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2024-05-15 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

Russia amasses more than half a million troops on the front line in dramatic bid to overpower Ukrainian forces as analyst warns outlook for Western-backed nation 'is bleak'

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Posted by Besoeker 2024-05-15 01:07|| || Front Page|| [195 views ] Top

#1 Russia has no shortage of troops. Recruitment's no problem. They have the will and drive. No sudden thing. Slow continuous buildup over months and last couple years. Training skills are developed so when sent into the fray they are rotated also. Sharp contrast to Ukrainians. Send money and equipment to those who lack the necessary skills to operate. Hence losses of men and expensive equipment.

Posted by Dale 2024-05-15 03:24|| 2024-05-15 03:24|| Front Page Top

#2 Russia is Preparing to Launch 'Physical Attacks' Against West, Says UK

Posted by Skidmark 2024-05-15 08:08|| 2024-05-15 08:08|| Front Page Top

#3 If they attack blue cities I'm good with it.

Posted by M. Murcek 2024-05-15 08:11|| 2024-05-15 08:11|| Front Page Top

#4 ^They are definitely going to invade San Francisco.

Posted by Grom the reflective 2024-05-15 08:48|| 2024-05-15 08:48|| Front Page Top

#5 Speaking of invasions: Erdogan claims Israel will seek to occupy parts of Turkey if it defeats Hamas

Posted by Grom the reflective 2024-05-15 09:06|| 2024-05-15 09:06|| Front Page Top

#6 ^ More faster please...

Posted by M. Murcek 2024-05-15 09:17|| 2024-05-15 09:17|| Front Page Top

#7 Erdogan claims Israel will seek to occupy parts of Turkey if it defeats Hamas

I can see that happening. Just look at a map! Once Israel cuts a swath through Lebanon and Syria, Turkey is the next domino to fall.

Posted by SteveS 2024-05-15 09:40|| 2024-05-15 09:40|| Front Page Top

#8 People say all kinds of things, don't they?

Posted by Abu Uluque 2024-05-15 12:35|| 2024-05-15 12:35|| Front Page Top

#9 #8 Most of the people I meet couldn't care less. Even wealthy. Don't read news. Don't watch news. They don't care. Even if you are able to have a dialog they repeat same old things. No interest in apposing viewpoints.

Posted by Dale 2024-05-15 12:53|| 2024-05-15 12:53|| Front Page Top

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