MOLDOVA TO CLOSE ITS AIRSPACE ON THURSDAY - RIA CITES DEPUTY PM

— *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) February 24, 2022

Vladislav Inozemtsev assess the losses of Russian market at two months before today at around $230bln. Says next few days might amount to similar amount of losses. So most likely half a trillion $ already

— Anton Barbashin (@ABarbashin) February 24, 2022

Just like Russian troops attacking Ukraine from the eastern flank have 'Z' marking on their vehicles, the troops attacking from Belarus use 'O' and 'V'. Depending on the direction of the attack, it seems. I think none of Vs have crossed the border yet pic.twitter.com/vYlRrxEwHi

— Tadeusz Giczan 🇺🇦 (@TadeuszGiczan) February 24, 2022

****ing cowards won't do what needs to be done to save lives and end this…

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— *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) February 24, 2022

jabberwalkie09 said:

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(thread) So a basic summary of my (unprofessional) thoughts of the first six(ish) hours of the Russian ground assault.

1. This isn't the US in Iraq circa 91 or 03, Russia is using some cruise missiles and PGMs to hit targets but they are not conducting comprehensive strikes

— OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) February 24, 2022

Long thread but he has a point in sensors and nav capabilities.

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Would make sense if the Ukes are adopting a policy of deny the Russians as long as possible. Still think this is the best tactical decision they can make. Deny them on every front, draw them in where Russian supply lines will be most stretched and then dig in and fight.

If I were the top commander of the Ukes my goal would be to buy time (only knowing what I know of course). That is their most crucial commodity right now and they can afford to sacrifice land for now if it keeps their forces intact and combat effective.

Deny, deny, deny. Such an incredibly useful tactic throughout history. Just my armchair QB'ing though.

Ok off to bed for real now.

Irish 2.0 said:

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****ing cowards won't do what needs to be done to save lives and end this…

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— *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) February 24, 2022

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Jesus. I assume that other than war they're concerned about their own economies? Perhaps this will just highlight that NATO is impotent after all.

$30B of bank exposure is a drop in the bucket compared to the costs of a prolonged war in Ukraine and the weight it will have on the global economy. Subsidize the banks losses with seized Russian assets if that's the concern. Hell, won't be able to get the $30B back if they go broke fighting s prolonged campaign

*UKRAINE ENVOY ASKED TURKEY TO SHUT STRAITS TO RUSSIAN VESSELS

— *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) February 24, 2022

TURKEY WILL CONSIDER UKRAINE'S PROPOSAL TO SEAL THE STRAITS, ACCORDING TO THE UKRAINIAN ENVOY TO TURKEY.

— Breaking News | FinancialJuice (@Financialjuice1) February 24, 2022

Skillet Shot said:

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I wonder how much of the EU's lack of response is due to the fact that they are dependent on Russian oil and gas for energy needs.

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was about to post just that.

Squeeze Putin too hard and he'll freeze you to death.

Winter is wrapping up in Europe and their inventories aren't in bad shape. It could be done.

It's not a straight no? That's actually surprising.

Russian forces, including T-72B3 tanks with roof screens, MT-LB, D-30 howitzers, R-149MA1 C2 vehicles, Zhitel EW system, and trucks with the "Z" marker, have reportedly made their way from Crimea to the North Crimean Canal on the Dnieper River.https://t.co/EroOY6rQR3 pic.twitter.com/PL0g0HWrmS

— Rob Lee (@RALee85) February 24, 2022

Where are some crazy suicide bombers when you need them? Every road in eastern Ukraine should be lined with IEDs by now. Make this a Russian Hell.

KREMLIN SAYS PUTIN WILL DECIDE HOW LONG RUSSIA'S MILITARY OPERATION IN UKRAINE LASTS BASED ON ITS PROGRESS AND ON AIMS

— *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) February 24, 2022

KREMLIN SAYS RUSSIAN OPERATION IN UKRAINE IS DESIGNED TO PURSUE THE TWO AIMS PUTIN SET OUT: THE DEMILITARISATION AND 'DENAZIFICATION' OF UKRAINE

— *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) February 24, 2022

KREMLIN SAYS THAT UKRAINE NEEDS TO 'IDEALLY' BE LIBERATED AND CLEANSED OF 'NAZIS'

