Bagginski
Well-Known Member
A matter of perspective: that event-period crashed my entire life…no correction gained or expected
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cannabineer
Ursus marijanus
Genuinely sorry to hear that.
cannabineer
Ursus marijanus
Referendum ballot.
Roger A. Shrubber
Well-Known Member
ask the duma if they can offer you a guarantee that you'll live to collect any of these incentives?The State Duma of the Russian Federation agreed to write off mortgages and loans from part of the mobilized
The State Duma agreed to write off mortgages and loans from part of the mobilized citizens. Write-offs concern those mobilized citizens who will die or receive the first group of disability. Anatoly Aksakov, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on the Financial Market, spoke about this.
“If a person dies or becomes a disabled person of the first group, he does not pay loans from a bank or an MFI, these debts are not transferred to anyone,” Aksakov said, speaking at a plenary meeting of the State Duma. His words are quoted by TASS. According to Aksakov, this is not yet indicated in the current version of the bill.
В Госдуме РФ согласились списать ипотеки и кредиты с части мобилизованных
Читайте на URA.RUura-news.translate.goog
The Kremlin admitted that Ukraine will continue the shelling of Donbass after the referendums
Ukraine may continue the shelling of Donbas after the referenda on the entry of the liberated territories into Russia. This was stated by the press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov.
“It will depend on the Ukrainian side. The situation will radically change from a legal point of view, from the point of view of international law, with all the consequences of protecting the security of these territories,” Peskov told reporters. The information is transmitted by the correspondent of URA.RU. So he answered the question whether the shelling in the Donbass will stop after the republics join Russia.
В Кремле допустили, что Украина продолжит обстрелы Донбасса и после референдумов
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Kazakhstan will extradite Russia deviators from partial mobilization
azakhstan is going to extradite the Russians for evading partial mobilization if they received a summons and left. This was announced by the head of the Interior Ministry of Kazakhstan Marat Akhmetzhanov.
“The two states have an agreement on the extradition of criminals and those suspected of crimes. But there are no legal grounds for the extradition of those who did not receive a summons and left the Russian Federation, ”Kazakhstan Akhmetzhanov was quoted by Sputnik as saying. According to him, the Russians will be extradited if they are wanted.
Казахстан будет выдавать России уклонистов от частичной мобилизации
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Putin revealed what will happen to the record grain harvest in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed what will happen to the record grain harvest that Russia will receive in 2022. He made it clear that Russia will provide not only for itself, political scientists explained to URA.RU the results of Putin's meeting on the situation in agriculture on September 27. The harvest will be enough to maintain world food stability. If the West is interested in this and does not want to bring the situation to the onset of famine in the poorest countries, it should abandon sanctions against the Russian Federation, experts say.
The grain harvest this year will be a record one, President Putin began a meeting on the situation in the agro-industrial complex. “138.7 million tons of grain have been threshed. This is about a third more than in the same period last year. According to experts, the total grain harvest may reach 150 million tons. Wheat - about 100 million tons. This will be a record value in the entire history of Russia,” Putin said and stressed that this would allow the Russian Federation to “guaranteedly cover its own needs.”
Such a harvest is an additional resource for increasing exports, the President noted. However, the supply of grain and fertilizers to world markets , he said, is still difficult. And if the sanctions on Russia are not lifted, it threatens a "global food crisis." “This is completely unrelated to Russia’s special military operation in the Donbass. The responsibility for it lies entirely with the collective West. The cost of food on the world market has returned to the levels of the beginning of the year, but at the same time 40 percent higher than in 2020.
Путин раскрыл, что будет с рекордным урожаем зерна в России
Планы президента РФ ставят Запад перед выбором
Wow, how did they achieve such an increase in production? Ukrainian grain?
Foreign military correspondent dispelled Western myths about the referendum
Colombian military corpsman William Parra dispelled Western myths about the referendum, that people vote against their will. He told about it to the correspondent of URA.RU.
“I perfectly understand that people who come here are tired of living in constant fear. They want the country to recover. They want a normal job, they want to live in peace. Therefore, I would say that this is a vote of hope, ”said the military commander. He also noted that if there is pressure on the residents of the liberated territories, it is only from Ukraine.
The comment below the article.
"it’s funny if, before the vote count, in Russia24 they say that people vote as they should)))))))))) Pysy: Parra currently has political asylum in Venezuela after he was accused of having connections in Colombia with the FARC rebels."
