Recent previously reported advancements in EW have decreased accuracy of Russian glide bombs but they're still a major threat. The Ukrainians have some warning before they "arrive", but can do little more than hunker down and hope they don't land too close to their positions.
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Ukraine’s competitive democracy suggests competitive race for Zelensky during war
This suggests Zelensky would face a competitive race. But it also suggests that Ukraine continues to be a competitive democracy, especially during the war. 8/
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Zelensky’s approval drops from 80% to 56% despite continued support
Interestingly, even though Ukrainians continue to overwhelmingly support Zelensky, Zelensky's approval rating and enthusiasm for his leadership have declined over time: His approval fell from a peak of around 80% in 2022/2023 to 56% in May 2024 6/
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Zelensky and Zaluzhnyi tied at 27% in hypothetical May 2024 election
If an election was held in May 2024, only 27% say they would vote for Zelensky, equal to the percentage who would vote for General Zaluzhnyi. 7/
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Ukrainians overwhelmingly reject territorial concessions for peace
What else? Ukrainians are not willing to give up territory for peace at this stage: 58% agree the government should not make any compromises in negotiations and Ukraine should keep fighting as long as it takes. Only 30% disagree with this non-compromise stance 4/
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65% support referendum for Ukrainians to decide negotiation results
65% believe any negotiation result should be put to a referendum for Ukrainians to decide directly. This shows a strong desire for public input on critical decisions about the war. 5/
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New data supports Zelensky’s claim on Putin’s legitimacy
These new data now supports Zelensky's claim.
— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) 18 juin 2024
Btw, Zelensky also argued that it is absurd to receive Putin in the West as a legitimate head of state. Hopefully, one day it will be so. 3/https://t.co/ev6ks8RBFoThese new data now supports Zelensky's claim. Btw, Zelensky also argued that it is absurd to receive Putin in the West as a legitimate head of state. Hopefully, one day it will be so. 3/
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Putin questions Zelensky’s legitimacy; Zelensky asserts Ukrainian mandate.
Putin recently challenged Zelensky's legitimacy, claiming it is unclear who to speak with in Ukraine. Zelensky countered, stating that unlike in Russia, where Putin's legitimacy is self-determined, his legitimacy is decided by Ukrainians 2/ https://
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Ukrainians support Zelensky as president until war ends, poll shows
Ukrainians consider Zelensky legitimate even though elections are cancelled during martial law 70% of Ukrainians across all regions agree that Zelensky should serve as president until the end of the war, a recent reputable poll by KIIS 1/ https://
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Difficult situation for Ukrainian defenses near Maksymylianivka
The situation remains difficult for Ukrainian defenders in this area. The Russians are currently pushing hard towards Maksymilyanivka and Konstyantinivka, backed up by copious use of FPVs and air-dropped glide bombs. Three impacted on Ukrainian positions as we watched.