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“Trump needs to understand.” Putin gave important signals about the Northern Military District and the fight against NATO, but disappointed some influential people

We spoke with several high-ranking sources about the signals Vladimir Putin gave to Russia and the world during his speech at the Valdai Discussion Club meeting [ https://t.me/ejdayru/13645 ]. It should be noted that the opinions of our interlocutors differed.

A source in the Kremlin believes that the President gave a powerful signal to the Americans.

“Trump must understand that the United States can no longer be the most important country in the world. That there is also us, our same Chinese partners. We hope that he will hear Vladimir Vladimirovich and recognize Russia as an equal state to America. If not, it will be his big mistake,” he said.

This point of view is supported by several other interlocutors. True, many of them remain skeptical that the change of power in the United States will lead to the imminent completion of the SVO.

“We will be fighting for a long time, I have no doubt,” said a representative of the Ministry of Defense. We wrote earlier [ https://t.me/kremlin_secrets/4871 ] about the existence of such skepticism among our elites about the imminent end of hostilities .

However, not everyone was pleased with Putin’s speech.

“Vladimir Vladimirovich’s advisers, who helped him prepare his speech, made a mistake and must be punished. Judge for yourself: the President actually directly said that we are afraid of Western nuclear weapons [https://t.me/rian_ru/268036 ]. And he admitted [ https://t.me/rian_ru/268042 ] that we feel humiliated because of the Americans. These are things that don’t need to be said to the whole world. It’s wrong,” says a source in the Ministry of Defense.

Another senior military official noted: “We certainly have concerns about war with NATO. God forbid it starts. But the West should fear us. Why should we be afraid if Russia admits: we have been humiliated? It didn’t turn out very convenient.”

In general, opinions about Vladimir Vladimirovich’s speech were divided. For example, many praised him for congratulating Trump on his election victory [ https://t.me/smotri_media/96493 ]. But some people think it shouldn’t have been done. Just like you shouldn’t be the first to call the elected President of the United States.

Let’s say something important. Everyone knows how much we respect our President. How we support the Northern Military District, as well as plans for the liquidation of the so-called Ukraine. But as honest people, two difficult questions must be asked.

First of all, Vladimir Vladimirovich! How can we win the SVO, if most of society doesn’t care? Many people don’t even remember that we are at war. This problem must be solved immediately, the whole people must fight for Victory! Everyone should remember the war, feel that it is going on! And we’re not the only ones who think so [https://t.me/kremlin_secrets/4814 ].

Secondly, how to win in the Northern Military District and how to effectively fight NATO, if we have so many problems in command and control? We write about a small part of them because we have a responsibility to talk about these problems. Let us remind you that recently the brother of one of our administrators died at the front due to command errors [https://t.me/kremlin_secrets/4845 ]. We are looking forward to solutions to restore order!

There’s no way to get her out, nominate & confirm some one else before J20.

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According to RCP the score is now 203 D and 214 R.
Uncalled races:

AK District 1: D. Peltola 45.4 | R. Begich 49.5 (71%)

AZ District 4: D. Stanton 52.6 | R. Cooper 45.8 (68%)
AZ District 6: D. Engel 48.9 | R. Ciscomani 48.8, (70%)

CO District 8: D. Caraveo 49.0 | R. Evans 48.2 (85%)

CA District 9: D. Harder 50.7 | R. Lincoln 49.3 (51%)
CA District 13: D. Gray 48.6 | R. Duarte 51.4 (50%)
CA District 21: D. Costa 50.6 | R. Maher 49.4 (57%)
CA District 27: D. Whitesides 49.3 | R. Garcia 50.7 (70%)
CA District 39: D. Takano 55.3 | R. Serpa 44.7 (55%)
CA District 41: D. Rollins 48.5 | R. Calvert 51.5 (67%)
CA District 45: D. Tran 48.1 | R. Steel 51.9 (69%)
CA District 47: D. Min 49.9 | R. Baugh 50.1 (71%)
CA District 49: D. Levin 51.1 | R. Gunderson 48.9 (70%)

IA District 1: D. Bohannan 49.9 | R. Miller-Meeks 50.1 (99%)

OH District 9: D. Kaptur 48.1 | R. Merrin 47.8 | (94%)

OR District 5: D. Bynum 47.7 | R. Chavez-DeRemer 45.3 (82%)

WA District 3: D. Gluesen 51.5 | R. Kent 48.5 (84%)
WA District 4: —————— | R. Newhouse 52.0 | (60%)

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According to RCP the score is now 203 D and 214 R.
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Uncalled races:

AK District 1: D. Peltola 45.4 | R. Begich 49.5 (71%)

AZ District 4: D. Stanton 52.6 | R. Cooper 45.8 (68%)
AZ District 6: D. Engel 48.9 | R. Ciscomani 48.8, (70%)

CO District 8: D. Caraveo 49.0 | R. Evans 48.2 (85%)

