Russia-Ukraine war has begun

[Aloha Hoosier]

US arms flow to Ukraine again as the Kremlin mulls ceasefire proposal

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said it’s important not to “get ahead” of the question of responding to the ceasefire, which was proposed by Washington.

www.defensenews.com

 

[Aloha Hoosier]

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/03/13/europe/russia-claim-recaptured-sudzha-intl

 

[DANC]

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-lays-out-demands-talks-with-us-ukraine-sources-say-2025-03-13/

Nothing new here. Putin is only ready for 'peace' on his terms.

 

[Aloha Hoosier]

Promising or not depends on the details:

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-close-ejecting-ukrainian-forces-kursk-kremlin-says-2025-03-13/

 

[DANC]

Promising or not depends on the details:

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-close-ejecting-ukrainian-forces-kursk-kremlin-says-2025-03-13/

"Sure, we want peace, but only on our terms."

That about sums it up. Pretty much as predicted.

 

[Aloha Hoosier]

"Sure, we want peace, but only on our terms."

That about sums it up. Pretty much as predicted.

Concur. We'll see what our negotiators can get done.

 

[DANC]

Concur. We'll see what our negotiators can get done.

I've said before I think Putin will frustrate Trump enough that Trump will either throw up his hands and walk away from it or continue to arm Ukraine.

That was before it seems to have become personal with him and Zelensky. Now, I'm not sure what will happen, but I can almost guarantee Putin isn't giving up anything any time soon.

 

[Aloha Hoosier]

Putin agrees in principle with proposal for Ukraine ceasefire and says more discussions are needed

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he agrees in principle with a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.

apnews.com

However, . . .

 

[Joe_Hoopsier]

Putin agrees in principle with proposal for Ukraine ceasefire and says more discussions are needed

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he agrees in principle with a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.

apnews.com

However, . . .

Putin playin Putin games.
Someone drape him in the dead skin of the 1,400 kids that he is having killed every day.
Fvcker (and all ussr minded) must be eradicated! Total vermin.

 

[iuwclurker]

Putin from the eyes of a Slovenian comedian (nine years ago).

 

[iuwclurker]

 

[DANC]

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Oh yeah, I"m sure CNN did the interview after 'careful consideration'.....

This is what pisses me off about JD - he was so disingenuous in front of Zelensky. When asked if he'd been to the front lines, he said Z was just giving propaganda tours. Well, here is his f'ing COUSIN who served 3 years there on the front line.

Think the cousin could have given him some perspective, other than a propaganda tour?

Sometimes, life really is stranger than fiction.

 

[Aloha Hoosier]

Prospect of Ukraine ceasefire still uncertain despite Trump's optimism

Trump wants a fast end to the fighting, but Putin wants a "painstaking" discussion about details.

www.bbc.com

 

[DANC]

Prospect of Ukraine ceasefire still uncertain despite Trump's optimism

Trump wants a fast end to the fighting, but Putin wants a "painstaking" discussion about details.

www.bbc.com

Trump will eventually realize he's being played

 

[Aloha Hoosier]

Trump will eventually realize he's being played

I'm hoping.

 

[DANC]

I'm hoping.

I don't think he'll ever be confrontational in public. But he'll continue these types of actions that will squeeze Putin.

 

[Aloha Hoosier]

https://www.reuters.com/world/kremlin-says-putin-sent-trump-message-ukraine-ceasefire-idea-talks-cautious-2025-03-14/

 

[Aloha Hoosier]

This guy got off light with a Dishonorable Discharge:

Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira pleads guilty to obstructing justice

In his address to the judge, Teixeira called himself a “proud patriot” and claimed he had exposed President Biden's "lies" about the war in Ukraine.

www.militarytimes.com

 

[Aloha Hoosier]

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-seeks-nato-exclusion-ukraines-peace-treaty-2025-03-16/

 

[Aloha Hoosier]

Macron says Russia’s permission not needed to deploy troops in Ukraine

French president says France, UK and others could each deploy ‘a few thousand troops’ to key locations to show Ukraine ‘long-term support’

www.theguardian.com

 

[iuwclurker]

Macron says Russia’s permission not needed to deploy troops in Ukraine

French president says France, UK and others could each deploy ‘a few thousand troops’ to key locations to show Ukraine ‘long-term support’

www.theguardian.com

Nothing like a gigantic French bras d’honneur straight up Putin’s ass.

