Posted on 03/02/2024 2:14:21 PM PST by USA-FRANCE
In a gesture of support for Ukraine, Argentina has donated two Mi-171E multipurpose helicopters to the country, originally acquired from Russia, as reported by the Financial Times on February 29. The decision for the transfer was personally endorsed by Argentinian President Javier Milei.
President Milei, who has expressed a preference for fostering relationships with nations that prioritize freedom, such as the United States, Israel, and Ukraine, has made a significant move by donating these military helicopters, which were initially manufactured in Russia.
The specifics of the agreement between Argentina and Ukraine were not made public.
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Waiting for one of the Putler Youth dingbats here to declare Milei “globohomo” now 😂
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Lol, I know!
They are in panic mode. They have nothing to say. They have no arguments. They can only yell and post memes! :)
That’s a WIN for my philosophy of “Freedom First!”
All the right wingers of the planet are now turning their back against the Russia-Iran/Hamas-North Korea alliance.
And to top it all, Hungarian President Orban just signed the agreement with Sweden so it now can join NATO!
I’ll drink some fine red wine (probably French) tonight to celebrate...
Those will be gone in a week.
Why can't you blame Joe Biden? He made millions off of the Ukes while VP and has now left them to die on the vine with his agressive anti-Russian policies.
They’ll be Hangar Queens in Ukraine… just like they are probably hangar queens in Argentina.
Any Wrench within eye sight of these will be slapping their foreheads and shaking their heads, muttering the Ukrainian equivalent of “oh f$$k what now”…
We’re leading from behind.
Newsweek just reported Ukraine is getting a “Defense Boost” from Israel.
Israel is doubling down its military support for Ukraine.
Israel will provide Ukraine with an early warning system against missiles as
part of Israel’s aid package for Kyiv, to assist in defending democracy from Russian aggression.
Any aid package from Israel to Ukraine is to be considered US aid since
US financial and military aid to Israel gets broad support in the US Congress
Military analysts say the transfer of large bombs to Israel illustrates the choices facing the Israeli military as it attempts to wipe out Hamas in Gaza, a tiny, densely populated ribbon of land that is home to more than two million Palestinians. Israel urged more than a million civilians to leave the northern part of the Gaza Strip to give its military a freer hand there, but tens if not hundreds of thousands of civilians have remained in the area.
The U.S. has transferred about 1,000 GBU-39 small diameter bombs to Israel to help dislodge Hamas from Gaza.
pic a U.S. Air Force senior airman guides a bomb rack unit equipped with GBU-39s, as seen in 2020. PHOTO: 379TH AIR EXPEDITIONARY WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
In Gaza, Hamas’s military wing also uses a vast network of underground tunnels, which Israel could attempt to strike with the bunker busters, analysts say. The tunnels however lie beneath Gaza’s urban landscape of apartment blocks, schools, hospitals, and other civilian buildings.
U.S. officials say Israel used an American-provided bomb with a large payload in one of the deadliest strikes of the entire war, an attack that leveled an apartment block in Gaza’s Jabalia refugee camp, killing more than 100 people. Israel said the strike killed a Hamas leader.
“There is potentially a legitimate use for these things, to bust underground bunkers,” said Finucane, the former attorney-advisor at the State Department. “The problem is there’s a massive refugee camp with hundreds of thousands of civilians on top of those tunnels when you drop the bomb. You need to factor in the harm to civilians.”
The U.S. has also sent Israel roughly 57,000 155mm artillery shells—a key munition the U.S. has also provided Ukraine since the 2022 Russian invasion—along with thousands of other artillery shells and various small arms.
Even before the US armed the war in Gaza, the nation’s 155mm artillery rounds were in such short supply that the U.S. was forced to reach deep into its global stockpiles and turned to allies South Korea and Japan, among other countries, to provide more arms to Ukraine.
Vivian Salama in Dubai contributed to this article.
“Are you saying Ukraine is one of our allies?”
