Odidigboigbo: When I said this earlier that David have no chance against Sheriff, you guys refused to understand, still believe Ibori still has the Alter ego. The truth of the matter is that the alliance of Delta North and South has been producing the governor of Delta state since 1999, and nothing will change it. Let me school you a bit of politics of Delta state. In 1999 UPU endorsed Moses Kragha against Ibori, Kragha lost out with Ibori aligning with Delta North and South. In 2003, they endorsed Ogboru, Ogboru lost out. In 2007 and 2011 they still endorsed Ogboru against Udughan, Ogboru still lost out. In 2015, they endorsed David Edevbie against Okowa, David lost out. They still repeat the same with Edevbie against Sheriff. The truth of the matter is that any candidate endorsed by Urhoboh and it's UPU, most surely loose. Because of their acclaimed ownership of Delta, other region will always work against such candidate. This is the basic truth which my fellow Urhoboh refused to understand.
Thank you ,u understand the politics of Delta state , we the ijaws and other tribes in Delta south and north people tend to follow this trend and it not changing anytime soon , the urhobos should support sheriff not divide themselves for no reason cause sheriff will win Delta south and north even if he lose Delta central.
Eastlink: So says a Bayelsa landgrabber. Wike has already told you Ijaw clowns to do your worst. In his words "Thunder fire INC/IYC".
You have Bayelsa at your finger tips but greed dey push una to come rule Rivers. Nonsense cappings! Until Kalabari/Okrika denounce their fraudulent Ijaw foolery or better still join you people in Bayelsa, nothing for them.
Rivers is Igboid, Ibibiod, and Ogonid. All Ijaws have been deported to Bayelsa since Abacha. Any foolish group claiming Ijaw in our dear state are imposters.
DezMayorz: Rivers 2023: Will Gov. Wike, an advocate of democracy who fights against consensus at national impose candidate in Rivers State?
Stephen Wobo writes from Port Harcourt.
There's a serious remonstrance in Rivers PDP on Monday when the unofficial news that Gov Nyesom Wike has anointed Sim Fubara as the PDP gubernatorial candidate to succeed him as the next governor of Rivers State.
The news shocked over 75% of Rivers State PDP stakeholders as the state PDP went sober.
Gov Nyesom Wike who is also among the presidential aspirants under the platform of PDP is known to be a proactive advocate of democracy and doesn't support consensus candidate at the national. Gov Wike is known to fight against imposition of candidate(s) or 'forced consensus' at people both at state and the national level.
So, will the person who advocates against the imposition of candidate now be the one to champion imposition of candidate in his state?
In December 2021, Gov Nyesom Wike vowed never to impose any candidate on Rivers people. So, is Gov Wike, an advocate of democracy now going against his words?
Maybe no! Maybe he's trying to test the royalty of the aspirants to the party as some believe. But is it the best way to test the royalty, absolutely no! So it can't be a test.
PDP people from Kalabari are still in shock and in dismay over the unofficial news; saying how can such meeting that deny their sons gubernatorial ticket be held at their elder's house, Hon. Ferdinand Alabraba house and he didn't counter it, asking if the elder statesman is against the Kalabari progress of being the Governor of Rivers State?
People from the Riverine community in Rivers State have been clamouring for Riverine governor (Tammy Danagogo and Dax Goerge Kelly) but find it difficult to accept the candidature of Sim Fubara whom Gov. Wike anointed with this unofficial statement going viral: "I will be giving the PDP Gubernatorial ticket to Sim Fubara, if you are not comfortable, challenge me".
Every action has its reaction, if Gov Wike has taken such decision to annoint unpopular candidate, definitely other aspirants and the people will react to it.
It was gathered that all the aspirants walked out of the meeting without a word. Will the other 16 gubernatorial aspirants defect to other parties or stay to work with Sim Fubara? That will be a talk of another day.
Sim Fubara is one of the 17 Rivers state aspirants screened by the PDP Screening Committee. He is from Opobo/Nkoro LGA in Rivers State.
powerfulguy: Deal is set to bring an end to Roman Abramovich's 19-year ownership of Chelsea, in which the club has won 21 trophies including five Premier League titles and two Champions Leagues.
Abramovich bought the club from Ken Bates for £140m in 2003, and will not benefit from this sale.
Pity anyone investing in the west , they will steal Ur money over Politics, am happy for people like Dangote wen get sense
Masterito: Lol, until the US say so, China will continue wailing.
