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re: Latest Updates: Russia-Ukraine Conflict.
Posted on 1/14/26 at 12:38 pm to Coeur du Tigre
Posted on 1/14/26 at 12:38 pm to Coeur du Tigre
Yeah, I know. What do they use paint for in Russia?
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Posted on 1/14/26 at 4:21 pm to Coeur du Tigre
Posted on 1/14/26 at 4:43 pm to Coeur du Tigre
quote:Mainly to cover up flaws in the construction of apartments and commercial buildings.
What do they use paint for in Russia?
Posted on 1/14/26 at 4:54 pm to doubleb
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I think Ukraine needs to continue on with what they are currently doing.
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Tuesday that Russia is losing between 20,000 and 25,000 troops each month in its war against Ukraine as fighting drags on into a fourth year.
"In months, this is (20,000) to 25,000 Russians dead. I'm not talking seriously wounded, killed. Dead. Twenty to 25,000 a month," Rutte told attendees. "When you compare that to the Afghan war in the 1980s, they lost 20,000 in 10 years. Now, they lose these amounts, and more, in one month."
FoxNews - 1/14/2026
Posted on 1/14/26 at 6:01 pm to LSURussian
Where is JB/AF to tell everyone they don't know what they are talking about on the Russian casualty numbers?
I've seen multiple reports over the last week on the Russian KIA numbers, and they are all in the same general vicinity.
I've seen multiple reports over the last week on the Russian KIA numbers, and they are all in the same general vicinity.
Posted on 1/14/26 at 6:11 pm to Chromdome35
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I've seen multiple reports over the last week on the Russian KIA numbers, and they are all in the same general vicinity.
Do we have any numbers on Ukraine's casualties per month from any sources that don't have incentives to suppress the number?
For that matter, do we have any numbers from sources that don't have an incentive to inflate Russia's numbers?
The ratio matters way more than any raw numbers do. And for the record I highly doubt we get accurate ones from either side until well after the war has concluded, whatever that looks like.
Posted on 1/14/26 at 8:33 pm to VolSquatch
I have seen nothing on Ukrainian numbers.
Posted on 1/14/26 at 9:49 pm to Coeur du Tigre
A paint manufacturing plant consists of micropulverizers and low pressure stainless mixing tanks and pumps They can be used to make or blend other product EASILY. There are a lot of chemicals made with reactions requiring no catalyst, heat or pressure.
Posted on 1/14/26 at 10:01 pm to Chromdome35
https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/14/world/ukraines-new-defense-chief-reveals-200-000-soldiers-have-gone-awol-and-2-million-are-draft-dodging
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Ukraine estimates that 200,000 of its soldiers are absent without official leave (AWOL), meaning they have left their positions without permission to do so, the country’s new Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov revealed on Wednesday.
Speaking in the Ukrainian Parliament ahead of the vote that confirmed him as the new defense chief, Fedorov also said some 2 million Ukrainians are “wanted” for avoiding military service.
The Ukrainian military has been under strain for years as it tries to defend the country against a much bigger and stronger enemy. Conditions along the frontline have been brutal, with Kyiv’s troops often trying to hold onto key positions even as they find themselves outmanned and outgunned.
Rumours of low morale and high desertion rates have been swirling around for a long time, but Fedorov’s comments mark the first time any Ukrainian official has disclosed the scale of the problem.
Posted on 1/15/26 at 2:28 am to Chromdome35
Photo confirms earlier report of this vessel sinking. The grey smoke coming from between cargo holds 3 and 4 is curious but more to the point, it looks like the engine spaces are flooding. Which would prevent access to the ballast pumps and sea chest valves. To say nothing of the hole in the hull...
If there is watertight integrity in the ballast and cargo spaces and they can tow it to a port with a dry dock, they may save it. But bottom line, the Russians won't be using this vessel again for the foreseeable future.
If there is watertight integrity in the ballast and cargo spaces and they can tow it to a port with a dry dock, they may save it. But bottom line, the Russians won't be using this vessel again for the foreseeable future.
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Posted on 1/15/26 at 3:16 am to Coeur du Tigre
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Khakassia has gone bankrupt
The first Russian region has entered the stage of economic crisis, at which the state cannot fulfill its obligations to budgetary employees: a treasury deficit of five billion rubles triggered salary debts and utility payments arrears.
