Posted on 02/24/2024 5:59:01 AM PST by SpeedyInTexas
The Ukrainian company, Antonov, released a great video showing the spectacular operation to fly the An-124 from Ukraine to Germany.
https://bsky.app/profile/tendar.bsky.social/post/3lu3ljzvch22g
3 min video
The Politburo was impressed by the proposed loan amount, but even more so by the offer of possible military assistance. Representatives of the Russian leadership inquired about what types of weapons and what volumes were being discussed, and received the answer: supposedly, we will agree if Trump introduces sanctions.
In fact, China is provoking Russia to continue the war, taking on part of the financial obligations and offering military support at a fundamentally new level. It is not yet very clear how honest the Chinese are in their promises, nor is it clear whether a loan will be provided in the event of a truce between Russia and Ukraine. If Beijing links the provision of a loan on preferential terms to the continuation of the war, and the European Union refuses to lift some of the sanctions against Russia in response to a possible truce, the positions of the hawks in the Politburo may strengthen somewhat.
Lots of talk swirls about the economic and political problems China is having. This would be an interesting move by China, perhaps China looks to bleed Russia even more by helping them to continue the destruction of Russia and cement Russia as a minor player or even worse
Apparently this made the Russian bloggers a hopping mad😂
So much for the “Russia is self sufficient “ narrative that has been spewed across this site for years.
Can’t help but see this as china exerting more control over Russia, and cementing China as the big dog over russia.
IRIS‑T SLM/SLS and Patriot air defense systems are already in combat, new deliveries are expected in 2025.
https://x.com/Heroiam_Slava/status/1945822535431447030
Soon to be air shipped from Germany to Ukraine by the An-124.
Shchekinoazot is a leading producer of industrial chemical products, including methanol, caprolactam, mineral fertilizers, and sulfuric acid.
The regional governor reported that “debris” had fallen on the plant’s premises.
https://x.com/wartranslated/status/1945809995066425460
“The Politburo was impressed by the proposed loan amount, but even more so by the offer of possible military assistance. Representatives of the Russian leadership inquired about what types of weapons and what volumes were being discussed, and received the answer: supposedly, we will agree if Trump introduces sanctions.”
The supposed Chinese military aid to be provided by China if Trump introduces sanctions, raises the question of how Trump would react to China’s increased aid? What more can Trump do to punish/discourage China besides the tariff game already being played?
https://x.com/Maks_NAFO_FELLA/status/1945853737613791672
The Strela fires a heat-seeking missile at the ISR drone.
The missile guides on the drone, but the fuse does not function.
The Strela crew pays the price.
https://x.com/Heroiam_Slava/status/1945873992994193464
Perhaps Merz is referring to the combat proven Long Neptune.
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