China is avoiding war but the US trying to pull off a Russia Ukraine situation with tiawan as the bait. It all about power and influence, trying to reduce China growth mostly on the economic side , cause we all know China is taking over as no.1 in few years time ,US desperate to stop that , since they don't believe in fair competition.
Igbojew: Boy I don't have time for chest beater like you cos you people are inconsiquential and nothing when it comes to great Igbos.If Housa/Fulanis everybody knows how blood testy they are can fear Igbos you people are chewing gum....I am that Igbojew
Coward Ibos killing their own people including women, how that one take concern 9ja Gov , animals in human skin ,How dare you ,how dare you ,go check the relationship between we and Ibos ,Na master and slave relationship if you don't know ,go ask your forefathers , tell me a good course the ibos have fought and won in Nigeria Niger Delta we know our achievement, the Fed gov must listen to us when we want them to, we don't kill our people to make that happen, we know how to get our results.
Igbojew: See goal shifting ooo.You and your coward Itshekiri,Urhobo,Ijaws will keep shifting goal till IPOB reach una overrated Warri.If Wike think he can repeat what he did to IPOB when they are armless let him try it again now that they are arm.Oh I forgot,your so called Wike have already started begging IPOB because he knows that his name is in their Black Book......I am that Igbojew
Shutup make una try hma and see wetin go happen , maybe una want the repeat of wetin happen for the Biafra war this time go worse , fit say Na one ijaw , itsekiri or urhobos person Na Ibo kill say una go go free Abi , hmm who nor know nor know, u don't need military to protest us know that , wen he start ,the ibos go run leave Delta . Ipob will never dare to play outside Delta north where Ibos are ,make una play near Delta south and Central hmm una go know wetin dey .
Rebelutionary: Oga, I am happy we are getting somewhere since you have no response to all others I said! What you posted has been proven to be an afterthought so folks who believe "Almighty Russia" will wipe out Ukraine from the World Map!
Russia came in with a maximalist agenda to "eat up Ukraine but after realising it wasn't going to be a walk in the park, to save face she has chosen to take a piece and fight another day!
I will keep telling you this even though I know you it but wont admit it!
Ukraine was "lost" Finland/Sweden was gained! Same goal achieved! This has nothing to do with the stale "Western media propaganda" ish! #Fact
Win or Lose: Russia has lost!
Its been nice doing the back and forth with you!
Russia got the Donbass and southern UKRAINE How's that a lost ?lol
Finland and Sweden NATO membership is not certain with turkey opposition .
Finland and Sweden already insisting even if the join NATO they don't want NATO bases or military hardware in their territory cause they want to keep relationship with Russia unlike Ukraine wanting to join NATO to confront Russia .
Ukraine is the loser here , NATO resources wasted after spending billions training and funding the Ukranian military since 2014, all investment lost ,no NATO for UKRAINE ever I mean ever , why NATO aren't scared why not accept UKRAINE bid lol , Finland and Sweden wouldn't make much impact as compare to Ukraine if you actually understand how large the bordering between Russia and Ukraine is and the strategic positioning of UKRAINE. Russia has both Finland and Sweden circle both through land and the Baltic sea, they re not much of a threat as compare to Ukraine. Today if Russia attack these states NATO would only continue same path of proxy war yet cannot confront Russia directly cos they know the end game.
Ipob know where them dey play reach , after okowa make una near Delta state , Na Delta north una dey play near becos okowa dey play with una , why una nor try hma with Wike for Port yeye people ,wetin be the difference between Ipob /EsN and Boko Haram , all terrorist killing their own people who refused to side with their evil.
Rebelutionary: This is the 21st century and wars are not fought like the 1940s...its more brain work than legwork. When Russia invaded Ukraine you and your cousins told us they will walk over Ukraine, you know how far!
Atleast you agree that they can pull a proxy war on China with a definite achievable objective. For China, they have Taiwan as bait but they have refused to chew on it because they know what you don't know! This is the future of war and Russia is learning the hard way after all the empty threats.
Russia chewed on Ukraine and here we are today with not a single Russian objective met and in the case of Ukraine, Russia just helped them achieve it with ease-pushing Finland and Sweden into NATO and EXPANDING their presence at the Russian border. Read that again...this doubles the border presence equivalent to border size of Ukraine! You will think Russians who are masters at chess would know better!
So what are you saying? Remind us why Russia invaded Ukraine? You see the emptiness of your position?
The west needs to breathe down Russias neck, and they dont care whether its in Donbass, Russian speaking or anywhere! They have got it!
