"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (2 Viewers)
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MiTasol
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What makes Zelenskyy an 'exceptional' leader, according to four experts who've seen him up close and personal
The Ukrainian President has proved a curse for Russia, uniting his nation while garnering western support for his cause. But how good a military strategist is he? And to what extent has he held his side together, asks John Lyons.
www.abc.net.au
manta22
Banned
It is NOT his job to be a strategist. That is up to his military commanders.
What makes Zelenskyy an 'exceptional' leader, according to four experts who've seen him up close and personal
The Ukrainian President has proved a curse for Russia, uniting his nation while garnering western support for his cause. But how good a military strategist is he? And to what extent has he held his side together, asks John Lyons.
Thumpalumpacus
Major
That point was actually why I decided to post the paragraph here, right. It seems to me that in driving south, the Ukrainians are constricting rear areas and this suggests to me that Russian forces are going to be facing some serious supply-chain issues before too long.
And yes, we may both be optimistic, but that's okay.
Thumpalumpacus
Major
What makes Zelenskyy an 'exceptional' leader, according to four experts who've seen him up close and personal
The Ukrainian President has proved a curse for Russia, uniting his nation while garnering western support for his cause. But how good a military strategist is he? And to what extent has he held his side together, asks John Lyons.
Never underestimate the ability of a comedian to think on his feet.
Thumpalumpacus
Major
I don't know about you, brotha Rob, but I come here to get leads and stay informed on this war, and it only makes sense that I gotta cough up some dope too.
That's about being a community, to me.
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
I watched a few episodes of his show "Servant Of The People". His character is a teacher, not a comedian. The character is swept into office after one of his students posts him ranting against the government, which goes viral.
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Thumpalumpacus
Major
No, but he's done stand-up and improv comedy live. That takes more guts than hiding behind a guitar stage-left and hoping not to muff the solo! Live, no net, that teaches you to be quick.
Admiral Beez
Major
And Ukraine has the intel to know where the senior commanders are. That's more than just drones and sigint, but likely partisans or spec ops.
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
ISW's maps include Ukrainian partisan activity, and it has been quite active in the southern occupied territory lately.
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
Ain't arguing. Comedians are my gods. I wasn't disputing him being a comedian. Have you seen him play piano? The character he plays on his TV show is a teacher. Teachers ain't cowards either.
Thumpalumpacus
Major
Oh, I don't watch TV. Well okay, a low-brow game show or two, but ...
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
He did those too!
Thumpalumpacus
Major
That's funny, what with his grunty voice. He sounds like he gargles gravel every morning.
Ukrainian President Zelensky Address to Joint Meeting of Congress
"Against all odds, and doom and gloom scenarios, Ukraine didn't fall," said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as he began his remarks to a joint meeting of Congress on U.S. support for Ukraine in its war against Russia's invasion. He thanked Congress for the United States' financial...
Glider
Captain
You may have seen the clip about ten months ago where he was asked about being a comic and he admitted that it seemed a lifetime ago, and the jokes would be different. The interviewer asked him if he could give an example.
He said two Russians were talking, one a General and he was asked by the other 'How is it going' the reply was 'Terrible, the entire world seems to be against us, were fighting Ukraine and the whole of NATO' 'That's awful, what are the losses', He replied '200,000 troops dead and wounded, 2000 tanks lost, more armour and Artillery' . Oh my God that's unbelievable, what about NATO?, The General paused and said, 'They haven't turned up yet'.
This was done when Russia was telling it's people that the war was taking longer because Russia was fighting Ukraine and NATO. What impressed me was the interview was done during an air raid and it was in an underground railway station and you could see the people behind getting on and off the trains.
I found it impressive and apologise if my memory isn't word perfect but the gist is right.
buffnut453
Captain
Nothing really new in this article but I was intrigued by the headline. Unsurprisingly, Putin sees problems with Russia turning to the negotiating table while Ukraine is on the offensive...completely ignoring the fact that Ukraine is on the offensive INSIDE its own territory and that Ukraine wouldn't need to be fighting if Russia hadn't invaded:
www.bbc.com
Ukraine war: Putin says Russia does not reject peace talks
The Russian leader also sought to justify the arrest of critical voices, claiming they were harming the country from inside.
www.bbc.com
Thumpalumpacus
Major
It reminds me of the meeting between Molotov and Ribbentrop that had to be moved to an air-raid bunker, in November 1940. Ribbentrop was trying to get the USSR into the Tripartite Pact by telling Molotov that the Brits were already beaten. Replied Molotov, "If so, why are we in this shelter, and whose bombs are these falling?"
Thumpalumpacus
Major
Russia has entered a dangerous new phase of its war against Ukraine since it exited the Black Sea grain deal earlier this month, weaponizing global food exports, stepping up attacks on Ukrainian ports and cities and increasing the risk of spillover into NATO countries.
Russia's escalation is unlikely to deter the U.S. and allies from following through on delivering F-16 fighter jets and long-range missiles to Ukraine in the coming months, which Moscow has repeatedly warned against.
But it comes as Ukraine is struggling to make major gains in its grinding counteroffensive, and Russia's strategy appears aimed at straining U.S. and European partners who have provided billions in assistance to Ukraine over the course of 16 months.
"Certainly, it's an escalation," said Thomas Graham, a distinguished fellow with the Council on Foreign Relations and who served as a senior director for Russia on the National Security Council under former President George W. Bush.
"Russia, I think, is clearly making an effort to continue to deepen the damage to the Ukrainian economy," he added. "It has implications for Ukraine's ability to continue the war effort, it raises concerns about attacks on NATO territory … so it's a reason to be concerned."
Since pulling out of the Black Sea grain deal July 17, Russian President Vladimir Putin has targeted attacks on Ukraine's southern city of Odesa, damaging the seaport and grain storage facilities and hitting residential and historical buildings, including an Orthodox cathedral.
The grain deal, negotiated by the United Nations and Turkey, allowed for the export of Ukrainian grain through a Russian blockade on the Black Sea, clearing the way for 33 million metric tons of foodstuffs to move across the world, largely to developing countries, since it took effect in July 2022.
But now, Putin is warning he views commercial ships in the Black Sea as legitimate military targets. The U.S. and the United Kingdom are warning Russia is plotting "false flag operations," covertly mining the sea with the purpose of blaming Ukraine for any explosions.
So I was thinking about this earlier. I'm at the point where I think we should tell Putin, "We are sending these ships along this route and if you take action against them we will weigh in."
I've had a couple of beers tonight, so go easy on me if I'm that wrong. But I believe in calling bluffs. I'm probably going wrong, but where am I going wrong?
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
I think you missed the turn back there.
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
During the Battle of the North Atlantic, a crap ton of civilian shipping sailed into a hot war zone delivering Lend-Lease equipment. Some kind of insurance and hazardous duty pay arrangements had to be set up.
Things might get interesting if a Turkish flagged ship were to be troubled.
Things might get interesting if a Turkish flagged ship were to be troubled.
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