The Ukraine Crisis Part 1 The initial Battles

That's what I am saying. Is it worth to him to risk it all? What would he gain?

 

A member of the fifth column was arrested today in New York

 

How is this propaganda !

This lady is just trying to cultivate a good relationship between the Americans and Russians by promoting Russian history and culture there.

Russian literature is world-class and the likes of Dostoyevsky and Leo Tolstoy are considered the best novelists in the world, and appreciated even now all over the world.

Many governments fund cultural activities in other nations to promote inter-cultural awareness and build bridges useful for diplomacy and dialogue. I have seen the French similarly holding friendly exhibitions of French culture, movies and music in India.

I think much of the animosity the west has towards Russia, which is actually a part of Europe, is due to lack of knowledge and awareness of the rich Russian culture , literature, music, drama and ballet.

 

She's an agent for the Russian government.

Ever read the 1963 Cold War novel 'The Spy Who Came in from the Cold' by British author John le Carre'?

 

well here is some warm and fuzzies for a thursday morn
China's promotion of Russian disinformation indicates where its loyalties lie - CNN

 

It could be paranoia as well...


'The moment a person forms a theory, his imagination sees in every object only the traits which favor that theory.' ~ Thomas Jefferson

 

Since we're quoting: "Just because you're paranoid it doesn't mean they're not out to get you," Fox Maulder - the X-Files

After she serves her time in a United States Federal Penitentiary, the government will deport her back to Russia

 

She had left for Russia in 2020, as she thought she was likely to be arrested.

Perhaps she might also be an alien shape-shifter, and that could be the real reason why she is subject to suspicion and scrutiny. You never know for sure !

 

It could be a Tit for Tat with the Detained American Basket Ball player Brittney Griner in Russia ?

 

I dont know how many they have now ,but before the conflict they had approximately 200 of all types .

The most important being the 50 Mig 29s and the 32 SU27s ( one pictured below )

Poland has 23 Mig 29s in service and so the numbers would considerably add to what Ukraine already had .

 

Castling King Side 0-0

2 Batteries of Patriot anti Aircraft missiles deployed to Poland .

A little disturbing as these are only normally set up if you think an attack is imminent

 

I dont have a problem with politics provided that its relevant and doesnt send the thread off course

 

I disagree. The west doesn’t have animosity toward the Russian people, just it’s corrupt government.

 

"Ajay0 said "...I think much of the animosity the west has towards Russia, which is actually a part of Europe, is due to lack of knowledge and awareness of the rich Russian culture , literature, music, drama and ballet.."

Flagme, I think that's exactly what Ajay0 was saying. It's always been the different styles of government, rather than the people themselves. (Though they are a bit rough and coarse around the edges! Ever seen any of their porn? Jeez!)

 

I just thought of something. Where is the INTERNATIONAL Red Cross and the Red Crescent in all this escalating civilian carnage? And even Doctors Without Borders.

Would Putin, but much more importantly, his ground troops, actually fire on a Red Cross or Red Crescent convoy if it had been publicly well-announced and then crossing a border?

Seems worth a try.

 

well I did read they blew up a maternity hospital so?
Russia brands deadly bomb attack that wiped out maternity hospital ‘fake news’ (yahoo.com)

 

Yes... Yes they would.

 

If it were well-announced on all the world-wide news media, that this was a 'joint' humanitarian effort and was going to happen at a specific place and time, would they dare fuck-up that badly?

Yeah, I know, I'm probably wrong, but it might be at least worth taking a shot at.

 

AMBUSH !
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Drone footage shows Russian tank column retreat after artillery ambush (msn.com)

 

I'm not so sure. Putin is already drawing heat for bombing civilians (including maternity hospitals) and firing on a Red Cross convoy could be considered provocation. I believe the Russians would tread lightly around the Red Cross, but it wouldn't shock me if they didn't.