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[That_Guy]

You are in denial, simple as that. If that conversation doesn't convince you, nothing will. You all drink Kool-Aid and leave it to that.

Just type in "Ukraine corruption" in Google search, you will getan unending list of articles

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https://x.com/search?q=Ukrainian%20corruption&src=typed_query

A bunch of talking points, and another unverfiable twitter post.

I never said Ukraine isn't corrupt, it's an eastern European country, of course it's corrupt, so is Russia.

My point is you contradicted yourself, because you can't be bothered to have a consistent argument.

 

[That_Guy]

Crimea has always been a historically Russian territory and an ice-free port. It was during Khruschev's reign. It was ceded to Ukraine. He is Ukrainian, btw. At least Russia held a referendum, and the people of Crimea chose Russia over Ukraine, so it is legitimate. What happened to self-determination so celebrated in the West!

Crimea referendum: Voters 'back Russia union'

Election officials say 95.5% of Crimean voters back joining Russia in a disputed referendum, with half the ballots counted.

www.bbc.com

The United States held an election during World War II. So, Ukraine is withholding the election on the pretext of war, which is an excuse to hang on to dictatorship!

Yes, the United States held elections during World War II. Unlike other combatant nations, such as the United Kingdom, that postponed elections, the U.S. constitutional requirement for regular elections meant that the electoral process proceeded without disruption.
Key elections held during the war include:

• 1940 Presidential Election: Franklin D. Roosevelt won an unprecedented third term, defeating Republican challenger Wendell Willkie. At the time, the U.S. was not officially at war but was following events in Europe and increasing military preparation.
• 1942 Midterm Elections: Held in the middle of Roosevelt's third term, this was the first national election after the U.S. entered the war. Voter turnout was lower than in previous elections, partly due to the large number of military personnel serving overseas and the relocation of workers for war production. Republicans gained congressional seats, though Democrats retained their majority.
• 1944 Presidential Election: Roosevelt won a fourth term in office, defeating Republican Thomas E. Dewey. This was Roosevelt's narrowest victory and his last election; he died in April 1945, just months into his term.

A referendum at gun point is not a real referendum. Crimeans were not given a real choice. Even if 100% of crimeans chose to stay with Ukraine, the Kremlin would show 250% of Crimeans want to join Russia.

But that's besides the point. I like how you basically admit Russia started the war, but are giving them a pass, but are too inconsistent to not give Ukraine any sort of grace.

Next, the US wasn't being invaded during ww2, you idiot, the comparison isn't the same.

"Historically" doesn't mean shit. Pakistan was a part of British India, as was Bangladesh. Parts of Russia were historically Chinese. Parts of the US were historically Mexican and Russian.

Your argument falls flat when you consider Russia had accepted Crimea as a part of Ukraine during both independence and negotiating Ukraine's nuclear disarmament.

Again, logic and you do not go together.

If you had it your way, Pakistan would disappear tomorrow.

 

[Hendarto]

A bunch of talking points, and another unverfiable twitter post.

I never said Ukraine isn't corrupt, it's an eastern European country, of course it's corrupt, so is Russia.

My point is you contradicted yourself, because you can't be bothered to have a consistent argument.

What inconsistency? Ukraine, with 108 out of 180, is still one of the most corrupt countries in the world. I think you drink kool aid keep drinking

 

[Hendarto]

A referendum at gun point is not a real referendum. Crimeans were not given a real choice. Even if 100% of crimeans chose to stay with Ukraine, the Kremlin would show 250% of Crimeans want to join Russia.

But that's besides the point. I like how you basically admit Russia started the war, but are giving them a pass, but are too inconsistent to not give Ukraine any sort of grace.

Next, the US wasn't being invaded during ww2, you idiot, the comparison isn't the same.

"Historically" doesn't mean shit. Pakistan was a part of British India, as was Bangladesh. Parts of Russia were historically Chinese. Parts of the US were historically Mexican and Russian.

Your argument falls flat when you consider Russia had accepted Crimea as a part of Ukraine during both independence and negotiating Ukraine's nuclear disarmament.

Again, logic and you do not go together.

If you had it your way, Pakistan would disappear tomorrow.

