Posted on 08/17/2024 11:39:02 AM PDT by marcusmaximus
Vladimir Putin is feeling the stress from Russia's invasion of Ukraine - as he is seen wringing his hands in a meeting with his top officials after Volodymyr Zelenskyy's troops bit back and made a counter-incursion into the country.
The dictator, 71, was in a security council session on the crisis he faces due to Ukraine's dramatic invasion of the border areas of Kursk region.
His very public hand-wringing and fidgeting came as he was told earlier this week about how Russia had lost territory to Kyiv troops and - at the time - more than two dozen settlements, a figure far higher now.
-snip-
As he was told the news, Putin was seen with a solemn expression on his face, fidgeting with a pen and absent-mindedly rubbing his wrists. He occasionally appeared to grimace as he was told the worst information.
Such non-verbal gestures are seen by experts as reflecting anxiety, stress, or indecision.
They may show the dictator is facing an internal conflict and a lack of confidence, or feels fear, or insecurity. He may be seeking to calm himself in an act of self-soothing.
Putin is more often seen strongly gripping a table with one hand, which could also be a reflection of tension and anxiety. As such, the hand-wringing is unusual for the Russian leader.
During the meeting Putin showed some strange facial movements, at several points appearing to bite his lip, appearing exasperated at what he was being told by his officials.
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
You posted prayers for Ukraine and your perv hero, Zelensky, for years, every day, often even more than once a day.
It must really kill you to post a prayer for AMERICA.
But that’s the price you’re willing to pay to fool FReepers into thinking you’re pro-America.
These homegrown TRAITORS are destroying America faster than Putin, Xi, Khamenei and Kim ever could.
But you zeepers don't give a damn. In fact, you side with them and are aiding them in their efforts to bring the Greatest Country On The Face Of The Earth to her knees.
Yep…a lot of zeepers are actually eastern Europeans pretending to be Americans. In reality, they hate Americans. And most likely, they hate Trump.
Do not ping me please.
Hello Bimboeruption,
Generally speaking, your fanatical cheap image-montage propaganda and wrong insinuations with no effort in writing and zero attempts for basic intelligible analysis tends to be boring. Exclusively posting images as you do is actually censoring your true expression, personal feelings and personal ideas.
You are just blindly pushing hardcore Neo-Soviet (Russian) propaganda which is defending the rich Big Government Kremlin politicians and similar Russian deep staters to continue their forever warmongering efforts against other nations, while terrorizing poor defenseless Russian citizens who have no freedom of expression anymore and have to cope with extremely low wages and near 10% inflation (steadily going up).
I happen to be a Westerner. Thus, I don’t support the Russia-Iran-North Korea Aliance.
You seem to be ok with Communism and Radical Islam in bed with NeoSoviet Putin. Why?
I do support our allies.
Below is a detailed list of the key agreements and accords signed between the United States and Ukraine, which prove that the U.S. is indeed an ally of Ukraine. These agreements cover a range of areas including security, defense, economic cooperation, energy, and democratic development, underscoring the comprehensive nature of the U.S.-Ukraine alliance.
1. Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances (1994)
Signed: December 5, 1994, in Budapest, Hungary.
Parties Involved: Ukraine, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Russia.
Key Provisions:
In exchange for Ukraine giving up its nuclear arsenal (then the third-largest in the world), the U.S., UK, and Russia provided security assurances.
Commitments included respecting Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and existing borders.
The signatories agreed to refrain from using or threatening to use force against Ukraine and to refrain from economic coercion.
Significance: This memorandum underscored the U.S. commitment (and even Russia’s signed commitment back then) to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, laying the groundwork for subsequent U.S.-Ukraine relations and proving the U.S. as an ally in safeguarding Ukraine’s independence.
2. Charter on a Distinctive Partnership (1997, Updated 2009)
Signed: July 9, 1997, in Madrid, Spain; updated December 19, 2009, in Washington, D.C.
Parties Involved: United States and Ukraine.
Key Provisions:
Established a framework for U.S.-Ukraine cooperation in areas including political dialogue, economic development, security, and defense.
The creation of a U.S.-Ukraine Binational Commission to monitor and enhance bilateral relations.
