"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (1 Viewer)

[Jagdflieger]

....On the other hand Russian momentum keeps slowing down,

maybe no problem for Putin? 3m a day becomes a km a year - so as to say.

they keep losing equipment that cannot replace (provided sanctions are enforced).....

who says "aside from propaganda or misinformation" that Russia needs to replace those lost e.g. T-60/T-72, T-80's or some 1970's BMP's in corresponding numbers? or at all.

Neither can they replace men without declaring war and general mobilization.

neither can the Ukraine - but they already did that, Russia hasn't.

If the west doesn't end up betraying Ukraine, and stays firm with sanctions and keeps sending military (as well as humanitarian) help

Could you name me a single country in the last 50 years - that wasn't sooner or later abandoned by the western powers? due to political and $ reasons (mostly occurring after elections) Maybe e.g. a Trump or alike will have a sensational comeback in 2-3 years? AFAIK it was all republicans who voted against that 40billion$ package.

, the uprising (be it civil or military) may happen in Russia. We all have heard of unrest between the russian military, and I bet that purgues are not helping..

maybe - but that would be pure speculation. My previous mentioned western deeds are unfortunatley facts.

Giving territory (other than Crimea, that probably is a lost cause) to apaise Putin now is a recipe for next war in 3-4 years.

IMO, it is the only practical thing to do - certainly at present nothing great - but in the long run (if not abandoned again) certainly far more profitable for the West.

 

[RogerdeLluria]

I don't share your short term solution. It's just asking for bigger problems in the near future. The following sumarizes very well my POW

Lloyd Austin is an IDIOT

US defence chief urges Ukraine ceasefire in call with Russian counterpart – as it happened

Lloyd Austin urges immediate ceasefire and emphasises ‘the importance of maintaining lines of communication’ – follow the latest news

www.theguardian.com

Olaf Scholz is an IDIOT

Germany's Scholz pushes for Ukraine ceasefire in call with Putin

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine as soon as possible during a telephone call on Friday, a government spokesperson said on Friday.

www.reuters.com

Macron is an IDIOT TOTAL RETARD

Zelensky says Macron urged him to yield territory in bid to end Ukraine war - Washington Examiner

French President Emmanuel Macron has urged Ukraine to offer territorial concessions to Russia in a bid to end the fighting, according to the embattled Ukrainian leader, even as invading Russian forces struggle to achieve their objectives."Macron wanted to see results in mediation between us ...

www.washingtonexaminer.com

A cease fire now only benefits Russia. We are surrounded by idiots in the west.

Thanks god we still have Kaja Kallas. We need more leaders like her.

Europe’s Iron Lady: Estonian prime minister Kaja Kallas

The Baltic leader has become the EU’s strongest advocate for an uncompromising response to Russia.

www.newstatesman.com

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Might look like roadkill, but it's pretty good.
In Bulgaria, they have similar foods and you'd be surprised how good it is.

I don't see how it looks like road kill. Its pita type bread filled with flavor packed shaved gyro type meat, feta cheese, sauce, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, cabbage, etc.

Some people are either just closed minded, don't like, or are afraid of what they don't know. These are the people that likely think Olive Garden is real Italian and fine dining.

Based on his recent posting track record, I'm not surprised. I bet if a restaurant does not call french fries freedom fries he boycotts it.

To each their own though.

And we are hugely off-topic now. I will say no further.

 

[Admiral Beez]

I don't share your short term solution. It's just asking for bigger problems in the near future. The following sumarizes very well my POW

Lloyd Austin is an IDIOT

US defence chief urges Ukraine ceasefire in call with Russian counterpart – as it happened

Lloyd Austin urges immediate ceasefire and emphasises ‘the importance of maintaining lines of communication’ – follow the latest news

www.theguardian.com

Olaf Scholz is an IDIOT

Germany's Scholz pushes for Ukraine ceasefire in call with Putin

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine as soon as possible during a telephone call on Friday, a government spokesperson said on Friday.

www.reuters.com

Macron is an IDIOT TOTAL RETARD

Zelensky says Macron urged him to yield territory in bid to end Ukraine war - Washington Examiner

French President Emmanuel Macron has urged Ukraine to offer territorial concessions to Russia in a bid to end the fighting, according to the embattled Ukrainian leader, even as invading Russian forces struggle to achieve their objectives."Macron wanted to see results in mediation between us ...

www.washingtonexaminer.com

A cease fire now only benefits Russia. We are surrounded by idiots in the west.

