₦airaland Forum

Botragelad:
You're basically admitting Russia is a paper tiger that talks big but folds easily. Fact is, Putin loves propping up his puppet dictators with cash, weapons, and mercenaries, but when the heat's on, he ghosts them.

"what was Russia meant to do" when Maduro's soldiers didn't fire a shot? That's hilarious, like blaming the victim for not using the crappy tools you gave them. Putin could've done a lot, he has in the past. Remember 2019? Russia flew in two planes full of military "advisors" and equipment to Caracas to scare off any U.S. intervention after Maduro stole another election. They even deployed Wagner mercenaries (those same thugs who later mutinied against Putin himself). If those soldiers "refused to resist," it's because Russian "support" is trash, outdated gear, corrupt training, and zero commitment.

Why didn't Putin ship in modern S-400 anti-air systems like he brags about selling to his other cronies?
Somalia's chaos in the '90s was guerrilla warfare against overextended U.S. forces in a deserthole, rebels had the home turf advantage and no-rules desperation. Venezuela's a different thing, a broke regime strangled by sanctions, with soldiers who haven't been paid in months thanks to Maduro's Putin.

Those rebels "did better" because they weren't relying on a sugar daddy like Russia, who promises the world but delivers nothing. Are you aware that Russia loaned Maduro billion of dollars since 2006, mostly for weapons that apparently vanished into corruption black holes. If the soldiers couldn't fire a shot, ask why Putin's military aid didn't include functioning ammo or loyal troops.

Maduro's a puppet/clown, sure, but he's Putin's clown, installed and sustained by Russian propaganda, and vetoes at the UN to block any real international pressure. With the blockade you mentioned (mostly U.S.-led sanctions that Russia whines about but can't counter), why didn't Putin airlift in elite Spetsnaz units or bomb the opposition like he did in Syria?

Assad's regime was on the brink in 2015, soldiers deserting left and right, just like you said. But what happened? Putin swooped in with airstrikes, cruise missiles from the Caspian Sea, and ground support. Russian jets pounded rebels in Aleppo, Homs, and Idlib. Assad's soldiers "abandoned positions" until Russia forced them back with Wagners and Iranian militias coordinated by Moscow. Why didn't he do the same for Maduro?

Your whole argument boils down to "Russia couldn't help because the puppet messed up" but that's admitting Putin's strategy is trash. He picks weaklings like Maduro and Assad precisely to control them, pumps them with just enough aid to stay afloat, then bails. Lol. It's the same playbook from Afghanistan in the '80s (Soviets got humiliated and pulled out), to Libya in 2011 (Gaddafi begged for Russian help, got nada), to now Ukraine, where Putin's "special operation" has turned into a meat grinder exposing his weakness .

If Russia's so mighty, why didn't Putin scramble jets to intercept those helicopters? Or was he too scared of poking the U.S. bear? 😂

In your haste to attack him, you further proved his statement. Just as you're asking why Putin attacked rebels in Syria but didn't send soldiers to directly confront USA, he could ask you why they saved Kuwait but are yet to fire a single shot for Ukraine. No amount of weaponry can triumph over the forces of corruption.

This is why it is in many ways easier to sponsor militias. They fight for their ideology and not because they're paid to do so.

If there's any foreign power to point at for this opprobrium, it is China.

WriterrNg:
⚡A CIA source inside Maduro’s inner circle helped U.S. forces track him until his capture.

People briefed on the operation said elements of the Venezuelan military cooperated in the arrest.

One person close to the opposition described Maduro’s removal as an “inside job.”

$50 million ain't a joke

23jerryking:
Actually modern 3D radars and low-altitude surveillance radars are designed to pick them up. So helicopters can actually be detected. Why that wasn't the case here remains to be seen.

Even a lone soldier could take one of them out if the right circumstances are in place. The military heads simply chose not to fight eother due to fear or treachery. We've seen this in Syria and Afghanistan.

WriteerNg:
Zelensky would be wherever he is now thanking his stars and wondering how much Russia loves him to still be alive until now.

Maduro no even do reach wetin Zelensky do before them whisk am.

Russia dey see Zelensky as he dey come and go, dem dey see western leaders enter Ukraine as they like yet choose to spare them.

It's almost impossible that Maduro didn't give himself up. Even Shekau wouldn't have been this easy. There's also a video of VZ defense minister calling for war but I'm not sure if it is authentic.

Regarding Putin and Zelensky, it's obvious that the Eastern powers are still abiding by old and abandoned norms. USA of today wouldn't hesitate to use a nuclear warhead on any country if their hegemonic interests demand it but what about them? Anyway, I let's see what will unfold before I start venting

usmanpogo:
Finally, someone sees it
The UAE supports terrorist elements even on the African continent.
We have new players who have chosen the African continent as the next theater to settle geopolitical disputes.
The Arabs and the Turks are here and not a lot of people see how this will end.
Well, Israel has always wielded influence around the horn of Africa.
Turkey's 400 hectares military base in Mogadishu was definitely gonna have consequences, I think we all saw that recently, surprised the Israelis waited this long.

