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Ryuu96 on 10 December 2023

I'd go as far to say that as long as countries like Hungary exist in EU and NATO then both those organisations are compromised by an untrustworthy ally who is almost certainly working for the enemy, that is Russia. An ally who would definitely stab us in the back given the opportunity, having Hungary in EU and NATO doesn't make us stronger, it weakens us. Hungary actively works against us.

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Europe as well needs to hurry up and realise that America is an unstable ally as long as Republicans have some form of influence and power, America can't always come to our rescue and likely won't if a Republican is in power, Europe is our land to defend and we need to significantly ramp up our local production and military. If America comes round then great, we have an extremely powerful Europe and America, if they don't come round then at least we're prepared. As it stands right now, I'm unsure Ukraine can win without America's support unless Europe massively scales up their production of military equipment.

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Ryuu96 on 10 December 2023

Zelensky and Orban having an animated chat on the sidelines in Argentina a week before the European Council is to decide on opening accession negotiations with Ukraine, which the Hungarian PM has been against. 👀
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— Christopher Miller (@ChristopherJM) December 10, 2023

Zelensky met with Orban in Argentina. What they talked about during this brief meeting is unknown.

But Zelensky's face expression says: seems to me you’re spouting some nonsensical nonsense. pic.twitter.com/Zr54ymIA8c
— Maria Drutska 🇺🇦 (@maria_drutska) December 10, 2023

Respect to Zelensky for not decking him, I can't imagine how much restraint it takes to speak to Putin's bootlicker without swinging for him.

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Ryuu96 on 12 December 2023

UK to send two Royal Navy minehunter ships to Ukraine https://t.co/8EOBQazyTg
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) December 11, 2023

The defence secretary earlier said that the bid to improve Ukraine's navy "marks the beginning of a new dedicated effort by the UK, Norway and our allies to strengthen Ukraine's maritime capabilities... enhancing their ability to operate in defending their sovereign waters and bolstering security in the Black Sea".

The provision of two Royal Navy minehunters to Ukraine has been in the works for a long time. They were part of a package of UK maritime support, promised before Russia invaded Ukraine.

The Royal Navy has been training Ukrainian crews over the summer in how to use the ships.

However, there are still questions as to how or when they will be able to enter the Black Sea - with Turkey controlling access through the Bosphorus.

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Ryuu96 on 12 December 2023

Ukraine 3rd separate assault announced the withdrawal from the exhausting section of the front.

"We are going to rebuild in order to become a powerful and most technological unit of the Ukrainian army," the brigade said in a statement.https://t.co/EtZ6cA8q8v pic.twitter.com/A1KrbZo5F8
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Ryuu96 on 12 December 2023

"Poland will demand full mobilization of the West to help Ukraine. Only a united West can help win the war. I can no longer hear about 'war fatigue'," new Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, speaking in the Sejm before the vote to approve the composition of his government said. pic.twitter.com/i2fTeZKLL6
— NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) December 12, 2023

In Dubai 🇦🇪 I had a couple of conversations with people in the 🇷🇺 security intelligentsia. They were hell bent on continuing the war against 🇺🇦. The minimum objective was described as occupying Odesa and Kharkiv as well, and then some sort of controlled regime in Kyiv.
— Carl Bildt (@carlbildt) December 10, 2023

Finland doubles its ammunition production to meet both domestic needs and those of Ukraine.
The government invests more in production capacity and commits to long-term orders from industry. The latest investments strengthen Finland's position as a leading producer in Europe 🇺🇦🇫🇮 https://t.co/ZGvbKYjbnY pic.twitter.com/A7LSJSWTxs
— Embassy of Finland in the US 🇫🇮 (@FinlandinUSA) December 12, 2023

"A declassified U.S. intelligence report assessed that the Ukraine war has cost Russia 315,000 dead and injured troops, or nearly 90% of the personnel it had when the conflict began." https://t.co/yLOU54PiR2
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Ryuu96 on 12 December 2023

I look forward to welcoming President Zelenskyy of Ukraine back to the White House today.

