I'll give her my trouser squirrel....
It's amazing to watch the matter of factness way that those people carry on. Should we just call them actors?
This might be a little tougher than Putin thought...
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It's amazing to watch the matter of factness way that those people carry on. Should we just call them actors?
If they spoke better English some of them would have a weekly or nightly hour on FoxNews
Zelenskyy: Ukraine sees some of the most significant results in Bakhmut since start of war
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has commented on the decision to continue defending the city of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine, saying that Ukraine is seeing some of the most significant results in the city since the beginning of the war.
I don’t see Poland moving unilaterally without NATO forces at their side.
CNN)Russian troops will have "open road" to capture key cities in eastern Ukraine if they seize control of Bakhmut, President Volodymyr Zelensky warned in an interview with CNN, as he defended his decision to keep Ukrainian forces in the besieged city.
"This is tactical for us," Zelensky said, insisting that Kyiv's military brass is united in prolonging its defense of the city after weeks of Russian attacks left it on the cusp of falling to Moscow's troops.
"We understand that after Bakhmut they could go further. They could go to Kramatorsk, they could go to Sloviansk, it would be open road for the Russians after Bakhmut to other towns in Ukraine, in the Donetsk direction," he told CNN's Wolf Blitzer in an exclusive interview from Kyiv. "That's why our guys are standing there."
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"This is tactical for us," Zelensky said, insisting that Kyiv's military brass is united in prolonging its defense of the city after weeks of Russian attacks left it on the cusp of falling to Moscow's troops.
"We understand that after Bakhmut they could go further. They could go to Kramatorsk, they could go to Sloviansk, it would be open road for the Russians after Bakhmut to other towns in Ukraine, in the Donetsk direction," he told CNN's Wolf Blitzer in an exclusive interview from Kyiv. "That's why our guys are standing there."
Exclusive: Zelensky warns of ‘open road’ through Ukraine’s east if Russia captures Bakhmut, as he resists calls to retreat | CNN
Russian troops will have “open road” to capture key cities in eastern Ukraine if they seize control of Bakhmut, President Volodymyr Zelensky warned in an interview with CNN, as he defended his decision to keep Ukrainian forces in the besieged city.
I think young tenacious e fapped to all of those Russian chicks 30+ years ago.
I'm beginning to think that this is going to be a larger war. I don't see how NATO stays out of it if China provides resources
https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/am...vuhledar-ukraine_uk_6406f95be4b0e45e2f907450/
Russian officers refusing to continue attacks?
Russian officers refusing to continue attacks?
Honest response. If the road were open could the Russians do anything about it? What kind of a sustained offensive could they muster? With what?CNN)Russian troops will have "open road" to capture key cities in eastern Ukraine if they seize control of Bakhmut, President Volodymyr Zelensky warned in an interview with CNN, as he defended his decision to keep Ukrainian forces in the besieged city.
"This is tactical for us," Zelensky said, insisting that Kyiv's military brass is united in prolonging its defense of the city after weeks of Russian attacks left it on the cusp of falling to Moscow's troops.
"We understand that after Bakhmut they could go further. They could go to Kramatorsk, they could go to Sloviansk, it would be open road for the Russians after Bakhmut to other towns in Ukraine, in the Donetsk direction," he told CNN's Wolf Blitzer in an exclusive interview from Kyiv. "That's why our guys are standing there."
Exclusive: Zelensky warns of ‘open road’ through Ukraine’s east if Russia captures Bakhmut, as he resists calls to retreat | CNN
Russian troops will have “open road” to capture key cities in eastern Ukraine if they seize control of Bakhmut, President Volodymyr Zelensky warned in an interview with CNN, as he defended his decision to keep Ukrainian forces in the besieged city.
https://amp.theguardian.com/news/2023/mar/06/antigua-and-barbuda-auction-of-yacht-alfa-nero
Putin loyalist, Andrey Guryev, has stopped fighting to save his yacht. Antigua and Barbuda are putting it up for auction.
Putin loyalist, Andrey Guryev, has stopped fighting to save his yacht. Antigua and Barbuda are putting it up for auction.
Sorry, I’m not buying a used yacht.
