Here we go again-Ukraine once again pt2

[Jimbuna]

[August]

Originally Posted by Skybird

NK will go it alone, Russia is busy. The visit is more about gettingRussia'S tolerance for North Korean action. There is a historical precedence for this, 1950. The Korea war was not launched before NK got agreement from Stalin.

The RoK's would clean their clock if they did. This ain't 1950.

[Jimbuna]

Russia Calls for Urgent Security Talks with U.S.

Russia sees an urgent need for security discussions with the United States, emphasizing that such talks must be "comprehensive" and include the topic of Ukraine, the Kremlin announced on Friday, according to Hot News.

A Comprehensive Dialog
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that it is impossible to separate individual issues from the overall complex of accumulated problems.

When asked if Moscow is ready to discuss nuclear risks with Washington, Peskov replied:

“We are open to dialogue, but it must be an extended, comprehensive dialogue covering all dimensions, including the current situation related to the conflict in Ukraine and the direct involvement of the U.S. in the conflict.”

The United States has consistently rejected Russia's accusation that by arming Ukraine, it has become a direct participant in a war aimed at delivering a "crushing strategic defeat" to Russia.

Ukraines Responsibility
Washington maintains that any negotiations regarding the war are the responsibility of Ukraine.

Peskov's remarks echo Russia's long-standing position but highlight a growing list of issues that need to be addressed in U.S.-Russia discussions.

"Overall, dialogue is very necessary," Peskov emphasized. "It is needed because the number of problems is increasing, and there are many issues related to the global security architecture."

From Washington's perspective, it is President Vladimir Putin who is adding to the list of security concerns.
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world...867cd4da&ei=14

[Jimbuna]

Hungary drops sanctions block over nuclear deal with Russia

Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Hungarian government has agreed to the 14th package of sanctions against Russia in exchange for the exclusion of measures threatening Rosatom's expansion of the nuclear power plant in Paks, reports the Hungarian editorial office of Radio Free Europe.

Radio Free Europe reported on Thursday, citing its sources, that the Hungarian government has ceased blocking EU sanctions on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies after receiving assurances that the expansion project of their only nuclear power plant will not face future restrictions.

Russian state-owned company Rosatom is building two new nuclear power plant units in Paks, central Hungary, with a capacity of 1,200 megawatts each. The project, named Paks II, is one of Orban's government's key energy initiatives. The total investment value is expected to be around £10 billion, with 80% of the costs covered by a Russian loan.
Budapest regularly reiterates that it will block any sanctions package that includes cooperation in the nuclear energy sector. At the end of May, Hungary also signed a cooperation agreement in this area with Belarus.

Previously, Budapest excluded supporting any punitive measures against the Russian gas sector due to supply security concerns.

New sanctions package after a month of negotiations
After more than a month of negotiations, EU countries agreed on Thursday to the 14th sanctions against Russia. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the new restrictions are intended to hinder the Kremlin's access to technology and limit its revenue from energy exports.
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world...4e7805a1&ei=19

[mapuc]

Markus

[Dargo]

South Korea will consider supplying arms to Ukraine after Russia and North Korea sign strategic pact

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea said Thursday that it would consider sending arms to Ukraine, a major policy change that was suggested after Russia and North Korea rattled the region and beyond by signing a pact to come to each other’s defense in the event of war. The comments from a senior presidential official came hours after North Korea’s state media released the details of the agreement, which observers said could mark the strongest connection between Moscow and Pyongyang since the end of the Cold War. It comes at a time when Russia faces growing isolation over the war in Ukraine and both countries face escalating standoffs with the West.
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Yoon’s national security adviser, Chang Ho-jin, said that Seoul would reconsider the issue of providing arms to Ukraine to help the country fight off Russia’s full-scale invasion. South Korea, a growing arms exporter with a well-equipped military backed by the United States, has provided humanitarian aid and other support to Ukraine, while joining U.S.-led economic sanctions against Moscow. But it hasn’t directly provided arms to Kyiv, citing a longstanding policy of not supplying weapons to countries actively engaged in conflict... https://apnews.com/article/north-kor...source=Twitter

Karma is a biaach I would rather be getting South Korean systems and ammunition than North Korean. Putin realising he’s screwed up and trying to salvage things by making nuclear threats to South Korea. Another pointless red line from the bully.