"da, you WILL die, but your family will be able to pay off the house, and maybe even send your son to school, so we can draft him for the next war of conquest we can afford to start."
Bagginski
Well-Known Member
I’d be AWFULLY CONCERNED about sabotage, espionage, discord & other mischief from agents masquerading as ‘surrendering’ Russians…I’m sure I don’t have to explain that to Zelenskyy, though
Mobilised Russians call hotline to ask how to surrender
ALONA MAZURENKO - MONDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER 2022, 21:55 Andrii Yusov, spokesman for the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, said that the ministry's hotline has received many calls from Russians who had recently been called up and who are now asking how to surrender to Ukraine.news.yahoo.com
already jumping ship......
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Roger A. Shrubber
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I'm pretty sure they're interned, and processed. There's no way they leave them free on their own recognizance.
I'd build internment camps on the borders of every city the russians are likely to attack, on the side facing the russians...Let them take out their own trash, on the way to the graveyard.
Bagginski
Well-Known Member
Clever play: EASY to read *at a distance* in thos clear boxes…I doubt it’s accidental that the ballots are being DISPLAYED SO PLAINLY before being dropped - no doubt the consequences for varying from ‘the method’ have been explained in graphic detail.
This is EXACTLY how Eastern Europe “joined” the USSR, back in the day….
cannabineer
Ursus marijanus
I would be most concerned for the safety of the conscription refugees. I’d offer them the hospitality of secure and concealed (but decent) lodgings in the interim. You never do know when Spetsnaz might turn up with marshmallows and Graham crackers.
cannabineer
Ursus marijanus
Thus my 14898 a few posts back.
BudmanTX
Well-Known Member
i'm concerned too bout the same thing...well see.....
cannabineer
Ursus marijanus
U.S. steps up intel, surveillance after Putin’s nuke threats
But Washington worries that the first signs of a possible attack may come too late.
www.politico.com
captainmorgan
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LOL
Roger A. Shrubber
Well-Known Member
i was gonna write some big thing...U.S. steps up intel, surveillance after Putin’s nuke threats
But Washington worries that the first signs of a possible attack may come too late.
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but you know what? fuck that. it's time to call putin, see if he's bluffing or not.
the world can't afford to let a little pissant shit heel fuck like putin hold it ransom, no matter why.
this is a motherfucking bad precedent to set...now every little fucknaggle who's country has managed to cobble together some kind of crappy nuke is going to start trying to annex their neighbors, and they'll blow up the fucking world unless we let them.
call putin the fuck out...give Ukraine weapons that will hit anywhere in russia, HARD...and stand ready to stomp his fucking head in if he uses even the smallest of tactical nukes
printer
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Zelensky calls to remove Russia from UN Security Council
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky implored the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday to completely isolate Russia from the global peace keeping body, as the majority of council members condemned Moscow for land-grabs of Ukrainian territory.
Zelensky addressed the council as Russia is carrying out referenda in occupied Ukrainian territory, which the U.S. and U.K. have warned are a pretext to Moscow annexing the land and escalating its military offensive in the country.
“No one will be surprised if this room of the U.N. Security Council will be turned into a zone of violence by representatives of Russia,” Zelensky said in video remarks delivered to the council.
“There is only one way to stop this all. First, the complete isolation of Russia in response to everything it does. The state cannot remain a permanent member to the U.N. Security Council with the right of veto, if such a state is waging a genocidal policy right now, keeping the world one step away from a radiation disaster and at the same time keep on threatening with nuclear strikes. Russia should be excluded from all international organizations.”
Rosemary Dicarlo, the UN’s Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, told the Security Council that the referenda votes being carried out by Russian officials in Ukraine’s territory “cannot be regarded as legal under international law.
Russia’s ambassador to the UN, Vasily Nebenzya said the results from the referenda will be published over the next few days and sought to portray them as “upholding of all electoral norms.”
“Aware that our former Western partners are not listening to us or will rather pretend not to listen to us, the Referendum were conducted exclusively transparently with upholding of all electoral norms, this is an undisputed fact,” Nebenzya said.
U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield said the U.S. and Albania have authored a resolution to reject Russia’s referenda votes in Ukraine and is “calling on member states not to recognize any altered status of Ukraine and obligating Russia to withdraw its troops from Ukraine.”
