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Norobiik @[email protected]Aug 11, 2023

The #BlackSea blockade by #Russia is changing underwriter #RiskModels even for the #AsiaPacific. #Ukraine #UkraineWar

"#LONDON, #UnitedKingdom– Lloyd’s of #London underwriters are leading insurers in raising rates and cutting the amount of cover they offer for risks involving #Taiwan as concerns grow over possible military action by #China, industry sources with knowledge of the matter say."

Lloyd's of London leads insurers tightening Taiwan cover as conflict risks rise
https://www.rappler.com/business/lloyds-london-leads-insurers-tightening-taiwan-cover-conflict-risks-rise/

Lloyd's of London leads insurers tightening Taiwan cover as conflict risks rise

Some insurers are already imposing exclusions on Taiwan in political risk or political violence policies, according to industry sources

RAPPLER

Norobiik @[email protected]Aug 11, 2023

"Since the beginning of 2023, a prolonged and bloody battle has been waged for control of a mid-sized Ukrainian city. Why is #Bakhmut an inflection point, and who stands to gain from its capture?" #Ukraine #Russia

How Bakhmut became a pivot in the #UkraineWar
https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2023/aug/10/how-bakhmut-became-a-pivot-in-the-ukraine-war

How Bakhmut became a pivot in the Ukraine war

Since the beginning of 2023, a prolonged and bloody battle has been waged for control of a mid-sized Ukrainian city. Why is Bakhmut an inflection point, and who stands to gain from its capture?

The Guardian

Norobiik @[email protected]Aug 11, 2023

#Russia’s blockade of #Ukraine’s grain exports through the #BlackSea have fuelled soaring food prices, an important concern for many of Beijing’s allies.

#China doesn’t want to “appear so supportive of #Putin that it will allow the #GlobalSouth to go hungry” said Steve Tsang, director of the Soas China Institute. #UkraineWar

China has its own reasons for being at Ukraine #PeaceTalks in #SaudiArabia
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/11/china-ukraine-peace-talks-saudi-arabia-russia

China has its own reasons for being at Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia

Gathering in Jeddah offers Beijing chance to placate global south and limit damage with west over Russia relations

The Guardian

Norobiik @[email protected]Aug 11, 2023

"#KYIV, #Ukraine — A first group of six Ukrainian pilots is not expected to complete training on the #US -made #F16 before next summer, senior Ukrainian government and military officials said, following a series of delays by Western partners in implementing an instruction program for the sophisticated #FighterJet." #UkraineWar

F-16 training for Ukrainian pilots faces delays and uncertainty
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/f-16-training-for-ukrainian-pilots-faces-delays-and-uncertainty/ar-AA1f7HZ6

MSN

Norobiik @[email protected]Aug 13, 2023

"Since the end of spring, the old Soviet #Su24M bombers in service with the brigade have been equipped with the latest British-French #StormShadow missiles. They are used to hit enemy arsenals and headquarters of Russian troops in the rear, as well as bridges leading to #Crimea." #UkraineWar

#BBC #Ukraine reports on Ukraine's air-launched #CruiseMissile capabilities
https://news.yahoo.com/bbc-ukraine-reports-ukraines-air-193200361.html

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Norobiik @[email protected]Aug 14, 2023

And of course the #UkraineWar and the #Russia #sanctions have nothing to do with it 🙄 #Ukraine

An economic adviser to Russian leader Vladimir #Putin has criticised the country’s central bank, suggesting that it is to blame for the weakness of the #rouble and setting the stage for monetary policy tightening.
https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2023/aug/14/uk-employers-pay-rises-bank-of-england-ftse-100-china-property-mortgage-interest-rates-business-live?page=with:block-64d9e8958f08e1f5a10e7d70#block-64d9e8958f08e1f5a10e7d70

UK employers to raise pay; tensions in Moscow as Russian rouble falls – business live

Rolling live coverage of business, economics and financial markets

the Guardian

Norobiik @[email protected]

"#Russia invaded #Ukraine in February 2022, and #mines have since then been laid in the #BlackSea by the combatants. Romanian, Bulgarian and Turkish military diving teams have been defusing those that have drifted into their waters.