It's really happening.
"We completed the procedure of providing weapons to Ukraine and is considering providing Anti-tank missiles and artillery shells first".
As we expected, the Raybolt ATGM and 105mm, 155mm artillery shells.
Russia, what have you done.
Perhaps this is what we should have done from the beginning.
These North fanatics are should not be trusted and its ours to deal with.
You have far outlived your reputation, Putin. https://x.com/mason_8718/status/1804148534498996732

US gives Ukraine priority in delivery of new Patriot missiles

The United States is going to give Ukraine priority in supplying Patriot air defense missiles. Shipments to other countries will be postponed for the time being so that Ukraine can build up sufficient supplies. The US National Security Council spokesman announced this. John Kirby said yesterday that it was "a difficult but necessary decision at this key moment in the war." Kirby expects the new deliveries to arrive in Ukraine by the end of summer. "Everything they need will go to Ukraine," President Biden said earlier this week. His Ukrainian counterpart Zelensky said he was grateful for the missiles, which are intended to protect civilians and cities from Russian attacks. Taiwan is the only country exempted from the new delivery policy, likely because of the growing threat from China.

Washington is additionally trying to persuade other countries to transfer existing missile systems to Ukraine. Romanian President Iohannis responded positively, promising yesterday to send an additional Patriot system to Ukraine. Spain and Greece are not heeding the U.S. call, as is Poland. That country says it needs the air defense missiles itself, to secure transshipment points of Western weapons for Ukraine.

Netherlands to supply Patriot system to Ukraine together with another country

Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren announced that the Netherlands will supply components for a Patriot air defense system for Ukraine together with another country. Ollongren did not name the second country or provide details on when the system would be delivered, but said that the Netherlands will supply the system's radar and launchers. The Dutch Defense Ministry said in May that the Netherlands would like to deliver a Patriot system to Ukraine in cooperation with other countries, and was in talks to compile the air defense system.

The Netherlands has not delivered a full patriot system to Ukraine so far, but has previously provided launchers and other supplies, as well as training for crews. Ollongren described Romania's decision to supply a Patriot system, announced on June 20, as "very good news." Bucharest said it decided to donate the Patriot system to Kyiv in coordination with partners in view of the "deteriorating security situation" in Ukraine due to Moscow's constant attacks. Ukraine has 4 Patriots/SAMP-T Systems, 5 are expected to arrive. In total, 6-7 more would need to be pledged for Ukraine to have a strong defense against Russia.

[mapuc]

^
Oh so that's why he said those words about South Korea in a tv-transmitted speech which I saw some hours ago on Danish tv.

Markus

[Rockstar]

Listen @0.08 second and @2:20. Who knew Ukrainian gun crews spoke German so well


Posted 5 hours ago

[Catfish]

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Hungary drops sanctions block over nuclear deal with Russia

Mafia-Orban taking EU money and giving it to his family, while tryingvto destroy the EU and join Moscow... unbelievable.
Eu should instantly drop Hungary 😡

[Catfish]

Originally Posted by Rockstar

Listen @0.08 second and @2:20. Who knew Ukrainian gun crews spoke German so well

Only good friends and advisors, just like the US

[Rockstar]

Originally Posted by Catfish

Only good friends and advisors, just like the US

No doubt we all have advisors/crew assigned to donated equipment, especially on the more advanced systems. Might be why we have been so hesitant to allow them to fire into Russia.

Especially Patriots it takes well over a year of training to master those things.

[Reece]

Originally Posted by Catfish

Mafia-Orban taking EU money and giving it to his family, while trying to destroy the EU and join Moscow... unbelievable.
Eu should instantly drop Hungary 😡

If true I certainly agree, hopefully just some erroneous reporting or propaganda!