vikingatespam
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The better analogy is that you neighbor decides your goldfish is a threat, then claims that you are a nazi, then burns your house down.
The Russian-Ukrainian War Thread
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Yes I think we are quibbling about definitions. The reality is, Ukraine is out of volunteers who want to fight, or are even willing to obey mobilization orders, but hasn't reached the point where the population is willing to surrender. Though it's heading there.Do you see widespread political agitation to stop fighting ? Do you see defense contractors deliberately leaving orders unfilled ? Is there sabotage of vehicles and munitions ?
We are probably quibbling over definitions, but without the above, there is clear evidence of the desire to not be Russian.
Now, no one can doubt this is changing over time:
Ukrainian Support for War Effort Collapses
New data from Ukraine show the public favors ending the war with Russia through negotiations, as support for fighting until victory has plummeted.news.gallup.com
With an increase in "Ukraine should seek to negotiate an ending to the war as soon as possible" this points to war weariness- but this is not the same as surrender. I take (collective) desire to not fight = surrender.
Russian advances are widespread, continuing, and have lower casualty rates than years past from what I've seen. The current mobilization effort requires considerable violence to the would-be recruits, and the TCC is generally despised throughout Ukrainian society. We've also had protests, including ones that broke into TCCs and released mobilized personnel. It's not about the presence of draft dodgers. It's about the absence of non-draft dodgers. But if you mean that it can get worse, and Ukraine isn't at the breaking point, then yes. That's true. As a Russian joke goes, when I hit rock bottom, I heard someone knocking from below.
I would have to disagree there desertion numbers like that are definitely a result of people not believing the fight is winnable/worth dieing for or they don't want to be there especially as there is no way out once in. Also considering they in many cases didn't volunteer to join, in fact we're litterity forcibly kidnapped off the streets and sent to the front with little training....those factors explain the manpower issue alot better then any other explanation I have heard. The multiple examples of soldiers themselves saying these things also lends alot of credit to the idea that at least as far as from fighting is concerned, the war is Infact quite unpopular. Tho there is of course a solid and large group that is commited to the fight problom is as far as recruitment goes there already fighting.Do you see widespread political agitation to stop fighting ? Do you see defense contractors deliberately leaving orders unfilled ? Is there sabotage of vehicles and munitions ?
We are probably quibbling over definitions, but without the above, there is clear evidence of the desire to not be Russian.
Now, no one can doubt this is changing over time:
Ukrainian Support for War Effort Collapses
New data from Ukraine show the public favors ending the war with Russia through negotiations, as support for fighting until victory has plummeted.
With an increase in "Ukraine should seek to negotiate an ending to the war as soon as possible" this points to war weariness- but this is not the same as surrender. I take (collective) desire to not fight = surrender.
Quantitatively, sure, but the presence of draft dodgers alone doesnt imply anything other than the human nature to not get killed. We are agreeing in principle and disagreeing to the extent of "wanting to fight".
Once we see several of the following, you can be sure the wheels have fallen off the UKR war effort:
- polling indicating the desire to end the war no matter what
- mass protests
- domestic war production suffering from strikes or other logistic disruptions
- widespread, continued RU advances with lower casualty rates
Russia for example has more soldiers in the Feild then Ukraine but way less desertions shouldn't human nature apply equally to both sides?
KipPotapych
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Yes, of course. This has been happening through out this year though and this is not a recent uptick in UA losses. Not only the reported losses have been converging for both sides, the Ukrainian losses have often been higher ever since and post the end of the Kursk adventures. I believe I cited a few posts of Janovsky (of Oryx), as well as Naalsio.(also of Oryx, but a separate count) over the past several months showing the exact same trend. The December summary by Perpetua I cited in my previous post clearly debunks the usual counterargument that neither of the aforementioned individuals/teams count civilian vehicles mostly used in attacks by Russians, so all is good and Ukrainians are killing Russians by buckets and saving their own man.
This uptick seems to line up rather well with the settlement of understanding that the loss of the US support could be permanent and the desire to show that Ukraine “still has the cards”. A final push to show Trump that they are capable to counterattack and take territory - in other words, fight back. I am just wondering what is going to happen next. Counterattacks in Pokrovsk, Huliaipole, etc are either much less fruitful or a complete failure. We shall see. Option b) in my previous post is certainly my understanding of the situation.
What also interests me, and why I could be completely wrong, is that this current “maximum” push certainly diminishes the future ability to withstand the Russian attacks - I do not believe this is up for debate, but a certainty. I would understand the logic behind it if the end to war was in sight and actual workable proposals were made by Ukraine. But there aren’t! What is proposed is guaranteed to be rejected because it makes no sense to begin with (neither does it look like an honest effort). The constant talk is that Russia wants to continue the war until capitulation of Ukraine. The Ukrainian (and Euro) reaction, however, is let’s prove it to be right. Then why waste all these resources if one plans to continue fighting and one’s position was already precarious to begin with. Notable is also the absence of loud Euro statements post the loan agreement, while work in tandem is pretty clear: nearly immediate bankruptcy averted -> release the plan (not before, indicating possible existing contingencies) -> ??? Zelesnky declares that the deal is almost done (peace deal might be signed before the new year!), Trump says that Zelesnky has nothing until Trump himself approves it, while Russians say that they are working with the Americans on the initial 28-point plan, which is not to their satisfaction either. While I realize we lack a lot of information here, but what we have been privileged to seeing clearly indicates a complete cluster****.
