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Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Appleyard(m): 5:10pm On May 02
WriterrNg:
⚡Trump:

Anybody running for President or Vice President should be forced to take a Cognitive Examination prior to entering the Race!

By doing so, we wouldn’t be surprised at people like Barack “Hussein” Obama, or Sleepy Joe Biden, getting “ELECTED.” Our Country would be a much better place!

I took the Exam three times during my (“THREE!”) Terms as President, and ACED IT ALL THREE TIMES — An Achievement that, even on a single Exam, according to the Doctors, has rarely been done before!
Someone that is cognitively disconnected from reality, living in his own make believe world is advocating for cognitive test examination for the POTUS job.

Clown.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Appleyard(m): 9:29am On May 01
WriteerNg:
⚡Hezbollah drone hit an Israeli military vehicle near Shomera (northern Israel) today.

Vehicle caught fire, with secondary explosions (likely ammo).

~12 IDF soldiers were wounded.
The wounded means they're dead.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Appleyard(m): 9:08am On May 01
WriteerNg:
⚡North Korea's nuclear arsenal is approaching the threshold needed to overwhelm U.S. missile defenses.

The U.S. has 44 ground-based interceptors capable of handling roughly 20–25 incoming missiles.

North Korea is producing 12–15 warheads per year and fielding multiple ICBM types with solid-fuel engines and decoy capabilities.
The rocket man no get time for any non proliferation nonsense treaty.

He just dey produce dey go like say tomorrow no dey.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Appleyard(m): 9:03am On May 01
Namaster:
Lord Lord have mercy!
These people are INSANE.

Imagine dressing up this HORRIBLE thing as some kind of virtue.

This guy has EVIDENCE that Western companies were trying to act in a way that would DESTROY an entire company.
And cause MANY people to lose their jobs.

And China, who's probably capable of building something BETTER and producing it FASTER too, offered to buy it and SAVE that company and those JOBS.

Instead of being GRATEFUL, this guy used the Chinese offer as a BOOGEYMAN to get the other "like-minded" Western Nations to BACK-OFF.

These people did NOT care about Canada, Canadian Jobs or that Canadian Company...UNTIL they thought it would benefit China.

They were happy to KILL that company.
Until China stood to gain from it.

That is PURE EVIL.

They INVENTED capitalism and touted as the BEST system for running an economy.
Chinese Communism is KICKING their capitalism's ass left, right and center; and they have started to PANIC.

Instead of discarding their GREED-PROPELLED capitalism and refining it for the BETTER, they are trying to KILL OFF China and it's economy.

If NOT for colonialism and brainwashing, MOST countries in the World should be PATTERNED after the Chinese Economy.

NOT a system that creates CENTIBILLIONAIRES in dollars while someone who has worked for 10-years CANNOT afford a 2-bedroom apartment without BURYING themselves in DEBT.

The REAL evil set of people is becoming clear to all.
And becoming clear FAST.

When the West CANNOT compete; they KILL.
That's their M.O.

I'm NOT even going to talk about the fact that they REFUSE to certify Chinese Aircrafts.
So you're just learning the west hate competition. They thrive on the plundering and sufferings of others.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Appleyard(m): 8:52am On May 01
LordAdam16:
the uae is suffering from short man syndrome

total number of emirati citizens is 1.5 million
that is not a typo

with a population of 1.5 million
they are involved in the sahel (mali, burkina faso...), libya, somalia, sudan, yemen
they also want to take on iran and saudi arabia

ironically, it is a loose federation of emirates
some of which are not fully onboard with the policies set by the big two emirates-abu dhabi and dubai

pressure go soon burst that uae pipe

whatever they're doing is unsustainable



-Lord
Very shortsighted.

Iran can quickly make life difficult for them in round 2 by declaring that all foreign expats and skilled workers should live for their own safety. At least, a good proportion of that would flee the place and the UAE would be brough down to one kneel.

