This is the Russia I know. It's amazing just how blinkered and blinded they are and of course how controlling the media is over there.
They might be waiting a little longer before unleashing on the convoy e they do have some dominance. I also saw that they havent committed their artillery yet so might be saving that up too.I dunno, but that air superiority claim seems a bit unlikely to me, given the 40 mile convoy that's just begging to be hit and Ukraine's ongoing requests for a no fly zone to be implemented. Not saying it's wrong, but I can't see how that stacks up.
An 'expert' on Talk Radio last night suggests it is going to be 6 weeks before Kiev folds. Purely because the Ukranian forces are trained in street warfare/ Geurilla tactics. Once the city falls there will be a long campaign of sabotage and agitation from those under occupation. I suppose there is nothing new but he suggested it will end up like Afghanistan where the Russians did not win in the end. Russia has bypassed some towns/ cities purely to get to the outskirts of Kiew. This will impact on them at a later date.My guess is he will seize the capital within the next few days - you?
Its really frightening isn't it. There was a dual national Russian journalist on the radio the other day and they asked she had spoken to her parents back home since it started, she said it had, and their opinion mirrored what was in that video, wouldn't believe what their daughter was telling them.
This is the Russia I know. It's amazing just how blinkered and blinded they are and of course how controlling the media is over there.
Just checked twitter and both Farage and Johnson are both still posting so it looks like itThere goes twitter and facebook in Russia
wonder if his bot farms can still get on them?
And if I may say, they have met their match in the Ukranian people who don't want to give up their ground to anyone.Yes you know Russia and it’s people - I have been and also know many in the uk and their nationalism and devotion and preparation for the worst is beyond what anyone on here who has zero direct experience with Russian culture can ever comprehend
My guess is he will seize the capital within the next few days - you?
'So you know more than the experts then'
An 'expert' on Talk Radio last night suggests it is going to be 6 weeks before Kiev folds. Purely because the Ukranian forces are trained in street warfare/ Geurilla tactics. Once the city falls there will be a long campaign of sabotage and agitation from those under occupation. I suppose there is nothing new but he suggested it will end up like Afghanistan where the Russians did not win in the end. Russia has bypassed some towns/ cities purely to get to the outskirts of Kiew. This will impact on them at a later date.
The thing is their attitude is quite well justified isn't it? Russia's efforts in the second world war play second fiddle to those of the allies. The West waged a cold war against their political system which led to the biggest drop in average life expectancy ever seen outside of war. Then the West does its best to make sure a market true believer is in charge. Now, 30 years on from the fall of communism they're no better off. I'm not surprised there is a siege mentality.
This is the Russia I know. It's amazing just how blinkered and blinded they are and of course how controlling the media is over there.
Yes, I get that, but the utter belief in Putin is concerning.The thing is their attitude is quite well justified isn't it? Russia's efforts in the second world war play second fiddle to those of the allies. The West waged a cold war against their political system which led to the biggest drop in average life expectancy ever seen outside of war. Then the West does its best to make sure a market true believer is in charge. Now, 30 years on from the fall of communism they're no better off. I'm not surprised there is a siege mentality.
As much as Zubrowska is good, it is only 37.5%, and does have an after taste.Has a horrendous burn to it., can't drink it all, I stick to Zubrowka myself.
Yes, I get that, but the utter belief in Putin is concerning.
I can fully understand the distrust of the West, but look at the regime's attitude to gay people, to non-violent protest, to any dissenting voices, to any political opponents of Putin.
People are scared to speak out for fear of reprisals. The state controls pretty much all of the TV.
The way the Russian government treats it's citizens is absolutely outrageous
As much as Zubrowska is good, it is only 37.5%, and does have an after taste.
Russian Standard for a cheapish vodka is relatively smooth and I definitely don’t think there is a burn to it, but I did spend my early drinking years drinking Glens, and as cliched as it is Grey Goose is by far the smoothest.
If you’re into your Polish vodka I’d recommend Luksusowa.
Our TV stations and reporters question leaders and ask tough questions of them and constantly bring them to task. We also have democratic elections too.Is it a belief in Putin or just a belief in Russia itself that Putin is able to exploit, aided and abetted by the West?
As for state media. Did you happen to watch the BBC at any point in late 2019 or since then?
Talking of nazis Serbia has its shareUkraine war: Ukraine can absolutely win against Russia - Blinken - BBC News
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Thousands of people in the Serbian capital of Belgrade have taken part in a massive demonstration to show support of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Some 4,000 people joined the march after gathering in front of a monument of Russian Tsar Nicholas II, where they played the Russian and Serbian national anthems and hailed the two countries as brother nations.
Protesters carried Russian flags and pictures of President Vladimir Putin as they marched through the city towards the Russian embassy.
Serbia is engaged in a difficult balancing act, trying to appease its ties with Moscow without alienating European leaders and derailing its aspirations to join the EU.
The thing is their attitude is quite well justified isn't it? Russia's efforts in the second world war play second fiddle to those of the allies. The West waged a cold war against their political system which led to the biggest drop in average life expectancy ever seen outside of war. Then the West does its best to make sure a market true believer is in charge. Now, 30 years on from the fall of communism they're no better off. I'm not surprised there is a siege mentality.
Talking of nazis Serbia has its share
So does Ukraine
Is it a belief in Putin or just a belief in Russia itself that Putin is able to exploit, aided and abetted by the West?
… As does Russia, why doesn’t Putin solve his own ugly far right problem before invading other nations.
Unfortunately, it is a trend in ex-Eastern bloc countries.
What of course doesn’t help is at this time you have to have some semblance of strength in the White House - not a bumbling fool who looks like he’s on day release from a care home
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