The next month will be critical. Russia will test Ukraine on all fronts, aiming to seize as much territory as possible. If the lines break and collapse, Russia will be emboldened to advance further. 6/

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But Russia has done the opposite. Instead of de-escalating or holding the current contact line, Russia has intensified pressure in Bakhmut and Avdiivka directions and is now launching new offensives to expand the front line by hundreds of miles both north and south. 4/

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Will the US and its allies finally learn that de-escalating with Russia requires force? The missing artillery ammunition in Kharkiv would do more to stop Russia from escalating and expanding the conflict than any diplomacy or hope for a reasonable Russia.5/

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This cautious approach was based on the hope that Russia would exercise self-restraint if the US withheld certain weapons, such as long-range ATACMS, and imposed restrictions on their use within Russian territory. 3/

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The US de-escalation doctrine has failed

Russia’s attempts to escalate the conflict in Ukraine are becoming increasingly evident. It has launched a new offensive north of Kharkiv, while Zelensky now warns of significant activity further north in Sumy and Chernyhiv 1/ https://t.co/Lw3zDJlLDV

— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) 13 mai 2024

The US de-escalation doctrine has failed Russia’s attempts to escalate the conflict in Ukraine are becoming increasingly evident. It has launched a new offensive north of Kharkiv, while Zelensky now warns of significant activity further north in Sumy and Chernyhiv 1/

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What has happened? The US delayed support for Ukraine, driven by domestic political reasons and a fear of provoking Russia. 2/

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Episodes of the defense of the city of Chasiv Yar, Bakhmut district (Donetsk region) through the eyes of the soldiers of the special unit of the GUR MOU "Kraken".
The road to the positions is under constant enemy fire.@small10space pic.twitter.com/7s3RGrnw35

— EMPR.media (@EuromaidanPR) 13 mai 2024

Episodes of the defense of the city of Chasiv Yar, Bakhmut district (Donetsk region) through the eyes of the soldiers of the special unit of the GUR MOU "Kraken". The road to the positions is under constant enemy fire. @small10space

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German Ambassador: Ukraine will receive another IRIS-T air defense system from Germany in May, with more to follow over the next 2 years. Germany will also hand over Gepard artillery, the Skynex system, and announced the urgent transfer of a third Patriot system in late June.

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⚡️A 🇺🇦Ukrainian military man single-handedly repulses an attack on his positions in the Klishchiivka area

At the end of the battle, comrades from a nearby trench came to the aid of the Ukrainian soldier, killing two still-living 🇷🇺Russians pic.twitter.com/k1Q2CkFifb

— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 13 mai 2024

A Ukrainian service member single-handedly repulsed an attack on his positions in the Klishchiivka area. At the end of the battle, comrades from a nearby trench came to the aid of the Ukrainian soldier, killing two still-living Russians.

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Spoke with @DmytroKuleba to review the worrying military situation and assess progress on many diplomatic fronts, including Ukraine's paths to NATO and the EU. It is on us, Ukraine's allies, to clear these paths and send them the necessary support before it's too late.

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