I have already argued at length that Russia, being the most sanctioned and economically undermined and terrorized country on earth, via embargoes and outright industrial sabotage like the Nordstream attacks, may be underachieving—for now—while hiding a far more powerful economy than current records imply. If you take away those artificial handicaps unfairly gimping Russia’s economy, then it is almost certain that Russia’s true unmeasured economic might is that of 3rd place behind China and the U.S. It’s remarkable that even under unparalleled attack, Russia is able to command one of the fastest growing and most robust economies in the world.
Oh boo hoo. Maybe Russia should consider ending their war of aggression so the world can see how powerful their economy actually is.
Video footage has been released showing the execution of Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian troops near the settlement of Krynky in Kherson Oblast, in Ukraine’s south.
Maria Andreeva, a key face of the movement, has emphasized that she supports the guiding logic of the full-scale invasion, but is protesting the Russian government's treatment of its soldiers and the inability of mobilized men to be rotated out of the front line.
She also has repeated Russian propaganda about the Bucha massacre, in which hundreds of Ukrainian civilians were killed by Russian soldiers, saying that it had been "staged" by the West.
Disappointing yet unsurprising.
The All-Pro tight end has been ruled out of "banner night."
Russian forces are trying to protect Tu-95 turboprop strategic bombers with car tires at the Engels airfield in Saratov Oblast.
The first satellite images of an airfield after a night attack by Ukrainian drones on the Russian city of Pskov have been released by the media.
On Tuesday, August 29, two military helicopters crashed in Donetsk Oblast under unknown circumstances; the crews were killed, and criminal proceedings were opened.
In February, Ukraine claimed a one-of-a-kind feat: taking out a Russian Mi-24 attack helicopter using artillery. A soldier described how it was done.
Nah, put a little speed tape on that bad boy and it's good to go!
Ukraine's Foreign Minister on how group of 31 soldiers made offensive on Robotyne possible
Ukraine�s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, while on a visit in France, has recounted the story of Ukrainian defenders’ successful counteroffensive in the village of Robotyne in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
Drone attack on Pskov: Ukraine's Defence Intelligence confirms destroying 4 Il-76 aircraft and damaging 2 more
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has confirmed the destruction of four Russian Il-76 military transport aircraft during a nighttime drone attack on Pskov.
A colonel of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has been found dead in his office in the city of Kyiv. The man was found with a gunshot wound to the head.
What are the odds it lands on a S400 missile complex before the operators even detect it flying towards them?
For the first time since the beginning of Russia's full-scale war in Ukraine, a Russian warship has entered and docked at the seaport of the temporarily occupied Mariupol. — Ukrinform.
Switzerland launches investigation into Leopard 1 tanks
Switzerland launches an investigation against RUAG, which had an intention to sell Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine through Germany.
3rd Assault Brigade Soldier Speaks With Captured Russian Soldiers Near Bakhmut
The German government may soon decide to supply Ukraine with long-range Taurus missiles capable of hitting targets up to 500 km away.
According to information from its own sources reported by German t-online, based on reports from circles within the Social Democratic Party, the German government intends to announce the supply of Taurus missiles to Ukraine "in the near future," the publication states.
There's no way that was pass interference on [player], the refs are clearly rigging the game for [opposing team]!
Absolutely excellent article. I was just thinking about this topic last night with all the Hexbear drama going on after taking a peek at their front page seeing all the Russian colonialism apologists and excusers posting there.
Yes, there were reports recently of manned serveilance aircraft being subjected to wake turbulence. I think there were other incidents in addition to this report.
It is reported that the passage was secured by a US P8 anti-ship aircraft.
That seems pretty significant. It seems unlikely the ships would have been targeted by Russia if they were flying the flags of their country of origin, but to have an armed escort is definitely a huge deterrence. I have to wonder what sort of response it'll garner considering all the other 'unprofessional acts' Russian aircraft have been employing against unarmed US aircraft lately.
The Minnesota Vikings and pass rusher Danielle Hunter have agreed to a new one-year deal worth up to $20 million, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Sunday, per sources.
The Minnesota Vikings and Hunter have agreed to terms to a new one-year deal worth up to $20 million for the 2023 NFL season, NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport reported Sunday, per sources.
The deal includes $17 million fully guaranteed and a provision that prevents Hunter from receiving a franchise or transition tag in 2024, per Rapoport and Pelissero.
Chiefs wide receiver John Ross unexpectedly decided to retire on Wednesday. | from: @EdEastonJr
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver John Ross is being placed on the reserve/retired list, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.
This is apparently in addition to an unspecified number of units already in service in Ukraine.
Stoltenberg convenes Ukraine-NATO Council at Zelenskyy's request
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has agreed to convene a meeting of the newly formed Ukraine-NATO Council at the request of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Alliance spokeswoman Oana Lungescu said that the meeting will be held on Wednesday at the ambassadors’ level to "consult on the latest developments and discuss Ukrainian grain transportation through the Black Sea".
Zelenskyy Calls for Ukraine-NATO Council Meeting Due to Russia's actions in Black Sea
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appealed to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg with a proposal to immediately convene a NATO-Ukraine Council due to Russia�s aggressive actions in the Black Sea.
"We talked [with Stoltenberg – ed.] about the security situation now, in particular the Russian aggressive steps in the Black Sea. Any destabilisation in this region, disruption of our export routes will mean problems with corresponding consequences for everyone in the world. The price crisis is the least of the possible consequences.
We discussed with Mr Stoltenberg our steps to unlock and ensure the sustainable operation of the grain corridor.
In our cooperation, we have moved to a new, higher level – the level of the Ukraine-NATO Council. And this mechanism can work. I have approached Jens with a proposal to convene such a council without delay for appropriate crisis consultations. In one of the following days the meeting will take place. We can overcome the security crisis in the Black Sea."
Russia has had 100 helicopters destroyed during its war on Ukraine, including 10 since the start of the counteroffensive and 40 percent of its prized Ka-52 Kamaz Alligator attack helicopters.
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara on Tuesday pleaded no contest to a lesser misdemeanor charge of breach of peace for an incident that took place in Las Vegas in Feb. 2022, per the Clark County (Nevada) District Court.
From the article:
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara on Tuesday pleaded no contest to a lesser misdemeanor charge of breach of peace for an incident that took place in Las Vegas in February 2022, per the Clark County (Nevada) District Court.
Kamara, 27, will have to complete 30 hours of community service and pay $105,196.17 in restitution to the victim, Darnell Greene, for past due medical expenses as a result of his no contest plea. Kamara also will be fined $500.
If you expand the sidebar, down at the bottom where all the mods are listed there's a 'modlog' button.
Looking through the mod log, I don't blame them for nuking the whole thread. Your comment seemed respectable enough, but the others were devolving pretty quick.
The name of the newspaper translates to Ukrainian Truth and from what I was able to dig up seems to be a fairly reputable source, surprisingly. Here's a writeup on the Boston Globe website: Article
Doesn't appear so, the only listed mod of the community, @lisko@sopuli.xyz, hasn't had any activity for about 2 months. I'm not sure how functional the mod log search by user is, but I couldn't find any activity in there either.