Tag Archive: Russia
What if Putin Falls From Power?
Duncan Allan, a fellow of Chatham House, has written a report speculating about what might happen if Ukraine's counter-offensive is successful and Putin is deposed. He fears that may not end well.
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The Only Way to Bring Peace to Ukraine is to Defeat Putin
Ian Rons has written about Calvin Robinson’s views on Ukraine again for the Daily Sceptic, this time in a good faith effort to get Calvin to change his mind. Ian believes there can be no peace without Putin's defeat.
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Calvin Robinson is Wrong about Ukraine
Calvin Robinson’s pox-on-both-their-houses position on the war in Ukraine is intellectually lazy and morally wrong, argues Ian Rons in the Daily Sceptic.
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How Much Longer Will the U.S. Support Ukraine?
The US has given Ukraine unprecedented support. But how long will it last? Recent polls suggest a sizeable chunk of Americans remain committed to military assistance, though a growing number are sceptical.
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U.S.-Backed Closure of Pro-Russian TV Channels Was “Last Straw” for Putin
According to a new report, Zelensky's decision to ban three pro-Russian TV channels was the "last straw" for Putin. Yet an advisor to Zelensky previously said the move was "calculated to fit in with the U.S. agenda".
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Was the Drone Attack on the Kremlin a False Flag Operation? More Likely the Ukrainians Were Behind it
According to Ian Rons in the Daily Sceptic, the drone attack on the Kremlin is unlikely to have been a false flag operation. He thinks the Ukrainians were behind it.
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Has Russia Lost 20,000 Men Since December?
John Kirby, spokesman for America's National Security Council, recently claimed that Russia has lost 20,000 men since December. Is this figure plausible? Based on the best available information, the answer is "yes".
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In Bad News For Putin, President Xi Jinping is Increasingly Siding with Ukraine
A few weeks ago, Ian Rons expressed doubt in the Daily Sceptic that China was about to sell weapons to Russia. Given China's support for a UN resolution labelling Russia the aggressor in Ukraine, it seems he was right.
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Why Has China Stopped Selling Drones to Russia and Started Selling them to Ukraine?
In an unexpected move, the Chinese drone manufacturer DJI has stopped selling drones to Russia and started selling them to Ukraine. Does this signal a shift in China’s attitude to the conflict?
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How Many Ukrainians Have Been Forcibly Transferred to Russia?
According to the UN, 2.85 million Ukrainians refugees are residing in Russia, more than in any other country. However, this number cannot be taken at face value, due to allegations of forced population transfers.
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