On anniversary of Budapest Memorandum Budanov reminds us how hollow "promises of security" really are. Some things, though, will never change such as you can only achieve lasting Peace through Strength.

Garry Kasparov lays it out clearer than Anastasia's mate; Russia is in a war against Europe and Ukraine is the only country fighting it. Meanwhile, NATO questions whether UA military deserves to be in NATO, or should the strongest, most advanced army in Europe be surrendered to Putler.

It is Trump that needs to be pulled from Ukraine talks. A lasting peace will only occur in Europe with the collapse and disintegration of the RF.

Mass Migration planned for the Occupied Territories of Ukraine from the remotest RF regions to supplant the Ukraine population and cultural identity. This illegal "Russification" of the OT is reminiscent of Stalin's "ethnic cleansing" of Crimean Tartars 1944.

Ukraine Downs Russian Su-34 The supersonic bomber destroyed was part of massive attack on civilian infrastructure & residential buildings in the city Zaporizhzhya (Population: +750 000), located in southern Ukraine. #RussianWarcrimes

Poland is retiring their SU-22 aircraft. Designed originally as a ground-attack aircraft, they have a multi-role capability. 18 were refitted in 2014. Although PL supplied UA with 14 MiG-29s previously, the future of these SU-22s is unknown. Even the engines may be of interest to UA's missile prgm.

841 Russians are ordered out of Latvia, and another 2000 must re-take and pass the basic language exam or leave. They have had since 2022 to acquire a basic knowledge of the Latvian language. Will Putin use this "percussion" of these Latvian-Russians as a reason to invade as he did in Ukraine?

Ukraine acquires MiG-29(s) from Azerbaijan which they had originally acquired from Ukraine.

U.S. CONSTITUTIONAL ROAD TO DICTATORSHIP So what you are telling me is that based on the U.S. Constitution, Article II, if the U.S.A. is at WAR, or if I create enough internal chaos and DOMESTIC DISORDER, I can impose MARTIAL LAW, and, while in effect, I will never have to call another election?

And that is ignoring attacks in Africa & the Middle East, hybrid-attacks around the world, general propaganda, meddling in election destabilization everywhere. To summarize, the world would be better off without Russia.

Two Weeks Trump or Trump's Too Weak

Not "Just another prisoner swap". 4013 days captivity for one POW since 2014. Another, a pro-Ukrainian civilian, imprisoned at 18 y.o. in 2016, 9 yrs ago. Includes some Azov from the Mariupol defenders too. Ages of the Ukrainians range from 26 y.o. to 74 y.o.

A convicted felon says will meet with an indicted for war criminal to discuss the invasion the UN declared illegal. It's not a "peace summit", it's a criminal conspiracy.

Table showing comparatively 'Rapid Army Advances' since 1914, with Ukraine ranking at the top.

Talk taya in 3 1/2 years America, maybe.

In the Sumy region Ukraine, the Ruzzian army has suffered one of the most painful defeats in recent times. Z-bloggers outraged, blame their Generals for betrayal, saying that soldiers of the 30th Motorized Rifle Brigade of the were "literally left to die".

Turkey saves British Typhoon factory from closure with purchase of 40 fighters as RAF opts for U.S.A. F-35 over British manufactured Typhoon. Are U.S. jobs and appeasing Trump more important to the British government than supporting British industry & workers?

You can't hide behind "International Law" when you don't abide by "International Law".

Mossad working in Iran.

China is possibly sending air-defense missiles to Iran.

Greatly under reported in Western media is the prolific use of illegal Chemical Weapons by the Russians

Another First for Ukraine and the military history books; Towing gliders with 100 kg payload to strike Russia.

U.S. to cut aid to Ukraine (Trump has) "very different view of this conflict".

Chancellor Merz on Taurus Missiles: "I have always said that Taurus requires months of training for Ukrainian soldiers. And if we deliver them within six months or a year, it won’t help Ukraine today."

Once in a while. Good morning Blue Sky

After Peace Talks in Turkey Gary Kasparov posted: War is the essence of today's Russia. This country will fight until it is defeated. There will be no resistance in Russia until Putin's army suffers a crushing defeat. For the whole (...thinking...) world everything became clear.

