Ukraine conflict

February 28th, 2022 at 9:53:22 AM permalink
Gandler
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Also, its sounding like Belarus is preparing to send forces into Ukraine to aid the Russia invasion (Belarus borders Ukraine to the North).

Belarus is another country that needs a government change (last Dictator in Europe).
February 28th, 2022 at 11:50:17 AM permalink
terapined
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No doubt Putin is rethinking his strategy after Trump called him smart
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February 28th, 2022 at 11:52:19 AM permalink
rxwine
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If we have self driving vehicles, seems like we could load them with ammunition and weapons send them across the borders into ukraine without involving any of our people. Probably be quite awhile, if ever, before Russia could monitor vehicles going back and forth and take them out.
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February 28th, 2022 at 11:59:14 AM permalink
Gandler
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Quote: rxwine
If we have self driving vehicles, seems like we could load them with ammunition and weapons send them across the borders into ukraine without involving any of our people. Probably be quite awhile, if ever, before Russia could monitor vehicles going back and forth and take them out.


There are none that are autonomous, but there are drones/robots and land vehicles that can be remotely controlled (in addition to air drones that everyone thinks of).
February 28th, 2022 at 12:01:52 PM permalink
missedhervee
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You know who did everything in his power to weaken NATO? Donny. Wonder if he still thinks Putin’s moves in Ukraine are “genius” like he did last week. What a dumbass…


Sort of a "Stockholm syndrome" type thing, stemming from the time Putin anally raped the orange oaf.

Trump certainly is Putin's little butt boy.
February 28th, 2022 at 12:39:54 PM permalink
Evenbob
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I have to admit I was under a certain amount of stress because two people that I follow on YouTube for years are in Ukraine. One of them, Johnny, owns an apartment there. I've been watching Bald and Bankrupt's videos for 3 or 4 years. He's an extremely interesting Englishmen who travels around and speaks fluent Hindi, Russian, Polish, and is semi fluent in several other languages. He just posted the video today of him and Johnny leaving on Friday and I can feel the stress lifting off of me. I don't think anything bad would have happened to them but they might have been stuck there for a very long time after the Russians get to Kiev.

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February 28th, 2022 at 1:05:17 PM permalink
missedhervee
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Thanks for posting this; I've followed Benjamin Rich's vlogs for a couple years and am not really surprised he found himself in Kviv at this time.

Looks like he might have dodged a bullet ... literally.
February 28th, 2022 at 3:27:13 PM permalink
odiousgambit
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TV reporting never shows maps... this is one from wikipedia

the fall of Kiev may await the columns coming from the east

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February 28th, 2022 at 4:13:07 PM permalink
rquiredusername
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Institute of War has good, straightforward daily updates on what’s happening and the strategy on their site.
February 28th, 2022 at 4:26:43 PM permalink
rxwine
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Maxxar Satellite company is reporting updated info that the Russian convoy headed towards the capitol is 40 miles long.
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