The pictures are of the rats drooling all over Zelensky.
zeepers do the exact same thing and are fully supporting this 200 billion sh*t show.
A concept the armchair, warmongering, marxist, blood thirsty zeepers will never understand, obviously.
Posted on 08/22/2024 7:16:29 PM PDT by UMCRevMom@aol.com
"Russia's wartime economic boom is masking much deeper problems, according to a group of researchers.
The authors of a recent article, who hail from institutions including the Yale School of Management, the Wharton School, the Carnegie Endowment, and the Kyiv School of Economics, cast a stark warning for Russia's economic situation despite the nation posting strong growth numbers since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Russia's economy is expected to expand another 2.4% this year, according to figures from the International Monetary Fund. However, much of that growth stems from the Kremlin's wild spending spree, and Russia's economy is hindered by a number of problems that could set it up for trouble in the long run, the researchers said.
"The reality of Russia's economic situation is far more complex and concerning than some would have you believe. The productive core of the Russian economy has been severely compromised," the group wrote in an op-ed for Fortune this week.
Russia has been spending heavily on its military and defense sectors, setting a record military budget for 2024. But that spending has come at a cost to Russia's private sector, some economists say, with other areas of its economy being slammed by a severe shortage of workers as resources get funneled into Russia's invasion of Ukraine." Excerpt
(Excerpt) Read more at businessinsider.com ...
It is not the signers of the flag being disdained.
It is the scumbags holding it.
>>>>It’s always hilarious to Ukrainians demeaned in the exact manner Marxist Democrats do to patriotic Americans. That flag is signed by defenders of Ukraine. Some of them most likely killed in action by now. But their country still lives. A concept and sacrifice armchair populists will never understand, obviously.<<<<
You’re talking through your hat, jack ass. In your feeble mind, the only people who understand sacrifice are “defenders of Ukraine”.
Many on this site, whom you consider “armchair populists,” have served in the US Military and are very familiar with sacrifice.
Many on this site, whom you consider “armchair populists,” may not have served in the US Military, but have family members who did. Some of their loved ones were killed or wounded in action. These remaining family members are also very familiar with sacrifice.
You’re the most blatant example of an “armchair populist” out of all those posting on FR. You promote a war in which 100’s of thousands of your fellow Ukrainians have been slaughtered. Yet, we don’t see you leaving your comfy home here in America, jumping on a plane, heading to Kiev, planting a big, juicy, wet one on your perv god Zelensky’s lips, grabbing a rifle and heading to the front lines.
Put your money where your mouth is you sanctimonious coward and stop denigrating those who served this country and their families.
Russia is temporarily surviving economically thanks to its Military Industrial Complex (MIC).
However, in order to cope with Kremlin’s spectacularly failed invasion of Ukraine and costly illegal annexations, Russia had no other choice than orienting 40%(!) of its entire national budget - on war and MIC. That is an epic level of spending that matches the beyond the scale levels during the Soviet Union days - which in the end crashed the Soviet economy and propelled the country into the 1991 revolution. Russians were simply fed up with their deep-state war-spending-Kremlin-Machine. IN America today, only 13% is spent.
Thus, Putin is destroying Russia the same way the Soviets did. He is diving head-first in massive passed Soviet mistakes.
Putin is truly neo-soviet. Spend, spend, spend on an illegal wars he now will never be able to finish. The Kremlin’s future is clear : retreat from Ukraine or crash.
The Russian people deserve the end of this madness, As of now they are the only ones in Russia being forced to pay for this war : with their blood, massively reduced freedoms, and new taxes all over the place.
ARTICLE
Meta deleted more than 40 Facebook and Instagram accounts that spread Russian propaganda to European audiences
https://censor.net/en/n3506433
Meta Corporation has deleted 43 accounts and pages on Facebook and Instagram that spread RUSSIAN PROPAGANDA to the European audience.
In total, Meta deleted 20 Facebook accounts, 14 pages, and 9 Instagram accounts for violating the policy against coordinated inauthentic behaviour.
Read more: Ministry of Digitization is asking Meta for content moderation rules to avoid being blocked for publishing evidence of crimes committed by Russian Federation. DOCUMENT
Fake news websites, the report uses Euro Top News as an example, used fictitious journalistic pseudonyms and fake addresses to appear legitimate. The content on the websites and social media was probably created with the help of artificial intelligence.
In addition to Meta, such sites were active on YouTube, Telegram and X (formerly Twitter). Their messages promoted Russian narratives, including the decline of support for Ukraine in the West and criticism of US President Biden. Meta identified and stopped this activity before it could build an authentic audience.
BEWARE the Russian agitprop ‘Kool-Aid’ served by those opposing freedom for Ukraine.
Blue and yellow flag flies over Kurdiumivka in Donetsk region. VIDEO Source: https://censor.net/en/v3506397
https://videos.cnscdn.com/b/6/4/4/b644eb6d60c7952c5ee781f72d835d38/original.mp4
>>>>BEWARE the Russian agitprop ‘Kool-Aid’ served by those opposing freedom for Ukraine.<<<<
You excel at twisting words, “REVEREND”.