The U.S. and allies are mobilizing allies to reject Russia’s attempts at annexing territory in Ukraine, and Kyiv is pushing for supporters to double down on military assistance to deliver Moscow a decisive battlefield defeat.
The Security Council meeting was scheduled in response to Russia’s referenda efforts and followed a meeting earlier in the week on the sidelines of the UN’s General Assembly, where the U.S. and other partner countries condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin’s plans to call up 300,000 Russians to military service in Ukraine.
Putin, in announcing the military call up, also warned the West he was not bluffing in threatening the use of nuclear weapons to protect Russia and its people.
Zelensky on Tuesday said Putin’s threats “proves that Russia has no right to possess nuclear weapons as it is unable to guarantee the safety of the world, even against the threats of using nuclear weapons.”
The U.S. has said it is taking Putin’s threats seriously, even as officials say it has not seen a change in Russia’s nuclear posturing.
But a mysterious gas leak that occurred Tuesday on the Nord Stream 1 natural gas pipeline that runs from Russia to Europe is raising concern about how the Kremlin will lash out as it falters in Ukraine.
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, called the gas leak “sabotage”.
“Paramount to now investigate the incidents, get full clarity on events and why,” she tweeted. “Any deliberate disruption of active European energy infrastructure is unacceptable and will lead to the strongest possible response.”
Secretary of State Antony Blinken, speaking during a press conference earlier on Tuesday, said the U.S. had not yet confirmed initial reports of an attack or sabotage.
“Now, my understanding is the leaks will not have a significant impact on Europe’s energy resilience, and what’s critical is that we are working day in, day out both on a short-term basis and a long-term basis to address energy security for Europe and, for that matter, around the world,” he said.
thehill.com
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky implored the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday to completely isolate Russia from the global peace keeping body, as the majority of council members condemned Moscow for land-grabs of Ukrainian territory.
Zelensky addressed the council as Russia is carrying out referenda in occupied Ukrainian territory, which the U.S. and U.K. have warned are a pretext to Moscow annexing the land and escalating its military offensive in the country.
“No one will be surprised if this room of the U.N. Security Council will be turned into a zone of violence by representatives of Russia,” Zelensky said in video remarks delivered to the council.
“There is only one way to stop this all. First, the complete isolation of Russia in response to everything it does. The state cannot remain a permanent member to the U.N. Security Council with the right of veto, if such a state is waging a genocidal policy right now, keeping the world one step away from a radiation disaster and at the same time keep on threatening with nuclear strikes. Russia should be excluded from all international organizations.”
Rosemary Dicarlo, the UN’s Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, told the Security Council that the referenda votes being carried out by Russian officials in Ukraine’s territory “cannot be regarded as legal under international law.
Russia’s ambassador to the UN, Vasily Nebenzya said the results from the referenda will be published over the next few days and sought to portray them as “upholding of all electoral norms.”
“Aware that our former Western partners are not listening to us or will rather pretend not to listen to us, the Referendum were conducted exclusively transparently with upholding of all electoral norms, this is an undisputed fact,” Nebenzya said.
U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield said the U.S. and Albania have authored a resolution to reject Russia’s referenda votes in Ukraine and is “calling on member states not to recognize any altered status of Ukraine and obligating Russia to withdraw its troops from Ukraine.”
The U.S. and allies are mobilizing allies to reject Russia’s attempts at annexing territory in Ukraine, and Kyiv is pushing for supporters to double down on military assistance to deliver Moscow a decisive battlefield defeat.
The Security Council meeting was scheduled in response to Russia’s referenda efforts and followed a meeting earlier in the week on the sidelines of the UN’s General Assembly, where the U.S. and other partner countries condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin’s plans to call up 300,000 Russians to military service in Ukraine.
Putin, in announcing the military call up, also warned the West he was not bluffing in threatening the use of nuclear weapons to protect Russia and its people.
Zelensky on Tuesday said Putin’s threats “proves that Russia has no right to possess nuclear weapons as it is unable to guarantee the safety of the world, even against the threats of using nuclear weapons.”
The U.S. has said it is taking Putin’s threats seriously, even as officials say it has not seen a change in Russia’s nuclear posturing.
But a mysterious gas leak that occurred Tuesday on the Nord Stream 1 natural gas pipeline that runs from Russia to Europe is raising concern about how the Kremlin will lash out as it falters in Ukraine.
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, called the gas leak “sabotage”.
