Putin ‘humiliated’ as Ukraine ‘taunts him’ to deploy troops to tackle Kursk incursion | Frontline

“It has been humiliating for him. There’s no doubt about that.”
Defence correspondent for the Times, George Grylls, says that Ukraine is “taunting Putin into redeploying troops” to tackle the Kursk incursion.
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[@OnkelKarl-ro5uk]

Putin summons Stalin’s ghost: Stalin: “What’s happened?” Putin: “Nazis are in Kursk! What should I do?” Stalin: “Do like I did in 1943. Send the best Ukrainian troops to the front, and ask the U.S. for arms!”

[@derekshakespeare5893]

Excellent!

[@johnnicholas1488]

And Trump would grant the request in exchange for a very personal quid pro quo.

[@davidangeron3365]

CORRECT!!! 7,000 Tanks were sent by FDR to Stalin!!! They forget that!!! And, they also forget that Ukrainians and Georgians etc who bled to save the "Regime"!!!

[@stevenhendrix4768]

This one is simply brilliant do you mind if I borrow this comment? I like to troll Putin lovers on pro Russian chanells. this comment I morally consider your intellectual property so I feel Ineed your permission to use it.

[@PedroFerreira-ze5yp]

true story!

[@jdocean1]

I think it’s slightly more than irritating.

[@johnnicholas1488]

A bit

[@Tr_Fast]

possibly

[@ronfischer191]

I wonder what the lack of response tells Georgia, Belarus, Moldova, Kazakhstan and countless other places that don't want to be under Russia's thumb.

[@js8971]

China.....

[@mairedaly4926]

@@js8971 My thoughts exactly! I have no doubt that in Ukrainians 'war room' this move was argued ad-nauseum before it was carried out. Things have gotten so entrenched at their front line, that this wild card move may achieve a lot of little 'shifts' in the war. From waking up the Russians to shaking up the other Republics, territories & countries who have beef with Russia. It also undermines Putin & if other politicians smell blood in the water, an opportunity for real 'talks' with a new political regime may present itself.

[@cowdaddy4595]

Do you think they will go 12 miles into Russia with 11 tanks and 2,000 men?

[@CashCatz]

@@cowdaddy4595 Most people here aren't "thinking" they're parroting.

[@평양시1]

Georgia jails its ex president who started 2008 war with Russia & puts on wanted list 300 mercs fighting for Ukraine, wonder what do you think of this?

[@bjkarana]

Putin went from "Kyiv in three days!" to losing Kursk in 3 hours...

[@crazygamingyt7245]

Kursk wasn’t defended that’s why

[@leenickshramko1100]

Because Moscow is so arrogant and thought it would never be allowed.

[@bjkarana]

@@crazygamingyt7245 It appears that the defenses were weak, but also, the Russian response has been muddled so far.

[@Haddley333]

It's not humiliation. It's a special discomfiture operation.

[@DAVJULART]

😂😂😂

[@SerMattzio]

No one seems to talk about the lack of minefields in Kursk. Due to Western dithering, Russia had two years to place impenetrable minefields all over the place. In some areas they were using triple the normal mine density, making it nearly impossible for Ukraine to move forward. No such minefields exist in Russian territory, making them far more vulnerable to an offensive there.

[@Joe-og6br]

The minefields were so dense sappers had to deal with them by hand. Mine "plows" stopped working after a 100 meters.

[@asullivan4047]

Did you expect anything less from the (E U )-???🤔

[@g.moeller308]

@@SerMattzio hadn't thought of that, good point

[@jonathanwhitbread7652]

The Ukrainians are phenomenal… so tough …so brave …

[@kalinhristov3961]

And so dead.

[@WayneTheSeine]

Ukraine does not need to take the nuclear power plant. They can simply cut the grid to and from and force them to shut it down.

[@asullivan4047]

That might be an idea-???🤔.

[@user-bc4un9eq3t]

All hail the Autonomous Kursk Republic of Ukraine

[@garnetstewart3461]

The US is furnishing Ukraine current satellite photos helping Ukrainian forces both advance and avoid encirclement.

[@superAweber]

You sound as though you've read the history of the WW2 eastern front in that area...encirclement after encirclement.

