I would suspect that, with the experience they have gleaned over last year or so, the Ukranians are way ahead of the curve on drone usage and technology than almost any other country.
Sunak’s trying to rub the Zelenskyy genie again for some some of that popularity. I can’t say I blame Sunak and I certainly wouldn’t argue for less assistance to Ukraine.
It’s a shame it’s taken this long for some of perhaps the most crucial weapons to really hamper Russia to get to Ukraine but hopefully this means the conflict will be over within the next year. Russia has wasted its 60+ year stockpile of equipment to have a light hold on maybe one 5th of Ukraine’s landmass. Likely up to 100k dead double that injured and the wealth of the Russian people stolen from under them. A stronger and more united Europe and NATO coalition. Well done Putin.
As much as I hope this war is over soon and Ukraine win hands-down, this stinks of Sunak simply trying to court favour with the electorate and divert from other issues.
Also would not be in the least bit surprised if he/his wife has considerable shares in one of more of the companies making these drones.
I’m also worried, and would be lying if I said I wasn’t. As much as supporting Ukraine defending its rightful territory is fine, I’m still concerned by how far we’re pushing previous “red lines” especially as Sunak doesn’t seem to care and strikes me as a man who is only concerned about looking good and hasn’t really considered if anything could go badly wrong.
Probably the most useful article I’ve read so far regarding what these could be:
I find the arguments against supporting Ukraine flimsy. It seems to boil down to avoiding ww3 on one hand and accusations that the west is prolonging the war and prolonging the death and suffering. The first one is a concern of course, but why should Russia do whatever they want just because they have nukes? Sounds like appeasement to me, history doesn’t look kindly on appeasement. The second one doesn’t seem to be fair criticism of the west (of which there is plenty to criticise!). The war ends faster when Russia is out of Ukraine. If everyone stopped supporting Ukraine tomorrow there would be more suffering, not less. We’ve seen what Russia does when it occupies land. It would be very miserable for a lot of people.
So imo supporting Ukraine is morally correct and I’m glad we are doing so.
And how much is that going to cost the British tax payer?
Are sunak and zekenskyy shagging?
Coz the the BBC has been running a picture of them going a big, deep hug so that’s either propaganda (what world leaders do that) or they’re poking
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“ncluding hundreds of new long-range attack drones with a range of over 200km.”
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I didn’t know the UK had any drones like that, beyond Reapers. A bunch of commercial drones which can be rigged with explosives maybe?
Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-welcomes-president-zelenskyy-to-the-uk-ahead-of-anticipated-ukrainian-military-surge
I would suspect that, with the experience they have gleaned over last year or so, the Ukranians are way ahead of the curve on drone usage and technology than almost any other country.
Sunak’s trying to rub the Zelenskyy genie again for some some of that popularity. I can’t say I blame Sunak and I certainly wouldn’t argue for less assistance to Ukraine.
It’s a shame it’s taken this long for some of perhaps the most crucial weapons to really hamper Russia to get to Ukraine but hopefully this means the conflict will be over within the next year. Russia has wasted its 60+ year stockpile of equipment to have a light hold on maybe one 5th of Ukraine’s landmass. Likely up to 100k dead double that injured and the wealth of the Russian people stolen from under them. A stronger and more united Europe and NATO coalition. Well done Putin.
As much as I hope this war is over soon and Ukraine win hands-down, this stinks of Sunak simply trying to court favour with the electorate and divert from other issues.
Also would not be in the least bit surprised if he/his wife has considerable shares in one of more of the companies making these drones.
I’m also worried, and would be lying if I said I wasn’t. As much as supporting Ukraine defending its rightful territory is fine, I’m still concerned by how far we’re pushing previous “red lines” especially as Sunak doesn’t seem to care and strikes me as a man who is only concerned about looking good and hasn’t really considered if anything could go badly wrong.
Probably the most useful article I’ve read so far regarding what these could be:
[Clandestine U.K. Program Developed 3D-Printed ‘Suicide’ Drone For Ukraine](https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/clandestine-u-k-program-developed-3d-printed-suicide-drone-for-ukraine)
Brilliant to see.
Really hope other countries follow again.
I find the arguments against supporting Ukraine flimsy. It seems to boil down to avoiding ww3 on one hand and accusations that the west is prolonging the war and prolonging the death and suffering. The first one is a concern of course, but why should Russia do whatever they want just because they have nukes? Sounds like appeasement to me, history doesn’t look kindly on appeasement. The second one doesn’t seem to be fair criticism of the west (of which there is plenty to criticise!). The war ends faster when Russia is out of Ukraine. If everyone stopped supporting Ukraine tomorrow there would be more suffering, not less. We’ve seen what Russia does when it occupies land. It would be very miserable for a lot of people.
So imo supporting Ukraine is morally correct and I’m glad we are doing so.
And how much is that going to cost the British tax payer?
Are sunak and zekenskyy shagging?
Coz the the BBC has been running a picture of them going a big, deep hug so that’s either propaganda (what world leaders do that) or they’re poking