"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (24 Viewers)

[fubar57]

Suuuuuuurprise!!!

 

[GTX]

Suuuuuuurprise!!!

NOT!!!

 

[GTX]

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

 

[Ascent]

Anyone else think Russia will take advantage of the expected US regime attack on Venezuela (and the associated media focus that will result) to do something more in Ukraine?

I do wonder what else they could do that they aren't already. Are there any resources available they haven't already committed?

 

[GrauGeist]

As I mentioned earlier, Russia and Iran both have assets in Venezuela

This article has better info regarding Russian assets stationed there:
'Over 120 Russian Troops in Venezuela': Budanov Says Gen. Makarevich Is Leading Moscow's Mission

To be entirely honest, I cannot see how Maduro could take Russian military training seriously, considering how well they've been doing for the past three plus years...

 

[WARSPITER]

To be entirely honest, I cannot see how Maduro could take Russian military training seriously, considering how well they've been doing for the past three plus years...

Good point. To put that in perspective, given the Russian performance in Ukraine, how bad must the Venezuelan military be if
Russian training is even considered useful ?

 

[fubar57]

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/putin-says-western-calls-preparation-war-with-russia-a-lie-2025-12-17/

 

[GTX]

Ukrainian drones destroy Russian S-400 launchers

Ukrainian strike drones destroyed two self-propelled launchers of Russia’s S-400 air defense system in the Belgorod region, according to Ukrainian military officials and open-source analysis released this week. As reported by Militarnyi, citing the General Staff of the Armed Forces

defence-blog.com

 

[GTX]

Ukrainian drones target MiG-31, S-400 elements in Crimea

Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) said long-range strike drones overnight hit Russian air defense systems and a combat aircraft at the Belbek military air base in Russian-occupied Crimea, damaging equipment valued at hundreds of millions of dollars. According to a statement

defence-blog.com

 

[GTX]

EU leaders delay debate on using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine — live updates

They face an uphill struggle to agree on a plan to finance Kyiv’s resistance against Russia.

www.politico.eu

 

[GTX]

Russia’s return to sports competitions ignites outrage in Ukraine

Kyiv denounces steps that “whitewash the aggressor” even as Moscow’s full-scale invasion continues unabated.

www.politico.eu

 

[GTX]

They are hurting: Exclusive: Russia orders Russian Railways to sell $2.4 billion Moscow Towers to pay debts, three sources say

 

[GTX]

Putin says Russia will take more land in Ukraine if Europe sinks peace moves

 

[GTX]

Russia sentences Briton who fought for Ukraine to 13 years in prison camp

 

[GTX]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyY34NOHvbg

 

[GTX]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36E_hZs6BMw

 

[GTX]

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

 

[GTX]

MiG-31 Foxhound Among Russian Air Defense Assets Targeted In Crimean Drone Strike

With its valuable collection of fighters and air defense systems, Belbek Air Base has long been a key target for Ukraine. With its valuable collection of fighters and air defense systems, Belbek Air Base has long been a key target for Ukraine.

www.twz.com

 

[GrauGeist]

Good point. To put that in perspective, given the Russian performance in Ukraine, how bad must the Venezuelan military be if
Russian training is even considered useful ?

To add to this, the General in charge of training is the same one that lost Russian territory in Kherson back in '23

So much winning going on here.

 

[GTX]

I do wonder what else they could do that they aren't already. Are there any resources available they haven't already committed?

I don't know but I just can't see them passing up an opportunity.