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Deuxcents

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3. So "mobilizing" in Russia means rounding up men by any means for the war's front lines. Got it

Reply to 2naSalit (Original post)

Sat Jun 20, 2026, 03:52 PM

10 hrs ago

Russia has used regular military troops, prisoners, North Koreans and other mercenaries and still can’t stop the Ukrainians. When a sovereign country has been invaded without provocation, their passion and commitment to defend is a real motivation, as Russia did not understand

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Putin Has Started Mobilizing Russia Without Admitting It - Professor Gerdes Explains 🇺🇦 [View all] 2naSalit 11 hrs ago OP

Putin should go out a window and Russia should get out of Ukraine... wcmagumba 11 hrs ago #1

OMG................ Lovie777 10 hrs ago #2

So "mobilizing" in Russia means rounding up men by any means for the war's front lines. Got it Deuxcents 10 hrs ago #3

Vladdie, m'boy... GiqueCee 8 hrs ago #4