You'd imagine this sh it would be a red line in any war. I mean for christs sake it's a nuclear reactor closed or not im sure there is still extremely dangerous nuclear substances at play.
Can someone explain how something "mostly shut down" can also be a risk of nuclear disaster? I feel this is where we need someone knowledgeable in the mechanics of atomic energy to explain how those apparently contradictory aspects can work? Surely if the thing's mostly shut down the risk is low?
@ToweringPerformance Russians control it. As per Wikipedia:
On 4 March 2022, the nuclear and thermal power stations were both captured by Russian forces during the Battle of Enerhodar of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. As of 12 March 2022 the plant was controlled by the Russian company Rosatom. Since its capture, the plant does not generate power and is mostly shut down.
As to this attack - "The plant remains close to the front lines, and both Ukraine and Russia have repeatedly accused the other of attacking the plant and so risking a possible nuclear disaster."
I'm not clued in on this war that much but who is in control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant?
This guy is a bit SHOUTY ( all caps ) ..
https://twitter.com/FirstSquawk/status/1777053277261082630
So here is the not shouty version:
IAEA chief Grossi on x:
IAEA staff at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant confirmed at least three direct hits against main reactor containment structures, this cannot happen.
IAEA on x:
IAEA experts confirmed impact of drone attacks at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, including at one of its six reactors, one casualty reported
In the past I find Grossi seems to be on the hysterical side of things. The pland has been hit before and the reactors as far as I know are built to withstand a hell of alot more than Iranian moped drones?
I heard it at lunchtime. Think it was mostly a pre-election appearance (imo), must be running again. I hadn't been following who the European parliament candidates are. I suppose we could hear a lot more than usual from herself and Wallace on the run up to June 🤢.
Not to go into too much detail, but she was not any more forceful in condemnation of the invasion (to extent they touched on it during the discussion).
Just the usual tired schtick about how she had always condemned Putin and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and is a peace campaigner. She merely sought to place war in proper context of an expansionist NATO, people slur her unfairly (as pro Putin or Russia) and it is a deflection tactic. Maybe it'll still fool some people though.
These are released daily on Twitter and https://www.minusrus.com/en
The orange numbers are losses over the past 24 hours.
Interference..
https://www.politico.eu/article/european-union-slovakia-elections-russian-interference-disinformation/
BBC of course.
Anyone who wants this war to keep going will repeat that. Despite simple fact that population of Slovakia is democratically expressing their opinion on that war by electing him.
Sad troll is someone who parrot pro war propaganda.
How often are these figures release? Every week?
Jet drones. I've seen these in development some weeks back
Are they standing again? There's been so little coverage of the Euro elections. If they are, I trust they'll be eviscerated in the poll.
Apart from their pro Putin propaganda, they've been invisible.
edit: Wallace is indeed running in Ireland South. I'll have to get out and campaign against him.
she gave a masterclass in how to avoid answering questions - was full of deflections , whataboutary, throwing stones in glasshouses, look over there, etc, etc, etc. the only thing that was not firmed up on was a clear date as to when Mick and herself are going to meet With Putin to plead with him to ‘go home’
welcome back . I look forward to your inputs
That's her usual tactic for sure but a part of me wonders will she try and pretend to be a bit more forceful in her condemnation since she's in re-election mode now.
I'm guessing the interview is over now. I'm actually physically unable to stomach listening to her so I won't be seeking it out but I'd be curious how it went if anyone else was able to put up it?
🤣🤣🤣
You do not have a clue about political situation in Slovakia just admit that. He was a darling of media when covid started since he implemented one of the most draconian lockdowns and vaccine mandates. He was paraded as a shiny example of how things should be done. As soon as he said no more weapons (there are none left) to Ukraine and that he prefer negotiated end of conflict he suddenly became Putin's pest.
I hate that scruffy b**ch. I have this animated urge to punch the telly everytime I see her.
A trainload of vehicles
She fills me rage even thinking about her. She's never had a real job except catering and basically been stuck in students union contrarian mode since her youth. Im starting to believe she's not the half wit she comes off as rather a cruel heartless trouble maker thats been influenced by russia fir a very long time.
This bare faced statement about MEPs is textbook Kremlin gaslighting and to me stinks of her being coached and given a script.
She needs to be investigated at a forensic level.
Wallace needs to be kicked up and down the country.
Jesus. That's... ... Uh. Well, I suppose it's possible she genuinely believes the Tankie NATO-antagonistic nonsense she comes out with.
5 quid says she makes a tiny aside condemning the corruption, then immediately pivots with some kind of "but the real problem here..." intro then a screed into NATO and America being the real bad guys.
I hope against hope she gets absolutely body slammed by the interviewer about her positions relative to the war, and how she feels about parroting Kremlin talking points.
Clare Daly on This Week today (RTE Radio 1 at 1pm). Discussion about MEPs taking payments from Russia to spread Russian propaganda! 🙄 Not sure what her angle will be in relation to this discussion!!! 😏
*gets popcorn and coke ready….
Another one of putin's pets
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/05/ukraine-russia-tech-drone-warfighting/?utm_campaign=wp_post_most&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&wpisrc=nl_most&carta-url=https%3A%2F%2Fs2.washingtonpost.com%2Fcar-ln-tr%2F3d4e278%2F661022c7ddb30a726bdbac80%2F65d8f757cc41bf4f07946671%2F28%2F50%2F661022c7ddb30a726bdbac80
an article mostly on ukrainian drones
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@Hawkeye123 threadbanned
We've all heard of the whole Russian Bride scam, but that has to be the first time I've seen or heard the reverse! Come to Russia! We have many eligible bachelors; many of them sober for days, some even have all their limbs!
"People call Alabuga a treasure find of eligible bachelors. The program's spokespeople assure us that any young women who are currently searching for a soul mate will be able to find a man that makes them happy with Alabuga Start."
Doubt there's any men where they're going.
In fairness he is so totally detached from reality that I actually got a good laugh out of that latest bit of verbal diarrhea.
Absolute correct. Besides we are not neutral we are just militarily aligned. It's a whole other topic how badly resourced our military are but we should be supporting Ukraine in every way even if it's only in small ways militarily.
I've taken a step back from this form for a while, and dip in every now and then.
And then I read your post.
What the actual?
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