Leopold
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So now you actually have a few Russian pundits have actually acknowledged that the Ukrainians won't break.
Fascinating watching idiots debate.
(Highly recommend Professor Gerdes)
Rest in Peace, comrade.
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So in your opinion ISW, a think tank in Washington DC that is run by Frederick Kagan’s wife, is intentionally spreading Russian disinformation to demoralize NATO?
No.
I think we can look at the same map and disagree on context. In fact, I don't think, I know.
You keep saying that Donbass is going to fall. I don't necessarily disagree with this idea. But the questions I ask are "What's the cost and why would this matter?" So we can agree on a map but disagree with what it has to teach us.
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Odd isn’t it?
Ukraine saying it’s nothing; while Russia says it’s a counterattack.
I suspect the student has become the master.....
Ukraine knows the Russians on the frontlines don't trust their own leaders and may very well be looking at the Ukrainians for more reliable information.
And if the Ukrainians are, indeed, counterattacking and not acknowledging it then the Russian front lines may not prepare themselves for it. It would be excellent disinformation on the part of the Ukrainians. :devil:
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Either that or Russian sources are exaggerating it which I don’t know what they would have to gain by doing that.
Because the only thing that the Russians are effective at is misinformation, and this is the proof of it.
There are still people out there that think the Russians are winning, and that they are going to win this war. Let me be clear on this
The Russians are not going to win this war in a conventional sense.
Are.
Not.
But people on all sides believe this because the advantages that the exaggerations offer is a part of the larger picture where Putin and the Russians just wear everyone out and Putin, who weaponizes the diplomatic aspect of this war as much as the conventional military aspect of it, attempts to get larger and larger concessions as a result.
The Donbas is a perfect example of it - the Russians have made absolutely no strategic progress in 3 years, so they exaggerate their claims as a part of a larger effort to convince Westerners that their taking it is inevitable. So when you say "I repeat, I think we are watching the fall of the Donbas" it's not because we are watching the Russians taking control of the area - not when they are taking 30 meters a day or whatever while taking outrageous losses. It's because the Russians keep sending out maps that have a slight exaggeration to begin with, and tell everyone "See? We are taking the Donbas, now just give it to us so we can stop with all this killing." And hell., if THOSE maps are exaggerations, even only slightly, have they taken anything at all?
Of course, that's a lie, too, because if that were to happen, the Russians wouldn't see it as the culmination of all of their efforts, they would see it as a weakness to be exploited and would continue to attack deeper and deeper into the Ukraine once they have control over the Donbas, probably even sooner.
But that's why they exaggerate - it's all part of a mind game with the West.
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Ukraine going on the offensive after 2 and half years on the defensive. I wonder if Russia has been building up their defensive positions or even maintaining them during the time that they were on offense. Anyone have any links into that?
So this, most probably, is the result of the Starlink issue. With the Russians having problems with their communications it would be an ideal time for the Ukrainians to strike. There have been a number of reports of Russian friendly fire incidents so this is an excellent opportunity to take advantage of the confusion.
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Interesting. If substantiated this could explain Russia’s recent gains in Donetsk.
re: Latest Updates: Russia-Ukraine Conflict.
Posted by Leopold on 2/6/26 at 1:38 pm to Coeur du Tigre
And people get upset when I call the Russians 'cruel'.....
re: Do you know who is laughing their asses off at all this Epstein tripe?
Posted by Leopold on 2/5/26 at 11:57 pm to white beans
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No you don’t.
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No you don’t.
Also, do I believe he blew a guy named 'Bubba'?
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Not a single person really thinks Trump is a pedo.
My guess is that he and Hilary can fill in all the spots in the files that have been redacted.
I want Bill to publicly state that he was, indeed, NOT the 'Bubba' that Trump was blowing in the files. I'm just not sure he can confirm who it really is, and that's truly disappointing.
I want Bill to publicly state that he was, indeed, NOT the 'Bubba' that Trump was blowing in the files. I'm just not sure he can confirm who it really is, and that's truly disappointing.
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Tulsi is a Russian spy.
Would and I'll supply the vodka
I, I would too.
I'd tap that Russian azz like a Siberian Oilfield.
WHOSE YOUR PAPACHKA, TULSI
Tulsi is a Russian spy.
What's Russian for 'bye, comrade' ?
What's Russian for 'bye, comrade' ?
To be fair here, you can claim victory over something while there are pockets holding out - we claimed victory and control over islands in WWII while there were still pockets of japanese holding out, sometimes for months.
But T1ger, even if that is true, that was two months ago. Have they done anything since?
To give you a comparison, following the breakout from Normandy in August 1944, Patton's Third Army covered roughly 600 miles in about 45 days, often advancing faster than supply lines could keep up. Have the Russians advanced 600 meters in the last 45 days?
So, again, why should anyone really care if this is what we're looking at? Outside of a few more feet taken, what is the significance here, because it's not helping them tactically, operationally, or strategically.
But T1ger, even if that is true, that was two months ago. Have they done anything since?
To give you a comparison, following the breakout from Normandy in August 1944, Patton's Third Army covered roughly 600 miles in about 45 days, often advancing faster than supply lines could keep up. Have the Russians advanced 600 meters in the last 45 days?
So, again, why should anyone really care if this is what we're looking at? Outside of a few more feet taken, what is the significance here, because it's not helping them tactically, operationally, or strategically.
re: Latest Updates: Russia-Ukraine Conflict.
Posted by Leopold on 2/4/26 at 9:53 pm to Chromdome35
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This war is replete with examples of exaggeration from both sides.
I’m sorry, what exaggerations has the Ukraine made? Especially in comparison to all the ones the Russians have?
Moscow Times; Only 4% of Russian Companies think the Economy is in good shape:
Mocow Times: Russian Business Optimism Plunges
"The survey of top executives in large companies found that one in three firms reported falling demand (31%), while roughly one in four (26%) said their counterparties were increasingly failing to meet obligations.
Two-thirds of companies said procurement costs were rising, up from half in December, and one in four said they planned to raise prices to offset higher expenses."
Mocow Times: Russian Business Optimism Plunges
"The survey of top executives in large companies found that one in three firms reported falling demand (31%), while roughly one in four (26%) said their counterparties were increasingly failing to meet obligations.
Two-thirds of companies said procurement costs were rising, up from half in December, and one in four said they planned to raise prices to offset higher expenses."
By 'Bear' do you mean a naked gay man covered in body hair?
Cause that seems scarier than their actual infantry right now
Cause that seems scarier than their actual infantry right now
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Was it Hilary or Kamala?
My guess was Hilary paid and Bill was watching. That's why H is such a B!tch.
But yeah. It was definitely Melania on her knees. :cheers:
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