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WritterNg: 9:12pm On May 16 |
⚡Russian Demands (voiced by Medinsky in Istanbul): 1. Neutral Ukraine – No foreign troops or WMDs on Ukrainian soil, similar to Austria’s neutrality model. 2. No Reparations – Mutual renunciation of any claims for war damages. 3. Rights for Russian Speakers – Ukraine must adopt European standards for minority rights and end “nationalist propaganda.” 4. Recognition of Territories – Ukraine must not deny Russia’s constitutional claim over five Ukrainian regions (Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Crimea), and international recognition is sought. 5. Immediate Ceasefire Condition – Ukrainian forces must withdraw from all five Russian-claimed territories. 13 Likes |
Kingsnairaland(m): 9:26pm On May 16 |
WritterNg: Beautiful 8 Likes 1 Share |
SonOfWords(m): 9:31pm On May 16 |
WritterNg: I'm not sure there are citizens of any country who are deeply patriotic to their homeland the way Russos are to Russia. See the audacity with which Medinsky is dishing conditions to Ukraine and NATO, on behalf of his country😂🥶. Three hours ago, it was four territories demanded. Disagreements ensued and he threatened that their return to the table will be to demand five territories. And the motherfvckers actually did💀. Now that's boons of steel! 13 Likes 2 Shares |
WritterNg: 9:38pm On May 16 |
SonOfWords: They said next time, it'll be 8 territories. 8 Likes 1 Share |
WritterNg: 9:42pm On May 16 |
⚡US official to Al Jazeera: We and the Houthis are committed to halting mutual attacks, despite their continued attacks on Israel. Israel does not inform us in advance of all its attacks against the Houthis. 5 Likes |
SonOfWords(m): 9:48pm On May 16 |
WritterNg: Dahssryt! The moment Putin orchestrated these Turkey negotiations, I damn well knew to expect fireworks😂. 10 Likes 1 Share |
WritterNg: 10:04pm On May 16 |
⚡Russia’s Medinsky: He [Bismarck] always said: ‘Never try to deceive the Russians or steal from them, because sooner or later, they always come to take back what’s theirs.’ I think this ‘Russians always come for what’s theirs’ is a very important lesson from history. https://x.com/clashreport/status/1923472326445670890 4 Likes 1 Share |
OddFellow: 11:48pm On May 16 |
Appreciate the clarification (you confirmed the main point I was trying to make: the 1981 protocol was adopted by ECOWAS, not ECOMOG), and I also respect the fact that you actually took the time to go through the ’93 and ’99 protocols. Just to be clear though, my argument wasn’t that the '81 protocol was revoked — it obviously still exists on paper. My point is that it is NOT as relevant in practise today as the '93 and '99 are. And my rationale is that the dominant (if not sole) posture/orientation of ECOWAS's military apparatus today is NOT about defending member states from external invasion. Frankly, I'd almost say that's completely off the table - but I'll leave a little room for discussion. Also, the fact that “territorial integrity” and "political independence" are mentioned as principles doesn’t automatically mean that military force is the default way of enforcing them. Sure, there are clauses that can be interpreted as allowing for mutual defense — but interpretation is not the same as actual policy or practice. We can all interpret these clauses and protocols differently, but the general fact remains that external defense is simply NOT what ECOWAS does - or is likely to do for that matter - even if the paperwork allows for it. That said, I agree with you that "present ECOWAS, regardless of the mutual defence agreement, is unlikely to mount defence for a member state". Regarding the B. Faso situation: on the issue of military governments, I understand that they come with very serious downsides, especially when it comes to everyday freedoms. However, I also don’t think they’re 100% negative across the board. Like any form of government, I'd say they can play a role - especially in transitional phases/capacities. I actually believe that there are moments in a nation’s life where a non-traditional government might help reset the system. So, if this junta in Faso has a transition plan, and if they’re genuinely popular at home and even among the diaspora, I'd argue that the best move is to watch how it unfolds. There’s a time for force - but this might not be it - especially when the Burkinabes themselves don’t seem to be asking for that (at least it seems so to me). cc obedience4 1 Like |
Kingsnairaland(m): 6:21am On May 17 |
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMS8BjpUU/ UK USA evil nato war veteran said his ptsd in Iraq is seeing many of his friends burning alive in their military vehicles
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WritterNg: 7:26am On May 17 |
⚡Trump: If Putin didn’t get stuck in the mud with his army tanks all over the place, they would’ve been in Kyiv in about 5 hours. https://x.com/clashreport/status/1923612624421290491
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WritterNg: 7:39am On May 17 |
⚡North Korea tests new homegrown air-to-air missile for MiG-29 jet.
