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

[blueharvest]

Russia has always treated their troops as expendable.

 

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In 2024, the number of cases against Russian soldiers who refused to serve doubled

In 2024, Russian military prosecuted far more of its own soldiers for refusing to fight in Ukraine than it did the previous year. According to data collected by Mediazona, judges h...

en.zona.media

 

[blueharvest]

In 2024, the number of cases against Russian soldiers who refused to serve doubled

In 2024, Russian military prosecuted far more of its own soldiers for refusing to fight in Ukraine than it did the previous year. According to data collected by Mediazona, judges h...

en.zona.media

I wouldn't want to fight for Russia, either. Especially since they've been losing pretty badly in Ukraine for the past year or so.

 

[blueharvest]

Bloodied Ukrainian troops risk losing more hard-won land in Kursk to Russia

Five months after their shock offensive into Russia, Ukrainian troops are bloodied by daily combat losses and demoralized by the rising risk of defeat in Kursk.

apnews.com

 

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2024 was a year of triumphs and setbacks for Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Here's how it unfolded

The year 2024 saw President Vladimir Putin further cement his power as he sought to counter Russia's isolation over the war in Ukraine

www.independent.co.uk

 

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[squeekness]

I'm sure Trump would love that.

 

[squeekness]

Truly sad. Those poor people have no control over their lives.

 

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[blueharvest]

Russia and Ukraine swap at least 300 prisoners in exchange deal

Some of Ukrainians had been held since early days of war, while Russians were captured in Ukraine’s Kursk offensive

www.theguardian.com

 

[squeekness]

Elon doesn't care.

 

[blueharvest]

Ukraine war briefing: US grants $6bn in aid to Ukraine before Trump inauguration

Aid package includes weapons and economic assistance to pay for critical government services; Ukraine foreign minister visits Syria. What we know on day 1,042

www.theguardian.com

 

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Ukraine war briefing: Russia vows to retaliate after state media reportedly blocked on Telegram in EU

Moscow says the move is ‘censorship’ and that it reserves the right to ‘respond in the same manner’. What we know on day 1,041

www.theguardian.com

 

[blueharvest]

 

[squeekness]

"One phone call!"

 

[blueharvest]

US imposes sanctions on Russia and Iran groups over election interference

Treasury department said entities tried to ‘stoke socio-political tensions and influence’ the 2024 US elections

www.theguardian.com

 

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Kremlin Insiders Reveal How Trump Is Already Secretly Helping Putin

Putin’s top propagandists highlight yet more similarities between Putin and Trump and explain how the President-elect is already helping the Kremlin.

www.thedailybeast.com

 

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Unconventional Russian attack could cause 'substantial' casualties, top NATO official warns

NATO is in a "boiling frog" situation with suspected Russian hybrid attacks creeping up to a volume that would have been "utterly unacceptable" five years ago, says the alliance's deputy assistant secretary general.

news.sky.com

 

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Unconventional Russian attack could cause 'substantial' casualties, top NATO official warns

NATO is in a "boiling frog" situation with suspected Russian hybrid attacks creeping up to a volume that would have been "utterly unacceptable" five years ago, says the alliance's deputy assistant secretary general.

news.sky.com

I don't understand why they aren't unacceptable now. No wonder Putin thinks he can do whatever he wants.

 

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[blueharvest]

Ukraine faces a tough 2025 with Putin's momentum and Trump presidency

“My biggest concern is that Ukraine will be pressured to accept a bad deal with Russia, as Donald Trump will be keen to deliver on his promise to stop the war,” according to one expert.

www.nbcnews.com