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Foreign AffairsRe: "Ukrainian Troops In A Vulnerable Position, Completely Surrounded"- Trump by Bigshots001(m): 4:23pm On Mar 14, 2025
AntiWailer:
A dumb President and more.


Now he is exposing Ukraine with Intel that Russia probably does not have.


The blood position Russia never had till the Russian Asset took over the Oval Office.
You totally made no sense.
Foreign AffairsRe: "Ukrainian Troops In A Vulnerable Position, Completely Surrounded"- Trump by Bigshots001(m): 4:23pm On Mar 14, 2025
ReubenE:
This man child saying another dumb shvt again.

A president that talks like a market woman.

"never seen before" is his favourite line that goes along with whatever he is saying.

Either it is deportation never seen before or tariffs never seen before
That's the only thing you have to say?? The Truth is coming out from whom you hate...😁
Foreign AffairsRe: "Ukrainian Troops In A Vulnerable Position, Completely Surrounded"- Trump by Bigshots001(m): 4:21pm On Mar 14, 2025
NATO and Zelensky really underrate Russians o, no wonder Kier Stammer and Macron was seriously jittering😆 only Trump and his team of common sense executives can be able to tell the simple truth about this war and also to be able to act in the interest of peace, it could have turned to WW3 and clueless Joe,and Zelensky would have loved that...🙁
Foreign AffairsRe: Trump Plans To Revoke Legal Status Of Ukrainians Who Fled To US, Sources Say by Bigshots001(m): 8:56pm On Mar 06, 2025
IPIGSRSHALLOW:
The village idiot has struck again.
Trying to get back at these people simply because their president stood up yo the Orange clown bully.
The US is in this rot for the next 4 years.
I warned my people not to vote for this clown.
As bad as Biden and Kamala was, I'm glad that I voted for Kamala and not this idiotic dictator wannabe fool.
You can only rant and not do anything about it.
Foreign AffairsRe: Trump ‘BANS Britain From Sharing War Intelligence With Ukraine by Bigshots001(m): 11:04am On Mar 06, 2025
lexy2014:
I was only following your line of reasoning. why are you hurt that I followed your line of reasoning?



but you said that I "show lack of knowledge in this subject".



how are you now thinking that I am knowledgeable about the subject?

since you say that a kid can answer the questions, then an adult like you should not find the questions difficult to answer.

Neutral in what way?

is it zelensky the one that invaded ukraine or did he invade Russia?

simple yes or no
Lack of knowledge Mr.
I never said you're knowledgeable which is obviously with the questions you're posing.
Okay, Russia invaded Ukraine..so what next, what's wrong with that?
Foreign AffairsRe: Trump ‘BANS Britain From Sharing War Intelligence With Ukraine by Bigshots001(m): 10:59am On Mar 06, 2025
lexy2014:
if you say Russia invaded Ukraine and not the other way around, that means Russia is the aggressor.

if that is the case, what then is the essence of this?



in what way do you want Ukraine to be neutral?
The Russian -Ukraine issue is a complex and complicated one, Russia invaded Ukraine because of whathuh?
Can Russia wake one morning to invade Romania without there being an issue before hand.. and I told you events that build up to 2022 invasion which Biden administration and EU are very honest with Zelensky, the should have had agreement and talks before that Feb invasion, look Russia only wanted Zelensky to stop hostility to the people of Dombass Luhanks region and jettison NATO membership plan, is that so difficult for you to comprehend?
Now, because of lack of diplomacy and strategic talks Russia invaded, a lot destroyed, territories annexed, more territory conquered and still NATO membership is off the table for Ukraines.
Who is the clown now, the issue of aggressor and defender is not primary now and Russia will not pay any form of Reparations to Ukraine, it was a collecteral damage on both sides.
Now, Ukraine will sign off their rare earth deposits to the US for a temporary security guarantee.
Look, analyze this critically and put some foundational factors in perceptive before you hang onto the secondary issue of who was the aggressor and defender.
Russia is already negotiating with the Ukraine's biggest defender(the US) without Ukraine on the negotiation table ( this your issue of who invaded and did not is not even what they're discussing now, and I'm so surprised at why you're still stucked on that clause permanently).
Trump's administration will not pursue a policy of hostility with Russia (it has never produced the desired result).
European shouldn't also toll that path of Russo-phobia again.
You should just be allowed to heal and recover, anyone promising Ukraine of security guarantee in NATO is doing more harm than good, staying neutral is staying out of NATO military alliance it will be safe for the both countries.
Foreign AffairsRe: Trump ‘BANS Britain From Sharing War Intelligence With Ukraine by Bigshots001(m): 11:23pm On Mar 05, 2025
lexy2014:
its because you are not a kid hence the following questions.

