have had to fire
It’s “have had to fire” in the same sense as “Look what you made me do!”, I think.
Not confirmed… repeated by the Guardian.
Edit: Fuzzy video claiming to be of the Makarov… roughly consistent with photos. Main radar appears to still be turning.
The unnamed US officials quoted in media reports said they did not know that Ukraine would target the Moskva after helping determine its location.
Wonder what they thought would happen?
Sort of reminds me of Ken Macleod book (The Star Fraction? IIRC a very balkanised world had some breakaway Eastern European state whose only ‘resources’ consisted of inherited nukes, selling ‘insurance policy’ services to aim them at your enemy - unless your enemy outbid you.)
From the Guardian liveblog tonight - concern Putin will use May 9th as an excuse to formally declare war.
Residents in Kyiv have been warned to stay inside on Sunday while Russians celebrate Victory Day, a holiday commemorating the Nazi surrender during the second world war. Events will be canceled, city patrols will be bolstered, and, while there won’t be an official curfew, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the risks of shelling are high.
Cautioning residents to follow “wartime security rules,” Klitschko told locals not to ignore air alarm signals. “In the coming days, there is a high likelihood of missile shelling in all regions of Ukraine. Be aware and take care of your own safety!”
There are concerns that Putin will formally declare war that day and call for an escalation, according to CNN. Putin has used the rhetoric and imagery from the second world war to fuel support for the invasion of Ukraine in Russia, falsely claiming that Russians were seeking the “denazification” of the country.
Too Late!! Stage of Capitalism.
Early stage Capito-Feudalism? (With the emphasis on the ‘feud’.)
I wonder if Pharma-Feudalism can be ascribed to DUNE?
“The Cialis must flow!”
Had to look that up (I’m very happy to say.)
Courageous soldiers.
Looks like pre-23rd February positions is acceptable.
