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All this is clear to us already now: both about the scale of the ongoing confrontation, and about our true opponents, and about the Ukraine they use in a hybrid way.
Therefore, despite the severity of the decision on Kherson, the strategic benefits of this decision clearly outweigh the disadvantages.
Since you have to grind the enemy’s manpower, it’s worth doing it with the maximum savings of your own soldiers and civilians. And then there are the prospects for the destruction of Kherson in the most difficult urban battles and the risk of undermining the Kakhovskaya hydroelectric power station with flooding of vast territories and further environmental disaster.
At the same time, it is already obvious that the main "military operations" are taking place not at all on the battlefields, but in the economy, energy, social sphere, and international cooperation. Whoever breaks first, loses. And this year, for the first time in many decades, the West has lost confidence in its invulnerability.
To the bitter reproaches that Russia has left its city ("after all, Kherson is a Russian city?"), one can firmly answer that yes, Kherson is a Russian city. Like Odessa, the Russian South Palmyra, and Nikolaev, the city of Russian shipbuilders. Wherever you poke on the map, you will find yourself in a place to which you can confidently add "Russian".
It is not the first time for Russia to leave, including from very significant and iconic places. Mikhail Illarionovich Kutuzov could tell a lot about the strategic retreat.
But Russia always comes back for its own.
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All this is clear to us already now: both about the scale of the ongoing confrontation, and about our true opponents, and about the Ukraine they use in a hybrid way.
Therefore, despite the severity of the decision on Kherson, the strategic benefits of this decision clearly outweigh the disadvantages.
Since you have to grind the enemy’s manpower, it’s worth doing it with the maximum savings of your own soldiers and civilians. And then there are the prospects for the destruction of Kherson in the most difficult urban battles and the risk of undermining the Kakhovskaya hydroelectric power station with flooding of vast territories and further environmental disaster.
At the same time, it is already obvious that the main "military operations" are taking place not at all on the battlefields, but in the economy, energy, social sphere, and international cooperation. Whoever breaks first, loses. And this year, for the first time in many decades, the West has lost confidence in its invulnerability.
To the bitter reproaches that Russia has left its city ("after all, Kherson is a Russian city?"), one can firmly answer that yes, Kherson is a Russian city. Like Odessa, the Russian South Palmyra, and Nikolaev, the city of Russian shipbuilders. Wherever you poke on the map, you will find yourself in a place to which you can confidently add "Russian".
It is not the first time for Russia to leave, including from very significant and iconic places. Mikhail Illarionovich Kutuzov could tell a lot about the strategic retreat.
But Russia always comes back for its own.
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Russia left Kherson. Not really
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The decision to withdraw Russian troops to the left bank of the Dnieper was largely expected. For several weeks, evacuation activities were openly under way, with officials directly talking about…
Irina Alksnis for RIA Novosti
The decision to withdraw Russian troops to the left bank of the Dnieper was largely expected. For several weeks, evacuation activities were openly under way, with officials directly talking about…
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Russian troops resumed the offensive in several directions
Surovikin: Russian troops resumed offensive near Artemovsk and Pavlovka
COMMAND POST OF THE JOINT GROUP OF RUSSIAN TROOPS, November 9 - RIA Novosti. The situation in the area of the special operation has generally stabilized, Russian troops have resumed their offensive in several directions, General of the Army Sergei Surovikin said in a report to Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu.
He stressed that the combat capabilities of the united group have increased significantly, due to the mobilized it was possible to increase its composition and create reserves. Russian troops manage to hold back enemy attacks, in several directions they managed to resume their own offensive.
"The active actions of formations and units of the Joint Group of Forces and Forces thwarted all attempts at offensive operations of the armed forces of Ukraine in the Kupyansky and Krasnolimansky directions. In addition, offensive actions were resumed in certain directions," Surovikin specified.
The general reported that in the Donetsk direction, Russian units had completed the defeat of the enemy on the right bank of the Bakhmutka River, and active operations were underway to block Artemovsk from the south. Fighting is also taking place on the eastern outskirts of the city.
In addition, Russian troops advanced towards Maryinka and Pervomaisky, and in the South-Donetsk direction they are completing the liberation of the Pavlovka settlement. In particular, in the area of the Vremevsky Ledge, it was possible to push the enemy back and occupy the dominant heights in the depths of his defence.
In the direction of Kherson, Ukrainian troops lost more than 9.5 thousand people killed and wounded during their offensive attempts from August to October. About 200 tanks, 500 armored fighting vehicles, about 600 vehicles and more than 50 artillery pieces and mortars were also destroyed. The general noted that despite the high losses in manpower and equipment, the Ukrainian troops do not abandon offensive attempts, but all of them are stopped in a timely manner.