Pro-America FReepers don’t oppose freedom for Ukraine. We, of all people, love freedom.
What we oppose is our tax dollars going to fund a proxy war, the Biden-Zelensky Laundromat, and the wealthy lifestyles of corrupt oligarchs.
https://videos.cnscdn.com/b/6/4/4/
b644eb6d60c7952c5ee781f72d835d38/original.mp4<<<<
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Been hitting the Communion wine again "REVEREND"?
How many times are you going to post this blue and yellow flag crap?
In this country, we fly Old Glory, so get over your blue and yellow flag fixation, or move to Ukraine.
https://freerepublic.com/focus/chat/4260224/posts?page=110#110
Here's more:
Brandon the Perv is in love with Zelensky the Perv...
Pelosi makes goo goo eyes at him...
VIDEOS
1. Russian Oil Depot Fire Goes on 7th Day!
Jake Broe *I am a United States Air Force veteran who served as a Nuclear and Missile Operations Officer (13N)
498K subscribers.
8-24-2024 7:45 p.m. EDT
Minutes 31:22
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvNba1epmpc
“Ukraine’s military continues to consolidate their gains in Russia’s Kursk region as the Glushkovo district of Russia is cut off and now referred to as “the cauldron.”
Russia’s oil depot fire in Rostov is now entering its 7th day without Russia finding a way to extinguish the fire after Ukraine struck it again with more drones.’
2. VIDEO SUMMATION
25 Aug: KORNEVO FRONT COLLAPSES: Ukrainians Push Deep Behind Russian Lines
War in Ukraine Explained - Maps
Reporting from Ukraine
532K subscribers
8-24-2024 9:45 P.M. EDT
Minutes 6:10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuRwDwecJRY
⚠️ Watch RFU in 20 languages:
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Today there are a lot of updates from the Kursk direction.
Here, in a decisive maneuver, Ukrainian forces initiated a series of flank attacks around Korenevo, forcing Russian troops to scatter and weaken their defenses. Seizing the moment, they launched a sudden, powerful assault on Korenevo, catching the Russians off guard and breaking through into the town.
Following recent territorial gains near Korenevo, Ukrainian forces have been stalled on both the northern and southern flanks of the town. To the northeast, around the recently captured villages of Olgovka and Matveevka, Ukrainian troops faced obstacles due to the natural barrier posed by the Krepna River and its reservoirs. This terrain advantage enabled Russian forces to strengthen their defensive positions, making it more difficult for Ukrainian forces to advance further north.
The village of Zhuravli, captured during earlier Ukrainian offensives, lies north of the Krepna River. This location offers a strategic advantage for the Ukrainians, as it allows them to maintain a bridgehead across the river, facilitating potential assaults that could bypass the main Russian defenses positioned near Olgovka. However, the limited infrastructure of Zhuravli restricts the Ukrainian ability to support a large-scale assault force capable of overwhelming Russian defenses along the river. At the same time, Russian forces in the area lack sufficient troops to mount a counterattack against the Ukrainian bridgehead at Zhuravli.
Given the challenging circumstances, the Ukrainian objective in this area is to outflank the Russian defenses along the Krepna River and break through their positions in the villages of Durovka, Zhebolovka, and Vetreno. The area between these villages consists of wide open fields with no significant Russian defenses, leaving the town as the last organized line of resistance. By securing these villages, Ukrainian forces could execute a flanking maneuver to the north, advancing toward the town and bringing the battle directly to Korenevo.
To achieve this, Ukrainian forces must expand their bridgehead north of the Krepna River, which requires intensifying their offensive efforts toward the town of Kauchuk. The Ukrainians are targeting the villages south of Kauchuk to stretch Russian defenses along the Krepna River and link up with the bridgehead at Zhuravli. By doing so, Ukrainian command could reinforce the bridgehead with additional troops, paving the way for a final push north toward Korenevo.
Unlike Korenevo and its flanks, the area around Kauchuk is less heavily defended by Russian forces due to a shortage of combat-ready troops in Kursk, with most of their focus concentrated on Korenevo. In the Kauchuk region, the Russians are relying on a limited number of naval infantry units, which are spread thin across the area to engage in skirmishes with Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance groups. Beyond these scattered marines, the Russians lack an organized line of defense in this sector, making it vulnerable to Ukrainian attacks and potential deep strikes into their rear.
Combat footage from the region shows a group of Ukrainian fighters dismounting from a Stryker vehicle after successfully engaging Russian forces deep behind enemy lines. One of the fighters later shared footage of a neutralized Russian soldier inside an intact UAZ truck equipped with electronic warfare systems. These systems are typically deployed in rear areas to protect frontline troops from drone strikes, confirming that Ukrainian forces managed to penetrate deep into Russian-held territory. The original, uncensored combat footage of all operations can be found on our Telegram channel through the link in the description.
