Ukraine: WAR Huh - What Is It Good For Absorootly Nothing

[The Fed]

The war is for the benefit of defense contractors. If the US were serious, it would have given Ukraine the "good stuff" earlier. I worked through every "conflict", from VN to the Med. I never saw where the US benefitted. We never got any oil from any Med country we helped. We used to bet on which defense contractor's stock would go up. Unlike Congress, we weren't allowed take advantage.

 

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Compensation or Insult? The Reality for Russia's Wounded Veterans (msn.com)

Czech Intelligence Exposes Scheme Paying European Politicians for Russian Propaganda (msn.com)

Strategies of Sacrifice: Russian Military Tactics in Ukraine Revealed (msn.com)

US aid to Ukraine vital to deter China, Taiwan's Foreign Minister says (msn.com)

Russians almost completely destroy Zmiivka Thermal Power Plant in Kharkiv Oblast (msn.com)

Poland’s Prime Minister Asserts Europe is on Brink of Conflict, Citing Russian Aggression (msn.com)

Ukraine's Economy Shows Remarkable Growth in 2023 Despite Ongoing Russian Military Aggression (msn.com)

Our Baltic states are on Europe’s new frontline. Nato and Britain must step up (msn.com)

Ex-Austria security official held on suspicion of spying (msn.com)

Zelensky Adviser Issues Ominous Warning About 'Great War' (msn.com)

Putin 'wants Moscow terrorists to stand trial in Belarus so they can get the death penalty (msn.com)

Ukraine's Defence Intelligence chief: Russia's new railway in occupied territories may pose serious problem (msn.com)

Paris mayor urges Russian athletes, faces threats in retaliation (msn.com)

Russian Black Sea Fleet Has One 'Loser' Missile Ship Left in Crimea: Kyiv (msn.com)

NATO must prepare for Putin to launch 'masked' war against Baltic states, diplomats warn (msn.com)

Russia Rapidly Approaching Three Grim Milestones, According to Kyiv (msn.com)

Belarusian Leader Lukashenko Counters Putin's Narrative on Moscow Attack (msn.com)

Russia's 'Mobile Fire Groups' Hint at Deeper Problem: ISW (msn.com)

Ukraine repels Russia's largest tank attack since start of full-scale invasion – photo (msn.com)

Putin presses for swap: Russian assassin for US journalist (msn.com)

Ukraine’s drones foil 1st Russian grenade-lobbing mini robot-tank attack (msn.com)

Czechia busts Russian propaganda network targeting European elections (msn.com)

Why are South Asians going to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war? (msn.com)

'Forces are not equal': Estonia on possible Russian offensive in Ukraine (msn.com)

Russian hack to avenge Navalny | Watch (msn.com)

'Not possible to just sit and wait': Zelenskyy's office addresses allies with important statement (msn.com)

Russia’s most famous singer could be declared an enemy of the Kremlin (msn.com)

Missiles strike Belgorod in dawn raid, extensive damage reported (msn.com)

Remember when a Russian official said Moscow couldn't coexist with Ukraine? (msn.com)

 

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Russia overpays 60%: British intelligence on sanctions against military industry (msn.com)

Ukraine serves notice of suspicion on Russian propagandist Margarita Simonyan over calls for genocide of Ukrainians (msn.com)

Russia's economy is now so isolated that it has few options other than the Chinese yuan for its reserves (msn.com)

Exclusive-Iran alerted Russia of security threat before Moscow attack, sources say (msn.com)

Putin Could Redeploy Disgraced Former Commander to Thwart NATO Threat (msn.com)

The Narrowing Focus of Russia's Military Strategy in Ukraine, According to ISW (msn.com)

Ukrainian orphan abducted by Russia tells of how he escaped Putin’s grasp (msn.com)

Meet the woman who engineered Russia's wartime economy and helped secure another term for Putin (msn.com)

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko expects the Russians to attack Kyiv soon (msn.com)

Massive Fire at Russia's Uralmash Machine Factory (msn.com)

US Secretary of State warns of "critical moment" in Russia's war against Ukraine (msn.com)

Russia's helicopters are screwing up its attempt to fool Ukraine with decoys by landing on its fake painted fighter jets: intel (msn.com)

Putin war factory DESTROYED as entire building bursts into fireball after Ukraine attack (msn.com)

Russia 'will likely lose' its war in Ukraine if the US can keep from falling prey to Moscow's information game, conflict analysts say (msn.com)

Russia Map Shows Ukraine Drones Hit Shocking New Milestone (msn.com)

Lukashenko: Belarus Prepares for War While Advocating Peace (msn.com)

