From the New York Times this morning: “Russia’s push to give its president a showcase victory in Ukraine appeared to face a new setback on Saturday, as Ukrainian defenders pushed the invaders back toward the northeast border and away from the city of Kharkiv, with the Russians blowing up bridges behind them.
"In response to an article on the news this morning that stated that “Italian Authorities had seized a $7,000,000 yacht that was tied to President Vladimir Putin.”
I’m wondering…is Putin is still tied to it, or has he been set free to commit more havoc?"
TC’s summary of Putin’s war against Ukraine reported a pockmarked invasion, which has been stalled and moved backward in some areas, except in the south, ‘The occupation of the strategic Ukrainian port marks a rare Russian success...’
Under the worst circumstances, fighters in Mariupol took to Zoom to issue a defiant message. 'We will always fight, as long as we are alive, for justice,” Azov’s deputy commander, Capt. Sviatoslav “Kalina” Palamar, said in an unusual news conference from within the Azovstal steel plant. Russian forces continued to besiege the steel plant into Sunday with airstrikes; artillery bombardment; tank, drone and sniper fire, as well as infantry assaults, the fighters said.' (WAPO)
I think the big take way from TC’s piece was, ‘The fact they (the Russian military) are reduced to choosing one location over another means that the overwhelming force they began this war with is no longer a factor.’
…and, in the spirit of Mother’s Day, the happiest picture on the front pages today was one of First Lady Jill Biden with Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska. Our ‘military mom’ crossed the border into Ukraine on Sunday, entering an active war zone - a highly unusual move for the spouse of a sitting president.
“I wanted to come on Mother’s Day,” Biden said before the start of a closed-door meeting between the two first ladies. “I thought it was important to show the Ukrainian people that this war has to stop and this war has been brutal and that the people of the United States stand with the people of Ukraine.” (WAPO)
Thanks for this mostly good news, TC. I can't imagine sending "victory" photos from Ukraine would make for great optics. But since truth is not their strong point, what's to prevent them from making fake photos for their citizens to cheer over?
At what point in the ongoing testimonial to Russian military incompetence does it become a plausible strategy for allied aid to include top flight non-government contractors with the training and weaponry to give the Ukrainians the little extra oomph they need to drive the Russians out?
My dear wife noted:
"In response to an article on the news this morning that stated that “Italian Authorities had seized a $7,000,000 yacht that was tied to President Vladimir Putin.”
I’m wondering…is Putin is still tied to it, or has he been set free to commit more havoc?"
NI SHAGU NAZAD?? ни шагу назад no step back
TC’s summary of Putin’s war against Ukraine reported a pockmarked invasion, which has been stalled and moved backward in some areas, except in the south, ‘The occupation of the strategic Ukrainian port marks a rare Russian success...’
Under the worst circumstances, fighters in Mariupol took to Zoom to issue a defiant message. 'We will always fight, as long as we are alive, for justice,” Azov’s deputy commander, Capt. Sviatoslav “Kalina” Palamar, said in an unusual news conference from within the Azovstal steel plant. Russian forces continued to besiege the steel plant into Sunday with airstrikes; artillery bombardment; tank, drone and sniper fire, as well as infantry assaults, the fighters said.' (WAPO)
I think the big take way from TC’s piece was, ‘The fact they (the Russian military) are reduced to choosing one location over another means that the overwhelming force they began this war with is no longer a factor.’
…and, in the spirit of Mother’s Day, the happiest picture on the front pages today was one of First Lady Jill Biden with Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska. Our ‘military mom’ crossed the border into Ukraine on Sunday, entering an active war zone - a highly unusual move for the spouse of a sitting president.
“I wanted to come on Mother’s Day,” Biden said before the start of a closed-door meeting between the two first ladies. “I thought it was important to show the Ukrainian people that this war has to stop and this war has been brutal and that the people of the United States stand with the people of Ukraine.” (WAPO)
Thanks for this mostly good news, TC. I can't imagine sending "victory" photos from Ukraine would make for great optics. But since truth is not their strong point, what's to prevent them from making fake photos for their citizens to cheer over?
At what point in the ongoing testimonial to Russian military incompetence does it become a plausible strategy for allied aid to include top flight non-government contractors with the training and weaponry to give the Ukrainians the little extra oomph they need to drive the Russians out?
“Russian warship….go f*ck yourself”. Or the Ukrainians will assist in the endeavor.
Slavi Ukraini.
Hope the whacko Putin isn’t pulling troops back so he can fire a macho man tactical nuke into the area to show his success.
I haven't tuned in to today's news. It is May 9. That dreaded day.