When I saw what they did in Sudan, I detest that country so much. Iran must ensure that those two bigger Emirates are hit hardest.

I don't understand what kind of influence they're seeking to carve for themselves in the region. You're rich and comfortable. Why not stay that way?

Well, I suspect that the dollar swap deal they're asking from the US may also have been behind this recent decision to OPECxit; the US probably demanded it as a prerequisite. Who knows.

But, whatever they're doing now would not turn out well for them as time goes on.

Make we dey watch.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Appleyard(m): 8:31am On May 01
Namaster:
The way these people report news is RIDICULOUS.

A $240M Military Asset doing what it was DESIGNED to do just MAGICALLY got "damaged" in mid-flight?

WHAT damaged it?
Clouds?
No.

Bird droppings.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Appleyard(m): 8:28am On May 01
nedu666:
Uae has a capacity to pump 5m a day which they intend to do but trust Saudi to Bleep up that plan. Saudi has spare capacity of 3m per day. If uae thinks others will sit idle while it pumps 5m. Then it must be joking . Expect oil price war and 30 dollars a barrel
When I said we have not seen anything yet, I know what I'm saying.

By that single declaration, the UAE has set itself up for harsh consequences from all angles. Some will be covert, some will be overt.

Satan Arabia will never let that happen. A lot of shite is gonna hit the fan soon.

The UAE should expect triple the amount of strikes it got from Iran the first time when round 2 resumes by Friday or Sunday.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Appleyard(m): 8:27am On May 01
nedu666:
Uae has a capacity to pump 5m a day which they intend to do but trust Saudi to Bleep up that plan. Saudi has spare capacity of 3m per day. If uae thinks others will sit idle while it pumps 5m. Then it must be joking . Expect oil price war and 30 dollars a barrel
Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Appleyard(m): 11:08pm On Apr 29
nedu666:
Uae has a capacity to pump 5m a day which they intend to do but trust Saudi to Bleep up that plan. Saudi has spare capacity of 3m per day. If uae thinks others will sit idle while it pumps 5m. Then it must be joking . Expect oil price war and 30 dollars a barrel
When I said we have not seen anything yet, I know what I'm saying.

By that single declaration, the UAE has set itself up for harsh consequences from all angles. Some will be covert, some will be overt.

Satan Arabia will never let that happen. A lot of shite is gonna hit the fan soon.

The UAE should expect triple the amount of strikes it got from Iran the first time when round 2 resumes by Friday or Sunday.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Appleyard(m): 10:43pm On Apr 29
WriiterNg:
⚡CENTCOM has drafted a plan for a "short and powerful" wave of strikes on Iran to break the negotiating stalemate.
You have until Friday to resume attacks before the 60 days Congressional approval to wage war reaches it's deadline.

Of course, you have flagrantly violated the War Power Regulation, which makes it impossible for any sensible peace deal to be concluded.

So, get on with your planned strikes, Persia awaits with bated breath.

Aside nukes, you've no surprises left. But Iran still has several waiting for you.

Just don't taco please.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Appleyard(m): 5:07pm On Apr 29
WriiterNg:
⚡Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov:

Russia respects UAE's decision to withdraw from OPEC+.

We respect this and welcome statements that Abu Dhabi will continue to take a responsible position in energy markets. We look forward to continuing productive, constructive, and effective contacts with the UAE

He emphasized that Russia has no intensions of leaving OPEC+ and that UAE's move is a sovereign decision.
Frustration and pain is what is driving the UAE, along with US pressure, to leave OPEC. Who wins? Trump. Who will lose by this decision? OPEC and OPEC+? I doubt for good reasons.

Leaving the group will increase the market share of the UAE and undermine OPEC and OPEC+ firm control over market price. But here is where things can really go south.

The UAE relies on the strait to ship about, if not more than 13% of its oil. It's Habshan-Fujairah pipeline helps to move a huge amount of its oil to the Gulf of Oman, bypassing the strait. Unfortunately, it still need the strait because the pipeline cannot handle the entire volume as needed. Besides oil, 96% of the UAE LNG shipment plus other condescent, goes through the strait, which is currently managed by Iran.

