For Those Who Might Be Wondering Why We Might Be In Ukraine

[ll74]

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As of August 2025, Russia occupies significant portions of the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine, encompassing both Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts. According to recent reports, Russian forces control approximately 88% of Donbas, including all of Luhansk and about 75% of Donetsk .ABC+1

There you go numb nuts.

Russia wants all of it in other words they want to gain a quarter of the region and they want Ukranians to be ok with that

Fuck that.

 

[Rightguide]

Russia wants all of it in other words they want to gain a quarter of the region and they want Ukranians to be ok with that

Fuck that.

You were incorrect, Russia does occupy the Donbas, That was my only point. I don't give a shit what either party "wants." I do care about precision when discussing reality. You were wrong and need to get with the friggin' program when it comes to the facts of the matter.

 

[Baztrachian]

How relevant is the above today?

It's relevant because the Russians haven't given up on any of these demands.

 

[Baztrachian]

So, why don't we just send an army of European NATO troops into Ukraine, because nothing will happen?

That's what is starting to coalesce. The Europeans are getting themselves postured to send in peacekeeping forces in the event of a cease fire or truce. If the Russians don't violate the cease fire or truce then it won't matter if these troops are in Ukraine.

Myself I am not worried about this because the Russians will never agree to a cease fire or truce.

 

[ll74]

You were incorrect, Russia does occupy the Donbas,

Part of it

That was my only point. I don't give a shit what either party "wants." I do care about precision when discussing reality. You were wrong and need to get with the friggin' program when it comes to the facts of the matter.

They don't control all of Donbas.

That is reality.

 

[ChloeTzang]

You were incorrect, Russia does occupy the Donbas, That was my only point. I don't give a shit what either party "wants." I do care about precision when discussing reality. You were wrong and need to get with the friggin' program when it comes to the facts of the matter.

Russia occupies a majority of Donetsk. WHat they don't occupy are the strategic fortresses that are the key to the Ukrainian defenses and which they have NOT captured in over three years of trying.

Putin and Trump are trying to pressure Ukraine into govomh these up without a fight, and based on agreements with Russia and worthless words from Trump which have proved worthless in the past - and at a time when Russia is on the verge of imploding and it's military is beginning to crack at the seams.

Laughable.

 

[Rightguide]

It's relevant because the Russians haven't given up on any of these demands.

Then show me some that nothing in that list has changed in the last 5 years. I'll give you a reason why you need to reassess your statement. Russia now occupies significant portions of eastern Ukraine, including most of Luhansk and large parts of Donetsk, which violates principles like non-use of territories for attacks against the other party (Article 3). Russian forces have deployed missiles, heavy bombers, and other armaments near Ukrainian territory, contravening Articles 5 and 6 regarding deployment perceived as a threat. These issues alone indicate that Russian goals and understandings of the issues at hand have changed. I could go on, but my time at present is limited. You need to study the present reality on the ground in Ukraine and get back to me.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Myself I am not worried about this because the Russians will never agree to a cease fire or truce.

100%

And if you listen to or read some of what I have been posting it's clear that Russia is on the verge of imploding, along with the total destruction of it's oil reineries and industry.

All Trump really needs to do is send a thousand old Bradleys, or better yet, two thousand, along with another hundred F16's, STFU and come out of this smelling like roses.

Instead, he's going to act like Putin's bitch to the end and come out smelling of shit like the Quisling he's proving to be, having turned Europe from somewhat questionable allies into "not alies at all," and turned Ukraone from what could have been a loyal friend and ally into an outright enemy who will always remember that they were backstabbed by America.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Nowhere in the Occupied Territories is safe for the Russian invaders and their collaborators

On the territory of the temporarily occupied Luhansk region, a group of Russians was eliminated. They took part in the occupation of Bucha in 2022, according to the Ukrainian Defense Intelligence (HUR). On Friday, August 22, on the territory of the temporarily occupied settlement of Kalynove of the Kadiivka city community of Alchevsk district, an explosion rang out. It happened in the yard of a house where six Russian invaders were staying with their military transport. "In 2022, the mentioned Russian occupiers directly took part in committing war crimes in the city of Bucha of the Kyiv region," they note in the HUR.

