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TexasTowelie

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Sat Nov 22, 2025, 05:56 AM 19 hrs ago

There's a Big Crisis Brewing for Russia in Occupied Ukraine - Paul Warburg



There's a looming crisis growing in Ukraine in the regions occupied by Russia. As a result of the methods Russia has used in its war against Ukraine, many environmental problems have been created and left untreated. From the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam, to regular dust storms, to the impact of fiber optic cables and explosives spread over thousands of kilometers, its becoming increasingly clear that Russia has destroyed most of the value of the land in the Donbas they intend to occupy. Whether Russia wins or loses the war, the benefit to them that comes from holding this territory is less than many people realize. This in turn gives us a window into the psychology of Vladimir Putin - not seeking a victory for practical reasons, but for desperate and emotional ones.
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