 

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Setback for Russian Forces: Retreating After Dnipro River Assaults Yield Heavy Losses (msn.com)

U.S., NATO Preparing For 'All Contingencies' Amid Russia War Threat | Watch (msn.com)

Putin claims enemies seek to avenge Hitler and Napoleon's unsuccessful campaigns against Russia (msn.com)

Strange Putin Ally Videos Reignite Health Speculation | Watch (msn.com)

Ukraine's HUR reveals number of Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine (msn.com)

Russia needs new approach to migration after concert attack, Putin says (msn.com)

Estonia intends to purchase Caesar air defense system and build new warship (msn.com)

Belarus presents show, depicting "arrest of Ukraine's Security Service agents" (msn.com)

Russia's Legal Overreach on NATO States Raises Concerns Amid Ongoing Tensions (msn.com)

Russia Under Fire: South Korea Sanctions Russian Ships and Individuals Over North Korean Ties (msn.com)

Ukraine war briefing: Nato foreign ministers to discuss proposal for €100bn fund for Ukraine (msn.com)

Blinken visits arms factory in France and stresses the need to send Ukraine weapons | Watch (msn.com)

Russia says explosives sent from Ukraine via EU countries seized (msn.com)

EU on Russia striking Ukraine's energy system: This is Putin's response to those who still believe in making peace with him (msn.com)

Russia Says Seized 400 Sq Km of Ukrainian Land (msn.com)

NATO weighs a plan to provide long-term military help to Ukraine as Russian troops assert control (msn.com)

Global Unity Against Aggression: 44 Nations Rally for Justice in Ukraine (msn.com)

Russian ship caught with sanctioned cargo destined for USA detained in Germany (msn.com)

Russian ship carrying nuclear fuel for US nuclear power plant detained in German port (msn.com)

Opinion: What happened when CIA tried to work with the Russians to fight terror (msn.com)

NATO warns Putin it is prepared for 'all contingencies' against Russian war threats (msn.com)

After terror attack, Russia sees U.S. role and claims it is at war with NATO (msn.com)

Latvia allocates new aid package to Ukraine: Details provided (msn.com)

Ukraine's Defence Intelligence reveals number of military aircraft in Russia's possession (msn.com)

China's support wanes. Financial strains hit Putin amid sanctions (msn.com)

 

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Kremlin says NATO is now in a Cold War mindset: Report (msn.com)

'We cannot allow for any gray zones': Poland, France, Germany warn against policy of concessions for Putin (msn.com)

Seoul seizes cargo ship sailing from North Korea to Russia — report (msn.com)

Unexpected Diplomatic Moves: Russia's Veto Surprises the US at the UN (msn.com)

How Israel and Its Allies Lost Global Credibility (msn.com)

Two challenges for Ukraine when it comes to Transnistria (msn.com)

Putin ally suggests US was ‘customer’ in Moscow concert hall attack (msn.com)

Zelenskyy: We clearly understand what Russia is preparing for (msn.com)

No chance for Russian occupation of Kyiv, says Blinken (msn.com)

Russian Battalion Suffers Heavy Losses with 12 Tanks Destroyed in Failed Avdiivka Assault (msn.com)

Finland provides Ukraine with new military aid package (msn.com)

Military Intelligence: Russia has about 200 Su-34, Su-35 fighter jets, 7 A-50 planes (msn.com)

Latvian Foreign Minister confirms NATO Secretary-General's proposal for US$100 billion fund for Ukraine

US looks for ways to provide emergency support to Ukraine – White House official (msn.com)

Head of Tatarstan advised Russians not to rely on air defense systems after drone attacks (msn.com)

In rare call, Russian defense minister warns French counterpart against sending troops to Ukraine (msn.com)

 

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Russian Nuclear Submarine Fires Missiles (msn.com)

Ukraine announces new strikes on Russia after Tatarstan hits: Radius will expand (msn.com)

NATO's Most Game-Changing Weapons (msn.com)

Russian minister casts prospective Ukraine peace talks as Western plot to win hesitant Global South (msn.com)

Macron denounces 'threatening' remarks from Russia after rare phone talks (msn.com)

It looks like Russia is trying to overrun Ukrainian defenses with mechanized assaults before mud and more weapons can wreck its plans, analysts say (msn.com)

Signs Putin could use Moscow attack to usher in a new Great Terror (msn.com)

Ukraine's foreign minister says Ukraine has taken steps to ensure Hungary unblocks tranche to European Peace Facility (msn.com)

Kremlin says Russia and NATO are now in "direct confrontation" (msn.com)

