For Those Who Might Be Wondering Why We Might Be In Ukraine

[ChloeTzang]

Ukrainian industry doubling the production of the Bohdana self-propelled artillery system

Whoa, this is huge. They have already scaled up to approx. 20 per month. This is a huge jump in 155mm artillery production by Ukraine. 60 guns per month is slightly over 700 per year.

Ihor Fedirko, Executive Director of the Ukrainian Council of Defence Industry (UCDI), in an interview with Radio NV, said rgar the Ukrainian defence industry was now producing significantly more wheeled howitzers than the previously announced record of 18 units per month (other sources said approx. 20). “There are some signed 3-5-year contracts with one of the European manufacturers in partnership with others...” he said. He did not name the exact number of monthly artillery systems, but the potential for production growth by 2-3 times, i.e. at least 40 units per month and potentially up to 60, is clear. The key limitation for scaling is the supply of chassis for the machines.

With enough 155mm ammo, the artillery advantage is clearly shifting to Ukraine. I'm somehow thinking Trump won't actually see his ceasefire at all with this kind of news.

https://mil.in.ua/en/news/ukraine-will-produce-bohdana-self-propelled-gun-on-two-chassis-at-once/

 

[ChloeTzang]

14th Seperate Mechanized Brigade Receives Ukrainian Bucephalus BTR-4E APCs​

Ukraine seems to have really cranked up BTR-4 production. This is the 3rd Brigade since November 2024 to be reequipped with BTR-4's. The equipping of the 63rd Mechanized Brigade with these was announced in early March (I previously posted about that), and the 58th Motorized Brigade in November 2024. The equipping of the 3rd Rapid Reaction Brigade “Sparta” of the National Guard of Ukraine with BTR-4E armored personnel carriers was previously announced in April 2023.

The 14th brigade states that its soldiers are currently training to operate the new vehicles. “We are currently learning to ride it. It can accommodate 8 people,” the military said.

The standard armament of the vehicle includes the BM-7 Parus combat module, which is equipped with a 30 mm automatic cannon, a 30 mm automatic grenade launcher, and a 7.62 mm machine gun. This combination enables the BTR-4E to effectively engage targets on the battlefield and continue operating in case of malfunction with the cannon.

The now-fast paced re-equipping of Ukrainian Brigades with indigenously-produced APC's illustrates the effects and far-reaching strengthening of the ZSU and the growth of the Ukranian military-defence industry after 3 years of warfare.

https://mil.in.ua/en/news/14th-brigade-receives-ukrainian-btr-4e-apcs/

 

[ChloeTzang]

More and more Russian artillery systems are being taken out daily, as well as logistical vehicles.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Ukraine’s Shadow Army: The Kraken Commander Speaks

Since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Kraken unit has become known as one of the most effective and enigmatic military structures of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR). For the first time stepping into the public sphere, the commander of the special unit Kraken, call sign Alpha, exclusively shared with Kyiv Post what has remained behind the scenes until now. In an open conversation, he shared his combat experience, personal vision of the war, and insights into what makes his unit unique.

 

[ChloeTzang]

And of course, Russian genocide ongoing and clearly stated in the occupied territories

 

[ChloeTzang]

Germany unlocks $3.24 billion in military support for Ukraine with new law

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier signed a law on March 22, 2025, allocating significant investments in defense, infrastructure, and cybersecurity, including 3 billion euros ($3.24 billion) in military aid for Ukraine, NTV reports on March 22. The newly signed law effectively eliminates the "debt brake" and is set to be published in the Federal Law Gazette. This is an additional 3 billion euros to be allocated for Ukraine's support in addition to amounts already budgeted, raising the total to 7 billion euros (7.49 billion dollars) in 2025.

https://english.nv.ua/nation/german...ros-in-military-aid-for-ukraine-50500079.html

 

[ChloeTzang]

Russian terror attacks on residential and civilian targets in Kharkiv and Kyiv last night

The good thing is, these chew up Russian missile and drones while militarily achieving absolutely nothing. Far better that civilians soak up a few casualties and some damage than they hit targets of economic and military value. And it also highlights that the Russians are murderous terrorists whom Trump is supporting. Churchill knew how to play this game in WW2.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Ukraine demonstrates Bren-2 rifle assembly to President Petr Pavel​

