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re: Latest Updates: Russia-Ukraine Conflict.
Posted on 2/25/26 at 3:34 pm to VolSquatch
Posted on 2/25/26 at 3:34 pm to VolSquatch
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All of those things were factors when he was making those claims.
So the fact that those issues have continued and even grown worse the last couple of years wouldn’t change someone’s opinion???
Has it changed your opinion? Do you believe Russia has as much leverage today as they had last year?
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Posted on 2/25/26 at 4:08 pm to doubleb
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So the fact that those issues have continued and even grown worse the last couple of years wouldn’t change someone’s opinion???
Maybe, depending on what else has happened
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Has it changed your opinion?
Not really
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Do you believe Russia has as much leverage today as they had last year?
Well your original point was that it might pivot him off the opinion that Russia will grind Ukraine down, not that Ukraine has more leverage.
They have more leverage than they did a month ago or so ago. Hopefully they can maintain it, but by the end of the next fighting season I would wager they will be in a worse position than they were even before the recent gains. We will see.
Posted on 2/25/26 at 4:10 pm to No Colors
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Donkey cavalry charge?
Actually Russia is being smart about this.
They're building a pretty badass rear echelon army filled with veterans who survived a tour in Ukraine. And all the latest weapons.
The newest tanks rolling off the assembly line aren't going to Ukraine. They're going to a new strike army that's taking all the lessons from the Ukraine debacle and turning them into the future Russian army.
They're building one army in the East to respond to China and one in the West to take the Baltics and use them as a bargaining chip to forestall being overrun in the event of a systemic defeat.
Throwing more men and material won't effect the outcome in Ukraine. That war is already lost. It's just a killing ground for new recruits and a means to keep pressure on and occupy the masses. Putin is already worried about -- and planning for -- the next war.
Quick question? How much Russian semen does a person have to drink to be able to write something like that with a straight face?
Posted on 2/25/26 at 4:14 pm to No Colors
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They're building a pretty badass rear echelon army filled with veterans who survived a tour in Ukraine. And all the latest weapons.
The newest tanks rolling off the assembly line aren't going to Ukraine. They're going to a new strike army that's taking all the lessons from the Ukraine debacle and turning them into the future Russian army.
They're building one army in the East to respond to China and one in the West to take the Baltics and use them as a bargaining chip to forestall being overrun in the event of a systemic defeat.
Throwing more men and material won't effect the outcome in Ukraine. That war is already lost. It's just a killing ground for new recruits and a means to keep pressure on and occupy the masses. Putin is already worried about -- and planning for -- the next war
Russia is building more armies to fight the next war instead of just winning the one they are in?
Of all the theories, this is certainly one of them.
Posted on 2/25/26 at 4:19 pm to WeeWee
Don't project your fetish on me.
Russia threw its best troops and equipment at Ukraine and got utterly destroyed.
So now it's throwing garbage at Ukraine to stall for time while it figures itself out.
If you think the combat vets who survived a year or more in the Donbas are suiting up to be in tbe next donkey wave to get slaughtered, I don't know what to tell you.
Sure. Russia has suffered 1 million casualties. Unlike the jerkoffs on here who think it's 100,000. But Russia also has several hundred thousand combat vets who have survived the war.
What do you think they're doing now?
Russia threw its best troops and equipment at Ukraine and got utterly destroyed.
So now it's throwing garbage at Ukraine to stall for time while it figures itself out.
If you think the combat vets who survived a year or more in the Donbas are suiting up to be in tbe next donkey wave to get slaughtered, I don't know what to tell you.
Sure. Russia has suffered 1 million casualties. Unlike the jerkoffs on here who think it's 100,000. But Russia also has several hundred thousand combat vets who have survived the war.
What do you think they're doing now?
Posted on 2/25/26 at 5:48 pm to WeeWee
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If Hungary attacks Ukraine and Ukraine responds. Will Hungary try to invoke Article 5?
No. Hungary will be the aggressor.
Posted on 2/25/26 at 5:51 pm to No Colors
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What do you think they're doing now?
Drinking themselves to death?
Posted on 2/25/26 at 6:56 pm to VolSquatch
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Well your original point was that it might pivot him off the opinion that Russia will grind Ukraine down, not that Ukraine has more leverage.
I made my original point and then I tried to build on that to see what you thought.
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They have more leverage than they did a month ago or so ago. Hopefully they can maintain it, but by the end of the next fighting season I would wager they will be in a worse position than they were even before the recent gains. We will see.
I think they do too.
