For Those Who Might Be Wondering Why We Might Be In Ukraine

[Rightguide]

Your post contradicts this assertion.

No, it doesn't. This isn't our war but you saying that nothing has changed since 2021 is wishful thinking at best. Russia now occupies swaths of Ukrainian territory, deploys missiles and bombers in violation of its own pledges, and rattles the nuclear saber almost weekly. NATO has deepened its military support in response, and Ukraine openly seeks alliance ties. The 2021 agreement might have been a talking point then, but today it’s little more than a relic, overtaken by the brutal realities of war.

 

[ll74]

Lol

"Russia won"

Every RG post in this thread.

 

[Baztrachian]

No, it doesn't. This isn't our war but you saying that nothing has changed since 2021 is wishful thinking at best. Russia now occupies swaths of Ukrainian territory, deploys missiles and bombers in violation of its own pledges, and rattles the nuclear saber almost weekly. NATO has deepened its military support in response, and Ukraine openly seeks alliance ties. The 2021 agreement might have been a talking point then, but today it’s little more than a relic, overtaken by the brutal realities of war.

My friend, if as you said "I don't give a damn what happens in Ukraine one way or the other" then you would be indifferent to the situation in its entirety and you'd not be posting here.

And, I hate to say, but nothing in your above comment speaks to your supposed indifference.

 

[Baztrachian]

Russia making it plain that they have no interest in peace negotiations. Of course, Trump and Vance will agree with Lavrov and use this as an excuse to not support Ukraine

You can see it coming a mile away......

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I hope Lavrov doesn't die a natural death.

 

[Rightguide]

Lol

"Russia won"

Every RG post in this thread.

To this point, they have won the war militarily, or Ukraine wouldn't be accepting 60 plus year old men and boys into their ranks, nor would they need billons upon billions more from the West to succeed.

 

[ll74]

To this point, they have won the war militarily, or Ukraine wouldn't be accepting 60 plus year old men and boys into their ranks, nor would they need billons upon billions more from the West to succeed.

"Russia won"
Every RG post in this thread.

 

[Rightguide]

"Russia won"
Every RG post in this thread.

Meanwhile, you contribute nothing but your angst.

 

[ll74]

Meanwhile, you contribute nothing but your angst.

"Russia won"
Every RG post in this thread.

And instead of refuting it, he continues to confirm it.

 

[Baztrachian]

To this point, they have won the war militarily, or Ukraine wouldn't be accepting 60 plus year old men and boys into their ranks, nor would they need billons upon billions more from the West to succeed.

Russia has not at all won their war. Ukraine has been stalemating them and preventing the Russians from obtaining the complete conquest of Ukraine.

This does not constitute any kind of 'win' for Russia.

Your post also contradicts this previous post:

I don't give a damn what happens in Ukraine one way or the other.

Feigning neutrality in the conflict while asserting Russian propaganda I believe is what is called "Concern Trolling".

"Concern trolling involves someone opposing an idea or viewpoint, yet acting like they’re an advocate for the cause. A concern troll offers undermining criticisms under the guise of concern. Their goal is to sabotage the cause being discussed, and to inspire doubt among group members. This occurs in groups rallied around a particular issue, especially in political parties, and the goal of concern trolling is to cause dissent within a community."

 

[Baztrachian]

An example of a stalemate as a victory in and of itself:

 

[ChloeTzang]

N0-one has ever said that

 

[Rightguide]

Russia has not at all won their war. Ukraine has been stalemating them and preventing the Russians from obtaining the complete conquest of Ukraine.

This does not constitute any kind of 'win' for Russia.

Your post also contradicts this previous post:



Feigning neutrality in the conflict while asserting Russian propaganda I believe is what is called "Concern Trolling".

"Concern trolling involves someone opposing an idea or viewpoint, yet acting like they’re an advocate for the cause. A concern troll offers undermining criticisms under the guise of concern. Their goal is to sabotage the cause being discussed, and to inspire doubt among group members. This occurs in groups rallied around a particular issue, especially in political parties, and the goal of concern trolling is to cause dissent within a community."

Juvenile BS

 

[Lazaran]

Juvenile BS

Yeah, Russiaguide’s concern trolling involving Ukraine IS juvenile BS - and traitorous (well, it isn’t traitorous to Russia, so I suppose Russiaguide IS loyal to their adopted country, and they are not TECHNICALLY guilty of treason).



Russiaguide



Slava Ukraini!!!





We. Told. Them. So

 

[Baztrachian]

Juvenile BS

What is juvenile here is claiming some sort of neutrality or indifference on the subject of Ukraine and then asserting that Russia has won the war and then mentioning Russia's nuclear threats to intimidate other people into giving up their support of Ukraine.

Be honest and say that you support the Russians or at least that you want to let them have Ukraine and anything else they want.

But don't claim that you don't care one way or the other and then start cheerleading for a Russian victory that hasn't happened.

