Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Is this  a serious question?

 

Obviously wanted a big celebration for May 9th. I don't think it would be the best move for Russia. He could be replaced by someone fresh with renewed drive. It would shock the world and ultimately lead to Ukraine getting more military aid as retaliation. And it could galvanise Ukrainians even more. 

Of course you won't

I'm not saying it's not them. I'm saying I wouldn't take the story at face value. As with all these top secret operations. They are that most of the time.

Zelensky has a few enemys

While they've nothing to gain I wouldn't put it past Putin. And maybe cutting off the head of the shake while Russia are making battlefield gains would have a short term effect on the Ukrainians. Who knows but just because we don't think it's a wise move for Russia doesn't mean they wouldn't do it.

These I thought were the more interesting headlines from yesterday

That’s not entirely the case. ISIS claimed responsibility. Usually that sort of admission is taken at face value, unless it’s a denial. That sort of act tends not to be something a group readily admits to unless it’s responsible and wants to take responsibility.

If it was a denial, I think you’d have a point. But it’s an admission. Why else would they do it? And they have a history of that sort of crude and indiscriminate attack in major cities, with a view to maximum casualties. Even Putin referred to “Radical Islamists”, with a vague swipe at blaming Ukraine. But the generally narrative is aligned.