Thanks god we still have Kaja Kallas. We need more leaders like her.

Europe’s Iron Lady: Estonian prime minister Kaja Kallas

The Baltic leader has become the EU’s strongest advocate for an uncompromising response to Russia.

www.newstatesman.com

The taxpayers of the West will only support and finally tolerate spending billion of their dollars, pounds, euros, et al on Ukraine for so long, especially if domestic wealth, jobs, etc. fall. If Zelenskyy believes the West's support and attention is endless, he's in for a surprise. If this is still on in 2024 the next POTUS may well campaign on disentanglement.

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Hey at6,

re "LLoyd Austin is a total idiot. Dumb ass wants to give the Ukraine away to Putin because he hasn't got the brains that God gave a p!ss ant. . . "

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, a brief summary of his qualifications:

Austin graduated from the United States Military Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission in the Infantry. He is a graduate of the Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced courses, the Army Command and General Staff College, and the Army War College.

His 41-year career in the Army included command at the corps, division, battalion, and brigade levels. Austin was awarded the Silver Star for his leadership of the Army's 3rd Infantry Division during the invasion of Iraq in 2003. Seven years later, he would assume the duties of Commanding General of United States Forces – Iraq, overseeing all combat operations in the country.

After a tour as the Army's Vice Chief of Staff, Austin concluded his uniformed service as the Commander of US Central Command, responsible for all military operations in the Middle East and Afghanistan. In this assignment, he led US and coalition efforts to battle ISIS in Iraq and Syria. He retired from the Army in April 2016.

Austin was sworn in as the Secretary of Defense on 22 January 2021. Austin is the principal assistant to the President in all matters relating to the Department of Defense and serves on the National Security Council.

(He also holds a Master of Arts degree in counselor education from Auburn University, and a Master of Business Management from Webster University.)

The above does not mean that he can not make mistakes, but . . .

None of that matters. He could be the most qualified man in the world. Its about who appointed him…

 

[Denniss]

with the recent withdrawal from Kharkov Putler seems to be throwing all his still existing forces into Donbas and southern Ukraine to achieve something.
Lets hope Putlers forces fail to encircle Ukrainian forces in Donbas. Plus you'll never know what Lukashenko will do or the russian forces in the Moldovia breakaway region.
But russia may need some more forces in Georgia as tension is skyrocketing there

 

[Admiral Beez]

These are the people that likely think Olive Garden is real Italian and fine dining.

What, my Swiss Chalet isn't Swiss?

Plus you'll never know what Lukashenko will do or the russian forces in the Moldovia breakaway region.

Lukashenko will have a rebellion on his hands if he acts now… and this time there's little help putting down the mob from Putin.

 

[Jagdflieger]

A cease fire now only benefits Russia. We are surrounded by idiots in the west.

I won't give an opinion on that matter since it has no impact. But WE are not the ones to decide on this matter at anyway

 

[Greg Boeser]

Hey at6,

re "LLoyd Austin is a total idiot. Dumb ass wants to give the Ukraine away to Putin because he hasn't got the brains that God gave a p!ss ant. . . "

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, a brief summary of his qualifications:

Austin graduated from the United States Military Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission in the Infantry. He is a graduate of the Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced courses, the Army Command and General Staff College, and the Army War College.

His 41-year career in the Army included command at the corps, division, battalion, and brigade levels. Austin was awarded the Silver Star for his leadership of the Army's 3rd Infantry Division during the invasion of Iraq in 2003. Seven years later, he would assume the duties of Commanding General of United States Forces – Iraq, overseeing all combat operations in the country.

After a tour as the Army's Vice Chief of Staff, Austin concluded his uniformed service as the Commander of US Central Command, responsible for all military operations in the Middle East and Afghanistan. In this assignment, he led US and coalition efforts to battle ISIS in Iraq and Syria. He retired from the Army in April 2016.

Austin was sworn in as the Secretary of Defense on 22 January 2021. Austin is the principal assistant to the President in all matters relating to the Department of Defense and serves on the National Security Council.