By exploiting these Russian vulnerabilities and deploying assault units strategically, Ukrainian forces successfully captured the village of Semyonovka. Controlling Semyonovka has effectively encircled the settlement of Sheptukhovka, putting it in a precarious position. The fall of Sheptukhovka would enable Ukrainian forces to link up with the fighters at the Zhuravli bridgehead, reinforcing their position and supporting further offensive operations.
On the southern flank of Korenevo, Russian defenses were as weak as on the northern flank due to the concentration of most troops within the town itself. Exploiting these vulnerabilities, Ukrainian forces captured the Villages of Aanova and Trit. While consolidating control over K Yaba, securing Aanova, and Trit allowed the Ukrainian to fortify their southern flank and advance from Crn Jaab into the forest south of Coro. Due to the growing threat on the town’s flanks the Russian command decided to redeploy troops from Corano to reinforce these vulnerable positions and hold the Ukrainian Advance.
Believing that the main Ukrainian assault front against Corano had lost its combat Effectiveness after days of stalemate the Russian command assessed it was safe to shift forces away from the town. Unfortunately for the Russians, Ukrainian fighters in front of Corv took the circumstances to their advantage and launched a powerful assault directly into the town. Geolocated footage shows that the Ukrainians entered the eastern part of the Town initiating the battle for Coro.
Overall, the Ukrainians took notice of Russian weak spots on the flanks of Coro and carefully exploited them to shatter Russian defenses. As a result, the Russian command weakened the town’s defenses to bolster the flanks which allowed Ukrainian forces to launch an assault and enter Corano. The shortage of Russian reserves in the area proved decisive for the Ukrainian tactical gains. Consequently, Russian sources are now claiming that under these circumstances the loss of Corano is inevitable.”
**You may want to follow transcript while watching video at URL
3. 🔴 STREAMING VIDEO LIVE
RUSSIAN FORCES BEATEN IN KURSK, ISRAEL ATTACKS LEBANON! Breaking War News With The Enforcer (913)
The Enforcer
8-25-2024 Started streaming 10:00 P.M. EDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CW7o8BL9fw4
“Russian forces have been beaten back hard in Kursk as the pocket south of Reka Seym is being pushed towards Glushkovo, and Russian counterattacks are not proving successful.
Meanwhile Ukraine launched a massive attack across Russia, hitting fuel depots and ammunition dumps all across the Southern Russia. Russian forces are taking heavy losses in the Pokrovsk front, but are still slowly making their way towards the city.’
When are you going to come up with a new meme mommy?
You’ve used this one at least 3 times in 24 hours.
And find one from a UKE Founding Father, perhaps a nazi or a commie. Their words would be much more consistent with the propaganda you post than those of Patriotic Americans.
In addition, Ukraine had developed a domestically produced drone force that is striking deep into Russia at military and economic targets. This impairs Russian airpower, logistics, and the coordination of their military effort.
Moreover, Ukraine's targeting of oil production and distribution is doing substantial damage to Russia's military supply and the larger economy. Having pummeled Ukraine with missiles and drones, Russia can hardly complain at suffering Ukrainian drone attacks in return.
ROSN is worth less than 5 cents a share, and cash flow is negative
Side note Russia taxes on gross revenue not net revenue or profits
Good for the govt, not so much for the company
https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/ALOR-ROSN/
This is true but the fact is that in this case the war of attrition designed by NATO ( Biden) will be prolonged for many years. Afghanistan was designed by Obama to last for a generation, TRump ended his particular money pump.
This Russia -Ukraine war is designed by the Obamatrons to last a whole lot longer. It is a cash cow for the Democrat Party, a bare faced money laundering machine for the Democrat Party, designed to finance their one party approach to the US body politic. They are just as bad as the Russians.
Russia has such a vast oil supply, and the Biden sanctions are so PURPOSEFULLY WEAK, that Russia is engaged in a prolonged booming oil supply economy.
And now Putin is about to recruit for soldiers in Chechnya, realizing brilliantly that the Obama lead Democrats have a distinct aversion to killing Muslims.Putin has a sense of humor and a sadistic twist.Next he could likely form battalions of homosexuals and transgenderites.
No, your forecast about Russia's economy is not accurate when you factor in the time line of its eventual decline. It is a war of attrition, and it will last for 40 years if not ended or if it does not accelerate to nuclear war.
For this reason that war must end, and America's self bankrupting policy of funding an inter-generational war of attrition must end.There can be no victory. simply because the nuclear option assures mutually assured destruction.
So who is fooling who? The Russian economy is and will be fine for at least 20 more years at your forecast-ed “rate of decline.” And that is exactly what the idiot Democrat party has designed for its own lucre, paid fr by the blood and bones of hundreds of thousands of innocent civilians, women , children , not to mention soldiers.There never has been so much vampire blood money being hoovered up by any political party in our history.
A POX ON THEM. Pray that President Trump will end this horribly self damaging war.Either by Victory or by Treaty. It cannot be allowed to stand
Ukraine is just following the bible:
Do unto others as they do unto you.
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