Excellent Angelica,thank you.🤗
Worked in Middle East & Africa in secure military communications. Jumped out of the rat race in 2001 moved to Cornwall 2 years later and took on a smallholding. My wife and I started a couple of businesses which got far too big so now I'm retired, sort of!
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Excellent Angelica,thank you.🤗
Do grow up!!
It's all home grown!!
We'll try and keep things together during your absence! You relax, the planet's in safe hands!!🤞
Ukraine has done exactly what they were told by Biden and now the Orange Idiot. It hasn't worked and never will. So now they are taking on Putin more directly. Ukraine alone will bring about Putin's downfall by the collapse of the crumbling Russian Empire. Flamingos Rule OK!! 🦩
Thank you Sue. BTW, my stepson and his two daughters are big Arsenal fans, personally I don't do football.
Electronically Transmitted Trump Derangement! I had to look it up.
Have a good break TA, but do keep a lookout for Cossacks leaving their towels on the pool loungers!
"There is an aggressive timeline of a demonstration firing in circa 9 months from any contract award and serial production approximately 3–6 months later, producing a minimum of 10 units per month.” That will be a first!!
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I thought I'd have a look and found it was for well over 3 HOURS FFS, what were you thinking of TA? Please tell us that you didn't watch it all!!
without the ability to design and build drones that have given them the independence to fight on their terms and not Putin's or indeed Trump's! If it weren't for drones, the nation of Ukraine and its wonderfully brave people would be all but over. In a nutshell, there is not one answer that fits all
particularly from the US. Consider the dragging of feet by the Biden administration at the beginning of the war, so much could have been achieved were it not for the US indecisiveness in the use of long range weapons. Now consider the Trump administration and where the war in Ukraine would be
Putin's invasion. Tanks were not the answer and Russia failed miserably. Drones however readily give Ukraine the means to provide opportunities for innovation in weapon design at a fraction of the cost. Perhaps more importantly drones have also given Ukraine independence from unreliable support,
Every war has its own individual needs. The tank can have its place on the battlefield, but perhaps not in the war in Ukraine. Tanks can be extremely cumbersome, particularly in an urban environment. Consider how many tanks and other armoured vehicles were trapped on route to Kyiv at the start of
18-22 year old females. So a bloke of 72 years is no good!?!? Bugger, and I thought this could be my big break. I'm told I make excellent paper planes. Oh well, their loss. Back to boring brain surgery in Harley Street I suppose.🙄
twist some conditions on Ukrainian use of Flamingos despite them being built in Ukraine?
Many thanks TA, a positive and optimistic article. I do however worry about restrictions from the Pentagon, Colby, Hesgeth, Vance and of course the Orange Idiot. If they get into "Putin Protect" mode, is it possible that they could inhibit the introduction of ERAMs into the war? Could they also
Thanks for letting me know.
on the Kuril Islands, where restrictions on gasoline sales had previously been introduced, AI-92 fuel has run out. Fuel is no longer being distributed in the Sakhalin region, as the remaining gasoline is needed for special vehicles, Konstantin Istomin, head of the Kuril District, reported."
I just saw this on Telegram.... "Russian propagandist Maksim Kalashnikov: gasoline is catastrophically scarce in several regions of Russia. The cause, he said, is the August drone strikes on oil refineries, which put a critical part of the country's refining capacity out of operation. Meanwhile,
Even the BBC are on the case. bsky.app/profile/bbcs...
Nice pastries!!
Resources that once belonged to China.
So Putin's nuclear threat works, even though his arsenal is likely to be minimal. We all fear the functional nuke, but Putin and his thugs fear the NATO response to a nuke attack, which may or may not be nuclear. Xi Jinping fears such a scenario for a very good reason, China needs Russia intact!!
far more useful and cheap. Dead Russian soldiers don't need to be paid, fed or watered. When they are blown up they are probably beyond burying. A win-win for Putin and his chosen elite. I agree Russia is on the ropes, the question is, how do we manage its downfall and the repercussions that follow?
