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re: Latest Updates: Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Posted on 3/12/25 at 9:28 pm to Lee B
Posted on 3/12/25 at 9:28 pm to Lee B
Independent: Kyiv losing Russia’s Kursk after being blinded by lack of US intelligence, say Ukrainians
The cutting of US intelligence to Ukrainian soldiers forced a retreat in occupied Russian Kursk, sources tell The Independent. It was the only Putin land taken by Volodymyr Zelensky’s forces during the three-year war
The cutting of US intelligence to Ukrainian soldiers forced a retreat in occupied Russian Kursk, sources tell The Independent. It was the only Putin land taken by Volodymyr Zelensky’s forces during the three-year war
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Posted on 3/12/25 at 10:07 pm to Lee B
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The cutting of US intelligence to Ukrainian soldiers forced a retreat in occupied Russian Kursk, sources tell The Independent.
Complete bullshite as always.
Posted on 3/12/25 at 11:25 pm to Lee B
Posted on 3/12/25 at 11:30 pm to Lee B
Posted on 3/12/25 at 11:30 pm to Lee B
Posted on 3/12/25 at 11:32 pm to Lee B
Posted on 3/12/25 at 11:34 pm to Lee B
Posted on 3/12/25 at 11:41 pm to John Barron
Posted on 3/13/25 at 3:31 am to Lee B
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Vladimir Putin's Russia does not, and never has wanted, truly peaceful relations with the West and has been engaged in a hybrid war with it for decades.
Putin’s hybrid assaults on the West have included assassinations abroad, the egregious jailing of foreigners in Russia, the funneling of weapons and facilitation of corruption, and, of course, an infamous army of hackers who carry out cyberattacks.
Conflict with the West is "the foundation of (Putin’s) rule now," John Foreman, CBE, a former UK defence attaché in both Kyiv and Moscow, told the Kyiv Independent.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin may hold hostage the ceasefire proposal to which Ukraine has agreed in order to extract preemptive concessions before formal negotiations to end the war have started.
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Russian insider reports about the demands that the Kremlin may make before agreeing to the temporary ceasefire are in line with Russian officials' public statements in the past months.
Is it just me or is there a pattern here? Question: Will Trump blame the coming Russian impass on Putin or Rubio? I think we know the answer to that question.
Posted on 3/13/25 at 4:08 am to Coeur du Tigre
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Indian police have arrested the co-founder of Garantex [Aleksej Besciokov], a Russian cryptocurrency exchange sanctioned by the European Union and the U.S. government, under India’s extradition law.
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Last week, the U.S. Department of Justice accused Besciokov of personally approving transactions on Garantex linked to North Korea-government hackers and other cybercriminals, criminally charging Besciokov for facilitating money laundering on the crypto exchange. Indian government officials confirmed Besciokov’s arrest in a statement later on Wednesday. The statement said that Indian police sought an arrest warrant for Besciokov at the request of the U.S. government, and that Besciokov was planning to flee India.
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Last week, the U.S. Secret Service seized Garantex’s websites after the Justice Department unsealed its indictment against Besciokov and Serda. U.S. authorities also froze more than $26 million in cryptocurrency. Since then, Garantex has suspended its operations, and invited customers to “face-to-face meetings” at its office in the Russian capital Moscow after coming up with an unspecified “solution for blocked assets.”
I think we can see why he took that 'vacation' to India. Trying to explain to rich Russians why their money is frozen by the US might not be his best option. Especially 'face to face'.A US prison may be the safest place for him. We also may note that this account freeze and arrest warrant were initiated by the Trump DoJ. Are we seeing a new attitude towards those that highlight the inherent risk of criminal activity in cryptocurrency?
Again, apologies for the redundancies, "...facilitating money laundering on the crypto exchange" and "criminal activity in cryptocurrency".
Not happy.
This post was edited on 3/13/25 at 4:10 am
Posted on 3/13/25 at 5:09 am to Coeur du Tigre
The sanctioned-exempt Russian banks just lost their exemptions yesterday. As per US Treasury directive of Jan. 10, Europe can no longer purchase Russian oil & gas to fund Putin's war machine. These exemptions allowed sanctioned Russian banks to process European payments for Russian energy.
