This might be a little tougher than Putin thought...
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But I've also read where they are not able to do so due to their Constitution and perhaps lack of support from other Western countries.
www.dw.com
"Now, NATO member Slovakia could become the first country to send fighter jets to Ukraine. "It should not matter if we're the first, because when it comes to doing the right thing, we are rarely the first," said caretaker Prime Minister Eduard Heger.
Indeed, what Slovakia does next is of key importance because it could affect the way other countries help Ukraine. However, supplying the jets will not be easy as the Slovak constitution seems to block such a move by a caretaker government and the opposition is not yet convinced that supplying jets is a good idea."
Can and will Slovakia send fighter jets to Ukraine? – DW – 03/01/2023
Slovakia's acting Prime Minister Eduard Heger would like to send MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, but at the moment, both the constitution and opposition seem to be standing in his way.
www.dw.com
"Now, NATO member Slovakia could become the first country to send fighter jets to Ukraine. "It should not matter if we're the first, because when it comes to doing the right thing, we are rarely the first," said caretaker Prime Minister Eduard Heger.
Indeed, what Slovakia does next is of key importance because it could affect the way other countries help Ukraine. However, supplying the jets will not be easy as the Slovak constitution seems to block such a move by a caretaker government and the opposition is not yet convinced that supplying jets is a good idea."
Kursk-now that is a blast from the past for those interested in WW2. (Largest tank battle in history.)
Long thread about the false flag today
David Sacks (friend of E-Loon) and Andrea Mitchell are both massive pieces of garbage
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Ukrainian military might pull troops back from the key stronghold of Bakhmut, an adviser to Ukraine’s president said Wednesday in remarks that suggested Russia could capture the city that has become a symbol of Ukrainian resistance.
Kremlin forces have waged a bloody, monthslong offensive to take Bakhmut, a city of salt and gypsum mines in eastern Ukraine that has become a ghost town.
“Our military is obviously going to weigh all of the options. So far, they’ve held the city, but if need be, they will strategically pull back,” Alexander Rodnyansky, an economic adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, told CNN. “We’re not going to sacrifice all of our people just for nothing.”
apnews.com
Kremlin forces have waged a bloody, monthslong offensive to take Bakhmut, a city of salt and gypsum mines in eastern Ukraine that has become a ghost town.
“Our military is obviously going to weigh all of the options. So far, they’ve held the city, but if need be, they will strategically pull back,” Alexander Rodnyansky, an economic adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, told CNN. “We’re not going to sacrifice all of our people just for nothing.”
Ukraine official: Forces may pull out of key city of Bakhmut
The Ukrainian military might pull troops back from the key stronghold of Bakhmut. That's according to an adviser to Ukraine’s president.
apnews.com
US does not expect significant Russian gains in the next year, says Pentagon official
A senior Pentagon official has said the US did not expect Russia to make significant territorial gains in Ukraine in the near term and described the frontlines of the war as a “grinding slog”.Colin Kahl, the US undersecretary of defence for policy, told a House of Representatives hearing today:
Kahl was asked repeatedly by US lawmakers about sending the jets to Ukraine, Reuters reports. He replied:
Russia-Ukraine war live: US does not expect significant Russian gains this year; Lukashenko arrives in China
Pentagon official says war now a ‘grinding slog’; Belarus president to meet Xi Jinping
I am a little concerned about the current false flag operation Russia is pulling right now with the fake raids and hostage taking they are calling terrorist attack. With depleted forces and equipment what is their endgame here, using WMD?
The battle for Bahkmut is under reported on cable news IMO. Was surfing around and just haven't seen it mentioned.
It's a pretty titanic battle...
Online I'm finding plenty of stories...just find it strange cable isn't really talking about it.
Some conflicting reporting but it seems the Ukrainians are putting up a pretty damned heroic defense while struggling with a artillery ammunition shortage.
Ukrainian forces hung onto their positions in the ruined eastern city of Bakhmut early on Thursday under constant attack from Russian troops seeking to claim their first major victory for more than half a year.
Russia says seizing Bakhmut would open the way to fully controlling the rest of the strategic eastern Donbas industrial region, one of the main objectives of its invasion a year ago.
Delivering a regular morning roundup of the situation across the frontlines, the Ukrainian military's general staff said on Thursday that the enemy was continuing to advance toward Bakhmut and “is storming the city.”
It said Ukrainian forces were repelling attacks in Bakhmut and in other settlements in the Donetsk region that were coming under fire.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday that his forces “are keeping each sector of the front under control.”
www.nbcnews.com
It's a pretty titanic battle...
