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re: Latest Updates: Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Posted on 4/2/25 at 9:28 am to StormyMcMan
Posted on 4/2/25 at 9:28 am to StormyMcMan
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Zelensky says Russian overnight strikes hit energy facilities in Sumy and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
So much for a pause on strikes on energy infrastructure…
No agreement was ever actually reached on any aspect.
FWIW, when Daniel Yeargin was at an international economic conference in 2013, he asked Putin about "Fracking". Putin got visibly angry and called it BARBARIC. The US had undercut Putin's attempt at using the "oil/gas weapon" against all of Europe to isolate Ukraine, it's obvious.
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Posted on 4/2/25 at 11:13 am to SirWinston
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It is so sad what happened in Wisconsin tonight but Charlie Kirk makes some excellent points
did Russia invade Wisconsin?
Posted on 4/2/25 at 11:14 am to CitizenK
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No agreement was ever actually reached on any aspect.
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19 Mar 2025 22.01 GMT Summary Vladimir Putin has agreed to a limited 30-day ceasefire in the form of a stop to attacks on energy and infrastructure during a high-stakes phone call with US president Donald Trump.
The U.S., Russia, and Ukraine have agreed to implement a complete ban on strikes targeting energy infrastructure in Ukraine and Russia, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced on March 25.
"All parties agreed to implement the presidential agreement on a complete ban on strikes on the energy infrastructure of Ukraine and Russia," Umerov wrote on Facebook.
Following talks with Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Saudi Arabia, the U.S. committed to enforcing the ban, according to a White House statement. Washington also agreed with Kyiv and Moscow to "develop measures" to implement the agreement.
While Putin agreed to an immediate, partial ceasefire on energy infrastructure attacks, Russia continued its regular aerial assaults on Ukrainian cities and critical facilities.
Everything depends on our definition of 'agreement'. A signed, sealed-with-wax-by-the-Pope-at-the-Vatican agreement? Between these two and with Team Trump in charge? No chance.
But what about the next best thing - if there is no letter of the agreement, how about actually following the more important spirit of the agreement to show willingness to develop and strengthen the cease fire. This was the exact intention of the US delegation.
This is the path Ukraine has chosen with not a single attack on Russian energy infrastructure since the Riyadh meeting. Russia...? At my last count they had targeted Ukrainian energy infrastructure eight times since the Riyadh meeting on March 25. That's eight times in seven days.
So yes, from the Russian viewpoint there's only some sort of verbal confusion, no actual agreement in spite of what Putin said. Again, if it somehow wasn't clear to us before, this proves that Putin has no inclination to stop the fighting. They are only trying to leverage their position to extract concessions from the US and nothing else.
The Ukrainians are taking the high road to demonstrate their willingness to accept and implement the cease fire. Actions speak louder than words, even written words. This is in direct opposition to the Russians. Which is what the Ukrainians want to demonstrate to the world, thus establishing their credibility in regards the peace process.
But they can't be expected to wait forever. One of two things will happen very shortly:
1.) Trump will do something about the Russian violations; or
2.) the Ukrainians will.
We all know which one it will be.
Posted on 4/2/25 at 11:18 am to OGtigerfan87
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Kirk probably shouldn't put something as laughably false as saying we are the party of "waiters" it undermines the rest of his point. Servers/waiters seem to be some of the more liberal/progressive minded people I've come into contact with. They run in the same social circles with musicians and bartenders and they largely fall to the far left on social issues and economic issues. I've know very few in that field that I would have much common ground with politically, I'm a life long conservative voter for the record.
His entire statement is incorrect... those occupations in cities vote for Democrats... in rural areas and more isolated suburbs they vote for Republicans. The urban/rural divide is still the defining split in American politics. The 2024 election was decided by some of those voters in urban areas in swing states not bothering to vote at all, which hurt Democrats.
Posted on 4/2/25 at 11:47 am to Lee B
terrorism update...
Anton Gerashchenko
@Gerashchenko_en
Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih today.
4 people killed, 3 more injured, doctors are fighting for their lives in hospital.
Anton Gerashchenko
@Gerashchenko_en
Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih today.
4 people killed, 3 more injured, doctors are fighting for their lives in hospital.
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Posted on 4/2/25 at 11:50 am to StormyMcMan
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As of the end of March 2025, Russia occupies 18.3% (+0.05%) of Ukraine, including Crimea and the areas of Donetsk and Luhansk occupied before 2022, shown in purple. This represents a net gain by Russia of approximately 272.72km² over the month.
