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Ruh-roh. The Defense Minister was also on board. "Raisi, 63, is a hard-liner who formerly led the country’s judiciary. He is viewed as a protégé of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and some analysts have suggested he could replace the 85-year-old leader after his death or resignation from the role. Raisi won Iran’s 2021 presidential election, a vote that saw the lowest turnout in the Islamic Republic’s history. Raisi is sanctioned by the U.S. in part over his involvement in the mass execution of thousands of political prisoners in 1988 at the end of the bloody Iran-Iraq war. Under Raisi, Iran now enriches uranium at nearly weapons-grade levels and hampers international inspections. Iran has armed Russia in its war on Ukraine, as well as launched a massive drone-and-missile attack on Israel amid its war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. It also has continued arming proxy groups in the Mideast, like Yemen’s Houthi rebels and Lebanon’s Hezbollah."

Well done.

Contrary to the text of the tweet below, this is a pretty unclear answer here by Blinken regarding Ukraine striking in Russia with American weapons

Very preliminary, so keep that in mind.

Former Senator Rob Portman (R) recently wrote a piece detailing a plan for victory for Ukraine in anticipation of the Biden admin's plan that is required by the recent Ukraine/Israel/Taiwan aid. I don't think it goes far enough, as it's essentially a list of weapons and systems everyone here knows about, but it's a fairly brief read that is important, if nothing else, because of the political side he comes from. https://thedispatch.com/article/a-plan-for-victory-in-ukraine/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Russia Opens Up New Front in Northeastern Ukraine&utm_campaign=The Morning Dispatch_Paid Subscribers Only_Russia Opens Up New Front in Northeastern Ukraine#comments A Plan for Victory in Ukraine Congress wants a strategy for Ukraine to win, not merely survive. The administration should embrace it. By Rob Portman

The first minutes after the attack on Robert #Fico - the prime minister's security guards evacuate him to his motorcade while eyewitnesses hold the shooter According to preliminary information from Slovak media, Fico was shot multiple times. One to the abdomen, one to the head. He's in serious condition.

https://united24media.com/latest-news/estonia-considers-sending-troops-to-support-ukraine-in-non-combat-roles-318 Estonia Considers Sending Troops to Support Ukraine in Non-Combat Roles MAY 14, 2024 15:07 Estonia’s government has engaged in “serious” discussions regarding sending troops to western Ukraine. These forces would assume non-combat, logistical roles to free up Ukrainian soldiers for frontline combat, stated Estonian National Security Advisor Madis Roll. Roll’s remarks followed statements from the head of Estonia’s Armed Forces, General Martin Herem, who previously said that there were internal military discussions months ago regarding the potential deployment of troops to western Ukraine for roles such as medical services, logistics, or air defense in certain western cities. Madis Roll emphasized their preference for a NATO-led mission “to show broader combined strength and determination”. However, he left open the possibility of collaborating with a smaller coalition. “Discussions are ongoing,” Security Advisor said. “We should be looking at all the possibilities. We shouldn’t have our minds restricted as to what we can do.” Roll, speaking on May 10, pointed out that NATO members currently opposed to troop deployment might reconsider their stance over time, saying that this scenario is “not unthinkable as time goes on”. This follows Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė expressing the willingness to send Lithuanian troops to Ukraine for training purposes. “If we just thought about the Russian response, then we could not send anything. Every second week you hear that somebody will be nuked”, said Šimonytė. The potential deployment of Western troops to Ukraine has opened the door to a debate, ignited by the French President Emmanuel Macron’s comments, suggesting such a course of action might be necessary in the future.

Full footage of the clash between Ukrainian border guards from Frozen Group and Russian invaders in Kharkiv Oblast on 10 May. A shorter episode emerged yesterday. They repelled a Russian attack on their positions and withdrew successfully, although somewhat struggled to find directions at first. Everyone survived. Added subtitles where possible.

Wasn't Amy a meme stock?

The Chinese car industry has turned out to be deadly for Russians A GAC crossover almost burned the driver alive. The incident occurred on the highway between Moscow and Orenburg. The door of the Chinese car caught fire, the seat belt jammed and the brakes failed. The man miraculously escaped from the death trap. He was hospitalized with numerous burns. Now Russians have a dilemma: should they buy a domestic Lada without seat belts or a burning Chinese car?

"Promoted" because loyalty is more prized than competency.

Dmitry Evdokimov, a former convict with a history of two murders, resurfaced in Russian Petrozavodsk after being released early due to a pardon following his participation in the "SMO". Despite his criminal past, which includes killing both his girlfriend and his brother, he returned to the same neighborhood where he committed these crimes. Recently, he was spotted on the canopy of an apartment building brandishing a cleaver under the influence of drugs, causing fear among residents. ... He seems stable In another incredible operation by Ukraine's IT army, just a few hours ago, all TV channels in Russian occupied Crimea broadcasted this video with footage from one of the death chambers into which many residents of a small Ukrainian town were rounded, raped, executed, tortured, frozen, humiliated. Judging from his mention of Putin's inauguration, video was made in the past 24 hours.

^Wut?

He managed to be even dumber than we initially thought

BREAKING ‼️ Russia accuses Igor Strelkov aka Girkin of betraying Russia and collaborating with the RDK and Ukrainian President Zelensky The RDK was supposed to release him from prison. When Navalny died, the RDK stated it had a plan to release Navalny from jail and published a detailed map of the penal colony in which he was held

This is an interesting article that reminds us not to forget the presence of Belarus and in particular, the Belarusian resistance. An overturning of Luka is a potential turning point in the war. https://kyivindependent.com/opinion-russias-war-may-have-opened-pandoras-box-for-belarus/ Opinion: Russia's war may have opened Pandora's box for Belarus

Today is Orthodox Easter. Pretty powerful video This Easter, we are united in prayer. For our warriors of light, who repel demons in all directions. For those who follow one more commandment in life: protect Ukraine. For all civilians who work every day to make the country strong and efficient in overcoming evil forces. For all of our cities and villages, which deserve God's blessing rather than constant evil terror. For all of our lands and people, whose spirit is unbreakable. Happy Easter to all of you, fellow Ukrainians! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!

Crazy that this is where we are and definitely where we're headed with warfare.

Maybe he is just lazy! "Let's see, do I want to transplant another liver or make some time to golf?"