Putin Recognizes Donbass Republics, Sends Russian Military to 'Denazify' Ukraine

I think that you are both right, and generalizing, we can say that this is because the "green goblin" is in a certain sense "useful". In any case, this is not due to the inability to do such a thing.
You can recall the fate of a man named Yandarbiyev, who considered himself "the president of independent Ichkeria" and rightly fearing for his life lived under serious security in Doha, Qatar. There he was killed by some people, having arranged a small war on the city street. So there these people could not use anything more serious than hand grenade launchers (they used them), here the entire arsenal of weapons is available up to the "Oreshnik" and, if such a task was faced, it would have been solved long ago.

Next, I will talk about European schizophrenia. I can't call the confusion of opinions any other way,


the fact that after scaring themselves, as we would say "до усрачки"(to shit), they make feverish gestures


and the fact that by independently arranging an escalation, they begin to fear its growth.

In general, as Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said: "дебилы, блядь!" ("untranslatable wordplay using local idiomatic expressions" is, by the way, also a well-known quote, and real Russian speakers will definitely recognize it)

Я думаю, что вы оба правы и обобщая можно сказать, что это происходит потому что "зеленый гоблин" в определенном смысле "полезен". Уж во всяком случае это происходит не от невозможности осуществить подобное. Можно вспомнить судьбу человека по фамилии Яндарбиев, который считал себя "президентом независимой ичкерии" и справедливо опасаясь за свою жизнь проживал под серьезной охраной в Дохе, в Катаре. Там его и убили некие люди, устроив на улице города небольшую войну. Так там эти люди не могли использовать ничего серьезнее ручных гранатометов (они их и использовали), здесь же доступен весь арсенал вооружений вплоть до "Орешника" и, если бы стояла такая задача, то она была бы давно решена.
Далее у меня речь пойдет о европейской шизофрении. По другому я не могу назвать ту спутанность мнений, то что перепугав самих себя, как у нас сказали бы "до усрачки" они производят лихорадочные телодвижения и то, что самостоятельно устраивая эскалацию, они начинают бояться ее роста.
В общем, как сказал Министр Иностранных Дел России С.В. Лавров: "дебилы, блядь!" ("непереводимая игра слов с использованием местных идиоматических выражений"- это, кстати, тоже известная цитата, по настоящему русскоговорящие однозначно ее узнают)
"Residents of the border areas of Poland and Lithuania began to leave their homes en masse"

Yeah sure, if tabloid says so...
 
I ask myself: Why doesn't Putin kill Zelensky?
Yesterday I heard from Alexander Mercouris that Putin once said (min 23:45 of the video) that they would rather have Zelensky because he is so unstable and erratic - otherwise they might get someone better organized and more effective. Therefore, even though Zelensky has been on sight of Russian drones on a number of occasions, they have decided to let him go unharmed.
 

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Putin’s helicopter caught in “unprecedented” Ukrainian drone assault during secret war zone trip
05/27/2025 // Cassie B.

Russian officials claim Ukraine launched a massive drone attack targeting Putin’s helicopter during his rare visit to the contested Kursk region, calling it an unprecedented assassination attempt.
  • A Russian air defense commander reported destroying 46 Ukrainian drones while defending Putin’s aircraft, suggesting Kyiv had prior intelligence about his secretive trip.

  • Putin’s visit included the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant-2, which Russia alleges has also been targeted by Ukrainian sabotage attempts, raising nuclear security concerns.

  • The incident coincides with intensified Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities, including a record-breaking May 25 attack involving hundreds of drones and missiles.

  • U.S. President Trump condemned Putin’s actions, warning that further aggression could lead to Russia’s downfall, while the Kremlin may use the attack to justify escalation.
Ukraine allegedly launched a massive drone attack targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin’s helicopter during his rare visit to the contested Kursk region on May 20, according to Russian military officials. The audacious strike, if confirmed, marks one of the most direct assassination attempts against the Russian leader since the war began, raising alarming questions about Kyiv’s intelligence capabilities and the escalating risks of a broader conflict.