[@draculasneeze6681]

kinda like they furnished those satellite photos of the WMDs

[@clark7042]

Will Kursk join NATO?

[@julestloid]

Kursk will probably join Ukraine if they use it as a bargaining chip after the war is over. Can't say what would happen with the other regions nearby, though. I doubt Ukraine would make Kursk a puppet state as that would be hypocritical of them, considering who they're fighting.

[@js8971]

Snort.. Proper chuckle..

[@isitanos]

It's historically part of Ukraine. To the point that old people were apparently greeting the invading soldiers in Ukranian.

[@surfingonmars8979]

@@clark7042 Now, THAT’S comedy - single most humorous remark I’ve ever read on YT. Kudos!

[@hansrijke8477]

@@julestloid Considering nonsens ? No thank you !

[@kewlmanable]

Zelensky is creeping up on Churchill levels of wartime leadership. As an American it makes we wish our leaders had 1/4 the spine of Zelensky. Hate him or love him you have to respect it.

[@unker77]

It would be too cruel for you to appoint Zelensky as the leader of YOUR country

[@metalicminer6231]

Except zelensky actually is Jewish

[@AbigailAwesome69]

Zelenskyy 🥰

[@aglaiaceavdari8021]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@FlyingSofa28]

the song 'bring on the clowns' now strikes fear into the soul of every Russian

[@siegfriedheydrich]

Has anyone yet noticed that the Ukrainians are spreading out laterally behind the Russian lines? It would be amusing if they were to 'retreat' straight into the unprotected rear of the Russian lines.

[@budawang77]

Interesting thought. Sounds like a risky strategy as they would be sandwiched between Russian forces, but could pay off.

[@thomasmyers9128]

@@budawang77….. it looks like any Russians between them and the Ukraine border are just “token” troops ….. which those troops would be sandwiched between Ukrainian troops… inside of Russia and the Ukraine border troops…. Great move as long as they don’t advance to much for the number of troops they have there…….

[@Burt-rx8um]

If this was to happen which way would the russians run

[@jeffsoltis9864]

I think the Ukrainians are trying to undermine Russian supply lines and pull troops from the front to defend Kursk.

[@Andrew-tx9jy]

That would also have the effect of denying the Russians any supplies, dooming them....

[@turtleanton6539]

Give up putin😊

[@user-jv9sq4bb5p]

Isn't it amazing how effective Ukraine Military can be when they don't have to worry about the Media telling Russia what they are going to do and when. Media is not on your side when you plan to surprise your enemy.

[@johnwest7993]

Neither are observation drones.

[@user-hc5of8xk3r]

The Media is never your friend these days, they are lying backstabbers with an agenda of their own.

[@Nickname-ef9tv]

One scenario is that Ukraine does not push for more conquests but creates an atrition zone that is far less favourable to Russia than the dense minefields and artillery positions Russia has further south. Of course if Russia's defenses are weak enough Ukraine would gladly push further forward and potentially disturb Russia's military inrastructure, Kursk and Belgorod are relatively nearby.

[@johnnicholas1488]

@@Nickname-ef9tv Sounds credible . I think the CIA would benefit from Ukrainian wit, imagination and moxey, but not vice versa

[@sonofsomerset1695]

Meanwhile Ukraine is losing territory in its own country so throws their best troops away on a suicide mission for a PR stunt for propaganda media like Times Radio. Breaking international law by using NATO equipment to illegally invade another country to boot. A nuclear super power no less.

[@motivationishere3483]

But at what cost, they're gambling on a risky ground here. We still don't know what the response is, Western analysts still don't know what was the motive, just pure speculations. One thing that made Ukraine heroic was, it was defending its land. But doing such an attack, it loses the moral high ground. Were things so desperate that they started to gamble? Is the end near?

[@zinc_ave]

Oh no is someone invading them 😧😧 how could we have seen this coming 😢😢

[@legitbeans9078]

I know. The poor things i have so much sympathy 😪

[@Chris-x1l]

You're ignorance is dangerous.

[@FlyingSofa28]

those mean and inconsiderate Ukrainians! it's not like they were provoked in any way whatsoever 😂

[@TheXeroid]

No it's just a Special military operation

[@AbigailAwesome69]

It is so embarrassing to be Putin or support him.

