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Why a stalled Ukrainian offensive could represent a huge political problem for Zelensky in the US
CNN ^ | Wed August 9, 2023 | Stephen Collinson

Posted on 08/09/2023 8:04:28 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican

One of Ukraine’s greatest tragedies as it pursues a critical offensive that has, so far, failed to meet its own and Western expectations is that it cannot, by itself, decide its destiny.

President Volodymyr Zelensky’s government is dependent on a massive pipeline of US and western armaments. And Russian President Vladimir Putin, whose historical obsessions and personal power calculations thrust Ukraine into this horrific war, will also have a great say in if and when it ends. So, while battlefield sacrifices will decide how much seized territory Ukraine recovers, the outcome of the war will also be shaped by outside factors, including shifting political forces in the US, Moscow and European capitals.

A stalled offensive and a winter stalemate, for instance, would have particular ramifications in the United States since it could heighten questions over US support for the war that will be pushed into an acrimonious election year.

(Excerpt) Read more at cnn.com ...


TOPICS: Russia; Ukraine
KEYWORDS: stephencollinson; vatniks; zelensky
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1 posted on 08/09/2023 8:04:28 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: MinorityRepublican
Zelensky's life span will end up being much shorter than Putin's.

If the neo-Nazis or some grieving window doesn't kill him, the CIA will.

2 posted on 08/09/2023 8:11:51 PM PDT by Kazan
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To: MinorityRepublican

“Putin humiliation as major tank battle ends in ‘pandemonium’ for Russian troops” :

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/putin-humiliation-as-major-tank-battle-ends-in-pandemonium-for-russian-troops/ar-AA1f1HHj?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=c793db6252f646eaa845ab52d6c737c8&ei=9


3 posted on 08/09/2023 8:15:38 PM PDT by USA-FRANCE
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To: MinorityRepublican

I always thought that if Ukraine and Zelensky could bend over far enough for GloboHomoPedoNazis they could get a good view of they/them screwing themselves, without using a mirror.


4 posted on 08/09/2023 8:19:13 PM PDT by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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To: MinorityRepublican

ya think


5 posted on 08/09/2023 8:28:01 PM PDT by norsky ( <P> <a href= > </a> <P><h3> <P><img src=" "width=500"></img> )
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To: USA-FRANCE
The Niger crisis shows France’s quasi-empire in Africa is finally crumbling

Niger coup shows how pendulum in West Africa is swinging to Russia

Why France faces so much anger in West Africa

6 posted on 08/09/2023 8:32:53 PM PDT by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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To: Navy Patriot

“I always thought that if Ukraine and Zelensky could bend over far enough for GloboHomoPedoNazis they could get a good view of they/them screwing themselves, without using a mirror.”

>>>>>>>>>>>>

I always thought that if Russia and Putin could bend over far enough for GloboHomoPedoCommies they could get a good view of they/them screwing themselves, without using a mirror.


7 posted on 08/09/2023 8:34:38 PM PDT by USA-FRANCE
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To: MinorityRepublican

CNN is CIA mouthpiece. Zelinsky is toast. Soon.

This was never about winning a war against Russia.

It was all about the grift. From the beginning.


8 posted on 08/09/2023 8:35:56 PM PDT by FlyingEagle
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To: Kazan
Overpaid XiNN mouth-breather Stephen Collinson weighs in.

These Media Narrative engineers are paid WAY too much for their gaseous oral excretions.

9 posted on 08/09/2023 8:36:21 PM PDT by kiryandil (China Joe and Paycheck Hunter - the Chink in America's defenses)
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To: Navy Patriot; All

By blatantly ignoring the brand new (and huge) American base in Niger which began its operations near the end of Trumps presidency, and by ignoring the 1100 US troops there, you are proactively displaying your disdain for America and our brave men and women serving under the American flag there.

Isn’t it about time you start thinking about America?
Unless you are Russian that is...

US-Constructed Air Base in Niger Begins Operations
https://www.voanews.com/a/africa_us-constructed-air-base-niger-begins-operations/6178666.html


10 posted on 08/09/2023 8:43:02 PM PDT by USA-FRANCE
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To: USA-FRANCE

Frogs are so stupid they’re always jumping from the frying pan into the fire!