Ukrainian forces could not shoot down all Shahed UAVs approaching Kharkiv due to city's proximity to Russian border (msn.com)

Russia Takes Aim at America's Achilles Heel (msn.com)

Russia scraps largest gas project due to US sanctions (msn.com)

World War Three: Victor Davis Hanson delivers bleak warning as worldwide tensions ramp up - ‘Most dangerous time since the 1930s’ (msn.com)

Lavrov Upset Over Russian Ally Shifting Towards the US (msn.com)

Lithuanian foreign minister says it is cynical to speak of unity with Ukraine without real help (msn.com)

 

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Russian threat ‘much more serious than Cold War’, former defence secretary says (msn.com)

French President convinced Russia will target Olympic Games in Paris (msn.com)

US State Secretary takes immediate action after Ukraine asked for additional Patriot air defence systems (msn.com)

Japanese Yamaha Music CEO with links to Vladimir Putin's inner circle found dead in Moscow hotel (msn.com)

US Secretary of State Blinken says Ukraine will be NATO member (msn.com)

Shapps urges non-Nato European states to consider joining alliance: 'It's time for Europe to stand together' (msn.com)

Ukraine Strikes Deep Into Russian Territory, Hitting Drone Factory and Causing Multiple Casualties (msn.com)

Lord Cameron warns against 1930s-style appeasement of Putin (msn.com)

What key weapons can Russia still bring to bear against Ukraine after years of war? (msn.com)

Serbia to boost defence industry cooperation with France, President Vucic says (msn.com)

Kremlin intensifies negotiation stance, seeks concessions from West (msn.com)

Russian city in ‘state of emergency’ after mystery nuclear leak (msn.com)

Opinion: Why Russia’s elites have tolerated Putin’s intolerable behavior (msn.com)

German government wants 'war-ready' troops (msn.com)

Lithuanian Prime Minister names condition for sending Western troops to Ukraine (msn.com)

Reign of Fear: Secret Raids Sweep Russia After Terror Attack (msn.com)

Russia’s war on Ukraine forces Europe to weaponise its economic might (msn.com)

New Zealand intends to make its contribution to supporting Ukraine's defense (msn.com)

State of emergency due to NUCLEAR CONTAMINATION is declared in Russian city (msn.com)

Ukraine's bold message to Russia: Attacks speak louder than words (msn.com)

Six Russian warplanes obliterated in huge blow to Putin’s air force (msn.com)

 

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Russia Faces Challenges in Refinery Repairs Amid Sanctions (msn.com)

Portuguese FM: Portugal no longer hesitant about Ukraine's EU membership (msn.com)

Estonian intelligence forecasts increase in intensity of hostilities in Ukraine in coming weeks (msn.com)

Scripps News Reports: Stopping World War III (msn.com)

‘Putin needs to get the signal that he is never going to win,’ says former U.S. Ambassador to NATO | Watch (msn.com)

German firms caught rebuilding Russian-occupied Mariupol, report reveals (msn.com)

NATO Chief Predicts How F-16s Will Affect Course of Ukraine War (msn.com)

Putin ‘provides necessary reminder’ to Nato: Victor Davis Hanson outlines where Russian leader is ‘weak’ (msn.com)

Russia calls for investigation into 'dangerous' Transdniestria drone attack (msn.com)

Ex-Russian official issues warning about Putin | Watch (msn.com)

Russia conceals losses in war to avoid compensating occupiers' families, intercepted reports (msn.com)

NATO Secretary General says Ukraine will have to decide which compromises it will accept in war with Russia – BBC (msn.com)

Ukraine’s Bold Raid on Russian Drone Plant Results in Numerous Casualties (msn.com)

US army worries Ukraine becomes North Korean missile test site (msn.com)

Estonia finds another million shells for Ukraine (msn.com)

‘Burning Subjects’ for Russia’s Lavrov on China Visit (msn.com)

 

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Ukraine's Defence Intelligence reports about fire on Russian Serpukhov missile ship – video (msn.com)

Russia plants thousands of fake articles in US media to increase tensions (msn.com)

Japan changes its defensive stance amid Russia's war against Ukraine (msn.com)

Latvia checks information on citizens' participation in war in Ukraine on Russian side (msn.com)

Lithuania plans to build military training ground with Latvia (msn.com)

Russia asks Kazakhstan to be ready to supply 100,000 tonnes of petrol (msn.com)

Bundeswehr sends brigade to Lithuania to bolster NATO's eastern flank (msn.com)

Massive Ukrainian effort underway to clear millions of landmines (msn.com)

