The Ukraine war thread

[Mik]

Some sarcasm is thinly veiled. Some not veiled at all.

[Renauda]

I don’t even try any more. In his current role, the man’s incompetence in the game of high stakes diplomacy is an existential threat to Western civilisation.

How’s that for an unabashed and deliberate dunk?

[Wim]

In India Putin just repeated his stance on 'Novorussiya'.
So far no reaction from the US...

[Renauda]

No surprise, but then it is not likely anyone is left in Washington other than possibly Marco Rubio who knows what Novorossiya means or even implies.

[Mik]

Just another bullshit but deeply felt justification. A riddle wrapped in an enigma...

[Renauda]

All part of the twisted mythology making Russia up as the third Rome.

[Doctor Phibes]

@Renauda said in The Ukraine war thread:

Dim Philby

[Axtremus]

@Doctor-Phibes said in The Ukraine war thread:

@Renauda said in The Ukraine war thread:

Dim Philby

Plausible autocorrect when you make a mistake trying to type Dr. Phibes.

[Renauda]

Plausible maybe, but what I wrote was deliberate and not without malice.

[Renauda]

I wonder if Witkoff understands that Putin is just thumbing his nose at the recent US attempts to stymie his cash flow from oil exports:

“Russia is a reliable supplier of oil, gas, coal — everything required for the development of India’s energy,” Putin said Friday as the two leaders met for their summit focused on energy, defense and trade.

“We are ready to continue uninterrupted shipments of fuel for the fast-growing Indian economy,” the Russian president added.

Modi thanked Putin for what he called Russia’s “unwavering commitment toward India,” noting that energy security remained a “strong and important pillar” of the relationship.

https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/12/05/putin-pledges-steady-oil-supplies-to-india-as-he-meets-modi-in-new-delhi-a91352

[Mik]

We’d be hard pressed to do much about shipment to India, and their need is huge. That’s even before the lower transportation costs.