BigOrangeMojo
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I think this weekend Russian public opinion on the war moved from "Eh, I'm not sure this is the best idea" to "What the hell Vladimir - get us out of there."FIFA will not let Russia play their World Cup qualifier. This is a big deal and probably will undoubtedly go over poorly in Russia.
It’s already been posted that it’s not real. It’s formed into a collective group for the brave fighter pilots still going at it. People need a hero.“Disinformation and utter hoaxes are now being aggressively spread as well. Both Rep. Kinzinger and Rep. Swalwell ratified and spread the story of the so-called "Ghost of Kyiv,” a Ukrainian fighter pilot said to have single-handedly shot down six Russian planes. Tales and memes commemorating his heroism viralized on social media, ultimately ratified by these members of Congress and other prominent voices. The problem? It is a complete hoax and scam, concocted through a combination of deep fake videos based on images from a popular video game. Yet to date, few who have spread this fraud have retracted it, while censorship-happy Big Tech corporations have permitted most of these fraudulent posts to remain without a disinformation label on it.”
War Propaganda About Ukraine Becoming More Militaristic, Authoritarian, and Reckless
Now would be an opportune time for a coup, should anyone in Russia be so emboldened as to try. Putin is looking weak; I'd guess Russians are questioning his choices. Add his threat to unleash nuclear Armageddon and I could easily see there being support for change.I’m hoping someone in Russia can sprinkle a nice dose of polonium in Putin’s drink.
Can’t like this enoughCNN reports from the grisly aftermath of a fierce fight between Russian and Ukrainian forces
Unexploded grenades, smoking vehicles and dead bodies litter a scorched bridge near Kyiv after a Russian attack was repelled by Ukrainian forces.
CNN’s Matthew Chance walked through the aftermath of the scene on Monday, where charred debris litters the ground and the remains of Russian soldiers lay abandoned on the tarmac.
Heavy-duty military vehicles were reduced to rubble in the fighting, with Western anti-tank missiles assisting in the Ukrainians' defence, Chance said.
The Russian column has been absolutely hammered," he said.
“Ukrainian officials and Ukrainian soldiers who I’ve been speaking to over the last couple of hours are absolutely enthused by this victory," Chance said.
“It’s not just here. We’ve seen instances all over the country where Ukrainians have really pushed back against the Russians, and it’s really made them feel that they can win this war."
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I don't think the Russians fully comprehend(ed) the reality that one Ukrainian soldier armed with one Javelin or NLAW can literally hide from them, shoot and run off. FROM UP TO A MILE AWAY. Likely before they ever even see the dude.
And BOOOOM their armored vehicle/tank/whatever and everyone in it is dead.
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