Russia invades Ukraine - 3 - from 23 Oct 2022

«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)

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This thread is great reading

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RF will not be able to conceal preparations a new wave of aggression. Address of President Zelenskyy 05.01.23





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What a great leader!

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Yes! Superb, as per usual.


Репліка про унітази є шедевром = The remark on the toilets is a masterpiece.

BTW, did you watch the Ukrainian national anthem with subtitles? Here was the pertinent part:

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Also this video is well worth watching
Evaluation of Russia by Finnish Intelligence Colonel (Eng subs) | December 3, 2018

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There are Finnish documentaries and movies on Kekkonen and Finlandisation which may portray the relationship differently.

Fighting for Salt…

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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)

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Also has huge lithium and iron reserves too - lot of it located between central and SE Ukraine

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