Category: Ukraine

TheVoiceOfJoyce Too bad, there is no quick method to rid Ukraine of an abundance of Land mines. Russian forces have laid 5 mines per sq meter. Drones, missiles, land mines are all weapons of mass destruction. No wonder Oppenheimer was concerned about the future use of nuclear weapons.

August 3, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/03/russia-ukraine-war-at-a-glance-what-we-know-on-day-526-of-the-invasion Russian forces have made no headway along the front lines, but are entrenched in heavily mined areas they control, making it difficult for Ukrainian troops to move east and south, Ukrainian officials said on Wednesday. Deputy Ukrainian Defence Minister Hanna Maliar said Russian forces had “tried quite persistently to halt our advance in the … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Too bad, there is no quick method to rid Ukraine of an abundance of Land mines. Russian forces have laid 5 mines per sq meter. Drones, missiles, land mines are all weapons of mass destruction. No wonder Oppenheimer was concerned about the future use of nuclear weapons.

TheVoiceOfJoyce After 500+ days of war, Moscow can claim they’ve forcibly given out 3 million passports to Ukrainians. 3 million out of 44 million were forced to accept Russian citizenship or lose all humanitarian aid and face deportation to Russia. Putin never cared about winning the hearts and minds of the Ukrainians. He wanted to conquer them, perhaps to enrich himself? Will the World react to Putin’s war crimes? How long before Russian soldiers are removed from Ukrainian land?

August 3, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/03/russia-forcing-ukrainian-passports-us-report Yale University researchers found that residents of the Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions were being targeted by a systematic effort to strip them of Ukrainian identity. Ukrainians who do not seek Russian citizenship “are subjected to threats, intimidation, restrictions on humanitarian aid and basic necessities, and possible detention or deportation, all designed to … More TheVoiceOfJoyce After 500+ days of war, Moscow can claim they’ve forcibly given out 3 million passports to Ukrainians. 3 million out of 44 million were forced to accept Russian citizenship or lose all humanitarian aid and face deportation to Russia. Putin never cared about winning the hearts and minds of the Ukrainians. He wanted to conquer them, perhaps to enrich himself? Will the World react to Putin’s war crimes? How long before Russian soldiers are removed from Ukrainian land?

TheVoiceOfJoyce Russian aggression is specifically targeting Ukraine’s wheat silos to prevent grain from reaching China and the Global South and Middle East. Putin’s war was ill conceived against a sovereign nation. He’s been unsuccessful on the battlefield and now is holding the World hostage by destroying wheat silos. Why isn’t entire World, brokering a cease fire and total withdrawal of Soviet troops from Ukrainian soil? Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is a Pyrrhic victory for him. He’s destroyed Ukrainian infrastructure, their way of life and solidified the resolve of the Ukrainian people to be free of Soviet occupation. Where’s Putin’s win?

August 2, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/02/odesa-region-ports-hit-in-apparent-russian-bid-to-kill-off-grain-deal The latest attacks on ports and industrial infrastructure – in which Ukrainian officials said 40,000 tonnes of grain were destroyed – is seemingly designed to kill off the possibility of any future deal with Kyiv on grain supply, and was condemned by the US ambassador to Ukraine, Bridget Brink, who said Russia had no … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Russian aggression is specifically targeting Ukraine’s wheat silos to prevent grain from reaching China and the Global South and Middle East. Putin’s war was ill conceived against a sovereign nation. He’s been unsuccessful on the battlefield and now is holding the World hostage by destroying wheat silos. Why isn’t entire World, brokering a cease fire and total withdrawal of Soviet troops from Ukrainian soil? Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is a Pyrrhic victory for him. He’s destroyed Ukrainian infrastructure, their way of life and solidified the resolve of the Ukrainian people to be free of Soviet occupation. Where’s Putin’s win?

TheVoiceOfJoyce It’s day 522, of Putin’s war on the Ukrainian people and the Global South and Asia. Pope Francis is seeking Russian reinstatement of the Ukrainian grain agreement. The Saudi’s are hosting a peace summit in early August. Who will appeal to Putin’s “better angels”? It’s impossible for Ukrainian troops to plow through Russian positions. Russian land mines are everywhere blocking their path. Encircling the enemy is Ukraine’s best strategy. Filming dead abandoned Russian troops on the battlefield, maybe another strategy. Do the Russian people realize, Putin’s foreign policy may have resulted in the loss of over 200, 000 young men? Most unpopular Russia foreign policy , usually ends in Revolution, when the People speak!