Major-General Yuri Dashkin, commander of a Russian air defense division, revealed that 46 Ukrainian military drones were destroyed while defending Putin’s aircraftduring what he called an "unprecedented attack." The timing suggests Ukraine had prior knowledge of Putin’s secretive trip, which was only announced after he had left the region. Putin rarely visits active war zones, making this alleged strike a bold and calculated escalation.

Putin’s helicopter in the crosshairs​

Dashkin stated, "During the period when the President [Putin] was working in the Kursk region, the enemy launched an unprecedented attack with unmanned aerial vehicles." He added that Russian forces simultaneously engaged in an air battle while securing the safety of Putin’s helicopter, which was "virtually at the epicenter of repelling a large-scale attack by the enemy’s drones."

The Kursk region, which borders Ukraine, has been a flashpoint since Kyiv’s forces staged a surprise incursion in August 2024, seizing small pockets of territory. Putin’s unannounced visit included a tour of the under-construction Kursk Nuclear Power Plant-2, a strategic facility that Russian officials claim has also been targeted by Ukrainian sabotage attempts.

A rare war zone appearance​

Unlike Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who frequently visits front-line troops, Putin has largely avoided active combat zones, relying on staged meetings and tightly controlled public appearances. His presence in Kursk, amid reports of local discontent over displacement caused by the war, hints at Moscow’s growing unease over Ukraine’s cross-border raids.

The alleged drone strike coincides with a surge in Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities, including a record-breaking May 25 assault involving 298 drones and 69 missiles. Ukrainian officials have not commented on the Kursk incident, but Zelensky has previously asserted Ukraine’s right to target Putin if it serves national defense."

Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump condemned Putin’s aggression, writing on Truth Social: "I've always had a very good relationship with Vladimir Putin… but something has happened to him. He has gone absolutely CRAZY!" Trump warned that seizing all of Ukraine would lead to Russia’s "downfall."

The Kremlin’s admission of the drone attack despite rarely publicizing threats to Putin suggests Moscow may use the incident to justify further escalation. Russian state media framed the incident as a Ukrainian provocation, while independent verification remains elusive.

With Ukraine insisting its operations in Kursk continue and Russia retaliating with massive strikes, the conflict edges closer to a dangerous tipping point. The targeting of a nuclear power plant and a head of state’s aircraft underscores the potential for catastrophic
miscalculation.

The alleged assassination attempt on Putin, whether a tactical strike or a symbolic provocation, exposes the volatile nature of this war. As both sides push boundaries, will unchecked aggression trigger a wider conflict?

Sources for this article include:

Express.co.uk

NYPost.com

Newsweek.com

JPost.com

Telegraph.co.uk
 
Yeah sure, if tabloid says so...
Yes, there seems to be nothing left but the tabloids. A decent person has nowhere to spit - you'll end up in a tabloid. And everything that is not a tabloid is Putin's propaganda.:nuts:

Да, там похоже ничего кроме таблоидов и не осталось. Приличному человеку плюнуть некуда- в таблоид попадешь. А все что не таблоид, то путинская пропаганда.
 
"Fueling escalation": Germany will provide $5.65-billion military aid package to Ukraine and will help to its military to produce long-range weapons systems for striking deep inside Russia.
Supposedly, talks Russia - Ukraine might be on June 2nd in Istambul, per Russian proposal, if some sort of agreement may reach, then will start with Germany? 🙄

From RT Russian Telegram
Zelensky is worried that Sumy Region may become a buffer strip to ensure the security of Russian regions, political analyst Ivan Mezyukho believes.

He added in a conversation with RT that Mertz's statements may be related to this: first about lifting restrictions on strikes with long-range weapons, and then about supporting their production in Ukraine.

Earlier RT chief Margarita Simonyan @margaritasimonyan said: in Moscow offices they are discussing that if the German military will hit Moscow with German weapons, Russia will have nothing left but to hit Berlin.

Germany is already directly at war with Russia, Dmitry Medvedev has said.

He said this to RIA Novosti, commenting on the statements of the German Chancellor on the supply of long-range weapons for Ukraine.

