That's part of the beauty of it isn't it - either way it'll worry the Russians.I wonder if Budanov is playing mind games?
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[Politics] Russia invades Ukraine (24/02/2022)
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Hmmm yes, so multiple little uprisings in regions far flung from Moscow
... could happen, maybe in a year or so.
And may I be the first to offer my congratulations to Vladimir Putin on securing a 99.7% vote in favour of Siberia remaining in Russia at next year’s referendum
- Aug 24, 2020
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I remember some retired general saying 'you can only blow the bridge up once'. But you can announce its destruction any number of times.
And it could of course be blown up as many times as neededI remember some retired general saying 'you can only blow the bridge up once'. But you can announce its destruction any number of times.
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True. Blowing it up could become a symbol of Ukrainian national identity - an annual celebration, a bit like the Moscow victory day parade, but more enjoyable and based on real events.And it could of course be blown up as many times as needed
For added poignancy, it could even be held on the same day.
GT49er
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It's long enough. They could blow up a new span every year, on Crimea Independence Day. With fireworks and a band!True. Blowing it up could become a symbol of Ukrainian national identity - an annual celebration, a bit like the Moscow victory day parade, but more enjoyable and based on real events.
For added poignancy, it could even be held on the same day.
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Jet propelled drones seen over Belgorod, Russia.
It has been suggested they are British, or modified versions of British drones.
It has been suggested they are British, or modified versions of British drones.
Interesting details in the thread therein
Get into the bastards.
No big surprises here, but interesting nonetheless.
- Aug 24, 2020
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It's odd. It reads almost as if the offer of the deal has come direct from Putin.
If Trump is so confident that he could end the war within 24 hours when he is elected, why doesn't he do it now? Because he would fail. To be successful, a deal doesn't need Trump. It needs both parties at war to accept the terms of the deal and trust each other's word. Which of course, is a non-starter in this case.
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Yes it's partly odd.
I'm sure Ukraine would refuse such a deal, and I just hope that much of Europe would carry on supporting Ukraine rather than hanging on to US coat tails.
We don't know what Trump's private words would be, but probably something like (to Zelenskiy) 'cede Donbas and Crimea or US support stops today '.
To Putin...'you've got what you wanted, for now, please don't invade again for a couple of years, and don't publish that video you have of me '.
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Really interating interview by German paper with one of the chief economists of the Russian economy who resigned as war broke out.
About state of Russian economy, threats to it and cash runway....
May need translate button.
www.spiegel.de
About state of Russian economy, threats to it and cash runway....
May need translate button.
Interview with Former Russian Central Bank Advisor: "It's Time To Slowly Bleed Russia's Economy Dry"
When Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine, Alexandra Prokopenko quit her job at the Russian Central Bank. In an interview, she explains why the Russian president's economic policy is so successful. And what the West could do that would really harm the Kremlin.
www.spiegel.de
Very interesting read, thank youReally interating interview by German paper with one of the chief economists of the Russian economy who resigned as war broke out.
About state of Russian economy, threats to it and cash runway....
May need translate button.
Interview with Former Russian Central Bank Advisor: "It's Time To Slowly Bleed Russia's Economy Dry"
When Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine, Alexandra Prokopenko quit her job at the Russian Central Bank. In an interview, she explains why the Russian president's economic policy is so successful. And what the West could do that would really harm the Kremlin.
crookie
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Russia is seeking gasoline from Kazakhstan in case of shortages:
I hope it's expensive.
Good news
