Ukraine

[D2Cat]

Here's a link by the US govt directing what to do in case of a nuclear explosion. It's almost hilarious to read. Instructions to keep 6' distance from non family members and wear a mask!

I would think at that point in life those two things would be of very little importance!!!!!

Radiation Emergencies | Ready.gov

Learn how to prepare for, stay safe during, and be safe after a nuclear explosion. Prepare Now Stay Safe During Be Safe After Associated Content

www.ready.gov

 

[jyoutz]

Data point

Using the weather application "Windy.com" there is a feature to "look" through the lens of open cameras around the world. Traffic and municipal cameras, scenic and sporting locations. etc.

Just now, all cameras in Ukraine are off line. They were up last evening at this time.

This is a random comment regarding the situation there, from the inter web.
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"Russia's policy of absolutely minimizing risk to civilians is slowing military advances. Unfortunately, the presently non-liberated areas are descending into ever deepening chaos and atrocities committed by Ukrainian forces with bands of well armed, unfettered criminals."

Are you Putin’s disinformation press guy? Carry on comrade.

 

[Botamon]

"Russia's policy of absolutely minimizing risk to civilians is slowing military advances. Unfortunately, the presently non-liberated areas are descending into ever deepening chaos and atrocities committed by Ukrainian forces with bands of well armed, unfettered criminals."

Quote straight from the official Russian propaganda machine.

Which no sane, reasoning person could believe. Minimal risk to civilians would have occurred if Russia had not invaded in the first place.

 

[mikester]

I think that would be the case in most, if not all the states.

I know of some nutters around here. Just point them in the right direction and stay out of the way.

The more dire the circumstances, the more people will join in.

Honestly though. If Europe and other countries would just stop sending Russia imports, it would probably end pretty quickly. It's hard to put up a fight if your out of fuel, supplies and are starving.

As China has pointed out to us with delays on products, it's a global market.

While we are at it cutting off all Internet and telephone would have the added benefit of eliminating a huge source of spam and hackers. All you need is a backhoe to physically cut their feeds. That will get some attention.

Start seizing all bank accounts assets. Ban all travel from Russia.

Time to enforce the idea of play nice or risk banishment. The USSR failed for a reason.

 

[ccoon520]

While I wouldn't oppose the US military helping the Ukraine in a direct way (because they actually asked us for help rather than us running in saying "WE'RE HELPING"), I also understand why engaging in direct conflict with a nuclear power defending a country that is not yet a formal ally is quite the risk. We also need to take care not to jump to the assassinate option if there are other courses of action because what we don't need is Putin turned into a martyr because even though there are protest against the war in Russia there are still a (probably not small) chunk of Russians that support it.

I 100% think Zelensky is either going to end up a war hero or a war hero and a martyr, so even if Russia does occupy Ukraine it is going to turn into a repeat of Germany Occupied France in WWII.

 

[Bmyers]

The European Union accepts Ukraine’s application, will start ‘special admission’: report

The EU has accepted Ukraine’s application and has commenced a special admission procedure to integrate the country, Eastern European media has reported.

The EU will also look to switch Ukraine over to its power grid in the coming weeks, further integrating the country into the European structure.

 

[Botamon]

The below should be required reading for every government official we have in Washington. Indeed, for every American. This has been and is Russia's game plan:
https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/01/opinions/georgia-former-soviet-putin-ukraine-antelava/index.html

 

[NHSleddog]

The below should be required reading for every government official we have in Washington. Indeed, for every American. This has been and is Russia's game plan:
https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/01/opinions/georgia-former-soviet-putin-ukraine-antelava/index.html

No offense but that read like a four woke alarm.

At least it is in the "opinion" area.

 

[ACDII]

Reports are coming out, some video too of injured russian troops claiming they thought it was an exercise, not an actual invasion. There are also reports of doctored videos showing UN troops and tanks attacking the queued up Russian troops being shown to the Russian population to garner more support for invasion.

True or not, just the thought of it is sick.

 

[twomany]

The first casualty of conflict is TRUTH!

The NEWS as it's made....up.

UPDATED: Russia To Respond To Kiev's Information War With High-Precision Weapons

UPDATE: In several hours after the warning released by the Russian Ministry of Defence, the TV tower in Kiev was...

southfront.org

 

[jyoutz]

The first casualty of conflict is TRUTH!

The NEWS as it's made....up.

UPDATED: Russia To Respond To Kiev's Information War With High-Precision Weapons

UPDATE: In several hours after the warning released by the Russian Ministry of Defence, the TV tower in Kiev was...

southfront.org

Da Komrade

 

[ayak]

Am thinking at this point, it probably was more like six too many.

 

[xrocketengineer]

Apparently the Ukrainian government still has a sense of humor:

Ukrainian authorities say citizens don't need to declare captured Russian tanks and military equipment for tax purposes

Authorities said the declaration of seized tanks and military equipment would be unnecessary as the cost "does not exceed 100 living wages."

www.businessinsider.com

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Apparently the Ukrainian government still has a sense of humor:

Ukrainian authorities say citizens don't need to declare captured Russian tanks and military equipment for tax purposes

Authorities said the declaration of seized tanks and military equipment would be unnecessary as the cost "does not exceed 100 living wages."

www.businessinsider.com

Well he was a comedian before be became president!

I personally think he's got a ton of moxie!
Ukrainians are some tough mo fo's!

 

[Daferris]

Well he was a comedian before be became president!

I personally think he's got a ton of moxie!
Ukrainians are some tough mo fo's!

personally I really liked the YouTube video I saw of a woman offering a Russian soldier Sunflower seeds so that when he dies al least a flower will grow...

 

[skeets]

Ban everything from Russia,, you know what a crimp that is going to put in finding 7.62x39, I mean for people that still have things like that

 

[Lil Foot]

Ban everything from Russia,, you know what a crimp that is going to put in finding 7.62x39, I mean for people that still have things like that

Been thinking about taking up scuba- most be a lot of that sort of thing at the bottom of these lakes.

 

[Nicfin36]

Ban everything from Russia,, you know what a crimp that is going to put in finding 7.62x39, I mean for people that still have things like that

I remember when a case of it was $75. Good ol' days.

 

[twomany]

REAL LIFE IN UKRAINE WAR ZONE – DONETSK, VOLNOVAKHA

In the eastern Ukrainian town of Volnovakha, remaining civilians huddle in basements under near-constant bombardment from surrounding Russian and separatist forces. Volnovakha (Ukrainian: Волноваха) is a small city of district significance in the Donetsk Oblast of Ukraine. It serves as the...

news.freedom-live.us

Looks difficult in Eastern Ukraine.

 

[Henro]

I keep thinking about this issue.

Just seems to me that invading another country that has not been provocative, is simply wrong.

Cannot help but see the evil in this.

What provocative means is debatable, I know. Just depends on what the perception of Provocative is.

If I get thinking about these things I just feel like throwing up.

Maybe as the US we need to invade Mexico and put the border wall on the southern Mexican border. NO I do not think this way, but perhaps some like Putin might...