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Re: War in Eastern Europe, what's it good for ....
« Reply #751 on: March 10, 2022, 08:14:15 AM »
According to the interactive map it appears Russian made a little bit of progress to the west of Kyvi and cut the M06 Hwy is another place since I went to bed last night.

https://liveuamap.com/
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Re: War in Eastern Europe, what's it good for ....
« Reply #752 on: March 10, 2022, 08:16:10 AM »
I suppose this was inevitable:

https://www.nowarinukraine.shop/shirth?name=apparel-classic-tshirt-lifestyle-front-130



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Re: War in Eastern Europe, what's it good for ....
« Reply #753 on: March 10, 2022, 08:46:11 AM »
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Re: War in Eastern Europe, what's it good for ....
« Reply #754 on: March 10, 2022, 08:47:36 AM »
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Re: War in Eastern Europe, what's it good for ....
« Reply #755 on: March 10, 2022, 08:51:24 AM »
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Today's latest developments

If you're just joining us, or want a recap of what's been happening, here's a round-up of today's latest developments:

    Little progress has been made during peace talks between Russia and Ukraine's foreign ministers in Turkey
    Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba says the two ministers agreed to work on humanitarian issues, but says his country will never surrender. His Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, says the country's operation in Ukraine is going to plan
    Ukraine is opening "seven humanitarian corridors" to help civilians leave cities besieged by Russian forces, including Mariupol, says the country's deputy PM
    Mariupol is said to be experiencing the worst humanitarian conditions in Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials. Residents have been trapped for days in freezing temperatures without electricity or water
    In the UK, the government has imposed financial sanctions on Chelsea football club owner, Roman Abramovich. His assets - which include the club - have been frozen. But the club will be able to continue playing under a special license
    The UK Home Secretary Priti Patel has announced Ukrainian passport holders will be able to apply online for a UK refugee visa
    And in the business world, Uniqlo has become the latest global brand to suspend its operations in Russia
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-europe-60685883
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Re: War in Eastern Europe, what's it good for ....
« Reply #756 on: March 10, 2022, 09:15:05 AM »
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Former German chancellor visiting Moscow

Gerhard Schröder, the former German leader, is visiting Moscow today for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Politico reports.

He's visiting with the intention of holding mediation talks with Putin in order to end the war in Ukraine, Politico says, referring to "sources familiar with the matter".
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-europe-60685883
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Re: War in Eastern Europe, what's it good for ....
« Reply #757 on: March 10, 2022, 09:18:40 AM »
A leap into the unknown: a British man joins the Ukrainian International Legion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHrGd0BcLmA

Lindybeige interviews a man heading off to the Ukraine. 
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« Reply #758 on: March 10, 2022, 09:41:29 AM »
Kamala doing her trademark chuckle in Poland when asked about Ukrainian refugees.

https://twitter.com/tomselliott/status/1501901624943464449

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When asked Thursday about the building refugee crisis in Poland, Harris laughed and handed the question off to Duda, saying through chuckles: 'A friend in need is a friend indeed'
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10598343/Harris-dodges-question-Polands-fighter-jet-deal-insists-united-President-Duda.html

Yeah it wasn't as bad as it could have been, still awkward though, but imagine the media's reaction if that was Pence
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Re: War in Eastern Europe, what's it good for ....
« Reply #759 on: March 10, 2022, 10:14:33 AM »
One of Canada's top snipers has volunteered with the Ukrainians:

https://www.foxnews.com/world/canadian-sniper-arrives-ukraine-fight-russians

Brave man... and I expect will have a lot of opportunities to fight.

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« Reply #760 on: March 10, 2022, 10:16:42 AM »
On that note I've seen unconfirmed reports that a bunch of British special forces personnel have gone AWOL.
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Re: War in Eastern Europe, what's it good for ....
« Reply #761 on: March 10, 2022, 10:22:17 AM »
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Putin: Russia can take over foreign companies' assets

More from that televised meeting chaired by Russia president Vladimir Putin.

He says the Russian government can take over the assets of foreign companies pulling out of Russia.

He says Russia can "introduce external management" of those businesses closing their production facilities, and then "hand these enterprises to those who are willing to work."

"We'll find a legal way to do this," he says.
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-europe-60685883
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Re: War in Eastern Europe, what's it good for ....
« Reply #762 on: March 10, 2022, 11:17:17 AM »


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Re: War in Eastern Europe, what's it good for ....
« Reply #763 on: March 10, 2022, 11:26:00 AM »
The Empire Strikes Back.
In case anyone notices.
Only things I cared about, Russian guns and ammo, Bush Sr., Clinton, Trump and Biden took care of already.


Russia hits back at Western sanctions with export bans
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-60689279
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Re: War in Eastern Europe, what's it good for ....
« Reply #764 on: March 10, 2022, 11:58:54 AM »
I wonder if Russia will end up trying to go back to a soviet-esq closed system?  Non-convertible currency, closed borders, etc.

