DrGeraintLLannfrancheta , to Ukraine in Nato’s failure to save Ukraine raises an existential question: what on earth is it for?
@DrGeraintLLannfrancheta@nafo.army avatar

@jmcs @trajekolus yes and no. The perception is otherwise. The perception is an alliance of western values and democracy. And as we all Know perception is reality. So, yes, sucks. There was no natural law of physics that denied the circling of F35, rafale or Tornados over Kharkiv 230222. None.

DrGeraintLLannfrancheta , to Ukraine in Nato’s failure to save Ukraine raises an existential question: what on earth is it for?
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@jmcs and would have been decision to make. Evidence shows the Russian scum backs down only against strength. So, still, sucks. P. S. There l were a zillion options what the orcs could have done except nukes. Dont fall for their propaganda.

joaocosta , to Random stuff
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"Why is it so hard for western politicians to grasp the broader, existential nature of the Russian threat? Recurring spying rows, sabotage, assassinations, arson and cyber-hacks show Moscow “is waging war on European countries”, Russia expert Edward Lucas warned. “How is it that Russia, a country with an Italy-sized economy, is able to attack the entire west with impunity? The answer is that Russia does not take us seriously.”

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/may/18/natos-failure-to-save-ukraine-raises-an-existential-question-what-on-earth-is-it-for

tagesschau , to Random stuff German
@tagesschau@ard.social avatar

USA stellen temporären Hafen für Gazastreifen fertig

Künftig soll mehr humanitäre Hilfe über den Seeweg in den Gazastreifen gelangen. Die USA haben dafür nun einen Behelfshafen fertiggestellt. Ein Ersatz für die Lieferungen über den Landweg soll der aber nicht sein.

➡️ https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/asien/gazastreifen-hilfslieferungen-pier-usa-100.html?at_medium=mastodon&at_campaign=tagesschau.de

#Gazastreifen #NahostKrieg #Hilfslieferungen #USA

peacekeeper ,

@tagesschau @tagesschau - dann berichtet bitte auch darüber, wie die Waffen der dort im alles ausbluten! Genau wegen dieser Doppelmoral steht der Rest der Welt gegen die Reichen NATO-Staaten! NATO Politik tötet überall auf der Welt!

tagesschau , to Random stuff German
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Ukraine-Liveblog: ++ Frankreich will weitere Waffen liefern ++

Frankreich hat angekündigt, der Ukraine weitere Waffen zu liefern. Die russische Armee hat nach Angaben Moskaus das Dorf Buhruwatka in der Region Charkiw eingenommen. Die Entwicklungen im Liveblog.

➡️ https://www.tagesschau.de/newsticker/liveblog-ukraine-dienstag-350.html?at_medium=mastodon&at_campaign=tagesschau.de

AndyGER ,
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@tagesschau Ich bin ja sehr für einen Angriff der #EU und der #NATO auf ukrainischer Seite ... 🇺🇦♥️🇪🇺

timkmak , to Random stuff
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Here's what we're reading today:

In , Russian forces persist in their offensive despite heavy shelling. The defense forces are pushing them back, according to AFU General Staff spokesman Lykhoviy.

https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/05/13/7455502/

timkmak OP ,
@timkmak@journa.host avatar

The replacement of Sergei with Andrei Belousov as Russia's defense minister strongly suggests that Putin is taking significant steps to mobilize the Russian economy and military-industrial complex - particularly to support the ongoing war in Ukraine and possibly prepare for a future confrontation with , according to the Institute for the Study of War.

https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-may-12-2024

tagesschau , to Random stuff German
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Ukraine-Liveblog: ++ Kiew tauscht Oberbefehlshaber für Charkiw aus ++

Inmitten der russischen Offensive in Charkiw hat Kiew den Oberbefehlshaber für die Region ausgetauscht. Die Ukraine hat nach eigenen Angaben Energieanlagen im Westen Russlands angegriffen. Die Entwicklungen im Liveblog.

