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.
“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
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.
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.
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.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Germany would not prohibit Ukrainian attacks on Russian military targets, saying Ukraine “is allowed to defend itself.”...
The Kremlin’s jets are flying over Ukraine and part of their barbaric land grab, why shouldn’t Ukrainians fly over Russia to stop attacks on their home?
Go bomb the shit out of them. Shoot down the terrorist bombers launching missiles at markets and playgrounds.
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.
Ukraine war: Force Russia to make peace, Zelensky urges West (www.bbc.com)
Mr Zelenksy said there needed to be “tangible coercion of Russia” into peace by Kyiv’s allies....
"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
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.
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....
Crime (lemmy.world)
Global sales of polluting SUVs hit record high in 2023, data shows | Half of all new cars are now SUVs, making them a major cause of the intensifying climate crisis, say experts (www.theguardian.com)
[Video] NATO general Jens Stoltenberg on Ukraine: (streamable.com)
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.
Parade-posting
Germany and France agree Ukraine may strike Russian military targets (www.euronews.com)
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Germany would not prohibit Ukrainian attacks on Russian military targets, saying Ukraine “is allowed to defend itself.”...
Basic request (lemm.ee)
Wonder what he did before the Kremlin’s barbaric invasion forced him into war.
Professor meow meow (lemm.ee)
Tom Cruise's "MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 8" production has been delayed, again, due to submarine malfunction— budget said to be nearing $400M. (www.worldofreel.com)
Even the fish are turning soy 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 I couldn't even edge my skibdi to this one (lemmy.world)
An ex-preacher allegedly admitted to killing an 8-year-old Delco girl in 1975. His lawyer says his confession was coerced (www.inquirer.com)
Ontario mom pulls Jewish daughter out of high school after antisemitic 'culture' event (nationalpost.com)
Denmark Will Allow Ukraine To Fly Its F-16s Into Russia Proper (simpleflying.com)
Ukraine will be able to use Danish and Dutch F-16s to strike into Russia, while Belgium is saying only for use in 1991-border Ukraine....
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.
Full Sized Crow of Judgement (lemmy.world)
Israeli officials accuse international court of justice of antisemitic bias (www.theguardian.com)
Archived version: archive.ph/Gk1sw...
Russia puts Estonian PM on wanted list for 'desecration of historical memory' (www.reuters.com)
Archived version: archive.ph/gnr3r
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.
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...