This thread is about Russia and any events, political or otherwise, that are or might be worth discussing.
Any news, links or posts pertaining to the situation involving Russia, Crimea and Ukraine must be put in the 'Crisis in Ukraine' thread.
Group of deputies wants Gorbachev investigated over Soviet break-up.
Above in the Guardian version.
Putin's war against Russia's last independent TV channel.
No discussion regarding nuclear war. As nuclear weapons are not being used by either side, nuclear war is off-topic.
Edited by MacronNotes on Feb 27th 2022 at 11:26:10 AM
As of yesterday, the FRL/SB/RVC captured Tyotkino in Kursk and Lozovaya Rudka in Belgorod.
First Tyotkino, then Moscow. Or not.
SB/FRL/RVC issued warnings via Telegram for civilians living in the towns to get away since there's fighting.
UPDATE on the current anti-Russian forces (made up of Russians) so far participating:
- Freedom of Russia Legion
- Russian Volunteer Corps
- Siberian Battalion (led by a Yakut, Vladislav Ammosov, who's ex-GRU. His boiling points were Crimea being occupied and being discriminated by Russians who are not from ethnic minorities, especially those in the police. His service records saved him from being harassed).
- Free Cossack Detachment (made of pro-Cossackia separatists)
- Karelian National Battalion (Rumors only)
Edited by Ominae on Mar 13th 2024 at 9:36:26 AM
First leaflets, now Telegram… It’s seems they skipped radio.
Some volunteers and staff members of Nadezhdin from his campaign are being arrested. He’s been trying to train observers and conduct exit polls.
Vice President of Russian energy company dies 'suddenly' of suicide
He's the fourth Lukoil manager to have mysteriously died since 2022.
Welcome to Estalia, gentlemen.
Surrounded by weirdoes
Is Putin seeing knives or just felt like reminding people who was in charge?
Wake me up at your own risk.
Oh, bother.
This wouldn't be nearly as suspicious if it didn't keep happening so often.
Disgusted, but not surprised
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240314/p2g/00m/0na/022000c
A Russian man living in Kunashiri Island said that the island should be returned to Japan. FSB investigated him, but the court ruled that he'd be issued a stern warning.
Voting disruptions have started in the presidential elections.
Surrounded by weirdoes
At this point, is there anyone who believes in that charade?
Wake me up at your own risk.
Maybe for the pro-Putin peeps in and out of Russia, especially the Global South.
Given that even the West only said they will not recognize the elections in annexed territories, they seemingly "belive" in it too.
Oh, bother.
More like they know it is not worth trying to argue.
Disgusted, but not surprised
Putin "won".
I actually wanted to be Resileaf
The channel Warographics, owned by Simon Whistler, has today released a two-hour long video about Vladimir Putin's entire life, from choldhood to almost today. It was a fascinating watch, and it really puts into perspective a lot of the geopolitical situation since the end of the Cold War.
Edited by Resileafs on Mar 19th 2024 at 4:58:16 AM
5th session of the Congress of People's Deputies (Exiled opposition IIRC) in Warsaw.
Shooting and blast reported at concert hall near Moscow
Nothing on who the perpetrators are yet.
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Heard about that. Will it even matter who's identified as responsible for this attack? Putin will scapegoat the wrong people and use that to justify that he remain in power.
Edited by HallowHawk on Mar 22nd 2024 at 12:15:21 PM
ISIS claimed responsibility, for what it's worth.
Did they? Though won't Putin come up with an elaborate claim they were backed by the West?
I actually wanted to be Resileaf
Apparently the US warned Russia of ISIS' plans but were ignored.
Oh, bother.
Yep, Putin said they were a “provocation” from the West.
Disgusted, but not surprised
Now I feel really bad for the victims. And the US intelligence who tried to warn the Kremlin.
Then they would need to drop a lot more leaflets.
Edited by Smeagol17 on Mar 13th 2024 at 1:16:34 PM