Impressive. Like many others, I have my doubts about BoJo, but he's certainly doing the right thing by the Ukrainians and NATO during this war.
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Since day 1 of the invasion I have been sickened by this event.......
History repeats itself....
The atrocities that have occurred in "Bucha" are not social media scams , are not a play to the media. The information is out there if you choose to dig deep into research. Videos , pictures and written text. One part of me is remorse for looking , however I think that it is important to know what is happening....Crimes against humanity....
it "aint good folks".....
This coming Sunday is one of the more popular days to attend the church of your choice.......just sayin......
History repeats itself....
The atrocities that have occurred in "Bucha" are not social media scams , are not a play to the media. The information is out there if you choose to dig deep into research. Videos , pictures and written text. One part of me is remorse for looking , however I think that it is important to know what is happening....Crimes against humanity....
it "aint good folks".....
This coming Sunday is one of the more popular days to attend the church of your choice.......just sayin......
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UncleEd
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This May 9 should be an exceedingly
interesting day as Russia celebrates
its Victory Day, the marking of the
defeat of Nazi Germany.
Victory Day has always been one
of those gaudy displays of military
might.
Putin has tried to sell the Ukraine
war as being a crusade against
neo-Nazis.
Between now and May 9, some
analysts believe the most crucial
days of the Ukraine war will occur.
Indications are that Russia is
planning its biggest offensive yet.
interesting day as Russia celebrates
its Victory Day, the marking of the
defeat of Nazi Germany.
Victory Day has always been one
of those gaudy displays of military
might.
Putin has tried to sell the Ukraine
war as being a crusade against
neo-Nazis.
Between now and May 9, some
analysts believe the most crucial
days of the Ukraine war will occur.
Indications are that Russia is
planning its biggest offensive yet.
Hmmm.... eight Russian generals have been killed so far.
I'm betting that the Ukrainian intel guys are working overtime on making the "butcher general" the 9th in fairly short order.
If you want to kill a snake, chop off its head.
John
I'm betting that the Ukrainian intel guys are working overtime on making the "butcher general" the 9th in fairly short order.
If you want to kill a snake, chop off its head.
John
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Just a random quote from the article that caught my eye:
"Some newly drafted soldiers on the eastern front have been issued rifles first developed in the 19th century and out of production for decades, according to witnesses quoted in a Reuters report."
It appears the old Mosin-Nagant M1891 is looking at another tour of duty
PS: Found this exclusive photo providing a first glimpse of new Russian reserves headed for the front in Ukraine ...
LOL !! WWI pic.
Presumably Dvornikov won't be one of those "gray-haired generals out in the field, standing by a bunch of antennas", though.
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UncleEd
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As is the following week if you
live in Russia or Ukraine. This
cultural aspect cannot be ignored
regarding this war.
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Absalom
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The opinion among European experts on Putin is widespread that May 9th represents somewhat of a target date loaded with symbolism for Putin and that the new focus (declaring the defeat before Kyiv to be mission accomplished and turning east instead) is an attempt to produce some kind of presentable result by that date, even if just a stabilized secessionist Donbas. Anything for Putin to give the Russian public a "victory" of whatever sort.
Of course, the less than impressive Russian performance in the area of logistics and transport is good cause for doubt whether they can even pull off just the repositioning for that within the timeframe. Looking at the map, the kind of classic encirclement battle from North and South you would expect the Red Army … ahem, I mean the Russians to attempt to crush Ukrainian forces facing the Donbas takes time to set up.
smithman 10
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This is rhe reason western aid has been inadequate
Of course everyone already knows this, that fear of nuclear consequences has neutered NATO. It's really useless to speculate I know but I am convinced were it not for the existence of nuclear weapons and the danger they pose, we would already be at war with Russia with devastating consequences for Putin, who would be suing for peace if not already deposed.
Of course that's like wishing the tooth fairy would leave a million bucks under junior's pillow. But here's a link nonetheless worth reading.
Former NATO Commander Says Western Fears Of Nuclear War Are Preventing A Proper Response To Putin
Of course everyone already knows this, that fear of nuclear consequences has neutered NATO. It's really useless to speculate I know but I am convinced were it not for the existence of nuclear weapons and the danger they pose, we would already be at war with Russia with devastating consequences for Putin, who would be suing for peace if not already deposed.
Of course that's like wishing the tooth fairy would leave a million bucks under junior's pillow. But here's a link nonetheless worth reading.
Former NATO Commander Says Western Fears Of Nuclear War Are Preventing A Proper Response To Putin
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Absalom
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We might indeed be, but as you say, it's pretty useless to speculate, and the interview you linked clearly demonstrates once again the unhelpfulness of some experts, even former generals.
It's easy for Gen. Breedlove to bemoan that the West is deterred, and to say we shouldn't be deterred, which is utter nonsense and easy to say if you have no more responsibility. Russian nukes are an existing factor and can't be uninvented. Also, Russian doctrine that sees tactical nukes as battlefield weapons and not as triggers for worldwide annihilation has been no secret for decades.
So you bet the West is reacting and not taking the initiative. Because short of trying a decapitation strike on Moscow hoping to get Putin and the guy who carries his "football", there is only one proper response: Walking that thin line between doing maximum damage to Putin's war effort, while not pushing him over the nuclear edge. Anything else would be insanity.
UncleEd
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I'll speculate which is never
good:
Western intel has managed to
size up the growing threat of
Russian forces in eastern Ukraine.