During Czech President Petr Pavel's visit to Ukraine, Ukrainian Minister of Strategic Industries Herman Smetanin showcased the country's weapons production on March 22. Ukrainian enterprises are assembling NATO-standard Bren-2 assault rifles under license from Czech manufacturer Česká Zbrojovka. Ukrainian gunsmiths, trained in Czechia, are now applying NATO technologies and practices at local plants. Smetanin also demonstrated the assembly process and the first rifles produced. The current agreement includes plans for localized assembly and aims to establish full-scale production of these NATO-standard assault rifles within Ukraine in the future.

Western defense companies enter Ukraine with plans to produce own weapons here, and one of the products to start coming off local Ukrainian assembly lines is the CZ BREN 2, an assault rifle that might eventually phase out Kalashnikov guns, or at least prepare the Ukrainian Army for a complete transition to Western arms.

The initial stage of negotiations on CZ BREN 2 production in Ukraine has already begun, as the Ministry of Defense of the Czech Republic announced at the DFNC1 forum in Kyiv. Moreover, there is already a local brand name Sich. Side note, the Czech-Ukrainian cooperation goes beyond rifle manufacture and includes ammo production, armored vehicles, and more. From Ukraine's perspective, localization of production on its territory is not only a matter of strategic importance, objectively, it is also a matter of survival against the russian invasion and a matter of the ability to provide enough personal weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, vastly increased over the past 1.5 years. The Czech offer is all the more attractive because it would be difficult for Ukraine to find any alternative to Western small arms at this point. There is no tradition of designing assault rifles in Ukraine, nor mass production of them. All there is available is the local variant of the AR-15, an almost forgotten production of Tavor, and a few Kalashnikov rifle redesign drafts.

When it comes to the CZ BREN 2, it features the level of quality needed to become the main individual weapon of the Ukrainian Army. The BREN in the Czech Army began with the plan by the country's Ministry of Defense to discard the vz. 58, a rifle visually similar to the AK series, yet significantly different on the inside, of Czechia's own development. After several attempts failed due to the lack of budget, Česká zbrojovka presented the first version of the CZ BREN in 2009. A year later, in 2010, it outperformed the Belgian FN SCAR-L on a tender, and the first supplies began in 2011. Practical experience led to the creation of the CZ BREN 2, a redesign with improvements based on feedback from soldiers. As a result, the weight of the assault rifle dropped 0.5 kg, the bolt action was modernized, the magazine well replaced, disassembling the gun became easier, plus some other minor changes were introduced. The upgraded rifle was immediately adopted by the Czech army. All versions of the CZ BREN were designed as a modular weapon: by changing the barrel and magwell insert, you can switch from 5.56×45 mm to 7.62×39 mm or vice versa. On the outside, the CZ BREN 2 looked quite similar to the previously mentioned FN SCAR-L, and both use automatics in their short-stroke piston gas operation system.

Apart from the Czech Republic, the transition to the CZ BREN 2 also began in Hungary in 2018, where it won over the Polish Grot in the tendering process. Furthermore, Hungarian HM Arzenal bought the technology for local production under license. The value of the 2018 contract was EUR 100 million, according to media reports. The Hungarian plan is to produce 200,000 guns by 2028. The fact that two armies have chosen this assault rifle for a combined-arms weapon was considered an important factor in the assessment of whether or not to adopt this weapon into the Ukrainian army. At the same time, Ukraine now has enormous opportunities to put candidate assault rifles to the test and choose the one that will actually prove the most effective in real war conditions. The CZ BREN 2 has already found its way into the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, either as donations or sold by the Czech Republic to Ukraine, and is actively used by the Ukrainian Defense Forces.

With support from the Czech Republic, Ukraine has initiated licensed small arms ammunition production, further deepening defense cooperation between the two nations. The cooperation between Ukraine and the Czech Republic on ammunition production was first revealed in April 2023. At that time, President Petr Pavel mentioned that the Czech defense industry had prepared six projects for cooperation with Ukraine, according to Militarnyi.

https://english.nv.ua/nation/czech-...ws-ukrainian-weapons-production-50500083.html

https://euromaidanpress.com/2025/03...ms-ammunition-production-under-czech-license/

 

[ChloeTzang]

A3OV doing some housekeeping work in Toretsk. The last one will make you smile.

