davek
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Well it's the research of Seymour Hersch.
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davek
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Which is why the Russians are essentially correct when they say the west are at war with them.
davek
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Wagner group mercenaries who were in Belarus signed contracts with the Russiandefense ministry and are now back fighting in Ukraine on the eastern front, but do not pose a threat after losing their leader, a Ukrainian military official said on Wednesday.
“Former members of the Wagner private military company are now actually present on the territory of the Eastern Grouping of Forces. They are taking part in the fighting. In particular, they are coming from the territory of Belarus, where they had their camps,” said Ilia Yevlash, Ukrainian spokesperson for forces in the east, as cited by newspaper Ukrayinska Pravda.
Yevlash added: “They are now being disbanded. These servicemen are sent to different units – some of them are sent to Africa, some re-sign contracts with the Russian Defense Ministry and participate [in the war] in various positions, including instructors. Some go to regular combat units.”
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The Ukrainian military spokesman stressed that the Wagner fighters “do not pose such a threat as they did, for example, a year ago, due to the loss of their main leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin.”
Washington-based think tank Institute of Study of War (ISW) said in an assessment that the returning Wagner fighters will not be able to turn the tide in favor of the Russians at the frontlines.
“Disjointed Wagner Group contingents reportedly returning to fight in Ukraine are likely to have a marginal impact on Russian combat capabilities without bringing the full suite of effectiveness Wagner had had as a unitary organization under [former boss] Yevgeniy Prigozhin’s and founder Dmitry Utkin’s leadership,” ISW stated.
The think tank stressed that “Wagner forces are fragmented and are unlikely to organize into a cohesive fighting force or have an impact on Russian combat capabilities if they return to fighting in Ukraine.”
“Former members of the Wagner private military company are now actually present on the territory of the Eastern Grouping of Forces. They are taking part in the fighting. In particular, they are coming from the territory of Belarus, where they had their camps,” said Ilia Yevlash, Ukrainian spokesperson for forces in the east, as cited by newspaper Ukrayinska Pravda.
Yevlash added: “They are now being disbanded. These servicemen are sent to different units – some of them are sent to Africa, some re-sign contracts with the Russian Defense Ministry and participate [in the war] in various positions, including instructors. Some go to regular combat units.”
For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.
The Ukrainian military spokesman stressed that the Wagner fighters “do not pose such a threat as they did, for example, a year ago, due to the loss of their main leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin.”
Washington-based think tank Institute of Study of War (ISW) said in an assessment that the returning Wagner fighters will not be able to turn the tide in favor of the Russians at the frontlines.
“Disjointed Wagner Group contingents reportedly returning to fight in Ukraine are likely to have a marginal impact on Russian combat capabilities without bringing the full suite of effectiveness Wagner had had as a unitary organization under [former boss] Yevgeniy Prigozhin’s and founder Dmitry Utkin’s leadership,” ISW stated.
The think tank stressed that “Wagner forces are fragmented and are unlikely to organize into a cohesive fighting force or have an impact on Russian combat capabilities if they return to fighting in Ukraine.”
No its not, thats a Russian talking point.
Lets be honest, if the US was at war with Russia it would have ended in March 2022.
EDIT it means Ukraine cant aim them at whatever they want. Its a safety measure if anything
davek
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...you know what I'm saying.
It's like saying the US weren't involved in the Falklands War when they clearly aided UK forces in that war.
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Did they? Cant recall how. The French did by knackering the Argentinian exocet delivery codes, Merica, intel aside, not sure how.
There's never been any secret that the US are supplying Ukraine with targeting info and the most Ultra HD satellite imagery. But they have the hand brake on for the most part.
The Ukrainian intelligence service is also extremely good, hence that strike on the Black Sea Fleet HQ at the exact time the command were meeting.
They sullpied the hot dogs and slush puppies
Diogenes the Cynic
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Orc-like, you might say.
davek
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'While it never directly involved U.S. troops, the United States suppliedBritain with critical fuel, intelligence, and ammunition for the Falklands campaign, contributing significantly to Britain’s eventual military victory. However, the U.S. decision to support Great Britain, a NATO ally, against Argentina, an Organization of American States (OAS) member and signatory to the 1947 Rio Treaty, represented a significant break from more than a century of U.S. policy prioritizing hemispheric unity against extra-hemispheric powers. The United States’ approach to the Falklands conflict unfortunately confirmed some of the worst assumptions Latin Americans have about the United States and its role in the region.'
The United States Has Never Recovered From the Falklands War
The conflict confirmed some of South America’s worst assumptions about its northern neighbor.
foreignpolicy.com
davek
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It'd be naive in the extreme to believe no US or UK special forces are in Ukraine and carrying out attacks.
Its not just intelligence and kit.
Koff Dave you massive conspira-loon
davek
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You really believe no personnel are in there
When they get caught and are declared 'volunteers', you know that's BS right...please tell me you know that.
And take a look at the US military hospitals being open to yanks injured fighting in Ukraine...you really think the US are opening up those facilities and flying them to Germany if they're just Joe Blow from Idaho looking to shoot a couple of Russkies...
Pfffft!!!!!
Kev The Rat
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of course they are
and all these James Bond style attacks on pipelines and bridges can only come from one source as well.
British intelligence services,
I obviously cant say for definite but I'd be amazed if there are any UK or US boots on ground, other than intel and training.
Ukraine has 2000 special ops trained personnel.
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