Ukraine and Only Ukraine. If it isn't about Ukraine then fuck off
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Dervish
Anarchist
Bad boys bad boys, what ya gonna do?
Keith
Super Anarchist
Keith
Super Anarchist
3to1
Super Anarchist
but why the sudden change in policy when the petro-mutts prided themselves on not stationing nuclear weapons outside russkie border?Lukashenko will have nightmares if anyone touches the red button. It won't be him, for sure.
Putin: Russia to station nuclear weapons in Belarus
The US Defense Department says it does not believe Russia is preparing to use the nuclear weapons.www.bbc.com
On the other hand, it might take years before the transfer happens.
this latest invasion (among other things) shows they're good for next-level atrocities. I can actually see these dirty cunts bypassing 'conventional reason' and hurling some nukes.
hopefully, I'm underestimating the mutts.
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Goodvibes
under the southern cross I stand ...
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I wonder why the US is so interested in Somalia?
"Moreover, Coastline hopes to discover multiple offshore oil fields, estimating that approximately 100,000 barrels of oil a day will flow from each discovered field. The U.S. player has invested over $50 million in Somalia, underlining its long-term commitment to developing the country’s offshore energy industry."
SloopJonB
Super Anarchist
Russian national who allegedly entered the United States under a fake identity and gathered information from American citizens
So, a spy then?
Rain Man
Super Anarchist
The plan is to try to get Belarus to take the heat for flinging a couple tactical nukes at Kyiv, which Putin may do when he is losing badly.
3to1
Super Anarchist
that's about what I was afraid of. jfc...
LeoV
Super Anarchist
With Russia bringing in old tanks to the front, I have seen video's of some very old trucks on trains. I wonder if Russia still has WWII Lend-Lease material in stock...and when will it show up in Ukraine...
phill_nz
Super Anarchist
fify
Bristol-Cruiser
Super Anarchist
Back to the China-Russia relationship for a bit. I have always thought that the possibility of China providing any meaningful aid to Russia was remote. China is definitely not in the charity business, it is all about what is best for #1. A book I have recently read reinforces my thoughts. It was just published and describes the relationship as of perhaps 18 months ago. Most people in the West do not know much about the Amur (it has different names upstream) but it is the tenth longest river in the world. Its valley has long been the place where the Russian and Chinese worlds meet.
If you think about it, eastern Siberia is a lot closer to Beijing than to Moscow so China's interests here are not at surprising. Hence Chinese influence has been strong in what has nominally been Russian territory. For the Russians, eastern Siberia was most useful as a place far away to send your political prisoners and to get furs and gold. In 1689, early in the Qing Dynasty when it was very strong and China was threatening to cut off Russia from the Pacific, the countries signed the Treaty of Nerchinsk which gave China control of the Amur valley and including lands further north. Understandably, a significant population of Chinese moved to their new territory. By the middle of the nineteenth century, the Qing Dynasty was a shadow of its former self and foreign countries moved in like vultures - think the two Opium Wars, foreign concessions in Shanghai and elsewhere, Hong Kong. The Russians were able to force the Treaty of Aigun on the Chinese in 1858. Most of the Chinese population stayed in the newly Russian territory and typically controlled the economy and were richer than their Russian neighbours. In 1902, a Cossack mob drove more than 13,000 Chinese, men, women, and children to and into the Amur River and told them to swim to China. Something like 150 people made it across the mighty river, the rest drowned. In 1937, Stalin decided that the remaining Chinese people in the region were Japanese agents (remember that Japan had invaded China by then). Thousands were killed or put into concentration camps. The Chinese have long memories and remember these terrible events. Not hard to imagine Xi wanting to return these lands to Chinese control. A much weakened Russia is good for China in many ways.
Today, Thurbron writes of the situation along the river. The Chinese cities next to the river are modern with tall buildings; the Russian towns on the other side are generally decrepit, run-down places with vodka-sodden Russians and busy Chinese traders running most of the businesses and restaurants. An aside, on our circumnavigation we found Chinese expats running stores and restaurants in every place we visited other than Pitcairn Island.