Emphasized Ukraine’s sovereignty and the shared commitment to regional stability and security.
Significance: The charter formalized a “distinctive partnership” between Ukraine and the U.S., setting up structured cooperation mechanisms and reaffirming U.S. support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and independence.
3. U.S.-Ukraine Charter on Strategic Partnership (2008)
Signed: December 19, 2008, in Washington, D.C.
Parties Involved: United States and Ukraine.
Key Provisions:
Affirmed the strategic partnership between the U.S. and Ukraine, highlighting areas of mutual interest such as democracy promotion, economic cooperation, and energy security.
Reiterated support for Ukraine’s aspirations to join NATO and its Euro-Atlantic integration.
Strengthened commitments to cooperate on defense and security matters, including military reform and modernization.
Significance: This document significantly deepened the U.S.-Ukraine alliance, particularly in terms of defense cooperation and support for Ukraine’s NATO aspirations, proving a long-term strategic alliance.
4. Memorandum of Understanding on Conventional Weapons and Ammunition (2011)
Signed: 2011
Parties Involved: United States and Ukraine.
Key Provisions:
Focused on the elimination of excess stockpiles of conventional weapons and ammunition in Ukraine.
Enhanced cooperation to reduce the risks associated with weapons proliferation.
Significance: This agreement demonstrated U.S. commitment to improving Ukraine’s internal security environment and reducing proliferation risks, reinforcing the alliance through tangible security cooperation.
5. Defense Cooperation Framework Agreements (Various Years)
Signed: Various years, with notable agreements and updates frequently made.
Parties Involved: United States Department of Defense and Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense.
Key Provisions:
Agreements cover joint military training, defense capacity building, and the provision of military assistance, including lethal and non-lethal aid.
Cooperation on military reforms and enhancing interoperability with NATO forces.
Joint military exercises and exchanges to enhance Ukraine’s defense capabilities.
Significance: These defense agreements solidify the military dimension of the U.S.-Ukraine alliance, providing substantial proof of the U.S. commitment to Ukraine’s defense against external threats.
6. Bilateral Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) (2008)
Signed: April 1, 2008.
Parties Involved: United States and Ukraine.
Key Provisions:
Established a formal framework to expand and enhance trade and investment between the two countries.
Promoted dialogue on economic policies, trade barriers, and investment opportunities.
Created a mechanism for resolving trade disputes.
Significance: The TIFA underscored the economic dimension of the U.S.-Ukraine partnership, proving a commitment to mutual economic growth and cooperation.
7. Joint Statement on the U.S.-Ukraine Strategic Partnership (2021)
Signed: September 1, 2021, during President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Washington, D.C.
Parties Involved: United States and Ukraine.
Key Provisions:
Reaffirmed the U.S.-Ukraine strategic partnership across multiple domains, including democracy, security, and economic growth.
Strengthened cooperation on defense, cybersecurity, and energy security.
Emphasized the U.S. commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Russian aggression.
Significance: This joint statement reaffirmed and updated the strategic partnership in light of evolving threats, further solidifying the U.S. as an ally of Ukraine.
8. Bilateral Cybersecurity Cooperation Agreement (2017)
Signed: 2017.
Parties Involved: United States and Ukraine.
Key Provisions:
Established a framework for enhanced cooperation on cybersecurity.
Included provisions for sharing information, best practices, and technical assistance to improve Ukraine’s cybersecurity defenses.
Significance: This agreement reflects the U.S. commitment to helping Ukraine address modern security challenges, such as cyber threats, particularly those emanating from Russia, proving a deep alliance in digital security.
9. U.S.-Ukraine Memorandum of Understanding on Energy Cooperation (2018)
Signed: November 12, 2018.
Parties Involved: United States Department of Energy and Ukraine’s Ministry of Energy.
Key Provisions:
Outlined cooperation in energy security, including nuclear energy and diversification of energy supplies.
Focused on reducing Ukraine’s reliance on Russian energy resources.
Significance: This memorandum emphasized the strategic importance of energy security, showcasing the U.S. role in supporting Ukraine’s energy independence and resilience against external pressures.
10. U.S.-Ukraine Agreement on Science and Technology Cooperation (1999, Renewed Multiple Times)
Signed: May 4, 1999; renewed in 2006, 2011, and 2018.