And weapons to meet that threat
are in Ukraine, arriving or in the
pipeline.
Also it's good for Zelensky to keep
harping that the West is not doing
enough. Let Putin think the West
is failing.
And a hope: Shore to sea missile
batteries will be in place to whomp
the Russian fleet in the Black Sea.
good:
Western intel has managed to
size up the growing threat of
Russian forces in eastern Ukraine.
And weapons to meet that threat
are in Ukraine, arriving or in the
pipeline.
Also it's good for Zelensky to keep
harping that the West is not doing
enough. Let Putin think the West
is failing.
And a hope: Shore to sea missile
batteries will be in place to whomp
the Russian fleet in the Black Sea.
smithman 10
US Veteran
The obvious is clear
But the general also points out that we could be doing more, like getting those Migs into Ukraine and providing some other weapons as well.
But the general also points out that we could be doing more, like getting those Migs into Ukraine and providing some other weapons as well.
European and German imports of Russian oil and natural gas offset sanctions, says Richard Haas
Europe is bypassing the sanctions left and right.
"Latvian blend"
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...n-sanctions/&usg=AOvVaw29W0MloQCsiN6LMKOzkSB0
Well, they need that oil to run their economies, right?
They have Ukrainian blood on their hands.
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Does the new Russian commander in Ukraine deserve his 'bloody' reputation?
Analysis of Dvornikov from Deutsche Welle.
Analysis of Dvornikov from Deutsche Welle.
The new head of Russian forces in Ukraine, General Alexander Dvornikov, is nicknamed the "Butcher of Syria" for indiscriminately bombing civilians there. But military analysts argue that he may not even be that special.
"...It is hard to know if Dvornikov's experience in Syria will make any difference in Ukraine, ISW observers said. The fact that he was the first Russian commander to serve there and had to set up coalition operations, including an air base, as well as his experience in urban warfare in Aleppo, might help, they noted.
Then again, the nature of the confrontation in Ukraine is very different. Ukraine has a wide array of anti-aircraft and other advanced munitions as well as its own air force.
"No appointment of any general can erase the fact that Russia has already faced a strategic failure in Ukraine," White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said yesterday of the Dvornikov appointment.
Russian forces are apparently demoralized and the army's logistics in disarray. The official death toll for Russians killed in Syria since 2015 is 112. But in Ukraine, tens of thousands of Russian soldiers are thought to have died in just six weeks of fighting...."
"...It is hard to know if Dvornikov's experience in Syria will make any difference in Ukraine, ISW observers said. The fact that he was the first Russian commander to serve there and had to set up coalition operations, including an air base, as well as his experience in urban warfare in Aleppo, might help, they noted.
Then again, the nature of the confrontation in Ukraine is very different. Ukraine has a wide array of anti-aircraft and other advanced munitions as well as its own air force.
"No appointment of any general can erase the fact that Russia has already faced a strategic failure in Ukraine," White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said yesterday of the Dvornikov appointment.
Russian forces are apparently demoralized and the army's logistics in disarray. The official death toll for Russians killed in Syria since 2015 is 112. But in Ukraine, tens of thousands of Russian soldiers are thought to have died in just six weeks of fighting...."
As Russia's war in Ukraine founders, ominous rhetoric gains ground
If this WaPo article is accurate, things are likely to get very much worse
"After a month of fighting, the architects of Moscow's war against Ukraine had to explain to Russians why Kyiv had not fallen. That's when the most menacing rhetoric began.On state television, a military analyst doubled down on Russia's need to win and called for concentration camps for Ukrainians opposed to the invasion..."
Two days later, the head of the defense committee in the lower house of parliament said it would take 30 to 40 years to "reeducate" Ukrainians...."
"...Russia's astonishing shift toward genocidal speech has been swift and seamless. Moscow officials stepped up warnings that Russia was fighting for its survival...."
If this WaPo article is accurate, things are likely to get very much worse
"After a month of fighting, the architects of Moscow's war against Ukraine had to explain to Russians why Kyiv had not fallen. That's when the most menacing rhetoric began.On state television, a military analyst doubled down on Russia's need to win and called for concentration camps for Ukrainians opposed to the invasion..."
Two days later, the head of the defense committee in the lower house of parliament said it would take 30 to 40 years to "reeducate" Ukrainians...."
"...Russia's astonishing shift toward genocidal speech has been swift and seamless. Moscow officials stepped up warnings that Russia was fighting for its survival...."
bigwheelzip
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Both the Ukrainians and Russians are reporting that the Russian Navy Cruiser Moskova, their most powerful surface combatant and Black Sea fleet flagship, is damaged.
The Russians say that detonations aboard have forced the ship to be abandoned at sea.
The Ukrainians say they hit the Moskova with two of the Neptune anti-ship missiles which were developed by Ukraine, and were scheduled for initial deployment this year.
The Moskova was the ship which threatened a small Ukrainian island garrison with destruction if they did not surrender, and received a lewd suggestion of what they should do to themselves.
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The Russians say that detonations aboard have forced the ship to be abandoned at sea.
The Ukrainians say they hit the Moskova with two of the Neptune anti-ship missiles which were developed by Ukraine, and were scheduled for initial deployment this year.
The Moskova was the ship which threatened a small Ukrainian island garrison with destruction if they did not surrender, and received a lewd suggestion of what they should do to themselves.
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An update hopefully accurate. Russian Navy Confirms Severe Damage to Black Sea Cruiser Moskva, Crew Abandoned Ship - USNI News
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