BS @binsfeldcyhawk2 told me it was all the Democrats fault.
This might be a little tougher than Putin thought...
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The next time Bins is right about something will be the first time.
Support for Ukraine among Europeans remains broad, but nearly two years after the full-scale invasion barely 10% now believe it can defeat Russia, according to an EU-wide survey – with some form of “compromise settlement” seen as the most likely end point.
The shift in sentiment – this time last year, more Europeans than not said Ukraine must regain all its lost territory – will demand that politicians take a more “realistic” approach that focuses on defining what an acceptable peace must actually mean, the report’s authors argue.
“In order to make the case for continued European support for Ukraine, EU leaders will need to change how they talk about the war,” said co-author Mark Leonard of the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), which commissioned the polling.
The shift in sentiment – this time last year, more Europeans than not said Ukraine must regain all its lost territory – will demand that politicians take a more “realistic” approach that focuses on defining what an acceptable peace must actually mean, the report’s authors argue.
“In order to make the case for continued European support for Ukraine, EU leaders will need to change how they talk about the war,” said co-author Mark Leonard of the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), which commissioned the polling.
Russian scum, but he stuck the landing. Thanks for posting. And, it's one more combat aircraft that is out of action. That thing isn't flying for awhile.
Trying to play dead or suicide or just that stupid?
"Confusing clip, a wounded Russian comrade crawled close to a burned comrade, explosives (possibly grenades) in the fire exploded... as a result, the comrade turned from a wounded soldier into a martyr always."
"Confusing clip, a wounded Russian comrade crawled close to a burned comrade, explosives (possibly grenades) in the fire exploded... as a result, the comrade turned from a wounded soldier into a martyr always."
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Let’s go! Love the MLRS numbers.
Didn’t the Democrats vote in favor to oust McCarthy?
I seriously doubt this but of course that would be huge.
It's pretty amazing that 2 years in we're still falling short on a low tech item like 155mm ammunition. The U.S and our NATO allies have been talking about it for quite a while now.
On the plus side...at least it's being addressed for future needs.
The Rock Island Arsenal has to have had a new lease on life. Been talk over the years of closing it...
The artillery shells Ukraine is firing at Russia? Many are made in Iowa; more on the way
An Iowa plant is a top source of the 155 mm shells that Ukraine is using against Russia. Production is being stepped up; plant upgrades are planned.
www.desmoinesregister.com
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Yep...were hoping a few responsible Republicans would vote and install Jeffries as House leader.
Russia has taken another US citizen hostage. Ksenia Karelina is a dual Russian/American citizen who was in Russia visiting her parents, and was scooped up for anti government something, something...
Since Russia doesn't really recognize dual citizens they are blocking US officials from visiting Karelina.
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/rus...-russian-ballerina-accused/story?id=107416856
Since Russia doesn't really recognize dual citizens they are blocking US officials from visiting Karelina.
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/rus...-russian-ballerina-accused/story?id=107416856
This may be heating up again.
"Kyiv will "firmly respond" to any attempts to involve the Russian-controlled Moldovan region of Transnistria in Russia's war against Ukraine and destabilize the situation in Moldova, the Foreign Ministry said amid increased Russian pressure on the Eastern European country.
Transnistria is internationally recognized as part of Moldova. Russian troops have occupied Transnistria since the early 1990s when Russia invaded the region under the pretext of protecting ethnic Russians.
Moldova has called Russia's military presence in Transnistria illegitimate and called for the withdrawal of Russian forces.
There have been heightened tensions between Moldova and Transnistria since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine when there were fears that armed conflict could erupt in Moldova."
https://news.yahoo.com/kyiv-says-fi...eWqMxCYhhcq0aWuge_aN8-fJqJplaVMUBsDc8_fglUyTF
"Kyiv will "firmly respond" to any attempts to involve the Russian-controlled Moldovan region of Transnistria in Russia's war against Ukraine and destabilize the situation in Moldova, the Foreign Ministry said amid increased Russian pressure on the Eastern European country.
Transnistria is internationally recognized as part of Moldova. Russian troops have occupied Transnistria since the early 1990s when Russia invaded the region under the pretext of protecting ethnic Russians.