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Appleyard(m): 7:40am On May 17 |
WritterNg: One thing for sure, Odessa will turn Russian territory soonest or later. Zelensky would make sure of that. 4 Likes 1 Share |
dvkot(m): 7:58am On May 17 |
WritterNg:it will only get worse from here on 2 Likes 1 Share |
Gbadebo19(m): 8:33am On May 17 |
WritterNg:Lol, best army in the world got stuck in the mud. Trump is a crazy jester. Which kind of tongue in cheek disgrace is this? |
Dabronze(m): 8:59am On May 17 |
Putin personal bodyguard spotted with suicide interceptor drone
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WritterNg: 9:59am On May 17 |
⚡Kremlin: Russia will prepare and hand over to Ukraine a list of conditions for a ceasefire. |
Jovi10: 10:13am On May 17 |
DystopianMuse: What do you know about the laws of power woman😂😂😂😂😂😂... 5 Likes 1 Share |
Jovi10: 10:25am On May 17 |
WritterNg: Savagery at it's finest 😂😁😂😁😂😁😂😁😂😁😂😁😂😁 2 Likes 1 Share |
Gbadebo19(m): 10:28am On May 17 |
Some people will just read one rubbish and be applying it to every situation just because the book contains some insights. They won't even first sit down and think if it applies to the situation at hand. Laws of power ko, Powers of law ni... Mtcheeeew |
Ikaeniyan0: 10:36am On May 17 |
WritterNg:It's not possible for a single jet to kill this numbers of jets and drones in a single combat 2 Likes 1 Share |
shoodboi2: 10:49am On May 17 |
Ikaeniyan0: It is possible. But it didn't happen in this case. Pakistan never said they shot down those jets and drone with a single jet either. The jet you are looking at was displayed for an exhibition held in China and the kills were drawn on it to indicate that the type shot down those jets and drone. They're not saying that this is the specific jet that did the shoot down those jets and drone. This jet is even a Chinese one and not Pakistani. 3 Likes |
Ikaeniyan0: 10:52am On May 17 |
shoodboi2:There's no evidence they shot down 5 fighter jets |
WritterNg: 10:58am On May 17 |
My mood this morning. 🇷🇺 🐻 ❤️ ☠️ 6 Likes |
sainttwist1(m): 11:56am On May 17 |
Ikaeniyan0:it is very unlikely.......maybe ghost of Islamabad😂😂😂😂 Pakistan is just behaving like the Yemeni houthi |
sainttwist1(m): 12:02pm On May 17 |
shoodboi2:I get your point but there is no evidence of Pakistan jets shooting down India jets ........ no Arial photo or anything, just media propaganda Just some Chinese jet PR |
WritterNg: 12:04pm On May 17 |
⚡Estonia Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur: Over 60% of Russian oil transport goes through the Baltic Sea. Russia has 500 shadow fleet vessels in play. If we control the shadow fleet, we have a huge impact.
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WritterNg: 12:22pm On May 17 |
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Kingsnairaland(m): 1:33pm On May 17 |
sainttwist1: You came late here CNN showed the evidence I post it here 5 Likes 1 Share |
Kingsnairaland(m): 1:34pm On May 17 |
WritterNg: You can't control it unless you want to be unalived 2 Likes 1 Share |
Appleyard(m): 2:56pm On May 17 |
WritterNg: This micro nation again. 5 Likes 1 Share |
WritterNg: 3:33pm On May 17 |
⚡At the initiative of the United States, a telephone conversation took place between Lavrov and Rubio, the Russian Foreign Ministry reported. During the conversation, the ministers discussed the results of the Russian-Ukrainian negotiations that took place the day before in Istanbul. Rubio welcomed the agreements on the exchange of prisoners of war and the preparation by the parties of a vision of the conditions necessary for reaching a ceasefire and stressed Washington's readiness to continue to facilitate search for a settlement to the Ukrainian conflict. Lavrov, in turn, confirmed Russia’s readiness to continue working with the United States on the Ukrainian settlement. The interlocutors also exchanged opinions on the continuation of s between Russia and the United States, the Russian Foreign Ministry noted. |
WritterNg: 4:10pm On May 17 |
⚡Trump says he will be speaking with Putin and Zelensky on Monday.
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