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Putin's invasion grinds to a halt: Kyiv claims to have destroyed dozens of Russian helicopters overnight, retaken a city, and killed 11,000 troops while Russians have captured no significant territory sparking hopes Ukraine could win the war
Daily Mail ^ | 3/7/2022 | Chris Pleasance

Posted on 03/07/2022 5:16:03 AM PST by marcusmaximus

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To: sushiman

Ukraine will invade Crimea and start their march on Moscow to liberate and free Russia from the rule of Hitler-Putin. Russians cheering waving the blue and yellow flag of Free Ukraine and singing the National Anthem of Ukraine—many are spitting on and treading upon the hated Russian flag and pictures of Putin. Its a glorious day for the good people of Russia.


221 posted on 03/07/2022 12:59:50 PM PST by Forward the Light Brigade ( ALWAYS GO FORWARD AND NEVER GO BACK.)
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To: marcusmaximus

“Meanwhile the Ukrainian armed forces claimed to have destroyed up to 30 Russian helicopters...”

If true, this is a plus for the Ukrainians. A loss of helicopters (especially the Mi-24 Hind) will affect the Russians ability to age war against the Ukrainian security forces.


222 posted on 03/07/2022 1:43:16 PM PST by MplsSteve
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To: marcusmaximus
well, go one foot off the paved road and they'll be up to the belly of the tracks and top of the axles in a heartbeat...
223 posted on 03/07/2022 2:49:02 PM PST by Chode (there is no fall back position, there's no rally point, there is no LZ... we're on our own. #FJB)
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To: marcusmaximus

[It came as Ukrainian and Russian forces met in Belarus for a third round of talks between the two sides. Russia has for the first time raised the prospect of halting its operation, provided Ukraine recognises the independence of the Donbass, acknowledges Crimes as Russian territory and pledges never to join NATO. It is the first time that Russia has explicitly stated its position in talks, which Kyiv has rejected.]


This is pretty much what happened with Finland. I have a feeling, though, if the Ukies hold on for a few months, the Russians are gonna be withdrawing unconditionally, the way they did in Afghanistan. In other words, what Pilsudski achieved for Poland through the Miracle at the Vistula, outmaneuvering the Soviet military genius Tukhachevsky.


224 posted on 03/07/2022 2:59:51 PM PST by Zhang Fei (My dad had a Delta 88. That was a car. It was like driving your living room.)
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To: ASA Vet
You're assuming they have enough trained pilots?

That doesn't seem to be a problem.

225 posted on 03/07/2022 3:05:07 PM PST by tlozo
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To: Bruce Campbells Chin

They have nothing to worry about prior to this. I don’t know the mind of Putin, but I don’t think there was any aspirations for that.

I’m not for this invasion, but they kept screwing around and now they’re finding out.

My biggest concern is the west getting involved and getting us into a nuclear one.

Seems there headed that way with fighters being approved to send. We’re going to get nuked over junk and spare parts. Joy.


226 posted on 03/07/2022 4:29:35 PM PST by Bulwyf
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To: Greetings_Puny_Humans

Azov.


227 posted on 03/07/2022 4:29:55 PM PST by Bulwyf
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To: jdsteel

You don’t have to share it, watch the interviews since early 2000s, then tell me you were caught off guard. I want this to end now. This isn’t good for anyone, but saw it coming miles off.


228 posted on 03/07/2022 4:31:52 PM PST by Bulwyf
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To: Bulwyf
They have nothing to worry about prior to this. I don’t know the mind of Putin, but I don’t think there was any aspirations for that.

If you want to know his mind, you just have to listen to/read what he's been saying for basically two decades about Ukraine, Russia, and the illegitimacy of the dissolution of the Soviet Union more generally.

Just last summer, Putin wrote an essay regarding Ukraine, basically mocking the entire idea of Ukraine existing as a nation at all. One of the things he said was:

"true sovereignty of Ukraine is possible only in partnership with Russia.”

The idea that Putin's interest in Ukraine is limited to protecting a few border areas and security is 't based in reality. He either wants all of Ukraine as part of Russia, or a Ukrainian puppet state controlled by Moscow.

229 posted on 03/07/2022 5:25:19 PM PST by Bruce Campbells Chin ( .)
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To: Its All Over Except ...

“veiled Ad Hominen attack” directed by me to you? Cite it.


230 posted on 03/07/2022 7:46:15 PM PST by Old West Conservative
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To: marcusmaximus
One bright morning in the middle of the night,
a Russian and a Ukranian boy got into a fight.
Back to back they faced each other,
drew their swords and shot each other.
A deaf policeman heard the noise,
and came and killed the two dead boys.
If you don't believe this to be true,
ask the blind man, he saw it too.
231 posted on 03/07/2022 9:56:33 PM PST by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin (Freedom is the freedom to discipline yourself so others don't have to do it for you.)
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To: Bruce Campbells Chin

I agree he probably wants a puppet state or a very friendly and cooperative government there. I do get why he doesn’t want a west aligned country there. The corruption in Ukraine is off the charts, I wonder if that’s why the left is so worried about their dealings there that they’re willing to risk nuclear war.


232 posted on 03/08/2022 3:57:44 AM PST by Bulwyf
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To: Bulwyf

“Ukrainians should overthrow their illegitimate government.”

Your comment, not mine.

Your opinion, not mine…nor is it that of the Ukrainian people.

So take it elsewhere, Nostradamus.


233 posted on 03/08/2022 7:18:28 AM PST by jdsteel ("A Republic, Madam, if you can keep it." Sorry Ben, looks like we blew it.)
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To: Alas Babylon!

I appreciate your efforts to try to keep it civil and asking others to do the same. Thank you.

Kind of like herding cats!


234 posted on 03/08/2022 11:37:58 AM PST by airborne (Thank you Rush for helping me find FreeRepublic! )
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To: jdsteel

Just a vet not wanting to be drawn into a nuclear war.

But hey, the same media that’s lied their faces off for the last two years on the damn virus I’m sure is telling you the truth now. Lol.


235 posted on 03/08/2022 5:09:53 PM PST by Bulwyf
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