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Russia-Ukraine Fighting Continues Before Trump-Putin Meeting
The New American ^ | August 15, 2025 | Paul Dragu

Posted on 08/15/2025 12:52:45 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum

Ukraine hit two Russian cities with drone attacks the day before President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin were set to meet in Alaska.

Ukraine hit the cities of Rostov-on-Don and Belgorod. Reuters reported:

Thirteen people were wounded, two seriously, when a drone struck an apartment building in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don, the acting regional governor said. Three civilians were wounded in the city of Belgorod near the border with Ukraine, according to the governor of that region, who posted video appearing to show a drone striking a car in the centre of the city.

Meanwhile, Russian troops have been making significant gains in the Donetsk region. They’ve “pierced Ukrainian lines in a dramatic advance that could compromise the defense of the region,” according to reports. The Kyiv Independent reported earlier this week:

Manpower Shortage

Experts see Russia’s recent advancement as another sign that the Ukrainian military is falling apart. They “point to broader systemic issues within the Ukrainian military, such as the severe shortage of manpower and poor strategic vision among the top command,” The Kyiv Independent reported.

Ukraine’s manpower problem has become a major talking point around this war. Vice President J.D. Vance brought it up all the way back in February when Trump famously chided Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and told him he didn’t “have the cards.”

Territory Issues

Some see this latest push by the Russians into the Donetsk region as the Kremlin’s way of bolstering its position ahead of the meeting between Trump and Putin. Russia has made it clear that an acceptable deal will have...

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs
KEYWORDS: donetsk; donetskregion; drones; dronestrike; froggymaximus; gaytormaximus; maplesyrup; putinswar; zeeple
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To: TexasGator; E. Pluribus Unum

DeSantis: Trump ‘doesn’t criticize anybody else... only me’

5/26/2023, 7:35:19 PM · 105 of 140 TexasGator to E. Pluribus Unum

“A leader he is not.” In favor of:

Disney

IRS

Amnesty


61 posted on 08/15/2025 6:39:06 PM PDT by tennmountainman ( (“Less propaganda would be appreciated.” JimRobr 12-2-2023 DITTO)
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To: tennmountainman

Hasn’t been a good day for the Zelensky fanatics.
They are extremely irritated and irked that their Zelensky wasn’t invited to the Trump/Putin meeting today.


62 posted on 08/15/2025 6:45:31 PM PDT by ANKE69 (“I said once that it smells of authoritarianism in our country. Now it stinks.” Vitali Klitschko)
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To: tennmountainman
Another denial that Putin is an evil corrupt dictator.

How much are you paid for your Russian propaganda?


63 posted on 08/15/2025 6:50:24 PM PDT by TexasGator (The 750 hp Florida Gnat)
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To: ANKE69

Yep. They are enraged Trump would dare meet with EVIL Putin
They don’t want Peace. They want Trump to crush Putin with Sanctions.


64 posted on 08/15/2025 6:51:09 PM PDT by tennmountainman ( (“Less propaganda would be appreciated.” JimRobr 12-2-2023 DITTO)
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To: ANKE69

“Hasn’t been a good day for the Zelensky fanatics.”

What world are you living in?

Putin has played all his cards and is now bowing to Trump.

Zelensky is probably replaying the clip of the B-2 bomber flying over Putin’s head.

Especially the part where Putin perks his head around to get a second look.

Priceless.

Trump rules!


65 posted on 08/15/2025 6:54:39 PM PDT by TexasGator (The 750 hp Florida Gnat)
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To: TexasGator

Ruzzian Propaganda?
I have often said Putin is a Dictator. But so is Zelensky.

I have provided facts about your Trump Bashing Posts for all to see.
I’m going to get back to my research. Back at you soon.


66 posted on 08/15/2025 6:56:19 PM PDT by tennmountainman ( (“Less propaganda would be appreciated.” JimRobr 12-2-2023 DITTO)
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To: TexasGator

“Trump rules!”

You had a different opinion of Trump in 2023, as evidenced by my reposting of
your Trump Bashing in 2023.


67 posted on 08/15/2025 6:59:21 PM PDT by tennmountainman ( (“Less propaganda would be appreciated.” JimRobr 12-2-2023 DITTO)
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To: tennmountainman

“Back at you soon.”

I really doubt you will deny your Putin support.


68 posted on 08/15/2025 7:02:33 PM PDT by TexasGator (The 750 hp Florida Gnat)
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To: TexasGator

Donald Trump, Pence’s Taskforce, and Why DeSantis’s Revisionist Attacks Will Fail.

5/29/2023, 5:31:29 PM · 16 of 34 TexasGator to SoConPubbie
Check the boxes:
Amnesty

Fiscal Reaponsibility

Abortion

Faithfulness

Gun Control


69 posted on 08/15/2025 7:04:21 PM PDT by tennmountainman ( (“Less propaganda would be appreciated.” JimRobr 12-2-2023 DITTO)
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To: tennmountainman

Amnesty

Fiscal Reaponsibility

Abortion

Faithfulness

Gun Control

Anti-Russian

I guess you can’t check any boxes.


70 posted on 08/15/2025 7:06:23 PM PDT by TexasGator (The 750 hp Florida Gnat)
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To: TexasGator

If Trump does not think Putin is EVIL, why should I?


71 posted on 08/15/2025 7:07:09 PM PDT by tennmountainman ( (“Less propaganda would be appreciated.” JimRobr 12-2-2023 DITTO)
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To: tennmountainman

Off to bed. Will be back at you tomorrow.


72 posted on 08/15/2025 7:09:57 PM PDT by tennmountainman ( (“Less propaganda would be appreciated.” JimRobr 12-2-2023 DITTO)
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To: USA-FRANCE

“Russia is 30 times the size of Ukraine, 40% of Russia’s national budget is oriented towards war - and STILL they remain in this unwindable quagmire after 4 long years... !”

Because Ukrainians are not Frenchmen and won’t surrender?


73 posted on 08/16/2025 12:45:14 AM PDT by rxh4n1
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To: Dat

There has always been a strongmman fetish among many of Putin’s archair admirers. Recall the passion for those Putin on horseback photos? Nothing more manly than mass murdering women and children, apprently.


74 posted on 08/19/2025 7:45:39 PM PDT by lodi90
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