re: Latest Updates: Russia-Ukraine Conflict.

So you're saying Trump has lost his grip on reality and Russia is right?

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hope President Trump has learned how treacherously deceptive a high level KGB officer can be.

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I've been told in this thread that he was just a paper pusher

Crimean petrol stations reportedly have no fuel: crisis began

Alyona Kyrychenko — Wednesday, 24 September 2025, 15:25

Starting 24 September, all grades of petrol, including the premium A100, have completely disappeared from filling stations in occupied Crimea.

Source: Krym.Realii, a Radio Liberty project

Details: A local human rights activist, speaking anonymously to the outlet, said, "What Crimeans feared has happened. There is no petrol at filling stations, and many stations are shutting down altogether to avoid paying staff salaries. The fuel collapse that has begun has hit both ordinary Crimeans and businesses."

He noted that while state-funded companies still receive fuel vouchers, albeit in minimal amounts, private firms and companies are facing major problems and suffering heavy losses due to the breakdown of their transport operations.

"There are fewer cars on the roads. Minibuses are overcrowded. Many people are openly voicing their anger, blaming the Kremlin leadership’s incompetence," the activist added.

Background:

According to Reuters, by 26 August Russian oil companies had lost 17% of their refinery capacity.
Fuel shortages are being observed in 20 regions of Russia and in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. Meanwhile, fuel prices continue to rise across the country.

Ukrainska Pravda

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Source: Krym.Realii, a Radio Liberty project

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Almost everyone of your posts use Russian government propaganda sources as a basis of information.

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Incorrect. The New York Times, The Economist Magazine, and independent Twitter feeds have nothing to do with the Russian Government. Just because a NAFO Troll like yourself doesn't like the factual information, doesn't mean it is Russian Government Propaganda

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So are we thinking Trump actually believes they can win after getting the used car salesman treatment from Zelensky, or did they tell him that no matter what he actually thinks Putin needs to believe that Trump believes Ukraine can win?

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If there is an ounce of truth to Gen Kellog's statement about telling him that not only is Russian not winning this war, but that this statement was repeated by his own Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff, Gen Cain, then there are multiple people close to him telling him the truth. I have to believe that Rubio is probably also telling him this, and even Melania has apparently told him about Russia's murdering Ukrainians.

Nothing of substance Putin has told Trump has turned out to be true. Zelensky has at least been honest with him, even when Trump didn't like it. And now that Zelensky, who has smartly put any problems with Trump in the past for the good of his country, is willing to work with Trump and is openly offering him good will and financial incentives, Trump seems to be re-evaluating his position.

Seems like the smart play to me, VolSquatch. Trump would be a fool if he didn't at least explore other options.

He maintains that they are independent tweets when it’s obvious they are Russian propaganda outlets.

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So is Ukraine

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Not according to Trump. He said explicitly yesterday that Ukraine was getting stronger as Russia fell deeper into crisis.

Trump hates to be on the losing side of anything. He sees intelligence reports that maybe 10 other people in the world have access to. He simply knows more about this than you do.