I think the "inner circle" which he trusts just keeps shrinking...
Russia Invades Ukraine pt XII
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What happens when UKR neuters Russia's ground forces? Does Russia just start flying sorties and carpet bombing UKR? I think UKR wants F16s probably because they know they will never be able to totally evacuate VSRF from their territory and they need to disable Russia missile launch sites.
Because their air defense is good enough that, following the first several days, the Russians have been afraid to fly over Ukraine in any numbers. More and better air defense would help maintain that status. They can't carpet bomb now, and, as long as we keep them supplied with sufficient defense, they'll never be able to...
The idea of sending them A-10s last year was delicious, and they have (had) some pilots trained on them. But I'm not sure the value of these anymore; more Himars rockets would do the trick, and the longer range Himars could equate the damage from an F-16.
Although multirole, it was designed with air to air in mind. If the Russians won't even cross into Ukraine, that functionality is surplus...
Drones fly deep inside Russia; Putin orders border tightened
Drones that the Kremlin said were launched by Ukraine flew deep inside Russian territory, including one that got within 60 miles of Moscow.
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This is more about Russian society in general, but I find it very penetrating. I've had some of the same thoughts, but he combines all the facts succinctly...
Russia is going backwards
Russia is going backwards
The problem with sending them A10s is that we haven't been the business of building them since the 1980s. We have around 350 in inventory. I think at some point we might need them elsewhere.
Very enlightening...and much in line with what Zeiden says...
The A-10 is being retired, so at this point they’re surplus.
The US Air Force is finally getting rid of its A-10s, and its focus may be straying from the Warthog's unique mission
The A-10 Warthog is the US military's only aircraft purpose-built for close air support, and the Air Force is getting ready to start retiring them.
www.businessinsider.com
I misspoke - it's Congress which has been holding up its retirement for years...
The US Air Force is finally getting rid of its A-10s, and its focus may be straying from the Warthog's unique mission
The A-10 Warthog is the US military's only aircraft purpose-built for close air support, and the Air Force is getting ready to start retiring them.
→ Nuclear Famine
An EMP Attack on the U.S. Power Grids and Critical National Infrastructure There are 12,000 nuclear weapons in the world: 3 of them can destroy the U.S. https://www.unz.com/article/an-emp-attack-on-the-u-s-power-grids-and-critical-national-infrastructure/#comment-7169333 The detonation of a...
nuclearfamine.org
Steven Starr, a scientist at the University of Missouri, has made available his analysis of the effects on US infrastructure, communications, and nuclear power plants from the explosion of a nuclear weapon 42 miles above the US. As the US has not shielded against electromagnetic pulse, the effect would be catastrophic.
LOL
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Putin bestows friendship award on actor Steven Seagal
Russian President Vladimir Putin has bestowed a state decoration on Steven Seagal, the American action-movie actor who also holds Russian citizenship.
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IOW, exactly the same result as a strong enough EMP from the sun...→ Nuclear Famine
An EMP Attack on the U.S. Power Grids and Critical National Infrastructure There are 12,000 nuclear weapons in the world: 3 of them can destroy the U.S. https://www.unz.com/article/an-emp-attack-on-the-u-s-power-grids-and-critical-national-infrastructure/#comment-7169333 The detonation of a...
Steven Starr, a scientist at the University of Missouri, has made available his analysis of the effects on US infrastructure, communications, and nuclear power plants from the explosion of a nuclear weapon 42 miles above the US. As the US has not shielded against electromagnetic pulse, the effect would be catastrophic.
Seems about right. Segal's fighting ability is as overrated as Russia's.LOL
Putin bestows friendship award on actor Steven Seagal
Russian President Vladimir Putin has bestowed a state decoration on Steven Seagal, the American action-movie actor who also holds Russian citizenship.
I still can't believe "The Last Emperor" won the academy award for best picture the same year Segal's "Above the Law" came out. Now there's your election fraud.
Putin likes Segal's hair color.LOL
Putin bestows friendship award on actor Steven Seagal
Russian President Vladimir Putin has bestowed a state decoration on Steven Seagal, the American action-movie actor who also holds Russian citizenship.
That hair dye is just too obvious. Somebody needs to tell him.
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