Ukraine reveals new laser weapon to shoot down jets & fallout from e-scooter assassination in Moscow

[@marisabenson1222]

Congratulations and encouragement to Ukraine.

[@Interglacial_optimist]

Too bad they have a ten million person deductible.

[@Yahyia-cv3sx]

❤🌻🇺🇦💛💙🌻

[@suemowat222]

According to Jake Broe ocean-going Russian oil tankers can no longer get under the Kerch Bridge because access is now blocked by defences against Ukranian drone boats. Russia is loading small unseaworthy inland-waters tankers with oil which they then transfer to the large ships in the Black Sea. The small tankers are not built to withstand open sea conditions, hence the sinking.

[@trumpsuckspigbalz2351]

Those small tankers were once full size tankers and they were modified for use in smaller waterways. The modifications involved removing the center section and welding the bow and stern back together. The welds were substandard and gave out during the recent storm.

[@malloc7108]

His source is Sal at what's going on with shipping, who himself uses a few sources and some inference (IE: why would the ships designed to never leave rivers/protected sea be out there at all?). I believe that is true, and Jake does generally a good job, but Jake is usually a tertiary source or further.

[@richardmarsden5610]

A statement from the Danish Military Intelligence Service claims that Russian Navy ships may begin escorting tankers of the so-called "shadow fleet" fleet» through the Danish straits, which could increase tensions between Moscow and NATO. With Russian oil from the Baltic Sea being transported through Denmark's narrow straits, Copenhagen will play a decisive role in the implementation of this highly dubious initiative after the Baltic and Nordic countries announced that they would introduce insurance checks on Russian tankers passing through their territorial waters. Under current international freedom of navigation laws, Denmark and other countries are not allowed to require tankers to provide insurance information unless there is reliable information about a possible environmental threat. However, refusals to respond to such requests are usually carefully recorded, and when enough of them accumulate, more tangible measures may well follow. Copenhagen fears that after the introduction of checks, Russia will be forced to demonstrate more risky behavior with regard to civilian shipping and aviation Western countries, to launch large-scale military exercises near NATO territory, and to use GPS jamming equipment. Danish intelligence does not rule out that these actions could increase the risk of misunderstandings and even minor clashes both in the Baltic Sea and in the Arctic.

[@johnnicholas5686]

So relieved that Australia has at last reopened the Kiev embassy.

[@mike4480]

Thanks for the update “ Ukraine The Latest “ … 💙💛💙

[@Yahyia-cv3sx]

Yes, thanks! 🇪🇦

[@Canadian_Skeptical]

Merry Christmas Ukarine! From Canada.

[@RyanBrown-nx8dw]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@proselytizingorthodoxpente8304]

@@RyanBrown-nx8dw Too much vodka, Igor?

[@AlexanderOk]

😅

[@richardmarsden5610]

Rutte could now be upon the 'been a very bad boy this year' list. (Santa's wish list)

[@Yahyia-cv3sx]

❤ Congratulations and thanks from Chicago Oblast 🇺🇦

[@marisabenson1222]

Germany is Europe's weak link when it comes to putin it seems.

[@Interglacial_optimist]

Nope... Challenger two tanks and storm gutter missiles? Really?

[@sg5127]

Hungary is the totally broken link

[@maxedwellseven6724]

@@sg5127agreed - Hungary is.

[@Yahyia-cv3sx]

Actually, no; @MariaBenson that's changing as we speak. Courage! 🌻💛💙🇺🇦

[@TheLastCrusader22]

According to the BBC, up until 31 August 2024 Germany has provided about 11.4 billion USD in military aid to Ukraine. By comparison, the aid given by Sweden and Denmark combined, whose joint economies are less than a quarter that of Germany's, have given 11.6 billion USD. In other words, given that Germany is the world's 3rd-largest economy and 3rd-largest exporter (with almost as large exports as the U.S. with less than a sixth of its economy), their level of support has been and continues to be pathetic. But don't worry, the person and parties who inevitably will defeat Scholz in the upcoming snap election will be WORSE than him, because they're Putin-apologists! There's no need to even discuss Germany anymore, the natural leader role in Europe it could have had it gave away on the 24th february 2024 when it pledged to only send 5000 helmets to Ukraine. Other countries will step up, as they already have, whilst Germany continues cowering in the shadow of its history as it has done for 80 years

[@Jamesnebula]

Wow Ukraine has laser weaponry laboratory labs who knew that.

[@1Rene9Night5cart0]

All seriousness aside, Independent 'Humor' Rights groups should have said that Chechen warlord, Kadyrov, was most worthy of the self-bestowed 'Yellow Pen' prize.

[@proselytizingorthodoxpente8304]

Some random Uzbek grabbed off the street by the FSB in a desperate attempt to appear competent

[@gadgetgus]

Team Telegraph 👊🏼 ⚠️ 'Dragonfire'🐉🔥 was first demonstrated in 2017 and shall be installed on Royal Navy ships in 2027. At £10 a shot, it's an absolute bargain! Another informative podcast, guys. Thanks for updating us, Gus 🍻

[@catman8965]

How many times have lasers been useful in ACTUAL WARFARE!!! NONE? I'm very skeptical about how practical this claim really is.

[@Interglacial_optimist]

Royal navy ships? Lol

[@gadgetgus]

@Interglacial_optimist 🚢 Granted, I take your point, as compared to the RN having 1400 ships, in 1939, the UK currently operates only around 62 ships, with around another 12 being built or programmed to over the coming years. 🚢 Overall, the RN can still pack a powerful punch. However, for me, the Ukrainians ability to sink approx. half the Black Sea Fleet, without even having an effective navy, is much more impressive...