For as long as Russia can't install their own puppet as President of Ukraine, Ukraine will ALWAYS be a threat to Russia and a willing ally of the West, NATO member or not!
Chew on that!
Very funny person , oga Russia goal was to ensure the Donbass region get to their legitimate borders which today their 80% there. Today Russia now has Kherson southern UKRAINE to link Crimea through the Mariupol route by road . Odesa will be next , and UKRAINE is already cut off the Black sea . And you say nothing achieved , I pity those wen dey watch Westen media.
The three photo I will upload below
1 . Map before Russia special military operations.
2. Map before the negotiations not to take over keiv.
Kobojunkie: 1. So, because everyone has a problem is reason why it is OK then to conflict hurt and pain on children, even when we know it isn't the right thing to do?
2. My upbringing wasn't perfect however I learnt from the experience so that I can be a better person than my parents and their parents before them.
If you think life is simply about repeating even the mistakes of the past, then I dare say, your existence may be a part of the problem that is this world..
2. If that is what you think love is.... then you sure make my point which again is that Africans don't know how to love their children.
What is love according to you ?
No one is saying give birth to a child to inflict hurt on them , clearly was never specific what issues she dealing with ? Will having a child stop her from working on herself? If it doesn't why not?
Every parents wants the best for their children but the world isn't perfect either , we do our best while facing the challenges of life.
Life is a circle whether you like or not there will always be problems and challenges beyond our control. So making choices base on our emotions is never the best choice .
I always tell people never be selfish with your decisions as the "future you" will be hoping you don't make wrong choices that she be regretting tomorrow while living the reality of the choice you made base on emotions or circumstances of today.
Kobojunkie: So, she should basically have a child she can afflict with her burdens and in her old age?
When I tell people that African parents don't understand what it means to love their children, folks think I am simply speaking for the sake of it.
There's no single Human without problems or "burden" , or is everything perfect with Ur parents Is there something called perfection is upbringing? All the affections in the world doesn't guarantee happiness or a bright future for a child , we should be clear on that .
Making the quote " African parents" lol , depends on what love is to you I love my parents , I see their love through their dedication to my wellness and investment in my life not because of a "perfect childhood" experience .
Poswahala: Guys I genuinely need some advice Because of the state of my mental health I have decided never to get married or have kids, I suffer from intense depression and anxiety and other mental health problems. I'm unsure of my own future talk more of a child. I do love being in relationships but I do that only for companionship and sex. I don't know if I will regret my decision. The guys I have dated have been cool with my no marriage proposal but I don't think any Nigerian man will not want kids. I'm thinking of moving to another country, buy a house, take care of my community and neighbors then when I'm old, I will move to a retirement home. If I change my mind I can adopt a child, am not against adoption as I am with marriage, it depends on if my mental health improves
The problem I have is that will I be lonely without a child, like I said I'm not into marriage despite being a woman trained in traditional home, it's not that I hate it or anything, it's not just for me. I will be unhappy being married. But the child thing is bothering me, I always wanted a child, but i don't want my mental health to prevent me from loving and caring for the child. Please advise
Try to get a child believe me you d regret it in future if you don't. When you get much older when most of these things we find fun in no longer matters and you begin to look back at life, your choices ,your attainment , your children will be your legacy and the positive you see irrespective of how your life is then. It okay to try to work on yourself , having a child doesn't in anyway stop you from doing that. Hope you find the answers you re looking for.
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Una refuse to highlight say Finland refused to pay in Russia currency like the entirely EU countries are doing now Abi
ogbiwa: Vladimir Putin's daughter has been dating a new man and his name is sure to leave the Russian President red-faced.
Katerina Tikhonova, 35, is the youngest of Putin's two daughters from his marriage to former wife Lyudmila Putina.
Katerina is reportedly now the deputy director of the Institute for Mathematical Research of Complex Systems at Moscow State University.
She was previously married to Kirill Shamalov, Russia's youngest billionaire aged just 40, but the pair split in 2017.
Around that time, she started dating a leading professional ballet dancer and director by the name of Igor Zelensky.
Embarrassingly for Putin, the 52-year-old potential son-in-law shares his surname with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, his bitter rival since Russia launched its "special military operation" in Ukraine back in February.
The fact that Katerina and dancer Zelensky were dating was revealed after an investigation by Russian independent news outlet IStories and Germany’s Der Spiegel.
It has also been revealed that the pair share a two-year-old daughter.
The Ukraine invasion and subsequent western sanctions against Russian nationals have actually stopped Katerina from visiting her partner in Munich.
