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A high-profile Ukrainian combat brigade confirmed earlier that it had captured dozens of Russian soldiers during fighting in northern combat with release of images video showed 24 of the Kremlin’s fighters being taken prisoner.

The Ukrainian military social media first reported substantial numbers of Russian troops surrendering in that sector a week ago, following counterattacks by Ukrainian infantry assault units.

Kyiv reports had confirmed Russian soldiers surrendering, in and around Vovchansk, to elements of the 3rd Assault Brigade, Ukraine’s Border Troops command, its 36th Marine Brigade, special operations units & national guardsmen. A statement by Authorities Regional Command, Ukrainian military HQ primarily responsible for ground ops in that sector, claimed more than 60 Russian soldiers had been captured there in less than a week.

A 28-minute (YouTube) video made public by Ukraine’s 3rd Assault Brigade claimed soldiers at school conference room all been taken prisoner during combat ops around north Ukrainian town Vovchansk. They introduction to video, it was all of Russian soldiers spoken on to camera voluntarily. Apart from one soldier with a bandaged arm, none of the POWs showed visible injuries.

Two were identified of 2 individual soldiers on video had been previously seen on a helmet cam being captured by Ukrainian forces on Monday.  Earlier Kyiv reports had confirmed about 

60 Russian soldiers surrender, in around Vovchansk, to elements 3rd Assault Brigade, said Ukraine’s Border Troops command, its 36th Marine Brigade, special operations units & national guardsmen.

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The Ukrainians needs to drive out the Russian..............from Kiev and other big towns.................

Since U.S. Joe Biden approved for Ukrainians to used U.S.A. weapon, with more longer range bomb's lets and missiles, the Ukraine soldiers all were very happy to fog through their base and airfield as far as 150 miles away. 

A Ukrainian official told national TV. (me is thinking) at least 10 US-supplied Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS)i s on standby. knowning this kind of bomb, the ATACMS, is just waiting for Subs to rest then hit again those Russian Subs defenses in Crimea after all is just a bigger lake. Tongue Tongue Big Grin Big Grin
Putin must be very happy to let Dmitry Pletenchuk 4 (4 Subs), three were cruise missile carriers & two "periodically" go to sea. 

So the Russia has ramped up pace of its subs production, with one type (what aid) worrying NATO officials...they are worry the NATO arhh. Rotfl Laughter-

https://www.businessinsider.com/russia-u...ine-2024-6

Mark me words. This is what will to happening it Putin his big lake.

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Since U.S. Joe Biden approved for Ukrainians to used U.S.A. weapon, with more longer range bomb's lets and missiles, the Ukraine soldiers all were very happy to fog through their base and airfield as far as 150 miles away. 

A Ukrainian official told national TV. (me is thinking) at least 10 US-supplied Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS)i s on standby. knowning this kind of bomb, the ATACMS, is just waiting for Subs to rest then hit again those Russian Subs defenses in Crimea after all is just a bigger lake. Tongue Tongue Big Grin Big Grin

So in  theories has ramped up pace of its subs production, with one type (what aid) worrying NATO officials...they are worry the NATO arhh. Rotfl Laughter-

Putin must be very happy to let Dmitry Pletenchuk 4 (4 Subs), three were cruise missile carriers & two "periodically" go to sea. 

(me is thinking) at least 10 US-supplied Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) is on standby. knowning this kind of bomb, the ATACMS can send alot on bombs out. They already used counterattacks by Ukrainian infantry assault units near east front facing toward Russia federation army. More the Russia attack, more ATACMS were be use...

Mark my words. This is what can be happening it Putin Suns in his big lake.

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Putin offers truce if Ukraine exits Russian-claimed areas and drops NATO bid. Kyiv rejects it. Putin proposed an immediate cease-fire in Ukraine to begin negotiations if Kyiv started withdrawing troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and renounced plans to join NATO

just like talking to the wall...

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Putin is still dreaming so early June 14 as a condition to talk about peace, (NO PEACE TALK) for  negotiations, the mad man said. Ukrainian troops must leave Ukraine's Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia oblasts. 

He also added that Ukraine must recognize Russia's illegal annexation of the regions and abandon any ambition to join NATO. (Sama Sama, same as like Israel talking to the terror Hamas).

Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia oblasts are partially controlled by Russian troops. Russia claims to have annexed the whole territory of those regions despite not controlling two regional capitals - Kherson and Zaporizhzhia.

https://youtu.be/QfQfXIW_lII?si=1NdTxh_pdr4YUAiQ

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https://youtu.be/QfQfXIW_lII?si=xkLZdN4m8fyLq2sP

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Latest news break out on mad Putin war on Ukraine, while talking about peace.

https://youtu.be/aqmgHjIwSO8?si=ZPmWSJlf4nEmrLcW

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Eurofighter jet program welcomes new member, unveils key technology development, emphasizes responsible use of AIT. The announced on its official website Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program has welcomed a new participant during ILA-2024 air show in Berlin. Belgium oined France, Germany and Spain, initially in observer capacity.
The Bundeswehr highlighted declaration of intent was signed at air show, marking beginning of Belgium’s involvement, parties are now exploring how to leverage Belgium’s industrial capabilities within the project. Belgium has already granted access to all FCAS project data events and has the right to engage in discussions and strategic decision-making

Read more: Armored Personnel Carriers, Artillery Guns and More in the New $250 mln Ukraine Military Aid Package From the U.S.

https://en.defence-ua.com/industries/ger...10855.html

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Armored Personnel Carriers, Artillery Guns and More in New $250 mln Ukraine Military Aid Package From the U.S. New package of goods, the number of provided APCs alone is enough to mount six mechanized infantry battalions

U.S. is providing another package of military assistance to Ukraine, which is allocated under the Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) program meaning the weapons are immediately taken from the stocks of the U.S. Dept of Defense announcement of the tranche took place during President Joe Biden's meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyi in Paris.

Ammunition for HIMARS, Stinger Missiles, Artillery Shells: New $225 Million US Military Aid Package. The package includes:

155mm howitzers and 81mm mortar systems
M113 armored personnel carriers, anti-aircraft missiles for HAWK air defense systems & Stinger MANPADS, additional rockets for HIMARS and ammunition for artillery systems in 155mm and 105mm caliber. AT-4 and TOW anti-tank weapons, FGM-148 Javelin guided missiles,
trailers for transportation of heavy equipment
light patrol boats, ammunition for small arms, grenades, minesweeper explosives, night vision devices, spare parts, etc.

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Despite many of these items being listed without specification of the quantity provided, the Pentagon also released the regular update on the totality of all weapons Ukraine is about to receive or has already seen delivered. Ukraine Fact Sheet. A comparison of this document to the previous one issued May 24 reveals a bit more details.

In particular, behind vague words on M113 armored personnel carriers, as many as 200 vehicles are actually hidden; now total number of M113 committed by U.S. has increased to 600.

This's significant armored reinforcement to the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF), considering that Ukraine's soldiers had shared very favorable reviews about this versatile vehicle. These 200 units will be enough to equip six mechanized battalions of UAF Land Forces.

As for the 155mm howitzers, it is obviously about M777. Previously, exactly 198 units were mentioned as transferred, but now the number has been changed to the vague "more than 200." As for mortars package could include over 30 units because now it also says "more than 200" mortar systems in various calibers were committed, instead of the 169 units mentioned earlier with a breakdown by type.

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Next, Ukraine will receive 10 coastal and riverine patrol boats, as well as more than 50 heavy trailers for transportation.

Thus, this is not just another ammunition package but a fairly high-quality strengthening of Ukraine's, capabilities with a significant number of APCs in the first place. Also, the transfer of additional artillery can be considered a marker of fact that supply of ammunition is reaching a stable level.

Read more: France Will Give Ukraine the Mirage 2000 Fighters and Training.

https://en.defence-ua.com/news/armored_p...10765.html

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France Will Give Ukraine the Mirage 2000 Fighters and Training to Ukraine.

Macron announces military aid to Ukraine, including Mirage 2000 jets and comprehensive pilot training. France will supply Armed Forces of Ukraine with Mirage 2000 fighter jets as part of its military assistance. In addition, the country will provide training for Ukrainian pilots.

“France is committed to supporting Ukrainians in their resistance efforts, we do not seek escalation, during my meeting with President Zelenskyy tomorrow. We will initiate new cooperation, including provision of Mirage 2000-5 jets and pilot training,” Emmanuel Macron emphasized.

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Greece Plans to Sell Block 30 F-16s, Mirage 2000 Fighters: Why It Matters for Ukraine. Greece looks poised to offload both early-model F-16s and its French-made Mirage 2000 fighters, as part of a major overhaul of its armed forces. 

Among potential buyers of Greek F-16 Block 30 and Mirage 2000EG/DG aircraft could be Ukraine

Changes were outlined by Greek Minister of Defense Nikos Dendias subsequently reported on the Kathimerini daily newspaper. The Drive portal.

