>Is there a parallel with the above to what's happening with Ukraine?
Ask the Grandmas. - The Petrovsky Babuskahs - Donetsk
Regis Tremblay is a great source for sauce for on the ground info there. He often has Russell "Texas" Bentley on, as in this video. Scott Ritter is an occasional guest, as well.
F'n NAZI's!
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