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Russia's invasion of Ukraine: Part 5 in War in Ukraine ·
Timothy Williams5 said:The European Commission is sporting the colors of Ukraine today

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I don't think they've ever supported anyone quite this wholeheartedly or openly—and that includes us.
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine: Part 5 in War in Ukraine ·
Gregory Ramos3 said:The Germans are really stepping up their game 😲

Given the seriousness of the military situation and the consequences of the war in Ukraine, the President urged the Russian President to find a diplomatic solution as soon as possible, based on a ceasefire, Russian troops and respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine. The President emphasized that any further Russian annexation steps would not go unanswered and would not be recognized under any circumstances.

https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-...-putin-2125516

Once he starts making demands like that, you know things are looking pretty grim for the Ukrainians.
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine: Part 5 in War in Ukraine ·
Daniel Ward87 said:Probably some weak-willed European politicians telling Zelenskyy to chill out and just give Putin a little peace offering to keep the oil and gas flowing.

+ 1.
Just some European whining. Maybe a whole bunch of them.
As much as I love Europe, Zelenskyy needs to do what the Mexicans did... stick with the Americans and the Britons.
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine: Part 5 in War in Ukraine ·
Kate Cook27 said:http://www.twitter.com/nexta_tv/stat...Cy8dnp4MErAAAA

So, here’s the call for a peace deal. The Mediators? Berlusconi and Angela Merkel 🎉.

You've got Berlusconi acting as Putin's buddy and Merkel playing the neutral party—except she's already admitted she hasn't been able to move the needle with Putin for ten straight years. Why would she suddenly be successful now?
The Ukrainians shouldn't agree to these mediators. All respect to Merkel, but she’s failed when it comes to Putin, and she’s the one who admitted it. As for Berlusconi, there's really nothing to say.
Macron would be a better bet... even if he doesn't seem like it, the man comes from the banking sector and actually knows how to negotiate, plus he isn't exactly leaning toward Putin.
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine: Part 5 in War in Ukraine ·
Paul Anderson7 said:European Union governments really need to get their messaging straight and keep people from spiraling when the temperature drops. They should be leaning into the narrative that while this winter might be a rough one, things will smooth out down the road; you can't let Putin exploit any energy supply hiccups to stir up public anxiety. Personally, I’m pretty confident we can navigate through the cold months with just a few minor adjustments. If it weren't for the mess left behind by those COVID lockdowns, we'd be in a much better spot, and honestly, the public needs to distinguish between the fallout from those mandates and the current situation caused by Russian aggression against Ukraine.
Putin is banking on seeing civil unrest break out across the European Union, probably by early next year at the latest. But if he manages to drag this out until spring, his leverage basically evaporates—aside from the nuclear option, which is a whole other level of crazy—because the EU can technically survive without his energy. Sure, it’ll be more expensive and a bit of a headache, but we'll manage.

I'm sure they'll try, but Putin has been setting the stage for years.
It isn't going quite according to his playbook, though, since the goal was a quick, decisive win. He got tripped up by the classic pitfalls of authoritarian regimes—cronyism, nepotism, and rampant corruption. He clearly underestimated how much backbone Ukraine actually has and how little support they had internally, not to mention miscalculating his own military's weaknesses.
As for the rest... he’s effectively strangled any critical thinking in Russia that might reach the public eye. Literally. In an environment like that, you can pretty much get away with anything (except crossing certain lines).
He made the EU dependent on Russian energy—not every single nation, but certainly Germany, which is the economic engine of the continent. European politicians looked Putin right in the eye and fell for his logic. They were convinced he wouldn't start a war or use energy as leverage... they were wrong on both counts.
A huge number of politicians have also become beholden to Russian money, making them easy targets for blackmail.
He isn't on his knees by any stretch, but the EU is definitely feeling the squeeze. Starting with Viktor Orbán.
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine: Part 5 in War in Ukraine ·
This three-day operation is dragging on way too long.
Will they actually change their names while facing the same sanctions? Russia is running out of time. Gnomic knows it, and he knows this winter is their last real shot.
By the way, China is going to squeeze them to death.
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine: Part 5 in War in Ukraine ·
It looks like the Ukrainians are finally making their move on the battlefield. Putin is back to his usual routine of whining about the West's impending collapse, which is always a pretty reliable indicator.
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine: Part 5 in War in Ukraine ·
Donna Harris11 said:Do you think the Germans are already tapping into the gas they've got sitting in those underground storage facilities? 😁

Everyone loves to paint Germans as the skeptics here, but I think that's a misconception. Germans are incredibly disciplined people, and if you look at the public sentiment, support for Ukraine is actually much stronger among the citizens than it is within the political circles.
The Italians are the ones who are truly critical. They’ll hit their breaking point long before any Germans do.
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine: Part 5 in War in Ukraine ·
Kate Cook27 said:I think they’ve got the gas valve turned the wrong way.

We'll see how it plays out.
Russia has spent years weaving its influence through the European Union. That presence didn't just vanish. If Emmanuel Macron loses to Marine Le Pen, it could trigger a massive political earthquake given how critical France is to the region. They could just as easily pull the rug out from under an unstable Italy, where pro-Russian factions also hold significant sway. Then you have Austria to consider.
This winter is crucial for Russia, especially with the upcoming US Congressional elections looming. If the Democrats lose control of Congress and the Republicans take over—driven by the MAGA crowd—the landscape shifts. Those folks are much more inclined to push for a peace deal, which might mean Ukraine having to surrender some territory.
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Sanctions on Russia in War in Ukraine ·
Sam Carter said:Is it just me, or does it feel like the massive (quiet) majority of people in the EU are actually AGAINST the sanctions on Russia?

