Air defenses are active in most of the major cities in Ukraine right now.
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Russian Invasion of Ukraine | A War in Europe After Hours
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International dynamics shift as war in Ukraine escalates
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The thread opens with urgent news regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine, with multiple users expressing concern over escalating tensions and the need for diplomatic intervention. Discussions revolve around military movements and international responses, indicating a sense of imminent threat. Posts reflect a mix of apprehension about the situation and trust in Western allies to respond adequately.12
As the conflict intensifies, the tone shifts to debates about the effectiveness of NATO and the West's role in supporting Ukraine. Users highlight the complexities of potential peace negotiations, with differing opinions on whether Russia's demands can be met without compromising Ukraine's sovereignty. Some posts criticize Trump's approach to the situation, with concerns that he may appease Putin at Ukraine's expense.34
Amidst the chaos, there are ongoing discussions about the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, with users sharing alarming reports of civilian casualties and the destruction of infrastructure. The narrative increasingly focuses on the need for sustained international support for Ukraine, emphasizing that failure to act could enable Russia further.56
The thread concludes with reflections on the diplomatic landscape, wherein public sentiments are expressed regarding the future of US support for Ukraine under Trump's leadership. There is apprehension about how shifting political dynamics might influence the ongoing conflict, with several users voicing skepticism about Russia's sincerity in proposed peace talks.78
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The discussion represents a deepening concern for Ukraine’s future, highlighting the significant diplomatic hurdles ahead. While there is a shared desire for peace, skepticism about international actors' commitments tempers optimism, leaving many uncertain about the conflict's trajectory.
Patriot missile systems heading for Ukraine. I'd honestly be surprised if they aren't already there and in action.
Get the feeling something big is going to happen soon.
Ukraine has been very quiet lately which usually happens before they launch a counter-offensive and Putin is in Belarus for "talks" with Lukashenko, along with Lavrov and Shoigu.
Ukraine has been very quiet lately which usually happens before they launch a counter-offensive and Putin is in Belarus for "talks" with Lukashenko, along with Lavrov and Shoigu.
I cannot see a slippery survivor like Lukashenko agreeing to join the war when the Ukrainians have proved so resilient. If they didn't do it in February/March, they're not going to do it now.
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President Zelensky made an unannounced visit to the eastern frontline city of Bakhmut today, the epicentre of Russia's ground war against Ukraine.
He now plans to travel to Washington DC on Wednesday to address a joint session of Congress. Zelensky has promised to gift the Ukrainian flag presented to him by soldiers in Bakhmut to US Congress as a gesture of gratitude.
Very brave of him to travel to Bakhmut where the fighting has been fierce and also a risk flying to the US. There must be something big brewing.
He now plans to travel to Washington DC on Wednesday to address a joint session of Congress. Zelensky has promised to gift the Ukrainian flag presented to him by soldiers in Bakhmut to US Congress as a gesture of gratitude.
Very brave of him to travel to Bakhmut where the fighting has been fierce and also a risk flying to the US. There must be something big brewing.
https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1605608883564601350
The US just announced their latest package for Ukraine that includes:
- One Patriot air defense battery and munitions;
- Additional ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS);
- 500 precision-guided 155mm artillery rounds;
- 10 120mm mortar systems and 10,000 120mm mortar rounds;
- 10 82mm mortar systems;
- 10 60mm mortar systems;
- 37 Cougar Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicles;
- 120 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs);
- Six armored utility trucks;
- High-speed Anti-radiation missiles (HARMs);
- Precision aerial munitions;
- Over 2,700 grenade launchers and small arms;
- Claymore anti-personnel munitions;
- Demolition munitions and equipment;
- Night vision devices and optics;
- Tactical secure communications systems;
- Body armor and other field equipment.
Under USAI, the DoD will also provide Ukraine with:
- 45,000 152mm artillery rounds;
- 20,000 122mm artillery rounds;
- 50,000 122mm GRAD rockets;
- 100,000 rounds of 125mm tank ammunition;
- SATCOM terminals and services;
- Funding for training, maintenance, and sustainment.
$1.85 Billion in Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine
On December 21, as part of President Zelenskyy’s visit to the White House, the Department of Defense announced $1.85 billion in additional security assistance for Ukraine.
www.defense.gov
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How big is this Patriot thing? Is it going to significantly affect the situation with Russian missile strikes?
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- #298
It won't make a massive difference but it's another piece of the puzzle and it brings the capability of intercepting ballistic missiles like the Iskander system which the NASAMS and IRIS-T are not capable of doing, so in short, it can only be beneficial to Ukraine and improve their defenses.
Its very expensive ($4m per missile) and requires a 100 trained soldiers to operate it. It would probably take about six patriot systems (Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, Zap, Lviv, and Kherson/Mykolaev) to remove the threat of Russian missiles. They are highly effective though, which when combined with Ukrainian conventional means of shooting down missiles and drones, would probably neutralize the Russian missile threat.
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It is a highly capable system, but just one will not make a huge difference. It's not even that big of a symbolic decision as Ukraine already got several modern Western air defense systems. But it is of course helpful and shows that the US is slowly willing to increase Ukrainian capabilities