CA District 9: D. Harder 50.7 | R. Lincoln 49.3 (51%)
CA District 13: D. Gray 48.6 | R. Duarte 51.4 (50%)
CA District 21: D. Costa 50.6 | R. Maher 49.4 (57%)
CA District 27: D. Whitesides 49.3 | R. Garcia 50.7 (70%)
CA District 39: D. Takano 55.3 | R. Serpa 44.7 (55%)
CA District 41: D. Rollins 48.5 | R. Calvert 51.5 (67%)
CA District 45: D. Tran 48.1 | R. Steel 51.9 (69%)
CA District 47: D. Min 49.9 | R. Baugh 50.1 (71%)
CA District 49: D. Levin 51.1 | R. Gunderson 48.9 (70%)

IA District 1: D. Bohannan 49.9 | R. Miller-Meeks 50.1 (99%)

OH District 9: D. Kaptur 48.1 | R. Merrin 47.8 | (94%)

OR District 5: D. Bynum 47.7 | R. Chavez-DeRemer 45.3 (82%)

WA District 3: D. Gluesen 51.5 | R. Kent 48.5 (84%)
WA District 4: —————— | R. Newhouse 52.0 | (60%)

According to RCP the score is now 203 D and 214 R.
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Uncalled races:

AK District 1: D. Peltola 45.4 | Begich 49.5 (71%)

AZ District 4: Stanton 52.6 | Cooper 45.8 (68%)
AZ District 6: D. Engel 48.9 | Ciscomani 48.8, (70%)

CO District 8: D. Caraveo 49.0 | Evans 48.2 (85%)

CA District 9: D. Harder 50.7 | Lincoln 49.3 (51%)
CA District 13: D. Gray 48.6 | Duarte 51.4 (50%)
CA District 21: D. Costa 50.6 | Maher 49.4 (57%)
CA District 27: D. Whitesides 49.3 | Garcia 50.7 (70%)
CA District 39: Takano 55.3 | Serpa 44.7 (55%)
CA District 41: D. Rollins 48.5 | Calvert 51.5 (67%)
CA District 45: Tran 48.1 | Steel 51.9 (69%)
CA District 47: D. Min 49.9 | Baugh 50.1 (71%)
CA District 49: D. Levin 51.1 | Gunderson 48.9 (70%)

IA District 1: Bohannan 49.9 | Miller-Meeks 50.1 (99%)

OH District 9: Kaptur 48.1 | Merrin 47.8 | (94%)

OR District 5: Bynum 47.7 | Chavez-DeRemer 45.3 (82%)

WA District 3: Gluesen 51.5 | Kent 48.5 (84%)
WA District 4: Newhouse 52.0 | (60%)

I think that giving live fire combat training to thousands of North Korean troops is a bad thing and should be discouraged.

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Usual method of discouragement is a close inspection of ATACMS cluster munition’s ball bearings, sent special delivery.

public officials need to be professional and measured in their words = mealy mouthed; those people got us into this mess in the first place - direct honesty is more of what this country needs, not more weasel words.

Will he go to Israel and fulfill his service requirement fighting Hamas? Or will he go to Qatar and take lessons on how to be a successful suicide bomber?

And Russia does this because Biden forbids Ukraine from winning

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Now that sounds like the tactics people say Trump will follow in Ukraine by granting Russia some sort of peace deal.

Biden Has Been Totally Successful, People Might Not Feel ‘Great’ Economy Due to Misinformation

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Once I get the ‘right’ information, I’ll feel much better about paying more for eggs, butter, and bacon, & meat.

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The complete transcript.

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[ Putin’s Gamble. Battle For Kurakhove is the Turning Point ]

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Today [ Nov 08 ], the most important updates come from the Kurahove direction.

Under intense pressure from a sweeping Russian offensive, Ukrainian forces in the Kurahove salient face significant risks as they work tirelessly to stabilize the situation across multiple attack vectors. With fortified defensive positions, targeted counterassaults, and the deployment of advanced equipment, Ukrainian troops strive to hold their ground and avert a Russian breakthrough that could jeopardize operational-level control.

Following the capture of Vuhledar, Russian forces have sought to sustain and intensify their offensive momentum in the area. In recent days, they have launched a large-scale assault across 5 attack vectors, aiming to encircle Ukrainian forces within the emerging salient.

The salient primarily spans flat terrain, lacking significant elevation, with the Sukhi Yaly River as the only notable geographic feature. This river cuts through the center of the salient, flowing alongside a series of connected settlements.

Consequently, Russian forces have been advancing both north and south of the river. More critical, however, are the logistical routes, particularly the N-15 highway from Zaporizhzhia to Kurakhove. If this route is compromised - either by an advance directly from Kurakhove or from southern attack vectors - it would severely threaten Ukrainian supply lines across the region.