Online I'm finding plenty of stories...just find it strange cable isn't really talking about it.
Some conflicting reporting but it seems the Ukrainians are putting up a pretty damned heroic defense while struggling with a artillery ammunition shortage.
Ukrainian forces hung onto their positions in the ruined eastern city of Bakhmut early on Thursday under constant attack from Russian troops seeking to claim their first major victory for more than half a year.
Russia says seizing Bakhmut would open the way to fully controlling the rest of the strategic eastern Donbas industrial region, one of the main objectives of its invasion a year ago.
Delivering a regular morning roundup of the situation across the frontlines, the Ukrainian military's general staff said on Thursday that the enemy was continuing to advance toward Bakhmut and “is storming the city.”
It said Ukrainian forces were repelling attacks in Bakhmut and in other settlements in the Donetsk region that were coming under fire.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday that his forces “are keeping each sector of the front under control.”
Situation ‘critical’: Ukraine clings to Bakhmut as Russians advance
Russia says seizing Bakhmut would open the way to fully controlling the rest of the strategic eastern Donbas industrial region, one of the main objectives of its invasion a year ago.
www.nbcnews.com
Over 100 Russian tanks destroyed in fighting in Vuhledar, says Kyiv
Ukraine war: Over 100 Russian tanks in fighting in Vuhledar, says Kyiv
www.euronews.com
Good lord...the Azov guys may have a checkered past (understatement) but they sure seem to throw down in the crappiest situations. Mariupol and Bahkmut....say what you want but they're pretty bad assed fighters.
Over 100 Russian tanks destroyed in fighting in Vuhledar, says Kyiv
Ukraine war: Over 100 Russian tanks in fighting in Vuhledar, says Kyiv
Hopefully mother nature continues with an assist for Ukraine in holding off advances on Bakhmut until more western weapons/tanks have a chance to be brought into the fold...KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Ukrainian military might pull troops back from the key stronghold of Bakhmut, an adviser to Ukraine’s president said Wednesday in remarks that suggested Russia could capture the city that has become a symbol of Ukrainian resistance.
Kremlin forces have waged a bloody, monthslong offensive to take Bakhmut, a city of salt and gypsum mines in eastern Ukraine that has become a ghost town.
“Our military is obviously going to weigh all of the options. So far, they’ve held the city, but if need be, they will strategically pull back,” Alexander Rodnyansky, an economic adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, told CNN. “We’re not going to sacrifice all of our people just for nothing.”
Ukraine official: Forces may pull out of key city of Bakhmut
The Ukrainian military might pull troops back from the key stronghold of Bakhmut. That's according to an adviser to Ukraine’s president.
Putin’s army stuck in mud like Hitler's in 1941
Russia’s faltering offensive is getting bogged down in the mud as the “rasputitsa” spring thaw comes early to Ukraine.
Russia is desperate. They are throwing it all out at once.
My first thought was what percentage of that water is piss and shit?
Russian oil revenues were down 40 percent in January. That's a good sign.
https://www.businessinsider.in/stoc...take-a-toll-iea-says/articleshow/98342161.cms
https://www.businessinsider.in/stoc...take-a-toll-iea-says/articleshow/98342161.cms
To surrender would mean eventually being exchanged back to Russia. Better to go AWOL
Do it, buddy.
Strike at the "transport infrastructure of NATO countries" and see how that improves your position.
You have no clue the hellstorm that will await you...
Right now for Ukraine the best defense is a good offense, strike the Russian mother land and let them know what war on their turf really feels like.
The Ukraine doesn't even need to win, they just need to keep being a pest and wait Russia out as they burn through resources and men.
The Ukraine doesn't even need to win, they just need to keep being a pest and wait Russia out as they burn through resources and men.
"Cable" is too focused on trans-children being provided basic medical care here...
And "CRT in gradeschools".
Russia won't run out of men
They will run out of armor/resources, and still have not solved their supply line issues. Longer range weapons for Ukraine will further hamper that.
You cut off supply for the Crimean forces, and Crimea falls. It'll take time, but it's not defensible for the Russians if they cannot resupply it.
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SIAP, this is an interesting development:
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It’s hilarious that these guys think it’s “won’t” and not “can’t” 😂
SIAP, this is an interesting development:
Non-sub link: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/0...ytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
Yeah. That is interesting.
I am thinking Putin is hoping to hold on to a little piece of Ukraine to declare victory and get out of this.
Wow. Their air defense appears a wee bit leaky!
