Is Russia about to invade Ukraine? (1 Viewer)

[superchuck500]

Russia continues to mass assets within range of Ukraine - though the official explanations are that they are for various exercises. United States intelligence has noted that Russian operatives in Ukraine could launch 'false flag' operations as a predicate to invasion. The West has pressed for negotiations and on Friday in Geneva, the US Sec. State Blinken will meet with the Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov.

Certainly the Russian movements evidence some plan - but what is it? Some analysts believe that Putin's grand scheme involves securing Western commitments that NATO would never expand beyond its current composition. Whether that means action in Ukraine or merely the movement of pieces on the chess board remains to be seen.

VIENNA — No one expected much progress from this past week’s diplomatic marathon to defuse the security crisis Russia has ignited in Eastern Europe by surrounding Ukraine on three sides with 100,000 troops and then, by the White House’s accounting, sending in saboteurs to create a pretext for invasion.

But as the Biden administration and NATO conduct tabletop simulations about how the next few months could unfold, they are increasingly wary of another set of options for President Vladimir V. Putin, steps that are more far-reaching than simply rolling his troops and armor over Ukraine’s border.

Mr. Putin wants to extend Russia’s sphere of influence to Eastern Europe and secure written commitments that NATO will never again enlarge. If he is frustrated in reaching that goal, some of his aides suggested on the sidelines of the negotiations last week, then he would pursue Russia’s security interests with results that would be felt acutely in Europe and the United States.

There were hints, never quite spelled out, that nuclear weapons could be shifted to places — perhaps not far from the United States coastline — that would reduce warning times after a launch to as little as five minutes, potentially igniting a confrontation with echoes of the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis.

Russia Issues Subtle Threats More Far-Reaching Than a Ukraine Invasion

If the West fails to meet its security demands, Moscow could take measures like placing nuclear missiles close to the U.S. coastline, Russian officials have hinted.

www.nytimes.com

Blinken Will Meet With Russia as U.S. Pushes for More Diplomacy

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will meet with Foreign Minister Sergey V. Lavrov of Russia in Geneva on Friday as the United States warns that Russia could soon attack Ukraine.

www.nytimes.com

How to think about war in Ukraine

Start with the Ukrainians

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[barbar]

And if he isn't, he sure is acting like one.

At this point it's really the most plausible explanation.

 

[efil4]

 

[Huntn]

Trump is a Russian asset.

Without a doubt, voluntary or recruited, makes no difference.

 

[Optimus Prime]

Tucker Carlson says he’s ‘definitely more sympathetic to Putin than Zelensky’

‘I am definitely more sympathetic to Putin than Zelensky for the following reason: I think it's fair to judge leaders on how they do for their country,’ Tucker Carlson said in an interview with Chris Cuomo

www.independent.co.uk

 

[DaveXA]

Tucker Carlson says he’s ‘definitely more sympathetic to Putin than Zelensky’

‘I am definitely more sympathetic to Putin than Zelensky for the following reason: I think it's fair to judge leaders on how they do for their country,’ Tucker Carlson said in an interview with Chris Cuomo

www.independent.co.uk

I mean, it's Tucker. Not sure what anyone expected from that dumbarse.

 

[efil4]

I hope this never verifies.

A Suspicious Pattern Alarming the Ukrainian Military

A Ukrainian military source believes that Russia’s long-range strikes are aimed using satellite imagery provided by U.S. companies.

www.theatlantic.com

 

[Huntn]

Tucker Carlson says he’s ‘definitely more sympathetic to Putin than Zelensky’

‘I am definitely more sympathetic to Putin than Zelensky for the following reason: I think it's fair to judge leaders on how they do for their country,’ Tucker Carlson said in an interview with Chris Cuomo

www.independent.co.uk

Right wing traitors…

 

[Incumbent]

 

[superchuck500]

 

[efil4]

Now the Russians turn. Who have repeatedly stated no ceasefire will be acceptable.

And im willing to be that if they do accept a 30 day ceasefire, hostilities on the front lines will not end.

 

[Huntn]

Now the Russians turn. Who have repeatedly stated no ceasefire will be acceptable.

And im willing to be that if they do accept a 30 day ceasefire, hostilities on the front lines will not end.

…so Russia can regroup.

 

[Optimus Prime]

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that he was “being a little bit sarcastic” when he repeatedly claimed as a candidate that he would have the Russia-Ukraine war solved within 24 hours — and even before he even took office.

Trump was asked about the vow he repeatedly made on the campaign trail during an interview for the “Full Measure” television program as his administration is still trying to broker a solution 54 days into his second term.

“Well, I was being a little bit sarcastic when I said that,” Trump said in a clip released ahead of the episode airing Sunday. “What I really mean is I’d like to get it settled and, I’ll, I think, I think I’ll be successful.”

It was a rare admission from Trump, who has a long record of making exaggerated claims.

Trump said at a CNN town hall in May 2023, “They’re dying, Russians and Ukrainians. I want them to stop dying. And I’ll have that done — I’ll have that done in 24 hours.”……..

Trump says he was being a 'bit sarcastic' when he promised to end Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours

President Donald Trump says he was “being a little bit sarcastic” when he repeatedly claimed as a candidate that he would have the Russia-Ukraine war solved within 24 hours — and before he even took office.

apnews.com

 

[efil4]

this guy is a true pathological liar and full of projection and performative actions.

It has been widely reported that UAF was NOT surrounded in Kursk. Including Zelensky




This started last week, Trump announced on Truth Social about UAF troops being surrounded.




Then Putin addressed Duma/Russia to echo the propaganda





We effectively have a POTUS siding with Putin and continuation of propaganda for bolstering his own reality - one that doesnt reflect the real world in any way. This is ALL to continue the pressure narrative on Ukraine to submit.

 

[efil4]

So the Oval Office incident was part of a "pressure campaign" by Trump Administration. ( confirming what we all saw and thought at the time - it was a set up )

 

[MT15]

Buffoons, the lot of them.

 

[efil4]

LOL Trump spoke to Putin.

they have apparently agreed on a ceasefire with respect to Energy and Infrastructure.

LOLOL. Thats it. Thats all they agreed to so far. Not a full ceasefire, just basically telling Ukraine to stop hitting Oil refineries, Gas lines etc. etc.

good grief

 

[superchuck500]

LOL Trump spoke to Putin.

they have apparently agreed on a ceasefire with respect to Energy and Infrastructure.

LOLOL. Thats it. Thats all they agreed to so far. Not a full ceasefire, just basically telling Ukraine to stop hitting Oil refineries, Gas lines etc. etc.

good grief

 

[DaveXA]

I mean, is anyone actually surprised at Poots doing this? Lol.

Anyone thinking he or Trump negotiates in good faith are ignorant idiots.