It’s a fascinating story because they were genius and incredibly adept at what they did. But all the while they lost track of the corruption of military.
This might be a little tougher than Putin thought...
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Hope these aren't getting old.
Also after photo of the harbor attack.
Also after photo of the harbor attack.
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It’s more than corruption. Putin is like a textbook example of the Dunning-Kruger effect.
Former Ring/Amazon executive and current Ukranian MP
Based on the exploits of Mr. Vasquez, I fully expect to be reading about some American casualties before long.
I know it pales in comparison to what's happening to the brave Ukrainians, but I'd be interested to know how in the hell these guys get coordinated?
I know it pales in comparison to what's happening to the brave Ukrainians, but I'd be interested to know how in the hell these guys get coordinated?
Russia’s influence is gone. People are ignoring their lnterpol warrants.
JK Rowling with the “I don’t know her”
We've had trusted contacts with their military for years as well as the Nato countries. Years of training and other assistance.
Ukraine should join NATO a few hours after the agreement is signed.
But should be their choice/option. NATO should be prepared to ink the deal immediately.
Then if that makes Russia and Putin 2.0 all pissypants, they can decide if they want Round 2 vs NATO.
I admire his bravery but does he really not know that a tank is?
Just divide km by 1.6 to get miles.Thank god I'm finally seeming some numbers listed in Freedom Units. Getting tired of this "km" BS.
He'd have already taken Ukraine, by offing Zelenskyy and putting in another puppet.
But there would be a massive internal civil war there to fight against it. As it stands now, Ukrainians are united against him.
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He was just being brief about it. He posted another thread about the criticism. Yeah, he knows the difference.I admire his bravery but does he really not know that a tank is?
They mean Russian being AN official language, not THE official language. Should be a no brainer.
On the other things:
1. No way Ukraine gives up Donbas and Crimea (I could see giving Donbas to keep Crimea though. Donbas is a shit hole.)
2. Neutrality - They can call it whatever they want, but Ukraine is going to have close relationships with the West. This will include economically and from a military assistance perspective. Security guarantees too.
3. Disarmament is a non-starter, after what Russia has done the past 8 years.
I think Russia will insist on keeping Crimea where they have the naval base and at least a land corridor to it. IMO Putin will not negotiate on this.
Ukraine doesn't get rebuilt w/o Western relationships and Western $$.
Oh, we have those already.
Lots and lots of those.
This war has made NATO members much safer as Russian leadership faces the reality they’re a second rate military power.
Russia has again changed "aims of the special operation"
Russia's Defence Ministry has said it will focus on "complete liberation of Ukraine’s Donbass."
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2022/03/25/7334499/
Putin will either negotiate on it, or he will no longer be around TO negotiate on it.
Next Up:
A financially "broke" Russia negotiates with Iran, transferring tactical nukes to the mullahs.
Nukes get used on Saudi Aramaco facilities, making the world fully dependent on non-radioactive oil from Iran and Russia (among others).
Results in the opening acts of WW III.
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Interesting read on the rapid destruction of independent journalism in Russia:
In what was to be his retirement year, My best friend has been asked to lead his consulting firm’s team on ukr rebuilding. Dod, dos, and usaid’s current beltway feeding trough is valued at about $200 billion. I have a feeling his last year salary will positively affect his pension.
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