His "criticism" of Putin lasted about 10 minutes before picking on the victim again.
This might be a little tougher than Putin thought...
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Go back to the Warsaw Pact.
"Hungary has criticized recent Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, with Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó calling them a direct threat to his country's sovereignty.
Budapest's concerns stem from repeated disruptions in oil supplies following Ukrainian strikes on the Druzhba pipeline, a major conduit through which Russian oil reaches Hungary.
Hungary remains heavily reliant on Russian energy and has resisted European Union efforts to impose stronger sanctions on Moscow since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022.
"Energy security is a matter of sovereignty, and we consider any attack on our energy infrastructure to be an attack on our sovereignty. We therefore condemn all such attacks," Szijjártó said in an interview with Russian state agency RIA Novosti."
"Hungary has criticized recent Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, with Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó calling them a direct threat to his country's sovereignty.
Budapest's concerns stem from repeated disruptions in oil supplies following Ukrainian strikes on the Druzhba pipeline, a major conduit through which Russian oil reaches Hungary.
Hungary remains heavily reliant on Russian energy and has resisted European Union efforts to impose stronger sanctions on Moscow since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022.
"Energy security is a matter of sovereignty, and we consider any attack on our energy infrastructure to be an attack on our sovereignty. We therefore condemn all such attacks," Szijjártó said in an interview with Russian state agency RIA Novosti."
NATO ally calls Ukraine air strikes 'an attack on our sovereignty'
Hungarian Foreign Minister has spoken out about Ukrainain attacks on Russian energy infastructure
www.newsweek.com
Europe has awoken and is stepping up.
Proud of all the Scandinavian countries
“Where are you flying to?” “Fvck you!”The FPV of the 3rd Assault Brigade blew up the enemy position, together with the support of the occupiers in the Kharkov region"
LOL "A peaceful Russian city has been the target of a large-scale attack by Ukrainian drones."
LOL "A peaceful Russian city has been the target of a large-scale attack by Ukrainian drones."
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Ukraine war briefing: US anger builds on Russia over refusal to accept ceasefire
- Half of the US Senate – 25 Republicans and 25 Democrats – have in a rare bipartisan move put forward sanctions that would be imposed on Russia if it refuses to engage in good faith negotiations with Ukraine and respect an eventual peace deal. The lead sponsors of the legislation, the Republican senator Lindsey Graham and the Democratic senator Richard Blumenthal, said: “The sanctions against Russia require tariffs on countries who purchase Russian oil, gas, uranium and other products. They are hard hitting for a reason.”
- “The dominating view in the United States Senate is that Russia is the aggressor, and that this horrific war and Putin’s aggression must end now and be deterred in the future,” they said. Companion legislation is being introduced in the House of Representatives, also with the support of both Republicans and Democrats. Backers say it will pass with overwhelming support in both chambers if Congress’s Republican leaders allow a vote, but there was no immediate word on when a vote might take place.
- It comes as both legislators and the Trump administration appear to recognise the US needs to put pressure on the Kremlin just as it has on Kyiv. US national security council spokesperson James Hewitt said: “There is a deep frustration with the Russian government over negotiations. President Trump was clear he will consider imposing secondary sanctions on all oil coming out of Russia if they are not serious about bringing this conflict to a peaceful resolution.”
- The Reuters news agency reported that officials inside the White House and state department have acknowledged Vladimir Putin is actively resisting peace efforts and are discussing how to push Russia closer to a deal. The Kremlin on Tuesday complained that it cannot accept US ceasefire proposals in their current form. On Monday, European foreign ministers lined up to call out Vladimir Putin for, as top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas put it, “playing games and not really wanting peace”.
- Speaking in Ukraine alongside Germany’s visiting foreign minister, Annalena Baerbock, Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged the US to ramp up sanctions on Russia after what he said were violations of a ceasefire on energy infrastructure. The Ukrainian president said the US had told Ukraine privately that it had seen the Russian violations. Russia has itself accused the Ukrainians of continuing to strike energy infrastructure, something Kyiv denies. Zelenskyy has for weeks declared Ukraine ready for an unconditional general ceasefire.
- Ukraine will hold in-depth talks on Friday with a small group of foreign countries about contributing forces to a contingent that would act as a security guarantee for Ukraine, Zelenskyy said on Tuesday. The contingent would include a land component, an air component and a presence at sea. Britain’s prime minister, Keir Starmer, has said British, French and Ukrainian military leaders will meet in the coming days to build on “real momentum” in efforts to boost Ukraine’s security. Britain and France are leading efforts to form a “coalition of the willing” of Ukrainian allies.
