Countdown to the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Don M. said:
That's Right....October, 1962...the Cuban Missile Crisis. I was stationed at an USAF base in Germany during that time. As the Russian ships approached Cuba, we went on high alert. Every available F-105 was loaded with fuel, and a Nuke. The pilots were at the aircraft, ready to launch. We had written what might have been our last letters home....and hoped there would be someone there to read them. Had those ships Not turned around, none of us might still be here.

If Putin were to go completely Nuts, and widen his attacks to include NATO, this Mess could quickly get out of control, and Putin would likely use his "options"....in which case, the world would be devastated. There are "safeguards" in our nation that would keep any One person from triggering a Nuke, bit who knows if such measures are in place in Russia.
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There's supposed to be. It was part of the nuke agreement. I forget what it's called. I think Gorbachev signed it.
 
Putins' own propagandists have begun openly criticising the state of Russia's military as even the Kremlin's most-hardened of supporters struggle to ignore the scope of its failings in Ukraine.

Vladimir Solovyov, one of Putin's most-prominent puppets, moaned last week about the 'shameful' length of time it takes for weapons to reach the front while guests on Russian state TV talk shows complained that men are being sent into battle 'with weapons of yesteryear' and the Russian economy cannot sustain the war.

Mikhail Khodaryonok, a retired Russia colonel, told viewers that even a much-feared general mobilisation of Russian forces would do little to turn the war in Moscow's favour because it lacks equipment and men to build new units. 'We don't have the reserves,' he told viewers.

Meanwhile Solovyov himself fumed that Russian troops are unable to get drones because so few are being produced, and even those that are made take too long to get into battle. 'Just try to bring something to the Donbas,' he said, 'it's easier to bring it in via Ukrainian customs in Lviv. They let any weapons through.

'But to bring something to our guys is near-impossible. We complained about it hundreds of times!'

Meanwhile Aleksandr Sladkov, a so-called 'war correspondent' who pumps out pro-Kremlin content on social media, spoke out against Russia's tactics - saying commanders have been 'shamefully indecisive' and their attacks 'can't push out Ukrainian forces' because they are fighting 'one-to-one' with no numerical advantage.

The shift in tone is dramatic for state media networks that are usually keen to trumpet the might of Russia's armed forces, praise Putin's leadership as strong and decisive, slam Ukraine as weak and dismiss any defeats they suffer as being part of a masterplan - the true goal of which will only become apparent later.

Click here for the video.. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...-media-admits-shameful-military-failings.html
 
A Ukrainian village councillor has been arrested by elite special forces after she was accused of being a Russian collaborator.

Nadiya Antonova, from Kutuzivka near Kharkiv, was swarmed by Alpha Force troops and secret intelligence agents who led her away in handcuffs - and she now faces life behind bars.

The secretary of the local council is accused of betraying her country's defenders by giving away the identities of police, soldiers and counter-terrorism specialists to Putin's invaders.

She passed on the identities of local hunters and park rangers whose countryside knowledge made them ideal fighters, prosecutors said.

It is claimed Antonova also forced villagers to wear white armbands to signal support for the Russians who wear white and orange armbands as opposed to Ukraine's yellow, green and blue.

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Antonova handed over anti-terrorist operatives, environmental protection veterans, hunters and law enforcement officers, and forced locals to wear white armbands.'

Another official, Eduard Konovalov, was also detained after a raid in Staryi Saltiv in the east of Ukraine.

The council chairman is accused of providing housing to Russian troops and encouraging Ukrainians not to resist.

For 'treason under martial law', both he and Antonov face up to life in prison.

Olexandr Filchakov, Kharkiv's chief prosecutor, said the region has one of the biggest treason caseloads in the country.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...orator-led-away-Ukrainian-special-forces.html
 
Ukraine Relief - How to Avoid Fundraising Scams...

from CNBC

Russia-Ukraine crisis: How to avoid fundraising scams

"Look up the relief effort through a site such as BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Charity Navigator or CharityWatch and read online reviews. Then, enter the URL of the charity yourself to independently confirm you are coordinating with the right organization."

