So is the tide turning in Ukraine?

[cosmickid]

I never really gave the Ukrainians much of a shot long term, but the Russians seem to be surprisingly overwhelmed by this latest Ukrainian counter offensive. The U's have reclaimed vast amount of territory, and it seems like much of it happened while none of us were paying too much attention. But in the past couple of days actual news sites with more of an international focus (CNN and BBC in particular) have picked up on what has really become a pretty shocking series of developments...



For one thing, dissent over the conduct of the War and dissatisfaction with Putin' himself has become more visible within Russia. The petition from 18 local Ministers seems to have been the starting point...





Even on Russian State TV...




So are you cautiously optimistic?

 

[outside shooter]

There are reports of people in Russia actually calling for Putin to resign

This is just a disaster for them, which is awesome.

 

[Victorbmyboy]

There are reports of people in Russia actually calling for Putin to resign

This is just a disaster for them, which is awesome.

Russia is a paper tiger. Even the USSR wasn’t as strong as all of us were led to believe.

 

[812jmac]

Apparently Russian tanks try to do their best Fast and the Furious impression while fleeing…

 

[cosmickid]

Apparently Russian tanks try to do their best Fast and the Furious impression while fleeing…

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This is turning absurd with Putin ordering mobilization and people fleeing en masse...Check out these cars at the borders...