Like most bullies Putin didn't expect his victim to strike back. Equally, like most bullies, Putin is aghast and outraged at receiving some of his own medicine.
Putin didn't expect the Ukrainians to do this "offensive"? In my view, Russians made a clever trap for Ukrainians. Do you believe that Russians having satellites, drones and most importantly a big net of collaborators on the Ukrainian side, didn't realize what was cooking up? In my view, the current situation in the Kursk's direction is like this ua-cam.com/users/shortsSJJ5wZjE3tw
Given the lack of defensive preparation on its western border, it's obvious that Russia never seriously believed that NATO was a threat to the motherland but rather to its imperialist ambitions.
Very good point. You can be sure that there's probably more preparation along the borders with Russia's 'allies' like China and North Korea than Finland. But there's probably not much there either.
@@pneudmaticIt'll be difficult to send reinforcements and supplies from west to the lands east of Ural so they have to be ready to fight for relatively long time with only what they have already stationed there.
@@attilamarics3374 Unlikely to knock out the Russians. But never say never, it's been two and a half years. The Russians are tired, the Russians are fed up, the Russians are surrendering in noticeable numbers in Kursk. It might not be a military defeat right away, but could be a combination of loss of political and military will.
It is bad enough that supposedly a “redline” or “final warning” is slang in some parts of Russia for “an empty threat.” It came about in Russia mainly due to China’s many, many “final warnings,” but obviously it applies to the Russian gov too.
You are the first presenter with a positive attitude. There are so many more presenters with negative red Eric, I say, Ukraine show you strength. God will protect you. Revin Evans Queensland Australia
That’s all they ever done are PR stunts and take photos and videos to show their Western masters like “ hey look what we just did, can you send us more money ? “ 🤦♂️🤣 all awhile losing their own territories in Ukraine.
There was no victory for Ukraine in this. All they have done is guaranteed their people that Russia will no longer engage in peace talks. Running wild in someone's backyard while they watch you BEFORE they discipline you IS NOT WINNING 🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺
That’s all they can ever do is PR STUNTS for their Western Daddies so maybe the Western Daddies can send them more money. It’s basically money laundering all around. 🤣😂🤦♂️
There are so many books waiting to be written about this conflict and the brilliant way Ukraine has managed it. Yes, there have been missteps, but I think Sun Tzu would be happy to add copies to his library.
The West is sharing intelligence with Ukraine along with equipment, which is a big help. But that's not to take anything away from the Ukrainians who have to plan their own operations and risk their own lives in the hopes they can kick Putin's forces out and return to their lives, deciding on their own path as a nation without Russian threats and interference.
In Trump/Putin-dictator speak, or any dictator, up is down, lies are truth, day is night and providing free school lunches to kids of poor parents is “lavishing socialist benefits and free food to unemployed minors.” That last one isn’t a joke….Trumpers actually called a school lunch program “giving free meals to unemployed minors.”
Hello Russia, I am so confused. I'm sure I heard you say you were winning. But if Ukraine is taking huge swathes of your land, won't that nice Mr Putin be kicked out of his post ? That would be such a pity, as it is so hard to find a new job at his age . Please confirm if it is still going to plan, as I am getting very worried about you. Love and kisses, the UK.
Why is anyone surprised? The two partisan raids into Belgorod, Prigozhian‘s (sp) “Justice March“, the ISIS-K attack on Moscow, and the ethnic minority attack in Dagestan showed Russia lacked internal defenses. And, yes, it‘s an election year in the USA. If Ukraine fails this incursion (which was always possible before the incursion), it makes the current administration look bad for not providing enough weapons to Ukraine. Ukraine‘s boldness looks bad on Trump for not supporting “the underdog“ so he might have to change his position.
No one is “surprised” just as no one would be surprised if there were a big earth quake somewhere in the world. But even though we know earth quakes happen and that is no surprise, of course the news will cover it. It would be bizarre not to.
Until now Russia has been slowly grinding Ukraine down with larger numbers of "expendable" soldiers. Absent major new weapons from the West, this the status quo unless something was done to unbalance this stalemate. Ukraine took a page from Sun Tzu and struck where the enemy was weak and inattentive and took advantage of Russian incompetence in a dynamically changing battlefield. Ukraine's success depends on using this advantage until it destabilizes Putin's regime.
There was only a grinding down of the Russian military. Russia had much more sodiers in the war against Japan but lost. In ww1 Russia lost 6 times more soldiers than the Austrian-German side and lost terrible in 1917. I have no clue why people still belive more soldiers can wknn a war.
Not really. Ukraine has inflicted 3x losses at minimum on Russia. Russia's only got 3-4 advantage theoretically (if in total mobilisation/total war mode ...but Russia is not in that mode, neither is Ukraine. Russia has 500.000 in Ukraine & they've barely been able to advance in only a few places. Ukraine has been inhibited in that even though they have a million under arrms they cannot apply entire force to active front as they have to guard their whole border even in inactive areas & keep RRF Reserves ready to help support the troops on the active Front lest Russia do to them what they just did to Russia.