Parties Involved: United States and Ukraine.
Key Provisions:
Promoted collaboration in scientific research, technology development, and innovation.
Covered areas such as space exploration, environmental science, and biotechnology.
Significance: This agreement fostered scientific and technological collaboration, benefiting both countries and reinforcing a long-term, broad-based alliance beyond military and economic domains.
Resume:
These agreements collectively demonstrate the United States’ juridical commitments to Ukraine as an ally. They cover a wide range of cooperation areas—security, defense, economic development, energy independence, cybersecurity, and scientific collaboration—providing a strong legal and strategic foundation for the U.S.-Ukraine alliance.
“English isn’t your first language is it “REVEREND”?”
Sorry, somehow I offended you.
English is my first language. I was on a tight schedule to perform a ‘celebration of Life’ service.
Don’t be afraid to post which will create a thread of comments. Most Freepers don’t do personality assassinations.
As you may discover, you will enjoy the experience. :)
VIDEO
Russia has a SERIOUS Problem After Oil Depot Strikes
Jake Broe*
500K subscribers
8-29-2024 Premiered 7:10 P.M. EDT
Minutes 32:40
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hzujn9iMH0
*United States Air Force veteran who served as a Nuclear and Missile Operations Officer (13N).
The Ukrainian military continues to consolidate their progress in Kursk as Russia attempts with their fourth pontoon bridge to resupply an isolated area. Russia has now lost so many oil depots, they will have to reduce how much they pump due to a lack of storage.
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ARTICLE
SLEESTAK
NAME
Sleestak
HOME WORLD
The Land of the Lost
GOVERNMENT
Anarchy
INTELLIGENCE
Sentient
TECHNOLOGY LEVEL
Advanced (formerly) Primitive (currently)
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
Huge black eyes with reptilian skin, three fingers and two toes
PROMINENT REPRESENTATIVES
Enik, S’latch, Sol, Shung, Keeg, Nim
The Sleestak are an extra-dimensional species of reptilian humanoids native to the Land of the Lost. They appeared in all three seasons of the original series as well as in two reboots.
Bio
The Sleestak are a bipedal species of reptilian humanoids indigenous to the Land Of The Lost. They have a thin but wide-set mouths and large, round black eyes which are averse to light. Covered mostly in green scales with yellow thoraxes, they have claws on their feet and on their hands which can function as pincers. The Sleestak also have a single horn protruding backward from the top of their heads. They make a pronounced hissing sound produced by their breathing, likely due to their wide set mouth and flat nostrils. They can, however, temporarily suppress their tell-tale hissing to set up an ambush.
Sleestak appear significantly taller than the average human, approximately 7 feet in height. While slow-moving, they are physically stronger than humans. They have been able to physically restrain any of the Marshalls without much effort. Their pincers can close with sufficient force to easily cut through the wooden shaft of a torch.
At one time, in the distant past, the Sleestak were known as Altrusians. They were a very peaceful and intelligent race and eventually grew into an advanced civilization, mastering many (if not all) of the secrets of the Land of the Lost, creating cities and temples among other landmarks. Unfortunately, the Altrusians lost control over their emotions and destroyed their civilization becoming known as the Sleestak.
In their decline, the Sleestak became a degenerate warring race that lost much of their knowledge and culture. Now based on a distrust of strangers and struggle for survival, they have come out of the Era of Intelligence and into the Era of Solitude. The Era of Intelligence was the period in time when the Sleestak first arrived at The Land of the Lost. They built several temples now called Pylons which serve to regulate the life conditions, seasons and meteorological traits of the area. There was a period when there was only darkness before the Sleestak built the Time Pylon, which controls the light and dark cycles of The Land of The Lost.
As the Sleestak moved into The Lost City they entered a more barbarian state as they reverted back to their more primeval conditions. They eventually became ruled by a Sleestak called Sol, who reorganized the Sleestak and taught them how to hunt and kill.
Culture
The Sleestak are accomplished in the arts of building, foraging, and hunting, and make and use crossbows and nets to hunt. The crossbows are no larger than the size of their forearm. The nets are made to catch either the Altrusian Pig or the Altrusian Moth which come from the Altrusian Mountains. Also, during the Era of Intelligence, the Sleestak built Pylons and a temple that the Marshalls called The Lost City. They are fearless hunters, intimidated only by Kona, the Beast of the North.
