Ukraine has the initiative in all dimensions
While Russia still has the advantage, Ukraine is little by little gaining the initiative in maritime, air, and land warfare. And it has not yet peaked.
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We've been there in WWII. The only way to achieve peace is to fight for it.
G20 opts for obfuscation on Ukraine, a symptom of Western fatigue
Ukraine suffered a major diplomatic defeat as Western weakness allowed the G20 to adopt a declaration failing to assign clear blame for Russia's devastating war
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 562: US believes Ukraine can breach Russian defenses by year’s end
American intelligence sees a "realistic possibility" Ukraine can break through the rest of Russia's lines in the south in 2023. Russian trade volumes have returned to pre-war levels. Ukrainian forces made further gains near Bakhmut and in western Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 560: Armenia questions ties with Russia, sends first aid to Ukraine
Armenia has reportedly provided its first aid to Ukraine since the war began. Over 7 million artillery shells and body armor have been procured or received since the invasion began. Romania denies Russian drones reached its territory.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 558: Ukraine chips away at Russia’s southern wall
Ukraine is poised to quicken the pace of its advance in the south after conclusively penetrating Russia's first main line of defense, which the Kremlin had devoted most of its engineering efforts towards fortifying. Russian forces are now reduced to defensive "patches" amid dwindling reserves, but progress remains grueling for Ukrainian troops facing dense minefields.
Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 556: Russia delivers first nuclear warheads to Belarus
Daily report day 556 – 2 September 2023 According to information from the General Staff as of 06.00…
Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 548: Ukraine launches 42 drones on Crimea
Ukraine launches 42 drones on Crimea; Russia says all drones destroyed. Ukraine advances despite Russia’s desperate resistance in…
West’s fear feeds Putin’s ambition: not arming Ukraine counteroffensive risks wider war
Many NATO-promised weapons have yet to arrive, leaving Ukraine counteroffensive shorthanded.
NATO strategist’s Ukraine “land grab” slip is as absurd as revealing
A NATO strategist prompted Ukrainian fury and NATO backpedaling after arguing Ukraine could trade territory for NATO membership, a slip that reveals how much the Alliance is willing to play along with Russian aggression
Russo-Ukrainian War. Day 536: Ukraine makes ‘tactically significant’ progress – NYT
Ukraine makes 'tactically significant' progress in its counteroffensive – NYT. Explosions on Kerch Bridge. Russians try to seize…
Four unnerving signs for Ukraine as it heads for fall
The forthcoming fall and winter will be critical for Ukraine and, therefore, Europe. If Russia can destroy Ukraine's air defense, the West will need to reconsider its stand on military intervention.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 526. Russia claims naval drone tried to attack its ship in Black Sea
As well, explosions reported near Russian-held airbase in Crimea, Ukraine identifies hundreds of thousands of Russian soldiers for war crimes checks and wants a peace summit this fall
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 524. Investigation exposes Russian schemes to evade sanctions
Verstka media exposed sanctions evasion schemes enabling Russia to import microchips and other banned goods. Belarus deepens ties with Iran and Wagner.