Ukrainian victory over Russia is inevitable
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Anonymous
| Yeah, and the parents were notified by another American. |
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We have been invaded from the south by Russians, Palestinians and others for the last two years. They are arming terrorist groups and getting organized in US (look at all those massive pro Hamas protests). To say none, you must be completely ignorant. |
Anonymous
Brave and bold. I like that. Too bad the other poster wussed out. But this is why I don't think that'll happen. The Russian economy is struggling to provide basic food products over winter. Although 100 or 800 roubles is about 1-8 dollars US (cheap by US standards), it's a significantly higher percentage of income when you consider the average Russian pensioner receives 19,200 roubles/year (1,600 roubles / month). Eggs were the primary source of protein for pensioners who were already unable to afford beef. Alexey Zubets, Director of the Institute of Socio-Economic Research of the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, was called out by the show host (Norkin) for suggesting egg prices will go down because of Lent and ordinary people are buying beef instead of eggs. [3:02 / 5:31] Norkin:"Alexei, sometimes you give an impression that you're sitting on a cloud somewhere looking down at all the riff-raff down below. I recently got a haircut, but my hair is rising from your explanations. You should be conscious of what you're saying. People will move on from egg whites to better quality proteins, including beef?" Zubets: "Yes, including beef." Norkin: "Where do you get the money for that?" Zubets: "At the bank. At the ATM." Norkin: {laughing} "Money comes out of fat wallets, baby!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIOkhKCFP84 Do you think that can go on for 10 years? What about this: "There are around 450,000 Russian troops deployed in Ukraine, rather than 617,000 as Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed" https://news.yahoo.com/ukraine-war-latest-putin-exaggerates-230553724.html I thought it was funny that Putin lied about how many Russian troops were on the front lines in Ukraine. I think I know why he did it. "Authorities in several Russian cities have canceled fireworks displays and pledged to send money to the front rather than purchase New Year decorations" "This will be the best gift for our fellow countrymen on the front lines," https://www.yahoo.com/news/russian-cities-cancel-celebrations-save-033507519.html To understand the significance of this tradition, it's important to understand Russian culture. "The top 10 requirements for a stereotypical Russian New Year" "#8 Not leaving the house until AFTER midnight to visit friends and walk around the city. For Russians, New Year’s is a family holiday and celebrations take place with close relatives on the evening of Dec. 31 with traditional toasts to say goodbye to the passing year. Phone calls are made to relatives that live far away. It is only after midnight that people begin the real partying." But this year will be a little different. There will be many, many more staying at home this year waiting their loved ones' phone call. "The woman in the video, her face blurred, gave a blunt assessment of Russian military policy: Soldiers mobilized over a year ago to fight in Ukraine deserved to come home. Why weren’t they?" https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/27/world/europe/russia-ukraine-protests-women.html If there are no Russian military deaths as the Kremlin claims and no celebrations on New Years, then why are the phones silent? I believe that will be the trigger that neither the Kremlin nor Russian propaganda can undo, and nothing can stop. |
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Oh, but to be clear, it's quite possible the "egg" thing is a fake-out. Something Putin whipped up to create an artificial crisis for him to solve right before the elections.
But I think even if it's true, it still won't help. Eggs are just one item short in supply and the phones won't be ringing in the new year for many families. |
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Personally I am bored of this war and Gaza war.
I think the US needs to give Ukraine a lot more weapons and more advanced weapons. If the west gave Ukraine maybe 5x the weapons and cooler stuff this war would be more exciting and Ukraine could kill Russians a lot faster and in higher volumes. I know the Apaches are a lot of training and pretty high maintenance but a few squadrons of those would be awesome to see on the front lines. Maybe a few of those spectre gun ships would be fun too. |
Anonymous
For k street the carnage is “fun.” |
Anonymous
Can't fly Apaches or slow moving gunships without air dominance. They would all be shot down. But we do have 2500 Bradleys sitting in storage. It's clear the policy is to bleed Russia. And it's working. Russia is no longer a threat to NATO or anyone really. The carnage Russians have endured is breathtaking. Roughly 80 percent of the 360,000 soldiers they started with at the outset of their three-day Special Military Operation in Ukraine are now gone. Amazing. |
Anonymous
| Another great Christmas thanks to war profiteering. Thanks Joe! |
Anonymous
Meanwhile, Russia continue to occupy even more of Ukrainian territory. Almost two years later, people trying to convince themselves that "Ukrainian victory over Russia is inevitable". Do you remember Russian meme when the hedge hock meditates and keep saying "I am not goin to fart, I am not goin to fart", and then he farts and continue to meditate: "It wasn't me, it wasn't me..". Keep telling yourself that the victory of Ukraine is inevitable. |
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Any economist can see Russia is driving itself to financial collapse as a direct result of its “special military operation.”
