8 hours ago, Gorth said:

...could face up to 15 years in jail... please tell me that's a joke? Unprovoked killing of civilians deserves more than that. Because he was afraid he would be charged with car theft? If that's for real, Then I suspect the draftees in the Russian army are... never mind. Maybe a few gene pools needs improving?

AFAIK The current law in Ukraine is 15 years up to lifetime sentence for crimes, which lead to Ukrainians civil casualties during war. So we'll see how this one case ends up.

During weekend Russian destroyed another school with 60 civilians dieing inside in Bilohorivka. One or two days ago, they tried to cross the river close to the city for the first time.

One of the Ukrainian engineers responsible for preparing the ambush on them have released some information, on how this operation was performed. The whole operation was performed with almost zero visual possibilities, as there was bad weather, fog and Russian soldiers setting ablaze the surrounding forest... Which is pretty crazy achievement for UA army... Here is how the preparations and following opperation has been almoast flawlessly executed... Rumors says one whole BTG or 1500 Russian soldiers might have died during their failed attempt.

and here is video of pictures how if ended up for them.

And this is the result of another attempt today

 

1 hour ago, Mamoulian War said:

During weekend Russian destroyed another school with 60 civilians dieing inside in Bilohorivka. One or two days ago, they tried to cross the river close to the city for the first time.

One of the Ukrainian engineers responsible for preparing the ambush on them have released some information, on how this operation was performed. The whole operation was performed with almost zero visual possibilities, as there was bad weather, fog and Russian soldiers setting ablaze the surrounding forest... Which is pretty crazy achievement for UA army... Here is how the preparations and following opperation has been almoast flawlessly executed... Rumors says one whole BTG or 1500 Russian soldiers might have died during their failed attempt.

and here is video of pictures how if ended up for them.

And this is the result of another attempt today

 

Yup, I read about this in another trusted source too, so pretty solid. A full motorized rifle battlegroup wiped out.

 

Russians are tenacious if nothing else.

https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-renames-town-new-york/a-58130860

I like to see this, countries recognizing the important role the US has played in making the world a better place and promoting Democracy and freedom

I think all countries  should rename 1 city  to New York but obviously you have numbers after the name so we dont get confused. So for example Belgrade becomes New York 7 and Melbourne becomes New York 8 and so on and so on

What do you guys think? 

@Gorth what city do we change in Oz and @alanschu and @Malcador who would  you nominate in Canada 

@Azdeus good idea, no ?

@Sarex This would go a long way in changing the disappointing "anti-Western " sentiment that we often discuss that exists in Serbia 

 

34 minutes ago, BruceVC said:

@Gorth what city do we change in Oz

Seriously Bruce... go get yourself a blow up doll that looks like Uncle Sam 🙄

8 minutes ago, Gorth said:

Seriously Bruce... go get yourself a blow up doll that looks like Uncle Sam 🙄

What makes you think I dont already have one but its an Auntie Sam 

little bit more about the failed crossing of the river, from hopefully credible source.

 

6 hours ago, Mamoulian War said:

little bit more about the failed crossing of the river, from hopefully credible source.

 

The talk now is that two battalions got wiped out; over 100 armored vehicles lost, along with the pontoon bridge.

https://www.reuters.com/world/erdogan-says-turkey-not-positive-finland-sweden-joining-nato-2022-05-13/

Some people turning on Turkey over this is funny to see.

Nor surprised about Erdogan, no-one likes Turkey in EU and we just have to accept Turkey position is/was important for NATO - thats why they still keep him around. I am sure he will be 'convinced' sooner or later by other parties

this is interesting:

https://www.newsweek.com/vladimir-putin-russia-ukraine-war-china-ambassador-1705615

10 hours ago, BruceVC said:

https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-renames-town-new-york/a-58130860

I like to see this, countries recognizing the important role the US has played in making the world a better place and promoting Democracy and freedom

I think all countries  should rename 1 city  to New York but obviously you have numbers after the name so we dont get confused. So for example Belgrade becomes New York 7 and Melbourne becomes New York 8 and so on and so on

What do you guys think? 

@Gorth what city do we change in Oz and @alanschu and @Malcador who would  you nominate in Canada 

@Azdeus good idea, no ?

@Sarex This would go a long way in changing the disappointing "anti-Western " sentiment that we often discuss that exists in Serbia 

 

Well, at least they didn't rename it after a weapons company.  Amazing to think such marketing works

49 minutes ago, Malcador said:

https://www.reuters.com/world/erdogan-says-turkey-not-positive-finland-sweden-joining-nato-2022-05-13/

Some people turning on Turkey over this is funny to see.

