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The training began. Inference Ladder. Circle of Control. Johari Square. VUCA. We were supposed to do some pre-work before the class, and I thought I had, but it turns out I did the pre-work for a later class so I played catch-up. Everyone leading the course is a woman which made it feel less bad to call and get help FINDING the pre-work I had not done. "I need remedial help!" 

Russia lied again. I know, I know, big surprise. Ukraine had a very successful attack on Russia recently so now Russia claims it killed hundreds of Ukrainians yesterday in a strike. There is absolutely no evidence that this is true. 

What there is evidence for is that today Russia lost 11 tanks, 17 armored vehicles, 3 helicopters, four artillery systems, 3 multiple-launch rocket systems, and seven drones.  

Joining the Ukrainians are people from nations that surround Russia and are tired of what Russia has done to them. This includes Chechens and Georgians and Belarussians and ethnic minorities with large populations in Russia. Some were already living in Ukraine, some had to sweet-talk their way in and persuade officials that they weren't saboteurs. 

You remember the previous stories where people supported Ukraine by paying to have messages or pictures drawn on artillery? Finns are supporting SignMyRocket.com in a big way. They are the biggest source of donations after the US. Finland spent decades being neutral and careful with Russia but now they've applied to join NATO, increased defense spending by 2 billion euros, and sent Ukraine military aid worth roughly 190 million euros, including anti-tank rockets. 58% of Finns want more.