➡️ https://www.tagesschau.de/newsticker/liveblog-ukraine-montag-368.html?at_medium=mastodon&at_campaign=tagesschau.de

peacekeeper ,

@tagesschau Tja, in der Tat hat die versagt mit Ihrer blinden Hörigkeit! Es hätten Menschenleben geretttet werden können, wäre der Mut zur Mehr Diplomatie und Offenhalten von Gesprächskanälen bestanden! Ansatt stämdig neue Waffen, hätten Moderationen und lokalen zivile Friedensarbeit gefördert werden sollen! Der dumme Anspruch des Siegfrieden recht sich jetzt, dass ist die Mitschuld - deutsche waffen, deutsches Geld, morden mit in aller Welt , siehe

timkmak , to Random stuff
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Good morning to readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands.

With Rus-Ukr relations destroyed, there's one last group that negotiates with the enemy:

The Coordinating Headquarters, which relatives of POWs also call to get info on their loved ones...

Today, we take you inside.

timkmak OP ,
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Some in the parliament say they should deploy air defense on the borders of countries which border to cover Ukraine's western areas. This follows a number of countries intercepting missiles bound for Israel earlier in the year.

ManyRoads , to Random stuff
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oatmeal , to israel group
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/ UN assembly approves resolution granting Palestine new rights and reviving its UN membership bid

[…] The 193-member world body approved the Arab and Palestinian sponsored resolution by a vote of 143-9 with 25 abstentions.

https://apnews.com/article/un-resolution-palestinians-membership-rights-us-assembly-875560e897f27d6600090420f36404e4

@palestine
@israel

SchepBernard ,
@SchepBernard@mastodon.social avatar

@oatmeal @palestine @israel netherlands = A
Belgium = Y
Nl is governed by fossil serving weasels. Everyting they do to get @minpres the chair

Free_Press , to Random stuff
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Germany has committed to purchasing three HIMARS rocket launchers from the USA with the intention to transfer them to Ukraine, as announced by German Defense Minister Pistorius.

Highlighting the significance of NATO's support for Ukraine at this critical juncture, Pistorius stressed that backing Ukraine is paramount. He warned that Putin's success could embolden autocrats worldwide.

video/mp4

hanse_mina , to Random stuff
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’s Navy extended a series of exercises aimed at preventing tankers from transferring Russian oil just miles off its coastline.

The navy said in a notice that it will be conducting exercises until May 19 in the Gulf, an expanse of water that’s become well-known in the oil market as a location for Russian oil switching. It had been due to finish on May 9.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-08/greece-extends-naval-drills-to-drive-russian-oil-tankers-away

hanse_mina , to Random stuff
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Counting the Costs of Defending Ukraine

Enthusiasm and aid are drying up.

After invaded in February 2022, Western nations were quick to offer their support. The leads in military aid, while is the top European donor and a critical supporter of Ukrainian refugees.

These figures reflect publicly declared support and exclude aid for things like maintaining Ukraine’s critical infrastructure.

https://geopoliticalfutures.com/counting-the-costs-of-defending-ukraine/

Free_Press , to Random stuff
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800 DAYS OF WAR!

Ukraine, a sovereign and democratic country, has had to endure 800 days of death, destruction, and despair.

All in the name of FREEDOM and the chance of a better life for their children.

Please repost this message and support their struggle against Putin's murderous regime!

sebastianschroeder , to Wuppertal German
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TheConversationUS , to Random stuff
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2 years ago, ’s chancellor Olaf Scholz outlined bold, long-term goals: Strengthen the country’s depleted military with extraordinary investments and adopt an assertive foreign policy defending global norms.

And he has mostly delivered on that promise, explains an expert on international security, who says the ‘legacy of his strategic pivot is likely to endure’

https://theconversation.com/germanys-turning-point-2-years-into-strategic-pivot-progress-made-bodes-well-for-the-us-nato-and-the-world-226072

hanse_mina , to Random stuff
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A former German army captain has admitted spying for , saying he was motivated over fears of a global nuclear escalation amid Russia's war in .

Identified only as Thomas H., the 54-year-old went on trial in on April 29 charged with conducting espionage on behalf of and leaking state secrets.

https://kyivindependent.com/german-ex-army-officer-admits-spying-for-russia-blames-fear-of-nuclear-war/

tagesschau , to Random stuff German
@tagesschau@ard.social avatar

Ukraine-Liveblog: ++ Tote und Verletzte nach russischem Angriff auf Odessa ++

Durch russische Angriffe sind in Odessa mindestens zwei Menschen getötet worden. Polnische Bauern haben alle Blockaden an den Grenzübergängen zur Ukraine geräumt. Alle Entwicklungen im Liveblog.

