Russia-Ukraine War (continuing)

When the full on war between Russia & Europe finally starts, Russia will be allowed to make not only the 1st strike, but most likely the 1st 10-20 strikes before Europe/NATO can even release their strongly worded statement, never mind a military reaction.

We've been reading about infrastructure and facilities collapse in Russia for a couple of years now. Been reading about imminent collapse of their economy for just as long. Hasn't made a blind bit of difference. I believe it and throw a party when I see it actually have some consequences. It's the hope that kills you.

Russia is claiming* the two Russian citiznes from the tanker were released and won't be prosecuted. The Ukrainian and Georgian ones will supposedly -

*Russian claim health notice applies

Well the leader of NATO is IMO now at best indifferent to anything Russia does in Europe since election of Trump (and becoming more hostile by the day to the other NATO members).

Salami slicing is a very, very effective tactic against a disunited group where the individual members are all afraid to respond themselves, and Putin/Russia has been playing that game for years.

This looks like yet another escalation to me (using a Russian IRBM that is supposed to carry nuclear warheads on a target so close to Poland).

I wonder did they notify anyone, and if so who (probably just the US as I imagine it could look like it is a nuclear missile launch).

Meanwhile in the Irish Sea;

but but but Russia won't touch us… we're neutral!!

https://bsky.app/profile/specialkhersoncat.bsky.social/post/3mbyiksybi22m

The Russians sent a recruited African mercenary into battle with a TM-62 anti-tank mine strapped to his chest.

JFC!!!

That is horrific!

No ones going to be sending or even threatening nukes over this so its not even an argument. What do you suggest, threaten to nuke washington if the US kill French or British soldiers? Thats just chest thumping nonsense.

Theres ways to secure Greenland and make life hell for any group that happens to land but it sure as hell isn't going toe to toe and talking shìte about nukes. Leave that to Putin

The yanks will fight whoever they're told to fight. They little more than robots. They think nothing on lighting up allies in a blue on blue incident. What makes you think this would be any different. Maybe they're stupid enough to see red white and blue patches and think they're Americans, but I wouldn't rely on it.

My point about the Finns and the Swedes that you claim was chest thumping, was in fact the reality, that they're the best in the world. They regularly school NATO troops from all the big players in Artic war games, because they've lived it their entire lives.

Or he'll invade us and take the lot :D

Ah pity. Bridge appears to be fine.

Just had a look at the weather. Temperatures very low in eastern Ukraine. It seems quiet. Very cold I’d say. The men fighting there are real heroes. I’m embarrassed how slow Europe is at helping them. There were 7 coalitions against Napoleon in a time of slow communication. Don’t get me going

⚡️Ramzan Kadyrov is in a critical condition due to kidney failure, and the Kremlin is urgently looking for a replacement for the head of Chechnya, — GUR

He is in a private clinic in Chechnya — representatives of his tribe, including from other states, have already arrived there.

Against the backdrop of Ramzan Kadyrov's critical condition, the process of agreeing on a new regional leader has intensified.

Among the favorites, convenient for the Kremlin, are named Magomed Daudov, Apti Alaudinov, and Ramzan's eldest son, Akhmat Kadyrov.

Good. He accused his personal physician of poisoning him and reportedly had him buried alive. Too stupid to figure out Putrid is far more likely to have poisoned him.

Trump take Greenland and lose Doonbeg! Europe must prepare for a war on two fronts Russia and the USA. Talk of spending billions on defence next year will be too slow. Maybe the only option for the EU is to look to China for an alliance or defense pact. Trump should be regarded as a Russian asset intent on destroying NATO and splitting up the EU. Taking a few ancient oil tankers is just a smoke screen to the folks at home.

Europe don't need China for a defence pact. We already have the 2nd largest military in the world. And in fairness to the countries providing it, its trained to an extremely high level.

Logistics and satellite intelligence are our weak points. I posted on the other thread that the US have been told if they move on Greenland, their european bases are gone. We won't be moving troops across the Atlantic so logistics is less important to us.

Plus it would be deeply unpopular. Would all US troops make themselves available. Will people living in America with family in Europe just sit by and watch. They could be facing an army in Europe and an insurgency, plus an insurgency at home.