The Ukraine Crisis

[kalm]

And they're also Nazis.

I'll go with someone who has worked with the Ukrainians via UN and NATO, Jaques Baud.

He says the term Nazi is propaganda, but the people Ukraine used to kill its own citizens are very much in that same vein of extremist. This is what all the brouhaha was about with the US paying to support Azov. They technically cannot be a part of the Ukrainian military, so they are simply mercenaries for hire.

Azov does have Nazi ties and they also are a small part of the Ukrainian government.

So they have Nazis just like us?

Maybe Canada can swoop down and clean up the American Donbas that is North Idaho.

[UNI88]

And they're also Nazis.

I'll go with someone who has worked with the Ukrainians via UN and NATO, Jaques Baud.

He says the term Nazi is propaganda, but the people Ukraine used to kill its own citizens are very much in that same vein of extremist. This is what all the brouhaha was about with the US paying to support Azov. They technically cannot be a part of the Ukrainian military, so they are simply mercenaries for hire.

Azov does have Nazi ties and they also are a small part of the Ukrainian government.

Mr. Swiss Cheese - his “propaganda” is so biased you wonder if he’s another one on RT’s payroll.

You conveniently forgot to mention that russia’s Wagner group has Nazi ties.


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[UNI88]

I'll go with someone who has worked with the Ukrainians via UN and NATO, Jaques Baud.

He says the term Nazi is propaganda, but the people Ukraine used to kill its own citizens are very much in that same vein of extremist. This is what all the brouhaha was about with the US paying to support Azov. They technically cannot be a part of the Ukrainian military, so they are simply mercenaries for hire.

Azov does have Nazi ties and they also are a small part of the Ukrainian government.

So they have Nazis just like us?

Maybe Canada can swoop down and clean up the American Donbas that is North Idaho.

Can the Canucks declare those Nazi fvcks the proud boys and oath keepers terrorist groups?


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[SeattleGriz]

I'll go with someone who has worked with the Ukrainians via UN and NATO, Jaques Baud.

He says the term Nazi is propaganda, but the people Ukraine used to kill its own citizens are very much in that same vein of extremist. This is what all the brouhaha was about with the US paying to support Azov. They technically cannot be a part of the Ukrainian military, so they are simply mercenaries for hire.

Azov does have Nazi ties and they also are a small part of the Ukrainian government.

Mr. Swiss Cheese - his “propaganda” is so biased you wonder if he’s another one on RT’s payroll.

You conveniently forgot to mention that russia’s Wagner group has Nazi ties.


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What does that have to do with the price of tea in China? Ganny asked about Ukraine's Nazi ties in which Ukraine has folded them into their military and allowed them representation in the government. Huge difference in addition to the US was paying their salaries.

Yes, Jaques Baud, who worked for Ukraine, NATO and the UN as a Swiss Intelligence Officer is making shit up.

[kalm]

Mr. Swiss Cheese - his “propaganda” is so biased you wonder if he’s another one on RT’s payroll.

You conveniently forgot to mention that russia’s Wagner group has Nazi ties.


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What does that have to do with the price of tea in China? Ganny asked about Ukraine's Nazi ties in which Ukraine has folded them into their military and allowed them representation in the government. Huge difference in addition to the US was paying their salaries.

Yes, Jaques Baud, who worked for Ukraine, NATO and the UN as a Swiss Intelligence Officer is making shit up.

Ganny was asking you rhetorically.

There’s corruption in UKR surrounding the energy sector, including Zakensky’s right hand man IIRC. Who’s being investigated by?

They should probably hire old Rudy to get to the bottom of it.

[UNI88]

What does that have to do with the price of tea in China? Ganny asked about Ukraine's Nazi ties in which Ukraine has folded them into their military and allowed them representation in the government. Huge difference in addition to the US was paying their salaries.

Yes, Jaques Baud, who worked for Ukraine, NATO and the UN as a Swiss Intelligence Officer is making shit up.

Ganny was asking you rhetorically.

There’s corruption in UKR surrounding the energy sector, including Zakensky’s right hand man IIRC. Who’s being investigated by?

They should probably hire old Rudy to get to the bottom of it.

Rhetorically is generous. I think Ganny was being facetious.

Swiss cheese baud might have impressive credentials but he’s biased as heck.


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[UNI88]

Russian official warns a banking crisis is possible amid nonpayments.
‘I don’t want to think about a continuation of the war or an escalation’

“A banking crisis is possible,” a Russian official told the Washington Post recently on condition of anonymity. “A nonpayments crisis is possible. I don’t want to think about a continuation of the war or an escalation.”

Russia’s economy was surprisingly resilient in the face of severe Western sanctions after President Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine in early 2022. That’s as China and India were eager to snap up cheap Russian oil, keeping the Kremlin’s coffers full and providing revenue for its military.

But more recently, energy prices have slumped while Europe and the U.S. have tightened sanctions. Oil and gas revenue has tumbled 22% in the first 11 months of the year, and Reuters estimated that December proceeds are on pace to sink nearly 50%.