Of course, the impact of the UAE's withdrawal will not be felt immediately since that will take effect from May 1st, and that is one excuse they're hanging on to after the announcement, stating that since the strait is closed anyway, the fear they'd increase market share and flood the market with oil, crashing global prices is not there. But, ironically, this excuse is the double-edged sword that can sour this move on the short and long run per Iran.

By using the temporal closure of the strait as an excuse to go independent from OPEC, the UAE have acquiesce and submitted to Iran's defacto control of the strait.

Currently, the IRGC is operating a toll booth system where it charges certain rates on ships that sails through the strait. It can decide to punish the UAE by charging it higher transit fees when peace returns to the strait.

In a worst case scenario, the Iranian parliament have openly stated that the security of the strait is not free, and any country that is currently sanctioning, aiding and abetting sanctions and aggressive policies against Iran should not expect to use the strait either. That means, the IRGC can altogether bar the UAE from using the strait in peace time, which will increase cost for UAE.

And should the second round starts, the Habshan-Fujairah pipeline the UAE is so much relying on would become subject to massive Iranian missiles and drone attacks. Furthermore, the move will increase more strain on the already souring relations with Satan Arabia, and potentially with other oil marketing actors in the region.

We have not seen the last of this yet. A lot of surprises are still in in the making.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Appleyard(m): 9:02pm On Apr 28
WriteerNg:
⚡Iranian Army spokesperson:

"For us, it is still wartime. We continue to monitor, do surveillance, and equip ourselves."
Chinese and Russian cargo assets keep landing in ports across Iran. What this spokesman is saying is fact. Persia is being armed to the teeth for the inevitable.

Yes. A second round is now very certain because the Israeli lobby has gotten the ropes over Trump. He is in a fix. He can't get out. All he does now is type nonsense on Liar Social. He is so much removed from reality.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Appleyard(m): 9:04am On Apr 28
dermmy:
Exactly, the amount of support and smypathy Iran garnered internationally is unprecedented and Iran cannot afford to lose it at this point. Even Americans, Europeans and some Israelis that have been brainwashed to think Iran has always been the evil can now see the truth for themselves. The evidences are there on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram etc.

Iran must continue to demonstrate to the world that it is not the aggressor so preemptive strike is a NO NO.
You can control the headlines, but you cannot control the timeline.

When the moment of truth comes, the false reality gives way. The positive energy then takes over. This is what is happening with Iran.

Millions of religiously indoctrinated and brainwashed people have seen the light of truth today---the enemy isn't Tehran but the empire of chaos and its Zionist cultist child---and that massive energy of support is a huge driver driving Iran to succeed.

Patience is a virtue for a reason, just as sleep is a weapon for the soldier. Iran must never lose track of this reality. Stay focus, stay true to your principles though you get bruised, kicked about, but you'd not yield nor be vanquished. It is no longer possible.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Appleyard(m): 8:38am On Apr 28
Masterviolence:

I don't think Putin made that statement. My honest opinion.

I don't know the missile capacity of Iran, but I know for a fact that the u.s and it allies have been arming Ukraine for 8 years before Russia invaded.
You think it's a joke for military analyst, war veterans and generals to come to the conclusion that the russo-ukraine war is the hottest war ever fought since WWII?
Btw, Ukraine is not in the same category of military might with Iran.

Iran is nowhere near what Ukraine was and currently is.
At a point in this war, Kyiv was more protected than any European capital.

Don't forget quickly that at the early phase of this war, Russia decimated the Ukrainian military so bad that up till now they still rely on borrowed weapons and their current manufacturing of home grown drones and missiles is largely based outside the country.

If Russia had treated Ukraine like a terrorist state from the beginning, the war would've been over
Facts.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Appleyard(m): 8:22am On Apr 28
Ricchmoen:
..