11 posted on 08/09/2023 8:48:29 PM PDT by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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To: USA-FRANCE

Those that think about America First always cook every Frog they find on a spit over an American Oak fire.


12 posted on 08/09/2023 8:52:31 PM PDT by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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To: Navy Patriot

Why are you blatantly ignoring the well-being of America’s 1100 troops in Niger?


13 posted on 08/09/2023 8:54:32 PM PDT by USA-FRANCE
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To: USA-FRANCE

THEY SHOULDN’T BE THERE , AND A LOT OF OTHER PLACES TOO!


14 posted on 08/09/2023 8:57:01 PM PDT by cowboyusa (YESHUA IS KING OF AMERICA! AMERICA FIRST! DEATH TO MARXISM AN GLOBALISM! Trump 2024, NO more Mr Nice)
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Clandestine

@WarClandestine
July 13, 2023

For those wondering why peace talks haven’t happened and why the Biden regime are sending more US troops to Russia; allow me to enlighten you.

Russian MIL (ransomnote: Military) accused Biden himself of orchestrating bioweapons production via his biolab company operating in Ukraine, Metabiota.

Biden cannot allow Ukraine to surrender and he cannot have peace talks with Putin, because Russia have presented evidence at the UN over the past 18 months, of biological weapon production by US funded labs in Ukraine, and Russia have demanded that a stipulation for peace would be a UN Security Council investigation of the US biological network in Ukraine. Biden cannot have this because he is directly involved.

Keep in mind these are the same biolabs that the MSM initially said didn’t exist at all, only to then later admit that they do exist, but claim they are totally not nefarious in any way. Hunter Biden just has ownership of a biolab company operating in Ukraine, studying bat coronaviruses BEFORE the pandemic. Nothing to see here.

This is why hundreds of billions of your dollars are in Ukraine and why Biden is willing to sacrifice the Ukrainian People down to the last man. Russia want justice for crimes against humanity via violations of the Biological Weapons Treaty, for which the punishment is death.

I’ve been telling the world since the jump; Russia’s escalation in Ukraine is backlash for the US creation of C19. Ukraine and Covid are connected.

Here is Russian General Igor Kirillov last summer, briefing the public on the US Biological network and Hunter Biden’s Metabiota. [ransomnote: video at link]


15 posted on 08/09/2023 8:58:16 PM PDT by ransomnote (IN GOD WE TRUST)
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To: ransomnote

Wow. Thanks for that.


16 posted on 08/09/2023 9:08:01 PM PDT by MarMema (Eat your bananas, enjoy the decline)
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To: cowboyusa

cowboyusa:
“THEY SHOULDN’T BE THERE , AND A LOT OF OTHER PLACES TOO!”

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Answer by USA-FRANCE:

You sound deeply anti-Amercian Mr. “cowboyusa”.
Don’t you care about our brave US troops on the ground in Niger? How come you don’t even show an ounce of sympathy for our soldiers?

You woke people lack a profound sense of humanity.


17 posted on 08/09/2023 9:09:30 PM PDT by USA-FRANCE
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To: USA-FRANCE
Any American can assure their well being by remembering that Frogs have diseased minds and the disease can be contagious.

The safest action is to sterilize Frogs by fire no matter how much they Croak.

My first consideration is the safety of Americans when they may be near Frogs.

18 posted on 08/09/2023 9:13:46 PM PDT by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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To: ransomnote

“For those wondering why peace talks haven’t happened and why the Biden regime are sending more US troops to Russia; allow me to enlighten you.”

>>>>>>>>>>>>

Did we send US troops to Russia!? I didn’t know that.
How did that go? Did Russia shoot at any of our troops?
How much Russian land were our boys able to take from Russia?


19 posted on 08/09/2023 9:14:43 PM PDT by USA-FRANCE
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To: Navy Patriot

It is getting provocative.

I share your concerns.


20 posted on 08/09/2023 9:16:58 PM PDT by MarMema (Eat your bananas, enjoy the decline)
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