There have been comments in various places, re the video of Putin visiting Kursk, that it's a body double of Putin. Which seems to be the case to me too. MOO. I haven't posted the video because it was released by Moscow. This CNN link has a screenshot of the video of "Putin". Having seen the video, the body language is all wrong IMO and it could well be a body double JMO MOO.
Russia Attacks Ukraine - 23 Feb 2022 #15
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So - no surprise there, then!
What is Trump's next move now that he's been shown up as a fool by Moscow? Which, again, was no surprise.
Wouldn't that just be a temporary successor? Eg wouldn't it trigger another election? Sorry I'm not that up on US elections!The first thing I look for in the news when I wake up is whether Trump has died. It sounds awful, I know. I’m not wishing him dead. But he looks terrible.
Unfortunately, his successor would be Vance, who is in the debt of the tech bros, especially Peter Thiel who financed his campaign for Senate and encojrage Trump go pick him as VP. These guys from Silicon Valley have some very strange ideas that some feel they are hoping to put into effect here. Network States is one of their biggest ideas, which means democracy is destroyed. Rather dystopian, but they’re serious.
How Peter Thiel’s network of right-wing techies is infiltrating Donald Trump’s White House
With David Sacks as “AI and crypto czar” and Elon Musk as co-head of the DOGE, Peter Thiel’s network has become closely tied to the new Trump administration.www.yahoo.com
I'm remembering all the rumours some years ago, that Putin had actually died, and has 2 or 3 body doubles and it's the KGB (or whatever it's called now) running the show behind the scenes! JMO
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Lukashenko: US has no plan for Ukraine conflict
A joint news conference with Vladimir Putin and Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko is planned this afternoon, as we reported a few minutes ago.But Lukashenko is already speaking to media during his visit to Moscow today - telling state TV the US doesn't have a plan, referring to Washington's proposed ceasefire.
"I can say with absolute certainty that Americans have no plan for the conflict in Ukraine. Absolutely not," he said.
"What they are doing... they are testing the waters. What does this side want? What does the other want? We will talk about this today. Vladimir Vladimirovich [Putin] will tell me."
Ukraine war latest: Putin 'got everything he can possibly want' from Trump - as Europe 'considering post-war buffer zone' in Ukraine
As talks continue over security guarantees in post-war Ukraine, a new report suggests a buffer zone is among the potential solutions under consideration. Meanwhile, a prominent author suggests Vladimir Putin has benefited hugely from Donald Trump's actions. Follow the latest.
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As of this morning, Vadym Filashkin said two people were killed in Myrnograd and one in Pokrovsk, both in eastern Ukraine.
Across the region, he said 14 people have been injured.
He didn't specifically say if these deaths were a result of attacks overnight, but he added Russians have shelled the region 44 times in just one day.
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Three killed in Russian attacks in one region - governor
Three people have been killed in Russian attacks on the Donetsk region, the area's governor has said.As of this morning, Vadym Filashkin said two people were killed in Myrnograd and one in Pokrovsk, both in eastern Ukraine.
Across the region, he said 14 people have been injured.
He didn't specifically say if these deaths were a result of attacks overnight, but he added Russians have shelled the region 44 times in just one day.
Ukraine war latest: Putin 'got everything he can possibly want' from Trump - as Europe 'considering post-war buffer zone' in Ukraine
As talks continue over security guarantees in post-war Ukraine, a new report suggests a buffer zone is among the potential solutions under consideration. Meanwhile, a prominent author suggests Vladimir Putin has benefited hugely from Donald Trump's actions. Follow the latest.
The one reason Trump won't abandon Ukraine | Michael Clarke war Q&A
How would Donald Trump react if Russia rejects the ceasefire plan? Security and defence analyst Michael Clarke has answered your questions on the Ukraine war - read or watch his answers below. You can also submit a question for next week's Q&A.
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The one reason Trump won't abandon Ukraine | Michael Clarke war Q&A
How would Donald Trump react if Russia rejects the ceasefire plan? Security and defence analyst Michael Clarke has answered your questions on the Ukraine war - read or watch his answers below. You can also submit a question for next week's Q&A.
