Silence on arms deliveries??? The Biden admin has provided $18b worth of support to Ukraine. Additional billions of support has come from other NATO and EU nations as well. Ukraine spent $3b on their own military in 2021. Perspective is important.
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Large United Ukraine-Poland Flag Draised in Kyiv
A large joined flag of Ukraine and Poland was unfolded in Kyiv and carried through the streets
— Euromaidan Press (@EuromaidanPress) 31 octobre 2022
The event aimed to show how important the help of Poland is for Ukraine and that it is appreciated.
📹via spravdi pic.twitter.com/BeiAlH3Zq7A large joined flag of Ukraine and Poland was unfolded in Kyiv and carried through the streets. The event aimed to show how important Poland's help is for Ukraine and that it is appreciated. via spravdi
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Alla’s farm devastated, son tortured during Russian occupation near Chernihiv
Alla's family farm was devastated, her son tortured during🇷🇺occupation of Lukashivka near Chernihiv
— Euromaidan Press (@EuromaidanPress) 31 octobre 2022
“They took my son for questioning, shot him over head, cut his leg, knocked out his teeth,” Alla said.
Out of 120 cows, only 63 survived Russian shelling. https://t.co/BJrOvwzCtf pic.twitter.com/s6iDCFezJaAlla's family farm was devastated, her son tortured during the occupation of Lukashivka near Chernihiv. “They took my son for questioning, shot him over the head, cut his leg, knocked out his teeth,” Alla said. Out of 120 cows, only 63 survived Russian shelling.
https://euromaidanpress.com/2022/10/07/kids-starved-as-russians-devoured-the-villagers-chickens-pigs-and-dogs-russian-war-crimes-ukraine/?swcfpc=1&fbclid=IwAR3DdUW1pujo8F1qNDlIgPGZXZAF6roYOcx1JbiZ1iT6CSMcwNJdye16xmA -
Lost followers in 3 days, likely bots leaving due to Musk
I’ve lost quite a few in the last 3 days. I’m guessing bots, those giving up on the platform due to musk.
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Wet fall, mud, and slowing Ukrainian offensives in Kherson & Donetz
This may be part of why UKR's offensive operations in Kherson & Donetz have slowed & why RU is feverishly reinforcing their defenses. It's been a wet fall; temps have dropped in both those places to 30-40 degree range now. There is mud. Things have slowed. 13/
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Ukrainian NCOs prioritize soldier care and winter readiness
2. UKR NCOs will care for their soldiers -They care for their teams, they won't lose soldiers to hypothermia, trench foot, & frostbite. -They'll emphasize hygiene, hydration, calories, winter cloths…all critical
-They will "embrace the suck." 14/ -
UKR NCOs’ superior training, care, and fieldcraft give them the edge over RU conscripts.
Fieldcraft and professional savvy will make the difference. UKRs NCOs are better trained & savvier than their RU conscript counterpart, and… -They have home field advantage
-They'll care for their soldiers.
-They'll maintain equipment. All things RU "NCOs" don't have/do. 11/ -
Home field advantage: Rasputitsa et bezdorizhzhia
1. Home field advantage. Rasputitsa (RU) & bezdorizhzhia (UKR) are important words. They describe the conditions when cross-country travel becomes difficult due to rain, snow, mud. Last Feb, RU fell victim to this & UKR took advantage. UKR won't fall victim. 12/
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Ukraine’s winter challenges and the urgency of gaining ground
Going back to tweet #1 of this …what's all this have to do with winter? Yes, Ukrainian winters are tough. Many people are saying: "Ukraine has to gain ground before the winter sets in!" My response? "Why do you think that?" 9/
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Hertling: Ukrainian NCOs make winter difference, not equal effects
This @washingtonpost article from early Oct indicates both sides will suffer equal effects from the Ukrainian winter. I disagree. The effects of weather is experienced by soldiers on both sides, but UKR NCOs will make a difference. How, you ask? 10/