Russia - threadbanned users in OP

I agree with the intelligence services of Norway that the threat from putin to Ukraine and the rest of Europe needs to be taken seriously. While the armed forces of Ukraine are doing a great job of eliminating elements of putin's military they should be getting more help and many sensible country's have committed to continue their support for them and increase the supply of military equipment to help. Just because putin's empire continues to produce weapons and pose a threat does not mean they wont be defeated at some stage and while my post you quote emphasised the destruction of putin's army I in no way wanted to make a claim the job was already done.

It was actually the other way round we freed 80% of our territory from the invader.

Lots don't, the paper costs a good bit.

It was on rip.ie alright though.

Military and cybersecurity experts from France have reportedly uncovered a network based in Moscow that is actively disseminating propaganda and disinformation across western Europe. The Viginum agency, established in 2021 to identify digital interference by foreign entities attempting to influence public opinion, claims that Russia is setting the stage for a fresh surge in online manipulation leading up to the European elections and other pivotal votes in the current year.

According to the agency, the online network, dubbed "Portal Kombat," comprises a minimum of 193 sites spreading pro-Russian propaganda supporting the Russian invasion of Ukraine while criticizing the government in Kyiv. The majority of the disinformation is being channelled through social media platforms and messaging apps, with a particular focus on individuals promoting conspiracy theories.

Full details of the story are here https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/feb/12/french-security-experts-identify-moscow-based-disinformation-network

Europe needs extra 'life insurance' in addition to NATO - France

Europe needs another "life insurance" policy in addition to NATO, France's foreign minister has said, following comments by US presidential contender Donald Trump that have cast doubt on his commitment to the alliance.

Mr Séjourné insisted that it was necessary to build on the European element of NATO and build up its own defence industry and "buy European within the framework of our defence industries and prepare in the event of conflict".

Germany and Poland are in the same article, supporting the French conclusion, the three countries named in other articles as the 'Weimar' group/triangle.

Logical conclusion really when you think about it. Why not have a fallback for if/when Trump has a random ego tantrum. Or the other fella forgets which planet hes on.

The last line is incorrect. Just look at the way the USA is structured. Replace states with EU countries and you've something similar. Plenty of bad actors there holding stuff up

Piers Morgan is a pompous self-server.

Another oil refinery hit.

I don't follow. The US haven't had 10mil illegal immigrants enter the US under Biden's tenure. There was a border bill which was dismissed by the GOP.

A strong US, needs a strong Europe and a strong Europe needs Ukraine to prevail.

It's just nonsense.

France uncovers a vast Russian disinformation campaign in Europe (economist.com)

We really need to close down their spying and lying HQ at Orwell Road.