Ukrainian forces have advanced deeper into Toretsk, reaching the center of the city. The meat grinder has been stopped here, and it's turning in Ukraine's favor as the ZSU clears out the orc infestation. Street by street, ruin by ruin, the orcs are being hunted down in the ruins of Toretsk and cleaned out.

Toretsk is bleeding, but it is now being recaptured by Ukraine.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1903400576844546368

 

[ChloeTzang]

An update on the war following a recent trip from Michael Kofman.

The situation has improved compared with Fall 2024. Russian offensive momentum slowed significantly over the winter, though it is premature to claim that the front has stabilized, especially following AFU withdrawal in Kursk.Russian advances were stalled for three reasons: materiel exhaustion from losses in the fall, effective Ukrainian adaptation to how Russian forces were prosecuting offensive operations, and winter weather conditions which affected the pace of operations. This dynamic may not hold as we get further into the spring. Russian forces appear to be regrouping for renewed offensive operations. Ukrainian forces have improved tactically at countering how RF fight, employing UAS to compensate for a deficit of manpower at the front. 3/

AFU is successfully attriting Russian forces at 0-30km through a combination of mining, drones, and traditional fires. This enables a low density of forces to hold the front. Russian units often don’t reach defensive positions and much of the equipment is lost in assaults. Ukraine invested in this approach last year by significantly expanding drone units such as Birds of Madyar, Lasar Group, Achilles, etc. It also invested in scaling up mine and drone production. Drone formations are the primary stabilizing factor along the front right now. Drones are responsible for over ~60% (and reportedly up to 85% - Chloe) of the daily RF casualties at this point, and are the principal means of stopping attacks in combination with mining, and traditional artillery. Better integration has led to a more systemic approach at the tactical level. Drones continue to expand their role as counters to other types of drones. There is a growing role for UGVs in logistical roles, and as part of breaching operations. Actual automation is slowly coming along with terminal guidance, uncrewed turrets, etc.

Ukraine is now making much of what it needs for day-to-day combat needs, from mines to drones. But, it remains dependent on the West for long precision strike (GMLRS), interceptors for air defense systems, parts/maintenance, and other non-materiel forms of support. Ukraine received significant amounts of arty ammunition and equipment over the winter, and increased its own production of drones. Across much of the front there is relative parity in artillery fires and strike drones with some asymmetries in specific categories of systems. The recent appointments of a new commanders, especially Drapatyi taking over both Land Forces and OSUV Khortytsia, has had positive effect on the morale of subordinate units. In May 2024 Drapatyi took over defense of Kharkiv on the second day, stabilizing the situation.

Training reform is finally being tackled, and there are prospects for change under the new Land Forces commander, improving the quality of training, facilities, updating the content, replacing instructors, and tying training to actual combat needs. A structural deficit of manpower continues to be Ukraine’s leading problem. Mobilization remains insufficient to address these challenges & the sizable absent without leave (AWOL) problem. The amnesty law has led some to return to units, but AWOLs continue to sap the force. Ukraine has thankfully suspended creating new brigades, reversing what was one of the more puzzling force management choices in 2024. And there is progress being made to stand up new Corps formations, which are closer to divisions, based on the AFU’s best brigades.

