Category: Russia

TheVoiceOfJoyce When will the Ukraine’s Allie’s give them the weapons they need to wipe out Russia’s missile arsenals? Russia is fighting Ukrainians by murdering civilians and destroying their homes, markets, hospitals, schools and infrastructure. Though no troops are necessary, Russian troops are continuing fighting in Bakhmut. Pope Francis calls Russia’s invasion against Ukraine a crime against God and humanity. How much suffering in Ukraine will the World watch, before arming Ukraine sufficiently and denying Putin his win? Putin is changing Ukrainian maps and Russian troops are massing on Belarus’ border. What action will stop Russian imperialism? This is Day 320 of Russia’s military intervention in Ukraine.

January 9, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/jan/09/russia-ukraine-war-live-updates-bakhmut-zelenskiy-putin-russian-today-latest-news Habeck has previously said the country should send “all Marders that are operational” to Ukraine after the announcement that Germany would ramp up military support for Kyiv by providing about 40 Marders. Last Updated: 06:35 Monday, 09 January 2023 2h ago Two women killed in Russian missile attack on village market, say officials The … More TheVoiceOfJoyce When will the Ukraine’s Allie’s give them the weapons they need to wipe out Russia’s missile arsenals? Russia is fighting Ukrainians by murdering civilians and destroying their homes, markets, hospitals, schools and infrastructure. Though no troops are necessary, Russian troops are continuing fighting in Bakhmut. Pope Francis calls Russia’s invasion against Ukraine a crime against God and humanity. How much suffering in Ukraine will the World watch, before arming Ukraine sufficiently and denying Putin his win? Putin is changing Ukrainian maps and Russian troops are massing on Belarus’ border. What action will stop Russian imperialism? This is Day 320 of Russia’s military intervention in Ukraine.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Marking the end of the Christmas Season with intensified bombing in many of the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk. Italy has been asked to provide air power to Ukraine. Is this for current support or support required when 1800+ Russian troops enter Ukraine from Belarus? Putin will not stop his offensive and Belarus appears to be a convenient ally and launching area for Russian troops. The Bradley tanks can’t get to the Ukrainian front soon enough. Here’s hoping Russia gets to pay for their destruction of the Ukrainians, the displacement of 8 million and the devastation of Ukrainian property and infrastructure.

January 8, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/jan/08/russia-ukraine-war-moscows-ceasefire-ends-with-no-let-up-in-fighting-ukraine-strikes-power-plants-in-donetsk-officials-say-live There has been growing concerns that Belarus – a staunch backer of Moscow – could be used as a staging post to attack Ukraine from the north after increasing military activity in the country and fresh transfer of Russian troops there, Reuters reports. Unofficial Telegram channels monitoring military activity in Belarus reported late on … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Marking the end of the Christmas Season with intensified bombing in many of the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk. Italy has been asked to provide air power to Ukraine. Is this for current support or support required when 1800+ Russian troops enter Ukraine from Belarus? Putin will not stop his offensive and Belarus appears to be a convenient ally and launching area for Russian troops. The Bradley tanks can’t get to the Ukrainian front soon enough. Here’s hoping Russia gets to pay for their destruction of the Ukrainians, the displacement of 8 million and the devastation of Ukrainian property and infrastructure.

TheVoiceOfJoyce The Orthodox Christmas was observed in Ukrainian cities, though there was no cease fire. The Ukrainian’s claim another 480 Russian troops perished. The city of Bakhmut was under attack, once it falls, the Donetsk is open for Ukrainian reoccupation. There have been attempts to wipe out Russian defenses guarding Crimea. Ukraine’s counteroffensive is is increasing and will be emboldened once the US weapons package arrives.

