Pusha T has responded after receiving a somewhat unlikely shoutout from the Ukraine Ministry of Defence, who recently quoted the rapper on social media.Yesterday (September 7), Defense of Ukraine shared an update on combat losses – including “eliminated personnel”, vehicles and artillery – reportedly suffered by Russia since Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine began in February.Defense of Ukraine captioned the post, “I put numbers on the board“, a lyric from Push’s 2013 track ‘Numbers on the Boards’ from his debut solo album ‘My Name Is Name’. Push himself retweeted the post, adding, “Great taste in music for the win.” See the interaction below:Great taste in music for the win… https://t.co/GKG2V6Jc4S— King Push (@PUSHA_T) September 7, 2022Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense regularly includes song lyrics, lines from films and other references when sharing updates on enemy combat losses on social media.
British soldiers told to prepare for war against Russia and inform loved ones
22.08.2022 - 12:41 / dailyrecord.co.uk
British soldiers have been told they must be ready for a war against Russia by a senior military officer. Warrant Officer Paul Carney has urged troops to inform their loved ones of potential deployment as the Russian invasion of Ukraine rages on.
The 'other ranks' soldier said the UK military is currently 'shaping itself to meet the threat from Russia and was ready to counter any aggression'. He stated that troops must prepare “families and loved ones” for the possibility of conflict in the East, Wales Online reports.
Mr Carney went on to say that times have changed since Vladimir Putin launched his assault on Ukraine six months ago. And now British forces must 'be prepared for the new realities'.
WO1 Carney – the Army’s highest ranked Warrant Officer – wrote in Soldier magazine: “I want us all to check we are physically fit for operations. And it is also important we prepare loved ones and families, who often have the hardest role in our absence.
“My ask is that you have discussions about a potential deployment with them now. Find the numbers for the support networks and the relevant people who can help them, such as the unit welfare officer and padre.
"This is key as we could be out of contact for extended periods on tour. Making sure our loved ones have the support they need is vital for us too, as we’re not going to give 100% on tour if we are worried about home.”
General Sir Richard Dannatt, former head of the Army, said: “This is prudent advice from the Army’s top soldier. It does not mean the Army is about to deploy to Ukraine but it is the duty of any army in peacetime to prepare for war, in every aspect of life.
“That said, with a war in Europe, an aggressive Russia and worried countries on Russia’s borders, it
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Ben Stiller and Sean Penn Permanently Banned from Entering Russia Amid Support for Ukraine
Famed actors Ben Stiller and Sean Penn have been permanently banned from entering Russia, according to an announcement from the country's foreign ministry Monday. Stiller and Penn were named on a list of 25 “high-ranking officials, representatives of the business and expert communities, as well as cultural figures” that can no longer legally enter the country. Both Stiller and Penn have been active in their support for Ukraine amid Russia's invasion of the Eastern European country. The actors have visited the country, met with leaders and been vocal in their support for Ukraine and opposition of Russia's attacks. A post shared by Sean Penn (@seanpenn)This year, Penn traveled to Ukraine to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky while filming a documentary.
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Dennis Rodman planning trip to Russia to help release Brittney Griner
Dennis Rodman is planning a trip to Russia to seek the release of Brittney Griner. The 31-year-old basketball player - who normally lives in Houston, Texas with wife Cherelle Griner - was arrested on suspicion of drug smuggling in Russia just days before President Vladimir Putin launched the ongoing invasion on Ukraine and has been sentenced to almost a decade behind bars but her fellow NBA star Dennis, 61, revealed on Sunday (21. 08.
Dennis Rodman Planning Trip to Russia to Seek Brittney Griner Release
Dennis Rodman is going to take his shot at freeing Brittney Griner.The NBA legend recently revealed his plans to travel to Russian in an effort to seek release for Griner, who was sentenced to nine years in prison for alleged drug possession charges.«I got permission to go to Russia to help that girl,» Rodman, 61, told NBC News over the weekend. «I'm trying to go this week.»Rodman added, «I know Putin too well.»Despite Rodman's confidence — and his past independent unsanctioned diplomatic visits with North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un — the US State Department and White House officials are strongly against the idea.An unnamed senior Biden administration official told NBC News that Rodman's visit is more likely to complicate and already tenuous situation, explaining, «It’s public information that the administration has made a significant offer to the Russians and anything other than negotiating further through the established channel is likely to complicate and hinder release efforts.»However, Rodman does not need permission from the United States to travel to Russia.
Dennis Rodman Says He’s Headed to Russia to Negotiate Brittney Griner’s Release
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