[Vermont Lt]

What a clown.

If I were Trump, I would turn the plane around and tell Putin to get as better guy on his team.

[McGruff]

We need to turn Air Force 1 around and send in the B-2 bombers instead. There won’t be a Moscow for Putin to return to.

[Worldtraveler once upon a time]

You might be able to break your own record at multiple posts and comments to yourself on the same subject in a single 24 hour period! This is a good start.

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[Williams]

All that nonsense is really meaningless.

[Brian Griffin]

"The linguistic composition of the uyezds (povits) of Taurida in 1897. Ukrainians in yellow, Russians in red, Crimean Tatars in green, Germans in gray, Yiddish speakers in blue, and others in purple. (in Ukrainian)"

"Taurida Governorate was an administrative-territorial unit (guberniya) of the Russian Empire. It included the territory of the Crimean Peninsula and the mainland between the lower Dnieper River with the coasts of the Black Sea and Sea of Azov. It formed after Taurida Oblast was abolished in 1802 during the course of Paul I's administrative reform of the territories of the former Crimean Khanate which were annexed by Russia in 1783. The governorate's centre was the city of Simferopol. The name of the province was derived from Taurida (Greek: Ταυρική), a historical name for Crimea.

"Today the territory of the governorate is part of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia Oblasts of Ukraine, which were annexed by Russia but remain internationally recognized as part of Ukraine."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taurida_Governorate

"Taurida Oblast (Russian: Таврическая область, Tavricheskaya oblast′) was an oblast (province) of the Russian Empire. It roughly corresponded to most of the Crimean Peninsula and parts of the Southern Ukraine regions. It was created out of territories of the Crimean Khanate, which Russia annexed in 1783. In 1796 it was merged into the Novorossiya Governorate. The name Taurida comes from the old Greek name for the area, Tauris, as in ancient times several Greek city-states had developed colonial outposts in the area.

"The oblast was created under the Imperial ukase of February 1784 signed by Catherine the Great."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taurida_Oblast

[mewzilla]

Consider the source.

Deep States not happy about a possible peace deal, are they...

[Karl Spooner]

The usual US paid clowns show up, along with B2 bombers to make a "colorful" point.

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‘Secret Service, B-2s Fortify’ Alaska As Team Putin Arrives, Trump Says Russia 'Won't Mess’ | 4K

[Brian Griffin]

[Brian Griffin]

[Brian Griffin]

WIKI

in 1843, the term Ruthenian became the official name for the Rusyns and Ukrainians within the Austrian Empire. For example, Ivan Franko and Stepan Bandera in their passports were identified as Ruthenians (Polish: Rusini). By 1900, more and more Ruthenians began to call themselves with the self-designated name Ukrainians. With the emergence of Ukrainian nationalism during the mid-19th century, use of “Ruthenian” and cognate terms declined among Ukrainians and fell out of use in Eastern and Central Ukraine. Most people in the western region of Ukraine followed suit later in the 19th century. During the early 20th century, the name Ukrajins’ka mova (”Ukrainian language”) became accepted by much of the Ukrainian-speaking literary class in the Austro-Hungarian Kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria.[citation needed]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruthenians

[NOTE: This is beyond my knowledge base. I’m just quoting.]

[SaxxonWoods]

Hmmm...

Emily Grace-

Ukraine Reportedly Prepared to Cede Russian-Held Territory Ahead of Trump-Putin Summit

Speculation mounts concerning Ukraine’s readiness to potentially cede territory currently occupied by Russia, a development that could emerge as part of a prospective peace deal. Reports suggest Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has indicated a willingness to consider such concessions.

[Brian Griffin]

Note the area marked: LANGUES ET PEUPLES RUTHÈAES

[pierrem15]

Muscovy duck.

Video

[Sunsong]

putin still is evil

[1Old Pro]

Trump should wear a USA Hockey team jersey from the lake placid olympics.

[Mariner]

Ukraine belongs to Russia.

Always has, always will.

[Jim W N]

“Alas, Alack, and Alaska...” :)

[Brian Griffin]

WIKI

The Zaporozhian Cossacks lived on the Pontic–Caspian steppe below the Dnieper Rapids..., also known as the Wild Fields.

