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« Reply #420 on: November 17, 2022, 09:40:32 pm »
'Beyond logic': Retired general baffled by Russia's military move
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Retired Maj. Gen. James "Spider" Marks discusses Russia increasing their cruise missile carriers in the Black Sea and what it means for Putin's war in Ukraine. #CNN #News


Military analyst says he is 'concerned' for Ukraine heading into winter
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Ret. Col. Cedric Leighton explains why he is concerned about the weapons shortage in Ukraine and other factors that could lead to a difficult moment for the Ukrainian military as they push back Russian forces. #CNN #News


A lot of people seem not to be capable of understanding what the term "excess stockpile" actually means, I've noticed in the comment sections, even though Leighton defines it well in the above video. The U.S. has NOT sent any weapons from it's own readiness stockpile to Ukraine, only from it's excess stockpile.

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« Reply #421 on: November 19, 2022, 07:56:31 pm »
Retired colonel ‘very concerned' about US weapon shortages for Ukraine
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Retired Air Force Col. Cedric Leighton reacts to reports that the US is running low on weapons previously given to Ukraine that have been critical to the country’s successes on the battlefield. #CNN #News


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I really don’t get it…if you’re low on weapons…why would you promote the fact in a news piece???

Ummm, if you sit back and think on it for a moment before commenting you might arrive at the conclusion that there are lots of reasons to do so actually....

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What is the rest of NATO doing?
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“I would like you to do us a favor, though.”

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« Reply #422 on: November 19, 2022, 11:30:53 pm »
Former army officer says Russia is ‘falling apart’
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"Things are falling apart very badly for the Russians. But we should not get too optimistic."

Russia still has “a lot” of firepower and Ukraine should not get "carried away", former army officer Sir Simon Mayall tells #TimesRadio.


Russia is falling apart: how the federation turned into 'failed state'
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Wagner PMC owner Yevgeny Prigozhin blames the American intelligence services for the appearance of a video with a brutal execution of a Wagner Private Military Company fighter. Prisoner and PMC militant Yevgeny Nuzhin was killed with a sledgehammer by his colleagues and the video of the execution was posted on the Internet. According to Prigozhin, the victim could have been, I quote, "recruited by the CIA and sent to prison for 27 years in advance in order to infiltrate the PMC and create the conditions for his execution." Prigozhin commented on the video of the murder in the following way: "to a dog - a dog's death." Our correspondents will tell you why the real power in Russia is passing into private hands and what this can lead to.


‘He is really close to his defeat’: Russian journalist on Putin
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Russian journalist Mikhail Zygar talks to Christiane Amanpour about going public with his same-sex marriage as Moscow looks set to pass an extremely harsh anti-LGBTQ law and Vladimir Putin’s standing in Russia after his military’s retreat from Kherson. #CNN #News

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« Reply #423 on: November 20, 2022, 12:31:12 pm »
Is the West Running out of Weapons for Ukraine?
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Questions over whether the West could run out of weapons to send Ukraine have been asked since the war began, but how real a risk is it? Will Ukraine's demand eventually exceed the West's supply? And if it does happen, what can actually be done about it?


Shelling On Zaporizhzhia Nuke Plant, Ukraine Calls Talks Push Bizarre, Russia "Destroys Two HIMARS"
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Ukraine’s Mikhail Podoliak has said that the West’s attempts to persuade Kyiv to negotiate with Moscow are “bizarre”. Podoliak added that even if the talks happen, Russia is unlikely to give up territories and will stall any kind of peace efforts. Zelensky also told his Western allies that ending the war with Russia will “not guarantee peace”. Ukraine claims that its forces have killed over 330 Russian troops and destroyed several military equipment in the last 24 hours. Russia’s defence ministry has accused Ukraine of firing shells at power lines supplying Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Moscow also said that the damage at the nuclear plant will be investigated by experts from the IAEA. UK’s defence ministry said Russia’s withdrawal from Kherson was “conducted in relatively good order” compared with previous retreats.


