I’ve decided to take some time off from this work to focus on other stuff (including my full-time job). Don’t know when I’ll be back here, but right now, I think I will be eventually because of the intriguing tidbits I manage to scrounge up that I hope you enjoy too. Then again, here’s hoping that by the time I may have the time & energy for this again that there’s nothing left to write & share. In the meantime, to keep up on whazzup in Ukraine, here’s some links I recommend: My page o’ links Another page o’ links that hits slightly different spots Mark Collins 3Ds Blog (you’ll get go ..read more

Usual caveats: All open-source info, so only as good as the source – inclusion here =/= confirmation of content. Some more cynical than I suggest caution linking to Russian servers, pro-rebel servers or amplifier sites – I leave the judgment call to you now that you’ve been warned. “A Canadian fundraising campaign aims to purchase a Turkish Bayraktar TB2 combat drone for Ukraine amid Moscow’s ongoing war on Kyiv. The campaign, named Canadian Bayraktar Crowdfund and organized by a non-profit organization UHelpUkraine, plans to reach the goal as of Ukrainian Independence Day on Aug. 24 …” (TUR ..read more

Usual caveats: All open-source info, so only as good as the source – inclusion here =/= confirmation of content. Some more cynical than I suggest caution linking to Russian servers, pro-rebel servers or amplifier sites – I leave the judgment call to you now that you’ve been warned. Mo’ help from the EU  “EU green lights EUR 500 million in military support for Ukraine” (UKR media) – “EU Pledges More Military Aid To Ukraine While Urging Continued Unity Among Members” (USA govt funded media) Effects on CAN, strategically … “Russia’s war on Ukraine shows need to rethink Canada’s Arctic secur ..read more

Usual caveats: All open-source info, so only as good as the source – inclusion here =/= confirmation of content. Some more cynical than I suggest caution linking to Russian servers, pro-rebel servers or amplifier sites – I leave the judgment call to you now that you’ve been warned. “Canada accused of betraying Ukraine and helping Russia break sanctions” (Atlantic Council) “Canada Finance Minister defends controversial turbine return to Germany” (UKR media) “Canada sent repaired Nord Stream turbine to Germany on Sunday” (windsorstar.com) “Turbine decision was ‘a big mistake,’ says former Ukrai ..read more

Usual caveats: All open-source info, so only as good as the source – inclusion here =/= confirmation of content. Some more cynical than I suggest caution linking to Russian servers, pro-rebel servers or amplifier sites – I leave the judgment call to you now that you’ve been warned. “Canada Returns Repaired Siemens Turbine to Russia – Kommersant” (RUS independent media) “Canada sends repaired Nord Stream turbine to Germany, Kommersant reports” (Reuters) “Key Nord Stream component sent to Germany from Canada: Report” (POLITICO.eu) “Zelenskiy says raised Ukraine stance on Russia gas turbine with ..read more

Usual caveats: All open-source info, so only as good as the source – inclusion here =/= confirmation of content. Some more cynical than I suggest caution linking to Russian servers, pro-rebel servers or amplifier sites – I leave the judgment call to you now that you’ve been warned. #UKR Pres give PM piece of his mind on turbines (while PM statement misses that bit)  “Zelensky to Trudeau: Ukrainians to never accept Canada’s decision on Nord Stream turbine” (UKR state media) – UKR Pres: “… I spoke today with Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau. Of course, we discussed our cooperation a ..read more

Usual caveats: All open-source info, so only as good as the source – inclusion here =/= confirmation of content. Some more cynical than I suggest caution linking to Russian servers, pro-rebel servers or amplifier sites – I leave the judgment call to you now that you’ve been warned. “Zelensky to Trudeau: Ukrainians to never accept Canada’s decision on Nord Stream turbine” (UKR state media) UKR Pres: “… I spoke today with Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau. Of course, we discussed our cooperation and I thanked him, I thanked Canada for its support. But I separately emphasized that Ukrainia ..read more

Usual caveats: All open-source info, so only as good as the source – inclusion here =/= confirmation of content. Some more cynical than I suggest caution linking to Russian servers, pro-rebel servers or amplifier sites – I leave the judgment call to you now that you’ve been warned. “Canada’s shadow defense minister calls for increasing military, financial support for Ukraine” (UKR state media) Freeland says decision to exempt gas turbines from Russian sanctions ‘difficult’ but ‘right thing to do’ | CBC News “Germany May Fail to ‘Get Through Winter Without Russian Gas’, Head of Federal Network ..read more

Usual caveats: All open-source info, so only as good as the source – inclusion here =/= confirmation of content. Some more cynical than I suggest caution linking to Russian servers, pro-rebel servers or amplifier sites – I leave the judgment call to you now that you’ve been warned. “Two Royal Canadian Navy ships return from European NATO missions” (CAN govt info-machine) “Decision to exempt gas turbines from sanctions right thing to do: Freeland” (The Canadian Press via NanaimoNewsNOW) “Canada Tells Putin’s Technocrats They’re Liable for War Crimes” (Bloomberg) “War Chronicles – Day 142” (Ukr ..read more

Usual caveats: All open-source info, so only as good as the source – inclusion here =/= confirmation of content. Some more cynical than I suggest caution linking to Russian servers, pro-rebel servers or amplifier sites – I leave the judgment call to you now that you’ve been warned. What’s Canada up to? “Canadian volunteer fighter who was severely wounded in Ukraine has returned home” (Globe and Mail) “Liberal ministers set to testify at committee on decision to release turbines caught in Russia sanctions” (CBC News) “Canada’s foreign affairs committee will discuss Russia turbine export at sp ..read more