Russia - Ukraine “peace negotiations”
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“… Ukraine’s capital came under a large-scale Russian drone and missile attack overnight and into early Saturday that left at least 15 people injured, according to Ukrainian officials. Explosions and machine gun fire were heard throughout Kyiv as many sought shelter in subway stations.
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Russia attacked Ukraine with 14 ballistic missiles and 250 Shahed drones overnight, officials said, adding that Ukrainian forces shot down 6 missiles and neutralized 245 drones — 128 drones were shot down and 117 were thwarted using electronic warfare.
The Kyiv City Military Administration said it was one of the most massive combined missile and drone attacks on the capital.
“A difficult night for all of us,” the administration said in a statement. …”
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Russia massing troops near Kharkiv Oblast ahead of possible attack, military warns
Russia massing troops near Kharkiv Oblast ahead of possible attack, military warns
"There is an accumulation of personnel closer to the state border, that is, there are attempts to involve the (Russian) personnel, obviously preparing for active assault operations. Our Defense Forces are ready to repel attacks," Andrii Pomahaibus, the chief of staff of Ukraine's 13th National...
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Ukraine Orders Evacuations Amid Russian Troops Build-Up Near Border
Ukraine orders evacuations amid Russian troops build-up near border
Russian president Vladimir Putin has been briefed on a Moscow move to capture the Ukrainian region of Sumy, next to the frontier.
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So much for ending it within 24 hours.
heelinhell
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looks like Putin's takeaway from the two hour phone call was that Trump let him know that he was still his wimpy bitch...
lawtig02
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Come on. Z! Trump’s been busy! When you’re spending all your time beating back those insurrectionists at Harvard and hosting crypto billionaires at your golf resort in New Jersey, when are you supposed to find a moment to comment on a massive assault on the civilian population of a democratic ally?
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Watching the prisoner exchanges, it's striking the differences. The Russians who were prisoners of the Ukrainians look well fed, healthy, & properly dressed. The Ukrainians who were prisoners of the Russians look emaciated, sick, & ill dressed.
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Russia/Ukraine: Ill-treatment of Ukrainians in Russian captivity amounts to war crimes and crimes against humanity
Russian authorities have subjected Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) and civilian captives to torture, prolonged incommunicado detention, enforced disappearance and other inhumane treatment, which amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity, Amnesty International said in a new report today...
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Can Ukraine Fight Without U.S. Aid? Seven Questions to Ask
A complete cutoff of U.S. aid would significantly harm Ukraine’s ability to fight Russia but would not necessarily lead to immediate defeat—and more limited cutoffs would have more limited effects on Ukraine’s battlefield performance.
heelinhell
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I wish I had posted the post that you just posted
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Until now, though he could be considerably more forceful … but saying anything negative about Putin seems like he is being tough on him