Russians protest and demand help from Putin after floods and dam failure (msn.com)

Russia is using chemical weapons against Ukrainian troops to create panic before it attacks: report (msn.com)

It is no longer in our interest to talk to Russian officials – French foreign minister (msn.com)

Haiti could be taken over by 'Russia-backed gang' as Vladimir Putin plots anti-West axis (msn.com)

 

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Evocation portal identifies Russian commander who ordered killing of Ukrainian soldiers (msn.com)

Russian convicts who earned their freedom fighting Ukraine are going home with swagger and a stash of money to burn: NYT (msn.com)

Ukraine’s Daring Assault on Russian UAV Facility Leads to Significant Losses (msn.com)

Emergency services in Russia evacuate more people from flooded Orsk city | Watch (msn.com)

Russian Missile Ship's Blueprints Emerge After Fiery Baltic Sea 'Sabotage' (msn.com)

Explosions heard in Sevastopol (msn.com)

French President and UK Prime Minister discuss increasing supplies of ammunition and air defence equipment to Ukraine (msn.com)

Mad Max meets Modern Warfare. Russia's DIY armored vehicles unveiled (msn.com)

Discrepancies in Russian propaganda lead to high losses among occupiers (msn.com)

Farmers' protests cause grief for Ukrainians, and ‘shameful’ embarrassment for many Poles, says Polish political expert (msn.com)

Russian movie theaters are openly stealing Western films, and going unpunished (msn.com)

Ukraine agrees to start negotiations on security guarantees with Portugal (msn.com)

U.S. announces $138 million in emergency military sales of Hawk missile systems support for Ukraine (msn.com)

Ukraine's State Property Fund receives Russian propagandist Kiselyov's sanctioned assets (msn.com)

Russia 'knew where we were going to attack,' Zelenskyy says in reflection on why Ukraine's big counteroffensive stumbled (msn.com)

 

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Exclusive-Russia considers easing gasoline environmental requirements, sources say (msn.com)

NATO jets scramble to intercept Russian spy plane over the Baltic Sea in latest aerial stand-off between Moscow and the West (msn.com)

The Lessons Ukraine Is Teaching The World About PTSD | Watch (msn.com)

EU's Borrell urges Europe not to rely much on US protection: Umbrella may not be open all the time (msn.com)

House of Representatives holds off on Ukraine aid package − here’s why the US has a lot at stake in supporting Ukraine (msn.com)

US sends seized Iranian weapons to Ukraine, greenlights $138M in Hawk missile support systems (msn.com)

Alleged Mercenary is Former Norwegian Politician : Russia's Target in Ukraine (msn.com)

Who is Vladimir Kara-Murza? The new face of Russia’s anti-Putin resistance (msn.com)

McConnell: Failure to pass Ukraine aid ‘strategic and moral malpractice’ (msn.com)

British company to maintain and repair L119 howitzers in Ukraine (msn.com)

EU top diplomat Borrell criticizes Western powers for lack of support for Ukrainian air defense (msn.com)

ISW: Russia challenges Yerevan's sovereignty by detaining Russian citizen in Armenia (msn.com)

US restricts trade with 11 entities from Russia, China, UAE, government notice says (msn.com)

Ukraine will be outgunned by Russia 10 to 1 in weeks without US help, top Europe general says (msn.com)

 

[Unreal1]

The war is for the benefit of defense contractors. If the US were serious, it would have given Ukraine the "good stuff" earlier. I worked through every "conflict", from VN to the Med. I never saw where the US benefitted. We never got any oil from any Med country we helped. We used to bet on which defense contractor's stock would go up. Unlike Congress, we weren't allowed take advantage.

The "benefit" is having puppets and military bases across the world. For instance, puppets who will use the USD to trade oil and invest in America.

 

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Putin Ally Stunned by 'Extremely Dangerous' Ukraine Drones (msn.com)

France's Macron and Germany's Scholz Have Traded Places on Ukraine (msn.com)

Russian forces shatter Ukraine’s energy lifeline with a strategic TPP strike (msn.com)

Slovak PM to Ukraine: We Will Not Stand in Your Way (msn.com)

Zelenskyy: "Representatives of continents" will show Russia peace plan agreed without it (msn.com)

Germany ramps up artillery power and eyes advanced systems amid Ukraine lessons (msn.com)

Pentagon about Putin: He will not stop in Ukraine and will threaten Europe for long time (msn.com)

Ex-defense secretary: How Putin may base his actions on a Trump presidency | Watch (msn.com)

Kremlin claims they "would like" to negotiate (msn.com)

