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thanks for the update. I for one doubt Putin was not aware of this upcoming Hamas attack nor did he not play any role in ensuring it happened. Its too convenient an event looking at the outcome. The scale and planning isnt one you'd expect a certain terrorist group to do without awareness of a major nation state(s) ready to support it. I'm not saying it wasn't Qatar or some other Arab/Persian country helping to fund the operation but I think its very plausible Russia/Putin encouraged and possibly helped. The outcome of military aid being diverted to Israel from Ukraine was always suspected as a possibility in event of violent events taking place in the Middle East. Putin has benefited immensely in the short term at least. Otherwise thanks for the updates on the battlefield in Ukraine. Slava Ukraini

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Underestimating Hamas' capability to plan such an operation on its own.... is as 'good' an idea as underestimating any other opponent.

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I remember you mentioning this in several posts. I have to admit I underestimate them in this regard because I honestly have a superficial understanding of the organization.

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Thanks for the update. Worried about the situation around Aadvika. However seems like Ukraine is scoring some strategic victories. Opening the Black Sea is important. Destroying airplanes and helicopters as well. Also worried about the impact of the Palestine war on shipments to Ukraine. Yes, Putin benefitted, whether he knew or not. Bibi also benefitted. For how long remains to be seen.

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Oct 21, 2023Liked by Sarcastosaurus

Thank you, Tom! For the work and steps forward despite

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....'despite'....? ;-)

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Despite so many people would like to hear the "better truth". Like "please continue, we would like to be informed", but here here and here, do not. Despite not understanding many things but judging wide. Despite loving simple answers.

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There are simple and pleasant - and complex but unpleasant answers.

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