Russian invasion of Ukraine

[The Future’s Blue!]

I dunno about protecting what has already been stolen but there is a really informative podcast from BBC Radio 4 called "The Scramble For Rare Earths" episode 5 " The Great New Game" is specifically about Ukraine. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/m001cdr7?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile

Thanks, will have a gander later.

 

[Mikeegrini]

 

[Koniec]

Ukraine Invasion Day 509: counteroffensive operations continue plus Black Sea drone strikes

Something may be happening: Were mercenaries from PMC "Wagner" moved to Belarus to attack Poland and seize the Suwalki corridor? Also, the Kersh bridge may have been attacked. More insubordination Russian sources reported on July 15 that the Russian...

www.dailykos.com

Why would they attack Polska. They are a NATO country, there are plenty of troops in the area including Yanks. No chance.

 

[Mikeegrini]

Thanks, will have a gander later.

I think it's worth a listen, the entire series is interesting. The numbers in £££ are crazy.

 

[BlueAnorak]

The idea that Wagner will attack Poland through Belarus seems more than a little far fetched.

Just raw meat to throw to the Russian ultra nationalists.

 

[MillionMilesAway]

I think it's worth a listen, the entire series is interesting. The numbers in £££ are crazy.

Isn't it basically that eastern Ukraine has large rare earth deposits, vital for batteries and high end electronics?
There aren't many such large deposits, with one of the others being in North Korea (hence the international interest in accessing those somehow).

 

[BlueAnorak]

Wigan fans will be pleased with that AI modified chant (Will Grigg's on fire)

 

[BlueAnorak]

Not saying you're wrong, but I wouldn't take anything at face value until convincing evidence emerges.

Both Ukraine and Russia are saying it. But yeah.

Ukraine attacked Crimean bridge with surface drones, Russia says

Ukraine attacked the Crimean bridge overnight using unmanned drones on the water surface, Russia's Anti-Terrorist Committee said on Monday, according to state media.

www.reuters.com

Атака на Кримський міст є спецоперацією СБУ та ВМС, - джерела

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www.rbc.ua

 

[CTID1977]

 

[Mikeegrini]

Isn't it basically that eastern Ukraine has large rare earth deposits, vital for batteries and high end electronics?
There aren't many such large deposits, with one of the others being in North Korea (hence the international interest in accessing those somehow).

Yes, plus Russia has no deposits of its own. Quite a bit about the 'long game' re technology also. The other big take from the series for me is how we, the West, have basically outsourced the processing of the elements to China. It's cheaper to do it there, a country with little environmental control than in Europe. The Chinese now effectively control the market as it's impossible to complete on price.