"We have a cartload of different types of aircraft. F-4s, Mirage 2000-5s, Block 30 F-16s, Block 50 F-16s, Block 52 F-16s, Viper F-16s, and Rafales."

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Will France Really Be Giving All Decommissioned Weaponry to Ukraine, Including VAB APCs, Leclerc Tanks, Mirage Fighters?.

If the words of the French Defense Minister are not just a statement, then we are talking about over a thousand VAB armored personnel carriers, a hundred Leclerc tanks, and dozens of fighter jets
French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced a decision to transfer decommissioned weapons to Ukraine.

"As we (French) reinvest significant funds in their army according to plan amounting to 413 billion euros for the years 2024-2030, we have a lot of equipment that is still operational and will be decommissioned. Instead of throwing it away or giving it to other countries, French is very happy to give it to Ukrainian army," said head of French defense agency in an interview with Var-Matin.

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French is one of the Euro first nation to reinvest significant funds into their army according to plan amounting to 413 billion euros for the years 2024-2030, to be ready prepared for any event and not just doing nothing - right.

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Trying And Failing To Cross A River In Vovchansk, 400 Russian Troops Got Cut Off. Now They’re Surrendering. Ukrainian forces have captured dozens of Russian troops in the embattled town of Vovchansk, just south of the Russia-Ukraine border, dealing a major setback to Russia’s faltering northern offensive. Russia’s northern offensive isn’t going well.

400 Russian Troops Got Cut Off. Now They’re Surrendering. Ukrainian forces have captured dozens of Russian troops in embattled town of Vovchansk, just south of the Russia-Ukraine border, fighting as many as 400 Russians in and around a chemical plant in central Vovchansk. Thirty Russians surrendered after repeated attempts to rescue them failed.

On May 10, a force of tens of thousands of Russian troops opened a new front in Russia’s 28-mth wider war on Ukraine. Attacking south across Russia-Ukraine border, battalions quickly captured a chain of lightly defended border villages then advanced on Vovchansk, first big town between the border and city of Kharkiv, 25 miles to the south. It was there in Vovchansk that the Ukrainians chose to stand fight. 

The Russians rallied equivalent least 2 battalions with hundreds of infantry stormed Volchansky chemical plant, on the Vovcha River’s right bank. Factories & other industrial facilities are fighting in Ukraine, their big sturdy buildings can shelter troops protect them from artillery and drones.

Russians’ plan was apparently capture chemical plant then, from there, launch a river-crossing operation in order to force their way into southern Vovchans. Plan failed as Ukrainian troops from 9th Rifle Battalion, plus Russian Volunteer Corps or 36th Marine Brigade—attacked west of the chemical plant and advanced several blocks to north, cutting off Russians in the plant from their comrades to the west.

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Continue from above....
Elements of several Ukrainian brigades including elite 82nd Air Assault Brigade—rushed north &, in several weeks of hard fighting, blocked Russian advance north of Vovcha River, which threads from east to west through central Vovchansk.

Russians are surrounded here with zero chances of reinforcements, Ukrainian drone operator crowed, “bunch of dead & wounded orcs,” added, using a slang term for Russian soldiers, their commanders knew they were in trouble. This weekend, they ordered their troops west of the chemical plant to fight through the Ukrainian positions. “Two attempts to break through to the surrounded Russian forces were repelled by the Ukrainian defense forces,” according to the Center for Defense Strategies.

That’s apparently when the surrounded Russians began surrendering en masse. While Russian and Ukrainian forces routinely capture each other, they rarely do so by dozen. The biggest captures tend to take place during major urban sieges and chaotic hasty retreats.

Early in the war, hundreds of Ukrainian troops surrendered after holding out for weeks in the besieged southern city of Mariupol. Nearly 2 yrs later mid-February, advancing Russian regiments captured dozens of Ukrainians retreating from the ruins of Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine.

That so many Russians surrendered at same time in Vovchansk, town that neither side fully controls which very much remains in contention, starting to startle Russian commanders. The Russian army get bogged down in Vovchansk. A certainly wasn’t supposed to lose potentially scores of 400 troops failed attempt to capture base attempt by crossing a narrow river in middle of the town. It go without saying 400 whatever, Russians’ goals when crossed border into northern Ukraine last mth, not only not achieving their prospects aim. They are even slipping away farther & fartger away as their forces as they get blocked, cut off and is forced to surrender.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/20...rendering/

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Head of Nato has told BBC China should face consequences for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine, if it does not change its ways. Jens Stoltenberg said Beijing "trying to get it both ways" by supporting Russia's war effort, while trying to maintain relationships with European allies.