July 30, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jul/30/russia-ukraine-war-at-a-glance-what-we-know-on-day-522-of-the-invasion Pope Francis has called on Russia to revive the Black Sea grain deal, through which Moscow had allowed Ukraine to export grain from its seaports despite the war. The general staff of Ukraine’s armed forces said Russia has lost 245,700 troops in Ukraine since the start of the war. According to the report, as … More TheVoiceOfJoyce It’s day 522, of Putin’s war on the Ukrainian people and the Global South and Asia. Pope Francis is seeking Russian reinstatement of the Ukrainian grain agreement. The Saudi’s are hosting a peace summit in early August. Who will appeal to Putin’s “better angels”? It’s impossible for Ukrainian troops to plow through Russian positions. Russian land mines are everywhere blocking their path. Encircling the enemy is Ukraine’s best strategy. Filming dead abandoned Russian troops on the battlefield, maybe another strategy. Do the Russian people realize, Putin’s foreign policy may have resulted in the loss of over 200, 000 young men? Most unpopular Russia foreign policy , usually ends in Revolution, when the People speak!

TheVoiceOfJoyce The counteroffensive is beginning with Ukrainian troops heading south & toward Zaporizhizhia & Bakhmut. Of the Global Community being affected by the Russian blockade and bombardment of Ukrainian grains, peas and wheat, totaling 25% of the Global South’s & Asia’s food supply, only the Egyptian President has spoken out and demanded that Putin restore Ukraine’s grain shipments to the World. Can the World remain silent as people die of hunger? Meanwhile, Ukrainians, ever resourceful, have continued providing surrogate mothers, to EU families in need and manually provides water to Ukrainians, when required.

July 28, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jul/29/what-happened-in-the-russia-ukraine-war-this-week-catch-up-with-the-must-read-news-and-analysis Russian drones launched a four-hour attack on Ukraine’s Danube ports of Reni and Izmail, Peter Beaumont reported, destroying grain warehouses and other facilities, as Moscow appeared to escalate its attempts to strangle Kyiv’s globally important agricultural exports. The attacks, using Iranian-supplied drones, followed Russia’s withdrawal from the Black Sea deal that allowed Ukraine to … More TheVoiceOfJoyce The counteroffensive is beginning with Ukrainian troops heading south & toward Zaporizhizhia & Bakhmut. Of the Global Community being affected by the Russian blockade and bombardment of Ukrainian grains, peas and wheat, totaling 25% of the Global South’s & Asia’s food supply, only the Egyptian President has spoken out and demanded that Putin restore Ukraine’s grain shipments to the World. Can the World remain silent as people die of hunger? Meanwhile, Ukrainians, ever resourceful, have continued providing surrogate mothers, to EU families in need and manually provides water to Ukrainians, when required.

TheVoiceOfJoyce As Ukraine’s counteroffensive begins, they’re encountering difficulties de mining the front. The skies are controlled by Russian drones and planes. Yet, Russia destroyed grain elevators in Odesa and has blockaded the Black Sea, potentially, starving 400 million people in Africa and Asia. Why aren’t Global leaders helping Ukraine, secure safe passage for his grain? Russia can only supply 10% of the grain needed to feed Africa and Asia. Since the entire World is impacted negatively by Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, why aren’t the World’s leaders conducting diplomatic missions to secure a lasting peace and reconstruction for Ukrainians?

July 22, 2023

http://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/22/world/europe/russia-ukraine-war-grain-deal.html Moscow pulled out of the yearlong agreement, a rare accord between Russia and Ukraine brokered by Turkey and the United Nations. Efforts to revive it have been plunged into doubt, as Russia has pummeled Ukrainian ports, striking grain stores and other infrastructure, and has vowed it will treat commercial ships in the Black Sea … More TheVoiceOfJoyce As Ukraine’s counteroffensive begins, they’re encountering difficulties de mining the front. The skies are controlled by Russian drones and planes. Yet, Russia destroyed grain elevators in Odesa and has blockaded the Black Sea, potentially, starving 400 million people in Africa and Asia. Why aren’t Global leaders helping Ukraine, secure safe passage for his grain? Russia can only supply 10% of the grain needed to feed Africa and Asia. Since the entire World is impacted negatively by Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, why aren’t the World’s leaders conducting diplomatic missions to secure a lasting peace and reconstruction for Ukrainians?

TheVoiceOfJoyce There is fierce fighting in Eastern Ukraine. Land mines pose a significant problem, causing many casualties. The cluster bombs and air support should help the Ukrainians advance. Meanwhile, it’s slow going as Ukrainian troops edge through the many layers of Russia’s defenses. Understanding the Russia entrenchment will enable the Ukrainians to push forward. Meanwhile, the grain deal is still moving forward. Though China and Russia are holding war games in the Pacific, there’s no evidence China is adding to Putin’s armaments. Putin, according to the Economist and the Russian Army , have been weakened. Though Putin’s incursion into Ukrainian territory has strengthened NATO and the EU alliance. Unfortunately, we can’t predict when this senseless war will end. The sooner it does, the better positioned we are to tackle Global concerns. #1 WeatherExtremes.

