Europe War in Ukraine - Thread 5 - thread rules updated

[Aussie in exile]

lots of dead mercenaries

And a lot more dead russian's, north koreans and chinese.

 

[steve strange]

And a lot more dead russian's, north koreans and chinese.

just a baseless desperate claim in a war Ukraine is losing .

 

[CD Xbow]

There was Ukraine meddling in US 2016 election

Ukrainian efforts to sabotage Trump backfire

Kiev officials are scrambling to make amends with the president-elect after quietly working to boost Clinton.

www.politico.com

Opinion | Hillary Clinton and Ukraine

A letter released Monday raises questions beyond the Bidens.

www.wsj.com

Ukraine with Ukraine’s Democrat-supporting trolls leading the way. In addition to the USA-based Clinton supporters, there’s also Canadian-Ukrainian groups who support the Democrats. Here’s a brief list of Ukraine-supporting groups in America (from Wikipedia) who supported the Clinton and the Democrats in the election:

• Senate Ukraine Caucus
• Ukrainian World Congress
• Ukrainian American Coordinating Council - Wikipedia
• Ukrainian Congress Committee of America
• The Federation of Ukrainian Student Organizations of America
• Ukrainian National Women's League of America
• Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia
• Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA
• Ukrainian Association of Washington State
• Joint Baltic American National Committee
• Polish American Congress
• Belarusan-American Association

Usual verbage from you.

These seem to be all interest groups that did not do engage in the sorts of activities the Russia was involved in. False equivalence is one of your Vatniks favourite tools.

The Mueller report identified multiple avenues of Russian manipulation:

• Creating fake American personas
• Running divisive political pages
• Targeting U.S. voting blocs
• Organising real‑world rallies, this was hilarious. I thought it was brilliant but you could probably only pull it of in the US.
• Amplifying polarising issues (race, immigration, policing)
• Hacking Democratic National Committee (DNC) and leaking material
• Hacking Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) and leaking material
• Hacking and leaking Email accounts of Clinton campaign staff, including John Podesta

Despite what the Orange Moron says the bipartisan Senate report concluded that Russia, under Vladimir Putin, aimed to assist Donald Trump and undermine Hillary Clinton. This aligns with the U.S. intelligence community’s assessment. They found NO EVIDENCE Ukraine tried to undermine the election.

You need to give it up. Same as Putin needs to give up his failed attempt to take Ukraine.

 

[steve strange]

Usual verbage from you.

These seem to be all interest groups that did not do engage in the sorts of activities the Russia was involved in. False equivalence is one of your Vatniks favourite tools.

The Mueller report identified multiple avenues of Russian manipulation:

• Creating fake American personas
• Running divisive political pages
• Targeting U.S. voting blocs
• Organising real‑world rallies, this was hilarious. I thought it was brilliant but you could probably only pull it of in the US.
• Amplifying polarising issues (race, immigration, policing)
• Hacking Democratic National Committee (DNC) and leaking material
• Hacking Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) and leaking material
• Hacking and leaking Email accounts of Clinton campaign staff, including John Podesta

Despite what the Orange Moron says the bipartisan Senate report concluded that Russia, under Vladimir Putin, aimed to assist Donald Trump and undermine Hillary Clinton. This aligns with the U.S. intelligence community’s assessment. They found NO EVIDENCE Ukraine tried to undermine the election.

You need to give it up. Same as Putin needs to give up his failed attempt to take Ukraine.

the meddling is reduced to Russian bot farms sending a series of facebook and instagram posts so evil so devastating to American democracy. Here is an example below
EEEEEEVVVVVVIIIIIIILLLLLLL

 

[barreness]

Next week marks 4 years of stupid Putin's barbaric invasion, the 2 week special operation has turned into 208 weeks of blood shed. Article by the wonderful Laura Tingle, after an interview with Fiona Hill. She mentions something I had forgotten, when the Orange Moron claimed that it was Ukraine, rather than Russia, that had meddled in the 2016 US election.