- Russia’s advance in Ukraine has slowed for a fourth month, according to the Agence France-Presse news agency, which analysed data from the Institute for the Study of War.
- People in Britain working with Russian authorities in any way will have to go on the UK’s foreign influence register by 1 July or face five years in jail. The British Home Office minister, Dan Jarvis, told parliament it included “carrying out activity as part of any arrangement” with Russian authorities including government agencies, armed forces, intelligence services and the Moscow parliament. Russian political parties controlled by the Russian government, including the United Russia party, will also need to declare what they are doing before they can carry out activity in the UK.
- Polish prosecutors said they had charged a Russian-born Ukrainian with spying on military installations in Poland for Russia’s intelligence services. The 47-year-old man could face from five to 30 years in prison. Since the start of the Russian invasion, 44 people – Russians, Belarusians, Ukrainians and Poles – have been detained in Poland on suspicions of espionage or sabotage.
- The value of Russian assets frozen in Switzerland because of Russia’s war on Ukraine has risen by nearly $2bn in the past year to more than $8bn, the Swiss government said on Tuesday. In addition, “14 real estate assets belonging to individuals, companies, or entities subject to sanctions” have been identified, as well as things such as sports cars and luxury cars, aircraft, artworks and furniture. Switzerland, usually neutral, decided four days after Russia invaded Ukraine to align itself with EU sanctions.
Ukraine war briefing: US anger builds on Russia over refusal to accept ceasefire
Senators propose ‘hard-hitting’ secondary sanctions and say ‘Russia is the aggressor’; ‘coalition of the willing’ moves forward. What we know on day 1,134
www.theguardian.com
"The Ukrainian 427th SBS "Rarog" Regiment demonstrates the destruction of a Russian BTR-80-based RHM4 chemical reconnaissance vehicle."
I just don't believe trump will ever take any action against Putin.
" but here’s a breakdown based on available information.The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) in its 2024 Military Balance report lists Russia with a total inventory of approximately 57 Tu-22M3 bombers. However, this figure represents the total number on paper, not necessarily those that are combat-ready. Ukrainian military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov stated in August 2023 that Russia had about 27 operable Tu-22M3s, a number reflecting serviceable aircraft after accounting for losses and maintenance challenges. This estimate came after strikes on Russian airbases, such as Soltsy and Shaykovka, which reportedly destroyed or damaged several bombers.Since then, additional losses have been reported.
Notably, Ukraine claimed to have shot down a Tu-22M3 on April 19, 2024, and another crashed in Irkutsk Oblast on August 15, 2024, due to a technical malfunction. Other incidents include drone attacks damaging bombers at bases like Olenya and Dyagilevo. While exact figures for damaged versus destroyed aircraft vary, these events suggest a reduction from the 27 operational units cited in 2023.
Some sources, including posts on X around April 2025, speculate that the number of operational Tu-22M3s could now be closer to 20-22, factoring in at least five confirmed or claimed losses (destroyed or heavily damaged) since Budanov’s statement.Russia does not produce new Tu-22M3s—the last was built in 1993—and relies on Soviet-era stockpiles, with limited modernization efforts (e.g., to the Tu-22M3M variant) constrained by engine availability and resources.
Combat readiness is further hampered by the age of the fleet and the intensity of operations, particularly in Ukraine. Thus, while the total inventory might still hover around 50-57, the number of fully operational Tu-22M3s is likely between 20 and 27 as of now, with the lower end reflecting recent losses and the higher end assuming some repairs or reserves have been brought online. Without official Russian confirmation, these numbers remain educated estimates based on public data and reported incidents. "
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"On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Bulgaria received its first of 16 new F-16 fighter jets from the United States, marking a significant step in modernizing its air force and aligning with NATO standards.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
- First Delivery:
The first of 16 F-16 Block 70 jets, part of a deal signed in 2019, landed in Bulgaria at Graf Ignatievo airbase. "
"The Embraer C-390 Millennium is a medium-size, twin-engine, jet-powered military transport aircraft designed and produced by the Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer. It is the heaviest aircraft the company has constructed to date.[3][4]"-Wiki
The US had to know to know this would happen if they abandoned Europe,
Us internet idiots figured this one out 1900 pages ago.I just don't believe trump will ever take any action against Putin.
