A Russian defeat is necessary also to allow Russian people to confront, as Germany has done, their history and responsibility for the crimes committed in the past and the present in Russia’s name. It is necessary to foreclose Russia’s option of a renewed Russian empire.
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Ukraine accommodation criticized; editorial fails to demand Russian consequences
Ukraine accommodates, and not the other way around? Why does not the editorial explain the consequences for Russia of their atrocities in Ukraine and proposes to Russia that they back down, withdraw troops and pay reparations? Why does not it say that Ukrainians are fighting
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Mylovanov criticizes NYT editorial for imposing hard decisions on Ukraine
the editorial switches to the “The US should avoid all out war” even if Ukraine “must make hard decisions”. NYT suggests imposing hard decisions on Ukraine in the interest of the US. Of course, Ukraine won’t take it as Zelensky did not take the Western suggestion to run. Also,
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Questioning if nuke threats justify earlier Ukrainian surrender
Second, NYT writes that the war can escalate in next weeks and Russia can even threaten to use nukes. But we have already heard this, including nukes. Does it mean should have given Kyiv up, Zelensky stepped down to meet Russian demands in Feb and March to avoid escalation?
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Mylovanov criticizes NYT editorial on Ukraine defeat claim
NYT editorial states Ukraine can’t win. The argument is made in bad faith and exhibits colonial bias. It ignores the facts and accepts Putin’s position as “reality”. It denies Ukraine’s position and proposes for Ukraine to “accommodate” https://
nytimes.com/2022/05/19/opi
nion/america-ukraine-war-support.html
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Occupants install infrastructure in villages
More: "The occupiers live in social infrastructure facilities and some houses of local residents. In Horokhovatka, a powerful antenna was installed on the roof of the village council."
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Ukrainian stars’ stance on Russia’s war
Most Ukrainian artists, bloggers, and singers publicly voiced their position after the Russian attack on #Ukraine. Most sharply condemned Putin’s actions and opposed #Russia’s war against their country, but some remained reticent or disloyal on the matter https://
kyivpost.com/ukraine-politi
cs/ukrainian-stars-and-russias-war-part-2.html
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Ireland to use Council of Europe presidency for Russia accountability
Ireland will use its Council of Europe presidency to build int'l support to make Russia accountable for aggression against Ukraine – FM Simon Coveney https://
irishtimes.com/news/politics/
ireland-to-use-council-of-europe-presidency-to-push-to-hold-russia-accountable-on-war-1.4883209?fbclid=IwAR0-zQ5HzM5wRfKGPJSi3eTfFmLOEMXcq1FNFqDun-_UgqrRKNaNliU0Bys
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Ukraine launches hotline for Russian soldiers to surrender
Ukraine launches hotline for Russian army's soldiers to surrender. After intercepting calls from soldiers conscripted by Russia in the Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine who compare their service to slavery and ask for help, the 2024 hotline was launched for them to surrender.
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Wartime disorientation: Losing track of days, it’s Saturday!
Holy shit, it’s actually Saturday.
This is what happens to you in wartime – you just lose count as days go by.