Russian invasion of Ukraine imminent, BBC reports

[sene5hos]

Ali Velshi reports on four separate instances of Kremlin-connected, extremely wealthy Russians with ties to the oil industry who have died by suicide since Russia's war in Ukraine began. Oh no

Sadly it goes right over the head of 'the base' that mysterious deaths and disappearances are not uncommon events in authoritarian societies.

 

[EagerBeaver]

Russia Storms Mariupol Steel Plant:

Russian forces renew attacks on Mariupol steel plant

The latest Speed Read,/speed-reads,,speed-reads, breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at The Week

theweek.com

 

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Ukrainian female soldiers

 

[sharkman]

Ukrainian female soldiers

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Both warming up to take in a couple of long scud missiles!...lol!

 

[cloudsurf]

Both warming up to take in a couple of long scud missiles!...lol!

Have some respect for those defending their homes and freedom against an autocratic butcher and baby killer who you seem to admire and support.

 

[sharkman]

Have some respect for those defending their homes and freedom against an autocratic butcher and baby killer who you seem to admire and support.

No I don't support Putin...but I will never ever suppport a moron and cry baby like Zelinsky who has no political credentials, is a puppet of the US, and who needs others to fight his battles. Zelinsky had plenty of opportunities over the years to negotiate in good faith and mitigate what is currently happening. He's a Class A instigator and he can burn in hell in my book!

And be careful what you infer or post about other MERB members!!! You should hang it up Cloudy!...or hang it down and retire!...lol!

 

[gaby]

Hey gentlemen ...plz let's relax a bit ....it's not an easy matter to discuss....you are 2 significative members here....without BOTH of you this board would not b the same.....moi-même parfois ne suis pas très fier de mes interventions..lol....sorry...

Alors oui exprimons nos désaccords---it's fair to do so--MAIS essayons de le faire en ne dénigrant pas another member...perhaps not always easy...BUT plz a bit of self control.. .....enjoy this beautiful Sunday.

 

[Cruiser777]

Happy Easter to all who celebrate Easter this week (As ours was last week).

BUT i had a WTF moment when I saw this,

Video: Putin attends an Easter mass conducted by the Russian Orthodox Church | Daily Mail Online

Vladimir Putin attended an Easter mass conducted by the Russian Orthodox Church, which has strongly backed the Kremlin leader's 'special military operation' in Ukraine. Putin stood to one side in Moscow's Christ the Saviour Cathedral.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[sene5hos]

Happy Easter to all who celebrate Easter this week (As ours was last week).

BUT i had a WTF moment when I saw this,

Video: Putin attends an Easter mass conducted by the Russian Orthodox Church | Daily Mail Online

Vladimir Putin attended an Easter mass conducted by the Russian Orthodox Church, which has strongly backed the Kremlin leader's 'special military operation' in Ukraine. Putin stood to one side in Moscow's Christ the Saviour Cathedral.

www.dailymail.co.uk

He wanted to make amends for all the Ukrainians he had killed.

 

[sene5hos]

This remarkable footage appears to show a Russian plane spinning in circles as it descends from the sky after it is struck by a Ukrainian missile.

 

[sene5hos]

Russia's Lavrov says danger of World War III 'real' amid war with Ukraine

Speaking to Russian news agencies, he criticised Kyiv's approach to the talks, adding: "Good will has its limits. But if it isn't reciprocal, that doesn't help the negotiation process.

www.hindustantimes.com

Russia's Lavrov warns of 'real' danger of World War III amid invasion of Ukraine.

Speaking to Russian news agencies, he criticised Kyiv's approach to the talks, adding: "Good will has its limits.
But if it isn't reciprocal, that doesn't help the negotiation process.

 

[gaby]

Poutine c'est CLAIR ne veut absolument pas négocier....il veut raser l'UKRAINE.....la faire disparaître...et garde à ceux qui vont se dresser devant lui....pas certain que la FINLANDE et SUÈDE---qui s'apprêtent à déposer une demande pour joindre l'OTAN ---vivent de
bons moments actuellement..de même que les États Baltiques-Moldavie......non rien de bon à l'horizon.

