It can't be too practical but they are putting the semis on flatbed rail cars and moving them that way.
This might be a little tougher than Putin thought...
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I have to admit I did a double take when I saw this. It just seemed like something that would not happen.
Hope he is also looking into what else Sweden can send to help.
A video capturing the Swedish general's visit was shared by the Ukrainian military, specifically from the 45th separate artillery brigade.
During the on-site meeting, General Micael Bydén conversed with artillery and infantry personnel who had received training in Sweden. He commended their efforts in combat.
In response, Ukrainian servicemen expressed gratitude to General Bydén and his country for their valuable support.
Hope he is also looking into what else Sweden can send to help.
On Saturday, December 9, the Commander-in-Chief visited the Ukrainian brigade engaged in the eastern front
A video capturing the Swedish general's visit was shared by the Ukrainian military, specifically from the 45th separate artillery brigade.
During the on-site meeting, General Micael Bydén conversed with artillery and infantry personnel who had received training in Sweden. He commended their efforts in combat.
In response, Ukrainian servicemen expressed gratitude to General Bydén and his country for their valuable support.
Swedish Supreme Commander Bydén visits Ukrainian artillery units
On Saturday, December 9, the Commander-in-Chief visited the Ukrainian brigade engaged in the eastern front. Watch the video of his visit on Espreso 10 December, 2023
global.espreso.tv
Time and duration aren’t negotiable then? All policy is permanent?
I fully support ukr funding but the idea that somehow it’s exempt from the usual (and good) aspects of the legislative process is just silly. Indeed, that’s what the cfpb case is about this year at scotus.
It certainly seems like that supposed threat of nuclear war from Putin is minimal if not non existent.
The only other possible reasoning is Putin is worried about the response.
The only other possible reasoning is Putin is worried about the response.
Well fortunately Elon stepped in to prevent Ukrainian attacks on the Russian navy, they totally would have flown their nukes. He talked to a Russian military leader and we know the Russians definitely aren't known to make shit up, particularly when they think it will get someone to do their bidding.
Be interesting to see which Kompromated Republicans attend…
It almost all (80% ) is spent here in America on companies to either build stuff to give Ukraine (artillery shells) or build new stuff for us to replace old stuff we give to Ukraine (air defense systems). The rest goes to rebuild hospitals and bridges and energy power infrastructure destroyed by Russian missiles. This has all been documented and released by the government.
We've spent $75b so far to wreck most of Russia's military. We spent $20b a year in Afghanistan and Iraq *just on air conditioning*!
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IMO Biden would be better off defending our borders and not risking humiliating the President of Ukraine. (When Republicans still say no deal without the border agreement.)
If you were talking about normal people in the US Congress you'd have a valid point. See the post about Urban visiting Republicans in DC.
60 Minutes is promoting a segment about the Ukrainian resistance on tonight's show.
In my Happy Hanukkah thread yesterday I mentioned Fiddler On The Roof. The events start in the early 1900's, but it's the beginning of a shameful period for the world. Approximately 1 million Jews were murdered by Hitler, and the Czarists and Soviets were about as bad with their actions. The US is in danger of turning a blind eye again.
You can say different era, and different geo-political constructs, but, nah. This will not be our finest hour if the US crawls back into an isolationist mode.
You can say different era, and different geo-political constructs, but, nah. This will not be our finest hour if the US crawls back into an isolationist mode.
Very powerful 60 Minutes segment. Too bad the people who need to see it weren't watching.
Episodes like that throw cold water on the argument that the Ukrainians haven't burst through like we think they should. They have reclaimed significant territory. And, it hasn't cost a drop of US blood. It's hard to turn our backs on people willing to suffer and fight like the people in that episode.
Episodes like that throw cold water on the argument that the Ukrainians haven't burst through like we think they should. They have reclaimed significant territory. And, it hasn't cost a drop of US blood. It's hard to turn our backs on people willing to suffer and fight like the people in that episode.
Common people taking up the fight for their homeland and peoples. That was pretty tough to watch. Slava Ukraini!,
"The Maritime Capability Coalition will work closely with the Ukrainian Navy Forces and the Ministry of Defence to provide long-term support to Ukraine, including training, equipment and infrastructure to strengthen security in the Black Sea.
The initiative will also help Ukraine develop its marines and acquire river patrol vessels to protect coastal and inland waterways.
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps also confirmed the transfer of two Sandown-class minehunters from the Royal Navy to Ukraine.
“These minehunters will deliver vital capability to Ukraine that will help save lives at sea and open up vital export routes, which have been severely limited since Putin launched his illegal full-scale invasion,” he said."
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Alcoholism I think is the number 1 reason the county is so FUBAR.
Russia made more money from oil exports in October than it did in any month before the Ukraine war
Russia made more money from oil exports in October than it did in any of the months before the Ukraine war, according to a Bloomberg analysis.
In October, Russia generated $11.3 billion in net oil revenues. That's more than the country made in any single month before it invaded Ukraine in February 2022. The revenue generated in October was also the highest since May 2022, when prices were volatile following the outbreak of the war.
Russia's October oil exports accounted for about one-third of the country's overall net budget revenue for the month, per Bloomberg calculations based on official finance ministry data.
Moscow's bumper oil takings in October came nearly a year after G7 countries imposed a $60-a-barrel price cap. This program is aimed at limiting the oil earnings that would go to Russia's war chest while still keeping the global oil trade flowing. The restrictions also prohibit insurance and shipping services for vessels carrying oil sold above the price cap.
Russia made more money from oil exports in October than it did in any month before the Ukraine war
Russia's oil exports have been boosted by a shadow fleet of ships that do not have adequate insurance, have switched off their tracking systems, or are deliberately hiding their identities.
www.businessinsider.com
AP story about Ukrainian civilians fleeing Russian occupied territory. This is why we need to be writing our members of Congress to support Ukraine. It's costing no US lives to stand up to brutal aggression that will spread if unchecked.
https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-refugees-escape-57549469b780f53ef226c909d25a08d5
https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-refugees-escape-57549469b780f53ef226c909d25a08d5
FYI, a piece just published by a very good friend…
theopinionpages.com
Russia invaded Ukraine out of deep-seated envy of Ukraine’s success and a need to reestablish Russian Orthodoxy—it was not over land, energy, or NATO | The Opinion Pages
Russia did not invade Ukraine for energy, opposition to NATO membership, or control of the Black Sea. It invaded because Ukraine was doing too well for Russia’s own good—the Prigozhin affair will only strengthen Russian resolve. Peace talks that try to focus on some deal over land, energy, or NATO
Maximalist goals of pre-2014 Ukraine borders, and particularly Europe returning to pre-1914 militarism, seem pretty remote.
