Russia vs. Ukraine Part 2

[Thor]

Here is a major reason why the Ukraine is doing so well. They are fighting like a western army not an eastern one.

NGB Chief: Guard Training Helped Steel Ukraine Military

The National Guard Bureau chief says Ukraine’s ability to blunt Russia’s invasion shows how the Guard defends American values by partnering with fo

www.ngaus.org

Russia just keep churning more ineffective troops into the grist mill.

 

[BugI02]

I wonder if the Russian equivalent of Baghdad Bob has appeared yet

 

[Cameramonkey]

I wonder if the Russian equivalent of Baghdad Bob has appeared yet

Yep. But not in as spectacular form.

For instance families of conscript sailors were told when asked where their sons were (because they have not heard from them), were told "they are at sea". I guess the bottom of the sea is technically "at sea".

 

[Mikey1911]

Yep. But not in as spectacular form.

For instance families of conscript sailors were told when asked where their sons were (because they have not heard from them), were told "they are at sea". I guess the bottom of the sea is technically "at sea".

“We will give the Russians their half of the Black Sea—The Bottom Half!!”

 

[BluePig]

A very good book I read many years ago seems to still be pertinent today with this conflict. It was called Inside The Soviet Army written by an officer who defected to the west, Victor Suvorov I think. He wrote about the organization of the army, the doctrine and strategy they use when fighting land wars that go back even to pre-Soviet times. One thing that they would do is to keep obsolete equipment to be used by front line troops. The reason is why give good equipment to cannon fodder. Hence why we have warehouses full of Mosin Nagants and Tokarevs still today.

 

[cobber]

A very good book I read many years ago seems to still be pertinent today with this conflict. It was called Inside The Soviet Army written by an officer who defected to the west, Victor Suvorov I think. He wrote about the organization of the army, the doctrine and strategy they use when fighting land wars that go back even to pre-Soviet times. One thing that they would do is to keep obsolete equipment to be used by front line troops. The reason is why give good equipment to cannon fodder. Hence why we have warehouses full of Mosin Nagants and Tokarevs still today.

Here's a partial review of another one, The Threat by Andrew Cockburn, from the early 1980s but probably still relevant:

The Soviet Threat - Claremont Review of Books

claremontreviewofbooks.com

 

[BigMoose]

 

[BigMoose]

 

[Keith_Indy]

OK, alternative conspiracy theory... COVID didn't kill enough Russians, so Putin sent them into battle.

Those videos make me want to learn the Ukrainian language so I can understand the song.

 

[cobber]

OK, alternative conspiracy theory... COVID didn't kill enough Russians, so Putin sent them into battle.

Those videos make me want to learn the Ukrainian language so I can understand the song.

Given Russian demographic collapse, he should be hoarding Russians, and deploying non-Russian mercenaries en masse.

Just one of many notes on the subject. Feshbach did excellent work on the USSR and Russian populations.

Russia's Demographic Decline

www.eastwestreport.org

The Numbers Vladimir Putin Doesn't Want You to See

The swaggering leader's aggressive moves distract Russians—and the rest of us—from the grave problems plaguing his population.

www.vanityfair.com

even in 1981 he was writing about this:

https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/nceeer/pre1998/1981-622-22-2-Feshbach.pdf

 

[Keith_Indy]

Yeah, that was just a stray thought... wouldn't be the first time conflict was used to decrease population.

Russia keeps trying to pull NATO in, more for their domestic consumption I would guess.

Russia Decides to Blame NATO for Sinking the Moskva

This kind of messaging could be used to pre-justify any activities Russia might take against NATO countries.

thedispatch.com

 

[nra4ever]

Lots of interesting information in this video plus what is happening to our strategy oil reserves. Hint it won't be used to lower the American gas prices.

 

[KG1]

Yeah, that was just a stray thought... wouldn't be the first time conflict was used to decrease population.

Russia keeps trying to pull NATO in, more for their domestic consumption I would guess.