[@simonmenzies3142]

Or to be as I’ll informed as you are an use the msm as your source.

[@user-hj7kd2jo6h]

@@simonmenzies3142lol so you’re denying this is happening, comrade?

[@davidg3944]

We feel the same way about trump.

[@PedroFerreira-ze5yp]

people who support Putin are brainless!

[@SuperErickelrojo]

@@user-hj7kd2jo6h Do you realize this was a mistake, isn't it? I'd keep quiet for a few days and wait until going screaming victory if I were you...

[@Grenadier1976]

The 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive failed because Ukraine was pushed to launch a campaign with ZERO air support against an enemy that had been given several months to prepare a multi-layered, fully mined, defensive line and get themselves well dug-in. No NATO force would’ve attempted such a move. It was destined to fail before it even began. I wish Western analysts would quit talking about it as if it was all Ukraine’s fault. We didn’t provide them with ANY of the matériels that they needed & requested in order to pull it off.

[@user-mu3er7cu6o]

💯

[@kutter_ttl6786]

The leak from Washington of the Ukrainians plans for the 2023 counteroffensive also didn't help and gave the Russians time to reinforce their lines. That's probably why Ukraine decided to limit how much info they would share with their allies this time.

[@dinaf1409]

100%! It's a shame.

[@john_in_phoenix]

Combined arms maneuver? Sorry, Ukraine still doesn't have an air force like the west, if they did, they'd be in Moscow. Certainly achieving tactical surprise with veteran troops against conscripts is a huge factor in their success. You do have to love the look on Putins face talking about this. You also have to wonder how much they understand calling Ukraine terrorists for invading makes them laughing stock in the world.

[@prymemover361]

Against conscripts....With conscripts

[@carlosoomano]

Don't unnecessarily downplay Ukraine's success. russia is a huge country and they started a war than stuck conscripts as scarecrows along sections of their border thats very brainless..."what is moscow but a thatched barn were brigands drink in the reek and their brats roll on fhe floor with the dogs". Remember russia was suppose to be no. 2 military in the world and Ukraine is tiny in comparison with no navy. PATHETIC POOTLER no matter what.

[@Nickname-ef9tv]

Infantry, drones, tanks, artillery. Even without airplanes there are many different weapon types which Ukraine in the past has not always optimally synchronized (one reason the 2023 offensive turned out as it did.).

[@weirdo1060]

@@prymemover361 Ukrainian conscripts have western weapons and decent logistics. Russian conscripts have outdated Soviet weapons and mediocre logistics.

[@ChocolateMilk1978]

@@Nickname-ef9tvwho cares about the 2023 offensive now? They’re in Russia marching along as we speak

[@terrencekane8203]

On a different broadcast in Russian, the people of Kursk are calling the Ukrainian army "rats" for invading their town. Are they kidding?

[@JohnnyPaulTutaki]

Ukraine kicked Russia in the Ballz

[@Roberto-bd9fq]

It's been a success, and it is not too early to say so. Now, it could be a qualified success or a huge one, but that is a matter of degree. Russia was caught with their pants down and is getting their rears kicked in. Prisoners, recovered working equipment, tanks, etc. and the need to respond which has been tepid and ineffectual, and in fact counterproductive as relief columns have been destroyed. The phycological impact alone has rocked the Russian state, which is already on shaky ground, perhaps other regions will rise up against Mother Russia, as she is a witch.

[@MickyChowMein69]

Its not trolling the russians Those markings are important. One apc looks like any other from miles away. They need clear markers so they dont end up shooting each other.

[@rockbutcher]

I too was shocked by his statement. If they had air superiority they would all have bright orange tarps on the tops of the turrets and decks to deter the rocket jockeys like they did, mostly successfully in Iraq.

[@user-dr1vm3pj6q]

In the 17th Century Poland defeated Russia and occupied the Kremlin for two years and put their own Tzar of the throne!

[@unker77]

A great example. After three Partitions, Poland was occupied by Russia for the entire 19th century

[@Nickname-ef9tv]

These were the times where technological gaps were far smaller and armies were much more difficult to concentrate and move around, hence countries of different sizes could send armies of relatively equal size into individual battles (Not to mention that "Poland" was the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, which was far larger than today's Poland). Today looks a bit different, i doubt Ukraine will ever come remotely close to Moscow.