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Re: War in Eastern Europe, what's it good for ....
« Reply #765 on: March 10, 2022, 12:00:36 PM »
I wonder if Russia will end up trying to go back to a soviet-esq closed system?  Non-convertible currency, closed borders, etc.

As long as Putin or someone like him is in power I think we're headed there
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Re: War in Eastern Europe, what's it good for ....
« Reply #766 on: March 10, 2022, 12:03:07 PM »
Democrat level gaslighting

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The Russian Foreign Minister claimed during his meeting with Ukraine's foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba that Russia "did not attack Ukraine" insisting instead that troops were carrying out "special operations" in the region.

Oh, and basically the maternity unit was full of Nazis.
It could of had fighters in it but stuff like that is just looks like bad PR if you combine with the above comment.

Fury as Lavrov brands outcry over maternity unit strike which killed three as 'pathetic'
https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/lavrov-outcry-over-maternity-hospital-bombing-pathetic/
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Re: War in Eastern Europe, what's it good for ....
« Reply #767 on: March 10, 2022, 12:12:39 PM »
Democrat level gaslighting

Oh, and basically the maternity unit was full of Nazis.
It could of had fighters in it but stuff like that is just look like bad PR if you combine with the above comment.

Fury as Lavrov brands outcry over maternity unit strike which killed three as 'pathetic'
https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/lavrov-outcry-over-maternity-hospital-bombing-pathetic/

It's like they're not even trying with their lies.  Which of course is just pissing off the western world that much more.

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Re: War in Eastern Europe, what's it good for ....
« Reply #768 on: March 10, 2022, 01:18:09 PM »
While I'm sympathetic to the Ukrainian side in this, it seems a lot of the gaslighting is on a two way street. I'm hearing some "official" numbers on dead Russians that are as hard to believe as the ones coming from the ruskies.
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« Reply #769 on: March 10, 2022, 01:21:28 PM »
While I'm sympathetic to the Ukrainian side in this, it seems a lot of the gaslighting is on a two way street. I'm hearing some "official" numbers on dead Russians that are as hard to believe as the ones coming from the ruskies.

So far from reports on Russian dead I've seen
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Ukraine - 12,000
US - 5,000 - 6,000
Russia - 500

Even if it's in the middle as the US one is that's a lot of dead troops for a Not The Momma Invasion that appear to have a long way to go still.
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« Reply #770 on: March 10, 2022, 02:24:22 PM »
Apparently they can't make up their minds on which story to go with

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Russia claims Ukraine staged Mariupol hospital bombing

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Maternity hospital in Mariupol pictured after it was bombed
Mariupol city councilCopyright: Mariupol city council

More from Russia's claims about the bombing of a maternity and children's hospital in Mariupol - they are now saying the incident was staged by Ukraine.

Three people - two adults and a girl - were killed and 17 were wounded in the devastating strike.

Speaking on Rossiya 24 news channel, Russian defence ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said "absolutely no missions to hit targets on the ground by Russian aviation in the Mariupol area were carried out".

He then claimed: "The alleged airstrike that took place is a completely orchestrated provocation to maintain anti-Russian excitement among the Western audience."

But earlier today (see our post just before 11:00GMT) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that the hospital was a legitimate military target because it had been "taken over" by Ukrainian radicals and "all the mothers and nurses were chased out of there".


President Volodymyr Zelensky said Lavrov's claim was a lie and called the strike a war crime.
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-europe-60685883
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Re: War in Eastern Europe, what's it good for ....
« Reply #771 on: March 10, 2022, 03:55:06 PM »
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The Great War
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On December 16 1917, Lenin demands security guarantees from the freshly proclaimed Ukrainian People’s Republic. He also accused the UPR of a “two-faced bourgeois policy” and assisting anti-revolutionary forces. The UPR refused to comply: the start of the Soviet-Ukrainian War.
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Re: War in Eastern Europe, what's it good for ....
« Reply #772 on: March 10, 2022, 03:58:25 PM »
Clean up in aisle 3

Ukraine war: Column of Russian tanks ambushed by Ukrainian forces
https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-60699332
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Re: War in Eastern Europe, what's it good for ....
« Reply #773 on: March 10, 2022, 04:56:01 PM »
Kamala doing her trademark chuckle in Poland when asked about Ukrainian refugees.

https://twitter.com/tomselliott/status/1501901624943464449
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10598343/Harris-dodges-question-Polands-fighter-jet-deal-insists-united-President-Duda.html

Yeah it wasn't as bad as it could have been, still awkward though, but imagine the media's reaction if that was Pence
It's not just POTUS with mental issues.

To start chuckling when such a grave situation is under discussion and people are dying by the thousands, well, there is something wrong with this woman upstairs - she's just not right in the head.

Seriously.  :facepalm:
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Re: War in Eastern Europe, what's it good for ....
« Reply #774 on: March 10, 2022, 06:54:58 PM »
Clean up in aisle 3

Ukraine war: Column of Russian tanks ambushed by Ukrainian forces
https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-60699332

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