You've heard me say before that we stand at an inflection point in history, and that is still true.

To stand with Ukraine is to stand with freedom.

We can't and won't let Putin succeed.
— President Biden (@POTUS) December 12, 2023

In the United States Senate, I had a friendly and candid conversation.

I informed members of the U.S. Senate about Ukraine’s current military and economic situation, the significance of sustaining vital U.S. support, and answered their questions.

I am grateful to Senate… pic.twitter.com/GDEi9axEn7
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) December 12, 2023

I met with House Democrats and House Democratic Leader @RepJeffries.

I am grateful to both parties and chambers of the U.S. Congress, President Biden, and the entire American people for their strong support for Ukraine in our fight against Russian aggression.

We discussed… pic.twitter.com/bFLYQBNfXr
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) December 12, 2023

I had a great meeting with House Speaker @SpeakerJohnson.

I am grateful to the U.S. Congress for the strong bipartisan and bicameral support that has been provided to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale aggression began.

I briefed Speaker Johnson about Ukraine’s achievements,… pic.twitter.com/fV6NIPPUGE
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) December 12, 2023

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Ryuu96 on 12 December 2023

WASHINGTON, Dec 12 (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday it would be "practically impossible" for Congress to pass a supplemental funding package containing aid for Ukraine before Christmas, even if a deal were struck in coming days.

McConnell told reporters that a deal on legislation to aid Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific will not happen unless President Joe Biden is fully engaged with Senate Republicans in talks aimed at including provisions to restrict migrant crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border.

"(It) is practically impossible - even if we reach an agreement - to craft it, get it through the Senate, get to the House, before Christmas," McConnell told reporters in the U.S. Capitol.

"There won't be a deal until Joe Biden and Republicans reach an agreement," McConnell added. "Without him, there is no deal."

The House and Senate are currently expected to leave Washington on Thursday for their year-end holiday break. The two chambers are due to reconvene during the second week of January.

Top US Senate Republican McConnell Says Ukraine Aid Deal 'Practically Impossible' Before Christmas | Reuters

"BUT THE BORDER"

Literally it's the only fucking thing they have left, they have no other talking point, nothing left to rile up their fanbase because taking away the rights of women shockingly isn't a good political agenda, they're so desperate for a win that they're willing to throw Ukraine under the bus so they can say "HEY WE WON SOMETHING". Republicans have Ukrainian's blood on their hands.

Useless. Lazy. Fucks.

I don't care about their "Holiday break" when they do next to nothing all year. Poor Republicans, they won't be able to go home to their lovely warm luxury homes and pig out on all the food they could possibly ask for as soon as they'd like, cause that's totally more of a priority than the Ukrainians freezing in trenches and being killed by the minute.

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Ryuu96 on 12 December 2023

The United States recommended that Ukraine consolidate its current positions during the year and increase its own production of weapons, while looking for a new strategy to retake territory, sources told The New York Times. https://t.co/fTVv0QDhiX.
— NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) December 12, 2023

Concessions to Hungary on Ukraine's membership could cost top EU officials their jobs. According to Politico, Hungary and its pro-Russian Prime Minister Viktor Orban are already resorting to outright blackmail of the EU.https://t.co/n8XNkrQ9ML
— NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) December 12, 2023

Austria opposed the start of negotiations with Ukraine on joining the European Union, because "Kyiv should not receive privileges that Bosnia and Herzegovina do not have." https://t.co/KSd7T87sbV
— NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) December 12, 2023

The European Commission intends to raise €15 billion from Russia's frozen assets to send as financial aid to Ukraine, but the developed plan must be supported by all EU member states. https://t.co/m51qzokdZE
— NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) December 12, 2023

Needs to be supported by all EU states, okay, so it's not going to happen because Hungary will block it. We should be sending all the frozen assets to Ukraine, what is Russia going to do about it? And even the most evil of person has to realise that using Russia's money is better than using our own but Orban would probably cry at the thought of upsetting Putin.