 

[Baztrachian]

Also, threats do not work with me. They just piss me off.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Situation in Kupyansk is Critical! Emergency Forces required Again​

Russians have been attacking here for a while and this attack has been coming for some time......

 

[ChloeTzang]

On the Other Hand - A HORRIBLE day in Russia - Oil Refineries burn everywhere

00:00 Intro
00:09 Pokrovsk area: these soldiers are trying to surrender
05:45 146 RUS POW returned home
07:10 First large weapons sale from USA to UA
09:28 Syzran oil refinery struck again
10:52 Ust-Luga oil refinery
18:44 Moscow - Vladivostok fuel prices
20:06 Conclusion of the UA strikes on RUS oil refineries:
22:11 Buy Me A Coffee
23:26 Time to move to Russia

 

[ChloeTzang]

Rebellion Threatens to Overthrow Putin’s Regime​

Putin's regime is facing a catastrophic failure of control. As of this week, a surge of sophisticated partisan attacks is crippling Russia's internal logistics, creating a shadow front far from Ukraine. This internal decay is colliding with Ukraine's new 1,000 km missile capability, putting the Kremlin in an impossible strategic position. (the new Neptune, not just the Flamingo)

This is not just another war update; this is an analysis of a system on the verge of collapse. We break down the evidence:

The Internal Front: We map the latest wave of sabotage against critical Russian infrastructure. See how resistance cells are systematically severing railway arteries, destroying fuel depots, and forcing Russia to divert elite troops to guard its own territory, starving the Ukrainian front of resources.
The External Threat: We provide a detailed look at the strategic assets, including the Engels-2 strategic bomber base and the Novorossiysk naval port, now under the constant threat of Ukraine's Neptune long-range missiles. This has created a no-go zone for valuable Russian assets, fundamentally changing the balance of power.
The Corruption Cancer: See the proof of how systemic corruption is hollowing out the Russian military from within. Resources meant for fortifications are fueling the lifestyles of generals, leaving the front vulnerable and accelerating the decay of morale.

This is a rapidly evolving situation where internal rebellion and external pressure are creating a feedback loop of chaos for the Kremlin.
00:00 Russia's War Machine is Cracking
00:44 Ukrainian Missiles Hit Russia's Weak Points
02:15 Partisans Fight Back from Within Russia
05:27 Dismantling the Russian Military from the Inside
10:24 The Russian Economy is Collapsing

 

[ChloeTzang]

Meanwhile, some required reading for anyone who does NOT support Ukraine. Make sure you know what it is that you are advocating for.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Somewhere in Russia, things are going well......

https://twitter.com/x/status/1960069679957115287

 

[ChloeTzang]

Ukraine DESTROYS Russia’s WAR PIGGY BANK​

A look at the Ukrainian strikes on the Ust-Luga refinery and storage deport on the Baltic coast, and the Syzran Oil Refinery,,,

The reason Ust-Luga was targeted was to cut Russian cash flow. Ukraine hit a specific site within the port which would have the most devastating impact.

Ukraine struck two major Russian energy sites on August 24, 2025, launching an overnight drone attack that ignited massive fires at the Ust-Luga port in Leningrad oblast and the Syzran oil refinery in Samara oblast. The coordinated strikes targeted facilities central to Russia’s energy exports and refining capacity, disrupting operations and sparking black smoke and explosions seen for miles.The Ust-Luga terminal, where Russia trades oil and gas via a shadow fleet, was hit just months after Moscow invested billions to expand its capacity. Hours later, the Syzran refinery—handling 8.5 million tons of crude annually—was also struck, marking at least the fourth hit in 2025. Ukraine’s escalating campaign against Russian fuel infrastructure has already cut refining capacity by 13% and forced rationing measures in parts of Russia.

The destruction of Russian's oil refineries is just beginning.

The 1000km range Neptune is now in mass production - it's a modification of the old Neptune and much more of a tactical knife - airfields, bases, logistics and factories are now all in range. Russian middle class cannot now afford for the war to end - Russia is now in the grip of Deathonomics. The Russian budget is primarily dedicated to the military and military infrastructure. Russians are being paid a lot to work in military factories - and Russian women are making considerable amounts of money from marrying soldiers and collecting the death benefits.

Russia will continue the war until the Russian Army is destroyed or Russia collapses.

 

[Rightguide]

Why It’s Now Almost Impossible For Ukraine To Win The War​

It’s hard to admit, but every day, the chance of a Ukrainian victory moves further away. Kyiv is running out of troops and equipment. The enemy is better prepared and has significant reinforcements at its disposal. It’s no surprise, then, that the talk among Western diplomats is of a truce.
by Bethany WrightFebruary 2, 2023

DIE WELTEnglish edition • WORLDCRUNCH
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-Analysis-
At the start of the year, Ukraine seemed optimistic about its prospects in the terrible war of Russian aggression that has been inflicted on the country for almost a year now.

This year, military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov has said, would bring “peace and victory.” But how realistic is a Ukrainian victory?

