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VikingChieftain

@VikingChieftain@krigskunst.social

Just an armchair chieftain trying to make sense of world politics and conflicts. 100% pro-Ukraine, 100% pro-democracy.

Born and raised in Sweden. Exported to Canada. Lived about half my life in Canada. I love both countries.

The profile picture is a replica of a Viking helmet. And no, the Vikings didn't have horns on their helmets. That was introduced in Wagner's opera The Ring of the Nibelung.

The header picture is of the Viking castle in Trelleborg (also called Trelleborgen).

This profile is from a federated server and may be incomplete. Browse more on the original instance.

anderspuck, to random
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Much of the analysis of the reshuffle in the Russian government seems to be missing how much it is about coup-proofing Putin's regime rather than making smart decisions for Russia.

This is a snippet from the latest Logic of War newsletter (paid).
https://www.logicofwar.com/kremlin-reshuffle-is-about-regime-security/

VikingChieftain,
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@anderspuck @jmarnesto @elCelio

Caesar had a salad named after him. One wonders what will be named after Tsar Putin. πŸ€”

eunews, to random
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Hungarian public broadcaster agrees to air hardline Chinese propaganda

Classic quotes by Xi Jinping, the world's biggest water-diversion project, happy and thankful kiwi farmers, and upholding the fundamental principles of the Party – soon to be airing on Hungarian public television.

https://telex.hu/english/2024/05/13/hungarian-public-broadcaster-agrees-to-air-hardline-chinese-propaganda

VikingChieftain,
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@eunews

β€œThe joy of being a Uighur in China.”

VikingChieftain, to random
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Ukrainian kamikaze drones light up another mobile Russian BBQ.

Ukrainian kamikaze drones set a Russian tank on fire.

VikingChieftain, to random
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The evolution of the turtle tanks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gWlb0N2jNc

osma, (edited ) to random
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Is it possible for putin to replace self-interested henchmen with more effective people? One would hope not. In any effect, patrushev out, shoigu has a new job, and a new guy in defense ministry. Shall he have an illustrious, short career lining his own pockets with plunder and planning castles in the countryside.

Edit: "new" guy not so new - 65 yo, deputy PM with no notable achievements. Unthreatening to the little guy.
https://thehill.com/policy/defense/4659289-putin-replaces-defense-minister/

VikingChieftain,
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@lindamarie @osma

As Alice Cooper would have put it...

𝑂𝑛𝑒 π‘‘π‘œπ‘€π‘›, π‘œπ‘›π‘’ π‘‘π‘œ π‘”π‘œ
𝐽𝑒𝑠𝑑 π‘Žπ‘›π‘œπ‘‘β„Žπ‘’π‘Ÿ 𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑑 𝑖𝑛 π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘β„Žπ‘Žπ‘šπ‘π‘’π‘Ÿ
𝑃𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑛'𝑠 π‘™π‘œπ‘£π‘’'𝑠 π‘Ž π‘™π‘œπ‘Žπ‘‘π‘’π‘‘ 𝑔𝑒𝑛
𝑅𝑒𝑑 π‘™π‘–π‘”β„Žπ‘‘π‘ , π‘ π‘‘π‘œπ‘ π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘”π‘œ
π‘Šβ„Žπ‘Žπ‘‘π‘β„Žπ‘Ž π‘”π‘œπ‘›π‘›π‘Ž π‘‘π‘œ π‘€β„Žπ‘’π‘› π‘¦π‘œπ‘’ π‘π‘™π‘Žπ‘¦ π‘€π‘–π‘‘β„Ž π‘‘π‘Žπ‘›π‘”π‘’π‘Ÿ
𝑃𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑛'𝑠 π‘™π‘œπ‘£π‘’'𝑠 π‘Ž π‘™π‘œπ‘Žπ‘‘π‘’π‘‘ 𝑔𝑒𝑛
𝐴𝑛𝑑 𝑖𝑑 π‘ β„Žπ‘œπ‘œπ‘‘π‘  π‘‘π‘œ π‘˜π‘–π‘™π‘™

paka, to random
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Ukraine identified personnel responsible for carrying out Kinzhal missile strikes on

Air-launched missile, which Russia claims is , is difficult to shoot down

They identified 29 people working as the command, flight, tech staff from 44th Separate Long-Range Aviation Regiment

Also identified were 11 MiG-31K aircraft numbers, Ukraine’s military intelligence service said.

https://kyivindependent.com/military-intelligence-identifies-russian-personnel-behind-kinzhal-strikes/

VikingChieftain,
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@paka

Looking into the crystal ball, I see sudden death for many of these Russians.

rvps2001, to Russia
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πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί A military unit called "Bars Kaskad" is recruiting 's elite, the UK Ministry of Defence said.

The unit is mostly involved in drone operations far from the front lines in

It likely allows recruits to "sidestep" usual service requirements "with guaranteed safety," said the MoD.

https://www.businessinsider.com/russian-drone-unit-recruits-sons-kremlin-elite-them-safe-uk-2024-5

VikingChieftain,
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@rvps2001

I'm sure GUR will make sure that the "guaranteed safety" isn't guaranteed.

noelreports, to random
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Convicted Ukrainians who will be mobilized into the army will serve in special units. However, the decision on mobilization will depend not only on the prisoner, spokesman of the Ministry of Defense Dmytro Lazutkin reports.

"The decision to mobilize a particular convict will depend not only on his personal desire and the nature of the crime, but also on the conclusion of the Criminal Investigation Department, the court's decision and the willingness of the commander to accept," he said.

VikingChieftain,
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@noelreports

The Dirty Dozen(s)... Well, it's not the first time in history. πŸ™‚

A scene from the movie Dirty Dozen (1967). The lineup of the prisoners who would serve in the special operation.

18+ osz, to random German
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ruSSian public transportation: Where an everyday bus ride and a crazy adventure merge seamlessly into one another.

video/mp4

VikingChieftain,
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@osz

Everything in Russia wants to be a submarine.

eunews, to random
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Xi Jinping flatters and seeks to boost Eurosceptic leaders

Welcomed with great pomp in Serbia and Hungary, the Chinese leader praised China's economic partnerships with the two countries, with which he shares a mistrust of the EU.

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/05/11/xi-jinping-flatters-and-seeks-to-boost-eurosceptic-leaders_6671066_4.html

VikingChieftain,
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@eunews

Xi is full of shit as always.

ragnarbjartur, to Ukraine
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⚑️ WAR IN - MAY 12, 2024

β–  Most combat engagements this year so far, 3rd highest since start of reporting
β–  High casualties but equipment losses below 7-day average
β–  Unfavorable strike ratio development; more πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί strikes, fewer πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ ones
β–  Oryx: 39 πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί 30 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ added to records (net addition); 30-day ratio down to 2.5x

See dashboard for further data

πŸ“ˆ https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/r6zK3WtxevQ

VikingChieftain,
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@ragnarbjartur

The Russian casualties are going to stay high for a good while now. And they better order more golf carts from China, because their logistics continue to take a severe beating.

VikingChieftain,
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@osz @Paladin @ragnarbjartur

My Russian is a little rusty, but I think the narrator was talking about how hard it is to play golf in Ukraine. πŸ˜‚

VikingChieftain,
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@Paladin @osz @ragnarbjartur

Yeah, they entered the wrong league.

VikingChieftain,
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@ragnarbjartur @osz @Paladin πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

paninid, to random
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https://www.wonkette.com/p/public-school-tried-to-ban-a-kids

VikingChieftain,
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@paninid

And he always turns off his hearing when you ask about winning the lottery.

noelreports, to random
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The great Russian disappearing act.

video/mp4

VikingChieftain,
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@noelreports

The only one I feel sorry for in this video is the goat.

MarvinTheMartian, to Russia
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Can Russia win in Ukraine with nuclear weapons?
by @anderspuck 13:52

Russia is again threatening the West with nuclear retaliation, but how close are we actually to nuclear war?

Cmdr. Nielsen discusses what will happen if Russia uses nuclear weapons in Ukraine.

πŸ‡©πŸ‡° πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦
is a military analyst and Navy Commander at the Royal Danish Defence College. He studies 's military since long before the 2022 invasion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4mZPc_kkys



VikingChieftain,
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@MarvinTheMartian @anderspuck

Yeah, I don't think Putin would pull the nuclear card unless there was a real invasion of the Russian homeland.

