Discussion: Relations with Russia

[MagnarTheGreat]

SPLC - Jan. 6 Participant Who ‘Fled to Russia’ Hasn’t Come Home
Pro-Kremlin propagandist Charles Bausman has reemerged as a media commentator in Russia since leaving behind nearly $1 million in property following the deadly Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection in Washington, D.C., Hatewatch found.

As a commentator in Russian media, Bausman positions himself as an expert on U.S. politics. He depicts the United States as fragmented and on the brink of revolution, while flaunting his own alleged connections to Russian officials. Simultaneously, despite U.S.-Russian relations being badly eroded due to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Bausman has sought to portray Russia as a viable haven for Western conservatives frustrated with a culture that he claims has specifically targeted “white men.”

“Russia is the last bulwark of humanity. If Russia leaves the world arena for any reason, without having stopped this appalling situation that we are facing in the West, there will be no hope,” Bausman said during an Oct. 31, 2022, event in Moscow.

 

[squeekness]

If the far right would rather have a dictator in charge, yeah, go live with Putin a while.

 

[Iceman]

I hope many take up his offer and go there (and never come back!).

 

[squeekness]

G'bye!

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Poland bans entry of Russia-registered passenger cars -PAP

North Korean arms for Russia probably wouldn't make a big difference in the Ukraine war, Milley says

 

[squeekness]

I don't blame Poland, not with Wagner dudes saying they were next.

 

[Iceman]

Ukraine's Crimea attacks seen as key to counter-offensive against Russia

Good to hear of progress on multiple fronts in the article. They seem quite methodical and the more defences (like SAM sites) they wipe out the easier it is to go back in, plus any logistics damage makes it harder for Russia to fortify and resupply the area.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

USA Today - Ukraine war updates: Russian airports close amid drone attacks

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Reuters - Ukraine retakes more territory in the east, south in counteroffensive

Reuters - Ukraine has recaptured 50% of the territory that Russia seized, Blinken says (July 2023)

Elon Musk criticises Ukrainian counteroffensive: So much death for so little

 

[squeekness]

I hope it's true about Ukraine taking back the 50%. The maps shown on the news don't seem to reflect that. Hope they take back the rest.

 

[:eek:]

Azerbaijan launches military action in Karabakh 'to disarm' Armenians

Azerbaijan launched military action in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, a step that could presage a new war in the volatile area but which Baku said was necessary to restore constitutional order and drive out Armenian military formations.

www.reuters.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Biden exhorts world leaders at the UN to stand up to Russia, warns not to let Ukraine 'be carved up'

President Joe Biden made a robust case before the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday that the world must remain united in defending Ukraine against Russian aggression, warning that no nation can be secure if “we allow Ukraine to be carved up" as he tries...

www.dailykos.com

 

[Sithborg]

I hope it's true about Ukraine taking back the 50%. The maps shown on the news don't seem to reflect that. Hope they take back the rest.

I think a lot maps aren't showing all the area Russia had taken at the start of the war anymore. Last year's counteroffensive did retake a LOT of what they had taken.

 

[Iceman]

Reuters - Ukraine retakes more territory in the east, south in counteroffensive

Reuters - Ukraine has recaptured 50% of the territory that Russia seized, Blinken says (July 2023)

Elon Musk criticises Ukrainian counteroffensive: So much death for so little

Good to hear on Ukrainian progress.

Musk really is a fool. Did he care about it when it was Ukrainians getting killed?

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Zelenskyy: Russia is weaponizing food, energy and abducted children in its war against Ukraine

Ukrainian President � Volodymyr Zelenskyy � said Tuesday that Russia is “weaponizing” everything from food and energy to abducted children in its � war against Ukraine � — and he warned world ...

www.dailykos.com

Zelenskyy accuses Russia of violating UN Charter at Security Council

Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy didn't mince words at the United Nations Security Council meeting Wednesday, saying the agency should have ended the war in his country by now.

scrippsnews.com

 

[squeekness]

I don't get how Russia can even look itself in the mirror after committing these crimes. It's like the country has no soul. It can't just be Putin, there are officers willing to obey these orders and soldiers on the ground looting and raping.

 

[:eek:]

https://edition.cnn.com/2023/09/21/politics/zelensky-capitol-hill-visit-aid/index.html

 

[Iceman]

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-doubles-2023-defence-spending-plan-war-costs-soar-document-2023-08-04/#:~:text=LONDON%2C%20Aug%204%20(Reuters),growing%20strain%20on%20Moscow's%20finances.

Russia aren’t giving up their war stance anytime soon.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Russian TV teases launch of Tucker Carlson show

The ex-Fox News anchor appears in a trailer on state-run Rossiya 24 but exact details are not clear.

www.bbc.com

Russian state TV promotes new Tucker Carlson show

Rightwing former Fox News presenter said he was unaware of the ‘absurd’ claim

www.ft.com

 

[squeekness]

A fine place for Tucker, too. They can keep him.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Ukraine Update: Ukraine just had its best week of the year

Let’s talk about Ukraine’s very good week.

www.dailykos.com

 

[squeekness]

Ukraine Update: Ukraine just had its best week of the year

Let’s talk about Ukraine’s very good week.

www.dailykos.com

Nice to know.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Wagner’s African Hosts Regret Letting Them In

Libyans, among others, are sick of the Russian mercenaries.

foreignpolicy.com

War has arrived in Crimea

Slowly but methodically, Ukraine is chipping away at Russia’s firepower in the peninsula

www.economist.com

 

[squeekness]

Nice, I want Ukraine to get Crimea back.

 

[DJ Kornphlake]