Update: NATO will begin Cold Response 2022 joint military exercises in Norway on March 14, with the participation of 30,000 troops, 200 aircraft and 50 ships from 27 NATO countries.
Update: US officials to Politico: We asked the Russians to activate a communication channel to prevent a nuclear escalation, and we have not yet received a response.
The Israel PM must have gotten some bad news from Putin on his trip there...
Update: The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges its citizens in Russia to leave the country immediately.
Update: US official: The Russians provided weapons that killed Americans for decades, so why should the delivery of fighters to Ukraine lead to a direct war?
The way I see it Putin has gone to far and losing so much right now that it can't be reversed. What does he have left to lose, his birthday? This makes Putin a very dangerous man right now. I don't believe turning back is an option for him. He has past the turn back point.
Update: Retired British Army General Chris Deverell: It is no longer a question of understanding whether a clash will take place or not, but only understanding when it will happen.
The world can be a fucked up place. Russia committing war crimes in Ukraine and no one does shit about it. America committed war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan and no one stopped that. China locking Uyghurs up in death camps and the world is blind to it.
Update: WSJ: The former US Secretary of State, Henry Kissinger, said that the US is "on the brink of war with Moscow and Beijing over controversial issues for which we are partially responsible."
Received a message from the U.S. Navy that my dad's ashes made it onboard the USS Chafee (DDG 90, guided missile destroyer) He will be spread on the equator with a 21 gun salute. Pictures or video will be sent to me after the ceremony. RIP Dad, Love you.
Update: The U.S. for the first time has approved the direct delivery of Stinger missiles to Ukraine. The decision comes on the heels of Germany’s announcement that it will send 500 Stinger missiles and other weapons and supplies to Ukraine. (AP)
My Dad passed away last February and wanted to be buried at see. He was a Navy Veteran. The Navy just sent me some pictures back thought I would share.
Update: France, Germany, Italy, Britain and America: Russia's aggression against Ukraine is a very serious violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations.
People need to face it, America is going to get sucked into a possible war with Ukraine-Russia or Israel-Iran or China-Taiwan. Let's just hope it's not all 3 at one time.
Some people bitching about me sitting on the internet posting news. For one I am a disabled Veteran, this is what I do...and 2 if it wasn't for people like me who post news, who would you follow CNN?
Interesting...
Update: CNN: A screen was prepared for a live broadcast from Kyiv in case it was subjected to a Russian bombing during Biden's speech to Congress.
Update: The press service of the Zaporozhye NPP reports that the shelling of one of the largest nuclear facilities in Europe is a worldwide threat.
The workers call on the international community and NATO to respond to the blatant and barbaric actions of the Russian occupiers.
Update: US Secretary of State: An attack on one of the NATO countries is an attack on all of them, and we will preserve every inch of the alliance's territory.
Update: Chief of Staff of the US Army: We are in a confrontation with Russia and China.
Chief of Staff of the US Army: We are witnessing the biggest test of our security and the security of Europe.
Update: US President Joe Biden:
"The alternative to sanctioning Russia to punish it for its invasion of Ukraine would be the start of a Third World War."
Update: U.S. Secretary of State Blinken: “We will defend every inch of Nato territory if it comes under attack,” “No one should doubt our readiness. No one should doubt our resolve.”
Update: President Joe Biden sent a delegation of former senior military and security officials to Taiwan today.(Tuesday)
Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will also arrive in Taipei on Wednesday.
Update: Russian Ambassador to Washington Anatoly Antonov:
Russia regards the US declaration of 12 Russian diplomats to the UN as persona non grata as a hostile attack.
Don't let the negative news consume you. Life is worth living. If shit happens, it happens, not much you can do about it. You got more of a chance of dying in a car wreck than you do a nuclear holocaust.
Well I guess I'm back. I have had dozens of people ask me not to leave. I guess when your busy looking at the assholes you miss the people who give a fuck about you and see there is a lot more of them. To my Mastodon family, I will still be posting there to but here as well.
Update: Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR): American and British special services are using Polish territory for transporting weapons and fighters to Ukraine. (Interfax)
Some people want to accuse me of wanting WW3, guess what we are there, we are in the beginning stages. Get your popcorn and sit back and watch the show, your not going to stop it by pointing your finger at me.
I have heard this several times today. Does anybody know if there is any truth to this? Thank you...
Russian Chief of General Staff, Valery Gerasimov is dismissed from his position by President Putin.