The US was at war in 1942 and held an election, so what does it have to do with the invasion? Russia certainly will grant a ceasefire if an election is held in Ukraine.

Country borders change over time; there is no such thing as a fixed border! The principle of self-determination is enshrined in the United Nations charter. It is a legitimate route for people to express their aspirations and associations.

India and Pakistan never belonged to the same country. It was a colony of Britain, patched together from different small kingdoms

Russia holds a referendum as a manifestation of self-determination. I think it's you who is entirely ignorant and opens your mouth without doing research!

The United Nations (UN) recognizes self-determination as the fundamental right of all peoples to determine their own political status and pursue their own economic, social, and cultural development, a principle enshrined in the UN Charter and international treaties like the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. This right has two main dimensions: external, referring to the right to statehood or decolonization from foreign rule, and internal, relating to the right to a representative government and full suffrage within a state.

 

[j_hungary]

Listen, if you're gonna just repeat a bunch of nonsense you read on the internet, without actually learning about the topics, then you're better off keeping your information to yourself.

You have no idea EuroMaidan was. You have no idea what a coup is. You have no idea about the fake separatists that the piece of filth imperialist-Russian federation pushed.

If Zelensky was a puppet, Ukraine would have given up as soon as Trump came to power.

Once again, keep your opinions to yourself.

Pro-Russian talks about Maidan usually ignore two very basic facts.

Facts 1. - Yanukovych was in coalition with Yulia Tymoshenko's "Fatherland" party in 2014. He failed to get over 50% of the Presidential Vote, and more importantly, failed to achieve a Majority in the Rada in 2012.



Fact 2 - Yanukovych is now safely in Moscow.

Why is this important? Well, considering Yanukovych jailed Tymochenko after Yanukovych abandoned EU accession talks. Do you think Tymochenko's party Batkivshchyna would continue with the power-sharing agreement?? Once she was jailed in 2011 (or 2012, I forgot), the collapse of the Yanukovych Government is all but certain, and the fact that Yanukovych had enough time to escape to Russia with a literal truckload of money means he knew, and he prepared for it. It means Maidan is nothing but an excuse for Russia to invade Ukraine back in 2014.

 

[Ё-МАЁ]

The flag of the Russian Federation has just been raised above the Kupyansk district administration building.

 

[That_Guy]

What inconsistency? Ukraine, with 108 out of 180, is still one of the most corrupt countries in the world. I think you drink kool aid keep drinking

You said THE MOST, not one of.

You're the only one here drinking the coolaid, pretending Russia doesn't have imperial ambitions.

News flash, Russia's ambitions are the same as any European and Western power, which is total domination.

 

[That_Guy]

The US was at war in 1942 and held an election, so what does it have to do with the invasion? Russia certainly will grant a ceasefire if an election is held in Ukraine.

Country borders change over time; there is no such thing as a fixed border! The principle of self-determination is enshrined in the United Nations charter. It is a legitimate route for people to express their aspirations and associations.

India and Pakistan never belonged to the same country. It was a colony of Britain, patched together from different small kingdoms

Russia holds a referendum as a manifestation of self-determination. I think it's you who is entirely ignorant and opens your mouth without doing research!

The United Nations (UN) recognizes self-determination as the fundamental right of all peoples to determine their own political status and pursue their own economic, social, and cultural development, a principle enshrined in the UN Charter and international treaties like the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. This right has two main dimensions: external, referring to the right to statehood or decolonization from foreign rule, and internal, relating to the right to a representative government and full suffrage within a state.

Are you really this dumb?

You can hold an election if half your country is under foreign occupation, and the other half under bombardment.

Your "research" is just parroting what propagandists on in internet tell you.

Self-determination only works when it's not under the threat of foreign violence and false premises.

You have ZERO IDEA what you're talking about.

 

[Hendarto]

Are you really this dumb?

You can hold an election if half your country is under foreign occupation, and the other half under bombardment.

Your "research" is just parroting what propagandists on in internet tell you.

Self-determination only works when it's not under the threat of foreign violence and false premises.

You have ZERO IDEA what you're talking about.

