"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (20 Viewers)

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Tangentially related:

Kremlin ramps up forces near NATO front

Russia and Belarus are preparing for a large-scale joint military exercise, Zapad-2025, scheduled for this fall near the borders of NATO member Poland. Military analysts warn the drills could be used as a pretext for troop buildup and potential escalation,

defence-blog.com

NATO will be on alert and watching very closely.

My uninformed opinion is that the Russian military is spent. It is no threat militarily to NATO. Russia's real threat is its hybrid warfare.

 

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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opso_C136s4

 

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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=honqwGmZwVU

 

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Russian troops try to advance in Ukraine's Sumy region, governor says

Looks like a major new effort might be opening up in the sector. Russian forces have taken back some territory inside Russia which held by Ukraine for the last 7-8 months, and also made small advances over the border towards four or five Ukranian towns.

Reports are that the advance includes elements from Russian airborne forces as well as naval infantry (both [still] considered elite formations), supported by Akhmat 'Special Forces' and a couple of reserve/conscript Motor-Rifle formations.

Despite another 'cease fire' on the 28th, the attack seems to have been continuing uniterrupted for the last four or five days.

 

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Reporter's body 'returned with no eyes, brain'

 

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Russians fighting more intensely despite ceasefire talk, Ukrainian commander says

 

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Kremlin says peace with Ukraine cannot be achieved as fast as US wants

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov says the conflict is so complicated, rapid progress towards peace will be difficult to achieve.

www.abc.net.au

Err...yes it can. Russia just needs to stop the attacks and pull out!!!!

 

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After meeting with Trump, Zelenskyy once again chose his words carefully

Donald Trump has made big promises on Russia's war in Ukraine but he's becoming an impatient broker.

www.abc.net.au

 

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U.S. Backing Russia’s Crimea Takeover Could Imperil UN, Analysts Say

If the U.S. backs Russian sovereignty over militarily occupied Crimea as part of a Ukraine peace deal, experts say that would endanger the future of the United Nations.

www.forbes.com

 

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Russian Troops Rolled Into Battle In A Yellow School Bus

Lada compact cars, bukhanka vans and antique GAZ-69 trucks.

www.forbes.com

 

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Unique Ukrainian Drone Bomber Mission Rescues Captives

A coordinated action by reconnaissance, light and heavy bomber drones freed three Ukrainians taken captive, dispersed their captors and led them back to their own lines.

www.forbes.com

 

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A Russian Drone Just Hunted Down Ukraine’s Newest Howitzer

The 2P22 combines a new gun with an old carriage.

www.forbes.com

 

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Points for kills: How Ukraine is using video game incentives to slay more Russians

Ukraine has created a macabre points scheme based on video games to boost the effectiveness of its soldiers.

www.politico.eu

 

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Trump-Ukraine minerals deal hits yet another late snag

U.S. president has previously described such a pact as reimbursement for billions in American aid sent to help Kyiv against Russia’s full-scale invasion.

www.politico.eu

 

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US and Ukraine minerals deal could be signed within 'next 24 hours'

The agreement would see Washington and Kyiv jointly develop Ukraine's mineral resources, an arrangement US President Donald Trump has called "money back" for the wartime aid it has received from America.

www.abc.net.au

 

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I am sad to see this so-called deal (blackmail and shakedown is more the right description) seemingly going ahead.

 

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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jytgQ4mPX0Q

 

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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qavykp6enDk

 

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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2V8OzGaY18

 

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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUXieFN3NIM