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Updates and events in the War in Ukraine 2025
All very well, but again, you are being less that even handed The Russian government recently installed a replica of a monument to Stalin on the Moscow Undrground. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/05/15/moscow-metro-installs-replica-of-stalin-monument-a89089 He deliberately starved up to 7 million Ukrainians to death https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cdp-2023-0051/ Overall, Stalin is responsble for the deaths of upto 20 million Soviet citizens. Its no surprise that a mystery "Pole" (who knows where he's from. We all have personas here) pops up just as negotiations between between Ukraine and Russia may start. The Russian position is clear. Its unchanged. The Americans are claiming two major cncessions; they now recognise that Ukraine has a right to exist, and they no longer want to install a puppet leader. On the Ukrainian side there is the question of land, though its likely that Ukraine is more wedded to the idea of not conceding sovereignty (in the same way that Cyprus will not recognise Northern Cyprus, the Golan Heights are still officially Syrian), rather than necessarily seeking to use military means to eject the Russian occupation force. Other lines are NATO membership, or not NATO membership (suggestings of "Article 5 like protections" indicates whoever came up with that has no idea how Article 4/5 work), and EU membership. The Russians, being as thick as pig <deleted>, don't seem to understand this idea of independance, because they think they have the right of veto on Ukraine's external relations. The question of EU membership has come up because of the comments of the Polish Polish Deputy Prime Minister, Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, who has said the Poland will veto Ukraine's application to join the EU until it concedes that the Volyn tragedy as a genocide' The Bots and others, on cue, seized upon these words, and attempt to justify Bucha and other places on the grounds of a bellum iustum, which is perverse considering Russia refuses to acknowledge the Holodomor as genocide. Russia says it wasn't genocide, because Stalin also killed Kazkhs. The Romani will be relieved to learn they weren't the victims of genocide because the Nazis also killed Jews. The Deputy PM was fully aware how Russia and its "friends" would use this. Of course there is a difference in opinion between the Polish Prime Minister and his cabinet and the newly elected Polish President. But I think its more likely that Ukraine will acknowledge the past (though Bandera himself wasn't actually a Ukrainian citize. It seems his story was of a messy period following the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which saw Easten Galicia become independant Western Ukrainian People Republic, before a war with Poland saw it annexed by Poland (Russia; take note as you send Ukrainians into internal exile). Zelensky in 2023 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66150790 Clearly, there is a lot of Polish-Ukrainian cooperation going on through the exhumation of victims. Russia and its friends, cynically exploiting them. Russia has lots more blood on its hands, but its friend refuse to acknowledge this, or minimise it, such as Lavrov's comments (curious, as reputedly, he is a Buddhist convert). https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/08/25/7527788/ https://www.polskieradio.pl/395/7784/Artykul/3570365,ukraine’s-acting-culture-chief-to-attend-burials-of-poles-exhumed-in-puzhnyky https://www.polskieradio.pl/395/7785/Artykul/3536316,poland-gets-green-light-from-ukraine-for-more-wwii-exhumation-work -
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Updates and events in the War in Ukraine 2025
Whilst Trump postures like some pound shop Mussolini breaking up the homeland, the real autocrats are busy re-ordering the world and toasting the Western fall. Don't forget that Mongol hordes once licked at the gates of Rome the barbarians at the gate. This doesn't mean I agree with any of it; I'm just Cassandra on the wall, telling it the way it is. Emoji away brethren! https://www.reuters.com/world/china/powerful-optics-chinas-xi-welcome-putin-modi-grand-show-solidarity-2025-08-26/ BEIJING, Aug 26 (Reuters) - President Xi Jinping will gather more than 20 world leaders at a regional security forum in China next week in a powerful show of Global South solidarity in the age of Donald Trump while also helping sanctions-hit Russia pull off another diplomatic coup. Aside from Russian President Vladimir Putin, leaders from Central Asia, the Middle East, South Asia and Southeast Asia have been invited to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, to be held in the northern port city of Tianjin from August 31 to September 1. -
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Americans seek escape for political reasons at record numbers
This is a castle Castle Three card, you will never have this now stop being silly. https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/1600x900/11555.jpga castle not a holiday home in Florida. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 27 August 2025
Pattaya Hotel Faces Bulldozer After Resident Outcry PIcture courtesy of Siam Rath Residents of Pattaya have successfully halted parts of a contentious hotel project following intervention from city authorities, marking a win for the local community. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1371084-pattaya-hotel-faces-bulldozer-after-resident-outcry/ -
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Report Pattaya Hotel Faces Bulldozer After Resident Outcry
PIcture courtesy of Siam Rath Residents of Pattaya have successfully halted parts of a contentious hotel project following intervention from city authorities, marking a win for the local community. Deputy Mayor Manoch Nongyai, accompanied by Acting Head of Building Control Marut Uthaiwattananon and engineering experts from Pattaya City Hall, paid a visit to the Super Villa Village on Pattaya Soi Chaloem Phrakiat 29. This action followed numerous complaints from residents who claimed that the transformation of a seven-storey concrete building into a small hotel was causing havoc in their peaceful neighbourhood. Authorities discovered that although the developer had a demolition permit, the existence of the structure violated several regulations. Notably, parts of the building trespassed on both land boundaries and a public thoroughfare. In response, Pattaya City rolled out three decisive legal orders: Order Kor. 3: Immediate halt on all construction activities. Order Kor. 4: Ban on the use of the structure. Order Kor. 5: Mandatory dismantling of illegally constructed portions. The specifics of the orders mandate the removal of: A 5.6-metre frontage and a 1.7-metre rear section that intruded onto roads and adjacent land. Two floors were added without proper authorisation. A 30-day window was given to the owner to seek approval for the building's elevation from five to seven storeys. To curb further inconvenience, contractors are instructed to erect metal sheeting that surpasses the roofline by 1 metre to limit dust spread. The team is also expected to employ water spraying techniques and install guardrails to protect neighbouring properties from potential damage. Furthermore, before commencing demolition, the contractors must sign a damage liability contract with nearby residents under the eyes of city officials. Should any property suffer damage during the process, contractors are held responsible for restoring it to its original state. The entire demolition process is anticipated to last approximately one month, during which Pattaya City officials will maintain a close watch, as reported by Siamrath. Deputy Mayor Manoch emphasised the city’s commitment to protecting residents from the negative impacts of uncontrolled construction activities. “We cannot permit illegal construction projects to tarnish the quality of life of our residents.” As construction cranes prepare to dismantle the infringing hotel sections, Pattaya City stands firm in preserving hallowed community rights and ensuring that urban development aligns with local interests. Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-08-27 -
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Americans seek escape for political reasons at record numbers
Your just being silly now three card. I think your believing that Trump is bigger than God.
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