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
🇷🇴⚠️ Romania's radar systems detected two separate signals, likely from drones, breaching its national airspace. They scrambled fighter jets, but somehow did not find them - Reuters
The two signals were picked up by radar less than one hour apart flying above the southeastern counties of Constanta and Tulcea, the latter bordering Ukraine across the Danube River.
THE KAZAN DECLARATION
Putin has not, yet again, gotten his way at the latest BRICS summit in Russia.
Chinese leader Xi (whose internal position at home is believed to have been severely weakened by the military and may be on weaker political ground than he has been for years), called for deescalation and warned third parties not to get involved - a Chinese rebuke of N.Korea.
The Iranians declared themselves committed to closer ties to Russia and China - hoping perhaps for some kind of diplomatic and military support as they sit waiting for an Israeli strike. Nothing was forthcoming.
The Brazilian president is said to have conveniently fallen in the bath and didn’t go at all.
If Putin thought he was going to strengthen or gain any international leverage for a change in the World Order - which is what he keeps trying to make happen, nothing changed.
While these countries try to act like they’re unified in some purpose, they’re often as opposed to each other - China and India for example - as they are in sharing any common goal that goes beyond meaningless words.
BRICS has lofty goals and yet has achieved nothing. Many of the democratic members are firm neutrals on the global stage and don’t want in on Autocracy Inc. They have no desire to support Ukraine and the west but they also don’t want to be seen supporting naked aggression.
Putin was desperate to be seen on the world stage as a viable recognised leader not on the pariah state list. He may have managed that in state controlled propaganda land, but Kazan has changed nothing inside the global order.
These countries are too disparate and even Russia and China have serious differences under the surface.
Once the war is over Russia will have to face the consequences of its over reliance on China and how it’s become a second class member of that alliance. It needs China, China doesn’t need it.
‘The Analyst’ MilStratOnX
In exchange for sending soldiers, North Korea is receiving money and nuclear technology from Russia.
According to the head of Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, North Korea has already dispatched at least 500 officers and three generals to Russia. By the end of October, North Korea plans to send an additional 2,600 troops to Russia’s Kursk region.
Unlike Russian troops, North Korean soldiers are highly motivated, driven by a rigid ideology, and aware that their families back home could face severe consequences if they fail to comply. This makes them effective at addressing “certain problems” for the Russians, and, as Budanov noted, their involvement raises significant concerns.
However, North Korean troops have not yet encountered the realities of modern warfare, where tactical strike drones play a dominant role. It will take them several weeks to adapt to these conditions.
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🚨 after Ankara attack Turkey retaliates launched airstrikes on targets in northern Syria and Iraq, reportedly destroying numerous Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK, banned in Turkiye as a terrorist organization) militants and at least 32 targets, according to state TV channel TRT Haber.
The strikes follow a terrorist attack in Ankara that left up to five people dead and 22 injured.
Photos and video from social media. @ukrainejournal
Zelensky's evening address:
I held a meeting with the Prime Minister, Denys Shmyhal, on current issues and some urgent decisions that need to be made. There was also a meeting with the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, Oleksandr Lytvynenko, about monitoring the implementation of NSDC decisions and preparing some military agenda for the next meeting of the Staff.
Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi delivered a report: the frontline situation and the Kursk operation. The major focus is on the challenging directions in the Donetsk region, and also, the needs of our warriors and our combat brigades for timely supplies from partners. Timeliness always means better results. Today, I want to highlight the efforts of our warriors: the 38th separate marine brigade – this is the Pokrovsk direction – and the 79th separate airborne assault brigade – this is the Kurakhove direction. Thank you, guys!
I thank everyone who helps! Glory to all those who fight for Ukraine!
Glory to Ukraine!
I like your shirt, Mr. President! 👍
@ukrainejournal
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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