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Russian senior commander: Russia intends to take ‘full control’ of southern Ukraine
A Russian senior military commander said that “one of the goals” of a new phase in the Russia-Ukraine conflict would be taking “full control of the Donbas and southern Ukraine,” The New York Times reported.

In his remarks, which were made during a defense industry meeting, Gen. Rustam Minnekayev said that Russia is vying to capture Ukrainian land running to Ukraine’s southern neighbor, Moldova.

He said it would help Russia gain access to the separatist Moldovan enclave of Transnistria and “influence critical elements of the Ukrainian economy” by blocking some of Kyiv’s access to the Black Sea, the Times noted, citing Russian media.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov would not comment during a press briefing with reporters over the phone regarding whether the Russian general was indicating further goals of Russia over its conflict than Moscow had previously made public, the newspaper noted.

The development comes as Russia launches a renewed offensive in eastern Ukraine following failed attempts at seizing the capital city of Kyiv.

Ukrainian forces are still holding out against Russia in Mariupol, while Russian President Vladimir Putin has already claimed victory.

The mayor of Mariupol has called for a full evacuation of the city, and Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk has urged the international community to help secure a humanitarian corridor for those fleeing from the Azovstal steel plant.

A European official predicted earlier this week that Mariupol’s fall to the Russians was imminent, saying “Mariupol will be controlled in the coming days.”

The official signaled concern that the situation in the port city could be worse than that of Bucha.

“The Russians will continue to use artillery and bombings, and at the same time they will push civilians out of the city. So at the end of the day, we do expect a complete destruction of the city and many civilian casualties in Mariupol,” the official noted.

Russian senior commander: Russia intends to take ‘full control’ of southern Ukraine

A Russian senior military commander said that “one of the goals” of a new phase in the Russia-Ukraine conflict would be taking “full control of the Donbas and southern Ukraine,” The New York Times …

thehill.com

 

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Russia Targets Moldova Invasion Next as They Seek Land Corridor via Ukraine
Minnekayev told a defense industry meeting in Russia's Sverdlovsk region, "We are now at war with the whole world, as it was in the Great Patriotic War," referring to Russia's description of World War II.

"The whole world was against us and now it's the same thing, they never liked Russia," he added.

However, Anton Barbashin, editorial director of the publication Riddle Russia criticized Minnekayev's comments, tweeting: "It kind of sounds dumb to announce exactly where you are going to attack next BEFORE you've dealt with Ukrainian resistance in Donbas."

In a separate tweet, he wrote: "Why announce plans to create a land bridge to #Transnistria while most of your forces are not even there and are clearly set to encircle UA troops in around Kramatorsk area."

There have been concerns about the consequences that Russia's invasion of Ukraine might have for its neighbors. Ukraine fears the existing presence of Russian troops in Transnistria, who number about 1,500, could open another front in the war. It could also leave Moldova and other nations increasingly vulnerable to Russian aggression.

The general staff of the armed forces of Ukraine warned on April 2 that Russian troops were massing in Transnistria and preparing to carry out "provocations" along the border.

However, Chisinau responded by denying there were indications that troops in Transnistria were being mobilized and that Moldova's "state institutions are closely monitoring the security situation in the region."

Russia Targets Moldova Invasion Next as They Seek Land Corridor via Ukraine

"We are now at war with the whole world," said Russian Major General Rustam Minnekayev.

www.newsweek.com

 

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Elon Musk's Starlink Fought off Russian Jamming Attack in Ukraine
Starlink, the satellite-based internet division of SpaceX, successfully fought off a Russian jamming attack in Ukraine, according to a Pentagon official.

Dave Tremper, director of electronic warfare for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, detailed the attack at the C4ISRNET Conference on Wednesday.

According to a report on the C4ISRNET website, Tremper pointed to Starlink's ability last month to swiftly thwart a Russian effort to jam the satellite broadband service. The service has been keeping Ukraine connected to the Internet.

But after news of the Russian jamming attack circulated, "Starlink had slung a line of code and fixed it," Tremper said. "And suddenly that [the Russian jamming attack] was not effective anymore."

He said Starlink’s ability to ward off the attack was "fantastic."

