More Bad News for Russia

[Brasscasing]

The 30 Millimeter Solution: Army Upgunning Strykers Vs. Russia


Stryker vehicles from the Army’s 2nd Cavalry Regiment in Romania.

..." Amidst rising anxieties over Russia, one of the last US combat units still based in Europe, the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, has asked for bigger guns. The House Armed Services Committee is already setting aside money for the urgent upgrade, which the Army staff officially approved yesterday in a memo obtained by Breaking Defense:"...

..."In brief, the 2nd Cavalry wants 81 of its eight-wheel-drive Stryker infantry carrier vehicles fitted with 30 millimeter automatic cannon. 30 mm is more than twice the caliber of the 12.7 mm machineguns those Strykers currently mount. It’s actually a bigger weapon than the notoriously destructive 25 mm chaingun on the much heavier M2 Bradley infantry carrier."...

A copy of the memo is attached to the full article here...

http://breakingdefense.com/2015/04/the-30-millimeter-solution-army-upgunning-strykers-vs-russia/

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[JayH]

Cant help telling his lies-- loss is more like 4 times that amount and likely to be greater this year.It seems nothing( except military defeat) is going to alter Russia's stupidity.

Russia because of sanctions has lost $ 160 billion - Putin

Глава РФ рассказал о последствиях
Из-за санкций и падений цены на нефть экономика РФ недосчиталась 160 млрд долларов. Об этом сегодня заявил российский президент Владимир Путин.
"Вот смотрите, у нас общий объем поступления иностранной валюты в нашу экономику в год составлял примерно 500 миллиардов долларов – 497, скажем, 500. После падения цен со 100 долларов за баррель до 50 в нашу экономику не пришло 160 миллиардов из 500 – большая цифра", – заявил Путин.

http://www.segodnya.ua/world/rossiya-iz-za-sankciy-poteryala-160-mlrd-dollarov-putin-611502.html

[AkMike]

Is Ukraine Conflict a Victory or Defeat for Russia?

To paraphrase a famous expression, "Be careful what you complain about — or you might end up with something to really complain about."

Moscow officials have long complained that the international community did not give Russia the attention it deserved. "Those insidious Westerners ignore Russia's wonderful foreign policy initiatives," they grumbled, "because they are unable to come up with anything half as brilliant themselves."

But all of that changed almost overnight. Now Russia is once again firmly in the limelight — right alongside Ebola and the Islamic State.

For the rest of this interesting article..

http://www.themoscowtimes.com/opinion/article/is-ukraine-conflict-a-victory-or-defeat-for-russia/519851.html

[JayH]

No doubt about it--Russians are definately short of being genuis!!
The driver is between life and death at the moment I am writing these lines. He happened to be a famous local soccer player, Andrey Eshchenko, Speed zone is 50KMH and estimated speed over 170KMH-- course-- being drunk he probably hardly noticed.


Russian footballer Andrey Yeshchenko has amazingly escaped unhurt after obliterating a power pole in a 170kmh car crash caught on CCTV.

Yeschchenko, who played for Russian in last year's Football World Cup in Brazil, was captured on camera speeding along a 50kmh stretch of road at more than three times the speed limit when he lost control of his high powered Nissan GT-R.

The remarkable footage shows the car fly past a fixed camera before ploughing straight through the power pole which, along with his vehicle, was destroyed on impact.

Yeshchenko, who plays for Russian premier league team Kuban Krasdnodar, reportedly escaped from the crash uninjured.

The club has refused to discuss the accident, which occurred on a two lane divided carriageway, amid rumours that Yeshchenko was drunk while behind the wheel

. Thankfully, the 31-year-old hit the pole rather than veering across the median strip into oncoming traffic

[LiveFromUkraine]

No doubt about it--Russians are definately short of being genuis!!
The driver is between life and death at the moment I am writing these lines. He happened to be a famous local soccer player, Andrey Eshchenko, Speed zone is 50KMH and estimated speed over 170KMH-- course-- being drunk he probably hardly noticed.

Hmm...  You say he is between life and death yet the article states he was unhurt. 

Russian footballer Andrey Yeshchenko has amazingly escaped unhurt after obliterating a power pole in a 170kmh car crash caught on CCTV.

I haven't seen an article state he was drunk.  I can't say you getting the facts wrong is surprising.

[JayH]

I haven't seen an article state he was drunk.  I can't say you getting the facts wrong is surprising.

Given your propensity to get it all wrong it is hardly a surprise that you mouth off before making the most rudimentary check.In your haste to troll me (again) you will see you will be proven wrong on each and every point!!
In case you dont get it-- an out of control drunken Russian with zero common sense or care for anyone else-result-he nearly kills himself.
SPORT
Russian football star Andrey Yeshchenko smashes Nissan GTR into pole at 170km/h
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH APRIL 30, 2015 5:49AM
 
The moment Andrey Yeshchenko's car collided with a pole at 170km/h.The moment Andrey Yeshchenko's car collided with a pole at 170km/h.
Russian footballer Andrey Yeshchenko sur...The moment Andrey Yeshchenko's car colli...
CCTV footage has captured the moment Russian football star Andrey Yeshchenko smashes his Nissan GTR into a pole at 170km/h.

