The Russia - Ukraine War Repository Thread with Fact-checking considerations

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GENERAL COVERAGE OF THE RUSSIA - UKRAINE WAR is in following threads:

Russia-Ukraine War - News and Developments

Tensions are rising in the east of Europe. It seems that both the Russian forces and Ukrainian forces are mobilized. After the end of the ceasefire, many clashes were recorded in the Donbas region, where separatist Russian militias were located. Due to growing concerns, NATO forces directed many...

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Russia-Ukraine War - News and Developments PART 2

New thread created as a result of so many tweets, links that now corrupt the download.

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- Both threads contain considerable information but are impractical to go through.
- Fake News, Misinformation, and Propaganda is widespread.

This thread is created as per the suggestion of a PDF Think Tank Consultant in following post:

Russia-Ukraine War - News and Developments

OMG, is it really him? Zelensky?😳 Bro this guy in an actor playing another role.

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This thread is aimed to provide a repository of quality sources that can be used to understand the Russia - Ukraine War.

1. Use this thread to check contents.
2. Discuss contents of this thread in here.
3. This thread will be updated from time-to-time.

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JOURNALISM BRANDS

Journalistic contents can be distinguished as follows:

1. Opinionated articles
2. Standard articles
3. Social media contents
4. Mapping information

This section highlights journalism brands that are mapping the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War in real-time.

THE GUARDIAN

This is one of the largest journalistic brands with numerous authors contributing to it on a regular basis.

Standard coverage in following link:

Latest news, sport and opinion from the Guardian

Latest international news, sport and comment from the Guardian

www.theguardian.com

1. Opinionated articles
2. Standard articles
3. Social Media contents

Mapping of Russia-Ukraine War in following link:

Russia’s war in Ukraine: complete guide in maps, video and pictures

Where is fighting happening and how did we get here?

www.theguardian.com

4. Mapping information

REUTERS

This is one of the largest journalistic brands with numerous authors contributing to it on a regular basis.

Standard coverage in following link:

Europe News | Latest Headlines & Stories | Reuters

Reuters.com is your online source for the latest Europe news stories and current events, ensuring our readers up to date with any breaking news developments

www.reuters.com

1. Opinionated articles
2. Standard articles
3. Social Media contents

Mapping of Russia-Ukraine War in following link:

Russia invades Ukraine

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began with attacks by land, sea and air

graphics.reuters.com

4. Mapping information

NEW YORK TIMES

This is one of the largest journalistic brands with numerous authors contributing to it on a regular basis.

Standard coverage in following link:

Russia-Ukraine War

World

www.nytimes.com

1. Opinionated articles
2. Standard articles
3. Social Media contents

Mapping of Russia-Ukraine War in following link:

Maps: Tracking the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Ukraine captured more territory in the last week than Russia did in the last five months.

www.nytimes.com

4. Mapping information

FINANCIAL TIMES

This is one of the largest journalistic brands with numerous authors contributing to it on a regular basis.

Standard coverage in following link:

War in Ukraine

In-depth news and analysis on the Russia-Ukraine war. The latest developments, map updates and opinion.

www.ft.com

1. Opinionated articles
2. Standard articles
3. Social Media contents

Mapping of Russia-Ukraine War in following link:

Ukraine’s battle against Russia in maps: latest updates

A visual guide to the war

www.ft.com

4. Mapping information

PROFESSIONAL COVERAGE OF THE RUSSIA - UKRAINE WAR

Professional coverage of the ongoing Russia - Ukraine War is apparent in following links:

MAPPING SOURCES

Russian military advances and clashes with opposing forces in Ukraine are being mapped in real-time in following sources:

Russia’s war in Ukraine: complete guide in maps, video and pictures

Where is fighting happening and how did we get here?

www.theguardian.com

Russia invades Ukraine

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began with attacks by land, sea and air

graphics.reuters.com

Maps: Tracking the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Ukraine captured more territory in the last week than Russia did in the last five months.

www.nytimes.com

Ukraine’s battle against Russia in maps: latest updates

A visual guide to the war

www.ft.com

Institute for the Study of War

www.understandingwar.org

Мапа війни в Україні - Новини України на карті - liveuamap.com/uk

Новини України на мапі - liveuamap.com/uk

liveuamap.com

Follow the Russia-Ukraine Monitor Map - bellingcat

The Russia-Ukraine Monitor Map is an open source effort to track unfolding events in the conflict in Ukraine.

www.bellingcat.com

GENERAL UPDATES

Straightforward updates of developments in the ongoing Russia - Ukraine War are provided in following source:

Homepage

Welcome to The War Zone. We cover the air, sea, land, space & cyber domains of warfare & wrap it all up in a geopolitical bow. We take the world's most complex & opaque technological topics & convey them in a way that anyone can understand.

www.thedrive.com

INFORMATIVE PICKS

Ukrainian MiG-29 Pilot's Front-Line Account Of The Air War Against Russia

A MiG-29 pilot talks tactics and tribulations in the desperate fight to keep Ukraine’s skies free from Russian domination.

www.thedrive.com

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How Is Russia Faring Against NATO Equipment In Ukraine? A Tally

www.oryxspioenkop.com

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Russia’s MiG-31 Foxhounds Proving To Be A Threat To Ukrainian Aircraft

The unique MiG-31BM with its very long-range air-to-air missiles is a serious menace to Ukrainian aircraft.

www.thedrive.com

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The Russian Air War and Ukrainian Requirements for Air Defence

Further Western support is needed to ensure that Kyiv can counter Moscow's updated approach to the air war in Ukraine.

rusi.org

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Ukraine Support Tracker - A Database of Military, Financial and Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine

The Ukraine Support Tracker lists and quantifies military, financial and humanitarian aid promised by governments to Ukraine.

www.ifw-kiel.de

UKRAINIAN WAR EFFORT BEHIND ENEMY LINES

Ukranian commandoes are credited for conducting sabotaging operations inside Russia. Their exploits are documented in links below.

Ukraine Situation Report: Attacks Behind Russian Lines Crippling War Effort

Ukraine's 'partisan' fighters are disrupting Russian military operations and attacking collaborators, hampering Moscow's progress.

www.thedrive.com

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Sabotage Raid On Attack Helicopters At Base In Russia Supposedly Shown In Video

Footage suggests that saboteurs were behind the explosions that reportedly destroyed three attack helicopters 400 miles from Ukraine.

www.thedrive.com

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Ukrainian Mi-24 Attack Helicopters Fly Daring Cross-Border Strike On Russia: Reports (Updated)

The raid could serve as a rallying cry for Ukrainians and as another indictment of Russia's competency on the battlefield.

www.thedrive.com

Ukrainian helicopters raid oil depot in Russian city: reports

The Mi-24 helicopters can be seen launching missiles at the depot in videos posted to social media.

www.armytimes.com

LOSSES

Turkish source (ORYX) provides visual evidence of the equipment losses of both Russia and Ukraine. Credit to @Ali_Baba for bringing this source to spotlight.

Russian equipment losses documented in following link:

Attack On Europe: Documenting Russian Equipment Losses During The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine

www.oryxspioenkop.com

Ukrainian equipment losses documented in following link:

Attack On Europe: Documenting Ukrainian Equipment Losses During The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine

www.oryxspioenkop.com

Russian military losses in Ukraine are documented in following source:

russoldat.info — Мы говорим про потери вооруженных сил РФ в Украине. Eсли вы нашли на сайте своего родственника, то тут есть информация как с ним связаться или забрать тело.

Credit to @jhungary
GRAPHIC SOURCE WARNING

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Ukraine Situation Report: Russia's Ka-52 Attack Helicopter Fleet Has Been Massacred

Ka-52s have taken the brunt of rotary-wing losses during the invasion and their relevance is waning as Ukraine's air defenses improve.

www.thedrive.com

NOTABLE APPLICATION OF DRONES

From Russia:

Ukrainian Gunboat Struck By Russian Lancet Loitering Munition (Updated)

The Gyurza-M class patrol boat, one of just seven Ukraine built, is seen being struck by a Lancet in a newly surfaced video.

www.thedrive.com

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Russia Bombards Ukraine With Iranian ‘Kamikaze Drones’

Russia’s airstrikes on Ukraine apparently have entered a new phase, with heavy attacks today by Iranian-made Shahed-136 drones.

www.thedrive.com

From Ukraine:

Ukraine's Unprecedented Mass Drone Boat Attack Was A Wakeup Call

The coordinated drone boat operation underscored a rapidly evolving capability that can be accessed by state and non-state actors alike.

www.thedrive.com

Ukraine Unleashes Mass Kamikaze Drone Boat Attack On Russia's Black Sea Fleet Headquarters

Russia says Ukrainian aerial drones and unmanned surface vessels targeted the home of its Black Sea Fleet, damaging at least a minesweeper.

www.thedrive.com

NOTABLE BATTLES OF THE RUSSIA - UKRAINE WAR

This section highlights the outcome of major battles of the Russia - Ukraine War.

BATTLE OF KYIV

Russia	Defeat
Ukraine	Victory

References

Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv Region Now Fully In Government Control According To Defense Official

After five weeks of fierce fighting, Ukraine has officially rebuffed Moscow's attempt to sack Kyiv, at least for now.

www.thedrive.com

Destination Disaster: Russia’s Failure At Hostomel Airport

www.oryxspioenkop.com

Lessons From the Battle for Kyiv | Russia Matters

www.russiamatters.org

BATTLE OF KHARKIV

Russia	Defeat
Ukraine	Victory

References

Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Defeated In Months-Long Battle For Kharkiv

Russia giving up Kharkiv as a major objective is a stunning shift in its now nearly three-month-old invasion.

www.thedrive.com

Ukraine’s 1777 Moment

Victory in Kharkiv may be as significant for Ukraine’s independence as the Battle of Saratoga was for America’s.

foreignpolicy.com

Ukraine's offensive in Kharkiv was hard and bitter, say soldiers who did the fighting

While Ukraine's counteroffensive this month was hailed as stunning by military observers, Ukrainian troops tell NPR that Russian forces put up stiff resistance in parts of the Kharkiv region.

www.npr.org

Kharkiv Retreat: What Will Military Losses Mean for Russia’s Domestic Politics?

More frequent military failures and defeats will exacerbate the split between the war’s supporters and increase the risks for Putin’s political leadership.

carnegieendowment.org

BATTLE OF MARIUPOL

Russia	Victory
Ukraine	Defeat

References

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/05/12/ukraine-mariupol-steel-plant-last-stand/

Russia Fires World's Biggest Laser-Guided Mortar Round In Ukraine

Huge Smel'chak laser-guided mortars are being lobbed at Ukrainian fighters still holed up in the Azovstal steel plant.

www.thedrive.com

The Ukrainian authorities declare an end to the combat mission in Mariupol after weeks of Russian siege. (Published 2022)

More than 250 fighters were evacuated from the besieged Azovstal complex after holding out and sheltering civilians for weeks under near-constant Russian bombardment.

www.nytimes.com

A Ukrainian City Under a Violent New Regime

How the Russian occupation transformed life in Melitopol.

www.newyorker.com

BATTLE OF SIEVIERODONETSK

Russia	Victory
Ukraine	Defeat

References

Ukraine Situation Report: Russians Renew Missile Attacks From Belarus

Russian bombers struck from Belarus for the first time Saturday while it appears Sievierodonetsk has finally fallen to Russian forces.

www.thedrive.com

Severodonetsk: Russia has full control of eastern city, Ukraine says

The mayor of the eastern city says Russian troops are in control after Ukrainian forces withdrew.

www.bbc.com

BATTLE OF KHERSON

Russia	Victory
Ukraine	Defeat

SHIFT

Russia	Defeat
Ukraine	Victory

References

Ukraine Liberates Kherson, Antonivskyi Bridge Knocked Down In Russian Retreat (Updated)

Kherson, the first major city to fall into Russian hands, appears to have been retaken by Ukrainian forces.

www.thedrive.com

Military briefing: how Russia’s Kherson retreat changes Ukraine war

Retreat robs Moscow of its biggest military achievement in the conflict and expands Kyiv’s options ahead of winter

www.ft.com

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Hails ‘Historic Day’ as Ukrainian Troops Enter Kherson (Published 2022)

People in Kherson, who endured months of Russian occupation, greeted the arriving Ukrainian troops with cheers and flags.

www.nytimes.com

BATTLE OF BAKHMUT

Russia	Victory
Ukraine	Defeat

Institute for the Study of War

Russia declared victory over Bakhmut on May 21, 2023, after fighting for the city for nearly a year. The battle marks the first claimed Russian victory over a large city since the capture of Severodonetsk and Lysychansk in the summer of 2022. The Battle

understandingwar.org

Clashes ongoing near Bakhmut:

BATTLE OF AVDIIVKA

Russia	Clashes ongoing
Ukraine	Clashes ongoing

Russia’s offensive in Avdiivka resulted in 8,500 of their soldiers, 155 tanks, and 350 armored vehicles losses

UK Defence Intelligence assesses that the Russians lost about 350 pieces of BTR-82A armored vehicles during the last three weeks while storming the city of Avdiivka. A large-scale Russian off…

www.globaldefensecorp.com

SITUATION ON THE GROUND

Ukraine has liberated a total of 74,443 square km of its territory from Russian forces according to data from the Institute for the Study of War.