ATESH cyber attack on media outlets in Crimea and the personal phone of the Commander of Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment in Sevastopol.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said during a visit to Kyiv that future arms supply talks with Ukraine will be kept private. “Under my leadership, debates about weapons supplies, calibers, weapon systems, and so on will be removed from public view,” Merz said.

USA blocking transfer of 49 M1 Abrams tanks from Australia to Ukraine

Ceasefire of Convenience for Putin's Parade - from midnight on May 8 to midnight on May 11 to coincide with ruzzia's May 9th Victory Day Parade.

Land for peace incentivizes war.

Finland wisely allocates secret military assets to Ukraine realizing that for every Ruzzian soldier killed or piece of armour destoryed in Ukraine now, is one less soldier or tank to be defended against on their border in the future.

Witkoff, appointed by Trump as negotiator for the Kremlin, regurgitates Putlers peace plan (Ukraine's surrender): Surrender land, disband military, and no NATO ever, or else...

Ukrainian Tryzub Laser System: Mobile prototype mounted in a van, soon to be automated. -destroys aerial bombs, cruise & ballistic missiles at 3 km; - destroys drones, helicopters & planes at 5 km; - optical blinding at a distance of up to 10 km. Ukraine leading the way again in the techno-war.

Trump envoy Gen. Kellogg : "We can divide Ukraine into Sectors like the postwar Berlin” [DE started & lost WWII] The NYT quoted Kellogg as proposing that UK and FR troops adopt zones of control in west UA as part of a “reassurance force,” with RU forces remaining in the occupied east & Crimea.

Death rains from the sky in Ukraine for 1139 days straight and yet Zelenskyy is having to beg for air defense from countries who have never fired a single missile in defense of their own.

From a Canadian to my (non-MAGA) American friends, "You will always be welcome in Canada." Friendship begets friendship and hostility begets hostility. Nationalistic tariffs and hatred diminishes us both.

New U.S. mineral deal imposes onerous conditions on UA. "The new draft deal looks like Ukraine was in the war with U.S., lost, [was] captured and now has to pay lifetime reparations", one senior official said. [WP] Zelenskyy will not sell out UA's future prosperity to POTUS with a 4 yr mandate.

One of the best photos I have seen in response to “why don’t you wear a suit”

Putler first rejected US envoy Gen. Kellogg, and then he dissed Whitkoff making him wait 8 hrs. before meeting with him. What do you think of your Kremlin buddy's peace negotiation tactics now Trump?

Ukraine's clear position restated by UA FM Andrii Sybiha: 1) ... never recognize the occupied territories; 2) ... no country has the right to veto the Ukrainian's affiliations (EU, NATO); 3) ...can be no restrictions on Ukraine's abilities to defend itself.

What would India do with 2,400 T-72s refurbished with T-90 engines built at an Indian plant using Ruzzian production technology? India has no fear of U.S. repercussions for breaching military sanctions on Ruzzia with Trump in the White House.

F-35 Vunerable US propriety software w back-door 'kill-switch' would allow the US to disable any F-35's targeting & guidance system. All "mission control data" must uploaded & processed in the US. Buy SE's Gripens unless you are willing to trust your air-force to Trump's whims.

Ruzzians are still operating out of Khemeimim Air Base in Syria and harassing French UAVs. Syria may wish to seize these aircraft for themselves especially considering the goodwill gestures shown towards the new Syrian regime by the EU. en.defence-ua.com/analysis/rus...

Video of pigs eating dead orc in Kherson. I hope the pigs will be okay. censor.net/en/videonews...

My new favorite song by Neil Young. youtu.be/feQN4Uc_BVo?...

Duda travels to Washington for an hour meeting with Trump. What he got was a "slap-in-the-face" 10 minute meeting for his troubles, and now faces criticism at home in Poland. english.nv.ua/nation/polis...

Ukraine could buy Mirage 2000-5 Mk II fighters from Greece which have improved radar for targeting ground positions, greater air-air targeting range, and standard Scalp missile mounts; all superior to the Mirages 2000-5F currently operated by UA. en.defence-ua.com/analysis/gre...