First impeachment was down to Trump fooling around in Ukraine, though they tried to pretend it was Russia

The US complaining about foreign interference is the most double standard thing of all, laughable. Was funny when they charged some Russian clickbait company and they sent lawyers to New York, charges immediately dropped lol

https://www.npr.org/2020/03/17/8172...inst-russians-linked-to-election-interference
"A trial of this case risks publicizing sensitive law enforcement information regarding measures used to investigate and protect against foreign influence over the political system," they say.

But they also defended bringing the case in the first place.

"There is substantial federal interest in defending American democratic institutions, exposing those who endeavor to criminally interfere with them, and holding them accountable, which is why this prosecution was properly commenced in the first place," they say.

But in light of the defendants' conduct, its lack of a presence in the U.S. and the risk of exposing law enforcement tools and techniques, "it is no longer in the best interests of justice or the country's national security to continue this prosecution."

Four years into the war, Putin is betting on one thing

Russian President Vladimir Putin is betting that the West and Ukraine will run out of resources first.

www.abc.net.au

Ernest Hemingway said "Bankruptcy happens gradually, then suddenly". I think this will be the nature of the Russian collapse. What ever the ultimate resolution of the conflict Russia will face some challenging demographic and social problems.

Exactly tbh, but with reference to Ukrainians attrition.

There is massive cope here from Fiona Hill here, which seems like the bulk of the article. It's essentially 'Russia has won, BUT AT WHAT COST'

 

[CD Xbow]

the meddling is reduced to Russian bot farms sending a series of facebook and instagram posts so evil so devastating to American democracy. Here is an example below

View attachment 2532777

Not sure if this is pathetic or desperate. You have not addressed any of the issues raised on the list. Are you unable to read? Read the list again, also checkout the Mueller report, Ivan.

There were also the incredibly large number and sometimes very odd links between Russians and Trump campaign. It's really a separate issue whether Trump is a Russian asset (the Krasnov claims). I don't think we will ever know the truth of it but his behaviour wrt to Ukraine is certainly consistent with how a Russian asset would act.

 

[Zidane98]

You could be right, idk

Given that economic collapse has been the west's plan since early '22 and it hasn't happened I'm going to hold my breath

It's not the plan at all.

Russia can have most sanctions removed quickly by withdrawing from Ukraine completely and abiding by legally binding border agreements.

Russia can also access 210 billion euros in frozen assets if it does the same as above. It's a no brainer, Russia doesn't have to steal commercial aircraft, can not be a disgraced fascist state banned from IOC/UEFA/FIFA etc.

Therefore it is Putin driving the economic collapse. Not US who btw Trump refuses sanctions on Russia.

 

[barreness]

I've already won the argument.

Oh lordy, ok man

 

[barreness]

It's not the plan at all.

It was the plan in '22, and seemingly no one has given up on it

Russia can have most sanctions removed quickly by withdrawing from Ukraine completely and abiding by legally binding border agreements.

Russia can also access 210 billion euros in frozen assets if it does the same as above. It's a no brainer, Russia doesn't have to steal commercial aircraft, can not be a disgraced fascist state banned from IOC/UEFA/FIFA etc.

Therefore it is Putin driving the economic collapse. Not US who btw Trump refuses sanctions on Russia.

Don't think it's gonna happen man. Inability to deal with new data is not your strong point

 

[barreness]

Not sure if this is pathetic or desperate. You have not addressed any of the issues raised on the list. Are you unable to read? Read the list again, also checkout the Mueller report, Ivan.

There were also the incredibly large number and sometimes very odd links between Russians and Trump campaign. It's really a separate issue whether Trump is a Russian asset (the Krasnov claims). I don't think we will ever know the truth of it but his behaviour wrt to Ukraine is certainly consistent with how a Russian asset would act.

Post em if ya got em. The Steele dossier turned out to be complete rubbish

 

[steve strange]

Not sure if this is pathetic or desperate. You have not addressed any of the issues raised on the list. Are you unable to read? Read the list again, also checkout the Mueller report, Ivan.

There were also the incredibly large number and sometimes very odd links between Russians and Trump campaign. It's really a separate issue whether Trump is a Russian asset (the Krasnov claims). I don't think we will ever know the truth of it but his behaviour wrt to Ukraine is certainly consistent with how a Russian asset would act.