(He also holds a Master of Arts degree in counselor education from Auburn University, and a Master of Business Management from Webster University.)

The above does not mean that he can not make mistakes, but . . .

And remember, he is carrying out the wishes of the president.

 

[RogerdeLluria]

Back to the real fighting

Armed Forces of Ukraine launch counteroffensive in Izium direction - Synehubov

The Izium direction remains the hottest point in Kharkiv region, but the Armed Forces of Ukraine have launched a counteroffensive there, head of the regional military administration Oleh Synehubov said.

interfax.com.ua

 

[wlewisiii]

And remember, he is carrying out the wishes of the president.

Who may or may not be doing what you think they're trying to do? When you have multiparty negotiations, you don't always start off with what you want to achive...

 

[Greg Boeser]

But I have to agree with Jags. When was the last time we didn't toss our friends under the bus?

 

[SaparotRob]

Is there a nice legal way to use frozen Russian assets to pay war reparations?

 

[Jagdflieger]

Plus you'll never know what Lukashenko will do or the russian forces in the Moldovia breakaway region.

The Russian forces presently in Transnistria are in no position (numbers) to do anything that might hurt the Ukraine - on the contra, the Ukraine could actually "liberate" Transnistria.

But russia may need some more forces in Georgia as tension is skyrocketing there

Don't get your hopes up, Georgia is surrounded by countries and own provinces with breakaway issues who will gladly gobble it up.

 

[WARSPITER]

Is there a nice legal way to use frozen Russian assets to pay war reparations?

Yes. Claim the money is a non binary separatist movement which no longer wishes to be part of the oligarchical autocratic structure
and therefore it can then be 'separated' under currency rights laws which are yet to be enacted but will be once the money is in safe hands
(the money is to be counted in US dollars so is obviously English speaking - money talks remember - rather than Russian speaking so has a valid
right to be separatist).

Job done.

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

AFAIK it was all republicans who voted against that 40billion$ package.

It passed 386-57. That's over 80% pro-assistance, and plenty of Republican support. Support for Ukraine in American is very bipartisan.

 

[Jagdflieger]

It passed 386-57. That's over 80% pro-assistance, and plenty of Republican support. Support for Ukraine in American is very bipartisan.

yes correct - I was just pointing out IIRC that those 57 voting against the package were all republicans. (which indicates a certain tendency)

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

yes correct - I was just pointing out IIRC that those 57 voting against the package were all republicans. (which indicates a certain tendency)

They are. I would explain in detail their stance but that would go outside the rules regarding politics here. Suffice it to say that it's more about domestic optics than understanding international relations.

 

[special ed]

They wanted to know how and where the money was spent. A normal question for me as a taxpayer. We, the US, have a tendency to throw money to a person or group who gets rich and does nothing about the problem for which the money was spent.

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

The package includes $6 billion for security assistance, including training, equipment, weapons and support; $8.7 billion to replenish stocks of U.S. equipment sent to Ukraine, and $3.9 billion for European Command operations.

In addition, the legislation authorizes a further $11 billion in Presidential Drawdown Authority, which allows the president to authorize the transfer of articles and services from U.S. stocks without congressional approval in response to an emergency. Biden had asked for $5 billion.

It also authorizes $4 billion in Foreign Military Financing to provide support for Ukraine and other countries affected by the crisis.

The United States has rushed more than $3.5 billion worth of armaments to Ukraine since Russia invaded, including howitzers, anti-aircraft Stinger systems, anti-tank Javelin missiles, ammunition and recently-disclosed "Ghost" drones.

The new aid package also includes humanitarian assistance - $5 billion to address food insecurity globally due to the conflict and nearly $9 billion for an economic support fund for Ukraine.

It provides hundreds of millions of dollars to help refugees and fund efforts to seize the assets of oligarchs linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin, whose government has called the invasion of Ukraine a "special military operation."

U.S. House passes $40 bln bill to bolster Ukraine against Russian invasion

The U.S. House of Representatives approved more than $40 billion more aid for Ukraine on Tuesday, as Congress races to keep military aid flowing and boost the government in Kyiv as it grapples with the Russian invasion.

www.reuters.com