Ukraine has lost nearly 400,000 men in its war with Russia. Now Zelensky wants another 500,000 conscripts. Even if they do draft and train so many this will not go down well with the increasingly war weary Ukrainians
According to the Telegraph, Britain plans to use its naval power and know how to help Ukraine control the Black Sea. However, this is extremely shortsighted. For if Moscow were to move on Odessa it could cut-off Ukraine’s access to the Black Sea entirely. It’s an option that Russia commanders are reportedly considering
Slowly and reluctantly the Western mainstream media is being forced to acknowledged what is becoming increasingly evident to independent observers
In an indication of the dire straits it now finds itself in militarily, Ukraine is reportedly considering legislation for the conscription of women aged 25-27
Soldiers frustrated by positive reports from Ukrainian officials break their silence. According to Ukrainian marines who attempted to cross the Dnieper River, they sustained heavy casualties in repeated assaults that made little headway against better-equipped Russian forces
Although he didn’t specify anyone in particular, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov says several Western nations have been secretly urging Russia and Ukraine to enter into negotiations
The spectacle of Zelensky touring the world scrounging for more money is as shameful as it is sordid.
Russia has been taking notice of the US moving its F-16s to places like Romania, where it’s entirely possible they could eventually be used by Ukrainian pilots. This is what Russia fears, and it’s putting Washington on notice.
In a sure sign of its dire military predicament Ukraine is now calling up men between the ages of 27 and 60! Those who refuse to serve face prison
No one in the Western mainstream media is saying so explicitly but read between the lines of this Reuters report and it’s clear. Ukraine is staring defeat in the face and it’s only a matter time before Kiev is forced to come to terms with Moscow
Russian forces may be closing in for the kill but the West is still sending large amounts of arms and ammunition to ensure that Moscow pays a heavy price
With the flare-up of the Israel/Gaza War, the war in Ukraine is rapidly becoming a forgotten war.