It is going to be interesting to see the revolution after Putin is gone. Democracy is foreign to Russians. They don't care for it. They like strong leaders.
This might be a little tougher than Putin thought...
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Everywhere Russians go is a crime scene. JFC
I saw some photos today on twitter i wish i hadn’t.
I saw some photos today on twitter i wish i hadn’t.
There is mixed numbers floating around. My point was the ‘defense’ budget could be greatly reduced from what it is now by cutting the fat and actually be held accountable with their expenditures.
Luhansk puppet authority “prosecutor general” killed in Luhansk
Sergey Gorenko, the so-called “prosecutor general” of the Luhansk puppet authority, has been killed by an explosive device that detonated in his office, Russian propaganda outlet RIA Novosti reported on Sept. 16.
Ukrainian troops keep up pressure on fleeing Russian forces
Ukrainian troops piled pressure on retreating Russian forces Tuesday, pressing deeper into occupied territory and sending more Kremlin troops fleeing ahead of the counteroffensive that has inflicted a stunning blow on Moscow’s military prestige. As the advance continued, Ukraine’s border guard...
I hope they realize this won't stop starlink and the Ukrainian forces about to kill them.
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Russia shuts down mobile internet in occupied Luhansk Oblast, governor says
As Ukrainian forces close in on Luhansk Oblast from several directions, Russian occupation “authorities” have taken internet offline in the region and are scrambling to haul looted goods to Russia, regional governor Serhiy Hayday said in a Telegram post on Sept. 14.
China is a big winner here in many ways.
They’re getting discounted energy from Russia, and a competitive advantage on Europe. Russian shelves will have to be filled with Chinese consumer goods instead of European.
‘Winners’ -> losers’
China
US
Europe
Russia
Ukraine
While Russia loses economically, and really big on soft factors like prestige, we can’t lose sight of the fact the war takes place in Ukraine, and it is Ukrainian cities, villages and people laid waste more than all else.
China wanted a strong ally in the 21st century. They’re getting a dog of an economy they’ll need to support and not a particularly strong consumer base.
Must be from Minnesota
Germany is expecting extensive power outages this winter. My wife says it’s basically the topic of conversation the last week or so…not looking good
Bloomberg - Are you a robot?
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In what respect do they have to ‘support’ Russia?
Russia will sell them energy (at a discount to global prices China’s competitors pay), and unable to purchase from Europe the Russian consumers are forced to buy from China (or other BRICS).
I’m sure they wish they had a more powerful ally, but Russia wasn’t ever going to help them take Taiwan, or invade Vietnam again, or whatever military adventure they’re going on. Their alliance with each other is more about avoiding a two front war (for either of them).
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MSNBC has a documentary on tonight, and they are detailing the massacres in Bucha now.
Sickening.
One thing I think we are seeing is how the Ukrainians built up special forces, and resistance forces in the last 8 years. All of a sudden lots of stuff is happening in the occupied areas.
Luhansk puppet authority “prosecutor general” killed in Luhansk
Sergey Gorenko, the so-called “prosecutor general” of the Luhansk puppet authority, has been killed by an explosive device that detonated in his office, Russian propaganda outlet RIA Novosti reported on Sept. 16.
I don't know about that. I read an article in the Economist a week or two ago that detailed the 150,000-300,000 young Russians who have fled Russia and are living in places like Georgia, and the Stans. The seem to want to go back and rebuild Russia once it's safe for them.
Putin and Xi met today, and it was frosty by all accounts.
Take note that Russia is begging for armaments from North Korea, but you don't hear squat about China supplying traditional armaments, or components/chips for high end weapons. Xi is beginning to understand he hitched himself to a loser.
Take note that Russia is begging for armaments from North Korea, but you don't hear squat about China supplying traditional armaments, or components/chips for high end weapons. Xi is beginning to understand he hitched himself to a loser.
Is there any doubt that Zelensky will be the Time's man of the year?
Unanimous MVP
About the 25 second mark you can see them using bridging equipment.
A 2S5 Giatsint-S 152 mm self-propelled gun fording the Siversky River somewhere in the Kharkiv region. He takes on board some rather curious SOF Martians...."