In the Luhansk region, the occupiers were performing the function of a mobile air defense group to cover the enemy military-repair base arranged not far from the house. As a result of the explosion, two enemy pickups with machine guns were destroyed, a UAZ loaded with ammunition. Also, three invaders were eliminated, and two more Russian militants were wounded. In recent days, HUR special forces have eliminated over 90 Russian war criminals and collaborationists in the Donetsk region, and five more were taken prisoner.

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/worl...S&cvid=2bbab79137d149a4bd25e1dd143472a6&ei=12

 

[Baztrachian]

Then show me some that nothing in that list has changed in the last 5 years. I'll give you a reason why you need to reassess your statement. Russia now occupies significant portions of eastern Ukraine, including most of Luhansk and large parts of Donetsk, which violates principles like non-use of territories for attacks against the other party (Article 3). Russian forces have deployed missiles, heavy bombers, and other armaments near Ukrainian territory, contravening Articles 5 and 6 regarding deployment perceived as a threat. These issues alone indicate that Russian goals and understandings of the issues at hand have changed. I could go on, but my time at present is limited. You need to study the present reality on the ground in Ukraine and get back to me.

The only thing I need to get back to you on is my fervent desire to the see the Russians crushed in Ukraine and exterminated if that is what is needed to secure peace from these bastards.

The world has put up with Russians being a persistent mass murdering mob for well over a century now. If they're not busy murdering each other then they have to go murder others. It's what the fuckers do.

And while you may see contradictions in their actions and their words I can assure you that they don't give a fuck what you think.

 

[ChloeTzang]

THE KREMLIN IS EATING ITS OWN. Pro-Putin political scientist Markov was declared a foreign agent. Who's next?​

Yesterday the funniest bullshit in the world happened. Pro-Kremlin pseudo-political scientist Markov was recognized as a foreign agent. So they took it and recognized it. Did he say some sedition? Not really. He always licked Putin's ass, supported the war, hated Ukraine. In general, he is an absolutely loyal person to the authorities, and endlessly appears on all television programs. Sometimes, however, he gently disagrees with the official position of the authorities. Casts doubt on it. But very carefully and blurring in compliments to Vladimir Putin.

But all this did not save Markov, and now Markov writes LITERALLY: "Comrade Putin, a monstrous mistake has occurred." LIke some of his colleagues, he himself, suddenly discovered that he was recognized as a foreign agent just like that - without any grounds. Now this truth of life has reached a part of the audience loyal to Putin. Well, the Z-military correspondents were very happy about the recognition of Markov as a foreign agent - because they did not like the way he sang the praises of Aliyev. And now they are delighted. However, apparently, they do not understand that they are also separated from the bottle or the list of foreign agents by someone's decision! Although some are aware of this, so they do not join the chorus of joyful colleagues.

This is in Ukrainian and you need to use the translate settingsm which can be a little iffy, but overall it's actually rather entertaining

 

[Baztrachian]

THE KREMLIN IS EATING ITS OWN. Pro-Putin political scientist Markov was declared a foreign agent. Who's next?​

Yesterday the funniest bullshit in the world happened. Pro-Kremlin pseudo-political scientist Markov was recognized as a foreign agent. So they took it and recognized it. Did he say some sedition? Not really. He always licked Putin's ass, supported the war, hated Ukraine. In general, he is an absolutely loyal person to the authorities, and endlessly appears on all television programs. Sometimes, however, he gently disagrees with the official position of the authorities. Casts doubt on it. But very carefully and blurring in compliments to Vladimir Putin.

