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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?

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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?

Putin in North Korea for first time in 24 years; Fighting rages in Vovchansk.

‘Provocation, Blackmail and Military Threats’ Ukraine at War Update for June 19 and released by Pyongyang’s official 

Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (centre R) walking with Russian President Vladimir Putin (centre L) past an honor guard upon the latter’s arrival at Pyongyang International Airport in N.Korean capital. 

Just before dawn on Wednesday, President Putin touched down in the North Korean capital Pyongyang to meet with his ally Kim Jong Un, the Kremlin said. Video footage showed the two leaders on a red carpet along the tarmac, then leaving in their motorcades for Kumsusan State Guest House where Putin will be staying.


This 1st time Putin has visited N.Korea since 2000, shortly after he was first inaugurated as President. It also any country's leader's first state visit to North Korea since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Pyongyang has denied Western accusations it has broken international sanctions & has supplied Moscow with weapons. However, Putin has many times expressed his gratitude for Kim’s support of Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.

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Pyongyang has denied Western accusations it has broken international sanctions & has supplied Moscow with weapons. However, Putin has many times expressed his gratitude for Kim’s support of Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.

US Arms Giant Northrop Grumman to Produce Medium Caliber Ammo in Ukraine - AMMUNITION: This is the first major American corporation to announce plans to manufacture arms in Ukraine.

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N.Korea Helping Russia Carry Out ‘Mass Murder’ of Civilians: Kyiv

The US and its allies have accused North Korea of providing ammunition and missiles to help Russia's war. Kyiv Post

N.Korea Helping Russia Carry Out ‘Mass Murder’ of Civilians: Kyiv. The United States and its allies have accused North Korea of providing ammunition and missiles to help Russia's war.

A senior Ukrainian presidential aide on Wednesday said North Korea was helping Russia kill Ukrainian civilians and called for greater international isolation of both countries.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday signed a comprehensive strategic partnership, deepening military and political ties that have flourished since Russia invaded Ukraine.

“There is no doubt that North Korea is actively cooperating with Russia in the military sphere today and deliberately provides resources for the mass murder of Ukrainians,” the aide, Mykhailo Podolyak told AFP.

The United States and its allies have accused North Korea of providing ammunition and missiles to help Russia's war and Ukraine has reported finding fragments of North Korean munitions on the battlefield.

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/34568

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Deliveries of North Korean artillery shells to Russia were helping its forces maintain a “high intensity” of attacks, Podolyak said.

“This has an impact on the course of events in the war as a whole and significantly increases the number of civilian casualties.”

The aide blasted the “absolute incapacity” of international sanctions on  Russia & N.Korea.
“It is obvious that the restrictive measures imposed on Russia and North Korea are not enough. We need a more rigorous approach to real isolation,” he said.

During a state visit to Pyongyang, Putin called for a review of sanctions on North Korea and said the two countries were together fighting “US hegemony.”

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Deliveries of North Korean artillery shells to Russia were helping its forces maintain a “high intensity” of attacks, Podolyak said.

“This has an impact on the course of events in the war as a whole and significantly increases the number of civilian casualties.”

The aide blasted the “absolute incapacity” of international sanctions on  Russia & N.Korea.
“It is obvious that the restrictive measures imposed on Russia and North Korea are not enough. We need a more rigorous approach to real isolation,” he said.

During a state visit to Pyongyang, Putin called for a review of sanctions on North Korea and said the two countries were together fighting “US hegemony.”

Got demand got supply lah!

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According to reports, Ukraine will soon receive additional MIM-104 Patriot anti-aircraft batteries from U.S. military.

Critical U.S. and NATO, Ukraine's defenses have held, but sustained aid is essential. U.S. expected to send more MIM-104 Patriot systems, crucial for intercepting Russian attacks. Germany has also provided interceptors. Despite ongoing challenges, Ukrainian forces have adapted swiftly, mastering new weapon systems under dire conditions to protect civilians and maintain essential services.

