russian invasion of Ukraine. Chronicle for December 23-24
In the early hours of February 24, 2022, Russia launched rocket attacks on Ukrainian territory and launched a direct full-scale invasion. APU repulse the enemy
- Rogozin's condition deteriorated sharply: his injury turned out to be more serious
Now the wounded Sarmatushka is being taken to Moscow, because doctors in Donetsk and Rostov do not dare to perform the operation because of its complexity.
Fingers crossed so that he does not reach the swamps of Moscow 
- In the Volgograd region, they want to name a school in honor of the deceased Wagnerite. The proposal was made by none other than State Duma deputy Andrey Gimbatov.
Prehistory:
Aleksey Nagin once studied in the village of Novy Rogachik. killer and now returned to the place where it should be - the Central cemetery of Volgograd.
Nagin was a member of the PMC "Wagner", was a co-author of the films "Sunshine" and Best in Hell.
According to father Alexei, — served in Chechnya, worked in the FSB special forces in Volgograd, served in Georgia, then — in Syria already as part of a PMC, where he spent three years. Then he was sent to Libya and then to Ukraine.
Excellent career growth: from FSB to PMC. In Russia, they don’t even hide the fact that these are related offices 
- One of the creators of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. died in the battles near Bakhmut. Vladimir Chizhov. 
- Attention, no one is taking anyone anywhere! Rogozin is in critical condition!
He cannot be sent from the military hospital to Moscow because of bad weather.
Fingers crossed in the morning work! People, crossed even stronger, let's push! The weather is on our side 
- Well, as if everything is logical 
- The New Year will not pass without pisyuns
Students from Vladivostok "competed" in the modeling of limbs from the snow
Immediately feel the bonds and spirituality of the Russian people 
- The ruble is everything!
In different regions of the Russian Federation, problems began with cashing out money, there were huge queues near ATMs.
At the same time, not everyone can withdraw money, even small amounts.
During the three weeks of December, the exchange rate of the ruble fell from 50 to 70 rubles per dollar.
Nabiullina, how are you? 
- #losses of invaders as of 23.12
+ 550 dead of the RF Armed Forces over the past day:
former special forces officer "Alpha" Mikhail Bridasov 21.12 cheerfully and enchantingly celebrated the birthday of Rogozin in the Donetsk restaurant "Shesh Besh"
Lieutenant Artur Ktsoev
Captain Oleg Orekhov
Major - Reserve Policeman Aleksey Buvakin was not retired, signed up as the commander of the remrota section of a tank regiment and, as usual, was successfully demobilized as always 
- Attack on Ukraine from Belarus: rashist media are actively forcing this information. Let's see what scenarios are possible:
Nothing Will Happen: Shit was made to disrupt the offensive campaigns of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and force Ukraine to negotiate and freeze the conflict.
Demonstration of forces in the Sumy-Chernihiv direction with the capture of 3.5 villages, the attenuation of the advance and further sitting under shelling.
An attempt at a real offensive deep into Ukraine and the total defeat of the RF Armed Forces, similar to the campaign against Kyiv on February 24th.
A successful breakthrough of the front is not considered due to lack of physical ability, lack of strength 
- On the stump, they rolled out a statement to the prosecutor's office, because he called "war a war."
In St. Petersburg, MP Nikita Yuferev wrote a statement to the prosecutor's office against Putin, because he believes that this expression of a bunker at a press conference can be regarded as "fakes about the Russian army."
Oh, how uncomfortable. 
- Russia said that the supply of Patriot systems to Ukraine will not prevent Moscow from achieving its goals, writes (https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraines-zelenskiy-tells-us-congress-aid-is-not -charity-urges-more-support-2022-12-22/) Reuters.
Although the Patriot air defense system is considered advanced, Putin called it "pretty old", telling reporters that Moscow will find a way to counter it.
Anecdote of the day. 
- The North Korean Foreign Ministry denied the information about the supply of ammunition to Russia, – The Guardian ).
Accusations of deliveries to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs called "groundless", and condemned the United States for the supply of deadly weapons to Ukraine.
Japanese newspaper Tokyo Shimbun previously reported that North Korea sent munitions, including artillery shells, to Russia by train across their border last month and that additional shipments are expected in the coming weeks. 
