But there's a German word which is descriptive of what many soldiers rely on: Fingerspitzengefuhl. The literal translation: "feel of the fingertips." An intuition of what's happening. And as a soldier, my intuition is that UKR is generating strength, RU is being drained. 6/6
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Russian actions counter to objectives: Ukraine stronger, more united
But the results of RU actions run counter to their objectives. -UKR is standing stronger today than on 2/24. They are more united, their desire for sovereignty & freedom burn white hot. -UKR cities/cultural centers may be bombed, but their stories grow in intensity. 2/
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Azovstal defenders held off Russian forces for 82 days
The fighters at Azovstal stood for 82 days. An estimated 1500 or so UKR soldiers (intermingled with women and children) fought 12-14,000 RU forces, w/ tanks, planes, artillery. Those UKR soldiers kept approx 15 BTGs from getting to the Donbas for 2+ months. That's a win. 3/
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Reporters limited to artillery, devastation, civilian horrors
Reporters won't be able to report much more than artillery fights, devastations in towns, civilian horrors over the next few weeks. That's because they're not with UKR or RU forces. And it's very hard to judge tactical outcomes w/o being there, w/o a clear picture. 5/
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Donbas fight: Russian forces bleed, morale low; Ukrainian morale high
The Donbas fight is currently a tactical back & forth, but the RU force is bleeding men, equipment, supplies. RU morale -the key element for victory- is in the toilet. UKR is sustaining casualties, to be sure, but nothing like their enemy…and their morale remains high. 4/
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Russia aims to destroy Ukraine’s identity and culture through terror
Always good to be on with @acosta
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Ukrainian flag hoisted daily in front of Russian embassy in The Hague with local patrol
In The Hague, the Ukrainian flag, 20 meters long, and 4 meters high is hoisted every day right in front of the Russian Embassy building. Locals organized a neighbourhood patrol to watch all day, as previously flags had been removed. https://
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Civilizational difference between Ukrainians and Russians dying
ukrainians are dying for their freedom. russians are dying because they are afraid to disobey the order. and that’s a civilizational difference impossible to bridge
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Ukraine as the heart of Europe fighting for freedom and democracy
The heart of Europe is now in Ukraine, because Ukraine is fighting for freedom, for democracy, and for life. We are grateful to EU supporting us in this fight.#Ukraine is Europe 💙💛#StandWithUkraine️#StandUpForUkraine pic.twitter.com/9Fef7iF0iC
— MFA of Ukraine 🇺🇦 (@MFA_Ukraine) 21 mai 2022The heart of Europe is now in Ukraine, because Ukraine is fighting for freedom, for democracy, and for life. We are grateful to EU supporting us in this fight. #Ukraine is Europe #StandWithUkraine️
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Last day at Azovstal by Mariupol defender
📽️ “Last day at #Azovstal” by #Mariupol defender @Kozatsky_D#StandWithUkraine️ 🇺🇦 #StandUpForUkraine#ArmUkraineNow pic.twitter.com/D7syLzXtoh
— MFA of Ukraine 🇺🇦 (@MFA_Ukraine) 21 mai 2022“Last day at #Azovstal” by #Mariupol defender @Kozatsky_D #StandWithUkraine️ #StandUpForUkraine
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