🇷🇺🇺🇦 Discussion: Relations with Russia and the war in Ukraine

[MagnarTheGreat]

Could Zelensky use nuclear bombs? Ukraine’s options explained

Kyiv could rapidly develop a rudimentary weapon similar to that dropped on Nagasaki in 1945 to stop Russia if the US cuts military aid, it has been suggested

www.thetimes.com

Seems like wishful thinking unless allies give Ukraine the know how and capability.

 

[squeekness]

Could Zelensky use nuclear bombs? Ukraine’s options explained

Kyiv could rapidly develop a rudimentary weapon similar to that dropped on Nagasaki in 1945 to stop Russia if the US cuts military aid, it has been suggested

www.thetimes.com

Seems like wishful thinking unless allies give Ukraine the know how and capability.

It would be a disaster. He fires one nuke at Russia, Russia fires ten back and Europe becomes unlivable.

 

[nachtschicht]

Can't read the article, but it would be a deterrent, that's what nukes are.

 

[blueharvest]

Dead drops, PR stunts and punishment beatings: the rapid rise of Russia’s powerful darknet drug industry

Tech-savvy organised crime groups profiting from billion-dollar enterprise that is spreading beyond Russian borders

www.theguardian.com

 

[blueharvest]

Can't read the article, but it would be a deterrent, that's what nukes are.

Here it is:

https://archive.is/MdQ1p

 

[nachtschicht]

Here it is:

https://archive.is/MdQ1p

Thanks, man.

So yes, it's a deterrent, seems like a reasonable step to me. Also getting some 'keep helping us and we won't need nukes' vibes.

 

[blueharvest]

Ukrainian soldiers focus on keeping Russian advances at bay and brace for storm to come from US

Ukrainian soldiers on the front know that the reelection of Donald Trump will change their lives, but most say that they can't afford to lose focus on their more urgent mission: holding back Russian forces.

apnews.com

 

[blueharvest]

Trump Thinks Putin Is His Friend. The Russians Just Issued a Humiliating Statement to the Contrary.

Putin is already messing with his head.

slate.com

 

[Hobgoblin]

The mismatch between Trump and Putin isn’t even funny. One has been playing this game for decades and the other is a narcissistic moron.

 

[blueharvest]

 

[blueharvest]

‘Russia won the Cold War with Trump’: Pro-Russia agenda certain with second term

Donald Trump’s victory is sparking fears that Ukraine will be forced to hand over territory to Russia, as a second Trump administration will likely ensure a pro-Russia agenda.

www.msnbc.com

 

[blueharvest]

Russian TV hosts fawn over Donald Trump's cabinet picks—"Totally wonderful"

Donald Trump has received praise for his cabinet picks announced on Wednesday from TV hosts in Russia during a live broadcast.

www.newsweek.com

 

[squeekness]

Russian TV hosts fawn over Donald Trump's cabinet picks—"Totally wonderful"

Donald Trump has received praise for his cabinet picks announced on Wednesday from TV hosts in Russia during a live broadcast.

www.newsweek.com

This should have everyone on alert but nobody cares.

 

[Hobgoblin]

I have no doubt that our enemies are thrilled to watch us self destruct. Putin has strived for this for decades.

 

[squeekness]

I have no doubt that our enemies are thrilled to watch us self destruct. Putin has strived for this for decades.

Must be laughing at our stupidity.

 

[blueharvest]

Putin slashes soldiers' payouts as Russia's losses in Ukraine skyrocket

Estimates from researchers in the U.S. in July suggested that the Kremlin faces eye-watering costs for its payouts to troops injured in the war in Ukraine.

www.newsweek.com

 

[blueharvest]

Putin and Trump are deluded about one another – and Ukraine will pay the price

With Donald Trump vowing to the end war in Ukraine quickly, Tom Watling speaks to American and British former officials about the overconfidence of both the US president-elect and the Russian leader

www.independent.co.uk

 

[squeekness]

Putin and Trump are deluded about one another – and Ukraine will pay the price

With Donald Trump vowing to the end war in Ukraine quickly, Tom Watling speaks to American and British former officials about the overconfidence of both the US president-elect and the Russian leader

www.independent.co.uk

I want to see Ukraine prevail.

 

[blueharvest]

Scholz’s call with Putin will open ‘Pandora’s box’, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian president says talk between German and Russian leaders on war will reduce Putin’s isolation

www.theguardian.com

 

[blueharvest]

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says war will ‘end sooner’ once Trump enters White House

US president-elect says the war has ‘got to stop’ as German chancellor urges Putin to start talks with Kyiv in rare phone call. What we know on day 997

www.theguardian.com

 

[blueharvest]

Alexei Zimin, Russian chef who lost TV show over Ukraine war criticism, found dead

Alexei Zimin, a Russian chef who lost his cooking TV show after he criticized the war in Ukraine, was found dead in his hotel room in Serbia.

www.usatoday.com

 

[blueharvest]

Zelensky says Ukraine-Russia war will 'end sooner' with Trump as president

The Ukrainian president also said his country "must do everything" to ensure the war ends next year.

www.bbc.com

 

[squeekness]

Alexei Zimin, Russian chef who lost TV show over Ukraine war criticism, found dead

Alexei Zimin, a Russian chef who lost his cooking TV show after he criticized the war in Ukraine, was found dead in his hotel room in Serbia.

www.usatoday.com

At least he didn't go out a window.

 

[blueharvest]

Russia is secretly developing a petrifying new weapon

The thermobaric warheads have a fearsome reputation due to the injuries inflicted, including collapsed lungs and crushed eyeballs

www.independent.co.uk

 

[blueharvest]

As Trump pushes Ukraine to negotiate, Britain’s MPs say UK must ensure ‘just terms’

Volodymyr Zelenskyy is aiming to reach a peace deal with Russia next year as his backers signal that they are preparing for talks

www.theguardian.com