It appears they were living together in Germany until this year, as the iStories report states: "For two years, from 2017 to 2019, the little girl's mother had to fly this route — from Moscow to Munich and back — many dozens of times.
She lived in Russia, and her daughter's father lived in Germany, where he directed the Bavarian State Ballet. His name is Igor Zelensky."
The investigation found flight documents relating to "Katerina Tikhonova, Zelensky, a child, nannies, [and] security guards". Tikhonova was found to have flown to Munich more than 50 times in two years.
The report continued: "By the end of 2019, Katerina Tikhonova apparently got tired of constantly flying to Munich, and she decided to move in with her partner.
"At least, this is indicated by one of the letters in the archive of the guard of Putin's daughter Alexei Skripchak."
Zelensky is not believed to be related to the namesake Ukrainian President.
The Russian with Georgian roots quit the Bavarian State Ballet last month, reportedly because he refused to condemn his girlfriend's dad's invasion of Ukraine.
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Good one cut all ties with them , they can't declare u an enemy , pretend to say hey we still want relationship with you and no NATO base or warheads will be here. Cut them off in all fronts .
Rebelutionary: So you believe in your heart of heart that a base wont be setup in these countries in the long run? U folks are just funny! Was there a base in Ukraine before Russia invaded it?
You join NATO, your country will be a base! Its not a matter of IF but WHEN, if not why the paranoia from Russia with Ukraine wanting to join NATO.
If you think Ukraine wont join NATO then u dont know zilch about what the west will do to Russia...
Russia is a test case to show emerging powers like China what the west can do to them if they decide to bite more than they can chew!
You funny well well, wetin west fit do china , oga go research the Korea war begin coming here to type , the west cannot go to war with China nor Russia , they can only fight a proxy like what we have in Ukraine. Again Ukraine joining NATO was a total no no for Russia but for military and historic reasons , no Russia speaking region in Finland nor Sweden , UKRAINE is a massive country that share massive border with Russia , the issues of Crimea among Donbass issues makes it a no no .
Both Finland and Sweden saying they don't want NATO hardware nor warheads nor bases in their state which is a win win situation so why should Russia oppose ? Not that clown wanting UKRAINE to join NATO to then fight Russia. And again Turkey may not even let them join over sponsoring the PKK Kurds terror group.
boyfrank: So if Russia claims victory after taking Donbass and Crimea, the Ukrainians will just clap for them and go home abi. Putin supporters are generally low IQ people.
Mr IQ the western internet warrior what will Ukraine do about it ?? They should Thank God Russia isn't declaring war to take more , Ukraine and NATO through proxy fighting Russia ( special military operations) with no achievement ,what will change this reality Mr IQ.
Igbofam2: Ukrainian gunners shelled a Russian air-defense system in eastern Ukraine probably sometime in the past couple of days.
That itself isn’t all that noteworthy. Ukraine’s forces have destroyed dozens of Russian air-defenses since Russia widened its war on Ukraine in late February.
What’s important is where the shelling took place: just three miles northwest of Russian-occupied Izium, 60 miles southeast of Kkarkiv in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region.
Ukraine’s best medium artillery, its new American-made M777s, can lob 100-pound shells around 19 miles. That means Ukrainian forces have staged artillery no farther than 22 miles from Izium—and are blasting away.
Izium until recently was the locus of Russia’s faltering offensive in Donbas. The dozen or so Russian battalions in the area—15 percent of Russia’s entire army in Ukraine—in recent weeks pushed through Izium then west a few miles along the P79 highway.
The Ukrainian army’s 81st Air Mobile Brigade fought a tactical retreat along the P79, extracting a heavy toll on the Russians for every mile they advanced. The result, however, was a Russian penetration several miles into Ukrainian-held territory south of Kharkiv, where Kyiv’s troops now are mopping up.
The Izium salient represents a risk—to both sides. If the Russians can deepen and strengthen the salient, they might encircle the Ukrainian brigades south of Izium in Severodonetsk and nearby communities. Some of the best and most experienced Ukrainian units are in the Severodonetsk pocket. Surrounding and destroying them could tilt the war in Russia’s favor, at least in short term.
But there’s risk to the Russians, too. The Izium salient is vulnerable at its flanks, especially its northern flank. As Ukraine’s 92nd and 93rd Mechanized Brigades wrap up their operations around Kharkiv, they’ve shifted south to join the fight around Izium. If Ukrainian troops west and south of Izium can draw out the Russian battalions, the 93rd in particular is in a position to cut across the Russians’ supply lines and isolate the front-line troops.