'Trump has the same technique as a mafia boss'
Jed
"There's logic to it, he likes to be unpredictable," Michael Clarke says.
He explains Trump likes to "frighten" people.
"We owe him the respect of being the elected president of the US, and that's considerable respect, but he has the same technique as a mafia boss," Clarke explains.
"He wants to be feared, he wants to insult people near to him to show how powerful he is."
Clarke adds that Trump sees power as a "personal thing" and says the US president "doesn't see it as institutional".
"The power is him, Trump, and it's not the presidency as such," he says.
"It's not American institutions, he doesn't like institutions. He particularly doesn't like international institutions."
'No dictator has stopped being a dictator because people were nice to them - the chance of a conflict is high'
"When people talk about this, I say, give me an example in the last 3,000 years of recorded history of a voracious dictator who stopped being a voracious dictator because people were nice to him.1 hour ago 1h ago 11:30
The two countries have agreed to deepen cooperation on armaments, exchange of intelligence, and production of ammunition.
Finland is also providing Kyiv with a new military aidpackage, worth about €200m (£168m).
That will include artillery ammunition to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia.
Finland joined NATO in April 2023 amid concerns about Moscow's actions.
Finland shares a 1,340km (832-mile) border with Russia.
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Ukraine and Finland sign defence agreement
Finland and Ukrainehave signed a bilateral defence agreement, Finland'sdefence ministry has said.The two countries have agreed to deepen cooperation on armaments, exchange of intelligence, and production of ammunition.
Finland is also providing Kyiv with a new military aidpackage, worth about €200m (£168m).
That will include artillery ammunition to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia.
Finland joined NATO in April 2023 amid concerns about Moscow's actions.
Finland shares a 1,340km (832-mile) border with Russia.
Ukraine war latest: Putin 'got everything he can possibly want' from Trump - as Europe 'considering post-war buffer zone' in Ukraine
As talks continue over security guarantees in post-war Ukraine, a new report suggests a buffer zone is among the potential solutions under consideration. Meanwhile, a prominent author suggests Vladimir Putin has benefited hugely from Donald Trump's actions. Follow the latest.
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No, it wouldn’t trigger another election, not until 2028. If Trump dies (or is removed from office) JD Vance immediately becomes president and finishes out the rest of Trumps 4 year term. Then when we have another election in 2028, he can run as president and serve a 2nd term. But no presidential election until 2028 no matter what happens to Trump.
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Trump's Ukraine stance worrying for Russia's neighbors, says David Cameron
The former UK PM fears Trump's Ukraine strategy might validate Russian regional dominance, potentially endangering Baltic nations despite their NATO membership.
Russia forms infantry units from nuclear forces, deploys them to Toretsk
Analysis confirmed that Russian Strategic Rocket Forces troops have been engaged in hostilities, with new infantry regiments emerging in 2024.
Syrskyi: Ukrainians reposition to stronger defensive lines in Russia's Kursk Oblast "when needed"
The top general says the Russians are attempting to break through Ukrainian defenses and shift combat operations into Ukraine's Sumy and Kharkiv oblasts.
The former UK PM fears Trump's Ukraine strategy might validate Russian regional dominance, potentially endangering Baltic nations despite their NATO membership.
Russia forms infantry units from nuclear forces, deploys them to Toretsk
Analysis confirmed that Russian Strategic Rocket Forces troops have been engaged in hostilities, with new infantry regiments emerging in 2024.
Syrskyi: Ukrainians reposition to stronger defensive lines in Russia's Kursk Oblast "when needed"
The top general says the Russians are attempting to break through Ukrainian defenses and shift combat operations into Ukraine's Sumy and Kharkiv oblasts.
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Frontline report: Ukraine’s Kursk operation forced Russia to sacrifice Pokrovsk and Toretsk push
To counter Ukraine’s Kursk maneuver, Russia shifted key forces, stalling its Donbas offensive.
Ukrainian UAVs strike drone production facility in Russia's Kaluga Oblast
Additional strikes targeted industrial and energy infrastructure in Rostov, Voronezh, Saratov, and Tambov oblasts of Russia overnight on March 13.
Footage shared by Astra shows the Ukrainian Lyutyi drone hitting a gas industry-linked facility in Saratov Oblast.
