For Those Who Might Be Wondering Why We Might Be In Ukraine

[ChloeTzang]

That's two and a half thousand Russians removed in two days.

 

[Buffalogurl]

https://michaelwalshwriter.com/2025/02/21/zelensky-the-israeli-citizen-who-destroyed-ukraine/
This sleazy mass murderer deserves nothing less than wat's hell....

 

[ChloeTzang]

https://michaelwalshwriter.com/2025/02/21/zelensky-the-israeli-citizen-who-destroyed-ukraine/
This sleazy mass murderer deserves nothing less than wat's hell....

Rhubarb rhubarb. Walsh is a pro-Russian conspiracy troll. The Russian Army INVADED Ukraine and mass murdered civilians in Bucha, Mariupol, Kherson and every other area they occupied. They came prepared for genocide, complete with mobile cematoriums and lists of people to be killed.

Zelensky has led a very capable defense, and the Zbroyne Syly Ukrayiny has gone from strength to strength, becoming better and better at killing Russian soldiers invading their country. They will continue to do so and are on the verge of pushing the Russians back - which is why Putin is now desperate to have Trump impose a ceasefire - to allow them to rebuild and resume their offensive. Calling Zelensky a mass murderer is delusional at best, and abetting murderous genocidal thugs at worse.

 

[ChloeTzang]

The United States appears to be in violation of the Budapest Memorandum which disarmed Ukraine of nuclear weapons in exchange for security guarantees.
The agreement signed by the US in 1994 also specifically prohibits economic coercion against Ukraine.

 

[Fuzzy1975]

The United States appears to be in violation of the Budapest Memorandum which disarmed Ukraine of nuclear weapons in exchange for security guarantees.
The agreement signed by the US in 1994 also specifically prohibits economic coercion against Ukraine.

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Russia signed that too. With the US out, we enter a fresh new Nuclear weapons race. I sincerely hope Canada is now on that path. Given our access to the raw materials. Plus the current weapons in our military stockpile. We should be able to produce deliverable small yield weapons in under six months.

Larger yields will take longer,but we don't need a few large ones, when a couple dozen small ones is enough to ignite North America.

 

[ChloeTzang]

The vast majority of US military aid to Ukraine was in fact spent inside the USA to replace vastly overpriced by the Biden Adm. National Guard & Air Guard surplus weapons. Spending aid money buying Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV) to replace old NG surplus Humvees for example. The base cost of a JLTV is $250,000, excluding armor and kitting out. An old military surplus Humvee costs between 30 and 50k depending on condition. This applies across just abhout everything we sent to Ukraine. We sent them old end of life Strykers and Bradleys (a few hundred, not nearly enough) and end of life ammo that would actually have cost us to dispose of it - so Ukrane was saving us money.

Ukraine is now the victim of the Biden Administration's accounting practices. The billions in aid that Trump is blathering on about is non-existent. In reality, we shipped over what was budgeted as about $67 billion of equipment. In reality, it was probably worth 25% of that at best. The remainder was us buying brand new equipment to replace the old junk we sent to Ukraine.

This was just one of the aid grifts that @JakeSullivan46 and the Biden NSC crew played to pretend they were helping Ukraine while not offending Russia & buying new US Defense equipment for the US military while saying the money was budgeted for Ukraine. It's sad to watch Trump and Vance buying into this, as well as a lot of other Russian talking points. Trump will look an even bigger Fool than PM Neville Chamberlain was when, not if, Putin does his Hitlerite betrayal. That makes Pres. Trump's Ukraine policy an unforced error which will cost the USA allies in the coming confrontation with China, not least of which will be Ukraine, who could have been, alomg with Poland, out strongest allies in Europe.

On top of that, I don't see it this coming to any conclusion. Whatever Trump says, Ukrainian and Russian negotiating positions are way too far apart. Cave in too much to the demands of one, and you are turned down by the other. Zelensky cannot surrender what his people won't let him surrender, and the ZSU will keep on fighting. They fought the Russians to a standstill in 2022 with almost nothing. They're in way better shape now, and the Russians are in way worse shape.

Those who don't know history are destined to repeat it....and Trump is tarnishing what could have been a great legacy.

 

[ll74]

RFK explains the truth about what happened in Ukraine:

Obviously the guy who drops bear carcasses in Central Park and complains of brain worms is a good source of discussion on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.


The guy who is going to spend millions of dollars studying to find out whether vaccines cause autism.