(Footage of tanks blasting away in cities exists from way back in WW2.)
"A (Ukrainian( Tank clearing positions in (Russian) Bakhmut. An unusual scene, since the use of these means had not been seen until now, used in urban combat."
"A (Ukrainian( Tank clearing positions in (Russian) Bakhmut. An unusual scene, since the use of these means had not been seen until now, used in urban combat."
We all kind of suspected this but interesting fact
I think they could gain some ground but at this point it wouldn’t be very sustained nor a breakthrough. I think Zelensky’s comments are probably more for public consumption….than an actual worry the Russkies are gonna make a massive breakthrough…
This is like the beginning of the war but in reverse, and the buildings contain Russian invaders and not innocent women and children.
I love how the Iranian drones have become a relative non-factor.
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Near Bakhmut, Ukraine — Russia's Minister of Defense gave some indication Tuesday as to why his country has been willing to throw so many soldiers at the grueling battle to capture the small industrial city of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine. Sergei Shoigu said capturing the town would enable Russian forces to push further into Ukraine, taking more ground in the Donbas region that Russian President Vladimir Putin has appeared desperate to seize in its entirety.
The Ukrainian forces battling street-to-street to hold onto the city are surrounded on three sides, but they have refused to back down. Some of the troops who've held that front line have told CBS News they can't understand why Russia has been willing to sacrifice so many lives, but it has not weakened their resolve.
Shoigu said Tuesday that taking Bakhmut was essential to Russia's "further offensive" in the Donbas. That acknowledgement may bolster Ukraine's commitment to prevent that from happening.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday night that his military commanders had informed him they were not ready to give up, and he and other senior leaders "unanimously supported this position."
"I told the commander in chief to find the appropriate forces to help our guys in Bakhmut," Zelenskyy said.
And those guys will welcome any help they can get.
Ukrainian forces brought our team to a vital lookout point only about a mile and a half from the decimated center of Bakhmut. We were close enough to see smoke rising from the ruins. From the secret vantage point, Ukrainian soldier Izhak has kept a close eye on Russian positions in the near distance.
"Our biggest fear is artillery," he said, "because it can hit us at any time. You don't know when, where, or how."
www.cbsnews.com
The Ukrainian forces battling street-to-street to hold onto the city are surrounded on three sides, but they have refused to back down. Some of the troops who've held that front line have told CBS News they can't understand why Russia has been willing to sacrifice so many lives, but it has not weakened their resolve.
Shoigu said Tuesday that taking Bakhmut was essential to Russia's "further offensive" in the Donbas. That acknowledgement may bolster Ukraine's commitment to prevent that from happening.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday night that his military commanders had informed him they were not ready to give up, and he and other senior leaders "unanimously supported this position."
"I told the commander in chief to find the appropriate forces to help our guys in Bakhmut," Zelenskyy said.
And those guys will welcome any help they can get.
Ukrainian forces brought our team to a vital lookout point only about a mile and a half from the decimated center of Bakhmut. We were close enough to see smoke rising from the ruins. From the secret vantage point, Ukrainian soldier Izhak has kept a close eye on Russian positions in the near distance.
"Our biggest fear is artillery," he said, "because it can hit us at any time. You don't know when, where, or how."
Ukrainian troops describe vicious battle for Bakhmut as Russian forces accused of a brutal execution
Russia's defense chief says seizing Bakhmut is key to their "further offensive." Ukrainian troops say it's the bloodiest battle they've seen, but they won't give in.
www.cbsnews.com
Every time I see video from a drone dropping grenades I think of that arcade game with the claw that you drop into a bin of prizes. The Ukrainians must be amazing at that game.
Thought people may find this interesting though a thousands of years old.
"Archaeologists have found ancient Roman "barbed wire," famously used and written about by Julius Caesar, for the first time near a German silver mine."
https://www.livescience.com/ancient...aoGaxJ0TRnBSLIFkpivEdG4jiv7kqSQD6voX0dRZToWjA
"Archaeologists have found ancient Roman "barbed wire," famously used and written about by Julius Caesar, for the first time near a German silver mine."
https://www.livescience.com/ancient...aoGaxJ0TRnBSLIFkpivEdG4jiv7kqSQD6voX0dRZToWjA
I am with you and may be too optimistic but think when the end comes for Russia in Ukraine, it may be much quicker than most would expect. Russian bloggers love to talk about "cauldrons" even though they have not managed a single one. Maybe they will soon see some that are not to their liking
I really hope you’re wrong as the thought is terrifying.