Habitat
Due to their sensitivity at light, the Sleestak tend to live underground in the caves and caverns under The Lost City and the Land of the Lost. The thermal energies of the volcanic magma underground tends to control their periods of activity.
Population
The Skull of Wisdom once stated that the population of the Sleestak is 7000.
2009 version
The Sleestak in the 2009 film were radically changed from the original series. Portrayed as the original free-willed sentient species of the Land of the Lost under the leadership of The Zarn, they were enslaved by the Tachyon-manipulating Enik after he killed the Zarn and forced into a war-like disposition until Enik was sealed within the Central Pylon. The film also portrayed them as possessing razor-sharp teeth, which was impossible to create under the budget restraints of the original series as well as them being immune to sunlight.
Trivia
For budgetary reasons, there were only three Sleestak costumes created for the 1974-1976 series. Therefore, only three Sleestaks were ever seen on screen at any one time, even if a scene’s script clearly implied the presence of more than that number. To imply larger numbers of Sleestak, scenes were edited with extra footage inserted to give the impression of larger numbers.
The Sleestak first appeared in the second episode of the original series, “The Sleestak God”.
The Pakuni word for the Sleestak is “Sarisataka”.
In the 1991 series, Sleestaks are an anthropomorphic trio of dinosaurs who follow their leader, Shung, one of the many antagonists in the show. Shung is an especially evil tyrant, powered by his crystal, which only intensifies his evil and makes him especially corrupt.
The Sleestaks were created by David Gerrold, who also wrote the Star Trek episode “The Trouble with Tribbles”.
Easier to call them Russin Orks!
Ukrainian Defense Forces eliminated of total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 29.08.24 are approximately:
• personnel - about 612,390 (+1,200) people,
• tanks ‒ 8571 (+3) units,
• armored combat vehicles - 16699 (+18) units,
• artillery systems – 17,549 (+27) units,
• MLRS – 1174 (+0) units,
• air defense equipment ‒ 939 (+1) units,
• aircraft – 368 (+0) units,
• helicopters – 328 (+0) units,
• UAVs of the operational-tactical level - 14369 (+21),
• cruise missiles ‒ 2556 (+3),
• ships/boats ‒ 28 (+0) units,
• submarines - 1 (+0) units,
• automotive equipment and tank trucks - 23706 (+52) units,
• special equipment ‒ 2965 (+15).
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Generally speaking, your fanatical cheap image-montage propaganda and wrong insinuations with no effort in writing and zero attempts for basic intelligible analysis tends to be boring.<<<<
Hello USA-FRANCE,
Generally speaking, you're a fanatical propagandist/useful idiot...or in one word a "zeeper", whose unintelligible, self-aggrandizing ramblings bore AMERICA FIRST FReepers to tears.
The only people who read your wordy rants are like minded, warmongering Zelensky apologists.
Why is it you zeepers feel the need to use 400+ words to say what others are able to say in 100? Even less, if graphics are used.
>>>>Sorry, somehow I offended you.
English is my first language. I was on a tight schedule to perform a ‘celebration of Life’ service.<<<<
Thankfully the object of the “celebration” was unaware that the “REVEREND” officiating at their service is a phony.
And who said it was, mommy?
WHAT are you saying, mommy?
Either you're swilling down the Communion wine while you're posting OR English isn't your first language.
Go ahead, give us another weak excuse e.g., you're rushed because you have to officiate at a funeral, your husband has to catch a plane, your hamster is sick, there's a hurricane approaching...
Just more BS excuses from the language-challenged (for whatever reason) "REVEREND".
It's "Russian", mommy.
Sober up already.
Another INFORMATIVE article courtesy of Allegra...
ARTICLE
SLEESTAK
NAME
Sleestak
HOME WORLD
The Land of the Lost
GOVERNMENT
Anarchy
INTELLIGENCE
Sentient
TECHNOLOGY LEVEL
Advanced (formerly) Primitive (currently)
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
Huge black eyes with reptilian skin, three fingers and two toes
PROMINENT REPRESENTATIVES
Enik, S’latch, Sol, Shung, Keeg, Nim
The Sleestak are an extra-dimensional species of reptilian humanoids native to the Land of the Lost. They appeared in all three seasons of the original series as well as in two reboots.
