Air raid alerts for drone swarms are going up and down over most of eastern and central Ukraine as of 7:30 PM EST/2:30 AM local time in Ukraine.
This follows on from drown swarm attacks earlier this evening:
Ukraine is under massive russian drone attack right now
— Iryna Voichuk (@irynavoichuk.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 4:27 PM
russian drones over Kharkiv and Kharkiv region, striking out infrastructure right now ‼️
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 3:23 PM
The reason:
💙💛 She whispered his name, breathing in his scent, and he clung to her tightly, as if afraid she would disappear again. At that moment, the whole world receded, leaving only the two of them, entwined in an embrace where time stood still and the soul finally found peace.
— Vitalis Viva (@vitalisviva.bsky.social) February 26, 2025 at 2:18 PM
President Zelenskyy did not post an address today. expect it is because he is traveling to the US to “negotiate” with Trump tomorrow. Negotiate is in quotes, because it doesn’t appear that Trump and his natsec team are actually negotiating an end to Russia’s genocidal re-invasion of Ukraine.
The US-Kremlin talks appear to be about restoring relations, not about peace. Similarly, the “minerals deal” with Ukraine doesn’t even address Ukrainian security – it’s about securing US access to critical resources. So far, there doesn’t appear to be a US peace plan or process.
— Euan MacDonald (@euanmacdonald.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 5:18 AM
From The Kyiv Independent:
U.S. and Russian officials will not discuss Russia’s war against Ukraine during their meeting in Istanbul on Feb. 27, a U.S. State Department spokesperson said in an email to Reuters.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced on Feb. 26 that Washington and Moscow would hold a second round of talks in Turkey, just over a week after delegates from the two countries met in Saudi Arabia for their first direct talks since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The meeting will not include discussions on Ukraine, a State Department spokesperson told Reuters.
“To be clear, there are no political or security issues on the agenda. Ukraine is not on the agenda,” the spokesperson said via email.
Lavrov said the meeting would focus on the reopening of embassies and diplomatic missions, one of three main objectives named at the conclusion of the Saudi Arabia talks.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Kyiv will not accept any decisions about Ukraine’s future that arise from negotiations that exclude Ukraine. No Ukrainians were invited to participate in the U.S.-Russia talks in Riyadh.
As American officials prepare to meet with a Russian delegation for the second time this month, U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that a ceasefire deal between Kyiv and Moscow is imminent.
Trump said on Feb. 24 — the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion — that the war could be over “within weeks.” Ahead of official peace negotiations, he has already said that Ukraine “can forget about” joining NATO and that he is interested in signing a deal with Russia on rare earth minerals.
The drastic shift in U.S. foreign policy toward Russia has alarmed Ukrainian and European leaders. Zelensky is set to meet with Trump on Feb. 28 to sign a critical minerals agreement and press the U.S. to provide Ukraine with security guarantees.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a brief stop in Ireland on his way to the United States, with his plane landing at Shannon Airport in the west of the country.
The head of state was met by Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin.
— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 8:43 AM
First Lady Zelenska, however, was one of the judges for the Ukrainian culinary battles competition. Video below, followed by the write up after the jump.
Olena Zelenska: Culinary Arts Are Becoming a Trend Among Youth, Thanks in Part to School Nutrition Reform
27 February 2025 – 18:08
First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska served as a jury member for the “Culinary Battles” competition, in which schoolchildren from six regions of Ukraine took part.
The competition aimed to introduce students to culinary professions and highlight opportunities for vocational education in this field.
The finalists were winners of the regional rounds of the competition—8th and 9th-grade students from Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa, Poltava, Chernihiv, and Ivano-Frankivsk regions, along with students from vocational and technical education institutions.
Ten teams competed in preparing a main course and dessert, cooking dishes such as paella with turmeric, chicken chili con carne, banana and vanilla pancakes, and citrus cookies. Their culinary skills were judged by a panel that included First Lady Olena Zelenska, Swiss Ambassador to Ukraine Félix Baumann, Minister of Education and Science Oksen Lisovyi, and chef Yevhen Klopotenko.
