Members phkrause Posted April 9 Author Members Posted April 9 Beijing rejects Ukraine’s claim significant numbers of Chinese troops are fighting alongside Russia Ukraine’s claim that significant numbers of Chinese nationals are fighting alongside Russia’s invading army is “totally unfounded,” a Beijing official said Wednesday. Read more. Why this matters: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Tuesday that the Ukrainian military had captured two Chinese men fighting alongside the Russian army in the eastern Donetsk region and had information that “significantly more” are with Russian forces. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said in Beijing that China has played a “constructive role in politically resolving the Ukraine crisis.” His comments appeared to indicate that the captured Chinese had joined Russia’s ranks on their own initiative. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Japan says it wants to join a NATO command for the support of Ukraine Thousands of Ukrainian civilians are still held by Russia with uncertain hope of release Beijing ups diplomatic pressure on Africa as the US pulls back Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted April 10 Author Members Posted April 10 A video of Ukrainian POWs killed by men identified as Russians raises questions on accountability ROME (AP) — Two videos, two different stories about Russia’s war in Ukraine. In one of them, the prisoners appear to live. In the other, they die. https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-pows-war-crimes-putin-zelenskyy-4e834fb44b904d010d401563dbf4c5dc? Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted April 14 Author Members Posted April 14 Russian missiles hit Ukrainian city of Sumy during Palm Sunday celebrations, killing more than 30 SUMY, Ukraine (AP) — Russian missiles struck the heart of the Ukrainian city of Sumy as people gathered to celebrate Palm Sunday, killing at least 34 people, officials said, in the second large-scale attack to claim civilian lives in just over a week. https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-sumy-b034da8f4d83d08e5ea24c6033dbe3cf? Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted April 14 Author Members Posted April 14 Ukraine A Russian airstrike on a city in northeastern Ukraine was the deadliest attack of the conflict this year. At least 34 people, including two children, died on Palm Sunday when ballistic missiles ripped through the busy center of Sumy as residents were attending church services. At least 117 others were wounded and 20 buildings were damaged during the assault. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for a “strong response from the world” to the attack, which came just two days after a Trump administration official met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Keith Kellogg, the US special envoy to Ukraine and Russia, said the attack “crosses any line of decency.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the airstrikes as “horrifying.” And President Donald Trump said he was told Russia “made a mistake.” Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted April 15 Author Members Posted April 15 Russia claims its deadly attack on Ukraine’s Sumy targeted military forces as condemnation grows BRUSSELS (AP) — Russia on Monday claimed its deadly missile attack on Ukraine’s Sumy that killed and wounded scores including children had targeted a gathering of Ukrainian troops, while European leaders condemned the attack as a war crime. https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-attack-sumy-trump-c798e420e87f1ef25af4f01f80128aa6? Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted April 21 Author Members Posted April 21 Putin declares brief ‘Easter truce’ but Ukraine says Russian attacks continue Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a brief Easter ceasefire in his war with Ukraine, a declaration met with skepticism in Kyiv as the war enters a crucial phase and US-led negotiations stall. https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/19/europe/russia-ukraine-war-easter-truce-intl/? ps:I wonder how long this will last? Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted April 24 Author Members Posted April 24 Russia-Ukraine Hours after President Donald Trump launched a fresh tirade against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and accused him of harming the peace talks, Russia launched a deadly wave of attacks on Kyiv. Drone and missile strikes killed at least nine people and wounded more than 70 others in the Ukrainian capital early this morning. Rescue teams are still searching for people who are believed to be trapped under the rubble of one home that was destroyed in the blasts. As part of the proposed peace deal to end the war, the US suggested that Ukraine recognize Russian control of Crimea, a Ukrainian peninsula that was illegally annexed by the Kremlin in 2014. Zelensky said Ukraine could not accept that condition because doing so goes against his country’s constitution. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Zelensky’s position was “very harmful to the Peace Negotiations with Russia.” Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted April 25 Author Members Posted April 25 Trump writes ‘Vladimir, STOP!’ after Russia launches deadliest strikes on Kyiv since last summer US President Donald Trump said he is “not happy” after Russia launched its deadliest wave of attacks on Kyiv in nine months, telling President Vladimir Putin to “STOP!” as he attempts to push Ukraine to agree on a contentious ceasefire proposal. https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/24/europe/russia-strikes-kyiv-trump-zelensky-crimea-intl-hnk/index.html? ps:I don't see Putin shaking in his boots! He's laughing at us!! Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted April 25 Author Members Posted April 25 Russian general killed in car blast near Moscow as Putin meets US envoy on Ukraine A senior Russian general died in a car bombing in the Russian city of Balashikha on Friday, authorities say, the same day that US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow. https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/25/europe/russian-military-officer-killed-intl/index.html? Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted April 27 Author Members Posted April 27 Russia launches nearly 150 drones against Ukraine as Trump says he doubts Putin’s desire for peace KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched a sweeping drone assault and airstrikes across Ukraine early Sunday, killing at least four people, officials said, after U.S. President Donald Trump cast doubt over Russian President Vladimir Putin’s willingness to end the war. https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-drones-talks-trump-3cc1f42ef5e7916d52ee64d173bf0832? Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted April 28 Author Members Posted April 28 After Putin calls for three-day ceasefire, Trump reiterates demand for permanent Ukraine truce Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a unilateral three-day ceasefire in Ukraine next month, a move met with skepticism by Ukrainian officials who demanded the Kremlin leader immediately accept a longer truce proposal from the United States that he has so far rejected. https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/28/europe/putin-announces-ceasefire-may-intl/index.html? ps:We'll see how long this holds!!!!! Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted April 28 Author Members Posted April 28 Shocked by US peace proposal, Ukrainians say they will not accept any formal surrender of Crimea A peace proposal by the Trump administration that includes recognizing Russian authority over Crimea has shocked Ukrainian officials. They say they will not accept any formal surrender of the peninsula, even though they expect to concede the territory to the Kremlin, at least temporarily. Crimea, a strategic peninsula along the Black Sea in southern Ukraine, was seized by Russia years before the full-scale invasion that began in 2022. Read more. Why this matters: Elements of Trump’s peace proposal would see the U.S. formally recognizing Crimea as Russian and de facto accepting Moscow’s rule over occupied Ukrainian territories, according to a senior European official who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive diplomatic discussions. Formal recognition of Crimea would also amount to political suicide for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. It could expose him to legal action in the future, said Tymofiy Mylovanov, a former economics minister. Giving up the land that was illegally annexed by Russia in 2014 is also politically and legally impossible, according to experts. It would require a change to the Ukrainian constitution and a nationwide vote, and it could be considered treason. Lawmakers and the public are firmly opposed to the idea. Unlike a territorial concession, a formal surrender would permanently relinquish Crimea and abandon the hope that Ukraine could regain it in the future. Polls indicate a rising percentage of the Ukrainian public accepts that land must be ceded as part of any armistice. Much of the messaging about land concessions has suggested that they are not necessarily permanent. In return for these concessions, Ukraine wants robust security guarantees that ideally would include NATO membership or concrete plans to arm and train its forces. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Russia declares a ceasefire in Ukraine on May 8-10 for WWII Victory Day As Trump shunned Europe, it found the political will to spend more on defense. But challenges are ahead Putin thanks North Korea for troop deployment and promises not to forget their sacrifices Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted April 29 Author Members Posted April 29 If Trump abandons Ukraine, can Europe help Kyiv fight on? The clock is ticking to answer that LONDON (AP) — President Donald Trump is pushing Ukraine to cede territory to Russia to end the war, threatening to walk away if a deal becomes too difficult — and causing alarm bells in Europe about how to fill the gap. https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-europe-trump-defense-putin-zelenskyy-862fe7f477d372024d22cb74508adf6f? Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted May 2 Author Members Posted May 2 At least 9 dead in drone strikes after US and Ukraine sign minerals deal KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Ukrainian drone attack left at least seven people dead and a Russian strike on Odesa killed two people Thursday, officials said, just hours after Kyiv and Washington signed a long-anticipated agreement granting U.S. access to Ukraine’s mineral resources. https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-odesa-drones-trump-dac51e957514fa7d2304c8d455ebb4c9? Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted May 8 Author Members Posted May 8 Ukraine accuses Russia of violating its own truce over 700 times as Kyiv ratifies US minerals deal KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia and Ukraine both reported attacks on their forces Thursday on the first day of a 72-hour ceasefire called by Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian lawmakers unanimously approved a landmark minerals deal with the U.S. https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-ceasefire-89aa0cf9123ca8a55eec9dd8713a4e7b? Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted May 11 Author Members Posted May 11 Vladimir Putin rejects ceasefire ultimatum proposed by European leaders Vladimir Putin has rejected an ultimatum by European leaders to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine or face increased sanctions, but has proposed holding direct negotiations with Kyiv this week. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/10/leaders-britain-france-germany-poland-arrive-kyiv-ukraine? ps:He's not interested in a ceasefire let alone the end of his Invasion of Ukraine!!! Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted May 11 Author Members Posted May 11 Zelenskyy hopes for ceasefire with Russia and says he’ll be ‘waiting for Putin’ in Turkey personally KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday he is hoping for a full and temporary ceasefire with Russia starting Monday, adding he would be in Turkey to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin “personally.” https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-ceasefire-2b3d2fad88436c5406ea63f81ac554ef? Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted May 19 Author Members Posted May 19 Russia-Ukraine peace talks end after less than 2 hours with deal to swap POWs The first direct Russia-Ukraine peace talks since the early weeks of Moscow’s 2022 invasion ended after less than two hours Friday, and while both sides agreed on a large prisoner swap, they clearly remained far apart on key conditions for ending the fighting. Read More. ps:Why should he stop? He knows Trump wont do anything! He doesn't care one iota about Ukraine!! Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted May 20 Author Members Posted May 20 Zelenskyy calls for tougher Moscow sanctions after deadly Russian strike on bus Nine people have been killed in a Russian drone attack on a minibus Ukraine says was evacuating civilians, prompting Volodymyr Zelenskyy to call for tougher sanctions against Moscow. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/17/russian-strike-on-civilian-bus-in-northern-ukraine-kills-nine? Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted May 20 Author Members Posted May 20 Russia-Ukraine President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to speak by phone today about ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. Yet over the weekend, instead of ceasing hostilities, Russia battered Ukraine with its largest drone attack since the invasion began in 2023. Russia launched 273 drones in one night, the Ukrainian Air Force said, predominantly targeting the central Kyiv region. More strikes hit overnight, killing at least two people and injuring 13 others, local authorities said earlier today. “I think Ukraine has done a lot to demonstrate that they are interested in ending this war and ending it however it needs to be ended,” US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said in a Fox News interview on Sunday. He also said Russia needs to show it is serious about peace. Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted May 25 Author Members Posted May 25 Russia and Ukraine say a major prisoner swap has begun Russia and Ukraine began a major prisoner exchange Friday, swapping hundreds of soldiers and civilians in the first phase of an exchange that was a moment of cooperation in otherwise failed efforts to reach a ceasefire in the 3-year-old war. Read More. Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted May 28 Author Members Posted May 28 President Donald Trump says Russian leader Vladimir Putin ‘has gone absolutely CRAZY!’ President Donald Trump made it clear he is losing patience with Vladimir Putin, leveling some of his sharpest criticism at the Russian leader as Moscow pounded Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with drones and missiles. Read more. Why this matters: “I’ve always had a very good relationship with Vladimir Putin of Russia, but something has happened to him. He has gone absolutely CRAZY!” Trump wrote in a social media post on Sunday night. Trump said Putin is “needlessly killing a lot of people,” pointing out that “missiles and drones are being shot into Cities in Ukraine, for no reason whatsoever.” The latest attack was the largest aerial assault since Russia’s full-scale invasion of the country in February 2022, according to Ukrainian officials. At least 12 people were killed and dozens injured. A peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine remains elusive. The European Union slapped new sanctions on Russia this month in response to Putin’s refusal to agree to a ceasefire. But while Trump has threatened to step up sanctions and tariffs on Russia, he hasn’t acted so far. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Russia seizes Ukrainian border villages as its massive bombing campaign slows As Ukrainian POWs die in Russian prisons, autopsies point to a system of brutality Germany’s Merz says there are no more range restrictions on the weapons supplied to Ukraine Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted June 4 Author Members Posted June 4 💥 Ukraine's massive drone strike An image from a source in the Ukrainian Security Service shows a Ukrainian drone striking a Russian plane deep inside Russia. Via AP Ukraine launched unprecedented drone strikes deep inside Russia yesterday, targeting dozens of strategic bombers at several bases, Axios' Barak Ravid writes. Why it matters: The wide-ranging attack took place shortly before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced he is sending a delegation to ceasefire talks with Russia in Istanbul today. A Ukrainian official told Axios the operation codenamed Spider Web was conducted by the country's security service and was planned for a year and a half. Zelensky said that the Ukrainian intelligence agents managed to work for months inside Russia under the nose of the Russian FSB domestic security service. Via X 🔭 Zoom in: Ukrainian intelligence agents launched 117 attack drones from trucks that have been covertly placed near Russian air bases — some of them in Siberia, thousands of miles from Ukraine. Around 40 Russian military planes — most of them strategic bombers — were reportedly hit in the attack. Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted June 4 Author Members Posted June 4 A surprise drone attack on airfields across Russia encapsulates Ukraine’s wartime strategy The covert operation was described as one for the “history books” by Ukraine’s president. In the span of a few hours on Sunday, nearly a third of Moscow’s strategic bomber fleet was destroyed or damaged with cheaply made drones sneaked into Russian territory, according to Ukrainian officials. Here’s what we know about the Ukrainian attack so far. Read More. New military nightmare Photo illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios. Photos: Viktor Kovalchuk and Serhii Mykhalchuk/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images "You don't have the cards," President Trump dismissively told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during their Oval Office blow-up in February. Three months later, Zelensky played a hand no one saw coming. Why it matters: Ukraine's audacious drone operation, which destroyed nuclear-capable bombers deep inside Russian territory, delivered a strategic gut punch to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Axios' Zachary Basu writes. Ukraine is calling it "Operation Spiderweb." Pro-Kremlin bloggers are calling it "Russia's Pearl Harbor." Military experts are calling it a new nightmare for national defense. All can agree: Ukraine's ingenious use of low-cost drones has vast implications not only for the future of this war — but for the future of all war. 👓 Between the lines: Trump, who was not notified in advance, has yet to comment publicly on the operation. But as MAGA influencers spread fears of "World War III," pro-Ukrainian commentators argue Kyiv was left with few options. The U.S. and European allies have hesitated to supply Ukraine with additional air defenses to counter Russia's weekly bombardments, citing their own dwindling stockpiles. Russia rejected Ukraine's offer for a 30-day ceasefire. Trump railed against Putin for his obstinacy, but has so far declined to impose any new sanctions against Moscow. The calculus from Kyiv, therefore, was simple: If the world won't help Ukraine intercept Russian bombers in the sky, Ukraine must destroy them on the ground. Map: Axios Visuals 🖼️ The big picture: The Trump administration is growing impatient to move its strategic focus off Ukraine and onto other urgent priorities, particularly in the Pacific. Just this weekend, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned at a Singapore security conference that a Chinese invasion of Taiwan could be "imminent." But Ukraine's battlefield creativity continues to deliver real-time lessons and intelligence on what modern war — especially asymmetric war — now looks like. For national security experts, Operation Spiderweb has raised new alarms about the threat of commercial infrastructure — say, Chinese container ships docked in the U.S. — being repurposed for covert attacks. "It is possible [China] is developing a launcher that can fit inside a standard commercial shipping container for covert employment of [missiles] aboard merchant ships," the Pentagon warned in its annual report on Chinese military power last year. Ukraine's ability to project its military power across Russia — with coordinated detonations thousands of miles apart — revealed how easily the illusion of domestic security can be shattered. Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
Members phkrause Posted June 5 Author Members Posted June 5 Ukraine’s drone attack on Russian warplanes was a serious blow to the Kremlin’s strategic arsenal A surprise Ukrainian drone attack that targeted several Russian air bases hosting nuclear-capable strategic bombers was unprecedented in its scope and sophistication and for the first time reached as far as Siberia in a heavy blow to the Russian military. https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-drone-attack-bomber-d9078d989efcec36ec65ddfedfd2b3a5? Quote phkrause Read Isaiah 10:1-13
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