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EndlessWire

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29. Reporters are calling this a civil war.
Fri Jun 23, 2023, 09:00 PM
Jun 2023

Apparently, the Wagner army is marching on Moscow. Wow. The notable perspective is that 90% of Russia's regular army is now fighting in Ukraine, and the 25,000 man Wagner Army has little opposition.

Well, all I care about is Ukraine. How can Ukraine use this to their advantage? Also, I think this would be a moment for Belarus to consider its options. Putin deserves what he gets. It was commented that Russia would have to pull its army out of Ukraine to deal with the Wagners (sort of makes me think of all kinds of silly movie references--Fun With Dick and Jane Wagner, etc.)

Wow. I had no idea that part of the counter offensive would be that the Wagner Group would turn on Moscow. Apparently, they could be in Moscow by night. This doesn't mean that everything would be rosy for Ukraine: FIGHT LIKE HELL, UKRAINE!! I am hoping to avoid the breach of the nuclear plant.

The Russian civilian population is being told to stay inside at home. Gosh, you persuaded me! Has to be so demoralizing. The Russian army in Ukraine will probably be wanting to flee. Maybe the Kerch bridge needs to be left so they can flee over it.

Ah, Russia! Have a dispute with your commanders, and the whole army shows up in your backyard to discuss it! Hahahahhaha!!!



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Yes, and yet other posters are showing videos of a quiet town going about its usual business -- Leghorn21 Jun 2023 #1
Absolutely riveting! CanonRay Jun 2023 #2
My eyes are glazing from reading at 50mph, man!!! Leghorn21 Jun 2023 #7
I sure hope the Ukrainians kick them in the backside CanonRay Jun 2023 #10
EXACTLY!!!!! Leghorn21 Jun 2023 #11
I have it on livestream, and yes it is quiet right now. Lots of action going on in Ukraine, the Bev54 Jun 2023 #30
Many thanks, Bev! Leghorn21 Jun 2023 #34
Ignorant here. Is the Wagner company or group pro-Ukraine? Maraya1969 Jun 2023 #3
It's Prigozin and Wagner CanonRay Jun 2023 #5
Wagner is a mercenary group leftieNanner Jun 2023 #8
Wagner is pro-Wagner speak easy Jun 2023 #15
Yep rpannier Jun 2023 #23
What if Wagner went from heels to faces like in the WWE? DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2023 #35
That would be epic. Beating Putin at his own game? LOL. Wagner group has access to Russia's internal okaawhatever Jun 2023 #50
Neither. Wagner is a Russian based mercenary army rollin74 Jun 2023 #9
Here's a link to the live chat CanonRay Jun 2023 #4
Konstantin reporting the Ruble is crashing CanonRay Jun 2023 #6
Ukrainian government advisor Anton Gerashchenko has more from Prigozhin: Emrys Jun 2023 #12
I've been wondering why there hasn't been air strikes on Prighozins convoys Arazi Jun 2023 #13
Supposedly air strikes were ordered, but the pilots refused CanonRay Jun 2023 #16
Note for now and throughout this no doubt long episode: Emrys Jun 2023 #20
Yes, Prigozhin has his own propaganda- Quakerfriend Jun 2023 #33
Don't know if this is true: Tomconroy Jun 2023 #14
He broke one of the main tenants of Dictator 101 paleotn Jun 2023 #25
Exactly. nt. reACTIONary Jun 2023 #55
This message was self-deleted by its author WarGamer Jun 2023 #17
Here's a Google Map of the Rostov-Moscow highway showing the roadblocks CanonRay Jun 2023 #18
Maybe NowISeetheLight Jun 2023 #19
maybe we already have Recycle_Guru Jun 2023 #24
Some of that excess just discovered and earmarked for Ukraine? wnylib Jun 2023 #28
Hopefully, we've let it be known... AdamGG Jun 2023 #42
It's begun. paleotn Jun 2023 #21
Woah Cosmocat Jun 2023 #26
Chris Hayes reporting on it. LiberalFighter Jun 2023 #22
That was the last bit of news the Russian guys gave Warpy Jun 2023 #27
Reporters are calling this a civil war. EndlessWire Jun 2023 #29
I am thinking of and standing with Ukraine tonight as well. Boomerproud Jun 2023 #58
WaPo article irisblue Jun 2023 #31
Could someone just ask Putin SCantiGOP Jun 2023 #32
Riddle me this Batman. The Jungle 1 Jun 2023 #36
no--let both sides bleed each other Recycle_Guru Jun 2023 #37
Watching won't work. The Jungle 1 Jun 2023 #39
yes--as far as communication and even coordination? I can believe Recycle_Guru Jun 2023 #41
The enemy of my enemy is my friend! The Jungle 1 Jun 2023 #46
But, aren't Wagner Nazi like psychos? AdamGG Jun 2023 #45
Yea, so let them attack puktin The Jungle 1 Jun 2023 #47
Sounds good to me AdamGG Jun 2023 #51
Agree. There are no nice guys in Russia radius777 Jun 2023 #53
Hey, Ray -- Mr Kasparov has a few words for us tonight Leghorn21 Jun 2023 #38
He seems to have his finger on the pulse... CanonRay Jun 2023 #48
✔ Kasparov has been busy today. Glad to hear from him; he knows the drill. crickets Jun 2023 #54
Oh, many thanks for this, crickets! Leghorn21 Jun 2023 #57
It's possible Prigozin and Putin have cooked this up to decapitate the high command. Ligyron Jun 2023 #40
no way. this was Putin's baby all the way. but generals lied about the war since day 1 Recycle_Guru Jun 2023 #44
So who are they fighting for now? COL Mustard Jun 2023 #43
Wahner is fighting the Russian Ministry of Defense CanonRay Jun 2023 #49
For some reason, this scene came immediately to mind . . . hatrack Jun 2023 #52
Couple of breaking news snippets canetoad Jun 2023 #56
A little ambiance for Putin EndlessWire Jun 2023 #59
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