Putin nimmt deutschsprachige Menschen in Russland auf der Suche nach Kanonenfutter ins Visier
Eine Propagandakampagne drängt die ethnische Minderheit, die etwa 400.000 Menschen zählt, sich der Armee anzuschließen und gegen die Ukraine zu kämpfen..."
Thanks, Kevin, for pointing out this interesting article in the first place and for boosting its (automated, but cross-read) translation.
This is actually a tactically brilliant move by #Putler. Already, there have been several attacks on #Ukrainians by #Russians in Germany, at least two in #Bavaria in recent weeks...
...quite some more Russian-speakers of this category.
Moreover, and quite apart, of the about 4 million Russian-speaking people in Germany, 2.5 mn are of German descent (#Russlanddeutsche) who emigrated to Germany, being eligible for citizenship. 2)
I would call this a powder keg. And #Putler seems to have found a way to ignite it.
Speaker Mike Johnson announced he is sticking with his plan to put a series of foreign aid bills on the floor, including funding for Ukraine, after facing significant pressure from hardliners.
“After significant Member feedback and discussion, the House Rules Committee will be posting soon today the text of three bills that will fund America’s national security interests and allies in Israel, the Indo-Pacific, and Ukraine. #AureFreePress
Finally #MikeJohnson acts, probably on behalf of #TFG. Hopefully, aid for #Ukraine, in particular direkt needed ammunitions and air-defense systems won't arrive too late. #Putler will no ramp-up drones and missile strikes even further in the weeks to come before delivery.
...been pushing for. Almost everyone was wrong in the assessment of #Putler. Now, all Europeans are paying the price, first and foremost, the admirable #Ukrainian people.