Ukraine – Russia … not more of the last thread

[Mikado463]

The videos of drones with shotguns hunting down Russian drones are interesting.

>>>Drone combat footage released by Ukrainian sources showcases a drone armed with shotguns hunting for Russian drone systems. At one point in the footage, the pilot even finds a Russian Soldier and attempts to targets him with the drone's mounted weapon systems as well.<<<

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This video below has nothing to do with Russia/Ukraine but I thought it was too cool not to share:

>>>St. Elmo's Fire Dances On USAF Warbirds

This footage, courtesy of the US Air Force and CENTCOM, shows a KC-135 Stratotanker providing mid-air refueling to an F-15 Eagle in inclement weather on 05 January, 2025. The electric field in the atmosphere causes St. Elmo's Fire to dance on the leading edges and points of both aircraft. While this is far from the only time this has occurred and indicates no danger to the aircraft, it still looks undeniably cool.

St. Elmo's Fire (also, witchfire) is the colloquial name for the visible plasma of a corona discharge between the atmosphere and rod-like objects. Historically, it has been seen in ships' masts, church spires and other towering objects. In maritime tradition, it is considered a good omen, as for obvious reasons it gives some warning that lightning strikes are likely.<<<

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as an avid sporting clay shooter that is just 'too cool' !! thanks for posting !!

 

[Verdinut]

It looks like Trump won't support Ukraine against Russia. It's then about time for the NATO to admit Ukraine it its ranks and defend it. IMO, if a peace treaty doesn't become effective, it seems to be the only solution to stop Putin from trying to threaten other European countries as well.

 

[GO-NAD!]

It looks like Trump won't support Ukraine against Russia. It's then about time for the NATO to admit Ukraine it its ranks and defend it. IMO, if a peace treaty doesn't become effective, it seems to be the only solution to stop Putin from trying to threaten other European countries as well.

Except, admission to NATO requires a unanimous vote by member countries. So, the US could block Ukraine's membership. This why there was a delay with Sweden's admission. Turkey was the holdout in that case.

 

[shadyJ]

Except, admission to NATO requires a unanimous vote by member countries. So, the US could block Ukraine's membership. This why there was a delay with Sweden's admission. Turkey was the holdout in that case.

Ukraine is not getting into NATO. Firstly, applicant states can not be involved in a ongoing conflict in order to qualify. Secondly, Hungary under Orban and USA under Trump would block Ukraine's admission since Trump and Orban are more sympathetic to Putin than Ukraine. Either country would have to find new leadership or be ejected from NATO. However, if the United States takes military action to sieze Greenland, they would absolutely be ejected from NATO. I don't think Hungary would last long in NATO without the USA's presence as well.