Political impacts of Ukraine war

[Halifax Tar]

Well if it comes to that you can join me as my number 1 Rifleman

Im still taking the Kings shilling. With any luck I will be on a sleek greyhound of death helping to send ruskie subs to Davy Jones Locker.

But I am humbly honored for the invite.

 

[daftandbarmy]

You Mr shall be the mountain ops guy

Just so you can leave me in the OP out of harm's way

 

[OldSolduer]

Just so you can leave me in the OP out of harm's way

Halifax Tar and I will ensure your security by bravely sampling the local taverns

 

[Halifax Tar]

Halifax Tar and I will ensure your security by bravely sampling the local taverns

I will put forth my utmost effort in carrying out this duty.

 

[PuckChaser]

It will be interesting to what we can actually contribute.

I will say, I bet you get more volunteers to go to the Ukraine front, than Latvia.

Until it's their 3rd roto standing in an OP for 8 hours a day for 6 months. Hardship and Risk pay only go so far.

 

[RangerRay]

So at the UN, the “leader of the free world” voted with the following countries against a resolution condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine:

Russia
North Korea
Belarus
Sudan
Hungary
Nicaragua
Niger
Burundi
Eritrea
Central African Republic

Well done. They must be awfully chuffed with themselves.

I’m sure someone will be along soon to tell me that it’s all a part of Trump’s “grand plan” or “5th dimensional chess” play to defeat Russia or some BS like that.

 

[Czech_pivo]

Some interesting pieces of info in today's recap from the Institute of War's taking on Ukraine.

Institute for the Study of War

This page collects ISW and CTP's updates on the conflict in Ukraine. In late February 2022, ISW began publishing daily synthetic products covering key events related to renewed Russian aggression against Ukraine.

www.understandingwar.org

"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated during the "Ukraine. Year 2025" forum on February 23 that Ukraine produced 2.2 million first person view (FPV) drones and over 100,000 long-range drones in 2025 and intends to increase its drone production rate in 2025.[11]"

- Would translate into a burn rate of just over 6,000 first person drones a day....

"Zelensky stated that Ukraine produced 154 artillery systems in 2024 and intends to increase production of artillery systems in 2025"

- About a dozen a month. Would be interesting to get a sense of how this would compare with Russia's production rate.

"Zelensky noted that Ukraine funded 40 percent, European countries funded 30 percent, and the United States funded another 30 percent of Ukraine's domestic defense production in 2024. Zelensky stated that Ukraine intends to fund 50 percent of its domestic defense production in 2025."

- Assuming that Ukraine hits the 50% mark and the Euro's stay at 30%, that's still a 20% (1$ out of every 5$) shortfall that needs to be closed.

"Syrskyi stated that Ukrainian long-range drones can strike targets up to 1,700 kilometers deep in Russian territory."

- If the Ukrainians can scale this up substantially in 2025, this has the ability to cause deep, long term pain/problems for Vlad.

"Budanov stated on February 23 during the "Ukraine. Year 2025" Forum on February 23 that half of Russia's ammunition comes from North Korea and that North Korea has started large-scale deliveries of 170mm self-propelled artillery system and 240mm multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS)

- I would expect this % to grow accordingly throughout 2025.

 

[OldSolduer]

Until it's their 3rd roto standing in an OP for 8 hours a day for 6 months. Hardship and Risk pay only go so far.

I recall the days in the FRY when CANBAT was affectionately known as “CAN’T BAT”
If we think the current GoC is going to deploy anything that can hurt anyone….
I’m skeptical.

 

[lenaitch]

US refuses to blame Russia for Ukraine war, splitting with European allies in UN votes

In a dramatic shift in transatlantic relations under President Donald Trump, the United States has split with its European allies by refusing to blame Russia for its invasion of Ukraine in votes on three U.N. resolutions seeking an end to the three-year war.

apnews.com

I'm a little surprised that, with the flurry or EOs and his stated distain for the rest of the world, Trump hasn't told the UN to go find another home. It's mere presence attracts funny speaking furriners who are probably all terrorists anyway.

 

[Remius]

So at the UN, the “leader of the free world” voted with the following countries against a resolution condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine:

Russia
North Korea
Belarus
Sudan
Hungary
Nicaragua
Niger
Burundi
Eritrea
Central African Republic

Well done. They must be awfully chuffed with themselves.

I’m sure someone will be along soon to tell me that it’s all a part of Trump’s “grand plan” or “5th dimensional chess” play to defeat Russia or some BS like that.

This is the new coalition of the willing?

 

[KevinB]

This is the new coalition of the willing?

You spelled wicked wrong.

 

[Eaglelord17]

The Pals . Less common after Conscription and the Somme.

Pals battalion - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

Ahh our current Reserve model

 

[quadrapiper]

So at the UN, the “leader of the free world” voted with the following countries against a resolution condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine:

Russia
North Korea
Belarus
Sudan
Hungary
Nicaragua
Niger
Burundi
Eritrea
Central African Republic

Well done. They must be awfully chuffed with themselves.

I’m sure someone will be along soon to tell me that it’s all a part of Trump’s “grand plan” or “5th dimensional chess” play to defeat Russia or some BS like that.

Interesting to see Iran not on the list.

 

[GK .Dundas]

Interesting to see Iran not on the list.

I wonder if it has anything to do with the fact that they ( Iran ) shares a border with Russia ?.
Nah, probably not .

 

[daftandbarmy]

How many people around the world can you drive crazy with one short note?

Trump:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1894126415932526802

 

[OldSolduer]

How many people around the world can you drive crazy with one short note?

Trump:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1894126415932526802

Maybe we should strike back.

Premier Trump isn’t all that smart

 

[RangerRay]

Maybe we should strike back.

Premier Trump isn’t all that smart

Governor Trumpov of the 47th oblast.

 

[HavokFour]

Governor Trumpov of the 47th oblast.

Vice President or Second Lady would cut deeper.

 

[PrairieFella]

Well not shocked on OMFV (though it is currently called MICV), no idea what is being smoked on AMPV, as it is needed for the ABCT's as the M113's have been retired.
No shock on the Stryker Brigade divestments as they generally sucked in Ukraine - about the only Western piece of kit that didn't meet the muster (admittedly those only had RWS with M2 and Mk19, no Cannon versions supplied), and they are too heavy to do their original intended purpose.
PIM is very disappointing as that is major requirement for the M109's

Defense Technical Information Center

apps.dtic.mil

I am shocked on the NG ABCT reduction - as well as the NG SF Group (there are only 2 and they are busy - or were...)

No shock on FLRAA though Bell will be furious that the 280 won't fly.
No shock on NGSW as that program has failed so badly it is a bad joke.

The Navy cuts are criminal and I am just sickened by the USAF cuts as well as the DOD wide cuts.

What's wrong with the NGSW? Curious on your perspective.

 

[PrairieFella]

Maybe you should ask all the conscripts what they think of ongoing war?

The irrational bleating in this thread is over the top. If all you’re going to do is speculate on mean tweets and sensational headlines, you’re in for a rough term.

What would you have the Ukrainians do? Rollover and die?