Through ballistic and cruise missiles and suicide drones, the Russian military is looking to sap Ukrainian morale while also taking out critical infrastructure and facilities. On the other side, the Ukrainian military uses a combination of cutting-edge Western and older Soviet air defense weapon systems to fend off the rain of death.

Have performed well in the conflict so far. To be sure, Russian munitions of all types continue to pass through Kyiv's anti-air umbrella, but that is to be expected. The large-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine ushered a new era for Ukrainian military and forced an abrupt change. Over the span of a few months, Ukrainian forces had to learn how to operate dozens of new weapon

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Slovakia likely to hand over MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine in the near future

Rastislav Kacher, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Slovakia, said this in an interview with Interfax-Ukraine, European Pravda writes.

“We have not yet handed the 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.

The new govt under leadership Robert Fico made a sharp policy turn & it took power in Oct 2023. 
Halted any military supplies to Ukraine, although only allowed commercial supplies to continue, 

Previous Slovak govt last yr donated a dozen MiG-29 jets, Slovakia said most not working plus donating air defence system exposed new Slovak airspace & endangered citizens, state secretary at the Defence Ministry, a member of ruling Smer-SD party. "I am convinced that Nad betrayed Slovakia," "The new defence ministry is filing a criminal complaint for suspicion of committing crime of sabotage, or treason, abuse of power failing fiduciary duties." Nad rejected any wrongdoing said he would make the same decision again. 

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Bro. seems that you are an authority on war matters................today.

Today Monday is a holiday,. I got bit of time...

The exact reason for the failure of the defence is still unknown. 

As of the evening of 21 June, the Russians advanced further along the street parallel to the railway. In addition, the enemy occupied the village of Shumy, a pumping station and a spoil tip."

More details: The Russians were also spotted near spoil tip 2. Firefights are ongoing in that area.

DeepState predicted that the Russians will try to develop their tactical success by pulling additional reserves into this area. Their goal is clear: they want to capture Toretsk. Russians have increased pressure on the city of Toretsk, managing to capture the village of Shumy in Donetsk Oblast.

Source: DeepState

Details: According to DeepState, the area around the village of Pivnichne has become an extremely hot spot in recent days. DeepState predicted that Russians will try to develop their tactical success by pulling additional reserves into this area. Their goal is clear: they want to capture Toretsk.

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The exact reason for failure of defence is still unknown. But Now?. Only Joe only a few of his kaki know Why?. US is still applying a range limitation to use its weapons by Ukrainian Arm forces as Washington Post report. 2-Ukrainian officials given the restrictions, Russia now can continue to benefit from a safe space created for their aircraft to bombing Ukraine more.

Washington Post’s sources news: Joe US has imposed a 100-kilometer cross border limit on use of its weapons. Asked to comment on claims, US officials suggested was inaccurate, without indicating why?. Whether they have imposed distance-based limitations on Kyiv’s freedom to attack targets in Russia.

ARMED FORCES OF UKRAINE KHARKIV ATACMS
Has US Placed Restrictions?!. That is happy news to Putin, Kyiv can't hitting Russian Airfields?.

Ukrainian officials saying to (Joe) / Washington has restricted Ukraine’s use of its donated weapons against Russia, effectively confirming a new “safe space” from which Russia can now pummel Ukraine. (The US Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) has a range of 300 kilometers / 190 miles. Photo: US army).

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Ukraine War in Ukraine Kyiv HIMARS and f-16 and it NATO Reznikov Ukraine War Casualties. US is still applying range limitation to use its weapons by Ukrainian Armed Forces, Washington Post report 2 anonymous Ukrainian officials. Given the restrictions, Russia would continue to benefit from a safe space created for their aircraft to continue their bombing more now on Ukraine.

According to Washington Post’s sources, US has imposed a 100-kilometer (62-mile) cross border limit on use of US weapons. Asked to comment on the claims, US officials suggested that inaccurate, without indicating whether they have imposed distance-based limitations on Kyiv’s freedom to attack targets in Russia.

