Total fear of failing in Ukraine has beset a shivering Putin in his bunker.

As Autumn wanes, and Winter begins to blow its cold chill over the horizon, Putin shivers in his bunker as news that,

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  "Russia Can't Hide the Fact Its Air Force Is Taking Heavy Losses in Ukraine. Russia lost another Su-34 combat aircraft over Ukraine on Saturday, reportedly shot down by an American-made F-16, marking the first air-to-air kill by Ukrainian-operated F-16s. The Su-34, a crucial asset for Russian air operations, has suffered significant losses during the conflict, with up to a quarter of Russia's pre-war fleet destroyed." (Peter Suciu (left): The National Interest: 13 October 2024).  (my emphasis)
• Gareth Jennings reports that, "Dassault Mirage 2000 combat aircraft promised by France will arrive in Ukraine in early 2025, it was announced on 8 October..French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu made the disclosure from his official X (formerly Twitter) account, providing a timeline some five months after French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed the transfer in June.". (Janes: 13 October 2024) (my emphasis)
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  Abdujalil Abdurasulov reports that, "[What] happened near the city of Kostyantynivka was unprecedented. The lower trail split in two (cf. image on right), external and a new object quickly accelerated towards the other vapour trail until they crossed and a bright orange flash lit up the sky.The stealth drone’s failure is no doubt a big blow for Russia’s military.... It was due to go into production this year but clearly the unmanned aircraft is not ready... Four protype S-70s are thought to have been built and it is possible the one blown out of the sky over Ukraine was the most advanced of the four. (BBC News: 12 October 2024) (my emphasis)
  
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  The World Bank's executive board on Thursday approved the creation of a financial intermediary fund (FIF) to support Ukraine, with contributions expected from the United States, Canada and Japan, three sources familiar with the decision said.
  The only objection to the vote came from Russia, two of the sources familiar with the vote said. (Andrea Shalal (left): Reuters: 10 October 2024) (my emphasis)

 And whilst the World Bank approves a financial intermediary fund for Ukraine, Kris Boratyn reports that,

"Vladimir Putin is facing a potential economic crisis that could see Russia plunge into a £30 billion blackhole, according to experts.

Recent data suggests that the National Wealth Fund, which supports the economy during periods of financial shortfall, could be depleted as soon as next year.

Economists at Fink Money warn that this situation could push Russia’s economy into a deep recession." (Express: 7 October 2024) (my emphasis)

This is also reflected in the deep crisis within, and possible collapse of, the Russian Military Weapons industry, as The Military Show reports below.

 The Military Show: 4 October 2024: YouTube

On the 'nuclear front, The Military Show also reveals the catastrophic failures of Putin's missile tests.

The Military Show: 10 October 2024: YouTube

It is no wonder that fearful of how the Russian people would respond to a renewed call-up for Russians to join the army and fight in Ukraine, Putin is now openly welcoming North Korean soldiers into Luhansk.

As James Kilner (left) reports,

"North Korean soldiers have probably been killed fighting for the Kremlin on the front lines in Ukraine, South Korea has said.
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Speculation that Kim Jong-un, the North Korean dictator, would send his soldiers to fight in Ukraine for Russia has been rife but this would be the first known evidence of them being stationed on or near the front line." (The Telegraph on Microsoft Start: 10 October 2024) (my emphasis)

Coming to rely on North Korean soldiers simply indicates that the near total fear of failing in Ukraine has beset a shivering Putin in his bunker.  

                                 

 

(to be continued)