"Germany is again Russia's enemy, again takes part in the war, guided by the Nazi ideology it created. And Merz is a faithful descendant of his relatives who fought in the Wehrmacht," he added.
 
Yes, there seems to be nothing left but the tabloids. A decent person has nowhere to spit - you'll end up in a tabloid. And everything that is not a tabloid is Putin's propaganda.:nuts:

Да, там похоже ничего кроме таблоидов и не осталось. Приличному человеку плюнуть некуда- в таблоид попадешь. А все что не таблоид, то путинская пропаганда.

Nothing wrong with being Kremlin troll :-D
Finding information is still possible but it takes some digging and work, anyway we should avoid places as bild or western media in general cause they have complete aversion to truth and all they can do is to spin such outrageous lies as poles leaving homes in droves because of Putin
 
Nothing wrong with being Kremlin troll :-D
I also think so, and that's what I jokingly call my youngest daughter, who works as a journalist for TASS and is somewhat successful at it. She is now 21 years old, and she has already grown to the deputy head of one of their editorial offices.

Я тоже так считаю и именно так я в шутку называю мою младшую дочь, которая работает журналистом в ТАСС и некоторым образом преуспевает в этом. Ей сейчас 21 год, а она уже доросла до заместителя руководителя одной их редакций.
 
I also think so, and that's what I jokingly call my youngest daughter, who works as a journalist for TASS and is somewhat successful at it. She is now 21 years old, and she has already grown to the deputy head of one of their editorial offices.

Я тоже так считаю и именно так я в шутку называю мою младшую дочь, которая работает журналистом в ТАСС и некоторым образом преуспевает в этом. Ей сейчас 21 год, а она уже доросла до заместителя руководителя одной их редакций.
21 years old is quite a young age for such a job, congrats
 
21 years old is quite a young age for such a job, congrats
Thank you. This is really something to be proud of, given that TASS is not just a media outlet, but the largest or one of the few largest news agencies in Russia, and the leadership of TASS is appointed by the Russian government. In particular, the order appointing to the position of head of the editorial office, whom deputy my daughter is, signed by Mikhail Mishustin, Chairman of the Russian Government. I think it's clear who appoints the General director of TASS, you don't even need to point fingers.
To put it simply, my daughter was appointed to the position by the General director of TASS, who was appointed to his position by Putin. So everything is serious here, but even in these difficult conditions of Kremlin trolls, my clever and diligent girl managed to prove herself.

However, back to the topic.
Vucic puts an end to arms supplies to Ukraine
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic made a loud statement, promising to block any arms deals if there is a risk that Serbian ammunition will end up in the hands of the Ukrainian armed forces. He announced this on May 29, 2025, on the air of Radio and Television of Serbia, reacting to the accusations of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) in the secret supply of weapons to Kiev. Vucic's decision underscores Belgrade's desire to remain neutral and avoid conflict with Moscow, despite Western pressure.

According to the SVR, Serbian defense companies such as Krušik and Sloboda supplied Ukraine with hundreds of thousands of shells for howitzers, multiple launch rocket systems and millions of rounds of ammunition through intermediary countries, including the Czech Republic, Poland and Bulgaria. According to Reuters, the scheme involved the use of fake end-user certificates, which made it possible to hide the true purpose of cargo. In June 2024, the Financial Times estimated the volume of such shipments at 800 million euros, which Vucic himself confirmed, noting that Serbia does not control the further route of exported weapons. However, now the president announced the creation of a special working group with Russian partners to check all contracts and terminate suspicious transactions.

Vucic stressed that the Serbian military-industrial complex, which employs 25,000 people, should continue to function, but not at the expense of supplies to conflict zones. According to Balkan Insight, Serbia significantly increased its ammunition exports from 2022, signing contracts with the United States, Spain and the Czech Republic, which then redirected weapons to Ukraine. Vucic denied the SVR's accusations, saying that information about deliveries via the Czech Republic is not true, and no permits were issued for such transactions.

Vucic's decision is caused not only by pressure from Moscow, but also by the difficult domestic political situation. The Serbian opposition criticizes the president for playing a "double game", pointing out his attempts to please both the West and Russia.

