Nuclear submarines and regional security.

[Brian86]

Nope, learn history.... The question is "WHY" ?
Start in 1991 to keep it simple, then 2004, then 2014, and only then 2022.

Just conveniently skip 1994? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budapest_Memorandum

 

[Balifrog]

I don’t think there’s a big difference between having troops and rocket bases in former Warschaupact countries and Ukraine.

Russia (i.e. Putin) seems to be convinced that country should not exist and be a part of a grand Russian empire (back to the USSR days). And they can use the agricultural production of course.

40% of Ukraine's agricultural land was bought by US companies way before the war.
Cargill, Dupont, Monsanto.

American Corporations Own almost Half of Ukraine's Agricultural Land

Melbourne, Sep. 3 (ANR) - About half of all agricultural land in Ukraine belongs to three large American companies Cargill, Dupont and Monsanto. These firms are said several years ago bought almost 17 million hectares of Ukrainian agricultural land...

m.en.freshnewsasia.com

 

[Balifrog]

Just conveniently skip 1994? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budapest_Memorandum

it's a memorandum, i.e. 2 countries envision to maybe do a certain action.
It has no legal or formal obligation.
From YOUR link :

"The memorandum has a requirement of consultation among the parties "in the event a situation arises that raises a question concerning the ... commitments" set out in the memorandum.[54] Whether or not the memorandum sets out legal obligations, the difficulties that Ukraine has encountered since early 2014 may cast doubt on the credibility of future security assurances that are offered in exchange for nonproliferation commitments.[55] Regardless, the United States publicly maintains that "the Memorandum is not legally binding", calling it a "political commitment".[25]"

And if my memory is right (too lazy to look it up) it was denounced by Ukraine later when they started considering joigning NATO, as this was not authorized by this memorandum.

 

[jstar]

Germany and Poland are reacting in relief to the worse-than-espected result of the far-right Rassemblement National in the French parliamentary elections.

And Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is also satisfied with the results of the parliamentary elections in France. “This week, two of the largest countries in Europe have chosen the same path as Spain a year ago.”

A prominent party colleague of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democratic Party said that “the worst” was “averted” with the worse-than-expected score of radical-right.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Sunday evening he was “happy” with the result of the second round of the French parliamentary elections. “Enthusiasm in Paris, disappointment in Moscow, relief in Kiev,” the former President of the European Council summarized. ”Enough to be happy in Warsaw.”

 

[Balifrog]

Germany and Poland are reacting in relief to the worse-than-espected result of the far-right Rassemblement National in the French parliamentary elections.

And Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is also satisfied with the results of the parliamentary elections in France. “This week, two of the largest countries in Europe have chosen the same path as Spain a year ago.”

A prominent party colleague of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democratic Party said that “the worst” was “averted” with the worse-than-expected score of radical-right.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Sunday evening he was “happy” with the result of the second round of the French parliamentary elections. “Enthusiasm in Paris, disappointment in Moscow, relief in Kiev,” the former President of the European Council summarized. ”Enough to be happy in Warsaw.”

Wait for the mess now....

But anyway, the sheeps voted so they'll bear the consequences !

 

[harryopal1]

Wait for the mess now....

But anyway, the sheeps voted so they'll bear the consequences !

Ahh yes. The French sheep. Remember the revolution? Now celebrated as a triumph of democracy but a period of terror, atrocities and lunacy. Not that I am pro monarchist. And with a swing back to the left.... What next? More Macron?

 

[Balifrog]

Ahh yes. The French sheep. Remember the revolution? Now celebrated as a triumph of democracy but a period of terror, atrocities and lunacy. Not that I am pro monarchist. And with a swing back to the left.... What next? More Macron?

LFI is an impossible association of far left, greens, socialists and communists...
The last time they ran for parliament, the thing exploded after 2 months...

Democracy is just a word. Look at the "Asian Tigers", none of them was a democracy !

 

[MamangDudul]

LFI is an impossible association of far left, greens, socialists and communists...
The last time they ran for parliament, the thing exploded after 2 months...

Democracy is just a word. Look at the "Asian Tigers", none of them was a democracy !

If people really think that what happens in France now is in any way better than Le Pen, you know how far cluelessness and brainrot has gone.

 

[Dave70]

Not easy to

Try to live far away from one in France....

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In over 50 years of operation there has never been a mortal accident.
And people who work in nuclear power plants tend to live longer than coal miners....

Massive blackout in Paris a day after the Olympic opening ceremony.

MSN

Still unknown what caused it, could it be...

https://www.skynews.com.au/opinion/trash-paris-olympics-opening-ceremony-slammed-for-mocking-god/video/53c433a5a499a5ed80c891f449ef1948

 

[Balifrog]

Massive blackout in Paris a day after the Olympic opening ceremony.