https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA2421-1.html |
Anonymous
Although I'm not the OP, I believe the OP is correct. Putin is taking Russia into the Abyss. Here are examples that went into effect right before the Russian New Year. Protecting the Honor of Rosgvardia Volunteers. The new legislation broadens the existing articles of the Criminal Code and the Code of Administrative Offences, making them applicable to Rosgvardia’s volunteers. Any act of discrediting these volunteers now leads to criminal liability, with a penalty of up to 15 years of imprisonment. Stricter Laws on Discreditation. President Putin has reinforced this stance with additional laws on discreditation. These laws extend to conscription service in the Federal Security Service (FSB) Border Service of Russia and the voluntary formations of Rosgvardia. The maximum punishment for discrediting these formations and the National Guard has been set at up to 5 years in prison. https://bnnbreaking.com/world/russia/putin-signs-law-penalizing-discredit-of-rosgvardia-volunteers/ I thought this move was unusual since there are already draconian laws already in effect. This indicates Russian Public sentiment has moved from anger against military failures into anger against the FSB and Rosgvardia internal security forces protecting Putin's regime. I believe the last time this happened was a year before the breakup of the USSR, when the Russian people began to turn against the MVD / Interior Ministry Troops, the predecessor of Rosgvardia and the FSB? Existing Russian Laws from 2022 Punishments for discrediting or disseminating unreliable information about the Russian Armed Forces; discrediting Russian state bodies or disseminating unreliable information about the exercise of their powers outside Russian territory; punishments for discrediting or disseminating unreliable information regarding volunteer groups aiding the Russian Armed Forces. Russian Federal Laws No.31-FZ and No.32-FZ; Criminal Code of the Russian Federation with articles 207.3, 280.3 and 284.2: Sets punishments for making statements against the Russian Armed Forces or for calling for sanctions. A "discrediting" of the armed forces, including calls that their use was not in the interests of the Russian Federation. Article 20.3.3: Penalties carry a large fine for natural and juridicial persons. Article 280.3: Penalties up to five years imprisonment. Article 207.3: The dissemination of "unreliable information" about the armed forces and its operation could be punished with up to fifteen years imprisonment. Article 284.2: Calls to impose sanctions against Russia, Russian citizens or Russian legal entities. Article 20.3.4: Penalties carry a large fine and up to 3 years imprisonment. Russian Federal laws No.62-FZ and No.63-FZ; articles 20.3.3[9] and 207.3[10]: extend the punishments for discrediting or disseminating unreliable information regarding the extraterritorial exercise of powers by other Russian state bodies. This includes National Guard, Federal Security Service (FSB), Ministry of Emergency Situations, General Prosecutor's Office, Investigative Committee, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Russian Federal laws No.57-FZ and No.58-FZ: extends the punishments for discrediting or disseminating unreliable information to the activities of volunteers, their formations and organizations aimed at assisting the tasks of the armed forces. This included all participants of military operations for Russia, including military volunteers and mercenaries such as Wagner Group (ironically, mercenaries are fully prohibited and criminally punishable under article 359 of Russia's criminal code). Punishments increased the maximum prison terms: with up to 5 years imprisonment for calling for sanctions and up to 7 years imprisonment for discrediting or disseminating unreliable information about the armed forces. Another new Russian law passed this December is an eye-opener as well. "allowing Russian citizens to serve in the Federal Security Service’s (FSB) Border Service" "Putin has instructed the Ministry of Defense to conduct the autumn conscription of 2024 using the state information system of the single registry of summons" https://bnnbreaking.com/world/russia/putin-signs-law-for-conscript-service-in-fsbs-border-service/ The first part means that Putin is concerned that the FSB (internal and border security) is understaffed. The second part is even more interesting - it means that Regional and local officials won't be able to remove their cronies off of the list to protect political supporters and curry favor locally. I believe this is a sign that Putin doesn't want Regional and local officials to build up independent power bases by doing favors. Although this move will temporarily strengthen Putin's centralized control, I believe it will also reduce his de-centralized support base even further. Another unpopular move will alienate many Russian intellectuals and elites. "Russians who have been banned from traveling abroad will have to hand over their passports to authorities within five days after being notified, according to a government decree that comes into force on Monday." "authorities can impose a travel ban on conscripts, employees of the Federal Security Service (FSB), convicts, or people who have access to state secrets or “information of special importance,” among others" https://www.tv360nigeria.com/travel-banned-russians-to-hand-over-passports-within-five-days/ This is in addition to the current ban on Russian senior officials and state company executives. Before, elite Russians could still travel abroad to relax in Egypt or Thailand. I think the only reason for doing this might be a call for Partial or Full Mobilization or at least a massive conscription within Russia? I guess Putin never soul-searched the existential questions, "what happens to people in a pressure-cooker unable to unwind?" or "what do parents whose children died have to lose?" Putin's island of control seems to be shrinking further and further. |
Anonymous
What did Russia win exactly? The land bridge on the Black Sea that their ships can no longer use? (they lost another big one yesterday) Does Russia even have a military left that can do anything beyond squatting? This SMO has been a complete and utterly embarrassing catastrophe for Russia. |
Anonymous
Thx. I am the OP. Russia has passed the point of no return. Demographically, Russia has long been doomed. But the SMO has dramatically accelerated the coming demise. The Ruble has dropped below one US cent in value. But it’s falling fast in value. Russia will not recover. |
Anonymous
This exactly. Wake up, people. Endless hoards of young men parading in without women or children is highly calculated. Why are most of you in denial of this fact? |
Anonymous
What’s “fun” is Liz Chaney WEF globalist types advancing their stated goal of depopulation. |