At the New Year, employees of healthcare, education, and culture institutions in Abakan were effectively left without money. Due to debts for food, fuel, electricity, and heat, the accounts of almost 250 (out of 350) kindergartens and schools have been blocked. On the eve, during a government meeting, officials admitted that there is no money in the budget.
The head of Khakassia Valentin Konovalov promised to pay everyone as tax revenues come in after the January holidays. However, this is not a bug, but a feature — the republic has been living off the coal industry, the revenue from which has dropped sevenfold since the beginning of the so-called Special Military Operation (SMO).
There's no light at the end of the tunnel. Kuzbass is next in line.
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Key quotes from President Trump's interview with Reuters
By Reuters
January 14, 20267:21 PM CST
TRUMP UNSURE IF ZELENSKIY WANTS A PEACE DEAL "We have to get President Zelenskiy to go along ?with it," Trump said about a deal with Russia to end its war in Ukraine.
Asked if he supported the idea of ?U.S. security guarantees to protect Ukraine through intelligence sharing, Trump said, "If we can get something done, we'd help. They're losing 30,000 soldiers a month between them and Russia. Now, Europe is going to help us with that."
On Putin: "I think he’s ready to make a deal. I think Ukraine is less ready to make a ?deal," Trump said. Asked what the holdup is, Trump responded, "Zelenskiy."
Reuters
By Reuters
January 14, 20267:21 PM CST
TRUMP UNSURE IF ZELENSKIY WANTS A PEACE DEAL "We have to get President Zelenskiy to go along ?with it," Trump said about a deal with Russia to end its war in Ukraine.
Asked if he supported the idea of ?U.S. security guarantees to protect Ukraine through intelligence sharing, Trump said, "If we can get something done, we'd help. They're losing 30,000 soldiers a month between them and Russia. Now, Europe is going to help us with that."
On Putin: "I think he’s ready to make a deal. I think Ukraine is less ready to make a ?deal," Trump said. Asked what the holdup is, Trump responded, "Zelenskiy."
Reuters
Posted on 1/15/26 at 7:38 am to cypher
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On Putin: "I think he’s ready to make a deal. I think Ukraine is less ready to make a ?deal," Trump said. Asked what the holdup is, Trump responded, "Zelenskiy."
Obviously Trump likes making Z the scapegoat.
Except for this article, nothing I’ve read indicates Putin is ready for a peace deal that doesn’t have Ukraine surrendering.
This and the Greenland deal are extremely puzzling.
Posted on 1/15/26 at 8:35 am to doubleb
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Except for this article, nothing I’ve read indicates Putin is ready for a peace deal that doesn’t have Ukraine surrendering.
As far as I can see, Putin has no intention of making a real deal, but he'll pretend to to buy more bloody time.
Is there any agreement that Putin has ever kept?
Posted on 1/15/26 at 8:44 am to doubleb
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Obviously Trump likes making Z the scapegoat.
If Ukraine is doing as well as some of you say they are, why would he want a peace deal given the current conditions it would take to get Russia to accept?
He has to act like he's open to it just like Putin does to appease Trump, and he also has to be open to it to avoid public pressure from at least portions of his own populace. Z is more clever at this than Putin, as I said weeks ago his tactic is to throw out conditions he knows Russia will never accept. I don't have an issue with the tactic, but I do think pundits and commenters acting as if these are genuine attempts are missing the mark.
I also don't think that's scapegoating him necessarily. Both men (Putin and Z) feel like they can get better terms by letting it play out for a while longer. That isn't something you can publicly say when thousands of men are dying every month.
Posted on 1/15/26 at 8:51 am to cypher
Polish PM in response to Trump's comments: Russia and not Zelenskyy rejected US peace plan
Iryna Kutielieva, STANISLAV POHORILOV — 15 January, 13:26
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said that it is Russia that has rejected a US peace plan to end the war in Ukraine, not President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Source: Donald Tusk on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda
Details: Tusk's comment came after Trump said that he believes that Volodymyr Zelenskyy, rather than Russian leader Vladimir Putin, is slowing down a potential peace deal.
Quote: "It is Russia who rejected the peace plan prepared by the US, not Volodymyr Zelenskyy."
