10 hours agoMember-onlyCrimea is in PlayRussia took Crimea in 2014. They held a referendum where the population supposedly decided to go to Russia. International observers say that this had way too many problems. Over the last few days, Ukraine has hit three military targets inside Crimea. These explosions have led to some measure of panic…Ukraine War3 min read
1 day agoMember-onlyTroop Recruitment in St. Petersburg?We know things are going bad for the Russian Federation insofar as troops are concerned. We have seen Regional units, mercenaries, and short-term contracts. Now we are on the cusp of recruitment in St Petersburg. Most of the casualties are from ethnic minorities used as colonial troops. They are seen…Ukraine War5 min read
2 days agoMember-onlyLogistics AgainI cited Russian sources who said August would be a bad month for the Russian Federation. It was people from the Russian general staff talking to Russian media who said they expected August to be problematic. So I figured it’s time to assess where we are. It’s the middle of…Ukraine War4 min read
3 days agoMember-onlyBanning Russian Tourists from the EurozoneRussians are discovering just how unwanted they have become. There is a growing movement to lock Russian tourists from the Eurozone. It started with Estonia, which should surprise no one familiar with the Baltics' history. According to DW: According to the Finnish media, Russians have applied for almost 60,000 Finnish…Russia5 min read
4 days agoMember-onlyThe Mood in RussiaRussians realize the war is not going well. This was a three-day operation that should have left a friendly regime in Kyiv. Instead, vacationing Russians in Crimea are treated to explosions well beyond the front lines. Now they are getting something else. Russians may not receive tourist visas to the…Ukraine War8 min read
6 days agoMember-onlyThe Ghost ArmyWhen looking at Russian and Donbas formations, one has to consider the allocation of money. One must also think about how both troops and funds are tied together. There are connections beyond combat or efficiency. The first thing to realize is that on February 24 of this year, Russia expected…Donbass6 min read
Aug 10Member-onlyEconomics in RussiaThe Russian economy continues to slow down. The effects of sanctions have yet to be fully felt. For one thing, some foreign companies that left Russia kept paying their workforce as if they were still employed. …Ukraine War4 min read
Aug 10Member-onlyUkraine Strikes CrimeaWhat a sight! While sunning yourself, the Air Force base nearby gets hit. The Saky field in western Crimea led to the destruction of dozens of Russian combat aircraft. The base is located very close to the town of Novofedorivka. At least one SU24m was destroyed.Saky Airfield2 min read
Aug 9Member-onlyA Warrant was Served on TrumpThe news broke overnight. The FBI served a warrant at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. It was for the boxes of classified material still in the former president's hands. If a warrant was issued, I am positive it met the Borden of proof needed from the court. …Trump3 min read
Aug 8Member-onlyInternational AgreementsFull disclosure, I served for ten years as a medic with the Mexican Red Cross national society. Over the last five hundred years, humans have developed a pretty comprehensive set of humanitarian laws. They are meant to protect people in times of war. …Ukraine War3 min read