[@Interglacial_optimist]

@@gadgetgus Because of hypersonic missiles and drones I think the surface navy is obsolete.

[@charlygriffin2828]

Every major military power has tried to use lasers, they have some success on the firing range in perfect conditions with a pet target but trying to get them to work in battlefield conditions with variable weather has proved to be so difficult most countries including the US just give up

[@gee3883]

Interesting @24:00 they talk of Putin's annual "phone in" , I guess it's a bit like who wants to be a millionaire without the phone a friend option.

[@stanleytolle416]

Longmont,Colorado, USA

[@petrskupa6292]

It’s really hard to understand the talk of the foreign correspondent James Kilner. His contribution is interesting, yet it kinda takes a lot of mental strength to keep listening and trying to discern what is being said.

[@h3saplasma]

Lol drink some coffee mate

[@hansvanoordt2843]

James speaks British boarding school mumble. Needs to work on his diction.

[@petrskupa6292]

@ It’s very laid back way of speaking. When I might have listened in perfect condition or maybe … if I would have conversed directly with someone speaking that way, I wouldn’t mind. Yet, this was grabbed by some bass-highlighting microphone, while, at the same time I was driving on the long journey home … in that case I had picked what everyone else said really easy/normally, while really struggled with him. …. People listening to podcasts/KZbin need that diction to prettied compared to face to face chats, I guess

[@luke7benner]

Nothing is happening on the front lines?

[@sassas6021]

Is Kadyrov in the running for Trump to give the Presidential Medal of Freedom to? lol

[@RyanBrown-nx8dw]

Everybody say merry Christmas enjoy it without power and a country eh govnas?😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Interglacial_optimist]

Ukraine has a right to be angry since they were promised what they would need from America and great britain and instead have lost most of their natural resource wealth, 20% of their country, 80% of their power generation and fresh water, and it ain't over.

[@drewmalesky9869]

🥔

[@brianfreeman8290]

Britain is in shame.

[@Yahyia-cv3sx]

​@@brianfreeman8290 the USA perhaps more?

[@robhou7192]

Can’t the new guys accent….

[@mindblowen]

Id confess too after the fingernails pulled out on the first hand, let alone the second 😢😢😢😢

[@proselytizingorthodoxpente8304]

Just some random Uzbek scapegoated to make the FSB look competent

[@VaucluseVanguard]

Sara Wankingbreak, very socialist idea.

[@mindblowen]

Still think putins running out of windows 😮😮😮 poor general and aide

[@TyllerBoom]

Frustrated Russian mil bloggers? How many brigades do they have?

[@Interglacial_optimist]

I don't know but ukraine just lost a brigade trying to counter attack. Real Soldiers losing their lives.

[@Realist369]

Russia are fighting divisional warfare which is something the western fools have zero idea about

[@proselytizingorthodoxpente8304]

Probably more effective than the actual Russian military

[@cabracove]

LMAO, sure...

[@gino2465]

Ukraine be very careful

[@clivehorridge]

What’s that supposed to mean? They’re fighting for their lives… what’s careful got to do anything?

[@proselytizingorthodoxpente8304]

Russia be careful

[@RyanBrown-nx8dw]

​@@proselytizingorthodoxpente8304enjoy Christmas without power😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@RyanBrown-nx8dw]

​@@clivehorridgeit means ur not very smart😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@proselytizingorthodoxpente8304]

@@RyanBrown-nx8dw I don't live in rural Russia. So I have plenty of power lol

[@williamtell6750]

Has Mr Zelensky repealed his decree ruling out negotiations with President Putin?

[@uku4171]

Ooohhh, the bots seem to have a new talking point. Seems like putin is getting desperate for negotiations.

[@JosueMartinez-ww1vj]

No negotiations from Zelensky when he is winning the war, this war should go on until putin is gone from Russia's presidency.

[@MasonyBoy]

​@@uku4171we'll see who's gonna be desperate for negotiations once trump enters the office

[@MasonyBoy]

​@@JosueMartinez-ww1vj😂😂 i didn't know losing 100 every single day is winning

[@samsungtap4183]

Selenski refuses Christmas cease fire and POW exchange....hundreds of people could be home for Christmas...but then again Selenski is not a Christian....nudge nudge wink wink...hahaha

[@catman8965]

How many times have lasers been useful in ACTUAL WARFARE!!! NONE? I'm very skeptical about how practical this claim really is.

[@suemowat222]

There's a first time for everything

[@catman8965]

@suemowat222 Lasers are very inefficient, costly devices. This isn't Star Trek - point and shoot. Typically when a laser is fired into the atmosphere it heats the air constantly changing the direction of the beam. That's under ideal weather. The United States has been working on this for decades and put billions of dollars into it and still doesn't have a productive unit. Other countries have too. GREAT if it works, but under non-ideal circumstances, I'm skeptical.

[@ronin8926]

Somebody once said that about tanks, planes, helicopters, submarines... It's gonna happen, along with autonomous and manned mechs (think walking tanks).

[@charlygriffin2828]

@@ronin8926 Tanks, planes and submarines just needed to be improved and made reliable which they were in a relatively short space of time. Lasers rely on having perfect atmospheric conditions and even then they are severely limited as all the energy dissipates very quickly

[@dimas3829]

well, theoretically they could be used to blind the pilots... it won't be Ukrainians but Americans testing such, though. Win-win for both. US keeps attacking Russia while developing new weapons and denying any involvement, Ukraine gets fame and money, two things that that corrupt shithole can never get enough of.

[@AlexanderOk]

Пусть со мной свяжутся перед видео заставку делают😅😅

[@RyanBrown-nx8dw]

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[@RyanBrown-nx8dw]

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[@AlexanderOk]

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