Russia Decides to Blame NATO for Sinking the Moskva

This kind of messaging could be used to pre-justify any activities Russia might take against NATO countries.

thedispatch.com

Yeah they use blaming it on NATO for domestic consumption as a face saving measure because they look weak domestically for the difficulties they are having taking on the Ukrainian military.

 

[oze]

I wonder if the Russian equivalent of Baghdad Bob has appeared yet

He was posting here on INGO.

 

[Keith_Indy]

Putin must be feeling...

Kremlin Insiders Are Alarmed Over Growing Toll of Putin's War

More and more top insiders have come to believe the war will doom Russia to years of isolation and heightened tension.

www.bloomberg.com

Almost eight weeks after Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine, with military losses mounting and Russia facing unprecedented international isolation, a small but growing number of senior Kremlin insiders are quietly questioning his decision to go to war.

The ranks of the critics at the pinnacle of power remain limited, spread across high-level posts in government and state-run business. They believe the invasion was a catastrophic mistake that will set the country back for years, according to ten people with direct knowledge of the situation. All spoke on condition of anonymity, too fearful of retribution to comment publicly.

So, is it just a myth that people who commit suicide don't hold onto the firearm?

Avayev: Ex Kremlin official and Gazprombank VP found dead in Moscow

Alongside the body of Vladislav Avayev, 51, was his 'pregnant' wife Yelena, 47, and younger daughter Maria, 13. They were found in their Moscow apartment.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Anastasia told officers that the gun had been in her father's hand when she found his body, say reports.

 

[Redhorse]

I hope the equipment they're getting from this second offensive is salvageable. Lord knows they need all the armor they can get.

 

[nra4ever]

Sanctions not going so well for us.

 

[zippy23]

Just some thoughts......I don't believe our media or media platforms at all. It's very tough to find anything that shows Russia doing well. It's all little tiny stories about one helicopter down here and there by "brave Ukraine". A bunch of tanks gone... Then a week later another city gets destroyed, and the news is Ukraine has destroyed 20% of Russian tanks. Lol. These same media platforms have lied about literally everything for years. I don't trust them today or yesterday, or tomorrow. Russia keeps plowing forward. I saw a headline that Russia may default. Yet they ramp up the war recently. I dunno. There's so much garbage out there. We spent 18 years in Afghanistan. It's been 2 months. Anyone can point to a mainstream media story making fun of Russian military tanks, or whatever. That same media said you can keep your doctor. That same media praises Biden, ignores inflation, continues lies about trump and covers for Hunter. What I think is that Putin waited while Trump was in office. Putin knows Biden won't do anything so he attacks. He knows Europe wont do much because Biden won't do anything. And the million bucks hunter got from the mayor's wife in Moscow will assure this. Along with the millions hunter got from China. And the 10% for the big guy. This is orchestrated. I believe(and hope I'm wrong) Putin is willing to use nukes, again without any real consequences from Biden. I'm taking the very cynical position, as that position has been correct since the election and well before it. We can hope the war ends quickly, but sending arms and aid prolongs the fighting. Sure that helps hurt Putin's forces, but I think he'll use nukes if it actually starts going badly for Russia.

I thought years ago with my first child who's a teen now that public school was indoctrinating my kid into a democrat. I pulled her out of pubic school and told people around me and they said no way. That was 9 years ago. It's proven, and way worse than we thought. They sexualize kids in 1st, 2nd, 3rd........ Pull kids aside to discuss what name they want to be called and which bathroom they wanna use, without the parent being informed. The list goes on but it's always worse than what they govt tells you. And the govt is run by liberals. Holcomb BTW is a democrat. Back to Putin.....

I don't think Putin can retreat if things go bad. His reign would end immediately. I think he's all in, and China will help if actually needed. With the Dems owned by china and Russia, it's kinda easy to see why this is happening and why the US response is pathetic.

 

[1DOWN4UP]

No room for critical thinking in the age of FEAR PORN
but just something to think about...

 

[nra4ever]

No room for critical thinking in the age of FEAR PORN
but just something to think about...
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Please don’t forget to include Klaus Schwab!