Putin Invades the Ukraine

[bobabode]

Get a load of this Ukrainian medic on a powered unicycle.
https://twitter.com/i/status/1836702093207286188

For the Xhitter averse - https://youtu.be/TcAep_u8ap0

[Not Insane]

I've not really been following that foreign war much, but I get snippets from time to time and got the impression Ukraine was kicking butt. But I decided to do some research. I didn't "scour" the interwebs, but this one seemed to be a pretty well put together roundup of where we were, at least two weeks ago:

Who is Winning the War in Ukraine

[bobabode]

I give you Patron the Wonder Beagle.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1578679252463276032

Sorry for the Xhitter link.

[bobabode]

I am proud to welcome President Zelenskyy back to the White House today. For nearly three years, the United States has rallied the world to stand with the people of Ukraine as they defend their freedom from Russian aggression, and it has been a top priority of my Administration to provide Ukraine with the support it needs to prevail. In that time, Ukraine has won the battle of Kyiv, reclaimed more than half the territory that Russia seized at the start of the war, and safeguarded its sovereignty and independence. But there is more work to do. That is why, today, I am announcing a surge in security assistance for Ukraine and a series of additional actions to help Ukraine win this war.

Today, I am announcing that:

I have directed the Department of Defense to allocate all of its remaining security assistance funding that has been appropriated for Ukraine by the end of my term in office. As part of this effort, the Department of Defense will allocate the remaining Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative funds by the end of this year. I also have authorized $5.5 billion in Presidential Drawdown Authority to ensure this authority does not expire, so that my Administration can fully utilize the funding appropriated by Congress to support the drawdown of U.S. equipment for Ukraine and then replenish U.S. stockpiles.
The Department of Defense is announcing $2.4 billion in security assistance through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which will provide Ukraine with additional air defense, Unmanned Aerial Systems, and air-to-ground munitions, as well as strengthen Ukraine’s defense industrial base and support its maintenance and sustainment requirements.
To enhance Ukraine’s long-range strike capabilities, I have decided to provide Ukraine with the Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) long-range munition.
To further strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses, I have directed the Department of Defense to refurbish and provide Ukraine with an additional Patriot air defense battery and to provide Ukraine with additional Patriot missiles. This builds on my decision earlier this year to divert U.S. air defense exports to Ukraine, which will provide Ukraine with hundreds of additional Patriot and AMRAAM missiles over the next year and will help Ukraine defend its cities and its people.
To build the capacity of Ukraine’s air force, I have directed the Department of Defense to expand training for Ukrainian F-16 pilots, including by supporting the training of an additional 18 pilots next year.
To counter Russian sanctions evasion and money laundering, the Department of Justice, the Department of the Treasury, and the U.S. Secret Service have taken action today to disrupt a global cryptocurrency network, in coordination with international partners. The United States will continue to raise the costs on Russia for its war in Ukraine and to deprive the Russian defense industrial base of resources.
I will convene a leader-level meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Germany next month to coordinate the efforts of the more than 50 countries supporting Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression.
Through these actions, my message is clear: The United States will provide Ukraine with the support it needs to win this war.

www.whitehouse.gov/...

Thank you Mr. President - Slava Ukraini!

[bobabode]

A little disco inferno for the depraved amongst us who still support Vlad Pootin and his lapdog Donold j. Trump.
https://twitter.com/i/status/1840048485552291889

[Dondilion]

Originally Posted by Not Insane

I've not really been following that foreign war much, but I get snippets from time to time and got the impression Ukraine was kicking butt. But I decided to do some research. I didn't "scour" the interwebs, but this one seemed to be a pretty well put together roundup of where we were, at least two weeks ago:

Who is Winning the War in Ukraine

China.

[bobabode]

Agreed, although no one really wins in war except the undertaker. Red China is just being it's same old narcissistic self while selling arms for a handy profit to that insane pig Vlad.

Did you see the pictures of Xi's newest super duper nuclear powered attack submarine sitting on the sea bottom, dockside?

Must have hired some engineers from the tragic 'Kurst' project or they're just as corrupt as any other autocratic regime. See, Kim Dongle Un or the Exalted Grand Caliph (t)Erdogan.
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[Dondilion]

You are looking at the wrong picture. All over the world people are looking at their cars and trains.

[bobabode]

The Mandarin Economy, smh.

https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/...culties-a86543

[RickeyM]

Originally Posted by bobabode

A little disco inferno for the depraved amongst us who still support Vlad Pootin and his lapdog Donold j. Trump.
https://twitter.com/i/status/1840048485552291889

The Soviet military turret toss?