Putin demonstrates his desperation for the world to see

[Votto]

What a weird world we live in.

 

[marvin martian]

No doubt Putin hated having to grovel for the fat kid in NK. How humiliating. How weak and desperate he has to be.

I wonder if we'll see North Korean boots on the ground in Ukraine, although this is probably more about bombs and equipment.

I do wonder what China thinks of this. They must have signed off to some degree, since they all but own him.

Russia and North Korea sign partnership deal that appears to be the strongest since the Cold War

The Russian and North Korean leaders signed an agreement that pledges mutual aid if either country faces “aggression.”

apnews.com

Putin’s North Korea Visit Reeks of Desperation, Not Strength

While Russia and North Korea getting chummy is never a good thing for the West, even a “comprehensive strategic partnership” is unlikely to tip the balance in any meaningful way—and could well backfire if Beijing gets peeved.

time.com

https://www.reuters.com/world/china-keeps-its-distance-russia-north-korea-deepen-ties-2024-06-19/

Imagine how desperate you must be if you're groveling to Putin's goons:

 

[georgephillip]

No doubt Putin hated having to grovel for the fat kid in NK. How humiliating. How weak and desperate he has to be.

I wonder if we'll see North Korean boots on the ground in Ukraine, although this is probably more about bombs and equipment.

I do wonder what China thinks of this. They must have signed off to some degree, since they all but own him.

Russia and North Korea sign partnership deal that appears to be the strongest since the Cold War

The Russian and North Korean leaders signed an agreement that pledges mutual aid if either country faces “aggression.”

apnews.com

Putin’s North Korea Visit Reeks of Desperation, Not Strength

While Russia and North Korea getting chummy is never a good thing for the West, even a “comprehensive strategic partnership” is unlikely to tip the balance in any meaningful way—and could well backfire if Beijing gets peeved.

time.com

https://www.reuters.com/world/china-keeps-its-distance-russia-north-korea-deepen-ties-2024-06-19/

How does NATO artillery production compare with Russia's and North Korea's?

https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/28/asia...-shipments-russia-ukraine-intl-hnk/index.html

"Seoul, South KoreaCNN —
North Korea’s munitions factories are 'operating at full capacity' to produce weapons and shells for Russia, according to South Korea’s defense minister, as Moscow’s devastating war in Ukraine grinds into a third year..."

"The weapons and military equipment, which include millions of rounds of artillery shells, is being delivered to Russia in exchange for shipments of food and other necessities, South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik said Monday.

"Since August, Pyongyang has shipped about 6,700 containers to Russia, which could accommodate more than 3 million rounds of 152 mm artillery shells or more than 500,000 rounds of 122 mm multiple rocket launchers, according to Shin’s ministry."

 

[Mac1958]

How does NATO artillery production compare with Russia's and North Korea's?

https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/28/asia...-shipments-russia-ukraine-intl-hnk/index.html

"Seoul, South KoreaCNN —
North Korea’s munitions factories are 'operating at full capacity' to produce weapons and shells for Russia, according to South Korea’s defense minister, as Moscow’s devastating war in Ukraine grinds into a third year..."

"The weapons and military equipment, which include millions of rounds of artillery shells, is being delivered to Russia in exchange for shipments of food and other necessities, South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik said Monday.

"Since August, Pyongyang has shipped about 6,700 containers to Russia, which could accommodate more than 3 million rounds of 152 mm artillery shells or more than 500,000 rounds of 122 mm multiple rocket launchers, according to Shin’s ministry."

Putin's running out of "friends", so he's lowered him to the mud.

 

[Mac1958]

Something about this little visit seemed familiar!

 

[georgephillip]

Putin's running out of "friends", so he's lowered him to the mud.

Putin won his reelection effort.
How about Zelensky?

Ukraine's Zelensky stays in power despite term expiring

 

[Mac1958]

Putin won his reelection effort.

Congratulations.