War in Eastern Europe, what's it good for ....

[Opportunity]

Russia's inability to maintain a long sustained operation appears to have been oversold to us.

Is this bad? Weapons manufacturers, I think, are quite satisfied. If this war lasts a few more years, I think it will ensure a comfortable old age for many of their heirs.

[dogmush]

Is this bad? Weapons manufacturers, I think, are quite satisfied. If this war lasts a few more years, I think it will ensure a comfortable old age for many of their heirs.

Our's too, man.  Our's too.

[Angel Eyes]

Anthony Blinken hard at work in Kyiv:

https://twitter.com/TheInsiderPaper/status/1790470009694695924

[MillCreek]

https://www.ft.com/content/71a515d9-e473-48b6-a6a0-bf839d1bb41e

Much like the PRC, South Korea, Japan, and Germany, the EU as a whole is seeing a population drop.

[Angel Eyes]

https://www.ft.com/content/71a515d9-e473-48b6-a6a0-bf839d1bb41e

Much like the PRC, South Korea, Japan, and Germany, the EU as a whole is seeing a population drop.

... with the potential to drop a lot further very quickly ...

[Angel Eyes]

Putin offering a ceasefire:

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/putin-wants-ukraine-ceasefire-current-frontlines-sources-say-2024-05-24/

[Opportunity]

Putin offering a ceasefire:

It is unlikely that anyone will listen to his proposal now.
If Ukraine were a truly independent country, perhaps it would listen... However, it is stupid to talk about it now. Here - take our weapons and go to the front, we will fight until the last Ukrainian. It's all sad...

[dogmush]

Everybody distracted by the conviction news?  Good.  We'll just slide this little bit in while no one's paying attention.

https://www.reuters.com/world/biden-allows-ukraine-use-us-supplied-arms-strike-inside-russia-near-kharkiv-area-2024-05-30/

WASHINGTON/PRAGUE, May 30 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden has quietly authorized Kyiv to launch U.S.-supplied weapons at military targets inside Russia that are supporting an offensive against the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, four U.S. officials said on Thursday.

The decision marks a policy shift by Biden, who had steadfastly refused to allow Ukraine to use American weaponry for strikes inside Russia.

What could go wrong? 

[Angel Eyes]

Note to self: check supply of iodine tablets.

[Ben]

Note to self: check supply of iodine tablets.

Plus There's a few ammo sales going on right now in case you want to combine this with the Trump arrest thread. 

[JTHunter]

Everybody distracted by the conviction news?  Good.  We'll just slide this little bit in while no one's paying attention.

https://www.reuters.com/world/biden-allows-ukraine-use-us-supplied-arms-strike-inside-russia-near-kharkiv-area-2024-05-30/

What could go wrong?

Considering that Putin has already made "noises" about possibly using tactical nukes, who knows?