- Another confirmation that Putin is preparing for a long-term war: British intelligence has assessed the ability of Russia to increase its army.
Plans to expand the Russian army by about 30% to 1.5 million people have been unveiled.
The expansion will include at least two brigades in the northwest of the Russian Federation. Reason – the perceived threat from Finland and Sweden's entry into NATO.
This is one of the first insights into how the Russian Federation is seeking to adapt its forces to long-term strategic challenges. 
- Putin's aggression set Russia back 30 years, writes (https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/putins-aggression-has-set-russia-back-30-years-wbtvh2dz0) The Times.
Putin has weakened the Russian economy and military to the point that it could take the country up to 30 years to regain its superpower status, Western officials say.
Kyiv managed to destroy half of the Russian tanks, and Moscow quickly used up its stock of missiles, ammunition and shells.
Now the Russian Federation may take 20 to 30 years to restore its economic and military power.
Welcome to the Stone Age. 
- Putin wants not peace, but a pause for regrouping, writes in his column in the Financial Times (https://www.ft.com/content/ccae3362-6e06-4a63-baf9-4922e03d9e43) NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg
The Kremlin's actions testify to the plans of the Russian Federation to resume the offensive against Ukraine, and the invitation to negotiations – this is just an attempt to buy time for preparation.
“Russia hopes to freeze the war in order to have time to regroup, rearm and try to resume the offensive. Volodymyr Zelensky suggested that Russia begin withdrawing troops before Christmas as a first step towards ending the conflict, but Moscow vehemently rejected the offer. It was Putin who started the war, and he can end it even today by getting out of Ukraine. Now there are no signs that he really wants peace, &rdash; Secretary General noted. 
- The United States has taken a number of non-trivial measures to ensure Zelensky's security during his visit to Washington. Media reports that the President of Ukraine was brought to the States from Poland by an American military aircraft, which was accompanied by a NATO reconnaissance aircraft and an F-15 fighter.
After an unannounced visit to Bakhmut, the president boarded a night train and ended up in Przemysl early in the morning. There, cars were already waiting for him, including black Chevrolet Suburbans used by the US government. 
- The Netherlands will allocate €2.5 billion to help Ukraine next year, — Prime Minister Mark Rutte following a telephone conversation with Volodymyr Zelensky. 
- The European Commission freezes the payment of 22 billion euros from European funds to Hungary until a number of conditions are met.
Brussels demands from Budapest to ensure the independence of the judiciary, academic freedoms, LGBT rights and the asylum system. 
- What do you know about smuggling? In the Transcarpathian region, a Ukrainian tried to illegally take out a helicopter, reports the State Border Guard Service.
A man wanted to quietly transport a KA-26 helicopter to Hungary.
The helicopter was confiscated, its cost is estimated at more than 924 thousand UAH. 
- A Ukrainian stole $25,000 in bitcoins from the Russian darknet drug market and gave it to a Kyiv charity, writes (https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2022/12/22/russian-dark-web- drug-market-hacked-by-ukrainian-bitcoin-donated-to-kyiv-charity/?sh=2d0443f26386) Forbes.
A hacker hacked into the main wallet of the Solaris drug market and redirected his funds to a Ukrainian humanitarian charity. 
- Putin is isolated and distrustful, he relies on a handful of uncompromising advisers, writes (https://www.wsj.com/articles/putin-russia-ukraine-war-advisers-11671815184?page=1) The Wall Street Journal .
The President of Russia has built a power structure designed to give him the information he wants to hear, fueling his miscalculation in the war in Ukraine.
At the same time, the President of the Russian Federation remains fully committed to making Ukraine comply, and is ready to mobilize the Russian economy and population for years to come to achieve success. 
- In Moscow, bavovna: on the territory of the All-Russian Institute of Light Alloys, a large warehouse with 400 propane and acetyl gas cylinders on an area of 400 sq.m. is on fire.
And there are about 800 more cylinders nearby, rush-publics write.
The explosions have been going on for more than half an hour. 
- So this is what the Russian military are fighting for
And then they hide behind "aslibation"... 
- Look at this look of nostalgia
Khokhlov probably remembers...
- Beer with the taste of herring under a fur coat — this is possible only in Russia
Waiting for baby food with the taste of jelly, juice with the taste of vinaigrette? 
