Dr.Sid
Philosopher
People who think Europe will stand to Putin are naive as well.
Not every European country is scared of Russia launching an invasion. However, they may be leery of Russian nuclear weapons.People who think Europe will stand to Putin are naive as well.
Too many people who were young and healthy back then. Also young who feel EU is too progressive, and want strong hand, and they trust populists. And populists of course don't want to have anything to do with rule of law.It baffles me. Countries that were under Soviet tyranny think Putin is their friend.
no they don't. certain people who are paid by Putin think so.It baffles me. Countries that were under Soviet tyranny think Putin is their friend.
The political officer of a Russian regiment was kidnapped and tortured by his own commanders after discovering that they were involved in drug smuggling and reselling humanitarian aid, fuel and even weapons. The case illustrates rampant corruption in the Russian army.
As far as the new US President is concerned, that's fine.Medvedev says "Today, Ukraine faces a choice: to be with Russia or to disappear from the world map altogether"
So the same choices Russia gave it in 2022, since when the second best army in Russia has gradually captured almost enough land to bury its dead.Medvedev says "Today, Ukraine faces a choice: to be with Russia or to disappear from the world map altogether"
There is a big difference IMO. Back in 2022, Ukraine enjoyed the wholehearted backing of the US. It could be very different now.So the same choices Russia gave it in 2022, since when the second best army in Russia has gradually captured almost enough land to bury its dead.
Yup. I don't know how any pro-Ukraine people could have voted for/allowed-to-win Putin's lapdog, but they didAs far as the new US President is concerned, that's fine.
Yup. I don't know how any pro-Ukraine people could have voted for/allowed-to-win Putin's lapdog, but they did
Not true. The people who had it good under the Soviets want them back. Look up every Eastern European strongman type and either they or their parents were neck deep in the Soviet corruption and terror systems.It baffles me. Countries that were under Soviet tyranny think Putin is their friend.
A Russian tanker carrying thousands of tonnes of oil products split in half and one person died during a heavy storm in the Kerch Strait in the Black Sea.
Russian investigators said on Sunday that two criminal cases have been opened into possible safety violations after the 136-metre Volgoneft 212 tanker, which had 15 people on board at the time of the storm, was destroyed and the vessel's bow sank.
The boat was built in 1969 and was significantly damaged before running aground, according to Russian officials.
"There was a spill of petroleum products," Russia's water transport agency, Rosmorrechflot, said.
A second Russian-flagged ship, the 132-metre Volgoneft 239, was left drifting after sustaining damage in the weather, Russia's emergency ministry said. That tanker has a crew of 14 people and was built in 1973.
Both vessels have a loading capacity of about 4,200 tonnes-worth of oil products and issued distress signals during the storm.
Official statements did not provide details on the extent of the spill into the Kerch Straight, which connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Azov alongside the Crimean Peninsula, or why one of the tankers sustained such serious damage.
Dramatic videos posted online showed the stern of the Volgoneft-212 ship broken off and floating vertically in the water. Interfax reported that some of the crew members were in the water.
OMGThe report continued: ‘Volgoneft-212 and Volgoneft-239 are new river-sea type ships.
‘In the 1990s, they were cut in half and ‘sewn together’ to meet the standards of the class of such ships.
‘All this time, they were not properly serviced.
‘Today, during a storm, the waves hit them in the side and ‘tore’ the welded seam.
Some of them are built so the front doesn't fall off at all.They are built like that.
I... Just... What?‘In the 1990s, they were cut in half and ‘sewn together’ to meet the standards of the class of such ships.
I doubt there was much to evacuate. They already took everything they could. Ships relocating from Syria base to the Black sea seem like a biggest asset, and we know what happens to Russian ships in the Black sea.Russia is bringing back all it's stuff from Syria for obvious reasons. I know little about actual military stuff, but wonder if they'll use it all in Ukraine and whether it will make a difference
I have read that they can’t relocate naval ships to the Black Sea because of Turkey, so they have to relocate to the Baltic Sea.I doubt there was much to evacuate. They already took everything they could. Ships relocating from Syria base to the Black sea seem like a biggest asset, and we know what happens to Russian ships in the Black sea.
Syria is loss-loss situation for Russia.
Because of strict international rules about warships transiting the Bosphorus during wartime, which Turkey upholds.I have read that they can’t relocate naval ships to the Black Sea because of Turkey, so they have to relocate to the Baltic Sea.
Some of them are built so the front doesn't fall off at all.
Ships can't go to the Black Sea, they aren't allowed through while they are at war.I doubt there was much to evacuate. They already took everything they could. Ships relocating from Syria base to the Black sea seem like a biggest asset, and we know what happens to Russian ships in the Black sea.
Syria is loss-loss situation for Russia.
Several times pairs of damaged warships have been 'sewn together' where one has a damaged bow and the other a damaged stern. It was done to US Destroyers in WW2 and to RN destroys in WW1.![]()
Submarine Upgrade Will Extend Australian Navy’s Collins Class To 2048 - Naval News
Hints are emerging as to what the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) might be planning for their Collins Class submarines. They are often regarded as among the best long-range non-nuclear submarines in the World. Bit they require upgrades to keep them up there until 2048 when nuclear boats are expected...www.navalnews.com
Australia's submarines were cut in half for an upgrade. It can be done properly.
Guy clearly had the same idea ..Some of them are built so the front doesn't fall off at all.
Although the effect is miniscule, I expect all those people falling out of windows in Russia has very slightly altered the Earth's orbit. I try to compensate for it by stomping very hard when I take the trash out to the dumpster.If someone had asked me three years ago to list all of the ways in which Russia might contribute to rising sea levels, I must admit I'd never have considered displacement.
He has said much the same about canada and the US. I look forward to the invasion and annexation of canada.As far as the new US President is concerned, that's fine.
I am increasingly wondering if NATO can't secretly give Ukraine a submarine or two, and free reins to go after russian warships and shipping. There's probably good reasons why it hasn't happened (unless it has), but the temptation is there, along with the desire for Poland to just go "◊◊◊◊ it" and send in the tanks.I have read that they can’t relocate naval ships to the Black Sea because of Turkey, so they have to relocate to the Baltic Sea.
No, far too many stories of lack of maintenance, sold off parts, etc across aircraft, armour, other vehicles, medical supplies, food, ammo, water, etc that I'm almost surprised we haven't seen a ship falling apart before.In fact, when I see the news of the russian tankers sinking, I almost start wondering.