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November 21, 2023
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about oil, Louisiana, and leaks....
November 21, 2023
In this video I look at the Population of Russia and uncover the DEMOGRAPHIC Disaster that is getting WORSE and is causing major problems for the Russian Economy. The EXODUS of people following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, falling birth rate, low retirement age, unemployment and an ageing population are all wreaking havoc on Russia's workforce and the Economy. The situation was already critical before Russia's decision to invade Ukraine but has now been made significantly worse.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:52 RUSSIAN POPULATION
6:54 RETIREMENT AGE
9:46 UNEMPLOYMENT
11:41 WAGES
12:39 INFLATION
14:15 PRODUCER PRICES
16:20 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION
21:34 WIN A JOE BLOGS STATUE
Russia Workforce & Population Disaster - Employee Shortages, Demographic & Economic Crisis - Joe Blogs
In this video I look at the Population of Russia and uncover the DEMOGRAPHIC Disaster that is getting WORSE and is causing major problems for the Russian Economy. The EXODUS of people following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, falling birth rate, low retirement age, unemployment and an ageing population are all wreaking havoc on Russia's workforce and the Economy. The situation was already critical before Russia's decision to invade Ukraine but has now been made significantly worse.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:52 RUSSIAN POPULATION
6:54 RETIREMENT AGE
9:46 UNEMPLOYMENT
11:41 WAGES
12:39 INFLATION
14:15 PRODUCER PRICES
16:20 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION
21:34 WIN A JOE BLOGS STATUE
November 21, 2023
Ukraine ACHIEVED CRUCIAL PROGRESS. Russia ENGAGES "TOTAL DEFENSE". Entire Z-Army BRIGADE ELIMINATED - The Russian Dude 17:27
Russian propaganda came up with THE MOST RIDICULOUS CLOWNSHIP ever. Absolutely unbelievable! The US came up with another $100 million support package which includes brand new HIMARS. Rapidly developing situation in the East. Ukrainians took back some land to the North of Avdiivka. Ukrainians achieved crucial success in the South. Entire brigade of Russians is eliminated across Dnipro.
0:00 In today's episode
0:33 Russian propaganda came up with total nonsense
3:46 The US came up with another $100 million support
5:11 Ukrainians took back some land next to Avdiivka
12:51 Crucial success across Dnipro by Ukrainians
Ukraine achieved crucial progress. Russia engages "total defense". Entire Z-Army brigade eliminated - The Russian Dude
Ukraine ACHIEVED CRUCIAL PROGRESS. Russia ENGAGES "TOTAL DEFENSE". Entire Z-Army BRIGADE ELIMINATED - The Russian Dude 17:27
Russian propaganda came up with THE MOST RIDICULOUS CLOWNSHIP ever. Absolutely unbelievable! The US came up with another $100 million support package which includes brand new HIMARS. Rapidly developing situation in the East. Ukrainians took back some land to the North of Avdiivka. Ukrainians achieved crucial success in the South. Entire brigade of Russians is eliminated across Dnipro.
0:00 In today's episode
0:33 Russian propaganda came up with total nonsense
3:46 The US came up with another $100 million support
5:11 Ukrainians took back some land next to Avdiivka
12:51 Crucial success across Dnipro by Ukrainians
November 21, 2023
Right-wing party AUR's popularity is rising in Romania in a shift that could hurt the country's strong support for Ukraine during the war. So in this video, we'll explore who AUR are, what they stand for and how they might influence Romanian politics.
Why the Far-Right is on the Rise in Romania - TLDR News EU
Right-wing party AUR's popularity is rising in Romania in a shift that could hurt the country's strong support for Ukraine during the war. So in this video, we'll explore who AUR are, what they stand for and how they might influence Romanian politics.
November 21, 2023
The Nevada Attorney General’s Office is investigating six Republican electors who submitted a document to Congress falsely declaring Donald Trump the winner of the 2020 presidential election, according to reports. NewsNation host Dan Abrams asks: Why is the AG doing this now?
Nevada attorney general tight-lipped about reasons for opening fake electors probe - Dan Abrams Live - NewsNation
The Nevada Attorney General’s Office is investigating six Republican electors who submitted a document to Congress falsely declaring Donald Trump the winner of the 2020 presidential election, according to reports. NewsNation host Dan Abrams asks: Why is the AG doing this now?
