Whats going on in the World

[wader]

pretty much everything you wanna know - where are we today?

 

[wader]

interesting read - your mileage may vary..............

Why Ukraine Is Different

There have been dozens of wars in the almost 80 years since World War II ended. But if Russia invades Ukraine in the coming days, it will be different from almost all of them. It will be another sign that the world may be entering an alarming new era in which authoritarianism is on the rise...

www.yahoo.com

 

[wader]

Diplomacy Has Failed

here we go.................

UK to announce sanctions after Putin recognises breakaway regions

Five Ukrainians killed in sabotage attack, claims Kremlin Downing Street warns Putin's invasion plans have 'already begun' Wallace: Europe a 'very dangerous place' if we can't trust Russia 'Vladimir Putin has embarrassed Emmanuel Macron - again' Putin 'has drawn up hitlist of Ukrainians to kill'...

www.yahoo.com

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Putin paves way for invasion by recognising breakaway republics​

Vladimir Putin has paved the way for an invasion of Ukraine after the Kremlin announced that the Russian President will recognise the breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine as independent.

In a statement, the Kremlin said that Mr Putin had informed both Olaf Scholz and Emmanuel Macron of his decision in phone calls with the German Chancellor and French President, adding that both leaders had "expressed disappointment" over the move.

The decision comes after Russia's top officials made impassioned speeches in favour of the move at an unscheduled Kremlin security council meeting.

"I have heard your opinions. The decision will be taken today," the Russian leader said after the conclusion of the meeting, which was later aired on state television.

By recognising the independence of the People's Republics of Donetsk and Luhansk, Russia will officially give up on the 2015 peace deals that recognise Ukraine's sovereignty over the territory. It will also give Russia a pretext to send troops to the separatist-held areas.

However, it is not clear whether this means Russia will target the rest of Ukraine.
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"...we are ready to show you what real de-communization looks like”.
Vladamir Putin

 

[wader]

Whitehouse imposes sanctions on the two breakaway republics that Putin recognized this morning.

 

[wader]

Russian Ground Forces have now deployed further forward & are now 3 miles from the Ukraine border.

 

[Rick67]

What fear there is of 46.

Truth Social is up, not running, but up.

 

[wader]

Just Breaking: Russian Ground Forces & Tank columns have crossed the border into the Breakaway Republics

 

[jpd]

Oops

Lithium-ion batteries are fueling the fire on a burning cargo ship full of Porsches

The cargo ship Felicity Ace is aflame from bow to stern with a lithium-ion battery fire that can’t be put out with water alone.

qz.com

 

[Rick67]

Trudeau Says ‘State of Emergency’ Will Remain in Place

 

[Rick67]

Balless! He already caved.White House wrestles with whether Russia has “invaded” Ukraine — The Washington Post

 

[jpd]

Balless! He already caved.White House wrestles with whether Russia has “invaded” Ukraine — The Washington Post

 

[longcast]

CNN Saga: Cuomo-Gollust-Zucker scandal causing ‘legal mess’ that Discovery would be wise to avoid, experts say

The ongoing saga surrounding CNN is a "legal mess" for everyone involved as Discovery is set to take over the beleaguered news organization.

www.foxnews.com

 

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Rising crime and the work from home conundrum

If there was ever a pithy slogan or rallying cry suited for a leader in crisis, the above sentence would be perfect for New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and could be applied on at least two fronts: working from home and the Big Apple’s skyrocketing violent crime.

finance.yahoo.com

Very interesting article. The difference this go around is various professions now DO NOT have to be in cities to participate. That is what I see as the major difference. Oh, and the current affairs in these cities.

 

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Ukraine-Russia conflict could push inflation to 10% as invasion begins

U.S. inflation is already at the highest level in four decades. The worsening Ukraine-Russia crisis could push it even higher.

www.foxbusiness.com

 

[jpd]

Good lord......they've gone bats*** crazy!

 

[wader]

Ukraine-Russia conflict could push inflation to 10% as invasion begins

U.S. inflation is already at the highest level in four decades. The worsening Ukraine-Russia crisis could push it even higher.

www.foxbusiness.com

if it escalates to the full potential it could escalate to - inflation is going to be the least of our concerns

 

[Rick67]

Good lord......they've gone bats*** crazy!

They have an AOC too ?

 

[wader]

Ukraine-Russia: Germany suspends Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline

Germany has taken steps to halt the process of certifying the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Tuesday, as the West started taking punitive measures against Moscow over the Ukraine crisis. Scholz told reporters in Berlin that his government was taking the...

www.yahoo.com

 

[BennyV]

if it escalates to the full potential it could escalate to - inflation is going to be the least of our concerns

Please elaborate.

 

[pequa1]

Oops

Lithium-ion batteries are fueling the fire on a burning cargo ship full of Porsches

The cargo ship Felicity Ace is aflame from bow to stern with a lithium-ion battery fire that can’t be put out with water alone.

qz.com

but did they start it ?