Millions of us might be **** if we ignore the Russian-Ukraine war
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Re: Millions of us might be **** if we ignore the Russian-Ukraine war
That's why the speculation is crazy. Did somebody try to frame the Germans by doing the deed so close to the German coastline? But then a logical person would have to say the Germans would have hit the pipeline further from home to avoid suspicion so until somebody has some real evidence, which I think is most unlikely, I'll relax.
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Re: Millions of us might be **** if we ignore the Russian-Ukraine war
Ukraine could always hold its own referendum in places it has re-captured, and declare that as the people have voted to be part of Ukraine, they consider the Russian claims to be invalid.
Although I guess that gives some credibility to what the Russians did.
Although I guess that gives some credibility to what the Russians did.
Re: Millions of us might be **** if we ignore the Russian-Ukraine war
I would ask that we try and reduce the slanging match which is developing here - Fox and Pros?
Trying to extract any truth from the situation in Ukraine is fraught with potholes (mixed metaphor... ) and it does no harm to see opposing views, as long as they remain civil - please.
Trying to extract any truth from the situation in Ukraine is fraught with potholes (mixed metaphor... ) and it does no harm to see opposing views, as long as they remain civil - please.
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With respect, I don't think there's been any slanging. I've been technically accurate, and Pros hasn't insulted me either.
Stating things are "obvious", and continually attempting not just to present one viewpoint but to state it as fact (as Prospector does) is not an opinion, it's simply wrong, and I am going to counter that.
I am being extremely careful with my use of "reported that"s and "rumoured the other"s, and I'm responding point by point to his statements, he isn't doing likewise.
I shall not use the 'T' word again, which is what I think you are driving at, but it needs to be remembered that a secondary objective of his type is to suppress discussion in general.
One nation has finally decided to supply Ukraine with the latest generation of Main Battle Tanks
According to Oryx, Ukraine now has a complete company of Russian T-90s!
Stating things are "obvious", and continually attempting not just to present one viewpoint but to state it as fact (as Prospector does) is not an opinion, it's simply wrong, and I am going to counter that.
I am being extremely careful with my use of "reported that"s and "rumoured the other"s, and I'm responding point by point to his statements, he isn't doing likewise.
I shall not use the 'T' word again, which is what I think you are driving at, but it needs to be remembered that a secondary objective of his type is to suppress discussion in general.
One nation has finally decided to supply Ukraine with the latest generation of Main Battle Tanks
According to Oryx, Ukraine now has a complete company of Russian T-90s!
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Re: Millions of us might be **** if we ignore the Russian-Ukraine war
Kreminna is under artillery assault this morning, and was during the night.
The usual posters are saying that the sources on both sides have gone quiet.
Ukraine appears to be pushing northeastwards from Lyman, probably to then sweep some units north to isolate Borova (on the Oskil river), and east with most units to isolate Kreminna.
The usual posters are saying that the sources on both sides have gone quiet.
Ukraine appears to be pushing northeastwards from Lyman, probably to then sweep some units north to isolate Borova (on the Oskil river), and east with most units to isolate Kreminna.
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Re: Millions of us might be **** if we ignore the Russian-Ukraine war
Putin has always provided inspiring leadership, primarily by example!
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The linked image below is a reasonable summary of the best guesses of what might be going on, -ish
With Lyman confirmed fully occupied by the Ukrainians an hour ago, those troops are believed to be pushing NE in a left flanking manoevre on Kreminna.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fd63njEXoAA ... =4096x4096
With Lyman confirmed fully occupied by the Ukrainians an hour ago, those troops are believed to be pushing NE in a left flanking manoevre on Kreminna.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fd63njEXoAA ... =4096x4096
Re: Millions of us might be **** if we ignore the Russian-Ukraine war
Gulp! Not far from mother badland in the north!
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They are already in Mother Badland - As of two days ago, Putin thinks it's part of Russia.
Speaking of badlands in the North, Russia is now emptying out its army depots in Siberia
I have geolocated this to here 56.04198166188914, 92.83763249412576
The train is headed west, 2,500 miles to go.
..and as for the thoughts of Nogbad the Bad
Speaking of badlands in the North, Russia is now emptying out its army depots in Siberia
I have geolocated this to here 56.04198166188914, 92.83763249412576
The train is headed west, 2,500 miles to go.
..and as for the thoughts of Nogbad the Bad
Re: Millions of us might be **** if we ignore the Russian-Ukraine war
I meant 'MOTHER badland', not the 'adopted' kids!They are already in Mother Badland
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I know you did, but it's all the same to Nogbad.
