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The Russian region of Kaliningrad lies between two NATO countries Lithuania and Poland and because of sanctions Lithuania has banned Russia from using its rail network to send goods there.

Putin has threatened action against Lithuania for doing so, I dare him to try.

Lithuania has told Vladimar Putin to keep out of our nation They've been shifting freight to and from the Russian federation Putin has said they'll take action, it's just another hollow threat But if he takes any kind of military action with force he'll be met. Any hostile act against one, is a hostile action against us all Lithuania has nothing to fear and it's Vlad Putin who'll fall Because any hostile action will then trigger article five NATO will respond with force, and Putin will be lucky to survive. If Vladimar Putin wants to send freight to the Kaliningrad region He'll have to find another way, the west won't give permission But NATO' s eagle eyes are watching, Vladimar Putin's every move And certainly won't back down, the west has nothing to prove. Russia's botched special operation so far, has been a total disaster They think Ukraine will give in to bombings, atrocities and slaughter Ukrainians are proud and would rather die, than lose their sovereignty And have repelled the Russians in battle with acts of sheer bravery. Written 21st June 2022

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Harry Horsman

Date: 7/17/2022 6:33:00 AM

Hi Tom, I'm still waiting for a positive western approach, the media seems to be losing interest. Still hoping someone will take the madman out from within. Great poem Again. Tom...Harry

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/17/2022 10:28:00 AM

Thank you Harry, I agree it's becoming yesterday's news and I've a feeling it will be forgotten about and that dog Putin will just do as he pleases. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 7/10/2022 5:36:00 AM

Just let them dare Tom, I think the West is losing their patience. Putin whether dead or alive has I would say, his after live mapped out for him. Blessings, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/10/2022 7:57:00 AM

Thank you Jennifer, he's bitten off more than he can chew and I think it's only a matter of time before he's taken out for the good of all humanity. Tom

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 7/2/2022 6:49:00 PM

Another informative write Tom, you’re recording Putins atrocious war so well… Belle

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/2/2022 8:40:00 PM

Thank you very much Belle, I hate injustices of any kind and will continue to call them out. Tom

Michael Tor

Date: 6/30/2022 7:51:00 PM

Great piece Tom keep up the good work. Your other job in life was to be an investigative reporter, you do it incredibly well Tom. God bless you...

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/2/2022 8:39:00 PM

Thank you very much Michael, countries are beginning to stand up to that physchopath and are not intimidated by his threats but it needs a united front. Tom

Robert James Liguori

Date: 6/28/2022 3:08:00 PM

freedom fighters are in great need. nice poem.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/28/2022 11:46:00 PM

Thank you very much Robert, wish the west would do more. Tom

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 6/22/2022 9:20:00 AM

You are a master of Putin's poetry. I still think a book is in the offing.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/22/2022 10:17:00 AM

Thank you very much Victor, I get angry watching the news hearing about what Putins scum are doing to innocent civilians. Tom

Terry Flood

Date: 6/22/2022 2:10:00 AM

Another informed write, Tom. Sometimes I only catch snippets of the news. I’d heard Lithuania mentioned and you’ve filled in the gaps. I’m struggling to comprehend why he hasn’t got a Russian bullet in his head… but I live in hope. Terry

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/22/2022 3:26:00 AM

Thank you Terry, Putin has been using their rail network to send goods there but they've imposed sanctions so he'll have to use other means. Hopefully his cronies will do the world a big favour and terminate him. Tom

Valsa George

Date: 6/22/2022 12:37:00 AM

Another stunning poem in the Ukraine - Russia war series. You are out and out defending the cause of the Ukrainians and attacking Putin and his heinous acts . Thanks for your updates on the war and filling us with optimism....

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/22/2022 12:48:00 AM

Thank you very much Valsa, whilst the aggressors remain in Ukraine I'll continue writing to support them. Tom

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/21/2022 7:26:00 PM

Marvelously penned, Tom! Truly superb... That said (genuinely), here's my take on the outcome that looms. Russia slowly grinds it out and takes 100% of the Donbas; then Putin pauses to regroup for his next grudge war. OR, Macron, idiot-fool that he is, grants Putin an off-ramp to exit; then he regroups and takes the Donbas. Ukraine is valiant, but without the West behind her, only a true miracle can save her. :) gw

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/21/2022 11:04:00 PM

Thank you very much Gershon, every Ukrainian would rather die than give that murdering scum one inch of their country. I just hope the west doesn't stop supporting them with armaments. As for giving that murdering scum a way out to save face, my blood will be boiling if they do that after all the war crimes he's committed. Tom

Deb M

Date: 6/21/2022 2:19:00 PM

Thankyou Tom for your poems are a reminder to us all not to become complacent. Well written. Debx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/21/2022 2:25:00 PM

Thank you Deb, I just hope that Ukraine doesn't get forgotten about because Putin won't stop at Ukraine, he wants to restore the iron curtain to how it was, the west needs to stand up to him. Tom

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/21/2022 12:49:00 PM

I read about that news Tom. They are going to trigger NATO into action--perhaps that is their motive. Madmen are controlled by anger. Another brilliant piece truly on mark, Tom.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/21/2022 2:18:00 PM

Thank you very much Vijay, nobody wants this to escalate but Putin has brought this on himself, he has a naval base in the Baltic sea and they won't be able to supply them with the rail blockade in place. Just hope the west doesn't back down or he'll become unstoppable. Tom

Rico Leffanta

Date: 6/21/2022 11:21:00 AM

My memories are of some very beautiful women in Lithuania, so I hope peace prevails as humanity can certainly do with more beautiful and peaceful women! Sorry the UN and NATO are so wimpy! Aloha!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/21/2022 2:06:00 PM

You're right there Rico, The UN are a joke, hope NATO has more backbone, now about these lovely ladies? Tom

Jenna Logan

Date: 6/21/2022 11:21:00 AM

Isn't it about time his cancer takes him out of action? You always tell it like it is, Tom. Thanks for keeping us informed. soup mail

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/21/2022 2:04:00 PM

Thank you very much Jenna, and for the soupmail. Be interesting to see what he'll actually do as Lithuania is a NATO country. Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 6/21/2022 11:15:00 AM

Your observations are clever and true, my friend Tom. Probably the west challenges Putin to dare, if he wishes to have a real fight! Will he accept the challenge? I do not think so but if he does we have to expect a real war that will not last for long. Masterfully done!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/21/2022 2:03:00 PM

Thank you very much Demetrios , I just wish someone would call that madmans bluff and stand up to him. Tom

R J. Elless

Date: 6/21/2022 9:18:00 AM

Tom, that is fine work. I like it a lot. Howard

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/21/2022 9:47:00 AM

Thank you very much Howard, since Russia has invaded I written about 24,or so poems supporting Ukraine and whilst Putin continues his aggression I'll continue writing. Tom