Posted on 02/24/2024 5:59:01 AM PST by SpeedyInTexas
His reference to automatically posting the GIF every 50 posts concerns me.
Is that a feature of FR, or is it a program he has set up or is using.
Doesn’t sound like your “average” Freeper😎
Ah her grandfather was a Wehrmacht officer, well that disqualifies nearly all Germans then.
How about former KGB officers, not just grandchildren of KGB officers?
Disqualified?
Are you talking about the Moscow Meme Placement?
Yet Zeepers support his foreign policy blunders
https://x.com/Gerashchenko_en/status/1902261722985197960
A number of Russian radars were affected:
▪️two 48Я6-К1 "Podlet";
▪️two 1L125 "Niobiy-SV";
▪️three 39H6 "Caste 2E2";
▪️9C19 "Ginger";
▪️"Nebo-SV";
▪️S-300VM;
▪️"Nebo-M";
▪️59H6-E "Opponent-GE";
▪️ "Cape" radar.
The S-300SV launcher, ST-68 radar and Kasta 2E2 39N6 radar command posts, as well as three Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile defense systems, a project C4236 transport and tugboat, a universal tugboat "Fedor Uryupin" and a Mi-8 helicopter were also hit.
https://x.com/Gerashchenko_en/status/1902250360929948134
▪️ The conversation with Putin went great;
▪️ Putin did not demand to stop providing aid to Ukraine; [the Kremlin's readout specifically stated this]
▪️ The United States and Russia can establish economic relations after the war in Ukraine ends;
▪️ The United States intends to develop friendly relations with both Russia and China;
▪️ Russia has resources that the United States needs, including rare earth metals.
https://x.com/Gerashchenko_en/status/1902237935493103841
No mention of Kursk.
Russian sources have occasionally shown footage of the wreckage of such drones.
In any case, strikes by controlled drones hundreds of kilometers from the front against Russian rear targets are a very serious achievement. It is precisely these technologies that provide technological superiority that need to be developed.
Illustrative photos of debris of Ukrainian long range kamikaze drones equipped with satellite communication published by Russians.
https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1902345096806203711
FTA: In any case, strikes by controlled drones hundreds of kilometers from the front against Russian rear targets are a very serious achievement. It is precisely these technologies that provide technological superiority that need to be developed.
This would allow the pilot to "lock-on" to the specific aim point to maximize damage (terminal guidance).
If the drones are attacking GPS coordinates, then they could miss the DMPI by 30 feet.
Most likely, the 3000km drones will have the same capability.
https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1902333038840664411
https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1902326096126730632
The drone attack on Kavkazskaya oil pumping station is Exhibit A from the school of thought that believes that Zelensky doesn't want Peace and is intentionally sabotaging DJTs Peace effort.
https://x.com/Maks_NAFO_FELLA/status/1902301635969208628
Overview of the Article
Alan J. Kuperman, identified as an opinion contributor and an academic (with a background in conflict studies, as noted in the web results), argues in his The Hill piece that, despite his general disagreement with Donald Trump, the former U.S. president's recent statements about the Ukraine war are largely correct. Kuperman suggests that Trump’s controversial claims about Ukraine and the war’s origins and perpetuation align with evidence that has been obscured or misrepresented by Western media and political narratives. The article challenges the dominant Western perspective, which often portrays Russia’s President Vladimir Putin as the sole aggressor, and instead highlights the roles of Ukraine, its President Volodymyr Zelensky, and the U.S. under President Joe Biden in escalating and prolonging the conflict.
Key Points of the Article (Based on the Post and Context)
Trump’s Claims Are True:
Kuperman acknowledges that Trump’s statements about Ukraine might seem outlandish to Western audiences due to a "steady diet of disinformation" over the past decade. However, he asserts that these claims hold significant truth when examined closely.
Origins of the Conflict (2014 Violence):
Kuperman argues that the violence in Ukraine, which led to Russia’s initial invasion of Crimea and eastern Ukraine in 2014, was sparked by Ukrainian right-wing militants. He cites "overwhelming forensic evidence" and a Kyiv court ruling to support this claim, suggesting that Ukraine’s actions, rather than solely Russia’s, provoked the initial conflict. This challenges the narrative that Russia acted unprovoked in 2014.
