Russian Not at War with Ukraine?
Nikolai Patrushev, the Russian Security Council Secretary and a friend of Vladimir Putin from their days at the KGB, has claimed that Moscow is not at war with Ukraine but is in a “… Read the rest
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Russian Losses in Bakhmut.
Russian Wagner Loses 20,000 in Bakhmut.
The head of the Russian private army Wagner, Yevgeny Prigozhin, has acknowledged that Russian troops have killed civilians and has agreed with Western estimates that The Wagner group has lost more than 20,000 men … Read the rest
Is Ukraine Encircling Bakhmut?
21 May 2023, Bakhmut.
According to a report from Reuters, Ukraine said on 21st May 2023, that its forces were still advancing around the edges of Bakhmut, aiming to encircle the ruined eastern city after Moscow congratulated the Wagner private … Read the rest
Average UK house price January 2023.
The average UK house price in the UK was £290,000 in Jan 2023.
The averages in the different countries were:
- £310,000 in England
- £217,000 in Wales.
- £185,000 in Scotland.
Some average house prices in specific post code locations of England.… Read the rest
Has Bakhmut been levelled to the Ground by Russia?
The city of Bakhmut is almost destroyed.
The Ukrainian President, after Russia claimed complete control of Bakhmut in the Donetsk Oblast, said “Bakhmut is only in our hearts”, recognising that the city is now in ruins.”
Zelensky’s words were: … Read the rest
Private Health Insurance in UK.
Health Insurance in the UK.
According to a 2018 UK report, health insurance can cost an average of £1,435 per year, but this can vary based on your age and health.
The main advantage of private cover is that you … Read the rest
Ukraine to get F-16s?
Will Ukraine get F-16 Jets?
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Dutch premier Mark Rutte agreed to build an international coalition to provide Kyiv with F-16s fighter jets.
The French President, Emmanuel Macron, has also said that France has opened … Read the rest
When Britons were slaves in Africa.
British slaves in Africa.
Between the 16th and 18th centuries, pirates operating out of north Africa enslaved thousands of men, women and children from the British Isles.
Between the beginning of the 16th century and the end of the 18th, … Read the rest
Russia in Retreat, May 2023.
Is Russia really in Retreat?
Russian Defence Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said Ukraine had launched an assault north of Bakhmut with more than 1,000 troops and up to 40 tanks, a scale that if confirmed would amount to the biggest … Read the rest
Population Comparison: Ukraine – England.
Ukraine population compared to England.
Population in 2021.
43.79 million Ukraine.
56.55 million England.
Population in 1939.
41.7 million Ukraine.
38.3 million England.
Population in 1946.
27.4 million Ukraine.
39.1 million England.
Population change 1946 to 2021.
- 27.4 to 43.8