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geopolitics1 month ago•3 min saved

Pence Urges South Korea to Supply Interceptors as Zelenskyy Warns of Winter Energy Strikes

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy requested approximately 5% of the U.S. Patriot missile inventory to survive the winter. Pence, speaking from Kyiv, argued that South Korea could help resolve the shortage by providing its own sophisticated interceptors, a move that could repair strained U.S.-South Korea relations. While Pence claimed Ukraine is winning the war, he warned that Russia may target energy infrastructure as temperatures drop.

via Politico|

#geopolitics #mike-pence #patriot-missiles

world8 months ago•5 min saved

Winter as weapon: Ukraine endures deliberate blackouts and a freezing siege

An experienced war correspondent links the 1990s siege of Sarajevo to today’s Ukraine crisis, detailing how Russian strikes on energy infrastructure have left Kyiv and other cities in darkness and subfreezing temperatures; families improvise heating, shelter in tents indoors, and endure daily life under siege, as the author argues the cold is a deliberate weapon and calls the attacks a war crime requiring international accountability.

via The Guardian|

#civilians #energy-attacks #ukraine

international-relations2 years ago•3 min saved

"NATO Chief Urges Preparedness Amid Escalating Ukraine-Russia Conflict"

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has issued a vague warning, stating that the Western military alliance should "be prepared for bad news" in the Ukraine-Russia war as the winter months approach. Stoltenberg emphasized the need to support Ukraine in both good and bad times, while acknowledging the lack of progress in moving the front lines. He called on NATO allies to put aside national interests and increase ammunition production. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also acknowledged the new phase of the war and the challenges posed by winter. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered an increase in the number of troops, citing the ongoing military operation in Ukraine and the expansion of NATO as reasons for the army's expansion.

via Fox News|

#international-relations #jens-stoltenberg #nato

international-affairs2 years ago•7 min saved

Zelenskyy's Urgent Plea: Winter Challenges in Fighting Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy acknowledges that the war with Russia has entered a new phase, with winter posing additional challenges. Despite setbacks in the summer counteroffensive, Zelenskyy remains determined and emphasizes the need for attention and support from the international community. He expresses concerns about the Israel-Hamas conflict diverting resources and attention away from Ukraine. Zelenskyy calls for increased military aid and loans from Western allies to boost domestic arms production. He believes that a self-sufficient Ukraine is crucial in deterring further Russian aggression and warns that a failure to support Ukraine could lead to Russia invading NATO countries. Zelenskyy also discusses the need to fight corruption and involve more countries in politically isolating Russia. The war has made it impossible to hold a presidential election, and Ukraine's economy is being heavily impacted by the ongoing conflict. Despite the difficulties, Zelenskyy remains committed to his role as the leader of Ukraine.

via The Associated Press|

#international-affairs #military-aid #russia

international-affairs2 years ago•6 min saved

Ukraine's Zelenskyy: War with Russia Enters New Phase as Winter Approaches

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy acknowledges that the war with Russia has entered a new phase as winter approaches, complicating fighting after a failed summer counteroffensive due to shortages of weapons and ground forces. Despite setbacks, Zelenskyy remains determined and emphasizes that Ukraine will not give up. He expresses concerns about the Israel-Hamas conflict overshadowing the situation in Ukraine and the potential impact of the U.S. election year on Western military aid. Zelenskyy calls for increased domestic arms production and seeks favorable loans and contracts from Western allies to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities. He also highlights the need to maintain international attention and assistance for Ukraine amidst competing global crises.

via Yahoo News|

#international-affairs #russia #ukraine