EvilBunnyPottymouth, to random
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Chinese zoo under fire after dyeing dogs to resemble pandas

A zoo in China has been accused of trying to deceive visitors with a pair of dogs dyed black and white to look like panda bears.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/chinese-zoo-under-fire-dyeing-140049371.html

VikingChieftain,
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@EvilBunnyPottymouth

And it’s not the first time they try to pull that stunt. πŸ˜†

hanse_mina, to Ukraine
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The moment HIMARS hits the the Paradise restaurant in .

https://t.me/mysiagin/28523

video/mp4

VikingChieftain,
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@hanse_mina

Happy anniversary, Ruskies!

18+ hanse_mina, to Ukraine
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Journalist embedded with Ukrainian paratroopers is completely surrounded by Russians

https://www.reddit.com/r/interestingasfuck/comments/1coxi7o/journalist_embedded_with_ukrainian_paratroopers/

#Ukraine #Russia

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VikingChieftain,
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@hanse_mina

Thank you, Obama! Still fighting the good fight. Now in Ukraine. πŸ€—

Punk seems to have been given a good dose of morphine to deal with the shrapnel. I hope he recovers well.

noelreports, to random
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The new tactical sign of the Russian grouping, which is trying to advance into the Kharkiv region.

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VikingChieftain,
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@rogerhaase @noelreports

That's probably what it is...

ragnarbjartur, to Ukraine
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⚑️ WAR IN - MAY 11, 2024

β–  Combat engagements up between days; highest casualties of 2024 matched
β–  Massive equipment losses including 55 artillery units
β–  Increased πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί strikes; combined strike ratio at 7-day average
β–  Visually confirmed ratio in last 30 days: Oryx 2.7x, Perpetua 2.8x

See dashboard for further data

πŸ“ˆ https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/ja0OyQPSTns

VikingChieftain,
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@Paladin @ragnarbjartur

Yes, it's unfortunately not just Russians dying. 😠

hanse_mina, to Ukraine
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Russian workers are quitting their jobs at oil refineries en masse over safety fears amid a spate of Ukrainian drone attacks targeting President Vladimir 's energy infrastructure, according to a report.

https://www.newsweek.com/russia-oil-refinery-hub-drone-attacks-ukraine-1899132

VikingChieftain,
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@hanse_mina

I'm sure the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection is listening to their complaints... πŸ˜‰

marcusosterberg, to Spotify Swedish
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Om Sverige inte passar Γ€r det bara att flytta. Vi har vΓ₯ra skatter fΓΆr att Γ€ven icke-miljardΓ€rer ska ha ett bra liv. SΓ₯ barn fΓ₯r en bra skolgΓ₯ng. FΓΆr att de som av olika anledningar har svΓ₯rt att fΓΆrsΓΆrja sig sjΓ€lva Γ€ndΓ₯ har det anstΓ€ndigt.

Sluta gnΓ€ll och dra! HejdΓ₯, och hΓ€lsa Joe Rogan som ni bevisligen har rΓ₯d att strΓΆssla miljarder ΓΆver πŸ‘‹

https://www.breakit.se/artikel/40122/spotify-chefen-rasar-mot-svenska-skatterna-dranerar

VikingChieftain,
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@joakimfors

Girighet i alla dess former - girighet efter liv, efter pengar, efter kΓ€rlek, efter kunskap - har prΓ€glat mΓ€nsklighetens uppΓ₯tgΓ₯ende vΓ₯g. Och girighet - tro mig - kommer inte bara att rΓ€dda Spotify, utan Γ€ven det andra dΓ₯ligt fungerande fΓΆretaget som kallas Sverige. Tack sΓ₯ mycket, herr ordfΓΆrande.

rvps2001, to sweden
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πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ #Sweden will allocate 28 million euros to several funds to support #Ukraine's defense capabilities, the country's Defense Ministry announced on May 9.

https://kyivindependent.com/sweden-to-allocate-28-million-euros-for-ukraines-defense/

VikingChieftain,
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@rvps2001

Stop holding back... Send half of the Swedish fleet of JAS 39 Gripens. Then buy more from SAAB and other manufacturers.

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