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If re-elected, would Donald Trump end U.S. support for Ukraine? He certainly sounds as if he would. On the campaign trail, he routinely describes Ukraine as a burden to the U.S. and declares his eagerness to see the war end, which he promises to achieve through negotiations in a mere 24 hours. Trump has also made clear his admiration for Vladimir Putin and dismissive attitude toward the European Union. Many observers worry that once back in office, he would condone, tacitly or even directly, Russia’s efforts to dominate Ukraine. But it wouldn’t be an easy move for Trump to make,...

Update from Ukraine | Ruzzian Best Tanks were ambushed | Klishchiivka is taken by Ukraine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zUSuKoXqDg The summary of the situation of Russian re-invasion to Ukraine covering the last 48 hours, as of 13th August 2023 – 22:00 (Kyiv time). https://militaryland.net/news/invasion-day-536-summary/ *** Great interactive maps with viewer controlled Map magnification tool to use for each Front! https://militaryland.net/maps/

Russian President Vladimir Putin has submitted a draft law that would end the requirement for Russia to notify the Council of Europe when it declares or lifts martial law. Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, there has been speculation about whether Putin would put Russia on a full war footing, including a declaration of martial law and full mobilization. Russia had to notify the Secretary General of Europe's 46-member human rights organization, as well as the United Nations, if it intended to declare a state of emergency, which would restrict the rights of its citizens.

It was bracing that Ukraine launched its counteroffensive against Russian invaders as we celebrate the anniversary of the 1944 D-Day landings this week. This assault could turn the tide of the battle for Ukraine, just as the Allied assault on the Normandy beaches altered the trajectory of World War II. Military campaigns are rarely all or nothing, but this one comes close. If Ukraine can drive back an already shaky Russian army, it stands a chance of forcing Moscow to bargain for an end of its failed invasion. But if Ukraine fails, it would be a bitter blow to the...

LIST OF FAILS FOR THE WEST DUE TO THE UKRAINE PROXY WAR 🇺🇦👉🤦‍♂️ The minute that the US stole Russia’s 300 billion dollars in foreign reserves and demanded that every nation pay homage to mini-Führer Zelenskyy and hate Vladimir Putin, a chain reaction began:•The US surrendered its death grip on possessing the world’s reserve currency which it has enjoyed since 1945.•The US surrendered its Petrodollar agreement with Saudi Arabia and the GCC which it has enjoyed since 1971.•Nations sold off their USD reserves and US Treasury bonds at a breakneck pace due to high US domestic inflation and interest rates.•Nations...

This list only includes destroyed vehicles and equipment of which photo or videographic evidence is available. Therefore, the amount of equipment destroyed is significantly higher than recorded here. Small arms, ATGMs, MANPADS, loitering munitions, drones used as unmanned bait, civilian vehicles, trailers and derelict equipment are not included in this list. All possible effort has gone into avoiding duplicate entries and discerning the status of equipment between captured or abandoned. Many of the entries listed as 'abandoned' will likely end up captured or destroyed. Similarly, some of the captured equipment might be destroyed if it can't be recovered. When the...

Four oil tanks hit by Ukrainian 'drone strike' at naval port in annexed Crimea Video shows huge fireball raging and Russia says fire will not be out until tonight A huge ball of fire is raging in Crimea after a suspected Ukrainian aerial drone strike hit a major fuel depot in the heart of an annexed naval port Sevastopol today. Footage showed a fireball with huge flames and a mushroom-like black cloud from a major fire triggered by two explosions in Cossack Bay, in the Crimean Peninsula. The blasts came at 4:20am and 4:21am local time (2.20am and 2.21am UK...

This list only includes destroyed vehicles and equipment of which photo or videographic evidence is available. Therefore, the amount of equipment destroyed is significantly higher than recorded here. Small arms, ATGMs, MANPADS, loitering munitions, drones used as unmanned bait, civilian vehicles, trailers and derelict equipment are not included in this list. All possible effort has gone into avoiding duplicate entries and discerning the status of equipment between captured or abandoned. Many of the entries listed as 'abandoned' will likely end up captured or destroyed. Similarly, some of the captured equipment might be destroyed if it can't be recovered. When the...

A Russian Sukhoi-34 fighter-jet has accidentally bombed the Russian city of Belgorod, around 40km (25 miles) from the border with Ukraine. The bomb left a 20m (60ft) crater and caused an explosion so large it blew a car on to the roof of a nearby shop. Regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said authorities had ordered the evacuation of a damaged nine-storey block of flats as a precaution. Three people were injured and several buildings were damaged, he said. Video posted on social media showed the impact of the blast, lifting a vehicle on to the roof of a supermarket as traffic...

Update from Ukraine | Ruzzia goes all in in Bakhmut but still not able to take the city https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nk-SOQ4Nfl8 ****NEW SUMMARY Military MAPS & COMMENTS here: Invasion Day 418 – Summary April 17, 2023 Jerome News The summary of the situation of Russian re-invasion to Ukraine covering the last 48 hours, as of 2023 – 22:00 (Kyiv time). https://militaryland.net/news/invasion-day-418-summary/ *** Greatly appreciate the viewer controlled Map magnification tool on each Front map site!

