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Russia Vows to Punish Ukraine for Attack on Civilian Tanker
Newsmax ^ | August 5, 2023 | Rooters

Posted on 08/05/2023 11:08:19 AM PDT by Navy Patriot

Russia said on Saturday it would punish Ukraine for using a sea drone to attack a civilian tanker near the Kerch Strait in what it said was a "terrorist act" that threatened the lives of the crew and risked "a large-scale environmental disaster."

Both sides said on Saturday that a Ukrainian sea drone full of explosives had struck a Russian fuel tanker overnight near a bridge linking Russia to annexed Crimea, the second such attack in 24 hours.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that Moscow would retaliate.

(Excerpt) Read more at newsmax.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; Russia; Ukraine; War
KEYWORDS: civilian; ecologicaldisaster; environmental; russia; terrorism; terrorist; ukraine; vlad; zelenskyqs
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To: kiryandil

Greta Thunberg...

The dog that didn’t bark.

“That was the curious incident.”

Green on the outside and red inside.

And fully subsidised by Mother Russia.


21 posted on 08/05/2023 12:01:34 PM PDT by DUMBGRUNT ( "The enemy has overrun us. We are blowing up everything. Vive la France!"Dien Bien Phu last message)
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To: DUMBGRUNT
And fully subsidised by Mother Russia.

And Chairman Xi, to boot...

22 posted on 08/05/2023 12:03:02 PM PDT by kiryandil (China Joe and Paycheck Hunter - the Chink in America's defenses)
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To: faucetman
Agree, in real war, combatants attack enemy targets they deem more likely to allow them to prevail over the enemy.

The winner classifies the targets both sides attacked.

The bigger the win, the more the "War Crimes" the loser committed.

23 posted on 08/05/2023 12:05:34 PM PDT by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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To: kiryandil

The eternal problem for Russia has always been the lack of warm water ports.

Vast amounts of their trade flow out through Novorossiysk, and if that one port is shut down it will devastate their economy.

Once again Putin miscalculated. Even if he had shut down the Port of Odesa, Ukraine has overland alternatives. it turns out the grain deal was a much better deal for Russia than it was Ukraine.


24 posted on 08/05/2023 12:13:05 PM PDT by Renfrew (Muscovia delenda est)
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To: Navy Patriot

War, should ALWAYS be the LAST resort. War should be avoided, but not at ALL costs. Some costs are just to high to accept.

So while I do agree with Edwin Starr especially since this was a Vietnam War protest song, but war is good for “one” thing, saving your country and citizens from being conquered.

War by Edwin Starr
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJOLH8WfCaY&ab_channel=historyclassextracredit

War, huh, yeah
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
War, huh, yeah
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
Say it again, why’all

War, huh, good god
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing, listen to me

Oh, war, I despise
‘Cause it means destruction of innocent lives

War means tears to thousands of mothers eyes
When their sons go to fight
And lose their lives

I said, war, huh good god, why’all
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing say it again

War, whoa, lord
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing, listen to me

(War) it ain’t nothing but a heart-breaker
(War) friend only to the undertaker
Oh, war it’s an enemy to all mankind
The point of war blows my mind
War has caused unrest
Within the younger generation
Induction then destruction
Who wants to die, ah, war-huh, good god why’all
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
Say it, say it, say it
War, huh
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing listen to me

(War) it ain’t nothing but a heart breaker
(War) it’s got one friend that’s the undertaker
Oh, war, has shattered many a young mans dreams
Made him disabled, bitter and mean
Life is much to short and precious
To spend fighting wars these days
War can’t give life
It can only take it away

Oh, war, huh good god why’all
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing say it again

(War) whoa, lord
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing listen to me

(War) it ain’t nothing but a heart breaker
(War) friend only to the undertaker
Peace, love and understanding
Tell me, is there no place for them today
They say we must fight to keep our freedom
But lord knows there’s got to be a better way

Oh, war, huh good god why’all
What is it good for you tell me
Say it, say it, say it, say it

(War) huh good god why’all
What is it good for
Stand up and shout it nothing

While the Vietnam War was a MISTAKE, that by no means denigrates the HEROES who answered their nations call. Let’s NEVER make THAT mistake again, for our fallen and harmed heroes.

This next video is dedicated to the men and women who fought and served in the Vietnam War.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnfOgSjAQyU&ab_channel=AuroraBorealis


25 posted on 08/05/2023 12:20:57 PM PDT by faucetman (Just the facts, ma'am, Just the facts )
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To: Navy Patriot

Russia attacks Ukraine.

Ukraine responds.

Russia: “Teacher, teacher! He hit me back!”


26 posted on 08/05/2023 12:21:44 PM PDT by Engraved-on-His-hands
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To: MeganC
Point of fact: Only Russia was being refused insurance.

When that spreads, Ukraine and other countries will receive punishment and there will be no change for Russia.

27 posted on 08/05/2023 12:23:29 PM PDT by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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To: kiryandil
No word from Greta Thunberg...

That's retarded, ... time wise.

28 posted on 08/05/2023 12:25:31 PM PDT by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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To: philman_36

drunk already?


29 posted on 08/05/2023 12:25:45 PM PDT by mac_truck (aide toi et dieu t'aidera)
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To: USA-FRANCE

Makes sense. They see the Ukrainians as non-people.


30 posted on 08/05/2023 12:25:58 PM PDT by SkyDancer (If At First You Don't Suceed, Well So Much For Skydiving ~)
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To: kiryandil

Yes, Putin and Xi have some things in common.
But Xi is very clever about milking Russia and never mentions Manchuria.

Putin and his oligarchs all have very nice watches.
Over a billion Chinese all have the time.


31 posted on 08/05/2023 12:28:22 PM PDT by DUMBGRUNT ( "The enemy has overrun us. We are blowing up everything. Vive la France!"Dien Bien Phu last message)
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To: kiryandil
It’s all fun and games on the Escalation Escalator, until you get to the top floor...

Herman Kahn doesn't wait for the top. In his Escalation Ladder the use of nukes happens at step 21 on his 44 step ladder.

But I'd say once the nukes are used all bets are off.

32 posted on 08/05/2023 12:28:40 PM PDT by ealgeone
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To: drop 50 and fire for effect

Just one side using the other side’s Projection right back at them.


33 posted on 08/05/2023 12:33:57 PM PDT by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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To: drop 50 and fire for effect

“Enemy merchant ships are a legitimate target during a war. How is this a terrorist act?”

And you will be the first to cry foul when Russia attacks Such Ukraine ships.


34 posted on 08/05/2023 12:34:04 PM PDT by Revel
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To: mac_truck
drunk already?

Your first reply is character assassination?
Pitiful.

35 posted on 08/05/2023 12:34:45 PM PDT by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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To: SkyDancer
Both sides subscribe to the rock solid philosophy that

It's OK When We Do It!


36 posted on 08/05/2023 12:37:26 PM PDT by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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Suicide blonde. Dyed by her own hands.


37 posted on 08/05/2023 12:37:50 PM PDT by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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To: philman_36

That’s pretty much all we little people can do.


38 posted on 08/05/2023 12:40:02 PM PDT by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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To: Navy Patriot

It's OK When We Do It!

{;^)
39 posted on 08/05/2023 12:46:40 PM PDT by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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To: Navy Patriot
That’s pretty much all we little people can do.

Sometimes simply is simply the easiest.

40 posted on 08/05/2023 12:48:59 PM PDT by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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