is the oldest platform of the three. They were already in service when I joined USN 52 years ago.
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The true mark of a superpower, having your cake and eating it too! A presence on both sides of the fence.
China playing the long game - already looking to the rebuild. No matter what the outcome, they'll stand to win in this.
Admiral Beez
Major
Indeed. Ukraine is going to need financing, construction and rebuilding. Three things China can provide aplenty whilst moving Ukraine into their sphere. Now if Xi (eleven?) flies into Kiyv next week I'll eat my hat!
They've chatted before on bilateral mega projects.
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Russia is going to need financing as well.Indeed. Ukraine is going to need financing, construction and rebuilding. Three things China can provide aplenty whilst moving Ukraine into their sphere. Now if Xi (eleven?) flies into Kiyv next week I'll eat my hat!
They've chatted before on bilateral mega projects.
New China-Ukraine Direct Train Route Indicative Of Europe's Changing Geopolitical Dynamics - Silk Road Briefing
Belarus & Lithuania Create An Opening For Ukraine But Practical Difficulties Remain Earlier this year, President Xi Jinping of China, and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky discussed strengthening infrastructure connectivity and signed off an agreement to do so. Zelensky stated that Ukraine could...www.silkroadbriefing.com
Though they have been reminded that they are better off economically leaving the status quo alone with regards to the Republic of Taiwan...
buffnut453
Captain
Indeed. Ukraine is going to need financing, construction and rebuilding. Three things China can provide aplenty whilst moving Ukraine into their sphere. Now if Xi (eleven?) flies into Kiyv next week I'll eat my hat!
They've chatted before on bilateral mega projects.
New China-Ukraine Direct Train Route Indicative Of Europe's Changing Geopolitical Dynamics - Silk Road Briefing
Belarus & Lithuania Create An Opening For Ukraine But Practical Difficulties Remain Earlier this year, President Xi Jinping of China, and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky discussed strengthening infrastructure connectivity and signed off an agreement to do so. Zelensky stated that Ukraine could...www.silkroadbriefing.com
It rather depends on whether Ukraine remembers who stood by them during the crisis and who just waved from the sidelines...and, while the US and Europe aren't involved in the actual fighting, they are at least supporting as much as humanly possible, including applying substantial financial pressure on Russia. China, meanwhile, is doing nothing. If I were Ukrainian, I wouldn't be cutting ANY deals with Beijing in the near future.
Unless you can use it to put the screws on Moscow. Still, be very cautious...
buffnut453
Captain
Hopefully, the US and EU will be savvy and if, as we all hope, Putin gets deposed, they come in and offer help to rebuild the economy and make real, tangible progress to better integrate Russia into the international community. For too long, Russia has been influenced by ex-Cold War warriors who want to rebuild the glory days. Perhaps this crisis may open the door for a rapprochement between Russia and the West that regains the opportunities we lost, or thoughtlessly surrendered, after the break-up of the USSR.
I did say I was an optimist...!
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
God bless that grandmother - you know that she's seen far more than her share of bullshit in her lifetime.
Thumpalumpacus
Colonel
Their drones had a launch issue on one critical search leg ...
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
Scout #4 was late launching off of Tone.
buffnut453
Captain
I echo your blessing. The words of Dickens come to mind:
Scrooge: "Is there a peculiar flavour in what you sprinkle from your torch?"
Spirit of Christmas Present: "There is. My own."
Scrooge: "Would it apply to any kind of dinner on this day?"
Spirit of Christmas Present: "To any kindly given. To a poor one most."
Scrooge: "Why to a poor one most?"
Spirit of Christmas Present: "Because it needs it most."
hawkeye2an
Staff Sergeant
wasn't that Midway?
Greg Boeser
1st Lieutenant
Forget it, he's rolling.