To cover the shortfall in energy revenue, Moscow has tapped its sovereign wealth fund. But that is running out now too, so the government has resorted to raising more revenue via tax hikes.

Meanwhile, a tight labor market and high inflation have forced the central bank to keep interest rates high, and recent easing has failed to prevent spending declines in several consumer categories.

With companies feeling the squeeze of high rates and weaker consumption, Russian data show unpaid wages nearly tripled in October from a year ago to more than $27 million, with the Post adding that furloughs and shorter workweeks are also becoming more common.

As a result, more consumers are having trouble servicing their loans. Given the headwinds, the Russian official warning of a banking or nonpayment crisis isn’t the first of its kind.

[UNI88]

Putin Humiliates Trump With Kyiv Strike on Eve of Peace Talks

“Russia remains fully committed to achieving peace in Ukraine. Russia highly values the efforts and support of the United States to resolve the Ukrainian conflict and re-establish global security,” Witkoff wrote on Dec. 21.

On Dec. 27, the Russian Defense Ministry bragged that it carried out a “massive strike” on Ukraine, saying it used “long-range precision-guided weapons from land, air, and sea, including Kinzhal hypersonic aeroballistic missiles” to attack “Ukrainian military-industrial complex enterprises.”

I'd hate to see what they'd do if they weren't "fully committed to achieving peace in Ukraine" - nuke Kiev?

[SeattleGriz]

Putin Humiliates Trump With Kyiv Strike on Eve of Peace Talks

“Russia remains fully committed to achieving peace in Ukraine. Russia highly values the efforts and support of the United States to resolve the Ukrainian conflict and re-establish global security,” Witkoff wrote on Dec. 21.

On Dec. 27, the Russian Defense Ministry bragged that it carried out a “massive strike” on Ukraine, saying it used “long-range precision-guided weapons from land, air, and sea, including Kinzhal hypersonic aeroballistic missiles” to attack “Ukrainian military-industrial complex enterprises.”

I'd hate to see what they'd do if they weren't "fully committed to achieving peace in Ukraine" - nuke Kiev?

Putin has not changed his terms since before the war. No humiliation (Daily Beast ), just moving forward with demilitarizing and denazification of Ukraine. Trump is a part of this, but the majority of the blame goes on Hunter and Jill Biden for being so stupid as to push the war.

[UNI88]

Putin Humiliates Trump With Kyiv Strike on Eve of Peace Talks





I'd hate to see what they'd do if they weren't "fully committed to achieving peace in Ukraine" - nuke Kiev?

Putin has not changed his terms since before the war. No humiliation (Daily Beast ), just moving forward with demilitarizing and denazification of Ukraine. Trump is a part of this, but the majority of the blame goes on Hunter and Jill Biden for being so stupid as to push the war.

denazification of Ukraine ...

That's a red herring. There are as many if not more Nazi's in russia as there are in Ukraine.

putin remains committed to absorbing Ukraine into russia and the genocide of the Ukrainian people. russia's actions are all part of that long-term strategy.

[SeattleGriz]

Putin has not changed his terms since before the war. No humiliation (Daily Beast ), just moving forward with demilitarizing and denazification of Ukraine. Trump is a part of this, but the majority of the blame goes on Hunter and Jill Biden for being so stupid as to push the war.

denazification of Ukraine ...

That's a red herring. There are as many if not more Nazi's in russia as there are in Ukraine.

putin remains committed to absorbing Ukraine into russia and the genocide of the Ukrainian people. russia's actions are all part of that long-term strategy.

Care to back that statement up with facts? I highly doubt it.

Also, if you've been paying attention, as I stated many times, denazification means getting rid of the mercenaries and Azov related troops.

[UNI88]

denazification of Ukraine ...

That's a red herring. There are as many if not more Nazi's in russia as there are in Ukraine.

putin remains committed to absorbing Ukraine into russia and the genocide of the Ukrainian people. russia's actions are all part of that long-term strategy.

Care to back that statement up with facts? I highly doubt it.

Also, if you've been paying attention, as I stated many times, denazification means getting rid of the mercenaries and Azov related troops.

It's a red herring because putin has proven he doesn't really care about "denazification" because he was/is fine using the Wagner Group to help achieve his real objectives.

[SeattleGriz]

Care to back that statement up with facts? I highly doubt it.

Also, if you've been paying attention, as I stated many times, denazification means getting rid of the mercenaries and Azov related troops.

It's a red herring because putin has proven he doesn't really care about "denazification" because he was/is fine using the Wagner Group to help achieve his real objectives.

Fail. You are 0 for 3 on backing up claims. StOnge wasn't even this bad.

[UNI88]

It's a red herring because putin has proven he doesn't really care about "denazification" because he was/is fine using the Wagner Group to help achieve his real objectives.

Fail. You are 0 for 3 on backing up claims. StOnge wasn't even this bad.

You know I'm right and you have no comeback so you're taking pot shots at me. Weak.