At this point one can't help but wonder what the AU is doing to prevent and secure the continent from these foreign influences.

So far, all of West Africa is fair game to terror groups backed by these new players.

The AU is the most useless organization in the world. Just pretend they don't exist.

WriteerNg:
⚡Caracas, Venezuela after what appears to be U.S. airstrikes.

Initial reports say it was dropped on an oil refinery. So much for war against drugs

LordAdam16:
like clockwork the UAE-backed STC are announcing the establishment of a South Arab State with Aden as its capital

the emiratis are making an enemy of everyone that matters in the region
egypt, iran, and saudi arabia

houthis go dey laugh the saudis
the saudis have launched an offensive via their proxy forces
the houthis should keep their eyes peeled at all times though

-Lord

I can't say what I wish on their beautiful cities without sounding like a jihadist. They're causing too much bloodshed in Africa

23jerryking:
Funny enough the 8 years olds will understand it better than you do. There's just absolutely nothing good left of you to say of anyone. That's how deep you've sank. Sanctions imposed on Iran by who exactly? The same powerless US according to you?
Doesn't US sanctions always meant no "shit"?
As if the sanctions came overnight, as though you don't know how it all started. It's very simple.

You have said it all. It is very simple

23jerryking:
Iranians are not bad people, it is their government. How much reminder do you need in order to get this fact?

I share your view that the Iranian government is not necessarily made of good people, but the people demonizing them are far far worse. I don't know what level of desensitization is making you parrot these silly talking points. I'm very sure if someone were to tell you that hed give Nigeria a much better government but you must first agree to lose your legs, your entire family, your house, your job, and be plunged into a decade of unrest you'd curse that person.

Madeleine Albright famously said the sanctions that killed over 500,000 Iraqi children 'was worth it.' The economic hardship Iranians are facing is a direct consequence of the unjust sanctions that USA has placed on them. Be honest. Would you do that to someone you care about?

Go and say that to 8 year-olds please

LordAdam16:
the 🤡🤡 are throwing spaghettis at the wall hoping for something to stick
the missiles have their coordinates ready
any attack under any guise will lead to filled body bags

this one is thinking he can intimidate the security services into not unaliving their infiltrators who they've directed to seize government installations and raid armories using the protests as cover
they should send today's batch to meet their deserved end

this is the opening stages of the war
and the 🤡🤡 are off to a terrible start

-Lord

USA has overplayed this model. Their agents are being picked up by the Iranian special police force and pro-regime rallies are springing up everywhere.

Events like this is precisely why I am unable to trust US intentions in Nigeria although for now, it has had a positive impact (Nigeria has stepped up a bit).

LordAdam16:
they also terminated three infiltrators that were trying to seize weapons from an armory
this is providing the perfect opportunity to delete the foreign and domestic agents satanyahu and co had been keeping on ice for later activation

you claim you are a protester, you left the roads and squares to attempt to raid an armory
normal people write or print placards, those ones are producing incendiary devices
the axis has learned from the ukraine fiasco

they will keep trying and the security services will be punching their tickets to the after life
after all when the hot war starts, these are the same elements they will seek to use for intelligence gathering and assassinations

-Lord

⚡️ BREAKING

Trump:

'If Iran continues to shoot protesters, the United States will directly intervene and rescue thethem

The losses are hitting home already. So Trump wants to tell us that despite supporting Israel to kill over 1000 Iranians, he somehow still cares about them

🇮🇷| NEW: Iranian Police uncovered a Molotov cocktail manufacturing workshop in Alborz and arrested 14 individuals

The commander of Alborz province police announced the arrest of 14 trained & organized individuals who were producing explosives & Molotov cocktails in a workshop.

These Molotovs were meant to be

The missiles need to start flying soon

Happy new year everyone. 😃

WriterrNg:
⚡Iran is assembling and producing deadly weapons like UAVs in Venezuelan facilities like El Libertador Air Base — US warns!

United States has accused Iran and Venezuela of engaging in the "aggressive and reckless proliferation of deadly weapons," specifically through the transfer and local production of Iranian-designed combat drones (UAVs).


U.S. officials describe this as an expansion of Iran's military footprint in the Western Hemisphere, posing threats to regional stability and U.S. interests.

Yeah. We can spend a trillion on arms and sell to our allies but it is a major, dangerous escalation for my enemies to do the same. Colonial mentality will not leave Americans and Europeans in this century

WriterrNg:

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Fasten your seat belts gentlemen.

Next year will be one hell of a ride.

Full of surprises.

