More good news from Ukraine regarding the counter-offensive against the Russians. The UK Ministry of Defense reports that Ukrainian forces have definitely taken Makariv and Moschun near Kyiv. There is now a “realistic possibility” that the Ukrainians can encircle the Russian forces in Bucha and Irpin.
This is encouraging news - if the recent performance of the Russian army is much indication, a move to surround the group west of Kyiv and cut them off from their support might well trigger a mass surrender, especially among the conscripts (many of whom would probably not want to risk returning to Russia, where they will not be welcomed as war heroes). At that point, it might not be that hard to break the morale of other Russian formations. I think in fairly good time, we will be discussing what penalties Russia should face for this travesty - and that is, if they do NOT use chemical or biological weapons. If they go that route, Russia would be done for the rest of this century..... I'm in favor of forcing Russia to return the Donbas and Crimea to Ukraine - Putin should be made to pay a permanent price - the pro-Russian population should be allowed to return to Russia, or made to understand that they are now Ukrainians.....
That's very welcome news and makes perfect sense, right up until the PS. The lunatic that evidently still is alive in NK has to understand that we would vaporize his country if he even tried to attack us. I know they have been busily building fortified bunkers hundreds of feet below ground that they think will protect them, but I would posit that like rats they will have to come up to breathe and eat, and if all of their escape routes are blocked they will have been busily digging their own tombs.
Thanks for this report. No one writes about the details of war better than you do. I was really despondent this week so some good news about the valiant Ukrainians was great! But then the other short man starts playing with his toys....I don't know how Biden gets out of bed each day!
This is encouraging news - if the recent performance of the Russian army is much indication, a move to surround the group west of Kyiv and cut them off from their support might well trigger a mass surrender, especially among the conscripts (many of whom would probably not want to risk returning to Russia, where they will not be welcomed as war heroes). At that point, it might not be that hard to break the morale of other Russian formations. I think in fairly good time, we will be discussing what penalties Russia should face for this travesty - and that is, if they do NOT use chemical or biological weapons. If they go that route, Russia would be done for the rest of this century..... I'm in favor of forcing Russia to return the Donbas and Crimea to Ukraine - Putin should be made to pay a permanent price - the pro-Russian population should be allowed to return to Russia, or made to understand that they are now Ukrainians.....
That's very welcome news and makes perfect sense, right up until the PS. The lunatic that evidently still is alive in NK has to understand that we would vaporize his country if he even tried to attack us. I know they have been busily building fortified bunkers hundreds of feet below ground that they think will protect them, but I would posit that like rats they will have to come up to breathe and eat, and if all of their escape routes are blocked they will have been busily digging their own tombs.
Thank you, TC, for improving our eyesight on Ukraine as it fights to survive and conquer Putin's evil menacing.
Thanks for this report. No one writes about the details of war better than you do. I was really despondent this week so some good news about the valiant Ukrainians was great! But then the other short man starts playing with his toys....I don't know how Biden gets out of bed each day!
Thank you for this hopeful news!
TC, will you elaborate sometime on your PS? Where did they test this missile?
On the PPS….so true. This past month has been a day and decades. Has created a subtle yet tremendous shift. I sense fleas jumping off a dog.
Thank you for so many important posts this week. I’m encouraging people all the time to check your Stack and sign up!!!!
United! ☮️🇺🇸🇺🇦
Thanks for the message of hope, TC. It is always a welcome counterpoint to the doomsayers and fear-mongers on the right.
Thank you TC.
This is juicy stuff; thanks so much for your report!
Tom, get a gander at this article from Fortune.....
https://fortune.com/2022/03/22/russian-tank-manufacturer-sanctions-ukraine-war/?fbclid=IwAR2Gim9o-ePixY6Hxl_MNig7qizTWsmcKVuB0CQEnJiMN0Pcof7GKk7PmXQ