hell yea 👍

Can't believe you guys are falling for the media's lies. That's obviously footage from the new Top Gun movie.

2 hours ago, barho said:

 

They hit it with helos

1 hour ago, Bill said:

Not only that, they did it with helicopters. 
 

^if you swipe on that you can see them blacked out and leaving the area. 

Beat me to it

Abra right about now:

 

I think there's the potential for a decent size Russian force that got themselves trapped near Kiev. If so the'yre in big trouble.

 

Ukraine flags have been raised in Ivankiv.., which is seemingly the only way out of Kiev for Russian armor unless they want to start bushwacking. Whatever didn't make it through last night's column of retreat is going to have a really bad time.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2022/04/01/ukraine-russia-invasion-live-updates/7239190001/

 

Russia on Friday accused Ukraine of attacking a fuel depot in Belgorod, which would be the first Ukrainian air strike on Russian soil if confirmed. But Ukrainian officials would not confirm or deny reports.

 

 

22 minutes ago, mayanh8 said:

bushwacking

Still have the mud as well, if they are still there they are toast

 

big if true.

 

 

 

 

 

More in the thread but Kazakhstan is showing some balls.

Obligatory Borat:

 

 

 

 

It's possible that up to 9000 Russian troops have been cutoff by UA. They're going to have to either die fighting in their defensive positions or abandon their equipment and run/hide/surrender.

Where is Abra?  Was he one of the 130K Putin just drafted?

5 minutes ago, barho said:

Where is Abra?  Was he one of the 130K Putin just drafted?

Don't worry. He will be back tomorrow after he washes out of basic training in shame.

again: Russia needs buyers for its oil more than the world needs Russia.

 

16 minutes ago, JohnSnowsHair said:

again: Russia needs buyers for its oil more than the world needs Russia.

 

I was told this simply is not true.

2 hours ago, Bill said:

Abra right about now:

 

Pretty daring mission by the Ukrainians, assuming it was them, but it won't have much impact on the outcome of this conflict.

Meanwhile, the Not-z commanders trapped in Mariupol were shot down trying to escape via helicopter. Two helicopters got out. Speculation is that there's foreign mercenaries, if not active duty EU/US, among those trapped in Mariupol and they want out badly. 

13 minutes ago, Abracadabra said:

Pretty daring mission by the Ukrainians, assuming it was them, but it won't have much impact on the outcome of this conflict.

Meanwhile, the Not-z commanders trapped in Mariupol were shot down trying to escape via helicopter. Two helicopters got out. Speculation is that there's foreign mercenaries, if not active duty EU/US, among those trapped in Mariupol and they want out badly. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's a long thread and I skipped around a bit to give a feel for it. 

15 minutes ago, JohnSnowsHair said:

 

 

 

 

 

It's a long thread and I skipped around a bit to give a feel for it. 

All part of Putin's plan.

39 minutes ago, Abracadabra said:

Pretty daring mission by the Ukrainians, assuming it was them, but it won't have much impact on the outcome of this conflict.

Meanwhile, the Not-z commanders trapped in Mariupol were shot down trying to escape via helicopter. Two helicopters got out. Speculation is that there's foreign mercenaries, if not active duty EU/US, among those trapped in Mariupol and they want out badly. 

The great thing about the utter failure of the Russian conventional forces is that in today's information age, everyone can see it.  This includes the Chinese, and they don't back losers.  Putin's shell of a military is clearly full of a bunch of losers.

Almost funny, if not for the Russian people he has made to suffer the consequences.

Good luck, Abra.

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Diversity and Inclusion

The Peace Corps seeks to reflect the rich diversity of the U.S. and, further, bring diverse perspectives and solutions to development issues in the countries we serve. For the Peace Corps, diversity is a collection of individual attributes that together help the agency pursue organizational objectives appropriately and effectively. These include, but are not limited to, national origin, language, race, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and family structures. Diversity may also encompass where people are from, where they have lived, and their differences in thought and life experiences.

We also seek to create a culture of inclusion that connects staff and Volunteers; encourages collaboration, flexibility, equity and fairness, and leverages diversity throughout the organization so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential—throughout the Volunteer and staff lifecycle. Any Volunteer or staff member can contact or reach out to any Peace Corps Ukraine staff member with whom they feel most comfortable to speak about any of these issues. Program Managers, Safety and Security Manager, Director of Management and Operations, Director of Programs and Training, and the Country Director are all available to assist Volunteers or staff.

Peace Corps Ukraine prioritizes the safety and security for all Volunteers at all times and in all situations....

....What Might a Volunteer Face?

 

Possible Considerations for African American or Black Volunteers

Volunteer Voices: “'People of color' face many challenges living in Ukraine, as a Peace Corps Volunteer. However, African-Americans will confront far more complicated issues. For modern parts of Ukraine, African-Americans are part of the community and day-to-day life. However, there are many Ukrainians who have never seen a Black person before. Their understanding of African-American culture is fueled by the media and African stereotypes. You will generate lots of interest and curious stares.

So, these stares can make you uncomfortable and annoyed. Ukrainians' initial perception of you may be that you are from Africa; it may not. It does help if they understand that you are an American, and the training in PST will help you consider ways that you will engage with these assumptions."

"It is not uncommon for Ukrainians to refer to African-Americans as “[N-Word]”. Volunteers of color may be called 'a monkey' or may see children’s games with Blackface. Being aware of the history of dehumanization for people of African descent may help inform where this comes from; it does not justify it. It will be at your discretion to determine the intent. No matter the intent, staff recognizes the impact that hearing that word may invoke hurt and anger. If you view it as unlearned [something the person has never been exposed to], it may be an opportunity for you to educate that person. We are here to support your successful service, and these comments and images can be a huge distraction and obstacle to you. Know that Peace Corps staff is here to support and encourage you. Do not hesitate to remove yourself from such situations. You are not expected to be subjected to such treatment. You can also find support and understand from other African-American Peace Corps Volunteers serving in Ukraine."

Any volunteer or staff member who has experienced racism can contact any Peace Corps Ukraine staff member. This can include the Program Managers, Safety and Security Manager, Director of Management and Operations, Director of Programs and Training, or Country Director.