Thoughts on the Russo-Ukranian War?

[MontyB]

It might have been flying tank turrets that hit the AWACS planes.

They can have been hit by friendly fire. The Russian shot down a Dutch airliner a few years ago so they might have done it again

Here is an interesting theory...

Ukraine 'Fused' S-300 & PAC-3 Missiles To Bamboozle, Hunt Russian A-50 AWACS Aircraft - Expert

Theories are swirling around how Ukrainian air defenses brought down the Russian A-50 Beriev AWACS aircraft by laying a carefully crafted trap. The shooting down of an A-50 radar aircraft based on Il-76, along with 15 people on board, is a big loss for the Russian Air Force, which is reported to...

www.eurasiantimes.com

 

[MontyB]

Still love this guy's cartoons...

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[lljadw]

There is no reason at all to believe even one word from The Guardian .(Post 1984 )

 

[I3BrigPvSk]

Here is an interesting theory...

Ukraine 'Fused' S-300 & PAC-3 Missiles To Bamboozle, Hunt Russian A-50 AWACS Aircraft - Expert

Theories are swirling around how Ukrainian air defenses brought down the Russian A-50 Beriev AWACS aircraft by laying a carefully crafted trap. The shooting down of an A-50 radar aircraft based on Il-76, along with 15 people on board, is a big loss for the Russian Air Force, which is reported to...

www.eurasiantimes.com

The Ukrainians are really creative.

 

[MontyB]

The Ukrainians are really creative.

True and to date they have certainly out smarted the Russians.
The rumor is that some sort of aid package will be passed next week as I think most Republicans are getting sick of listening to the Kremlins talking points from their leadership but I have few doubts they will try and throw a spanner in the works again.

Biden open to asylum changes to clinch Ukraine and border deals

The U.S. president said he is open to 'massive changes” in border policy, including to asylum laws, in order to secure a deal that would unlock Ukraine aid.

www.japantimes.co.jp

In other news the Black Seas fleet receives yet another submarine...

Satellite Images Reveal Sunken russian Tarantul Patrol Ship in Sevastopol | Defense Express

The Atesh movement reported the incident yesterday and InformNapalm confirmed it through satellite imagery

en.defence-ua.com

Sign of the times?

Baltic states agree to jointly create a defense line on the border with Russia

More than 600 bunkers will be built on the eastern border

mind.ua

 

[I3BrigPvSk]

Drones have attacked a Russian refinery not far from Estonian border. Drones have changed this conflict and making a trip in an APC, an IFV, or a MBT a dangerous activity

 

[MontyB]

So it seems this guy has a window fetish, any one want to set up a sweepstake as to what will kill or be the reason for his imprisonment before March?

Boris Nadezhdin: Putin's would-be opponent vows to end Ukraine war

Boris Nadezhdin has gathered tens of thousands of signatures in his bid to stand for Russia's presidency.

www.bbc.com

They appear to be trying to scare this one off...

Anti-War Candidate Barred From Running Against Putin Briefly Detained By Russian Police

Russian anti-war journalist Yekaterina Duntsova, who was barred from running in the country's upcoming presidential election in March, was briefly detained in Tver, north of Moscow, on January 14

www.google.com

 

[I3BrigPvSk]

It must be dangerous to walk around in Russian cities when people constantly "fall" out of windows and balconies.

 

[MontyB]

It must be dangerous to walk around in Russian cities when people constantly "fall" out of windows and balconies.

Don't forget falling drones, misfired Russian bombs, exploding water and steam pipes and released from service rapists and murderers.

Two-Thirds Of Former Russian Convicts Pardoned For Fighting In Ukraine Earlier Had Been Found Guilty Of Murder – OpEd

By allowing first the Wagner PMC and then the regular Russian army to recruit in Russian prisons with promises of pardons for those who agreed to fight in Ukraine, the Kremlin has filled the ranks of its forces there not just with criminals but with those guilty of the most serious crimes...

www.eurasiareview.com

So is it to early to begin playing "Where is Gerasimov"?

 

[I3BrigPvSk]

Don't forget falling drones, misfired Russian bombs, exploding water and steam pipes and released from service rapists and murderers.