I'm not convinced that Russia has spent the money to maintain its nukes. Why would they when the money can be spent on yachts, fast cars and luxury mansions in nice places outside Russia. The nuclear threat has been enough up to now without a need to spend further useful money on it! Soldiers are
If one thinks about it, Russian soldiers are prisoners of war!
Ukraine with the following specifications.... Approximate range: 463 km (288 miles) Flight speed: at least 763 km/h (475 mph) Accuracy: within 10 meters (33 feet) Weight: around 227 kg (500 pounds) I'm not sure of the payload or if Hesgeth will impose stupid limitations of use in Russia.
Perhaps the Flamingo's time has arrived. The Alabuga drone factory must be very tempting right now. All this when Hesgeth and the Pentagon will not allow Atacms to be used inside Russia. Supposedly to protect the Orange Idiot's peace talks with Putin. Now 3,350 ERAMs have been ordered by NATO for
I'm not surprised at all. Up until 24 years ago, I used to travel to the US on business at least twice a year and do pleasure every couple of years. Not any more and since the Orange Idiot was first elected in 2016, my wife and I have a new bucket list which excludes the US. Now we are more at ease.
How much time and money did the Select Committee spend to come up with a report that states the "bleeding obvious"? Their answer could also apply to any Civil Service department of any ministry. The NHS is an obvious contender, but so is our Cornwall Council who are currently in debt ÂŁ1.3 Billion!!!
If there is no Epstein list, what was on Pam Bondi, the United States Attorney General's desk? Does the Orange Idiot speaking about grabbing a woman's "pussy" sound appropriate?
My wife and I have a smallholding in SW England with 4 beehives, lots of trees and a spring providing wonderfully clean water. Your comment is most welcome. Thank you Art.
And the US, from what we read about their submarine programme.
Can we trust the Norwegian Trolls!!??
Every UK government construction project, be it for civilian or defence results in disastrous delays and spiraling increase in costs. The US is apparently the same. Yet nobody is held responsible for these cockups. Why is this, how do they get away with it? It's very unsettling especially right now!
I'm not too sure Americans will have that luxury. This is happening now!
Calumny, that's a new word for me! I've clearly led a sheltered existence. This all sounds very encouraging, long may it continue. How many Putin doubles are there, before the top the real one. I wonder if the new regime in Syria will soon get a chance to welcome Assad home!? A touching reception 🤣
We did read a while back that France was working with Ukraine on developing a long range missile. This must be it. It's only 1300+km to the Alabuga drone factory complex. I wonder if they can operate like the Russian drones and come down on their target from a great height?
We are all so concerned about Putin's Russian Orthodox Church being banned in Ukraine. It must be so hard on Putin as he is such a devoted Christian!!!
But only with people as stupid and vulnerable as the Orange Idiot!!
Having worked with and having had some eye opening experiences with the Turkish government in the past, I don't feel at all happy with them as peacekeepers in Ukraine. Things are all far too complicated already, let's not make matters worse.
That would indeed be helpful to a limited degree, but I can't see the Orange Idiot giving the green light to such an idea.
The Orange Idiot is doing great things as a peacemaker isn't he!? Netanyahu's government can do what they like because of the US support no matter if it is Republicans or Democrats in power. Protected by antisemitism laws and the Israel supporting voters in the US. I can't even mention their faith!🤬
I really can't see a role for the "Coalition of the Willing". The concept is fast running out of steam before it has even started.
I totally understand Amos. Sometimes sarcasm gets the better of me. Elsewhere I too have voiced my frustration with Trump. He reminds me of a sheepdog, that just doesn't understand sheep and how to get them through an open gate to safety and away from the "big bad wolf"!
Well good luck with that idea Amos🤯
Whatever the figure, Europe and the rest of the world are stuck with Trump. In Ukraine innocent people are being killed every day, indirectly Trump has a hand in that. He could stop it all, but just doesn't see it. As TA says, we have to give it time. What's more important, Ukraine or billions?
You are absolutely right. Please accept my apologies.