Update from Ukraine | Minus Leopard 2, Plus Migs and Bradleys for Ukraine | Counterattack is close https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdvGLbkB2cE ****NEW SUMMARY Military MAPS & COMMENTS here: Invasion Day 418 – Summary April 17, 2023 Jerome News The summary of the situation of Russian re-invasion to Ukraine covering the last 48 hours, as of 2023 – 22:00 (Kyiv time). https://militaryland.net/news/invasion-day-418-summary/ *** Greatly appreciate the viewer controlled Map magnification tool on each Front map site!

This list only includes destroyed vehicles and equipment of which photo or videographic evidence is available. Therefore, the amount of equipment destroyed is significantly higher than recorded here. Small arms, ATGMs, MANPADS, loitering munitions, drones used as unmanned bait, civilian vehicles, trailers and derelict equipment are not included in this list. All possible effort has gone into avoiding duplicate entries and discerning the status of equipment between captured or abandoned. Many of the entries listed as 'abandoned' will likely end up captured or destroyed. Similarly, some of the captured equipment might be destroyed if it can't be recovered. When the...

Update from Ukraine | Wagners cut on the north of Bakhmut | Prygozhyn wants to stop the assault https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-2I63rmC0E ****NEW SUMMARY Military MAPS & COMMENTS here: Invasion Day 414 – Summary April 13, 2023 Jerome News The summary of the situation of Russian re-invasion to Ukraine covering the last 48 hours, as of 2023 – 22:00 (Kyiv time). https://militaryland.net/news/invasion-day-414-summary/

Update from Ukraine | Spy exposed plans of Ukrainian Counterattack | One Year after Moskva https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9WBpFFj9oY ****NEW SUMMARY Military MAPS & COMMENTS here: Invasion Day 414 – Summary April 13, 2023 Jerome News The summary of the situation of Russian re-invasion to Ukraine covering the last 48 hours, as of 2023 – 22:00 (Kyiv time). https://militaryland.net/news/invasion-day-414-summary/

Update from Ukraine | A hard day for defenders | Bakhmut still Holds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHTAkwVArqE ****NEW SUMMARY Military MAPS & COMMENTS here: Invasion Day 410 – Summary April 9, 2023 Jerome News The summary of the situation of Russian re-invasion to Ukraine covering the last 48 hours, as of 2023 – 22:00 (Kyiv time). https://militaryland.net/news/invasion-day-410-summary/

Update from Ukraine | Wagners fade to black | Ukraine prepared 200K soldiers for the new attack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udEmHWI3EjI ****NEW SUMMARY Military MAPS & COMMENTS here: Invasion Day 410 – Summary April 9, 2023 Jerome News The summary of the situation of Russian re-invasion to Ukraine covering the last 48 hours, as of 2023 – 22:00 (Kyiv time). https://militaryland.net/news/invasion-day-410-summary/

Update from Ukraine | How Will Ukraine Attack on the South? | Bakhmut situation is critical https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNpcb5DDn7U ****NEW SUMMARY Military MAPS & COMMENTS here: Invasion Day 408 – Summary April 7, 2023 Jerome News The summary of the situation of Russian re-invasion to Ukraine covering the last 48 hours, as of 2023 – 22:00 (Kyiv time). https://militaryland.net/news/invasion-day-408-summary/

Update from Ukraine | Good news Wagners might be cut | Bad news Ruzzians in Bakhmut city center https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDa-tavjFlA ****NEW SUMMARY Military MAPS & COMMENTS here: Invasion Day 404 – Summary April 3, 2023 Jerome News The summary of the situation of Russian re-invasion to Ukraine covering the last 48 hours, as of 2023 – 22:00 (Kyiv time). https://militaryland.net/news/invasion-day-404-summary/

This list only includes destroyed vehicles and equipment of which photo or videographic evidence is available. Therefore, the amount of equipment destroyed is significantly higher than recorded here. Small arms, ATGMs, MANPADS, loitering munitions, drones used as unmanned bait, civilian vehicles, trailers and derelict equipment are not included in this list. All possible effort has gone into avoiding duplicate entries and discerning the status of equipment between captured or abandoned. Many of the entries listed as 'abandoned' will likely end up captured or destroyed. Similarly, some of the captured equipment might be destroyed if it can't be recovered. When the...

Natalia Poklonskaya has issued a harsh criticism of the pro-war Z symbol that has spread across Russia, the latest anti-war comments from the former Crimean prosecutor and onetime Russian lawmaker. The Latin letter — first seen displayed on Russian military vehicles entering Poklonskaya’s country of birth — has come to symbolize the public’s support for Russian troops. The Z has been prominently displayed on buildings, flash mobs organized at schools and universities, merchandise sold online and even on the Russian Easter cake known as kulich. “This letter Z symbolizes tragedy and grief for both Russia and Ukraine,” Poklonskaya, who...