We have completely eliminated the very idea of Russia having a strategic rear.
For a long time, Russia believed it had a territorial advantage no one else possEssed – a deep rear where it could safely keep military production, military equipment, and everything its war depends on, believing no one could reach them.
We have reached them. Just yesterday, Ukrainian drones broke-through Russia’s defenses and struck a Russian oil-refinery in Siberia. This is not an exception. It is the new reality. There is no major oil-refinery left in Russia that has not been struck by Ukraine.
From a speech at the NATO Defense Industry Forum. (3/5)
51 years ago today, on July 5, 1975, Arthur Ashe became the first Black man to win a #Wimbledon singles title.
I won the Wimbledon women's singles title the same year, and we shared a dance together at the ball.
📷: Alamy
One of the most intelligent animals on the planet-reduced to performing tricks for a laughing audience.
What's even more disheartening is how these animals are controlled.
From a distance, you don't notice the hooks. But up close, as they dig into the Elephant’s skin, the brutality becomes impossible to ignore.
And remember-this is happening in public. This is what's used right in front of a crowd. What do you think happens behind closed doors?!?
#DontBuyATicket 🎟️ 🚫!
It’s devastating. Little Lyntus, a 400 year-old ancient woodland in Staffordshire, was completely chopped down for HS2.
They destroyed an 'irreplaceable ecosystem' with native woodland flora dating back to the Tudor era, and the worst part, it has been derelict for six years
💥💥💥 Please share 💥💥💥
If you see a lamb like this stuck, rather than try find a farmer just quietly pop it out. If you can’t get it out then please let someone know. This is the worst time of year for it, the lambs still have small enough heads to push through and their horns are quite springy. Anyway, if you do see one, please do something about it. Thank you
On the 8th September 1914,Private Thomas Highgate of the 1st Battalion the Royal West Kents,was the first of 306 British soldiers to be executed by firing squad for desertion,shame on us for treating frightened young men like this 😢😢
6th July, 2009
Captain Ben Babington-Browne, aged 27 from Maidstone, of 22 Engineer Regiment, Royal Engineers, died in a helicopter crash along with two Canadian soldiers at Forward Operating Base Mescall in Zabul Province, Afghanistan
Lest we Forget this brave young man 🏴🇬🇧
Imagine that. The crooked FIFA boss who handed a bogus peace prize to a warmongering pedophile who killed 165 Iranian schoolchildren later reversed a World Cup decision because that same pedophile told him to.
Fuck Infantino. Fuck Trump.
Intelligence once again indicates that the Russians are preparing a new massive strike. This is typical of Putin: right after America’s Independence Day and before the NATO Summit in Ankara. Russia wants to bring more evil and kill people. Please stay safe and heed any air raid alerts.
Separately, to partners: any delay with missiles for our air defense – missiles for Patriots – means the loss of lives, and it encourages Russia to continue the war. The world has the necessary quantity and quality of air defense. What is needed are your decisions to ensure real protection of lives in Ukraine.
Above all, these are, of course, decisions by the United States, decisions by the strong countries in Europe and around the world. Please be active in your decisions and protect lives. Missiles for Patriots are needed not in warehouses right now, but in Patriot units in Ukraine. I thank everyone who is providing real help.
More than 3,000 hares were captured from the wild during the 2023/2024 coursing season in Ireland according to the ISPCA. Of those, more than 100 were hit or tossed by dogs, more than 130 were pinned and more than 120 needed veterinary attention, with some dying or being euthanised.
The question every politician of any stripe in Ireland must answer is why this is tolerated in a modern country.
Lee Anderson in Dec last year promising that the flags put up by Reform run Nottinghamshire council wouldn't cost a penny because they would be sponsored. Seven months and £75,000 of taxpayers' money later, there are still zero sponsors. Vote Reform, waste money.
Damien pictured in Helmand Province in 2006 😢💔
Damien was only 19 years old when he lost his life 💔
Thank you for your service Damien ❤️
Lest we forget 🇬🇧
These people are full of emotions, empathy and pain💔
Volodymyr Zelensky came into office without losing his humanity. Power increased his responsibility, but it never changed who he is. True character is a gift❤️🩹
Please don't stop supporting him, don't stop supporting brave defenders. Don't stop supporting Ukraine🇺🇦.
They still need our help. 🫂❤️🇺🇦
Roma,un cavallo delle botticelle crolla sull’asfalto, stremato dal caldo, dalla fatica e con il respiro affannoso e le gambe che non reggono più
Non è un caso isolato : è un sistema che ignora il benessere animale, costringendoli a lavorare fino allo sfinimento
#stopbotticelle
🚨 BREAKING:
U.S. world-famous author Stephen King:
“Trump is a tumor in America’s veins. A tyrant who does not hesitate to set a country on fire for his narcissistic ego. No horror story I’ve written could be as terrifying as this man.”