Things are heating up in the Donbass

[Mosinitis]

"This war has one of the lowest civilian casualty rates. They consider us their people" - - Oleksiy Arestovych former Zelensky adviser.

 

[Robin]

Good little rationalizers, baaaaa.
Robin

 

[Bigfoot]

Who keeps saying; "Top off your preps, and don't forget pet food."; ?

That would be Bigfoot.

"There's never a bad time to top off your preps, don't forget pet supplies if applicable"

 

[Robin]

Finally!!!!!

From Army To Zelenskyy, Ukraine's Corruption Scandal Rocks Country

Ukraine has been rocked by a corruption scandal in which suspects allegedly discussed millions of dollars worth of kickbacks on protection for energy plants, even as Russian bombs raining down on them plunged citizens into cold and darkness.

www.rferl.org

Maybe, just maybe the Ukraine can get rid of that corrupt slime ball!!!!!
Cool, now lets do Putin!

Elon Musk — officially the world's richest man — says he thinks 'Putin is significantly richer than me'

Russian President Vladimir Putin's massive wealth remains a mystery in that nobody knows exactly how much of it there is, or where it is stashed.

www.businessinsider.com

Putin - from a grey man to the leader of the largest global corruption syndicate

John Sipher, author and long-time CIA officer, who also served in Russia, recently described Putin as

tomorrowsaffairs.com

Robin

 

[livingston]

 

[livingston]

Russian President Vladimir Putin Gives Remarkably Detailed Explanation of Current Peace Negotiation Status – Either Ukraine Concedes Diplomatically, or We Will Win Militarily​

On the sidelines of a trade and economic discussion with the govt of Kyrgyzstan and the CSTO summit, Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin took questions from media about the Ukraine -vs- Russia conflict.
Now, due to the significance of his remarks, and keeping in mind these responses are in the Russian language, it becomes important for WESTERN READERS to evaluate the translation. Vladimir Putin speaks in direct terms that are often not understood in western translation, the nuance within the translation is important.
That said, I am going through the remarks; I will share the video and ongoing translation while extrapolating against the known backdrop of communication as shared by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Emissary Steve Witkoff and ultimately, President Donald Trump.

https://theconservativetreehouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Putin-Ukraine-1.jpg
It appears that Russian President Putin is expecting the arrival of a U.S. delegation to Moscow, likely Witkoff, Saturday, Sunday or Monday (early next week). This aligns with the prior statements of President Trump during remarks aboard Air Force One.

As to the status of the current conflict from the Russian perspective. Vladimir Putin was brutally honest and pragmatic in his remarks.

Russian President Vladimir Putin Gives Remarkably Detailed Explanation of Current Peace Negotiation Status - Either Ukraine Concedes Diplomatically, or We Will Win Militarily - The Last Refuge

On the sidelines of a trade and economic discussion with the govt of Kyrgyzstan and the CSTO summit, Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin took questions from media about the Ukraine -vs- Russia conflict. Now, due to the significance of his remarks, and keeping in mind these responses are...

theconservativetreehouse.com

Either Ukraine Concedes Diplomatically, or We Will Win Militarily

 

[Robin]

Oddsmakers are at 3:1 that Putin will complete a hat trick Christmas Eve, and bomb an orphanage.
Robin

 

[livingston]

EU Desperate to Find a Way to Use Frozen Russian Assets to Fund Ukraine​

Volodymyr Zelenskyy is huddled with European Leaders at the European Council meeting in Brussels. The key effort by the assembly is how to use frozen Russian assets to give money to Ukraine.
The EU itself does not want to lend Ukraine money directly because people within each nation of the EU assembly do not support giving Ukraine more money. The issue reflects a political disconnect where the EU leaders want to give money that the EU citizens do not support giving.

As a result, the only viable option is for the EU to find a mechanism where seized Russian assets can be disbursed or used as collateral for payments to Ukraine. However, some member states like Hungary, Italy and Belgium are refusing to cooperate with the seizure of the Russian sovereign wealth fund. The problem for Zelenskyy and his friends is simply that without money wars cannot continue.

President Trump has told the EU the frozen Russian assets should be used as part of the negotiation for a ceasefire. If the EU announces permanent confiscation of the assets the leverage is lost.


https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2025/12/18/eu-desperate-to-find-a-way-to-use-frozen-russian-assets-to-fund-ukraine/

 

[Mosinitis]

Grifters!