Did world war 3 just start?

[AmmoManAaron]

Not necessarily related to Ukraine, but Greece looks to not only be defaulting but cozying up to Russia.

Greece Set to Default and Steal Germany's Money; PM Tsipras To Meet with Russian Putin to Beg Him For Financial Support, In Exchange, I'm Sure, for Military Alliance

The Greeks have pretty much been a PITA since the WWI era. They can't/won't decide who they want to be friends with and are always broke due to gov't corruption. If it weren't for geography, I would say let the Russians have them...heck, maybe we should cut'em loose anyway.

 

[Thor]

Russia to get 40 new ICBM this year

Russia is in the same position as North Korea and Pakistan, they can start the war they want but they can not win it...without nukes. Russia is not as concerned with Europe as they are with China. Their policy has always been to use nukes on them as an up front policy. Tactical first, all out next.

With us, their go to card with be nukes up front...they have no chance otherwise; and despite that no real solution other than trying to survive the wasteland afterwards. As bad as our programs are they actually make us look good; which is a sad statement on the human race I think.

 

[Thor]

Putin opens 'military Disneyland,' where kids can play w/grenade launchers, eat army rations

That's not unsettling at all.

They still have a required course in taking apart and reassembling an AK to graduate from their version of high school...

 

[JTScribe]

The Greeks have pretty much been a PITA since the WWI era. They can't/won't decide who they want to be friends with and are always broke due to gov't corruption. If it weren't for geography, I would say let the Russians have them...heck, maybe we should cut'em loose anyway.

Gives them another warm water port to park their Navy and effectively cedes half of the Med to them. Not so sure Italy, France, et al, would appreciate it . . .

 

[mrjarrell]

So, now Russia is making veiled threats to historically neutral Sweden. This whole bear schtick of Putin's and his minions is becoming tiresome.

https://news.vice.com/article/flexing-its-military-might-russia-is-pushing-sweden-into-natos-arms

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Something something four days ago... :P

Also.

EU extends sanctions on Russia for actions in Ukraine - CNN.com

Wonder how the Russian economy is doing with worldwide sanctions hammering down on them.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

NATO won't be 'dragged into arms race' with Russia: Stoltenberg - Business Insider

 

[T.Lex]

NATO won't be 'dragged into arms race' with Russia: Stoltenberg - Business Insider

O rly? Russia kinda gets a vote, too.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Brk: Putin calls Obama to discuss IS group, Ukraine, says White House

 

[Kutnupe14]

Brk: Putin calls Obama to discuss IS group, Ukraine, says White House

Putin made the call? Interesting.

 

[Cygnus]

The Greeks have pretty much been a PITA since the Balkan Wars They can't/won't decide who they want to be friends with and are always broke due to gov't corruption. If it weren't for geography, I would say let the Russians have them...heck, maybe we should cut'em loose anyway.

A slight edit from me and I agree on the warm water port being an issue. But if the EU members around there are not worried.......Interesting the government corruption in Greece has transcended time periods and varying forms of governemnet from Kingdom in the 1800's to democarcies, dictatorships, military juntas, and now relative democracy.....but all involved cash in trash bags changing hands......Awesome place to visit though and sill somehow, great food.

Gives them another warm water port to park their Navy and effectively cedes half of the Med to them. Not so sure Italy, France, et al, would appreciate it . . .

Do France and Italy still contribute to NATO missions? Looks like they should build up their navies if we are scaling back our world role...

Putin made the call? Interesting.

I bet Vlad is offering Russian ground troops to take out IS and wants Eastern Ukraine for Russia. at least a landbridge to Crimea......

Do the Russians still have a navy base in Syria?

 

[Kutnupe14]

A slight edit from me and I agree on the warm water port being an issue. But if the EU members around there are not worried.......Interesting the government corruption in Greece has transcended time periods and varying forms of governemnet from Kingdom in the 1800's to democarcies, dictatorships, military juntas, and now relative democracy.....but all involved cash in trash bags changing hands......Awesome place to visit though and sill somehow, great food.




Do France and Italy still contribute to NATO missions? Looks like they should build up their navies if we are scaling back our world role...



I bet Vlad is offering Russian ground troops to take out IS and wants Eastern Ukraine for Russia. at least a landbridge to Crimea......

Do the Russians still have a navy base in Syria?

Deal!

 

[ArcadiaGP]

The West Has to Act Now to Defend Ukraine

Daalder & Rifkind: Ending Ukraine crisis "requires direct US & British involvement"

 

[T.Lex]

Russia halts gas supplies to Ukraine after talks breakdown - BBC News

Russian gas firm Gazprom has confirmed it has halted gas supplies to Ukraine after a breakdown on pricing talks.
It comes a day after Ukraine's state energy firm Naftogaz announced it was suspending gas purchases from Russia.

 

[mrjarrell]

Looks like the [STRIKE]USSR[/STRIKE] Russia is having second thoughts about independence for the Baltic states. Ya know, the EU and NATO member Baltic states?

https://news.vice.com/article/moscow-is-having-second-thoughts-about-giving-up-the-baltic-states

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Hot take from Vox.

Man, that Romney guy was a real clown.

 

[T.Lex]

Russia Jamming Technology Poses Challenge for Allied Forces, U.S. Officials Say - WSJ

U.S. officials said Russia has invested heavily in technology designed to both intercept communications and jam radio transmissions, and it has developed new equipment to identify the source of allied transmissions. Intelligence officials also say Russia has become better at masking its own communications to keep its planned military movements secret.

Now, I remember the counter-intel [strike]propaganda[/strike] publication "Soviet Military Power" and it had some pretty outlandish claims about Soviet capabilities.

But, if Russia really can jam our communications, and I've also read they may be able to jam GPS guidance systems, then Putin would feel a healthy measure of confidence.

 

[BugI02]

Something something four days ago... :P

Also.

EU extends sanctions on Russia for actions in Ukraine - CNN.com

Wonder how the Russian economy is doing with worldwide sanctions hammering down on them.

Putin's masters may get down to their last couple of billions

 

[Kutnupe14]

Russia Jamming Technology Poses Challenge for Allied Forces, U.S. Officials Say - WSJ

Now, I remember the counter-intel [strike]propaganda[/strike] publication "Soviet Military Power" and it had some pretty outlandish claims about Soviet capabilities.

But, if Russia really can jam our communications, and I've also read they may be able to jam GPS guidance systems, then Putin would feel a healthy measure of confidence.

If they have tanks breaking down during the middle of the May Day Parade, have to order warships from France, and still have yet to rout the Ukranians in the east, I'm going have a hard time believing that the pulled off a legit jamming tech that we would need to worry about.

 

[BugI02]

Don't sell the Sovs short, Kut. They have excellent engineers who have done some amazing things without having access to all the computing power that we have.