Am I even allowed to say that without everyone immediately labeling me a "Russian agent"?

Well, I can't say why you feel that way.
Maybe that's just the bubble you're living in.
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine: Part 5 in War in Ukraine ·
Elizabeth Wells2 said:The Russians are trying to play their last ace, but it’s a losing move.

They'll end up empty-handed... the leverage just isn't there anymore.
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That’s what happens when you try to patch holes with materials you already know are going to fail.
Russia is constantly obsessing over the European Union, while the EU is far more preoccupied with Ukraine; honestly, they aren't even that impressed by how well Russia seems to be holding up, mostly because it feels artificial.
In reality, Putin played his last card before winter hit. If Europe survives without major crises—and by that, I mean the Italians and Greeks, plus maybe some of the Frenchmen (the Germans will hold steady)—then Europe makes it through. Ukraine will win this war of attrition simply because the West has proven it can outlast everyone else.
The USA isn't going to buckle. There is nothing anyone can do to them, and Ukraine serves as Europe's final line of defense against Russian imperialism. Even Poland, which handles most of the aid shipments, won't budge; they've already stocked their warehouses. The EU essentially backed itself into a corner where it could be blackmailed, but again, if they survive, that final trump card has been neutralized.
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Judy Jr. - total bragging and constant insults in chat in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Mark Robinson said:Just chilling here on my bike.

Anyway, just wondering if anyone remembers that talk show where Rudanica and Raos were guests at the same time? 🙏 I tried searching YouTube, but I couldn't find anything. 😢

Congrats on the eco-consciousness. 🙂

Does anyone remember that one episode of the Parlaonica where Joan Didion and Raos were guests at the same time? 🙏 I checked YouTube, but there's nothing there.

All I'm getting is Raos and Vesna KljaJIC.
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Judy Jr. - total bragging and constant insults in chat in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Nicholas Watson said:Man, you didn't seem to have a single problem with Judah's way of talking when they were sitting there treating me like royalty. But the second they start bickering, suddenly Judah is all too vulgar for you.

Don't let it get to you, Oliver. Pull yourself together. 🎉

Let whoever is bothered by it just deal with it on their own.

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Judy Jr. - total bragging and constant insults in chat in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Edward Price6 said:I guess none of them taught him anything about being polite or decent to people. 🤔

Since I’d expect at least that much from someone well-read.

Not really.
There’s a massive difference between someone who doesn't know how to act and someone who simply refuses to.
A lot of them view that kind of behavior as just being eccentric, or even necessary to shake things up in society—which, honestly, might be true. When they actually need to, they can be perfectly cultured and polite.
Take Raos, for example. You can say all sorts of things about him, but he isn't exactly a scholar, and his online presence borders on the vulgar.
Then there's Joan Didion, who is explicitly vulgar.
By the way, Judah is a nightmare of a person who constantly "speaks" exactly what I'd rather stay silent about; I’m honestly thinking we should start a petition to get his wife a conservatorship!
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine: Part 5 in War in Ukraine ·
hollowdriver13 said:It looks like the sanctions finally rubbed those "soft belly" types in Russia the wrong way. The news about potentially easing up on visa restrictions sent a massive wave of whining through Twitter and everywhere else. These folks are absolutely losing it because they won't be able to jet off to the West as easily anymore. Even Solovyov had one of his usual meltdowns, threatening nuclear strikes just because they might lose their easy access to the European Union. 🤣

One comment really summed up the whole vibe for me:

"These Russians love their country so much that their ultimate life goal is to loot the place, grab the cash, and flee to the West to live it up with their families." 🙏

Yeah, it's a mess. You can't tell who's whining harder.
The complainers and those worried folks in Europe, wondering how Russian engineers will manage to escape now. It’s not like they won't find a way out; it'll just be a bit more difficult and the numbers will drop.
The Russ propaganda machine is back to its standard routine of throwing around atomic threats.
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goldenowl73 said:This whole thing is just plain twisted for them too.

But hey, I guess that's what happens when you've got grandmas and grandpas out in the middle of nowhere swallowing everything they're told. Honestly, Poland is looking pretty rough right now. 🤣

Rural Russians name a country they don't like

Then you look at Moscow. I have to admit, I'm actually surprised:
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goldenowl73 said:Man, Solovyov just had another massive meltdown on air. This time he’s gone after Scholz, actually imitating Hitler! It’s honestly wild how the average Russian TV viewer just swallows this stuff whole without blinking. I really hope someone clips this and pushes it out to the major news networks over in Germany today, because let's be real—any shred of intelligence left in Moscow just checked out for the night.

https://twitter.com/wartranslated/st...RczX3sek5-6aDA

Give the man his mansion back; he’s clearly lost his mind. 🤣 🤣
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Please stop this racist, Islamophobic group in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Something to think about.
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine: Part 5 in War in Ukraine ·
The insurgency is picking up.
An official appointed by the occupation authorities in southern Ukraine was killed.
Looks like a car bomb.

https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2022/...ukraine-a78094
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nimbleviper3 said:Not necessarily.

By that logic, if you have multi-party elections in Russia, does that mean it isn't a dictatorship? 😁

A question for you Google experts: how much time did you actually spend living in that "dictatorship" before we finally wrap up this off-topic nonsense? 😁

Free, multi-party elections. "Free" is the operative word here.
In a country where the opposition is strictly managed and anyone else is branded a foreign agent and thrown in jail, that kind of thing simply doesn't exist.
Putin would be better off just declaring himself president for life like Xi Jinping and stopping this whole charade.
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