Posted on 2/25/26 at 8:21 pm to doubleb
ISW assesses that Pokrovsk falling to the Russians has not made a difference in the war as Russia had gained no strategic advantage there. ISW-pokrovsk no big deal
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Key Takeaways
ISW has not observed evidence of Ukrainian forces operating within Pokrovsk since late January 2025, indicating that Russian forces seized the entire town on a prior date.
Russian forces have failed to capitalize on the seizure of Pokrovsk and to make further operationally significant advances, demonstrating that the Russian seizure of the rest of Donetsk Oblast is not imminent or inevitable.
The Kremlin appears to have been successful in enacting a reflexive control campaign aimed at influencing the decision-making of the British- and French-led Coalition of the Willing. Insider reports continue to indicate that Russia is uninterested in meaningful peace negotiations and is preparing for a protracted war.
The Kremlin is also reportedly purposely delaying negotiations to shape the battlefield to Russia’s benefit.
The Kremlin continues to manufacture justifications for a future Telegram ban. The Kremlin is also increasing its efforts to control the Russian population’s ability to access Western-origin content on the internet.
Ukraine continues to expand joint production in Europe with its Western partners. Ukraine’s Western partners continued to provide military aid to Ukraine on February 24.
Ukrainian forces recently advanced near Pokrovsk, Oleksandrivka, and in western Zaporizhia Oblast. Russian forces recently advanced in the Kostyantynivka-Druzhkivka tactical area, in the Dobropillya tactical area, near Pokrovsk, and near Hulyaipole.
Posted on 2/26/26 at 12:06 am to Leopold
quote:I don’t think anyone outside of Ukraine would be willing to actually take a Russian ship at sea. Ukraine doesn’t have the capability. I don’t know, to me it’s an interesting hypothetical
If the Russians attempted this our Europeans and NATO allies that have allowed them to sail under different flags would be forced to seize them instead of knowingly letting them to sail on to their destination while said Europeans and others made money off of the them. If the Russian navy, which is a complete mess, attempted to stop the seizure not only would they be sunk it would very likely be the cause of WW III.
Posted on 2/26/26 at 1:12 am to WeeWee
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Hungary PREPARES Military for Ukrainian Attack and Sabotage. "I have just ordered our military to ensure MAXIMUM SECURITY for all our critical energy infrastructure." "We will NEVER give in to threats or Globalist Pressure."
This is just more manufactured drama coming from a desperate Orban. His polling numbers are getting worse (if possible), showing that his ad campaigns attacking the EU and support for Ukraine are failing. So he is now sending Hungarian troops to guard national security points against a dreamed-up Ukrainian threat. Yawn.
Ukraine can survive far longer without the latest EU loan than Orban can last without oil. He's going to be forced to buy crude oil through the Odessa - Brody pipeline, which means a very public backdown from his demand to purchase only Russian oil. Which will generate the associated attention to this issue, causing the Hungarian electorate to ask why he demands Russian oil and how much has that been costing them.
We can now add the loss of Orban with his control of Hungary and Hungary's EU money to the list of great failures by Putin in this war. The Great Strategist.
Posted on 2/26/26 at 1:53 am to Coeur du Tigre
If Tisla gets a supermajority, Orban's crew will go to jail. Watch for the rats fleeing to Russia just before the election. Oh, wait... their money will be stolen at the airport arrival hall in Russia, so let's make that the UAE.
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Thank you, Marco Rubio and Donald Trump!
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If only Vance can drop by Budapest to "lend support", we could see this get even more awesome.
Posted on 2/26/26 at 2:21 am to Coeur du Tigre
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For four years of war against Ukraine, Russia has carried out at least 151 hybrid attacks across Europe.
According to the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism (ICCT), 172 individuals were involved in these operations.
Researchers say 95% of them had no formal ties to Russian intelligence services. Financial gain was the primary motive for most, while only 26 were described as ideologically driven.
Hybrid attacks include acts of sabotage as well as other tools such as cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, and support for separatist movements.
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If tweet fails to load, click here.Posted on 2/26/26 at 2:29 am to Coeur du Tigre
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A Russian wanted in the U.S. for terrorism was arrested by Colombia’s national police.
Denis Alimov was stopped at El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá under an Interpol “red notice” issued by U.S. authorities.
According to the investigation, between October 2024 and March 2025, he allegedly participated in a plot to murder or kidnap two prominent figures in Europe.
Case documents indicate that he initially funded the plan with about $60,000, committing to pay up to $1.5 million per target.
He reportedly took part in recruiting and coordinating accomplices and provided confidential technical information to facilitate the crime.
Alimov is charged with conspiracy to commit murder and kidnapping in a foreign country and providing material support to terrorists.