The sea is crucial for shipments of #grain, #oil and #OilProducts and is shared by #Bulgaria, #Romania, #Georgia and #Turkey, as well as Ukraine and #Russia." #UkraineWar

Romania deploys ship, chopper to find stray Black Sea mines
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/romania-deploys-ship-chopper-find-stray-black-sea-mines-2023-08-14/

Romania deploys ship, chopper to find stray Black Sea mines

Romania's navy said it deployed a ship and a helicopter on Monday to scout for stray mines on the country's Black Sea coast, after a pier in the seaside resort of Costinesti was lighly damaged in an explosion.

Reuters

Norobiik @[email protected]Aug 15, 2023

"It is believed that tens of thousands of Ukrainian men have left the country illegally since the full-scale war with #Russia started last February, many by paying bribes. On Friday, the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr #Zelenskiy, fired every regional #MilitaryRecruitment head in the country, citing endemic #corruption in the apparatus." #DraftEvasion #UkraineWar #Ukraine

#Bribes and hiding at home: the Ukrainian men trying to avoid conscription
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/15/bribes-and-hiding-at-home-the-ukrainian-men-trying-to-avoid-conscription

Bribes and hiding at home: the Ukrainian men trying to avoid conscription

Some are spending life savings to stay out of the war, but such actions are seen as treasonous by those already fighting

The Guardian

Norobiik @[email protected]Aug 15, 2023

"As long as the war continues it just gets worse for #Russia, the #RussianEconomy and the #rouble. Hiking policy rates won’t solve anything" -Timothy Ash, senior emerging markets sovereign strategy at Bluebay Asset Management in London #Ukraine #UkraineWar

As long as the war continues it just gets worse for Russia' – analysts
https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2023/aug/15/uk-basic-wage-growth-russia-china-central-bank-interest-rates-business-live?page=with:block-64db515a8f08f412aaa9afc7#block-64db515a8f08f412aaa9afc7

UK basic wage growth hits record high; Russia’s central bank lifts rates to 12% – business live

UK regular pay growth highest since 2001 while unemployment rate rises unexpectedly; rouble recovers afters Bank of Russia raises rates at extraordinary meeting

the Guardian

Norobiik @[email protected]Aug 16, 2023

Despite the threats, last week #Ukraine announced a "humanitarian corridor" in the #BlackSea to release #CargoShips that have been trapped in its ports, pledging full transparency to make clear they were serving no military purpose. #Russia #UkraineWar

Cargo ship leaves Ukrainian port despite Russian threat of attack
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/cargo-ship-leaves-ukrainian-port-despite-russian-threat-attack-2023-08-16/

Cargo ship leaves Ukrainian port despite Russian threat of attack

A container ship set off from Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa on Wednesday in a test of Russia's threat to attack shipping after it abandoned a deal last month allowing Ukraine to export grain.

Reuters

Norobiik @[email protected]Aug 17, 2023

"But elsewhere one thing is clear: since Vladimir #Putin launched his full-scale invasion of #Ukraine last February, #Moscow has had to resort to riskier and less conventional methods of spying, mainly because so many of the spies it had placed under diplomatic cover in #Europe have been expelled." #EU #espionage #UkraineWar

#Russia turning to #SleeperCells and unofficial agents
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/15/russia-turning-to-sleeper-cells-and-unofficial-agents

Russia turning to sleeper cells and unofficial agents

Moscow has turned to riskier methods of espionage after expulsion of spies it had placed under diplomatic cover in Europe

The Guardian

Norobiik @[email protected]Aug 17, 2023

"#Ukraine will not be able to operate US-built #F16 #FighterJets this coming autumn and winter, air force spokesperson Yuriy Ihnat told Ukrainian television late on Wednesday." #UkraineWar

