Uh, they're about to take over the world
The Ukrainian prisoner of war freed from Russian captivity discloses what they told her. (nexth.city)
Balanced with some propaganda from the other side-
Rien Emmery on Twitter: "Remember this "exclusive" story in the Daily Star about "general Pavel", who was supposedly "dragged out of retirement" by Putin and sent to Ukraine? So yeah, turns out that's total bullshit. @Lotte_Lambrecht and I found out who's _actually_ in this photo. Follow along! 1/ https://t.co/JimbNj1B0A" / Twitter
Erm...I don't know how Russian customs go but this looks odd from any angle-
Kissed by Vladimir Putin: how Russian president treats kids | Mind.ua
So the president of Russia is Jimmy Saville.!!
When Litvenenko was assassinated in London, it was said that his public claims that Putin was a wrong 'un with a prediliction for children was the main reason he was ordered to be killed.
If it's true it wouldn't be the first Russian official to be a paedophile. In Stalins time Beria was a ruthless c*nt. Also a prolific paedophile.
I'd say it's true. Explains more why he's the way he is and ruling with the iron fist.
The people around him wouldn't give in on it though or they'll be novichoked.
You'd be wondering now about german officials and what exactly the KGB were doing with the kidnapped german children back those years ago. And Putin was a KGB officer in Germany.
counterattack deep inside enemy territory
some damaiste
There have been rumours floating around through the years of Putin either being gay or a gay paedophile and that his relationships with women were invented to throw people off the trail.
The only thing keeping the peace in Chechnya is the billions Putin is giving Kadyrov, once that dries up, you will see a lot of old scores being settled. Kadyrov is far from being a popular ruler in Grozny, for sure. Ditto in Georgia, If Putin goes, you will see a lot of historical differences emerging. Clan culture ( and old enmities ) are still strong in the Republics..
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That’s kind of a strange comment to be honest.
Mini-scandal going on in Germany with the (unpopular for being provocative, but usually right) Ukrainian Ambassador being sacked after defending Bandera in an interview earlier this week and getting called out on it by the Polish foreign ministry and the Israeli embassy. Pretty stupid stuff from a diplomat
And again
Joke. Might be a way to get rid of them and elect someone who will help Ukraine.
Tasteless joke.
Nice to hear it at least-
Germans have a periodic habit of denazifying their military ranks, he may find himself being retired for such problematice views about upholding international laws
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Any comments on this 'analysis'?
Armchair Warlord on Twitter: "Are you a Ukrainian targeting officer? Do you want to interdict the Russian ammo supply in Ukraine with deep strikes? Would you like to figure out how much stuff you're actually going to have to hit to succeed? Well, let's find out. A thread. https://t.co/PEun26ScIV" / Twitter
The guy is pretty incompetent as an ambassador. He's spent the entire war bitching about Germany and insulting anyone who disagrees. A lot of the time he has a valid point but the highest level of international diplomacy is not the place for the kind of rants more suited to boards or twitter. Just smacks of a not very smart politician. Whoever replaces him can only be better
So its more dangerous now to be 40 or more klms behind the front lines, then actually on the front lines....and rumor has it that Russian military are deserting their posts at the ammo dumps.
HIMARS diplomacy. Love to see it.
I gave up reading it after 5 minutes. Sound like a Russian pro account designed to scare Ukraine into giving up. While Russia do have lots of old-school amo and shells they do not have unlimited supply lines. At the current use rate they will run out and the ability to transport it all to where they need it is questionable hence the current slowdown from the Russian army. remember Russia are well able to put out counterstories and arguments to disguise the real motive for a certain action. Putin needs to keep the fear demon in public in order to continue. without fear he has nothing. that's why every day Russians go along with him. its too much trouble to challenge him. to challenge and drive out Russia from the Ukraine would not necessarily require 10,000 tons of hardware. The current option is to target military personnel directly and not the weapons. there are ways of doing this. another way is to target ships supplying heavy goods to the est [Russian areas]. sinking 5 supply ships would sink 10,000 tones off hardware. its not all done by rail. that the main reason the ports are so important to Russia.
Its not only about ammo dumps for 152 and 122 mm,its ammo dumps for rocket artillery and probably ammo for machine guns and assualt rifles too.
152 mm and 122 mm have limited range vs 155 mm of Ukraine,but some russian rocket artillery would outrange them,so if they are taken out,Ukraines 155 mm would outrange most of Russias artillery.
And artillery isnt only about ammo,its about barrel life and general maintenance as well,and with that amount of shells being fired daily those barrels wont las long.
I am pretty sure the Russians are lacking ammo for a while now.
Russia is reinforcing their troops in the south around Kherson,coming trough crimea
Maybe its time to take down the Kerch bridge
Pro Russia propaganda. Try this for balance.
https://twitter.com/noclador/status/1544495883676532742
5 'Tomahawks' would put it [Kerch] out of action for a year or 4.
Just a small hint of give-up-nik about that post.......
I think current tactics of starving russian artillery of ammunition will pay dividends. Meanwhile, as they are heavily dependent on trains to move stuff around, I'd be looking for the longer range missiles to take out bridges, culverts, whatever works to stop the rail supply system well in the rear. Then russia is back to the start of the war and having a truck problem.
Russian Blue on blue
Speculation that the attack may even have been deliberate - you wouldn't put anything past them.