"We not playing cards" - V. ZELENSKYYYYYYYY
Posted on 4/2/25 at 1:19 pm to cypher
Posted on 4/2/25 at 1:35 pm to cypher
Posted on 4/2/25 at 2:27 pm to Coeur du Tigre
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The U.S., Russia, and Ukraine have agreed to implement a complete ban on strikes targeting energy infrastructure in Ukraine and Russia, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced on March 25.
But Putin added more conditions, unattainable conditions
Posted on 4/2/25 at 2:29 pm to Lee B
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His entire statement is incorrect... those occupations in cities vote for Democrats... in rural areas and more isolated suburbs they vote for Republicans. The urban/rural divide is still the defining split in American politics. The 2024 election was decided by some of those voters in urban areas in swing states not bothering to vote at all, which hurt Democrats.
A political consultant friend involved in that race said, weak candidate with a weak message.
That Scott Presler has ever made a difference is laughable. He was only touted because it was a "Hey, we have gay people too" sort of thing.
Posted on 4/2/25 at 4:44 pm to cypher
In first, Hegseth to skip multinational meeting on Ukraine support
By Noah Robertson
Pete Hegseth will not attend a gathering of 50 countries to coordinate military support for Ukraine, multiple European officials and a U.S. official said — the first time the coalition will gather without America’s secretary of defense participating.
The group will meet April 11 in Brussels and will be chaired by Germany and Britain. Hegseth attended the last meeting in February, though he became the first U.S. defense secretary in the coalition’s 26 meetings not to lead it.
Hegseth won’t join in person and isn’t expected to join virtually either, according to a U.S. official, who like others was granted anonymity to discuss the planning. In fact, the Pentagon is unlikely to send any senior representatives, which typically join the secretary on such trips.
The United States is still assessing how its officials will participate in the various forums that support Ukraine, including those that help manage security assistance and training, the U.S. official said.
For Europeans, the secretary’s absence is the latest sign of the Trump administration’s lower-priority approach to arming Ukraine — a point Hegseth made clear at the last meeting in February.
DefenseNews
By Noah Robertson
Pete Hegseth will not attend a gathering of 50 countries to coordinate military support for Ukraine, multiple European officials and a U.S. official said — the first time the coalition will gather without America’s secretary of defense participating.
The group will meet April 11 in Brussels and will be chaired by Germany and Britain. Hegseth attended the last meeting in February, though he became the first U.S. defense secretary in the coalition’s 26 meetings not to lead it.
Hegseth won’t join in person and isn’t expected to join virtually either, according to a U.S. official, who like others was granted anonymity to discuss the planning. In fact, the Pentagon is unlikely to send any senior representatives, which typically join the secretary on such trips.
The United States is still assessing how its officials will participate in the various forums that support Ukraine, including those that help manage security assistance and training, the U.S. official said.
For Europeans, the secretary’s absence is the latest sign of the Trump administration’s lower-priority approach to arming Ukraine — a point Hegseth made clear at the last meeting in February.
DefenseNews
Posted on 4/2/25 at 5:32 pm to cypher
AP (via MSN):Europe and Canada are eyeing alternatives to American-made fighter jets. Here's why
Questions are mounting in Canada and in Europe over whether big-ticket purchases of high-end U.S. weaponry, such as the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, are still a wise strategic choice for Western countries worried about their investment in U.S. defense technology.
In less than two months, U.S. President Donald Trump has upended decades of foreign policy. He has left NATO members questioning whether Washington will honor the trans-Atlantic alliance's commitment to defend each other, if other European countries are attacked by Russia. He's also made repeat overtures to Moscow and suspended most U.S. foreign aid.
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But the Trump administration's recent stance on the Russia-Ukraine war has fueled fears that Washington may have similar ways to coerce buyers in a future fight — such as by embedding a hypothetical “kill switch” in the F-35's millions of lines of programming.
Newsweek(via MSN): Europe's Plan to Ditch US Weapons Spooks Trump Administration: Report
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will issue a fresh warning to European allies at a NATO meeting of foreign ministers this week, pushing for the continent to keep up orders of American weapons, according to a new report.
Reuters (via MSN): US officials object to European push to buy weapons locally
U.S. officials have told European allies they want them to keep buying American-made arms, amid recent moves by the European Union to limit U.S. manufacturers' participation in weapons tenders, five sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
The messages delivered by Washington in recent weeks come as the EU takes steps to boost Europe's weapons industry, while potentially limiting purchases of certain types of U.S. arms.