Even with crippling sanction 😭
That is why I have learned never to bad mouth Iran again. No country in the world has done what they're currently doing to the US and Israel simultaneously despite the harsh economic reality around them. My respect to them.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Appleyard(m): 1:43am On Apr 28
Masterviolence:
I'm perplexed by this level of tolerance from Iran.
Yes they sure know how to hit hard, but sometimes hitting hard can be much more better when the enemy least expect it.


Iran knows that the enemy is not ready for negotiations but choose to be foolish.

If Iran will not give up their enriched uranium and also stop selling (anything) to China while being hit with even more sanctions, and missiles every six months, then they should double down and go all in for a total war with everyone who wants them dead.

Test a deterrent now!
ATTACK THE ENEMY NOW!
I came to bury Iran, not to praise it....but even in death, the living must learn to give the dead their flowers. So, I have learned to respect Iran's choice and rules of engagement even in the face of an existential threat.

I understand the frustration among some of us here vis-a-vis why Iran is not striking first, especially with the current US military buildup across the ME and the so-called blockade of the strait by the US from a farther angle, which Aragchi called an act of war. But, the reality is that, Iran's refusal to strike first does not entail weakness, but a strategic strength of its own. Let's look at this from two main perspectives.



First, this is war and the stark realities that accompany it exceed any form of emotional overlays.

Both sides have suffered damages and irreparable losses. This current cessation of hostilities is a breather that Iran, particularly, needs. Just as the US is using this window to replenish its lost and destroyed assets in the region, Iran has not only restore some critical infrastructure but also regroup its ranks, refine tactics and strategies, and brought in new arsenals from China and Russia. The more it wait out the enemy's first strike, the better and stronger it preparations and strike back capabilities becomes.

Furthermore, while a resumption of fighting is now a foregone conclusion, barring a taco from Dumbo Trump, anything short of tactical nukes means the US will only end up repeating the same cycle of failures like we saw in the first round. On this note, Iran's decision to not strike first is a calculated strategy.

Moreover, a resumption of war does not serve Iran economically. Yes, this has become a war of necessity, but not of its own choice, but one that was forced on it by the enemy --- a dying empire desperately scrambling to stymied its economic rival (China) in hope of retaining its hegemony. Tehran needs to get past this stagnant stage in their economic life, fix the people's living standard. To do this requires money and stability. Hence, we see Iran currently seeking a permanent end to the war, not just some negotiated truce that will not guarantee no further fighting in the future.

Secondly, Iran's rule of engagement are based on stringent principles of legality and morality. By chosing not to strike preemptively, Tehran is showing the entire world that it does not intend to, has never been, and will not be the aggressor. Thus, should war restarts today, it would be the enemy that broke the peace and called for blood. This moral grandstanding enables Iran to retain and attract more support. It's the reason why the entire Internet was crawling with huge supports for Iran and hatred for USreal during the first round. Is the reason for the "no king" protest in the US, and protest in Israel. And it's part of the reasons why US European allies and even people within Trump's inner circle refused to support the US because Iran, as they said openly, was no direct and immediate threat to them.

What's more? I dare say this Iranian principle of engagement closely aligns with and reflect divine laws. Of course, I understand that some of us here will dismiss this notion as some religious nonsense but its not. There are unwritten, cosmic rules that governs the universe, and whether we believe it or not doesn't change the fact. Human conducts under specific circumstance, and certain intervals determine when and how these rules respond as an equalizing factor of justice and punishment.

For instance, when biblical Israel, Judah and Edom ganged up against the king of Moab and besieged it, he took his heir to the throne and offered him as a sacrifice on the city wall. That single act triggers a divine wrath against the invading forces and all of them went back from whence they came. (2 Kings 3:27).

What does that mean? It means a pure sacrifice, uncommon valour and high moral standing even from a heathen could yield unexpected and surprising results.

Today, what have we?

