I definitely do not think Kari is VP material, she has never been in politics and she would have to some reason experience in law making, etc. anyone chosen needs to know intimately the process in the WH and how the DS works in all ways. She lacks real life experience to be put into an important position as VP
17 Jan, 2024 16:31
Two NATO missiles intercepted over Kherson – governor
The Franco-British-made Storm Shadows were reportedly targeting a school and medical institution, according to Vladimir Saldo
Russian air defenses have reportedlyintercepted two NATO-supplied Storm Shadow missiles that were apparently heading towards a school and medical facilityin Russia’s Kherson Region, according to the governor, Vladimir Saldo.
In a Telegram post on Wednesday, the governor stated that the missiles were brought down near the village of Popovka in the Genchesk municipality, and posted several photos apparently showing what was left of the Franco-British-made munitions.
“In an open field near the village of Popovka, the military found fragments of the downed missiles. Individual marking elements were discovered indicating their foreign production,” Saldo wrote.
The incident follows a string of attempted missile and drone strikes by Kiev’s forces on Russian regions bordering Ukraine in recent weeks, often using NATO-supplied munitions. On Tuesday, Russian air defenses repelled a UAV attack on the city of Voronezh, located around 200km from the Ukrainian border.Despite shooting down the drones, several buildings sustained minor damage and one young girl was injuredby shattered glass.
Earlier this month, the Russian Defense Ministry claimed that the military shot down three dozen Ukrainian drones that were targeting the Crimean Peninsula, as well as ten projectiles, including Western-supplied Storm Shadows, aimed at the city of Sevastopol. While none of the missiles managed to reach their destinations, debris from the destroyed projectiles caused some property damage and injured one civilian, according to local media reports.
In late December, another Ukrainian drone and missile strike was carried out on the city of Belgorod, resulting in the deaths of 25 civilians, including several children, while over 100 people were injured. On January 1, Kiev also shelled Donetsk, killing four people and injuring 13.
In response to the attack, Russian forces launched a massive missile strike on military facilities across Ukraine on January 2, including drone production facilities in Kiev. President Vladimir Putin had vowed to ramp up attacks on Ukrainian military targets in response to Kiev’s indiscriminate attacks on Russian cities.
https://www.rt.com/russia/590820-storm-shadow-kherson-attack/
17 Jan, 2024 15:55
Ukrainian statehood poses ‘mortal danger’ for its people – Medvedev
The existence of “any Ukraine” on historical Russian lands will lead to a “perpetual war,” the former president believes
Ukrainian statehood poses a “mortal danger” for its people, since its very existence creates a “100% probability” of a new conflict with Moscow, former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has warned.
“Any Ukraine” poses this threat, regardless of its political regime or leadership, according to Medvedev, who currently serves as the deputy head of the Russian Security Council.
“The presence of an independent state on historical Russian territories will now be a perpetual reason for the resumption of hostilities,” he said.
“It’s too late. No matter who is at the helm of the cancerous growth under the name of Ukraine, this will not add legitimacy to their rule and the legitimacy of the ‘country’ itself.”
A new conflict over Ukraine will start with “100% probability” no matter what “security rags the West signs with the puppet Kiev regime,” Medvedev claimed.
The ultimate resumption of hostilities is inevitable regardless of any steps taken, even if the “artificial country” of Ukraine joins the EU or the US-led NATO block, he added.
“That is why the existence of Ukraine is fatal for Ukrainians,” the ex-president said. He suggested, however, that a vast majority of Ukrainians are actually “sensible” people who would make the right choice, particularly given the options they are facing.
Choosing between a perpetual war and inevitable death, and life, a vast majority of Ukrainians – well, perhaps except for a minimal number of rabid nationalists – will ultimately choose life.
Ultimately, Ukrainians will realize that “life within a large common state, which they do not like very much at the moment, is better than death,” Medvedev argued, adding that “the sooner Ukrainians realize this, the better.”
The remarks somewhat echoed statements made by Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this week. Speaking to local community leaders on Tuesday, Putin said “Ukrainian statehood” would receive a “serious, irreparable blow” if Kiev continues to prolong the hostilities at any price. He added that Russia had never actually sought to dispute or violate Ukraine’s independence.
The ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kiev became inevitable back in 2008, when NATO laid the groundwork for it by “opening the door” for Ukraine, he said. The prospect of Ukraine’s NATO accession “drastically changed the situation in Eastern Europe” and violated Ukraine’s own pledge, which it made after becoming independent with the collapse of the Soviet Union, to remain a “permanently neutral” state.
https://www.rt.com/russia/590811-ukrainian-statehood-mortal-danger/
(This will be taken as to mean “Russia plans on taking all of Ukraine back, by an invasion”, which it sounds like this, but it will be dependent on the people voting for it. After all the West has been accusing Russia of this very thing, for a long time. Or this might be a bargaining chip to force the West to stop this war and make peace now. He is right though, the Zelensky Admin has created such vociferous hatred at Russia, it’s unlikely this mess will ever be fixed.)
17 Jan, 2024 15:55
Ukrainian statehood poses ‘mortal danger’ for its people – Medvedev
The existence of “any Ukraine” on historical Russian lands will lead to a “perpetual war,” the former president believes
Ukrainian statehood poses a “mortal danger” for its people, since its very existence creates a “100% probability” of a new conflict with Moscow, former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has warned.