The exemptions expired yesterday at noon - March 12, 2025.To his credit, Trump did not nullify this directive prior to its date of effect. This is significant as the Russian's #1 demand for the last two years has been for sanctions relief. As the sales of oil and gas to Europe has been Russia's strongest revenue stream post-invasion (and pre-invasion), cutting access to Russian banks for payment throws a major wrench into the Kremlin financial machine.
This actually is the biggest sanction yet imposed on Putin and a major political statement from the Trump administration. Although initiated by the Biden administration, this act is the equivalent of cutting arms shipments and intelligence to the Ukrainians, only aimed at the Russians this time. Will the White House get what they want from this?
The exemptions expired yesterday at noon - March 12, 2025.To his credit, Trump did not nullify this directive prior to its date of effect. This is significant as the Russian's #1 demand for the last two years has been for sanctions relief. As the sales of oil and gas to Europe has been Russia's strongest revenue stream post-invasion (and pre-invasion), cutting access to Russian banks for payment throws a major wrench into the Kremlin financial machine.
This actually is the biggest sanction yet imposed on Putin and a major political statement from the Trump administration. Although initiated by the Biden administration, this act is the equivalent of cutting arms shipments and intelligence to the Ukrainians, only aimed at the Russians this time. Will the White House get what they want from this?
Posted on 3/13/25 at 6:02 am to trinidadtiger
Random tweets
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We will see if Washington still uses "you have to have a ceasefire to negotiate peace" line on the demands
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Witkoff is now in Moscow, and about to hear how Moscow wants full capitulation of Ukraine and withdrawal from all four partially occupied regions, along with other nonsense.
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Russia has handed over a list of demands to the US for an agreement to end the war and reset relations, – Reuters.
Meanwhile, putin will meet with Lukashenko today to discuss the situation in Ukraine.
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Reuters reports that Russia has presented the United States with its list of demands for a deal to end the ongoing war in Ukraine and reset diplomatic relations with Washington, with officials stating that the list is “broad” and similar to previous demands made to Ukraine, the U.S, and NATO. The terms are said to include no membership in NATO for Ukraine, an agreement not to deploy foreign troops or a peacekeeping force to Ukraine after the war, and international recognition of Russia’s claim to Crimea as well as the regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia in Southeastern Ukraine.
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We will see if Washington still uses "you have to have a ceasefire to negotiate peace" line on the demands
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The French National Assembly adopted a resolution today directing the strengthening of political, economic, and military support to Ukraine by France, the European Union, NATO, and other allies across Europe. The resolution also called for the seizure of over $400 billion in frozen Russian assets throughout Europe, in order to fund additional support for Ukraine.
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As Germany continues to ramp up defense production, the arms giant Rheinmetall is preparing to purchase Volkswagen's automotive factory in Osnabrueck and turn it into an armored vehicle manufacturing plant.
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Polish President Andrzej Duda during an interview today called on the United States to move nuclear weapons to Poland, as a deterrent against further Russian aggression in Eastern Europe, stating that he had already begun to discuss the possibility with U.S. President Trump’s Envoy for Russia and Ukraine, Keith Kellogg. Duda further said about the proposal, “The borders of NATO moved east in 1999, so 26 years later there should also be a shift of the NATO infrastructure east. For me this is obvious.”
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Posted on 3/13/25 at 6:38 am to StormyMcMan
quote:Some observers of the ceasefire meeting in Saudi Arabia have indicated the Ukraine's quick agreement to the terms is based on their belief that Putin will never agree to a ceasefire, and will prevent the US proposal from moving forward with a series of rediculous demands. Thus Ukraine shows the world (again) who supports peace and who started and continues this war.
Reuters reports that Russia has presented the United States with its list of demands for a deal to end the ongoing war in Ukraine and reset diplomatic relations with Washington, with officials stating that the list is “broad” and similar to previous demands made to Ukraine, the U.S, and NATO. The terms are said to include no membership in NATO for Ukraine, an agreement not to deploy foreign troops or a peacekeeping force to Ukraine after the war, and international recognition of Russia’s claim to Crimea as well as the regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia in Southeastern Ukraine.
quote:A win-win for everyone in Germany. The Rheinmetal PR department is so happy their furniture is floating.