On May 30 President Joe Biden approved OKAY of US weapons to hit Russian forces that threatening Kharkiv. This seemed to trigger other Western capitals to give Kyiv the go ahead to hit targets in Russia, statements coming out of both White House & Pentagon, since then, are opaque at best and often contradict each other.

On June 17, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told PBS. Ukraine can use US weapons to fire@Russian military installations not only near border of Kharkiv, but also into any border regions, there is a direct threat. He said: “This is not about geography. It’s about common sense. If Russia plans attack Ukraine from its territory, it makes sense to allow Ukraine to retaliate against forces that attack from abroad.” US officials confirmed this to Politico on June 20. 

But categorized it as “clarification,” not a substantive change of US policy. There was still, however, no clear definition of what “border region” means but same officials reiterated US policy prohibiting Ukraine from launching long-range strikes inside Russian territory.

In response to this latest “revelation” US limits. A Pentagon spokesman Major said: “US has agreed to allow Ukraine to fire US-provided weapons into Russia across where Russian forces are coming to attempt to take Ukrainian territory. It’s not about geography or a certain radius. If Russia attacks or is about to attack Ukraine from its territory, Ukraine has the right to retaliate from its territory.”

He added Ukraine was also allowed to use US-supplied air defense systems to strike Russian aircraft if they “intend to open fire into Ukrainian airspace.” Relax lehh, the previous prohibition on cross border fire counter-battery fire or attacks on Moscow’s ground troops formed or an assault as Western supplied artillery outranges those held by Russia. 

Current threat faced by Ukraine’s military, civilian & locations in its own border are from aerial delivered guided bombs “glide bombs.” are launched from around 60-70 k/m (40 miles) that allowing them to operate totally from within Russian air space & deploy from airfields well beyond any 100-kilometer restriction.

If there is a range-dependent limitation, such as Washington Post article suggests, it does in effect confirm to Russia is happy that it can still launch attacks from a “safe space.” If US Joe word lord over it, could categorically come out and say that there's no such prohibition, then it would considerably complicate Russia’s strategic plans as they would be exposed to long-range threats from HIMARS (480 kilometers /300 miles) or ATACMS (190 kilometers / 300 miles).

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/34697

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Zelensky dismisses Lieutenant General accused by soldiers of heavy losses. Zelensky dismisses Lieutenant General accused by soldiers of heavy loss. June 24, 2024.



President Zelensky announced on June 24 He had replaced Commander of Joint Forces of Ukrainian Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Yurii Sodol, with Brigadier General Andrii Hnatov. Colonel Bohdan Krotevych, one of Azov Brigade's commanders, said June 23, who filed official complaint to State Bureau of Investigation calling for an investigation of the generals. "I wrote to SBI calling for investigation into military general, who, in my opinion, has killed more Ukrainian soldiers than any Russian general," he wrote.

According to Ukrainska Pravda's undisclosed sources, the general in question was Sodol.

In evening address, Zelensky did not mention the reasons for Sodol's dismissal.

Sodol has been Commander of Joint Forces since Feb. 11, 2024. He also headed the "Donetsk" operational command in 2023. Hnatov, has replaced Sodol, who had previously served as Deputy Commander South Operational Command since 2022. Following announcement, Colonel Bohdan Krotevych, Azov Brigade's commander wrote, "Hnatov is a very good officer. He Hope news at front will get better."

https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-rep...personnel/

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The duel in the skies above Crimea pitted 1990s-era US weapons against the Russian air defense platform Kremlin calls “the best in the world.

Ukraine Fires First HIMARS on Russia´s Kursk Region, Ukrainian Armed Forces used HIMARS systems to attack the Kursk region of Russia. As 
the AP reported on June 22, citing Ukraine’s First Deputy Defense Minister, a Lt. Gen. Has the US permission for Ukraine to strike at Russian territory disrupting Kremlin plans to use 90,000 Russian troops that had been marshaled for a new offensive in the Kharkiv region.
 