January 7, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/jan/07/russia-ukraine-war-kyiv-accuses-moscow-of-shelling-despite-putins-unilateral-ceasefire-live Fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces has continued at a “routine level” into the Orthodox Christmas period, the UK Ministry of Defence says. In its daily intelligence update, the ministry said that in the fiercely contested area around Kremina town in eastern Ukraine’s Luhansk province, fighting was focused in heavily forested terrain to the … More TheVoiceOfJoyce The Orthodox Christmas was observed in Ukrainian cities, though there was no cease fire. The Ukrainian’s claim another 480 Russian troops perished. The city of Bakhmut was under attack, once it falls, the Donetsk is open for Ukrainian reoccupation. There have been attempts to wipe out Russian defenses guarding Crimea. Ukraine’s counteroffensive is is increasing and will be emboldened once the US weapons package arrives.

TheVoiceOfJoyce What cease fire. Two hours into the proposed Russian Christmas ceasefire, shelling occurred across the Donetsk region, Kherson and Bakhmut. There is no ceasefire. Then the entire country was on alert, when Belarus launched a MiG jet with Tipped nuclear missiles? New firepower can’t come fast enough to the Ukrainians. The Russian conscripts, are poor fighters, but butchers, many violent criminals, recently released from prisons to serve on the Ukrainian front. Peace will come to the Ukraine, when Russian troops are driven from their land an their skies are safe from Russian missiles.

January 6, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/jan/06/russia-ukraine-war-live-zelenskiy-dismisses-russian-ceasefire-saying-war-will-end-when-your-soldiers-leave Hours before a unilateral temporary ceasefire declared by Vladimir Putin came into effect, Russian forces continued to launch fresh strikes on Ukrainian cities. Russian shells hit the city of Kramatorsk in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region on Friday morning, according to Kyrylo Tymoshenko, the deputy head of the office of Ukraine’s president. Russian troops “hit … More TheVoiceOfJoyce What cease fire. Two hours into the proposed Russian Christmas ceasefire, shelling occurred across the Donetsk region, Kherson and Bakhmut. There is no ceasefire. Then the entire country was on alert, when Belarus launched a MiG jet with Tipped nuclear missiles? New firepower can’t come fast enough to the Ukrainians. The Russian conscripts, are poor fighters, but butchers, many violent criminals, recently released from prisons to serve on the Ukrainian front. Peace will come to the Ukraine, when Russian troops are driven from their land an their skies are safe from Russian missiles.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Though Russia controls none of the 4 annexed provinces, Putin is insisting on negotiations, granting Russia the provinces? Erdogan is trying to persuade him to accept a general ceasefire and talks. The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, who has sided with Putin, is now requesting a ceasefire with no conditions through January 7 th. The bodies of Russian troops killed in last weeks dormitory have been flown back to Russia. To continue with Ukraine’s counteroffensive, Zelensky is requesting Tanks and armored vehicles. They need more, much more, to stop the Iranian missile barrages. Most of the Wagner conscripts , direct from jail to the battlefield, have been pardoned, though many of the 40,000 perished. Russia fights a cruel war and its up to Zelensky to end the War on their territory, using every weapon possible.

January 5, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/jan/05/russia-ukraine-war-live-no-rational-reason-west-hasnt-sent-tanks-says-zelenskiy-as-allies-offer-armoured-vehicles-instead Vladimir Putin reaffirmed Russia’s openness to a serious dialogue, provided that the [Kyiv] authorities fulfil the well-known and repeatedly voiced requirements and take into account the new territorial realities. Russia’s president annexed Ukraine’s Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions in September after Kremlin-orchestrated fake referendums in the regions. The Kremlin has previously insisted that … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Though Russia controls none of the 4 annexed provinces, Putin is insisting on negotiations, granting Russia the provinces? Erdogan is trying to persuade him to accept a general ceasefire and talks. The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, who has sided with Putin, is now requesting a ceasefire with no conditions through January 7 th. The bodies of Russian troops killed in last weeks dormitory have been flown back to Russia. To continue with Ukraine’s counteroffensive, Zelensky is requesting Tanks and armored vehicles. They need more, much more, to stop the Iranian missile barrages. Most of the Wagner conscripts , direct from jail to the battlefield, have been pardoned, though many of the 40,000 perished. Russia fights a cruel war and its up to Zelensky to end the War on their territory, using every weapon possible.