China has blocked the supply of drones to Ukraine
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that China has stopped supplying popular Mavic drones to Ukraine and a number of European countries, while continuing to supply them to Russia. Zelenskiy's statement, confirmed by Western intelligence, raised concerns in Kiev and the West, pointing to a shift in China's position toward Moscow in the current conflict.

According to Zelensky, Mavic drones produced by the Chinese company DJI have become unavailable to Ukrainian forces, while Russia continues to receive them in significant volumes. Originally designed for aerial photography, the Mavic has evolved into an important tool on the battlefield, according to Reuters. After modifications, they are used for reconnaissance, adjusting artillery fire, and striking while carrying light ammunition. According to Defense Express, such drones make up a significant portion of both sides ' unmanned arsenal, making China's decision critical to the balance of power.

A European official, who requested anonymity, confirmed to Bloomberg that intelligence reports indicate that China is restricting supplies not only of drones themselves, but also of key components, such as magnets for electric motors, to Western countries. According to The Wall Street Journal, in 2024, China has already reduced the supply of components for UAVs to the United States and Europe, which Western analysts regarded as preparation for tougher restrictions.

The PRC has not yet commented on this information.

Спасибо. Тут действительно есть чем гордиться, если учесть то, что ТАСС это не просто СМИ, а крупнейшее или одно из немногих крупнейших информационных агентств в России и руководство ТАСС назначается правительством России. В частности, на приказе о назначении на должность руководителя редакции, заместителем которой является моя дочь, стоит подпись Михаила Мишустина, Председателя Правительства России. Кто назначает генерального директора ТАСС я думаю понятно, даже не надо показывать пальцем.
По простому говоря, мою дочь на должность назначил Ген. Директор ТАСС, которого на его должность назначил Путин. Так что тут все серьезно, но и в этих сложных условиях кремлевских троллей моя умница и старательная девочка сумела проявить себя.
Однако вернемся к теме.
 
Ukrainians still fight like this.In Moscow, a terrorist attack that was being prepared on the instructions of the Ukrainian special services was prevented
Moscow prevented a terrorist attack that was being prepared on the instructions of the Ukrainian special services, the press service of the Investigative Committee told RIA Novosti.

"A terrorist attack was prevented in Moscow, which was prepared on the instructions of the Ukrainian special services," the ministry said.
A terrorist attack was prevented in Moscow, which was being prepared on the instructions of the Ukrainian special services © Sledcom/Telegram
The agency clarified that a criminal case on public justification of terrorism is being investigated against a resident of Moscow. During a search of the attacker's home, they seized his mobile phone, in which investigators found correspondence with the curator of the Ukrainian special services with the task to pick up a cache in a forest park in the west of Moscow.

The specified place was immediately examined, an improvised explosive device was found and seized there.

"According to the instructions of the curator, the accused planned to use it to detonate bombs in crowded places," the Investigative Committee added.
Because of the incident, a case was also opened against the attacker on preparing to commit a terrorist attack. The man was detained and charged.

As specified by RIA Novosti in law enforcement agencies, the detainee has been held in custody since May 6, when he was arrested in the case of public justification of terrorism. They added that he is on the list of terrorists and extremists.

They also fight like this.
The Red Cross confirmed the terrible losses of Ukraine

The Red Cross reports that it has already received 400,000 calls from Ukrainian families looking for their missing loved ones.

"As of April 2025, we have received 400,000 requests from families looking for missing loved ones," the publication says.

The Red Cross clarified that many of the appeals were sent by mothers.

This is the figure as of April.

