Russia-Ukraine War (continuing)

Russia jamming and disrupting European satellites. This is seen as just in the test phases for Russia now

https://nos.nl/nieuwsuur/collectie/13903/artikel/2544559-rusland-saboteert-zes-europese-satellieten-ook-nederlandse-tv-geraakt

Another reminder that Russia has been waging hybrid war on us for years. The less we respond the more it increases.

@brickster69 will be along any minute now to tell us this is a massive provocation and grounds for NATO to declare war

Putin is in the autumn or possibly winter of his rule. I’ve no doubt his thinking will be along the lines of “if I can’t have Ukraine then no-one else can have it either”

Disrupting electricity and placing the nuclear reactors in Ukraine at risk is a very simple way to bring panic to Europe - leaders have been asleep since this war started - if we think prices of goods and cost of raw materials is high today just wait.

Reminds me of Spain in 1936 where everyone said "if we just appease the dictators a little bit more" then "a bit more, then a bit more" World war will never happen.

That's a very good comparison.

There was a lot of dilly-dallying from the French, the British and the Americans regarding the technical details of how to help out the Government side while the USSR were more forthright. Meanwhile, Hitler and Mussolini didn't wait about and got in on the action by helping out Franco's insurgents.

Unfortunately, it was too late by the time the first three got serious about actively helping the Government.

Yes, when Israel flew in teams of commandos, took over Entebbe airport, and freed the Hostages Idi Amin was holding. Israel, will not allow under any circumstances a repeat of what Hitler tried to do to them.

I don’t work for Biden admin my post was just my theory

Should US do and done more earlier? Absolutely

Should EU countries do and done more earlier? Absolutely

only country to have been on the ball this whole war are UK who I see are after training 50,000 Ukrainians too

keep in mind EU as entity can’t do much due to presence of likes of Hungary and Austria, however this incompetence cuts both ways, you will have countries who will prevent EU sanctions from being dropped and ties reestablished with Russia

That leaves eu states acting bilaterally (or in groups) you have everything from Hungary publicly prostituting itself to Putin to Ireland whom think we are somehow too far away and are immune from this war especially if it spreads, to Germany whom are oscillating wildly in their policies (despite To Berlin painted on their tanks), to Poland, Baltics and Nordics whom can clearly see the danger of Russia winning

The “EU bad” posts are too simplistic and distract from a huge amount of nuance

But hey I suspect the Russians know this and deliberately want us to spend our time arguing among ourselves instead of presenting a unified front and paying attention their actions

Pretty clear to see why Ukraine were a signatory to the ban.

They would have pulled out 3 years ago I’m sure if the mines were offered.

The BBC are not optimistic

'President Biden’s decision to provide anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, and allow the use of long-range missiles on Russian territory comes as the Russian military is accelerating its gains along the front line.Data from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) shows that Russia has gained almost six times as much territory in 2024 as it did in 2023, and is advancing towards key Ukrainian logistical hubs in the eastern Donbas region.

Meanwhile, Ukraine's surprise incursion into Russia's Kursk region is faltering. Russian troops have pushed Kyiv's offensive backwards. Experts have questioned the success of the offensive, with one calling it a "strategic catastrophe" given manpower shortages faced by Ukraine. These developments come at a time of heightened uncertainty with a second Donald Trump administration looming. The US president-elect has vowed to bring the war to a close when he takes office in January, with some fearing he could cut future military aid to Ukraine.'

Storm Shadow Missiles fired into Russia by Ukraine, The Times.

Breezy, I agree, and we have discussions on the Book Forum about Spain in that period.

At no point did I mention appeasement of any kind in today's post.

regards,

T.

Sounded like you were weighing in on the oft repeated comments that we should not back Ukraine for fear of what Russia might do. That we should bow to Putin's constant "escalation" threats.