European journalists have calculated who supplied the most weapons to Ukraine

An interesting infographic, according to which, the U.S. became the leader by a large margin, as expected. Taking the Lend-Lease act into account, this parity can only increase.

The decision to donate 232 of its T-72M1 tanks means that Poland ranks second after the United States as a state that has provided one of the largest military aid to Ukraine.

Oddly enough, Estonia took the 3rd place, in front of the UK.

#politics

🇺🇦 Ukraine Now

Written about 1 week before the war

THE CRISIS IN #UKRAINE IS NOT ABOUT UKRAINE. IT’S ABOUT #GERMANY


Written by Mike Whitney. 

“The primordial interest of the United States, over which for centuries we have fought wars– the First, the Second and Cold Wars– has been the relationship between Germany and #Russia, because united there, they’re the only force that could threaten us. And to make sure that that doesn’t happen.”
George Friedman, #STRATFOR CEO at The Chicago Council on Foreign Affairs

The Ukrainian crisis has nothing to do with Ukraine. It’s about Germany and, in particular, a pipeline that connects Germany to Russia called #NordStream 2. Washington sees the pipeline as a threat to its primacy in #Europe and has tried to sabotage the project at every turn. Even so, Nord Stream has pushed ahead and is now fully-operational and ready-to-go.

Once German regulators provide the final certification, the #gas deliveries will begin.

German homeowners and businesses will have a reliable source of clean and inexpensive energy while Russia will see a significant boost to their gas revenues.

It’s a win-win situation for both parties.

The #US #Foreign #Policy establishment is not happy about these developments.

They don’t want Germany to become more dependent on Russian #gas because commerce builds trust and trust leads to the expansion of trade.

As relations grow warmer, more #trade barriers are lifted, regulations are eased, #travel and #tourism increase, and a new security architecture evolves. 

In a world where Germany and Russia are friends and trading partners, there is no need for US #military bases, no need for expensive US-made #weapons and #missile systems, and no need for #NATO.....


https://southfront.org/the-crisis-in-ukraine-is-not-about-ukraine-its-about-germany/

Discussion of an #abortion legislative bill being put before the US State of #Virginia legislature. (from at least a year ago)

#Democratic Party #Woman forced to concede that according to her proposed bill, a child could be aborted in the last week of a 40 week #pregnancy, just as it is about to be born.

These people are simply sick.

This is simply #murder being disguised as a mere #medical #procedure

She didn't want to say the words because she's aware of how hideous it all sounds.

This is James #Vasquez an alleged #US #mercenary fighting in #Ukraine on the Govt side

It is my opinion that James Vasquez role is to function as an #actor

His video releases always show him in immaculate attire, with no dust or dirt visible.

This video opens with the sound of imcoming artillery fire. It is my opinion this is a mere sound effect added in postproduction.

in the video we see none of the associated after-effects of artillery fire such as smoke, shrapnel and other flying debris.

Vasquez mentions "We're getting shelled pretty good here" but other than that initial shell sound no other artillery sounds or signs are evident in the video.

The man is a fraud, a propaganda prop, for the consumption of working class westerners Americans in particular.

He's not unique, there are several like him : the "#Moustachioed midget Belorussian idiot" and "the Nazi #Shieldmaiden" who seem to travel with video production teams in tow.

you can search this channel using hashtags to see more examples.

Russian air force tears apart Azov nationalist positions at the Azov Steel industrial complex in Mariupol. The gloves seem to have come off entirely

40% OF THE #METALS USED IN MODERN #CAR #PRODUCTION ARE EXPORTED FROM #RUSSIA.

Western sanctions on Russia have a detrimental effect on all auto production supply chains

Additionally #China now controls most of the materials that make new cars.

An informative 10 minute video on the realities of modern auto-production #supply #chains by Car and DIY enthusiast #Scotty #Kilmer

"Why Russia and #China are Making Cars More Expensive in America"

No One is Telling You the Truth About the Car #Shortage, So I Have to

Will Chinese cars replace American cars in the future?

Why electric cars use so many #RareEarth Metals.

The main event of military operations in Ukraine over the past day has been the massive #artillery shelling and #missile attacks on military and strategically important #railway #infrastructure facilities in #Ukraine.

Here is #SouthFront's video summarizing the most notable events of May 3rd and 4th 2022

https://southfront.org/russian-missiles-pound-ukrainian-railway-substations/