— *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) February 24, 2022

KREMLIN SAYS RUSSIA'S OPERATION IN UKRAINE MUST ACHIEVE ITS GOALS

— *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) February 24, 2022

RUSSIAN MILITARY IS TRYING TO BREAK INTO UKRAINE'S KYIV REGION - UKRAINE'S BORDER OFFICIALS

— *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) February 24, 2022

RUSSIAN HELICOPTERS ARE ATTACKING GOSTOMEL, A MILITARY AIRPORT NEAR KIEV - UKRAINE'S BORDER OFFICIALS

— *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) February 24, 2022

THREE RUSSIAN HELICOPTERS DOWNED BY UKRAINE - UKRAINE INTERNAL MINISTRY OFFICIAL

— *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) February 24, 2022

GRAPHIC 🔴

Russian equipment destroyed

Geolocation needed pic.twitter.com/qNo0D1q7xk

— C O U P S U R E (@COUPSURE) February 24, 2022

Russia beginning strike on Kyiv

much better thread here

claiming denazification as a pretense was a mistake

Russian chopper stung by a Stinger. The war, so far, is not going as well as perhaps the Kremlin had hoped. The Ukrainian army are not Syrian farmers. They have good western kit. And lo: war is never easy. #Putin pleas note.https://t.co/P9HN1JrlLy pic.twitter.com/pXh3Pjk4ss

— John Sweeney (@johnsweeneyroar) February 24, 2022

I hope he's right, but we lost 750 men in just one training exercise in WW2. The war machine cares little about a few deaths/equipment losses. I'm sure these are expected losses.

NEW: The U.S. has indications that Russia is preparing reserve forces and their version of the National Guard for the invasion of Ukraine: senior defense U.S. official.

"The indication would be that [Russia] have long term goals" to stay in Ukraine, the official said.

— Jack Detsch (@JackDetsch) February 23, 2022

Jay Reimenschneider said:

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I hope he's right, but we lost 750 men in just one training exercise in WW2. The war machine cares little about a few deaths/equipment losses. I'm sure these are expected losses.

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Ukraine won't last till this time next week.

Definitely in the calculated losses, but this was likely the only chance Ukraine had. Can't stop them from rolling the border / flying the airspace, but keep picking away at assets and bleed out the effort.

NATO Sec Gen just officially announced (not that there was much question) that they will not offer any assistance of any kind to Ukraine. So, at least Ukraine can dispense with hope and embrace despair. Heartbreaking to see them come to the realization on social media that they're dead men walking.

Sorry man, but why would nato come to their assistance if they aren't a part of NATO?

Jay Reimenschneider said:

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Sorry man, but why would nato come to their assistance if they aren't a part of NATO?

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they definitely aren't obligated to, but while defending Ukraine may not be directly in NATOs obligation or even interest, the argument could be made that it is in NATOs interest to not have a Russia that feels they can invade a sovereign nation with impunity as a next door neighbor. Basically take the fight on someone else's turf to ensure you don't have to fight it at home. I don't know if that's enough of a reason, but it is an argument that at least holds some sway with me.

Rossticus said:

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NATO Sec Gen just officially announced (not that there was much question) that they will not offer any assistance of any kind to Ukraine. So, at least Ukraine can dispense with hope and embrace despair. Heartbreaking to see them come to the realization on social media that they're dead men walking.

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Perhaps no overt help……hopefully there are folks there to help advise and make it a meat grinder for Russia in terms of IEDs, snipers, etc…..

cone said:

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much better thread here

claiming denazification as a pretense was a mistake

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Bombing a Jewish city in Ukraine doesn't help him either.

Looking forward to when Putin is assassinated by his own people. He and his kind must go immediately.

Jay Reimenschneider said:

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Sorry man, but why would nato come to their assistance if they aren't a part of NATO?

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I'm not commenting on should or shouldn't. I'm just saying that a lot of those people thought that if they fought, the decency of humanity would spur help against an unjust and heinous act against them. They were wrong. Many will die. They're coming to grips with that.

"You're not in NATO" isn't going to ease their minds as they watch their friends and family die. Put yourself in their shoes for a sec and think like a human being.

No idea what this means but I'm sure it'll be disappointing to all involved in several ways.

Zelensky: "I spoke to Biden. They are preparing international support"

— Mark MacKinnon (@markmackinnon) February 24, 2022

Wow. Switzerland allowed us to fly two B-52s through their airspace. That's really something.