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re: Latest Updates: Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Posted on 3/28/25 at 6:18 pm to cypher
Posted on 3/28/25 at 6:18 pm to cypher
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A restaurant in Dnipro after a Russian drone attack tonight.
Russia has significantly increased its attacks on Ukrainian civilians recently.
I'm thinking that Ukraine should have a fleet of small prop driven aircraft that are armed to deal with the Iranian drones while keeping the F16's and Mirages for shooting down cruise missiles.
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Posted on 3/28/25 at 6:37 pm to Lee B
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they have more men in their 40s than 20s.
And the countries draft cuts off at 25.
Posted on 3/28/25 at 7:01 pm to DMAN1968
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And the countries draft cuts off at 25.
Yes, because they want Ukrainians in the future...
people under 25 can still volunteer. A lot of the initial drone operators were as young as 12 or 13.
Are men in their 20s somehow impervious to drones or mortar fire? Those are the two ways Ukrainians soldiers are killed, mostly. This is not battles taking place on some parkour course or something... when Ukraine advances or retakes territory, it is because they've been successful in damaging Russian supply routes in the area enough that Russia has to pull back. When Russia advances, it is because they have reduced whatever area to rubble with shelling, and Ukraine has to pull back because they have no cover left.
Posted on 3/28/25 at 7:22 pm to Lee B
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A lot of the initial drone operators were as young as 12 or 13.
Gamers make excellent drone operators. Of course, there are few men in the last 30 years that aren't gamers.
I guess the key is to have a remote system that relays the commands to a place out of harm's way.
30 or so years ago, I was in an on and off championship squad in MS Combat Flight Simulator. It was limited to 8 players per side in a furball, but we had guys who were in Korea and Australia even then. Even then lag was not too bad.
Posted on 3/28/25 at 8:42 pm to Auburn1968
Look at multigp drone racing. The kids reflexes are far superior to adults and they win.
Posted on 3/28/25 at 8:49 pm to Camp Randall
ISW Update March 28 2025
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Key Takeaways:
Russian President Vladimir Putin is reintensifying efforts to portray the current Ukrainian government as illegitimate and unable to engage in negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.
Putin reiterated his demand for the elimination of the "root causes" of the war in Ukraine as a precondition for a peace agreement -- a reference to Russia’s initial war demands that directly contradict US, European, and Ukrainian efforts to achieve a just and sustainable resolution to the war.
Putin is attempting to inject a new demand aligned with the Kremlin's long-standing efforts to undermine the Ukrainian government's legitimacy into discussions about the resolution of the war.
The Kremlin appears to be renewing efforts to reorganize Russia's five naval infantry brigades into divisions.
Ukrainian forces recently advanced in Belgorod Oblast. Russian forces recently advanced in Kursk Oblast, near Toretsk and Kurakhove, and in western Zaporizhia Oblast.
Russia plans to expand its nuclear submarine fleet.
This post was edited on 3/28/25 at 8:49 pm
Posted on 3/28/25 at 9:01 pm to Auburn1968
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Perhaps, they don't have enough donkeys...
For kissing icons, transportation or both?
Posted on 3/28/25 at 10:47 pm to CitizenK
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For kissing icons, transportation or both?
Those kissing donkey icons must work pretty well, why dont you go ask some of those "ghost of Kursk" buried by the 1000s?
Posted on 3/28/25 at 10:57 pm to trinidadtiger
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Those kissing donkey icons must work pretty well, why dont you go ask some of those "ghost of Kursk" buried by the 1000s?
"I'm not pro-Russian, I just get butthurt when you say something bad about Russia!!!"
Posted on 3/29/25 at 12:28 am to cypher
It’s time to just cut off the Ukraine. Zelenskyy is just as dishonest as Putin. They deserve each other and should go down in flames together fighting a never ending war with Ukraine using the EU’s money not ours.
The only thing I really care about at this point is the stoppage of our money, weapons, and military or spook advisers helping Russia Lite continue to fight Russia. Without our money and weapons the EU and Ukraine can do whatever they want which again hopefully ends in both Putin and Zelenskyy being taken out or arrested.
The only thing I really care about at this point is the stoppage of our money, weapons, and military or spook advisers helping Russia Lite continue to fight Russia. Without our money and weapons the EU and Ukraine can do whatever they want which again hopefully ends in both Putin and Zelenskyy being taken out or arrested.
Posted on 3/29/25 at 6:43 am to cypher
Posted on 3/29/25 at 7:06 am to cypher
Random tweets
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Russia’s message to Trump: don’t expect a ceasefire in Ukraine anytime soon.
A positive outcome of ceasefire talks “won’t happen this year, or maybe at the end of the year,” said Grigori Karasin, the Russian negotiator at the latest talks in Riyadh.
Expecting a breakthrough was “naive,” he said, and it will first require a breakthrough “on the ground” — meaning Russian military victories or a collapse of the Zelensky government in Kyiv.
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Russia is preparing a large-scale offensive throughout 2025, covering various stages and directions, — AP. The Kremlin plans a multi-pronged advance across a 1000-km frontline.
apnews.com/article/russia…
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U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance stated that an energy truce between Russia and Ukraine is in effect: "We keep making progress. We obviously have an energy truce. We have a ceasefire in the Black Sea, which I think is almost set."
