"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (25 Viewers)

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Australia hits Russia with more sanctions after Ukraine annexations

The financial and travel sanctions will target 28 Russian-appointed separatists, ministers and officials, and follow the Kremlin's move to formally annex four regions of Ukraine.

www.abc.net.au

 

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No one is talking about what would happen if Russia used the one weapon it has used in the past without any comeback from the west, and that is Chemical Weapons. No doubt there would be a response, but I would be surprised if the smaller countries in the west or those less 'active' in the support of Ukraine such as France, fully took part

I did post about such in an article a week or two ago.

 

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Thoughts on the M60 to Ukraine?

Idea: Why Not Send Old U.S. M60 Tanks to Ukraine?

There are many who are calling for the U.S. to send tank to help Ukraine fight Russia. One possible model is the old M60 tank.

www.19fortyfive.com

American Tanks For Ukraine Are 'Absolutely On The Table'

There is already speculation about the possibility of U.S.-made M1 Abrams tanks heading to Ukraine, but there are other potential options.

www.thedrive.com

So, what changes now?

U.S. Law On Lend-Lease For Ukraine Comes Into Force

On Saturday, October 1, the law of the United States of America on lend-lease for Ukraine entered into force. Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Rusla

menafn.com

M60 And Leopard Tanks Offer A Strong Response To Russia’s Asymmetric Attacks

As Russia continues to target the U.S. and other Ukraine allies, the only effective deterrent response is to give Ukraine offensive weapons.

www.forbes.com

 

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'An epidemic of murder': What Russia's dying millionaires tell us about Vladimir Putin's tenacious grip on power

Russia's elite businessmen are dying in more and more suspicious circumstances. Human rights campaigner Bill Browder suspects the hand of the man in the Kremlin.

www.abc.net.au

 

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As Russia's military reputation nosedives, so do its Asian arms sales

Asia was once one of Russia's biggest weapons export markets but the war in Ukraine has accelerated falling sales

www.telegraph.co.uk

 

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[Thumpalumpacus]

Every encirclement successfully completed by Ukraine not only liberates territory, it also traps Russian men and materiel, further diminishing Russia's military capability.

I think it was GrauGeist who wrote that Rommel and Patton would approve. I heartily agree with both of you: they are inside the flow, the Ukrainian Army. They're leaking into the seams and exerting force on the rear, which is a very efficient (if risky at times) way of exerting combat power.

Once you cut out the props, the table collapses. The Ukrainians are taking some risks, but aiming their blows wisely.

 

[SaparotRob]

Watching Ukrainians haul away Russian equipment just never gets old.

 

[GrauGeist]

I think it was GrauGeist who wrote that Rommel and Patton would approve. I heartily agree with both of you: they are inside the flow, the Ukrainian Army. They're leaking into the seams and exerting force on the rear, which is a very efficient (if risky at times) way of exerting combat power.

Once you cut out the props, the table collapses. The Ukrainians are taking some risks, but aiming their blows wisely.

And a nod from Guderian, too.

Over the past seven months, the Ukraine military has gotten a feel both for Russia's ability and ineptitude, and are now exploiting what they've learned.

The water principle in combat is a calculated risk but pays handsomely when done properly.

Like I mentioned earlier, this war and Ukraine's offensive tactics in particular, will be textbook material in war colleges and academies when all is said and done.

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

M60 And Leopard Tanks Offer A Strong Response To Russia’s Asymmetric Attacks

As Russia continues to target the U.S. and other Ukraine allies, the only effective deterrent response is to give Ukraine offensive weapons.

www.forbes.com

From your supplied link:

Continued Russian attacks on U.S. or allied "soil or systems" merit a steady roll-back of appeasement-based policies crafted to reduce wider tensions and discourage Russian efforts to expand their invasion beyond Ukraine.

The carrots have failed and it is now time to try some sticks.

Rolling back Europe's informal commitment to keep Western-sourced tanks, aircraft, and other "offensive" weaponry out of Ukraine is a logical first step. Russia only cares about the battlefield if the Russian Army loses significant ground or faces a significant loss.

I think that cyber attacks on government or infrastructure should be regarded as an act of war, perhaps cause for shooting, perhaps cause for cyber-responses; but this treating them as nothing is crap.

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

Like I mentioned earlier, this war and Ukraine's offensive tactics in particular, will be textbook material in war colleges and academies when all is said and done.

Without a doubt. This invasion and the Ukrainian defense against it also shows that overwhelming numbers mean much less than intelligent deployment and -- most importantly -- the meaning of morale on the battlefield. But yes, Ukrainian tactics here will be studied going forward, particularly in Taiwan and the South China Sea.

 

[Admiral Beez]

Nice work! I'll be even more excited when the Ukrainian navy gets its first AIP SSK. Maybe something from Turkey?

Reis-class submarine - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[gumbyk]

That's one way around the Bosphorus being closed to all military.

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

And a nod from Guderian, too.

I was thinking the same thing. It almost makes me want to get his book off my shelf and read it again.

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Zelenskyy confirms liberation of Arkhanhelske and Myroliubivka

ALONA MAZURENKO- MONDAY, 3 OCTOBER 2022, 00:42 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has officially confirmed the liberation of two settlements in Kherson Oblast - Arkhanhelske and Myroliubivka. Source: Zelenskyy's nightly video address Quote: "I am thankful to the soldiers of the 129th brigade of my...

www.yahoo.com

 

[Admiral Beez]

That's one way around the Bosphorus being closed to all military.

Unfortunately not. Istanbul Naval Shipyard straddles the Bosporus strait, on the wrong side, rather than being in the Black Sea.

 

[SaparotRob]

And a nod from Guderian, too.

Over the past seven months, the Ukraine military has gotten a feel both for Russia's ability and ineptitude, and are now exploiting what they've learned.

The water principle in combat is a calculated risk but pays handsomely when done properly.

Like I mentioned earlier, this war and Ukraine's offensive tactics in particular, will be textbook material in war colleges and academies when all is said and done.

Of course we will all find flaws with the movie version.

 

[manta22]

I was thinking the same thing. It almost makes me want to get his book off my shelf and read it again.

"Panzer Leader"?

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

"Panzer Leader"?

Yes