“It turned out to be very difficult to be a judge because I was rooting for every participant, thrilled to see them so passionate at such a young age,” said the First Lady.
She emphasized that the goal of school nutrition reform is to make high-quality, delicious meals the standard in every educational institution across Ukraine.
“I want you and your friends to be excited about getting involved. I want ‘healthy and tasty’ to become a trend – your own trend. Because only quality food gives strength and lifts your mood. Therefore, I am very proud of you that in such a difficult time of our defense, you are learning such important and life-affirming things,” Olena Zelenska emphasized.
Georgia:
Day 92 of nonstop protests in Georgia, Rustaveli is blocked again. The coldest nights will soon be behind us. 💪
Georgians will never accept becoming a pro-Russian failed satellite state. #GeorgiaProtests
— Rusudan Djakeli (@rusudandjakeli.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
2/ Sergo Mariamidze was administratively arrested on February 18 at a rally celebrating Bidzina Ivanishvili’s birthday. He claims that he merely shook hands with a guy—whom he did not know—who was throwing fireworks at a protest rally, and that this led to his arrest.
— Publika.ge (@publikage.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 8:28 AM
2/ Sergo Mariamidze was administratively arrested on February 18 at a rally celebrating Bidzina Ivanishvili’s birthday. He claims that he merely shook hands with a guy—whom he did not know—who was throwing fireworks at a protest rally, and that this led to his arrest.
— Publika.ge (@publikage.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Nazi Chakhunashvili was physically and verbally assaulted at the Vani Municipality. She even fell down.
She just asked for attention for her family amid the heavy snowfall. She has three people at home with health issues.
They told her “Let Misha [Saakashvili] take care of you!”— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Mamuka Mdinaradze on the media legislation amendments: “The only change is that media self-regulation will be transferred to the state. The state will assume control over the enforcement of the norms”.
#TerrorinGeorgia
— Publika.ge (@publikage.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 5:27 AM
2/ One amendment prohibits broadcasters from receiving funding from a “foreign power.” The other expands the role of the Communications Commission and defines new broadcasting standards.
— Publika.ge (@publikage.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 2:49 AM
3/ According to GD’s amendments:
▪️ A “foreign power” is any person, body, or organization affiliated with another state.
▪️ Broadcasters cannot receive money or material benefits from foreign powers.— Publika.ge (@publikage.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 2:49 AM
4/▪️ Foreign powers are banned from purchasing broadcaster services or financing program production—directly or indirectly.
▪️ The role of broadcaster self-regulation is weakened, while the Communications Commission gains more authority.— Publika.ge (@publikage.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 2:49 AM
5/ Under current law, individuals can demand a response if harmed by false coverage, but broadcasters have the right to refuse in some cases. Appeals can go to the commission or court.
— Publika.ge (@publikage.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 2:49 AM
6/ The amendments remove a broadcaster’s authority to refuse a response. Now, any individual claiming harm can demand a response and file a complaint directly.
— Publika.ge (@publikage.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 2:49 AM
7/ Additionally, new prohibitions include:
🚫 No staging or reenactments in news broadcasts.
🚫 No presenting controversial topics based on the broadcaster’s personal opinion.— Publika.ge (@publikage.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 2:49 AM
8/ 🚫 No expressing support for or against any party or group.
🚫 All alternative opinions must be presented in editorial programs.— Publika.ge (@publikage.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 2:49 AM
9/ 🚫 Those accused in media must be given a chance to respond.
🚫 Recording in public/private institutions requires consent from an authorized person.— Publika.ge (@publikage.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 2:49 AM
10/ 🚫 In schools, hospitals, prisons, police stations, or emergency rooms, consent must be obtained from both the institution and the individuals being recorded.
— Publika.ge (@publikage.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Repressions in the Ministry of Defense in Georgia. In short, after demilitarization of the army for 12 years, the Russian regime is now denazifying the civilian infrastructure there. #terrorinGeorgia
— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The US:
❗️Trump: Ukraine can forget about NATO.