"This cannot work in long run," Mr Stoltenberg told BBC News during a visit to Washington.
In wide ranging interview, he also addressed nuclear weapons defence spending. His comments come as Russia shows no sign of easing its war against Ukraine.

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Putin to visit North Korea as Kremlin floats possible 'strategic' treaty. MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to North Korea on Tuesday (Jun 18), in a rare visit that may see Moscow sign a "strategic partnership treaty" with Pyongyang, the Kremlin said.

The historic trip - which the Kremlin called a "friendly state visit" - comes as Putin seeks ammunition for his military offensive in Ukraine and as the West suspects Pyongyang of sending weapons to Moscow.

That is not the same as N.Korea and Russia. The rise of North Korea. He tried to reunification all funny method with S Korea, Jap and U.S.

That me seeing something with WW2 go into WW3 in 2029 -2032, when racist dictators militarised their country and became power hungry to threaten and attack others.

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https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...-zelenskiy

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Great to be back in the 🇺🇸 and meet
@POTUS to prepare our #Natal Summit in July, where we will strengthen support to #Ukraine. Today we published new numbers on defence spending, showing 23 #NATO Allies now spend 2% of GDP on defence.

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Ukrainian Smart Bomb Pound & Cut Off Putin Troops. A rare Ukrainian Smart Strikes & Cut Off Russian Troops in VOVCHANSK. According to reports it isolated Russians getting hit with NATO-standard smart munitions number at least a few dozen and possibly several hundred. They’ve held out two weeks so far. 

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/34425

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Ukrainian Smart Bomb Pound & Cut Off Putin Troops. A rare Ukrainian Smart Strikes & Cut Off Russian Troops in VOVCHANSK. According to reports it isolated Russians getting hit with NATO-standard smart munitions number at least a few dozen and possibly several hundred. They’ve held out two weeks so far. 

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/34425

Kyiv’s pilots have repeatedly hit Russian infantry battling to capture the northern town of Vovchansk with modern precision-guided bombs sent by Western allies, in a rare break from longstanding Ukrainian Air Force tactics of avoiding frontline battles and air space usually dominated by the Russian Air Force.

Combat video and both Ukrainian and Russian milbloggers confirmed at least eight laser- or GPS-guided munitions launched by Ukrainian strike aircraft hitting known Russian positions on the property of a parts machining factory in the Kharkiv region town in two separate attacks.

Image published by analytical June 17, showing probable fighting line locations, recent battlefield events and encircled Russian troops in the north Ukrainian town of Vovchansk. Both official Ukrainian and Russian sources have confirmed heavy fighting and Ukrainian air strikes.

Most reports identified munitions as GBU-39B bombs, a “small diameter” glide bomb designed by US aerospace giant Boeing fly upto 111 km & hit within 1-meter of an intended target reports identified weapon as ASSM HAMMER. A France-made glider bomb similar to GBU-39B. A few sources said weapon was a JDAMS, an older technology “bomb kit” developed by US to convert an unguided bomb into guided bomb.

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/34425

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Accord to open-source reports, Russian soldiers holding positions on premises Vovchansk Factory are effectively cut off & surrounded have varied widely how many Kremlin troops have been isolated degree by Ukrainian forces. Ukrainian and some independent sources variously estimated Russian force a few dozen to as 400 men.

As in many urban battles in the Russo-Ukrainian war, infantry combat in Vovchansk has been most intense around the locality’s tallest and most strongly built structures, often an industrial site with towers and high-rise buildings.

 (S'pore SAF must take note).

The usually reliable DeepState, a pro-Ukraine military information platform, said Russian forces attacking Vovchansk in mid-May were cut off by June 1 following partial encirclement by Ukrainian forces, placing Russian supply lines to the plant under heavy fire from Ukrainian machine guns, artillery and drones.

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/34425

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Putin offers truce if Ukraine exits Russian-claimed areas and drops NATO bid. Kyiv rejects it. Putin proposed an immediate cease-fire in Ukraine to begin negotiations if Kyiv started withdrawing troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and renounced plans to join NATO

just like talking to the wall...

Putin offers truce word is so funny, how2@talk?.

1) if Ukraine exits Russian-claimed areas and?.

2) Drops NATO bid. Kyiv rejects it. 

