TheOldGuy @TheOldGuy@qoto.org
I am a Democrat who supports Ukraine in their battle against The Russian 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 2993. The county is 13k people scattered over 713 square miles.
Joined Dec 2022
Zelensky is in Argentina for the inauguration of Argentina's new president Milei.
This is Zelensky's first trip to Latin America, and a rare journey outside of Ukraine since the start of the full scale invasion.
Whilst in Argentina he held meetings with the presidents of Paraguay, Uruguay and Ecuador.
🇵🇾 He thanked President Santiago Peña of Paraguay for his decisive support of Ukraine within international organizations. They discussed ways of developing trade between Ukraine and Paraguay.
🇺🇾 During the talks with Luis Lacalle Pou, Zelensky thanked Uruguay for supporting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. Special attention was paid to the prospect of the Ukraine-Latin America summit.
🇪🇨 With President Daniel Noboa of Ecuador, they discussed the possibilities of developing bilateral cooperation between Ukraine and Ecuador: in the field of security, digitalization, trade in agricultural products. He offered to join the implementation of the Ukrainian peace formula.
"It is very important for us to have the support and powerful united voice of the countries of Latin America, which support the Ukrainian people in the war for our freedom and democracy.", Zelensky stated.
Zelensky also held a telephone conversation with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron. He thanked him for the military assistance provided by France and discussed priority needs and the next French defense package, which will significantly strengthen Ukraine's firepower.
He also emphasized the importance of opening negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU at the European Council summit.
"Ukraine has fulfilled all necessary recommendations of the European Commission.
The decision of the European Council will have a significant impact on the motivation of Ukrainian society and the army.
In this regard, I highly appreciate President Macron's personal efforts aimed at ensuring the unity of the EU.", Zelensky stated.
Zelensky is in Argentina for the inauguration of Argentina's new president Milei.
This is Zelensky's first trip to Latin America, and a rare journey outside of Ukraine since the start of the full scale invasion.
Whilst in Argentina he held meetings with the presidents of Paraguay, Uruguay and Ecuador.
🇵🇾 He thanked President Santiago Peña of Paraguay for his decisive support of Ukraine within international organizations. They discussed ways of developing trade between Ukraine and Paraguay.
🇺🇾 During the talks with Luis Lacalle Pou, Zelensky thanked Uruguay for supporting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. Special attention was paid to the prospect of the Ukraine-Latin America summit.
🇪🇨 With President Daniel Noboa of Ecuador, they discussed the possibilities of developing bilateral cooperation between Ukraine and Ecuador: in the field of security, digitalization, trade in agricultural products. He offered to join the implementation of the Ukrainian peace formula.
"It is very important for us to have the support and powerful united voice of the countries of Latin America, which support the Ukrainian people in the war for our freedom and democracy.", Zelensky stated.
Zelensky also held a telephone conversation with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron. He thanked him for the military assistance provided by France and discussed priority needs and the next French defense package, which will significantly strengthen Ukraine's firepower.
He also emphasized the importance of opening negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU at the European Council summit.
"Ukraine has fulfilled all necessary recommendations of the European Commission.
The decision of the European Council will have a significant impact on the motivation of Ukrainian society and the army.
In this regard, I highly appreciate President Macron's personal efforts aimed at ensuring the unity of the EU.", Zelensky stated.
Russians raped children as young as 4
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/russian-troops-raped-tortured-children-ukraine-un-panel-says-rcna49168.
The operational situation in the East remains difficult. The enemy does not stop conducting offensive operations along the entire front.
Together with the commanders holding the defense in the Eastern direction, we analyzed the situation in detail and considered options for further actions.
We jointly made the necessary decisions and took measures to ensure the stability of our defense, the preservation of the lives of our soldiers and the rational use of ammunition.
Oleksandr Syrskyi
Commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces
Slow day on the battlefield.
https://t.me/WarriorsUkrainian/16262
Good morning Resisters everywhere. We are almost into the 30s. By 9:30 I expect above freezing.
The cat and I are enjoying this very warm wool blanket from Korea. Back in 1975, when I was packing up to ship out to Ft Wainwright in Fairbanks, AK a fellow soldier gave me this very heavy, very thick blanket.
The announcement made by Russia to conduct presidential elections in the occupied territories of Ukraine, including Crimea and parts of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions, has drawn condemnation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has denounced these actions as a violation of international law principles, notably the UN Charter. Consequently, the agency has declared the election process illegal and null and void.