Yeshchenko was part of Russia’s World Cup squad in 2014, and he is currently on loan to FC Kuban.

Reports suggest Yeshchenko may have consumed alcohol at the time of the accident, Kuban have not commented.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/football/russian-football-star-andrey-yeshchenko-smashes-nissan-gtr-into-pole-at-170kmh/story-fni2fopz-1227327704653

A mad video is doing the rounds in Russian football circles this week featuring Anzhi Makhachkala’s Andrey Yeshchenko, who is currently on loan at Kuban Krasnodar.

The 31-year-old left back was part of Russia’s 2014 World Cup squad.

Yeshchenko was recently caught on CCTV footage crashing his Nissan GTR into a pole whilst driving at 105 miles per hour.

Rumours are going around that Yeshchenko may have been drunk at the time of the accident, while Kuban are refusing to talk to the press about what happened.

Watch the scary CCTV footage below.

http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/shocking-russian-footballer-andrey-yeshchenko-filmed-crashing-pole-105-miles-hour-video/

[JayH]

Hmm...  You say he is between life and death yet the article states he was unhurt. 

They are actually not my words-they were taken from report( fwiw)

[Hammer2722]

They are actually not my words-they were taken from report( fwiw)

You'll have to forgive his inability to comprehend what he reads......

[Boethius]

Yeshchenko is a Ukrainian surname.

[sleepycat]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/30/kim-jong-un-cancels-moscow-trip_n_7179522.html?ncid=txtlnkusaolp00000592

Must be embarrassing for botox midget Putin when even Lil' Kim from North Korea snubs his upcoming fancy parade. 

[AkMike]

lmao!  Putin's going to be like the little girl that's all dressed up for the prom and no one is coming for her. 

 Even the last commie standing won't be seen with Huliomeister. 

[AkMike]

The Beginning Of The End For Putin? Real Reform Begins To Take Hold In Ukraine.

In just over a year, Ukraine has seen a political revolution, two elections (one presidential, one parliamentary), an economic collapse and a Russian invasion resulting in a “hybrid war” that has ravaged the country.  Its new western-leaning government has struggled to maintain sovereignty as well as stability.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has made no secret of his intention to destroy the country, even going so far as to deny that it is, in fact, a country.  For those who are familiar with Putin’s regime, this is hardly surprising.  A successful, vibrant and democratic neighbor on Russia’s border would only serve to remind his constituents how repressive and ineffectual his rule has become

As I argued a year ago, the sanctions imposed by the Obama administration could bring down the Russian leader.   Now, faced with a crumbling economy, rampant corruption and international isolation many believe that Putin is fighting for his political survival.

• Clearly, he cannot afford Ukraine to become a model for his disgruntled countrymen.
  
  http://www.forbes.com/sites/gregsatell/2015/04/28/the-beginning-of-the-end-for-putin-real-reform-begins-to-take-hold-in-ukraine/
  

[LiveFromUkraine]

Given your propensity to get it all wrong it is hardly a surprise that you mouth off before making the most rudimentary check.In your haste to troll me (again) you will see you will be proven wrong on each and every point!!
In case you dont get it-- an out of control drunken Russian with zero common sense or care for anyone else-result-he nearly kills himself.

While it doesn't surprise me in the least you would take rumors as facts, many of us rather know whether it is truth or not before jumping to conclusions. 

Did the article say Russians are genius?  Next time, supply a link so we can take out the garbage you write and read the article itself.       I am also curious if the article said he was between life and death while saying he was unhurt.  Care to share the link so I can see?


Not everyone can be as smart as you Aussies.  

[LiveFromUkraine]

Yeshchenko is a Ukrainian surname.

Bo, the details don't matter to these guys. 

[AkMike]

Yeshchenko is a Ukrainian surname.

Right but that doesn't mean that HE'S Ukrainian. He may have a russian passport.

[JayH]

Bo, the details don't matter to these guys. 

Given you propensity to swallow Kremlin lies and repeat them that really is laughable from you.
Looks like he is Russian by any definition-- and his idiotic behaviour illustrates it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Andrey Yeshchenko
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This name uses Eastern Slavic naming customs; the patronymic is Olegovich and the family name is Yeshchenko.
Andrey Yeshchenko
Andrey Yeshchenko 2014 Russia.jpg
With Russia in 2014
Personal information
Full name   Andrey Olegovich Yeshchenko
Date of birth   9 February 1984 (age 31)
Place of birth   Irkutsk, Soviet Union
Height   1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Playing position   Left Back
Club information
Current team
Kuban Krasnodar
(loan from Anzhi Makhachkala)
   Apps†   (Gls)†
2003–2004   Zvezda Irkutsk   41   (2)
2005–2006   FC Khimki   34   (2)
20
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 6 June 2014
Andrey Olegovich Yeshchenko (Russian: Андрей Олегович Ещенко; born 9 February 1984) is a professional Russian football player who plays as a defender for Kuban Krasnodar on loan from Anzhi Makhachkala.[1]

[AkMike]

15.09.14 10:37
 Another Russian soldier "lost" for good in Ukraine. PHOTO

One more "Cargo-200" (body of a killed soldier – ed.) arrived to Kasimov, a town in the Ryazan region: junior sergeant Vladislav Barakov irrevocably "lost" in the Eastern Ukraine.


