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Ukrainian forces have been exploiting the poor security of Russian communications.
He most likely told the Ukrainians his exact location while leading his Naval Infantry units...
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Ukrainian forces have been exploiting the poor security of Russian communications.Why the hell did he get off his ship? Was it the Ukrainians or did his own marines knock him off? Hmm.....
As GG points out the useless UN has done nothing to protect a member country. They did once years ago when N. Korea invaded the south. Why does the US do the majority of the funding for a do nothing, useless organisation?
While some of Azov's leadership might be Jewish and admirers of Israel: Many of its followers are, in fact, basically neo-nazis.It's not such a binary POV. Some of the Azov leadership are themselves Jewish and admirers of Israel. Andriy Biletsky, the founder of the Azov Battalion "explained that he regards Israel and Japan as role models for the development of Ukraine".
Well, technically that's one lesson (it's the lesson I learned at least): Another is that deliberately killing civilians works if you use nuclear weapons, and it not only coerces surrender, but the very prospect of such a weapon being used means you can intimidate people (which is the basic idea of nuclear deterrence).I'm willing to bet that the concession game has been over played by Putin.
The mass targeting of civilians has turned this into a situation where it'll boil down to all or nothing.
Collateral damage is one thing, but if you ever want to inspire a nation to fight to the end, deliberately murder it's civilians.
A clear lesson Putin missed from WWII...
I remember thinking that if I could draw people half decent (like this guy could): I'd never have made it into my 30's.
As they say, wars are won/lost by logistics. That's pretty basic stuff.The Ukrainians "have effectively struck at the Russian logistics and sustainment capabilities," the official told reporters.
"As we've said all along, they've been quite creative here. They're not simply going after combat capability — tanks and armored vehicles and shooting down aircraft. Although they're doing all that, they are also deliberately trying to impede and prevent the Russians' ability to sustain themselves."
Yeah global economic-resets aren't good ideas. We all need that like a hole in the head.A Bretton-Woods global economic reset is best avoided.
If at first you don't succeed... try, try again.And, in a few years, the Russians orchestrate another "liberation movement" in another strategic border area. Nibble, nibble.
A guy like him is a malignant narcissist: This isn't your typical narcissist.No, nukes won't fly. His Imperial Majesty is a narcissist and needs accolades for his self image.
If he launches nukes, he'll unleash hell on earth and get an avalanche of the sun on his head. Then who will be left to admire his bare-chested abs?
Probably true. Something that will not benefit the Russian public.I suspect that if Putin is killed (assuming that's even possible), Russia will descend into civil war.
If they moved to take Alaska, we'd probably go to war, which would almost certainly mean a nuclear exchange. It'd be a remarkably reckless move.Here we go! These Ruskies are funny guys!
A Russian lawmaker wants Alaska back. 'Good luck with that!'
Mar. 17—A Russian parliament member has called for the return of Alaska to Russian, prompting a quick dismissal from Alaska politicians and others. The statement came as Russian President Vladimir Putin has attempted to rewrite history in an effort to explain away his war in Ukraine. But Russia...news.yahoo.com
It could just be simple hubris. After all, he's been able to stay in power for a long time, far more than the law normally allows, and his successes might have led him to believe he's invincible.I would not be surprised if he has some aggressive form of brain cancer that is affecting his ability to think rationally.
Sounds very Stalinistic, but it could backfire with his assassination. After all, intelligence agencies do know how to do this very well.Trouble In Kremlin Gulag: Spy Boss Reportedly Arrested As Putin Fumes Over Ukraine Invasion
Vladimir Putin isn't happy, and it's triggering infighting and upheaval in his government.www.yahoo.com
I know! The ironic thing is the program would be simpler without auto-correct...Don't you just love auto-correct? You proofread your words before you hit POST REPLY, then it pops up on the thread "corrected"! AARRGGH!! Often the "corrections" make no sense at all, just R2D2 trying to read your mind and put words in your mouth. I would delete him if Samsung and 'droid would let me. It seems each generation of these infernal gadgets has more automation and less user control of its features.
When the Azov Battalion was a political militia, they were a group of right wingers, yes.While some of Azov's leadership might be Jewish and admirers of Israel: Many of its followers are, in fact, basically neo-nazis.
A common, and very interesting trait, of certain authoritarian personalities (particularly followers) is poor critical thinking skills, and a remarkable tendency towards compartmentalized thinking: This is such an example -- Basically, member of the KKK had actually proposed developing a device to fatally irradiate people with X-rays.
While the KKK is primarily anti African-American, they have demonstrated themselves to be xenophobic as fuck (hence an anti-Islamic stance, and plan to use this on Muslims), and anti-semitic. Yet, they proposed giving such a weapon to Israel: Could you imagine the State of Israel and the KKK working together?
In both cases, all I can say is Oy vey...
Do you know if they still use the Black Sun and Wolfsangel imagery? Not trying to imply anything with the question, just purely informational.When the Azov Battalion was a political militia, they were a group of right wingers, yes.
But since then, they have been brought under the authority of the Ukrainian Army, and are professional soldiers. They are about as Nazi as the morning crew at your local McDonald's.
The Azov Battalion has also been one of the hardest fighting units in this war and have cost the Russians dearly.
In a twist of irony, though, the radical "Sparta Battalion" who boasted they were neo-nazis, was nearly wiped out by Ukraine forces, it's General and most of it's commanders killed.
Almost forgot to mention that the Sparta Battalion was fighting for the Russians...
Not sure, though the internet is a tricky place to get hard facts, sometimes.Do you know if they still use the Dark Sun and Wolfsangel imagery? Not trying to imply anything with the question, just purely informational.
Yeah, I know it is tough to get good info. The thing with all these symbols is that many of them existed and were in use long before the Nazis co-opted them. And now they mean something completely different.Not sure, though the internet is a tricky place to get hard facts, sometimes.
The funny thing about the Wolfsangel, the 2nd SS Division emblem has a reversed doppelhauken.
And that symbol is still found across Europe in municipal Coat of Arms, mile markers and so on.
The Azov Battalion was heavily de-politicized when it was officially placed into the military, but as with most things on the internet, myths persist.
Finally, realistic assessment instead of wild speculation. I can sleep now.Guys, check this out. I stopped worrying after reading this one!
Famous astrologer predicted Putin's quick death
If he loses his power, he loses his life support. No need for lead poisoning.Guys, check this out. I stopped worrying after reading this one!
Famous astrologer predicted Putin's quick death
Well yes, one of the first rules in negotiations is to make a hard demand for everything you want, an absolute position so to speak, with the assumption that you'll need to haggle down from that point. I expect the following:Seems like he get's it… Ukraine will not be giving up territory for peace.