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Torchlight

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4. His posturing is an indication of a weak hand

Reply to Tripper11 (Original post)

Tue May 19, 2026, 01:45 PM

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If he's reduced to empty threats and saber-rattling at the expense of gaining ground (and indeed, losing ground as well as the war), it indicates to me he's running out of options and may wind up withdrawing Russian forces and labeling his flawed campaign as a victory.

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Well fuck-a-doodle doo - Russia holds massive drills of its nuclear forces as Ukraine steps up its drone attacks [View all] Tripper11 Tuesday OP

Get back in your bunker EYESORE 9001 Tuesday #1

sounds like a target rich environment. mopinko Tuesday #2

I've alway wondered if Putin got desperate if he'd use tactical nukes biocube Tuesday #3

His posturing is an indication of a weak hand Torchlight Tuesday #4