adult, kindly answer the questions:



Neutral in what way?

is zelensky the one that invaded ukraine or did he invade Russia?

simple yes or no
Because, I engaged you that's what gave the affontry to show this kind of stupidity.. asking repeated question as if you're high on some hard drugs,are you mad?
Imagine,is Zelensky the one that invaded Ukraine or did he invade Russia, simple yes or no...you thought you have met a drunk like you to be asking this stupid question without making a differing point.Idiot, it's your father that invaded your mother's land.
Foreign AffairsRe: Trump ‘BANS Britain From Sharing War Intelligence With Ukraine by Bigshots001(m): 11:18pm On Mar 05, 2025
lexy2014:
what happened to your infinite and extensive knowledge you have shown on this subject?



its because you have infinite and extensive knowledge on the subject, that is why I am asking you but I am surprised that you cant answer the simple questions.

Neutral in what way?

is it zelensky the one that invaded ukraine or did he invade Russia?

simple yes or no
May you dle gruesomely, look at this FOOL asking stupid question, for your information Russia invaded Ukraine and there's nothing the world can do about it even your dead father.
Neutrality means your mother was a b1tch before your father r@ped her and you're born without brains.
Foreign AffairsRe: Trump ‘BANS Britain From Sharing War Intelligence With Ukraine by Bigshots001(m): 11:15pm On Mar 05, 2025
lexy2014:
but you said that I "show lack of knowledge in this subject".



how are you now thinking that I am knowledgeable about the subject?

since you say that a kid can answer the questions, then an adult like you should not find the questions difficult to answer.

Neutral in what way?

is it zelensky the one that invaded ukraine or did he invade Russia?

simple yes or no
GTFO you b@stard, illiterate Bozo.
Foreign AffairsRe: Trump ‘BANS Britain From Sharing War Intelligence With Ukraine by Bigshots001(m): 5:54pm On Mar 05, 2025
lexy2014:
spilling your emotions will not answer the questions.

Neutral in what way?

is it zelensky the one that invaded ukraine or did he invade Russia?

simple yes or no
You no longer ask me about Minks agreement etc, you want a yes or no answer..I guess you must think you're engaging with a kid.
Foreign AffairsRe: Trump ‘BANS Britain From Sharing War Intelligence With Ukraine by Bigshots001(m): 5:53pm On Mar 05, 2025
lexy2014:
spilling your emotions will not answer the questions.

Neutral in what way?

is it zelensky the one that invaded ukraine or did he invade Russia?

simple yes or no
I was thinking you're knowledgeable about the subject,not knowing I was wrong.
Foreign AffairsRe: Trump ‘BANS Britain From Sharing War Intelligence With Ukraine by Bigshots001(m): 5:52pm On Mar 05, 2025
lexy2014:
its because you have infinite and extensive knowledge on the subject, that is why I am asking you but I am surprised that you cant answer the simple questions.

Neutral in what way?

is it zelensky the one that invaded ukraine or did he invade Russia?

simple yes or no
You've not put any argument forward rather than the dumb question over and over again.
Foreign AffairsRe: Trump ‘BANS Britain From Sharing War Intelligence With Ukraine by Bigshots001(m): 4:42pm On Mar 05, 2025
lexy2014:
that is not what I asked you.