[@maestro6458]

and then Poland ceased to exist for 200 years.

[@user-dr1vm3pj6q]

@@maestro6458 Poland never ceased to exist in the hearts of its people although it was occupied by hostile nations from 1795 to 1918, which is 124 years, not 200.

[@diablosmda324]

It amazes me the confidence these experts (who are constantly surprised by Ukraine) talk about what is going to happen. If Russia could push Ukraine out of Kursk in a month, then why after two years haven’t they taken all of Ukraine? The lines are pushed out now and supply chains are extended, but the forces (however capable they may be) are useless if you are afraid of taking chances and using them. Ukraine had to do something different if they expect anything to change. With American elections coming up, new Western equipment coming in, and Winter on the way, this seems like an extremely smart move. This action may just create Political problems in Moscow as well if they are able to hold the territory. Never mind the problems Russia will have to shift forces to a new theater of operations.

[@maestro6458]

The beginning of winter is the deadline for the existence of today's Ukraine. Kursk is a gesture of desperation to have some position in the negotiations, but Putin refused negotiations after Kursk

[@Apollonos]

@@maestro6458 Please keep believing that, товарищ. Putin is incompetent, and Russia's economy was weak even before he invaded. Now, it is nearing collapse, while Ukraine is supported by western countries, which all have robust economies. We can easily continue supporting Ukraine until Russia collapses. Россия никогда не завоюет Україну. Слава Україні! 🇺🇦

[@johnwest7993]

@@maestro6458, utter nonsense. 2 years ago russian troops held Izyum, and Kherson, and were on the outskirts of' Kyiv. Now they hold neither, and had to blow up the bridges to keep Ukraine's army from chasing them all the way back down to Crimea. Further, Ukraine has sunk over 1/3 of the russian Black Sea Fleet, and what's left of it hides in barricaded russian ports as far as possible from Ukraine, while Ukraine sells shipload after shipload of grain passing safely through the Black Sea. And now, with their new long-range air-drones, Ukraine can take out power-plants and oil refineries all over russia this winter in return for russia blowing up the hydro-power dams in Ukraine. They are just waiting for it to get very cold in russia. I'm sure Budanov is smiling at the thought.

[@maestro6458]

@@johnwest7993 We are not talking about Kharkov and Kyiv, but about the whole of Ukraine. No grain will cover the budget deficit, energy and financial deficit. Before Kursk, Western partners were talking about a truce this fall precisely because this is the deadline for the survival of Ukraine as a state.

[@robertjohnston8531]

I doubt the triangle is too troll putin. More likely to reduce the chance of friendly fire.

[@rerun3283]

Most offensive forces will have identifying marks. It's not a parody it's so your friends don't shoot at you.

[@davidevans6051]

The markings on vehicles are Tac signs (tactical signs) they appear to be based on a triangle, any letters and figures will denote the type of troops they are. Each unit will be able to identify each other by reading the Tac signs.

[@draculasneeze6681]

Good thing the Americans aren't there then.

[@thomasmills9492]

Unfortunately Ukraine was forced to invade Russia because of the pathetic luke warm breadcrum support by the WEST. 😢😢

[@tommygun5038]

How is it luke warm?? You can't just hand over everything without training.

[@Andronichuk]

​@@tommygun5038sure. But then atleast deliver it in time

[@kewlmanable]

Our country is falling apart. Ukraine should thank god for every penny of support they get from us.

[@Andronichuk]

@@kewlmanable no it's not. And the two aren't related. And yes Ukrainians are grateful, but see how you maintain such composure when you're living in a war

[@tommygun5038]

​@@Andronichuk...Are you talking about the US or European NATO members?

[@juanjose9332]

Slava Ukraini

[@brucehackett296]

The triangle is a farm implement slow-moving vehicle sign and Ukrainian tractors are salvaging Russian equipment.

[@morpheus2573]

Welcome to the new improved state of Ukrussia.