“Paramount to now investigate the incidents, get full clarity on events and why,” she tweeted. “Any deliberate disruption of active European energy infrastructure is unacceptable and will lead to the strongest possible response.”
Secretary of State Antony Blinken, speaking during a press conference earlier on Tuesday, said the U.S. had not yet confirmed initial reports of an attack or sabotage.
“Now, my understanding is the leaks will not have a significant impact on Europe’s energy resilience, and what’s critical is that we are working day in, day out both on a short-term basis and a long-term basis to address energy security for Europe and, for that matter, around the world,” he said.
Zelensky calls to remove Russia from UN Security Council
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky implored the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday to completely isolate Russia from the global peacekeeping body, as the majority of council members con…
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cannabineer
Ursus marijanus
looks like they used all their parade AKs
printer
Well-Known Member
Arming Cyprus is the next step to deterring Putin and Erdogan
Earlier this month, the Biden administration lifted the three-and-a-half-decade-old ban on the sale of U.S. arms to the Republic of Cyprus. With the ban in place, America had tied one arm behind its back in the Eastern Mediterranean. The United States already arms Israel and Greece but, until now, had not extended a similar hand to Cyprus, a critical partner in deterring Russian and Turkish aggression.
The increasingly contested region hosts massive offshore energy discoveries and sits at the intersection of the chaotic European, Middle Eastern and African theaters. With the Biden administration making the important decision to remove the arms ban for one year, Washington can bolster this vital region’s stability by providing the Republic of Cyprus with much-needed American-made arms.
Congress restricted the sale of U.S. arms to Cyprus in 1987, hoping it would incentivize a diplomatic settlement to the island’s frozen conflict. Yet, Cyprus remains divided still. All that the arms ban accomplished was to push the Republic of Cyprus toward Russia while undermining its ability to promote stability in the Eastern Mediterranean. Last year, President Biden renewed a one-year limited waiver that President Trump first issued to allow the sale of non-lethal defense articles to Cyprus, a recognition both of Cyprus’s importance and the arms ban’s deleteriousness to U.S. interests.
As the region becomes increasingly contested because of offshore natural gas discoveries and as an epicenter of global strategic competition, Cyprus is an important U.S. partner against Russia’s growing aggression and Turkey’s unreliable foreign policy. With America’s European partners looking to decrease their reliance on Russian energy, the development of natural gas routes through the Mediterranean is increasingly important.
However, Turkish belligerency hinders the growth of commercial and energy projects in the region. In June, Cyprus lodged a complaint at the United Nations that Turkey was attempting to take full control of Northern Cyprus. Tensions between Athens and Ankara have escalated in recent weeks with both sides accusing each other of violating their airspace and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issuing not-so-veiled threats to attack Greece.
Acknowledging the need to move past policies from the 1980s but that Cyprus’s close ties with Russia are a significant obstacle to lifting the arms ban, the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) charted a course for resuming weapons sales, if Nicosia decreased its ties with Moscow. Specifically, the law requires Cyprus to cooperate on anti-money laundering efforts and block Russian naval vessels from accessing its ports as conditions for lifting the U.S. arms sale ban.
Cyprus has now fulfilled both obligations. In recognition, Secretary of State Antony Blinken wisely made the decision to lift the arms ban for one year as allowed by law pending another determination that Cyprus is abiding by those conditions. The arms ban should remain lifted so long as Cyprus continues its anti-money laundering cooperation and restricts access to Russian naval vessels.
After pressure from the United States and European Union, Cyprus took substantive anti-money laundering measures, including ending its “Golden Visa” program in November 2020 and complying with EU regulations against terror financing.
Over the past few years, Russian ships have visited Cypriot ports numerous times, and Cypriot officials had previously stressed the need to have good relations with Moscow. Russian vessels berthed at Cypriot ports at least eight times between January 2021 and November 2021.
Since Putin’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, Cyprus has changed its tune about engagement with the Russian military. In March, Cyprus suspended Russia’s usage of Cypriot ports. It canceled the five Russian port calls previously scheduled for this year and denied it access at least once. No Russian vessel has visited a Cypriot port since November 2021.
Nicosia’s decision to cancel Russian visits to its ports at least temporarily satisfies the conditions for ending the prohibition on U.S. arms sales to Cyprus. At the same time, it is not clear whether Cyprus will approve Russian naval visits to its ports if the war in Ukraine ends. If Cyprus repeatedly remains in compliance, Congress should consider removing the ban permanently.