Neutral in what way?

is it zelensky the one that invaded ukraine or did he invade Russia?

simple yes or no
If don't understand neutrality, then you should help him(Zelensky) get into NATO military alliance please, don't ask me this dumb question again, you show lack of knowledge in this subject, I tried to answer and respond to you,but you still ask stupidly over and over again the same question that a kid can answer.
Foreign AffairsRe: Trump ‘BANS Britain From Sharing War Intelligence With Ukraine by Bigshots001(m): 4:40pm On Mar 05, 2025
lexy2014:
Neutral in what way?

is it zelensky the one that invaded ukraine or did he invade Russia?

simple yes or no
You have asked this stupid question repeatedly and I have answered it in the best manner, maybe you should go ask your father or your mom who invaded who.
This your position no longer counts now, Zelensky is being pressed on negotiation without guarantees and he isn't even at the table and his territory and mineral resources gone because of that stupid attempt to bring Ukraine into NATO and stupid policy of anti-Russia.
Don't engage me again if you can't reason beyond your nose or you're totally ignorant of the history of this war.
Neutrality means not joining neither Russian military alliance block nor NATO.
What's the underlying bone of contention that the both parties are emphasizing about?
Foreign AffairsRe: Trump ‘BANS Britain From Sharing War Intelligence With Ukraine by Bigshots001(m): 4:38pm On Mar 05, 2025
lexy2014:
Neutral in what way?

is it zelensky the one that invaded ukraine or did he invade Russia?

simple yes or no
You have asked this stupid question repeatedly and I have answered it in the best manner, maybe you should go ask your father or your mom who invaded who.
This your position no longer counts now, Zelensky is being pressed on negotiation without guarantees and he isn't even at the table and his territory and mineral resources gone because of that stupid attempt to bring Ukraine into NATO and stupid policy of anti-Russia.
Don't engage me again if you can't reason beyond your nose or you're totally ignorant of the history of this war.
Foreign AffairsRe: Putin's Iskander Missile Strike Sinks Ship Carrying British Weapons To Ukraine by Bigshots001(m): 4:31pm On Mar 05, 2025
floss:
Zelenskyy wanted to play tough but forgot that he’s been sponsored and given feeding money by America… this is why America doesn’t respect him because they’re the ones feeding him. All the resources Ukraine is using to play with Russia comes from America and NATO

This even happens in real life, a man that’s given help all the time doesn’t have a voice, you will be forced to do your sponsor bidding first before you think about your own people.

If Ukraine have the capacity of China, North Korea…America will not treat Zelenskyy like a puppet. If Zelenskyy is wise, he will swallow his pride and see the broader picture that the US and NATO are the enemies here… he should seek to meet Putin and form alliances with Russia instead of trying to join NATO while they treat him and his country like a second class European nation.

Putin understands except if you’ve no honour, there’s no much difference between Ukraine and Russia.

It’s the United States that’s the problem here from the beginning, why will you want a puppet nation just to install your military base closer to Russia, will they allow Russia do the same using Canada or Mexico ?

Giving Zelenskyy fake promises of being part of NATO and that the united states will support him is why the war is going on…
Thanks a bunch, I tried to explain it here, but some people are carried away with sentiments and western propaganda.
Foreign AffairsRe: Putin's Iskander Missile Strike Sinks Ship Carrying British Weapons To Ukraine by Bigshots001(m): 4:29pm On Mar 05, 2025
Ironfaceman:
Putin is finished if not for Xi, Xi is the man holding Russia together.

I have so many videos of dead Russia soldiers but nairaland won't upload it.

Don't be deceived by propaganda. Slavia Ukraine 🇺🇦 ♥.
SLAVA RUSSIA, teach them a very big lesson.
The war is already over bro, nothing for Zelensky right now.
In war you must form alliance, and there must be casualties from both sides.
Ukraine has more casualties in this war than Russia.. think about it.
Foreign AffairsRe: Trump ‘BANS Britain From Sharing War Intelligence With Ukraine by Bigshots001(m): 4:22pm On Mar 05, 2025
lexy2014:
1. what do you mean by "sustain peace"?

2. is it zelensky the one that invaded ukraine or did he invade Russia?
Neutral will prevent further Russian invasion.