But all this did not save Markov, and now Markov writes LITERALLY: "Comrade Putin, a monstrous mistake has occurred." LIke some of his colleagues, he himself, suddenly discovered that he was recognized as a foreign agent just like that - without any grounds. Now this truth of life has reached a part of the audience loyal to Putin. Well, the Z-military correspondents were very happy about the recognition of Markov as a foreign agent - because they did not like the way he sang the praises of Aliyev. And now they are delighted. However, apparently, they do not understand that they are also separated from the bottle or the list of foreign agents by someone's decision! Although some are aware of this, so they do not join the chorus of joyful colleagues.

This is in Russian and you need to uzse the translate settingsm which can be a little iffy, but overall it's actually rather entertaining

There is no honor amongst genocidal maniacs. Какой сюрприз. (What a surprise)

 

[ChloeTzang]

Awesome News from Pokrovsk direction! Major breakthrough of AFU​

Russian soldiers surrendering rather than retreating and being cancelled by their own commanders

According to Russian pro-govt Telegram channels linked to the MOnistry of Defense, due t improper actions of the command of the 5th Motorized Brigade, the Armed Forces of Ukraone managed to achieve a 4km breakthrough, as a result of whih fighting is now takung place in the center of the village of Myrba

If the offensive develops successfully, a large Russian force, repprtedly of more than 1000 soldiers, could face the threat of encirclement and about 130 sq kms could be regained, neutralizing Russia's ealier gains and securing the eastern flank of the city of Pokrovsk.

And Trump wants Ukraine to capitulate? He can go fuck himself, the chickenshit toad.

Here's the clip from a couple of the trapped Russian soldiers

https://twitter.com/x/status/1959385731157074032

 

[ChloeTzang]

HUGE COLLAPSE IN RUSSIA: PANIC SHOCK SHORTAGE​

 

[ChloeTzang]

Russian Revenues CUT IN HALF! ​

Today, Russia has suffered a massive defeat on the economic stage.

Here, Opec+ has cut Russia at the knees and offered India a cheap alternative to Russian oil to avoid further sanctions. With Russia desperately offering to sell its remaining oil at an even further discounted rate, revenues are dropping far lower than previously predicted, as Russia’s main economic crutch is being snapped in two.

India has been under a 50% tariff from the US since earlier this month, citing India’s continued purchase of Russian oil and weapons. While state-run Indian oil refineries had initially halted purchases of Russian crude, the complete halt of imports that the US was aiming for has not yet been realized. However, the Republican-led Sanctioning Russia Act, which promises additional tariffs of 100% to 500% already has an 84 senator majority in the US Senate, far exceeding the 67 threshold needed to override any presidential veto. The threat of an effective trade embargo by the US would cripple the Indian economy, which relies on the US for one-fifth of its exports, or nearly 90 billion dollars in 2024. Still, New Delhi has warned that making such a switch would be near-impossible, as it relies on Russia for almost 40% of its oil imports, meaning it would crash the global oil market and skyrocket prices through its sudden increased demand. However, US reports indicate that half of India’s oil imports from Russia are being resold on the global market at a profit, a scheme that can be easily halted.

Still it is not enough, but fortunately for India, Saudi Arabia’s Opec+ coalition is seizing the opportunity to replace Russia as India’s main oil supplier. Recently, Opec+ has announced it would increase oil production by 548,000 barrels per day, allowing India to immediately replace over half of their required imports from Russia, at a similar price and without crashing the global oil economy. Additionally, India’s largest oil refiner has already bought over 7 million barrels from the US this month, as other oil-producing nations and companies are likely to join in on the move made by Saudi Arabia and further replace Russia’s large share in India’s oil market.