“NATO you can forget about, that is probably the reason why still whole thing started,” he said. After that VP Vance said that Trump will hold private talks with Russia and Ukraine about this.
— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) February 26, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Secretary of Defense Hegseth says he doesn’t know if Russia invaded Ukraine.
This you?
— Tammy Duckworth (@duckworth.senate.gov) February 26, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Florida: Sanctuary State for Sex Offenders
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/w…
— JonZoidberg (@jonzoidberg.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Trump speaking alongside UK PM Starmer, on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine: “It’ll be fairly soon or it won’t happen at all.”
He then rambles on about US-Ukraine deal that could be signed with Zelensky tomorrow.
— Christopher Miller (@christopherjm.ft.com) February 27, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Trump says he thinks he can secure a “very achievable ceasefire and we hope that can happen quickly.”
Trump repeats strange line he has used several times before when talking about the Russo-Ukrainian war: “It’s a flat piece of land and the bullet only stops when it hits somebody.”
— Christopher Miller (@christopherjm.ft.com) February 27, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Starmer says West must “win the peace” in Ukraine. He says he’s working with the US to “reach a peace that is tough but fair… And will keep Putin coming back for more.”
Starmer adds that the UK is willing to put “boots on the ground and planes in the air to support a deal.”
— Christopher Miller (@christopherjm.ft.com) February 27, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Trump: “I think Russia has been acting very well.” (Russia continues to bomb Ukraine.)
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) February 27, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Trump on calling Zelenskyy a dictator: “Did I say that? I can’t believe I said that. Next question.”
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) February 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
This is the most unfunny joke, ever.
Trump is effectively casting doubt on Article 5 of the 1949 North Atlantic Treaty, undermining the NATO alliance and hinting to Moscow that the US might not back up the UK should Russia attack it.
— Andy Scollick (@andyscollick.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 2:09 PM
“They don’t need much help” — Trump on if he’d help Britain if British soldiers are attacked by Russia in Ukraine
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) February 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Trump on Putin: “I think he’ll keep his word … we had to go through the Russian hoax together.”
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) February 27, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Grand strategy by fever dream.
— Shashank Joshi (@shashj.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 6:08 PM
“Is there anyone here brave enough to say that Russia invaded Ukraine?” – A U.S. congresswoman erupted in criticism of Trump and the Republicans for their refusal to call things by their names.
— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 9:13 AM
We need more Representative Crocketts!
Finland:
Finland will allocate €660 million for a new support program, “New Ukraine,” for Ukraine.
The program focuses on purchasing weapons from the Finnish defense industry, which will later be included in future military aid packages for Ukraine.
www.defmin.fi/ajankohtaist…— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Back to Ukraine.
Russian published video of Ukraine drone bombarding Russian targets with FAB-250 airbombs.
— 🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 (@specialkhersoncat.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Results of the hunt for Russian drones by the 3rd Assault Brigade in just 1 month: Orlan – 4; Molniya – 12; Privet – 2; Lancet – 5; Supercam– 7; Zala – 6. t.me/ab3army/5290
— 🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 (@specialkhersoncat.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 4:12 AM
“I believe that we will bring everyone back: any war ends with people returning on both sides.” – said the head of the Main Directorate of Intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov.
t.me/c/1377735387…— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Budanov stated that Russia’s aggression against Ukraine costs nearly a billion dollars daily, with 41% of its budget allocated to defense.
However, Russia can balance its budget thanks to its natural resources like oil, gas, metals, and gemstones.
t.me/c/1377735387…— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 5:31 AM
A warrior from the “Rubizh” brigade single-handedly captured six occupiers on one of the fronts.
First, he forced the Russians out of their dugout, then disarmed and took them prisoner.
youtu.be/6UwqgIRh6qk?…— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Kostiantynivka:
For days, russian forces have relentlessly attacked Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast. Today, they targeted civilians with Smerch MLRS, killing a 32-year-old man in his home and injuring four others.