The fact that Russia have still not been able to respond to this invasion, tell me that the Russian army is stretched to it's limits and so have no usable reserves left in Russia, only young inexperienced and not fully trained recruits.
@@KevinWarburton-tv2iy .. This invasion by Ukraine prove that Russia's borders are no longer being properly guarded, I'm sure because they have taken the risk of of fielding way too many in Ukraine, because the Russian army is stretched to it's limits.
Worth remembering that there are 3 key strategic targets for Ukraine. 1) The natural gas pumping station that still supplies natural gas to mainly Hungary and Slovakia. And is one of the last major sources of foreign currency Russia has. Ukraine already controls that. 2) The Kursk NPP supplies power for about 50% of Russias total iron ore refinement, about 25% of Russias total steel production, and almost 80% of Russias total advanced alloy production. Without it Russias ability to sustain the war effort will suffer a severe almost irreparable blow. 3) The Kursk-Belgorod railroad supplies between 60% and 80% of the total resources to the Russia frontlines inside Ukraine. Cutting it would mean supplies have to take a 1400km detour putting an enormous strain on the Russian railroad system that is already at the brink of collapse because almost all of it was built during the Cold War and has been poorly maintained ever since due to rampant corruption.
... But does Russia actually have the resources to make a powerful response to this incursion? Most of their professional, properly trained soldiers are already pushing up daisies.
It pulls them deeper in the war. Something they didn’t want. This is of importance for NATO as it takes away the ability to support either Iran, NK, or China in the upcoming war in 2028. Also they are exposing everything they have which makes it easier to develop counter systems. It all depends on who wins the elections in the US, soonish.
@@Alexander-bc8dh Wait.... didn't Putin just sign a mutual defence pact with N. Korea? Lets see how that holds up under pressure ( about as well as the csto I imagine, that is to say, not at all)
If he's still bothering with Trump, he could explain gently that Venezuela has an extradition treaty with the US. But of course, Vlad doesn't want to spend his exile years in North Korea listening to Donnie talk about how unfair it all is.
We'll see just how cocky putin is in the event that Ukraine takes the nuclear facility.Also it appears that by taking the rail hub town of Sudzha{?] Ukraine now has access to information on train movements on the rail network.
@@daydays12 Agree wholeheartedly. When this is over, if at all possible, fast track these bold, fierce warriors into NATO immediately. Who wouldn’t want these guys by their side in the dark days?
Masterstroke: doing basic homework, applying common-sense intelligence, having leadership that leads "with" their team rather than over it, doing battlefield level intel, and veni, vidi, vici.
Ukraine is helping Putin LIBERATE Russians as Putin wanted to do so badly back in Feb 2022. Putin, you can thank Ukraine in helping you with your efforts!
On the contrary, Ukraine should take advantage of the element of surprise, and push on towards Moscow if logistics allow, Russia won't be surprised again by such a tactic, are clearly on the backfoot and disorganised, they are unable to put in place a decent experienced army since they are all in Ukraine, and also i think many will simply surrender to them, also many Citizens do realize they are being lied to and want change, push on for the heart of Russia and win this war.
@@Simonsimon-fy3hq Agreed which is why I said if logistics allow, but bold moves and risk taking are what wins war's. What if EU decides to put it's troops in as well to support them. We could end this war.
Russia grinded to a halt in oblast, so Ukraine are using their NATO trained and geared reserves. Using their offensive NATO battalions campaign troops on a ehhh Campaign. Also logistics are not the big issue when you control roads in perfect condition. They can speed in supply's to the army core centers in hours, doing 100km/hour. Last 5 days every expert have failed to grasp that simple logic.
The fact that Russia have still not been able to respond to this invasion, tell me that the Russian army is stretched to it's limits and so have no usable reserves left in Russia, only young inexperienced and not fully trained recruits.
All commentators say that russia/putin will come down so, so hard. But that will be against dug in Ukrainian troops that have selected the best defence positions along rivers. To come down so fearfully hard as commentators think putin will have to pull out lots of troops from Donbas. It is simply not compatible to argue both that russia will keep all troops in Donbas and Ukraine getting kicked out o Kursk asap.
Ce n'est pas sûr , si l'on considère qu'en 29 mois 60/65 % du matériel terrestre de l'armée de terre russe a été détruits !? En projetant ces données on s'aperçoit que dans environ 14/15 mois ,il ne restera plus que 10% de son matériel.
