Ukraine: Within the next 7 days either Russia will turn a local breakthough into a major gain of territory or the Ukrainians will hem it in. This battle. pushing westerly from the town of Popasna has… (View Post)

Ukraine It is suggested that the Ukrainian military have pushed the Russians back across the border North East of Kharkiv. If this is confirmed, and it would fairly tenuous right now even if it confi… (View Post)

Said it months ago, the prime time for a Boris removal is after the local elections. You get the feeling that beyond those who hate him and always did, the public, perhaps, are just getting a bit bor… (View Post)

Ukraine: What some of the commentary has missed: The reasons why Russia withdrew from the immediate area around Kiev. Not enough progress, heavy losses. All fair explanations. They were also in serio… (View Post)

Ukraine. All the commentary is clear. Russian is focussing on the East & South East. The battlespace offers good advantages to the Russians and the classic heavy firepower & manouvere forces … (View Post)