Trump warns of "devastating" financial measures against Russia if they reject the ceasefire proposal
"We could do things very bad for Russia...but I don't want to do that because I want to see peace," he said. This comes as a special envoy arrived in Moscow following Ukraine's acceptance of a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire plan. https://euromaidanpress.com/2025/03/13/trump-warns-of-devastating-financial-measures-if-russia-rejects-ceasefire/
To counter Ukraine’s Kursk maneuver, Russia shifted key forces, stalling its Donbas offensive.
Ukrainian UAVs strike drone production facility in Russia's Kaluga Oblast
Additional strikes targeted industrial and energy infrastructure in Rostov, Voronezh, Saratov, and Tambov oblasts of Russia overnight on March 13.
Footage shared by Astra shows the Ukrainian Lyutyi drone hitting a gas industry-linked facility in Saratov Oblast.
Trump warns of "devastating" financial measures against Russia if they reject the ceasefire proposal
"We could do things very bad for Russia...but I don't want to do that because I want to see peace," he said. This comes as a special envoy arrived in Moscow following Ukraine's acceptance of a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire plan. https://euromaidanpress.com/2025/03/13/trump-warns-of-devastating-financial-measures-if-russia-rejects-ceasefire/
In the Uk, I believe it's the case that the same party stays in power, but within party, they vote for a new leader MOO
Vance would finish out Trump’s term until the election in 2028. Then he could run again for President if nominated.
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Bottle Battle: Trump Threatens Europe
Trump has warned the EU that if it does not immediately lift tariffs on American whiskey, Washington will retaliate by raising tariffs on European wine, champagne, and other alcoholic beverages up to 200%.
JUST IN: Ukraine receives first tranche of $1.7 Billion from Canada, secured by revenues from frozen Russian assets
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced.
Putin spoke out about the situation in the Kursk region!
Vladimir Putin has made a sharp statement regarding the situation in the Kursk Region.
He called the Ukrainian military terrorists: “All people who are on the territory of the Kursk region, who commit crimes against civilians here, who oppose our armed forces, law enforcement agencies and special services, in accordance with the laws of the Russian Federation, and are terrorists,” Putin said.
In addition, Putin drew attention to the legal status of foreign citizens involved in the conflict. He reminded that such persons cannot count on the protection of international agreements. “At the same time, I would also like to recall that foreign mercenaries are not covered by the 1949 Geneva Convention on the Treatment of Prisoners of War,” the Russian president concluded.
Pot/kettle! ^^^
Trump has warned the EU that if it does not immediately lift tariffs on American whiskey, Washington will retaliate by raising tariffs on European wine, champagne, and other alcoholic beverages up to 200%.
JUST IN: Ukraine receives first tranche of $1.7 Billion from Canada, secured by revenues from frozen Russian assets
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced.
Putin spoke out about the situation in the Kursk region!
Vladimir Putin has made a sharp statement regarding the situation in the Kursk Region.
He called the Ukrainian military terrorists: “All people who are on the territory of the Kursk region, who commit crimes against civilians here, who oppose our armed forces, law enforcement agencies and special services, in accordance with the laws of the Russian Federation, and are terrorists,” Putin said.
In addition, Putin drew attention to the legal status of foreign citizens involved in the conflict. He reminded that such persons cannot count on the protection of international agreements. “At the same time, I would also like to recall that foreign mercenaries are not covered by the 1949 Geneva Convention on the Treatment of Prisoners of War,” the Russian president concluded.
Pot/kettle! ^^^
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I’m not a JD Vance fan at all but I do sometimes wonder if Trump died, would it help to tame the MAGA cult behaviors? I don’t know. People are SO obsessed with Trump that I don’t know if another republican leader can really carry that same obsession. But then I think about how JD acted in the Oval Office to Zelenskyy and his comments about the UK in the past few weeks and I realize what a horrible leader he would be. His foreign policy so far has been just so bad, I can’t imagine him as the actual president. Ugh. Just bad choices all around. IMO
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Putin keeps signaling that a ceasefire doesn't really interest him
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Whitkoff’s plane lands in Moscow for Ukraine talks. But instead of meeting Trump’s negotiator, Putin chose the old — and far from friendly— Lukashenka. P is for Priorities.