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/aug/17/russia-ukraine-war-live-updates-f-16-jets-russian-grain-price-attacks-usa?page=with:block-64dd96c68f0800b618b8af07#block-64dd96c68f0800b618b8af07

Russia-Ukraine war live: no chance of using F-16 jets this year, Ukraine says; US condemns Russian grain attacks

Ukraine’s air force says fighter jets will not be ready to use this winter; US stae department calls for Putin to return to grain deal

the Guardian

Norobiik @[email protected]Aug 17, 2023

#Russia is making steady progress toward its goal of mass producing a type of Iranian attack #drone that could travel more than 1,000 miles and target Ukrainian cities, Reuters reports, citing the Washington Post, who cited documents about the plan. #Shahed136 #Ukraine #UkraineWar
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/aug/17/russia-ukraine-war-live-updates-f-16-jets-russian-grain-price-attacks-usa?page=with:block-64de315d8f0804acf1a11d60#block-64de315d8f0804acf1a11d60

Russia-Ukraine war live: Nato chief says only Kyiv can decide conditions for peace talks after territory row

Jens Stoltenberg’s comments come after his chief of staff suggested Ukraine could give up land as a condition of Nato membership

the Guardian

Norobiik @[email protected]Aug 18, 2023

Only eight Ukrainian pilots are in the first batch which is short of a full squadron (12). Pilot skill isn't the problem, the bottleneck is the need for English language proficiency.

"#Ukraine had a small air force of Soviet-standard jets at the start of the war. It has actively sought the US-made #F16 fighter to help it counter Russian air superiority." #UkraineWar

US reportedly approves sending F-16 jets to Ukraine from #Denmark and #Netherlands
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/18/us-reportedly-approves-sending-f-16-jets-to-ukraine-from-denmark-and-netherlands

US reportedly approves sending F-16 jets to Ukraine from Denmark and Netherlands

Secretary of state Antony Blinken confers ‘full support’ for transfer of F-16s and training of pilots

The Guardian

Norobiik @[email protected]Aug 19, 2023

They let the monsters out.

"Concern that #convicts re-entering society after stints in #Ukraine will bring ‘wave of #murder, #rape and #DomesticViolence’" #Russia #UkraineWar

Russian women living in fear as convicted murderers freed to fight for #Wagner return
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/19/russian-women-wagner-convicts-war-ukraine

Russian women fear return of murderers freed to fight for Wagner

Concern that convicts re-entering society after stints in Ukraine will bring ‘wave of murder, rape and domestic violence’

The Guardian

Norobiik @[email protected]Aug 20, 2023

"Speaking at a joint news conference with Swedish Prime Minister #UlfKristersson in Harpsund, about 90 kilometers (56 miles) west of #Stockholm, #Zelensky said that test flights with Ukrainian pilots had already begun." #UkraineWar #Gripens4UA

#Ukraine discussing #JAS39Gripen fighter aircraft delivery with #Sweden, Zelensky says
https://edition.cnn.com/europe/live-news/russia-ukraine-war-news-08-19-23/h_bf352abf9886552e08965c0c833b3b32

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August 19, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news

Seven people died, including a 6-year-old girl, and 129 were wounded after a Russian missile hit the center of the northern city of Chernihiv, Ukrainian officials say.

CNN

Norobiik @[email protected]Aug 20, 2023

"#Zelenskyy said #Ukraine on his Telegram channel that #Ukraine would get 42 jets, but the #Netherlands and #Denmark, in a joint statement announcing the deliveries, did not specify numbers" #UkraineWar

The Netherlands and Denmark will give #F16 fighter jets to Ukraine, the Dutch prime minister says
https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-zelenskyy-netherlands-f16-9252de3ad10357a41212262c560874aa

The Netherlands and Denmark will give F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, the Dutch prime minister says

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Sunday has told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the Netherlands and Denmark will give F-16 warplanes to Ukraine. Rutte, meeting with Zelenskyy at a Dutch air base on Sunday, said the planes would be delivered once unspecified conditions are met. The Netherlands on Friday said the United States had given its approval to deliver Dutch F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine’s air force. Ukraine has long pleaded for the sophisticated fighter to give it a combat edge. It recently launched a long-anticipated counteroffensive against the Kremlin’s forces without air cover.