This is an interesting problem and not one I expected because the Gulen movement are only " terrorists" according to Erdogan. Lets be honest the suggestion that the Nordic countries would allow real terrorists groups within their countries  is preposterous 

But I like Turkey as they play in important role in the region so we no choice but to  see if  we can find a way to make Erdogan happy ...maybe pay him more money?

This could potentially derail Finland and Sweden from joining NATO but lets wait till after the meeting on Saturday 

 

57 minutes ago, Chilloutman said:

Nor surprised about Erdogan, no-one likes Turkey in EU and we just have to accept Turkey position is/was important for NATO - thats why they still keep him around. I am sure he will be 'convinced' sooner or later by other parties

this is interesting:

https://www.newsweek.com/vladimir-putin-russia-ukraine-war-china-ambassador-1705615

Never forget the important role Turkey plays in keeping tens of thousands of illegal immigrants from getting to the EU, thats a good enough reason to keep Turkey happy 

1 hour ago, Malcador said:

https://www.reuters.com/world/erdogan-says-turkey-not-positive-finland-sweden-joining-nato-2022-05-13/

Some people turning on Turkey over this is funny to see.

I'm sure that murdering some more Kurds will make that bipedal bellend cheer up. Or maybe some armenians? Decisions, decisions.

you mean Turkey blackmailing Europe? Lets call it what is it

Self interest is a glorious thing, I guess.

Collaborate with Russia and your worth is as much as worth of trash 🤷‍♂️

 

4 hours ago, Azdeus said:

I'm sure that murdering some more Kurds will make that bipedal bellend cheer up. Or maybe some armenians? Decisions, decisions.

Kurds and Yazidis, right at this moment. What you say, it's not being reported? Weird that.

Fun thing to remember: Erdogan's and his son made many millions buying oil from ISIS and hence funding them in their fight against... the US supported Kurdish YPG, among others. Indeed, one of the big reasons that Russia suddenly started bombing ISIS oil infrastructure and tankers back in 2016 after everyone had avoided doing it was that it massively hurt Erdogan in his personal finances, and he'd just 'personally' ordered Turkey to shoot down a Russian Su24.

@Mamoulian War and @Chilloutman and other Slav members

https://www.rbth.com/lifestyle/330599-russian-slavs-different

I have mentioned that since Putins War started I have developed an interest in the history of the Slavic people and historical comments before WW1 that " Russia is the defender of the Slavic people "

I found this link, is it an accurate overview of Slavic people?

 

On a slight tangent:

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/05/how-a-french-satellite-operator-helps-keep-russias-tv-propaganda-online/

31 minutes ago, Raithe said:

On a slight tangent:

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/05/how-a-french-satellite-operator-helps-keep-russias-tv-propaganda-online/

Raithe Im outraged but Im still going to eat Roquefort cheese 🧀

On 5/9/2022 at 12:22 PM, Sarex said:

I really liked the hologram Putin. Russian hologram game is on point.

Wait, what? Hologram? 😄

On 5/14/2022 at 7:29 AM, BruceVC said:

@Mamoulian War and @Chilloutman and other Slav members

https://www.rbth.com/lifestyle/330599-russian-slavs-different

I have mentioned that since Putins War started I have developed an interest in the history of the Slavic people and historical comments before WW1 that " Russia is the defender of the Slavic people "

I found this link, is it an accurate overview of Slavic people?

 

I had not read it all yet, but before 1917 revolution, there was the idea of Pan-Slavism, because Russia were the most powerful Slav nation, and they were an example for other Slav Nations which had no states of their own, but the creation of Soviet Union pretty much throw it out of the window, and only neo-nazis are now dreaming of them being the most superior country of Slavs, and that we should follow. In short, just look at the history of creation of Soviet Union after the revolution, and how Soviets treated other Slavic Nations up until 1993, and you will see, why almost no one except Serbia likes them anymore (talking about their politics, not the common people). Myself, I have Russian colleague or two, and they are nice people.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pan-Slavism

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Soviet_Union (there you can click on articles about specific eras, and how they treated Ukrainian and Eastern European people and countries etc.)

 

On 5/12/2022 at 10:05 PM, BruceVC said:

What makes you think I dont already have one but its an Auntie Sam 

Technically, Uncle Sam is the personification of Samuel Wilson, so it would be his wife Aunty Bettsy. 😉