It is almost impossible for Ukraine to emerge from this war as the victor. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s definition, victory would mean regaining all occupied territories, including Crimea. But as things stand – and above all, given the West’s half-hearted support – this is impossible. Around 18% of Ukrainian territory is currently occupied by Russia. In the future, unfortunately, this proportion may well rise rather than fall.

Reason 1: The debates of the last few weeks have made it clear that the U.S., Germany and other NATO members are more afraid of the war spreading to NATO territory than of the threat to Western security posed by Russia’s territorial gains in Ukraine. Western decision makers believe that supplying Ukraine with more effective, deadly and targeted weapons will increase the danger of the war spilling over. The West is suffering from a kind of self-deterrence, so it is only offering Ukraine enough support to keep it from having to capitulate straight away.

Crippled infrastructure, troop depletion​

Reason 2: So far, Russia has destroyed between 60 and 70% of Ukraine’s critical infrastructure. It seems unlikely that the West will supply Kyiv with enough of the air defense weapons that it needs to stop this wave of Russian destruction, including the IRIS-T, NASAMS and Patriot weapons systems. In fact, the paltry weapons that the West has supplied so far will be seen as an open invitation to the Russian military, which – according to Erik Kristoffersen, head of the Norwegian Armed Forces – still has a huge arsenal of missiles and drones at its disposal.

Read the the last three reasons here: https://worldcrunch.com/focus/russia-ukraine-war/why-ukraine-will-lose-the-war/

Before you ask, you can Google the founders of this website.

 

[Rightguide]

World
August 7, 2025

Ukrainian Support for War Effort Collapses​

Public sours on Washington, loses hope for quick NATO accession
by Benedict Vigers
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LONDON — Most Ukrainians now favor ending the war with Russia through negotiations, as support for fighting until victory has dropped sharply since the early days of the conflict. Although their hopes for joining NATO and the European Union have faded and approval of U.S. leadership has plummeted, Ukrainians still see the EU, U.K. and U.S. as key to ending the war. Yet, most doubt that will happen anytime soon.

More than three years into the war, Ukrainians’ support for continuing to fight until victory has hit a new low. In Gallup’s most recent poll of Ukraine — conducted in early July — 69% say they favor a negotiated end to the war as soon as possible, compared with 24% who support continuing to fight until victory.

This marks a nearly complete reversal from public opinion in 2022, when 73% favored Ukraine fighting until victory and 22% preferred that Ukraine seek a negotiated end as soon as possible.

Support for the war effort has declined steadily across all segments of the Ukrainian population, regardless of region or demographic group. This shift comes as diplomatic efforts gain new traction. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signaled readiness for direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, proposing renewed negotiations, while U.S. President Donald Trump is attempting to pressure the Kremlin with the threat of sanctions.

Despite these moves, the conflict continues largely unabated. Daily missile and drone attacks persist, and fighting remains intense along multiple sections of the front line.

Lasting End to Active Fighting Not Expected to Arrive Soon​

Though a clear majority of Ukrainians now favor a negotiated end to the war as soon as possible, most are skeptical that active fighting will end soon. One in four (25%) think it is likely that active fighting will come to an end within the next 12 months, although only 5% see it as “very likely.” Over two-thirds (68%) think it is unlikely that active fighting will come to an end in the next year.

Much more here: https://news.gallup.com/poll/693203/ukrainian-support-war-effort-collapses.aspx

 

[ChloeTzang]

Ukraine RIPS Through Russian Front in Donetsk​

Ukraine has flipped the battlefield in Donetsk, reclaiming key villages and halting Russia’s advance toward Pokrovsk. What looked like a looming breakthrough for Putin’s forces has turned into a costly setback, as Ukrainian counterattacks regain territory and disrupt Russia’s strategy. Marking Independence Day with powerful gains, Ukraine is showing resilience and momentum in a region critical to the future of the war.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Well-known Russian imperialist, journalist, and ROY TV host Maxim Kalashnikov writes:

“Russia’s economy is at its limit with the ongoing war. Of course, Dugin and Medinsky can babble about being ready to fight for another 10 or 20 years, but that’s pure nonsense. We don’t have that much time.”

“I also hear the delusional statements that soon we will start a war with Europe, that we’ll begin a new nuclear arms race and spend 90 trillion rubles on arsenal modernization.”

“There is no chance of that. Our economy has not yet collapsed completely, but it is already breaking apart. The failed blitzkrieg resulted in the Russian Federation being stripped of $1.2 trillion (almost 100 trillion rubles) needed for development, and the war continues to devour resources. Tens of trillions will still be required just to repair the destruction in the annexed regions.”

“Very soon, we will face the difficult question of how to finance the security services and state apparatus at least to pre-war levels, or how to avoid delays in pension payments.”

“The Russian Federation faces a stormy political upheaval. Economically, the situation is the same as in the USSR in 1985, on the eve of ‘perestroika,’ while politically it resembles February 1917, when the Tsarist regime collapsed.”