Russia is observing these developments with wary eyes, as it is becoming clear that India will not choose to remain on Russia’s side if it means it would suffer major economic losses. India accounts for roughly 45% of total Russian oil exports, and a complete stop would be a hit to the Russian wartime economy that it is unable to sustain. This is why Russia is already desperately trying to find alternative buyers for nearly half of its oil exports. Notably, Bloomberg reports that Russia has offered China the oil that India has already refused, at an even further discounted rate. Analysts state that China is likely to take further advantage of Russia’s increasingly isolated position, as Russia has few further options.

Excluding the possibility of Russia finding buyers for its increasingly lower price of oil, if India stops buying Russian crude altogether, this could add an additional 27 billion dollars or 1.3% of GDP on top of an already 2.5% Russian budget deficit. Economists note that a possible deficit of over 3.8% or 91 billion dollars would even turn Russian nominal economic growth on paper into a full-blown recession, despite the Russian government actively pumping money into the system and high wartime casualty compensations and signing bonuses boosting local economies. Making this worse, despite Russia being a part of Opec+, its increasingly limited options in global export markets won’t allow it to profit from increased production, which could lower global oil prices further and hurt Russian revenue streams even more.

Overall, economic threats and secondary sanctions from the West are removing the sidelines many countries have been standing on for the past 3 years. And while some countries are choosing to side with Russia, many see this as an opportunity to take control of Russian shares in the global resource markets, including some of Russia’s former allies. With increased production by Opec+ giving India an alternative to Russian oil imports, Russia’s only choice is to let its remaining allies take advantage of it, as a budget deficit risks spiraling into a full-blown economic recession.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Zelensky Hasn't Blinked Because He Doesn't Have To

Ukraine’s new Flamingo cruise missile (FP-5) may be the weapon that reshapes not only the war but the future of Europe itself. Russia can not compete.

Here, a parallel history, comparing the Flamingo to history’s great game-changing weapons—the Greek naval ram, pike formations, and the English longbow—all of which transformed warfare in their time. But the Flamingo’s scale could bring consequences more like the Thirty Years’ War, whose aftermath saw economic collapse, famine, disease, and drastic population decline across Central Europe.

When mass-produced and targeted against Russia’s fragile war economy, the Flamingo could bring about a similar collapse within Russia, hastening the end of a despotic system that thrives on repression and war. Yet out of destruction may come renewal: just as Europe eventually emerged from the chaos of the Thirty Years’ War to build a more modern, stable, and cooperative order, so too could the fall of Russian despotism open space for a more peaceful, freer, and more prosperous future—not only for Ukraine, but for the world.

This will be a dismantling of the Russian economy. It is a turning point—where determination, innovation, and vision can transform tragedy into a chance for peace.

This guy appears a bit whacky but boy does he cover what can be done with the Flamingo - production is scaling up to hundreds a month by October and thousands in 2026.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Russia’s Economic Engine Is Breaking Down—IMF Sounds the Alarm​

Russia’s economy is spiraling into crisis, and the latest IMF report strips away the illusion of strength Moscow has been projecting. Behind the façade of wartime growth lies an economy collapsing under its own weight—skyrocketing interest rates, double-digit inflation, labor shortages, and a currency disconnected from reality.

The International Monetary Fund’s downgrade of Russia’s economic outlook for 2025 and 2026 is not just a minor revision—it is a warning. Growth is expected to plunge to just 0.9% in 2025 and barely crawl at 1% in 2026, far below the global average. For a nation sustaining one of the world’s costliest wars, these numbers are catastrophic.

Why is Russia’s economy breaking down? The artificial wartime boom fueled by state subsidies and defense spending has reached its limits. Now, businesses are suffocating under 18–21% interest rates, families are crushed by soaring prices, and the labor market is exhausted as hundreds of thousands of workers are sent to the frontlines or flee abroad.

The IMF’s message is clear: Russia is running out of time, money, and options. The collapse of Fortress Russia is no longer a distant scenario—it is happening now, and its shockwaves will ripple across Europe, Asia, and the global economy.

Will Moscow’s economic machine survive the next two years? Or has the cost of war pushed Russia past the point of no return?

