«Their only chance to pass is to dig their own graves» - how Ukraine’s northern border is fortified - hromadske
Should we be talking about climate change with Russia’s winter having rain instead of snow?
but sriously they are very exposed to drone attacks, so its a wonder they have gt through so far
Interesting reading
The myth of “Libertarian Socialism” — Institute of Economic Affairs (iea.org.uk)
This thread is great reading
RF will not be able to conceal preparations a new wave of aggression. Address of President Zelenskyy 05.01.23
What a great leader!
Yes! Superb, as per usual.
Репліка про унітази є шедевром = The remark on the toilets is a masterpiece.
Sorry, but no. I do not have time or inclination to click/watch videos. I am old-school text based. Post it here and I will read it, but usually I won’t waste bandwidth and chase links over other sites.
No worries. Thought you mightn’t and was wondering why I posted an anthem in response. Just to explain that that is where the saying came from. Nothing to do with Drumpf… Lol.
Schmidt was Chancellor of FRG until 1982, when German reunification was a pipe dream. In the second half of the eighties, it became a possibility. In 1989 it started, with massive adjustments, including learning to live with post Soviet Russia.
Merkel grew up in GDR, a different lived experience. Schmidt’s view in 1987 would not have been shared with Merkel.
Also this video is well worth watching
Evaluation of Russia by Finnish Intelligence Colonel (Eng subs) | December 3, 2018
There are Finnish documentaries and movies on Kekkonen and Finlandisation which may portray the relationship differently.
Fighting for Salt…
Are they currently owned by Ukraine oligarchs?
State owned enterprise. Salt production is government controlled as it is an essential commodity. Provided 95% of Ukrainian market.
https://www.mindat.org/gl/230438
Artemsil - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Soledar salt mine – ERIH
Artyomsol, Central and Eastern Europe’s leading salt producer, ceases operations (interfax.com)
Also has huge lithium and iron reserves too - lot of it located between central and SE Ukraine