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He's talking truth though, if they agree to negotiations then Russia will just use this time to dig in, transfer and train more troops and Ukraine will end up worse off for trying to negotiate.
I agree with Him totally.
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Politicians destroyed any chance of US victory in Vietnam.  Peace talks at this stage simply offer the Russians the initiative.  No talks until Russia gives back what it has taken
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Greetings from America. President Zelinsky is absolutely right. It's not time for peace talks yet. It's time to continue liberating Ukrainian villages by pushing the orc's out militarily. Keep up the great work. Glory to the hero's. Glory to Ukraine 😀.
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Brits never gave into terror tactics during the great seige, it hardened them. Same goes with Ukraine. The winter will be hard for Russians. They have zero winter supplies and UA is rich with western stocks. UA definately has the advantage this winter.
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You cannot negotiate with terrorists and war criminals. Haven't we seen enough of the Putin administration? There is only one way, the Russians out of Ukraine with arms deliveries and restrictions. If you can't solve the problem with Russia, we have to vote others into the election! And why is there no agreement in the EU and NATO? You must deliver now, both politically and militarily.
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Update on Vladimir Putin's glorious three-day war:
Battle of Kyiv: lost
Battle of Kharkiv: lost
Battle of Kherson: lost
Russian flagship: sunk
Russian army: decimated & demoralised
Crimean bridge: close until further notice
Russia's international reputation: in tatters
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I'm so sick of these Russians.

Russia’s NATO is Collapsing: Will Armenia Leave the CSTO?
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The war in Ukraine has placed a lot of pressure on the CSTO, Russia's answer to NATO. So with Russia's military and defence capacity occupied, relations with other members have been fracturing, leading many to wonder whether it could collapse completely.

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« Reply #424 on: November 22, 2022, 04:53:52 pm »
Former USMC Officer on war in winter: Russians must be crushed | Rock Rachon | TVP World
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Guests: Lt. Col. Hunter Ripley Rawlings, Col. Andrew Milburn

Our guests on today's show are two former officers of the United States Marine Corps. Lt. Col Hunter Ripley Rawlings ("Ripley's Heroes") tells us about the war in winter conditions and the tactics of the Ukrainian armed forces in the fight against the Russian occupier. Col. Andrew Milburn tells us how "The Mozart Group" stands up to the activities of the war criminals from the Russian Wagner Group, and about the situation in Bakhmut. Col. Milburn also shares his predictions and fears for winter in Ukraine.

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Germany hits out at Boris Johnson for ‘utter nonsense’ Ukraine war accusations
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‘We all know ex-PM has his own relationship with the truth,’ Berlin replied
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/germany-boris-johnson-ukraine-war-b2231472.html

Boris Johnson ‘has own relationship with the truth’, says Germany after Ukraine conflict comments
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The former PM claimed Berlin wanted Kyiv to quickly fold to Russia to avoid a protracted war
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2022/11/23/germany-wanted-ukraine-fold-start-war-says-boris-johnson/

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« Reply #426 on: November 24, 2022, 05:14:58 pm »
EU lawmakers name Russia a 'state sponsor' of terrorism | DW News
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EU lawmakers on Wednesday declared Russia a "state sponsor" of terrorism in line with pleas from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. 

"The deliberate attacks and atrocities committed by Russian forces and their proxies against civilians in Ukraine, the destruction of civilian infrastructure and other serious violations of international and humanitarian law amount to acts of terror and constitute war crimes," a press release from the European Parliament stated.

The designation is a largely symbolic condemnation of Russia's actions in Ukraine and beyond. The US government has so far resisted the label for Russia, citing potential unintended consequences under its legal system.


Rick Stengel: ‘Russia Has Already Used Up More Than Half Of Their Missiles’
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A two-day-old baby became one of the youngest victims of the war in Ukraine, after a Russian missile struck a maternity ward overnight. Former top State Department official Rick Stengel and PBS Newshour Chief Correspondent join Chris Jansing to discuss. “If you're attacking civilian infrastructure that has no military use, like an orphan, it's like a hospital, then that is a clear violation of the rules of war,” says Stengel. “The only good news, although there's no real good news here at all, is that Russia is running out of these missiles. Military experts think that Russia has already used up more than half of their missiles.”


Tents in holes, no stoves, no training, command flees – this is how Russia 'doesn't abandon its own'
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In Russia, in addition to the ongoing mobilisation among the male population, now they are openly talking about the need for a transition to a ‘mobilisation economy’. Such statements are heard amid regular riots of mobilised for war in Ukraine. The reasons for scandals are typical: conditions in which soldiers have to live, the attitude of commanders towards them, recruits being massively killed. The arrests of those who refuse to go to the frontline were added to this. About the realities of the mobilised men – learn in our story.