 

[Marvin the Martian]

Macron says Russia’s permission not needed to deploy troops in Ukraine

French president says France, UK and others could each deploy ‘a few thousand troops’ to key locations to show Ukraine ‘long-term support’

www.theguardian.com

We now show less courage than the French. The times, they are a changin.

 

[Aloha Hoosier]

We now show less courage than the French. The times, they are a changin.

I hope we don't become the cheese eating surrender monkies!

 

[Aloha Hoosier]

Not good:

Retreat from Kursk: Ukrainian troops tell of catastrophe and panic

Five soldiers tell the BBC of their withdrawal in the face of overwhelming firepower and drones.

www.bbc.com

 

[Aloha Hoosier]

Trump says Putin talks will cover Russia and Ukraine 'dividing up certain assets'

In talks expected Tuesday, Trump will attempt to win Putin’s unlikely support for a 30-day ceasefire agreed to by the U.S. and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia last week.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[Aloha Hoosier]

This should be a hard and fast condition for a ceasefire and peace deal:

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/uk-says-significant-number-countries-ready-provide-peacekeeping-troops-ukraine-2025-03-17/

 

[Spartans9312]

Trump says Putin talks will cover Russia and Ukraine 'dividing up certain assets'

In talks expected Tuesday, Trump will attempt to win Putin’s unlikely support for a 30-day ceasefire agreed to by the U.S. and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia last week.

www.nbcnews.com

I would be surprised if there is an agreement. Russia is being Russia. No concessions. They have said no to the idea of a ceasefire. Maybe Trump has an ace up his sleeve…I think it’s going to be a tough putt

 

[The Original Happy Goat]

I would be surprised if there is an agreement. Russia is being Russia. No concessions. They have said no to the idea of a ceasefire. Maybe Trump has an ace up his sleeve…I think it’s going to be a tough putt

Putin wants Ukraine to be like Belarus. That's hard to negotiate with.

 

[Spartans9312]

Putin wants Ukraine to be like Belarus. That's hard to negotiate with.

 

[Baller23Boogie]

Zelenskyy says Putin’s vow not to hit Ukraine's energy infrastructure is 'at odds with reality'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says President Vladimir Putin’s vow not to attack energy infrastructure was “very much at odds with reality” following an overnight barrage of drone strikes.

apnews.com

 

[iuwclurker]

https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/18/europe/analysis-putin-trump-phone-call-ukraine-intl-latam/index.html

 

[Spartans9312]

Even if he "wins" ... Putin lost

Vladimir Putin might hold onto parts of Ukraine, but he's lost the bigger war.

kenlacorte.substack.com

Good read and accurate

 

[iuwclurker]

Life sucks and then you’re Putin a coffin.

 

[DANC]

Even if he "wins" ... Putin lost

Vladimir Putin might hold onto parts of Ukraine, but he's lost the bigger war.

kenlacorte.substack.com

Good read and accurate

Very good article and great points.

Only problem is, Putin doesn't really care. He's all about personal power and wealth. If Russia is treated as a pariah, so what? He's still emperor in Russia and he has his dacha and wealth. His only concern is staying alive to enjoy his status, and he can buy all the security he needs because the Russian people aren't organized enough to overthrow him.

Him fighting Ukraine is actually to his advantage, because it keeps his nation on a war footing and Russians will rush to defend the Motherland, if needed. We think our paranoia is bad - it's not on par with the average Russian.

 

[Spartans9312]

Very good article and great points.

Only problem is, Putin doesn't really care. He's all about personal power and wealth. If Russia is treated as a pariah, so what? He's still emperor in Russia and he has his dacha and wealth. His only concern is staying alive to enjoy his status, and he can buy all the security he needs because the Russian people aren't organized enough to overthrow him.

Him fighting Ukraine is actually to his advantage, because it keeps his nation on a war footing and Russians will rush to defend the Motherland, if needed. We think our paranoia is bad - it's not on par with the average Russian.

Putin gets significantly chunk of Ukraine (possibly) but he definitely paid a cost of substantial proportion

 

[Spartans9312]

 

[DANC]

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Pretty objective thread

 

[iuwclurker]

Putin wants as much Black Sea coastline as possible. Crimea was a major gain. This episode of the Ukraine war has been far less effective.

 

[DANC]

Putin wants as much Black Sea coastline as possible. Crimea was a major gain. This episode of the Ukraine war has been far less effective.

He may have the coastline, but his ships get sunk. Not much use of a coastline, unless it's for the beaches.

Turkey controls access anyway.

Putin could have had access to ports in Crimea without invading it. If he thinks Ukraine is just going to stop trying to take it back, he's sorely mistaken.