TheOldGuy @TheOldGuy@qoto.org
I am a Democrat who supports Ukraine in their battle against The Russian Z fascist invaders.
I am a 73 year old Covid hermit who
lives on 10 acres in a sparsely populated area of the Ozarks. I heat with wood that is leftover by the lumber industry. When cutting oak for lumber only the trunk is used.
The largest town is population 2992. The county is 13k people scattered over 713 square miles.
Joined Dec 2022
"No Red Lines": Ukraine May Hit Russian Territory with French Missiles
This was stated in an interview with the BBC by the head of the French Foreign Ministry, Jean-Noel Barrot. He emphasized that Ukraine could strike at the territory of the Russian Federation for the purpose of self-defense, but did not confirm the fact that the Ukrainian Armed Forces were using long-range French weapons.
"We will support Ukraine as intensively and for as long as necessary. Why? Because our security is at stake. Every time the Russian army advances one square kilometer, the threat becomes one square kilometer closer to Europe," the head of the French Foreign Ministry said.
According to him, Western partners should not set restrictions on aid to Ukraine and draw "red lines". When asked by journalists whether this could even mean the participation of French troops in the battle, he said: "We do not exclude any option."
Currently, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have French SCALP-EG missiles, an analogue of the British Storm Shadow. Such missiles are capable of hitting targets at a distance of more than 250 km.
Good Morning Resisters. This year my used to be feral cat is more friendly in bed. sleeping close to my feet instead of keeping distance. She will get there eventually
Joyce Vance says get your vaccinations
https://open.substack.com/pub/joycevance/p/get-your-vaccines?r=70k1h&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email
Britain's largest bank HSBC has stopped accepting payments from Russia and Belarus
The financial institution's website states that any such payments may be delayed or rejected and the funds returned. HSBC urged customers to seek alternative solutions for such transactions.
The reason for HSBC's new decision could be that the US recently expanded sanctions against Russian financial institutions.
Russian soldier filmed the moment a Ukrainian ATGM missile FGM-148 "Javelin" hit and destroyed the tank in front of him.
She took a bribe from Trump to kill the Trump University lawsuit in her state
https://www.palmerreport.com/analysis/trumps-pam-bondi-nomination-could-in-trouble-too/58989/
Trump considers ex-intelligence chief Richard Grenell for Ukraine post, sources say - Reuters
WASHINGTON, Nov 22 (Reuters) - President-elect Donald Trump is considering tapping Richard Grenell, his former intelligence chief, to be a special envoy for the Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to four sources familiar with the transition plans.
Grenell, who served as Trump's ambassador to Germany and was acting director of national intelligence during Trump's 2017-2021 term, would play a key role in Trump's efforts to halt the war if he is ultimately selected for the post.
While there is currently no special envoy dedicated solely to resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Trump is considering creating the role, according to the four sources, who requested anonymity to discuss internal deliberations.
Trump could ultimately decide not to create a special envoy for the conflict in Ukraine, although he is strongly considering doing so, the sources said. If he does, he could ultimately select someone else for the role, and there is no guarantee Grenell would accept.
Trump vowed on the campaign trail to swiftly end the conflict, although he has not said how he will do it.
Some of Grenell's stances could give Ukraine's leaders pause.
During a Bloomberg roundtable in July, he advocated for the creation of "autonomous zones" as a means of settling the conflict, which began after Russia invaded Ukrainian sovereign territory. He also suggested he would not be in favor of Ukraine joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in the immediate future, a position he shares with many Trump allies.
Grenell's supporters note he has had a long diplomatic career and has a deep knowledge of European affairs. In addition to serving as ambassador to Germany, Grenell was also a special presidential envoy for Serbia and Kosovo peace negotiations.
Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson for Trump's transition effort, declined to comment, beyond saying the president-elect's personnel decisions "will continue to be announced by him when they are made."
Grenell did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Grenell, who campaigned for Trump in the lead up to the Nov. 5 election, was a top contender to be secretary of state.
He was ultimately passed over for Republican U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, a move that surprised and upset some of Grenell's close allies.
I am a Democrat who supports Ukraine in their battle against The Russian Z fascist invaders.
I am a 73 year old Covid hermit who
lives on 10 acres in a sparsely populated area of the Ozarks. I heat with wood that is leftover by the lumber industry. When cutting oak for lumber only the trunk is used.
The largest town is population 2992. The county is 13k people scattered over 713 square miles.
Joined Dec 2022
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