[@ericconnor8251]

If Ukraine can sustain a presence in Kursk and expand it into Belgorod, this becomes a major bargaining chip for negotiating back their own territories in Donetsk, Luhansk, and Crimea (whenever a ceasefire or peace is declared). Although Ukraine is getting plenty of arms and armor from the West, I do fear that they will simply lack the manpower to maintain another front for very long. Zelenskyy would probably have to enact an unpopular mobilization and draft of young men.

[@foremasp]

We keep hearing of the man power concern for Ukraine. Perhaps Ukraine needs to start pushing hard for a foreign legion of fighters, pay big money, promise citizenship or property whatever they can. Could they attract a large outside force, or at least enough to keep their war machine going? Of course, maybe there’s a way to force NATO or another country to put troops in there as well, that would be a large escalation I know. We in the West need to stop making them fight with one hand tied behind the back at a minimum.

[@jenspetersen5865]

More importantly Ukraine has taken out the ferries to Crimea, the bridge can be hit with ACTACMs, and all rail connections from Russia into Ukraine could be cut!

[@mrjerzheel]

Putin has already ruled out any negotiations, I suspect he knows Ukraine cant defend Kursk indefinitely

[@chris-vn6sw]

Putin looked like he’d followed through at the briefing 😂😂

[@martncoz]

As winter approaches and Ukraine suffers from energy shortages, one scenario could be that they want the power station and could try to redirect power to Ukraine? Plausible?

[@GregMoylan-pn6sr]

Will Ukraine's surveillance turn a blind eye to all those redeploying Russians... all heading to the same place?

[@surfingonmars8979]

Russia had the second most powerful army in the world, then the second most powerful in Ukraine, and now Russia has the second most powrful army in Russia!!!!

[@mrjerzheel]

This meme is getting boring, been used about million times now

[@harald9693]

being second always is also constant

[@surfingonmars8979]

@@mrjerzheel the Million and One is the Charm!

[@mrlover4310]

One country russia 🇷🇺 . against 24 European countries, + 1 superpower the USA . I think RUSSIA is doing pretty well.

[@robertyoung8785]

@@surfingonmars8979 you basing that on MSM western propaganda, and I can say that as I'm in British.

[@jamesmaness6308]

SLAVA UKRAINE 🇺🇦 ♥️

[@johnylong7616]

Excellent analysis ! Great show .

[@mattmcc72]

Sorry, I got two minutes in before the idiot proved he has no idea what he's talking about.

[@Chris-x1l]

You're kidding right? Brilliant analysis from someone who's never seen combat? That's like saying brilliant analysis of a fight from a chef!

[@johnnicholas1488]

He should move on and take Moscow.

[@mrjerzheel]

Zelensky doesnt have the men to take Moscow, he has about 15,000 now in Kursk but Moscow is a city of 13m people.

[@grahamt5924]

😂😂

[@brendanhannan1753]

​@@mrjerzheelhe doesn't need to fight every single person in Moscow. A majority of the fighting age males and beyond have been eaten up by Putin already. Even more have fled. Ukraine is already setting up field hospitals and playing hearts and minds. And Putin is not an overly loved leader.

[@CashCatz]

They can't even take back East Ukraine or Crimea ffs. They area they snuck into (while impressive and embarrassing for the Kremlin), was poorly guarded and recently de-mined. As we speak, the Ruskies are annihilating the Ukies there (who have zero air cover and hardly any mobile air defense) with FABs, lancets, MLRS and all sorts of firepower.

[@le1ghmcdonald358]

Russian soldiers are absolutely starving on frontline missions today

[@johnnicholas1488]

They might order out.

[@copaloadofthis]

Putin must stand down..

[@le1ghmcdonald358]

@@copaloadofthis The Russian people need a New Ruler for WW peace ✌🏻

[@le1ghmcdonald358]

@@johnnicholas1488 the organization or hierarchy of military forces in preparation for a battle. the planned sequence in which military units arrive and are deployed on a battlefield, usually based on estimates of their combat effectiveness. *Copied from www

[@il2682]

Gratulálok,-nagyon értenek a felforgató tevékenységhez. Figyelj jól,- egy Ország miatt az egész világ fogja bánni mindezeket.

[@mikeybj]

Yeh, nah, don't think so

[@leenickshramko1100]

Ukraine has captured more land in two weeks than Russia the past year,.