In the northern part of the salient, the primary attack direction targets Kurakhove, where Russian forces aim to establish a foothold and begin the battle for the town. Positioned at Ostrivske and Maksymilianivka, Russian troops are limited to advancing along a single, heavily fortified and mined route to Kurakhove, tightly guarded by Ukrainian forces.

Despite continuous mechanized assaults, Ukrainian defenders have prepared formidable defensive positions within Kurakhove. After several attempts, isolated Russian units managed to breach the town’s outskirts, but their supply lines were cut, leading to their elimination. Since then, the situation in this sector has stabilized.

South of the main northern vector, the 2nd offensive axis originates from Heorhiivka and Pobieda. This area remains relatively stable, underscored by a recent Ukrainian advance southwest of Pobieda. Russian forces largely avoid the heavily mined zones here, focusing instead on concentrated efforts to infiltrate through aligned settlements where resistance may be lighter.

The 3rd attack vector focuses on advancing through a line of settlements toward Kostiantynivka and Yalizavetivka, where intense fighting has stalled Russian progress. Even before reaching these settlements, Russian forces must push through dense tree lines that serve as a natural barrier. Ukrainian defenses in this sector include some of their most capable units, notably the 33rd Mechanized Brigade.

According to their spokesperson, Nazar Voitenkov, Leopard 2A4 tanks are now deployed to neutralize enemy trenches, fortified sites, and any reclaimed Russian positions. Recently geolocated footage shows 2 Leopard 2A4s moving toward Russian positions in a tree line, launching close-range attacks that devastate the target. After completing the assault, the tanks withdraw, continuing to provide suppressive fire.

Ukrainian forces are not alone in deploying advanced equipment. Recent geolocated images reveal that Russian forces have moved one of their remaining BMP-T “Terminator” units to the area. [ Maybe 4 of these units remain ]. Known for its high fire intensity, this rare armored fighting vehicle is designed to lead assaults alongside tanks, using its automatic cannons to suppress infantry. The presence of the Terminator in this region signals Russia’s high-priority intent to push forward along the line of settlements.

This time, paratroopers from the 79th Separate Air Assault Brigade successfully destroyed the Terminator using Mavic 3 drones equipped with grenade payloads.

First, they immobilized the vehicle by targeting its engine and transmission compartment, effectively bypassing its “anti-drone” grid defenses. The 79th Brigade later confirmed the complete destruction of the rare BMP-T.

At the southern edge of the salient, the 4th and 5th attack directions branch into multiple vectors: one toward Trudove, another toward Maksymivka, and a 3rd toward Yasna Poliana. Here, Russian forces, spearheaded by the 40th Naval Infantry Brigade, exert intense pressure.

Following substantial gains at Bohoyavlenka and Yasna Poliana, Ukrainian forces were compelled to withdraw from Novoukrainka due to exposure to crossfire from multiple vectors and the imminent risk of encirclement.

Ukrainian forces continue to struggle to stabilize the southern part of the salient, where Russian advances have been most pronounced in recent days. The immediate objective is clear: to reach the N15 Zaporizhzhia-Donetsk highway. Securing this route would critically disrupt Ukrainian logistics across the salient, potentially forcing a full Ukrainian withdrawal from the region.

Overall, since the fall of Vuhledar, Russian forces have intensified efforts around Kurakhove, seeking to capitalize on their momentum while racing against the onset of heavy rains and mud. Current estimates suggest that up to 1/3rd of Russia’s total offensive activity on the front line is concentrated here.

Conditions along the salient are uneven: the northern sectors are relatively stable, while Ukrainian forces face mounting pressure in the south, particularly at the pincer’s edge. Holding this salient is critical for Ukraine.

If Russian forces clear it entirely, they could link this advance to operations further north targeting the strategic city of Pokrovsk, achieving a substantial push toward the Donetsk regional border. In the coming days, Ukrainian forces will aim to stabilize the situation and put the Russian momentum to a halt.

What Trump’s Election Could Mean For The War In Ukraine
Ukraine faces pitfalls and opportunities under a new Trump administration.
https://www.twz.com/news-features/what-trumps-election-could-mean-for-the-war-in-ukraine

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It makes no sense fro Trump to support Israel against existential threats, while denying the same to Ukraine.

There were at least 11 million undocumented migrants living in the U.S. as of 2022

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There have been 11 million illegals for decades = bogus number.

It would make no sense for DJT to support an existential threat against Israel and not the one against Ukraine.

And I doubt if my Social Security increase for 2025 would make up the difference.

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It won’t because the medicare part will take it all away and then some, thanks to Harris/Biden.

Overall - many races are seemingly stuck across the country. Several are at zero percent counted.

Thanks - I just had trouble with the 79% part - so good to know it was fake

So many people here do not check their articles before posting willy-nilly.

There was a running tally of how many were build and how many shot down - last year I think. I seem to have the number 20 remaining in my head - Beau might know.