Things are heating up in the Donbass
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Robin
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Good little rationalizers, baaaaa.
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Bigfoot
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That would be Bigfoot.
"There's never a bad time to top off your preps, don't forget pet supplies if applicable"
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Finally!!!!!
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Maybe, just maybe the Ukraine can get rid of that corrupt slime ball!!!!!
Cool, now lets do Putin!
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From Army To Zelenskyy, Ukraine's Corruption Scandal Rocks Country
Ukraine has been rocked by a corruption scandal in which suspects allegedly discussed millions of dollars worth of kickbacks on protection for energy plants, even as Russian bombs raining down on them plunged citizens into cold and darkness.
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Cool, now lets do Putin!
Elon Musk — officially the world's richest man — says he thinks 'Putin is significantly richer than me'
Russian President Vladimir Putin's massive wealth remains a mystery in that nobody knows exactly how much of it there is, or where it is stashed.
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Putin - from a grey man to the leader of the largest global corruption syndicate
John Sipher, author and long-time CIA officer, who also served in Russia, recently described Putin as
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Russian President Vladimir Putin Gives Remarkably Detailed Explanation of Current Peace Negotiation Status – Either Ukraine Concedes Diplomatically, or We Will Win Militarily
On the sidelines of a trade and economic discussion with the govt of Kyrgyzstan and the CSTO summit, Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin took questions from media about the Ukraine -vs- Russia conflict.Now, due to the significance of his remarks, and keeping in mind these responses are in the Russian language, it becomes important for WESTERN READERS to evaluate the translation. Vladimir Putin speaks in direct terms that are often not understood in western translation, the nuance within the translation is important.
That said, I am going through the remarks; I will share the video and ongoing translation while extrapolating against the known backdrop of communication as shared by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Emissary Steve Witkoff and ultimately, President Donald Trump.
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It appears that Russian President Putin is expecting the arrival of a U.S. delegation to Moscow, likely Witkoff, Saturday, Sunday or Monday (early next week). This aligns with the prior statements of President Trump during remarks aboard Air Force One.
As to the status of the current conflict from the Russian perspective. Vladimir Putin was brutally honest and pragmatic in his remarks.
Russian President Vladimir Putin Gives Remarkably Detailed Explanation of Current Peace Negotiation Status - Either Ukraine Concedes Diplomatically, or We Will Win Militarily - The Last Refuge
On the sidelines of a trade and economic discussion with the govt of Kyrgyzstan and the CSTO summit, Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin took questions from media about the Ukraine -vs- Russia conflict. Now, due to the significance of his remarks, and keeping in mind these responses are...
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Either Ukraine Concedes Diplomatically, or We Will Win Militarily
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Oddsmakers are at 3:1 that Putin will complete a hat trick Christmas Eve, and bomb an orphanage.
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EU Desperate to Find a Way to Use Frozen Russian Assets to Fund Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is huddled with European Leaders at the European Council meeting in Brussels. The key effort by the assembly is how to use frozen Russian assets to give money to Ukraine.The EU itself does not want to lend Ukraine money directly because people within each nation of the EU assembly do not support giving Ukraine more money. The issue reflects a political disconnect where the EU leaders want to give money that the EU citizens do not support giving.
As a result, the only viable option is for the EU to find a mechanism where seized Russian assets can be disbursed or used as collateral for payments to Ukraine. However, some member states like Hungary, Italy and Belgium are refusing to cooperate with the seizure of the Russian sovereign wealth fund. The problem for Zelenskyy and his friends is simply that without money wars cannot continue.
President Trump has told the EU the frozen Russian assets should be used as part of the negotiation for a ceasefire. If the EU announces permanent confiscation of the assets the leverage is lost.
https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2025/12/18/eu-desperate-to-find-a-way-to-use-frozen-russian-assets-to-fund-ukraine/
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Did this propaganda sponge go to Donbass?
Robin
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"terrible needless war"
Pretty much sums it up.
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Pretty much sums it up.
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Major escalation. Putin's residence is targeted by 91 Ukrainian kamikaze drones.
Kremlin will revise its peace negotiations position and preparing a response.
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Kremlin will revise its peace negotiations position and preparing a response.
Lavrov responds to failed Ukrainian attack on Putin’s residence (VIDEO)
Russia will revise its “negotiating position” on Ukraine talks after Kiev’s failed attack on Putin’s residence, FM Sergey Lavrov has said
One would say zelensky or the deep state (or both) are deliberately trying to sabotage the peace negotiations.Major escalation. Putin's residence is targeted by 91 Ukrainian kamikaze drones.
Kremlin will revise its peace negotiations position and preparing a response.
Lavrov responds to failed Ukrainian attack on Putin’s residence (VIDEO)
Russia will revise its “negotiating position” on Ukraine talks after Kiev’s failed attack on Putin’s residence, FM Sergey Lavrov has said
I await the response of President Putin.
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President Trump Responds to the 91-Drone Attack on Putin’s Residence in Novgorod region
During an impromptu press availability beside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump responded to a question about a drone attack against the personal residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin.President Trump noted that he was informed of the attack by President Putin during an early Monday phone call between the two leaders.