Elon Musk's Starlink Fought off Russian Jamming Attack in Ukraine

Starlink, the satellite-based internet division of SpaceX, successfully fought off a Russian jamming attack in Ukraine, according to a Pentagon official.

www.newsmax.com

 

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Putin Will ‘Take The Blame’ When Ukraine War Fails, Russia Expert Says

Yale History Professor Timothy Snyder joins MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss how isolated Vladimir Putin is from the truth about the how the war is going amid reports that Kremlin insiders are concerned Putin’s war is a catastrophic mistake and why Putin will have a “tricky time” trying to claim victory to celebrate on May 9th.

I'm so glad he's already 'consented'.

You know who he's sounding more and more like?

Putin and Trump face assumed because I'm too lazy and even more- they're not worth the time it would take.

 

[schuylaar]

We need to send more weapons and urge NATO to get in there. Call me Darth Vader, but I think peace through violence is what needs to occur. I don't see putin stopping anytime soon, he doesn't have a reason to stop. The rest of the world views him as a war criminal, at that point your only option is to be powerful enough that you can't be prosecuted for it. Putin could have projected that strength previously, but has exposed himself as the emperor with no clothes. If we let Ukraine fall, those clothes become visible and shit will just further escalate. Russia looks like a punk bitch at this point, they are going to take swings at poland/finland/etc.; those countries russia views as parts of its empire that just told them to suck it.

I do think put put will be killed by his own people. It would be very funny if it was part of a riot/revolt over quarter pounders and McRibs.

The Apple store hands down..which is the only store people will stand in line for days to get their next device?

What are the ingredients for his namesake drink inspired by his death- The Putini..Russian Vodka+ someone else needs to add an ingredient..

 

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Prominent Russian TV presenter says war 'against Europe and the world' is on the way following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine
A prominent Russian TV presenter said that Russia's invasion of Ukraine is approaching a "new stage" in which Moscow will find itself at war with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization — and by extension, the entire world.

"I believe the special military operation is entering a new stage. Ukrainians alone are no longer enough," said Vladimir Solovyov, according to the translation of a video clip tweeted on Thursday by The Daily Beast's Julia Davis.

Prominent Russian TV presenter says war 'against Europe and the world' is on the way following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine

"I believe the special military operation is entering a new stage. Ukrainians alone are no longer enough," TV presenter Vladimir Solovyov said.

ca.yahoo.com

 

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UPDATE 1-Western officials say Russia can still win in Ukraine despite setbacks
Russian President Vladimir Putin could still win in Ukraine despite failing in his pre-war objectives, Western officials said on Thursday, adding that Russia had addressed some of the issues that had hindered it earlier on in the invasion.

Russia invaded Ukraine two months ago, and in recent weeks has refocused on the east of the country after failing to capture the capital Kyiv.

"Putin has clearly failed in meeting his initial pre-war objectives, but is still in a position to win," one official said, on condition of anonymity.

The official said that success for Russia might be the consolidation of Russian control over the Donbas and the creation a land bridge with Crimea, and in what he termed a worst-case scenario, there could be a renewed attack on Kyiv.

The official added that despite these possible outcomes, the invasion of Ukraine would remain a strategic mistake for Russia, given the substantial losses its army has suffered, the stubborn resistance of Ukraine and the way the war has changed Europe's security architecture to Russia's detriment.

"It has been a strategic blunder for Russia," he said.

Another official said that Russia had started to address some of the issues that had hindered its army at the start of the invasion, but the way in which forces were manoeuvring, often in long columns, was still causing them problems.

"Command and control has become more effective... it's clear that they're being smarter about how they're using UAVs and integrating those into their forces as they advance, and how they're using artillery," the official said.

"We've not yet seen them improve the way in which they're manoeuvring, although when they're getting their forces into the fight, they're being a bit more joined up."

UPDATE 1-Western officials say Russia can still win in Ukraine despite setbacks

Russian President Vladimir Putin could still win in Ukraine despite failing in his pre-war objectives, Western officials said on Thursday, adding that Russia had addressed some of the issues that had hindered it earlier on in the invasion. Russia invaded Ukraine two months ago, and in recent...

ca.yahoo.com

 

[cannabineer]

The Apple store hands down..which is the only store people will stand in line for days to get their next device?

