In a televised address from the Red Square yesterday, Premier Vladimir aka Czar McPutin aka Ol’ Rootin’ Tootin’ Putin gave a speech establishing Russian control over four eastern Ukrainian regions. Putin declared that these regions held referendums and independently decided to become part of Russia, but the world remains skeptical. Many western politicians see this land grab and the continued threat of nuclear warfare as part of an ongoing effort to dissuade other countries from supporting Ukraine.
Of course our fossil of a president spoke out strongly against the Russian annexation, calling it illegal and pledging billions of dollars more in Ukrainian military support.
“I urge all members of the international community to reject Russia’s illegal attempts at annexation and to stand with the people of Ukraine for as long as it takes.”
-Joseph Robinette Biden (without a hint of irony)
This is the same president who has allowed Israel to resume construction and expand its illegal settlements in Palestine, another picture perfect example of illegal attempts at annexation. Somehow when it’s Russia committing the act, it’s unforgivable and justification to sanction the country. But Israel’s continued assault on Palestinian land and livelihood goes unnoticed and unpunished. How convenient.
Side Items
Knockoff Transformer Just Dropped: The world’s wealthiest child unveiled his new plaything yesterday, and it’s just as weird as I I imagined. Tesla’s new humanoid robot “Optimus” was revealed at a company “AI Day” event, and it strongly resembles what someone in 1998 would draw up as a cyborg robot assistant. It’s clunky and awkward looking, but Tesla really thinks they’ve hit the jackpot, setting a price point of $20,000 for your very own robot homie
Ian’s Toll: Residents of Florida are slowly recovering from the devastation of the hurricane. The death toll currently stands around 25, and is guaranteed to increase as disaster recovery efforts continue