The Russian invasion of Ukraine

[Stybar]

This would mean a mobilization of 500 000 extra troops.

Russian military announces plan to expand, create new units

Russia on Wednesday announced an ambitious plan to beef up its military from 1 million to 1.5 million and create multiple new units, an attempt to bolster the forces that have lost momentum and many soldiers in the war in Ukraine.

apnews.com

MORE MEAT FOR THE MEATGRINDER

SEND IN THE OTHER UNDESIRABLES. THROW THEM TO THE WALL, SEE WHICH ONE STICKS.

 

[Mave]

MORE MEAT FOR THE MEATGRINDER

SEND IN THE OTHER UNDESIRABLES. THROW THEM TO THE WALL, SEE WHICH ONE STICKS.

Here are the meatgrinder's stats: https://www.minusrus.com/en

 

[Mave]

Let's just hope the war is over before Biden's term ends.

Biden Tells Zelenskiy US to Back Ukraine ‘As Long As It Takes’

Biden Tells Zelensky and World That US Will Back Ukraine 'As Long As it Takes'

Biden made the comments during the Ukrainian President's historic visit to the White House, 10 months after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

time.com

 

[Mave]

What a picture, the entire US congress giving a standing ovation to Zelensky. When was the last time both parties stood up together I wonder.

 

[Mave]

Oh no!
Anyway...

Zelensky made "fatal mistake" by visiting U.S., Russia warns

Zelensky made "fatal mistake" by visiting U.S., Russia warns

Ukraine's alliance with the United States will end badly for Volodymyr Zelensky's administration, a member of the Russian State Duma said.

www.newsweek.com

 

[Stybar]

Lol, those quotes read as a typical toxic, abusive ex-lover.
"You think they love you? They're just using you. Nobody will ever accept you like I do!"

Pah-lease. Go jump in a hole and die, pathetic wastes of air.

 

[Mave]

The odds of falling out of hotels in Russia when you are a high-up official are pretty astounding.

Russian meat magnate who criticised Putin’s war dies after hotel fall

Russian meat magnate who criticised Putin’s war dies after hotel fall

Multi-millionaire Pavel Antov posted a story in July on WhatsApp criticising Russia’s missile attacks on Kyiv as “terrorism”.

www.theage.com.au

 

[Mave]

Boris may be a raging, violent, drunken rapist, but at least he’s a true patriot!

Anger in Russia After Prisoners Called up to War Released Back Into Society

Anger in Russia after prisoners called up to war released back into society

Yevgeny Prigozhin, Wagner Group founder, said the first batch of prisoners who fought in the war have received a pardon. "They worked with honor, with dignity."

www.newsweek.com

 

[Mave]

Love this.

Statue of Russian scientist removed in Dnipro as Ukraine wipes away Soviet history

Statue of Russian scientist removed in Dnipro as Ukraine wipes away Soviet history

Footage shows construction workers using a large crane to lift the <a href="/topic/statue">statue</a> from its base, before loading it onto a flatbed truck, strapping it in place and driving away

uk.style.yahoo.com

 

[Mave]

Now this is a big one.

Switzerland may renounce neutrality to provide military aid to Ukraine, Reuters reports

Swiss elites are discussing changes to Switzerland’s policy of neutrality which would allow the transfer of Swiss-made weapons and ammunition to Ukraine, Reuters reported on Feb. 6.

news.yahoo.com

 

[Mave]

Well this is unexpected.

President Biden Makes Surprise Visit to Ukraine

Joe Biden makes a surprise visit to Kyiv, underscoring American support for President Volodymyr Zelensky and his war efforts against Russia.

www.rollingstone.com

 

[Stybar]

Secret service be like ohgodohgodohgodohgodohgodohgodohgod

 

[Mave]

I really like this picture that was released, train looks straight out of an 80s Bond movie.

 

[Mave]

Let's go Japan! Now hopefully this won't motivate China to massively help out Russia.

Japan promises to 'lead the world' in fighting Russian aggression with $5.5 billion in Ukraine aid

Japan promises to 'lead the world' in fighting Russian aggression with $5.5 billion in Ukraine aid | CNN

Japan pledged $5.5 billion in humanitarian aid to Ukraine on Monday, nearly quadrupling the amount of money Tokyo has promised to Kyiv since Russia invaded its neighbor nearly a year ago.

edition.cnn.com

 

[Mave]

Another coincidence!

Belarusian foreign minister died by suicide after meeting Putin’s officials: report

Belarus’ foreign minister reportedly died by suicide after meeting Putin officials

Belarusian foreign minister Vladimir Makei died in November from a suspected suicide, just days after attending a summit with Russian officials, according to report.

nypost.com

 

[Mave]

Just do it instead of saying you're going to do it?

Heineken says it still plans to exit Russia, take 300 million euro loss

Heineken says it still plans to exit Russia, take 300 million euro loss

Brewer Heineken , still plans to exit Russia and sell its business there at a loss this year, it said on Wednesday, after a Dutch media report questioned whether it had followed through on its March 2022 promise to leave the country.

www.reuters.com

 

[Stybar]

It's probably cheaper to keep promising it, than it is to actually do.

 

[Mave]

It's probably cheaper to keep promising it, than it is to actually do.

Time for a boycott! I'll show them, from now on I'm never drinking Heineken again.
I wasn't planning on doing so anyway

 

[Mave]

UN approves resolution calling for Russia to leave Ukraine

 

[Stybar]

Damn, not even China? That's ballsy.

All the others are basically heavily indebted to Russia, I guess.