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Putin Nearly Won Ukraine War Before Military Plans Fell Apart: Danish Intel Putin

Putin Nearly Won Ukraine War Before Military Plans Fell Apart: Danish Intel

Russia nearly won its war in Ukraine before its military plans fell apart, according to a Danish intelligence officer. In an interview with Danish newspaper Berlingske, the head of Russian analysis for Danish intelligence agency Forsvarets Efterretningstjeneste (FE)—identified by only his first name, Joakim—said Danish officials initially believed Russia would…
bubmag
January 2, 2023
Putin misjudged Ukraine. Is the West falling into a similar trap with Russia and China? Putin

Putin misjudged Ukraine. Is the West falling into a similar trap with Russia and China?

A good way to start the New Year: The New York Times and Washington Post have run excellent post mortems on why Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has been a disaster so far. The larger question, however, is whether this failed invasion was a surprise. Many countries, particularly the United States, have blundered in using force and starting wars,…
bubmag
January 2, 2023
Russia ‘running out of weapons’ with ‘pariah’ Putin desperately seeking help from China Putin

Russia ‘running out of weapons’ with ‘pariah’ Putin desperately seeking help from China

A hospital in the Luhansk region of Ukraine has treated hundreds of Russian soldiers, Ukraine's military has claimed. A statement carried on the Facebook page of Ukraine's Ministry of Defence said: "The enemy continues to lose manpower. "During the last week, only about 350 wounded servicemen of the invaders were…
bubmag
January 1, 2023
Speculation Swirls as Putin Accused of Using Same Woman in Multiple Photos Putin

Speculation Swirls as Putin Accused of Using Same Woman in Multiple Photos

Speculation and mockery abounded on social media after an eagle-eyed journalist spotted what appeared to be the same woman playing different roles in photos with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The oddity was first highlighted on Twitter Saturday morning by London-based Belarussian journalist, Tadeusz Giczan. In his post, Giczan shared three…
bubmag
December 31, 2022