According to its sources, on Saturday, June 22, Ukraine fired two missiles from HIMARS at military facilities near Mirnyi in Suzhansky district and near Dovgi Bumi in Belovsky district. Both missiles were allegedly shot down, but the debris partially destroyed the FSB border guard building in Suzha. One FSB officer was injured and two cars were damaged, Astra reported. After the attack, residents said they lost electricity.

As AP reported on June 22, citing Ukraine’s First Deputy Defense Minister, Lt. Gen. Ivan Havryliuk, the US permission for Ukraine to strike at Russian territory disrupted Kremlin plans to use over 90,000 Russian troops that had been marshaled for a new offensive in the Kharkiv region.

AP says that deteriorating situation at front forced Washington to allow Kyiv to use Western-supplied artillery and missile systems to defend Kharkiv, striking at the border areas where Kremlin troops gather and conduct attacks.
Members of Ukrainian brigades fighting in the Kharkiv sector told AP that within hours of receiving US permission, HIMARS missile systems began shooting at targets in Russia. “The HIMARS were not silent for the whole day,” an artillery commander in the Kharkiv region said, recalling the first hours when permission was granted to use the rocket systems. “From 1st days, Ukrainian forces managed to destroy whole columns of troops along the border waiting for the order to enter Ukraine.”

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AP says that deteriorating situation @front forced Washington to allow Kyiv to use Western-supplied artillery and missile systems to defend Kharkiv, striking at where Kremlin troops gather & conduct attacks.Ukrainian brigades fighting in the Kharkiv sector told AP, within hours of receiving US permission, HIMARS missile began shooting at targets in Russia. “HIMARS were not silent for whole day,” an artillery fire in Kharkiv region, recalling 1st hours, permission was granted to use rocket systems. “From 1st days, Ukrainian forces managed to destroy whole columns of troops along border waiting for the order to enter Ukraine.”

by Kyiv Post | June 25, 2024, 5:55 pm
ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Russia’s Shoigu and Gerasimov. Valery Gerasimov (L) and Sergei Shoigu ® pictured during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow

The International Criminal Court (ICC) announced on Tuesday that it had issued arrest warrants the day before for Sergei Shoigu, Russia’s former Russian defense minister, and Valery Gerasimov, Chief of Russia’s General Staff for alleged crimes committed during Russia’s war with Ukraine.

The warrants say both,they were each allegedly responsible for directing attacks at civilian in Ukraine. A war crime; secondly war crime of causing excessive incidental harm to civilians or damage to civilian objects; thirdly the crime against humanity of committing or allowing inhumane acts to be carried out

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/34846

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Exclusive news: Mad Trump handed plan to halt US military aid to Kyiv unless it talks peace with Moscow

https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-war-l...n-12541713

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Exclusive news: Mad Trump handed plan to halt US military aid to Kyiv unless it talks peace with Moscow

https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-war-l...n-12541713

Biden admin moves toward allowing American military contractors to deploy to Ukraine.


CNN - The Biden administration is moving toward lifting a de facto ban on American military contractors deploying to Ukraine, four US officials familiar with the matter told CNN, to help the country’s military maintain and repair US-provided weapons systems.

The change would mark another significant shift in the Biden administration’s Ukraine policy, as the US looks for ways to give Ukraine’s military an upper hand against Russia. The policy is still being worked on by administration officials and has not received final sign-off yet from President Joe Biden, officials said.

“We have not made any decisions and any discussion of this is premature,” said one administration official. “The president is absolutely firm that he will not be sending US troops to Ukraine.”

Once approved, the change would likely be enacted this year, officials said, and would allow Pentagon to provide contracts to American companies for work inside Ukraine for the first time since Russia invaded in 2022. Officials said they hope it will speed up the maintenance and repairs of weapons systems being used by the Ukrainian military.

Over the last two years, Biden has insisted that all Americans, and particularly US troops, stay far away from the Ukrainian frontlines. The White House has been determined to limit both the danger to Americans and the perception, particularly by Russia, that the US military is engaged in combat there. The State Dept has explicitly warned Americans against traveling to Ukraine since 2022.