 

[ChloeTzang]

 

[ChloeTzang]

This is obvious to anyone watching the attrition exchange rates over the course of the war.

Ukraine is bleeding out the Russian war machine.

Donkeys, mules and horses replacing Russian trucks is the "Lanchester square collapse" in progress for Russian motor transport. Russian logistics is slowly collapsing and the now spreading use of donkeys to move supplies up towards the front is more evidence of the regression of the Russian military. Another is that Russian troop numbers in Ukraine are declining. One look at the graph below tells you things are not sustainable for Russia.

Russia has lost nearly 900,000 troops, over 70% of its 70 years of stockpiled military gear, and half of the original area of Ukraine they initially occupied. They are also quickly losing whatever is left of their economy.

Another example: a Russian tank storage base without tanks. According to latest satellite imagery, tanks here today stand at 0, down from 324 pre war.
BMPs and other AFVs stand today at 27, down from 399 pre war.

Putin is praying for Trump and Musk to save him.

 

[Rightguide]

White House press secretary suggests Russia-Ukraine conflict could end ‘this week’​

by Ashleigh Fields - 02/22/25 6:33 PM ET



White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Saturday the president is confident in his ability to strike a deal with Russia to end the conflict in Ukraine, suggesting an end to the three-year-long war could come as early as this week.

“The president, his team are very much focused on continuing negotiations with both sides of this war to end the conflict and the president is very confident we can get it done this week,” Leavitt told reporters on the South Lawn after returning from the Conservative Political Action Conference.

The comments come as President Trump suggested Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky “has no cards” and should sit out conversations with international leaders involving peace negotiations going forward.

Leavitt mentioned that National Security Advisor Matt Waltz would be working “around the clock” this weekend on a deal and shared that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been involved in discussions surrounding a proposed deal with the Ukrainians to harness raw minerals.

More here: https://thehill.com/policy/defense/...-russia-ukraine-conflict-could-end-this-week/

Amazing if true.

 

[ll74]

White House press secretary suggests Russia-Ukraine conflict could end ‘this week’​

by Ashleigh Fields - 02/22/25 6:33 PM ET



White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Saturday the president is confident in his ability to strike a deal with Russia to end the conflict in Ukraine, suggesting an end to the three-year-long war could come as early as this week.

“The president, his team are very much focused on continuing negotiations with both sides of this war to end the conflict and the president is very confident we can get it done this week,” Leavitt told reporters on the South Lawn after returning from the Conservative Political Action Conference.

The comments come as President Trump suggested Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky “has no cards” and should sit out conversations with international leaders involving peace negotiations going forward.

Leavitt mentioned that National Security Advisor Matt Waltz would be working “around the clock” this weekend on a deal and shared that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been involved in discussions surrounding a proposed deal with the Ukrainians to harness raw minerals.

More here: https://thehill.com/policy/defense/...-russia-ukraine-conflict-could-end-this-week/

Amazing if true.

You're a fucking idiot

 

[Rightguide]

Zelensky surrenders to Trump and 'will sign mineral deal within hours'​

By STEPHEN M. LEPORE FOR DAILYMAIL.COM and PERKIN AMALARAJ

Published: 18:12 EST, 21 February 2025 | Updated: 11:13 EST, 22 February 20

Donald Trump appears to have won his trade standoff with Volodymyr Zelensky, as the Ukrainian president is set to give in and sign a deal giving the U.S. access to deposits of critical minerals.

The deal was seen as crucial for satisfying Washington's demands for a peace settlement between Ukraine and Russia to end their three-year long war.

told a nightly video address on Friday that teams of American and Ukrainian negotiators are working on a draft agreement, signaling an imminent deal.

'This is an agreement that can strengthen our relations, and the key is to work out the details to ensure its effectiveness,' he said. 'I look forward to the outcome - a just result.'

More here: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...ers-donald-trump-sign-mineral-deal-hours.html

WSJ source link here: https://archive.is/qibth

 

[ll74]

Zelensky surrenders to Trump and 'will sign mineral deal within hours'​

By STEPHEN M. LEPORE FOR DAILYMAIL.COM and PERKIN AMALARAJ

Published: 18:12 EST, 21 February 2025 | Updated: 11:13 EST, 22 February 20

Donald Trump appears to have won his trade standoff with Volodymyr Zelensky, as the Ukrainian president is set to give in and sign a deal giving the U.S. access to deposits of critical minerals.

