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2023-05-09 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

Russian troops are deserting in Bakhmut, Wagner chief complains

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Posted by Besoeker 2023-05-09 11:03|| || Front Page|| [11132 views ] Top

#1 The Ballet of Prigozhin IX

For all of its motion, the whole work is restrained, reserved, well-behaved while the music emotes, soft-focused even after the scrim lifts, letting both the dancers and us gaze at it in wonder, as we might behold a glorious dawn. The moment resonates, though it’s a bit of a choreographic cop-out. Some might be moved to call it, derivative.

Posted by mossomo 2023-05-09 13:27|| 2023-05-09 13:27|| Front Page Top

#2 Some might be moved to call it, derivative.

That’s about as nasty as it is possible to get, mossomo. As well you know — I am all admiration.

Posted by trailing wife 2023-05-09 15:55|| 2023-05-09 15:55|| Front Page Top

#3 Yevgeny Prigozhin, who has been increasingly unhinged with his criticism of Russia’s military leadership,

Leadership?

Posted by Procopius2k 2023-05-09 16:45|| 2023-05-09 16:45|| Front Page Top

#4 Yesterday one of the Ukrainian battalions claimed to have liberated 1 km. Assumed it was on the northern flank. Now Prigozhin has claimed 3 km is lost as well as a Rus brigade running away from where 500 Wagner were killed.

Posted by Enver Slager8035 2023-05-09 18:03|| 2023-05-09 18:03|| Front Page Top

#5 I am assured, by informed people who talk to people, that victory is ensured.

Posted by Frank G 2023-05-09 19:56|| 2023-05-09 19:56|| Front Page Top

#6 Today's attack by the 3rd Brigade took place on the southern flank, near the T0504 highway. Both flanks are now vulnerable.

Posted by Enver Slager8035 2023-05-09 20:54|| 2023-05-09 20:54|| Front Page Top

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