In the meantime, Putin said that the benefit of territorial swaps is quickly approaching zero for Russia. This is an obvious development (that I talked about previously) and while just words at this point, it appears that we are heading toward exactly that scenario months from now. I would translate it as “Judging by the tempo we are observing at the line of contact, our interest in the withdrawal of the Ukrainian forces from the territories they are holding for now is effectively approaching zero”:
Anyway, I think we will see what happens here shortly - in a few days, a couple of weeks, there should be more clarity. Or not?
It looks like “she is gone”. And so is Rodynske. There were also a few geolocations of Russians in the centre of Lyman (presumably DRGs) and people asking if any troops were rotated from there to Kupyansk, as they were from other directions.
Interesting bit about Hulyaipole, some damage control took place just the other day, after the video appeared featuring 3 Russian troops being filmed in (now confirmed) UA command room they had captured with maps, a laptop, a smartphone (without password protection), a tablet, a bunch of documents, etc - basically a potential goldmine for the Russian intel from the looks of it. The explanation provided by Filatov, the commander of the 1st assault regiment (a man close to Syrsky, reportedly), via Google translate, uneddited:
The command post (KSP) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Gulyaipol, Zaporizhzhia region, was abandoned without a fight due to the panic of the personnel and the negligent actions of the commanders, despite the fact that an infiltrated group of only three Russian servicemen entered the city, the commander of the first separate assault regiment (1 OSHP) reported in a comment to Suspilny. He also emphasized that the Russian military did not have enough reinforcements, such as artillery or drone support (UBAVs).
He also said that the three Russian dudes that took the command post were so far from the line of contact that they did not have any comms because what they had was out of reach and, hence, acted on their own accord. Imagine talking this nonsense and being completely serious. He said that the three Russians heard the noise of the generator and decided to act. And so on.
Consider that if what he is saying is true (I am sure it isn’t), the state, be it mental or otherwise, of the Ukrainian forces on the frontline… But at least they now have Kupiansk that they expect Russians to withdraw from anyway. Tragicomedy continues.
Breaking news!!! Flamingos now outperform Tomahawks and are striking targets deep inside Russia!
Perhaps, the funniest part about that post is that it says right in that video that it was made with AI.
More breaking news!!! A Ukrainian UGV belonging to the Azov defends a frontline position for 45 days all by itself, killing a bucket of Russians in the process!
Ukrainian Ground Drone With Machine Gun Defends Frontline Position Solo for 45 Days
A Ukrainian ground combat drone defended a frontline position for 45 days, using machine-gun fire to thwart Russian advances without infantry support.
united24media.com
Perhaps, this guy is right:
Mostly free! Hurry!
I actually used to follow this fella (a real professor of Strategic Studies!), but stopped due to the amount of nonsense he is spitting. The guy writes books too (I can imagine reading one). The amount of feedback he received from reasonable (and even otherwise) people about this article was quite a bit and very quickly too. I would post some for the laughs, but will restrain myself.
Having paranoid delusional ideas about your neighbours justifies murdering them according to RSEMMES.
Disliking your neighbours and murdering them is also good so long as you pretend that you thought that they were a threat ... That's the only excuse needed.
KipPotapych
Well-Known Member
My neighbour wanted to get a pit bull. Based on historical evidence and, perhaps, perceptions, the country decided that it should be illegal to own one though. Poodles and goldfish are welcome, on the other hand. Some don’t like any dogs at all for various reasons, one being a potential damage to their lawn, especially in fence-free or limited-fence communities, but they have to tolerate it because some in the community see a benefit of having a dog to either protect their yard (or to have the appearance of protection - some just put signs up, “beware of dog” without actually having a dog) or for emotional support or whatever other reason.
Goldfish and other marine pets are fine with most, though still not everyone, because even if you live in an apartment/flat, worst comes to worst you get a stain on your ceiling.
To note, neither is a reasonable comparison or analysis of a fairly complex issue at hand.
Goldfish and other marine pets are fine with most, though still not everyone, because even if you live in an apartment/flat, worst comes to worst you get a stain on your ceiling.
To note, neither is a reasonable comparison or analysis of a fairly complex issue at hand.
rsemmes
Active Member
NATO shouldn't and cannot take any action against an invasion because Russia considers those fears irrational.
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I would say you use analogies to "better explain", not to feed your imagination. To feed the paranoia created by your imagination? This is starting to get confusing.
Who doesn't fear goldfish? They are nasty animals!
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