- Innovations of the second army of the world leave much to be desired
Soon they will attach tank towers to pigs.. 
- #losses of invaders as of 12/24/2022
+480 dead Russian Armed Forces per day
Reserve Captain – Vladimir Degtyarenko
Captain – Stepan Poletaev
Lieutenant – Vladimir Solovyov 
- "PMC" Wagner " dictates Russia's strategy in the Donbass, – Kirill Budanov, head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, in an interview (https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/23/world/europe/belarus-ukraine-invasion-threat.html) to The New York Times.
According to Budanov, PMC owner Yevgeny Prigozhin undertook a "crusade" to capture the city of Bakhmut and push into the background the rival commanders of the regular Russian army:
“That's why the Wagner troops are so fanatically trying to capture this city. They need to be shown that they are strong, and they can do what the Russian army could not.” 
- Russia creates the appearance of preparing for a winter offensive from Belarus, write (https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-december-23) ISW analysts.
Moscow Busy Demonstrating "Signs" to such preparations: for example, by deploying field hospitals, repainting heavy equipment, and so on.
The operation is aimed at diverting the Armed Forces of Ukraine from preparing for an offensive in other directions. 
- If anyoneDidn't know Santa was on his way. Flightradar confirms.
Air defense, be careful there! 
- The fall of the Ukrainian economy this year is likely to exceed 30%, writes (https://www.bbc.com/ukrainian/features-64008306) BBC.
Expert estimates of how deep the fall of the Ukrainian economy will be at the end of this year differ somewhat, but they all exceed 30%.
According to the Center for Economic Strategy, such a drop would be the biggest annual drop in the history of Ukrainian independence. 
- The United States called on Putin to withdraw troops from Ukraine after he recognized "SVO" war, writes The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2022/dec/24/russia-ukraine-war-live-us-calls-for-russian-troop-pullout-after-putin- acknowledges-war).
The US State Department urged the head of the Kremlin to recognize the reality and withdraw its troops from Ukraine.
"Since February 24, the United States and the rest of the world have known that Putin's - this is an unprovoked war against Ukraine. Finally, after 300 days of war, Putin called a spade a spade. As the next step towards accepting reality, we call on him to end this war and withdraw troops from Ukraine,” – State Department spokesman said. 
- The Kremlin banned pro-government media from writing about mobilization, writes (https://www.moscowtimes.io/2022/12/23/v-rossii-zaregistriruyut-alkogolnii-brend-krotovuha-a29548) The Moscow Times.
Mass media are forbidden to distribute any statements about mobilization, even if they come from the State Duma or the Federation Council of the Russian Federation.
Probably, this is happening against the background of rumors about the second wave of mobilization and the decision to increase the size of the army by another 350,000 people. 
- Russia and Iran are laying a new route for the possible delivery of missiles and drones, reports (https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2022-russia-iran-trade-corridor/) Bloomberg.
Russia and Iran are working together to build a 3,000-kilometer logistics route.
For the operation of this route, both river and rail transport will be used, its advantage – it will be completely inaccessible to "any foreign intervention."
Investment in such a corridor – up to 25 billion dollars. Iran and Russia will explore loopholes for the transport of prohibited products and weapons. 
- The deputy of the ruling party of Moldova proposes, together with Ukraine and NATO, to demilitarize "Transnistria", writes NewsMaker (https://newsmaker.md/ro/video-cei-care-accepta-poate-vor-fi-iertati-un -deputat-pas-despre-dialogul-cu-tiraspolul/)
MP Oazu Nantoi believes that the Transnistrian conflict should be resolved without the participation of the so-called authorities of Tiraspol and the region should be demilitarized by joint actions with Ukraine and NATO.
“Chisinau, together with partners, must develop an action plan, put it on the table, and those who accept these conditions will be forgiven, others will have to leave. There is no need to play with negotiations here,” he said. 
- Germany stops economic aid to Iran amid human rights violations in the country, writes Zeit (https://www.zeit.de/zustimmung?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zeit.de%2Fpolitik%2Fausland% 2F2022-12%2Firan-proteste-bundesregierung-hilfen-bundeswirtschaftsministerium).
The Ministry of Economy announced that foreign trade financing instruments and economic cooperation will be suspended. 
