Russia vs Ukraine anyone watching this ignite?

[raider600]

I absolutely believe we're doing shady things in Ukraine just like in Wuhan, but I also believe this narrative is largely cope by the Russians. It's like the WMD Iraq narrative, only we made that story up ahead of the invasion and they seem to be trying to build it as their invasion falters.

Russia invaded to keep Ukraine away from NATO and/or for other so far unclear reasons.

The US knowing the russians were going to invade, leaving a biolab up and intact? Ok sure, it should have been leveled, made a parking lot on day 1...

 

[spencer rifle]

The US knowing the russians were going to invade, leaving a biolab up and intact? Ok sure, it should have been leveled, made a parking lot on day 1...

Why? The current MO is to leave all the valuable stuff behind intact.

 

[oze]

Russia set to ban Instagram, Whatsapp and deem Facebook 'extremist' - Politics.co.uk

Russian authorities are set to ban Whatsapp and Instagram in the country. It will also designate Meta (still commonly known as ‘Facebook’) as an “extremist organisation”. BREAKING – Russia just started process of banning Instagram. It’s huge because this is really a much loved platform in Russia...

www.politics.co.uk

I actually agree with Russia! about something?!?!!!

 

[BigRed]

No Sacrifices for Ukraine

We owe the Ukrainians nothing, yet our garbage ruling class is demanding that we brace ourselves for unspecified sacrifices for their sake just as they have every time they have made some foreign policy screw-up.

townhall.com

Excellent read.

 

[BugI02]

I like the optimism about the war, but where are the Rooskies going to find another jovial drunk like Yeltsin to be our pal?

I posted it because of its ideas about postbellum. I am of the belief that we squandered one chance to have a normal relationship with Russia immediately after the collapse of the USSR. There may be another opportunity if Putin and his inner circle get dead after this one, and I hope clear eyed people on all sides will recognize it

That's what Realpolitik is. Diplomacy is the art of what is possible

 

[BugI02]

Excellent read.

Kurt Schlichter always seems to be on point, at least to me

 

[DadSmith]

Third Russian general 'killed' in Ukraine in latest blow to Putin

Major General Andrei Kolesnikov of the 29th Combined Arms Army became the latest high profile casualty of the war today in another blow to the Kremlin.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[BugI02]

Inside Putin’s circle — the real Russian elite

As the west focuses on oligarchs, a far smaller group has its grip on true power in Moscow. Who are the siloviki — and what motivates them?

www.ft.com

Unsure of actual accuracy of the description, but if true note that the players feel themselves to be the saviors of the 'real' Russia. They also believe in doing good by doing well

They aren't going anywhere voluntarily, they will need to be overthrown perhaps by the military - although the description of how Putin has purged the military sounds a lot like how Austin and Thoroughly Modern Millie are trying to purge ours

I would not discount a possible attempt to install a leftist 'strongman', that seems to be the ground they are preparing


Nothing in the book one way or the other about whether The AntiChrist wears an eyepatch


Edit: The Financial Times article is called 'Inside Putin's Inner Circle'. I can read it in reader view despite the paywall when I go directly to it from search, but when I link to it from INGO I cannot. It is worth the effort to go directly to the article from search IMO

 

[jsx1043]

 

[BugI02]

ROFL. Soros wants to have a war so you can go die

Vladimir Putin and the Risk of World War III | by George Soros - Project Syndicate

George Soros warns that, after misreading the situation in Ukraine, Russia's leader seems to know no limits.

www.project-syndicate.org

Claims he wants his mentors Xi and Putin removed from power. He's just an idea man, so he'll hang out in some cushy location away from direct fire while we go get it done.

 

[Wolfhound]

I found this to be helpful when viewing videos and photos from the Ukraine Conflict.

 

[Ark]

ROFL. Soros wants to have a war so you can go die

Vladimir Putin and the Risk of World War III | by George Soros - Project Syndicate

George Soros warns that, after misreading the situation in Ukraine, Russia's leader seems to know no limits.

www.project-syndicate.org

Claims he wants his mentors Xi and Putin removed from power. He's just an idea man, so he'll hang out in some cushy location away from direct fire while we go get it done.

This "madman" narrative is legit smoothbrain material.

 

[wagyu52]

He has spoken

 

[Jaybird1980]

The US knowing the russians were going to invade, leaving a biolab up and intact? Ok sure, it should have been leveled, made a parking lot on day 1...

You spelled, "Should have never existed" wrong.

 

[Jaybird1980]

Man, the world needs another happy drunk like him now more than ever.

 

[BigRed]

He has spoken

Yeah.... but demanding moms pee their panties when you speak such truth.

 

[Sylvain]

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I found this to be helpful when viewing videos and photos from the Ukraine Conflict.

Is it even legit?

I have only seen vehicles with a Z in a box.

 

[Wolfhound]

Is it even legit?

I have only seen vehicles with a Z in a box.

Well, I would say nothing is 100% certain (besides death and taxes) but I have seen all of those markings in various pictures from Ukraine.

 

[Wolfhound]

Is it even legit?

I have only seen vehicles with a Z in a box.

A few examples:

 

[Keith_Indy]

Is it even legit?

I have only seen vehicles with a Z in a box.

Desperate Russian Rear-Area Troops Are Armoring Their Vehicles With Wood Logs

Absent better security, Russian drivers are doing whatever they can to survive Ukrainian ambushes.

www.thedrive.com