Iran is the ONLY country in this world that had the guts to punch back, knock off some teeth and tell the US empire and its Israel Zionist pet project to go hug a transformer. Iran is the ONLY country to stand up for the innocent people of Gaza and Lebanon on the battlefield. Iran paints its missiles with inscriptions like "for the victims of Epstein Island," "for the mothers and children of Gaza," and so on. That's pure moral grandstanding, and it's no surprise that the missiles are finding their targets everywhere in Israel. Their quality aside, the cosmic hand of the just can't help but guide them to their destination. The divine does not take sides with the aggressor. So, I elate that Iran continue on this pact of not attacking first. cool

Lastly, another strength that comes with Iran not attacking first is that it takes from the US and gives to Iran the strategic patience needed to win on the long haul.

The only chance Iran has to win against the US and Israel is a war of Attrition, which the current US army in the region isn't designed for. A preemptive strike will defeat that purpose. As Tehran waits, it keeps the enemy waiting as well, making guesses and forcing them to waste money in maintaining those huge ships and other assets in the region. This allows Iran to clarify the right approach, pinpoint their locations, reassign target codes and wait for the perfect moment to hit decisively should the need arise.

To conclude, while there is something to gain from a preemptive strike, Iran has more to gain from chosing not to strike first so long as they remain capable of hitting back harder.

Just my thoughts.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Appleyard(m): 4:52pm On Apr 27
LordAdam16:
pakistan did ok on insisting the ceasefire applied to lebanon

but they became more focused on projecting optimism in the talks
than actually holding the us to its commitments

far too often, they were far more intent on getting iran to gloss over us unwillingness to fulfill their commitments
that they almost came across as a bit player on the yank side

-Lord
Another overlooked factor that also played against Pakistan's ability to hold the US to its commitment was its military pact with Saudi Arabia.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Appleyard(m): 4:49pm On Apr 27
Mille:
Russia still has a lot to do if it wants to make itself a great superpower. The country needs to make itself dependable as an ally.

As at now, I don't believe Russia is a reliable ally to anyone when the situation really calls for it.

Intelligence failures in Syria, Venezuela, Iran, and now Mali. Russia has been caught unaware in these countries in just two years. Its military and strategic partners are being dismantled one by one.

Damascus was taken unopposed, Maduro was captured in his house, the Supreme leader was killed in a surprise attack and now no one has heard from President Goita of Mali after the attack on his residence yesterday. The head of intelligence and Minister of defense have both been announced killed. All these without a very strong public and direct response from Russia, like you see the US do for its allies.

At this rate, it will soon be the turn of China and North Korea.
I strongly disagree per the bolded.

Look, you can't really blame Russia for everything that goes wrong in other countries simply because it has a relationship with those countries. Being an ally doesn't mean Russia is supposed to be a bodyguard that stands in the room 24/7. At the end of the day, countries like Syria, Venezuela, or Mali are independent nations. Russia gives them weapons, training, and support, but it's up to those local governments to actually run their own security.

If a leader gets surprised or a city falls, that’s usually because of internal problems or mistakes made on the ground by their own people. You can’t expect Moscow to swoop in and fix every single local mess, especially when they are already busy dealing with massive pressure on their own borders.

While your criticism of Moscow has its constructive points, it's still a bit overstretched.

Talking about Syria, Assad was and did enjoyed unprecedented support from Russia in so much that, when the US led west seek to overthrow and kill him, Russia stepped in militarily and the rest was history. But, when the ediot chose to continue being Assad, unwilling to run an all-inclusive government of reconciliation, and his own army turned against him, what could Russia have done?

Comparing Russia to the U.S. isn't exactly fair either. Two different nations with different geopolitical worldview, different, foreign policies and different resources and approach aimed at realizing stated goals and objectives.

We’ve seen the U.S. spend trillions of dollars and years of effort on their allies, only for everything to fall apart the second they stop watching.

Russia’s approach is different; they treat their partners like grown-ups. They provide the tools, but they don't try to micromanage every move.

