Another Russian exec found dead, shot to death in his swimmimg pool.  That's five so far.  Gazprom execs have really been dropping like flies lately.

Does the "state" glom their assets when they are dead?

Quote from: Dark Lightning on July 06, 2022, 10:07:20 AMDoes the "state" glom their assets when they are dead?

Afaik, no.  They don't have an inheritance tax.  Unless otherwise specified in their will, the money goes to the spouse, children, parents, more distant relations, etc.

Russia brings its disgusting imperialism to space, cosmonauts wave "redesigned" Luhansk/Donetsk flag at ISS

This is like German astronomers waving the Vichy France flag.  They're not "separatists", they're conquered, and the flag - desgned by their invaders and current overlords - is a symbol of that.

Good thing that Russia has been booted from future joint space exploration.  Any nation that can't explore space in peace must be left behind on the ground.

Ukraine shoots down 6 out of 7 missiles fired at it from Black Sea, destroys two more invader ammo depots, two invader "platoon strongholds"

Significant portion of Russian lead factories shut down

Domestic demand for lead is extremely low, so they need to export it to make money.  But the gov didn't issue export licenses because they're afraid of a potential domestic wartime shortage if they do. So now they're shut down because of a lack of export partners, thus creating the production shortage that officials feared would happen in the first place!

Basically, it's a clusterputin of indecision and poor management creating a completely preventable snafu - Z-Russia to a tee.

Interesting video of Russians destroying captured Ukrainian equipment.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1544682639646392321

That was from very early in the war.  Despite the ensuing shower of flaming debris, afaik no russian soldiers were killed or injured.

Russia planned to raze Mariupol from the start

Even if Mariupol had surrendered without a shot fired, it would still be burned to the ground.

Bear this in mind every time Russia talks of wanting peace or humanitarian motivations.

a top Russian official has warned the U.S. against punishing Russia's actions in Ukraine, saying it risks incurring the wrath of God if it does so

Oh no, a totally credible threat.  Better do as they say and reverse those sanctions pronto!

In unrelated news, Russia couldn't hold onto Snake Island, a small but strategically and symbolically significant island and the Ukrainian flag flies there once more!

Ukrainian forces blew up 16 invader ammo depots and/or bases over the last week

Invaders stop advancing, initiate "operational pause"

QuoteFor the first time since the beginning of the war, Russia has not claimed territorial gains in Ukraine.

They paid dearly for minimal gains on Donbas, even losing ground near Kharkiv,  [redacted], and of course Snake Island.

HIMARS have definitely made an impact, and invader forces continue to suffer serious logistics and morale difficulties.

They'll likely take some time to regroup and work out a new strategy.  Though I have to wonder what a spent force can realistically accomplish.  It's not like you can spend those lives twice, despite dictactor Putin's fervent wish to do so.

When the going gets tough:  Invaders abandon their warehouses in occupied areas for fear of HIMARS attacks

If possible, Ukraine should broadcast footage of this *heh* "heroism" to the entire world before asking for more HIMARS.  Yakety Sax music would be appropriate, I think.

It's no wonder that invader forces need time to regroup, this is what they're working with:



I've seen pigs being transported with more care and protection.

Pigs are usefull.
Pigs are valuable.