Moldova has called Russia's military presence in Transnistria illegitimate and called for the withdrawal of Russian forces.
There have been heightened tensions between Moldova and Transnistria since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine when there were fears that armed conflict could erupt in Moldova."
https://news.yahoo.com/kyiv-says-fi...eWqMxCYhhcq0aWuge_aN8-fJqJplaVMUBsDc8_fglUyTF
"Left bank of Kherson, a short-range air defense system - 9K35 "Strela-10" and a Russian air defense system 9K331 "Tor-M1" were destroyed by Ukraine near the village of Mykhailivka, Kherson region. (35 km from the front line)."
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A lot of it comes down to help Russia has got resupplying their arsenal by such awesome countries like China, North Korea, and Iran. Amazing the GOP, the party that deserves credit for winning the Cold War, is now aligned with Russia, Iran, China and North Korea vs US and NATO. But. Here. We. Are.It's pretty amazing that 2 years in we're still falling short on a low tech item like 155mm ammunition. The U.S and our NATO allies have been talking about it for quite a while now.
On the plus side...at least it's being addressed for future needs.
The Rock Island Arsenal has to have had a new lease on life. Been talk over the years of closing it...
The artillery shells Ukraine is firing at Russia? Many are made in Iowa; more on the way
An Iowa plant is a top source of the 155 mm shells that Ukraine is using against Russia. Production is being stepped up; plant upgrades are planned.www.desmoinesregister.com
Story about the new commander of Ukrainian forces after Zelensky shakes things up.
https://www.newsweek.com/who-oleksandr-syrsky-zelensky-names-new-commander-ukraines-forces-1868317
https://www.newsweek.com/who-oleksandr-syrsky-zelensky-names-new-commander-ukraines-forces-1868317
A Republican group is pushing for a discharge petition in order to force a vote on aid to Ukraine.
https://www.newsweek.com/republicans-push-discharge-petition-against-mike-johnson-1872277
https://www.newsweek.com/republicans-push-discharge-petition-against-mike-johnson-1872277
It's not the GOP writ large...it's too big a segment of it, concede that.
If the foreign aid package can get to the floor...it will pass.
This is the cold, hard truth. The GQP has aligned itself with some of the most brutal, autocratic countries on the planet. Countries openly hostile to US interests.
It is not all of the GOP but it is more than a big segment. I would estimate about 75% of republicans / the MAGA base is that big now. Which is reflected in the Orange guy polling 30-35% over Nikki in her home state of South Carolina despite him saying what he said about not defending NATO. Also reflected in the 70 percent favorable for supporting Ukraine. Most of that 30% are the MAGA base that is now well over half the GOP. They have taken over the entire party, in large thanks to Russian disinfo working hand and hand with GOP disinfo. They are colluding.
True.
I think there's also an unfortunate isolationist element in the party as well. Over reaction to the neo con days.
"#Russie is becoming increasingly angry following the attacks on its refineries by Ukrainian drones.In retaliation, the Russians set fire to one of their oil wells in the Tomsk region "
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What’s the Goldilocks response to neocon policy of the last 30 years that brought us Iraq, Afghanistan, and the destruction in Ukraine?
Moldova and Ukraine need to go in there, round them up, and ship them back to Russia. 60 years late or whatever but the sooner the better. Then raze the communist symbolism from the area entirely. It is the prudent and humanitarian thing to do for both sides. The locals who would be used as pawns and the Moldovans/Ukrainians in that region always looking over their shoulders.
No need to leave a Stalin legacy in place like that. Compensate them with seized Russian assets and be done with it.
And though they must have explosives charges set in case Ukraine tries, it would be worth a shot to grab what they can from that legendary ammo dump.
"The Cobasna ammunition depot has been referred to as one of the largest if not the largest ammunition depot in Eastern Europe and contains up to 20,000 tons of Soviet-era weapons from the 14th Guards Army of the USSR and also from the former states of Czechoslovakia and East Germany."
We seem to keep "adding" in new sanctions packages.
Isn't it well PAST time we took the entire sanctions level to "11"....???
The GOP is now a cult. Trump isn't even in office and he's directing US foreign policy