In turn, the losses of the Russian Armed Forces are seven to eight times less than those of the enemy, Surovikin emphasized. To save the lives of the military and the combat readiness of the group of troops, the general proposed organizing defence in the Kherson region on the left bank of the Dnieper, the Minister of Defence agreed with him.
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Surovikin: Russian troops resumed offensive near Artemovsk and Pavlovka
COMMAND POST OF THE JOINT GROUP OF RUSSIAN TROOPS, November 9 - RIA Novosti. The situation in the area of the special operation has generally stabilized, Russian troops have resumed their offensive in several directions, General of the Army Sergei Surovikin said in a report to Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu.
He stressed that the combat capabilities of the united group have increased significantly, due to the mobilized it was possible to increase its composition and create reserves. Russian troops manage to hold back enemy attacks, in several directions they managed to resume their own offensive.
"The active actions of formations and units of the Joint Group of Forces and Forces thwarted all attempts at offensive operations of the armed forces of Ukraine in the Kupyansky and Krasnolimansky directions. In addition, offensive actions were resumed in certain directions," Surovikin specified.
The general reported that in the Donetsk direction, Russian units had completed the defeat of the enemy on the right bank of the Bakhmutka River, and active operations were underway to block Artemovsk from the south. Fighting is also taking place on the eastern outskirts of the city.
In addition, Russian troops advanced towards Maryinka and Pervomaisky, and in the South-Donetsk direction they are completing the liberation of the Pavlovka settlement. In particular, in the area of the Vremevsky Ledge, it was possible to push the enemy back and occupy the dominant heights in the depths of his defence.
In the direction of Kherson, Ukrainian troops lost more than 9.5 thousand people killed and wounded during their offensive attempts from August to October. About 200 tanks, 500 armored fighting vehicles, about 600 vehicles and more than 50 artillery pieces and mortars were also destroyed. The general noted that despite the high losses in manpower and equipment, the Ukrainian troops do not abandon offensive attempts, but all of them are stopped in a timely manner.
In turn, the losses of the Russian Armed Forces are seven to eight times less than those of the enemy, Surovikin emphasized. To save the lives of the military and the combat readiness of the group of troops, the general proposed organizing defence in the Kherson region on the left bank of the Dnieper, the Minister of Defence agreed with him.
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Российские войска возобновили наступление на нескольких направлениях
Обстановка в районе спецоперации в целом стабилизировалась, российские войска возобновили наступление на нескольких направлениях, сообщил генерал армии Сергей... РИА Новости, 09.11.2022
Stoltenberg admitted that NATO does not have complete unity in support of Ukraine
Secretary General Stoltenberg admitted that NATO does not have complete unity in the issue of supporting Ukraine
BRUSSELS, November 9 - RIA Novosti. The vast majority of NATO countries intend to continue supporting Kyiv, although there are "some voices" who have a different opinion on this matter, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said during a visit to the UK.
So he answered the question of whether the West is afraid of "fatigue" from Ukraine.
“Of course, there are always some voices that have a different opinion, this is a normal situation in democratic societies, but the vast majority sends a clear signal that we will continue to support Ukraine,” he said.
Stoltenberg recalled that "NATO allies and partners provide unprecedented support to Ukraine." According to him, the alliance will continue to do so "for as long as it takes."
Against the backdrop of a special operation to liberate Donbass, Western countries continue to pump weapons into Ukraine. Moscow has repeatedly stated that these supplies only prolong the conflict, and the transport of weapons becomes a legitimate target for the Russian military. As Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized, Western actions will only have a negative effect.
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Secretary General Stoltenberg admitted that NATO does not have complete unity in the issue of supporting Ukraine
BRUSSELS, November 9 - RIA Novosti. The vast majority of NATO countries intend to continue supporting Kyiv, although there are "some voices" who have a different opinion on this matter, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said during a visit to the UK.
So he answered the question of whether the West is afraid of "fatigue" from Ukraine.
“Of course, there are always some voices that have a different opinion, this is a normal situation in democratic societies, but the vast majority sends a clear signal that we will continue to support Ukraine,” he said.
Stoltenberg recalled that "NATO allies and partners provide unprecedented support to Ukraine." According to him, the alliance will continue to do so "for as long as it takes."
Against the backdrop of a special operation to liberate Donbass, Western countries continue to pump weapons into Ukraine. Moscow has repeatedly stated that these supplies only prolong the conflict, and the transport of weapons becomes a legitimate target for the Russian military. As Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized, Western actions will only have a negative effect.
