Tag: Russia
Indian Punchline Posted on June 24, 2023 by M. K. BHADRAKUMAR The Kremlin leadership has acted decisively to meet the threat of an armed insurrection by the Russian oligarch and self-styled ‘founder’ of Wagner Group of military contractors, Yevgeny Prigozhin. In a series of videos released on Friday, Prigozhin alleged that the Russian government’s justifications […]
This is a power struggle. Definitely a power struggle I’ve heard this issue of contracts mentioned in a couple of different places. And seen this written about as well. Curiosity has got this cat a-hunting! Russian Ministry of Defence had given Prigozhin’s fighter until the end of the month, June/23, to sign contracts with them. […]
Interesting oped-Is it correct? Incorrect? Somewhere in between? Or totally off the wall? I do find some parts to be non credible, but, still the timing is curious. Using Khodorkovsky as an authoritative voice on Russia is rather pathetic. Link Throughout Yevgeny Prigozhin’s escalating hostilities with Russia’s defence ministry chiefs, as he branded them traitors […]
Admittedly, I don’t know what to make of this ? Some type of dramatic distraction? Or an actual disagreement of some sort? Some are disputing the hit/strike on Wagner’s camp. Wagner is claiming Russian military hit the camp, others are suggesting this is not accurate- The Kremlin is relatively quiet. The statement from Peskov doesn’t […]
Apparently not so much? CNN A strike on a Russian-controlled bridge doesn’t change much itself. But it may indicate a more potent strategy Is this strike being overhyped because the counter offensive isn’t going well? Because initial claims led one to believe the bridge had been blown up! There was also another report I’d seen […]
Skynews Ukraine may have temporarily halted its counteroffensive into Russian-occupied areas to re-evaluate its tactics, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). This comes after Moscow rowed back on a Russian official’s admission that the town of Piatykhatkyin had been retaken. Ukraine may have temporarily halted it’s counteroffensive ? Interesting because Ukraine […]
The Drive Russian attack helicopters in action Multiple accounts — including from the media arm of the Russian Ministry of Defense itself — now document how Russian aviation is operating very close to the front lines, with attack helicopters presenting an especially serious threat to the Ukrainian counteroffensive in areas where armored advances are orchestrated. […]
That’s known as a “no shit sherlock” in my world- It’s been reported many times that military aid to Ukraine has been being sold for profit. Defense Post The US military is unable to properly track billions of dollars worth of weapons and equipment sent to Ukraine, according to a new government watchdog report. Washington […]