Russia invades Ukraine - 6 - from 7 August 2024

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Good news with drone strike. Bad news with Velyka Novosilka, and some more good news at the bottom of the article re Finland developing a long-range drone for Ukraine.

Day 1,071: Ukraine drones hit oil pumping station, missile depot in Russia’s Tver region

Оригінал статті - на сайті Українського кризового медіа-центру: https://uacrisis.org/en/1071
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A shell of their former selves.

AFU reduce Russia’s ability to produce shells: Defense Express on drone strikes

https://www.google.com/amp/s/global.espreso.tv/russia-ukraine-war-afu-reduce-ability-of-russian-military-industrial-complex-to-produce-shells-defense-express-on-strikes-on-russian-refineries%3Famp

Do you know blackmail when you see it?

She keeps coming back, like a bent Penny.

Penny Wong warns Russia about treatment of Oscar Jenkins

https://www.google.com/amp/s/articles.listnr.com/news/wong-warns-russia-about-treatment-of-australian-oscar-jenkins/amp/

I know it’s wrong of me to wish continued ill health on someone, but…

Book 'em Dano.

A welcome casualty of war.

What Geneva Convention? This is farken Russia we’re talking about.

Like Icarus, Russia is flying too close to the heat.

A fleeting moment in time.

C’mon. Get Syria-s.

Russia negotiates to keep bases in Syria in "frank’ talks with new leadership

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bairdmaritime.com/amp/story/security/naval/russia-negotiates-to-keep-bases-in-syria-in-frank-talks-with-new-leadership

Putin quietly seething.

EU Unites to Fortify Elections Against Foreign Meddling

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.devdiscourse.com/article/law-order/3244834-eu-unites-to-fortify-elections-against-foreign-meddling%3Famp

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The amount of new sanctions that can be found. The West were never really serious at the outset.

If ya ask me… the Russian advisors need a better Trump

Umm, if Ukraine will let them.

As I say… If Ukraine will let them.

UK Highlights 1 Sign Ukraine Is Increasing Its Ability To Target Russia

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/amp/entry/uk-ukraine-boosts-its-ability-to-target-key-part-of-russia_uk_679a47dae4b0329135022430/

You can choose your friends but ya can’t choose your USSR family.

A very in-depth article regarding the Russian economy, how Russia is surviving, and what the West is doing wrong/right.

There’s a hole in your bucket, dear Vladimir, dear Vladimir.

Russia’s February oil exports from its western ports drop by 8% due to sanctions

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/01/29/7495887/index.amp

Personally, I hope this ends up a train wreck for Russia.

Russia aims to take control of railway connection in east of Kharkiv region - military expert

https://www.google.com/amp/s/global.espreso.tv/russia-ukraine-war-extremely-important-for-russia-to-take-control-of-railway-connection-in-east-of-kharkiv-region-military-expert%3Famp

There are times a death penalty seems inadequate.

Yep. Death penalty is inadequate.

Russia reports billions in profits from selling Zelenskyy’s flat and other property of Ukrainians in Crimea

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/01/29/7495878/index.amp

I dunno. Russia can’t defeat Ukraine battling on its own and then they say this…

Right now NATO could not win a war with Russia

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/right-now-nato-could-not-win-a-war-with-russia/ar-AA1y3gRn?ocid=winp1taskbar

The Assad bastard.

Syria demands extradition of Assad from Russian asylum

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/syria-demands-extradition-of-assad-from-russian-asylum/ar-AA1y44md

Humph. Sounds no different to the Russian army.

The Yellow Peril.

Investigation: How China Feeds Critical Rare Minerals To Russia’s War Machine

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.rferl.org/amp/china-critical-minerals-russia-weapons-ukraine-2024/33295674.html

Ahh Russia. Where everyman’s home is his hassle.

For Russians, Home Affordability Hits ‘Rock Bottom’ As Mortgage Rates Soar

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.rferl.org/amp/russian-homes-mortgage-rates-economy/33295523.html

Forged in fire… so learn from the best.

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Just what the world needs. A sunken nuclear powered ship under the North Pole.

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They should check the vodka cabinet to determine who is at fault.

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This development sets up a real dilemma for Putin. RU wants to reopen the bases they lost when Assad was toppled. The Syrians want Assad to stand trial. It won’t be long before one side or the other proposes a trade. Assad would be feeling a tad uneasy about now, which is a good thing.

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Russia concluded an extradition treaty with Syria in 2022. From a purely legal perspective, it could come down to whether Russia recognises the current Syrian Government.

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hang on, isn’t this a Mission impossible movie?

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Who the hell is spending millions buying stolen property in Crimea. Fingers crossed it turns out to be a huge loss for the knuckleheads with Ukrainians enjoying the Crimean beaches peacefully in the near future. :crossed_fingers:

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And you thought that the Eildon National Park Gulag was bad, wait until you get to Volgograd.

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Russian losses per 30/01/25 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff.

+1270 men
+4 tanks
+17 AFVs
+17 artillery systems
+54 UAVs

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Don’t you mean another one? Or wasn’t that sub that sank decades ago nuclear powered?

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There is still some decent probing of state actions in the Russian press.

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