In recent months Russian forces have not advanced significantly near Pokrovsk, Chasiv Yar, Kupyansk. Much of the Russian progress has been around Velyka Novosilka, Kurakhove, and Kursk. However, in Kursk AFU has been forced to withdraw from most of the territory held. Recent Russian advances in Kursk were taking place well before the suspension of US military assistance/intelligence. The battlefield geometry of a salient was inherently unfavorable. Russian forces chipped away at Kursk until they could interdict the few resupply routes. DPRK assaults pressured Ukrainian lines, but the core problem was logistics as Russian fiber-optic FPV drones increasingly interdicted resupply routes. That said, AFU withdrew without major personnel losses, and the retrograde looked somewhat better than Avdiivka. Unfortunately, there will be significant equipment losses due to the withdrawal, and the vehicle loss ratio is going to at best be 1:1 over the course of the operation. But there was no mass encirclement at Kursk. I know most folks understand this, but it merits repeating. Given the character of the fighting, territory changing hands is a lagging indicator for what’s happening between the two forces. Consequently, ‘gradually then suddenly’ transitions are going to be common when a set of positions become unsustainable. In my view holding Kursk wasn’t doing much for Ukraine at this point. Trading it for something seemed an unlikely proposition. The offensive did not lead to a change in the overall dynamic in the war, or a large shift of RF forces from Pokrovsk/Kurakhove axes. 19/

 

[ChloeTzang]

Another Russian pumping station goes up in a great ball of fire....

 

[ChloeTzang]

Looks like Ukraine is doing a bit of prep to bring more of the fighting into Russia rather than waitimg for a Russian attack. Small unts advancing into Belgorod, clearance work underway, a Russian comman center taken out....

 

[ChloeTzang]

Ukrainian pilots eliminate Russian border command center despite enhanced camouflage measures​

Ukrainian forces are systematically targeting Russian military facilities up to 25 kilometers inside enemy territory, effectively implementing “demilitarization” alog the Russian border, but demilitirization on Moscow’s soil rather than Kyiv’s.

Since 18 March, Russian military sources have been reporting Ukrainian ground attacks in Belgorod Oblast, claiming that Ukrainian units are attempting to breach defenses along the Russian border in the Krasnoyaruzhsky district, which borders the Kursk Oblast. The military emphasized that hitting this command post significantly weakens Russia’s ability to conduct operations against Ukrainian Defense Forces in Sumy and Kharkiv oblasts. Earlier, Ukrainian military expert Roman Svitan said that Ukrainian forces are creating a new buffer zone along the Russian border in Belgorod Oblast. “When the Russians came up with the main objectives of the so-called ‘special military operation’—’denazification’ and ‘demilitarization’—they did not expect Ukrainian forces to start implementing them on Russian territory,” Ukrainian military ana;yst Roman Svitan explained. Svitan added that one of the current tasks of the Ukrainian Armed Forces is to hold positions and begin establishing a security zone by destroying Russian military facilities 15 to 25 kilometers deep inside Russian territory.

Just as a footnote, the ZSU is maintaining a similar zone along the border inside Kursk Oblast.

https://euromaidanpress.com/2025/03...-center-despite-enhanced-camouflage-measures/

 

[ChloeTzang]

The aartillery and logistics keep getting hit......

 

[ChloeTzang]

US sabotaging shipment of Australian M1 tanks to Ukraine

The delivery of 49 Australian M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine has ground to a halt due to the withdrawal of key U.S. military logistics units from a critical processing hub in Rzeszów, Poland, sources familiar with the operation confirmed to the ABC. These units, responsible for coordinating the transfer of heavy equipment through the facility, left the site following a temporary freeze on U.S. military aid to Ukraine initiated by President Donald Trump, disrupting a shipment that was already en route to Europe. The tanks, donated by Australia to bolster Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s ongoing invasion, are now stuck in limbo, raising questions about the resilience of Western supply lines supporting Kyiv.

Sources close to the Rzeszów operation revealed that the U.S. logistics teams played an indispensable role in managing the flow of heavy military equipment through the hub, which has processed over 80 percent of Western military donations to Ukraine since the war began more than three years ago. The facility, known as the POLLOG HUB, was established early in the conflict as a joint effort between the U.S., Poland, and other NATO allies to streamline the delivery of global assistance to Ukrainian forces. With the American units gone, the hub’s capacity to handle large-scale shipments like Australia’s Abrams tanks has been severely curtailed, leaving the vehicles in a logistical bottleneck.
Poland’s Minister of National Defence, Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, addressed the situation last week, stating that normal operations at Rzeszów had resumed following a week-long disruption. Speaking to reporters, he emphasized Poland’s commitment to monitoring the flow of aid into Ukraine, though he did not specify whether the hub was equipped to handle the Australian shipment without U.S. support. Retired Australian Army Major General Mick Ryan underscored the urgency of the situation in an interview with the ABC. He described the tanks as vital for Ukraine’s efforts to repel Russian forces, which have maintained a grinding offensive since the invasion began. Ryan suggested that if the U.S. logistical system cannot expedite the delivery, Australia should explore alternatives, such as partnering with Poland directly or engaging private contractors, while acknowledging the security risks involved. He stressed that the tanks are not destined for a training exercise but for active combat, where delays could cost lives.
European sources familiar with the facility’s operations expressed concern that the U.S. pullout could signal broader uncertainty about American support under the Trump administration, which has recently adopted a more skeptical stance toward aid for Ukraine.