That the Ukrainians now are within artillery range of Izium is a strong indicator that the salient indeed represents a greater danger to the Russians than it does to the Ukrainians. Russia already has lost as much as a third of its army in Ukraine; a defeat in Izium could add to that loss—a lot.
The Kremlin seems to appreciate the danger. There are hints the Izium salient no longer is the focus on Russia’s efforts in Donbas—and that Russian troops are repositioning south to join the fight around Lyman, a settlement that sits astride some important roads and railways and currently is under Ukrainian control.
Russian units including the T-72-equipped 90th Guards Tank Division in the past week have been advancing north and south of Lyman, clearly aiming to surround the town’s Ukrainian defenders, potentially including elements of the 57th Motorized Brigade. The Russians are trying to do around Lyman what the Ukrainians are threatening to do farther north around Izium—get behind an enemy force and cut it off.
But don’t lose sight of the bigger picture. In late February, Moscow’s war aims were maximalist. It intended to capture Kyiv, decapitate the Ukrainian government and seize both Donbas and the entire Ukrainian Black Sea coast, cutting off the country from the sea.
Three months later, Moscow’s aims are minimalist. Kyiv is safe, Ukraine’s main port Odesa is safe and the only place Russia stands any chance of “winning” anything is in Donbas. And only parts of Donbas.
Very funny last time I check Russia controls 70% of Donbass ,left Kharkiv on their own strategic reasons and Kherson (southern UKRAINE) to link Crimea which was the goals of the war , Russia won already ,in the near future they claim victory in the remaining Donbass region ,with some pluses In the east and southern UKRAINE and hey a bonus with Odesa to cut UKRAINE off the sea completely which they re already doing. There's no win in it for UKRAINE no NATO , EU not in sight until 10year maybe , lost lives and their economy over what?? Failed attempt to join NATO?
Russia doesn't need to occupy UKRAINE ,that wasn't the goal ,the goal was Donbass and now they got big bonus with southern UKRAINE to link Crimea by road ,with Odesa joining soon lol only western keypad slaves thinks Ukraine has something positive coming from all this. that clown sold his people for nothing. NATO proxy war is a Failure .
Igbofam2: Kindly tell me why all the countries around Russia are joining NATO and not on the side of Russia.
NATO is designed for defence and not attack.
Why is Russia so afraid of NATO if it does not have any future plans to attack Europe as it did Ukraine?
There are other countries in Europe who are not NATO members yet NATO countries are their neighbours. Why do they not have issues with NATO?
Use your head for once and see beyond your Nose. What is Russia so afraid of when it comes to an organization that is DEFENSIVE?
NATO has invaded helpless and defenceless countries , what countries has NATO defended itself from?? Kosovo , Afghanistan,Iraq and Libya , Syria through proxy.
NATO is designed to oppress not defend ,it like a cult group that offers protection for joining and end up bullying others not having a cult group to protect them.
NATO has two target Russia and China and they don't hide it ,they discuss it openly . Does China has a border around NATO??
Igbofam2: Why do the same politicians not embrace Russia if Russia is a bed of roses for them?
Why would basically almost all of Europe find solace in each other except with Russia if Russia was such a great and warm hearted country?
This is not a USA issue but a Russian problem. They destroy relationships and then try to make it look like you are the one to blame.
Croatia cannot oppose Finland or Sweden from Joining NATO. Their President is the one saying he would direct their ambassador to oppose it but ironically their President has no such power or business to interfere with NATO or her decisions.
The decision is made by the North Atlantic Council, which consists of ambassadors from the 30 member states.
In essence he cannot instruct his Ambassador to do anything as that is against the laws governing NATO.
His opinion is therefore Useless.
Regarding Turkey it's just a diplomatic problem regarding the Kurds and weapons they want from USA and possible lifting of some sanctions placed on them.
That would also be resolved diplomatically. So don't worry too much
Turkey have problems with Sweden and Finland sponsoring Kurds which are terrorist according to turkey, same Kurds the US used to slit Syria and steal their crude right Turkey allowed Greece to join NATO today Greece standing up to turkey why should turkey make same mistake with these two??
Russia likewise China has their own identity as a people and will not be influenced by the outside world ,the west must learn democracy and western practices is not for everyone.
Everything you see it all about democracy vs ...... , Like I said democracy is not for everyone ,all the bloodshed is the middle east is yet to produce any democratic success nor in Iraq, Syria,Libyan, Afghanistan among others.