Bio
The Sleestak are a bipedal species of reptilian humanoids indigenous to the Land Of The Lost. They have a thin but wide-set mouths and large, round black eyes which are averse to light. Covered mostly in green scales with yellow thoraxes, they have claws on their feet and on their hands which can function as pincers. The Sleestak also have a single horn protruding backward from the top of their heads. They make a pronounced hissing sound produced by their breathing, likely due to their wide set mouth and flat nostrils. They can, however, temporarily suppress their tell-tale hissing to set up an ambush.
Sleestak appear significantly taller than the average human, approximately 7 feet in height. While slow-moving, they are physically stronger than humans. They have been able to physically restrain any of the Marshalls without much effort. Their pincers can close with sufficient force to easily cut through the wooden shaft of a torch.
At one time, in the distant past, the Sleestak were known as Altrusians. They were a very peaceful and intelligent race and eventually grew into an advanced civilization, mastering many (if not all) of the secrets of the Land of the Lost, creating cities and temples among other landmarks. Unfortunately, the Altrusians lost control over their emotions and destroyed their civilization becoming known as the Sleestak.
In their decline, the Sleestak became a degenerate warring race that lost much of their knowledge and culture. Now based on a distrust of strangers and struggle for survival, they have come out of the Era of Intelligence and into the Era of Solitude. The Era of Intelligence was the period in time when the Sleestak first arrived at The Land of the Lost. They built several temples now called Pylons which serve to regulate the life conditions, seasons and meteorological traits of the area. There was a period when there was only darkness before the Sleestak built the Time Pylon, which controls the light and dark cycles of The Land of The Lost.
As the Sleestak moved into The Lost City they entered a more barbarian state as they reverted back to their more primeval conditions. They eventually became ruled by a Sleestak called Sol, who reorganized the Sleestak and taught them how to hunt and kill.
Culture
The Sleestak are accomplished in the arts of building, foraging, and hunting, and make and use crossbows and nets to hunt. The crossbows are no larger than the size of their forearm. The nets are made to catch either the Altrusian Pig or the Altrusian Moth which come from the Altrusian Mountains. Also, during the Era of Intelligence, the Sleestak built Pylons and a temple that the Marshalls called The Lost City. They are fearless hunters, intimidated only by Kona, the Beast of the North.
Habitat
Due to their sensitivity at light, the Sleestak tend to live underground in the caves and caverns under The Lost City and the Land of the Lost. The thermal energies of the volcanic magma underground tends to control their periods of activity.
Population
The Skull of Wisdom once stated that the population of the Sleestak is 7000.
2009 version
The Sleestak in the 2009 film were radically changed from the original series. Portrayed as the original free-willed sentient species of the Land of the Lost under the leadership of The Zarn, they were enslaved by the Tachyon-manipulating Enik after he killed the Zarn and forced into a war-like disposition until Enik was sealed within the Central Pylon. The film also portrayed them as possessing razor-sharp teeth, which was impossible to create under the budget restraints of the original series as well as them being immune to sunlight.
Trivia
For budgetary reasons, there were only three Sleestak costumes created for the 1974-1976 series. Therefore, only three Sleestaks were ever seen on screen at any one time, even if a scene’s script clearly implied the presence of more than that number. To imply larger numbers of Sleestak, scenes were edited with extra footage inserted to give the impression of larger numbers.
The Sleestak first appeared in the second episode of the original series, “The Sleestak God”.
The Pakuni word for the Sleestak is “Sarisataka”.
In the 1991 series, Sleestaks are an anthropomorphic trio of dinosaurs who follow their leader, Shung, one of the many antagonists in the show. Shung is an especially evil tyrant, powered by his crystal, which only intensifies his evil and makes him especially corrupt.
The Sleestaks were created by David Gerrold, who also wrote the Star Trek episode “The Trouble with Tribbles”.
270 posted on 8/29/2024, 8:39:58 PM by Allegra
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