Like I said earlier, when Russia helped Syria years ago, they saved the country from being completely taken over by terrorists. If things are changing there now, it’s because the world is a messy place, not because Russia stopped caring or became unreliable.

The idea that Russia is failing because they don't react strongly like the U.S. misses the point.

Russia prefers to stay calm and play the long, strategic game. They aren't going to start a massive war every time an ally has a bad day. They focus on steady partnerships and keeping things stable where they can. Russia isn't a failure just because they don't act like an international police officer; they are just a different kind of partner that expects its allies to stand on their own two feet while getting their support.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Appleyard(m): 9:10pm On Apr 26
Raynald:
Trump the cat with nine lives
Na so i for wake up hear say ma guy don die
Thank you Lord smiley
Intelligence Agencies are failing big time
But again this the consequences of legalizing Guns, someone can buy an arsenal and it wont even trigger an alarm
I support alot of Republicans policies but the issue 2nd amendment,am actually halfway there
Guns don't kill people. It's people that kills people.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Appleyard(m): 2:30am On Apr 26
WriterrNg:
⚡Thousands protested in Tel Aviv against the government of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, calling for an investigation into the October 7 events, reports Israeli media.
I keep saying it that October 7 was an inside job.

Egyptian intelligence said ten days before the attack, they noticed unusual movements/activities in the area and informed the Israeli government. But, surprisingly, no action was taken, which was uncharacteristically reflective of the genocidal regime as we know it.

A sane mind can smell foul play from afar off. October 7, just like 9/11, was another false flag operation aimed at creating and legitimizing chaos that would foster the greater Israel Zionist plan.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Appleyard(m): 9:08am On Apr 25
kad199:
Today is makes it 4 years Ibime said russia economy would collapse
grin

That economic terrorist. grin

Always bragging about his wealth

Shoodboi2 retired him from this forum and from this thread in particular with revelations of his gigolo, shady deals. cool
Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Appleyard(m): 2:14pm On Apr 24
WriteerNg:
⚡Forty-five Israeli soldiers were injured over the past 72 hours, raising the total number of wounded to 735 since the start of the Iran war.
That is 735 dead. Wounded in Israeli reporting means dead.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Appleyard(m): 3:37pm On Apr 23
Namaster:
Another FUNNY thing:

Since the beginning of the Ceasefire, we haven't heard about American Aircrafts/drones/carriers SPONTANEOUSLY combusting or getting an EMERGENCY maintainance or having an ACCIDENT.

grin
You forgot to add "friendly fire".
Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Appleyard(m): 7:49am On Apr 23
WriiterNg:
⚡Trump to Fox News:

"Araghchi is a smart man and I expect him to be present in the resumption of negotiations with Iran.

We are looking for a good deal for the American people.

There is no time pressure regarding a ceasefire or agreement on a new date for negotiations with Iran."
Clown. Confused man.

From you have until Sunday to no time limit bra bra bra.

Come down from your psychosis high horse, down your bleeding gauntlet and raise your hands in defeat. Or just get on with your planned ground troops operations and let Persian vultures feast on your carcasses. You don't fool anyone. You're such a monumental disgrace to the oval office.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Appleyard(m): 10:57pm On Apr 22
WriterrNg:
⚡Indonesia Announces Plan to Impose Fees on Ships Transiting the Strait of Malacca.

Indonesia has declared that it intends to introduce transit charges on vessels passing through the Strait of Malacca, one of the world’s busiest and most strategically vital maritime corridors.
Hormuz 2.0 loading. grin

Trump must pull clothes run mad this year in the name of Hormuz, Malacca and River Niger. grin
Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Appleyard(m): 10:37pm On Apr 22
WriteerNg:
⚡The Pentagon suddenly reduced the official casualty count by 15 wounded troops with no explanation.

Total casualties went from 428 → 413 (or 411 depending on report), raising suspicion.

Sources and former officials say the system tracking casualties (DCAS) may be undercounting or omitting hundreds of injuries.

