Ukraine
Ukraine’s using ATACMS on Russian soil-Consequences or bargaining chip?
Washington D.C. provided Ukraine with permission to unleash ATACMS on Russian soil. The Russians have indicated that ATACMS use will result in consequences. Included among these consequences would be Russia’s understanding that this represents a Western escalation against Russia. This escalation would “get a response.” Rebecca Grant penned an opinion piece that suggests that Donald […]
American military contractors to deploy to Ukraine
Team Biden lifted the restrictions on the deployment of American military contractors to Ukraine. For the first time since the Russians launched their full scale attack on Ukraine, U.S. contractors will be able to go to Ukraine to service U.S. military weapons systems. This includes the F16 and Patriot air defense systems. The Pentagon is […]
Ukraine from both candidates’ sides
Well, Joe Biden, in his last scheduled address to the United Nations, is taking the credit for saving Ukraine. Joe Biden has said he helped “ensure the survival of Ukraine” as he outlined his legacy in his final speech to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Vowing to support Kyiv until victory […]
Former Guardsman now a drone pilot for the Russian Army
We talked about Wilmer Puello-Mota, 28, here, when he fled the United States to avoid facing child pornography related charges. His lawyers even worked out a plea deal. However, Puello-Mota left the United States before he was due to show up in court. He operates drones for the Russian Army and is apparently happy with […]
A Russian private military commander calls for Putin’s overthrow
The Ukrainians appear to have launched a summer offensive… In Russia itself. Latest reporting indicates that the Ukrainian military has taken over 400 square miles of Russian territory in Kursk Oblast. Hundreds of Russian soldiers have surrendered in the areas that the Ukrainians captured. The Ukrainians are banking on the Russians to redeploy troops from […]
Biden signs 10-year security pact with Zelenskyy
Joe Biden signed a 10-year security pact with Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This deal provides Ukraine with weapons and ammunition and paves the way for continued training for Ukrainian troops. This is not inclusive. However, this agreement is not a treaty, and may negatively be impacted by either Donald Trump’s re-election or a divided Congress. […]
Joe Biden approves Ukraine’s using US rounds to strike Russian territory
US aid to Ukraine came with an important requirement. None of the weapons that the U.S. provided to Ukraine were to be used to strike targets on Russian Federation territory. However, Russia’s push towards Kharkiv left the Ukrainians with the inability to deal with this threat without using western rounds to strike targets within Russia. […]
Old Man’s War
If you haven’t had the pleasure yet, give Scalzi’s Old Man’s War a read. It’s military science fiction in the vein of Heinlein’s Starship Troopers. Set in a relatively near future, Old Man’s War starts with a group of octogenarians who have all volunteered for military service. In space. Earth in the future is much like Earth in the […]
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