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by rkirankr
17 Feb 2024 13:14
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1523215

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

It seems Avdeevka is lost to Ukraine. Confirmed by Ukraine Military . Saw it in one of the forums
by rkirankr
15 Jul 2022 16:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion- Post PM appointment crisis
Replies: 1755
Views: 390866

Re: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion- Post PM appointment crisis

It is an engineered protest and regime change. The western countries taking their revenge for LTTE's defeat.India again caught napping
by rkirankr
25 Mar 2022 17:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 861135

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

Seems Mariupol is now completely in Russian hands
by rkirankr
22 Mar 2022 22:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 861135

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

some US based experts(?) now talking of Ukrainian offense https://twitter.com/thrussophile2/statu ... 5798857741

Also there are news floating about the FSB mutiny
by rkirankr
09 Mar 2022 16:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Weaponizing Corporations & Trade - Countermeasures
Replies: 54
Views: 7898

Re: Weaponizing Corporations & Trade - Countermeasures

One of the biggest weapon US might have against India, is the IT sector work force, who either work in US companies or mainly work for US clients. If there is even a fraction of it being fired , it will cause an upheaval. They may not necessarily go against the govt, but just imagine, the plight of...
by rkirankr
09 Mar 2022 16:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Weaponizing Corporations & Trade - Countermeasures
Replies: 54
Views: 7898

Re: Weaponizing Corporations & Trade - Countermeasures

One of the biggest weapon US might have against India, is the IT sector work force, who either work in US companies or mainly work for US clients. If there is even a fraction of it being fired , it will cause an upheaval. They may not necessarily go against the govt, but just imagine, the plight of ...
by rkirankr
05 Mar 2022 05:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 861135

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

IndraD wrote:
SwamyG wrote:Republic TV using other media reports say Zelenskyy has fled to Poland.

added: based on Russian media/sources
with kievv surrounded by Russian troops?
From other social media channels, it seems he was never in Kiev. He had shifted out before war to Lviy on the western part ofthe country
by rkirankr
02 Mar 2022 18:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 861135

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

Heavy sanctioning of Russia ->Other countries watch what US/West could do -> Other countries start to protect resources & insource -> New competing regional companies backed by local Govt financing A new era of trade barriers , duties and tariffs are upon us. Cost of living will increase. India...
by rkirankr
01 Mar 2022 18:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 861135

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

https://twitter.com/vicktop55/status/1498578349165326337 Please give more information as there are people who are not on Twitter. Ok, this tweet talks about the looting which happened in parts of UK capital because of distribution of the Guns. Of course the person tweeting appears to be leaning tow...
by rkirankr
26 Feb 2022 20:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 861135

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

https://twitter.com/RWApodcast/status/1 ... 7855135751 This is crazy. UK military convoy getting attacked and civilian cars are on road
by rkirankr
26 Feb 2022 20:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 861135

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

It seems the missile hitting the apartment was a Ukraine missile which misfired
by rkirankr
26 Feb 2022 14:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 861135

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

Thakur_B wrote:The Ukrainian propaganda efforts are falling face first into concrete.

'Ghost of Kyiv'
'Snake island Guards'
and other tear jerking stories that 200 IQ Western media is gobbling like Monica did to Bill Clinton.
The ghost of Kyiv appears to be a made up story in this day and age of BVR
by rkirankr
26 Feb 2022 10:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 861135

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

I could not believe the number of people on Social media, are not able to take a stance which is pro India. Even outside social media. They talk of Human rights etc. I ask them what about rights of Iraqis,total silence
by rkirankr
25 Feb 2022 19:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 861135

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

Why should we vote against Russia. How is Ukraine the Good guy. It provided tanks to Pakis, condemned us for Nuclear test. Nuke test happened in 1998 and much happened after that. Ukie gave us engines. France gave Pakistan submarines. US gave Pakistan F-16s. China gave India oxygen concentrators (a...
by rkirankr
25 Feb 2022 18:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 861135

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

Yagnasri wrote:I do not see us voting against Russia, at least.
Why should we vote against Russia. How is Ukraine the Good guy. It provided tanks to Pakis, condemned us for Nuclear test.
by rkirankr
25 Feb 2022 09:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 861135

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

Morons on twitter getting swayed by Western Media.
by rkirankr
24 Feb 2022 19:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 861135

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

US invades countries under the garb of "civilized" world, the death and destruction caused in Iraq is a tragedy. However as they are third world, it does not matter. Now all the rage is impotent rage of western world
by rkirankr
24 Feb 2022 18:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 861135

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/current-affairs-trends/ukraine-quotes-mahabharat-seeks-indias-intervention-after-russia-attacks-military-facilities-8159071.html Ukraine envoy to India quotes Mbh and pleads for help from Modi. But Ukraine continue to sell arms to pakies. An old article http...
by rkirankr
24 Feb 2022 15:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 861135

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

Anybody taking " moral" stance, please understand we should take a pragmatic stand.Ukraine or US are not reliable partners We export to US more than Russia. Not to mention VP mami is half Yindian :lol: . VP mami will not hesitate to send arms to Pakis. Take a practical stance, see which i...
by rkirankr
24 Feb 2022 14:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 861135

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

Anybody taking " moral" stance, please understand we should take a pragmatic stand.Ukraine or US are not reliable partners
by rkirankr
28 Aug 2021 13:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 765181

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

Is it possible for India to bomb the planes, copters?
by rkirankr
27 Aug 2021 20:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 765181

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

US basically has given arms aid to Pakis without it being called an aid. No congress or senate will question this aid. So much weapon systems just cannot "fall" into an enemy . India has to fend for itself. We should never ditch the Russians for the US for acquiring high end weapons. Also ...
by rkirankr
16 Aug 2021 19:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 765181

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

If and when that happens (i.e Afghanistan a lithium capital of the world), what happens to Pakistan? Would they get the share of $$ ? The Jernails would get their cut and might pass on some left over to their selected politicians.. the ISI has in the past and will generate revenue from facilitating...
by rkirankr
16 Aug 2021 13:05
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 765181

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

We should have started evacuation last week.
by rkirankr
15 Aug 2021 13:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 765181

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

This is a lesson to all countries, Never trust the US or their allies. For them it is just business.
by rkirankr
12 Sep 2020 14:34
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5263
Views: 1735965

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

Given we are a status quo power, our biggest fault is not having a dominating airpower. We waste money on keeping people employed in DPSU and imports.. Asking Gurus here , what is the reason for 42 Squadrons. I mean such a strange number. Why not 50 or even aim for 100. Every squadron need not have...
by rkirankr
10 Sep 2020 13:52
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5263
Views: 1735965

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

Sudhir Chaudhary

@sudhirchaudhary

BIG SUCCESS : Indian Army has occupied several dominating heights close to China's existing positions at finger 4, north bank of Pangong lake : Sources
by rkirankr
09 Sep 2020 16:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5263
Views: 1735965

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

SHA or Superior Han Army is what Hari Nair ji proposed How about simply, CCP Militia ? It is fairly accurate given their antics and the fact that they serve the CCP rather than China, does not insult Chinese ethnicity and hence can find wider acceptance outside of the BENIS thread, etc. How about C...
by rkirankr
29 Jul 2020 17:13
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
Replies: 3611
Views: 1214412

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018

any news on the Aircraft Carrier being Indigenously built?
by rkirankr
02 Jul 2020 16:42
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 1523860

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020

This Zee news report if true, then it is a tough situation. It has to be handled carefully