Harmon Rabb

A number of commentators including ones who post on this topic have compare Russia's war in Ukraine to the Winter War. Here is a Pro-Soviet propaganda pamphlet published by the Russia Today Society. The rhetoric in this pamphlet sounds familiar.

I've noticed that Putin enjoys the support of both far left and far right political parties around the world. Never made sense to me until I found out that one of Putin's big influences on his views on geopolitics is someone named Alexander Dugin. Dugin is a "National Bolshevik" who wants Russia to conquer even more territory. This video touches on Dugin as well as the geopolitical aspects of the war in Ukraine. a little info on the military side of things but nothing close as good as the info this topic has.

Depardieu moved to Russia so he could avoid paying taxes in France.

From what I heard Georgia is a popular destination for Russians who want to leave Russia quickly. https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20220308-georgia-a-bleak-new-home-for-russian-exiles I do wonder if eventually Putin will close Russia's borders to those who want to leave.

https://twitter.com/IAPonomarenko/status/1508548335514226689?s=20&t=kdP-BxHuV4xm8jbT4-uGHQ Don't think that tank crew is enjoying fighting in an urban environment.

Here's a more recent Tom Clancy book with a plot you may find interesting. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Command_Authority

On the subject of high profile Russian defections. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/mar/23/putin-adviser-anatoly-chubais-quits-leaves-russia-invasion-ukraine

If they were burning documents it is likely related to Poland deciding to expel Russian diplomats who are working for Russian intelligence. https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/poland-considers-expelling-45-russian-diplomats-official-says-2022-03-23/

Ukrainian Ministry of Defence confirms death of Lieutenant General Andrei Mordvichev, commander of the 8th Guards Combined Arms Army of the Southern Military District of the Russian Ground Forces.

I have been reading this topic everyday for the last two weeks and signed up to thank you guys. This topic is the most informative source that I have seen on the internet for understanding the realities of the war in Ukraine. Keep up the good work guys.