To incentivize Cyprus’s continued Western orientation, the United States should quickly assist Cyprus to replace its aging Russian military helicopters, T-80 tanks, Tor-M1 and BUK air defense systems, and armored personnel carriers with U.S. or Western arms. The Biden administration should also explore supplying Cyprus with coastal patrol vessels and other naval equipment to defend territorial waters and offshore energy resources.
The Biden administration took a first step toward strengthening stability in the Eastern Mediterranean by reversing the failed ban on U.S. weapons sales to Cyprus. Ending the arms ban alone, however, is not enough to create positive developments. Now, the United States can fully engage in the region by bolstering its partner’s security with much-needed arms.
thehill.com
Earlier this month, the Biden administration lifted the three-and-a-half-decade-old ban on the sale of U.S. arms to the Republic of Cyprus. With the ban in place, America had tied one arm behind its back in the Eastern Mediterranean. The United States already arms Israel and Greece but, until now, had not extended a similar hand to Cyprus, a critical partner in deterring Russian and Turkish aggression.
The increasingly contested region hosts massive offshore energy discoveries and sits at the intersection of the chaotic European, Middle Eastern and African theaters. With the Biden administration making the important decision to remove the arms ban for one year, Washington can bolster this vital region’s stability by providing the Republic of Cyprus with much-needed American-made arms.
Congress restricted the sale of U.S. arms to Cyprus in 1987, hoping it would incentivize a diplomatic settlement to the island’s frozen conflict. Yet, Cyprus remains divided still. All that the arms ban accomplished was to push the Republic of Cyprus toward Russia while undermining its ability to promote stability in the Eastern Mediterranean. Last year, President Biden renewed a one-year limited waiver that President Trump first issued to allow the sale of non-lethal defense articles to Cyprus, a recognition both of Cyprus’s importance and the arms ban’s deleteriousness to U.S. interests.
As the region becomes increasingly contested because of offshore natural gas discoveries and as an epicenter of global strategic competition, Cyprus is an important U.S. partner against Russia’s growing aggression and Turkey’s unreliable foreign policy. With America’s European partners looking to decrease their reliance on Russian energy, the development of natural gas routes through the Mediterranean is increasingly important.
However, Turkish belligerency hinders the growth of commercial and energy projects in the region. In June, Cyprus lodged a complaint at the United Nations that Turkey was attempting to take full control of Northern Cyprus. Tensions between Athens and Ankara have escalated in recent weeks with both sides accusing each other of violating their airspace and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issuing not-so-veiled threats to attack Greece.
Acknowledging the need to move past policies from the 1980s but that Cyprus’s close ties with Russia are a significant obstacle to lifting the arms ban, the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) charted a course for resuming weapons sales, if Nicosia decreased its ties with Moscow. Specifically, the law requires Cyprus to cooperate on anti-money laundering efforts and block Russian naval vessels from accessing its ports as conditions for lifting the U.S. arms sale ban.
Cyprus has now fulfilled both obligations. In recognition, Secretary of State Antony Blinken wisely made the decision to lift the arms ban for one year as allowed by law pending another determination that Cyprus is abiding by those conditions. The arms ban should remain lifted so long as Cyprus continues its anti-money laundering cooperation and restricts access to Russian naval vessels.
After pressure from the United States and European Union, Cyprus took substantive anti-money laundering measures, including ending its “Golden Visa” program in November 2020 and complying with EU regulations against terror financing.
Over the past few years, Russian ships have visited Cypriot ports numerous times, and Cypriot officials had previously stressed the need to have good relations with Moscow. Russian vessels berthed at Cypriot ports at least eight times between January 2021 and November 2021.
Since Putin’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, Cyprus has changed its tune about engagement with the Russian military. In March, Cyprus suspended Russia’s usage of Cypriot ports. It canceled the five Russian port calls previously scheduled for this year and denied it access at least once. No Russian vessel has visited a Cypriot port since November 2021.
Nicosia’s decision to cancel Russian visits to its ports at least temporarily satisfies the conditions for ending the prohibition on U.S. arms sales to Cyprus. At the same time, it is not clear whether Cyprus will approve Russian naval visits to its ports if the war in Ukraine ends. If Cyprus repeatedly remains in compliance, Congress should consider removing the ban permanently.
