CODChimera posted:

along those lines, i've noticed that "embarrassing Russia" is considered a win

mawarannahr posted:

my bony fealty posted:

it's kind of remarkable, all the Slava NAFO types have been fixating on individual equipment losses and flaming oil depots while the actual war is being lost bit by bit every day

not surprising for people who see the war in terms of Call of Duty-esque "blow up the enemy tank to win the mission" victories. compare to the enlightened CSPAM mindset which is akin to the MGS5 mission where you have to blow up many many tanks.

Egg Moron posted:

Western estimates of Ukraines strength that get put into the media have historically been several shades rosier than the battlefield reality so when western media reports that the AFU could buckle by summer, what does that indicate?

mila kunis posted:

Pope Francis: The Ukraine? How many divisions do they have?

mila kunis posted:

Pope Francis: The Ukraine? How many divisions do they have?

Egg Moron posted:

Western estimates of Ukraines strength that get put into the media have historically been several shades rosier than the battlefield reality so when western media reports that the AFU could buckle by summer, what does that indicate?

CODChimera posted:

along those lines, i've noticed that "embarrassing Russia" is considered a win

Ardennes posted:

Admittedly, Biden is attempting to still push a bill through congress. But a lot of is really just going to depend on Russian tempo, and how aggressive do them want to be.

Things are quite bad for the Ukrainians, but the question becomes their manpower burn rate, and if it gets lopsided enough whether the Russians ever pull the trigger.

euphronius posted:

Putin is slow rolling it to ensure his favored candidate wins

en.kremlin.ru posted:

President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Citizens of Russia, friends,

Tomorrow, March 15, the polling
stations will open across our vast country, and the three-day voting in the presidential election will begin.

This is the eighth time a presidential
election will be held in Russia, which shows the inviolability of the principle
of holding regular elections which is one of the basic principles of a democratic state. The outcome will directly affect the development of the country in the coming years.

This is an important high-stakes event
and, as the incumbent head of state, I believe it is necessary to address you
today.

I would like to emphasise that the people are the only source of power in our country. This key legal provision is
enshrined in the Constitution. It means that only you, the citizens of Russia,
determine the future of the Fatherland.

You will not just cast your vote,
but will firmly declare your will and aspirations, and your personal
involvement in the future of Russia, because an election is a step into the future.

I am confident that you realise that
our country is going through a difficult period, and we are facing formidable
challenges in almost all spheres. In order for us to continue to meet them with
dignity and to successfully overcome difficulties, we need to stay united and confident in ourselves.

We have proven that we can stand
together as we defend Russia’s freedom, sovereignty, and security, uphold our
values, traditions, history and culture, and act in line with what conscience,
truth and justice are telling us. We have our own view on what kind of a country
we want and how we should build it, and what plans we should carry out. Today,
it is critically important not to stray from this path, to achieve what we have
set out to achieve, and to fulfil our ambitious goals.

So, a lot depends on each of you in the coming days. Let me be frank with you: participating in the election today
is a manifestation of patriotism. This is well understood by the residents of Donbass and Novorossiya who, under the most trying circumstances, voted during referendums
on unity with Russia and will make their choice now as well.

Our military on the frontlines will
vote as well. They display courage and heroism, defend our Fatherland, and participate in the elections to set an example for all of us.

It is imperative to confirm our
unity and our resolve to move forward together. Your every vote is valuable and important. So, I urge you to exercise your right to vote during the next three
days. Polling stations will open everywhere, in every city, town, and village
of our large country.

Friends,

All of us, the multi-ethnic people
of Russia, are one big family. We care and worry about our native country. We
want it to flourish, to be strong, free, and prosperous. We want the standard
of living and quality of life to improve. And so it will be. We will do
everything exactly the way we want it.

So, please come to the polling
stations and make your civic and patriotic position clear, vote for the candidate of your choice, and for the prosperous future of our beloved Russia.

Thank you.

VoicesCanBe posted:

There is a part of me that has wondered if western media is exaggerating the problems the AFU are having right now to create urgency to pass more funding.

But the coverage's been so sustained for months that it would have to be a very dedicated propaganda strategy.

SIGSEGV posted:

Russian intelligence is entirely capable of being fuckwits, like everybody else, especially when asked to act on short notice, especially here where the fascist candidate crown was hotly contested like it was in, say, France. Also remember that Putin is in fact a loving idiot who consumed so much of his own brand of Fox News that he actually named and blamed invasion backlash on "cancel culture" and compared himself to JK Rowling.

It doesn't need to be hidden if it's entirely legal and it is in Europe because equivalent foreign election involvement laws are weak due to being configured to let CIA cutouts exist with ease.

BearsBearsBears posted:

If all Ukrainian civilians that Ukraine previously killed in Donbas isn't a good enough causus belli for the west then what makes you think another few dozen or hundred would be?

fanfic insert posted:

russian intelligence didnt even notice western funded banderite groups were seizing control of Ukraine for like 24 years. they are fuckwits

Soapy_Bumslap posted:

"Vote!" - Vladimir Putin

Regarde Aduck posted:

much like the American religious right are basically funding a load of culture war stuff here in the UK and everyone knows it but doesn't care

Egg Moron posted:

Western estimates of Ukraines strength that get put into the media have historically been several shades rosier than the battlefield reality so when western media reports that the AFU could buckle by summer, what does that indicate?

Homeless Friend posted:

Russia is about to learn why Europeans have free healthcare

Homeless Friend posted:

Russia is about to learn why Europeans have free healthcare

Regarde Aduck posted:

they probably did but didn't think it was a big deal

much like the American religious right are basically funding a load of culture war stuff here in the UK and everyone knows it but doesn't care

January 6 Survivor posted:

If russian intelligence is reading my bad posting first I'd like to say I'm sorry bu also if you need someone to assassinate members of NAFO, all you need is to send me a PSS integrally suppressed pistol and I will do it for the gun nerd satisfaction.

Dokapon Findom posted:

I personally like Boris Johnson

Orange Devil posted:

The gently caress? Mods?

euphronius posted:

ukriane wasn’t committed to fight to the last in 2022

Russia was correct in that

DJJIB-DJDCT posted:

That’s part of the danger of these NGOs. Using gay rights to spearhead USAID or NED initiatives is going to blow back on the community even of only a tiny group are compradors actively working with the west.

Regarde Aduck posted:

they probably did but didn't think it was a big deal

much like the American religious right are basically funding a load of culture war stuff here in the UK and everyone knows it but doesn't care

mawarannahr posted:

Address to the citizens of Russia • President of Russia

SplitSoul posted:

You fight umpteen orcs, what do you get?
An IOU in crayon and a plate in your head

mawarannahr posted:

Address to the citizens of Russia • President of Russia