I'm not the most knowledgable, but I wonder about the political angle when it comes to the prisoners of war. From what I've heard, most the Russian armed forces used so far have been from the poorer and more rural regions, and that the folks that Ukraine has been taking prisoner likely weren't ever meant to see combat; where richer and more urban families' kids in military service might end up. So they could have a bunch folks in Moscow with some real influence getting on Putin's case to end the war to get their kids back. Plus the idea that they might (safely) knock out the Nuclear Power Plant and leave a chunk of Russians without power. Things look really bad for sad Vlad.
The NPP gives them s counter balance their NPP, and Putlers constant threats. Last I looked 98% of Russia is east and north of Ukraine and the Kursk NPP. Prevailing winds will still travel west to east. So who will you actually be harming the most? In summer add southeast to northwest.
Also they can destroy the gas pumping station which Ukraine has captured, Russia to Hungary and Slovakia ( Putin's friends) and they now have access to railway data
It seems as though Ukraine is LIBERATING the Kursk population in a Special Military Operation, and should now ANNEX it as Ukrainian territory! Victory to Ukraine! 💙💛💙💛💙💛
Putin probably believed that no one would actually dare attack Russia! (Psst, Vlad! You have a lot of borders with countries other than Ukraine! And they all have better tanks, APCs and aircraft than you do. Think about it!)
Maybe it's coincidence the Kursk offensive is happening right after Ukraine got the F-16s from the West? Maybe the new F-16s are providing air cover to protect the Ukrainian forces from Russian aircraft attacks? It's a welcome Special Operation of Zelensky's military! Best wishes and success to Ukraine!
Ofc it could, it's a war! there's 500,000 Russian casualties so far and counting. Not counting the trillions this war will cost. It's already a gargantuan fail for Putin.
Russia had 6 months to prepare BECAUSE NATO nations did not step up to the plate AND deliver weapons as required. Disgusting behavior from the NATO nations.
Aparently Russia is going to use a hodge-podge mix of security police, conscripts and some military to counter this. And a body guard has been given the task by Putin, of unifyed comand over this mix. Seems a really bad Russian response. So this counter invasion might last longer than expected. (Source is yesterday's episode on Silicone Curtain.)
How likely is it that the Ukranians capture Russian strategic nuclear weapons in this offensive? I can only imagine the impact such an eventuality would have on the outcome of the conflict.
If Ukraine cannot stop the Russian advances in the east, what makes all of you think they'll do better in Kursk once the Russians moves more forces there?
@@davidmckendry7684 this isn't an RTS game. They don't get a man power bonus for moving into Kursk. They just further stretch their forces. Which besides the propaganda befits Russia because they don't have the manpower shortage that Ukraine has. But as you said we'll see because Putin has just canceled any peace talks.
None of the talking heads have mentioned Ukraines potential to have a numbers and firepower advantage locally whilst taking territory attacking uncoordinated dribs and drabs arriving from eastern Ukraine. Were the Russians to attempt to form up then they can be targeted by long fires or F16, not to mention the logistics train. Where will that come from for the Russians and how will it be distributed to a fast moving frontline without the use of rail. I can easily see this becoming a piecemeal destruction and surrender of the Russian army.
What are your qualifications and experience, my friend? I didn't hear anyone say they were the smartest man in the world on this video. Maybe Putin does but I think he believes himself to be a mix of Tsar and Stalin.
Why does he think Ukraine will withdraw from this land? 1. It will be used as a defensive position, orcs will be forced to retake land and suffer high attrition on the offensive 2. It will be used to trade for occupied Ukrainian land at the end of this war
Will Ukraine roll up the Russian defenders all the way to Vovchansk, now that they are behind the Russian lines. Will they head west and do the same to the Belarus border, and then dig in to stay.
Before you start getting cocky do some fact checking! The area is a rural countryside with small villages apart of Suzkda which is still in Russian hands with a population of 6000 . There is no 74 settlements !!?
Absolutely! A thousand square kilometres of Russian territory is a drop in the ocean when you look at how BIG Russia is as a whole. Like you I don’t get what the fuss is about.
@ivankurtz1909 Exactly. It's all so overblown this "so-called" incursion, isn't it? Literally everyone knows that. All right thinking people at least. If it's happening at all - which is questionable, I mean, where's the evidence!? - it's obviously very, very small, probably no more than a tiny farmhouse, maybe a disused barn or two. I doubt President Putin has even noticed it, that's how small it is, otherwise he'd be evacuating people and Moscow would announce the evacuation, wouldn't they?
It's a great opportunity for them to learn how to use the kit and pass on the wisdom. And from what I am seeing they are following a humanitarian doctrine?
Like most bullies Putin didn't expect his victim to strike back. Equally, like most bullies, Putin is aghast and outraged at receiving some of his own medicine.
He's a small man, a petty bitter little man, starting to realise how much of a massive failure he is.