If you think about it, eastern Siberia is a lot closer to Beijing than to Moscow so China's interests here are not at surprising. Hence Chinese influence has been strong in what has nominally been Russian territory. For the Russians, eastern Siberia was most useful as a place far away to send your political prisoners and to get furs and gold. In 1689, early in the Qing Dynasty when it was very strong and China was threatening to cut off Russia from the Pacific, the countries signed the Treaty of Nerchinsk which gave China control of the Amur valley and including lands further north. Understandably, a significant population of Chinese moved to their new territory. By the middle of the nineteenth century, the Qing Dynasty was a shadow of its former self and foreign countries moved in like vultures - think the two Opium Wars, foreign concessions in Shanghai and elsewhere, Hong Kong. The Russians were able to force the Treaty of Aigun on the Chinese in 1858. Most of the Chinese population stayed in the newly Russian territory and typically controlled the economy and were richer than their Russian neighbours. In 1902, a Cossack mob drove more than 13,000 Chinese, men, women, and children to and into the Amur River and told them to swim to China. Something like 150 people made it across the mighty river, the rest drowned. In 1937, Stalin decided that the remaining Chinese people in the region were Japanese agents (remember that Japan had invaded China by then). Thousands were killed or put into concentration camps. The Chinese have long memories and remember these terrible events. Not hard to imagine Xi wanting to return these lands to Chinese control. A much weakened Russia is good for China in many ways.
Today, Thurbron writes of the situation along the river. The Chinese cities next to the river are modern with tall buildings; the Russian towns on the other side are generally decrepit, run-down places with vodka-sodden Russians and busy Chinese traders running most of the businesses and restaurants. An aside, on our circumnavigation we found Chinese expats running stores and restaurants in every place we visited other than Pitcairn Island.
spankoka
Super Anarchist
Emperor Xi has already visited the Chinese province of Russia, to give instructions to the governor there.
“China is definately not in the charity business.“ Russia is in the land acquisition business and unlikely to give up rights to major ports, as multiple other countries have. China is unlikely to trust Putin or his successor to honor such an agreement. It wouldn’t export weapons it may someday fight to retain control of those ports. That pretty much leaves the sale of oil and other resources. Extraction and transportation require labor, often from military age individuals.
China could export weapons by the trainload and gear up quickly. The US had to go to China for new industrial equipment when we decided to marginally increase production of artillery shells. We are fortunate Emperor Xi will only provide modest aid to Czar Putin.
China could export weapons by the trainload and gear up quickly. The US had to go to China for new industrial equipment when we decided to marginally increase production of artillery shells. We are fortunate Emperor Xi will only provide modest aid to Czar Putin.
Russia’s Ancient T-55 Tanks Could Double As Artillery. But Not Very Good Artillery.
A T-55 is a poor substitute for a purpose-built howitzer, which might fire twice as far as the tank can do, more accurately, faster and for longer.
www.forbes.com
70-Year-Old T-55 Tanks Are ‘Expendable’ In Ukraine
The Russians know the T-54/55s with their minimally-stabilized 100-millimeter guns and thin armor—200 millimeters at its thickest—won’t last long in combat with the increasingly experienced and well-equipped Ukrainians. “They are expendable,” one expert told the reporter.
www.forbes.com
Interesting rabbit hole. The things were considered second rate by the 1970s, but produced up to 1981. This was partially for export, but likely means the relics are less old and may have had replacement engines. I’d love to see a procedure sheet on reactivating these, as well as the shortcuts taken by drunk Russian workers.Russia’s Ancient T-55 Tanks Could Double As Artillery. But Not Very Good Artillery.
A T-55 is a poor substitute for a purpose-built howitzer, which might fire twice as far as the tank can do, more accurately, faster and for longer.
70-Year-Old T-55 Tanks Are ‘Expendable’ In Ukraine
The Russians know the T-54/55s with their minimally-stabilized 100-millimeter guns and thin armor—200 millimeters at its thickest—won’t last long in combat with the increasingly experienced and well-equipped Ukrainians. “They are expendable,” one expert told the reporter.
They have tons of steel armor (not composite or reactive). Some had lead lining, so the crew could live long enough to attack through nuclear barrages. Lack of electronics was obviously a plus against electromagnetic pulse. I doubt there’s much bread board or plastic in those things. They ought to be a scrappers dream, when left behind after the war.
Rain Man
Super Anarchist
Russia seems to be going with the theory that if they can get enough weapons pointed in the right direction they can change the outcome of the war. Once again ignoring logistics, which is what really wins wars.
Pertinacious Tom
Importunate Member
This isn't exactly Ukraine-related, but I have already fucked off, so....
I looked and found what I think you're talking about, but the years and numbers don't quite match.
The Blagoveshchensk massacre of July 1900
Pretty similar to how the USA reacted to Americans of Japanese ancestry after Pearl Harbor was attacked.
Was is a moderately attractive woman who plied men with campaign contributions and guns?
Dervish
Anarchist
They’d profit by selling the old Studebaker US6’s to reenactors!