Here is another post that CD Xbow says deeply well and truly interfered with the 2016 election

 

[steve strange]

Post em if ya got em. The Steele dossier turned out to be complete rubbish

Sadly CD has never heard of that dossier. His newscorp mates havent told him yet

 

[steve strange]

It's not the plan at all.

Russia can have most sanctions removed quickly by withdrawing from Ukraine completely and abiding by legally binding border agreements.

Russia can also access 210 billion euros in frozen assets if it does the same as above. It's a no brainer, Russia doesn't have to steal commercial aircraft, can not be a disgraced fascist state banned from IOC/UEFA/FIFA etc.

Therefore it is Putin driving the economic collapse. Not US who btw Trump refuses sanctions on Russia.

Late stage Capitalism is collapsing my friend . If iran is attacked and the oil shipments stop this will be accelerated.

 

[Mobbs]

'No one is selling oil for free'

Selling oil for free. Not something I said

You aren't doing yourself any favours here mate. I don't see how you win this argument

This is so ****ing off-topic guys. But the point being made is that the term "selling for free" regardless a positive or a negative (eg "not selling for free") is a cash cow for pedants.

If your price is "free", you're not selling it.

 

[barreness]

This is so ****ing off-topic guys. But the point being made is that the term "selling for free" regardless a positive or a negative (eg "not selling for free") is a cash cow for pedants.

If your price is "free", you're not selling it.

Aussie is an idiot and thinks I'm a bot

That was the point of this whole side argument. He thought he had a victory, sadly not

Understanding the oil market means you know it will be bought and sold no matter the restrictions. It's the lifeblood of global capitalism and no country will turn down the goods, particularly when we're at(or close to) peak oil. This was the point I was making but it was beyond Aussie's 2 brain cells

 

[Mobbs]

So much rubbish here recently that I barely visit the thread anymore.

Going back ages, there's no government mandated Chinese troops fighting for Russia (that we know of). China does however provide Russia with a lot of military support.

The North Korea boots on the ground input for Russia equated to approx a month's worth of losses. So Russia essentially went a month with zero losses because they were equally augmented at the time.

Most of the losses stats are actually not far from the ball, but endlessly casualties and deaths get mixed up. Sometimes they are provided from investigation of funerals, payouts etc, which is compromised due to deaths which haven't run through administrative process (thus not fully recorded). I know a guy who's two brothers are both dead via the invasion, and only he and his parents know it (and friends he talks to on Instagram, apparently).

For those who don't like opposing Russia because it feels like being an apologist for the USA. I feel you. You can hate on the USA as well, it's not mutually exclusive.

 

[Mobbs]

Aussie is an idiot and thinks I'm a bot

That was the point of this whole side argument. He thought he had a victory, sadly not

Understanding the oil market means you know it will be bought and sold no matter the restrictions. It's the lifeblood of global capitalism and no country will turn down the goods, particularly when we're at(or close to) peak oil. This was the point I was making but it was beyond Aussie's 2 brain cells

In order of how much of a disgrace against humanity:
Low Tier - a bot, that has no conscious agency.
Mid Tier - a Russian vatnik who believes in nation and patriotism and motherland.
High Tier - An unrelated person who uses the slaughter of innocent people as a tool in their keyboard warrior scumbaggery.

 

[steve strange]

So much rubbish here recently that I barely visit the thread anymore.

Going back ages, there's no government mandated Chinese troops fighting for Russia (that we know of). China does however provide Russia with a lot of military support.

The North Korea boots on the ground input for Russia equated to approx a month's worth of losses. So Russia essentially went a month with zero losses because they were equally augmented at the time.

Most of the losses stats are actually not far from the ball, but endlessly casualties and deaths get mixed up. Sometimes they are provided from investigation of funerals, payouts etc, which is compromised due to deaths which haven't run through administrative process (thus not fully recorded). I know a guy who's two brothers are both dead via the invasion, and only he and his parents know it (and friends he talks to on Instagram, apparently).