TheVoiceOfJoyce The Ukrainian counteroffensive is working and they’re able to take advantage of Russian troops’ weakness. Luckily for the Ukrainians, the Russians used their mobile phones near an ammunition depot and both were destroyed. More worrisome, are the navy ships armed for action in the Black Sea and the three ships in the Azov Sea that show no identification? Zelensky is convinced, more Russian troops are massing for a last fight. Are the Ukrainians prepared with enough weapons? They can’t afford to lose.

January 4, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jan/04/russia-ukraine-war-at-a-glance-what-we-know-on-day-315-of-the-invasion Russia’s defence ministry on Wednesday blamed the illegal use of mobile phones by its soldiers for a deadly Ukrainian missile strike that it said killed 89 servicemen, raising the reported death toll significantly. Moscow previously said 63 Russian soldiers were killed in the weekend strike on Makiivka. Although an official investigation has been launched, … More TheVoiceOfJoyce The Ukrainian counteroffensive is working and they’re able to take advantage of Russian troops’ weakness. Luckily for the Ukrainians, the Russians used their mobile phones near an ammunition depot and both were destroyed. More worrisome, are the navy ships armed for action in the Black Sea and the three ships in the Azov Sea that show no identification? Zelensky is convinced, more Russian troops are massing for a last fight. Are the Ukrainians prepared with enough weapons? They can’t afford to lose.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Ukrainian military have shot down 500 drones, since Putin started his campaign. The devastation of Makiivka site is becoming known, not only were troops destroyed, the supply chain for the region was also destroyed. Donetsk is marginally held, like the other provinces illegally annexed. Kherson is being repeatedly shelled by the Russians in an unsuccessful effort to retake the city. Ukraine’s counteroffensive is effective. There is consensus, talks will resume with Russia in February. 200+ prisoners were swapped during New Years. On day 314, it’s warm in Kyiv and the lights are on for hours.

January 3, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/jan/03/russia-ukraine-war-ukraine-says-enemy-equipment-destroyed-in-makiivka-attack-zelenskiy-warns-of-russian-campaign-of-drone-attacks-live On national television in Ukraine, Yuriy Ignat, spokesperson for the air force command of the armed forces of Ukraine, has claimed that nearly 500 Russian drones have been downed since September. The Ukrainian strike on a Russian base in Makiivka, Donetsk, has generated “significant criticism of Russian military leadership”, according to a recent report … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Ukrainian military have shot down 500 drones, since Putin started his campaign. The devastation of Makiivka site is becoming known, not only were troops destroyed, the supply chain for the region was also destroyed. Donetsk is marginally held, like the other provinces illegally annexed. Kherson is being repeatedly shelled by the Russians in an unsuccessful effort to retake the city. Ukraine’s counteroffensive is effective. There is consensus, talks will resume with Russia in February. 200+ prisoners were swapped during New Years. On day 314, it’s warm in Kyiv and the lights are on for hours.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Kyiv the site of heavy Russian drone attacks. Many of the Russian drones were shot down. The Russian soldiers in Donetsk we’re not as lucky. The Ukrainian drones destroyed a Russian military barracks. There is also heavy fighting in the Luthansk region. The Ukrainian counteroffensive is facing Russian resistance and attempting to take back supply routes in the Donbas region. As new Russian recruits fall, Ukrainian troops push forward reclaiming territory in the Donbas region. It’s day 313 and the War continues, Ukraine has no choice and must fight to win!