AP News

Norobiik @[email protected]Aug 20, 2023

#Denmark to provide 19 #F16 jets to #Ukraine
#UkraineWar

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/8/20/russia-ukraine-war-live-drone-attacks-on-moscow-region

Russia-Ukraine war live: Drone attacks on Moscow region ‘thwarted’

Five injured in the Russian city of Kursk while drone attacks thwarted in Moscow region as Kyiv intensifies attacks.

Al Jazeera

Norobiik @[email protected]Aug 20, 2023

"There seems to be no end to the misery of Indian students who had to go back to war-torn #Ukraine to complete their medical degrees. They are increasingly facing the anger of sections of the local population who see #India as supporting #Russia in the war." #UkraineWar

'Go back': Indian students face anger in Ukraine as war drags on
https://m.timesofindia.com/city/bhopal/go-back-indian-students-face-anger-in-ukraine-as-war-drags-on/articleshow/102869353.cms

'Go back': Indian students face anger in Ukraine as war drags on | Bhopal News - Times of India

Indian students who returned to the war-torn Ukraine to complete their medical degrees are facing the increasing anger of the local population as they

The Times of India

Norobiik @[email protected]Aug 21, 2023

"#Washington announced its approval of the #F16 transfers on Friday, and training of #Ukraine pilots is set to begin this month, which may allow Ukraine to begin deploying the jets in early 2024." #UkraineWar

Ukraine ‘sky shield getting stronger’ as allies supply coveted F-16s
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/20/kyiv-hails-dutch-danish-decision-to-supply-f-16-jets-to-ukraine

Ukraine ‘sky shield getting stronger’ as allies supply coveted F-16s

Zelenskyy’s announcement that European allies will provide fighter jets comes during a visit to their capitals.

Al Jazeera

Norobiik @[email protected]Aug 21, 2023

In response to the Russian blockade, #Ukraine announced a "humanitarian corridor" hugging the sea's western coastline near #Romania and #Bulgaria. A #HongKong-flagged container ship stuck in #Odesa port since the invasion travelled the route last week without being fired upon. #UkraineWar

Ukraine may use new #BlackSea route for #GrainShipments - producers
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-may-use-new-black-sea-route-grain-shipments-producers-2023-08-21/

Ukraine may use new Black Sea route for grain shipments - producers

Ukraine is considering using its newly-tested wartime Black Sea export corridor for grain shipments after other cargo ships follow the first successful evacuation of a vessel on the route last week, a senior agricultural official said on Monday.

Reuters

Norobiik @[email protected]Aug 21, 2023

It's a no go - for now. Nicely timed, being announced after #Denmark & the #Netherlands committed to donating #F16's to #Ukraine.

#Sweden’s prime minister, #UlfKristersson, said on Monday that Sweden needs #JAS39Gripen planes for its own defence, noting that the country’s bid to join Nato has not been finalised. #UkraineWar #Gripens4UA

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/aug/21/russia-ukraine-war-live-updates-zelenskiy-f-16s-moscow-nuclear-threat?page=with:block-64e32f158f08111b4b786b42#block-64e32f158f08111b4b786b42

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Russia-Ukraine war: Russia ‘must be punished under international law,’ says Greek PM – as it happened

Kyriakos Mitsotakis steps up criticism of Russia as he meets Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Athens

the Guardian

Norobiik @[email protected]Aug 22, 2023

"In the vision of the Air Force, it was stated that 128 fighters would be sufficient to replace the old fleet of equipment and be dispersed throughout the country's territory. This would be approximately four aviation brigades," Ignat stated in an interview with Radio Svoboda. #UkraineWar #F16

#Kyiv: #Ukraine needs 128 western fighter jets to protect its entire airspace
https://www.uawire.org/kyiv-ukraine-needs-128-western-fighter-jets-to-protect-its-entire-airspace