A Response to Russian Threat? - Poland Surges as a European Military Powerhouse (msn.com)

New Irish PM talks to Zelenskyy on his second day in office (msn.com)

Britain cements foothold in Ukraine for weapons upkeep, production (msn.com)

Sweden on alert: Is Putin really planning an attack against NATO? (msn.com)

A Russian ambassador made a worrying threat against a NATO member (msn.com)

If Ukraine is not supported now, Russia’s victory will cost much more for future generations – Borrell (msn.com)

Iran nuke scientist says ‘not complicated to build atomic bomb’ (msn.com)

Russian military replaced Ukraine battlefield losses 'far faster' than expected, general warns (msn.com)

Putin humiliated as Ukraine sources 'tens of thousands' of drones from top ally China (msn.com)

 

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Putin Issues Orders for Nuclear Space Program (msn.com)

Nuclear War Will Happen in Europe, Russian TV Pundit Warns (msn.com)

One ninght in Kharkiv could change Patriot supply decisions - Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs (msn.com)

Ukraine faces Russian ‘meat storms,’ military chiefs warn as U.S. aid stalls (msn.com)

Could Ukraine’s frontlines collapse? Military officials reveal their thoughts (msn.com)

Lithuania to provide Ukraine with equipment to restore energy infrastructure (msn.com)

Russia will lose only if the US doesn't fall for its disinformation analysts say (msn.com)

Ukraine’s Resilient Defense: Russian Military Suffers Devastating Losses (msn.com)

Ukraine is developing weapons to counter a growing Russian threat (msn.com)

Russian military personnel disappear en masse in Kherson region - ATESH (msn.com)

Russian Soldier Complains of Losses in Belgorod: 'Total Mess' (msn.com)

Norway to send 22 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, with US approval (msn.com)

Russia-Ukraine war: Frontline update as of April 11 (msn.com)

'I’d be a king in Somalia with this money:’ Foreign POWs on being lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine (msn.com)

Switzerland's $5.5 Billion Ukraine Aid Plan Signals Solidarity, Faces Criticism (msn.com)

Vladimir Putin says 'just three things' stop Ukraine war ending as he's 'ready for peace' (msn.com)

Russians sent warning that nuclear war is now 'inevitable' with 'millions at risk' (msn.com)

Lavrov on Swiss and Chinese Peace Plans: 'A Hedgehog and a Trembling Doe Cannot Be on the Same Team' (msn.com)

Russia’s Novoshakhtinsk oil plant, which supplies the Russian army with fuel, hit by drone attack (msn.com)

Putin's Secret Fortune May Be at Risk in World's 'Most Neutral' Country (msn.com)

Americans Warned of Possible 'Coordinated Attack' on the Homeland (msn.com)

Lukashenko reveals why Belarus is not fighting against Ukraine directly (msn.com)

Russia deploys Pacific Fleet troops to make up for losses in war against Ukraine (msn.com)

 

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Ukraine finds ‘thousands’ fresh troops in rear units (msn.com)

US military veteran seemingly joins Russian army amid criminal probe (msn.com)

Following Poland: Moldova exits CFE Treaty (msn.com)

‘Putin is Hitler, and Ukraine is 1938 Czechoslovakia’ — German DM implores EU to prepare for war (msn.com)

Lukashenko complains to Putin about fortified Ukrainian border (msn.com)

US offers loan in billions of euro to Ukraine, secured by Russian asset profits (msn.com)

Ukraine will be outgunned by Russia within weeks, US general warns (msn.com)

Macron: Europe ready with $53 billion aid package for Ukraine if US falters (msn.com)

Russia is 'more dangerous' now than when it first invaded, former general reports after returning from Ukraine (msn.com)

Aborted peace deal could be basis for Ukraine talks, says Kremlin (msn.com)

Ukraine passes new mobilization law amid ongoing conflict with Russia (msn.com)

Ukraine's General Staff reports on frontline rotation: "Thousands of soldiers sent to military units" (msn.com)

Germany boosts Ukraine's defense with high-tech Wisent 1 vehicles (msn.com)

Unit made up of Russians who have joined Ukrainian military holds training session in Kyiv region | Watch (msn.com)

EU security shouldn't depend on NATO and US - French Prime Minister (msn.com)

Ukraine's plans for strikes on Russian refineries after US criticism (msn.com)

What if Putin Doesn’t Want Peace? (msn.com)

NATO commander flags challenge for Ukrainian F-16 trainees (msn.com)

Ukraine appears to strike a powerful electronic warfare system previously dubbed the 'backbone' of Russia's jamming technology (msn.com)