Strikes me the Europeans, Australians and Ukraine just need to accept that the USA has pulled out of this and is actively working with Russia to force a Ukrainian capitulation and step up themselves. If the UK can move Challengers to Ukraine, they can step and handle M1's - and Poland has a bunch of M1's too.

https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2025/...m-poland-halts-m1a1-tank-shipment-to-ukraine/

 

[Rightguide]

Witkoff To Tucker: The 'Elephant In The Room' Which Will Decide Peace In Ukraine​

by Tyler Durden
Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 - 06:35 PM

The US top envoy described the question of the fate of the annexed territories in Ukraine's east as "an elephant in the room" that "no one wants to talk about."

https://assets.zerohedge.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/tuckerandwitkoff.jpg?itok=dwtnmC7l

"They’re Russian-speaking. There have been referendums where the overwhelming majority of the people have indicated that they want to be under Russian rule," Witkoff told Carlson.

Witkoff admitted that militarily and politically, Moscow now exercises full control over the bulk of these territories, as Ukraine forces continue to be steadily retreating from their remaining holdouts in Donetsk.

Putin had first described in February 2022 that the people of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhia regions are "our citizens forever" - and soon after a series of referendums resulted in their absorption into the Russian Federation.

Witkoff in the interview actually struggled to identify or say the names of the territories, which he numbered at five - noting that Crimea remains hotly disputed as well.

"When that gets settled... this has always been the issue" - Witkoff continued, describing that this is the question likely to finally resolve the war. He asked, "Will the world acknowledge that those are Russian territories?"
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopoliti...elephant-room-which-will-decide-peace-ukraine

Something I mentioned years ago.

 

[ll74]

Witkoff To Tucker: The 'Elephant In The Room' Which Will Decide Peace In Ukraine​

by Tyler Durden
Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 - 06:35 PM

The US top envoy described the question of the fate of the annexed territories in Ukraine's east as "an elephant in the room" that "no one wants to talk about."

https://assets.zerohedge.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/tuckerandwitkoff.jpg?itok=dwtnmC7l

"They’re Russian-speaking. There have been referendums where the overwhelming majority of the people have indicated that they want to be under Russian rule," Witkoff told Carlson.

Witkoff admitted that militarily and politically, Moscow now exercises full control over the bulk of these territories, as Ukraine forces continue to be steadily retreating from their remaining holdouts in Donetsk.

Putin had first described in February 2022 that the people of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhia regions are "our citizens forever" - and soon after a series of referendums resulted in their absorption into the Russian Federation.

Witkoff in the interview actually struggled to identify or say the names of the territories, which he numbered at five - noting that Crimea remains hotly disputed as well.

"When that gets settled... this has always been the issue" - Witkoff continued, describing that this is the question likely to finally resolve the war. He asked, "Will the world acknowledge that those are Russian territories?"
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopoliti...elephant-room-which-will-decide-peace-ukraine

Something I mentioned years ago.

Witkoff is a schill for Putin.

The referendums he is speaking about were passed during occupation and are not, at all, representative of the Ukranian people in those regions.

 

[ll74]

Witkoff To Tucker: The 'Elephant In The Room' Which Will Decide Peace In Ukraine​

by Tyler Durden
Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 - 06:35 PM

The US top envoy described the question of the fate of the annexed territories in Ukraine's east as "an elephant in the room" that "no one wants to talk about."

https://assets.zerohedge.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/tuckerandwitkoff.jpg?itok=dwtnmC7l

"They’re Russian-speaking. There have been referendums where the overwhelming majority of the people have indicated that they want to be under Russian rule," Witkoff told Carlson.