To incentivize Cyprus’s continued Western orientation, the United States should quickly assist Cyprus to replace its aging Russian military helicopters, T-80 tanks, Tor-M1 and BUK air defense systems, and armored personnel carriers with U.S. or Western arms. The Biden administration should also explore supplying Cyprus with coastal patrol vessels and other naval equipment to defend territorial waters and offshore energy resources.
The Biden administration took a first step toward strengthening stability in the Eastern Mediterranean by reversing the failed ban on U.S. weapons sales to Cyprus. Ending the arms ban alone, however, is not enough to create positive developments. Now, the United States can fully engage in the region by bolstering its partner’s security with much-needed arms.
Arming Cyprus is the next step to deterring Putin and Erdogan
Cyprus is an important U.S. partner against Russia’s growing aggression and Turkey’s unreliable foreign policy.
thehill.com
cannabineer
Ursus marijanus
Arming Cyprus is the next step to deterring Putin and Erdogan
Earlier this month, the Biden administration lifted the three-and-a-half-decade-old ban on the sale of U.S. arms to the Republic of Cyprus. With the ban in place, America had tied one arm behind its back in the Eastern Mediterranean. The United States already arms Israel and Greece but, until now, had not extended a similar hand to Cyprus, a critical partner in deterring Russian and Turkish aggression.
The increasingly contested region hosts massive offshore energy discoveries and sits at the intersection of the chaotic European, Middle Eastern and African theaters. With the Biden administration making the important decision to remove the arms ban for one year, Washington can bolster this vital region’s stability by providing the Republic of Cyprus with much-needed American-made arms.
Congress restricted the sale of U.S. arms to Cyprus in 1987, hoping it would incentivize a diplomatic settlement to the island’s frozen conflict. Yet, Cyprus remains divided still. All that the arms ban accomplished was to push the Republic of Cyprus toward Russia while undermining its ability to promote stability in the Eastern Mediterranean. Last year, President Biden renewed a one-year limited waiver that President Trump first issued to allow the sale of non-lethal defense articles to Cyprus, a recognition both of Cyprus’s importance and the arms ban’s deleteriousness to U.S. interests.
As the region becomes increasingly contested because of offshore natural gas discoveries and as an epicenter of global strategic competition, Cyprus is an important U.S. partner against Russia’s growing aggression and Turkey’s unreliable foreign policy. With America’s European partners looking to decrease their reliance on Russian energy, the development of natural gas routes through the Mediterranean is increasingly important.
However, Turkish belligerency hinders the growth of commercial and energy projects in the region. In June, Cyprus lodged a complaint at the United Nations that Turkey was attempting to take full control of Northern Cyprus. Tensions between Athens and Ankara have escalated in recent weeks with both sides accusing each other of violating their airspace and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issuing not-so-veiled threats to attack Greece.
Acknowledging the need to move past policies from the 1980s but that Cyprus’s close ties with Russia are a significant obstacle to lifting the arms ban, the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) charted a course for resuming weapons sales, if Nicosia decreased its ties with Moscow. Specifically, the law requires Cyprus to cooperate on anti-money laundering efforts and block Russian naval vessels from accessing its ports as conditions for lifting the U.S. arms sale ban.
Cyprus has now fulfilled both obligations. In recognition, Secretary of State Antony Blinken wisely made the decision to lift the arms ban for one year as allowed by law pending another determination that Cyprus is abiding by those conditions. The arms ban should remain lifted so long as Cyprus continues its anti-money laundering cooperation and restricts access to Russian naval vessels.
After pressure from the United States and European Union, Cyprus took substantive anti-money laundering measures, including ending its “Golden Visa” program in November 2020 and complying with EU regulations against terror financing.
Over the past few years, Russian ships have visited Cypriot ports numerous times, and Cypriot officials had previously stressed the need to have good relations with Moscow. Russian vessels berthed at Cypriot ports at least eight times between January 2021 and November 2021.
Since Putin’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, Cyprus has changed its tune about engagement with the Russian military. In March, Cyprus suspended Russia’s usage of Cypriot ports. It canceled the five Russian port calls previously scheduled for this year and denied it access at least once. No Russian vessel has visited a Cypriot port since November 2021.
Nicosia’s decision to cancel Russian visits to its ports at least temporarily satisfies the conditions for ending the prohibition on U.S. arms sales to Cyprus. At the same time, it is not clear whether Cyprus will approve Russian naval visits to its ports if the war in Ukraine ends. If Cyprus repeatedly remains in compliance, Congress should consider removing the ban permanently.