Putin didn't expect the Ukrainians to do this "offensive"? In my view, Russians made a clever trap for Ukrainians. Do you believe that Russians having satellites, drones and most importantly a big net of collaborators on the Ukrainian side, didn't realize what was cooking up?
In my view, the current situation in the Kursk's direction is like this
ua-cam.com/users/shortsSJJ5wZjE3tw
Given the lack of defensive preparation on its western border, it's obvious that Russia never seriously believed that NATO was a threat to the motherland but rather to its imperialist ambitions.
Very good point. You can be sure that there's probably more preparation along the borders with Russia's 'allies' like China and North Korea than Finland. But there's probably not much there either.
Do you think Russia will now capitulate and let NATO rule Russia as they are now so powerful and Russians are in total fear of them.
well stated
@@pneudmaticIt'll be difficult to send reinforcements and supplies from west to the lands east of Ural so they have to be ready to fight for relatively long time with only what they have already stationed there.
@@rabhaw2327 Lol NATO doesn't want to rule russia. The russians barely want to rule russia 😂
“Putin is a clown” - Sun Tzu
lol
"He clearly has clown tables." - IKEA
I read that!
Lol
C'est un clown pas marrant et dangereux
@@karlmoser6923 C'est vrai.
Ukraine's opsec was pretty impressive. No one expected them to go this bold.
Not no one, Yevgeny Viktorovich Prigozhin predicted it over a year ago, unfortunately for Russia he blew up midair in an aircraft accident apparently.
Go big or go home.
@@KevinWarburton-tv2iy How is thsi big tho? If this is the masterstroke. then its over.
@@attilamarics3374 Unlikely to knock out the Russians. But never say never, it's been two and a half years. The Russians are tired, the Russians are fed up, the Russians are surrendering in noticeable numbers in Kursk.
It might not be a military defeat right away, but could be a combination of loss of political and military will.
@@Deathadder90 Ukrane got 100 POWs from Kursk. And Now the Russian volunteer numbers tripeld.
If Ukraine is committing terrorism then what do you call what Russia has done ?
Liberation wasn't it ... Or or was at the start but Ukrainians stuck up 2 fingers. Then there was denazification, removal of devils etc.
A special war crime-focused operation
Special military operation, weren't you listening?
a huge mistake....
Defending the people of Donbas that Ukraine was shelling and killing.
Ukraine is kicking Putler in his Belgorods. 😂
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@@monumentaltravel3745 😂🤣😂
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Zelenskyy is really working his Azov.
Russia keeps saying with every setback 'Well you've really done it now" they've had more red lines than I used to get in my maths homework....🤣🤣🤣
Russia red lines were breached so many times, that putin developed colour blindness.
They know if they go nuclear they’re done. The Americans will glass Moscow
It is bad enough that supposedly a “redline” or “final warning” is slang in some parts of Russia for “an empty threat.”
It came about in Russia mainly due to China’s many, many “final warnings,” but obviously it applies to the Russian gov too.
"Nobody is going to break us, we're strong, we're Ukrainians,"
@@clayh9624 Slava Ukraine.
Says a Bidenite!
@@ivankurtz1909*sad orc noises*
Slava Ukraine
The boldness of Ukraine in unexpected
2022 - Russia 2nd best global army.
2023 - Russia 2nd best army in Ukraine.
2024 - Russia 2nd best army in Russia.
😂😂😂😂😂
I never heard that before...
Its 2nd best not largest
@@niv8880Never too late
@@stevepaskey4177No, it is both
@@stevepaskey4177 you're right, I'll correct it.
Chechens should have had a team of sprinters at the Olympics, they run faster than most athletes lol.
There is a theory that they are quietly preparing to regain their independence
@@navarog378 All non-slavic ethnic groups under Russian occupation are closely observing what is happening.
You are the first presenter with a positive attitude. There are so many more presenters with negative red Eric, I say, Ukraine show you strength. God will protect you.
Revin Evans
Queensland Australia
Agree 100% mate. The worst of them it that older woman with the grey hair - she clearly loathes Ukraine. I can't listen to her anymore. Shameful.
Not “invasion” but “Counter-Invasion”. Or “Ordinary Military Operation” if you prefer.
times radio, we are not done with ruzzia as long putin does not pull back.
So one can simply walk into Mordor
56 likes!? for a Tolkien story referal.
No, one does not walk. One rides on mighty steeds known as Strykers, Bradleys, Senators etc
I assume Putin’s “one ring” is puckered up pretty tight right now.
@@davechan8613 Just got it. One ring to bind us all ..hahaw.
@@davechan8613 Apparently he was greatly effected by the death of Gaddafi
Even if Ukraine pulls back today they have already won a tremendous Victory! It's been a PR Victory, it's been a tactical Victory.