Witkoff admitted that militarily and politically, Moscow now exercises full control over the bulk of these territories, as Ukraine forces continue to be steadily retreating from their remaining holdouts in Donetsk.

Putin had first described in February 2022 that the people of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhia regions are "our citizens forever" - and soon after a series of referendums resulted in their absorption into the Russian Federation.

Witkoff in the interview actually struggled to identify or say the names of the territories, which he numbered at five - noting that Crimea remains hotly disputed as well.

"When that gets settled... this has always been the issue" - Witkoff continued, describing that this is the question likely to finally resolve the war. He asked, "Will the world acknowledge that those are Russian territories?"
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopoliti...elephant-room-which-will-decide-peace-ukraine

Something I mentioned years ago.

Here's the litmus test of whether they are schilling for Russia or not - if they mention and fight for the Ukranian children who have been taken from their parents and geared towards Russification - they aren't. If they don't mention the children, they are

 

[Lance_Castro]

I agree with Witkoff… almost all that territory east of that big river has always been as much or more Russian than Ukrainian.

Zelensky speaks Russian not Ukrainian ffs.

The Biden Sales Job is good for the USA… make all of Ukraine your little buddy.

But in reality there’s parts of the former soviet union that the usa two-timed and cucked russia out of.

Giving it back doesnt make you a commie traitor. Jus sayin’.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Witkoff To Tucker: The 'Elephant In The Room' Which Will Decide Peace In Ukraine​

by Tyler Durden
Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 - 06:35 PM

The US top envoy described the question of the fate of the annexed territories in Ukraine's east as "an elephant in the room" that "no one wants to talk about."

https://assets.zerohedge.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/tuckerandwitkoff.jpg?itok=dwtnmC7l

"They’re Russian-speaking. There have been referendums where the overwhelming majority of the people have indicated that they want to be under Russian rule," Witkoff told Carlson.

Witkoff admitted that militarily and politically, Moscow now exercises full control over the bulk of these territories, as Ukraine forces continue to be steadily retreating from their remaining holdouts in Donetsk.

Putin had first described in February 2022 that the people of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhia regions are "our citizens forever" - and soon after a series of referendums resulted in their absorption into the Russian Federation.

Witkoff in the interview actually struggled to identify or say the names of the territories, which he numbered at five - noting that Crimea remains hotly disputed as well.

"When that gets settled... this has always been the issue" - Witkoff continued, describing that this is the question likely to finally resolve the war. He asked, "Will the world acknowledge that those are Russian territories?"
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopoliti...elephant-room-which-will-decide-peace-ukraine

Something I mentioned years ago.

Witkoff has about as much knowledge of actual Ukrainian history as Trump - and that amounts to zero. Both Putin and the Ukrainians are stringing him along for as long as possible, each of them intent on being able to lay the blame for the breakdown of these negotiations on each other. Eachof them will continue to set conditions that the other side cannot agree too, and iany ceasefire will mere;y be a pause before fightimg resumes. Which will continue until Russia is defeated, because Europe won't tolerate Russia winning this one. Trump's engaged himself in a game he can't win.

 

[ll74]

Witkoff has about as much knowledge of actual Ukrainian history as Trump - and that amounts to zero. Both Putin and the Ukrainians are stringing him along for as long as possible, each of them intent on being able to lay the blame for the breakdown of these negotiations on each other. Eachof them will continue to set conditions that the other side cannot agree too, and iany ceasefire will mere;y be a pause before fightimg resumes. Which will continue until Russia is defeated, because Europe won't tolerate Russia winning this one. Trump's engaged himself in a game he can't win.

What's worse is that no one in our administration has a fucking.clue about Ukranian history and instead of reaching out to historians, they are just listening to what Putin tells them about it as truth.

 

[ChloeTzang]

I agree with Witkoff… almost all that territory east of that big river has always been as much or more Russian than Ukrainian.

Zelensky speaks Russian not Ukrainian ffs.

