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So I totally expect Russia to invade Ukraine.
8 Feb 2023 8:30 am
ON THE EASTERN FRONT:
from Tuesday's NBC Nightly News (with Lester Holt), correspondent Richard Engel covers the battle for Bakhmut, a battle that, according to Engel, is more than "just another brutal Russian land grab" - it's a marketing campaign for the Russian mercenary group leading the assault upon a city that otherwise has no strategic value. Can't link the actual broadcast, but here's another take on it:
The madness behind the battle for Bakhmut - UnHerd
EXCERPTS:
"The truth is Russian troops are dying in their thousands here — and possibly for nothing. The UK Ministry of Defence has outlined Bakhmut’s “limited operational value”: the city’s fall would be useful, but by no means decisive, in helping Russia press further through the Donbas. The fight, therefore, has become almost symbolic.
Bakhmut is important to Russia because of Putin’s “populist needs.” “Since February 24, the Russians have had few victories and many defeats. They need this victory...
The Russian tactics are based upon [what's] ... described as “meat waves” of soldiers, usually conscripts or prisoners fighting for the Wagner mercenary group who are promised a pardon in the unlikely event they survive more than six months. The Ukrainians often wipe them out. But more always come. It’s the downside of fighting an enemy with a population three times the size and little regard for the lives of its citizens."
They Sent Us, Like Meat: Putin's Army Abducts Men From Streets, Offices And Homeless Shelters: Report - MSN
AND:
Putin Prepares Moscow Air Defenses, Ukraine Fears Ballistic Missile Barrage - Newsweek
EU pledges more support for Ukraine as Zelensky calls for tougher Russia sanctions - AOL
Top Putin Ally Says He ‘Will Not Hide’ Intention to Invade Poland Anymore - Yahoo News (like that's news to anyone not dwelling in willful ignorance as to what Putin had always planned for much of Europe)
MEANWHILE, PUTIN'S MAGA DICK SUCKERS SUCK HARDER:
Trump Suggests He Trusts Vladimir Putin Over U.S. Intelligence Lowlifes' Just in case you were wondering where TF(kng)G's loyalties lie. - HuffPost Latest News
Boris Johnson Says Tucker Carlson Infecting Republican Minds About Putin - Business Insider (well... that's because little fkr Carson is a rabble rousing, traitorous sob)
Elon Musk Tries To Cover His Tracks After Being Called Out For Amplifying Russian Propaganda - Secondnexus
Colorado State apologizes for students' pro-Russia chant directed at Ukrainian basketball player - NBC News
from Tuesday's NBC Nightly News (with Lester Holt), correspondent Richard Engel covers the battle for Bakhmut, a battle that, according to Engel, is more than "just another brutal Russian land grab" - it's a marketing campaign for the Russian mercenary group leading the assault upon a city that otherwise has no strategic value. Can't link the actual broadcast, but here's another take on it:
The madness behind the battle for Bakhmut - UnHerd
EXCERPTS:
"The truth is Russian troops are dying in their thousands here — and possibly for nothing. The UK Ministry of Defence has outlined Bakhmut’s “limited operational value”: the city’s fall would be useful, but by no means decisive, in helping Russia press further through the Donbas. The fight, therefore, has become almost symbolic.
Bakhmut is important to Russia because of Putin’s “populist needs.” “Since February 24, the Russians have had few victories and many defeats. They need this victory...
The Russian tactics are based upon [what's] ... described as “meat waves” of soldiers, usually conscripts or prisoners fighting for the Wagner mercenary group who are promised a pardon in the unlikely event they survive more than six months. The Ukrainians often wipe them out. But more always come. It’s the downside of fighting an enemy with a population three times the size and little regard for the lives of its citizens."
They Sent Us, Like Meat: Putin's Army Abducts Men From Streets, Offices And Homeless Shelters: Report - MSN
AND:
Putin Prepares Moscow Air Defenses, Ukraine Fears Ballistic Missile Barrage - Newsweek
EU pledges more support for Ukraine as Zelensky calls for tougher Russia sanctions - AOL
Top Putin Ally Says He ‘Will Not Hide’ Intention to Invade Poland Anymore - Yahoo News (like that's news to anyone not dwelling in willful ignorance as to what Putin had always planned for much of Europe)
MEANWHILE, PUTIN'S MAGA DICK SUCKERS SUCK HARDER:
Trump Suggests He Trusts Vladimir Putin Over U.S. Intelligence Lowlifes' Just in case you were wondering where TF(kng)G's loyalties lie. - HuffPost Latest News
Boris Johnson Says Tucker Carlson Infecting Republican Minds About Putin - Business Insider (well... that's because little fkr Carson is a rabble rousing, traitorous sob)
Elon Musk Tries To Cover His Tracks After Being Called Out For Amplifying Russian Propaganda - Secondnexus
Colorado State apologizes for students' pro-Russia chant directed at Ukrainian basketball player - NBC News