That’s all they ever done are PR stunts and take photos and videos to show their Western masters like “ hey look what we just did, can you send us more money ? “ 🤦♂️🤣 all awhile losing their own territories in Ukraine.
noone is pulling back
There was no victory for Ukraine in this. All they have done is guaranteed their people that Russia will no longer engage in peace talks. Running wild in someone's backyard while they watch you BEFORE they discipline you IS NOT WINNING 🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺
That’s all they can ever do is PR STUNTS for their Western Daddies so maybe the Western Daddies can send them more money. It’s basically money laundering all around. 🤣😂🤦♂️
There are so many books waiting to be written about this conflict and the brilliant way Ukraine has managed it. Yes, there have been missteps, but I think Sun Tzu would be happy to add copies to his library.
The West is sharing intelligence with Ukraine along with equipment, which is a big help.
But that's not to take anything away from the Ukrainians who have to plan their own operations and risk their own lives in the hopes they can kick Putin's forces out and return to their lives, deciding on their own path as a nation without Russian threats and interference.
Fighting back in a war is "terrorism" now?
In Trump/Putin-dictator speak, or any dictator, up is down, lies are truth, day is night and providing free school lunches to kids of poor parents is “lavishing socialist benefits and
free food to unemployed minors.”
That last one isn’t a joke….Trumpers actually called a school lunch program “giving free meals to unemployed minors.”
I am surprised Putin is still alive
Dead man walking…
Well, he stays on the ground floor and has people testing his tea I guess?
@@brianrasmussen2956 🤣
@@copaloadofthisnot even close, Stalin literally mass murdered his own people and he was fine. Brainwashing goes deep, really, really deep.
He has undoubtedly surrounded himself with with people that are at least equally as delusional.
Слава Україні та її воінам...
Ukraine hasn't invaded Russia. They have liberated it. 🇬🇧 ❤🇺🇦
Beginning to think a kid could put together a better strategy on War Thunder than Putin's generals
Putin's generals are oligarchs not soldiers.
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an average hoi4 player would have won by now if he was in command of the ruzzians...
Hello Russia, I am so confused. I'm sure I heard you say you were winning. But if Ukraine is taking huge swathes of your land, won't that nice Mr Putin be kicked out of his post ? That would be such a pity, as it is so hard to find a new job at his age . Please confirm if it is still going to plan, as I am getting very worried about you. Love and kisses, the UK.
Why is anyone surprised? The two partisan raids into Belgorod, Prigozhian‘s (sp) “Justice March“, the ISIS-K attack on Moscow, and the ethnic minority attack in Dagestan showed Russia lacked internal defenses.
And, yes, it‘s an election year in the USA. If Ukraine fails this incursion (which was always possible before the incursion), it makes the current administration look bad for not providing enough weapons to Ukraine. Ukraine‘s boldness looks bad on Trump for not supporting “the underdog“ so he might have to change his position.
I think they also was wanted to impress Trump - Ukrainians need him on their side
Trump said his friend Putin's invasion of Ukraine was an act of genius.
@@daydays12And Trump straight up said Russia will take over Ukraine…very early in the invasion.
No one is “surprised” just as no one would be surprised if there were a big earth quake somewhere in the world.
But even though we know earth quakes happen and that is no surprise, of course the news will cover it. It would be bizarre not to.
Until now Russia has been slowly grinding Ukraine down with larger numbers of "expendable" soldiers. Absent major new weapons from the West, this the status quo unless something was done to unbalance this stalemate. Ukraine took a page from Sun Tzu and struck where the enemy was weak and inattentive and took advantage of Russian incompetence in a dynamically changing battlefield. Ukraine's success depends on using this advantage until it destabilizes Putin's regime.
There was only a grinding down of the Russian military. Russia had much more sodiers in the war against Japan but lost. In ww1 Russia lost 6 times more soldiers than the Austrian-German side and lost terrible in 1917. I have no clue why people still belive more soldiers can wknn a war.
Not really. Ukraine has inflicted 3x losses at minimum on Russia. Russia's only got 3-4 advantage theoretically (if in total mobilisation/total war mode ...but Russia is not in that mode, neither is Ukraine.
Russia has 500.000 in Ukraine & they've barely been able to advance in only a few places. Ukraine has been inhibited in that even though they have a million under arrms they cannot apply entire force to active front as they have to guard their whole border even in inactive areas & keep RRF Reserves ready to help support the troops on the active Front lest Russia do to them what they just did to Russia.
The fact that Russia have still not been able to respond to this invasion, tell me that the Russian army is stretched to it's limits and so have no usable reserves left in Russia, only young inexperienced and not fully trained recruits.
@@KevinWarburton-tv2iy .. This invasion by Ukraine prove that Russia's borders are no longer being properly guarded, I'm sure because they have taken the risk of of fielding way too many in Ukraine, because the Russian army is stretched to it's limits.
Imagine US getting invaded and taking 10+ days to respond or repel a small incursion lol 😂.