MSN

Still unknown what caused it, could it be...

https://www.skynews.com.au/opinion/trash-paris-olympics-opening-ceremony-slammed-for-mocking-god/video/53c433a5a499a5ed80c891f449ef1948

Fake Twatter news.......

Not any media in Europe or France reported on this.

But it would be interesting to know who launched that B.S. story..

N.B. : Aussie papers / news media are even more rubbish than the British tabloids.....

 

[fastpitch17]

Fake Twatter news.......

Not any media in Europe or France reported on this.

But it would be interesting to know who launched that B.S. story..

N.B. : Aussie papers / news media are even more rubbish than the British tabloids.....

Never seen anything on any blackout, only the sabotage to the rail system at the start of the Olympics.

French rail authority SNCF says sabotage damage 'fully' repaired

French train services will return to normal starting Monday after being disrupted by coordinated acts of sabotage, the SNCF national rail operator said on Sunday.

www.france24.com

 

[Dave70]

Fake Twatter news.......

Not any media in Europe or France reported on this.

But it would be interesting to know who launched that B.S. story..

N.B. : Aussie papers / news media are even more rubbish than the British tabloids.....

With nuclear power plants all over France (as illustrated in your map of France), how is blackout possible in Paris during the Olympics?

Could be fake news as you say, if God is really angry, perhaps something natural happens (like lightning or earthquake), maybe not blackout in Paris.

 

[Bob]

With nuclear power plants all over France (as illustrated in your map of France), how is blackout possible in Paris during the Olympics?

Could be fake news as you say, if God is really angry, perhaps something natural happens (like lightning or earthquake), maybe not blackout in Paris.

I don't think that with all the truly terrible behavior people have exhibited over the last thousands of years, the Creator's going to show up now and smite someone or something over a bad skit. It's been proven time and time again that that's not how things work.

 

[Balifrog]

With nuclear power plants all over France (as illustrated in your map of France), how is blackout possible in Paris during the Olympics?

Could be fake news as you say, if God is really angry, perhaps something natural happens (like lightning or earthquake), maybe not blackout in Paris.

It IS fake news. Some rubbish launched on Twatter and some rubbish media diffuse it on.air without even double checking.
That's piss poor journalism. Gutter level.

But still, who did launch this shit to start with ?

 

[jstar]

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke for the first time at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, the most important Asian forum for defense leaders, soldiers and diplomats. He warned for the threat from China. He urged allies in the Indo-Pacific region to spend more money on their own defense. Hmm, sounds familiar.

"There is no reason to disguise it. The threat that China forms is real and could be acute," he said. He added that any attempt by China to conquer Taiwan would "have devastating consequences for the Indo-Pacific region and the world".

According to Hegseth, it is "generally known that Xi has ordered his army to invade Taiwan by 2027 at the latest. The Chinese People's Liberation Army builds up the army for this, trains daily and practices for the real operation".

 

[harryopal1]

It seems that China will do all it can to reclaim Taiwan with possibly 2027 being the deadline. Australia's relationship with the US would suggest that, crazy as it may seem, Australia would get involved if Trump were to engage militarily with China if a conflict started. This will be a real test of nerves for the Albanese government if push comes to shove. Do we engage in hostile activities with our largest trading partner? Who knows what Trump's macho ego will lead him to do?

 

[Shadrach]

It seems that China will do all it can to reclaim Taiwan with possibly 2027 being the deadline. Australia's relationship with the US would suggest that, crazy as it may seem, Australia would get involved if Trump were to engage militarily with China if a conflict started. This will be a real test of nerves for the Albanese government if push comes to shove. Do we engage in hostile activities with our largest trading partner? Who knows what Trump's macho ego will lead him to do?

I feel sorry for the Taiwanese People. If China does this, beware which SE Asian Nation is next! Watch out for the Sleeping Dragon!

 

[jstar]

Hegseth and Trump don’t really care about any Taiwanese. They’ve showed so much with Ukraine. Hopefully Australia does not connect its fate to them. Luckily NATO article 5 does not apply.

 

[Balifrog]

According to Hegseth, it is "generally known that Xi has ordered his army to invade Taiwan by 2027 at the latest. The Chinese People's Liberation Army builds up the army for this, trains daily and practices for the real operation

2027 will be the 80th birthday of the P.L.A.
To any who doubt about Taiwan's connection with China, I recommend this book....

 

[jstar]

The Australian army has reached the highest number of annual recruitments in fifteen years. That's what Australian Defense Secretary of Personnel Matt Keogh told ABC. Thanks to advertisements on TikTok and in online games, about 1,900 people joined Defense in the recruitment year 2024-2025, which ended at the end of June.

Also, Australia is expanding the navy with eleven Japanese warships. This was announced today by Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles. They are frigates from the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI).