[Guns N' Coffee]

Originally Posted by WonderMomma ↗

NO MEDIA - The following are statements made by Putin TODAY.

9️⃣ Russian missiles "destroyed five Patriot systems near Kyiv," although Ukraine's air defense system has only two such systems."

It means they destroyed one system 3 times and the other one twice

It also sounds like Putin is getting ready to use the good stuff.

[WonderMomma]

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Videos below from his time at the Economic Forum today in St. Petersburg. English subs.[/QUOTE]

Another.

""The challenges we face are an incentive for all of us." - Putin about Western sanctions."

#putin

[Roosta]

Reuters

MOSCOW - President Vladimir Putin is delivering the keynote address at Russia's showcase St Petersburg International Economic Forum.

Here are some quotations from his speech, translated by Reuters.

On the Russian economy:

"Positive macroeconomic trends are gaining momentum and strength. In April of this year, gross domestic product grew by 3.3% in annual terms, and by the end of the year it will add more than a percent. Well, anyway, according to the IMF (the Russian economy will grow in 2023 by) 0.7%, but... I agree with those of our experts who believe that growth will be higher, somewhere up to 1.5%, and maybe even (just) under 2%. And this will allow our country to keep its place among the leading economies of the world."

"We have maintained a responsible, balanced budgetary and monetary policy. Their effective combination made it possible to reach the minimum levels of unemployment, as well as inflation, which is now lower in Russia than in many Western countries, both in the eurozone and in other regions, (and) is close to a historical minimum of 2.9%. Unemployment 3.3%. It has never been so low in our history."

"The dynamics of non-oil and gas revenues attracts attention. In January-May they grew by 9.1%, which is noticeably higher than expected, while in May the rate was plus 28.5% ... This is an important indicator that the real sector of our economy, its manufacturing sector, trade and services are developing and gaining momentum."

On Russian defence spending:

"Today, our public finances are generally balanced, there is a small current federal budget deficit, ... Naturally, additional funds were needed to strengthen defence and security, to purchase weapons, we are obliged to do this to protect the sovereignty of our country."

On foreign businesses leaving Russia:

"I will say that if foreign manufacturers want to return again, come to our market, and we hear such conversations more and more often, we are not closing the doors to anyone. Of course, no one is afraid of competition, and, as you know, it is the engine of progress and trade. We will also create the necessary conditions for them to work in Russia".

"You know very well that we have never driven anyone from our market or our economy. On the contrary, we suggested that (foreign businesses) weigh all the pros and cons, think carefully about their Russian partners and the possible consequences of such a step."

"If at first our entrepreneurs were very worried about the departure of Western companies, now they are occupying vacated production facilities and sites in shopping centres".

On national currencies in international settlements:

"Today, about 90% of settlements with the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union are in roubles, more than 80% of settlements with China are in roubles and yuan. We are actively developing trade in national currencies with other states, too. Priority is given to the nearest neighbours, as well as the BRICS and Shanghai Cooperation Organisation countries."

On forex amnesty for Russian business:

"I propose to declare an amnesty for business for forced currency violations committed during the moratorium and completely close this issue, so that later there is no reason to hold the business accountable, as they say, retroactively."

On returning assets to Russian jurisdiction:

"I ask the government, in contact with the business community, to expedite the return of assets in key industries to Russian jurisdiction ... This must be done before December of this year."

On Western freezing of Russian assets:

"The situation when funds are earned in Russia and then deposited in foreign accounts carries obvious and often unacceptable risks not only for the state, but also for Russian business itself. Many of our businessmen were convinced of this by their own example when they saw and were surprised to find that their accounts and assets were frozen in the West."

(Reporting by Reuters)


IMO, The only reason that russia is currently good with some finances is because they have 220k less ppl to feed & the jails are pretty much empty due to the Wagners Wankers Program saving them a shit load of money that they can funnel into defense programs or into their own pockets as it's been proven that they don't give a fuck about their own.

Also, if you believe this overall statement of the future prosperity of that nation, you're in for a big surprise as we all know that the business world wants nothing to do with them for fear of sanctions ect so I don't know who he is trying to kid there & total bullshit at its finest.

Russia is drowning & the whole world knows it except for him & his bitches.

FUCK YOU POO TIN !

[WonderMomma]

"Pontoon soldiers of the Separate Engineering Brigade of the Command of the Support Forces improve their practical skills every day, for the high-quality performance of the assigned tasks, they are ready for any tests."

[WonderMomma]

Originally Posted by WonderMomma ↗

1️⃣ The president of South African, Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in Kyiv. This is the same guy who regarding arresting Putin on his international arrest warrant has said:
1. I guess we'll have to arrest him.
2. Maybe he should join the event via zoom.
3. We're going to pass a law in order not to recognize the ICC.
4. Maybe we're going to do this event in China.


Since his arrival in Kyiv today Russia launched an attack on Kyiv. Air defense shot down 6 Kinzhal missiles, 6 Kalibr cruise missiles and two recon drones.

"Russia attacks Kyiv with missiles on the day an African delegation arrives in the Ukrainian capital on a peacekeeping mission.

African politicians want to propose, among other things, the suspension of the ICC arrest warrant for Putin and the easing of anti-Russian sanctions"

2️⃣ "After the explosions in Kyiv, a spokesman for the South African president said that the mission of African leaders was "going well and according to plan."

Meanwhile, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and other African leaders visited Bucha.

In addition to the South African president, the presidents of Zambia, Senegal, Comoros, the Prime Minister of Egypt, and the Ugandan Foreign Minister are visiting Kyiv."

"In addition to the president of South Africa, the following leaders of African countries arrived in Ukraine:

▪️President of Zambia Hakaindi Hichilema;
▪️President of Senegal Macky Sall;
▪️President of the Comoros Islands Azali Assoumani, who currently heads the African Union;
▪️ Prime Minister of Egypt Mustafa Madbouly;
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uganda Jeje Odongo.

It will be recalled that the delegation of African countries wanted to propose, in particular, the suspension of the ICC warrant for Putin's arrest and the easing of anti-Russian sanctions."

[Guns N' Coffee]

Originally Posted by WonderMomma ↗

"In addition to the president of South Africa, the following leaders of African countries arrived in Ukraine:

▪️President of Zambia Hakaindi Hichilema;
▪️President of Senegal Macky Sall;
▪️President of the Comoros Islands Azali Assoumani, who currently heads the African Union;
▪️ Prime Minister of Egypt Mustafa Madbouly;
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uganda Jeje Odongo.

It will be recalled that the delegation of African countries wanted to propose, in particular, the suspension of the ICC warrant for Putin's arrest and the easing of anti-Russian sanctions."

Beware master strategist at work

[WonderMomma]

Originally Posted by Guns N' Coffee ↗

Beware master strategist at work

Well something really weird happened with one of them too. Awkward.

[WonderMomma]

"The Cossacks won the Katsap T-54. And someone did not believe that they were being dragged to the front"


From Wiki:
The T-54 and T-55 tanks are a series of Soviet main battle tanks introduced in the years following the Second World War. The first T-54 prototype was completed at Nizhny Tagil by the end of 1945. From the late 1950s, the T-54 eventually became the main tank for armoured units of the Soviet Army, armies of the Warsaw Pact countries, and many others. T-54s and T-55s have been involved in many of the world's armed conflicts since their introduction in the second half of the 20th century.

The T-54/55 series is the most-produced tank in history. Estimated production numbers for the series range from 96,500 to 100,000. They were replaced by the T-62, T-64, T-72, T-80 and T-90 tanks in the Soviet and Russian armies, but remain in use by up to 50 other armies worldwide, some having received sophisticated retrofitting.

During the Cold War, Soviet tanks never directly faced their NATO adversaries in combat in Europe. However, the T-54/55's first appearance in the West around the period of the 1950s (then the beginning of the Cold War) spurred the United Kingdom to develop a new tank gun, the Royal Ordnance L7, and the United States to develop the M60 tank.

[kellyhound]

Originally Posted by WonderMomma ↗

NO MEDIA - The following are statements made by Putin TODAY.

1️⃣ "In fact, Zelensky is not a Jew, but a disgrace to the Jewish people;

2️⃣ Hitler's successors are already on the pedestal in Ukraine;

3️⃣ The West is violating all the rules of law, committing robbery and behaving like the Middle Ages;

4️⃣ During the counteroffensive, Ukraine has already lost more than 600 tanks and armored vehicles;

5️⃣ Very soon Ukraine will not be able to fight because it will run out of equipment

6️⃣ Everything is going to lead to Poland taking over the western part of Ukraine;

7️⃣ The ratio of Russian losses to Ukrainian losses is 1 to 10;

8️⃣ Russia is one of the world leaders in the field of "digital state";

9️⃣ Russian missiles "destroyed five Patriot systems near Kyiv," although Ukraine's air defense system has only two such systems."

Videos below from his time at the Economic Forum today in St. Petersburg. English subs.

#putin

2nd vid. Face touching, especially on the nose, is commonly interpreted as an indication of deception and anxiety.

[kellyhound]

At Bakhmut, the tourists have sent in a lot of reinforcements, whereby they have started to build up defense lines behind Yahidne and Klishchiivka.

- The biggest part of the reinforcements is Soigun's storm-Z, i.e. cannon fodder. At the same time our artillery is moving into the ridges that we have retaken, this in turn means that very soon we will start pouring shells over their positions.

Marinka in turn is now a new meat grinder, type Bakhmut 2.0. We have big losses but the tourists have huge ones. thanks to their meat grinder, they were lucky to advance a little here. This is a battle for a city that now consists only of piles of rubble, even the ruins have been shelled. there are only basement floors left where soldiers from both sides have their quarters.

At Vuhledar we have small successes west of Pavlivka, remember our and their minefields are huge here. Either side can go full attack without being hit by the mines.

At Makarivka, our regrouping has given us new momentum and we are pushing the tourists further and further back. We have secured considerable land and cemented the area up to Staromaiorske.

- There, the tourists have reinforced, again with Soigun's prison customers. Here, too, we will see a massive meat grinder, all in a hopeless attempt to stable us. We have also deployed the 37th Brigade here. Right now we have a funny coincidence; our 37s and 80s are fighting the enemy's 37s and 80s.

To stop us at Orikhiv, the tourists have moved in troops from the south, this to replace the troops they moved to Makarivka, mao you have an unprecedented relocation rumba. This wears hard on the crew AND the material. At the same time, their military leaders have to be on call 24/7, which at some stage leads to mistakes. Again, it's a matter of being able to see the situation as quickly as possible and being able to react immediately.

Again, when studying front maps keep in mind that they can be up to 72 hours old due to the authorities' appeal to serve them with a delay.