Allowing experienced, US govt-funded American contractors to maintain a presence in Ukraine means they will be able to help fix damaged, high-value equipment much faster, officials said. One advanced system that officials say will likely require regular maintenance is the F-16 fighter jet, which Ukraine is set to receive later this year.

Companies bidding for contracts would required to develop robust risk mitigation plans to mitigate threats to their employees, an official said.

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/06/25/polit...index.html

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Biden administration moves toward allowing American military contractors to deploy to Ukraine to maintenance is the F-16 fighter jet, which Ukraine is set to receive later this year.
Companies bidding for contracts would required to develop robust risk mitigation plans to mitigate threats to their employees, an official said.

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/34879

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Zelensky Visits Donbas to Introduce New Joint Forces Commander. Brigadier General Andrii Hnatov, a decorated officer, was appointed as a Joint Forces Commander on Monday following Yurii Sodol's dismissal.

President Volodymyr Zelensky, accompanied by the commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrsky, arrived in the Donetsk region to introduce the new commander of the Joint Forces, General Andrii Hnatov.

Appointed on Monday, June 24, following Lieutenant General Yurii Sodol's dismissal. 

Brigadier General Andrii Hnatov, a decorated officer, previously led the defence of Mykolayiv and Bakhmut and has been Deputy Commander of Operational Command South since 2022.

His visit, the President met with soldiers from the 110th and 47th brigades, who are actively engaged in fighting in eastern Ukraine. He recorded his address in Pokrovsk, an area near fierce hostilities. "Today, I officially introduced Andrii Hnatov to all those responsible for defence in the Donetsk region. We heard reports directly from the positions," Zelensky said.

Zelensky noted there would be further discussion in Kyiv, particularly with officials who need to be more present at the front. "I was surprised some relevant officials had not been here for 6-months or more, he draw appropriate conclusions from them," he added.

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/34877

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Zelensky Visits Donbas to Introduce New Joint Forces Commander. Brigadier General Andrii Hnatov, a decorated officer, was appointed as a Joint Forces Commander on Monday following Yurii Sodol's dismissal.

President Volodymyr Zelensky, accompanied by the commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrsky, arrived in the Donetsk region to introduce the new commander of the Joint Forces, General Andrii Hnatov.

Appointed on Monday, June 24, following Lieutenant General Yurii Sodol's dismissal. 

Brigadier General Andrii Hnatov, a decorated officer, previously led the defence of Mykolayiv and Bakhmut and has been Deputy Commander of Operational Command South since 2022.

His visit, the President met with soldiers from the 110th and 47th brigades, who are actively engaged in fighting in eastern Ukraine. He recorded his address in Pokrovsk, an area near fierce hostilities. "Today, I officially introduced Andrii Hnatov to all those responsible for defence in the Donetsk region. We heard reports directly from the positions," Zelensky said.

Zelensky noted there would be further discussion in Kyiv, particularly with officials who need to be more present at the front. "I was surprised some relevant officials had not been here for 6-months or more, he draw appropriate conclusions from them," he added.

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/34877

Zelensky noted. He would be further discussion in Kyiv, particularly with officials who need to be more present at the front. "I was surprised some relevant officials had not been here for 6-months or more....Russia reportedly launched the missiles and drones from various locations overnight, including Russia's Tambov and Kursk oblasts, the Black Sea, and occupied Crimea.

In drones launched, Russia also launched one Kh-47 Kinzhal ballistic missile, 4 cruise missiles, and 1 guided Kh-59 missile, Throughout the night, the Air Force warned of nationwide missile threats. Sounds of explosions were heard in the city of Kyiv, as well as in Khmelnytskyi Oblast, Suspilne reported around 3:30 a.m. local time - although the explosions did not amount to any reported damage or casualties.

Drone attacks are a daily occurrence in Ukraine, affecting various regions across the country. Mobile fire groups of the Ukrainian Air Force were involved in repelling the air attacks.