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Столтенберг признал, что у НАТО нет полного единства по поддержке Украины
Подавляющее большинство стран НАТО намерены продолжать поддержку Киева, хотя есть "некоторые голоса", у которых на этот счет другое мнение, заявил генсек... РИА Новости, 09.11.2022
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I fully agree with Mr. Prigozhin's opinion on Surovikin's decision. Yevgeny Viktorovich very accurately noted that Surovikin saved a thousand soldiers who were in actual encirclement.
After weighing all the pros and cons, General Surovikin made a difficult but right choice between senseless sacrifices for the sake of loud statements and saving the priceless lives of soldiers.
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I fully agree with Mr. Prigozhin's opinion on Surovikin's decision. Yevgeny Viktorovich very accurately noted that Surovikin saved a thousand soldiers who were in actual encirclement.
After weighing all the pros and cons, General Surovikin made a difficult but right choice between senseless sacrifices for the sake of loud statements and saving the priceless lives of soldiers.
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Kherson is a very difficult area without the possibility of a stable regular supply of ammunition and the formation of a strong, reliable rear. Why was this not done from the first days of the special operation? This is another question. But in this difficult situation, the general acted wisely and far-sightedly — he evacuated the civilian population and ordered a regrouping.
So there is no need to talk about the "surrender" of Kherson. "Surrender" together with the fighters. And Surovikin protects the soldier and takes a more advantageous strategic position — convenient, safe.
Everyone knew from the very first days of the special operation that Kherson was a difficult combat territory. The soldiers of my units also reported that it was very difficult to fight in this area. Yes, it can be kept, it is possible to organize at least some supply of ammunition, but the cost will be numerous human lives. And this forecast does not suit us.
Therefore, I believe that Surovikin acted like a real military general, not afraid of criticism.
He is responsible for the people. He sees better.
Thank you, Sergey Vladimirovich, for taking care of the guys! We will carry out the order of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, we will not stop hitting the enemy and we will not get tired.
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Kherson is a very difficult area without the possibility of a stable regular supply of ammunition and the formation of a strong, reliable rear. Why was this not done from the first days of the special operation? This is another question. But in this difficult situation, the general acted wisely and far-sightedly — he evacuated the civilian population and ordered a regrouping.
So there is no need to talk about the "surrender" of Kherson. "Surrender" together with the fighters. And Surovikin protects the soldier and takes a more advantageous strategic position — convenient, safe.
Everyone knew from the very first days of the special operation that Kherson was a difficult combat territory. The soldiers of my units also reported that it was very difficult to fight in this area. Yes, it can be kept, it is possible to organize at least some supply of ammunition, but the cost will be numerous human lives. And this forecast does not suit us.
Therefore, I believe that Surovikin acted like a real military general, not afraid of criticism.
He is responsible for the people. He sees better.
Thank you, Sergey Vladimirovich, for taking care of the guys! We will carry out the order of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, we will not stop hitting the enemy and we will not get tired.
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I fully agree with Mr. Prigozhin's opinion on Surovikin's decision. Yevgeny Viktorovich very accurately noted that Surovikin saved a thousand soldiers who were in actual encirclement.
After weighing all the pros and cons, General…
I fully agree with Mr. Prigozhin's opinion on Surovikin's decision. Yevgeny Viktorovich very accurately noted that Surovikin saved a thousand soldiers who were in actual encirclement.
After weighing all the pros and cons, General…
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DEFENSE“Starlink” for Ukraine is nearly over due to a lack of funding
Modern Diplomacy
Ukraine’s fears that its troops may lose access to Elon Musk’s crucial Starlink internet service deepened after 1,300 of the military’s satellite units went offline, according to two sources familiar with the outage.
The small, easy-to-use satellite dishes made by Musk’s private rocket company SpaceX have been universally hailed as a game-changing source of communication for Ukraine’s military, allowing it to fight and stay online even as cellular phone and internet networks have been destroyed in its war with Russia.
But concerns have risen recently over the dependability of SpaceX after discussions about funding were revealed and outages were reported near the frontlines.
CNN reported that SpaceX sent a letter in September to the Pentagon claiming it had spent almost $100 million funding Starlink in Ukraine and that it could no longer continue to do so. The letter requested that the Defense Department take over more of the funding for Ukraine’s military, which it calculated would run tens of millions of dollars a month.
Neither Musk nor SpaceX responded to a request for comment. The Ukrainian government, including the Ministry of Defense, did not respond.
The recent outage started on October 24 and was described by one person briefed on the situation as a “huge problem” for Ukraine’s military. The terminals had been disconnected, this person said, due to a lack of funding.