January 2, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/jan/02/russia-ukraine-war-kyiv-targeted-by-drones-energy-facilities-damaged-causing-power-and-heating-outages-live Ukraine’s air defence systems worked through the night to bring down incoming drones and to warn communities of the approaching danger, Reuters reported. “It is loud in the region and in the capital: night drone attacks,” Kyiv governor Oleksiy Kuleba said. “Russians launched several waves of Shahed drones. Targeting critical infrastructure facilities. Air defence … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Kyiv the site of heavy Russian drone attacks. Many of the Russian drones were shot down. The Russian soldiers in Donetsk we’re not as lucky. The Ukrainian drones destroyed a Russian military barracks. There is also heavy fighting in the Luthansk region. The Ukrainian counteroffensive is facing Russian resistance and attempting to take back supply routes in the Donbas region. As new Russian recruits fall, Ukrainian troops push forward reclaiming territory in the Donbas region. It’s day 313 and the War continues, Ukraine has no choice and must fight to win!

TheVoiceOfJoyce The latest updates on the Ukrainian War. Zelensky tells Ukrainians to be strong and they will be victorious. Putin tells the Russians, they’re fighting against Western Imperialism and targeting drone factories? In reality, Putin is the aggressor. Putin is targeting hospitals and civilians and unleashed 20 rockets on Kyiv and surrounding towns in an effort to further destroy morale and civilians. The Ukrainians can’t give up and must be effective in their counteroffensive. Wishing them good fortune onNew Years Day.

January 1, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/jan/01/russia-ukraine-war-live-zelenskiy-vows-to-keep-up-fight-amid-new-wave-of-russian-missile-attacks Russia has claimed its strikes against Ukraine on New Year’s Eve that killed three people were targeting its neighbour’s drone production. A children’s hospital was among the buildings said to have been hit by Russian shelling. Ukrainian officials claim Russia is deliberately targeting civilians to sow fear. AFP News Agency @AFP · Follow Replying … More TheVoiceOfJoyce The latest updates on the Ukrainian War. Zelensky tells Ukrainians to be strong and they will be victorious. Putin tells the Russians, they’re fighting against Western Imperialism and targeting drone factories? In reality, Putin is the aggressor. Putin is targeting hospitals and civilians and unleashed 20 rockets on Kyiv and surrounding towns in an effort to further destroy morale and civilians. The Ukrainians can’t give up and must be effective in their counteroffensive. Wishing them good fortune onNew Years Day.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Putin and Shoigu live in a past historical glory of their own imagination. We might as well be watching Jack Ryan on Amazon Prime, with rogue Soviets triggerring War with the West. Unfortunately, for the Ukrainian people, Russia’s war is real. Russian missiles destroy infrastructure and murder individuals. The Ukrainians are constantly battling the missiles and Russian troops. Russian advancement on Ukrainian territory hasn’t occurred since the war started. The Russians don’t hold territory. It’s the New Year, let’s hope there will be Peace, though Putin and his 2 nd are signaling the opposite.

December 31, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2022/dec/31/russia-ukraine-war-live-ukraine-troops-fighting-fiercest-battles-in-donbas-says-zelenskiy Russian defence minister, Sergei Shoigu, said victory for Russia over Ukraine was “inevitable” as he hailed Russian soldiers’ heroism in a new year’s video message. Moscow’s defence chief, who has been heavily criticised by pro-war voices in Russia for battlefield failures during the 10-month campaign, said the situation on the frontlines remained “difficult” and … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Putin and Shoigu live in a past historical glory of their own imagination. We might as well be watching Jack Ryan on Amazon Prime, with rogue Soviets triggerring War with the West. Unfortunately, for the Ukrainian people, Russia’s war is real. Russian missiles destroy infrastructure and murder individuals. The Ukrainians are constantly battling the missiles and Russian troops. Russian advancement on Ukrainian territory hasn’t occurred since the war started. The Russians don’t hold territory. It’s the New Year, let’s hope there will be Peace, though Putin and his 2 nd are signaling the opposite.