In recent months, Russian attacks on critical infrastructure have increasingly targeted Ukrainian energy facilities.Overnight on June 27, Russia's Defense Ministry also claimed that its air defenses had shot down seven Ukrainian-launched drones over Moscow, Tver, and Belgorod oblasts. The Kyiv Independent could not independently verify the claim.

https://kyivindependent.com/air-force-uk...overnight/

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U.S. aide blasted the “absolute incapacity” of international sanctions on  Russia & N.Korea.

This one is telling us about 1024 - 2025...

https://youtu.be/hUhivGBz3to?si=9uQmCvdt3FrQMPT9

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Ukrainians held prisoner for years in Russia return to Kyiv.

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ten Ukrainians who had been held prisoner for years were released from Russian captivity Friday with the mediation of the Vatican, Ukraine President Zelenskyy said.

Part of the group arrived overnight by helicopter at Kyiv International Airport, which has been closed since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine. It was the first time in over two years the airport received passengers. The rest of the group arrived by bus.

Some of the released civilians had been captured before Russia’s invasion. It’s a rare occasion when people detained after 2014, when Russia illegally annexed the Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea, were released.

Among the freed was Nariman Dzhelyal, deputy head of the Mejlis, a representative body of Crimean Tatars that was relocated to Kyiv after Russia seized the peninsula. He was taken from Crimea, where he lived despite the annexation, one year before the war.

https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukrain...235baecc96

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Tension rises' at border with Belarus, Minsk accuses Kyiv of deploying troops. Security forces of the Belarusian Ministry of Internal Affairs at a training center in Minsk, Belarus.

Belarusian military claimed Ukraine is allegedly deploying its forces to the shared state border for potential "sabotage, terrorist acts," state-run news outlet Belta reported on June 29. The Kyiv Independent couldn't verify the claim, while Belarusian state-run news outlets have a long history of unsubstantiated claims.

"The situation on the Belarus-Ukraine border is characterized by growing tension," Colonel Vadim Lukashevich, a high-ranking Belarusian military official, told Belta. "They are attempting to drag our country into the war," he added.

Russian  / Putin's forces launched all-out invasion of Ukraine from Belarus in early 2022, suffered a defeat near Kyiv & were forced to pull back. The Belarusian Defense announced earlier in June that it was beefing up security at border with Ukraine after a series of "alleged security incidents."

As Ukrainian Security & it Defense Council's Center for Countering Disinformation said in May Russia may opt to conduct a new psychological operation aimed at "stirring up mass panic" in Ukraine. The plan was to force Kyiv to believe that Belarusian troops would join Russia's war against Ukraine, according to the center.

"We expect a series of provocative statements by the top leadership of Russia and Belarus threatening Ukraine soon," the statement said.

Belarus has been no-1 key ally to Putin / Moscow be supporting Russian aggression on Ukraine but has not committed its own troops to fight directly for Russia's war, this is Putin war & not for Belarusian folks to fight, sais Belarus Defense announced earlier..

https://kyivindependent.com/tension-rise...ry-claims/

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The exact reason for failure of defence is still unknown. But Now?. Only Joe only a few of his kaki know Why?. US is still applying a range limitation to use its weapons by Ukrainian Arm forces as Washington Post report. 2-Ukrainian officials given the restrictions, Russia now can continue to benefit from a safe space created for their aircraft to bombing Ukraine more.

Washington Post’s sources news: Joe US has imposed a 100-kilometer cross border limit on use of its weapons. Asked to comment on claims, US officials suggested was inaccurate, without indicating why?. Whether they have imposed distance-based limitations on Kyiv’s freedom to attack targets in Russia.

ARMED FORCES OF UKRAINE KHARKIV ATACMS
Has US Placed Restrictions?!. That is happy news to Putin, Kyiv can't hitting Russian Airfields?.

