Gas pipeline infiltration

Russo-Ukrainian War

US Demands Control of Ukraine’s Gas Pipeline: Outrage Erupts

The United States is demanding control of a key Ukrainian gas pipeline and significant mineral resources as “payback” for past weapons aid, escalating tensions with Ukraine. Recent US proposals, exceeding earlier offers, include the US government taking control of the Sudzha-Uzhhorod pipeline, a crucial energy artery. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy insists on a 50/50 revenue split in any resource deal, rejecting what some describe as colonial-style demands. Meanwhile, separate discussions involving US envoys are exploring potential Ukrainian territorial concessions to Russia and a post-conflict partition scenario.

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John Q. Hosedrinker
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Russian Pipeline Infiltration Attempt Fails; Ukrainian Forces Inflict Heavy Casualties

Russian soldiers attempting to infiltrate Ukrainian positions near Kursk by using a gas pipeline as cover, as reported by online bloggers, presents a fascinating and ultimately tragic case study in military miscalculation. The initial reports painted a picture of cunning Russian tactics, suggesting a daring and unconventional approach to bypassing Ukrainian defenses. The image conjured up was one of soldiers silently maneuvering through the pipeline network, emerging unexpectedly to strike at vulnerable targets.

However, the reality, as depicted in subsequent comments, seems far grimmer and less strategic. It appears the initial reports significantly oversimplified the event, focusing solely on the initial, albeit ill-conceived, plan.… Continue reading

Matt Underwood

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