The second question is funny to me, read what I wrote in my previous reply to you please.
Remember, there will never be a conflict without a cause, so think about it.
Something prompted the invasion so far..I don't need to school you on that please.
Foreign AffairsRe: Trump ‘BANS Britain From Sharing War Intelligence With Ukraine by Bigshots001(m): 4:18pm On Mar 05, 2025
lexy2014:
what aspect of the Minsk agreement did Zelensky renage on?

how did Zelensky mistreat "the Dombass and Luhanks region?

how and when did he forcefully try to integrate them into Ukraine?

if joining NATO is the reason you are giving for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, how come Russia has not invaded Finland which shares a border with Russia and joined NATO after Russia's invasion of Ukraine?

who is "Yanovitch"?
I guess you need to study this war more before asking me all these questions, which I might not have the time to answer all.
Ukraine is more strategic than Finland to Russia.
The Dombass region was marginalized they called to Putin to help, remember in the Minks 2 agreement these regions was allowed to assume autonomy,but Z thought he can do power and get away with it.
Yanovitch (if I get the spelling well) is the Pro-russian president of Ukraine that was toppled in 2014 by CIA and Z was almost installed by the west.
For lasting peace, Ukraine will have to be neutral.
Foreign AffairsRe: Zelensky Describes Clash With Trump As ‘Regrettable,’ Says He Is Ready To Negoti by Bigshots001(m): 4:08pm On Mar 05, 2025
MERCHANDISER:
What about 500k men they lost grin
It's war right, both sides lost great number of equipments and manpower,but guess who lost the warhuh🤔

Even as it stands now,NATO without the US will never dare to confront Russia militarily.
Foreign AffairsRe: Trump ‘BANS Britain From Sharing War Intelligence With Ukraine by Bigshots001(m): 4:06pm On Mar 05, 2025
lexy2014:
what do you mean by "sustain peace"?

is it zelensky the one that invaded ukraine or did he invade Russia?
The issue of invasion is secondary here, that's what they want to use to buy sympathy from the world.
Any Ukraine president that pursues a policy of hostility to Russia will met Zelensky's fate in one way or the other.
Jettison NATO membership and form a policy of neutrality which be good for everyone.
Russia acted in Self-defense by rather being offensive,if not Zelensky has already perfected plans to join NATO and have NATO nukes and equipment surround Russia, which is dangerous for any Super-power thorns allow, but this Zelensky hated Russians and Putin so much that he was willing to do that,so that article V will be invoke anytime Russian tries to defend itself against Ukraine.
It was the Russo-phobic agenda that got his country where they're right now and I guess he now understands that he doesn't have much power as he was meant to believe he has initially.
Foreign AffairsRe: Trump ‘BANS Britain From Sharing War Intelligence With Ukraine by Bigshots001(m): 3:57pm On Mar 05, 2025
lexy2014:
why should the war not have started in the first place?

how is all this Zelensky's fault?
If you listen to Vlads interview it was Zelensky who renegaded on Minks agreement 2 by mistreating the Dombass and Luhanks region by forcefully trying to integrate them into Ukraine, agreed Putin took cremea in 2014 this was before Minks 1 agreement not to talk of the Minks 2 and this Region are native Russians, banned Russian culture and language in school etc..you know, flouting his power because of UK and NATO promises,and Vlad can't take it anymore when Zelensky submitted proposals to join NATO, who no Ukraine president in his right thinking will want to do so, the NATO members that backed him has exhausted all of their options even trying to get the US to engage directly.
You live closely to a super-power country you should have been at least friendly to them.
After the ousting of Yanovitch by CIA, Putin understands the game being played here and attacking Ukraine was the best option on the table.
Remember,it was Putin pleading before that stop expanding towards our doorstep,stop expanding Eastward, don't bring Ukraine into your allies.
At anytime Russians feel a security threat by their opps, they must act in the interest of their security, that's what Zelensky ignored and was acting tough,now he has met a tough US president, what's he saying nowhuh
Wisdom is profitable to direct, diplomacy would have sorted this out not arrogance and hatred for Putin.
Foreign AffairsRe: Trump ‘BANS Britain From Sharing War Intelligence With Ukraine by Bigshots001(m): 3:42pm On Mar 05, 2025
D00msDay:
Trump should take it easy on Zelensky. His making it look like Zelensky was the aggressor. Zelenskys crime was his attempt to joining Nato. Putin did the invasion, the war was and is being fought in Ukrainian territory yet making the young man look like his the one at fault. I'm not supporting Trump on this.