More details: Tusk added that Russia's only response to US peace efforts has been further missile strikes on Ukrainian cities.
Quote: "This is why the only solution is to strengthen pressure on Russia. And you all know it."
Ukrainska Pravda
Iryna Kutielieva, STANISLAV POHORILOV — 15 January, 13:26
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said that it is Russia that has rejected a US peace plan to end the war in Ukraine, not President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Source: Donald Tusk on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda
Details: Tusk's comment came after Trump said that he believes that Volodymyr Zelenskyy, rather than Russian leader Vladimir Putin, is slowing down a potential peace deal.
Quote: "It is Russia who rejected the peace plan prepared by the US, not Volodymyr Zelenskyy."
More details: Tusk added that Russia's only response to US peace efforts has been further missile strikes on Ukrainian cities.
Quote: "This is why the only solution is to strengthen pressure on Russia. And you all know it."
Ukrainska Pravda
Posted on 1/15/26 at 9:13 am to cypher
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Further analysis from DniproOsint confirms a Ukrainian strike on the Atlant-Aero plant in Taganrog on Jan 13. Satellite imagery shows hits on the main production hall and auxiliary buildings. The facility manufactures Molniya-type drones and other UAVs. After the attack, a fire was visible inside the main hall.
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Several structures were destroyed, including a newly built facility. The plant produces components for combat drones, control systems, and electronic warfare equipment.
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FSB tribes shaping the field for the coming fight over control?
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Third mysterious death of a high-ranking Russian official reported in recent days. Alexey Sklyar, former Deputy Head of Russia’s Ministry of Labor of Russia, has been found dead in his private home in Moscow. The door to the house was reportedly open, and the body was found near the entrance. Russian authorities claim that it was a suicide.
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If tweet fails to load, click here.Posted on 1/15/26 at 9:21 am to VolSquatch
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If Ukraine is doing as well as some of you say they are, why would he want a peace deal given the current conditions it would take to get Russia to accept?
The current trend indicates Russia is stalling out. Their offense has stopped. They are hunkering down for the Winter.
Meanwhile Ukraine and sanctions are hurting the Russian economy, and Russia is punishing Ukraine’s infrastructure.
There is no collapse or imminent breakthroughs on the front lines.
Ukraine likely wants a deal that includes NATO type guarantees in exchange for giving up (for now) areas Russia has taken. Russia isn’t going to accept that, but from where I sit, Ukraine is compromising, but needs guarantees and Russia wants a deal similar to Vietnam where they intend to fight later in after Ukraine is left alone.
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Key Takeaways
Russian advances slowed in late December 2025 and early January 2026, likely due to less advantageous winter weather conditions and the end of efforts to meet arbitrary deadlines at the end of the year.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov indicated that Russia’s objectives in Ukraine go beyond the territory that is currently under discussion in the latest peace plans to include all of Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Mykolaiv, and Odesa oblasts. Kremlin officials continue to insist that the United States, Ukraine, and Europe accept Russian demands, rejecting recent US-led peace efforts to find compromises to end the war.
Russian forces are continuing their cognitive warfare campaign that uses small-scale cross-border attacks in previously dormant frontline areas in northern Ukraine to try to convince the West that the frontlines in Ukraine are collapsing.
Russian forces have still not set conditions for a major ground offensive in northern Sumy or Kharkiv oblasts, however, and ISW continues to assess that these cross-border attacks are not part of a major Russian offensive.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov highlighted Russia’s partnerships with Venezuela and Iran on January 14 while criticizing the Trump Administration’s recent actions in Venezuela.
The Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada approved several personnel changes within the Ukrainian government on January 14.
Polish officials reported that Russia conducted cyberattacks against the Polish energy grid in late December 2025.
Neither Russian nor Ukrainian forces made confirmed advances on January 14.
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Posted on 1/15/26 at 9:29 am to doubleb
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The current trend indicates Russia is stalling out. Their offense has stopped. They are hunkering down for the Winter.
They aren't making long term decisions based on a season that comes every single year and slows everything down
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Ukraine is compromising
Compromising what? Agreeing that they don't have land they don't control? It's not like they are going to agree to actually recognize the land as Russian land.
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