Ukrainian officials saying to (Joe) / Washington has restricted Ukraine’s use of its donated weapons against Russia, effectively confirming a new “safe space” from which Russia can now pummel Ukraine. (The US Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) has a range of 300 kilometers / 190 miles. Photo: US army). Then it would considerably complicate Russia’s strategic plans as they would be exposed to long-range threats from HIMARS (480 kilometers /300 miles) or ATACMS (190 kilometers / 300 miles).

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/34697

Kyiv HIMARS, f-16 and it NATO. Russia continue to fight US, has US imposed a 100-kilometer (62-mile) crossborder limit on US weapons. US claims, officials suggested that is inaccurate, no imposed distance-based limitations on Kyiv’s freedom to attack targets in Russia. On May 30 President Joe Biden approved OKAY of US weapons to hit Russian forces that threatening Kharkiv.On June 17, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan tell Ukraine can use US weapons to fire@Russian military installations not only near border with Kharkiv, but also into any border regions. If those direct on Ukraine.

his latest “revelation”. Pentagon spokesman Major Charlie Dietz said: “US has allow Ukraine to fire US-provided weapons into Russia across where Russian forces are coming to attempt to take Ukrainian territory. It’s Ukraine has the right to retaliate from its territory.”” Relaxation of the previous prohibition on cross border fire allows counter-battery fire or attack with “glide bombs.” These are 60 -70-km (40 plus miles) stand-off range, allowing them to operate totally from within Russian air from airfields beyond any 100-kilometer restriction.

If there's extend range-dependent. The Russia is not happy but still launch attacks” If US Joe word lord over it, could categorically come out saying that there's no such prohibition.

https://youtu.be/S4OA0jR4h8A?si=VOrRI9AN6ClXI-VU

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Hungary is making live talks complicaed for EU aid for Ukraine 'more complicated' - senior EU official

BRUSSELS, Jan 26 (Reuters) - European Union (EU) talks on giving Ukraine 50 billion euros ($54 billion) in financial aid have been getting "more complicated" by Hungary.

It has not been flexible ahead of next week's summit on the matter, a senior EU official said on Friday.

Hungary govt has a strained relationship with Ukraine. As Hungarian leader has maintained and also side with Russia / Putin with close ties to Russia the mad man, and withheld support for Ukraine when EU leaders is trying to gave the green light.
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if Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor blocked a revision of EU budget that includes to Ukraine, the aid summit in December (fail). EU leaders will try again to reach a deal on package at another summit coming next Thursday. It will be soon but have to keep Hungary one side soon. its' timing is coming soon. 
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/hun...024-01-26/

☆》When there is a will there is a way. The will to stop been bully is strong, is with Ukraineian folks.


☆》 @Follow the Will. Follow the way the will go. It will match the Russian halfway...Ukraine will not give up halfway, to protect their sovereignty against invaders and aggressors.

Putin is though, must ask Ukraine folks for their permission.. Sleepy. Is A Big No, he (OMG) he must ask his god whatever. Tongue

Devil "He is Furious, he, Putin orders revenge" killing.

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Vulnerability of GPS to Russian Jamming Highlighted Once Again. The finger of suspicion is pointing squarely at Moscow for the increasing number of reports of satellite signals to GPS navigation and TV systems being blocked or “spoofed.” Saturday, June 29, said more than 500 UK military flights over Eastern Europe, including Poland & Baltic Sea, in the first four months of 2024 almost 150 suffered GPS interference while in 60 of those there were repeated attempts to jam the satellite navigation signals.

UK’s Royal Air Force said it was not just combat aircraft that affected but included Airbus A400 & C-17 cargo aircraft, Voyager air-to-air refueling (AAR) tanker, RC-135 surveillance aircraft uses a Boeing 707 airframe as well as leased passenger, cargo and tanker aircraft.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/35121

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Viktor Orban Arrives in Kyiv on First Wartime Visit to Ukraine. The Hungarian prime minister is the only EU leader who has continued to maintain close ties with Moscow even after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/35161

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Kana shot a jet, think by US missiles destroying,  shot down a fighter jet
https://youtube.com/shorts/QE5yEqsxkHw?s...lQlCVPpUkG