Russian invasion of Ukraine imminent, BBC reports

[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.

 

[minutemenX]

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.

 

[sene5hos]

Russia accused of 'blackmail' after halting gas supplies to two European countries

Russia's gas supplies to eastern Europe are looking highly uncertain on Wednesday.

www.cnbc.com

Russia’s gas supplies to Eastern Europe are looking highly uncertain on Wednesday after Poland and Bulgaria were told their supplies would stop.

The move comes after both countries refused Moscow’s recent demand to pay for gas supplies in rubles.

It also coincides with a sharp rise in tensions between Western allies and Russia as the war in Ukraine continues into a third month.

 

[sene5hos]

Ukrainian Forces destroyed 500 Russian mines. D
uring the destruction of mines near Kiev, the sounds of explosions rose.
According to footage from the Ukrainian Emergency Service, mines laid by Russian soldiers were destroyed in an area close to the country's capital.
Ukrainian forces collected the mines that Russia had put into the city during its occupation and destroyed them in a controlled manner.
According to the latest information, 475 of the 500 mines are believed to have been detected unexploded and destroyed in an empty area close to the city.
There has been no official statement on this issue from the Ukrainian state level yet.
The images shared on social media have had great repercussions. An official statement on this breaking news is expected.

 

[sene5hos]

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said war in the 21st century is an "absurdity" as he visited sites on the outskirts of Kyiv that had been occupied by Russian troops.

How evil a person is when his wish of destroying a country and he doesn't want anyone to stop him of turning everything in a country into dust.
And when some country decided to defend the oppressed nation it will also destroyed the one who are just want to defend and protect the helpless country because many are dying already I can't imagine such an evil still exist today.

 

[cloudsurf]

Evil is in our Ape genes. In the majority of humanoids it`s normally repressed , but when given power or a pulpit to spew hate it`s heinous tentacles reach out to cause pain and suffering for the sake of more power and to feed its ego-mania. Karma hopefully rules in the end.

 

[sene5hos]

Nato says it is ready to maintain its support for Ukraine in the war against Russia for years – as it happened

This blog has now closed. You can find our latest coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war in our new live blog

www.theguardian.com

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv rocked by missile strikes as UN chief.

Missiles hit Kyiv 2 loud explosions central Kyiv Smoke rising above city center.

 

[sene5hos]

Ukraine releases images of Russian soldiers wanted for Bucha massacre war crimes

Pictures of the troops, branded the "despicable ten", were published by the Ukrainian government earlier today along with their names.

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

Ukraine releases images of 10 Russian soldiers wanted for Bucha massacre war crimes.

 

[wetnose]

Game over, Putin, you're not going to outspend the US. Today, the Lend-Lease Act was approved by the House by a margin of 417-10 - basically it gives Ukraine a blank check for most war equipment. This Act was last used in WW2 to supply the UK and the USSR with the supplies they needed to defeat the Nazis. All it needs is Biden's signature and the Military Industrial Complex can get to work.

House passes military lend-lease bill to speed Ukraine aid

The U.S. House has given final passage to legislation that would streamline a World War II-era military lend-lease program to help Ukraine fight the Russian invasion.

apnews.com

The congressman said he hoped the “Churchillian idea” would end delays in shipping aid to Ukraine, much the way the original law sped help to Britain fighting Adolf Hitler’s Germany in World War II.

“Today we find ourselves in a very similar situation with Putin systematically bombing and shelling the peaceful villages and cities of Ukraine,” he said.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi also gave nod to the moment, saying the war is a battle between democracy and autocracy, and echoed Roosevelt’s call on Americans to provide the fuel to keep light of democracy burning.

“Our task today remains the same,” she said. “The Ukrainian people are making the fight for all of us.”

 

[cloudsurf]

I wonder who were the 10 against. Commies and Fascists ?

 

[gaby]

Les missiles sur KYIV hier ---les premiers-- durant la présence du SG de l'ONU....n'étaient pas une coincidence...MAIS un message très clair que ce psycho...est prêt à tout...... qui arrêtera sa folie destructrice ????

 

[Fradi]

I wonder who were the 10 against. Commies and Fascists ?

Yacht owners.

 

[wetnose]

I wonder who were the 10 against. Commies and Fascists ?

With no exception, all 10 were from the Re-putin-can party:

Andy Biggs R AZ-5

Dan Bishop R NC-9

Warren Davidson R OH-8

Matt Gaetz R FL

Paul Gosar R AZ-4

Marjorie Taylor Greene R GA-14

Thomas Massie R KY-4

Ralph Norman R SC-5

Scott Perry R PA-10

Tom Tiffany R WI-7

I hope their constituents are proud of their Representatives in Congress. Hey, Ukrainians aren't going to genocide themselves, amirite?

 

[sene5hos]

the Re-putin-can party:

I love that