Pukeler HUMILIATED!!!😂😂
Worth remembering that there are 3 key strategic targets for Ukraine.
1) The natural gas pumping station that still supplies natural gas to mainly Hungary and Slovakia. And is one of the last major sources of foreign currency Russia has. Ukraine already controls that.
2) The Kursk NPP supplies power for about 50% of Russias total iron ore refinement, about 25% of Russias total steel production, and almost 80% of Russias total advanced alloy production. Without it Russias ability to sustain the war effort will suffer a severe almost irreparable blow.
3) The Kursk-Belgorod railroad supplies between 60% and 80% of the total resources to the Russia frontlines inside Ukraine. Cutting it would mean supplies have to take a 1400km detour putting an enormous strain on the Russian railroad system that is already at the brink of collapse because almost all of it was built during the Cold War and has been poorly maintained ever since due to rampant corruption.
You may want to add all of the Agricultural land that looks like it was just harvested. Where is all of that produce?
@@snowcrustracer where has PGutin deported the people to. He's acting like the little Stalin he is
... But does Russia actually have the resources to make a powerful response to this incursion? Most of their professional, properly trained soldiers are already pushing up daisies.
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They have those troops, but they have to pull them from somewhere, like kaliningrad or the southern front. What they dont have are strategic reserves.
@@user-xn9kr3bm1zAnd Sunflowers
It pulls them deeper in the war. Something they didn’t want. This is of importance for NATO as it takes away the ability to support either Iran, NK, or China in the upcoming war in 2028. Also they are exposing everything they have which makes it easier to develop counter systems. It all depends on who wins the elections in the US, soonish.
@@Alexander-bc8dh Wait.... didn't Putin just sign a mutual defence pact with N. Korea? Lets see how that holds up under pressure ( about as well as the csto I imagine, that is to say, not at all)
I hear Putin is booking a one-way ticket to N Korea 🚀
If he's still bothering with Trump, he could explain gently that Venezuela has an extradition treaty with the US. But of course, Vlad doesn't want to spend his exile years in North Korea listening to Donnie talk about how unfair it all is.
Unlike the woman with long dark hair who is always so !!! Negative, this one is a breath of fresh air, well done, and thank you.
I agree. A lively, incisive, optimistic presenter!
Is it true Putin's new tanks have 4 reverse gears ?
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That’s what people are saying 😂
That's French tanks.
@@majesticcamels4198
Des chars soviétiques durant l'opération barbarossa.
The analysis guest and writing is brilliant. Keep the hot stuff coming.
This is some of the most cutting edge journalism I've experienced in a long time. I'm on the edge of my seat!
We'll see just how cocky putin is in the event that Ukraine takes the nuclear facility.Also it appears that by taking the rail hub town of Sudzha{?] Ukraine now has access to information on train movements on the rail network.
Yes indeed
And the commentators in Times Radio, please understand that this is not a GAMBLE, but it's the courage vast majority of the people don't have.
The bravery , ingenuity, resilience of the Ukrainians is amazing They have humour too. I admire them
@@daydays12 Agree wholeheartedly. When this is over, if at all possible, fast track these bold, fierce warriors into NATO immediately. Who wouldn’t want these guys by their side in the dark days?
@@dannypembroke2372 So right! 🙂
@@daydays12 Every country should try electing a comedian for president/prime minister at least once.
Not 1war in history has been won without an offensive
Ukraine should call this their special military operation
Maybe putin will run away to Venezuela with trump...😂😂😂
White 💙💛
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Russia's public response is just hilarious. "They did it on purpose." Oh yea did they? 😂😂😂
Yes!! What an idiotic thing to say.
The Russian invation was probably something that happened by accident 😉
Asymetric warfare is powerful. The psyops impact shocks unsettling the enemy. They might sue for peace soon, the timing is good.
Trench-digging rapidly becoming the largest sector in the Russian economy. Get into a growth industry now!
Nows the time to start looking for a new government for Russia.
Not all is as it seems behind closed doors in the Kremlin.
Great video, really like this reporter
Masterstroke: doing basic homework, applying common-sense intelligence, having leadership that leads "with" their team rather than over it, doing battlefield level intel, and veni, vidi, vici.
So many settlements captured and intact that's a good sign.
Three days to take Ukraine Putin said, and now 2 1/2 years later, Russia is defending Ukraine in Russia😊
Thank you for your coverage
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Wagner group showed how quickly a military force could get through russia and how uncontested it would be.
Ukraine has the intelligence to make some very proper responses, snd painful.
Ukraine is helping Putin LIBERATE Russians as Putin wanted to do so badly back in Feb 2022. Putin, you can thank Ukraine in helping you with your efforts!
