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As you've heard, the Russians suspended their participation in the grain deal brokered between Russia and Ukraine by the UN and Turkey.
Today, both Putin and agencies that speak for him continued their propensity for double speak..... "we're not stopping, we're pausing." 12 ships left a Ukrainian port today without incident. Russian MOD said transit of Ukrainian ships through the safe corridor is "unacceptable." They have not recalled Maritime reps stationed at the HQ in Turkey where grain transport by ship is arranged and monitored.
Alexandra Prokopenko,an independent analyst and an expert on Russia who writes for the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, said that the deal was in effect a “political tool” for the Kremlin. One Russian objective in any talks to determine whether the agreement is restarted or renewed could be securing further exemptions on its own exports of food and fertilizer from so-called hidden sanctions, such as the elevated cost of insuring vessels, she said.
Putin is in a bind here. If he orders action to stop further shipments - like commandeering a ship or stupidly firing on and damaging or sinking it - he's going to reap an appropriate level of hate mail. I can see easing some sanctions very selectively keeping the ones that Russia might use to generate agri-money to finance his war. Other than that, no. He's already set several red lines that he's stepped back from. This will just be another failed bluff as far as the west is concerned. Meanwhile Russian citizens will view his actions in this sphere as perfectly appropriate and in defense of Russia's interests. Open your eyes people of Russia, your boss is a blackmailing thug ruining your lives.Mission to CFB's National Championship accomplished. But the shine on the NC Trophy is embarrassingly wearing off. It's M B-Ball ..... or hockey or volley ball or name your college sport favorite time ...... until next year.
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This is interesting. The link takes you to an article that describes a recent seaborn drone attack on the Russian Frigate Admiral Markarov - it is believed to have replaced the Moskva as the Black Sea Fleet's Command Ship. There are all kinds of videos available at a link that is within the linked article (Scroll down to the "Update" 10/31/22).
There are a a couple of things to note. First of all, this is sophisticated warfare requiring high levels of technology (probably from the USN) and high level skills to launch and operate these drones (The Russians have accused the Brits of doing the training and helping in on-site operations). The Admiral Markarov has been launching cruise missiles into Ukraine and as such is a legitimate military target for the Ukrainians. The IR video shows the sea drone approaching the Admiral Markarov and ends abruptly when it appears to contact the ship,likely exploding.
The other videos suggest there were multiple sea drones used. One of them is being shot at by a circling helo - assumed to be Russian - and looks like it is disabled and doesn't make it to it's target that can be seen in the distance.
No one is talking about damage - the Russians or anyone in the west. I can guarantee you the outcome is known via overhead imagery. It would be great if the Admiral Markarov sunk. Impressive demonstration that Russian military assets participating in the bombardment of Ukraine can be effectively targeted and reached.
https://thealike.com/blog/sea-drone-...krainian-arms/
Mission to CFB's National Championship accomplished. But the shine on the NC Trophy is embarrassingly wearing off. It's M B-Ball ..... or hockey or volley ball or name your college sport favorite time ...... until next year.
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Yeah, "DeathSantis" and the like ain't gonna be forgotten any time soon. I understand why people who were so wrong want people to forget they were so wrong.Dan Patrick: What was your reaction to [Urban Meyer being hired]?
Brady Hoke: You know.....not....good.
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The Chairman, whose party has a stated goal of driving fossil fuel companies out of business, says this:
They have a responsibility to act in the interest of their consumers, their community and their country, to invest in America by increasing production and refining capacity...If they don’t, they’re going to pay a higher tax on their excess profits and face other restrictions,
Invest in an industry we're trying to destory or get taxed and face other restrictions. That's the Party, folks.Dan Patrick: What was your reaction to [Urban Meyer being hired]?
Brady Hoke: You know.....not....good.
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Yeah, "DeathSantis" and the like ain't gonna be forgotten any time soon. I understand why people who were so wrong want people to forget they were so wrong.
Our country does not have a way forward that does not include severe consequences for the countless abuses of power and crimes committed against the American people this past decade and especially this past few years. The gaslighting has reached epic levels and patience is wearing incredibly thin.
When I first saw a screenshot of that Atlantic OpEd piece, I thought that it had to be fake. It's not.
This is the fucking sow who wrote it: She called for people who refused to take the vaccine to be fired from their jobs and banned from sports events and traveling.
Last edited by Hannibal; October 31, 2022, 07:52 PM.
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I feel like I am watching the destruction of our democracy while my neighbors and friends cheer it on
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