— Iryna Voichuk (@irynavoichuk.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 10:52 AM
russian troops have once again struck Kostyantynivka: one person was killed, four were injured, according to local authorities.
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Kharkiv:
Multiple explosions reported in the suburbs of Kharkiv
— Iryna Voichuk (@irynavoichuk.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
According to preliminary reports, russian troops launched at least 12 drone strikes, the governor of Kharkiv Oblast stated.
— Iryna Voichuk (@irynavoichuk.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 2:53 PM
How one of Kharkiv’s restaurants is recovering after a drone strike on the city.
— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 10:43 AM
On this day three years back, russia rolled into Kharkiv from three sides, presumably expecting a warm welcome and a quick takeover of the city. Instead, they found a spirited ‘hello, no.’
They barricaded themselves in Kharkiv School 134, the only building they ever held in the city,
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 8:49 AM
before it was burned down with most of them inside.
The only sad part of the story is the destroyed school. Built in the 1930s, it survived Hitler but didn’t survive putler. Here’s how it looks today
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 8:49 AM
It’s that time of year again when grim anniversaries from the early days of war overlap with new tragedies. Three years ago, russian troops proudly shared videos of their artillery bombing a peaceful city full of people.
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Inside of Kharkiv, people were dying on the shelled streets and inside their homes, struck by shrapnel. Cars were burning on the roads, and buildings were on fire everywhere. grocery and water lines were shelled, killing those who only wanted to ensure their families had something to eat.
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Those memories resurface with agonizing clarity. As we continue to face new horrors, we carry the weight of the past with us, forever etched in our hearts and minds.
(Videos are Kharkiv 3 years ago, shelled by russian cluster munitions. A war crime, one of many)
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Zaporizhzhia:
A russian drone struck an apartment building in Zaporizhzhia.
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Donetsk Oblast:
Spotted Russian evacuation column in Donetsk region with four destroyed Russian BUK air defence systems. t.me/lost_warinua…
— 🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 (@specialkhersoncat.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 1:49 PM
The Kursk cross border offensive:
An airstrike with a KAB AASM Hammer targeted a concentration of enemy personnel, their communication equipment, and electronic warfare systems in the Kursk region.
— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Moscow:
We are living in the meme
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Sanctions work: The Russian government has extended the ban on gasoline exports from March 1 to August 31, except for direct fuel producers, to “stabilise the domestic fuel market, support the refining industry, and curb illicit exports”.
— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) February 27, 2025 at 3:22 AM
That’s enough for tonight.
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🕊💙💛 This simple joy of feeding a bird is so strikingly different from the rumble of shells and the howling of sirens that the AFU soldier completely dissolves into the moment. For the first time in a long time, his face becomes truly serene.
— Vitalis Viva (@vitalisviva.bsky.social) February 26, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Just installed Hachiko feeding tube in the southern Ukraine village of Bilohirvka 😻 Our friends from Tsunami Regiment bravely defended here in 2022 and defeated the Russian invaders. 6 families have returned to rebuild and grow 🍉 on their farms—one cares for 17 cats and 8 dogs.
— Nate Mook (@natemook.bsky.social) February 23, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Open thread!
John S.
Wow. I’ve flown in/out of Shannon quite a bit over the years, and I cannot imagine the crazy logistics required for that. Glad they pulled it off without a hitch.
Hopefully Pres. Zelenskyy got to see some of the west country because it’s absolutely beautiful out there, and good salve for a weary soul.
Jay
Thank you, Adam.
John S.
Thanks, Adam.
I also just caught that video of Rep. Crockett upbraiding her colleagues. I freaking love her. I bet not one Republican had the courage to state the simple fact, “Russia invaded Ukraine.” Bunch of cowards.
funlady75
tanks Adam.
E.