Resistance fighter details killing drunk Russian soldiers
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CNN's Sam Kiley speaks to Kherson resistance fighters that helped liberate the Ukrainian city from Russia. #CNN #News


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Atleast 10 Russians were slain every night....

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« Reply #427 on: November 24, 2022, 06:45:23 pm »
Not Just Bayraktars, Has Erdogan Armed Ukraine With Turkish MLRS And Laser-Guided Missiles?
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Ukrainian forces are reportedly using the Turkish-made TRLG-230 Multiple Rocket Launch System (MLRS) in their fight against Russia. Undated footage surfaced on Ukrainian social media allegedly showing a TRLG-230 missile being fired in Ukraine. However, the reports of the Turkish MLRS come as Turkey continues to maintain close relations with Ukraine and Russia. Watch the video to find out the features of the Turish MLRS
#russiaukrainewar #TurkeyRussis #worldnews
0:00 - INTRODUCTION
1:41 - TRLG-230 TOUTED AS TURKEY’S OWN HIMARS
3:10 - TRLG-230 & TB2 DRONES A DEADLY COMBO
3:57 - HOW MANY TRL-230s HAS ANKARA SENT TO UKRAINE?
4:30 - TURKEY’S BALANCING ACT ON UKRAINE-RUSSIA WAR


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Nato needs to wake up to the real threat at hand, and help ukraine as much as possible. It's a wake up call my friends. Moldova is suffering a bit from putins war. What's next? But much appreciation for already what nato has done.

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Re: Ukraine
« Reply #428 on: November 26, 2022, 02:18:32 pm »
Russia's Economy is F***ed: Here's 3 Reasons Why
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Russia's economy has been struggling since the invasion of Ukraine, but the recent weeks have been increasingly difficult. So in this video we outline 3 reasons why the Russian economy is dying and the major issues they face.


See ex-military official's warning about Putin and nuclear power plants
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Retired Col. Cedric Leighton discusses Russia's attacks on the energy infrastructure in Ukraine that has caused massive blackouts. #CNN #News


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Putin is weaponizing winter....

Russian rocket attack 'targets' British humanitarian aid group in Ukraine | Life on the frontline
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A Russian rocket attack barely missed a British humanitarian aid group who were desperately racing to flee a hot zone in Ukraine.

During their journey, the group were foiled by a temporary bridge giving way and a flat tyre and were left stranded outside of Kherson city as critical evacuation time slipped by. 


Ukraine Marks Anniversary Of Catastrophic Stalin-Era Famine
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In a solemn ceremony on November 26, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, his wife Olena, and a few top officials came to pay their respects in central Kyiv at a statue known as The Bitter Memory Of Childhood, symbolizing the Holodomor.


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Holodomor
The Holodomor (Ukrainian: Голодомо́р, romanized: Holodomor, IPA: [ɦolodoˈmɔr];[2] derived from морити голодом, moryty holodom, 'to kill by starvation'),[a][3][4][5] also known as the Terror-Famine[6][7][8] or the Great Famine,[9] was a man-made famine in Soviet Ukraine from 1932 to 1933 that killed millions of Ukrainians. The Holodomor was part of the wider Soviet famine of 1932–1933 which affected the major grain-producing areas of the country.[10]

While scholars universally agree that the cause of the famine was man-made, whether the Holodomor constitutes a genocide remains in dispute.[11][12][13] Some historians conclude that the famine was planned and exacerbated by Joseph Stalin in order to eliminate a Ukrainian independence movement.[14][15] Others suggest that the famine arose because of rapid Soviet industrialisation and collectivization of agriculture.[16][17][18]

Ukraine was one of the largest grain-producing states in the USSR and was subject to unrealistic grain quotas.[19] This caused Ukraine to be hit particularly hard by the famine.[10] Early estimates of the death toll by scholars and government officials vary greatly.[20] A joint statement to the United Nations signed by 25 countries in 2003 declared that 7–10 million died.[21][22] However, current scholarship estimates a range significantly lower, with 3.5 to 5 million victims.[23][24][25][26][27] The famine's widespread impact on Ukraine persists to this day.[23]

Since 2006, the Holodomor has been recognized by Ukraine[28] alongside a number of other countries, as a genocide against the Ukrainian people carried out by the Soviet regime.[29]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holodomor

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Re: Ukraine
« Reply #429 on: November 28, 2022, 02:08:04 pm »
Military analyst explains why Ukraine can't afford 'a stalemate'
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CNN military analyst, retired Colonel Cedric Leighton, explains how the changing seasons could affect military strategy on both sides, as Russia's war on Ukraine continues.