On the contrary, Ukraine should take advantage of the element of surprise, and push on towards Moscow if logistics allow, Russia won't be surprised again by such a tactic, are clearly on the backfoot and disorganised, they are unable to put in place a decent experienced army since they are all in Ukraine, and also i think many will simply surrender to them, also many Citizens do realize they are being lied to and want change, push on for the heart of Russia and win this war.
Very difficult. Over extended supply lines have brought many strategic advances to a very abrupt halt.
@@Simonsimon-fy3hq Agreed which is why I said if logistics allow, but bold moves and risk taking are what wins war's. What if EU decides to put it's troops in as well to support them. We could end this war.
Russia grinded to a halt in oblast, so Ukraine are using their NATO trained and geared reserves. Using their offensive NATO battalions campaign troops on a ehhh Campaign. Also logistics are not the big issue when you control roads in perfect condition. They can speed in supply's to the army core centers in hours, doing 100km/hour. Last 5 days every expert have failed to grasp that simple logic.
and we notice the lack of railheads in the are - oops puti
The fact that Russia have still not been able to respond to this invasion, tell me that the Russian army is stretched to it's limits and so have no usable reserves left in Russia, only young inexperienced and not fully trained recruits.
Also when they speed down these roads they know mines are largely absent. They're all in Ukraine!😅
@@davidmckendry7684 exactly 👍
The geography of the area is interesting - It's the area of the largest tank battles of WWII.
Yer but we have $1000 drones now that can destroy $4.2m tanks - this is a very different war
All commentators say that russia/putin will come down so, so hard. But that will be against dug in Ukrainian troops that have selected the best defence positions along rivers. To come down so fearfully hard as commentators think putin will have to pull out lots of troops from Donbas. It is simply not compatible to argue both that russia will keep all troops in Donbas and Ukraine getting kicked out o Kursk asap.
Absolutely correct 👍
Putin the need to be stopped
Qui le stoppera ?
Better than fighting a WW1 type war of attrition that Russia will win.
Ce n'est pas sûr , si l'on considère qu'en 29 mois
60/65 % du matériel terrestre de l'armée de terre russe a été détruits !?
En projetant ces données on s'aperçoit que dans environ 14/15 mois ,il ne restera plus que 10% de son matériel.
We should wait and see.
I'm not the most knowledgable, but I wonder about the political angle when it comes to the prisoners of war.
From what I've heard, most the Russian armed forces used so far have been from the poorer and more rural regions, and that the folks that Ukraine has been taking prisoner likely weren't ever meant to see combat; where richer and more urban families' kids in military service might end up.
So they could have a bunch folks in Moscow with some real influence getting on Putin's case to end the war to get their kids back.
Plus the idea that they might (safely) knock out the Nuclear Power Plant and leave a chunk of Russians without power.
Things look really bad for sad Vlad.
The NPP gives them s counter balance their NPP, and Putlers constant threats. Last I looked 98% of Russia is east and north of Ukraine and the Kursk NPP. Prevailing winds will still travel west to east. So who will you actually be harming the most? In summer add southeast to northwest.
Also they can destroy the gas pumping station which Ukraine has captured, Russia to Hungary and Slovakia ( Putin's friends)
and they now have access to railway data
This is Ukraine's special military operation - not an invasion at all.
Putin don't worry about is own population.
Can Ukraine come and liberate the UK after they're done with Moscow?
It seems as though Ukraine is LIBERATING the Kursk population in a Special Military Operation, and should now ANNEX it as Ukrainian territory! Victory to Ukraine! 💙💛💙💛💙💛
Putin probably believed that no one would actually dare attack Russia! (Psst, Vlad! You have a lot of borders with countries other than Ukraine! And they all have better tanks, APCs and aircraft than you do. Think about it!)
Maybe it's coincidence the Kursk offensive is happening right after Ukraine got the F-16s from the West? Maybe the new F-16s are providing air cover to protect the Ukrainian forces from Russian aircraft attacks? It's a welcome Special Operation of Zelensky's military! Best wishes and success to Ukraine!
Sean is simply the best
Putin the Small
Ukraine may liberate Russia!
This might end badly for those Ukrainian soldiers. Naive to think otherwise.
Ofc it could, it's a war! there's 500,000 Russian casualties so far and counting. Not counting the trillions this war will cost. It's already a gargantuan fail for Putin.
Russia had 6 months to prepare BECAUSE NATO nations did not step up to the plate AND deliver weapons as required.
Disgusting behavior from the NATO nations.
Blame the repubtards in the U S .
I SO agree..and the 'west' went on and on telling Russia all about the "offensive"
This time Ukraine decided to go it alone.
Aparently Russia is going to use a hodge-podge mix of security police, conscripts and some military to counter this. And a body guard has been given the task by Putin, of unifyed comand over this mix. Seems a really bad Russian response. So this counter invasion might last longer than expected. (Source is yesterday's episode on Silicone Curtain.)