Putin's maximal demands have not changed a bit. It's only Trump who genuinely thinks he can broker a deal, so we had to endure this Alaska and White House show the last days. And we can fairly assume that President Zelensky knows Putin way better than Trump does." How do we address Trump's ego?!?
I just read this on Telegram, it says it all... "I have a feeling that Putin will never agree to a one-to-one meeting with President Zelensky. He had the opportunity in Istanbul in May, but ignored it. Putin's very life is inextricably tied to continuing the war in Ukraine now and he knows that.
Putin's maximal demands have not changed a bit. It's only Trump who genuinely thinks he can broker a deal, so we had to endure this Alaska and White House show the last days. And we can fairly assume that President Zelensky knows Putin way better than Trump does." How do we overcome Trump's ego?
Putin can play the Orange Idiot with his bunch of "yes men", but he knows he can't play Zelensky and his team from Ukraine. They are after all ex Russians, and know exactly what Putin and his thugs are like and the tactics they employ. The Kremlin will never ever let Putin be seen to be reasonable.
Give us all a little nudge when it happens Mandy!!🙄
Meanwhile, to Trump and Putin it’s all about their egos. Slava Ukraini
Thank you TA, an excellent piece which I found difficult to read in parts. Yes it will be a disaster for Russia when these troops finally go home. However what is it like for those Ukrainians who find their homes, villages, towns and farms overrun by this rabble army. It is too awful to contemplate.
Not if it helps Zelensky!
It will be here. It will be riveting TV - they guy who played Trump in the Comey Affair was pretty good. It was never shown in the UK but you can find it on Apple TV store. I was there when all that happened and saw a lot of it first hand. It was like a weird circus.
Apple +
Do try and watch The Comey Rules, it's very good and they've got the Orange Idiot off to a tee!
Even Trump's parents couldn't have predicted what a nasty piece of excrement they would impose on the "Free World "!!
Trump's views are of "the last person spoken to"! I remember my son as a 15 year old used to like that, but I was extremely confident he was never to be head of the "Free World"! Starmer, Macron, VDL, etc. will now also be with Zelensky and Trump. No bullying from the Orange Idiot to be tolerated!!!
When Trump and Putin met in Helsinki in 2018.
When peace finally comes to Ukraine, with every Russian banished from its soil and the rebuilding of this great country has begun, there is only one thing left to be done. Award Zelensky the Nobel Peace Prize and ensure Trump is given a very public invitation to the award ceremony.
This pleases me. There is no badly negotiated peace deal that Zelensky would be forced to reject and hence blamed by Trump for continuing Putin's war. Now Europe+ must step up the pressure on Trump while he's on the back foot, to provide all that Ukraine needs to win this war and finally end it.
I finally finished both episodes tonight. I really enjoyed it. The guy who played Trump did a good job in portraying his nasty character. I look forward to another TV series on Trump and the 47th presidency. As you say, riveting TV!
I agree with you about Trump and his bunch of idiots, but a broken up Russian Federation, wouldn't be much use to China. It would be so much more difficult to control.
Don't waste your time asking Corbyn real questions!
That is already happening. The best outcome now is for the Russian Federation to collapse completely and break up into smaller factions all fighting among themselves. Then the Russian territories will become far more difficult to influence and control for China. Trump just doesn't understand that.
I read this earlier. Definitely just click bait. What would be the long-term consequences of Ukraine losing? Sherelle Jacobs doesn't address the question, however she states that... "Washington fears that a cash-strapped and isolated Russia risks becoming a satellite state of China."
I do find Starmer's praise for Trump extremely nauseating. I know he's feeding Trump's ego, but the reality is that Orange Idiot is and always has been a hindrance to Ukraine and to world order.
The US isn't one of the 125 state parties to the Rome statute authorizing the ICC.
Thank you. We've been going there for years in our motorhome. It's the only way for us to truly relax away from our smallholding. Charente is often visited on our travels. It could be too warm this year.