Zelensky’s Role in Escalating the War:
The article accuses Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of contributing to a broader war by violating the Minsk agreements (Minsk I and II), which were peace deals negotiated to end the conflict in eastern Ukraine between 2014 and 2015. Kuperman suggests that Zelensky’s pursuit of NATO military aid and membership, as well as his political ambitions, led him to abandon these accords, escalating tensions with Russia.
The Minsk agreements, as described in the Wikipedia result, aimed for a ceasefire, withdrawal of heavy weapons, prisoner releases, and constitutional reforms in Ukraine. Russia and the separatist regions (LPR and DPR) have claimed Ukraine’s failure to fully implement these agreements, a point Kuperman seems to echo.
Joe Biden’s Contribution to the Escalation:
Kuperman holds the Biden administration accountable for exacerbating the conflict. He argues that Biden raised "false hopes" in Ukraine by providing extensive U.S. support (e.g., military aid and NATO aspirations), which perpetuated a war that has resulted in hundreds of thousands of casualties since 2022, with minimal territorial gains (less than 1% of Ukraine’s territory, according to related X posts).
The Foreign Policy web result notes Biden’s strategy of "escalation management," where the U.S. has micromanaged Ukraine’s strategy to keep the war contained, but Kuperman critiques this as misguided, suggesting it prolonged unnecessary suffering.
Criticism of Western Media and Narrative:
Kuperman claims that Western media has continuously lied or misrepresented the situation in Ukraine, creating a distorted view that obscures the roles of Ukraine and the U.S. in the conflict’s outbreak and continuation. This aligns with the post’s mention of a "steady diet of disinformation."
Tragic Outcome and Peace Prospects:
The article concludes that any future peace deal will likely be worse for Ukraine than the Minsk accords, which Zelensky abandoned. Kuperman describes this as a tragic outcome, attributing it to Zelensky’s political ambitions and unrealistic expectations of unlimited U.S. support.
Trump’s Claims on Ukraine: The BBC fact-check (web result 1) notes that Trump has accused Ukraine of starting the war and criticized Zelensky’s leadership, echoing Russian talking points. Kuperman’s article seems to validate some of these claims, particularly regarding Ukraine’s and the U.S.’s roles.
Minsk Agreements: The Wikipedia entry (web result 2) details Minsk I (2014) and Minsk II (2015), which aimed to resolve the Donbas conflict but were undermined by mutual accusations of non-compliance. Kuperman’s focus on Ukraine’s violation aligns with Russian and separatist critiques but contrasts with Western narratives emphasizing Russia’s aggression.
Biden’s Policy: The Foreign Policy article (web result 3) criticizes Biden’s "escalation management" approach, suggesting it has failed to end the war decisively, which Kuperman expands upon by arguing it prolonged unnecessary suffering.
The article suggests that the Ukraine war, with its massive human and financial costs (over 1.1 million casualties and $175 billion+ spent, per related X posts), could have been avoided or shortened if Ukraine and the U.S. had adhered to peace agreements and avoided provocative actions like NATO expansion.
It aligns with a growing narrative, as seen in the X thread, that questions U.S. foreign policy and calls for a ceasefire, as advocated by figures like Trump and JD Vance (mentioned in a reply).
Limitations of This Explanation
Since I don’t have the full text of Kuperman’s article, this explanation relies on the excerpts in Sacks’ post and the related web context. The actual article might include additional evidence, counterarguments, or nuances. However, this summary captures the core arguments as presented and contextualized.
The refinery is more than 3,000 km from the Ukrainian border.
https://x.com/Tendar/status/1902355083943088195
https://x.com/Tendar/status/1902290713523482715
https://x.com/GloOouD/status/1902316180657811526
https://x.com/PStyle0ne1/status/1902252788295291249
https://x.com/NOELreports/status/1902362647703531873
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