[Catfish]

re Skybird earlier I know you are just keeping up reports versus reports to get independent of the propaganda, but we know western propaganda as well as how russian propaganda works.
That said the unbelievable depths to which this Solokhov (i give a sh!t how his exact name is) and even Medjedjev sink, are slowly heating up even the most peaceloving beatniks here (maybe not Alice Schwarzer and Sarah Wagenknecht lol) and generate real hate and fury. Regardless how this war tuns out, Russia will suffer for decades thanks to Putin's craziness. Trade and exchange are and will remain dead.

Yes, Ukraine had (and continues to suffer) heavy losses against an invasion Ukraine itself thought never would happen, but Russia (not Putin!) pays dearly for it. I honestly think Russia will not be able to keep up with this meat grinder. A city or some village for a thousand dead daily? At that rate Russia will not get far.
Of course, most mobiks come from the far east in Russia and Moscow and Petersburg citizens do not feel any losses (while far east babushkas are not being heard or listened to), but this will not go on forever. Wagner cannot recruit much anymore, and until Putin does not order a general mobilization (which will be his, and Russia's downfall) there is no chance for them to go on like this.
All former allies of Moscow have turned away, and it may be just of all even Chechenia will declare its independency, even with Kadyrov at the helm – or because of him.

Yes, Ukraine needs more weapons, ammunition and soldiers to repel fascist Putin. I hope no one steps back or cuts the support. If this happens we have Russia as an aggresor again in a decade.
Make no mistake, Ukraine is fighting Europe's fight. Every flinch now will only worsen the situation.
You cannot appease Putin, the only thing he understands is a direct punch in the face.