Oral statement to Parliament
Defence Secretary oral statement on war in Ukraine - 22 October 2024
Defence Secretary John Healey, provided an update to the House of Commons on the war in Ukraine.
From:Ministry of Defence and The Rt Hon John Healey MPPublished22 October 2024
Location:House of...
I'm sure we've all read about the military vehicles supplied to Ukraine. So here's a short video of a Bradley and an Abrams in action in Kursk, defending Ukrainian gains against a Russian counter attack.
I'm unsure how they can be forced to surrender 🤔. The US president can stop providing military or humanitarian aid if he or she wants. Other countries can make up their own mind. The US can pull out of NATO if they want.
Ukraine can keep fighting, even with less support, IF THEY WANT.
Whatever...
Georgia 's parliamentary elections on October 26th.
The replies from the Ukrainian troops are very interesting. I particularly liked:
"We must work with South Korea on this problem. We must create a special government program for soldiers to convince them to stop fighting and make a proposal...
I know Denys' videos are long but the first five minutes gives a detailed update on the Kursk region. Not great news for Ukraine in his opinion, here's a bullet summary:
- Russia throws many thousands of troops into pushing back Ukraine, with success sadly
- Russia loses lots of troops and...
I am amazed that none have been arrested and trialled these two years. Not for:
- Petrol bombs
- drive by shooting
- internal drone activities
- hammerfest
- target identification.....
I guess it's possible they have but Russia won't publicize it. Never seen any news myself.
I know this is political economics, but the motley collection of countries, many harbouring tensions and grudges with one another, is quite interesting. There are now so many countries I won't ever be spending holidays in!
BBC News - Putin gathers allies to show West's pressure isn’t working...
The BBC has caught up with events.
BBC News - Seoul demands North Korean troops leave Russia immediately - BBC News
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c625p2wy3q7o