Prof. Bonk 🇺🇦 Perverse & Unintended Consequences

You made me think of this old Ian Fleming (James Bond) quote: “The way to catch Russians is to make them look foolish. Embarrass them. Laugh at them. They can’t stand it.” -From Russia, with Love. 1957.

I thought the old trick was to let it fall out of your trouser leg?

Fantastic game, Sir.

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Russian Central Bank Head Elvira Nabiullina confronted with the Bloomberg story about some banks having issues with capitalization. cbr.ru/eng/press/even…

For many Europeans, the separation of economic and military power was a comforting illusion—sustained by American military might disguised as a rules-based order.

20. On August 23, 1989, about 2 million people from Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania formed a 600 km long human chain that united all 3 countries to show the world their desire to leave the Soviet Union and Communism.

I love serving as the GOP Chair of the Baltic Security Caucus. All three countries suffered under Soviet and Russian domination, with most families knowing a loved one who was shot or sent to Siberia. The Baltics love freedom and are doing everything possible to help Ukraine.

"Americans and Russians share a sentimental attachment to frontier-type social equality and a romantic idealism, typical of the frontiersman ever in search of the Utopia just beyond the horizon."

Holy Turd

U.S.-based Bell Helicopters intends to invest in Ukraine’s defense industry and expand helicopter production in the country 🔗Read more: militarnyi.com/en/news/bell-h…

First footage shows the aftermath of drone strikes on Zhutovo Station, Volgograd region, earlier today

CRUSHED! Russia’s Mechanized Push Falls Apart youtu.be/xO9w6PK8Jxk?si…

"Uncle Vova give water": Donetsk residents beg Putin for water - even though he was the one who took it away

VON DER LAYEN: "You're known as a tough negotiator...and dealmaker..." TRUMP: "-but fair." VON DER LAYEN: "And fair." TRUMP: "Eh, that's less important.

New russian flying fridges! reuters.com/business/aeros…

USAID and the CIA

🇺🇦🇷🇺 BIG NEWS - The Kursk Operational Group of Forces has officially confirmed the liberation of Kondrativka (Sumy region) from the occupiers. Reports indicate that the assault on Oleksiivka has begun. See the latest updates with us: @NSTRIKE1231

Crime rate’s so low, we rent out our prisons.

I have to say: @schoolofwarpod is my favorite podcast. @AaronBMacLean does a terrific job hosting—he’s knowledgeable but is very good at drawing his guests out and asking pointed questions. His latest episode w Steven Rabalis is delightful. A great look at the man who shaped…

I want to congratulate russia 🇷🇺 with Navy Day! 🥳