Russia has made virtually no battlefield advances in 2023 but Putin remains willing to sacrifice many more lives to conquer Kyiv. 10/
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Borrell’s honest assessment: Ukraine won battles, counteroffensive failed, Russia persists
Josep Borrell’s assessment is similarly honest, straightforward, yet determined and optimistic. He says that while Ukraine won major battles like Kyiv and Kherson, last year's counteroffensive did not achieve desired results and Russia maintains pressure on Ukraine. 9/
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Timely military aid for Ukraine saves lives, protects freedom
He emphasizes military aid must come at the time Ukraine needs it, as delays costs lives, and supporting Ukraine protects global freedom and security. 8/
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Yermak: Russia aims to destroy democracies, Ukraine only the beginning
Yermak believes Russia's goal is to destroy democracies, with Ukraine only the beginning, and the future of the world is being decided there. 7/
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Yermak says Ukraine’s counteroffensive succeeded despite limited capabilities
Ukraine's counteroffensive had some success given the limited capabilities provided, and they will not make the mistake of underestimating Russia again, according to Yermak. 6/
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Yermak denies Ukraine shifted to defensive strategy, vows to liberate all territory
Yermak denies claims that Ukraine shifted to a "defensive strategy," stating they will not stop fighting until all territory is liberated 5/
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Yermak admits challenges with new army recruits, new mobilization law
Yermak admits challenges with new army recruits: Ukraine is working on a new mobilization law to build up reserves and replace soldiers who have been on the frontlines for two years without rest. 4/
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Ukraine recovers half of occupied territory, ends Black Sea dominance
Ukraine has succeeded in returning about 50% of the territory Russia occupied since February 2022 and ending Russia's dominance over the Black Sea, but the war continues. 3/
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Yermak admits war complicated, urges asymmetric response
Yermak admits the war has entered a "complicated" phase for Ukraine due to Russia's superiority in weapons and troops He is right and this means that Ukraine strategy must be based on asymmetric warfare response. 2/
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Yermak and Borrell: Ukraine winning, hopeful despite lack of support
Andriy Yermak and Josep Borrell argue that Ukraine is winning and the war is not a stalemate. Both hold highest positions, one in Ukraine and the other in the EU. They are critical of the (lack of the) Western support but are hopeful things in Ukraine will improve: 1/