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Posted on 3/29/25 at 7:37 am to cypher
Putin Tests How Far Trump Will Go Against Europe on Sanctions
The Kremlin is testing how far US President Donald Trump is willing to go in pressing Europe to ease sanctions by demanding the reconnection of Russian Agricultural Bank to the SWIFT international messaging system.
The EU has jurisdiction over SWIFT and had ordered the bank's disconnection in 2022 as part of economic sanctions in response to Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
The Kremlin's demand is seen as a test for Trump, with Russia seeking to gauge his ability to bring the European Union on board and potentially leading to a gradual weakening of the sanctions regime.
Summary by Bloomberg AI
Bloomberg
The Kremlin is testing how far US President Donald Trump is willing to go in pressing Europe to ease sanctions by demanding the reconnection of Russian Agricultural Bank to the SWIFT international messaging system.
The EU has jurisdiction over SWIFT and had ordered the bank's disconnection in 2022 as part of economic sanctions in response to Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
The Kremlin's demand is seen as a test for Trump, with Russia seeking to gauge his ability to bring the European Union on board and potentially leading to a gradual weakening of the sanctions regime.
Summary by Bloomberg AI
Bloomberg
Posted on 3/29/25 at 10:07 am to cypher
“It’s Terrible for Ukraine”: No Chance Kyiv Signs New U.S. Deal in Current Form – The Washington Post
The latest U.S. proposal radically changes the terms Ukraine initially sent to Trump and provides no security guarantees. This could escalate tensions between Kyiv and Washington, as the White House pushes for greater access to Ukraine’s natural resources.
According to the draft agreement, all U.S. aid provided since the start of the war would be reclassified as debt, to be repaid with interest from Ukraine’s future revenues. The deal also grants the U.S. “first refusal rights” on all energy and mineral investments—effectively handing Washington control over Ukraine’s key resources.
A senior Ukrainian official voiced serious concerns, highlighting that previous U.S. grants have been converted into repayable loans. Additionally, Washington is demanding 50% of all new and existing revenue sources—without contributing anything in return.
A former official familiar with the negotiations anonymously stated that the new proposal is “terrible for Ukraine” and added: “There’s no chance this deal will be signed in its current form.”
Under the agreement, a fund would be established to manage all investments, with three U.S. representatives and only two from Ukraine. This structure ensures that the U.S. maintains a permanent majority and full decision-making control. Even Ukraine’s representatives would need Washington’s approval and could be removed at any time.
? “What’s the point then? They can appoint anyone, but they’d have no real influence. This is either extreme arrogance or a negotiation tactic—starting with an absurdly tough position just to make minor concessions later,” one official remarked.
The latest U.S. proposal radically changes the terms Ukraine initially sent to Trump and provides no security guarantees. This could escalate tensions between Kyiv and Washington, as the White House pushes for greater access to Ukraine’s natural resources.
According to the draft agreement, all U.S. aid provided since the start of the war would be reclassified as debt, to be repaid with interest from Ukraine’s future revenues. The deal also grants the U.S. “first refusal rights” on all energy and mineral investments—effectively handing Washington control over Ukraine’s key resources.
A senior Ukrainian official voiced serious concerns, highlighting that previous U.S. grants have been converted into repayable loans. Additionally, Washington is demanding 50% of all new and existing revenue sources—without contributing anything in return.
A former official familiar with the negotiations anonymously stated that the new proposal is “terrible for Ukraine” and added: “There’s no chance this deal will be signed in its current form.”
Under the agreement, a fund would be established to manage all investments, with three U.S. representatives and only two from Ukraine. This structure ensures that the U.S. maintains a permanent majority and full decision-making control. Even Ukraine’s representatives would need Washington’s approval and could be removed at any time.
? “What’s the point then? They can appoint anyone, but they’d have no real influence. This is either extreme arrogance or a negotiation tactic—starting with an absurdly tough position just to make minor concessions later,” one official remarked.
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If tweet fails to load, click here.Posted on 3/29/25 at 11:04 am to StormyMcMan
Instead of just coming out and saying they can’t get a truce, they drum up these mineral deals, energy bombing deals, and a lack Sea deals. It’s all so many words to hide the fact the negotiations aren’t getting anywhere because Ukraine didn’t surrender. That’s how I read the tea leaves.
This post was edited on 3/29/25 at 12:13 pm
Posted on 3/29/25 at 12:50 pm to John Barron
Posted on 3/29/25 at 1:11 pm to John Barron
Both could be true. Russia had lost the momentum, but they are planning on new offenses to keep the pressure on.
Right?
Right?
Posted on 3/29/25 at 1:21 pm to cypher
Posted on 3/29/25 at 1:34 pm to doubleb
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Right?
Wrong. If they have lost momentum like falsely claimed they wouldn't have the capability to start new offenses. Offenses rely on the build up of momentum
Posted on 3/29/25 at 1:50 pm to John Barron
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Wrong. If they have lost momentum like falsely claimed they wouldn't have the capability to start new offenses. Offenses rely on the build up of momentum
That isn’t correct.
There are a lot of examples of armies losing their momentum and then regrouping to launch new offenses.
This post was edited on 3/29/25 at 2:47 pm
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