Category: Ukraine

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce Day 460, once Ukrainians have air superiority they’ll be able to provide the air cover and defenses needed . Meanwhile, Ukrainian air defense is destroying Moscow’s missiles. Tragically, money played a large role in the abduction of Ukrainian children to Russian territories. Ukrainian neighbors ,promised money, helped abduct 16, 000 children to Russia. 10,500 have been identified and only 300 returned. This is a heartbreaking story. The head of the Wagner Group continues to disparage Putin. Their falling out benefits Ukraine. Drones and missiles have become the weapon of choice in this new war. To protect infrastructure, wind turbines are supplanting power plants. A lot has been learned from Putin’s war on Ukraine.

May 29, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/29/russia-ukraine-war-at-a-glance-what-we-know-on-day-460-of-the-invasion Serhii Popko, the head of Kyiv’s military administration said Russia was trying to exhaust the country’s air defences with the increased attacks, adding “the enemy is trying to keep the civilian population in deep psychological tension”. Mayor Klitschko added: “Another difficult night for the capital. But, thanks to the professionalism of our defenders, as … More AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce Day 460, once Ukrainians have air superiority they’ll be able to provide the air cover and defenses needed . Meanwhile, Ukrainian air defense is destroying Moscow’s missiles. Tragically, money played a large role in the abduction of Ukrainian children to Russian territories. Ukrainian neighbors ,promised money, helped abduct 16, 000 children to Russia. 10,500 have been identified and only 300 returned. This is a heartbreaking story. The head of the Wagner Group continues to disparage Putin. Their falling out benefits Ukraine. Drones and missiles have become the weapon of choice in this new war. To protect infrastructure, wind turbines are supplanting power plants. A lot has been learned from Putin’s war on Ukraine.

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce War in Ukraine. Russian missiles hit Kyiv daily. Russia is the invader of Ukrainian sovereignty, yet, Russian propaganda tells theRussian people, they’re under attack and the West wants to break Russia apart? Russians are enlisting to protect their homeland. This War can’t end soon enough. Luckily, the F-16 will provide air support for the Ukrainians. Zelensky’s charm offensive is paying off, too, along with Ukrainian fierceness to defend their country. Counteroffensive, when?

May 20, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/20/russia-ukraine-war-at-a-glance-what-we-know-on-day-451-of-the-invasion Ukrainian air defence claimed it destroyed 19 drones and missiles out of 28 launched on Friday morning. “Three Kalibr missiles launched from the Black Sea and 16 drones were shot down. Shelling continues on an almost daily basis,” a Ukrainian air force spokesperson, Yuriy Ihnat, told Ukrainian television. Maksym Kozytskyi, governor of Lviv, posted … More AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce War in Ukraine. Russian missiles hit Kyiv daily. Russia is the invader of Ukrainian sovereignty, yet, Russian propaganda tells theRussian people, they’re under attack and the West wants to break Russia apart? Russians are enlisting to protect their homeland. This War can’t end soon enough. Luckily, the F-16 will provide air support for the Ukrainians. Zelensky’s charm offensive is paying off, too, along with Ukrainian fierceness to defend their country. Counteroffensive, when?

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce On the ground in Ukraine, Ukrainians have successfully retaken the main routes in Bakhmut. Ukrainian forces are advancing along Soledar and a Russian helicopter crashed in Crimea. The Nuclear Power Plant in Zaporizhizhia is closed to being secured. Meanwhile, South Africa and other African nations want to be included in Peace Talks. The list for peace participant negotiators is growing and Ukraine’s major counteroffensive hasn’t started. Wait and see! It’s day 444 and the Ukrainians wait for a just peace.

May 13, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/13/russia-ukraine-war-at-a-glance-what-we-know-on-day-444-of-the-invasion Vladimir Putin has said Moscow has never refused the “diplomatic track” to resolving the conflict in Ukraine, in a phone call with his South African counterpart, according to the Kremlin. The Russian president said on Friday he supported South African president Cyril Ramaphosa’s proposal to involve African leaders in talks regarding a peace process … More AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce On the ground in Ukraine, Ukrainians have successfully retaken the main routes in Bakhmut. Ukrainian forces are advancing along Soledar and a Russian helicopter crashed in Crimea. The Nuclear Power Plant in Zaporizhizhia is closed to being secured. Meanwhile, South Africa and other African nations want to be included in Peace Talks. The list for peace participant negotiators is growing and Ukraine’s major counteroffensive hasn’t started. Wait and see! It’s day 444 and the Ukrainians wait for a just peace.

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce 441 days into Russia’s war on Ukraine and Russia troops are dying. The Wagner Group, now considered a terrorist organization, is not getting enough ammunition. To compensate for loss of educated professionals in Russia, Putin continues to illegally deport Ukrainian citizens. When will the carnage stop? Putin can save face anytime, why not declare victory and leave Ukraine. Return all Ukrainian citizens and land and have a seat at the international table. Everyone will be needed to solve our climate crisis.

May 10, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/10/russia-ukraine-war-at-a-glance-what-we-know-on-day-441-of-the-invasion Russia’s oil pipeline operator Transneft said a filling point on the Europe-bound Druzhba pipeline had been targeted in a “terrorist attack” near the border with Ukraine, according to the Tass news agency. Transneft said nobody was injured in the incident. Ukraine’s military said its forces had seriously damaged Russia’s 72nd independent motorised rifle brigade … More AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce 441 days into Russia’s war on Ukraine and Russia troops are dying. The Wagner Group, now considered a terrorist organization, is not getting enough ammunition. To compensate for loss of educated professionals in Russia, Putin continues to illegally deport Ukrainian citizens. When will the carnage stop? Putin can save face anytime, why not declare victory and leave Ukraine. Return all Ukrainian citizens and land and have a seat at the international table. Everyone will be needed to solve our climate crisis.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Russian bombing of Ukraine continues to hit civilian population. Ukrainian air defenses have been built up , however, the Russian missiles target civilian populations and there were deaths. When does the Ukrainian counteroffensive start? It appears Putin is not ready for peace talks, unless he has a “winning “ position.

April 28, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/apr/28/russia-launches-deadly-wave-of-missile-attacks-on-ukraine-cities Ukraine strengthened air defences over the winter, with help from western allies, after a Russian bombing campaign against power stations and other civilian infrastructure tried to cut off heating and power to major cities. However, leaked US military documents dated to February this year warned that by May the country risked running out of … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Russian bombing of Ukraine continues to hit civilian population. Ukrainian air defenses have been built up , however, the Russian missiles target civilian populations and there were deaths. When does the Ukrainian counteroffensive start? It appears Putin is not ready for peace talks, unless he has a “winning “ position.

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce The Ukrainian people are fighting valiantly. How can Russia continue to maintain a false narrative to justify their invasion of Ukraine? It’s as if I dreamed, a famous Picasso resided in my home and then , when I awoke, I went to claim it as mine. Putin’s armies must be defeated to preserve Democracy and cooperation among nations on Climate Mitigation. Instead the Ukrainians are battling the Wagner group, made up of convicts, who terrorize Russians and HIV prisoners who fight to get medication to survive. Putin’s ego has no bounds, he’s arming Belarus, has submarines stationed in the Black Sea and we know he’s running out of resources and munitions. Only a decisive Ukrainian Counteroffensive can stop Putin. Let’s hope some of the Pentagon leaks were false and Putin doesn’t know all Ukraine’s plans.

April 23, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/apr/23/russia-ukraine-war-at-a-glance-what-we-know-on-day-424-of-the-invasion Ukraine’s operational command has reported that 11 Russian warships are in combat readiness in the Black Sea, including two submarines armed with Kalibr cruise missiles. The press service of Ukraine’s Operational Command South reported this on Facebook, according to Ukrinform. Cyprus has cracked down on those named by the US and Britain for allegedly … More AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce The Ukrainian people are fighting valiantly. How can Russia continue to maintain a false narrative to justify their invasion of Ukraine? It’s as if I dreamed, a famous Picasso resided in my home and then , when I awoke, I went to claim it as mine. Putin’s armies must be defeated to preserve Democracy and cooperation among nations on Climate Mitigation. Instead the Ukrainians are battling the Wagner group, made up of convicts, who terrorize Russians and HIV prisoners who fight to get medication to survive. Putin’s ego has no bounds, he’s arming Belarus, has submarines stationed in the Black Sea and we know he’s running out of resources and munitions. Only a decisive Ukrainian Counteroffensive can stop Putin. Let’s hope some of the Pentagon leaks were false and Putin doesn’t know all Ukraine’s plans.

TheVoiceOfJoyce The foreign service experts in the EU, US & GB agree, the West most go “all in “ on Ukraine. It’s the only way to bring Putin to the negotiating table. The terms, to early to state. One thing is clear, Putin will need an exit ramp and we’ll all have to continue talks with Russia and China. The world cannot afford a stalemate in Ukraine. Democracy and the World’s food supply depend upon the Ukrainian “bread basket”.

