Posted on 04/16/2022 7:25:04 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
Russia has demanded Ukrainian forces still fighting to defend the besieged city of Mariupol lay down their weapons. The apparent ultimatum comes as Russia continues its relentless and devastating attack on the southeastern city.
Russian state media Ria reported that "without exception" all "Ukrainian armed units and foreign mercenaries" must exit from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Moscow time (same as local time) "without any weapons and ammunition," citing the Russian Defense Ministry.
An estimated 100,000 people remain in Mariupol and its immediate surroundings, which are reported to be largely under Russian control, with Ukrainian troops confined to pockets of resistance.
Some context: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zekensky late Saturday called the situation in the besieged city of Mariupol "inhuman," saying the situation remained "as severe as possible."
"Russia is deliberately trying to destroy everyone who is there in Mariupol," he said in his latest video address.
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Ukrop is to Ukrainian person as an n-word is to African-American.
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Then why is it the name of a Ukrainian political party?
You assumptions are wrong. The US/Nato had already bribed half of Ukraine with billions.
Nothing was going to change this outcome except Joe Biden but he’s not really in charge...he’s a puppet too, just like Zalenksy.
Putin had to do what he and the Russian congress authorized.
From wiki “The name “ukrop” was initially a derogatory Russian slang term used to refer to Ukrainians; however, in this case some Ukrainians reclaimed the term ukrop to refer to themselves”
Kinda how blacks use the n-word amongst themselves it looks.
I don’t think those in Russia would exactly agree with you.
about what?
Russia isn’t a police state run by stupid gangsters??
........” I’m just tired of the never ending Ukraine telethon”......
Between Zelensky’s begging and now I’m seeing all sorts of Donation sites asking for money - and Biden giving more and more and more of our money and military armament away almost weekly - ya have to wonder who is getting it all.
And we aren’t?
You really have a way with moral relativism.
OK I get the sarcasm ...
BUT we don’t assassinate opposition politicians
we don’t kill journalists that are critical of the Gov’t
Russia does these things, and more ...
please stop the moral relativism
It’s not a question of ‘my way’ or not.
I’ll differ with you on that.
OK give me an example of a Western Government assassinating an opposition politician
like the US, UK or Canada
just give me even one example ... and then I’ll give you MANY examples of what Russia has done to their opposition politicians
if you’re really that blind
We haven’t learned anything here, only confirmed Russia’s military is simply 6000 nukes and little more. The question is will they use those selectively or all out.
I’ve read most of his books over the years but still haven’t finished them. I need to one of these days. Whether Carlos invented it all or not, sure makes for great reading!
Yeah, next comes the Slapping War. Should be interesting
That's the thing that boggles my mind through this whole ordeal. People that on a whole slew of other topics look at the MSM, the globalists and DC elites with suspicion and contempt believe EVERYTHING they say about Ukraine and accuse anybody that disagrees with the narrative as being some variation of a "freedom hating, shirtless Vlad fan boy".
Re: 123 - You really need to provide some context.
From my perspective, some FReepers got time outs or banned around elections because after a Republican nominee is determined, there were some FReepers who were either saying either to not vote for the nominee or a few said to vote for the Dem to teach the GOP a lesson. Some of this latter craziness is again on the increase.
You should be thankful I’m not an Admin Moderator, as FReepers advocating voting for a Dem in a general election to punish the GOP would first get the post pulled and then get a time out.
Tales of Power is a recap of the first three ... I highly recommend it ...
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