Kindly tell me why NATO is trying to circle Russia militarily if not for future war
Sweden and Finland joining NATO is same as declaring war on Russia.
Why is Cuba still suffering from US sanctions?
Why is the US , Australia and New Zealand threatening military actions against Solomon's island for having a military cooperation with china ? Is Solomon Islands not sovereign territory is make their own decisions
Hypocrisy is the problem of the west , US and NATO invaded Iraq and kill millions they claim iraq was security threat, for a country that doesn't share borders with any NATO country nor have the resource to harm any . Yet have problems with Russia defending a direct threat at her borders right??
Igbofam2: Vladimir Putin has suspended two senior commanders over Russia's failure to capture Kharkiv and the sinking of Black Sea Fleet flagship Moskva, during the Ukraine invasion
Russia has fired senior commanders who are considered to have performed poorly during the early stages of the Ukraine invasion, according to British intelligence.
Vladimir Putin is said to have axed two of his military leaders in relation to the failure to capture second city Kharkiv as well as the sinking of Moscow's flagship Moskva.
Lieutenant General Serhiy Kisel, who commanded the elite 1st Guards Tank Army, has been suspended, as has Vice Admiral Igor Osipov, who commanded Russia ’s Black Sea Fleet.
Russian Chief of the General Staff Valeriy Gerasimov, meanwhile, likely remains in a post, but it is unclear whether he "retains the confidence of President Putin", the intelligence says.
A statement from the Ministry of Defence adds: "A culture of coverups and scapegoating is probably prevalent within the Russian military and security system.
"Many officials involved in the invasion of Ukraine will likely be increasingly distracted by efforts to avoid personal culpability for Russia’s operational setbacks."
The 510-crew missile Moskva ship was struck by two Ukrainian missiles and was a major military blow for Russia.
Putin's nation still refuses to acknowledge that dozens and even hundreds of missing sailors on the ship are dead after it sank on April 14.
Kharkiv fell early during the war but in recent weeks, Russian forces have abandoned the area around the city.
"We have some success in these directions," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak told MSNBC this week.
It came as invaders across the country were forced to completely change tact after struggling to gain a central foothold as it moved in on Kyiv.
The capital city has always held firm and Kremlin fighters were eventually ordered to withdraw from the region to focus on the southeast.
However, despite several weeks of further bloody conflict on the new main front in the Donbas border region - which Moscow claims on behalf of separatists - it has made little headway.
Where Putin has seen rare success, is in Mariupol.
After months of daily shell attacks leaving the southern strategic port city almost completely in ruins, 700 Ukrainian fighters have this week surrendered allowing Russia to shore up control.
Kyiv has ordered its garrison in Mariupol to stand down, but the ultimate outcome of Europe's bloodiest battle for decades remains unresolved.
Moscow says it is engaged in a "special military operation" to demilitarise and "denazify" its neighbour.
The West and Kyiv call that a false pretext for invasion.
Around Slovyansk to the north of Donetsk, in the Donbas, Russian forces "suffered significant losses" around the settlement of Velyka Komyshuvakha, according to reports.
Ukrainian forces shelled a border village in Russia's western region of Kursk at dawn on Thursday, killing at least one civilian, regional Russian Governor Roman Starovoit said.
Ukrainian presidential adviser Oleksiy Arestovych said Ukrainian saboteurs had blown up railway tracks ahead of an armoured train carrying Russian troops in the occupied southern city of Melitopol.
Why try to join NATO in the first place ? Just Politicians selling the citizens for US interest. Anyway Turkey and Croatia already opposing them joining.
Western slaves crying now , the west says it evacuation not Surrender lol yeye people, Na so Russia left Kharkiv west say UKRAINE won Kharkiv funny people.
Igbofam2: BRUSSELS — Finland and Sweden on Wednesday submitted letters formally expressing interest in joining NATO, a historic moment for two countries that held fast to military nonalignment until Russia’s invasion of Ukraine upended their thinking about security.
The delivery of the letters to the alliance’s Brussels headquarters marks the start of an accession process that could take months, but that is ultimately expected to result in an expansion of NATO from 30 to 32 members, remaking Europe’s post-Cold War security architecture along the way.
Foreign Affairs › Re: MI6 Spies Say Vladimir Putin Could Be Dead & A Body Double Is Taking His Place by bakar007: 8:35pm On May 31, 2022
Niger Delta we know our achievement, the Fed gov must listen to us when we want them to, we don't kill our people to make that happen, we know how to get our results.
