Russian invasion of Ukraine

[Nymrohd]

Reuters: Russia payment hurdles with China partners intensified in August

I've seen articles on this from reputable sources consistently for the past few months. Russia-China trade is increasingly becoming a gamble with exporters to Russia never knowing if their payment will clear. I have to wonder if the state is somehow securing them behind the scenes to prop up trade.

[PhaelixWW]

I've seen articles on this from reputable sources consistently for the past few months. Russia-China trade is increasingly becoming a gamble with exporters to Russia never knowing if their payment will clear. I have to wonder if the state is somehow securing them behind the scenes to prop up trade.

I'm sure they'd have to be, otherwise it wouldn't be worth the risk. What form those promises take is a very interesting question.

Russia's economy since the war began has increasingly consisted of an intricate dance of "robbing Peter to pay Paul" with various props to maintain the illusion of a fully functioning national economy. Any sense of stability, like the cake, is a lie.

[YUPPIE]

Largest Ukrainian Drone Assault Sparks Fires at Two Power Plants and Oil Refinery in Moscow Region

Russia experienced its largest drone assault, with 158 Ukrainian drones targeting multiple regions. The scale of the strike suggests a significant escalation in Ukraine's drone capabilities.

Russia experienced its largest drone assault since the full-scale invasion began, with 158 Ukrainian drones targeting multiple regions, according to a statement from the Russian Ministry of Defense.

The true number of drones may be even higher, as suggested by reports from regional authorities.

[Iphie]

Largest Ukrainian Drone Assault Sparks Fires at Two Power Plants and Oil Refinery in Moscow Region

Russia experienced its largest drone assault, with 158 Ukrainian drones targeting multiple regions. The scale of the strike suggests a significant escalation in Ukraine's drone capabilities.

Russia experienced its largest drone assault since the full-scale invasion began, with 158 Ukrainian drones targeting multiple regions, according to a statement from the Russian Ministry of Defense.

The true number of drones may be even higher, as suggested by reports from regional authorities.

Good, let them feel the pain.

[YUPPIE]

Good, let them feel the pain.

while it might be bluster, a russian official said there have been no human casualties. Obviously the line of "no damages" is a lie though.

A local official in the Moscow region said three drones had tried to hit the Kashira coal-fired power station.

"There were no victims nor damages," he said, adding that electricity was still reaching clients "correctly".

However, the footage filmed by the residents suggest that the drone attack caused explosions and fire at the power plant.

[Gabriel]

Largest Ukrainian Drone Assault Sparks Fires at Two Power Plants and Oil Refinery in Moscow Region

Russia experienced its largest drone assault, with 158 Ukrainian drones targeting multiple regions. The scale of the strike suggests a significant escalation in Ukraine's drone capabilities.

Russia experienced its largest drone assault since the full-scale invasion began, with 158 Ukrainian drones targeting multiple regions, according to a statement from the Russian Ministry of Defense.

The true number of drones may be even higher, as suggested by reports from regional authorities.

Thoughts and prayers.

[Belize]

I really wish there were rules against bolding and changing text color *eyeroll*

[Benggaul]

I really wish there were rules against bolding and changing text color *eyeroll*

You'll notice it becomes more pronounced and prevalent in inverse proportion to the attention they're receiving. Soon it'll be entire posts in fearmongering red.

[ringpriest]

Largest Ukrainian Drone Assault Sparks Fires at Two Power Plants and Oil Refinery in Moscow Region

Russia experienced its largest drone assault, with 158 Ukrainian drones targeting multiple regions. The scale of the strike suggests a significant escalation in Ukraine's drone capabilities.

Russia experienced its largest drone assault since the full-scale invasion began, with 158 Ukrainian drones targeting multiple regions, according to a statement from the Russian Ministry of Defense.

The true number of drones may be even higher, as suggested by reports from regional authorities.

Wow. It almost sounds like Ukraine and Russia might be at war.

[Belize]

You'll notice it becomes more pronounced and prevalent in inverse proportion to the attention they're receiving. Soon it'll be entire posts in fearmongering red.

That, or when it's bad news for Russia

[Elder Millennial]

@Easo

Russia bombs an orphanage....after bombing a playground a day before...after bombing a children's cancer hospital recently.

Tell us again, explain, how are they different from Hamas again?

If Hamas should be wiped out for killing kids, so should Russia no? Or is it OK to kill Ukrainian kids? And Palestinians kids?

Or you're just a lying hypocrite?

I'm also going to remind you how you ran defense for Bucha and Irpin. How you never addressed any of the Russian war crimes, the torture chambers, the rapes, the tens of thousands of stolen children.

[KrayZ33]

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why do you try to summon shit in here.
Just PM him if you want to have a fight.

[Elder Millennial]

why do you try to summon shit in here.
Just PM him if you want to have a fight.

Because I want him to explain himself.

I'm sick and tired of him jumping in and dropping some "enlightened centrist" hot take that's somehow identical to Moscow propaganda, without ever addressing a single lie, deflection or gross despicable thing he ever said.

[YUPPIE]

Tell us again, explain, how are they different from Hamas again.

Key difference is Hamas is being destroyed in their war now and have the strength of a terrorist cell collectively while Russia is a powerful and vestigial threat. So Russia is much worse than Hamas.

[Kaleredar]

Because I want him to explain himself.

I'm sick and tired of him jumping in and dropping some "enlightened centrist" hot take that's somehow identical to Moscow propaganda, without ever addressing a single lie, deflection or gross despicable thing he ever said.

These hit and run shitposters are just like boos from super mario bros. They pop in when you're not looking pretending to be scary, but the second you face them down they hide.

[PhaelixWW]

Key difference is Hamas is being destroyed in their war now and have the strength of a terrorist cell collectively while Russia is a powerful and vestigial threat. So Russia is much worse than Hamas.

Tell us you don't know what "vestigial" means without telling us you don't know what "vestigial" means.

FFS.

[Doomcookie]

Key difference is Hamas is being destroyed in their war now and have the strength of a terrorist cell collectively while Russia is a powerful and vestigial threat. So Russia is much worse than Hamas.

When are you going to take up arms, and invade Moscow? We all know it's a short drive for you.

[Azadina]

I just really hope that you're all proven wrong and something unexpected does happen next week.

Yea, you've really hoped for the nokolar events for years, so what else is new? You must love living in disappointment.

[Corvus]

Ukraine have a new drone that is something like a fire breathing dragon.

[PhaelixWW]

Ukraine have a new drone that is something like a fire breathing dragon.

Not gonna lie: that's fucking terrifying.

Apparently it's been going on for a little while already.

First flamethrowers, then napalm, now thermite rain.