Opposition to the 2nd wave of mass mobilization in Russia has increased from 60% in December 2022 to approximately three-quarters. While historical narratives may resonate, the majority of Russians are now more concerned about their quality of life and economic stability.
What if you also conscripted, killed, and maimed a big portion of young workers during a demographic crisis, while simultaneously driving millions of educated people out of the country and diverting critical resources to a barbaric war effort?
Maybe throw in heavy sanctions to make it challenging.
Broader adoption of keeping cats safe at home would have large benefits for cat welfare, human health, local wildlife and even the economy. So, should cat owners be required to keep their pets contained to their property?...
“Trump is coming. Think of him as you will, I always saw him and still see him as a destroyer of America.” Andrey Sidorov, deputy dean of world politics at Moscow State University said on Russian state TV
This isn’t about immediately filtered content, like the disgusting DuffMan George Floyd meme, or Holocaust denial. That’s pretty well kept in check by mod tools. I’m also not talking about cogent or even pointed political discussion....
French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that sending Western troops on the ground in Ukraine is not “ruled out” in the future after the issue was debated at a gathering if European leaders, as Russia’s full-scale invasion grinds into a third year....
If the Kremlin is there without an invitation murdering civilians, surely democratic countries can be there too, except with an invitation and warm welcome.
Russia's foreign ministry condemned the decision of Ecuador to hand over old Russian-made military hardware from its stocks to the U.S. for use in Ukraine, Russian state-controlled news agency RIA Novosti reported on Feb. 2.
Estimates vary, but Georgian media approximates that between 50-60 Georgian soldiers have been killed fighting for Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale invasion in 2022, making it likely the highest death toll of any foreign nationality fighting on the Ukrainian side.
From signing a treaty with the Nazis so they could both violently invade their neighbors to barely winning only because of massive lend-lease support from the US, WWII really showcased the Kremlin’s ability to be awful.
I think the cherry on top was how they destroyed and buried equipment they got from the US instead of returning it… but maybe it was the decades of murder and brutal occupation in USSR states.
Yeah, I saw someone on Lemmy showing screenshots two posts that were copied exactly from like 8 months ago except for a single new legitimate comment. It’s wild what LLMs are doing to online interaction and honestly… this is just the beginning.
Avoiding them myself is great, but long term I’d love do see the Fediverse succeed. We need to shut down propaganda if we want it to be viable. There’s no corporation or organization running the show, it’s us.
I’ve been riding the same Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo Mountain Bike since my uncle found it in a sandpit and gave it to me to ride while away on my first internship. It was in somewhat rough shape back then, and it’s kind of the bicycle of Thesius at this point as parts failed and I found ways to replace them....
A short video circulating on Russian Telegram channels shows the apparent arrest of one of the suspects in Friday’s terrorist attack outside Moscow. The suspect in the video is reportedly a 30-year-old man named Rajab Alizade.
Now, Budapest indicated it might withdraw its opposition if the European Council unanimously approves the funding on a yearly basis, Politico wrote, citing its sources.
Keep in mind they’re sophists so it has to be a well-structured logical argument. I don’t know why I keep arguing with these kinds of people. Disclaimer: I’m pro-LGBT.
Low salaries and pensions more important for Russians than the invasion on Ukraine (klubjagiellonski.pl)
Opposition to the 2nd wave of mass mobilization in Russia has increased from 60% in December 2022 to approximately three-quarters. While historical narratives may resonate, the majority of Russians are now more concerned about their quality of life and economic stability.
Keeping pet cats indoors would save millions of native animals and billions of dollars. So what's stopping us? (www.abc.net.au)
Broader adoption of keeping cats safe at home would have large benefits for cat welfare, human health, local wildlife and even the economy. So, should cat owners be required to keep their pets contained to their property?...
"I always saw [Trump] as a destroyer of America" - Russian state TV (www.newsweek.com)
“Trump is coming. Think of him as you will, I always saw him and still see him as a destroyer of America.” Andrey Sidorov, deputy dean of world politics at Moscow State University said on Russian state TV
Has anyone else noticed a large influx of Trolls lately?
This isn’t about immediately filtered content, like the disgusting DuffMan George Floyd meme, or Holocaust denial. That’s pretty well kept in check by mod tools. I’m also not talking about cogent or even pointed political discussion....
Western troops on the ground in Ukraine is not 'ruled out' in the future, French leader says (apnews.com)
French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that sending Western troops on the ground in Ukraine is not “ruled out” in the future after the issue was debated at a gathering if European leaders, as Russia’s full-scale invasion grinds into a third year....
Media: Russia condemns Ecuador's decision to send Russian military equipment to US for Ukraine (kyivindependent.com)
Russia's foreign ministry condemned the decision of Ecuador to hand over old Russian-made military hardware from its stocks to the U.S. for use in Ukraine, Russian state-controlled news agency RIA Novosti reported on Feb. 2.
Basic request (lemm.ee)
Wonder what he did before the Kremlin’s barbaric invasion forced him into war.
Professor meow meow (lemm.ee)
Georgians likely rank first among foreign fighters killed fighting for Ukraine (kyivindependent.com)
Estimates vary, but Georgian media approximates that between 50-60 Georgian soldiers have been killed fighting for Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale invasion in 2022, making it likely the highest death toll of any foreign nationality fighting on the Ukrainian side.
[Video] NATO general Jens Stoltenberg on Ukraine: (streamable.com)
Parade-posting
I'm finally moving over to Lemmy! What are your favorite active communities on the platform?
Looking for advice on turning a mountain bike into a cargo bike
I’ve been riding the same Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo Mountain Bike since my uncle found it in a sandpit and gave it to me to ride while away on my first internship. It was in somewhat rough shape back then, and it’s kind of the bicycle of Thesius at this point as parts failed and I found ways to replace them....
We are now at 48,859 monthly active users vs 51,172 a month ago, decline seems slow but steady. Anything we can do about it?
Link to the graphs: lemmy.fediverse.observer/dailystats
Video circulates showing Russian security agent cutting off the ear of an apprehended terrorist suspect and forcing him to eat it — Meduza (meduza.io)
A short video circulating on Russian Telegram channels shows the apparent arrest of one of the suspects in Friday’s terrorist attack outside Moscow. The suspect in the video is reportedly a 30-year-old man named Rajab Alizade.
Politico: Hungary may unblock EU aid for Ukraine if approved annually (kyivindependent.com)
Now, Budapest indicated it might withdraw its opposition if the European Council unanimously approves the funding on a yearly basis, Politico wrote, citing its sources.
How do you respond to the argument that homosexuality is immoral because anal sex can spread disease & they don't have PIV option?
Keep in mind they’re sophists so it has to be a well-structured logical argument. I don’t know why I keep arguing with these kinds of people. Disclaimer: I’m pro-LGBT.
Russia puts Estonian PM on wanted list for 'desecration of historical memory' (www.reuters.com)
Archived version: archive.ph/gnr3r
In This European City, Rolling Suitcases Are Now Banned (www.wecb.fm)
it’s Dubrovnik, Croatia
Israeli officials accuse international court of justice of antisemitic bias (www.theguardian.com)
Archived version: archive.ph/Gk1sw...
most communities should implement an explicit "no US politics" rule
US people have the unique trait of not shutting the fuck up about their politics online...