HUMANITARIAN CRISIS AND WAR CRIMES

Sheer scale of humanitarian crisis in the region is documented in following source:

Investigative Group Publishes Map Of Destroyed Civilian Targets In Ukraine

The open-source investigative group Bellingcat has published an interactive map of civilian facilities destroyed by Russia in the course of its invasion of Ukraine.

www.rferl.org

Incidents of war crimes in Ukraine are documented in following sources:

Hospitals Bombed and Apartments Destroyed: Mapping Incidents of Civilian Harm in Ukraine - bellingcat

Bellingcat is mapping incidents that appear to have led to civilian harm and damaged civilian infrastructure in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

www.bellingcat.com

Ukraine: Apparent War Crimes in Russia-Controlled Areas

Human Rights Watch has documented several cases of Russian military forces committing laws-of-war violations against civilians in occupied areas of the Chernihiv, Kharkiv, and Kyiv regions of Ukraine.

www.hrw.org

Russian use of cluster munitions in civilian areas is identified and tracked in following link:

Invasion of Ukraine: Tracking use of Cluster Munitions in Civilian Areas - bellingcat

Open source evidence shows that cluster munitions have hit civilian areas in Ukraine during opening days of war with Russia. The direction from which the rockets have travelled provide clues as to who may have fired them.

www.bellingcat.com

Was Azov Battalion Caught Executing Civilians In Viral Video?!

Was Azov Battalion Caught Executing Civilians In Viral Video?! | Tech ARP

Was the Ukrainian Azov Battalion caught executing civilians and dumping them in mass graves?! Find out what the facts really are!

www.techarp.com

BUCHA

Evidence of Russian atrocities in Bucha have surfaced.

April 1 footage:

Spoiler: Graphic content

https://twitter.com/x/status/1509984515275563014

April 2 footage:

Spoiler: Graphic content

https://twitter.com/x/status/1510249049357791234

UAV footage and Satellite Imagery:

Meduza publishes new footage evidencing civilian murders in Bucha during Russian occupation — Meduza

Meduza has obtained new files containing high-quality drone footage of the southern districts of Bucha, a town on the outskirts of Kyiv that was recently freed from Russian occupation. According to the file metadata, these videos were recorded over the course of several days, from March 23–30...

meduza.io

Satellite Images Show Bodies in Bucha for Weeks, Rebutting Moscow Claim

Satellite photographs rebut Russian assertions that dead bodies in civilian clothing in Bucha had appeared after Russian forces retreated from the Ukrainian town.

www.thedefensepost.com

Satellite images show bodies lay in Bucha for weeks, despite Russian claims. (Published 2022)

The images rebut Russia’s claim that the killing of civilians in Bucha, near Kyiv, took place after its soldiers had left town.

www.nytimes.com

Bucha residents are disclosing what happened:

Bucha’s Month of Terror (Published 2022)

We documented dozens of killings of civilians and interviewed scores of witnesses to uncover Russian atrocities in Ukraine.

www.nytimes.com

‘It was a controlled shot’: Witness describes Bucha killings

Russia has denied committing war crimes in the Kyiv region after images of civilian corpses sparked condemnation.

www.aljazeera.com

Russian narrative for Bucha is challenged and debunked in following sources:

Russia’s Bucha ‘Facts’ Versus the Evidence - bellingcat

Open source evidence appears to contradict Russian claims of elaborate fakes in Ukrainian town where dead bodies were found strewn across street.

www.bellingcat.com

Massacre in Bucha Meduza reconstructs the Russian occupation of Bucha — and debunks Kremlin lies about crimes against civilians — Meduza

On April 2, international journalists and Ukrainian military units entered Bucha, a suburb of Kyiv. The previous evening, videos showing the bodies of civilians lying on Yablonska Street had begun surfacing on Telegram, shocking people around the world. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky...

meduza.io

TRACKING PROTESTS IN RUSSIA

Following source discloses total count of Russians who were arrested for participating in protests against Russian invasion of Ukraine:

Независимый правозащитный медиапроект ОВД-Инфо

Собираем информацию о задержаниях на публичных акциях и других случаях политпрессинга, публикуем новости и координируем юридическую помощь задержанным

ovdinfo.org

TRACKING SANCTIONS IMPOSED ON RUSSIA

Following sources point out all manner of sanctions imposed on Russia for invading Ukraine:

ZeroHedge

ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero

www.zerohedge.com

Russia Sanctions List | Risk Advisory

In early 2014 several countries imposed sanctions against Russian companies and individuals over their alleged involvement in the crisis in Ukraine.

www.riskadvisory.com

Consolidated Russia Sanctions Data Dashboard — Castellum.AI

The Castellum.AI sanctions tracker dashboard provides consolidated Russia sanctions data. We break down the targeted sanctions adopted by Australia, Canada, EU, Japan, UK, and US. Our sanctions tracker additionally covers export controls and sectoral sanctions adopted against Russia in response to t

www.castellum.ai

Russia Sanctions Tracker | Ashurst

A high-level summary of the measures imposed following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

www.ashurst.com

ANTI-PROPAGANDA SOURCES

However, reporting bias and propaganda are relatively common in opinionated articles, standard articles and social media contents.

But there is hope - reporting bias and propaganda in opinionated articles, standard articles and social media contents are typically unmasked in following links:

PolitiFact

PolitiFact is a fact-checking website that rates the accuracy of claims by elected officials and others on its Truth-O-Meter.

www.politifact.com

FactCheck.org

www.factcheck.org

EU DisinfoLab

www.disinfo.eu

Fact Check | Reuters

Reuters Fact Check addresses online misinformation with coverage that maintains accuracy, integrity and impartiality. The unit is part of Reuters news agency.

www.reuters.com

credit to @sur

Before the Russia - Ukraine War, Russians leaders denied that Russia will invade Ukraine:

Russian Rhetoric Ahead of Attack Against Ukraine: Deny, Deflect, Mislead - FactCheck.org

As Russia amassed troops on the Ukrainian border, Russian leaders repeatedly denied that their country had plans to invade Ukraine. They blamed the U.S., Ukraine and others for the tension, insisting that Russia is a "peaceful country" and that it is "not going to attack anyone." Here we round...

www.factcheck.org

For Russia - Ukraine War:

Ukraine War Resource Hub - EU DisinfoLab

Essential information and links to reliable research, analysis and fact-checks to help you navigate during this crisis.

www.disinfo.eu

Russia-Ukraine Disinformation Tracking Center - NewsGuard

In this Tracking Center, NewsGuard is recording and debunking the top myths related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict — and the dozens of Russian disinformation and propaganda websites spreading them. As new domains publishing false narratives are identified, or as new myths appear and evolve...

www.newsguardtech.com

OSINT in an Age of Disinformation Warfare

Open-source intelligence is shaping our understanding and response to the war in Ukraine in a multitude of ways.

rusi.org

NOTE: RUSI has identified a website (WarOnFakes) as a misleading/disinformation source.

https://euvsdisinfo.eu/russian-aggression-and-disinformation-in-ukraine/

THE GHOST OF KYIV IS REAL?

Short answer: NO

The ‘Ghost of Kyiv’ Is The Mythical Hero Ukraine Needs Right Now

There is no evidence that a single MiG pilot shot down multiple Russian warplanes, but, historically, such legends are potent morale boosters.

www.thedrive.com

US-FUNDED BIOWEAPONS PROGRAM IN UKRAINE?

Short answer: REJECTED BY UKRAINE AND USA / DISPUTED

Social Media Posts Misrepresent U.S.-Ukraine Threat Reduction Program - FactCheck.org

The U.S. Department of Defense's Biological Threat Reduction Program has provided technical support to improve and protect Ukraine's public health laboratories. Social media posts, however, falsely claim the program created "bioweapons labs" that are being targeted by Russian forces as part of...

www.factcheck.org

Disinformation claims US-run biolabs in Ukraine

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought false claims on social media that Russian President Vladimir Putin is targeting

www.politifact.com

Fact Check: No, There Are No U.S.-Funded Bioweapons Labs in Ukraine

False claims are going viral on social media.

factcheck.thedispatch.com

Russia Makes Crazy Claim That U.S. Is Training Birds To Spread A Ukrainian Bioweapon (Updated)

The Kremlin appears to be ramping up its disinformation campaign to a totally absurd degree as the conflict in Ukraine drags on.

www.thedrive.com

EXCLUSIVE WHO says it advised Ukraine to destroy pathogens in health labs to prevent disease spread

The World Health Organization advised Ukraine to destroy high-threat pathogens housed in the country's public health laboratories to prevent "any potential spills" that would spread disease among the population, the agency told Reuters.

www.reuters.com

Amid false Russian allegations of US “biolabs” in Ukraine, it’s worth asking: What is a bioweapon?