“Any Ukraine” poses this threat, regardless of its political regime or leadership, according to Medvedev, who currently serves as the deputy head of the Russian Security Council.
“The presence of an independent state on historical Russian territories will now be a perpetual reason for the resumption of hostilities,” he said.
“It’s too late. No matter who is at the helm of the cancerous growth under the name of Ukraine, this will not add legitimacy to their rule and the legitimacy of the ‘country’ itself.”
A new conflict over Ukraine will start with “100% probability” no matter what “security rags the West signs with the puppet Kiev regime,” Medvedev claimed.
The ultimate resumption of hostilities is inevitable regardless of any steps taken, even if the “artificial country” of Ukraine joins the EU or the US-led NATO block, he added.
“That is why the existence of Ukraine is fatal for Ukrainians,” the ex-president said. He suggested, however, that a vast majority of Ukrainians are actually “sensible” people who would make the right choice, particularly given the options they are facing.
Choosing between a perpetual war and inevitable death, and life, a vast majority of Ukrainians – well, perhaps except for a minimal number of rabid nationalists – will ultimately choose life.
Ultimately, Ukrainians will realize that “life within a large common state, which they do not like very much at the moment, is better than death,” Medvedev argued, adding that “the sooner Ukrainians realize this, the better.”
The remarks somewhat echoed statements made by Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this week. Speaking to local community leaders on Tuesday, Putin said “Ukrainian statehood” would receive a “serious, irreparable blow” if Kiev continues to prolong the hostilities at any price. He added that Russia had never actually sought to dispute or violate Ukraine’s independence.
The ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kiev became inevitable back in 2008, when NATO laid the groundwork for it by “opening the door” for Ukraine, he said. The prospect of Ukraine’s NATO accession “drastically changed the situation in Eastern Europe” and violated Ukraine’s own pledge, which it made after becoming independent with the collapse of the Soviet Union, to remain a “permanently neutral” state.
https://www.rt.com/russia/590811-ukrainian-statehood-mortal-danger/
(This will be taken as to mean “Russia plans on taking all of Ukraine back, by an invasion”, which it sounds like this, but it will be dependent on the people voting for it. After all the West has been accusing Russia of this very thing, for a long time. Or this might be a bargaining chip to force the West to stop this war and make peace now. He is right though, the Zelensky Admin has created such vociferous hatred at Russia, it’s unlikely this mess will ever be fixed.)
17 Jan, 2024 15:55
Ukrainian statehood poses ‘mortal danger’ for its people – Medvedev
The existence of “any Ukraine” on historical Russian lands will lead to a “perpetual war,” the former president believes
Ukrainian statehood poses a “mortal danger” for its people, since its very existence creates a “100% probability” of a new conflict with Moscow, former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has warned.
“Any Ukraine” poses this threat, regardless of its political regime or leadership, according to Medvedev, who currently serves as the deputy head of the Russian Security Council.
“The presence of an independent state on historical Russian territories will now be a perpetual reason for the resumption of hostilities,” he said.
“It’s too late. No matter who is at the helm of the cancerous growth under the name of Ukraine, this will not add legitimacy to their rule and the legitimacy of the ‘country’ itself.”
A new conflict over Ukraine will start with “100% probability” no matter what “security rags the West signs with the puppet Kiev regime,” Medvedev claimed.
The ultimate resumption of hostilities is inevitable regardless of any steps taken, even if the “artificial country” of Ukraine joins the EU or the US-led NATO block, he added.
“That is why the existence of Ukraine is fatal for Ukrainians,” the ex-president said. He suggested, however, that a vast majority of Ukrainians are actually “sensible” people who would make the right choice, particularly given the options they are facing.
Choosing between a perpetual war and inevitable death, and life, a vast majority of Ukrainians – well, perhaps except for a minimal number of rabid nationalists – will ultimately choose life.
Ultimately, Ukrainians will realize that “life within a large common state, which they do not like very much at the moment, is better than death,” Medvedev argued, adding that “the sooner Ukrainians realize this, the better.”
The remarks somewhat echoed statements made by Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this week. Speaking to local community leaders on Tuesday, Putin said “Ukrainian statehood” would receive a “serious, irreparable blow” if Kiev continues to prolong the hostilities at any price. He added that Russia had never actually sought to dispute or violate Ukraine’s independence.
The ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kiev became inevitable back in 2008, when NATO laid the groundwork for it by “opening the door” for Ukraine, he said. The prospect of Ukraine’s NATO accession “drastically changed the situation in Eastern Europe” and violated Ukraine’s own pledge, which it made after becoming independent with the collapse of the Soviet Union, to remain a “permanently neutral” state.
https://www.rt.com/russia/590811-ukrainian-statehood-mortal-danger/
(This will be taken as to mean “Russia plans on taking all of Ukraine back, by an invasion”, which it sounds like this, but it will be dependent on the people voting for it. After all the West has been accusing Russia of this very thing, for a long time. Or this might be a bargaining chip to force the West to stop this war and make peace now. He is right though, the Zelensky Admin has created such vociferous hatred at Russia, it’s unlikely this mess will ever be fixed.)
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