This view reflects the same desire for the war to disappear, but it doesn't recognize the fundamental threat Russia faces. Accepting Ukraine to NATO is a first step, but it is far from solving the problem of the Russian aggression 10X
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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RUSI advises Europe to secure negotiating table seat and Ukraine NATO membership
RUSI says "What remains now for Europe is to secure a place at the negotiating table and to argue for NATO membership for Ukraine as part of any settlement." 9/
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Western thinking must shift from nuclear fear to containing Russia by force
What’s needed is meaningful financial and military support for Ukraine. This will only happen if Western thinking shifts from fearing nuclear escalation to recognizing the existential need to contain Russia by force 8/
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Western fatigue palpable as many wish Ukraine war would disappear
I don’t think this reflects the majority view yet, but Western fatigue is palpable. Many just want the Ukraine war to disappear 6/
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Russian civilian attacks escalate; winter blackouts, mobilization fears
Russian attacks on civilians have escalated, and the coming winter threatens prolonged blackouts. Some consider leaving, but males face strict mobilization—many expect to be drafted. While some are forced into service, others look for ways to hide or escape 3/
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Russia advances, peace talks feel detached from reality
Russia is advancing, with no signs of willingness to negotiate. In this context, talks of peace, ceasefires, or deals feel completely detached from reality 4/
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Russia struck Zaporizhya with guided bombs on civilians; RUSI article softer
The RUSI article is softer than the reality on the ground in Kyiv and across Ukraine. Just yesterday, Russia struck Zaporizhya, a major civilian city, with seven guided bombs—each over a ton. This isn’t a front line; it’s an attack on civilians 2/
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Ukraine feels betrayed, mood pitch black on return
I am back in Ukraine and the mood is pitch black. Ukraine feels betrayed. "Failing that, the West will have years to repent the betrayal of the courageous Ukrainians, whose only crime was their wish to join the Western democratic order" 1/
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Ukraine’s electricity imports from Europe not affected by certification
Ukraine will be able to import electricity from Europe, problems with the European certification of Ukrenergo will not affect this process, and the information about such a threat was called misleading, the Energy Community said.
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Quote on not complaining when enemy shoots surrendered soldiers
32/ "Just don't howl later, don't wring your hands, don't go into hysterics when the enemy shoots our surrendered boys, and mothers and fathers, wives and children won't wait for their sons, husbands and fathers.