Russia's War Against Ukraine

[Gusington]

I didn't know Putin gave a speech today and went full Adolf...is there a summary out there somewhere? I won't he able to look on my own until later.

[Tripoli]

I didn't know Putin gave a speech today and went full Adolf...is there a summary out there somewhere? I won't he able to look on my own until later.

Here's a summary from Al Jazeera (I know, but it was all I could find in a quick search.  The good news is you get a free bit of humor in the pop up that says "You Rely on Al Jazeera for Truth and Transparency"   :)  )

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/3/16/putin-russia-will-achieve-goals-in-ukraine-not-bow-to-the-west

[Gusington]

^ :DD

Thank you!

I also found this bit in Politico:

— Ukrainian authorities "discovered a cache of goods that Russian operatives had secretly stored near Lviv in advance of the invasion. This cache was part of a network of secret stashes of goods/equipment the Russian operatives had planted throughout Ukraine for use post-invasion. The Lviv discovery consisted only of dress military uniforms, which SBGS believed were intended for victory parade use, further evidence that the Russians had anticipated a quick nationwide victory." (U.S. State Department cable)

[Gusington]

Also from Politico:

'DEEPLY DISAPPOINTED': Rep. AMI BERA (D-Calif.), the senior Indian American member of Congress, is "deeply disappointed" in India for abstaining from the U.N. General Assembly vote condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine and seeking to purchase additional Russian oil.

"Despite India's long history defending its own border from outside aggression, New Delhi has chosen to remain silent on Vladimir Putin's unprovoked invasion of a free and sovereign country," he said. "If reports are accurate and India makes this decision to buy Russian oil at a discounted price, New Delhi would be choosing to side with Vladimir Putin at a pivotal moment in history when countries across the world are united in support of the Ukrainian people and against Russia's deadly invasion."

[GDS_Starfury]

heres the translation of dickheads speech:

https://twitter.com/polinaivanovva/status/15041461605790801

[Sir Slash]

Putin reminds me of an abusive husband who's wife has finally left him. He wants to go over there and slap that bitch around, only to find when he gets there, she taken a Karate class and kicks him in the balls. Now he's sitting down with an icepack on his crotch yelling at everybody, "You better stay outta my personal business, dammit"! Once more please Mrs. Putin. This time with pointed shoes on.  :DD

[al_infierno]

Putin reminds me of an abusive husband who's wife has finally left him. He wants to go over there and slap that bitch around, only to find when he gets there, she taken a Karate class and kicks him in the balls. Now he's sitting down with an icepack on his crotch yelling at everybody, "You better stay outta my personal business, dammit"! Once more please Mrs. Putin. This time with pointed shoes on.  :DD

In keeping with the analogy, it's no coincidence that Russia has one of the highest rates of domestic abuse in the world, and domestic abuse is practically legal there as well.  The country is run by a gaslighting abuser and, as they say, sh!t rolls downhill.   :-\

[Sir Slash]

Just curious. How come Putin's not the typical Russian downing Vodka all hours of the day? Or is he? That seems very atypical for a Russian President. Anybody know?

[SirAndrewD]

Just curious. How come Putin's not the typical Russian downing Vodka all hours of the day? Or is he? That seems very atypical for a Russian President. Anybody know?

You just called me a typical Russian.

[GDS_Starfury]

technically vodka is a vegetable smoothie.

[planetbrain]

I'm thinking Putin should take Alaska back. It's part of Russia's history & there must be at least one neo nazi that lives there?
p.s. "Don't mention the war"

[SirAndrewD]

technically vodka is a vegetable smoothie.

It's certainly smooth.

[Toonces]

So I've learned two things so far:

1.  I'm Russian.
2.  Starfury doesn't do anything but review Russian vs. Ukraine, yet not Russia vs. Germany. 

Good to know for future vodka recommendations, and game reviews.   ^-^      

[Crossroads]

technically vodka is a vegetable smoothie.

This reminds me of a college era fruit punch recipe.

1. Pour three bottles of vodka to a large bowl.
2. Add one grape.
3. Remove one grape as not to have the fruit part overwhelming everything else.
4. Enjoy.

[ArizonaTank]

Report that the Ukrainians have been "hunting" senior Russian commanders with success.

Russian use of unsecure comms reportedly led to the death of at least one of the Russians along with his staff.

Kind of reminds me how American long-riflemen became very good at targeting British officers in the American Revolution. Similar concept...just updated technology.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/ukraine-killed-a-russian-general-after-he-made-an-unsecured-call-that-gave-away-his-location-report-says/ar-AAVbLC5?ocid=undefined