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/03/01/russia-ukraine-crisis-how-to-avoid-fundraising-scams.html
 
Intercepted phone calls between Russian soldiers and family and fellow soldiers, and intercepted calls between Russians and Ukrainians -- there are a few YouTubers who are posting these phone calls on ...well, YouTube. And some news channels on YouTube also posted some of the conversations.

They're extremely interesting, grounds for war-crime charges, some are horrific, some are really sad.

Here's a few.... There are a few other YouTubers posting them, too.




 

Putin warns Finland has 'made a mistake' after country's president tells him they WILL join NATO – despite Russian threat it could wipe them and Britain out in SECONDS with nukes - as Lavrov says 'total hybrid war' has been declared​

Vladimir Putin told the President of Finland he is making a 'mistake' by joining NATO as it faces 'no security threats' in a phone call this morning.

And in a speech on the 80th day of the war in Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said: 'The collective West has announced a total hybrid war on us.

'It is difficult to forecast how long this will all last, but it is clear that the consequences will be felt by everybody without exception.'

Finland and Sweden's efforts to join NATO met a hurdle when Turkish President Erdogan said he could not support their entry bids because of Kurdish terrorist organisations operating in the Nordic countries.

All 30 NATO member states must sign off on each new entrant.

Erdogan's top foreign policy advisor clarified today that the country is 'not closing the door' on the countries' bids.

Ibrahim Kalin: 'We are not closing the door. But we are basically raising this issue as a matter of national security for Turkey.'

The Kremlin attack dog added: 'We've done everything to avoid a direct clash but the challenge has been thrown to us and we accept it. Cancel culture against everything Russia is being used against us.'

'We are doing everything we can to defend the interests of our citizens abroad. Ukraine is an instrument, a tool, to contain Russia's peaceful development,' he said.

As US President Joe Biden held a joint call with Finland's leaders on Friday to support their NATO application, Russian officials responded with furious bluster, with one threatening to reduce the US to 'nuclear ashes' if America 'threatens' the Russian state.

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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...sile-just-200-seconds-Finland-10-seconds.html
 
hollydolly said:

Putin warns Finland has 'made a mistake' after country's president tells him they WILL join NATO – despite Russian threat it could wipe them and Britain out in SECONDS with nukes - as Lavrov says 'total hybrid war' has been declared​

Vladimir Putin told the President of Finland he is making a 'mistake' by joining NATO as it faces 'no security threats' in a phone call this morning.

And in a speech on the 80th day of the war in Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said: 'The collective West has announced a total hybrid war on us.

'It is difficult to forecast how long this will all last, but it is clear that the consequences will be felt by everybody without exception.'

Finland and Sweden's efforts to join NATO met a hurdle when Turkish President Erdogan said he could not support their entry bids because of Kurdish terrorist organisations operating in the Nordic countries.

All 30 NATO member states must sign off on each new entrant.

Erdogan's top foreign policy advisor clarified today that the country is 'not closing the door' on the countries' bids.

Ibrahim Kalin: 'We are not closing the door. But we are basically raising this issue as a matter of national security for Turkey.'

The Kremlin attack dog added: 'We've done everything to avoid a direct clash but the challenge has been thrown to us and we accept it. Cancel culture against everything Russia is being used against us.'

'We are doing everything we can to defend the interests of our citizens abroad. Ukraine is an instrument, a tool, to contain Russia's peaceful development,' he said.

As US President Joe Biden held a joint call with Finland's leaders on Friday to support their NATO application, Russian officials responded with furious bluster, with one threatening to reduce the US to 'nuclear ashes' if America 'threatens' the Russian state.

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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...sile-just-200-seconds-Finland-10-seconds.html
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The Turkish President needs to consider the benefits of getting NATO involved in crushing the Kurdish terrorists he's so worried about.
 
hollydolly said:

Putin warns Finland has 'made a mistake' after country's president tells him they WILL join NATO – despite Russian threat it could wipe them and Britain out in SECONDS with nukes - as Lavrov says 'total hybrid war' has been declared​



As US President Joe Biden held a joint call with Finland's leaders on Friday to support their NATO application, Russian officials responded with furious bluster, with one threatening to reduce the US to 'nuclear ashes' if America 'threatens' the Russian state.