This was announced by blogger ixteac7 in his Livejournal post, Censor.NET reports.

Junior sergeant Barakov Vladislav Aleksanrovich

Town: Kasimov, Ryazan region, Russian Federation

Military Unit/Base 54096 - 6th separate Chenstohovskaya Krasnoznamennaya tank brigade.

Is a part of the 20th combined arms army with the headquarters in Mulino
http://en.censor.net.ua/photo_news/302684/another_russian_soldier_lost_for_good_in_ukraine_photo

[Doll]

Russian President Vladimir Putin has made no secret of his intention to destroy the country, 
 

Where and when did he say that?[/list]

[AkMike]

Where and when did he say that?

PAY ATTENTION or re-read the article.

It was right after "Its new western-leaning government has struggled to maintain sovereignty as well as stability.

 And before the part where they said," For those who are familiar with Putin’s regime, this is hardly surprising."

 Jeesh some people's children.. 

[AkMike]

Russia: Massive Capital Flight Continues


Amid Russia's economic woes, billions of dollars continue to disappear in offshore havens. The net outflow of capital from Russia reached $32.6 billion during the first quarter of 2015, according to the nation's Central Bank.

The bank is now forecasting that capital flight may reach $131 billion by the end of the year. In reporting first quarter numbers, the Central Bank also upwardly revised the 2014 figure for net capital outflow to $154.1 billion from the previously reported $151.5 billion. That figure marks the highest annual total of capital flight since the Central Bank started tracking the trend back in 1994. Analysts predict capital flight will not stabilize anytime soon. "Capital outflow can only be stopped if the general population and businesses' confidence in Russia's stability is regained,"

Another sign that the Russian economy is being starved of capital is the sharp increase in bankruptcies. According to CMASF, the overall number of bankruptcies in the first quarter of 2015 reached levels last seen during the previous crisis in 2008-2009.



http://www.themoscowtimes.com/business/article/russia-massive-capital-flight-continues/520112.html

[AkMike]

Graft Has Cost Russia's Defense Ministry 7 Billion Rubles

Russia's Defense Ministry has been plagued by numerous corruption scandals in recent years.

Corruption has cost the Defense Ministry more than 7 billion rubles ($135 million), Prosecutor General Yury Chaika said in a report prepared for the Federation Council, Interfax reported Tuesday. 

"Military prosecutors have identified 1,896 corruption-related crimes. These include misappropriations, embezzlements, frauds and forgeries. The accumulated damage has surpassed 7 billion rubles," according to Chaika's report, entitled "On the State of Lawfulness in the Country."

Hundreds of people have been charged in connection with these crimes, including 257 officers, 154 of them senior ones, the report saidhttp://www.themoscowtimes.com/news/article/graft-has-cost-russias-defense-ministry-7-billion-rubles/519965.html

[AC]

Russia: Massive Capital Flight Continues


Amid Russia's economic woes, billions of dollars continue to disappear in offshore havens. The net outflow of capital from Russia reached $32.6 billion during the first quarter of 2015, according to the nation's Central Bank.

The bank is now forecasting that capital flight may reach $131 billion by the end of the year. In reporting first quarter numbers, the Central Bank also upwardly revised the 2014 figure for net capital outflow to $154.1 billion from the previously reported $151.5 billion. That figure marks the highest annual total of capital flight since the Central Bank started tracking the trend back in 1994. Analysts predict capital flight will not stabilize anytime soon. "Capital outflow can only be stopped if the general population and businesses' confidence in Russia's stability is regained,"

Another sign that the Russian economy is being starved of capital is the sharp increase in bankruptcies. According to CMASF, the overall number of bankruptcies in the first quarter of 2015 reached levels last seen during the previous crisis in 2008-2009.



http://www.themoscowtimes.com/business/article/russia-massive-capital-flight-continues/520112.html

Good article Mike.  The question now is, will the war hawks and Putin win and take further land from Ukraine with escalating military action, or will the Medvedev faction or another faction get control of Russia?

[Steamer]

PAY ATTENTION or re-read the article.

It was right after "Its new western-leaning government has struggled to maintain sovereignty as well as stability.

 And before the part where they said," For those who are familiar with Putin’s regime, this is hardly surprising."

 Jeesh some people's children.. 

It's not an article it's a blog, with all the authority and credibility that comes with it.

[Doll]

PAY ATTENTION or re-read the article.

Don'r want to/
Where and when did Purin say that?

[Boethius]

It's not an article it's a blog, with all the authority and credibility that comes with it.

It's not a blog, it is an op-ed piece in a business magazine.  The author has a blog, but the Forbes piece is not on his blog, as far as I can tell.
 
The author used the word "intention".  That implies action rather than words.  So, Putin need not state anything.  His intent can be surmised by the actions he has undertaken.