What are the ingredients for his namesake drink inspired by his death- The Putini..Russian Vodka+ someone else needs to add an ingredient..

Polonium comes to mind.

 

[schuylaar]

Just a coincidence.

There's no such thing as coincidence..both gas bosses- I wonder how much Putin has perceived they stole?

 

[BudmanTX]

There's no such thing as coincidence..both gas bosses- I wonder how much Putin has perceived they stole?

hmmmm

https://www.reddit.com/r/worldnews/comments/u99ycz

 

[schuylaar]

Polonium comes to mind.

It comes with it's own mini Geiger counter (hand held SMART device) we'll make it dirty with those huge olive and olive juice..Dirty Bomb

 

[CCGNZ]

i got what he meant. he just phrased it oddly

Thanks for the support Roger,I do my best to convey my thoughts and am reasonably intelligent this dude is smart but likes to nitpick,feel like i'm in a doctorate writing class sometimes,but no offense it takes all kinds to make the world go round,and anyone who's looked at my post knows I'm down w/Ukraine 100% in this brutal Russian land grab.

 

[schuylaar]

hmmmm

https://www.reddit.com/r/worldnews/comments/u99ycz

Putin said he was going to change the world with this invasion.

 

[schuylaar]

Thanks for the support Roger,I do my best to convey my thoughts and am reasonably intelligent this dude is smart but likes to nitpick,feel like i'm in a doctorate writing class sometimes,but no offense it takes all kinds to make the world go round,and anyone who's looked at my post knows I'm down w/Ukraine 100% in this brutal Russian land grab.

It's okay

 

[BudmanTX]

Putin said he was going to change the world with this invasion.

that he did, and he's changing it alright......

and found this one too....naw no coincidence here

MSN

 

[BudmanTX]

yeah time to kick them out of the G20 as well

G20 cannot function with Russia at the table, Canada says

The Group of 20 major economies cannot effectively function as long as Russia remains a member, Canada's finance minister said on Friday after a week of protests of Moscow's war in Ukraine at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings in Washington.

www.reuters.com

wonder when the UN will get the notion to kick them out to or at least strike the veto power they have

 

[JamieThePainter]

I'm loving all these random fires that happen in Russia lately. Is this the Gawds demilitarising them?

 

[BudmanTX]

Oh Donbas......

Ukraine now has more tanks on the ground than Russia does, US defense official says

Western countries are supplying Ukrainian forces with heavier weaponry while Russia is still feeling its losses from earlier in the war.

www.businessinsider.com

 

[CCGNZ]

It's okay

I'm back to work,currently killing time at laundry,limited time on site to end of this fall,tragedy struck at work,my boss a 46 yo. 6'4 tall mellow,great guy,passed on from complications of a deviated septum operation, he only had the procedure to please his wife who I guess was bothered by his snoring,shocking and now no one really knows who the club is going to bring in and a lot of guys have been on the job more than 20 yrs. and aren't to keen on having to prove themselves all over again in a industry known for dudes w/big egos,short fuses for many,it's going to be a rough go as Matt who reminded me of a combination of Gregory Peck looks wise and a voice reminiscent of John Wayne w/a dry sense of humor was the "tall,cool one". It's a major punch to the liver and nothing but bad since Jan6 and just keeps coming,RIP Matt,missed by many,you had a lot of good yrs. left bro,damn life is a bitch.

 

[BudmanTX]

I'm back to work,currently killing time at laundry,limited time on site to end of this fall,tragedy struck at work,my boss a 46 yo. 6'4 tall mellow,great guy,passed on from complications of a deviated septum operation, he only had the procedure to please his wife who I guess was bothered by his snoring,shocking and now no one really knows who the club is going to bring in and a lot of guys have been on the job more than 20 yrs. and aren't to keen on having to prove themselves all over again in a industry known for dudes w/big egos,short fuses for many,it's going to be a rough go as Matt who reminded me of a combination of Gregory Peck looks wise and a voice reminiscent of John Wayne w/a dry sense of humor was the "tall,cool one". It's a major punch to the liver and nothing but bad since Jan6 and just keeps coming,RIP Matt,missed by many,you had a lot of good yrs. left bro,damn life is a bitch.

damn sorry to hear that......