The Biden Sales Job is good for the USA… make all of Ukraine your little buddy.

But in reality there’s parts of the former soviet union that the usa two-timed and cucked russia out of.

Giving it back doesnt make you a commie traitor. Jus sayin’.

Absolute complete fucking bullshit, to be mild about it.

To start with, that's like saying Americans are British because they speak English. The reason so many of them speak Russia is due to the ongoing Russian occupation of Ukraine and forced Russification. Ukraine is actually far larger than the existing borders. Bryansk. Kursk. Belgorod and a couple more of the oblasts along the border are Ukrainian, as is the entire Kuban. And Crimea. Every single oblast in Ukraone voted by a large majprity to be part of Ukraine on independance. THAT was the only referendum that counts.

Here is how Ukrainians voted. Note Luhansk and Donbas. Over 80 fucking percent in favor. Kherson. 90%. Witkoff is either clueless or he's been bought and paid for. Given a lot of the nonsenese he's been talking, I'd go for bought.

 

[Rightguide]

Witkoff has about as much knowledge of actual Ukrainian history as Trump - and that amounts to zero. Both Putin and the Ukrainians are stringing him along for as long as possible, each of them intent on being able to lay the blame for the breakdown of these negotiations on each other. Eachof them will continue to set conditions that the other side cannot agree too, and iany ceasefire will mere;y be a pause before fightimg resumes. Which will continue until Russia is defeated, because Europe won't tolerate Russia winning this one. Trump's engaged himself in a game he can't win.

You didn't address the Elephant in the room, only the messenger. This is and always has been a game that Ukraine cannot win.

 

[Lazaran]

Witkoff To Tucker: The 'Elephant In The Room' Which Will Decide Peace In Ukraine​

by Tyler Durden
Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 - 06:35 PM

The US top envoy described the question of the fate of the annexed territories in Ukraine's east as "an elephant in the room" that "no one wants to talk about."

https://assets.zerohedge.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/tuckerandwitkoff.jpg?itok=dwtnmC7l

"They’re Russian-speaking. There have been referendums where the overwhelming majority of the people have indicated that they want to be under Russian rule," Witkoff told Carlson.

Witkoff admitted that militarily and politically, Moscow now exercises full control over the bulk of these territories, as Ukraine forces continue to be steadily retreating from their remaining holdouts in Donetsk.

Putin had first described in February 2022 that the people of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhia regions are "our citizens forever" - and soon after a series of referendums resulted in their absorption into the Russian Federation.

Witkoff in the interview actually struggled to identify or say the names of the territories, which he numbered at five - noting that Crimea remains hotly disputed as well.

"When that gets settled... this has always been the issue" - Witkoff continued, describing that this is the question likely to finally resolve the war. He asked, "Will the world acknowledge that those are Russian territories?"
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopoliti...elephant-room-which-will-decide-peace-ukraine

Something I mentioned years ago.

https://www.nationalreview.com/corn...g-with-putin-knew-anything-about-ukraine/amp/

From the article (The NATIONAL REVIEW, no less):

“First, it would be preferable if the American who is handling negotiations with Russia over Ukraine could remember the names of the four oblasts (provinces or states) that were annexed by Russia in this invasion — Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia — and that held faked referendums in September 2022. Crimea was occupied in February 2014, and held its own Russian-run, unfair, unfree, and rigged referendum in March 2014.

Second, there is no disputing that the referendums in Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia were absolute shams, held five months after the invasion began, while Russian military forces were occupying those oblasts, run by government officials who had been appointed by the Russian occupying forces. According to the United Nations, in addition to opening polling places overseen by Russian-appointed officials and Russian security, “pro-Russian authorities accompanied by soldiers, also went door-to-door with ballot boxes.” Quite literally, Russian guys with guns show up at your door and ask you whether you want to vote the way they want or not! United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called the entire farce a “violation of the U.N. Charter and international law.”





Rightard



Also:

We. Told. Them. So.

 

[ll74]

You didn't address the Elephant in the room, only the messenger. This is and always has been a game that Ukraine cannot win.

The people negotiating peace are parrots for the invading forces.

You ignore that part
Because of that Putin cock in your mouth