NATO 'advanced air defence systems' will stop Putin's winter missile strategy | Jens Stoltenberg
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"Allies are providing advanced air defence systems and different systems that can both address the threats that are represented by the different types of drones but also cruise and ballistic missiles, and I expect that one of the messages from the foreign ministers' meeting here in Bucharest will be the need to further step up the provision both of air defence systems but also, of course, spare parts, training and ammunition to the different air defence systems, because we need to help Ukraine to defend themselves against this horrific type of warfare."

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« Reply #430 on: November 28, 2022, 08:43:15 pm »
Steinmeier: "A cease-fire now would mean Russia would keep the territories it has occupied"
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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has condemned Russia's recent attacks on civilians and on gas and electricity supplies in Ukraine.

The former German foreign minister does not see the time for talks about a possible cease-fire yet: "It is also reckless to suggest a cease-fire now, because to establish a cease-fire at this point in time would essentially condone all of the injustice that has already taken place." He added it is too early to talk about security guarantees for Ukraine.

Steinmeier also commented on the demonstrations in many Chinese cities and on his upcoming trip to North Macedonia and Albania."

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« Reply #431 on: November 30, 2022, 01:19:12 pm »
People In Moscow Asked What Russia Has Gained Or Lost From Attack On Ukraine
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People in Moscow were asked about the impact of Russia's "special military operation" on Ukraine -- the Kremlin's wording for the invasion of its western neighbor. When questioned about what was gained or lost, some saw the attack as a "win," while others expressed unhappiness about the results.


What went wrong for Russia’s Air Force? SAMs & Drones in modern warfare
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When the war in Ukraine began, there were estimates that Russia would establish air superiority within a matter of days. But 9 months into the war, the skies over Ukraine are still contested. Why have Russia struggled to utilise their air power effectively? And how has the war in the air changed as a result?

We look at how Ukraine's air defences have created a denial of air space, and the history of surface to air missile systems, which has led to a lot of the SAMS in the war in Ukraine dating back to the Soviet era. As the skies have become more dangerous due to advanced SAM technology, we’ve seen the development of new systems to resist air dominance, such as new surveillance and combat drones.

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« Reply #432 on: December 05, 2022, 12:26:04 pm »
How is drone warfare revolutionising the modern battlefield in Ukraine?
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DRONES have revolutionised the modern battlefield in Ukraine, bringing big gains for both sides in the form of intelligence, espionage, reconnaissance and deadly attacks. Simon Banks reports.

I spoke to drone expert, Professor Sarah Kreps, Director of the Tech Policy Institute at Cornell University, about how drones are shaping the modern battlefield.

Professor Kreps has written two books on drone warfare and has worked on drones for the best part of two decades, having previously worked with the United States military. Here, she discusses how drones have been used in the conflict in Ukraine and the latest advancements in the technology, while also predicting future trends.


Moment two of Putin’s Tu-95 nuclear bombers ‘are BLOWN UP in Ukrainian drone attack
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Two of Vladimir Putin's Tu-95 nuke bombers were reportedly blown up in a suspected Ukrainian drone attack at a high-security Russian airbase.

Shocking footage showed a huge flash at the Engels airbase in the Saratov region of Russia after the apparent early morning strike.

Two Tu-95s - known as Bears - were reportedly destroyed in the explosion.

The bombers have been used to blast targets in Ukraine with non-nuclear weapons, particularly in recent weeks as Putin continues to blitz the country's infrastructure.

Two Russian troops were injured and rushed to hospital after the suspected Ukrainian strike, Visegrád 24 reports.

Traffic was said to be at a standstill near the airfield on Monday as emergency services responded to the attack.


Inside Ukraine's 'drone school' battling Russia from the sky
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Air raid sirens sounded in Kyiv and other major cities across Ukraine as Russian missiles again threatened the country's infrastructure


Why Didn’t Germany Wake Up to Putin? Ret. US General Explains
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Recently, Ukrainian forces liberated Kherson from Russian occupation, opening up various strategic opportunities they can leverage against Russia's ongoing invasion. Ukrainian forces can strategically redistribute HIMARS and long-range precision weaponry along the banks of the Dnipro River. Repositioning its weapons systems will allow Ukraine to strike all Russian defenses and logistical resupply systems established north of the Crimean peninsula. Ukrainian forces are disrupting Russian logistical systems near Crimea and across all occupied Ukrainian territories. They are attacking rail lines, cutting off access to resupply, and making it incredibly difficult for Russia to reposition their troops.

