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18. That's why Putin will throw billions at the midterms.

Mon Jul 6, 2026, 10:01 AM

11 hrs ago

His only hope is preventing a Democratic takeover of Congress.

Democracy is hanging in the balance. I think November's elections are the most important of my life.

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Putin Is On The Verge Of Losing Crimea [View all] gab13by13 22 hrs ago OP

Militarily, he's lost Crimea. OAITW r.2.0 22 hrs ago #1

Modern warfare at its finest gab13by13 22 hrs ago #2

Now all he has to do is blow up the bridge. Historic NY 19 hrs ago #14

That would leave Russians INSIDE Crimea. Grins 10 hrs ago #19

Right. Ukraine is in a position to take the bridge out now Bluetus 8 hrs ago #28

And... Fiendish Thingy 21 hrs ago #3

Uh, they need Patriot batteries Chuuku Davis 7 hrs ago #32

I thought they got those from other European countries Fiendish Thingy 6 hrs ago #37

See this: Blood on Trump's Hands as Ukraine Runs Out of Missiles and Russia Runs Wild Amaryllis 5 hrs ago #40

ETTD not fooled 7 hrs ago #36

Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦 Deuxcents 21 hrs ago #4

I think it is more dire than that for Putin drray23 21 hrs ago #5

This winter will be awful for Russian citizens. OAITW r.2.0 21 hrs ago #8

May it be worse for them than what they have done to Ukraine. niyad 1 hr ago #44

Best estimates are 1/2 million dead SCantiGOP 21 hrs ago #9

It is amazing what happens when you are no longer fighting with your hands tied behind you. state of stupid 20 hrs ago #11

YES!!! YES! YES!! Grins 9 hrs ago #21

Who is this walking zombie you speak of? ornotna 8 min ago #57

That's why Putin will throw billions at the midterms. yardwork 11 hrs ago #18

Putin is attacking civilian targets and UKraind needs patriot interceptors to stop the drones. Trump won't give them. Amaryllis 5 hrs ago #41

Ukraine is developing their own capabilities drray23 5 hrs ago #42

Did you read the article i linked to? HAve you been following the recent attacks on Kyiv by Russia on civilian targets? Amaryllis 4 hrs ago #43

Thank you all who have supported Ukraine. 🇺🇦 oasis 21 hrs ago #6

That 20% reduction in refining capacity is what russia admits -misanthroptimist 21 hrs ago #7

Conditions Are Not Ripe On The Ground DallasNE 20 hrs ago #10

Personally, I hope the Ukrainians ask THE KING OF STUPID would he rather kiss a Tiger's ass state of stupid 19 hrs ago #12

It will be Grand when NATO ignores the toddler dave99 7 hrs ago #35

Maybe we were wrong: maybe putin will be the one who flees his country--not trump. C Moon 19 hrs ago #13

putin better have his windows bolted solid MerryBlooms 19 hrs ago #15

While I would LOVE that; it's not happening anytime soon. Callie1979 12 hrs ago #16

Right now Ukraine is leaving the bridge there so that ruzzian niyad 1 hr ago #45

good point; HE could drop it to KEEP them there. Callie1979 6 min ago #58

If only Chump hadn't become president, we could have been a good partner to Ukraine FakeNoose 11 hrs ago #17

And we wouldn't be wasting munitions in the Persian gulf. Ray Bruns 8 hrs ago #29

Ukraine hasn't crossed the Dneiper to get anywhere near Crimea. maxsolomon 9 hrs ago #20

You misunderstood my OP or didn't read the part gab13by13 7 hrs ago #30

Are you Jack Buckby? maxsolomon 7 hrs ago #34

It's great that after 4.5 years of war, he is losing territory he's held for a decade. SamuelAdams 9 hrs ago #22

Ukraine has to take the remainder of Kherson first. OnlinePoker 9 hrs ago #23

Crimea is becoming an albatross around Putin's neck. Martin68 9 hrs ago #24

If that fucker uses a tactical nuke purr-rat beauty 9 hrs ago #25

The sooner Putin rids the world of his evil existence, the better! Initech 9 hrs ago #26

And his puppet! niyad 1 hr ago #46

Trump and Netanyahu both! Initech 34 min ago #48

KoKo comes to mind. niyad 33 min ago #49

Slava Ukraini! duckworth969 8 hrs ago #27

Putin, Crimea river. harumph 7 hrs ago #31

snicker niyad 1 hr ago #47

Fucking Republicans, made they ALL Burn. dave99 7 hrs ago #33

GOOD orangecrush 5 hrs ago #38

Yes, BUT: Blood on Trump's Hands as Ukraine Runs Out of Missiles and Russia Runs Wild Amaryllis 5 hrs ago #39

How will they retake it? Drive across the bridge? Paaratroops? WarGamer 32 min ago #50

None of this is a laughing matter. niyad 21 min ago #51

what's worth laughing about is how people make comments suggesting impossible things happen. WarGamer 21 min ago #52

Impossible? Based on what assessments and expertise, pray tell? niyad 18 min ago #53

just tell me how... 5000 paratroopers? WarGamer 16 min ago #55

You made the statement. I asked on what expertise or information niyad 10 min ago #56

Ukrainian drone roams freely over downtown Moscow in daylight... Norrrm 17 min ago #54