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BREAKING: POTENTIAL Chemical weapons attack in Mariupol: From Foreign Secretary Liz Truss tweeted in last few minutes: Reports that Russian forces may have used chemical agents in an attack on the people of Mariupol. We are working urgently with partners to verify details.
Any use of such weapons would be a callous escalation in this conflict and we will hold Putin and his regime to account.
BREAKING: POTENTIAL Chemical weapons attack in Mariupol: From Foreign Secretary Liz Truss tweeted in last few minutes: Reports that Russian forces may have used chemical agents in an attack on the people of Mariupol. We are working urgently with partners to verify details.
Any use of such weapons would be a callous escalation in this conflict and we will hold Putin and his regime to account.
I would not be surprised considering the General in charge.
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The Kremlin has tapped Army General Aleksandr Dvornikov, who commands Russia’s forces in the southern military district, to lead the war in Ukraine, U.S. national-security adviser Jake Sullivan said in an interview with CNN on April 10...
...Dvornikov has a notorious reputation for his conduct of the war in Syria, where Russia bombed civilian districts. Putin awarded Dvornikov the Hero of Russia medal, one of the country’s highest awards, for his work in Syria.
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Re: Russia has invaded Ukraine
Nobody’s in a hurry this morning to treat this report of chemical weapons use as confirmed, or even likely. Ukraine’s government is assuming it was phosphorus at present.
Meanwhile, there’s evidence Ukrainian special forces have sortied into Belgorod in Russia and blown up a railway bridge. Whether or not they did it (and it seems very likely they did), it will make it even harder for Russia to get supplies into Donbas.
It has to say something about the defensive capabilities of the supposedly mighty Russia that Ukraine has been able to repeatedly enter the country by land and air to blow stuff up.
Looking at recent reports, it’s looking very likely Russia will take Mariupol. I see this possibly ending ( permanently or temporarily) by May 9th.
Putin now has linked Crimea and the Separatist Eastern Ukraine Regions. He can confidently go back to mother Russia, claiming he has protected the Russian separatists from the Ukrainian Nazis in time for when Russia commemorates beating the Nazis in 1945.
This is his out, of course Ukraine would have to agree to release that territory.
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Looking at recent reports, it’s looking very likely Russia will take Mariupol. I see this possibly ending ( permanently or temporarily) by May 9th.
Putin now has linked Crimea and the Separatist Eastern Ukraine Regions. He can confidently go back to mother Russia, claiming he has protected the Russian separatists from the Ukrainian Nazis in time for when Russia commemorates beating the Nazis in 1945.
This is his out, of course Ukraine would have to agree to release that territory.
Putin would like for it to end by May 9th for obvious reasons, not least he needs the troops for the May 9th (WWII victory) parade in Moscow. I doubt Ukraine will comply with Putin's wish nor permanenly agreeing to give up the Donbas or Crimea areas.
I suggest you watch this entire interview by 60 mins to give you a better assessment of the man and the Ukrainian people. It's only 27mins in length but will make you more awareof what Putin is up against. What happens next depends very much on the US & NATO.
Russia threatens to strike at Ukraine's command centers in Kyiv.
The Russian Defense Ministry said that it had “so far refrained” from doing so.
Starting on Feb. 24, Russia systematically launched missiles against both Ukraine’s civilian and military infrastructure.
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US announces new $800 million worth of military assistance to Ukraine.
The latest aid includes artillery systems, artillery rounds, armored personnel carriers, and helicopters.
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Czech embassy resumes work in Kyiv.
“Czechia will always stand with Ukraine,” Czech Foreign Ministry wrote on Twitter on April 13.
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Zelensky denies having received a request from Steinmeier to visit Ukraine.
German newspaper Bild earlier reported that President Volodymyr Zelensky was against German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s visit because of his close ties to Russia in the past.
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Le Pen supports rapprochement between NATO, Russia.
“When the war between Russia and Ukraine will be over and settled by a peace treaty, I’ll support the implementation of a strategic development between NATO and Russia,” French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen said.
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Ukrainian Forces BROKE THROUGH Russians to Join 'Azov Regiment' in Mariupol.
Is this from a reputable news outlet? TBH there’s so much bolleaux on YouTube I’m reluctant to waste my time on war report videos from sources I’m not familiar with.
Is this from a reputable news outlet? TBH there’s so much bolleaux on YouTube I’m reluctant to waste my time on war report videos from sources I’m not familiar with.
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Units of the 36th Separate Marine Brigade, defending Mariupol besieged by the Russian occupiers, broke through to join forces with the Azov Regiment.
This was announced by Adviser to the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Oleksiy Arestovych.
“In Mariupol, units of the 36th Marine Brigade broke through to join the Azov Regiment, which professionally provided the event, as a result of a difficult and very risky maneuver,” Arestovich said.
He clarified that the results of the breakthrough are that Azov received significant reinforcements, the 36th Brigade avoided defeat by units and received additional serious opportunities, “actually got a second chance”, the defenders of the city, now together, have seriously strengthened their defense.
Putin would like for it to end by May 9th for obvious reasons, not least he needs the troops for the May 9th (WWII victory) parade in Moscow. I doubt Ukraine will comply with Putin's wish nor permanenly agreeing to give up the Donbas or Crimea areas.
I suggest you watch this entire interview by 60 mins to give you a better assessment of the man and the Ukrainian people. It's only 27mins in length but will make you more awareof what Putin is up against. What happens next depends very much on the US & NATO.
Thanks for this. I watched this video and and can only admire the man and what he has, almost singlehandedly, done in bringing the West on board.
Cometh the hour, cometh the man ...
.. and then I compare him to our leader, ... jeez ..
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Putin would like for it to end by May 9th for obvious reasons, not least he needs the troops for the May 9th (WWII victory) parade in Moscow. I doubt Ukraine will comply with Putin's wish nor permanenly agreeing to give up the Donbas or Crimea areas.
I suggest you watch this entire interview by 60 mins to give you a better assessment of the man and the Ukrainian people. It's only 27mins in length but will make you more awareof what Putin is up against. What happens next depends very much on the US & NATO.
Gripping viewing, thanks for sharing, what a leader. Interesting that he had the green military clothing to hand as he previously regularly visited the troop positions on the Russian border.
BREAKING: Russian Cruise Warship, Moskva reportedly on FIRE in Black Sea, is said to be seriously damaged - Russian crew has abandoned ship - Ukrainian News Agency.
Russian Ministry of Defence is claiming Ammunition exploding is reason for the damage.
Le Pen’s comments on ‘rapprochement’ with Russia is concerning. Especially with her previous positive comments about Putin and her policy of pulling France out of NATO military resources. She’s also against sending weapons: https://apnews.com/article/russia-uk...9da900d99b22da
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