The outage affected a block of 1,300 terminals that Ukraine purchased from a British company in March and were used for combat-related operations.
SpaceX was charging Ukraine’s military $2,500 a month to keep each of the 1,300 units connected, pushing the total cost to almost $20 million by September, the person briefed on the matter said. Eventually, they could no longer afford to pay, the person said.
Before the terminals went completely dark, Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense made a request in early October to their British counterparts to pick up the $3.25 million monthly bill.
A British official said after discussions between the ministries “it was agreed there were higher priority military capabilities.”
“We support a number of terminals that have a direct tactical utility for Ukraine’s military in repelling Russia’s invasion,” the British official told CNN.
The September letter from SpaceX to the Pentagon said there were almost 20,000 Starlink terminals in Ukraine. At that time, by SpaceX’s own admission, the majority of them were fully or partially purchased with outside funding, including from the US, Polish and UK governments. The letter claimed those sources paid for about 30% of the monthly connectivity bill as well.
Earlier this month, Musk said that of the more than 25,000 terminals now in Ukraine, fewer than 11,000 were paying for the service, which can run as high as $4,500 per month.
“We continue to discuss Ukraine’s satellite communication needs with Ukraine and companies like SpaceX and others,” Brigadier General Patrick Ryder told reporters.
Whether greater cooperation with SpaceX would give the US government stronger control over the Starlink signal in Ukraine has not been answered.
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Ukraine’s fears that its troops may lose access to Elon Musk’s crucial Starlink internet service deepened after 1,300 of the military’s satellite units went offline, according to two sources familiar with the outage.
The small, easy-to-use satellite dishes made by Musk’s private rocket company SpaceX have been universally hailed as a game-changing source of communication for Ukraine’s military, allowing it to fight and stay online even as cellular phone and internet networks have been destroyed in its war with Russia.
But concerns have risen recently over the dependability of SpaceX after discussions about funding were revealed and outages were reported near the frontlines.
CNN reported that SpaceX sent a letter in September to the Pentagon claiming it had spent almost $100 million funding Starlink in Ukraine and that it could no longer continue to do so. The letter requested that the Defense Department take over more of the funding for Ukraine’s military, which it calculated would run tens of millions of dollars a month.
Neither Musk nor SpaceX responded to a request for comment. The Ukrainian government, including the Ministry of Defense, did not respond.
The recent outage started on October 24 and was described by one person briefed on the situation as a “huge problem” for Ukraine’s military. The terminals had been disconnected, this person said, due to a lack of funding.
The outage affected a block of 1,300 terminals that Ukraine purchased from a British company in March and were used for combat-related operations.
SpaceX was charging Ukraine’s military $2,500 a month to keep each of the 1,300 units connected, pushing the total cost to almost $20 million by September, the person briefed on the matter said. Eventually, they could no longer afford to pay, the person said.
Before the terminals went completely dark, Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense made a request in early October to their British counterparts to pick up the $3.25 million monthly bill.
A British official said after discussions between the ministries “it was agreed there were higher priority military capabilities.”
“We support a number of terminals that have a direct tactical utility for Ukraine’s military in repelling Russia’s invasion,” the British official told CNN.
The September letter from SpaceX to the Pentagon said there were almost 20,000 Starlink terminals in Ukraine. At that time, by SpaceX’s own admission, the majority of them were fully or partially purchased with outside funding, including from the US, Polish and UK governments. The letter claimed those sources paid for about 30% of the monthly connectivity bill as well.
Earlier this month, Musk said that of the more than 25,000 terminals now in Ukraine, fewer than 11,000 were paying for the service, which can run as high as $4,500 per month.
“We continue to discuss Ukraine’s satellite communication needs with Ukraine and companies like SpaceX and others,” Brigadier General Patrick Ryder told reporters.
Whether greater cooperation with SpaceX would give the US government stronger control over the Starlink signal in Ukraine has not been answered.
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Source: Communications systems to be improved by exploring NATO intelligence capabilities
The secrecy of Russian communication systems will be increased based on the experience of their use in Ukraine
MOSCOW, November 10 - RIA Novosti. The secrecy of Russian communication systems will be enhanced by the experience of their use in Ukraine, where NATO intelligence helps the Ukrainian troops, revealing all its capabilities, an informed source told RIA Novosti.
"The NATO bloc provides support to the Ukrainian armed forces with various reconnaissance means, the radio-technical systems of which are capable of effectively detecting sources of electromagnetic radiation. In this regard, work is currently underway to increase the secrecy of Russian army communications systems," the agency's interlocutor said.