➡️ https://www.tagesschau.de/newsticker/liveblog-ukraine-montag-362.html?at_medium=mastodon&at_campaign=tagesschau.de

totentanz ,
@totentanz@metalhead.club avatar

@tagesschau
Und wie lange sich der Westen das noch ansehen ohne wirklich zu helfen?
Stattdessen wird immer mehr über die eigene Schwäche geredet.
Die muss dringend vor Ort unterstützen.
Was will der denn tun? Die zünden? Der ist zwar doof, aber nicht dumm und weiß, dass es beim Erreichen der (irrsinnigen) Ziele nicht zuträglich sein wird.
Wo ist also das Risiko? Richtig, es gibt keins.

tagesschau , to Random stuff German
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Stoltenberg fordert NATO zu schnelleren Waffenlieferungen an Ukraine auf

NATO-Generalsekretär Stoltenberg reist zum dritten Mal seit Kriegsbeginn in die Ukraine. Im Gepäck: Kritik an den Bündnisstaaten. Zusagen für Waffenlieferungen seien nicht eingehalten worden.

➡️ https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/stoltenberg-ukraine-nato-100.html?at_medium=mastodon&at_campaign=tagesschau.de

SocraticEthics , to Random stuff
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⚠️⛔️Stoltenberg invites President Zelensky to NATO summit but then warns no invitation will be extended to Ukraine to join this year (more)
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/29/7453481/



ukrdef , to Random stuff
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The Forgotten Part of the Contest: Army Logistics in the Pacific

https://warontherocks.com/2024/04/the-forgotten-part-of-the-contest-army-logistics-in-the-pacific/

As Gen. Omar Bradley is credited as saying, “Amateurs talk strategy. Professionals talk logistics.” Indeed, from the American Revolution to modern-day conflicts in Afghanistan and Ukraine, the U.S. Army’s ability to effectively manage resources, transport troops and supplies, and adapt to changing circumstances has been not

tivasyk ,
@tivasyk@mastodon.social avatar

@ukrdef this should be expanded a bit: amateurs talk strategy. professionals talk logistics. nato talks politics.

maybe that is why amateurs fail by ignoring logistics and tactics, professionals — by ignoring strategy and tactics…

but seems to be failing even before the war has reached its borders by completely ignoring both for politics.

Free_Press , to Random stuff
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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg during today's visit to Berlin:

"Let's be honest, in recent months NATO allies have not provided the support [to Ukraine] that we promised... But it is not too late for Ukraine to win, because even more help is on the way" said Stoltenberg.

video/mp4

GottaLaff , to Random stuff
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10-post thread by Angry Staffer: 1/...

Let’s talk .

There’s a lot of analysis out there that I believe is driven by a fundamental misunderstanding of the way fights wars.

Bottom line up front: Russia’s current goals in Ukraine aren’t necessarily victory, at least not in the traditional military sense.

We’ve seen evidence of this since even before Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014. More on that later.

TCatInReality ,
@TCatInReality@mastodon.social avatar

@GottaLaff
Great thread about the real conflict between and . I agree fully

But if the real object is , IMO, it's time for NATO to get in the fight. I think NATO should directly guarantee the security of air and sea in non-conflict zones. Further, NATO technical teams should be in harms way at power, water and other key infrastructure sites to deter attacks. Lastly, Ukraine can join NATO in a protectorate status vs full membership.

polgeonow , to geopolitics group
@polgeonow@mstdn.social avatar

has applied to become an official partner country of (different from a full member, and not part of the mutual defense pact). https://time.com/6968884/argentina-nato-global-partner-request-milei/

@geopolitics @geography

GottaLaff , (edited ) to Random stuff
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👍🏼Politico:

The administration is preparing a larger-than-normal package of military aid for that will include armored vehicles, in addition to urgently needed artillery and air defenses, according to two U.S. officials.

TCatInReality ,
@TCatInReality@mastodon.social avatar

@GottaLaff
Great!

How about adding directly defending Ukrainian air and naval space away from the front line too?

How about troops at power stations, dams and other key infrastructure?

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