• redlemace@lemmy.world
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    3 days ago

    The thought he easily could have it all to himself. Instead he has shown the world some valuable info : “Never piss off Ukraine”

    • cecilkorik@lemmy.ca
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      3 days ago

      Yeah he should’ve known better. Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks and the story behind it are famous for a reason.

      “In the 19th century, the historical Zaporozhian Cossacks were sometimes the subject of picaresque tales demonstrating admiration of their primitive vitality and contemptuous disregard for authority (in marked contrast to the more civilized subjects of the authoritarian Russian state). … Mehmed demanded that the Cossacks submit to Ottoman rule. The Cossacks, led by Ivan Sirko, replied in a characteristic manner: they wrote a letter, replete with insults and profanities. The painting exhibits the Cossacks’ pleasure at striving to come up with ever more base vulgarities.”

      Now thanks to Putin we all know where Zaporizhzhia is, and it illustrates quite effectively how they react to such demands.

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      3 days ago

      They have also been the catalyst for modern drone warfare. On one hand, more drones should mean more targeted strike minimizing collateral damage and casualties. On the other hand, it’s a lot easier for the worst to carryout attacks rapidly and cheaply.