A peace deal should also favour Ukraine. U can't draft a one sided peace deal and expect Zelensky to rush and grab it wit joy.
Ukraine don't have full sovereignty as it stands now if the US withdraws its supports.
The people that understand what's going on have said the war shouldn't have started at the first place, it get why.
All he knows is NATO membership thinking it's possible and it will be it for Russians.
NATO without the US is a toothless bulldog and Russia will always undermine themso it's largely Zelensky fault, he should have known better and followed diplomacy at beginning.
Foreign AffairsRe: Trump ‘BANS Britain From Sharing War Intelligence With Ukraine by Bigshots001(m): 3:38pm On Mar 05, 2025
LordBiden:
If putin is smart enough this is the perfect time to double his efforts to capture kiev and install a pro-Russian leader in Ukraine that will be friendly to Moscow.

So far so good all putins goals in this war will have to be implemented before he can agree to ceasefire.
Putin, is also studying the situation, and planning on what to do, mind you the next president of Ukraine won't be anything like Zelensky, it's changing times and only a president without much hatred to Russia and Putin is who can sustain peace in Ukraine and Trump knows that.
If Russia wins this war, you will most likely see pro-russian PMs and presidents emerging in Europe and Europe will have to form a policy of Friendliness with Russia, knowing America isn't really a true friend to anyone other than itself and Israel.
Foreign AffairsRe: Zelensky Describes Clash With Trump As ‘Regrettable,’ Says He Is Ready To Negoti by Bigshots001(m): 3:20pm On Mar 05, 2025
MERCHANDISER:
You're wise,Biden just want to use Ukraine to weaken Russia and he kinda succeeded.
Out of 1.5m active soldiers,Russia has lost 500k soldier,only 1
Still the Almighty NATO and the whole of EU's military won't dare get involved directly with Russia, without the US, their proxy war has failed and Russia building more advanced military equipments and resurating the ban military equipments, forming New military allies, while NATO and EU looks up to their Big brother (the US) before knowing the direction they will channel their lives.
Underrate Russia to your own peril
Foreign AffairsRe: Zelensky Describes Clash With Trump As ‘Regrettable,’ Says He Is Ready To Negoti by Bigshots001(m): 7:07pm On Mar 04, 2025
Botragelad:
Come on, stop spouting nonsense! Focus on reality here. A Russian base in Mexico or Canada is hardly comparable to the severity of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine is a sovereign nation that's been invaded by Russia twice, in 2014 and 2022, under false pretenses.

ARussian base in North America wouldn't hold a candle to the actual war Russia's waging. And let's not forget, NATO is a defensive alliance, not some aggressive entity forcing its will on others. European nations, many of whom have experienced Soviet imperialism firsthand, are choosing to join NATO's collective security framework of their own accord.

