"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (9 Viewers)

Ad: This forum contains affiliate links to products on Amazon and eBay. More information in Terms and rules

JDCAVE said:
My wife and have been discussing the Prigozhin/Defense Ministry/Putin/Wagner issue and WE think it is all about money. Evidently the bill for Wagner in this war is 250 million USD a month. And Russia can't afford to pay that anymore. Or refuse to pay it anymore. So the events over the past few days my be an elaborate ruse to get out of this situation. Even the loss of aircraft could have been staged.

Jim
Click to expand...
Just follow the money?
 
JDCAVE said:
My wife and have been discussing the Prigozhin/Defense Ministry/Putin/Wagner issue and WE think it is all about money. Evidently the bill for Wagner in this war is 250 million USD a month. And Russia can't afford to pay that anymore. Or refuse to pay it anymore. So the events over the past few days my be an elaborate ruse to get out of this situation. Even the loss of aircraft could have been staged.

Jim
Click to expand...
very plausible.
Provoke a response - the air attacks on Wagner - allow the Wagner actions to be publicized, and condemned. - place him where will be useful - on ice STS - and 'nationalize his Russian Forces. Wagner Overseas he runs from Belorussia.
No debt - the company has been 'nationalized'.
Wagner OVERSEAS remains a business that provides deniability and shock and awe SWAT interventions.
Best of the bad .... deal, not troops.
UPDATE: He has now been asked to "train' the Belorussian Army. [1.7.23]
 
Last edited:
RogerdeLluria said:

How to end Russia's war on Ukraine


This multi-author report takes nine commonly espoused ideas for quick fixes or objections to bolstering assistance to Ukraine, and weighs them against both current reality and their long-term consequences. The unanimous conclusion of the authors is that the only outcome to the war that can safeguard the future security of Europe is a convincing Ukrainian victory – hence, Western military support to Kyiv should be redoubled before it is too late.

Click to expand...
Good article. Very hawkish and supportive of Ukraine.
 
buffnut453 said:
Nah...Misha is a term of endearment and has no mocking connotations.

How about Kremlin Karl? Karl certainly has the mocking element to it (apologies to all Forum members named Karl).
Click to expand...
Kremlin Karen?

Every neighborhood does have its Karen getting in everyone's business afterall.
 
economictimes.indiatimes.com

Nepali Gurkhas are joining Wagner: The lure of the private military companies

Nepali Gurkhas have reportedly joined Wagner Group, Russia's private military company, after an easing of rules allowed easier access to Russian citizenship with a year of military service. The end to recruitment in the Indian Army and the lure of higher pay also contributed to the Nepali youth...
economictimes.indiatimes.com economictimes.indiatimes.com
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Users who are viewing this thread

  • Total: 10 (members: 2, guests: 8)

    Similar threads

    A
    The coming $26 billion windfall for the Canadian Armed Forces. What to buy?
    2
    Replies
    35
    Views
    1K
    Warspite63
    Warspite63
    M
    All V-22's Grounded
    Replies
    2
    Views
    1K
    GTX
    GTX
    M
    All This For The Low, Low Price of .....
    Replies
    19
    Views
    2K
    MIflyer
    M
    M
    The Wrath of KAAN?
    Replies
    3
    Views
    831
    Snautzer01
    Snautzer01
    M
    The USAF V-22 Mishap of 2023
    Replies
    2
    Views
    490
    Thumpalumpacus
    Thumpalumpacus
    Back