November 21, 2023
More than 170,000 Russians are still living in Ukraine after their home nation launched its full-scale invasion on the country, according to figures from the State migration service.
Some are even fighting in Ukraine’s army. But their situation is complicated.
They say they can’t access basic services without a Ukrainian passport. To get that, they’d first have to travel to Russia to surrender their citizenship.
Thousands of Russians fighting for a Ukrainian passport - BBC News
More than 170,000 Russians are still living in Ukraine after their home nation launched its full-scale invasion on the country, according to figures from the State migration service.
Some are even fighting in Ukraine’s army. But their situation is complicated.
They say they can’t access basic services without a Ukrainian passport. To get that, they’d first have to travel to Russia to surrender their citizenship.
November 21, 2023
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about the UK and worrying about modernization....
November 21, 2023
Day 635: Nov 20
Today, there are a lot of updates from the Kherson region.
Here, Ukrainian forces focused on developing their success in Krynky even further, and according to Russian sources, they recently deployed additional units and launched a series of powerful attacks.
If you still remember, last time, I told you that Russians gathered their forces to squash the Ukrainian foothold and unsuccessfully tried to attack them with tanks from the northeast and with infantry from the south. Today, more information has become available about how Ukrainians managed to get the upper hand and regain the initiative despite having less heavy equipment than Russians.
The initial setting was extremely tough because Russians shelled the Ukrainian bridgehead non-stop and frequently used the devastating power of thermobaric artillery systems to make the area untenable for Ukrainians. This was the first and the main problem that Ukrainians prioritized solving. Ukrainians knew the biggest weakness of the Russian thermobaric artillery and it was its short range of around 5 kilometers. Ukrainians understood that they did not need to look far to find it and gave the order to drone operators to hunt them down. Given the general direction of fire and the local roads, it was quite obvious that Russians quickly drove up, made a salvo, and escaped. Unfortunately for Russians, Ukrainians deployed heavy assault octocopters Baba Yaga in the region. Recently released footage shows that TOS-1 was helpless in the face of the drone attack, the octocopter dropped all mines precisely on the target and destroyed it. Later, Russian soldiers released a picture showing the aftermath.
Once the short-range artillery was suppressed, as Russians were discouraged from getting these valuable assets close to the region, Ukrainians started suppressing long-range artillery. Ukrainians anticipated the Russian attack to be launched any time, so the counterbattery fire needed to be provided quickly and needed to be precise. Ukrainian special forces operating reconnaissance drones and HIMARS took the task and started destroying Russian “Grads”.
In the meantime, Ukrainian soldiers were attacked from multiple sides. In order to undermine the Russian offensive capabilities, the Ukrainian special force also conducted a series of HIMARS strikes on the outskirts of Krynky, where the Russian infantry was waiting to join the armored units. Ukrainian drone operators unveiled hidden equipment and destroyed several tanks that were hidden under garbage. Later, some Russian sources also released a video showing the remnants of the armored fighting vehicles participating in the mechanized assault.
Even though the attack was rebuffed, some Russian sources claimed that it was partially successful because Ukrainians were pushed out of the forest. Some analysts claimed that by recapturing positions on the outer edge of the forest, Russians established total fire control over the central part of the village, further pushing Ukrainians back into the islands.
Ukrainian soldiers rebuffed these claims by posting a video showing how they were walking inside the settlement. Russian sources started backtracking and claimed that Ukrainians conducted a counterattack and recaptured Russian positions in the forest, however, the Ukrainian side claimed that they are present in the forest because they never left it. In fact, according to the latest updates, Ukrainians have reinforced the region and amplified the offensive operation in the forest, successfully establishing control over several more Russian strongpoints.
The president of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky praised the efforts of the marines and gave some encouragement. Russian sources reported that despite continuous Russian attempts to undermine Ukrainian logistics, Ukrainians somehow managed to improve it even more by creating at least two more pontoon bridges near Krynky. Russian analysts said that under the cover of artillery fire, Ukrainians are effectively conducting rotation and replenishing the supplies. The analysts concluded that Ukrainians will definitely increase the pressure in the near future.
20 Nov: Nice. Ukrainians set up pontoon bridges for offensive operation - Reporting from Ukraine
Day 635: Nov 20
Today, there are a lot of updates from the Kherson region.
Here, Ukrainian forces focused on developing their success in Krynky even further, and according to Russian sources, they recently deployed additional units and launched a series of powerful attacks.
