TheOldGuy @TheOldGuy@qoto.org

Today, the entire nation is paying tribute to the memory of the Heavenly Hundred Heroes, a reminder of the great cost of our freedom and the values we are striving to uphold. In 2013-2014, Ukrainians made a civilizational choice, and thousands of volunteers rushed to the frontlines from the Maidan. Since February 24, 2022, this front has extended for over 3,000 kilometers, but we are not afraid. We will continue to fight and we will prevail.

Nine years ago, a tragic event occurred in the center of Kyiv when dozens of protesters were killed. This event has become a symbol of unity for Ukrainians, who have since fought for their integrity and stood together like brothers. The Day of Remembrance of the Heavenly Hundred Heroes has become especially meaningful in the midst of a full-scale war. In 2014, Ukrainians courageously declared to the world and the government of the day that they wanted to live according to European values, refusing to return to Russian control.

https://thebarentsobserver.com/en/security/2023/02/military-medic-who-refuses-fight-stand-trial-pechenga

https://www.dw.com/en/bangladesh-forces-main-opposition-newspaper-to-shut-down/a-64765986

🌄 good morning 🌄

Military medic who refuses to fight stands trial in Pechenga | The Independent Barents Observer https://thebarentsobserver.com/en/security/2023/02/military-medic-who-refuses-fight-stand-trial-pechenga

The most monstrous Republican of all - Palmer Report https://www.palmerreport.com/analysis/the-most-monstrous-republican-of-all/49010/

Iran’s Top Sunni Cleric Says “Majority's Opinion Should Be Respected” https://iranwire.com/en/news/113894-irans-top-sunni-cleric-says-majoritys-opinion-should-be-respected/

The Fox News imbroglio - Palmer Report

If I were on the jury they would get their 1.6 billion plus 3.2 billion in punitive since they knew they were lying.

https://www.palmerreport.com/analysis/the-fox-news-imbroglio/48998/

Donald Trump is out of gas - Palmer Report

Plenty of gas, but can't fill a stadium

https://www.palmerreport.com/analysis/donald-trump-is-out-of-gas-3/49003/

Goodnight Resisters everywhere

The East is threatened by the S-300.

Regarding Transnistria, the Russian-backed separatists and military commanders are now complaining that the situation is very tense, and the newly elected Prime Minister of Moldova, Dorin Recean, has expressed the need for demilitarization by withdrawing Russian troops and demilitarizing Transnistria. Transnistria is a problem created by the Russians near the border in the 1990s, and it should have been demilitarized and de-occupied long ago. The Russians have turned Transnistria into a large military base with large army depots (Kobasna), etc. By demilitarizing Transnistria, a lot of Russian ammunition and other resources can be taken and used against them, which is what the Russians are complaining about. Of course, this does not guarantee that all of this will be done, and we are not saying that the Armed Forces will demilitarize Transnistria, but we are very pleased with the attitude of the new Moldovan government.

The other part of defending against an enemy attack is the bravery and dedication of our soldiers. We are truly grateful for their courage and commitment.

The main news for today is that Israel launched missile strikes on the Syrian capital at night, Czech Republic did not import any Russian gas for the first time in a month, the first batch of AMX-10RC wheeled tanks will arrive by next weekend, Russia may step up nuclear blackmail to disrupt the US President's visit to Europe, the French Defense Ministry does not rule out training Ukrainian pilots, the EU will meet to solve the problem of ammunition for Ukraine, and finally, Russia is the bottom.

The Surprising Greatness of Jimmy Carter | Washington Monthly

Not surprising to me.

https://washingtonmonthly.com/2021/11/07/the-surprising-greatness-of-jimmy-carter/

On Feb 15, 1804: New Jersey Passes Law Delaying End of Slavery for Decades http://calendar.eji.org/racial-injustice/feb/15

The Wisconsin GOP's High Court Crackup - by Charlie Sykes

If you live in Wisconsin, VOTE

https://morningshots.thebulwark.com/p/the-wisconsin-gops-high-court-crackup

Border guards successfully defended against 10 assaults on the eastern front, with 7 of them occurring in the Bakhmut region. Most of the Russian attacks were thwarted by SBGS mortar launchers and Armed Forces artillery. In the outskirts of Bakhmut, border guards used small arms and grenade launchers to repel the enemy. It is estimated that the enemy suffered 40 fatalities and 37 injuries.