A meeting with his vassal and a symbolic sidelining of Trump’s envoy — classic Putin. A deliberate move to signal "we don’t depend on the U.S." and a clear warning that ceasefire talks with Russia will be anything but easy.
Long Time No See: Lukashenka flies to PutinThe self-proclaimed president of Belarus, Lukashenka, has arrived in Moscow for "talks."
According to the dictator’s press service, Lukashenka and Putin will first have a “one-on-one” chat, followed by an expanded meeting with delegation members.
Supposedly, they will discuss “cooperation between their countries,” “joint work within integration formats,” and “current international affairs.”
Later today, the Kremlin will hold a press conference where Putin is expected to comment on the situation in Ukraine and the ceasefire proposal.
Nuclear weapons in Poland? Duda makes an interesting proposal to Trump
In an interview with the Financial Times, Polish President Andrzej Duda revealed that he recently discussed the issue with the U.S. special representative for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg. He added that Trump could relocate American nuclear warheads currently stored in Western Europe or the U.S. to Poland.
According to Duda, such a move could serve as a deterrent against future Russian aggression.
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Whitkoff’s plane lands in Moscow for Ukraine talks. But instead of meeting Trump’s negotiator, Putin chose the old — and far from friendly— Lukashenka. P is for Priorities.
A meeting with his vassal and a symbolic sidelining of Trump’s envoy — classic Putin. A deliberate move to signal "we don’t depend on the U.S." and a clear warning that ceasefire talks with Russia will be anything but easy.
Long Time No See: Lukashenka flies to PutinThe self-proclaimed president of Belarus, Lukashenka, has arrived in Moscow for "talks."
According to the dictator’s press service, Lukashenka and Putin will first have a “one-on-one” chat, followed by an expanded meeting with delegation members.
Supposedly, they will discuss “cooperation between their countries,” “joint work within integration formats,” and “current international affairs.”
Later today, the Kremlin will hold a press conference where Putin is expected to comment on the situation in Ukraine and the ceasefire proposal.
Nuclear weapons in Poland? Duda makes an interesting proposal to Trump
In an interview with the Financial Times, Polish President Andrzej Duda revealed that he recently discussed the issue with the U.S. special representative for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg. He added that Trump could relocate American nuclear warheads currently stored in Western Europe or the U.S. to Poland.
According to Duda, such a move could serve as a deterrent against future Russian aggression.
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A video emerges showing Russian troops executing unarmed Ukrainian POWs
At least five Ukrainian soldiers were reportedly executed in the village of Kazachya Loknya, Kursk region.
Ukraine’s Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets stated that he has sent official letters to the UN and the ICRC to document yet another war crime.
"Once again, we see the cynical disregard for international humanitarian law by the Russian army. Those who give the orders and carry out these atrocities must face severe consequences," he said.
Yet another execution video showing Putin’s soldiers killing unarmed Ukrainian POWs has surfaced online.
The Ombudsman has sent letters to the UN and ICRC to document yet another Russian war crime.
Ukrainian drones have hit a secret Russian drone assembly plant in the Kaluga Region, an intelligence source told Kyiv Post.
At least five Ukrainian soldiers were reportedly executed in the village of Kazachya Loknya, Kursk region.
Ukraine’s Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets stated that he has sent official letters to the UN and the ICRC to document yet another war crime.
"Once again, we see the cynical disregard for international humanitarian law by the Russian army. Those who give the orders and carry out these atrocities must face severe consequences," he said.
Yet another execution video showing Putin’s soldiers killing unarmed Ukrainian POWs has surfaced online.
The Ombudsman has sent letters to the UN and ICRC to document yet another Russian war crime.
Ukrainian drones have hit a secret Russian drone assembly plant in the Kaluga Region, an intelligence source told Kyiv Post.
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Yes in 2019 the Tories got elected with one PM and in 2024 were ejected whilst on their third PM.
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This is correct.
No PM has ever been directly elected. The appointment of the PM is purely at the discretion of the party in power (as long as the Monarch approves them, which they always do) and the PM need not even be an elected MP.
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