To incentivize Cyprus’s continued Western orientation, the United States should quickly assist Cyprus to replace its aging Russian military helicopters, T-80 tanks, Tor-M1 and BUK air defense systems, and armored personnel carriers with U.S. or Western arms. The Biden administration should also explore supplying Cyprus with coastal patrol vessels and other naval equipment to defend territorial waters and offshore energy resources.
The Biden administration took a first step toward strengthening stability in the Eastern Mediterranean by reversing the failed ban on U.S. weapons sales to Cyprus. Ending the arms ban alone, however, is not enough to create positive developments. Now, the United States can fully engage in the region by bolstering its partner’s security with much-needed arms.
Arming Cyprus is the next step to deterring Putin and Erdogan
Cyprus is an important U.S. partner against Russia’s growing aggression and Turkey’s unreliable foreign policy.
printer
Well-Known Member
The first results of referendums at polling stations in Russia have been published
The counting commissions have published the first results of referendums on the future of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics, Zaporozhye and Kherson regions.
At polling stations in Russia, the votes of residents of these regions were distributed as follows:
98.72% of voters supported the entry of the DPR into Russia (after processing 75.23% of the votes);
for the entry of the LPR into Russia - 97.9% (77.89% of the vote);
for the entry of the Zaporozhye regioninto Russia - 97.74% (57% of the vote);
for the entry of the Kherson region into Russia - 96.75% (100% of the vote).
In addition, the first results of voting in the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions have also been made public. According to the results of processing 11.62% of the protocols, 87.42% of voters voted for the entry of the Kherson region into Russia. In the Zaporozhye region, 29.19% of ballots were checked, and 93.11% of local residents supported joining Russia.
ria-ru.translate.goog
Beeline in Kazakhstan will stop broadcasting 15 Russian TV channels
The telecommunications company Beeline Kazakhstan will stop broadcasting 15 Russian TV channels in the republic from October 5, the company's website says.
"From October 5, 2022, the following channels will stop broadcasting on TV Internet Doma and in the BeeTV service: Dom Kino , Pobeda, Oh!", Channel One of the CIS , NTV MIR, Karusel International, "Russia 24", "Music of the First", " RTR Planet ", "Time: far and near", "Telecafe", "Let's go", "House of Cinema Premium HD", "Beaver", "Russia K", - it is noted in message.
According to the company, remote channels are being changed to Evrokino, Favorite Cinema, 1HD music and Food Premium HD.
The message does not explain the reason for changing the list of TV channels in Beeline services.
ria-ru.translate.goog
The counting commissions have published the first results of referendums on the future of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics, Zaporozhye and Kherson regions.
At polling stations in Russia, the votes of residents of these regions were distributed as follows:
98.72% of voters supported the entry of the DPR into Russia (after processing 75.23% of the votes);
for the entry of the LPR into Russia - 97.9% (77.89% of the vote);
for the entry of the Zaporozhye regioninto Russia - 97.74% (57% of the vote);
for the entry of the Kherson region into Russia - 96.75% (100% of the vote).
In addition, the first results of voting in the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions have also been made public. According to the results of processing 11.62% of the protocols, 87.42% of voters voted for the entry of the Kherson region into Russia. In the Zaporozhye region, 29.19% of ballots were checked, and 93.11% of local residents supported joining Russia.
Опубликованы первые итоги референдумов на участках в России
Счетные комиссии опубликовали первые итоги референдумов о будущем Донецкой и Луганской народных республик, Запорожской и Херсонской областей. РИА Новости, 27.09.2022
Beeline in Kazakhstan will stop broadcasting 15 Russian TV channels
The telecommunications company Beeline Kazakhstan will stop broadcasting 15 Russian TV channels in the republic from October 5, the company's website says.
"From October 5, 2022, the following channels will stop broadcasting on TV Internet Doma and in the BeeTV service: Dom Kino , Pobeda, Oh!", Channel One of the CIS , NTV MIR, Karusel International, "Russia 24", "Music of the First", " RTR Planet ", "Time: far and near", "Telecafe", "Let's go", "House of Cinema Premium HD", "Beaver", "Russia K", - it is noted in message.
According to the company, remote channels are being changed to Evrokino, Favorite Cinema, 1HD music and Food Premium HD.