[@scepisle4970]

Very dangerous situation.. for the world... 😢

[@sballantine8127]

I don't think Russia has any elite forces left, does it?

[@Bigdigs2]

“elite” in name only. The upper end for them now, is that they Do have some reasonably competent & decently trained and equipped units. But not many of them And of these, most of them were recently committed to the fight in the east (according to UA statements).

[@bn8477]

Vlad is using them to protect himself and his interests. The people of Russia don't count as you can see. 🤨

[@duhaneyparkclassics7484]

If Russia can use Iranian and North Korean weapons on Ukraine why cant Ukraine use western weapons in Russia?

[@maestro6458]

because the owners of these weapons do not allow them. The Russians may respond by providing weapons against anti-American forces in the Middle East.

[@muchograndeyolatengo]

@@maestro6458 Noone knows whether they asked behind closed doors whether they could invade Russia. The lack of any condamnation from the west certainly implies that they did.

[@cowdaddy4595]

Because we dont want a nuclear war with Russia.

[@edwickford2377]

Russia: Can we have our land back, please? Ukraine: No ! Russia : But it's not fair, we weren't ready... 😀

[@timesup2286]

Loser!!

[@donalddalley7274]

OK, but how likely is Russia going to be able to mount an effective counteroffensive to this new front? Russia is not in good shape now.

[@bgreen7286]

Since when can any president of the USA enforce peace terms on Ukraine

[@draculasneeze6681]

if they really wanted to end this - admit ukraine to NATO - but they wont - I wonder why?

[@rayrae1651]

Russia cannot defeat Ukraine,🇺🇦 imagine if they were up against an actual world power😂

[@gherkamum]

🇺🇦❤🇺🇦❤🇺🇦❤🇺🇦❤🇺🇦

[@captainsternn7684]

"He's the defender of the _Fatherland_ " Putler confirmed.

[@waynewallace9972]

Not much of an expert. The Russians do not use the term Fatherland so much as they use Rodina - the Motherland

[@rikvanderheijden7664]

I agree, I'm a simple Dutch dude but even l KNOW that. 😱

[@Ben1159a]

So what I am hearing here is that in terms of morale this is a land based version of the Doolittle raid. Ok, that makes sense.

[@trevorroberts9584]

There are some reports of convoys of vehicles and troops leaving Crimea. I don't believe that it has been fully confirmed yet.

[@robertmoreland2638]

I think you need to get a map out. That’s like London getting reinforcements from Rome. 👍

[@Anthonythumb]

@@robertmoreland2638I think he means abandoning crimea

[@Kenshiroit]

​@@Anthonythumbthat's never going to happen. They are probably relocating reserves organizing a counter offensive in Kursk

[@robertmoreland2638]

@@Anthonythumb Crimea is the only warm water port for all the Black Sea fleet. All of Crimea has always been a Russian population and allows their navy access to their base’s. 👍

[@trevorroberts9584]

@@robertmoreland2638 The Russians have been using the overland route a lot. The Kerch bridge is not fully operational for rail traffic. The ferries are destroyed, and the Black Sea fleet has retreated. Overland has often been Russias only option. That is why Putin has been building a railway through occupied southern Ukraine. Of course, it's useless to him. It is within ATACMS range now, more billions that the strategic genius has wasted. Just because they have started by road, it doesn't mean they have to continue by road. They will probably entrain somewhere.

[@David-fj5lz]

Ukraine is acquiring more land

[@judd442009]

If Putin has shamed Russia, why haven't they given him the sack?

[@mikeybj]

Perhaps you could Google 'Dictator'. That might help you understand why.

[@JustinWillis-gq5ew]

Putin is terrified.

[@stevenFL8245]

The Ukrainians forced Putin to replace Army chief of staff Gerazimov with a KGB chief, Bortnikov. The KGB could take control of the Russian army. The KGB might want different things than Putin?

[@daleevans45]

This is the Ukranian version of the infamous TET offensive in the midst of the ongoing Vietnam War.

[@Nickname-ef9tv]

I hope not from a military point. The Tet Offensive was for North Vietnam from which its army never really recovered (not to mention the suffering inflicted on those they purported to liberate).