As a result of the mid-17th century Khmelnytsky Uprising, the Zaporozhian Cossacks briefly established an independent state, which later became the autonomous Cossack Hetmanate (1649–1764). It was placed under the suzerainty of the Russian Tsar from 1667, but was ruled by local hetmans for a century.

During the reign of Catherine II of Russia, the Cossack Hetmanate’s autonomy was progressively destroyed. After several earlier attempts, the office of hetman was finally abolished by the Russian government in 1764, and his functions were assumed by the Little Russian Collegium, thus fully incorporating the Hetmanate into the Russian Empire.

On May 7, 1775, Empress Catherine II issued a direct order that the Zaporozhian Sich was to be destroyed. On June 5, 1775, Russian artillery and infantry surrounded the Sich and razed it to the ground. The Russian troops disarmed the Cossacks, and the treasury archives were confiscated.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_nationalism

[Liz]

Chicken Kyiv / An elegant seasoned butter-stuffed dish.

Ing Compound Herb Butter 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 2 Tablespoons finely chopped dill 2 Tablespoons finely chopped parsley 1 Tablespoon (optional) lemon juice 2 pinches salt, to taste Chicken Kyiv Cutlets 2 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless ½ cup all purpose flour, or as needed 3 eggs, lightly whisked 2 cups breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 3 cups canola or vegetable oil for frying

Instructions Compound Herb Butter In a medium bowl, add softened butter, chopped herbs, lemon juice and a few pinches of salt. Mix it all well with a fork until well combined. Form butter into a log and roll it in a plastic wrap tightly. Place it the freezer for at least 30 minutes or until it is firm. You can also prepare the butter the night before. Take it out only before you are ready to make the cutlets.

Chicken Kyiv cutlets Slice each chicken breast into two thin cutlets. Place a cutlet on a cutting board with a plastic wrap. Cover it with another layer of plastic wrap. Pound the chicken gently with a flat side of a meat mallet (or rolling pin) to an even thickness of about 0.5 cm (¼ inch). Set aside and repeat with the process with the rest of the meat. Take out the butter from the freezer and place it on a cutting boar. Cut the log half and then cut each half lengthwise, so you have 4 long pieces. Set it aside on a separate plate.

Place one pounded chicken cutlet on a cutting board. Season it with about ¼ teaspoon of salt and some pepper. Place one chunk of butter in the middle of the chicken cutlet, closer to the thinnest end. Fold the sides of the chicken breast over the herb butter, then roll it up tightly, making sure to tuck in any protruding chicken to ensure the herb butter is fully sealed inside. Repeat with the rest of the cutlets. Arrange rolled chicken breasts on a baking pan or a plate lined with parchment paper and place them in the freezer for at least 30 minutes. Chilling them will help to seal the meat better.

In a three separate shallow dished, add flour, whisked eggs and bread crumbs. Remove the chicken from the freezer. Take a cutlet and coat it in flour, shaking off any excess. Dip it into beaten eggs, ensuring a thorough coating, and transfer it to a dish with breadcrumbs. Use your hands to coat the chicken with breadcrumbs, gently pressing them to adhere to the meat. Repeat the process by dipping it back into the egg mixture and then into the breadcrumbs. You can choose to do a single coating or double coating for your cutlets; double-coated ones tend to be more uniform and crispier. Repeat with the remaining 3 cutlets.

After coating, refrigerator for at least 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking pan with parchment paper. In a medium pot, heat canola or vegetable oil until it reaches 350°F. Carefully, add 2-3 chicken cutlets into the pot and fry them for approximately 4-5 minutes turning them half way, until they turn golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove the cutlets and place them on the prepared baking dish. Repeat this process for the remaining chicken. Bake the cutlets for about 15-17 minutes in a preheated oven or until they are fully cooked. Look for tiny bubbles forming on top of the bread coating as an indication of doneness. Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the oven and serve it hot alongside your favorite veg side dish.

[Kazan]

The point is, Marcus, that the Ukrainian hellhole was dominated by neo-Nazism before the war began.

In case you missed it, we, the allied forces and Soviets were allies against the Nazis during WW II.