You have nothing to say other than name-calling. I think you are deaf and blind to the fact. Keep saying propaganda because you cannot refute my argument. You are the one who eats propaganda lines and sinks!. I had it talking to a wall! It is like talking to a 2-year-old baby. Worship your master

 

[That_Guy]

You have nothing to say other than name-calling. I think you are deaf and blind to the fact. Keep saying propaganda because you cannot refute my argument. You are the one who eats propaganda lines and sinks!. I had it talking to a wall! It is like talking to 2 a 2-year-old baby

I literally just told you everything, but you being logically inconsistent, and unable to admit you got caught lying will only cry that I called you mean name.

You are living proof that you cannot win against an ignorant person, you being the ignorant person.

 

[Hendarto]

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you remind me of Adolf Hitler crying over gas chambers.
Putin can end this bloodshed in 1 min. Hitler, too. he shot himself into the head.

 

[Ё-МАЁ]

Now everyone is openly talking and acknowledging how it all began, what was done and attempted, what goals were pursued, and who is to blame for what is happening. Just remember the Minsk agreements. It is now clear who sabotaged them, but at the time, all the accusations were directed at Russia — that it was Russia that did not want to comply with them. But they have only revealed 2%. Yet they continue to believe in the sincerity and selflessness of the West. They lied... lied... lied. And now they are demanding that Russia stop... So why did the West start this war?

 

[huanghong]

Russia relies on Chinese civilian radar to detect drones
Russian air defense units are now equipped with Chinese radar systems designed to detect and track unmanned aerial vehicles, according to a report from Defense Express.

The technology is being integrated into counter-drone units to enhance targeting and guidance of FPV interceptors used against Ukrainian drones.

The report says Russian forces have acquired FSTH-LD02 and FSTH-LD03 radar systems manufactured by Zhejiang Fanshuang Technology. These compact, all-weather radars are described as the “eyes” of Russian anti-drone teams and are now being fielded alongside interceptor drones across multiple units.

he FSTH-LD03 radar uses a digital antenna array and operates in the X-band frequency range between 8 and 12 GHz, with a wavelength of 3.75 to 2.5 cm. It employs mechanical azimuth scanning and has a stated detection range of up to 15 kilometers against targets with a radar cross-section of 0.01 square meters. Detection accuracy is reported at 10 meters for range and 0.3 degrees for both azimuth and elevation.

The FSTH-LD02 functions on a similar principle but operates in the Ku-band (12–18 GHz, with wavelengths between 2.5 and 1.67 cm). Its maximum detection range is 10 kilometers for targets of the same size, but it offers higher precision — up to 5 meters in range and 0.3 degrees in azimuth and elevation.

Both radars have technical limitations that operators must account for. They feature blind zones of approximately 300 meters (for the LD03) and 150 meters (for the LD02), and are unable to track objects moving at speeds below 1 meter per second. Although the manufacturer has not disclosed dimensions, the systems are estimated to measure roughly 1 to 1.3 meters in length and 0.6 to 0.8 meters in height.

A lighter variant, the FSTH-LD02C, is also widely available through Chinese online marketplaces. This version consumes only 400 watts of power and can detect quadcopter-type drones at ranges of 8 to 10 kilometers. Operating in the 9–10.2 GHz portion of the X-band, it offers slightly lower accuracy — around 10 meters for range and 0.5 degrees for azimuth and elevation — but is more compact at about 1 meter by 0.6 meters in size.

Defense Express reported that the use of these radars has been observed in the 22nd Air Defense Missile Regiment of Russia’s 11th Army Corps. The deployment suggests that Russia is reorganizing its drone interception capability by integrating FPV drone teams within existing air defense units. This structure is intended to improve coordination between radar operators and drone pilots, enabling a more unified defense approach within shared operational zones.

The introduction of Chinese radar technology into Russian service highlights the evolving nature of drone warfare in the conflict. As Ukraine increasingly relies on small, agile, and hard-to-detect drones for reconnaissance and precision strikes, Russia is seeking ways to counter these threats with more precise detection and guidance systems.

By pairing these radar systems with interceptor drones, Russian units aim to create a layered defense against Ukraine’s rapidly expanding fleet of unmanned systems — a capability that continues to shape the tactical landscape of the battlefield.

https://defence-blog.com/russian-forces-deploy-chinese-radars-to-track-ukrainian-drones/