Just what is a bioweapon anyway? Production and research facilities for these destructive weapons aren't always easy to spot.

thebulletin.org

Theory About U.S.-Funded Bioweapons Labs in Ukraine Is Unfounded (Published 2022)

Prominent conservative voices have mischaracterized remarks from American officials to amplify baseless claims promoted by Russian state media.

www.nytimes.com

Did US Biolabs In Ukraine Create COVID-19 Virus?! | Tech ARP

Did Russia just prove that US biolabs in Ukraine created the COVID-19 virus?! Find out what the facts really are!

www.techarp.com

ACADEMIC INSIGHTS

Expert insights from Harvard Kennedy School

International Relations & Security

www.hks.harvard.edu

RUSI Reflects

RUSI Reflects: The Russia–Ukraine Air War

Research Fellow Justin Bronk shares the lessons he thinks Western powers should draw from the first three weeks of the Ukrainian air war, and what opportunities NATO countries now have to 'fill the gaps' in their defensive capabilities, in preparation for the possibility that Russian forces...

rusi.org

INFORMATIVE ARTICLES AND VIDEOS

There is no harm in checking opinionated articles, standard articles and social media contents as well. These can be informative and valuable in their own right. Examples below:

Russia’s war in Ukraine, explained

Putin’s invasion in February began Europe’s first major war in decades.

www.vox.com

Zelensky vs Putin: who’s winning the PR battle?

As Russian bombs fell across Ukraine, the contrast between the leaders of the warring nations could not be starker.

www.scmp.com

Mass Fire Strike on Ukraine

In NVO, Mikhail Khodarenok has written about how a possible Russian Army campaign in Ukraine won’t be any cake walk. Here’s a translation.

russiandefpolicy.com

Credit to @fallschirmjager786

Putin’s Fraudulent Foundation for Attacking Ukraine

At a rambling photo-op, Putin rehashed the fake historical narrative he’s constructed to justify attacking Ukraine.

www.polygraph.info

Credit to @gambit

Who's the Nazi? | by Sławomir Sierakowski - Project Syndicate

Sławomir Sierakowski highlights the resemblance of Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine to Adolf Hitler's destruction of Czechoslovakia.

www.project-syndicate.org

The Russian Military’s Debacle in Ukraine

A series of strategic missteps has hampered Putin’s campaign. Will desperation make up for a lack of preparation?

www.newyorker.com

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Credit to @Wood

CAUSES OF RUSSIA - UKRAINE WAR

This section is aimed to highlight perspectives and developments that set the stage for Russia - Ukraine War.

NATO EXPANSION FACTOR?

Short answer: YES / DEBATED

How America’s NATO expansion obsession plays into the Ukraine crisis

The post-Cold War debates shaping the current standoff with Russia.

www.vox.com

Ukraine war follows decades of warnings that NATO expansion into Eastern Europe could provoke Russia

Lost in the outrage over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is the fact that many in the West have long warned that widespread NATO expansion into Eastern Europe could spark just such a conflict.

theconversation.com

NATO enlargement is not to blame for Russia’s war in Ukraine

Is NATO enlargement partly responsible for the Russia-Ukraine war? Zofia Stemplowska argues that rather than blaming countries in eastern Europe for their desire to join NATO, we would be better se…

blogs.lse.ac.uk

RUSSIA WAS ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN DONBAS SEPARATISM?

Short answer: YES

This all began as an internal Ukrainian crisis in November 2013, when President Viktor Yanukovych rejected a deal for greater integration with the European Union (here's why this was such a big deal), sparking mass protests, which Yanukovych attempted to put down violently. Russia backed Yanukovych in the crisis, while the US and Europe supported the protesters.

Since then, several big things have happened. In February, anti-government protests toppled the government and ran Yanukovych out of the country. Russia, trying to salvage its lost influence in Ukraine, invaded and annexed Crimea the next month. In April, pro-Russia separatist rebels began seizing territory in eastern Ukraine. The rebels shot down Malaysian Airlines flight 17 on July 17, killing 298 people, probably accidentally. Fighting between the rebels and the Ukrainian military intensified, the rebels started losing, and, in August, the Russian army overtly invaded eastern Ukraine to support the rebels. This has all brought the relationship between Russia and the West to its lowest point since the Cold War. Sanctions are pushing the Russian economy to the brink of recession, and more than 2,500 Ukrainians have been killed.