You asked me back up my statement, now it's your turn - You've been saying for a long time that giving russia what they want will bring peace to Ukraine and save lives. Care to back that statement up with facts?

Don't tell me that it's an opinion and you can't back it up with facts because my statement (putin remains committed to absorbing Ukraine into russia and the genocide of the Ukrainian people. russia's actions are all part of that long-term strategy) was also an opinion.

[SeattleGriz]

Fail. You are 0 for 3 on backing up claims. StOnge wasn't even this bad.

You know I'm right and you have no comeback so you're taking pot shots at me. Weak.

You asked me back up my statement, now it's your turn - You've been saying for a long time that giving russia what they want will bring peace to Ukraine and save lives. Care to back that statement up with facts?

Don't tell me that it's an opinion and you can't back it up with facts because my statement (putin remains committed to absorbing Ukraine into russia and the genocide of the Ukrainian people. russia's actions are all part of that long-term strategy) was also an opinion.

The facts are Putin has stated his goals and they have not changed in years and won't relent until he gets what he has been asking for. They have been documented, presented and spoken in public and negotiations many times.

Remember when you didn't even know Russia and Ukraine had been negotiating peace in Turkey? The same goals. Remember when Ukraine was offered before the war even started?

Putin wants a security agreement, something binding. It's pretty basic. Russia doesn't want NATO right on its border and it's neighbor has to be neutral and not kill its own Russian speaking citizens.

[UNI88]

You know I'm right and you have no comeback so you're taking pot shots at me. Weak.

You asked me back up my statement, now it's your turn - You've been saying for a long time that giving russia what they want will bring peace to Ukraine and save lives. Care to back that statement up with facts?

Don't tell me that it's an opinion and you can't back it up with facts because my statement (putin remains committed to absorbing Ukraine into russia and the genocide of the Ukrainian people. russia's actions are all part of that long-term strategy) was also an opinion.

The facts are Putin has stated his goals and they have not changed in years and won't relent until he gets what he has been asking for. They have been documented, presented and spoken in public and negotiations many times.

Remember when you didn't even know Russia and Ukraine had been negotiating peace in Turkey? The same goals. Remember when Ukraine was offered before the war even started?

Putin wants a security agreement, something binding. It's pretty basic. Russia doesn't want NATO right on its border and it's neighbor has to be neutral and not kill its own Russian speaking citizens.

You trust putin, I don't. He's a former KGB agent, my mistrust is more than justified.

[UNI88]

russia has all the leverage ...

[BDKJMU]

russia has all the leverage ...

Russia‘s casualties are a drop in the bucket compared to what they were during WWII.

[UNI88]

russia has all the leverage ...

Russia‘s casualties are a drop in the bucket compared to what they were during WWII.

Nice use of a CH "but but but deflection" post.

[kalm]

[Caribbean Hen]

“China slammed the ongoing U.S. military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Tuesday as a "dangerous and irresponsible move." 

It’s good to see the global spoiled brat China sent to their room and all pissed off about it….

If only Joe Bozo would’ve punished a little spoiled Hunter

[UNI88]

Ukraine is slowing Russia down and clawing back ground in key areas, war experts say. Here's how it's finding fresh wins.

"Notably, in February, the Ukrainians liberated more territory in the theater than the Russians seized," he said.

"The last time we had seen Ukrainian forces make more ground than the Russian forces seized was in 2023" during its large but limited counteroffensive, he said. "This is new."

Ukraine's gains are not sweeping, but they mark a shift. The progress has been concentrated in specific areas, not across the whole front line, where Russia has continued to capture more territory in recent months. But Ukraine has also been able to slow Russia's rate of advance, ISW told BI.

"It's not accidental. It's not circumstantial. There are reasons for it," Barros said, attributing the progress to planning and the degradation of defenses to set the stage for successful attacks.
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And while Russia has still taken much more territory in total than Ukraine has this year, Ukraine has increased its rate of gains while slowing Russia's.
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Russia's daily rate of territory gain is just over one square mile a day, compared to over five square miles a day last year. Ukraine has more momentum, increasing its rate of daily gains by more than 1.8 square miles a day.
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While some observers have credited decreased Russian access to Starlink, the satellite internet provided by Elon Musk's SpaceX, for Ukraine's battlefield gains, Barros said that narrative is "oversimplified."

He said it was an "unexpected accelerator that further catalyzed Ukrainian success on this campaign," but argued Ukraine would have likely still made these gains without it.

"In fact, the Ukrainians were planning to do this. They were preparing to do this for months," he said. "The Starlink thing was sort of just a happy accelerant that further catalyzed the success in a very convenient and good way, but Starlink actually wasn't the driver of this."

[kalm]

“China slammed the ongoing U.S. military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Tuesday as a "dangerous and irresponsible move." 

It’s good to see the global spoiled brat China sent to their room and all pissed off about it….

If only Joe Bozo would’ve punished a little spoiled Hunter

Well it is dangerous and irresponsible. He could have added stupid too. Meanwhile, we are being replaced by a more stabile trade partner.