I'm not surprised the head of the Russian military is an accountant, I think Putin is too frightened to appoint an actual military leader
My god, she's pretty.
Hot posh tottie I think she’s called.
👍🇺🇦🇮🇪🇺🇦
Look who's calling the kettle black.
How likely is it that the Ukranians capture Russian strategic nuclear weapons in this offensive? I can only imagine the impact such an eventuality would have on the outcome of the conflict.
If Ukraine has scuppered the peace talks that russia were considering, then job done, as those russian terms were a total joke.
If Ukraine cannot stop the Russian advances in the east, what makes all of you think they'll do better in Kursk once the Russians moves more forces there?
We shall see. Won't we? Underestimating them again?
@@davidmckendry7684 this isn't an RTS game. They don't get a man power bonus for moving into Kursk. They just further stretch their forces. Which besides the propaganda befits Russia because they don't have the manpower shortage that Ukraine has.
But as you said we'll see because Putin has just canceled any peace talks.
What a charming interviewer. 😉
Rosie Wright.
Indeed. Is she new on the channel?
"Ukraine doesn't have the resources to...". Looks like what Ukraine has is a big set of brass ones. Well, haven't we known that since 2014?
Zelenskyy has clearly read Sun Tzu.
Can Putin even read?!
🤔
Always love his insights
UKraine had no opposition, They didn't meet any resistance, So basically their wasn't even a fight. wait to they get the big boys.
He can’t defend because of lack of men and weapons lol, a true 🤡🤡,
The unbelievable nerve of the Russian command to call the Ukrainian advance "terroristic" after what they themselves have done. Disgusting.
YT censoring posts critical of Putin.
Thank you
None of the talking heads have mentioned Ukraines potential to have a numbers and firepower advantage locally whilst taking territory attacking uncoordinated dribs and drabs arriving from eastern Ukraine. Were the Russians to attempt to form up then they can be targeted by long fires or F16, not to mention the logistics train. Where will that come from for the Russians and how will it be distributed to a fast moving frontline without the use of rail. I can easily see this becoming a piecemeal destruction and surrender of the Russian army.
All I can really say for certain is that the crews manning the HIMARS will never again be as turned on as they are during this campaign.
"Putin has a special brain"...........Right :)
Un cerveau lent dans la tête.
Everyone keeps talking about Sun Tzu.
They should be talking about General Herbert Norman Schwarzkopf Jr
macarthur said give me 10000 filipino soldiers and i will conquer the world.. that's right. . How about 10 million Filipino soldiers?
There we go, another 'smartest man in the world' telling us how it is.
What are your qualifications and experience, my friend?
I didn't hear anyone say they were the smartest man in the world on this video.
Maybe Putin does but I think he believes himself to be a mix of Tsar and Stalin.
Mr putin knows how to end his war... surrender
C'est vrai qu'il est réellemet fêlé. 🤯
Why does he think Ukraine will withdraw from this land?
1. It will be used as a defensive position, orcs will be forced to retake land and suffer high attrition on the offensive
2. It will be used to trade for occupied Ukrainian land at the end of this war
Will Ukraine roll up the Russian defenders all the way to Vovchansk, now that they are behind the Russian lines. Will they head west and do the same to the Belarus border, and then dig in to stay.
Vovchansk et trop loing.
Et l'offensive semble plutôt se diriger vers l'oblast de briansk.
The Russian Minister expected to Negotiate with all the Cards in Russian Hands .Ha Ha Ha alright Ivan .Now we can Negotiate .
Russia had 6 months to prepare AND Ukraine did not get F-16s. FTFY.
My question is where is the next breakthrough .
Time will tell.
A ‘ruthless’ reaction from the Russians… or a ‘toothless’ reaction 🤔
Before you start getting cocky do some fact checking! The area is a rural countryside with small villages apart of Suzkda which is still in Russian hands with a population of 6000 . There is no 74 settlements !!?
Absolutely! A thousand square kilometres of Russian territory is a drop in the ocean when you look at how BIG Russia is as a whole. Like you I don’t get what the fuss is about.
@@jimkt01 The fable of 1000 whatever, is as the proverbial fishing 🎣 tale! 🙄🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟
Suzkda has been returned to its mother Ukraine
@@markb3786 Afraid not it was split in two!
@ivankurtz1909 Exactly. It's all so overblown this "so-called" incursion, isn't it? Literally everyone knows that. All right thinking people at least. If it's happening at all - which is questionable, I mean, where's the evidence!? - it's obviously very, very small, probably no more than a tiny farmhouse, maybe a disused barn or two. I doubt President Putin has even noticed it, that's how small it is, otherwise he'd be evacuating people and Moscow would announce the evacuation, wouldn't they?
It's a great opportunity for them to learn how to use the kit and pass on the wisdom. And from what I am seeing they are following a humanitarian doctrine?