A lot of this comes down to Ukraine's centuries-long history of Russian domination. The country has been divided more or less evenly between Ukrainians who see Ukraine as part of Europe and those who see it as intrinsically linked to Russia. An internal political crisis over that disagreement may have been inevitable. Meanwhile, in Russia, Putin is pushing an imperial-revival, nationalist worldview that sees Ukraine as part of greater Russia — and as the victim of ever-encroaching Western hostility.

Everything you need to know about the 2014 Ukraine crisis

Vox is a general interest news site for the 21st century. Its mission: to help everyone understand our complicated world, so that we can all help shape it. In text, video and audio, our reporters explain politics, policy, world affairs, technology, culture, science, the climate crisis, money...

www.vox.com

Additional information in following links:

Lessons from Russia's Operations in Ukraine

Russia's annexation of Crimea was a decisive use of military force toward political ends. But Russia benefited from favorable circumstances that make this hard to replicate. Moscow likely considers its campaign in Eastern Ukraine a strategic success but an unsuccessful operation.

www.rand.org

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Bellingcat Investigation - Russia's Path(s) to War - bellingcat

Translations:English (UK)Русский (Россия)Full report here. The extent of Russia’s role in the ongoing conflict in Eastern Ukraine has yet to be determined. Thus far, Russia denies any direct involvement in the war. However, most Western nations do not share Russia’s position and assume that...

www.bellingcat.com

The Burning Road to Mariupol: Attacks from Russia during the Novoazovs'k Offensive of August 2014 - bellingcat

Translations:English (UK)Русский (Россия)Download the full report here. Данный отчет также доступен на русском языке. Summary This report investigates the claims of Russian involvement in the attacks leading up to and during the assault on Novoazovs’k between 23 and 27 August 2014. The report...

www.bellingcat.com

Russia Ante Portas: Updated Satellite Imagery Shows Border Crossings and Artillery Sites - bellingcat

Translations:English (UK)Русский (Россия)Google Earth has recently added updated satellite imagery at the Russia-Ukraine border for August 26, 2014, near the height of Russian intervention in Ukraine. These satellite images show the deployment of Russian military vehicles and artillery...

www.bellingcat.com

Putin's Undeclared War: Summer 2014 - Russian Artillery Strikes against Ukraine - bellingcat

Translations:English (UK)Русский (Россия)Download full report Скачать полную версию доклада Click here for a one-minute introductory map tour that gives the main findings and context of this report. The below text is an extract from the full report. The interactive data map underlying all of...

www.bellingcat.com

Tankspotting: T-90As in the Donbass - bellingcat

Translations:English (UK)Русский (Россия)The presence of Russian T-72B3 tanks in eastern Ukraine has previously been established and covered on Bellingcat. The tanks have reportedly been used near Ilovaisk, the Luhansk airport and even Debaltseve. The T-72B3 represents post-Soviet tank...

www.bellingcat.com

Full Report: Russian Officers and Militants Identified as Perpetrators of the January 2015 Mariupol Artillery Strike - bellingcat

The full investigation can be downloaded here A collection of intercepted phone conversations that were used as research materials in this investigation can be accessed here Our directory of archived videos of the Mariupol shelling and its aftermath can be accessed here Our map summarizing the...

www.bellingcat.com

Documenting and Debunking Dubious Footage from Ukraine’s Frontlines - bellingcat

A number of questionable videos suggesting provocations in eastern Ukraine have appeared online. Bellingcat is looking to track and analyse them.

www.bellingcat.com

‘Exploiting Cadavers ’and ‘Faked IEDs’: Experts Debunk Staged Pre-War ‘Provocation’ in the Donbas - bellingcat

Russian media reported that a civilian car in the Donbas was destroyed by a Ukrainian IED in the days before the war. But damage to the vehicle doesn’t add up, and charred bodies show suspicious signs of an autopsy.

www.bellingcat.com

VICTORIA NULAND IN UKRAINE?

Short answer: YES

Refer back to information provided by the source (VOX) above, Russia supported President Viktor Yanukovych while US and Europe supported protesters in 2013. Victoria Nuland was one of the Americans visible on the ground in Ukraine in relation.