[@live_free_or_perish]

​@Nickname-ef9tv but it changed public opinion about the war. It was the beginning of the end of US involvement in Vietnam

[@velocita6907]

@@live_free_or_perishYes, 100%

[@asterixdogmatix1073]

@@Nickname-ef9tv Slight correction. It was the Viet Cong, i.e. southern based communists who never recovered from the losses during the Tet Offensive. This actually played into internal politics, with northern communists then dominating the party from then on.

[@alanevans9604]

How many tanks does Russia have left? They've lost thousands already.

[@robertshiell887]

They still have lots (very precise estimate there), but the quality is going to continually decline as time goes on.

[@utubesuckbad]

they have a lot, but most of the tank within russia are not fit for combat and they are used for spare parts.

[@maestro6458]

It's not that important. Ukraine lost 1/3 of its population

[@garymelnyk7910]

@@maestro6458You’re Russian. You have to say things like this!

[@alanevans9604]

@@maestro6458 33% of 38 million is a lot of casualties.

[@christopherj2231]

Ukraine will hold Russian land for the Winter.

[@kudadai]

I just drive 1000km in Texas I think i just conquered the Texas

[@boink800]

Kursk is now a part of Ukraine. Long live the People's Republic of Kursk

[@rewild6134]

I'd be surprised if they don't hold for a while as a second push occurs further south.

[@BloodTithingsGaming]

I wonder if Ukraine is planning on retreating and planting a bunch of land mines on their way back to the border.

[@jonnieyuma8061]

Good show! (You folks in Europe share a mistaken premise, however, that Trump will win the next election. He is widely detested here and only survives by our wacky electoral system that grants disproportionate favor to rural states. Also, his increasing dementia has many wondering if he will even survive to November!)😐

[@SaneReason4All]

I second that motion! I think Trump will have mental meltdown before November. The prospect of jail will be the last straw for him.

[@davefave4351]

No, many of us in Europe (I'm in South London) follow US politics and we can see that we're heading for a blue landslide. We can see how his mind is cracking! I mean Battery 🔋? Shark 🦈? Leader of the free world material?

[@peterhanssens7260]

Putin will have to acknowledge that hd is a " cornered rat," and it's not Saint Petersburg......

[@FreaksSpeaks]

Cornered or not, putler is a rat anyway 😂

[@Chris-x1l]

Why?

[@SuperErickelrojo]

You Sr have been completely brainwashed, I hope after all this finishes, you will learn the lesson.

[@zakir00798]

He will, indeed ​@@SuperErickelrojo

[@trevor5213]

Puttie told the world that he felt like a cornered rat as a kid,. He has now made his own corner😊😊😊😊😊

[@TonyM540]

We shouldn’t be surprised……Russia has a long history of loosing wars.

[@draculasneeze6681]

yeh, they lost in Afghanistan as well.

[@TimWhite-xq3pk]

This is too speculative.

[@trevor5213]

Everything is speculative...get a grip😊😊😊😊

[@barriewilliams4526]

Wow. Some change from a 3-day special military opration. This has to hurt the little man.

[@jayledford943]

On a lighter note, perhaps the Ukraine should take a vote and annex the captured territory!

[@kalangwapaschal7718]

This is the time to bring the haughty Putin down to negotiating table.

[@ccoop2416]

The motherland 😅 is that the Mongolian motherland or Russian motherland😅😯🤨🫣🤔🧐💥😯🗽🇺🇦🇺🇸🌎✌️🌎✌️

[@pwatom22]

My guess - Pootin will let Kursk be for now... Chess game. No room for mistakes, especially by Ukraine.

[@SleeplessBubba]

Russia 2022: 2nd best military in the world 2023: 2nd best military in Ukraine 2024: 2nd best military in Russia

[@edwardsianski725]

kaputin is on the way ou! May Our Lady of Vyshhorod bring about a just peace for Ukraine with the return of all its territories.

[@vonries]

Thanks for putting a few seconds of blank video at the end, so I have time to pick my next video. You guys always do such a good job.

[@user-pf5wc7oc4g]

Insighful!

