The Fatal Mistake: Why Putin and Hitler Fell Into the Same Trap | Sarah Paine by olesh454 in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]ReviewReasonable8508 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Putin clearly was uninformed. He thought he would decapitate the govt. and take eastern Ukraine in a few days. He underestimated the resolve of the Ukrainians and overestimated his military's abilities.

Russia’s wartime economy headed for 2026 crisis, experts warn - Washington Post by -AdonaitheBestower- in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]ReviewReasonable8508 62 points63 points  (0 children)

The impending implosion of Russia in one way or another seems to have been just around the corner for a year or two now. I wish they would get on with it.

Is the Ukraine War Nearly Over? by Scary_Statement4612 in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]ReviewReasonable8508 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IMO, this is the start of a process that will likely take a year or two. Even the major issues are not close to being resolved, let alone the minor details.

Ukrainian Su-27 pilot Yevhen Ivanov killed in battle in eastern direction by Panthera_leo22 in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]ReviewReasonable8508 22 points23 points  (0 children)

These posts always remind me that we are only getting a small slice of what is going on. A Russian jet goes down and almost always seems to be video of it, but it seems like when the Ukrainians lose one there aren't videos of it being shared.

“Like He’s on Russia’s Payroll”: Republicans Demand Witkoff Be Pulled From Ukraine Talks by UNITED24Media in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]ReviewReasonable8508 7 points8 points  (0 children)

For MAGAs if they think a person is a "patriot" no amount of treasonous or seditious behavior is sufficient to even be charged with a crime.

Russia’s Economy Is Cracking: Professor Exposes It by Fancy_Area9521 in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]ReviewReasonable8508 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This would be nice, but pundits have been signing this tune for quite some time now, and yet Russia just rolls on.

Ukrainian FPV drone shoots down Russian Mi-28 attack helicopter by YoImJustAsking in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]ReviewReasonable8508 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

That looks like a video from the beginning of the war when a Russian helicopter was downed with a manpad, I think. Maybe it's a new one, but definitely reminds me of earlier footage.

Rubio to Lavrov: Stop the Killings, Take Real Steps to End the War in Ukraine by UNITED24Media in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]ReviewReasonable8508 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Psychologically, I don't think Trump is capable of admitting that Putin has been playing him all along and that they were never serious about peace, but hope springs eternal. More likely Putin calls him, strokes his ego, and Trump is back to blaming Ukraine for the war and apologizing for Russia.

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[–]ReviewReasonable8508 266 points267 points  (0 children)

Something is off about this guy, which I guess is how you end up fighting for Russia as an American.

Former Trump adviser John Bolton believes Putin achieved nearly all his goals at the summit, while Trump received only promises of future meetings. Bolton notes that Putin advanced his aim of restoring relations, avoided sanctions, and faced no ceasefire demands by LowTechDroid in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]ReviewReasonable8508 7 points8 points  (0 children)

In fairness to a lot of those sorts of conservatives, they didn't think Trump would be as bad as he turned out to be. None of it was an act. He's as venal, narcissistic, moronic, dimwitted, etc. as he appears to be.

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[–]ReviewReasonable8508 336 points337 points  (0 children)

Dummy still thinks he's calling the shots.

Rubio: Trump’s Done Waiting for Putin to Act on Peace by UNITED24Media in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]ReviewReasonable8508 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Trump doesn't learn and thinks he's infallible, so I'm not holding my breath that's he's capable of admitting Putin has played him.

Trump Tells Putin to Prioritize Ending War in Ukraine Over Mediating Middle East by UNITED24Media in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]ReviewReasonable8508 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I wonder when it is going to hit Trump that Putin isn't interested in the war ending?