While Ukrainian armed forces liberate large swaths of occupied territory, Russia continues to commit war crimes and murder civilians indiscriminately. The Russians are losing in every aspect of this war, which is why they bombard Ukrainian cities with missiles. These strikes deliver calculated devastation courtesy of Russia and Vladimir Putin. They target Ukraine's power grid to starve civilians of warmth, clean water, and other necessities.

The longer Russia does this, the more Ukrainian civilians will die. But Ukrainians will not stop until they restore sovereignty to all of their lands, and the West can help them achieve that. Hodges makes a clear call on Western leaders to provide ATACMS missiles to Ukraine. ATACMS missiles have a tactical range of 300 kilometers and would allow Ukraine to strike critical Russian military infrastructure without waiting for Russian troops to inch closer to Ukrainian cities.

As the war rages on, international support from Ukraine's western allies has never been more critical. In Germany, over 60 percent of the public favors continued support for Ukraine by sending military and other forms of aid. But German security expert Jessica Berlin points out that while German citizens often advocate for aid, German government officials lack the moral courage to speak up for it. For almost three decades, Germany has had friendly relations with Russia. Germany's Social Democratic Party (SDP), the party of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, is no exception.

Scholz and Steinmeier have advocated for closer ties to Russia over the years, with Steinmeier admitting that he misdiagnosed how dangerous Russia could become as an international actor. Berlin points out the importance of Steinmeier's role as a leader and as a moral voice. Germany needs moral courage now more than ever from its state officials so that Ukraine can receive the adequate support they need to win. Ukraine can survive this war only through the support of Western nations and the moral fortitude of leaders who benefit from the freedom and democratic values Ukraine is fighting so desperately to maintain. 

General Hodges reminds us of something that often gets lost in geopolitics: this war is about human beings. As winter approaches, millions of Ukrainians remain at the mercy of a harsh environment, precarious living conditions, and the constant threat of obliteration from a Russian missile. The need for solidarity and continued military aid amongst western democracies cannot be understated. Maintaining pressure against Putin will result in better lives and a better world for those who value freedom and democracy everywhere.




'I have no pity for them': Russian describes fighting against his own
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CNN's Sam Kiley speaks with members of Ukraine's Russian Legion, comprised of Russian defectors and volunteers who fled their country to protect Ukraine, about defending the city of Bakhmut and their hopes for Russia's future. #CNN #News


DNI Avril Haines: Russia Can’t Replace On Their Own ‘What They Are Expending’ In Ammo
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Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines sits down for an exclusive interview with Andrea Mitchell at the Reagan National Defense Forum for a wide-ranging conversation, including a discussion on the challenges facing both sides as the war in Ukraine enters winter. Pressed on how quickly Russia is burning through its military stockpiles of munition, Haines says “quite quickly. I mean, it's really pretty extraordinary.” Russia may be using up ammunition in Ukraine faster than it can replace it, Haines explains: “Our own sense is that they are not capable of indigenously producing what they are expending at this stage. So, that is gonna be a challenge, and that’s why you see them going to other countries effectively yo try to get ammunition.”
 

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« Reply #433 on: December 06, 2022, 12:53:16 pm »
Why Strikes on Russia are a direct threat to Putin
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"I think it really will undermine Putin's standing, and it will make it more difficult for him to exact the kind of impact in Ukraine that he seeks to do as he desperately tries to hold onto even just the ground that they have conquered in the last several months."

Unclaimed attacks on Russian airbases will make Putin's "special military operation" unpopular in Russia, Former White House Global Engagement Director Brett Bruen tells #timesradio .

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« Reply #434 on: December 07, 2022, 09:20:26 pm »
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With regard to the threat of a nuclear war, [names of reporters] you are right the threat is growing. So why hide the truth? - Putin

Putin goes onto say Russia would have to be the first to use a nuclear weapon, because Russia would not survive if it did not strike first.

Ukraine wants cluster munitions from the U.S.

Intercepted phone call reveals dwindling conditions for Russian forces
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An intercepted phone call between a Russian soldier and his mother reveals conditions on the front lines of Russian President Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine. #CNN #News