For those who don't like opposing Russia because it feels like being an apologist for the USA. I feel you. You can hate on the USA as well, it's not mutually exclusive.

Prove that china provides russia with military support

 

[steve strange]

In order of how much of a disgrace against humanity:
Low Tier - a bot, that has no conscious agency.
Mid Tier - a Russian vatnik who believes in nation and patriotism and motherland.
High Tier - An unrelated person who uses the slaughter of innocent people as a tool in their keyboard warrior scumbaggery.

Looks like Mobbs in meltdown

 

[Mobbs]

From NOEL Reports. [TG]
Denys Shtillerman, co-owner of Fire Point, which produces the FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile, published a short video teaser without context. He said the details will follow later.

(personally I think its just a compilation of recent Flamingo launches - therefore not really new information)

Compressed for Bigfooty limitations:
View attachment IMG_8299.mp4

 

[Mobbs]

Prove that china provides russia with military support

Already shown earlier in this or previous threads. Best example is the carbon fibre production facilities. Search function is top right.

 

[barreness]

In order of how much of a disgrace against humanity:
Low Tier - a bot, that has no conscious agency.
Mid Tier - a Russian vatnik who believes in nation and patriotism and motherland.
High Tier - An unrelated person who uses the slaughter of innocent people as a tool in their keyboard warrior scumbaggery.

Righto man. I think you're cool and offer some insight

 

[Mobbs]

Belarusian men have been receiving summonses en masse for three days: what's happening?

https://suspilne.media/1244840-panika-v-socmerezah-biloruski-coloviki-masovo-otrimuut-povistki/

(Massive article, mostly discussing individual reports from families of those summoned. The article includes many screenshots of chats etc where the confusion is discussed. I've excluded those for brevity)

Men from the western regions of Belarus are receiving summonses en masse. Officially, for unscheduled military training. This has caused quite a stir on social networks. Belarusians are actively discussing the process and are outraged that the training is being conducted in a hurry and that even parents with many children are being taken away.
The investigative editorial team of Suspilny noted that previous military exercises did not spark such a discussion. We turned to experts for comment to find out whether these exercises pose a threat to Ukraine, as well as to Lithuania and Poland, near whose borders they pass.

Unexpected military readiness test
On January 16, 2026, the President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, who is not recognized by a number of countries, announced a surprise inspection of the country's armed forces. According to reports from the website of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Belarus, the inspection of military units is still ongoing.

A month later, on February 17, the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Belarus reported that “as part of the comprehensive review of the armed forces,” the conscription of conscripts was underway. Reservists were being sent to formations and military units of the Western Operational Command.

Deputy Military Commissar of the city of Grodno and Grodno district Oleksandr Rovgach said about the gathering: "Officers, warrant officers, sergeants and reserve privates arrive at the preliminary gathering point of those liable for military service, where they are divided into teams. The formed teams are sent to the reception points of the personnel of military units according to the established schedule. Those liable for military service are understanding about these events, motivated to fulfill the assigned tasks."

Panic on social media
Despite the Belarusian military commissar's assurances of "understanding and motivation," the investigative editorial team of Suspilny, as well as Belarusian opposition media outlets, have noted that social media has been abuzz with the summonses to Belarusians who are conscripted. Wives are actively sharing how quickly their husbands are being sent to the draft, without even allowing them to gather themselves properly, and how even fathers with many children are being taken away.

We checked the profiles of the contributors and found that they belong to real people. So let's tell you a few stories that Belarusians shared.

Daria Meleshko, a mother of three from Hrodna who makes candles and plaster products, expressed concern that her husband had received a summons:

"Girls from Grodno, were your husbands taken away for training? How is the situation? Can they take away three children?" She was told in the comments that they had seen them take away four children, and even those who had not served before.

Yana Petrash, a mother of three children from Grodno, is also worried about her husband's summons:

“Girls, who have many children, did you take your husbands to the meeting? My husband received a summons yesterday: on Thursday, February 19, at 8:00 am, to be with things and documents at Yanka Kupala, at the construction lyceum. And we have three children, I am still on maternity leave: the youngest daughter is only 1 year old, and the eldest is 6 years old.”