The fourth uranium package from Russia in the past 48 hours landed in Iran today.

LordAdam16:
it is already telegraphed
he will get in hoping for the us to lead the attack as always
the americans will tell him f*ck no, but if you think there's an opening you can go for it
he'll go for it hoping a billboard begging daddy usa to attack when sh*t goes sideways is an effective insurance

the difference from last time is that we've seen this script before
and there physically are no defense assets to spare for the genocidal warts
they're pretty much banking on persia not going for the jugular because they'll want to avoid direct us entry in the war
they'll be shocked in round 2

-Lord

The clown has no shame sef. You already have USA and Arabs participating in your air defense and refueling your jets. That's more than enough advantage for anyone with a shred of competence to take on a peer adversary.

WriterrNg:
⚡Netanyahu:

Iran was a first-rate power. It was carrying itself around the Middle East and the world as though it were a superpower.

If it's not powercul anymore, why are you desperate to get everyone to fight for you? We didn't see this clown show when you were harassing Syria and Lebanon

⚡️Former Mossad agent says that Israel uses false flag missile attacks from inside Gaza to help them "erase" Gaza.

They send missiles from Gaza towards Israel so they can portray Israel bombing Gaza as a response.

⚡️Former Mossad agent says that Israel uses false flag missile attacks from inside Gaza to help them "erase" Gaza.

They send missiles from Gaza towards Israel so they can portray Israel bombing Gaza as a response.
pic.twitter.com/yCK4bd77CO

— Suppressed News. (@SuppressedNws1) December 30, 2025

Someone mentioned this some months back. I think it was Shoodboi.


Oh! In case you're wondering, this former Mossad guy is not saying it with remorse

Alamkiir:
Could this be true?
This UAE has turned full blooded Zionist. I cant tell the difference anymore.
I can't wait the day bomb will land on burj Khalifa

It's hard to say, but i wouldn't be surprised if it is true. I mean, they were willing to pay South Africa to drop an ICC case against Israel even as Israel was actively killing hundreds of Arab muslims everyday.

Kingsnairaland:
I thought F16 better than this

The F-16 is a multi-role fighter while the F-15 is designed solely for air supremacy. It's probably a response to Iran's latest purchase

🇮🇱🇦🇪 Israel and the UAE are increasingly deepening their cooperation

After recognizing Somaliland, Israel is considering recognizing the UAE-backed entity in southern Yemen - Ma'ariv reports

Saudi airstrikes are increasing against UAE-backed Hadhrami Elite Forces - Yemeni outlet Rai al-Yemen reports.

Saudi Arabia and Qatar believe the UAE is helping Israel and is funding the separatist projects in Syria, from the Druze to the Alawite, al-Akhbar reports.

Why are these people so hell-bent on making life miserable for poor countries? I just don't get it. Their citizens have a better standard of living than most European countries and permit me to say, they have more money than they deserve. This world is unfair

LordAdam16:
the last war was a learning experience for everyone
iran could have increased their kill count at any time like they did on the last day when that entire israeli family was killed in their shelter
not all shelters are below ground.
many are just hardened rooms in above-ground buildings that will be reduced to rubble by your standard ballistic missile
and since most male israelis are idf conscripts, they can use the israeli script against them
one of the casualties in that family that was wiped out was an idf reserve soldier
if the idf/mossad can kill scientists and whichever family members and strangers are in the immediate vicinity, then iran can repay the favor against weekend warriors and their families

that said, the 12d war was primarily about iran exhausting its target bank
so you had a few showings for public consumption like when that entire street was turned to gaza
but they mostly focused on strategic assets, both public and secret like the refinery, MoD building, weizmann, nevatim base and you best believe there were unreported casualties

the bunker-busting ballistic missile is specifically designed to give them freedom of action to take out any high value target anywhere in that cursed country regardless of where they hole up
it isn't being designed to kill as many civvies in underground shelters even though there could be one or two oopsies

ultimately, while the mullahs chant death to israel
the persians will grudgingly accept a palestine state and a pacifist israel that understands that any misbehavior will lead to harsh consequences
but the extremists currently in charge of israel do not want to grant palestine a state and certainly do not want to be told by foe or friend that they cannot kill with impunity and that they must abandon greater israel plans
that's the crux of this israel-iran conflict

-Lord

Thanks for the clarification. That aside, Iran seems to be finally taking espionage seriously. One of them was unfortunately caught filming a former PM's home.

dermmy:
Israel is a small country and has many shelters all over the country to shield its people from missile attacks coupled with that, when a missile is launched from anywhere in the Middle East and it's destined for Israel American satellites pick them up immediately and inform the Israelis even before that missile enters Israeli airspace giving Israelis enough time to run to shelters, bunkers for safety.

Yes sir. That is what the bunker busters will fix. Once Iran makes them, Gallant and other war criminals will have little hiding places left.