3) Putin proposed immediate cease-fire in Ukraine and not in Russia, to begin negotiations! if's big ? here, and Kyiv must started withdrawing troops from four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and last but to renounced to join NATO.

https://www.youtube.com/live/w4lh5JaZt5E...mkD1GwG-YB

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Latest news break out on mad Putin war on Ukraine, while talking about peace.

https://youtu.be/aqmgHjIwSO8?si=ZPmWSJlf4nEmrLcW

A good eg here for Ukraine to read & watch. So is S'pore SAF to see and learn for...be prepared..

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/34425

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France’s Macron urges green light for Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia with Western weapons. France, on June 19, 2023. 

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for Western countries to let Ukraine strike military bases inside Russia with sophisticated long-range weapons they are providing to Kyiv.

It he most recent sign of a potentially significant policy shift could help change the complexion of the war. Storm Shadow cruise missile.

It is on display @Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, north of Paris, France, on June 19, 2023. 

French most recent sign a potentially significant policy shift that could help change complexion of the war. France’s president has joined the head of NATO in pushing for a policy shift to change the complexion of the war in Ukraine — allowing Kyiv to strike military bases inside Russia with sophisticated long-range weapons provided by Western partners.

The question of whether to allow Ukraine to hit targets on Russian soil with Western-supplied weaponry has been a delicate issue since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022.

Western leaders have mostly shrunk from taking the step because it runs the risk of provoking Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has repeatedly warned West’s direct involvement could put the world on a path to nuclear conflict.

But the war has been going Russia’s way recently as Kremlin’s forces have exploited Ukrainian shortages in troops and ammunition after a lengthy delay in U.S. military aid, and Western Europe’s inadequate military production slowed crucial deliveries to the battlefield.

While Russian can has missiles and bombs to pummeled Ukrainian military positions and civilian areas, including power grid. Ukraine is facing its hardest test of the war, and untying its hands on long-range weapons could spur a fightback and upset the Kremlin .France’s president has joined the head of NATO in pushing for a policy shift that could change the complexion of the war in Ukraine — allowing Kyiv to strike military bases inside Russia with sophisticated long-range weapons provided by Western partners.

The question of whether to allow Ukraine to hit targets on Russian soil with Western-supplied weaponry has been a delicate issue since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022.

Western leaders have mostly shrunk from taking the step because it runs the risk of provoking Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has repeatedly warned that the West’s direct involvement could put the world on a path to nuclear conflict.

But the war has been going Russia’s way recently as the Kremlin’s forces have exploited Ukrainian shortages in troops and ammunition after a lengthy delay in U.S. military aid, and Western Europe’s inadequate military production slowed crucial deliveries to the battlefield.

Macron said France’s position is that “we think we must allow (Ukraine) to neutralize the (Russian) military sites from which the missiles are fired.”
“If we tell (the Ukrainians) you do not have the right to reach the point from which missiles are fired, we in fact telling them, we are delivering weapons to you, but you cannot defend yourself,” Macron said on an official visit to Germany.

His remarks came a day after NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg urged the alliance’s members to lift some of the restrictions on Ukraine’s use of Western weapons.

“The right to self-defense includes hitting legitimate targets outside Ukraine,” Stoltenberg said @NATO meeting in Sofia, Bulgaria. Already, at the start of May, Moscow interpreted as a threat U.K. Foreign Secretary David Cameron’s comment that Ukraine could use British long-range weapons, such as the Storm Shadow cruise missile, to hit back at Russia.

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A good eg here for Ukraine to read & watch. So is S'pore SAF to see and learn for...be prepared..

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/34425

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/34185

https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukrain...1bb9b548b0

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Two years ago....Slovakia to hand over MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine in near future. Rastislav Kacher, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Slovakia, said this news with Interfax-Ukraine, European Pravda.

(This news is about two to ears ago). MiG-29, but we are ready to do so. We are talking with our NATO partners about how to do it.”.

https://mil.in.ua/en/news/slovakia-likel...%20variant.

With Ukrainian delegation arriving in Slovakia and we, together with American will work to make it a reality… I am very optimistic about this, I think will make it to happen soon and the planes will be in Ukraine,” Rastislav Kacher said.

No disclose details of any discussions so as not to harm the process. Slovakia msg to Ukrainian. 

What a change in two years to this date. Since Feb 2022 IA msg to 2024 June, 18th.

Is all about AI "Artificial intelligence" knowledge.

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‘Provocation, Blackmail and Military Threats’ – Ukraine at War Update for June 19.

Putin in North Korea for first time in 24 years; Fighting rages in Vovchansk, dozens feared dead; US debt upticks on student loans, foreign aid; Is Russia bribing local kids to burn army vehicles?