Mykola Zinchuk from Grodno decided to get acquainted in advance with those who also received a hangman's nod: " Belarus. Grodno. Who is also going to military training on 02/19/26. Let's get together in a gang."

Other men responded, saying that they spent a day or two at the collection points and received new summonses.

Tattoo artist Angelina Movlyan from Grodno wrote that her husband received a summons at eight in the morning, and at 6 p.m. he was taken away. Now he is at the training ground. “It seems like for a month,” the woman added.

The comments on her post mentioned two toponyms: Slonim in the Grodno region and Baranki in the Brest region, where reservists are being gathered.

Oleksandr Bindey from Grodno, who was a border guard or at least served in the border troops and in December 2022 received a medal from Lukashenko, published a photo of his summons with the caption: "Almost every acquaintance received a summons... We are going to serve again in 5.5 years.

Olga Kravchuk from Grodno wrote that after her husband was taken to the meeting, contact with him disappeared: “As soon as I got on the bus, contact disappeared. The phone is turned off. Is everyone like this?”

Vika Sedach from Grodno has a first-grader son with her husband, and she is worried about March 8: “They took all the men from Grodno and the region. We will buy ourselves flowers on March 8.”

Driving instructor Kyrylo Alisievych from Grodno, in response to the comment that this was a regular annual meeting, replied: “Regular is when everything is calm and ahead of schedule, but when more than 4-5 thousand are taken away at once in one day, then this is no longer regular.”

Veronika Dobrenko from Grodno, who is on maternity leave, answering a question about the reasons for the panic, writes: “Because so many are being taken away. Families with many children, female nurses. Suddenly and in large numbers. They have been taken away before, but nothing like this happened. And suddenly something terrible will happen, that's why there is panic.”

A man from the city of Slonim, Denis Antonovych, who served in 2020, answers her : "In a sense, there was no such thing? In 2023, a brigade was raised in Slonim during wartime: all the equipment was there, the personnel left the brigade territory, and 3,500 military personnel were called up from the reserve, including female nurses. And they were taken then not only from Grodno and the region, but from the entire republic. Therefore, there is no reason for panic. Ordinary exercises involving reserve conscripts."

Iryna Masharska, originally from Polotsk, who actively opposes Putin and Lukashenko in comments on social networks, comments in Belarusian:

" And what surprised anyone? Maybe you haven't heard that the Republic of Belarus is a union state? And that the war is lasting longer than the "homeland" one? And that Belarus produces weapons? And that Ukraine is being bombed from Belarus (officially not, but a Ukrainian friend of mine has relatives not far from the border with the Republic of Belarus, and they are being bombed from the territory of Belarus)? The war is close, and Belarusians are connected to the aggressor as accomplices."

Kristina Yarmolovich (Rakuzova) from Grodno, whose husband probably works at the military registration and enlistment office, comments in one of the Threads branches:

"The man receives everyone who receives a summons. They called at night and told him to come. Yesterday he left at 6:00 and came at night, at 2:00. He received the priest who baptized our daughter. They don't explain anything to them either. I know that 1,500 people were summoned from Grodno."

Kateryna Palyakova, a veterinarian from Grodno, recently got married and had a child. Here's what she writes about the meeting:

“The husband was taken away, the summons was brought almost at night on the 16th. We have a baby, he went to work, and there was another summons. On the 17th, he was supposed to show up at 3:00 PM. At 7:00 PM, they already took him away, and they said, “It doesn’t matter” to all the diagnoses — mine, the child’s, and the husband’s. And they took him away. Where is he now, what’s wrong with him — I don’t know. There’s no connection, they took his phones. The only thing he managed to say was: “Wartime bombing.” They took him away around March 23-26.”

Anatoliy Markevich from a village near Minsk said on TikTok that he was summoned to the military registration and enlistment office in Logoisk on February 21, 2026. In the comments to the video, he wrote that he was being summoned for 35 days and that he was a private.

Belarusian journalists asked military commissars about the rush
Journalists from the Belarusian opposition publication "Zerkalo" under the guise of calling the country's military registration and enlistment offices and asking why the conscription was taking place in such a hurry.