The message does not explain the reason for changing the list of TV channels in Beeline services.
Beeline в Казахстане прекратит трансляцию 15 российских телеканалов
Телекоммуникационная компания Beeline Казахстан с 5 октября прекращает трансляцию в республике 15 российских телеканалов, говорится на сайте компании. РИА Новости, 27.09.2022
DIY-HP-LED
Well-Known Member
Vlad is in trouble and getting deeper, it's obvious that he can't mobilize more troops, just cannon fodder and the physical infrastructure for mobilization is not there. There is a mass exodus from Russia, the neighboring republics are shitting on Putin and his semi allies are disrespecting him, though Russia does not have any allies, unless you include Belarus.The first results of referendums at polling stations in Russia have been published
The counting commissions have published the first results of referendums on the future of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics, Zaporozhye and Kherson regions.
At polling stations in Russia, the votes of residents of these regions were distributed as follows:
98.72% of voters supported the entry of the DPR into Russia (after processing 75.23% of the votes);
for the entry of the LPR into Russia - 97.9% (77.89% of the vote);
for the entry of the Zaporozhye regioninto Russia - 97.74% (57% of the vote);
for the entry of the Kherson region into Russia - 96.75% (100% of the vote).
In addition, the first results of voting in the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions have also been made public. According to the results of processing 11.62% of the protocols, 87.42% of voters voted for the entry of the Kherson region into Russia. In the Zaporozhye region, 29.19% of ballots were checked, and 93.11% of local residents supported joining Russia.
Опубликованы первые итоги референдумов на участках в России
Счетные комиссии опубликовали первые итоги референдумов о будущем Донецкой и Луганской народных республик, Запорожской и Херсонской областей. РИА Новости, 27.09.2022
Beeline in Kazakhstan will stop broadcasting 15 Russian TV channels
The telecommunications company Beeline Kazakhstan will stop broadcasting 15 Russian TV channels in the republic from October 5, the company's website says.
"From October 5, 2022, the following channels will stop broadcasting on TV Internet Doma and in the BeeTV service: Dom Kino , Pobeda, Oh!", Channel One of the CIS , NTV MIR, Karusel International, "Russia 24", "Music of the First", " RTR Planet ", "Time: far and near", "Telecafe", "Let's go", "House of Cinema Premium HD", "Beaver", "Russia K", - it is noted in message.
According to the company, remote channels are being changed to Evrokino, Favorite Cinema, 1HD music and Food Premium HD.
The message does not explain the reason for changing the list of TV channels in Beeline services.
Beeline в Казахстане прекратит трансляцию 15 российских телеканалов
Телекоммуникационная компания Beeline Казахстан с 5 октября прекращает трансляцию в республике 15 российских телеканалов, говорится на сайте компании. РИА Новости, 27.09.2022
Ukraine has begun offensive operations and the professional army is going through this mob of miscreants pretty fast, considering their limited support from the west. They are beating the shit out of the Russians with one hand tied behind their back, If Vlad does something stupid, Uncle Sam will make sure they are two fisted and can kick too, that's aside from whatever else they do to them. Joe needs to restrain the state department, military and national security communities, or things would be much worse for Russia than they are, they clearly want Vlad's ass. Joe, I think is saving the nasty stuff as leverage over Putin, however with Ukrainian successes, that leverage is disappearing fast, since it can't get much worse for the Russians in Ukraine. I think a big defeat and lots of Russian prisoners around Kherson and the loss of most of Luhansk would shake Vlad, if not finish him.
Roger A. Shrubber
Well-Known Member
do you think putin is so fucking insane that he will feel justified using a nuclear weapon on the strength of these pretend referendums?
no one on the entire planet believes they were fair, and even if they were fair...you can't just march into your neighbors country and demand a vote so you can steal part of it...only a fool or an insane person would think so.
the consequences to russia have been what is stopping him, not any fake referendums...and the consequences to russia are the same or worse than they have ever been.
i hope he tries to escalate things...this has to come to a head, one way or another.
no one on the entire planet believes they were fair, and even if they were fair...you can't just march into your neighbors country and demand a vote so you can steal part of it...only a fool or an insane person would think so.
the consequences to russia have been what is stopping him, not any fake referendums...and the consequences to russia are the same or worse than they have ever been.
i hope he tries to escalate things...this has to come to a head, one way or another.