Category Archives: Russia

Come to the land of borscht and vodka – TTG

Posted on March 6, 2023 by TTG

Outlining the tasks of the coordinating headquarters, Dmitry Gusev, the first deputy head of the “A Just Russia – For Truth” faction in the State Duma, noted that one should not persuade those who do not love her to return … Continue reading →

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“Russia has just one tank factory churning out 20 tanks a month” – TTG

Posted on March 1, 2023 by TTG

In the 1940s the Soviet Union was able to produce 1,000 tanks a month. Today, Russia can produce just 20, with a single factory struggling to keep pace with outsized demand caused by the war in Ukraine, according to The … Continue reading →

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“Europe is now stuck with a huge stockpile of natural gas after hoarding it last year for a brutal winter that never came” – TTG

Posted on February 18, 2023 by TTG

Europe got lucky — it managed to avert an energy crisis, all thanks to a warm winter. But it has another problem. Countries in the region hoarded so much natural gas at higher prices that it’s now stuck with stockpiles … Continue reading →

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Putin Replaces Russia’s Top Commander in Ukraine

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Pat Lang

“Russian President Vladimir Putin replaced the commander of his country’s forces in Ukraine. Putin named Gen. Valery Gerasimov to take over Russia’s troops, NBC News reported. Gerasimov replaces Sergey Surovikin, the Russian defense ministry announced Wednesday on Telegram. Three months ago, Surovikin became the … Continue reading →

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“Poland wants to give Ukraine Leopard tanks as part of coalition’

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Pat Lang

“Poland is ready to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine that Kyiv requested, Polish President Andrzej Duda announced on a visit to the eastern Ukrainian city of Lviv. Warsaw is willing to deliver the tanks “within the framework of an international … Continue reading →

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” … Britain’s Challenger II tanks could alter the battlefield in Ukraine”

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Pat Lang

“The world saw this last summer east of Kharkiv, when Ukraine smashed through a thinly guarded line of Russian troops and rushed east, gobbling up ground as Moscow’s retreat turned into a rout. There is every chance that could happen again, if … Continue reading →

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“Bradleys, Self-Propelled Howitzers Head to Ukraine …”

Posted on January 7, 2023 by Pat Lang

” … the package includes 50 Bradley fighting vehicles, 100 M113 armored personnel carriers, 18 self-propelled howitzers, missiles, munitions and more.  U.S. President Joe Biden previewed the announcement Thursday during remarks at a White House cabinet meeting.  “We’re going to provide the … Continue reading →

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” … the German government finally has pledged to Ukraine a first batch of Marder infantry fighting vehicles.”

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Pat Lang

“The 30-ton, tracked vehicles with their 20-millimeter auto-cannons, MILAN anti-tank missiles and steel armor represent a significant upgrade for the Ukrainian army’s mechanized infantry—and, alongside M-2 Bradley IFVs the Americans are donating, could help to give the army the mobility, protection and … Continue reading →

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Ukraine to get French combat vehicles

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Pat Lang

“The French Defense Ministry said Thursday it will soon hold talks with its Ukrainian counterpart to arrange for the delivery of armored combat vehicles in what France’s presidency says will be the first time this type of Western-made wheeled tank … Continue reading →

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The ‘devil on Putin’s shoulder’ who could be the next Russian president

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Pat Lang

“What most concerns Western observers, however, is Patrushev’s zealotry. Mark Galeotti, an expert on Russian politics, has described him as ‘the most dangerous man’ in the country, the ‘devil on Putin’s shoulder’. For years Patrushev has promoted the narrative that Russia … Continue reading →

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