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Posted on 2/26/26 at 7:36 am to Coeur du Tigre
Ukraine downs Zircon and Kh-101 missiles in mass Russian attack
February 26, 2026, 04:05 AM
Ukraine’s air defenses intercepted or suppressed 32 of 39 missiles during a massive Russian overnight attack on Feb. 26, according to Ukraine’s Air Force.
Air defense units destroyed all Zircon anti-ship missiles launched in the assault, all Kh-101 cruise missiles, and all Kh-69 guided air-launched cruise missiles, the Air Force said.
Specifically, Ukrainian forces neutralized:
— both Zircon missiles out of two launched;
— all 24 Kh-101 cruise missiles;
— both Kh-69 guided air-launched cruise missiles;
— four Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles out of 11 fired.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said most of the missiles were intercepted thanks in part to additional air defense ammunition provided by partners following agreements reached at the latest Ramstein-format meeting.
“Unfortunately, there were also hits. This means we must continue working even more actively,” Zelenskyy said. “The cold has not fully retreated, and air defense missiles are needed every day while Russia continues trying to destroy our energy system.”
Defense Ministry adviser and volunteer Serhii Sternenko noted that the interception rate during recent Russian air attacks has significantly increased, as has the number of downed drones.
“This is only the beginning of systemic changes aimed at improving the effective use of available resources being implemented by the Defense Ministry,” he said.
Russia also launched 420 drones overnight. Ukrainian air defenses neutralized 374 of them.
NV
February 26, 2026, 04:05 AM
Ukraine’s air defenses intercepted or suppressed 32 of 39 missiles during a massive Russian overnight attack on Feb. 26, according to Ukraine’s Air Force.
Air defense units destroyed all Zircon anti-ship missiles launched in the assault, all Kh-101 cruise missiles, and all Kh-69 guided air-launched cruise missiles, the Air Force said.
Specifically, Ukrainian forces neutralized:
— both Zircon missiles out of two launched;
— all 24 Kh-101 cruise missiles;
— both Kh-69 guided air-launched cruise missiles;
— four Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles out of 11 fired.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said most of the missiles were intercepted thanks in part to additional air defense ammunition provided by partners following agreements reached at the latest Ramstein-format meeting.
“Unfortunately, there were also hits. This means we must continue working even more actively,” Zelenskyy said. “The cold has not fully retreated, and air defense missiles are needed every day while Russia continues trying to destroy our energy system.”
Defense Ministry adviser and volunteer Serhii Sternenko noted that the interception rate during recent Russian air attacks has significantly increased, as has the number of downed drones.
“This is only the beginning of systemic changes aimed at improving the effective use of available resources being implemented by the Defense Ministry,” he said.
Russia also launched 420 drones overnight. Ukrainian air defenses neutralized 374 of them.
NV
Posted on 2/26/26 at 8:41 am to Coeur du Tigre
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For four years of war against Ukraine, Russia has carried out at least 151 hybrid attacks across Europe.
According to the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism (ICCT), 172 individuals were involved in these operations.
Researchers say 95% of them had no formal ties to Russian intelligence services. Financial gain was the primary motive for most, while only 26 were described as ideologically driven.
Hybrid attacks include acts of sabotage as well as other tools such as cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, and support for separatist movements.
Putin's Russia is a mafia state... Russian organized crime is one part of his command structure.
Posted on 2/26/26 at 8:46 am to cypher
Posted on 2/26/26 at 9:08 am to cypher
Obviously, not aimed by a Star Wars Storm Trooper
Posted on 2/26/26 at 2:31 pm to CitizenK
Nitrate plant hit two days ago. Produced approx. 10% of all nitrates in Russia.
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More from Dorogobuzh. A large building at the Dorogobuzh CHP plant sustained serious damage during the strike on the local chemical enterprise. The coal crushing and transfer unit was likely hit, and the absence of steam suggests the plant may be halted.
Posted on 2/26/26 at 2:41 pm to Coeur du Tigre
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Ukrainian OSINT communities just published an interactive map covering 6,088 Russian defense factories and exposed personal data of 1.2 million employees — passport numbers, phones, emails.
The database is filterable by 16 production categories — from missile systems and ammunition to drones and electronic warfare — and each entry includes employees' passport numbers, phone numbers, and home addresses.
Of those 6,088 enterprises, only 2,290 face international sanctions. The other 3,798 are now exposed but untouched.
The hacktivists announced they are offering bounties for more leaks, network access, and classified documents from Russia's arms sector.
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Once again, Ukrainians have done some pretty amazing job for the EU - the personal data of 1.2M russian citizens, directly complicit in war crimes, ready to copy/paste into lifetime visa bans. a must-read for those still thinking everything is personally done by putin alone
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