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/
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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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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Report on the Rak 120 mm wheeled self-propelled mortar
⚡️Report on the former 🇵🇱Polish 120-mm Rak self-propelled mortar in service with the 🇺🇦44th Separate Mechanized Brigade pic.twitter.com/MT6inD1MOy
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 15 octobre 2024Report on the former Polish 120-mm Rak self-propelled mortar in service with the 44th Separate Mechanized Brigade
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US aid delays lead to Russian advances 2 km from city
With the US now only delivering a small fraction of the billions in congressionally authorized aid to Ukraine for several months, Russians are now making rapid advances in most directions of the front. According to BILD, the Russian army is now 2 km away from the city of
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US Politicians Urge Zelensky to Lower Mobilization Age
American politicians from both parties are pressuring Zelensky on lowering the mobilization age – Presidential Office advisor Leshchenko. "If this information has surfaced, I can confirm: American politicians from both parties are pressuring President Zelensky on why Ukraine has not