https://freerepublic.com/tag/silovik/ en-us Wed, 3 Dec 2025 08:44:41 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4355713/posts A Russian military victory in Ukraine would cost Europe twice as much as a Ukrainian victory, according to a new study by Corisk and the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs published on Nov. 25. Under the first scenario proposed by the researchers, Moscow's forces would continue their incremental advance and push westward toward the Dnipro River. As a result of their military victories, the Kremlin would force Ukraine to accept a negotiated settlement on terms beneficial to Moscow. According to the report, such an outcome would amount to a Russian partial victory, giving the Kremlin influence over Ukraine's political and... The Kyiv Independent https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4355713/posts#comment Wed, 3 Dec 2025 08:44:41 GMT