The scheduled date for the Russian presidential election in these territories is March 17, 2024.
Ukraine's secret site testing attack drones for the frontline - Forces News
Forces News has visited a secret Ukrainian drone testing site where one engineer warned Ukraine is struggling to keep up with Russian production.
Ukraine cannot match Russia in terms of conventional airpower, but has used attack drones to great effect.
But since the 2022 invasion, Russia has become more savvy in terms of countering Ukrainian drones as well as stepping up the production of its own fleet of uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Russian forces have deployed more jamming technology - and there are reports of Russian shopping centres being repurposed and turned into drone research laboratories and factories
Gonna say goodnight now. Don't expect me out here any earlier than 9 AM. Maybe later. We are starting the day at 24⁰.
Russian armor the way I like to see them.
I am not including the video.
18+ 110th Mechanised Brigade - Avdiiv direction
"The end of yesterday's carnage...
BUAR is always ready to meet the enemy who is being sent to slaughter
NOT A DROP OF REGRET, EVERYONE TO KOBZON!!!!
PS For people with a weak psyche, DO NOT watch before going to bed"
PSS Warriors Ukrainian supports 110th!
Ukrainian experts have determined that the manufacturer of the Shahed drones used in attacks on Ukraine is the Iranian aircraft manufacturing company HESA (Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company).
The Office of the Prosecutor General, responding to Suspilne's request, reported that expert examinations have confirmed the identification of "Geran-2" UAVs as kamikaze drones of the "Shahed-136" type, and another seized sample named "Geran-1" as a kamikaze attack UAV "Shahed-131." These examinations pointed to the Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Company (HESA) in the Islamic Republic of Iran as the developer and manufacturer of these UAVs.
This revelation from law enforcement agencies marks potential involvement by Iran in the production of these unmanned aerial vehicles, providing significant insight into the origin of these drones used in attacks on Ukraine.
Scholtz says Germany needs to do more when other countries falter
Hamas beat Palestinians and steal their humanitarian aid
The announcement made by Russia to conduct presidential elections in the occupied territories of Ukraine, including Crimea and parts of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions, has drawn condemnation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has denounced these actions as a violation of international law principles, notably the UN Charter. Consequently, the agency has declared the election process illegal and null and void.
The scheduled date for the Russian presidential election in these territories is March 17, 2024.
According to a Pew Research Center survey, nearly half of the Americans polled expressed a desire to maintain aid to Ukraine, while about one-third believed that the level of support provided to Ukraine is excessive.
The breakdown of opinions revealed that 31% of respondents felt the USA is offering too much assistance to Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, while 29% considered the aid provided to be adequate. Additionally, 18% expressed a preference for increasing the level of support.
The survey indicated that opposition to aid might be more prevalent among Republicans and Republican-leaning independent voters, standing at 48%, an increase from 44% in June.
Among Democrats, about four out of ten (39%) deemed the assistance as sufficient, while 16% disagreed. Moreover, 24% of Democrats advocated for an increase in aid to Ukraine.
Sociologists highlighted a widening gap between the political parties concerning support for Ukraine. Initially, during the early stages of the conflict, Republicans were only marginally more inclined than Democrats to believe the U.S. was providing excessive aid (9% vs. 5%). However, the recent survey indicated a significant shift, with Republicans now 32 percentage points more likely than Democrats to hold that belief.
A drawing of the Russian army. I love it.
HIMARS are shoot and scoot. They were probably on the road within two minutes after firing
The SBU detained a traitor in Odessa who wanted to run for the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to spy for the FSB
In the last month, the person involved was actively engaged in "promoting" his own image as a potential candidate for People's Deputies of Ukraine.
To do this, he joined a local public organization that deals with environmental issues, and also placed his political advertisement on several passenger buses running around the city.
According to the investigation materials, the money for both "projects" was allocated by the Russian special service. Separately, he also requested a reward of 5.5 thousand US dollars every month.
It is also documented that the Russian agent tried to identify the locations of the air defense and coastal defense facilities of the city, including the anti-ship complexes of the Armed Forces.
Employees of the SBU detained the suspect "red-handed" during his preliminary reconnaissance of the area near one of the Ukrainian facilities.
This is already happening
I am a Democrat who supports Ukraine in their battle against The Russian 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 2993. The county is 13k people scattered over 713 square miles.
Joined Dec 2022
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