The War in Ukraine

[Staff Weenie]

No surprise which in itself is sickening

https://twitter.com/x/status/1950944660488139097

Freaking animals!

 

[Skysix]

Not all my opinions (many are though), but perhaps collated observations from various analysts and commentators that may provide an insight into the Animals Russian's Orc's mindset.

-'Hybrid' war is War

• Peace is a dormant phase of War
• There are no lies when communicating with the enemy, lies are just another tactic used in War
• Kremlin cannot maintain control of Russia with a virulently democratic neighbor
• Red Army cannot take the entirety of Ukraine
• There are no rules of War for the winner
• All people in Ukraine must demonstrate fealty to Russia or leave.
• Ukrainian's are treasonous inhabitants of a Russian oblast
• Treason is best dealt with by using the death penalty
• Children are future fighters to be raised or eliminated
• In War there are no non-combatants, not fighting for Russia is the same as fighting against Russia
• Families of slain Ukrainian's are a probable threat to future Russia.
• 'Scorched Earth' tactics prevent Ukrainians from re-inhabitation
• Terrorised populations are weaker or will leave
• Torture is an example to others as well as a legitimate way of obtaining information
• As long as a state of War exists the Kremlin can maintain control over society
• Everybody within the vertical of power that matters will support the Kremlin or be removed and the assets they have taken

In short, every dead Ukrainian is a good Russian but every refugee/diaspora Ukrainian is a threat as long as Ukraine exists as a state or culture.

 

[HavokFour]

In short, every dead Ukrainian is a good Russian but every refugee/diaspora Ukrainian is a threat as long as Ukraine exists as a state or culture.

Pretty much what Russian state media said today.

'No other option' — Russian state media article demands no Ukrainians 'be left alive'

In a piece titled "There is no other option: no one should be left alive in Ukraine," columnist Kirill Strelnikov repeats Kremlin propaganda lines, including the claim that Ukraine is a "military training ground" for the West and that Ukrainians are mere pawns of the U.S. and Europe.

kyivindependent.com

 

[HavokFour]

Trump wants deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine by Aug. 8, US tells UN

U.S. President Donald Trump has made clear that he wants a deal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine by August 8, the United States told the United Nations Security Council on Thursday.

www.reuters.com

My personal ranking of how this might play out, from most to least likely.

1. Not happening, the 'deadline' gets extended into eternity.
2. Stabbing Ukraine in the back.
3. US directly joining the war.

 

[Czech_pivo]

Trump wants deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine by Aug. 8, US tells UN

U.S. President Donald Trump has made clear that he wants a deal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine by August 8, the United States told the United Nations Security Council on Thursday.

www.reuters.com

My personal ranking of how this might play out, from most to least likely.

1. Not happening, the 'deadline' gets extended into eternity.
2. Stabbing Ukraine in the back.
3. US directly joining the war.

#2 but not outright obvious

 

[HavokFour]

#2 but not outright obvious

Well, then. I might have needed a #2.5.

Trump orders nuclear submarines moved near Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he had ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in regions near Russia in response to threats from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.

www.reuters.com

 

[Czech_pivo]

Well, then. I might have needed a #2.5.

Trump orders nuclear submarines moved near Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he had ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in regions near Russia in response to threats from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.

www.reuters.com

lol, when are US nuc subs NOT near Russia?

 

[Colin Parkinson]

"XO, alter course 3 degrees West (or East depending on ocean), for 15 minutes and then resume original course"

 

[Skysix]

I see a noteable lack of fuel trucks....

Canada needs this for it's F35's - but might benefit with the addition of an arrestor cable truck/trailer for the F18 to access shorter road sections.

How many guard airmen would it take to refuel/rearm/maintain/house and sleep/ops planning in this sort of operation? Finland and Sweden use a section, Ukraine a few more but not many.

 

[HavokFour]

If the source is to be believed 112,500 KIA 8 months into just this year alone is wild.

 

[daftandbarmy]

If the source is to be believed 112,500 KIA 8 months into just this year alone is wild.

And pretty normal for the Soviet Russian Army...

 

[KevinB]

lol, when are US nuc subs NOT near Russia?

Sending a deliberate message.

 

[Czech_pivo]

Sending a deliberate message.

surprisingly he was able to not tell them where those subs were, lol.

 

[daftandbarmy]

Sending a deliberate message.

 

[KevinB]

surprisingly he was able to not tell them where those subs were, lol.

That was on the Signal chat.

 

[Kirkhill]

Pretty much what Russian state media said today.

'No other option' — Russian state media article demands no Ukrainians 'be left alive'

In a piece titled "There is no other option: no one should be left alive in Ukraine," columnist Kirill Strelnikov repeats Kremlin propaganda lines, including the claim that Ukraine is a "military training ground" for the West and that Ukrainians are mere pawns of the U.S. and Europe.

kyivindependent.com

Lots of undead Ukrainians out here. Quite the target set.

 

[Kirkhill]

I see a noteable lack of fuel trucks....

Canada needs this for it's F35's - but might benefit with the addition of an arrestor cable truck/trailer for the F18 to access shorter road sections.

How many guard airmen would it take to refuel/rearm/maintain/house and sleep/ops planning in this sort of operation? Finland and Sweden use a section, Ukraine a few more but not many.

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www.key.aero

The VTOL advantage.

 

[Skysix]

surprisingly he was able to not tell them where those subs were, lol.

Only because he doesn't know / never reads briefings (dylexic 3rd grader?).

 

[Skysix]

Looking ahead - what will happen in the 2027 Taiwan invasion window if China has North Korea slow, reduce or delay weapons shipments, feints east but attacks north and at the same time all the North Korean troops turn on Russia.

The US would be out of position, Europe would be still tied up with supporting Ukraine, and nobody except (perhaps) Iran willing to commit to help Russia stop China from retaking Manchuria and much of Siberia and its resources.

 

[KevinB]

Looking ahead - what will happen in the 2027 Taiwan invasion window if China has North Korea slow, reduce or delay weapons shipments, feints east but attacks north and at the same time all the North Korean troops turn on Russia.

The US would be out of position, Europe would be still tied up with supporting Ukraine, and nobody except (perhaps) Iran willing to commit to help Russia stop China from retaking Manchuria and much of Siberia and its resources.

Russian nukes.

China is playing both sides to try to find a fault line to exploit. But they have zero intent on getting immolated by anyone’s nuclear arsenal.