He added that "the North Atlantic bloc, within the framework of the NMD, has actually revealed all its reconnaissance capabilities, which will be taken into account by Russian developers when modernizing and creating new models of equipment."
The degree of secrecy of communication systems demonstrates how difficult it is for the enemy to detect the operation of the complex, determine its type and location, and also reveal the content of the transmitted information.
According to open data, the Russian military uses a wide range of communication systems of various ranges in Ukraine. In particular, Ruselectronics enterprises in recent years have supplied more than 300 over-the-horizon communication stations with a range of up to 200 kilometres to the Russian troops.
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The secrecy of Russian communication systems will be increased based on the experience of their use in Ukraine
MOSCOW, November 10 - RIA Novosti. The secrecy of Russian communication systems will be enhanced by the experience of their use in Ukraine, where NATO intelligence helps the Ukrainian troops, revealing all its capabilities, an informed source told RIA Novosti.
"The NATO bloc provides support to the Ukrainian armed forces with various reconnaissance means, the radio-technical systems of which are capable of effectively detecting sources of electromagnetic radiation. In this regard, work is currently underway to increase the secrecy of Russian army communications systems," the agency's interlocutor said.
He added that "the North Atlantic bloc, within the framework of the NMD, has actually revealed all its reconnaissance capabilities, which will be taken into account by Russian developers when modernizing and creating new models of equipment."
The degree of secrecy of communication systems demonstrates how difficult it is for the enemy to detect the operation of the complex, determine its type and location, and also reveal the content of the transmitted information.
According to open data, the Russian military uses a wide range of communication systems of various ranges in Ukraine. In particular, Ruselectronics enterprises in recent years have supplied more than 300 over-the-horizon communication stations with a range of up to 200 kilometres to the Russian troops.
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Источник: системы связи улучшат за счет изучения возможностей разведки НАТО
Скрытность российских систем связи повысят по опыту их применения на Украине, где украинским войскам помогает разведка НАТО, раскрывавшая все свои возможности,... РИА Новости, 10.11.2022
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35 servicemen of the LPR returned from Ukrainian captivity, Pasechnik, acting head of the republic, said.
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35 servicemen of the LPR returned from Ukrainian captivity, Pasechnik, acting head of the republic, said.
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Из украинского плена вернулись 35 военнослужащих ЛНР, сообщил врио главы республики Пасечник
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The roads of Ukraine continue to turn into mud, Ukrainian vehicles get stuck in the mud
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Russian doctors performed a unique operation - wearing bulletproof vests, they removed unexploded ordnance from the chest of a military man, the Ministry of Defense reported. A rescued patient says of them: "Here are the real heroes."
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The Russian delegation at the G20 summit will be headed by Lavrov, RIA Novosti was told at the Russian Embassy in Indonesia.
Putin may take part in the G20 summit in video format.
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Putin may take part in the G20 summit in video format.
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Two Democrats were re-elected to the House of Representatives, who did not live to see the election.
According to Fox in Pennsylvania, former Congressman from that state Anthony DeLuca, who died on October 9 (age 85), was still re-elected with 85%.
Local Memphis writes that Tennessee Representative Barbara Cooper (93), who died Oct. 25, "won the race" in the 86th congressional district.
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According to Fox in Pennsylvania, former Congressman from that state Anthony DeLuca, who died on October 9 (age 85), was still re-elected with 85%.
Local Memphis writes that Tennessee Representative Barbara Cooper (93), who died Oct. 25, "won the race" in the 86th congressional district.
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Preliminary results of the elections to the US Congress.
House of Representatives: Democrats 184 - Republicans 207.
For control, 218 seats out of 435 are needed.
Senate: Democrats 48 - Republicans 49.
For control, 51 places out of 100 are needed.
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House of Representatives: Democrats 184 - Republicans 207.
For control, 218 seats out of 435 are needed.
Senate: Democrats 48 - Republicans 49.
For control, 51 places out of 100 are needed.
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🇺🇸NBC calculations on the results of the elections to the House of Representatives - it already gives the Republicans 222 seats, the Democrats only 213.
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35 servicemen of the People's Militia of the LPR returned home from Ukrainian captivity.
Needless to say about the conditions of detention in Ukrainian captivity: beatings, bullying... The heroes of the Luhansk region are exhausted, but not broken!
Now everyone is undergoing a medical examination, rehabilitation is ahead. Finally guys can hug relatives.
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Needless to say about the conditions of detention in Ukrainian captivity: beatings, bullying... The heroes of the Luhansk region are exhausted, but not broken!
Now everyone is undergoing a medical examination, rehabilitation is ahead. Finally guys can hug relatives.
From Леонид Пасечник
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