- The war in Ukraine is likely to continue in 2023, writes (https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/gundem/bakan-akar-ulkemizin-hak-ve-menfaatlerini-korumak-icin- ne-yapilmasi-gerekiyorsa-yapiliyor/2771946) Anadolu agency.
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar assured that his country wants a ceasefire on the territory of Ukraine, however, one must remain realistic:
“It looks like this war will not end easily. Support from the US, Europe and the West continues. On the other hand, there are statements from Russia. When we combine all this, it will not be a mistake to say that this war will most likely continue in 2023, – the minister said. 
- Russia is forced to curtail missile strikes due to lack of funds, writes (https://www.newsweek.com/russia-forced-scale-back-missile-strikes-shortage-ukraine-uk-mod-1769466) .
Russia's military effort in Ukraine is hampered by a shortage of ammunition that limits the number of strikes its forces can deliver.
Russia has dealt with the troop shortage by replenishing its forces with reservists, but despite the increase in the number of personnel, it is very likely that the lack of ammunition remains a key deterrent to Russian offensive operations. 
- Putin has already lost the war, like Hitler in 1943: European Commission Vice President Frans Timmermans in an interview with Nieuwsblad (https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf20221224_93855494).
The President of Russia is in the same position as the Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler in 1943 - when he had already lost the war, but it was still far from over.
“Russia is now a total pariah in the international arena. Sanctions bite hard – I dare say. War costs a lot of money. And Putin has already lost. He was wrong about the resilience of the Ukrainians, – said the Vice President of the European Commission. 
- If you are looking for a gift for the New Year, we have found one 
- In the Saratov region, a former United Russia deputy tried to burn down the military registration and enlistment office.
Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, and in the duty officer's office they found a bottle with traces of gasoline, and presumably oil. The suspect was arrested the same day. It turned out to be a former United Russia deputy of the Saratov region Daniil Akimov.
In general, everything is going according to plan in Russia, yes. 
- In St. Petersburg, the head of the company for the production of carriers for "Caliber" zakobzon, writes the press service (https://www.aoosk.ru/press-center/news/aleksandr-sergeevich-buzakov-07-07-1956 -24-12-2022/) United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC).
The General Director of the company "Admiralty Shipyards", which produced submarines-carriers for the "Caliber", Alexander Buzakov, died at the age of 67.
I'm sorry (no). 
- After the visit of Volodymyr Zelensky to the White House, a stench arose in some public places about the appearance of the President. Allegedly, he could have put on a suit instead of a military sweatshirt.
For judges from «fashionable verdict» we show a photo of 1942. This is Winston Churchill, White House lawn, pilot suit. 
- The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine welcomes Santa1 in the airspace of Ukraine and guarantees a safe flight!
Santa can drop "gifts" on the heads of Rusne, but this is optional. 
- "Wagner PMC" has heavy losses, the pace of the offensive near Bakhmut has decreased, — Institute for the Study of War.
Experts believe that Russian forces are likely to find it difficult to maintain the pace of their offensive operations and may attempt to initiate a tactical or operational pause. 
- The Ukrainian military will be able to use Patriot air defense systems at best in the late spring of 2023.
This opinion was expressed by Jordan Cohen, an analyst at the Cato Research Institute, in an interview with Newsweek magazine. 
- Sorry, but again about Rogozin. In addition to his birthday, he celebrated the release of his book in Donetsk. He presented himself as a new Remarque. And how did it turn out 
- The level of cynicism in the photo rolls over. St. Petersburg - Mariupol. Thank you for not bombing this house? 
- Purely technically, it turns out that it was the Ukrainians who beat the bombas for 8 years 
- The Governor of Transbaikalia published a picture of how the New Year should be celebrated. But she turned out to be the cover of a Polish magazine in support of the Ukrainian military and their families. Now the post of governor has been removed. 
- Campaign even the state language left the country 
- demolition of the drama theater in Mariupol 
- Orthodox shalom. Happy Hanukkah. 
- Kazan qalasy 
- Russia is shelling a residential area in Kherson with incendiary shells 
- They play with fire 
- Returning from the war in Ukraine drunk mobilized and a volunteer detonated a grenade in the parking lot of a cafe in the Voronezh region. A passer-by was wounded, two cars and a cafe building were damaged. 
- It's been a tough year 
- Memes 
