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