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[davids]

Again you get it wrong. North Korea sold small arms ammunition and 152mm artillery shells to Russia NOT MISSILES.

You are so blinded by your own ignorant agenda that you dismiss the facts that are presented to you and just plough on regardless with your inane babbling.

U.S. State Department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel told a news conference that Russia “is in the process of purchasing millions of rockets and artillery shells from North Korea for use on the battlefield in Ukraine.”

Russia looking to buy 'millions' of North Korean rockets and artillery

The U.S. said any deal would violate U.N. sanctions on Pyongyang and described the move as the latest sign of Moscow’s “desperation” as its bloody war in Ukraine grinds on.

www.japantimes.co.jp

The Dogs Dangle is as usual ever the expert.

Ukraine war: North Korea supplying Russia with weapons, says US

Russia is in the process of purchasing millions of rockets and artillery shells from North Korea.

www.bbc.com

 

[Mutzo Nutzo]

U.S. State Department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel told a news conference that Russia “is in the process of purchasing millions of rockets and artillery shells from North Korea for use on the battlefield in Ukraine.”

Russia looking to buy 'millions' of North Korean rockets and artillery

The U.S. said any deal would violate U.N. sanctions on Pyongyang and described the move as the latest sign of Moscow’s “desperation” as its bloody war in Ukraine grinds on.

www.japantimes.co.jp

The Dogs Dangle is as usual ever the expert.

Ukraine war: North Korea supplying Russia with weapons, says US

Russia is in the process of purchasing millions of rockets and artillery shells from North Korea.

www.bbc.com

Not missiles (precision guided). Artillery ammunition and small arms ammo only.

The term rockets applied to unguided munitions NOT MISSILES

 

[Tennessee Blue Mike]

I think everyone’s had enough of him.

There is only one that holds that crown. Stirs the pot on a regular basis.

 

[bluestevon]

Ukraine’s Path to Victory

How the country can take back all its territory.

www.foreignaffairs.com

Interesting reading that guys viewpoints on how he sees the past present and future.

How realistic do you believe what he states has to be done is?

 

[bluestevon]

On topic, it's massively concerning the narrative that's coming out of the Kremlin, it always is but the bridge attack has them publicly pegged. That's a major tourism route, they can't hide that from your everyday Joe even with the spin/censorship. They're losing the war, they are going to escalate further, they have a sh tonne of nukes and you look at the posturing. He's getting desperate,

I think Ukraine had a huge amount of momentum and initiative in September which seems to have ran out of steam atm, likely to throw another major push somewhere soon is what I'd predict, atm it's kind of in a bit of an impasse. How much reserve Ukraine has left to commit and how much the effect of the Russian mobilization will have are two unknown factors, as is the amount of attrition suffered the past month+ on both sides in men and equipment (I don't believe either sides official figures)

his economy is hammered,

It honestly isn't mate, the one element they managed very well was how to withstand the sanctions and to reverse the effects onto the sanctioning countries, is it sustainable long term (2+ years) maybe not but short term the economic issue is gonna have zero impact on what happens on the Russians part in the immediate near to mid future.

running out of trained troops, his pals have had their yachts clamped, running out of munitions and supply lines are smashed to bits heading into winter. A cornered dog and all that. I don't see how there is any negotiation that ends this.

Ultimately it has to be a negotiated end though.

 

[Tennessee Blue Mike]

Personal opinion here: I believe Putin will never back down even if Ukraine takes back all it's land. Guerilla warfare will last perhaps my lifetime maybe longer. The hate and distrust on both sides will simmer long after Russia is exhausted. Over time you would feel Russia has the edge of attrition, but they make so many mistakes and clearly, their leaders have enjoyed the riches exploiting the common man that eventually their populace will lose their desire to follow such ruthless leaders. Only when Moscow has the war right on their doorstep will they truly understand "Checkmate"
Sad fact is the brain drain and economic manufacturing mess of so many Russians fleeing their country and no western technology to complete projects won't go unnoticed it won't be felt short term but after a couple of years this will resonate and will have to seek out new partners to fill the gaps, but this will take time. New costly pipelines will be easy to sabotage as we have witnessed lately. Again, I very much doubt this will be over soon.

 

[Spadge Vernacular]

U.S. predicts Ukraine will battle through winter; allies bolster air defenses

Ukraine is expected to battle through harsh winter conditions to try to recapture even more territory from Russia, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday, as allies announced delivery of new air defenses and committed more aid in the wake of Russian missile strikes.

www.reuters.com

 

[Spadge Vernacular]

Interesting reading that guys viewpoints on how he sees the past present and future.

How realistic do you believe what he states has to be done is?

I suppose it depends upon friendly nations willingness to support Ukraine, which seems to be increasing.

I personally think it is just a matter of time now. Putin is done. He is reaping the rewards of decades of corruption and pilfering the coffers of defense budgets and the like and from creating a mafia state in which his advisors clearly fear going against him - including telling the truth.

I don't for one second believe that Putin was advised that Ukraine would fight back and so fiercely. I also do not believe that he thought that the west would be so proactive in both sanctions and weapon supply to Ukraine. It is much much worse than Vietnam and you can hear the truth when the threat of nukes is used - this is an admission that they are getting beaten.

The trouble is doubly so as Ukraine is fighting for its life, for its women and children and their homes. The Russian conscripts are putting their lives on the line for what - some mythical cabal of Nazi satanists.

If the battlefield is lost then all that is left is air attack. It looks like NATO are about to cut this off.

The nuke threats I gave my opinion in an earlier thread

So in my opinion the gig is up, it is just a matter of time.

 

[Tennessee Blue Mike]

U.S. predicts Ukraine will battle through winter; allies bolster air defenses

Ukraine is expected to battle through harsh winter conditions to try to recapture even more territory from Russia, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday, as allies announced delivery of new air defenses and committed more aid in the wake of Russian missile strikes.

www.reuters.com

This will go along way to cut the terror factor on the unarmed civilian population being massacred by a Madman.

 

[davids]

Not missiles (precision guided). Artillery ammunition and small arms ammo only.

The term rockets applied to unguided munitions NOT MISSILES

Nuclear Notebook: How many nuclear weapons does Russia have in 2022?

This Nuclear Notebook examines Russia’s nuclear arsenal, which includes a stockpile of approximately 4,477 warheads. Of these, about 1,588 strategic warheads are deployed on ballistic missiles and at heavy bomber bases, while an approximate additional 977 strategic warheads, along with 1,912...

thebulletin.org

 

[Spadge Vernacular]

 

[Spadge Vernacular]

This Is the Beginning of the End of the War

The current Ukrainian advances will be the ones to push Russian ground forces completely out of Ukraine, leaving any remaining combat to take place on or just over the border with Russia or with lo…

realcontextnews.com

 

[LinekersLegs]

Think Ukraine used quite a lot of their stock shooting down some of the recent barrage so this will be welcome

 

[Yarrgh]

Yeah mate it goes to Odessa on the black sea and Kharkov in the North.

Not all the way to Moldova?

 

[LinekersLegs]