April 17, 20223 yr The SAM systems produced by this plant are of an older variety I believe - the SA-11 and SA-19 - so the military impact is likely small. But that workers were given the option if unpaid leave or joining the army to me is the main story. Also of course it's more evidence of the impact of this war on Russia's supply chain. Most parts used in production by this plant came from Germany, who cut off supply when the invasion began. Why Putin thought the west would continue to supply Russia with tech and resources after the invasion is anybody's guess at this point. The man bought into his own propaganda.
April 17, 20223 yr 7 hours ago, Abracadabra said: Unfortunately for the Ukrainians, this is a land war. Sinking an old ship is great PR but it's not going to alter the outcome of this war. Meanwhile, there are NATO forces being captured and killed in Ukraine. Those captured will be treated as mercenaries who will not be afforded any rights under the Geneva conventions. What a sad commentary for NATO to fight a war behind a mercenary army. Disgusting and dishonorable. Like when Russia pretended they werent invading Crimea?
April 18, 20223 yr I guess it's now actually a war. And I guess Ukraine is its own country that Russia invaded. Watching the brainwashing happen live is almost .. well almost like watching my parents watch Fox News.
April 18, 20223 yr Ukrainian city Mariupol ‘doesn’t exist anymore’ after Russian army razed it to ground, official says https://www.foxnews.com/world/ukrainian-city-mariupol-doesnt-exist-anymore-russian-army-razed-ground-ukraine-foreign-minister Probably a lot of those buildings were not-zee.
April 18, 20223 yr Russia Shows Off Crew of Sunken Moskva Warship—With Quite a Few Missing https://www.thedailybeast.com/russia-shows-off-crew-of-sunken-moskva-warshipwith-quite-a-few-missing?source=articles&via=rss
April 18, 20223 yr 200k Russian jobs at risk from sanctions Russia central bank admits it's struggling to find foreign-currency options as sanctions spur 'structural transformation' MOEX down 36% since mid February
April 18, 20223 yr 2 minutes ago, JohnSnowsHair said: "murder-suicide" No word on whether he was suicided by ice axe. thoughts and prayers to the Abra family.
April 18, 20223 yr The pope makes an Easter plea for peace in Ukraine, citing a nuclear risk https://www.npr.org/2022/04/17/1093239310/easter-ukraine-pope-francis 1. The Pope 2. The Queen will make a statement 3. Not zeee return to power.
April 18, 20223 yr 3 minutes ago, Toastrel said: The pope makes an Easter plea for peace in Ukraine, citing a nuclear risk https://www.npr.org/2022/04/17/1093239310/easter-ukraine-pope-francis 1. The Pope 2. The Queen will make a statement 3. Not zeee return to power.
April 19, 20223 yr "There are dead, there are wounded, there are missing. My son called me when they were given phones. They left their documents and phones on the ship. He calls me and cries from what he saw. It was scary. It is clear that not everyone survived,” https://apple.news/Ah4c9kmPsQw2onJDD9pqInw
April 19, 20223 yr Russia Opposes UN Investigation of Bucha War Crimes Allegations https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/russia-opposes-un-investigation-of-bucha-war-crimes-allegations/ar-AAWmmKa?ocid=BingNews Of course they do.
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