I don't think Putin ever expected anything like this. I, for one, am pretty shocked at how seemingly poor the Russian military has performed.
Ukraine Sees Big Victories, Putin's Hold on Russia Now at Risk
Russia & Ukraine...the drums of war are getting louder
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That is absolutely a concern.
The Sound Guy
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The west has been sending some pretty high tech gear to the front while Russia is sending junk. Wonder if the Russians are collecting some of the western gear for deconstruction and replication. Easier than stealing the designs.
Paxilpapa
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That's a good point, but I rather think they already have the plans before the Pentagon approves them,, the MSM is Russia best fiend. However it is a good way to witness the efficacy of our weapons in real time before they copy them.
Far West
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I wonder if there will be a shift against Putin and a Coup will occur.
I think back to the videos I saw of the underground fighters of Ukraine... they have been training for this for a long time. They seemed much more raw and determined than I hear the old men who Putin forces to become soldiers.
All the Russian oligarchs who have had their riches and yachts and lifestyle upended... they might support a new leader.
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I think back to the videos I saw of the underground fighters of Ukraine... they have been training for this for a long time. They seemed much more raw and determined than I hear the old men who Putin forces to become soldiers.
All the Russian oligarchs who have had their riches and yachts and lifestyle upended... they might support a new leader.
Chilling clues that suggest 7 Russian oligarchs were MURDERED by paranoid Putin
AT least seven Russian oligarchs close to Vladimir Putin may have been murdered as the president purges his inner circle of former wealthy allies. Since the start of the year, several of Putin̵…
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Sources: Hungary Is Threatening To Block EU Sanctions If Oligarchs Aren’t Spared | OilPrice.com
According to several diplomatic sources, Hungary is threatening to block some EU sanctions on Russia if three oligarchs aren’t removed from the list
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Russia says US would cross 'red line' if it gives longer-range missiles to Ukraine
Russia on Thursday said in another threat leveled at the United States that Washington would cross a "red line" if it sent longer-range missiles to Kyiv.
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Boss 302
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Biden is stupid enough to give Ukraine missiles that could reach deep into Russia.Russia says US would cross 'red line' if it gives longer-range missiles to Ukraine
Russia on Thursday said in another threat leveled at the United States that Washington would cross a "red line" if it sent longer-range missiles to Kyiv.
Russia says Germany 'crossed' red line in arms supply to Ukraine
Russia's ambassador to Germany said Berlin "crossed" a red line this week in its agreement to send more military aid to Ukraine amid pleas from Kyiv.
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Boss 302
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That's Putin's problem. He thinks he can dictate to other countries.Russia says Germany 'crossed' red line in arms supply to Ukraine
Russia's ambassador to Germany said Berlin "crossed" a red line this week in its agreement to send more military aid to Ukraine amid pleas from Kyiv.
Oddly similar to what our leaders do.
Biden warns Putin against using nuclear weapons in Ukraine: 'Don't'
President Biden urged Russian President Vladimir Putin not to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine after Russian troops pulled back due to a Ukrainian offensive in Kharkiv.
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Russian businessmen keep dying under mysterious circumstances since Putin invaded Ukraine: report
Some of the deaths may relate to a corruption investigation into Russian gas company Gazprom, but the number of deaths has only increased during the invasion of Ukraine.
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The Sound Guy
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They must have had business dealings with Hillary. Now that she’s ready to run again she needs to clean up.Russian businessmen keep dying under mysterious circumstances since Putin invaded Ukraine: report
Some of the deaths may relate to a corruption investigation into Russian gas company Gazprom, but the number of deaths has only increased during the invasion of Ukraine.
Not much coverage on this topic:
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Captain Rhett Butler
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Europe hopes things will wind down before winter sets in. Europe needs Russian oil to keep from freezing. We'll see, it looks like Putin may get Epsteined soon...we can only hope so. His own people are revolting over his latest call up of 300,000 more reserve troops.
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The end is near for Putin's war against Ukraine
Putin said he will call up reservists and he threatened to use nuclear weapons if Russian territory is in danger. But Putin isn't fooling anybody.
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Far West
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Flights out of Russia sell out after Putin orders partial call-up
One-way flights out of Russia were rocketing in price and selling out fast on Wednesday after President Vladimir Putin ordered the immediate call-up of 300,000 reservists.
Then you have to worry about who a replacement may be....it could be much worse.Europe hopes things will wind down before winter sets in. Europe needs Russian oil to keep from freezing. We'll see, it looks like Putin may get Epsteined soon...we can only hope so. His own people are revolting over his latest call up of 300,000 more reserve troops.
The end is near for Putin's war against Ukraine
Putin said he will call up reservists and he threatened to use nuclear weapons if Russian territory is in danger. But Putin isn't fooling anybody.