As part of $66,2 million package, Australia will send Ukraine Sentinel 830R high-density polyethylene rigid inflatable boats for riverine/maritime missions.
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Blinken on mobilization: necessary decision and help
Blinken on mobilization: It is a difficult but necessary decision. We will help you deter Russian attacks
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Ukrainian officials’ families own Dubai real estate worth $30M
Families of former Ukrainian officials own real estate in Dubai worth $30 million, according to media reports. https://censor.net/ua/n3489433
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Ukraine’s border now 2/3 of US-Mexico length, hard to hold
Before the war it was about half of the border length between the IS and Mexico. Now, with Crimea annexed and the East and south invaded, it is probably good 2/3. So, it is huge. You can hold every square meter of it. If the U.S. can’t, imagine how difficult it is for Ukraine 11X
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Russia would fire on empty gray zone in Ukraine due to proximity
They would come under immediate fire from Russia because of proximity. The so called gray zone is actually on the Ukrainian territory and no one is present there. This is the are Russia invaded and then moved somewhat further. 9/
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Fortifications argument misplaced due to vast area and time constraints
But the argument about fortifications is misplaced. The area there is vast. It is simply impossible to fortify all of it, not in a year or two. Also, it makes no sense to build fortifications in the villages right on the border with Russia. 8/
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Slow Ukrainian mobilization reflects democracy and faces challenges
While it is true that mobilization has been slow and painful, it reflect the nature of the Ukrainian society. We are a democracy unlike Russia. That said, it is true that Ukraine could have done a better job and faces challenges 7/
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User disagrees with criticism of Ukraine’s slow fortifications
Third, Ukraine's government has been slow to expand its armed forces and build fortifications, reflecting President Zelensky's failure to fully mobilize Ukrainian society for war. The lack of Ukrainian fortifications is enabling Russia's advance. Me: Disagree! 6/
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Ukrainian troops had no ammunition in north in December, says Mylovanov
As I said in the CNN interview to Ji, when I visited north of Ukraine in December, the troops there already had basically zero rounds. Everything was moved to the East of Ukraine where the most active fighting phase is 5/
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US aid delays and weapon restrictions enabled Russian advance in Ukraine
Second, Ukraine has been handicapped by the long delay in U.S. aid approval, leading to ammunition shortages and reduced air defense capabilities. U.S. restrictions against using its weapons to attack targets in Russia have also enabled the Russian advance. Me: True 4/