Why would China aid Russia though?
What is the precedent for trying the head of a mercenary force for war crimes? Are the people that hired and paid tried for their crimes as well?
Near Bakhmut, Ukraine — Russia's Minister of Defense gave some indication Tuesday as to why his country has been willing to throw so many soldiers at the grueling battle to capture the small industrial city of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine. Sergei Shoigu said capturing the town would enable Russian forces to push further into Ukraine, taking more ground in the Donbas region that Russian President Vladimir Putin has appeared desperate to seize in its entirety.
The Ukrainian forces battling street-to-street to hold onto the city are surrounded on three sides, but they have refused to back down. Some of the troops who've held that front line have told CBS News they can't understand why Russia has been willing to sacrifice so many lives, but it has not weakened their resolve.
Shoigu said Tuesday that taking Bakhmut was essential to Russia's "further offensive" in the Donbas. That acknowledgement may bolster Ukraine's commitment to prevent that from happening.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday night that his military commanders had informed him they were not ready to give up, and he and other senior leaders "unanimously supported this position."
"I told the commander in chief to find the appropriate forces to help our guys in Bakhmut," Zelenskyy said.
And those guys will welcome any help they can get.
Ukrainian forces brought our team to a vital lookout point only about a mile and a half from the decimated center of Bakhmut. We were close enough to see smoke rising from the ruins. From the secret vantage point, Ukrainian soldier Izhak has kept a close eye on Russian positions in the near distance.
"Our biggest fear is artillery," he said, "because it can hit us at any time. You don't know when, where, or how."
Ukrainian troops describe vicious battle for Bakhmut as Russian forces accused of a brutal execution
Russia's defense chief says seizing Bakhmut is key to their "further offensive." Ukrainian troops say it's the bloodiest battle they've seen, but they won't give in.
The whole Bakhmut thing is perplexing. Last week seemed like Ukraine was going to retreat now Wagner says they are in trouble.Near Bakhmut, Ukraine — Russia's Minister of Defense gave some indication Tuesday as to why his country has been willing to throw so many soldiers at the grueling battle to capture the small industrial city of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine. Sergei Shoigu said capturing the town would enable Russian forces to push further into Ukraine, taking more ground in the Donbas region that Russian President Vladimir Putin has appeared desperate to seize in its entirety.
The Ukrainian forces battling street-to-street to hold onto the city are surrounded on three sides, but they have refused to back down. Some of the troops who've held that front line have told CBS News they can't understand why Russia has been willing to sacrifice so many lives, but it has not weakened their resolve.
Shoigu said Tuesday that taking Bakhmut was essential to Russia's "further offensive" in the Donbas. That acknowledgement may bolster Ukraine's commitment to prevent that from happening.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday night that his military commanders had informed him they were not ready to give up, and he and other senior leaders "unanimously supported this position."
"I told the commander in chief to find the appropriate forces to help our guys in Bakhmut," Zelenskyy said.
And those guys will welcome any help they can get.
Ukrainian forces brought our team to a vital lookout point only about a mile and a half from the decimated center of Bakhmut. We were close enough to see smoke rising from the ruins. From the secret vantage point, Ukrainian soldier Izhak has kept a close eye on Russian positions in the near distance.
"Our biggest fear is artillery," he said, "because it can hit us at any time. You don't know when, where, or how."
Ukrainian troops describe vicious battle for Bakhmut as Russian forces accused of a brutal execution
Russia's defense chief says seizing Bakhmut is key to their "further offensive." Ukrainian troops say it's the bloodiest battle they've seen, but they won't give in.
Both sides keep talking about how critical it is, but the commentators I've heard all westerners don't see it as critical. From what I could gather Ukraine could retreat and defend and Russia wouldn't gain any significant logistical advantage by taking Bakhmut.
