Update from Ukraine | Wanger stays in Bakhmut | Prygozhyn Forced to obey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78FoUcJjpQQ
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Looks like the EU is turning on their Ukrainian “ brothers”. Besides putting an embargo on their grain imports to the EU last week, now this:
“ The IMF demands to increase taxes and reduce subsidies to the population. The period of preferential lending is over, and now Ukraine must build the economy based on reality, and not on hopes for Western assistance or frozen assets of the Russian Central Bank.
Keeping payments to the security forces, even with a freeze on the indexation of salaries for state employees, was an unacceptable format for the IMF, which we found out about before signing the loan. The Office of the President is forced to agree to such unpopular conditions in order to maintain the stability of the Ukrainian economy.
The International Fund gave us an ultimatum, or we agree with all the requirements (increased housing and communal services tariffs / increased taxes / canceled payments to the security forces and reduced social programs) or we should prepare to lift the moratorium on paying interest on debts, which will completely ruin the economy that is already breathing its last.”
https://www.moonofalabama.org/2023/05/ukraine-open-thread-2023-109.html#comments
Everything fine and dandy UNTIL the welfare and charity payments run out, which will be sooner than later. I fully expect the senile Joe war cheerleader to “ Afghanistan “ Ukraine when Ukraine’s gig is up.
Stay tuned for the final chapter.
Today:
Prigozhin: "I have orders to stay and the supply issue is resolved."
Kadyrov: "Wagner should stay and finish the job."
(Which means Kadyrov's Tik Tok battalion does not have to finish the job)
Either this is all Kabuki theater, there were behind the scenes negotiations, or Prigozhin was told to shut up and follow orders unless he wants his tea to glow in the dark or accidentally fall out a high rise window.
- Russia adds FAB-250 bombs to its arsenal of precision-guided glide bombs. More FAB-250s can be carried per sourtie and can glide up to 80km, twice the distance as the current, larger glide bombs Russia is using;
- Ukraine shot down one of its Turkish-built Bayraktar TB-2 drones over Kiev after allegedly losing control of it;
- Ukraine’s Air Force spokesman denied claims that Ukrainian air defense forces downed a Russian hypersonic Kinzhal missile. Despite denying the incident, the Western media continues writing articles about the “downing” of the missile;
- PMC Wagner has nearly total control over the Donbass city of Bakhmut. Wagner head Prigozhin has aired differences with the Russian Ministry of Defense publicly in a manner inconsistent with military protocol and discipline;
- Russian commanders have said that after weathering the Ukrainian offensive, they will continue grinding down Ukrainian troops in the same incremental manner they have been throughout the special military operation; - CNN admits Ukrainian HIMARS are being jammed by Russian electronic warfare, diminishing their effectiveness on the battlefield;
- The EU’s plan to produce “1 million” 155mm artillery rounds per year is still under discussion, when implemented it may take several years to reach the desired output similar to US efforts to expand shell production;
Ah yes, the “Wanger” group. Russia’s premier fighting force.
Previously known as the Wagner group. But now with a new name, Wanger, to reflect the dicks that they are.
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Thanks, mom!
I guess they’ll finish the job of taking the other six percent of Bakhmut that the Ukes have currently.
The following reckless statement by Mr. Budanov, is going to be a big problem:
https://twitter.com/Flash_news_ua/status/1655173906112577538