Ukraine Crisis

U.S. officials say Donbas victory won’t end war

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2 months ago

May 11, 2022

New U.S. intelligence suggests Russian President Vladimir Putin is gearing up for the long-haul when it comes to his invasion of Ukraine, as the war enters a “stalemate” period

Three months in and Russia has intensified its offensive in the eastern part of the nation, but its gains have been slow.

The invasion has killed thousands of civilians, with many others fleeing their homes to escape the devastation.

America’s Defence Intelligence Agency head also says between eight and 10 Russian generals have been killed as a result of the combat.

But all Moscow has gained is a small piece of Ukrainian territory in the east.

Vladimir Putin remained tight-lipped about any plans to escalate the war during his Victory Day speech.

In a rare public meeting, U.S. Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines says a victory in the Donbas is unlikely to end the war.

In Ukraine’s north-east, officials say they have found the bodies of 44 civilians, laying in the rubble of a building that was destroyed by Russia weeks ago.

A five story building collapsed, with Ukraine’s head of regional administration calling the incident “another horrible war crime of the Russian occupiers against the civilian population”.

This comes as the UN human rights monitoring mission warns thousands more civilians have died in Ukraine during the war than previously thought.

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Ukraine Crisis

Russia abandons Black Sea outpost ‘Snake Island

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2 days ago

July 1, 2022

William Howard

Russia has departed the strategic Black Sea outpost ‘Snake Island’ with many viewing this as a win for Ukraine

The abandonment of this outpost could loosen Russia’s grip over Ukrainian ports.

Russia says the withdrawal is a “gesture of goodwill” demonstrating it is not obstructing U.N. efforts to open a humanitarian corridor.

But Ukraine disputes this, saying its military forces have driven Russia away, following an artillery and missile assault.

The chief of staff to Volodymyr Zelensky tweeted “KABOOM!”,confirming no Russian troops are on the Snake Island anymore.

This of course comes as Sweden and Finland join NATO, with Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg noting the strategic alliance is ready for all eventualities.

Ukraine Crisis

How much financial aid can the U.S. provide Ukraine?

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2 days ago

July 1, 2022

William Howard

The U.S. and NATO will stick by Ukraine for ‘as long as it takes’ continuing to aid the nation as it stands up to Putin’s war machine

As the historic summit wraps up, the military alliance has promised to deliver hundreds of thousands of additional troops to defend eastern Europe.

Joe Biden also announced a further $800 million in military aid for Ukraine.

When pressed about just how much financial aid the U.S. can provide, Biden remained firm in his support for the war-torn country.

The war is now in its fifth month, and not even the U-S President is game to predict how the conflict is going to end, but he is confident it won’t end with a Russian defeat of Ukraine.

Biden labeled the NATO summit ‘historic’ as the West reacts to ongoing Russian aggression and the ever-increasing global dominance of China.

Ukraine Crisis

Richard Branson offers support to Kyiv on an historic visit

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3 days ago

June 30, 2022

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Billionaire Richard Branson has visited Kyiv, where he met with President Zelensky

Richard Branson has toured some of the sites where Russian attacks have devastated Ukraine.

He says the sights are “appalling” and describes Russia’s military presence as “an invasion”.

“My main purpose in going to Kyiv was to meet and listen to Ukrainians, to understand their fears and concerns and also to learn what business, in partnership with civil society and governments, can do to support Ukraine most effectively.”
RICHARD BRANSON

The pair reportedly discussed assistance the billionaire can offer, and comes days after the Ukraine capital city was bombed for the first time in weeks.

Branson is the latest in a string of big names to visit the war-torn nation, and comes just a day after Sean Penn visited President Zelensky.

“In the eyes of the world and his own people, the President has emerged as a rare wartime leader who projects both unbreakable spirit and indefatigable determination to see this war through and repel the aggression.”
RICHARD BRANSON

The Virgin Chief Executive visited in Poland, where he met with business leaders.

“The least the rest of the world can do is to give our unwavering and unconditional support until the last Russian soldier leaves Ukrainian territory,” he says.