The military enlistment offices confirmed that summonses are being issued today, not as usual, when you could appear during the week.

“Why such a rush?” asked journalists at the military registration and enlistment office of the Gomel district. The answer was: “You should ask the Minister of Defense, the military commissar.”

It was assumed, however, that the haste was caused by the fact that this was not a planned meeting, but a check on mobilization readiness.

The military enlistment offices also informed journalists that men who were sent to the draft will be compensated financially and added that small children are not a reason for the deferment. Those who care for relatives with disabilities, work in agriculture, have a training session, or have three or more children under the age of 18 can receive a deferment.

The publication's journalists noted that conscripts can be called up for special training for a period of up to two months. Belarusian law also limits the total duration of military or special training for the entire time a conscript is in the reserve - they must last no more than 12 months.

Response to the “aggressive rhetoric of Western countries”
Today, February 19, the Belarusian Ministry of Defense published on its Telegram page a statement by Major General Valeriy Revenko, Assistant to the Minister of Defense, who is the Head of the Department of International Military Cooperation of the Belarusian Ministry of Defense. He stated that their “operational and combat training measures are primarily related to the actions and aggressive rhetoric of Western countries, which have openly stated that they are preparing for war.”

"Accordingly, we are also carrying out measures to prepare the armed forces to repel aggression... Everything is open, accessible and clear, we are preparing to repel aggression without any aggressive and offensive actions," Revenko said.

Revenko also added that Belarus is not increasing the number of armed forces, but is arming itself with high-tech weapons that will allow "to ensure strategic deterrence measures."

Belarusian oppositionist: the assembly does not pose a threat to Ukraine and the EU, unlike the landfill in the Gomel region
The investigative editorial office of Suspilny asked a source from the team of Belarusian opposition leader Tikhanovskaya, who asked not to be named, to comment on the situation with the reservist gatherings in Belarus.

“Such exercises have actually always been conducted, but just on a slightly smaller scale,” the speaker noted. “There is nothing unusual in the format of the exercises. And when I served, and when my friends served after me, my son, they were often raised and given tasks in this way.”

According to the expert, there is no reason to worry about the fees for Ukraine. “It’s just that Lukashenko is very worried after the events in Venezuela and wants to somehow understand what will happen to him if they try to do the same thing to him as they did with Maduro . Lukashenko will be reassured that his army loves him, is loyal to him, that everything is fine — and everyone will be put back in their place. In any case, firstly, Lukashenko does not have the combat potential to try to invade Ukraine. Secondly, the Belarusian military simply will not go. There are few pro-Russian ones: I think less than 10%. And the rest will not go. If they failed to send on the third day after the start of full-scale aggression at the end of February 2022, then now, when the Belarusians see perfectly well the level of losses in the Russian army, how the Russian army cannot do anything — well, where to go? This is absolutely impossible. Thirdly, Ukraine is not an enemy of Belarus, never has been and never will be.”

Our source also does not see any threats to Poland or Lithuania, near whose borders the gatherings are taking place: “Is the Belarusian army capable of attacking anyone? Let’s be honest: it’s impossible. Together with the Russians, we can still talk about something, but it’s not a fact at all that they will go together with the Russians, firstly. Secondly, Russia does not have free resources right now. Russia would like to press Donbas — and it cannot.”

However, according to our speaker, Ukraine should be alerted to something else: the formation of an airborne brigade and the construction of a new training ground and military town in the Gomel region, 40 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.

The Belarusian service of Radio Liberty, in particular, wrote about this construction , publishing a photo of the facility.

“In January 2022, I told everyone who asked me that aggression would definitely begin, because there could be no training outside the training ground. I served in the army all my life, I have been to different countries - and I have never seen training conducted outside the training ground. And when a strike group was created in the immediate vicinity of the border with Ukraine, where there are no training grounds nearby, it was absolutely clear to me that this was not training, this was something else. And now, when the Belarusians are building a training ground in the immediate vicinity of Ukraine, this will allow them to mislead, concentrate some troops under the guise of training and do something. The Russians can use this.”

