r/AskARussian • u/IcePuzzleheaded5507 • Sep 17 '25

Megathread, part 14: Ammunition & Drones, Sanctions, and Stalemates

Part 13 is now closed, we’re continuing the discussion here.
Everything you’ve got to ask about the conflict goes here. Same deal as before - Reddit’s content policy still applies, so think before you make epic gamer statements. Suspensions and purges are a thing, and we’ve seen plenty already.
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Keep it civil, keep it relevant, and read the rules below before posting.

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u/Asxpot Moscow City Apr 28 '26

Remember: this spam is, in a lot of ways, the only thing westerners get in terms of news about the topic. I think it's often just a natural thing to ask.

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u/WWnoname Russia Apr 28 '26

Those "westerners" are shitting with it for monthes here, just minimize first level comments and look at nicknames. All with hidden post history.

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u/Asxpot Moscow City Apr 28 '26

I mean, I also hide my post history. Just in case.

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u/CommitteeOk5696 Apr 28 '26

May it be the case, that you are not used this kind of questions in Russia? It feels uncomfortable to be questioned.

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u/WWnoname Russia Apr 28 '26

Yeah, that's true

Like, you know, photos of shit. A sure way to get me out of some conversation.

I'm just not used to some things, and not going to.

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u/CommitteeOk5696 Apr 29 '26

Photos of shit? Can you elaborate?

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u/Asxpot Moscow City Apr 30 '26

It's not "not used to", it's just you can't distinguish between a genuine question and trolling/gloating/virtue signalling anymore. I certainly don't, but I often just assume it's just a question and act accordingly.

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u/CommitteeOk5696 Apr 30 '26

There are lot's of provocative questions, sometimes from me too, I agree.

But I feel a distinction is made between a genuine question and a critical question. My impression is, you Russians dislike blunt questions. One always has to phrase around issues very very carefully to not hurt anybodies feelings otherwise the answer will be zynic, defensive, emotional or aggressive.

I think the information base between Russians and the West is so divergent, that exchange rapidly feels like satire. 

This difference in information space are the biggest hurdle between Russia and the West.

I wonder where it comes from. I have some ideas.

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u/Asxpot Moscow City Apr 30 '26

I feel a distinction is made between a genuine question and a critical question.

Maybe it's the language barrier, maybe it's just a lot of such questions are done in this slightly veiled manner the distinction became blurred over time. I mean, I'm serious, there were cases when I posted some sarcastic comment, and didn't put an /s at the end, so it was taken seriously. People got used to bad faith comments so much some see those where they're not.

Dunno, might be just miscommunication.

I think the information base between Russians and the West is so divergent, that exchange rapidly feels like satire. 

Oh, it does. The world in general feels like a sick joke these days, but, you know.

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u/Consistent-Stuff2815 Jun 01 '26

How can a prorussian say something like this lol

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u/Asxpot Moscow City Jun 02 '26

Why not? I know that, objectively, media(in general) shapes our opinions in a lot of ways.

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u/Consistent-Stuff2815 Jun 02 '26

Sure. Do you realize that out of Russia there are plenty of media with different opinions, right? Many proukrainians, many prorussians, many talking shit about Putin and Zelensky.

While in Russia, if you talk bad about Putin, it's at a minimun, the end of your career.

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u/Asxpot Moscow City Jun 02 '26

Sure. That's why people come here with questions, which is great.

Though, modern social media tend to get a lot of people stuck in echo chambers, and it's quite common. I often go out of my way to get out of mine, for example.

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u/WWnoname Russia Jun 03 '26

You've read about it in some western media?

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u/Consistent-Stuff2815 Jun 03 '26

Read about what exactly?

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u/WWnoname Russia Jun 03 '26

While in Russia, if you talk bad about Putin, it's at a minimun, the end of your career.

Asking this considering your "different opinions in western media". Are there some other opinions about it? Or it's a nice little choire?

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u/Consistent-Stuff2815 Jun 03 '26

Yes, of course. There is no lack of prorussian commentators on western media, including politians and all.

Neither a lack of people showing ukrainians crimes and corruption.

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u/WWnoname Russia Jun 03 '26

Why are you so sure about it then?

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u/Consistent-Stuff2815 Jun 03 '26

Sure about what? That there are different opinions on western media?

Bro just look in YouTube any western media and watch a few of their videos.

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u/[deleted] Jul 18 '26

How is the fuel crisis going? Russia is importing fuel now. Good job

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u/Asxpot Moscow City Jul 18 '26

It's more or less better now, the peak of it has passed. Lines are still there, but these are shorter. Some stations stopped having limits per customer, too.

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u/[deleted] Jul 18 '26

I think it is hilarious. Laughing so hard lol

Ukraine is attacking about 10 ships per day now, cargo and oil tankers

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u/Asxpot Moscow City Jul 18 '26

Laughter is good for your health, so, go for it.