Two-Thirds Of Former Russian Convicts Pardoned For Fighting In Ukraine Earlier Had Been Found Guilty Of Murder – OpEd

By allowing first the Wagner PMC and then the regular Russian army to recruit in Russian prisons with promises of pardons for those who agreed to fight in Ukraine, the Kremlin has filled the ranks of its forces there not just with criminals but with those guilty of the most serious crimes...

www.eurasiareview.com

So is it to early to begin playing "Where is Gerasimov"?

Yes, hearing what sounds like a giant insect can be dangerous. To have those in penal units can be an effective way to get rid of them.

Or which window will he fall out of

 

[MontyB]

Yes, hearing what sounds like a giant insect can be dangerous. To have those in penal units can be an effective way to get rid of them.

Or which window will he fall out of

This seems like a clever idea to get around German concerns.

UK suggests cruise missile swap with Germany to arm Ukraine

The UK offers to address Germany's concerns over arms delivery to Ukraine by exchanging Taurus missiles for more SCALP/Storm Shadows for Kyiv.

www.aerotime.aero

 

[MontyB]

Interesting development...

Ukraine 'hits Russian missile boat Ivanovets in Black Sea'

 

[I3BrigPvSk]

Ukraine gets funding from the EU after the veto from Hungary is lifted. It sucks to be Orban now, the pressure and the threats of getting nothing from the EU, the threats of losing its air force, and being openly exposed as a liar

 

[MontyB]

Ukraine gets funding from the EU after the veto from Hungary is lifted. It sucks to be Orban now, the pressure and the threats of getting nothing from the EU, the threats of losing its air force, and being openly exposed as a liar

It is about time the EU finally did something about him, now I just wish the Americans would get their s**t together.

A bit more on the matter...

How Viktor Orbán’s Balloon Burst at the EU Summit

Viktor Orbán caved in without a fight at the EU summit as fellow leaders made clear they were ready for a harsh response to his intransigence over aid for Ukraine and pro-Russian course.

visegradinsight.eu

 

[I3BrigPvSk]

It is about time the EU finally did something about him, now I just wish the Americans would get their s**t together.

A bit more on the matter...

How Viktor Orbán’s Balloon Burst at the EU Summit

Viktor Orbán caved in without a fight at the EU summit as fellow leaders made clear they were ready for a harsh response to his intransigence over aid for Ukraine and pro-Russian course.

visegradinsight.eu

NATO does the same thing.

However, I think it is much better to provide Ukraine with the tools and not giving it money because Ukraine has a corruption problem

 

[I3BrigPvSk]

I don't know if this is the right place for this, but it is kind of related to the war in Ukraine. Trump has said weird things about NATO, but he has a point with all the NATO members which aren't reaching the 2% of the GDP. However, he was wrong about one thing. The only time the Article 5 was activated was after the 9/11 attacks and the following military intervention into Afghanistan

 

[MontyB]

I don't know if this is the right place for this, but it is kind of related to the war in Ukraine. Trump has said weird things about NATO, but he has a point with all the NATO members which aren't reaching the 2% of the GDP. However, he was wrong about one thing. The only time the Article 5 was activated was after the 9/11 attacks and the following military intervention into Afghanistan

No he doesn't have a point at all, primarily he seems to have some delusion that countries pay NATO for their defence but even if that were the case you stand those countries down until they reach two percent you don't encourage the opposition to "do what ever the hell they like to them".

It is the reckless attitude of a man who is clearly unfit to lead.

 

[George]

No he doesn't have a point at all, primarily he seems to have some delusion that countries pay NATO for their defence but even if that were the case you stand those countries down until they reach two percent you don't encourage the opposition to "do what ever the hell they like to them".

It is the reckless attitude of a man who is clearly unfit to lead.

Was off the deep end.

 

[MontyB]

Was off the deep end.

Off the deep end, he so far down the rabbit hole he would need a ladder to climb up to the bottom of the Marianas trench.

How the hell did we reach the point where our political choices are either senile, mentally unstable, detached from reality or just clowns.

 

[I3BrigPvSk]

No he doesn't have a point at all, primarily he seems to have some delusion that countries pay NATO for their defence but even if that were the case you stand those countries down until they reach two percent you don't encourage the opposition to "do what ever the hell they like to them".

It is the reckless attitude of a man who is clearly unfit to lead.

None of them are fit to lead. Can't the Americans find any better than these two?

NATO countries that reach 2% or more have increased from 7 to 11 so they are responding to the war in Ukraine.