Dear Jackals, I’m a little nervous to ask this as I only lurk here and marvel at the level of engagement of some of the commenters here. But tomorrow I will possibly have the opportunity to ask a question, maybe with a follow-up, of the Secretary of the DOE, Chris Wright. I am a lowly city politics reporter who accidentally got this gig because everybody else is gone or sick, and I am frankly way out of my league. If any of you with a better grasp of DOE politics than I have has suggestions of what to ask him, I would be grateful to hear them. FYI I am fearless and pissed and prepared to ask him anything. Thanks. And there will be no hard feelings from me if this comment gets nuked.
John S.
@E.:
The 800 lb. gorilla for Mr. Wright is how he allowed DOGE to sack 180 NNSA employees responsible for the safety for our nuclear weapons.
They keep claiming the impact was negligible, but how the hell do you even allow that to happen in the first place?
Shoot first and ask questions later isn’t a good look around nukes.
Adam L Silverman
@Jay: @John S.: @funlady75: You’re welcome.
Nukular Biskits
WRT Rep. Jasmine Crockett asking “Is there anyone here brave enough to say that Russia invaded Ukraine?”, I can’t seem to get an answer to that question out of any of MS’s “principled conservatives” in Congress.
The standard answer I get from staffers is “<Representative/Senator> ______ hasn’t expressed an opinion on that issue.”
Cowards.
As always, Adam, thanks for the round up. Such updates are going to be crucial going forward.
TBone
I can now fall asleep because of “important and life-affirming things.” That embrace will stay with me always, thank you Adam.
Adam L Silverman
@E.: First, welcome. There is no reason to worry your comment is going to get nuked. As someone who has briefed up to the Secretary level, these folks are just people. Some are better at what they do, some worse. So don’t feel intimidated. I agree with @John S.:, I think the way to go is a simple question about how the American people, as well as our allies and partners, can trust DOE to safeguard America’s nuclear weapons and weapons program given the mess DOGE has made in regard to DOE personnel. And what he, as the Secretary and, therefore, the constitutionally responsible officer, is going to do to both ensure this can never happen again and regain the trust of Americans.
Adam L Silverman
@Nukular Biskits: You’re welcome.
Adam L Silverman
@TBone: You’re welcome too.
Nukular Biskits
@E.:
You mind if I post that on Bluesky?
I have no SME with the DOE, so anything I would suggest would be either pretty generic or full nukular.
Jay
https://nitter.poast.org/wartranslated/status/1894831384503689384#m
E.
Thanks all! Am researching NNSA. I like this angle a lot. Happy to hear more suggestions but, boy, this really is a full service blog! Thanks Adam for letting me hog a little part of it for a sec.
Adam L Silverman
@E.: You are most welcome. Anytime.
John S.
@Adam L Silverman:
Perfect! You framed it way better than I could. But that’s definitely the gist of where my head was at.
YY_Sima Qian
OT: The idiocracy, & the grift:
John S.
@YY_Sima Qian:
Krav MAGA?
Adam L Silverman
@John S.: Great minds…
Adam L Silverman
@John S.: Well played.
trollhattan
@E.:
Howdy. Welp, he’s a real motherfucker who I had not bothered to learn about until you named him. A sample:
Soooo, global warming that does not exist is nevertheless saving millions from freezing to death.
Maybe ask him how quickly he can dismantle fascist renewable energy infrastructure that’s generating more of our power every day, making oil people sad?
Or go with the classics: “Sir, solar PV electricity is so cheap today, when can we all have it and never need to pay another electricity bill? I understand Elon Musk’s cars really love the stuff!”
Good luck, and I’m not telling you not to kick him in the junk.
John S.
@Adam L Silverman:
I couldn’t help myself. I mean it was RIGHT THERE.
Jay
On the Drone Wars side of things, the ruZZian RUASF blogger “FighterBomber” has bemoaned that Ukrainian EW has rendered ruZZian glide bombs and FPV drones useless.
