Russian invasion of Ukraine

[BlueAnorak]

Orban is really trying hard to get Hungary expelled/suspended from the EU.

 

[BlueAnorak]

Russian drone capability improving:

Russian forces use new drone that autonomously identifies targets – ISW

www.pravda.com.ua

That said, so is Ukraine's.
Both offensive and defensive.

Is warfare evolving into mainly drone combat?

 

[grunge]

Orban is really trying hard to get Hungary expelled/suspended from the EU.

Strangely there is no mechanism to expel a member state. just suspend.

 

[domalino]

Strangely there is no mechanism to expel a member state. just suspend.

Which is perfect, because we don’t actually want to cut Hungary adrift

 

[KS55]

Forgot to post this on Friday - the Russian economy is now seriously creaking.

Russia hikes interest rates to 15% as inflation soars

The Bank of Russia raises rates more than expected to try to lower inflation and boost the rouble.

www.bbc.com

In addition they have introduced new capital controls which mean that importing companies must convert 70% of foreign earnings to roubles lodged with the central bank. This will seriously inhibit imports which Russia desperately needs for civilian life, for industrial production and for war materiel.

 

[BlueAnorak]

Strangely there is no mechanism to expel a member state. just suspend.

Never knew that.

 

[mancity2012_eamo]

Which is perfect, because we don’t actually want to cut Hungary adrift

Can they change their passports blue while suspended?

 

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