“Lithuania carefully monitors such actions”
The investigative editorial team of Suspilny also reached out to retired Lithuanian NATO colonel Vaidotas Malinionis for comment. According to him, the distribution of training agendas in the western region of Belarus should be viewed primarily as part of standard mobilization readiness checks.

“These activities are usually aimed at assessing how quickly reservists can be assembled, how effectively command elements operate in stressful situations, and how well logistics, communications, and equipment reserves function in real-world conditions. Such activities do not in themselves automatically signal readiness for offensive operations. They are routine practice in armies that rely heavily on reserve forces,” commented Vaidotas Malinionis.

“But given the current security situation, events in Belarus cannot be viewed in isolation,” Malinionis added. “Belarus remains closely linked to Russian military planning, and large-scale exercises or mobilization assessments can serve several purposes. In addition to simple training, they can signal intent, convey messages of deterrence, or exert psychological pressure on NATO neighbors. The key issue is not simply the fact that exercises are taking place, but what is indicated by their scale, composition, and timing. Warning signs would include the concentration of maneuver units near borders, a sustained buildup of supply lines, the deployment of sophisticated air defense or electronic warfare assets, or periods of training that exceed normal cycles.”

Vaidotas Malinionis added that Lithuania carefully monitors such actions, but does not exaggerate their significance:

“Lithuania, together with NATO allies, maintains constant control over the situation on the eastern flank. The presence of allied troops, enhanced forward defense and integrated intelligence sharing significantly reduce the likelihood of strategic surprise. As a result, military activities in Belarus are assessed within the broader regional picture, including events in Ukraine and the overall composition of Russian forces. At present, these challenges are more consistent with routine readiness checks than with preparations for short-term offensive operations. However, given the unstable regional background and the use of hybrid tactics in recent years, vigilance remains important. The situation does not justify panic, but it requires constant attention and coordinated readiness with NATO partners.”

 

[barreness]

From NOEL Reports. [TG]
Denys Shtillerman, co-owner of Fire Point, which produces the FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile, published a short video teaser without context. He said the details will follow later.

(personally I think its just a compilation of recent Flamingo launches - therefore not really new information)

Compressed for Bigfooty limitations:
View attachment 2532860

They need to produce some copy after all the funds they've siphoned. Don't think the flamingos have hit much of note

https://kyivindependent.com/exclusi...mingo-cruise-missile-facing-corruption-probe/
Ukraine's anti-corruption agency has been investigating the country's star deep-strike drone company — Fire Point — over concerns it misled the government on pricing and deliveries, five sources with knowledge of the investigation told the Kyiv Independent.

The National Anti-Corruption Bureau, or NABU, is also looking into the co-owner of President Volodymyr Zelensky's former film studio as the alleged ultimate beneficiary of the company, sources said.

Until recently, the weapons maker was virtually unknown outside of Ukraine's defense circles, despite appearing to be one of the largest — if not the largest — recipient of Defense Ministry drone budget funds, according to documents obtained by the Kyiv Independent.

Was claims of close to 100 built per week, this clearly hasn't happened

 

[Mobbs]

Righto man. I think you're cool and offer some insight

Don't wish I could return the favour.

They need to produce some copy after all the funds they've siphoned. Don't think the flamingos have hit much of note

https://kyivindependent.com/exclusi...mingo-cruise-missile-facing-corruption-probe/
Ukraine's anti-corruption agency has been investigating the country's star deep-strike drone company — Fire Point — over concerns it misled the government on pricing and deliveries, five sources with knowledge of the investigation told the Kyiv Independent.

The National Anti-Corruption Bureau, or NABU, is also looking into the co-owner of President Volodymyr Zelensky's former film studio as the alleged ultimate beneficiary of the company, sources said.

Until recently, the weapons maker was virtually unknown outside of Ukraine's defense circles, despite appearing to be one of the largest — if not the largest — recipient of Defense Ministry drone budget funds, according to documents obtained by the Kyiv Independent.

Nice cope cage you're modelling there.

Was claims of close to 100 built per week, this clearly hasn't happened

Clearly