"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (86 Viewers)
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special ed
1st Lieutenant
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- May 13, 2018
Too cold and no food for the donkeys
Russia, Ukraine and US plan further trilateral talks on ending war
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said discussions between envoys from Ukraine, Russia and the US in Abu Dhabi last week aimed at ending Moscow's invasion left some political issues unresolved.
www.abc.net.au
"A recent survey of more than 10,000 Russian troops captured by Ukraine found seven per cent were foreign mercenaries, taken from 40 different countries.
In total, Kyiv estimated late last year that Russia had recruited a total of 18,000 foreigners from 128 countries and 3,300 had since been killed."
Thumpalumpacus
Colonel
Russian military receives Kalashnikov electric transport vehicles
Russia’s Kalashnikov Concern has delivered a batch of newly developed electric transport vehicles to a military unit for use in the combat zone, the company announced. According to the company, the shipment included Izh-Enduro electric motorcycles and Izh-ScootWay electric scootersdefence-blog.com
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Are we sure that isn't AI reporting on the war?
Escuadrilla Azul
Master Sergeant
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- Feb 27, 2020
For russian military "justice" in was sunk by Ukrainia... or not:
ARTESH
Chief Master Sergeant
According to my sources, Iran has 26 "Officially Confirmed" KIA and at least 1 POW. Real number could warry, no doubt.
Hundreds of thousands of occupants and pieces of equipment were destroyed. Fedorov reveals the results of the Drone Army
Almost 30,000 pieces of occupiers' heavy equipment were destroyed by Ukrainian drone operators last year
news.liga.net
Probably, the impact of drones on the current battlefield is more than that of aviation in the first half of XX century. In terms of personnel killed, at least.
swampyankee
Chief Master Sergeant
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- Jun 25, 2013
The manager of the 800 lb gorilla in the negotiation has a history of approving of Putin's actions.
Without the sort of guarantees that Putin won't accept, barring a lot of pushing that won't come from the current US management, we'll be having the same argument in under five years.
Thumpalumpacus
Colonel
... and the beat goes on ...
For average wage earners in Russia, it's a big payday. For criminals seeking to escape the harsh conditions and abuse in prison, it's a chance at freedom. For immigrants hoping for a better life, it's a simplified path to citizenship.
All they have to do is sign a contract to fight in Ukraine.
As Russia seeks to replenish its forces in nearly four years of war — and avoid an unpopular nationwide mobilization — it's pulling out all the stops to find new troops to send into the battlefield.
Some come from abroad to fight in what has become a bloody war of attrition. After signing a mutual defense treaty with Moscow in 2024, North Korea sent thousands of soldiers to help Russia defend its Kursk region from a Ukrainian incursion.
Men from South Asian countries, including India, Nepal and Bangladesh, complain of being duped into signing up to fight by recruiters promising jobs. Officials in Kenya, South Africa and Iraq say the same has happened to citizens from their countries.
[...]
The flow of voluntary enlistees signing military contracts has remained strong, topping 400,000 last year, Putin said in December. It was not possible to independently verify the claim. Similar numbers were announced in 2024 and 2023.
Activists say these contracts often stipulate a fixed term of service, such as one year, leading some potential enlistees to believe the commitment is temporary. But contracts are automatically extended indefinitely, they say.
[...]
Laws were adopted offering accelerated Russian citizenship for enlistees. Russian media and activists also report that raids in areas where migrants typically live or work lead to them being pressuring into military service, with new citizens sent to enlistment offices to determine if they're eligible for mandatory service.
In November, Putin decreed that military service was mandatory for certain foreigners seeking permanent residency.
Some reportedly are lured to Russia by trafficking rings promising jobs, then duping them into signing military contracts. Cuban authorities in 2023 identified and sought to dismantle one such ring operating from Russia.
Nepal's Foreign Minister Narayan Prakash Saud told The Associated Press in 2024 that his country asked Russia to return hundreds of Nepali nationals who were recruited to fight in Ukraine, as well as to repatriate the remains of those killed in the war. Nepal has since barred citizens from traveling to Russia or Ukraine for work, citing recruitment efforts.
Also in 2024, India's federal investigation agency said it broke up a network that lured at least 35 of its citizens to Russia under the pretext of employment. The men were trained for combat and deployed to Ukraine against their will, with some "grievously injured," the agency said.
When Putin hosted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for talks in 2024, New Delhi said its nationals who were "misled" into joining the Russian army would be discharged.
