[Politics] Russia invades Ukraine (24/02/2022)

[fly high]

Lots of internal debates between US Republicans about Ukraine. Here's a senator who strongly supports Ukraine.

Thank you for posting. Really powerful & moving speech to which all western leaders should listen. Can he convince Trump & his fellow Republicans, hope so.

 

[raymondo]

Thank you for posting. Really powerful & moving speech to which all western leaders should listen. Can he convince Trump & his fellow Republicans, hope so.

Yes , there are other (many?) Republican senators that are vocally (and that's important) pro supporting Ukraine. It's certainly not obvious what the US stance will be under Trump.

 

[raymondo]

Drone development. Fao @Triggaaar as discussed a day or two ago.

Ukraine, Lithuania agree to jointly produce military drones, EW systems, ammunition - Euromaidan Press

Defense ministers signed a memorandum, establishing joint production amid Ukraine's ongoing military needs.

euromaidanpress.com

 

[Eric the meek]

Drone development. Fao @Triggaaar as discussed a day or two ago.

Ukraine, Lithuania agree to jointly produce military drones, EW systems, ammunition - Euromaidan Press

Defense ministers signed a memorandum, establishing joint production amid Ukraine's ongoing military needs.

euromaidanpress.com

There's also involvement (I don't know if it's the same scheme) from Sweden:

Ministry: Sweden agrees to finance production of long-range drones for Ukraine

The announcement came during Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov's working visit in Sweden and his talks with his Swedish counterpart Pal Jonson.

kyivindependent.com

 

[Eric the meek]

More evidence of 'fur coat no knickers' from Russia:

The 'new' Oreshnik missile might not be as new as Putin suggested.

‘Don’t overreact’ — Oreshnik missile isn’t as new as Russia claims, experts say

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Nov. 21 announced his country had launched a new type of missile in an attack on Ukraine, a demonstration of military might meant to deter Kyiv's allies from further support against his full-scale invasion. "There are currently no ways of countering this...

kyivindependent.com

 

[Eric the meek]

The ruble has drifted down again, back to near 104, but there seems to be resistance at this level.

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