Surely the Americans don't want their cake and to eat it as well!!?? Most unlike them!🙄
Many thanks TA, it's well deserved. Regarding the podcast, I suggest you do it every now and then, no rigid regime. You have a life and shouldn't overcommit yourself. I also have a break in France for three weeks in September, so your timing is perfect for me, not that really matters.
Spot on!
The complete article can be found here. It is well worth reading... european-security.com/a-disaster-o...
collaborationist government. It does not understand the devastation wrought by nationalism and ideologies. This absence of historical depth explains America’s incredible insensitivity both to Ukraine’s martyrdom and to Europe’s concerns."
Thank you Christophe, I hadn't come across Francoise Thom before. This from her is so true..... "Until now, the United States has been spared the tragedies of history, and this is what sets it apart from Europeans. It has never known defeat on its own soil, nor foreign occupation, nor a
Absolutely correct.
Churchill: "Appeasement is feeding a crocodile in the hope that he will eat you last".
Watching the Orange Idiot on the news last night was a laughable embarrassment. The meeting shouldn't happen, but if it does, Trump will turn the whole thing into a fiasco. Thank God Zelensky has the support of Europe+.
I just looked it up on IMDb, The Comey Rule. I'll watch it tonight. Thank you.
Trumpkoff, Twitkoff, Hellsbreath, Doinaline Kennedy, Blondie Bondi, Elon Sucks, Leavitt Out, Nochance Vance, etc. I really couldn't believe anyone could beat the Orange Idiot, but Twitkoff takes first prize. There are so many innocent Ukrainian people affected by the total incompetence of this lot!
One day, when Trump is no more (sorry day dreaming again) somebody is going to make a TV series about all this. The acting opportunities will be career making for so many people. The problem will be persuading viewers that the story is real and not fiction. I can't imagine who could possibly play
Excellent, I can just picture the Queen. We are not amused!
The blatant arrogance of Trump is just beyond words. To openly desire a Nobel Peace Prize and claim credit for ending any conflict anywhere on this planet is laughable to everyone, but Trump. Personally, I keep my deep desire for a knighthood very low key. Trump could learn a lot from me!!
Take care TA, and thank you.
He is definitely more concerned about Donald Trump!
vulnerabilities. How long will they live or are they going to die of some incurable genetic disorder. Isn't it better not to know and just get on and make the most of life?
It is so important that we know all that we do about countries like China and Russia, but that knowledge can be very difficult to take on board and makes one feel quite helpless at times. It sort of reminds me of those who want to have their DNA analysed to find out about their bodily
Exactly, I totally agree. TA's article really brought the reality home to me.
and the solution is supposed to be the orange idiot who is now in charge of our future. I despair, I really do.
owned subsidiary of the Hong Kong-based Chinese technology giant Lenovo. Incompetent management is the reason for this, I know, I was there 25 years ago. What you clearly demonstrate in your excellent article is what I witnessed first hand and is now endemic throughout the USA,
Thank you for scaring the 💩 out of me TA! Its at times like this I am so glad my parents are no longer alive. Taiwan, COVID and all that you write about here and the West still buys Chinese built goods. The phone I’m using is a Motorola. The company that invented the mobile phone is now a wholly
I do feel you are being far too generous to India TA to suggest they "don't understand" why they have had secondary sanctions imposed on them. They know full well that they are funding Putin's invasion of Ukraine and must share their responsibilities for the deaths and maiming of innocent civilians.
Maybe you could ask North Korea to stop supplying missiles, shells and troops to kill more innocent people. Of course there is China who supply the drones and hardware to make them to Putin. Let's have your ideas to stop the war in Ukraine and send the Russians back home. We're waiting for you!!
Have you had a chat with Putin about his nuclear arsenal? You know, the one he and his bunch of puppets keep threatening the West with for supplying weapons to Ukraine to protect themselves from Putin's drones killing innocent civilians as they target hospitals, playgrounds, schools or apartments!
For example, Australia needs to be encouraged to find different international markets for it's iron ore and and other commodities instead of China. Almost everything we buy has "Made in China" in small print on the box or label. We are blindly funding the defence industry of our enemy!!