Discussion: Relations with Russia

[blueharvest]

Russia plans 'false flag' attacks on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Kyiv tells UN

"What happened at the ZNPP on 7th and 9th of April 2024 and thereafter was a well-planned false flag operation by the Russian Federation," Ukraine's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Sergiy Kyslytsya said at a U.N. Security Council meeting on April 15.

kyivindependent.com

 

[blueharvest]

Use Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine

Currently, the U.S. has frozen Russian assets valued at $60 billion. If the U.S. government were to seize these assets, it would provide a temporary solution to the current Ukraine aid bill stalled…

thehill.com

 

[squeekness]

Use Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine

Currently, the U.S. has frozen Russian assets valued at $60 billion. If the U.S. government were to seize these assets, it would provide a temporary solution to the current Ukraine aid bill stalled…

thehill.com

Been hearing about this for a while, would be nice if it actually happened.

 

[blueharvest]

As US continues to waver, EU unlocks 50 billion euros in Ukraine aid

'We showcase once again that Europe stands with Ukraine for as long as it takes, and that we are ready to deliver much-needed financial support,' says president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.

emerging-europe.com

 

[DA_Champion]

Western sanctions have been a boon for the Russian economy.

1) Russian tourists can no longer spend money in Europe.
2) Europe had to cancel some of its contracts to buy Russian resources for cheap, and now Russia gets to sell their resources internationally at market value.
3) Russian manufacturers have learned to build what they can no longer import from the West, products ranging from cheese to high speed rail.

Russia to grow faster than all advanced economies - BBC News

The IMF estimates Russia's economy will grow faster than the likes of the US, UK and Germany this year.

www.bbc.com

The dumbest sanction was banning Russian passenger planes from flying over Europe, at the cost of European passenger planes not being able to fly over Russia. Who did they think this was going to hurt more?

 

[squeekness]

As US continues to waver, EU unlocks 50 billion euros in Ukraine aid

'We showcase once again that Europe stands with Ukraine for as long as it takes, and that we are ready to deliver much-needed financial support,' says president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.

emerging-europe.com

At least somebody is stepping up.

 

[blueharvest]

At least somebody is stepping up.

Republicans sure won't.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Secret Russian foreign policy document urges action to weaken the U.S.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/17/russia-foreign-policy-us-weaken/

 

[blueharvest]

Secret Russian foreign policy document urges action to weaken the U.S.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/17/russia-foreign-policy-us-weaken/

I'm sure that was their plan all along.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Polish man arrested in alleged plot to assassinate Ukraine's Zelenskyy

A Polish man has been arrested on allegations of being ready to assist an alleged plot by Russia's military intelligence to assassinate Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

scrippsnews.com

 

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Polish man arrested in alleged plot to assassinate Ukraine's Zelenskyy

A Polish man has been arrested on allegations of being ready to assist an alleged plot by Russia's military intelligence to assassinate Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

scrippsnews.com

One of many plots I'm sure.

 

[blueharvest]

GOP lawmaker slams Republican colleagues over Ukraine support: ‘They would like to see the Russians win’

Republican Rep. Don Bacon (Neb.) ripped into his colleagues who oppose further funding for Ukraine, arguing they “would like to see” Russia win the more than two-year war against Kyiv. …

thehill.com

 

[blueharvest]

Zelensky: Russia must pay a 'painful price' as 'sole culprit of this war'

President Volodymyr Zelensky has said Russia must pay a “painful price” for its war in Ukraine and frozen Russian assets should be utilized to help Ukraine’s fight against “terror.”

kyivindependent.com

 

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[blueharvest]

Zelenskyy: ‘We will have a chance at victory’ thanks to weapons provided to Ukraine in new U.S. aid package

Ukraine's president thanked U.S. leaders for passing a $60.8 billion aid package through the House over the weekend.

www.nbcnews.com

 

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Zelenskyy: ‘We will have a chance at victory’ thanks to weapons provided to Ukraine in new U.S. aid package

Ukraine's president thanked U.S. leaders for passing a $60.8 billion aid package through the House over the weekend.

www.nbcnews.com

Hope it isn't too little too late.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Senate passes Ukraine aid, Israel funding and TikTok crackdown, sending bill to Biden's desk

The package of foreign aid and a TikTok divest-or-ban provision is expected to be signed into law by President Joe Biden in the coming days.

www.nbcnews.com

US prepares to sanction China over its support for Russian war effort | Semafor

Washington is drafting sanctions against some Chinese banks, according to The Wall Street Journal.

www.semafor.com

Military: Russian forces using chemical weapons to storm Ocheretyne, situation 'difficult'

Russian forces are deploying chemical weapons in an attempt to capture the village of Ocheretyne in Donetsk Oblast, Nazar Voloshyn, the spokesperson for Ukraine's Khortytsia Group of Forces, said on April 23.

kyivindependent.com

Russia sets up missile brigade in Karelia in 'adequate response' to Finland joining Nato

The new missile brigade is part of Russia's new Leningrad Military District (LMD), which was established in response to Finland joining Nato.

yle.fi

 

[blueharvest]

Russia to intensify attacks on Western weapons stored in Ukraine, Kremlin warns

Russia’s Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu warned Kremlin will intensify attacks on Western weapons stored in Ukraine. “We will increase the intensity of attacks on logistics centers and storage bases…

thehill.com

 

[blueharvest]

 

[squeekness]

Hope it helps.

 

[blueharvest]

German army prepares plan to ready US troops to fight on Nato’s eastern front

General hints at ‘war footing’ logistics aiming to feed thousands of American soldiers and fuel tanks in event of face-off with Russia

www.telegraph.co.uk

 

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[squeekness]

Whatever helps.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Russian Deputy Defense Minister Is Detained on Bribery Charges

Timur Ivanov, who has long been in charge of major military construction projects and known for leading a lavish lifestyle, was held Tuesday on charges of “large scale” corruption.

www.nytimes.com

Russian deputy defense minister dismissed after arrest on corruption charges​

Ivanov, who has been in his post since 2016, is seen as a senior architect of Russia’s war in Ukraine and a close ally of Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu. Ivanov is still listed on the Defense Ministry website as a serving minister, and there are no reports of him being dismissed.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/24/europe/russian-minister-timur-ivanov-detained-bribery-intl/index.html

 

[InCali]

Russian Deputy Defense Minister Is Detained on Bribery Charges

Timur Ivanov, who has long been in charge of major military construction projects and known for leading a lavish lifestyle, was held Tuesday on charges of “large scale” corruption.

www.nytimes.com

Russian deputy defense minister dismissed after arrest on corruption charges​

Ivanov, who has been in his post since 2016, is seen as a senior architect of Russia’s war in Ukraine and a close ally of Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu. Ivanov is still listed on the Defense Ministry website as a serving minister, and there are no reports of him being dismissed.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/24/europe/russian-minister-timur-ivanov-detained-bribery-intl/index.html