 

[ChloeTzang]

Russia's Fuel Crisis Will Change the World​

Russia’s fuel crisis is spiraling out of control, spreading from Vladivostok to Moscow, while the Kremlin works to hide the true scale of the disaster. Gasoline shortages are deepening, export bans are in place, and the Russian economy is unraveling under the weight of war, sanctions, and internal decay.

Ukrainian drone strikes are crippling Russia’s oil refineries, setting off fires that disrupt fuel supplies and threaten Moscow’s war machine. Once a global energy powerhouse, Russia is now facing Soviet-style fuel lines and a collapsing oil sector that exposes its weakness to the world.

In this video:
• Ukraine’s precision strikes on key refineries
• The growing impact of fuel shortages on Russian cities and industries
• How sanctions and isolation are accelerating Russia’s economic decline
• Why Moscow’s energy empire is becoming its greatest liability

With fires raging at major facilities and prices skyrocketing, this is more than a temporary crisis—Russia’s economic stability is at risk.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Despite reports previously that U.S. President Donald J. Trump had asked and even urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to launch strikes against targets in Russia, the Wall Street Journal is now reporting that the Pentagon for months has been blocking Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles to strike targets inside Russia, limiting Kyiv from employing a powerful weapon in its fight against Moscow.

According to the report, Elbridge Colby, Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, developed a previously unannounced “review mechanism” to decide on Kyiv’s requests to fire long-range rockets and missile provided by the United States, as well as those provided to Ukraine by European allies that rely on American intelligence and components, which includes the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS). The review gives Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth final say over whether Ukraine can employ the ATACMS, which have a range of nearly 190 miles, to strike military targets inside Russia.

In a Truth Social post made on Thursday, U.S. President Trump said Ukraine couldn’t defeat Russia unless it could “play offense” in the war, stating: “It is very hard, if not impossible, to win a war without attacking an invaders country. It’s like a great team in sports that has a fantastic defense, but is not allowed to play offensive. There is no chance of winning! It is like that with Ukraine and Russia. Crooked and grossly incompetent Joe Biden would not let Ukraine FIGHT BACK, only DEFEND defend — Interesting times ahead!!!”

Seems to only apply to ATACMS tho, as Ukrane needs US for targeting ATACMS - another reason why they need to eventually replace all UIS weapons systems that require any American approvals. I doubt there is this restriction with the Flamingo as this is Ukraone's own missile,

 

[ChloeTzang]

Joint production with both Denmark and Sweden going ahead

 

[ChloeTzang]

 

[ChloeTzang]

 

[ChloeTzang]

A good start to the day for ordinary Russians

https://twitter.com/x/status/1959279071394742359

 

[ChloeTzang]

Ukrainian forces successfully struck Russia's Ust-Luga gas processing complex overnight, severely damaging the massive natural gas export terminal. About 10 Ukrainian drones hit Russia’s Ust-Luga port & Novatek terminal near St. Petersburg (Leningrad). Fires broke out, smoke seen for miles. Ust-Luga port, located on Russia’s Baltic coast & about 100 km southwest of St. Petersburg, is key for energy exports and sanctions evasion, processing up to 13 million tons of LNG yearly. A gas condensate fractionation and transshipment facility was hit

The facility most affected was the cryogenic gas fractionation unit, which is considered the core of the plant.The Ust-Luga complex is among the largest of its kind in Europe. It is designed to process up to 45 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually, producing around 13 million tons of LNG, 3.6 million tons of ethane, and 1.8 million tons of propane-butane. Hitting the core processing unit is a massive blow, that's the kind of deep strike that cripples their energy exports and war funding for months. Those processors are only built by a handful of Western companies, Chinese analog lag behind or aren't compatible. And even if you manage to acquire (sanction evasion) you're sitting in a year long waiting list.

Damage there could cost billions.

 

[ChloeTzang]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1959537509777444908