I would say this. Every Russian invader who gets killed on Ukrainian soil is another Russian who won’t need to get killed in a NATO country.
Two helicopters! That’s it! The Russian military is finished!
Ukraine doesn't come close to resembling a free country.
Ukraine has banned opposition parties, imprisoned opposition leaders, imprisoned and murdered dissents, including American citizen Gonzalo Lira, destroyed churches and cancelled elections.
Discharge petition should be signed with 218 votes permitting the funds for Ukraine. But Mike Johnson will be against it because we’re not doing anything on the border. The election is 8 months away. So we (the American people) can vote on it.
Celebrate this:
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If you’re so big on suckling NATO, just go turn some tricks at next WEF gaggle with the other globaloid whores.
You’d be perfect.
Satan has them all over fr now. He knows this is a godly site, and he is using them to dilute it.
Argentina cam do what it wants, no money from us.
Ukraine is indeed one of the U.S.' allies, and sent its own troops into Iraq to help us there. 18 Ukrainian servcemembers were killed fighting on our behalf, but that means nothing to you.
Ukrainians complete mission in Iraq
The Ukrainian Army hosted an end of mission ceremony at Camp Echo in Central Iraq, Dec. 9.
More than 5,000 Ukrainian troops have served in Iraq during Ukraine's five years of service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
"Enduring peace, stability and prosperity are common values to fight for in the modern world. Your mission in Iraq has been successfully completed," said Viktor Nedopas, Charge d'Affairs of the Ukrainian Embassy in Iraq.
The Ukrainians served as the third-largest Coalition forces contingent in Iraq, with about 1,700 soldiers from 2003-2005.
"Ukraine started accomplishing its mission in Operation Iraqi Freedom through assistance to the Iraqi government to establish constitutional order and a secure environment from the very beginning in 2003," said Col. Henadii Lachkov, senior commander for the Ukrainian forces in Diwaniya.
In 2006, they shifted their operational focus and down-sized to a peacekeeping force of about 40 soldiers. They also moved their operations from al Kut to Diwaniya, about 180 kilometers south of Baghdad, falling under Polish command for specialized Iraqi Army and Iraqi Police training.
"We know that violence is at its lowest level in five years, and the Iraqi Security Forces, partnering with Coalition forces, will take the lead in defending their country," said Maj. Gen. Michael Ferriter, deputy commanding general for operations, Multi-National Corps-Iraq.
"And soon, the Iraqi people will vote in the future of their country in the provincial elections. These changes were not brought about naturally, but were instead brought about by the dedication and the hard work of the men and women from the nations such as yours. You helped create the Iraqi Security Force and instilled in them a solid foundation of skills essential to the future security and prosperity of Iraq," said Ferriter.
"To Iraq's benefit, and through Ukraine's efforts, you have helped ensure a higher quality of life for the people of Iraq. Ukraine forces made contributions that enabled all Coalition partners to be successful here, but it has not been without cost. A precious 18 Ukrainian Soldiers have died here," said Ferriter.
Lachkov led a moment of silence during the ceremony to honor those who gave their lives and the family members they left behind.
"You have allowed peace to grow in the region, and now, you can return home knowing that you made that difference. Thank you for being a part of this Coalition," said Ferriter.
Words, gestures and gifts shared during the ceremony solidified friendships among the different nationalities that have fought and worked together for a better Iraq.
"We are leaving this place, but Ukrainian color will (still) be represented in the Republic of Iraq. Our Soldiers will continue serving in the NATO training mission, making their contribution into the matter of developing democracy, stabilizing the internal situation in Iraq and providing support to the Iraqi Security Forces," promised Lachkov.
Countries that remain with the Coalition in Iraq include: Albania, Australia, Bulgaria, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Lithuania, Romania, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Of course you will. As for me it’s a satisfying cigar on a beautiful early spring evening. Cheers and salut!
You and Joe Biden may consider Ukraine an ally, but not me. I have no dog in this fight. I'm more concerned about the current US invasion.
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