They have switched to fiber optic controlled drones,
Ukraine however has figured out a way to sever and capture ruZZian fiber optic drones, reprogram them and return them to sender, in a time frame of about 5 minutes. And not just the ruZZian lines, but to the location of the drone team that sent them.
AlaskaReader
Thanks Adam
Adam L Silverman
@AlaskaReader: You’re most welcome.
YY_Sima Qian
OT: On the [eye-wateringly expensive for Aus.] Australia-(UK-)US defense collaboration partnership to build nuclear attack submarines for the RAN:
YY_Sima Qian
@John S.: Haha! & bringing fists to gunfights.
J. Arthur Crank
What is the diplomatic protocol here? Can President Zelenskyy go up to Trump directly and give him a knee to the groin, or should he start lower down in the ranks, say with Secretary Rubio? Or perhaps it is more proper for someone on President Zelenskyy‘s staff to start the knees-to-the-groin session?
TBone
@J. Arthur Crank: good question and will give me something to mull over instead of counting sheep while insomnia has her way with me. Again. Red wine time will help with the visuals.
YY_Sima Qian
Welcome to the ethno-nationalist multipolarity, w/ uninhibited militarism in the buffer/sacrificial zones:
As does firing the IGs & neutering the JAG corp.
greengoblin
What is the reasoning behind the idea of removing Canada from Five Eyes? Is it just more piling on Canada with no specific goal? Do the other three have to agree? Thank you, Adam, for all you do.
TBone
@YY_Sima Qian: will I ever sleep again. Only with some cold steel under my pillow at this point.
TBone
Somewhat unrelated, but L.O.D. unrelentingly trolled Donold tonight over his having no idea that his proposed annexation of Canada might step on King Charles’s toes just a smidge, since Canada is part of the King’s Realm. L.O.D. had British reporter Peston, who asked that question of Donold today, on as a guest. Also broadcast pictues of Canadian paper currency showing the Royals’ likenesses prominent placement on said currency. Epic troll.
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/king-charles-invites-trump-for-unprecedented-second-uk-state-visit/ar-AA1zWDhY
Jay
@greengoblin:
Canada is not “out” or “banned” from 5Eyes.
The basic way that 5Eyes works, is that Canada can not monitor Canadian phone calls, texts, etc with out a warrant.
Britain can.
So Britain can scoop up all that data, and then let Canada know if there is something “off”, Canada can then get a warrant.
Ditto, for the US, Australia, etc.
All that is happening is that Canada is not sharing it’s surveillance of US suspects, with the US, because the US is compromised by ruZZian agents in NatSec and senior positions in the DJTdiot Administration,
ditto for Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom,
TBone
@TBone: if I have to go, someone is coming with me.
TBone
@Jay: sigh of satisfaction and full service blog points to you.
greengoblin
@Jay: Thanks so much! It would make sense to not share with the U.S. since we are now a Russian asset.
TBone
@TBone:
AlaskaReader
@John S.:
I’m informed the FBI has trained in Krav Maga since the 80s.
As I understand a key philosophical tenet of Krav Maga is avoidance of conflict,
I’m going to presume Patel’s intent has nothing to do with avoiding conflict.
I suspect it’s just a ploy to bring in additional unvetted bad faith actors who don’t/wouldn’t otherwise qualify for security clearances..
dc
@YY_Sima Qian: So now they will be like the Belarussian army, how proud they will be of themselves.
John S.
@AlaskaReader:
I think you missed the joke.
Krav MAGA. Not Krav Maga. :-)
evodevo
@AlaskaReader: the Tate Bros!!
E.
Just in case anyone from earlier in the thread was wondering, the press conference went well and my editor had me ask a more local question first, which was not answered at all, and then I asked a much more testy one about what effects the “Elon Musk staffing cuts” would have on the climate modeling work DOE does. He lied some more but the lies were straying away from climate modeling so I asked him if he could explain his view that there is no climate crisis, and I added that this “is considered a contrarian view in the scientific community.” He told me the scientific consensus is that there is no climate crisis, then went on to some other lies and that was all I got to ask him.