🇷🇺🇺🇦 Discussion: Relations with Russia and the war in Ukraine

[blueharvest]

Zelenskyy says to win the war, US needs to lift limits on striking military targets inside Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is embracing the support of international allies even as he pushed for the help to arrive faster and restrictions to be lifted on the use of U.S. weapons to attack military targets inside Russia.

apnews.com

 

[InCali]

Russia Accuses Ukraine of Plot to Destroy Its Last Active Aircraft Carrier​

How dare they try to destroy a Russian aircraft carrier, That's not fair. Why don't they go bomb a children's hospital or something?

 

[blueharvest]

Ukraine war maps show two "successful localized counterattacks" by Kyiv

Russia launched a cross-border offensive into Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region more than two months ago.

www.newsweek.com

 

[blueharvest]

Russian Pilot Betrays Colleagues Who Attacked Ohmatdyt Children’s Hospital in Kyiv

The pilot forwarded documents to Ukraine related to the activities of his military unit as well as private photos of the command staff of the 22nd Heavy Bombing Aviation Division, HUR said.

www.kyivpost.com

 

[DA_Champion]

I heard an argument yesterday that gave me pause.

NATO leaders aren't actually afraid of Russia invading Poland, the Baltics, etc because they're not actually making a meaningful effort to stop Russia. Investments in the militaries are currently modest, and they're just sending ancient spare parts to Ukraine, such as a dozen or so first-generation F16s.

I guess that makes sense.

But it could also be due to political impotence and decline-induced lethargy.

 

[squeekness]

Zelenskyy says to win the war, US needs to lift limits on striking military targets inside Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is embracing the support of international allies even as he pushed for the help to arrive faster and restrictions to be lifted on the use of U.S. weapons to attack military targets inside Russia.

apnews.com

He needs all the help he can get, he's not going to complain.

 

[squeekness]

I heard an argument yesterday that gave me pause.

NATO leaders aren't actually afraid of Russia invading Poland, the Baltics, etc because they're not actually making a meaningful effort to stop Russia. Investments in the militaries are currently modest, and they're just sending ancient spare parts to Ukraine, such as a dozen or so first-generation F16s.

I guess that makes sense.

But it could also be due to political impotence and decline-induced lethargy.

I hope that's not true....

 

[DA_Champion]

I hope that's not true....

One number I saw yesterday is that Canada is planning to reach its 2% of GDP on defense spending -- a NATO requirement -- by ... 2032. When politicians make plans 8 years ahead, they're basically not making plans. And that's from a very rich country. No indication of urgency.

 

[blueharvest]

Biden announces $225 million weapons package for Ukraine, including Patriot system

President Joe Biden has announced a new $225 million aid package for Ukraine, including a Patriot missile system to bolster its air defenses against a deadly onslaught of Russian airstrikes.

apnews.com

 

[squeekness]

Biden announces $225 million weapons package for Ukraine, including Patriot system

President Joe Biden has announced a new $225 million aid package for Ukraine, including a Patriot missile system to bolster its air defenses against a deadly onslaught of Russian airstrikes.

apnews.com

Hope it helps.

 

[blueharvest]

Australian army private and her husband accused of spying for Russia

An Australian army private and her husband accused of spying for Russia have been denied bail on the first charges against suspected operatives under Australia’s updated 2018 espionage laws.

apnews.com

 

[blueharvest]

Zelensky issues stark warning over F-16s

"The decision to transfer F-16s to Ukraine was strategic, but their number was not strategic," the Ukrainian president said.

www.newsweek.com

 

[blueharvest]

Longtime Russian ally holds joint military drills with US

Amid a strained relationship with Russia, Armenia launched joint military drills with the United States.

www.newsweek.com

 

[:eek:]

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/07/20/europe/ukraine-zelensky-uncertainty-russia-negotiations-intl/index.html

 

[blueharvest]

The Ukrainian army pulls out from another eastern village as Russia smashes defensive positions

A Kyiv official says Ukraine’s army has pulled out from a village in the eastern Donetsk region, surrendering another front-line position as Russian forces blast Ukrainian defenses in a relentless onslaught.

apnews.com

 

[squeekness]

Never ending slaughter.

 

[blueharvest]

Our existence depends on US election result, warns Ukrainian MP

Fears grow that Donald Trump and JD Vance could push Kyiv into peace deal with Putin

www.telegraph.co.uk

 

[blueharvest]

Kremlin fears violence of Russian troops returning from war: report

Independent news outlet Meduza said Moscow is worried about rising crime committed by troops coming back from Ukraine.

www.newsweek.com

 

[squeekness]

Kremlin fears violence of Russian troops returning from war: report

Independent news outlet Meduza said Moscow is worried about rising crime committed by troops coming back from Ukraine.

www.newsweek.com

That's what they get for sending out criminals to fight.

 

[blueharvest]

Civilians killed and wounded as Russia and Ukraine trade attacks. Russia claims gains in the east

At least two people have been killed in Ukrainian strikes on the partly Russian-occupied Donetsk region, Russian state media say, while Russian strikes wounded at least five people in Ukraine overnight.

apnews.com

 

[blueharvest]

Ukraine targets bipartisan support to avoid being dragged into US election

Kyiv indicates it will keep reaching out to Republicans and Democrats, as Zelenskiy pays tribute to Biden

www.theguardian.com

 

[squeekness]

Ukraine targets bipartisan support to avoid being dragged into US election

Kyiv indicates it will keep reaching out to Republicans and Democrats, as Zelenskiy pays tribute to Biden

www.theguardian.com

They shouldn't be punished for our mess.

 

[Iceman]

Russia Accuses Ukraine of Plot to Destroy Its Last Active Aircraft Carrier​

How dare they try to destroy a Russian aircraft carrier, That's not fair. Why don't they go bomb a children's hospital or something?

Did Russia not start a war? Do aircraft carriers have special rights during wars?

 

[blueharvest]

Ukraine war briefing: ‘Occupiers’ ship severely damaged’ in Kavkas across from Crimea

Zelenskiy’s and Kamala Harris’s aides hold phone talks; Spanish pensioner jailed over anti-Ukraine letter bombs. What we know on day 882

www.theguardian.com

 

[blueharvest]

Top Russian economist dies after falling out of window

Several top Russian officials have plunged to their deaths from windows in recent years, including a top oil executive and a defense official.

www.newsweek.com

Another "mysterious" death in Russia.