The Trump administration's early foreign policy steps, including briefly cutting military aid for Ukraine and easing pressure on Moscow, have deeply unnerved European allies, prompting many to ask if the United States is a reliable partner.
Questions are mounting in Canada and in Europe over whether big-ticket purchases of high-end U.S. weaponry, such as the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, are still a wise strategic choice for Western countries worried about their investment in U.S. defense technology.
In less than two months, U.S. President Donald Trump has upended decades of foreign policy. He has left NATO members questioning whether Washington will honor the trans-Atlantic alliance's commitment to defend each other, if other European countries are attacked by Russia. He's also made repeat overtures to Moscow and suspended most U.S. foreign aid.
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But the Trump administration's recent stance on the Russia-Ukraine war has fueled fears that Washington may have similar ways to coerce buyers in a future fight — such as by embedding a hypothetical “kill switch” in the F-35's millions of lines of programming.
Newsweek(via MSN): Europe's Plan to Ditch US Weapons Spooks Trump Administration: Report
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will issue a fresh warning to European allies at a NATO meeting of foreign ministers this week, pushing for the continent to keep up orders of American weapons, according to a new report.
Reuters (via MSN): US officials object to European push to buy weapons locally
U.S. officials have told European allies they want them to keep buying American-made arms, amid recent moves by the European Union to limit U.S. manufacturers' participation in weapons tenders, five sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
The messages delivered by Washington in recent weeks come as the EU takes steps to boost Europe's weapons industry, while potentially limiting purchases of certain types of U.S. arms.
The Trump administration's early foreign policy steps, including briefly cutting military aid for Ukraine and easing pressure on Moscow, have deeply unnerved European allies, prompting many to ask if the United States is a reliable partner.
Posted on 4/2/25 at 6:17 pm to cypher
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The United States is still assessing how its officials will participate in the various forums that support Ukraine, including those that help manage security assistance and training, the U.S. official said.
Translation, they are waiting on permission from Putin.
This post was edited on 4/2/25 at 7:40 pm
Posted on 4/2/25 at 7:11 pm to doubleb
ISW Update April 2 2025
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Key Takeaways:
Russian officials are continuing to exploit the temporary energy infrastructure ceasefire's vague or unfinalized terms.
US officials reportedly continue to acknowledge Russian President Vladimir Putin's unwillingness to commit to a general ceasefire in Ukraine.
CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) Kirill Dmitriev will reportedly meet with US Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff in Washington, D.C. on April 2.
The Russian military command reportedly began reorganizing the motorized rifle brigades of the 51st and 3rd combined arms armies (CAAs) such that each army would have three rifle divisions or motorized rifle divisions, likely in an effort to improve the CAAs' administrative structure, especially over larger numbers of unmechanized riflemen.
The Ukrainian General Staff reported on April 1 that Russian forces in Ukraine are continuing to use ammunition equipped with chemical agents prohibited under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC).
Ukrainian forces recently advanced near Pokrovsk, and Russian forces recently advanced near Toretsk, Pokrovsk, and Velyka Novosilka.
Russian authorities continued efforts to solidify their control over the Russian information space and discourage critique of the Russian military's conduct of the war in Ukraine.
Posted on 4/2/25 at 7:20 pm to cypher
Interestingly - and some of you may have already watched it - Perun released a video discussing how Europe could rearm without US equipment.
I found it interesting, especially in light of recent developments. He has a number of constraints and assumptions in setting up his discussion which influences his choices. This includes how contracts are spread, intended purpose of the European forces and more.
Basically as I took it, Europe could rearm given time and the inclination to do so. However, there would be gaps in 5th gen a/c, heavy bombers, and more.
I found it interesting, especially in light of recent developments. He has a number of constraints and assumptions in setting up his discussion which influences his choices. This includes how contracts are spread, intended purpose of the European forces and more.
Basically as I took it, Europe could rearm given time and the inclination to do so. However, there would be gaps in 5th gen a/c, heavy bombers, and more.
Posted on 4/2/25 at 9:30 pm to TigersnJeeps
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Basically as I took it, Europe could rearm given time and the inclination to do so. However, there would be gaps in 5th gen a/c, heavy bombers, and more.
So equal to or better than Russia.
For some reason I didn't watch this one yet and I watch them usually when released on Sunday. It's an every week sort of thing
Posted on 4/2/25 at 10:08 pm to CitizenK
Posted on 4/3/25 at 7:23 am to cypher
Posted on 4/3/25 at 10:16 am to cypher
Posted on 4/3/25 at 10:27 am to John Barron
NAFO is getting the band back together. Gays,Trannies, and Satanists unite!
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