Tag Archives: Snake Island

Ukraine War Day #129: Retreat From Snake Island [continued and concluded]

Posted on July 2, 2022 by yalensis

Dear Readers: So, the Russophile blogosphere continues to digest the latest twists and turns (and slithery-ditheries) of the Snake Island saga. Within this subculture I believe a kind of consensus is being reached , according to which (a) yes, the … Continue reading →

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Ukraine War Day #128: Retreat From Snake Island!

Posted on July 1, 2022 by yalensis

Dear Readers: Well, what can I say? Snake Island was back in the news yesterday, and the news is not good for the pro-Russian crowd. While Team Ukraine danced and hooted like chimpanzees, Team Russia erupted in disbelief and anger. … Continue reading →

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Ukraine War Day #121: Return To Snake Island (continued)

Posted on June 24, 2022 by yalensis

Dear Readers: First a quick update from the front, and then we need to return to our analysis, why Snake Island is so important, and why the Ukrainians will continue to attack it and try to take it back. Yesterday … Continue reading →

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Ukraine War Day #119: Return To Snake Island

Posted on June 22, 2022 by yalensis

Dear Readers: In case you didn’t know, this war is really all about Snake Island. Legendary resting place of the warrior Achilles, with Paris’ dart still embedded in the tendon of his heel. Whose hidden tomb contains the Magical Spear … Continue reading →

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