Ukraine crisis: Transcript of leaked Nuland-Pyatt call

A transcript of the alleged conversation between Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland and the US ambassador to Ukraine, Geoffrey Pyatt discussing the crisis in Ukraine.

www.bbc.com

Related:

https://euvsdisinfo.eu/report/victoria-nuland-caused-13000-deaths-in-ukraine-including-38-policemen-at-the-maidan/

https://www.cato.org/commentary/americas-ukraine-hypocrisy

WIDER EFFECTS OF RUSSIA - UKRAINE WAR

NATO have received additional membership requests:

Kosovo, Bosnia call for NATO membership as war rages in Ukraine

Kosovo’s president and Bosnia’s defence minister share their concerns about regional security and Moscow ally Serbia.

www.aljazeera.com

Relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina aspires to join NATO. Support for democratic, institutional, security sector and defence reforms are a key focus of cooperation.

www.nato.int

Finland and Sweden pursue unlinked NATO membership

Finland had indicated it would prefer a solution that would see the two Nordic unaligned states “jump together” into NATO.

www.defensenews.com

Finnish parliament’s defence committee recommends NATO membership

The recommendation comes ahead of Finland’s official decision on whether to join the transatlantic military alliance.

www.aljazeera.com

UNCENSORED RUSSIAN PERSPECTIVE

Looking for uncensored Russian perspective? The Moscow Times provides it.

Standard coverage in following link:

The Moscow Times

Independent news from Russia

www.themoscowtimes.com

1. Opinionated articles (First person view)
2. Standard articles (Third person view)
3. Social Media contents

Focused coverage of Russia-Ukraine War in following link:

Ukraine War: As It's Happening - The Moscow Times

www.themoscowtimes.com

4. Mapping information of Russia-Ukraine War is NOT provided in this source.

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Valuable links shared by other members in another related thread:

Russia-Ukraine War - News and Developments

Might is right. This is what you saying? And you are fine with it that the country you are serving is nothing but a sham, a con-artist, a pathetic tyrant? And you are fine with the fact that the country you are serving is committing genocides around the world? The rest of the world might not be...

defence.pk

Russia-Ukraine War - News and Developments

Is this a joke ? Survival ? Have you any idea how much power Russia have ? This is not a war of survival but a war of ego ! One look at this table tells you what it is all about : does this seem normal to you ? ~ Putin doesn't like Macron. This was taken a night before the Invasion.

defence.pk

Russia-Ukraine War - News and Developments

Senator Rubio has access to all the intel coming from Ukraine Yeah and Iraq has WMDs..."all" the intel...you can believe him if you want.

defence.pk

Russia-Ukraine War - News and Developments

and the history circle close... today I read that Germany send MG-3 to Ukraine Army... the modern version of Hitlers MG-42 Buzzsaw... again cutting down Russian soldiers in mass

defence.pk

Russia-Ukraine War - News and Developments

defence.pk

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Perspectives of military professionals on PDF

How to lay an armored L-Shape Ambush in Ukraine?

Today, I am going to talk about how to ambush and react to ambush. And today, I am going to use an actual example when Ukraine Force ambush a 3 Tanks Russian Column to illustrate on how a Typical L-Shape Ambush was laid and how you can avoid or counter them. This is a very basic tactical stuff...

defence.pk

@jhungary

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My observations and perspective

HIMARS defeat S-400 system

Ukraine has used HIMARS to defeat S-400 system components on different occasions in the war. 1st event: https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fi%2Fweb%2Fstatus%2F1663600729775554561...

defence.pk

Gaza-Israel Conflict | October 2023

 

[RescueRanger]

This is a very important thread and I highly recommend for the quality of debates on PDF going forward that this thread be nurtured and supported with fact checking links and advice for using user generated content etc.

Thank you for taking the time to write this, it’s appreciated at lest by me. Wish I could offer you a positive but that option is not showing up.

Perhaps this can be considered for sticky post?

 

[LeGenD]

This is a very important thread and I highly recommend for the quality of debates on PDF going forward that this thread be nurtured and supported with fact checking links and advice for using user generated content etc.

Thank you for taking the time to write this, it’s appreciated at lest by me. Wish I could offer you a positive but that option is not showing up.

Perhaps this can be considered for sticky post?

Thread updated, shifted to appropriate section, and made sticky for the benefit of all members of the Forum.

Thanks for your feedback, good Sir.

 

[alimobin memon]

Great

 

[LeGenD]

Great

Thanks.

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Thread is updated.

 

[Ashesh]

Don't know if this already been posted here or not:

World War Reddit

Propaganda and its consequences in the Russian-Ukraine war.

contra.substack.com

 

[Foinikas]

I got no credit for posting all those nice memes

I cry.

 

[LeGenD]

Don't know if this already been posted here or not:

World War Reddit

Propaganda and its consequences in the Russian-Ukraine war.

contra.substack.com

Thanks.

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Thread is updated.

 

[LeGenD]

1st post of this thread is completely revisited and updated.

 

[AbdulQadir7]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1841993197037191501