I would have much preferred that abbreviations were spelled out in the body of the piece rather than looking them up. I like to know the names of government agencies mentioned and their function. Looking at a map also helps me know where areas are that are referred to. I don't expect subscribers to look here if they are curious, but I …
I would have much preferred that abbreviations were spelled out in the body of the piece rather than looking them up. I like to know the names of government agencies mentioned and their function. Looking at a map also helps me know where areas are that are referred to. I don't expect subscribers to look here if they are curious, but I posted the information, just in case.
The Federal Security Service (FSB) is a federal executive body with the authority to implement government policy in the national security of the Russian Federation, counterterrorism, the protection and defence of the state border of the Russian Federation, the protection of internal sea waters, the territorial sea,
I would have much preferred that abbreviations were spelled out in the body of the piece rather than looking them up. I like to know the names of government agencies mentioned and their function. Looking at a map also helps me know where areas are that are referred to. I don't expect subscribers to look here if they are curious, but I posted the information, just in case.
The Federal Security Service (FSB) is a federal executive body with the authority to implement government policy in the national security of the Russian Federation, counterterrorism, the protection and defence of the state border of the Russian Federation, the protection of internal sea waters, the territorial sea,
DPR in Ukraine
Donetsk People's Republic, Unrecognized quasi-state
LPR,The Luhansk People's Republic, in Ukraine
LPR or LNR (alternate spellings) is a landlocked quasi-state
The Russian FSB is the current version of the old KGB of Cold War days.
I am very appreciative of you for taking the time to translate these acronyms for us. As I gain more birthdays, I loose more of my patience.
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Thank You Fern!
Great to 'see' you, MaryPat.
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Thanks so much, Fern!
Good to 'see' you Rowshan. Salud.
Salad, Fern! Always great to see you, too!
Thank you, Rowshan.