Some cases (like shipboard injuries or illness deaths) aren’t being included at all.

At least one reported death (Maj. Sorffly Davius) is missing from official tallies.
In essence, they've been tinkering with their casualty numbers.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Appleyard(m): 10:29pm On Apr 22
WriteerNg:
⚡The EU has provisionally approved the 90 Billion Euro ($106 Billion USD) two-year military loan for Ukraine as well as the 20th EU sanctions package against Russia, with the agreement now awaiting confirmation.

Slovakia has decided not to block the aid package, with them, Hungary, and the Czech Republic being exempt from participating in the joint borrowing of money to lend to Ukraine. It's likely that the EU intends to use the 210 billion Euros of frozen Russian central bank assets for repayment.

This comes as Ukraine restarted oil pumping into Hungary and Slovakia, with the first oil expected to arrive by tomorrow.

This aid package is expected to cover around two-thirds of Ukraine's defence spending for the next two years. Ukraine will receive the first 45 Billion Euros in 2026, and the 45 Billion in 2027.
Omo, this whole situation just dey show how politics fit turn person into their own enemy. When you take a closer look, Russia actually dey find ways to gain from all this drama. While the West is busy trying to block them, Russia is busy building new trade routes with big players like China and India. They are basically forced to become self-sufficient, and their local industries are actually growing because they don’t have to compete with European products anymore. They’re playing the long game, using their resources as leverage while the rest of the world scrambles to find alternatives.

Ukraine and the EU, on the other hand, look like they are shooting themselves in the foot big time. This 90 billion Euro loan is just more debt piled on a country that is already struggling to breathe. Borrowing money to pay back with frozen assets that don't even belong to you yet is a risky gamble. If those assets get tied up in legal battles for years, who is going to pay the bill? Ukraine is basically mortgaging its entire future for a temporary fix, and the weight of that debt go heavy for their neck for generations to come.

Then you look at the EU, and it’s clear they are feeling the heat. They are printing and borrowing money while their own citizens are dealing with high costs of living and energy wahala. By exempting countries like Hungary and Slovakia from the borrowing, they are showing that the "unity" everyone talks about is actually quite shaky. They are pushing these sanctions packages that often hurt European businesses just as much as Russian ones. It’s like someone trying to pepper their neighbor but ending up rubbing the pepper in their own eyes. At the end of the day, Russia is adapting, while the EU is just digging a deeper hole for its own economy.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Appleyard(m): 8:47am On Apr 22
bryght4u:
You literally predicted he'd TACO just moments before his post.
Trump has made himself a laughingstock.
He's totally ridiculed himself and whatever that POTUS sit stands for.
The Epstein clown cheerleader is like an open book you can read easily. And his behavior is beyond ridiculous. He is outright mentally unstable. The fact that he was tinkering with the US nuclear codes is pathetically alarming. Trump needs a psychiatric evaluation.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Appleyard(m): 8:32am On Apr 22
What a sight to behold. These guys have bone of steel.


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Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Appleyard(m): 10:16pm On Apr 21
WriteerNg:
⚡Trump:

Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, of Pakistan, we have been asked to hold our Attack on the Country of Iran until such time as their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal.

I have therefore directed our Military to continue the Blockade and, in all other respects, remain ready and able, and will therefore extend the Ceasefire until such time as their proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other.
He never disappoint with a taco. cool cool
Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Appleyard(m): 7:51pm On Apr 21
Two Russian cargo ships crossed the Caspian Sea and docked in Iran within 40 minutes of each other. Combined cargo exceeded 800 tons — military communications systems, radar components, electronic warfare modules, and thousands of artillery shells. This was Russia’s second maritime delivery in just 72 hours, and the volume is doubling every 48 hours.

It's about to go down, but I expect a taco from the pedolf.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Appleyard(m): 6:59pm On Apr 21
nedu666:
I am confused. I thought they said they shot down 96% of the missiles
Of course, just like Ukraine, they downed 90% of the missiles using the targets.

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