Can't you see the difference between NATO's expansion, driven by European nations' desire for security, and Russia's unilateral militarization of its borders? Or Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014 and invasion of Ukraine in 2022? These dirty act from Putin directly violate the Budapest Memorandum, where Russia guaranteed Ukraine's sovereignty in exchange for denuclearization. 🤷🏼
Ukraine joining NATO is impossible just like how it has been compared to Mexico forming Military alliance with To Russia or China, get that into your head.
There was an agreement that NATO wouldn't expand Eastward.. guess who broke that agreement, and NATO and Biden administration thinks it's possible to fight a proxy war with Russia through Ukraine just to see if they can weaken Russian.
Understand this war properly before commenting and thinking you know more than others.
Foreign AffairsRe: Elon Musk Publicly Supports Call For US To Exit NATO, UN by Bigshots001(m): 1:38pm On Mar 04, 2025
MadPolitician:
You sound and look very intelligent only when you're quiet!
Oh you got the point I'm trying to make to you right...
You have no knowledge of anything,so stay off issues bigger than you okay?
Foreign AffairsRe: You Showed Restraint By Not Hitting ‘scumbag’ Zelenskyy – Russia Hails Trump by Bigshots001(m): 3:36pm On Mar 03, 2025
Lovit:
Your point is noted, the US can negotiate an end to the war without asking for the mineral deal, Russia has taken enough of Ukraine territory and there is no guarantee Ukraine will get it back, all Zelenskyy wants is for US to mediate to stop war without taking even more resources from them. If the US can do it for Israel, they can also do it for Ukraine.
A nation at war for years shouldn't be made to lose more even they have suffered defeat
Trump should help without impoverishing Ukraine the more, everyone including Zelenskyy wants an end to the war.
Indirectly, what Trump is saying since you're tricked into this war( which you shouldn't started if you're logical and experienced) and all the resources that have been given to you haven't yielded any positive results, sign the mineral deal so that the US will at least have something to hold on to before telling Vladimir Putin where to draw the line, this would have Zelensky negotiate some sort of security guarantee, Ukraine's sovereignty,post-war rebuilding etc and it will be a win win for all parties involved.
You can't be wearing camouflage sweater up and down asking for money and arms and nothing to show, you just thought you can get the job done, but forget to understand that you're pawn in the Chessboard.
He likes to play the tough guy without reasoning, remember as it's now, Ukraine has partially lost its sovereignty just like Viktor Orban said, UK and France should keep deceiving him, the United States might eventually pull out of NATO in this Trump administration and NATO isn't ready yet to confront Vlad.
If the US withdraws it's support totally to Ukraine, watch what will happen in the next six to Nine months time in this war, Zelensky overestimates and hype himself, I don't blame him Europe made him feel so.
Negotiate now or perish.. there's nothing beyond the power of diplomacy in international politics, it's a game of interest.
Foreign AffairsRe: Elon Musk Publicly Supports Call For US To Exit NATO, UN by Bigshots001(m): 3:22pm On Mar 03, 2025
emmyclassic:
You wrote nothing up there other than announcing your yourself as A BIG FOOL you stupid donut . Advice for you, stop engaging in discussions with your emotions
I was appalled by your stupidity, are you a kid or an adult?
Although, I know not every so-called adults behave and reason like one.
You made me disdain you and your comment up there, perhaps, you end your education at primary school level EMPTY HEAD!!!
Foreign AffairsRe: Elon Musk Publicly Supports Call For US To Exit NATO, UN by Bigshots001(m): 12:46pm On Mar 03, 2025
emmyclassic:
Europe made America and Europe can destroy it. Where was Russia when Germany was taking on the world in WW2 on its own for 5 years. Just because men calm down doesn’t mean they are weak. If the 5 power house of Europe team up they will smoke Russia and that America. Even Japan caught America sleeping on Pearl Harbour
Tufiakwa my friend!! Again I say Tufiakwa!!!
Who taught you history in school, or do you just sit around some nitwits and listening to them discuss ignorantly the world politics and you run off with words.
You have shown above every person on this forum that you're the most awarding winning daftest of all.
STFU please if you don't have something to say.
Foreign AffairsRe: Elon Musk Publicly Supports Call For US To Exit NATO, UN by Bigshots001(m): 12:41pm On Mar 03, 2025
MadPolitician:
Having obscure and weird opinions just to look different doesn't translate to automatic intelligence. Some charlatans do think that by sprouting abstract ideas, they will come off as the most intelligent in the room. Yet To the informed, they only look like sophisticated morons.
It's not about diction my friend, it's about intelligence and reasoning of which you lack.
Foreign AffairsRe: Elon Musk Publicly Supports Call For US To Exit NATO, UN by Bigshots001(m): 12:34pm On Mar 03, 2025
happney65:
The World will be less safer. And rogue countries like Russia can wake up today and take over any country he likes.

There is a reason why there is NATO. The US and Western Europe coming from the effects of World War 1 and 2 swore never to allow mad people like Hilter behave anyhow again.

But it is unfortunate that in our life time,Another Hilter is almost here,together with the Russian stooge in the WH,the world just might be closer to World War 3

But some of you who just started reading the news yesterday,who are lovers of Dictators do not know which is which. You just follow the bandwagon here and there
I guess a keyboard warrior like you and NL commenter who is neither gainfully employed or recognized in the political space will come here to undermine other people's opinions and claim you're born during WW2 or know better than others,or even the Pontus and Elon.
That corrupt system called UN and NATO( two toothless bulldog) should be dismantled and new one will a proper agenda instituted, not the basis and grudgy one we have here.
Same way League of Nations was reinstituted and reform to this now corrupt institution called UN.
Get ready for change homie.

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