"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (21 Viewers)

[Thumpalumpacus]

GDP can be gamed. That's why I'm instead looking at total government expenditure. For example, GDP doesn't include a nation's ability or willingness to assume debt during times of crisis.

Even assuming debt has national security implications. You can cherry-pick your favored metrics as you wish.

 

[Dimlee]

Offshoring of drone production.
Win-win for both countries, I think.

UK to produce thousands of Octopus drones per month for Ukraine – agreement signed

Ukraine signs agreement with Britain to produce Octopus interceptors

news.liga.net

 

[GTX]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bMUUpCtxJU

 

[GTX]

Tangentially related:

Europe thinks the unthinkable: Retaliating against Russia

Countries are looking at joint offensive cyber operations and surprise military drills as Moscow steps up its campaign to destabilize NATO allies.

www.politico.eu

 

[GTX]

Putin says US-Ukraine text could form basis for peace agreement

The US and Ukraine are set to hold further talks about a draft peace deal to bring to an end the conflict.

www.abc.net.au

 

[GTX]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsFGyKRVbUY&pp=0gcJCRYKAYcqIYzv

 

[GTX]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ea2bvNqjIps

 

[GTX]

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

 

[GTX]

Tangentially related:


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOnjnFLdWV4

 

[Glider]

Putin says US-Ukraine text could form basis for peace agreement

The US and Ukraine are set to hold further talks about a draft peace deal to bring to an end the conflict.

www.abc.net.au

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He must be desperate

 

[GTX]

 

[Admiral Beez]

He must be desperate

N'ah. Putin is playing the long game and stretching this out. He cares not for Russia's personnel losses, and we can all see that Ukraine is unable to regain territory.

 

[GTX]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyUNj4SxQ1A

 

[GTX]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DU7bDF1Xj8o

 

[fubar57]

Don't get Rob started......

 

[MiTasol]

As for the concerns about Russia resorting to nuclear weapons here, I don't believe that is a real threat. The power of nukes lies in their deterrence effect not actual use. If Putin was to use nukes he would know it would mean the end of him and his regime full stop.

Agree fully. The biggest threat from nukes comes from the corruption and lack of maintenance combined with vodka and some idiot who decides to launch one to "save the motherland"

That is possibly more likely to result in detonation on launch but either way would not be good for Russia or Europe.

 

[Glider]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyUNj4SxQ1A

Admiral, You may well be right

 

[GrauGeist]

Agree fully. The biggest threat from nukes comes from the corruption and lack of maintenance combined with vodka and some idiot who decides to launch one to "save the motherland"

That is possibly more likely to result in detonation on launch but either way would not be good for Russia or Europe.

I would suspect North Korea or Iran to use nukes before Russia or China.

In Russia's case, it makes for very strong statements that are intended to frighten people.

 

[MiTasol]

Ukraine has been using small Australian built cardboard drones since early in the war. When this video showed up I thought maybe this would show a practical larger drone as this is remote controlled. I think the answer is no. Others may disagree.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTEYcDU91p8

 

[MiTasol]

So now Orban wants a piece of Ukraine

Ukraine updates: Orban to meet Putin in Moscow – DW – 11/28/2025

Hungarian Prime Minister Orban will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The Kremlin's closest EU ally, Orban says he aims to secure energy imports and "talk about peace" in Ukraine. Follow DW for more.

www.dw.com