 

[wetnose]

Putin is CLEAR absolutely does not want to negotiate....he wants to raze the UKRAINE.....to make it disappear...and beware of those who will stand before him....not sure that FINLAND and SWEDEN---who are about to apply to join NATO---live from
good times now..as well as the Baltic States-Moldova......no nothing good on the horizon.

So NOW we finally see the truth of Putin's actions - a 19th century land grab. Hardly a "special military operation" to 'denazify' Ukraine.

Putin authorizes 'special military operation' to 'denazify' Ukraine

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www.haaretz.com

"Its goal is to protect people who have been subjected to bullying and genocide... for the last eight years. And for this we will strive for the demilitarization and denazification of Ukraine.

"And to bring to court those who committed numerous bloody crimes against civilians, including against citizens of the Russian Federation."

Ukraine dismisses as invented Russian accusations of genocide against people living in parts of its east seized by Russian-backed separatists in 2014. Kyiv has said Putin was looking for an artificial pretext to attack it.

 

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Pink Floyd “Hey Hey Rise Up” , the first single since 1994​

 

[Cruiser777]

This remarkable footage appears to show a Russian plane spinning in circles as it descends from the sky after it is struck by a Ukrainian missile.

One "Lucky" pilot...

I guess he had no idea that he will get so many "HITS" on you tube, etc etc that he would become an internet sensation.

 

[sene5hos]

Ukrainian town of Borodyanka in ruins after battle

 

[EagerBeaver]

Russia Cuts off Gas Supply To Poland and Bulgaria:

Ukraine war: Russia halts gas exports to Poland and Bulgaria

Moscow says 'unfriendly' countries must start paying for its gas in roubles.

www.bbc.com

 

[sene5hos]

US Defense Secretary Austin held a press conference at Ramstein Air Base after defense talks on Ukraine, which were attended by more than 40 countries in Germany.
Stressing that all countries are ready to help Ukraine win the war, Austin said: "The assistance we have provided in record time has made a big difference on the ground." "Russia has also lost an important ship," Austin said, pointing out that Russia suffered heavy losses of ammunition and troops on the 62nd day of the Ukrainian war.

Therefore, Russia is weaker in terms of military capability than at the beginning of the war." he used the expression.
Noting that Ukraine's decision to join NATO is an independent decision that NATO will take, Austin said: "I believe that Ukraine will apply again to become a NATO member in the future. But the first step will be to end the conflict., "he said.

When asked about whether the attacks in the Transnistria region of Moldova will grow further, Austin noted that they are still studying this issue, but they are not in favor of the growth of events.

 

[sene5hos]

Ukrainian farmers don bulletproof vests to plough frontline fields

Ukrainian farmers in the southern region of Zaporizhzhia which borders the frontline of the military conflict with Russia are now wearing body armour to plough their fields.

www.reuters.com

ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, Ukraine, April 26 (Reuters) - Ukrainian farmers in the southern region of Zaporizhzhia which borders the frontline of the military conflict with Russia are now wearing body armour to plough their fields.

A week after the war started, grad rockets began falling right next door to the fields where contract farmer Yuri worked.

He now drives a tractor in a bulletproof vest and a ballistic helmet provided by his employer - kit he says he is used to from time spent doing military service. Farmers in the surrounding fields are following suit.

Poor Ukrainians, this is no life.

 

[sene5hos]

The city of kyiv unbolts a statue celebrating Russian-Ukrainian friendship - Then24

On April 26, the mayor of kyiv began the demolition of a historical monument from the Soviet era celebrating the friendship between Ukraine and Russia, in the

then24.com

kyiv City Hall has started demolishing a monument celebrating Russian-Ukrainian friendship. Erected in 1982, its unbolting is part of a policy of “decommunization” carried out by Ukraine for several years, which Russia denounces.

On April 26, the mayor of kyiv began the demolition of a historical monument from the Soviet era celebrating the friendship between Ukraine and Russia, in the context of the Russian military operation in Ukraine, denounced by kyiv and the West in particular. like a war of invasion.