The deal was seen as crucial for satisfying Washington's demands for a peace settlement between Ukraine and Russia to end their three-year long war.

told a nightly video address on Friday that teams of American and Ukrainian negotiators are working on a draft agreement, signaling an imminent deal.

'This is an agreement that can strengthen our relations, and the key is to work out the details to ensure its effectiveness,' he said. 'I look forward to the outcome - a just result.'

More here: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...ers-donald-trump-sign-mineral-deal-hours.html

Zelensky proposed the mineral deal to Trump last year.

 

[Rightguide]

You're a fucking idiot

The Press Secretary says something and I'm an idiot? Maybe she knows something we don't know. You ever think of that?

 

[ll74]

The Press Secretary says something and I'm an idiot? Maybe she knows something we don't know. You ever think of that?

Lol....you do suck 47 cock quite a bit.

His administration has abandoned our allies and capitulated to Putin on every foreign policy decision.

His position on Ukraine is disgusting and dishonorable.

 

[Rightguide]

Lol....you do suck 47 cock quite a bit.

His administration has abandoned our allies and capitulated to Putin on every foreign policy decision.

His position on Ukraine is disgusting and dishonorable.

Three fucked up brainwashed statements.

 

[ll74]

Three fucked up brainwashed statements.

47 has literally said that Ukraine started the war.
47 has literally parroted every single Russian demand in every single interview.
47 refused to invite Ukraine to the negotiating table.

Disgusting and dishonorable to treat our ally like that.

 

[Rightguide]

47 has literally said that Ukraine started the war.
47 has literally parroted every single Russian demand in every single interview.
47 refused to invite Ukraine to the negotiating table.

Disgusting and dishonorable to treat our ally like that.

Your problem is historical ignorance as well as traditional ignorance. You post from emotion.

 

[ll74]

Your problem is historical ignorance as well as traditional ignorance. You post from emotion.

You want an alliance with Russia and an exit from NATO.

The historical and traditional ignorance isn't on my side. I'm well aware of why NATO exists and why Russia is our adversary. I'm also aware that Putin is the dictator,, not Zelensky.

And absolutely I'm emotional about the disgusting and dishonorable position we have taken here. We have joined forces with our long-standing adversary and rejected our 80+ years of allies.

We a
Re embracing autocratic dictators and shinning Western democracies.

 

[ChloeTzang]

 

[ll74]

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When so many dipshits think firing a park ranger will let them buy eggs, why do you think this graphic has any bearing?

 

[ChloeTzang]

LAV III's have been in service since 1999 and is the basis for the US Stryker. Canada has about 650 LAV III's so this is not a big hole in their inventory. 25 seems more of a token gesture at this point.






https://nationalpost.com/news/canad...sing-funds-from-seized-russian-assets-trudeau

 

[ChloeTzang]

When so many dipshits think firing a park ranger will let them buy eggs, why do you think this graphic has any bearing?

I don't, really. Those that support Ukraine already do. Those that don't at this point will likely never be convinced. Personally, I hope Europe steps up and gets real. Trudeau with his token 25 LAV III's is not setting a great example. Now 200 LAV III's, which Canada could easily spare and replace (they make them, after all) would be a real genuine contribution.

As it is, I'm disgusted with Trump over this. I'm by no means a single issue voter, but this is way bigger than internal US domestic politics. Trump is reneging on agreements we signed and which Ukraine signed in good faith, trashing NATO, which has been one of the foundations of our security since shortly after WW2, and now he's into econimic extortion and blackmail. I voted for gutting the US Federal Govt, but I did NOT vote to fuckover Ukraine, and THAT is a game-changer for me. And for a lot of other people as well.

 

[ll74]

. I voted for gutting the US Federal Govt, but I did NOT vote to fuckover Ukraine, and THAT is a game-changer for me. And for a lot of other people as well.

Would you vote for Trump again if he promised to continue this approach?

 

[ChloeTzang]

The Government of Ireland is to donate a substantial portion of Ireland’s ageing air defence systems to protect towns and small cities in Ukraine. Saab Giraffe Mark IV radar systems will be transferred to the Ukrainian armed forces. Ireland possesses seven of the Giraffe systems. It has not yet been determined if all are to be donated. Sources said at least three are to be handed over.

Interestingly, Wikipedia shows Ireland as having one. It appears they have a few more that flew under the radar.

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/...systems-to-ukraine-as-war-enters-fourth-year/