All by myself, I don’t wanna be, all by myself, anymore Eric Carmen All by myself …
A security specialist who hails from West Cork has predicated that Russia President Vladimir Putin will be assassinated by his own people
Where is Vladimir Putin? Russian leader's hideout 'lair' as experts predict assassination
Symbol Manipulation (5): Vladimir Putin Stands Alone as the World Moves to Isolate Him Vanity Fair. Another example from the world’s worst social media team
For Putin, Things Just Keep Getting Worse. And That Just Makes Him More Dangerous
RICHARD FERNANDEZ: Putin’s Failure. “Ukraine has not won; not in the military sense. It has lost territory, suffered significant losses to soldier and civilian, endured massive property damage. But crucially it has not lost — and that may be enough. Attention is now turning to the possible danger that may attend Putin’s fall. While he appears to remain firmly in power, the ex-chekist cannot but be weakened by the massive failure of his gamble…The crisis in Ukraine, while not over, is likely to evolve into a crisis in Russia. We shall soon see who is more to be feared: a Putin in Kyiv or a Putin raging in the bunker
Psychopath who is now more alone than ever …
Analysis: CSTO may be an alliance but decision to intervene was almost certainly taken in Moscow
UnCommon Core: The Causes and Consequences of the Ukraine Crisis John J. Mearsheimer, the R. Wendell Harrison Distinguished Service Professor in Political Science and Co-director of the Program on International Security Policy at the University of Chicago, assesses the causes of the present Ukraine crisis, the best way to end it, and its consequences for all of the main actors. A key assumption is that in order to come up with the optimum plan for ending the crisis, it is essential to know what caused the crisis. Regarding the all-important question of causes, the key issue is whether Russia or the West bears primary responsibility.
THINGS AREN’T GOING AS PLANNED FOR VLAD: Kazakhstan to Putin: Pound sand. “Vladimir Putin’s miscalculations in Ukraine have multiplied in the last two days. In the first place, the Russian army appears to be struggling to overcome the unexpectedly fierce resistance from fully mobilized Ukrainians, despite massive numerical and technological advantages. At the same time, allies whom Putin assiduously courted over the last several years have done an abrupt about-face, blasting Putin publicly over his naked aggression in Europe. None of these backfires is more surprising than in Kazakhstan. Putin just got done rescuing President Kasym-Zhomart Tokayev from a serious uprising six weeks ago, sending Russian army formations to put down demonstrators in Almaty. With his invasion bogging down, Putin asked Tokayev for more troops to support the Ukraine invasion. Not only did Tokayev refuse, he went further in refusing to recognize the ‘independent’ states Putin set up in the Donbas.”
Astonishing the world with their ingratitude. Cynical me says that it’s going even worse for Putin than we know, but that the regional players know it.
Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian president, is still in Kyiv despite intense Russian military attacks on the capital. As we’ve reported, Vladimir Putin’s forces have suffered heavy losses over the first few days of the invasion, running into resistance they clearly didn’t expect.
Russia made terms of peace Friday. It demanded neutrality, the ceding and disarmament of territories, as well as full capitulation. However, the Ukrainians failed to respond immediately suggesting that they may be open to negotiation. This appears to not be the case now, however, Zelensky telling Russians to “pound sand”.
Ukrainian President Zelensky Tells Russia to Pound Sand — and Hits Joe Biden’s Impotence – Opinion
NEW YORK POST EDITORIAL: Stand With Ukraine.
Vladimir Putin’s attempted rape of Ukraine isn’t going as easily as he expected, and the determination of the Ukrainian people is why.
This is a nation that elected a comedian its president, not as a stunt but as the biggest possible middle finger to defeatism, cynicism and fear. And that president refuses to flee, like countless other electeds.
How many members of Congress would take up arms, as much of Ukraine’s Parliament is doing?
The fierce resistance matters, and not just in holding off Putin’s army of conscripts. It is inspiring the world.
The West may have hesitated in advance of the assault, but it’s rallying. Nation after nation is sending materiel to Ukraine, with even Germany side-stepping constitutional restrictions to help the freedom-fighters.
Not all of Europe is yet on board with fully kicking Russia out of SWIFT, but it took a big step in that direction Saturday, blacklisting much of Putin’s banking sector.
Fear is losing. Sweden and Finland are talking of joining NATO — even knowing it was that prospect that most enraged Putin in Ukraine’s case.
Kyiv and the rest of the country remain in grave peril. But the resistance so far is also a warning that, at the worst, Ukraine won’t stay conquered. The nation’s already forced one Russian puppet prez to flee — any new one will face the same staunch opposition.
As much we can, let us all show solidarity with this nation of heroes. Fly the blue and gold flag if you can get one; wear the colors — send your kid to school in a yellow shirt and blue jeans.
Tell bloody Vlad: You are f–ked.
AMAZING: Kyiv Is Still Holding out, and Putin Is Reportedly Furious.
Ukraine’s President Zelensky discussing ‘time and place’ for possible talks with RussiaIndependent. Twelve hours ago, as of this writing.
Ukraine Conflict Update 8 Institute for the Study of War
Russian offensive unexpectedly slowed by fierce Ukrainian resistance NBC. Another account
Didn’t vote for Kyiv to be bombed: Russian lawmaker who voted for independence of rebel regions in Ukraine India Today
Ordinary Russians Don’t Want This War Jacobin (Re Silc). Home before the wheat sprouts…
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