Warspite63
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It was REAL??? LOL! Brilliant! The benefits of a post-secondary education.....
"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (11 Viewers)
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GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
Ah, you're Canadian. Sorry, my bad. Should have checked before I wrote that post.
But I think
Dimlee
said it best. Ukraine has coped with losing the Crimea for more than 10 years, but Russia doesn't stop. Just coping with loss of land therefore does not seem to be a viable option. I think you're naive in thinking just giving up and then joining NATO will even be a possible solution.
Thumpalumpacus
Lieutenant Colonel
Ah, you're Canadian. Sorry, my bad. Should have checked before I wrote that post.
But I think
The underlying and unasked question is "What would appease Putin?"
I think nothing short of the destruction of Ukraine and its absorption into Russia would sate him ... for the time being.
You never reward criminal behavior.
Yes you can!!While you are at it, can we have New York back? You'll just have to accept it and carry on. Seems like that is normal to you
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
On the subject of appeasement:
Let's not forget these recent documents.
www.atlanticcouncil.org
www.newsweek.com
And this:
Let's not forget these recent documents.
Putin’s plan for a new Russian Empire includes both Ukraine and Belarus
A leaked document detailing Russia's plans to absorb Belarus highlights the scale of Vladimir Putin's imperial ambitions and provides insights into the true objectives behind the invasion of Ukraine, writes Taras Kuzio.
www.atlanticcouncil.org
Russia's secret plans for Baltic states exposed
The Kremlin wants to reduce NATO's presence in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, while simultaneously strengthening Russian influence and culture.
www.newsweek.com
And this:
fubar57
General
Possibly related.... How an alleged Russian plot suddenly upended Canada's air cargo rules | CBC News
Thumpalumpacus
Lieutenant Colonel
In a major policy change, the Biden administration will now allow U.S. contractors on the ground in Ukraine to help its military maintain and repair some of the $61 billion worth of weapons donated by America, CNN reported. In particular, the shift is designed to help keep F-16 Vipers and Patriot air defense batteries in working order.
Until this decision, the Biden administration has allowed only a small number of U.S. troops in Ukraine, mainly to help keep tabs on U.S. donated equipment, but no Defense Department (DoD) civilian contractors. However, there are a number of U.S. contractors working in Ukraine directly for that country.
The move was approved earlier this month, CNN reported, citing "an official with direct knowledge."
"In order to help Ukraine repair and maintain military equipment provided by the US and its allies, DoD is soliciting bids for a small number of contractors who will help Ukraine maintain the assistance we've already provided," a defense official told the network.
Continuing its sensitivity toward escalating the conflict and angering Moscow, the Biden administration won't allow those contractors anywhere near the fighting.
www.twz.com
This is infuriating. All these new decisions, $6b in aid, allowing contractors to repair American gear, they could have been made at this time last year. I suspect I know why but cannot approach it within the scope of our rules.
ETA: On rereading this, I realized that no, the $6b couldn't have been released last year as it was tied up in Congress. Apologies for the error.
Until this decision, the Biden administration has allowed only a small number of U.S. troops in Ukraine, mainly to help keep tabs on U.S. donated equipment, but no Defense Department (DoD) civilian contractors. However, there are a number of U.S. contractors working in Ukraine directly for that country.
The move was approved earlier this month, CNN reported, citing "an official with direct knowledge."
"In order to help Ukraine repair and maintain military equipment provided by the US and its allies, DoD is soliciting bids for a small number of contractors who will help Ukraine maintain the assistance we've already provided," a defense official told the network.
Continuing its sensitivity toward escalating the conflict and angering Moscow, the Biden administration won't allow those contractors anywhere near the fighting.
U.S. Contractors Will Be Allowed To Fix F-16s, Patriots In Ukraine: Report
Allowing U.S. personnel to work on donated equipment in Ukraine represents a major policy shift by the outgoing Biden administration.
www.twz.com
This is infuriating. All these new decisions, $6b in aid, allowing contractors to repair American gear, they could have been made at this time last year. I suspect I know why but cannot approach it within the scope of our rules.
ETA: On rereading this, I realized that no, the $6b couldn't have been released last year as it was tied up in Congress. Apologies for the error.
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Now quadruple it
Russia's S-70 Hunter Flying Wing Drone Downed In Ukraine Packed With Western Components
The discovery of dozens of Western components on the S-70 highlights the challenges of keeping these items out of Russian hands.
www.twz.com
North Korea's Wacky Type 73 Machine Guns May Be Entering The Fight In Ukraine
North Korea's Type 73s are a unique mashup of Soviet and Czech machine gun designs that are rare to see outside of the Hermit Kingdom
www.twz.com
14 Russian Vehicles Ran Into A Wall Of Firepower Near Kurakhove. Many More Vehicles Are Coming As The War In Ukraine Enters A New Phase.
The Russians are moving on Kurakhove in order to clear a path to the strategic city of Pokrovsk.
www.forbes.com
Russia Has Turned To North Korea To Address Artillery Round Shortfall
Russia is expending more artillery rounds than it can produce, which can lead to tactical losses. As such, Russia has turned to North Korea to address this shortfall.
www.forbes.com
Greg Boeser
1st Lieutenant
We found the same thing when we went into Iraq. There are plenty of corrupt dealers out there. And if a sanctioned country wants something bad enough they will find a way to get it.Russia's S-70 Hunter Flying Wing Drone Downed In Ukraine Packed With Western Components
The discovery of dozens of Western components on the S-70 highlights the challenges of keeping these items out of Russian hands.
k2keller
Airman
You can have it.While you are at it, can we have New York back? You'll just have to accept it and carry on. Seems like that is normal to you
Its a package deal. Texas goes back to the Mexicans, and Florida goes back to the Spanish. They can have California too.
Thank you
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