According to Russian media, confirmed by Russian foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Putin’s presidential residence in the Novgorod region, more than 400 kilometers (249 miles) northwest of Moscow, was targeted by 91 drones. Russia has vowed retaliation saying, “targets had already been selected.” President Trump’s response is prompted below:
In context, there have been several attacks against Russia timed with negotiations. CTH has noted that each instance of closer agreement during Russia/Ukraine negotiations (Turkey) or U.S/Ukraine negotiations (Turkey and Paris) there have been attacks into Russia that seemed to carry a motive from an external third party.
CONTEXT: British intelligence previously confirmed their participation in the successful Ukraine drone attack against long-range Russian bombers. That operation, highly controversial at the time, was previously confirmed by President Trump saying the U.S. was not informed in advance.
Most observers note that Ukraine President Zelenskyy is not an independent actor in the warfare decisions as carried out from within Ukraine itself. In fact, British intelligence has now replaced U.S. intelligence for providing the majority of the satellite guidance systems, targeted systems and missile operations. German and French intelligence have been closely coordinating with the U.K. on behalf of European Union stakeholders.
President Trump Responds to the 91-Drone Attack on Putin's Residence in Novgorod region - The Last Refuge
During an impromptu press availability beside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump responded to a question about a drone attack against the personal residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin. President Trump noted that he was informed of the attack by President Putin...
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Beyond the ideological component, the economies of the U.K/EU are now increasingly dependent on their defense spending as was recognized yesterday with the severe contraction of the German economy in almost all sectors except those supported by defense spending.
An end to the Russia/Ukraine conflict is against the interests of the “coalition of the willing.” Additionally, an ancillary motive for the U.S. group who support the EU effort is to keep President Trump bogged down.
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An end to the Russia/Ukraine conflict is against the interests of the “coalition of the willing.” Additionally, an ancillary motive for the U.S. group who support the EU effort is to keep President Trump bogged down.
President Trump Responds to the 91-Drone Attack on Putin's Residence in Novgorod region - The Last Refuge
During an impromptu press availability beside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump responded to a question about a drone attack against the personal residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin. President Trump noted that he was informed of the attack by President Putin...
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Attack on Putin’s residence could be anti-Zelensky plot in Kiev – ex-CIA analyst
Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson has told RT that hostile elements in the Ukrainian special services may be acting against Vladimir Zelensky
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- U.S. seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker
- Vessel had been renamed and registered under Russian flag
- Seizure took place in the Atlantic, near Iceland
- Pursuit of vessel was part of US pressure campaign on Venezuela
- Seizure took place days after capture of President Nicolas Maduro
- Coast Guard also seized another Venezuela-linked tanker
It appeared to be the first time in recent memory that the U.S. military has seized a Russian-flagged vessel.
It's being reported Lviv has been hit with Oreshnik missile.
Putin is under heavy pressure inside Russia to take the gloves off.
Another Russian tanker was hit in the Black Sea earlier today.
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Putin is under heavy pressure inside Russia to take the gloves off.
Another Russian tanker was hit in the Black Sea earlier today.
Suspected Oreshnik missile strike in western Ukraine (VIDEO)
Unverified reports claim that Russia has struck Ukraine with the Oreshnik ballistic missile
And what exactly would "taking the gloves off" entail? Would he invade even harder?It's being reported Lviv has been hit with Oreshnik missile.
Putin is under heavy pressure inside Russia to take the gloves off.
Another Russian tanker was hit in the Black Sea earlier today.
Suspected Oreshnik missile strike in western Ukraine (VIDEO)
Unverified reports claim that Russia has struck Ukraine with the Oreshnik ballistic missile
I think they want what was promised and not delivered after red lines were crossed.
Personally I find it very strange, that the railroad supply lines from Poland are allowed to function.
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or most of the bridges over the Dieniper river
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It's being reported Lviv has been hit with Oreshnik missile.
Putin is under heavy pressure inside Russia to take the gloves off.
Another Russian tanker was hit in the Black Sea earlier today.
Suspected Oreshnik missile strike in western Ukraine (VIDEO)
Unverified reports claim that Russia has struck Ukraine with the Oreshnik ballistic missile
Swift Retaliation: Putin Launches Oreshnik Strike on "Largest Gas Storage Site in Europe" in Ukraine's Lvov Region
It is being reported that Europe’s largest underground gas storage facility was hit:
According to preliminary data, the main target was the strategic underground Bilche-Volytsko-Uherske gas storage facility in Stryi — its capacity accounts for over 50% of all Ukrainian gas storage facilities.
The timing obviously suggests that this is a “retaliation” attack meant to send a strong message to the West. Retaliation for what, precisely? Likely for several of the recent provocations and escalations together: the attempted drone attack on Putin’s dacha, the US seizure of an allegedly-‘Russian’ oil tanker, and don’t forget—the European summit’s signing of commitments to deploy both troops and military bases on Ukrainian soil in the event of a ceasefire. Russia had just warned they would become legitimate targets, and a strategically placed Oreshnik strike in western Ukraine could certainly be construed as a message for that:
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Swift Retaliation: Putin Launches Oreshnik Strike on "Largest Gas Storage Site in Europe" in Ukraine's Lvov Region
It has happened for only the second time of the war: the Russian Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile dubbed the Oreshnik was launched from the Kapustin Yar range toward Lvov, again providing the world with an eerie spectacle:
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Another clue as to why Russia is desperate to acquire territory and people in Ukraine - because they are losing people and territory in the east to China. Astonishing.
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Robin
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But, but, but, Putin is the man!!!!! Or so many think so, here as well. Richest man on the planet, what a four flusher.
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