So, he's tried a 3 day coup, a 227 day war, energy and food export restrictions, partial mobilization, and now annexation.
All of these have or are failing dismally.
He's running out of options.
Full mobilization will likely trigger mass civil disobedience.
I think that kinda leaves only:
Starting another war somewhere else (for which I don't think he has the forces)
Mass sabotage of Ukraine's supporters (e.g. cyber warfare, triggering market crashes, etc)
Use of WMD
Lose.
Let's hope he opts for the latter.
Can anyone think of other options?
Ozymandias springs to mind here!Russia will always be Russia
So, he's tried a 3 day coup, a 227 day war, energy and food export restrictions, partial mobilization, and now annexation.
All of these have or are failing dismally.
He's running out of options.
Full mobilization will likely trigger mass civil disobedience.
I think that kinda leaves only:
Starting another war somewhere else (for which I don't think he has the forces)
Mass sabotage of Ukraine's supporters (e.g. cyber warfare, triggering market crashes, etc)
Use of WMD
Lose.
Let's hope he opts for the latter.
Can anyone think of other options?
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Putin is playing Russian Roulette with all 6 rounds in.
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There are rumours of significant changes in the Kherson region.
Video shows Uke troops occupying Zolota Balka, on the Dnipro, this morning.
Then there's this
Dudchany is 15 miles further on from Zolota Balka.
It has been anticipated for some time that the isolation and logistics of the Russians NW of the Dnipro would force them to shorten their lines significantly. A rout is not expected here as most of the Russian troops are regular paratroopers and the like, although there are reportedly a few sectors being held by much weaker militia. The Ukes have been trying to identify and attack these weaker units.
Video shows Uke troops occupying Zolota Balka, on the Dnipro, this morning.
Then there's this
Dudchany is 15 miles further on from Zolota Balka.
It has been anticipated for some time that the isolation and logistics of the Russians NW of the Dnipro would force them to shorten their lines significantly. A rout is not expected here as most of the Russian troops are regular paratroopers and the like, although there are reportedly a few sectors being held by much weaker militia. The Ukes have been trying to identify and attack these weaker units.
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Civilian Administration in Russian-occupied Svatove is calling on people not to panic. Everywhere else that's happened in Ukraine, panic by the Russian troops and the civilian apparatchiks happens shortly afterwards.
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Better keep that pen handy, Vlad!
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So crazy, it might even be true!
They should be banned for that, got to be advocating violence
They should be banned for that, got to be advocating violence
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Re: Millions of us might be **** if we ignore the Russian-Ukraine war
"Stating things are "obvious", and continually attempting not just to present one viewpoint but to state it as fact (as Prospector does) is not an opinion, it's simply wrong, and I am going to counter that."
https://ukraine.un.org/sites/default/fi ... y%202022%2
"Total conflict-related casualties in Ukraine in 2014-20217
OHCHR estimates the total number of conflict-related casualties in Ukraine from 14 April 2014 to 31 December
2021 to be 51,000–54,0008
: 14,200-14,400 killed (at least 3,404 civilians, estimated 4,400 Ukrainian forces9
, and
estimated 6,500 members of armed groups10), and 37-39,000 injured"
UN numbers
https://ukraine.un.org/sites/default/fi ... y%202022%2
"Total conflict-related casualties in Ukraine in 2014-20217
OHCHR estimates the total number of conflict-related casualties in Ukraine from 14 April 2014 to 31 December
2021 to be 51,000–54,0008
: 14,200-14,400 killed (at least 3,404 civilians, estimated 4,400 Ukrainian forces9
, and
estimated 6,500 members of armed groups10), and 37-39,000 injured"
UN numbers
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Re: Millions of us might be **** if we ignore the Russian-Ukraine war
Today's Russian mobilization intake in Irkutsk
.....against this lot
.....against this lot
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There are some quite unbelievable claims about Ukrainian advances today, both in Luhansk and Kherson oblasts.
It seems like the commentators, with a few titbits from contacts they have on or near the front lines, have been drinking a little too much during Sunday Lunch.
So, as a sacrifice to my journalistic integrity, and in selfless devotion to keeping you all well informed, I have gone for a boozy Sunday lunch myself in an attempt to make sense of it.
I'll call you in the morning
It seems like the commentators, with a few titbits from contacts they have on or near the front lines, have been drinking a little too much during Sunday Lunch.
So, as a sacrifice to my journalistic integrity, and in selfless devotion to keeping you all well informed, I have gone for a boozy Sunday lunch myself in an attempt to make sense of it.
I'll call you in the morning