Iraqi officials say about 5,000 of its citizens have joined the Russian military along with an unspecified number who are fighting alongside Ukrainian forces. Officials in Baghdad cracked down on such recruiting networks, with one man convicted last year of human trafficking and sentenced to life in prison.
But wait! There's more!
apnews.com
For average wage earners in Russia, it's a big payday. For criminals seeking to escape the harsh conditions and abuse in prison, it's a chance at freedom. For immigrants hoping for a better life, it's a simplified path to citizenship.
All they have to do is sign a contract to fight in Ukraine.
As Russia seeks to replenish its forces in nearly four years of war — and avoid an unpopular nationwide mobilization — it's pulling out all the stops to find new troops to send into the battlefield.
Some come from abroad to fight in what has become a bloody war of attrition. After signing a mutual defense treaty with Moscow in 2024, North Korea sent thousands of soldiers to help Russia defend its Kursk region from a Ukrainian incursion.
Men from South Asian countries, including India, Nepal and Bangladesh, complain of being duped into signing up to fight by recruiters promising jobs. Officials in Kenya, South Africa and Iraq say the same has happened to citizens from their countries.
[...]
The flow of voluntary enlistees signing military contracts has remained strong, topping 400,000 last year, Putin said in December. It was not possible to independently verify the claim. Similar numbers were announced in 2024 and 2023.
Activists say these contracts often stipulate a fixed term of service, such as one year, leading some potential enlistees to believe the commitment is temporary. But contracts are automatically extended indefinitely, they say.
[...]
Laws were adopted offering accelerated Russian citizenship for enlistees. Russian media and activists also report that raids in areas where migrants typically live or work lead to them being pressuring into military service, with new citizens sent to enlistment offices to determine if they're eligible for mandatory service.
In November, Putin decreed that military service was mandatory for certain foreigners seeking permanent residency.
Some reportedly are lured to Russia by trafficking rings promising jobs, then duping them into signing military contracts. Cuban authorities in 2023 identified and sought to dismantle one such ring operating from Russia.
Nepal's Foreign Minister Narayan Prakash Saud told The Associated Press in 2024 that his country asked Russia to return hundreds of Nepali nationals who were recruited to fight in Ukraine, as well as to repatriate the remains of those killed in the war. Nepal has since barred citizens from traveling to Russia or Ukraine for work, citing recruitment efforts.
Also in 2024, India's federal investigation agency said it broke up a network that lured at least 35 of its citizens to Russia under the pretext of employment. The men were trained for combat and deployed to Ukraine against their will, with some "grievously injured," the agency said.
When Putin hosted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for talks in 2024, New Delhi said its nationals who were "misled" into joining the Russian army would be discharged.
Iraqi officials say about 5,000 of its citizens have joined the Russian military along with an unspecified number who are fighting alongside Ukrainian forces. Officials in Baghdad cracked down on such recruiting networks, with one man convicted last year of human trafficking and sentenced to life in prison.
But wait! There's more!
Russia offers cash bonuses, frees prisoners and lures foreigners to replenish its troops in Ukraine
Russian authorities use various strategies to recruit new troops to replenish its supply of soldiers for its nearly 4-year-old full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
apnews.com
Glider
Major
I see that the French are starting to play games in stopping Ukraine from purchasing Storm Shadow missiles via the European Loan scheme. There can be little doubt that Storm Shadow has been a significant success in combat.
What I find puzzling is that Storm Shadow is an Anglo French missile, so presumably France would also benefit from further orders.
Any thoughts welcome.
What I find puzzling is that Storm Shadow is an Anglo French missile, so presumably France would also benefit from further orders.
Any thoughts welcome.
Ukraine Orders 18 New IRIS-T Air Defense Systems to Counter Russian Missile Strikes
Ukraine orders 18 more IRIS-T air defense systems, strengthening protection against Russian missiles, drones, and glide bomb attacks.
www.armyrecognition.com
Russian Army to Field New AK-Standard Ammunition for Counter-FPV Drone Combat
New Russian rifle ammunition is designed to counter FPV drones, reflecting how infantry tactics are adapting in Ukraine.
www.armyrecognition.com
Rise Of The Robots: Russian Soldiers Surrender To Ukrainian Machine
An armed robot which took three Russian soldiers prisoner is a sign of Ukraine's growing dominance in this field in which it now leads the world.
www.forbes.com
Rise Of The Robots: Russian Soldiers Surrender To Ukrainian Machine
An armed robot which took three Russian soldiers prisoner is a sign of Ukraine's growing dominance in this field in which it now leads the world.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQCLgIQunC0