Kyiv: Ukraine needs 128 western fighter jets to protect its entire airspace

"Ukraine needs more than 100 fighters to protect its entire airspace," said Yuriy Ignat, the spokesperson for the Ukrainian Air Force Command, while discussing Denmark and the Netherlands' plan to transfer F-16 fighters to Ukraine. Ignat explained that if Ukraine were to receive 42 fighters, it would equate to approximately 2-3 squadrons. However, the Ukrainian Armed Forces actually need 128 …

uawire.org

Norobiik @[email protected]Aug 22, 2023

These bombers are irreplaceable, Russia can no longer build them.
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"The Russian #Tu22 bomber that was destroyed can travel at twice the speed of sound and has been used extensively by #Russia to attack cities in #Ukraine.

#Moscow's defence ministry said in a statement that an attack by a 'copter-type UAV' took place at around 10:00 Moscow time (08:00 BST) on Saturday." #UkraineWar

Ukrainian drone destroys Russian supersonic bomber
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-66573842

Ukrainian drone destroys Russian supersonic bomber

Image shows Tu-22 "Backfire" ablaze after attack at airbase south of St Petersburg.

BBC News

Norobiik @[email protected]Aug 23, 2023

"There was no official confirmation of the report by Alexei Venediktov, the well-connected former head of the now-defunct Ekho Moskvy radio station.

Venediktov on his #Telegram channel said #Surovikin had been removed by official decree, without providing any further details." #Ukraine #UkraineWar

Prominent journalist says #Russia's Surovikin dismissed as head of aerospace forces
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/prominent-journalist-says-russias-surovikin-dismissed-head-aerospace-forces-2023-08-22/

Prominent journalist says Russia's Surovikin dismissed as head of aerospace forces

A prominent Russian journalist said on Tuesday that General Sergei Surovikin, former commander of Moscow's war effort in Ukraine, had been dismissed as head of the country's aerospace forces.

Reuters

Norobiik @[email protected]Aug 23, 2023

"For years, Baltic leaders tried to warn their #NATO allies that #Russia posed a threat. As far back as 2007, #Estonia became one of the first countries targeted by a massive cyberattack. Authorities there had removed a 1947 monument honoring the Soviet Army as World War II liberators of Tallinn. The decision sparked protests by Russian speakers, and before long, Estonia’s internet became mysteriously paralyzed." #UkraineWar #Ukraine

Opinion: Russia’s uneasy neighbors https://edition.cnn.com/2023/08/23/opinions/russia-neighbors-baltics-latvia-estonia-lithuania-ghitis/index.html

Norobiik @[email protected]Aug 23, 2023

"Letting the #UkraineWar overshadow the struggle of #Belarus’s beleaguered opposition movement is playing into Alexander #Lukashenko’s hands, Sviatlana #Tsikhanouskaya tells the Guardian" #Ukraine #Russia

‘Belarus’s people are still resisting’: exiled leader calls for west’s support
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/aug/23/belarus-people-still-resisting-exiled-leader-sviatlana-tsikhanouskaya-calls-for-wests-support

‘Belarus’s people are still resisting’: exiled leader calls for west’s support

Letting the Ukraine war overshadow Belarus’s beleaguered opposition movement is playing into Alexander Lukashenko’s hands, says Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya

The Guardian

mike805 Aug 22, 2023

@Norobiik Asymmetric warfare is awesome, no?

Someone predicted a while ago, that a swarm of small quadcopters with thermite could wipe out an airbase.

Those bombers are their equivalent of the B1B.

supernal resonance Aug 19, 2023

@Norobiik call it the ongoing brutalization of a society

Roger Haase Aug 19, 2023

@resonancewright @Norobiik Russians are already brutalized over centuries. We see the effects every day. I honestly think they already sank into the low end of nowhere.
The russian mind is destroyed irreparably.

Roger Haase Aug 19, 2023

@Norobiik Orc kills Orc. I like it.