Russia and Ukraine flashpoint

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shavenferret on 23 May 2024

Ryuu96 said:

Vladimir Putin has signed a decree outlining the procedure for Russia to seize US assets if the US moves forward with giving proceeds from Russia's state assets to Ukraine.

There aren't many US state assets Russia can get hold of, so it's likely investors are the ones at risk. pic.twitter.com/JV5CMEsns8
— max seddon (@maxseddon) May 23, 2024

Damn they going to seize the assets of Steven Seagal /s

Zero sympathy for anyone who has their assets seized still operating in Russia so go ahead and do it.

Stupid. Why would any NATO nations companies invest in Russia with this kind of uncertainty?

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BFR on 23 May 2024

The US will likely announce a $275 million military aid package to Ukraine tomorrow. The package includes HIMARS systems, munitions, 155mm and 105mm shells, Javelin and AT-4 anti-tank systems, anti-tank mines, tactical vehicles, small arms and ammo.https://t.co/Rl3N6Cdqga
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SecondWar on 23 May 2024

shavenferret said:

Ryuu96 said:

Vladimir Putin has signed a decree outlining the procedure for Russia to seize US assets if the US moves forward with giving proceeds from Russia's state assets to Ukraine.

There aren't many US state assets Russia can get hold of, so it's likely investors are the ones at risk. pic.twitter.com/JV5CMEsns8
— max seddon (@maxseddon) May 23, 2024

Damn they going to seize the assets of Steven Seagal /s

Zero sympathy for anyone who has their assets seized still operating in Russia so go ahead and do it.

Stupid. Why would any NATO nations companies invest in Russia with this kind of uncertainty?

If its a new investment, they: exactly.

But most will be historical investment. After the initial waves of withdrawal from Russia following the start of the war, I think Russia passed a law allowing them to unilaterally seize the assets of any company that declares it will cease activities in Russia. That and those who did withdraw from Russia typically had to record major write-offs in their finances.

So ultimately it comes down to investor relations and not wanting to p off shareholders.

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Ryuu96 on 23 May 2024

Multiple explosions seen in Alushta, Russian-occupied Crimea, after a Ukrainian strike tonight. pic.twitter.com/uWZzDANnaY
— OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) May 23, 2024

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Ryuu96 on 23 May 2024

Scooplet: The first batch of Ukrainian pilots have graduated from F-16 training at an Arizona military base, a crucial step toward putting modern, American-made fighter jets in Ukraine’s skies. In today's NatSecDaily cc @mattberg33 https://t.co/jAjbCm84Gk
— Lara Seligman (@laraseligman) May 23, 2024

The pilots are now headed to Europe for additional training, according to a person with knowledge of their movements. Ukraine is slated to receive more than 60 F-16s from Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands and Belgium.

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Ryuu96 on 23 May 2024

/3. As claimed, ATACMS missiles launch on Crimea. pic.twitter.com/26B2RfYlkk
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shavenferret on 23 May 2024

Ryuu96 said:

Scooplet: The first batch of Ukrainian pilots have graduated from F-16 training at an Arizona military base, a crucial step toward putting modern, American-made fighter jets in Ukraine’s skies. In today's NatSecDaily cc @mattberg33 https://t.co/jAjbCm84Gk
— Lara Seligman (@laraseligman) May 23, 2024

The pilots are now headed to Europe for additional training, according to a person with knowledge of their movements. Ukraine is slated to receive more than 60 F-16s from Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands and Belgium.

The only questions I have are where the F-16s will be located and if Link-16 can be implemented. The F16s need better runways than what Ukraine has, and it would be an effective idea although not politically feasible if they were stationed in a neighboring country. Also, that Link-16 platform would be a big help.

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BFR on 24 May 2024

Haha, The S-400 AD system is a piece of shit. LOL !!!

💯⚡️ Video of the destruction of the S-400 "Triumph" air defense system near the Mospyne airfield in the Donetsk region. Clear usage of ATACMS with cluster warhead. pic.twitter.com/Ot0kXwydJk
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BFR on 24 May 2024

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Units of the 59th motorized brigade destroyed a Russian Osa-AKM air defense system near the village of Pisky, occupied Donetsk region.

Air defense is falling left and right. pic.twitter.com/L9a6KDjncx
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⚡️ Russia admits Islamic State behind Crocus Hall terrorist attack, still tries to blame Ukraine.https://t.co/QyEYZmvezV
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