[@taralown7023]

Why is no one talking about the fact this operation has likely been drawn up a year ago. A year ago, Ukrainians army/Govt started publicly talking about how UKR army does not have enough people. And for the last year, thats all we heard - not enough people, not enough people, not enough people. The west picked up these talking points and have been saying the same things on their airways..... I kept thinking "why on earth would the public admit they don't hav enough people, that only helps Russia". Well now we know. I bet Russia saw the large amounts of UKR on the border building up, but they're like "they dont have nought people to push into Russia". I think this was a years long psychological operation, and I think it's jus the beginning. I think there is something else in the works......

[@eaman11]

Putin has done a lot for Russian Security: ask Sweden, Finland and now Kursk.

[@aleckerby1236]

Putins hair cut is bad to looks like the man off rising damp...

[@garthdonovan5373]

That’s the problem you don’t need to keep people invested in this war

[@stanadams5541]

Very good video I would just like to congratulate the Ukranians and Mr Zelensky on thier courage and wisdom in battle they and thier families suffered and yet they fight on and now they advance showing the Russian people that Putin is a fake he lies he is weak God bless Ukraine.

[@falvegas511]

IN ALL RESPECT: these 2 are good Newsmen---HOWEVER' any attempt To Predict How the Kremlin or AFU will Proceed Is very close to, A WASTE OF ANYONES TIME!

[@themcgeachys]

TR same questions different guest every time

[@DarqIce]

2022 - the 2nd army in the world 2023 - the 2nd army in Ukraine 2024 - the 2nd army in Russia. In a nutshell... 😂

[@telchalone7115]

I really enjoy James's programme,he's positive,upbeat and not confrontational. A real host,unlike the muppets on LBC for example)

[@draculasneeze6681]

he agrees with your point of view in other words.

[@mattsapero1896]

Putin understands only one thing: FORCE. When will all of these weaklings understand this? My guess: Far too late. FML.

[@DominusHydra-i6i]

Hey China! You see Northern Manchuria? 😂.. we know you want it!

[@Idrissi_Ma]

You guys don't get the long strategic View. The question is whether Ukraine can hold on to this land in Russia while being stretched thin in East Ukraine especially that they're running low on men ammunition...

[@conorpp1]

Honestly, I think a major success for Ukraine would be if Russia is now forced to bolster the number of troops along the Russia-Ukraine border. Its clear that all Russias battle tested and best trained are in Ukraine. If they have to deploy those Troops back to Russia, then they wont be able to use them in Ukraine. Its a simple tactic that if successful should have a large impact on Russias ability to pursue offensive actions in Ukraine. Dont forget, Ukraine already has had to split their troops to defend their entire border. Now Russia will have to do the same. I doubt that Ukraine has any long term plans for Kursk.

[@thuzan117]

yeah the only way this can really go poorly for Ukraine is if somehow Russia manages to surround and destroy the Ukrainian forces in Kursk, which I doubt is gonna happen. If Russia redeploys a big enough forces to force the Ukrainians back then the Ukrainians would be retreating back to their own prepared defensive positions across the border which are largely intact and at that point Russia would need to decide to either cross the border and open a new, costly front while the main combat line is undermanned and strained by Ukraine or they would have to stay on their side of the border and either sit there to prevent another Ukrainian incursion, keeping the frontline stretched thin, or relocate back to the main lines where they just came from, leaving the border exposed to further attacks. Russia doesn't have any good options here. Whatever they do, it's going to create a weakness.

[@Ronnie-sy9vx]

Russians call it motherland

[@markloubser2433]

Are they saving F16's for something special......

[@rv1251]

There is always a first time 😂😂😂

[@anthonymcnamee6297]

Wars sick

[@davidg3944]

We need to stop letting narcissistic sociopaths become leaders. Looking at you, putin, trump, boris....

[@morfeo904]

2023 was not the Ukrainian Army entering Belgorod. It was the Russian Freedom fighters.

[@przemysawkramarz9930]

is there an oil in Kursk? Ukrainians may always call for the US to spread some democracy there.

[@StoccTube]

Vehicle markings aren’t “trolling” they are a normal and required aspect of preventing fratricide. It doesn’t always work (such as the A10 that took out a British Warrior IVF in the Gulf War despite a big high visibility orange marking laid out on the top of the vehicle whilst they camped).

[@Schminner]

don't taunt Putin, especially when he's on the ritz