Aragorn2002

I agree, Dan, but preparing and sending military aid takes a lot of time and hard work by many people in and outside the military and not sending Bradleys, Leopards or F-16s doesn't mean nothing is happening in the background. To a certain extend I understand Zelensky's frustration, but it could backfire on him and convince Western leaders Ukraine is not a country that deserves a place in the EU or NATO. Personally for the moment I agree with that. Turkey, Hungary and Poland for example are ruled by corrupt, unpredictable and unreliable dictators, which cause more problems than they offer solutions to help to strengthen the West's position. With too many countries like that, we're doomed. But again, I"m all in favor of sending Ukraine all we can, so they can get their country in order and live in freedom like we do.

Indeed. Given the West's own military weakness, it's a miracle how much has been send already.

Quote from BBC "UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace says "people want to see gratitude" from Ukraine, in relation to Western aid He said he told the Ukraine government last year that "we're not Amazon" after a weapons request He was speaking after President Zelensky criticised Nato for delays in making Ukraine a member" Hell, yes. Zelensky really went too far this time. "Weak and absurd" what was he thinking?

That and all that you said in your last couple of posts.

I agree. In the long term China is even more dangerous and it would be wrong to think of that threat as far from our bed and mainly aimed at Taiwan. Personally I feel NATO has to consider this very catefully, especially by building stronger navy and air forces. And reducing Chinese influence weherever we can.

The Russians are causing the West FAR more damage and trouble than most people realize. They do everything in their power to undermine our institutions, ideals and politicians. It has always been that way, also after the Cold war. They are our most dangerous enemy. And yeah, able and willing to blackmail us with their nuclear arsenal. As long as Russia exists, nobody can exhale with ease. That's what's at stake here, once and for all weaken them beyond recognition, so they can't even threaten their own people anymore.

Zelensky is demanding the impossible when asking for a promise about future NATO membership at this moment. It will only give fuel to the Russian propaganda machine. Zelensky knows that, but putting the West under unreasonable pressure, will make them more willing to give him more and heavier weapons. Be unreasonable and ask for the impossible and see what it will get you. Same as Erdogan does actually and it also works for him.

Such maturity. Yes, dear Butschi, let's do that.

You war monger.

And let's not forget Eastern Prussia (Germany) 1914, which was looted and burned down by the Russian army, before the Germans could kick them out again. Does that qualify as Western Europe? Probably not.

Historically Russia only attacked countries on it's Western border after being attacked itself? If that ain't a remark to laugh about, I don't know what is.

What a beautiful day.

Yep, as simple as that. +1 Another important point is that the European Union reimburses Poland for a large part the costs of arms it's donating to Ukraine. We're talking about hundreds and hundreds of millions Euro here. So all is relative, isn't it?

LOL!

Green light from Erdogan for Sweden to join NATO. Excellent, welcome, Sweden.

Thank you, George. Very useful as always.

One of the best action movies I've seen so far. Fascinating stuff.

I don't expect that. Too much consensus on the need of delivering them to Ukraine. Only Baudet doesn't approve, but he's very likely betraying his country for Roebels.

"In Industriekreisen heißt es jedoch, das Projekt sei bisher durch Polen ausgebremst worden. So habe die polnische Firma PGZ für die Arbeiten an den Panzern sehr eigenwillige Ideen für die Kosten vorgelegt, Insider sprachen von »Mondpreisen«. Zum Beispiel wolle PGZ für die sogenannte »Erstbefundung« der Panzer mehr als 100.000 Euro berechnen. In Deutschland seien für diese Diagnose nur etwa 12.000 Euro üblich. Zudem wolle PGZ für die Reparaturen keinerlei Gewährleistung übernehmen, auch dies sei völlig unüblich." So the PGZ wants 100 000 for an analysis, while that costs 12 000 in Germany and don't want to give any guarantee for the repairs it makes. I once said that the Poles only act when it's to their own advantage, but I take back my words....

Thank you, guys!

Indeed. When it cames to Russia, just prepare for the worst.

Indeed. To me it looks like the next step in the annexation of Belorussia. As all does doesn't make much sense yet, the only really important question is whether we should expect more escalation or the opposite. Given the number of lunatics surroundung Putin I fear the worst.