The War in Ukraine

[Maxman1]

Smack ‘em while they’re still green and stupid, and making all the same mistakes the Russians finally learned from.

And before Steven Segal eats them.

 

[brihard]

And before Steven Segal eats them.

Ok but can we find whoever built that chair and hire them to do infrastructure?

 

[Maxman1]

https://www.reddit.com/r/UkraineWarVideoReport/comments/1gi8f6w/17_russian_soldiers_refused_to_be_sent_to_the

 

[Rifleman62]

Two videos from the same source.
1. Russia doesn't want wounded and obviously disabled ex-soldiers walking around to remind citizens of the cost of the war, plus pay for them.
2. If anyone believes Putin will stop at Ukraine....

1. Russian contract soldier turned POW on his capture near Kursk​

2. This is the Russian empire’s last war": Why volunteers from Chechnya are fighting for Ukraine​

 

[daftandbarmy]

Ukraine compared to Western Europe, a bit of perspective...

 

[The Bread Guy]

Justin, Volodya chat ...

 

[The Bread Guy]

(First official statement of) contact, wait - out.

Ukraine says forces clash with North Korean troops for first time - The Washington Post​

1. Ukraine says forces clash with North Korean troops for first time (Washington Post)
2. N.Korean troops engaged in combat in Kursk for first time, US officials say (Reuters)
3. North Korea Enters Ukraine Fight for First Time, Officials Say (New York Times)
4. Ukrainian troops have engaged with North Korean units for the 1st time in Russia, an official says (Associated Press)
5. Ukraine, North Korean troops clash for first time; Zelenskyy warns of escalation (FOX News)

More on this from the UKR president's info-machine

• "The First Battles with North Korean Soldiers Open a New Page of Instability in the World"
• "We’re Seeing an Increase in the Number of North Koreans, Not an Increase in Our Partners’ Response"

 

[GR66]

A Ukrainian drone has struck a Russian Caspian Fleet facility in Russian Dagestan - 1,000km from Russian territory:

Drone strike hits Russian Caspian fleet base

A drone strike targeted the Caspian Fleet’s base and its command facilities in Russian Dagestan early this morning, local officials confirmed. The head of Dagestan acknowledged the attack [~1000 km on the map from the nearest Ukraine-controlled territory], which struck a military facility in the...

defence-blog.com

 

[Colin Parkinson]

(First official statement of) contact, wait - out.

Ukraine says forces clash with North Korean troops for first time - The Washington Post​

1. Ukraine says forces clash with North Korean troops for first time (Washington Post)
2. N.Korean troops engaged in combat in Kursk for first time, US officials say (Reuters)
3. North Korea Enters Ukraine Fight for First Time, Officials Say (New York Times)
4. Ukrainian troops have engaged with North Korean units for the 1st time in Russia, an official says (Associated Press)
5. Ukraine, North Korean troops clash for first time; Zelenskyy warns of escalation (FOX News)

More on this from the UKR president's info-machine

• "The First Battles with North Korean Soldiers Open a New Page of Instability in the World"
• "We’re Seeing an Increase in the Number of North Koreans, Not an Increase in Our Partners’ Response"

You know with the change in POTUS, the NK involvement in the war may strengthen their case that they are the "frontline of freedom" and once Trump gets briefed on classified material, he might actually increase support. I can see Zelensky being able to sell the fight to Trump.

 

[dapaterson]

You know with the change in POTUS, the NK involvement in the war may strengthen their case that they are the "frontline of freedom" and once Trump gets briefed on classified material, he might actually increase support. I can see Zelensky being able to sell the fight to Trump.

You must be new here.

 

[suffolkowner]

You know with the change in POTUS, the NK involvement in the war may strengthen their case that they are the "frontline of freedom" and once Trump gets briefed on classified material, he might actually increase support. I can see Zelensky being able to sell the fight to Trump.

I like your optimism

 

[Colin Parkinson]

Zelensky knows how to play an audience and has shown he is pretty good at carrying it over to the political stage. Nk entry represents a crisis and a opportunity. Trump is likley to respond to a good sales pitch.

 

[suffolkowner]

Zelensky knows how to play an audience and has shown he is pretty good at carrying it over to the political stage. Nk entry represents a crisis and a opportunity. Trump is likley to respond to a good sales pitch.

Well Trump does have a pretty good relationship with the Rocket Man

 

[Remius]

Well Trump does have a pretty good relationship with the Rocket Man

Has a love letter to prove it too.

 

[The Bread Guy]

You know with the change in POTUS, the NK involvement in the war may strengthen their case that they are the "frontline of freedom" and once Trump gets briefed on classified material, he might actually increase support. I can see Zelensky being able to sell the fight to Trump.

In a Trumpian tug of war with Russia pulling on one end of the rope and UKR on the other, I’m not optimistic enough right now to bet on UKR winning Trump over even mentioning the Norks. I’d love to be wrong, though.

 

[suffolkowner]

In a Trumpian tug of war with Russia pulling on one end of the rope and UKR on the other, I’m not optimistic enough right now to bet on UKR winning Trump over even mentioning the Norks. I’d love to be wrong, though.

I think its in complete opposition to everything Trump has said. Maybe they can sell him on being the saviour and doing what sleepy Joe couldnt and wouldnt do

 

[KevinB]

I think its in complete opposition to everything Trump has said. Maybe they can sell him on being the saviour and doing what sleepy Joe couldnt and wouldnt do

Trump has said he can solve the conflict in 24hrs.

Pro’s: He came out in support of the bipartisan aid bill, his expected SecDef is all about crushing Russia in Ukraine.

Con’s: JD Vance and a lot of MAGA Politicians want to cut Ukraine off.

Honestly I suspect President Elect Trump has a plan, and is going to act on it.
Either Ukraine or Russia isn’t going to like it.

 

[daftandbarmy]

Trump has said he can solve the conflict in 24hrs.

Pro’s: He came out in support of the bipartisan aid bill, his expected SecDef is all about crushing Russia in Ukraine.

Con’s: JD Vance and a lot of MAGA Politicians want to cut Ukraine off.

Honestly I suspect President Elect Trump has a plan, and is going to act on it.
Either Ukraine or Russia isn’t going to like it.

The best type of plan? The one everyone dislikes equally