As Germany continues to ramp up defense production, the arms giant Rheinmetall is preparing to purchase Volkswagen's automotive factory in Osnabrueck and turn it into an armored vehicle manufacturing plant.
Posted on 3/13/25 at 7:15 am to Coeur du Tigre
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Thus Ukraine shows the world (again) who supports peace and who started and continues this war.
If you are offering a peace you know your opponent won't agree to, are you really offering peace?
Its like these blue hair cucks "boycotting" Teslas they could never afford. Totally performative, 0 substance.
But sure, I guess we needed reminding that Ukraine didn't start it?
This post was edited on 3/13/25 at 7:16 am
Posted on 3/13/25 at 7:17 am to Coeur du Tigre
Why are you posting pictures of Lee?
Posted on 3/13/25 at 7:37 am to Coeur du Tigre
Russia opposes temporary ceasefire, top Putin aide says
by Tim Zadorozhnyy March 13, 2025 1:34 PM
The Kremlin is prioritizing a long-term settlement over a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said on March 13, calling the U.S. truce proposal a "respite for the Ukrainian military."
His remarks come as U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, reportedly arrived in Moscow for talks on a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will determine Moscow's stance on the idea of a temporary ceasefire later on March 13, Ushakov added.
"We believe that our goal is a long-term peaceful settlement, and we are striving for that, a peaceful settlement that takes into account the legitimate interests of our country and our known concerns," Ushakov said on state television.
Ushakov added that he outlined Russia's position on the ceasefire to U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.
"I outlined our position that this (ceasefire) is nothing more than a temporary respite for the Ukrainian military, nothing more," Ushakov said.
Waltz and Ushakov also agreed that Ukraine's potential NATO accession cannot be part of the peace settlement debate, Putin's aide claimed.
The Kyiv Independent
by Tim Zadorozhnyy March 13, 2025 1:34 PM
The Kremlin is prioritizing a long-term settlement over a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said on March 13, calling the U.S. truce proposal a "respite for the Ukrainian military."
His remarks come as U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, reportedly arrived in Moscow for talks on a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will determine Moscow's stance on the idea of a temporary ceasefire later on March 13, Ushakov added.
"We believe that our goal is a long-term peaceful settlement, and we are striving for that, a peaceful settlement that takes into account the legitimate interests of our country and our known concerns," Ushakov said on state television.
Ushakov added that he outlined Russia's position on the ceasefire to U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.
"I outlined our position that this (ceasefire) is nothing more than a temporary respite for the Ukrainian military, nothing more," Ushakov said.
Waltz and Ushakov also agreed that Ukraine's potential NATO accession cannot be part of the peace settlement debate, Putin's aide claimed.
The Kyiv Independent
Posted on 3/13/25 at 7:47 am to cypher
Posted on 3/13/25 at 7:54 am to cypher
Ukraine Terrorism update from Kursk?
Posted on 3/13/25 at 7:57 am to VolSquatch
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If you are offering a peace you know your opponent won't agree to, are you really offering peace?
Sure you are.
If you say I’m going to stop fighting if you stop fighting you are offering peace even if you know they won’t accept your offer.
Now if there are strings attached that’s different.
Posted on 3/13/25 at 8:01 am to cypher
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The Kremlin is prioritizing a long-term settlement over a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said on March 13, calling the U.S. truce proposal a "respite for the Ukrainian military."
His remarks come as U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, reportedly arrived in Moscow for talks on a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will determine Moscow's stance on the idea of a temporary ceasefire later on March 13, Ushakov added.
Ok, we have our answer. Putin will put a long list of untenable Russian requirements on the table and will chop and change each one over the next week or so. All the time undermining the American position in the talks and delaying everything to the point that no one recognizes what it was all about to start with.
The ball is now in Trump's court. Trump can lose control quickly if he doesn't act. He 'forced' the Ukrainians to agree to the ceasefire, let's see him do the same to Putin.
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