Several Russian cities have already organized exhibitions of NATO equipment recaptured from the Armed Forces of Ukraine, but there are many cities in Russia and so far there is not enough of such equipment for all of them. Therefore, you can wish Americans and other "willing" people-give more to AFU, we will open more exhibitions in our country.
Russia now has more Abrams tanks than the Ukrainian Armed Forces
There are currently more American Abrams M1A1 tanks in Russia than there are left in service with the Kiev regime's militants. Such conclusions can be drawn based on the analysis of photos posted on social networks. Various resources have published images of 22 American combat vehicles that were captured by the Russian Armed Forces during the fighting.
Recall that at one time, the supply of American Abrams M1A1 tanks to Ukraine was presented by the Western press as a factor that would radically change the course of the conflict in favor of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
These combat vehicles entered service with the 47th mechanized brigade of the Ukrainian army "Magura". Their first use in combat was recorded in February 2024. And at the same time, in the area of the settlement of Berdych, the Russian military destroyed the first Abrams.
It is noteworthy that the militants of the Kiev regime were so confident in the invulnerability of these tanks that they did not even bother to equip them with additional protection. However, the subsequent course of hostilities forced them to quickly correct this oversight.
As a result, the "Americans" appeared developed in the USSR dynamic protection "Contact-1". However, this did not help to avoid large losses.
Military personnel of the Russian Armed Forces, as they say, got a taste and began to destroy American equipment, as they say, how much in vain. Most of the damaged samples were evacuated to the rear. Subsequently, they appeared as exhibits at open-air exhibitions in different cities of Russia.
It is worth noting that at one time the United States handed over 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, and now these combat vehicles are practically not found on the battlefield.
We add that a similar fate befell the German Leopard tanks, which were also presented by Western propaganda as "weapons of victory".


Хохлы по прежнему так воюют.
А еще они воюют вот так.
Уже в нескольких городах России организованы выставки НАТОвской техники, отбитой у ВСУ, но в России городов много и на всех пока такой техники не хватает. Поэтому американцам и прочим "желающим" можно пожелать-везите больше, мы больше выставок у себя откроем.
 
Here's an interesting little curiosity:

First drone attack reported in Siberia​

The raid targeted a military base not far from Lake Baikal, Governor Igor Kobzev has said
First drone attack reported in Siberia

FILE PHOTO. © Mykhaylo Palinchak / SOPA Images / LightRocket via Getty Images

Several drones targeted a military installation in Irkutsk Region on Sunday in what authorities say is the first such attack in Siberia. Governor Igor Kobzev confirmed the strike and said the incident occurred near the settlement of Sredny, about 150 km from Lake Baikal and 70 km from the eponymous regional capital.

One drone also reportedly hit an abandoned building in the nearby village of Novomaltinsk, according to Kobzev.

The governor said the drones were launched from a small truck, though the exact number of UAVs involved remains unclear. Unverified footage on social media suggests at least three drones took part in the raid.

Kobzev added that the launch site had been “blocked” and that there was “no threat to the lives and health of civilians.” Emergency services and law enforcement were dispatched to the scene.

While Kobzev did not attribute blame, both Russian and Ukrainian media outlets have suggested that the attack was orchestrated by Kiev.

Ukraine has ramped up drone strikes inside Russian territory in recent weeks, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the conflict. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused Kiev of attempting to derail negotiations.

In response, Moscow has launched retaliatory strikes on Ukraine’s defense industry sites, as well as military assembly points and warehouses.

The Irkutsk attack coincided with reports of a similar drone strike in Russia’s northern Murmansk Region, though details remain scarce.

Ukraine has significantly escalated drone strikes into Russia in recent weeks, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the conflict. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has suggested that Kiev is trying to derail the process.

In response to the raids, Russia has launched several retaliatory strikes targeting Ukraine’s defense industry facilities, as well as military assembly points and warehouses.

The Irkutsk attack also came as authorities in Russia’s northern Murmansk Region reported a similar drone raid, without providing further detail so far.

Siberia?! Really.
Let's see on a map where these attacks happened.
Well the first one is over 6000km from Ukraine:
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The other is over 2000km from Ukraine.
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So some logical conclusions.
Ukraine themselves couldn't have fired these. Not without them flying over vast territories.

The second could have been easily fired from Sweden or Finland, or from the sea in that region.
The first is more of a puzzle. The distance involved (and that this would require a large power source/long distance and/or satellite controls - or an autonomous drone with high energy requirements) suggests military grade 'drones'.

But fired from where?
South Korea/the coast of Japan? Afghanistan? (working on the theory that someone's military fired these).
 
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