July 16, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/jul/16/russia-ukraine-war-live-russia-shoots-down-nine-ukrainian-drones-over-crimea-moscow-official-says Andrew E Kramer in the The New York Times [paywall] has written about the deadly landmines that are slowing the progress of Ukraine’s counteroffensive. It was a grisly scene of bloody limbs and crumpled vehicles as a series of Russian mines exploded across a field in southern Ukraine. One Ukrainian soldier stepped on a … More TheVoiceOfJoyce There is fierce fighting in Eastern Ukraine. Land mines pose a significant problem, causing many casualties. The cluster bombs and air support should help the Ukrainians advance. Meanwhile, it’s slow going as Ukrainian troops edge through the many layers of Russia’s defenses. Understanding the Russia entrenchment will enable the Ukrainians to push forward. Meanwhile, the grain deal is still moving forward. Though China and Russia are holding war games in the Pacific, there’s no evidence China is adding to Putin’s armaments. Putin, according to the Economist and the Russian Army , have been weakened. Though Putin’s incursion into Ukrainian territory has strengthened NATO and the EU alliance. Unfortunately, we can’t predict when this senseless war will end. The sooner it does, the better positioned we are to tackle Global concerns. #1 WeatherExtremes.

TheVoiceOfJoyce It’s essential to give Ukraine the weapons needed to defend itself, without losing many soldiers. France is stepping up with long range fighter bombers, the US provided Cluster Bombs. All are necessary to uproot Russian entrenchments on Ukrainian soil. Who wants a long war? We have weather extremes to conquer and grain ready for global consumption. Who’s ready to tackle Global problems? Who’s accountable? Politics Affects US!

July 11, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jul/11/russia-ukraine-war-at-a-glance-what-we-know-on-day-503-of-the-invasion France will start supplying long-range missiles to Ukraine, which will allow Kyiv’s forces to defend themselves, president Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday. “I have decided to increase deliveries of weapons and equipment to enable the Ukrainians to have the capacity to strike deeply while keeping our doctrine to allow Ukraine to defend its territory,” … More TheVoiceOfJoyce It’s essential to give Ukraine the weapons needed to defend itself, without losing many soldiers. France is stepping up with long range fighter bombers, the US provided Cluster Bombs. All are necessary to uproot Russian entrenchments on Ukrainian soil. Who wants a long war? We have weather extremes to conquer and grain ready for global consumption. Who’s ready to tackle Global problems? Who’s accountable? Politics Affects US!

TheVoiceOfJoyce Day 501 of Putin’s war on the Ukrainian people. The counteroffensive is about to get going, using cluster munitions to clear out entrenched land mines and booby traps in Ukraine’s path. Commanders taken from Mariupol have been returned by Turkey to the Ukraine. Finland has joined NATO. Poland is securing its border, in case Belarus, is threatening their well being. Anti Putin forces are gathering to combat the Putin regime. Uneasy lies the head, that wears a crown in Russia. Russia never had accountable institutions, only ruthless leaders, with the exception of Gorbachev !

July 9, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jul/09/russia-ukraine-war-at-a-glance-what-we-know-on-day-501-of-the-invasion Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has announced the return of five military commanders who were previously expected to have to remain in Turkey until the end of the war. The men led the defence of the city of Mariupol until surrendering to Russian forces last year, and had been sent to Turkey under the terms … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Day 501 of Putin’s war on the Ukrainian people. The counteroffensive is about to get going, using cluster munitions to clear out entrenched land mines and booby traps in Ukraine’s path. Commanders taken from Mariupol have been returned by Turkey to the Ukraine. Finland has joined NATO. Poland is securing its border, in case Belarus, is threatening their well being. Anti Putin forces are gathering to combat the Putin regime. Uneasy lies the head, that wears a crown in Russia. Russia never had accountable institutions, only ruthless leaders, with the exception of Gorbachev !

TheVoiceOfJoyce There is heavy fighting in the east and south of Ukraine. More territory is being taken by the Ukrainians. They’ve asked for cluster bombs and should get them. I’m sure many areas are mined and booby trapped. The Zaporizhizhia Nuclear Power Plant has mines on the top of the power sources. Russia has no rules.

July 5, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/jul/05/russia-ukraine-war-live-counteroffensive-particularly-fruitful-in-recent-days-senior-ukraine-official-says The Ukraine government accused Russia on Tuesday of planning a “provocation” at the Moscow-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, while Russia claimed that Kyiv was planning to “attack” the facility. Fears over the safety risks for the nuclear plant, Europe’s largest, have been constant throughout Russia’s invasion, but increased in early June after the destruction … More TheVoiceOfJoyce There is heavy fighting in the east and south of Ukraine. More territory is being taken by the Ukrainians. They’ve asked for cluster bombs and should get them. I’m sure many areas are mined and booby trapped. The Zaporizhizhia Nuclear Power Plant has mines on the top of the power sources. Russia has no rules.