Sickening and cowardly attack by Russia today, attacking hospitals again.
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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.
Ballsy move by Ukraine to "invade" Kursk last week.
Yesterday, Ukraine said its forces had taken control of 74 settlements in Russia's southern Kursk region.
Briefing Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's chief of staff Oleksandr Syrskyi said Kyiv's military had seized 40 square kilometres of new territory over the past 24 hours.
It came as the Russian defence ministry said its forces blocked an effort by Kyiv's troops to expand the week-long attack.
Here are the other key developments over the last 24 hours:
Yesterday, Ukraine said its forces had taken control of 74 settlements in Russia's southern Kursk region.
Briefing Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's chief of staff Oleksandr Syrskyi said Kyiv's military had seized 40 square kilometres of new territory over the past 24 hours.
It came as the Russian defence ministry said its forces blocked an effort by Kyiv's troops to expand the week-long attack.
Here are the other key developments over the last 24 hours:
- Lithuania's defence minister Laurynas Kasciunas said Russia is moving troops from its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad to the southern Kursk region;
- Dmitry Polyanskiy, Russia's deputy envoy to the UN, said Vladimir Putin's "generous" offer is "no longer on the table" after Ukraine invaded Russia's Kursk border region;
- Ukraine's invasion into the Kursk region has revealed a shortage of Russian troops which could result in a new mobilisation by the end of this year, Bloomberg reported;
- Russia summoned a senior Moldovan diplomat to express "serious concern" over reports of Western-supplied F-16 fighter jets for Ukraine being based in Moldova, the Russian foreign ministry said;
- Belarus sent troops to Russia in order to take part in training exercises.
Russia have a dilemma on their hands. Their usual method of levelling any settlement they want to take isn't going to go down well when it's their own territory. Won't stop them for doing it though.
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Another great report from Steve Rosenberg
Rosenberg is excellent, considering he's Russia-based he takes it to the line but not too far. You get the underlying message of his thoughts without him being provocative.
I'm amazed how Putin gets a free pass from the Russian people, he's taken them into an unnecessary war with hundreds of thousands of Russian men dead and injured, depleted Russian military stock from Soviet times and is in the process of ruining the economy to attempt to force Ukrainians to be Russians.
Ukraine incursion into Kursk worries Russians miles away
The BBC's Steve Rosenberg in Aleksin meets Russians wondering how Ukraine's incursion could have happened.
www.bbc.co.uk
Rosenberg is excellent, considering he's Russia-based he takes it to the line but not too far. You get the underlying message of his thoughts without him being provocative.
I'm amazed how Putin gets a free pass from the Russian people, he's taken them into an unnecessary war with hundreds of thousands of Russian men dead and injured, depleted Russian military stock from Soviet times and is in the process of ruining the economy to attempt to force Ukrainians to be Russians.
It looks more and more likely that Ukraine will lose a hefty chunk of land, at the very least. They should have been allowed to join NATO before Russia took Crimea. They were hung out to dry by the NATO states.
Now, the same countries are opposed to letting them have the weapons and capabilities to defend themselves with long range weapons because they don't want to risk upsetting Putin.
Now, the same countries are opposed to letting them have the weapons and capabilities to defend themselves with long range weapons because they don't want to risk upsetting Putin.
If the signatories of the Budapest Memorandum kept their end of the bargain none of this would have happened.
https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1839684846777516486
Trump man, how any sane human being can vote for that idiot is beyond my comprehension
What more can Zelensky say to wake up the West?
It doesn't matter who wins the US Presidency anywhere near as much as some people think, from what I've read.
Funding has already been made available which should last Ukraine the best part of two years and up until the half-term elections take place.
Every chance that even if the Democrats lost this election they would take control of the house in two years.
I'm no expert in US politics but it looks to me that Trump's hands are pretty much tied as far as his threats of cutting all aid to Ukraine.
Funding has already been made available which should last Ukraine the best part of two years and up until the half-term elections take place.
Every chance that even if the Democrats lost this election they would take control of the house in two years.
I'm no expert in US politics but it looks to me that Trump's hands are pretty much tied as far as his threats of cutting all aid to Ukraine.
US President Joe Biden has given the green light for Ukraine to use long-range missiles supplied by the US to strike Russia, according to US media reports.
There is no formal confirmation by the White House or the Pentagon of the move which would be a major change of US policy.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has been urging for months for these restrictions on long-range missiles to be lifted, allowing Ukraine to target locations inside Russia.
This should have been authorised months ago.
There is no formal confirmation by the White House or the Pentagon of the move which would be a major change of US policy.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has been urging for months for these restrictions on long-range missiles to be lifted, allowing Ukraine to target locations inside Russia.
This should have been authorised months ago.