April 17, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/apr/17/former-senior-diplomats-urge-west-to-go-all-in-on-military-support-for-ukraine They said the west “has to go all in” and there was no time for complacency. “We have to provide the weapons and ammunition Ukraine needs to fight, and defeat Putin’s war of aggression. The faster Putin understands that he will not achieve his objectives in Ukraine, the earlier peace can be achieved, and … More TheVoiceOfJoyce The foreign service experts in the EU, US & GB agree, the West most go “all in “ on Ukraine. It’s the only way to bring Putin to the negotiating table. The terms, to early to state. One thing is clear, Putin will need an exit ramp and we’ll all have to continue talks with Russia and China. The world cannot afford a stalemate in Ukraine. Democracy and the World’s food supply depend upon the Ukrainian “bread basket”.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Ukrainian War day 415, continued fighting in Bakhmut. The situation around the Zaporizhizhia Nuclear Power Plant remains tense. Can any of us afford a protracted war in Ukraine? Where are the weapons promised for the Ukrainian offensive? If we supplied the Ukrainians with the weapons needed for their counteroffensive, it’s possible the World would reassess War.

April 14, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/apr/14/russia-ukraine-war-at-a-glance-what-we-know-on-day-415-of-the-invasion Ukraine will receive 19 French-made Caesar howitzer artillery systems from Denmark within the coming weeks, the Danish defence ministry said in a statement on Friday China’s defence minister, Li Shangfu, will visit Russia from 16 to 19 April, and meet Russian military officials. UN nuclear chief Rafael Grossi warned on Thursday that “we are … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Ukrainian War day 415, continued fighting in Bakhmut. The situation around the Zaporizhizhia Nuclear Power Plant remains tense. Can any of us afford a protracted war in Ukraine? Where are the weapons promised for the Ukrainian offensive? If we supplied the Ukrainians with the weapons needed for their counteroffensive, it’s possible the World would reassess War.

TheVoiceOfJoyce With Global Warming decreasing crop yields globally, the World hasn’t uniformly spoken out against Russian aggression. It should. Ukraine needs to be free of Russian interference in Ukrainian affairs. Their grain is necessary to feed the EU and the Global South. Protest Russian aggression, stop the blockade of Ukrainian grains and the bombing of their fields and expel Russian troops from a free sovereign country. United we can all thrive!

April 12, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/apr/12/ukraine-farmers-warn-russia-war-global-effects-food-exports In the first months of all-out war, Kotenko had to stockpile his harvest: grain, sunflower oil and tomatoes. With ports closed and road transport expensive, the market collapsed. In July 2022, Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s government signed a UN-brokered deal with Moscow to resume shipments to international destinations including Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The … More TheVoiceOfJoyce With Global Warming decreasing crop yields globally, the World hasn’t uniformly spoken out against Russian aggression. It should. Ukraine needs to be free of Russian interference in Ukrainian affairs. Their grain is necessary to feed the EU and the Global South. Protest Russian aggression, stop the blockade of Ukrainian grains and the bombing of their fields and expel Russian troops from a free sovereign country. United we can all thrive!

TheVoiceOfJoyce Day 410 of Putin’s war against Ukrainians. One of Putin’s goals? Control access to Ukrainian Southern Ports and prevent Ukraine’s grain from reaching their global markets? As an aging colonial power, Putin’s war of aggression and devastation of Ukraine is repeating past atrocities of dead autocrats. In the 21 st Century, Germany and most of the civilized nations want peace and the happiness of their citizens. Putin is thinly holding onto power, sacrificing Russians and Ukrainians, for his “legacy”.

April 9, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/apr/09/russia-ukraine-war-at-a-glance-what-we-know-on-day-410-of-the-invasion The French defence ministry has denied the presence of French soldiers in Ukraine, as allegedly revealed in documents attributed to the Pentagon and leaked to Russian networks mid-week. The BBC reports that the Russian activist Vitaly Votanovsky, who revealed details of the burials of Wagner mercenaries killed in Ukraine, has left Russia. He fled … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Day 410 of Putin’s war against Ukrainians. One of Putin’s goals? Control access to Ukrainian Southern Ports and prevent Ukraine’s grain from reaching their global markets? As an aging colonial power, Putin’s war of aggression and devastation of Ukraine is repeating past atrocities of dead autocrats. In the 21 st Century, Germany and most of the civilized nations want peace and the happiness of their citizens. Putin is thinly holding onto power, sacrificing Russians and Ukrainians, for his “legacy”.