"What happens if the EU does not recognize Vladimir Putin?
Calls are growing for the EU not to recognize Vladimir Putin as Russia's elected president. But cutting off communications entirely is a bad idea in the long term, experts warn."
"If Re-Elected, Trump Vows Fascist Regime from Day One
Interview with Jason Stanley, professor of philosophy at Yale University and author of “How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them," conducted by Scott Harris"
"Rheinmetall Boss Says Ukraine Could Get Artillery Rounds with 100KM Range if Berlin Books Orders
Armin Papperger, CEO of Germany’s Rheinmetall said his company could deliver extended-range artillery munitions but only if Berlin guarantees large, multi-year orders to justify the investment. "
"Ukraine Targets Two Russian Oil Refineries and a Metallurgical Plant, Sources Say
Ukrainian drones attacked the Volgograd oil refinery for the second time in the last two days. Today's attack was confirmed by regional governor Andrii Bocharov."
" DOD: Russia’s use of Starlink will be a ‘continuous problem’ in Ukraine.
The Pentagon and #SpaceX have been working together to shut off Russia’s use of #Starlink."
Independent Ukraine has chosen to celebrate VE-Day with the rest of Europe in order to differentiate herself from the current fascist scourge threatening her existence."
"Russia to Advance Deep Into Ukraine if Chasiv Yar Falls, Governor Warns
The strategic importance of Chasiv Yar lies in its commanding vantage point atop a hill, which puts a larger area at risk of Russian artillery bombardment."
"Ukraine Army Gunners Now Finding – Some – Shells to Hit Latest Russian Assaults
Critical calibers are still in short supply and it looks like the Ukrainian army has nowhere near sufficient shell for major bombardments. Western ammo resupply is still en route, mostly."
Following Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine became the largest importer of weapons in Europe, but Ukrainian weapons makers feel they could become one of the world’s top ten weapons exporters.
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" Georgia’s other Russian-style law is fueling a bitter culture war
Proposed restrictions on #lgbtq rights have proven far harder for politicans at home and abroad to unite against than the government’s “foreign agent” bill. "