If you still remember, last time, I told you that Russians gathered their forces to squash the Ukrainian foothold and unsuccessfully tried to attack them with tanks from the northeast and with infantry from the south. Today, more information has become available about how Ukrainians managed to get the upper hand and regain the initiative despite having less heavy equipment than Russians.
The initial setting was extremely tough because Russians shelled the Ukrainian bridgehead non-stop and frequently used the devastating power of thermobaric artillery systems to make the area untenable for Ukrainians. This was the first and the main problem that Ukrainians prioritized solving. Ukrainians knew the biggest weakness of the Russian thermobaric artillery and it was its short range of around 5 kilometers. Ukrainians understood that they did not need to look far to find it and gave the order to drone operators to hunt them down. Given the general direction of fire and the local roads, it was quite obvious that Russians quickly drove up, made a salvo, and escaped. Unfortunately for Russians, Ukrainians deployed heavy assault octocopters Baba Yaga in the region. Recently released footage shows that TOS-1 was helpless in the face of the drone attack, the octocopter dropped all mines precisely on the target and destroyed it. Later, Russian soldiers released a picture showing the aftermath.
Once the short-range artillery was suppressed, as Russians were discouraged from getting these valuable assets close to the region, Ukrainians started suppressing long-range artillery. Ukrainians anticipated the Russian attack to be launched any time, so the counterbattery fire needed to be provided quickly and needed to be precise. Ukrainian special forces operating reconnaissance drones and HIMARS took the task and started destroying Russian “Grads”.
In the meantime, Ukrainian soldiers were attacked from multiple sides. In order to undermine the Russian offensive capabilities, the Ukrainian special force also conducted a series of HIMARS strikes on the outskirts of Krynky, where the Russian infantry was waiting to join the armored units. Ukrainian drone operators unveiled hidden equipment and destroyed several tanks that were hidden under garbage. Later, some Russian sources also released a video showing the remnants of the armored fighting vehicles participating in the mechanized assault.
Even though the attack was rebuffed, some Russian sources claimed that it was partially successful because Ukrainians were pushed out of the forest. Some analysts claimed that by recapturing positions on the outer edge of the forest, Russians established total fire control over the central part of the village, further pushing Ukrainians back into the islands.
Ukrainian soldiers rebuffed these claims by posting a video showing how they were walking inside the settlement. Russian sources started backtracking and claimed that Ukrainians conducted a counterattack and recaptured Russian positions in the forest, however, the Ukrainian side claimed that they are present in the forest because they never left it. In fact, according to the latest updates, Ukrainians have reinforced the region and amplified the offensive operation in the forest, successfully establishing control over several more Russian strongpoints.
The president of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky praised the efforts of the marines and gave some encouragement. Russian sources reported that despite continuous Russian attempts to undermine Ukrainian logistics, Ukrainians somehow managed to improve it even more by creating at least two more pontoon bridges near Krynky. Russian analysts said that under the cover of artillery fire, Ukrainians are effectively conducting rotation and replenishing the supplies. The analysts concluded that Ukrainians will definitely increase the pressure in the near future.
November 21, 2023
The Kansas City Chiefs & the Philadelphia Eagles go head to head on Monday Night Football and the Kelce Brothers face off, President Joe Biden pardoned two turkeys in honor of Thanksgiving, we play a game in honor of his 81st birthday, the MAGA troops rallied in Iowa to see their Orange Jesus in the flesh, and Guillermo goes full-on Formula one at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Kimmel: Trump Yells About Golden Showers, Biden Turns 81 & Kelce Brothers Face Off on Monday Night Football
The Kansas City Chiefs & the Philadelphia Eagles go head to head on Monday Night Football and the Kelce Brothers face off, President Joe Biden pardoned two turkeys in honor of Thanksgiving, we play a game in honor of his 81st birthday, the MAGA troops rallied in Iowa to see their Orange Jesus in the flesh, and Guillermo goes full-on Formula one at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
November 21, 2023
Mike Davis, a major Trump ally and potential future Attorney General, is threatening to indict, detain, denaturalize, and deport progressive MSNBC commentator Mehdi Hasan.
Major Trump ally threatens to indict and deport progressive host - Pondering Politics
Mike Davis, a major Trump ally and potential future Attorney General, is threatening to indict, detain, denaturalize, and deport progressive MSNBC commentator Mehdi Hasan.
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