:mad::mad:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...sile-just-200-seconds-Finland-10-seconds.html
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That is pure Putin BS. He wants to be remembered as a Soviet hero, not a Soviet annihilator.
 
Nathan said:
That's it! I'm done with Russian Vodka, but I think I'll start happy hour a little earlier today...
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I don't drink, but I think even I need a drink after this news... and the Buffalo shooting news as well...


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Putin ally Aleksey Zhuravlyov boasted that Britain could be attacked in just over three minutes
Asked if Russia would now rebase nuclear weapons onto its border with Finland, he said: 'What for? We don't need to.

'We can hit with a Sarmat from Siberia, and even reach the UK.

'And if we strike from Kaliningrad... the hypersonic's reaching time is 200 seconds - so go ahead, guys.

'On the Finnish border we will have not strategic weapons, but Kinzhal-class, one that will reach Finland in 20 seconds, or even 10 seconds.'

He said Russia would massively strengthen its military forces on its western flank.


He claimed Finland is being provoked into joining NATO by the US and Britain.

'The Finns have nothing to share with us. They receive more than 90 per cent gas, timber and much more from us.

'Who needs fighting first of all? The Finns? They are not afraid that Russia is attacking them. 'Of course, sooner or later the Americans will force them to do so.

'Just as they forced Ukraine to do it, they are trying to force Poland and Romania. And, as practice shows, they succeed.

'It is impossible to say that Finland will join NATO and behave towards us as before - this will not happen. The Americans will incite them to provocations.

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The Satan-2 Sarmat missile is a 208-ton, 15,880mph intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)

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The news came as Ukrainian rockets fired from trucks on farmland made several crucial hits against Russian forces
 
hollydolly said:
I don't drink, but I think even I need a drink after this news... and the Buffalo shooting news as well...


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Putin ally Aleksey Zhuravlyov boasted that Britain could be attacked in just over three minutes
Asked if Russia would now rebase nuclear weapons onto its border with Finland, he said: 'What for? We don't need to.

'We can hit with a Sarmat from Siberia, and even reach the UK.

'And if we strike from Kaliningrad... the hypersonic's reaching time is 200 seconds - so go ahead, guys.

'On the Finnish border we will have not strategic weapons, but Kinzhal-class, one that will reach Finland in 20 seconds, or even 10 seconds.'

He said Russia would massively strengthen its military forces on its western flank.


He claimed Finland is being provoked into joining NATO by the US and Britain.

'The Finns have nothing to share with us. They receive more than 90 per cent gas, timber and much more from us.

'Who needs fighting first of all? The Finns? They are not afraid that Russia is attacking them. 'Of course, sooner or later the Americans will force them to do so.

'Just as they forced Ukraine to do it, they are trying to force Poland and Romania. And, as practice shows, they succeed.

'It is impossible to say that Finland will join NATO and behave towards us as before - this will not happen. The Americans will incite them to provocations.


The Satan-2 Sarmat missile is a 208-ton, 15,880mph intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)


The news came as Ukrainian rockets fired from trucks on farmland made several crucial hits against Russian forces
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They lie so much. Sure, they can, but they won't. This is them having tantrums to get their way, and it's like they're saying "If I don't get what I want I'll kill myself!"
 
hollydolly said:
maybe..but remember we didn't think they'd invade Ukraine
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The US knew they would. We tried to warn everyone.

There are some people who know Putin intimately who are posting videos on YouTube. You have to do a little research to figure out which ones actually know him intimately, or who communicates with someone who does, but it doesn't take very long.

I can give you a link to one, if you want.
 
Murrmurr said:
Intercepted phone calls between Russian soldiers and family and fellow soldiers, and intercepted calls between Russians and Ukrainians -- there are a few YouTubers who are posting these phone calls on ...well, YouTube. And some news channels on YouTube also posted some of the conversations.

They're extremely interesting, grounds for war-crime charges, some are horrific, some are really sad.

Here's a few.... There are a few other YouTubers posting them, too.




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I couldn't get through the first one! God help everybody there:eek:
 
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