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3 hours ago, Parliament said:

So of us believe Russia will need to be starved into quitting.  Good news on that front:

https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/07/28/severe-drought-threatens-25-of-crops-in-russias-agricultural-heartland-a89979

 

 

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Well, I don't buy into the starved into quitting, because I'm firmly of the belief that coup/assassination is the only way Putin stops.

That said, it's absolutely fuel to the fire of both the Military and Oligarchs that would throw said coup/assassination. A hungry people is VERY bad for both.  

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Somewhat rhetorical.  But Russia is historically a wheat exporter.  This year they're gonna hafta decide between exporting a lot of wheat for foreign $$$, or keeping domestic food (bread) prices low.  History suggests there's a >0% chance they'll export more than they "should" and let their people suffer.

And fortunately global wheat prices are not bonkers.  Good production elsewhere.  So maybe we'll get the best of both worlds.  Acceptable food prices elsewhere, and Fuck Russia.

 

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12 hours ago, Gatorubet said:

I doubt that the drought stops at the Russian/Ukraine border, so that sounds like bad news for the good guys as well

True, but at least Ukraine can and will recieve aid from the rest of the world. Russia is stuck with only China, NK and Iran. And I don't see NK sending any of their "surplus" food.

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Didn't mean to express such a controversial take.  Ukraine and Russia are but large ag exporters.  Difference here is Russia is much more dependent on ag exports, as everything else is restricted or outright banned.  Ukraine has a more diverse economy, on top of outright weapons and cash aid. A drought hurts Russia more.  And good.

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13 minutes ago, Orange&White said:

True, but at least Ukraine can and will recieve aid from the rest of the world. Russia is stuck with only China, NK and Iran. And I don't see NK sending any of their "surplus" food.

Other than the Nork borscht protein created every day.   And it’s not “cannibalism” unless you’re eating someone from Moscow.  New Putin law should’ve told you.

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9 minutes ago, Parliament said:

Didn't mean to express such a controversial take.  Ukraine and Russia are but large ag exporters.  Difference here is Russia is much more dependent on ag exports, as everything else is restricted or outright banned.  Ukraine has a more diverse economy, on top of outright weapons and cash aid. A drought hurts Russia more.  And good.

I don't think your point was controversial. Rather, I think the way you voiced it's impact was odd. Mostly because of your stated position appeared to imply, to me, that hunger and poverty of Russian Citizens, would stop Putin. The idea that Putin gives a rats ass about hungry or poor citizens and their issues altering his approach is errant based on what we know about Putin. 

That's in no way down playing the impact of them, rather the ultimate path it causes. Hope that makes sense and the information is valued and a good add, so thank you.

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And a locust swarm. Furk. 

that are breeding in inaccessible areas near the frontline.

The insects are capable of devastating crops in days,

and officials say Russia’s war has made using traditional pest control methods impossible.

In the Zaporizhzhia region swarms of locusts have been covering roads, fields and bushes.

And producers say the insects have destroyed up to a third of their sunflower crops.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/locusts-swarm-south-ukraine-war-125044200.html

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