Category: Ukraine

TheVoiceOfJoyce The Ukrainian front is 600 miles long and Russia continues to pummel the Bakhmut region and shells Kherson. Both the eastern and southern regions of Ukraine are being targeted by Russia. Millions of Ukrainian lives are at stake, yet they don’t have the weapons they need for a strong Counteroffensive? Why? Do the politicians like the status quo? Is this merely an exercise in power , without either side disclosing their most up to date weapons? A long War, we’re told. Why I ask? Young children brought to Russia are being turned against their Ukrainian neighbors. The politicians in the West are proponents of Democracy, freedom, national self determination. Why not give Zelensky the weapons he needs now to wipe out Russian aggression and stop the stalemate? Is that too much to ask?

February 26, 2023

http://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/26/world/europe/ukraine-russia-strikes.html Russia pounded the front line in Ukraine’s south and east with artillery strikes, Ukrainian military authorities said on Sunday, as Moscow bombarded the Kherson region and pushed to break through Kyiv’s last remaining defenses around the city of Bakhmut. The strikes came as President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia suggested in an interview broadcast … More TheVoiceOfJoyce The Ukrainian front is 600 miles long and Russia continues to pummel the Bakhmut region and shells Kherson. Both the eastern and southern regions of Ukraine are being targeted by Russia. Millions of Ukrainian lives are at stake, yet they don’t have the weapons they need for a strong Counteroffensive? Why? Do the politicians like the status quo? Is this merely an exercise in power , without either side disclosing their most up to date weapons? A long War, we’re told. Why I ask? Young children brought to Russia are being turned against their Ukrainian neighbors. The politicians in the West are proponents of Democracy, freedom, national self determination. Why not give Zelensky the weapons he needs now to wipe out Russian aggression and stop the stalemate? Is that too much to ask?

TheVoiceOfJoyce More nations are supplying Leopard Tanks to the Ukraine. A people’s court has convened in The Hague, charging Putin with war crimes and stating a plan to bring him to justice. The British government is banning the funding of any part used by Russia for Putin’s war in Ukraine. Zelensky will meet with Xi Jinping to start a dialogue on peace. After 200,000 Russian soldiers killed and 20, 000 civilians dead, its past time to consider peace. Since it’s evident Putin won’t willingly stop his war, Zelensky must have the weapons to force Russian troops off Ukrainian land.

February 25, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/feb/25/russia-ukraine-war-at-a-glance-what-we-know-on-day-367-of-the-invasion The UK said it was banning the export of every item Russia has been found using on the battlefield to date, a list covering hundreds of goods, including aircraft parts, radio equipment and electronic components. The British government is also imposing sanctions on senior executives at Russia’s state-owned nuclear power company Rosatom, who Ukraine … More TheVoiceOfJoyce More nations are supplying Leopard Tanks to the Ukraine. A people’s court has convened in The Hague, charging Putin with war crimes and stating a plan to bring him to justice. The British government is banning the funding of any part used by Russia for Putin’s war in Ukraine. Zelensky will meet with Xi Jinping to start a dialogue on peace. After 200,000 Russian soldiers killed and 20, 000 civilians dead, its past time to consider peace. Since it’s evident Putin won’t willingly stop his war, Zelensky must have the weapons to force Russian troops off Ukrainian land.

TheVoiceOfJoyce The first anniversary has come and gone and we’re into day 1 of the next year. Zelensky’s country has fought valiantly and most analysts agree, another year will bring 100,000’s of casualties on both sides. Why continue? Putin can declare victory and no one will know, if he’s lied. China has a peace proposal, that both Putin and Zelensky agree to some terms. Xi Jinping to visit Kyiv and speak directly to Zelensky. The first Leopards are arriving in Ukraine. The Ukrainian counteroffensive must be successful, there have been too many atrocities to survive and much rebuilding. Time is not anyone’s friend, the faster the Ukrainian victory the better.

February 24, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/feb/24/russia-ukraine-war-live-updates-one-year-anniversary-russian-invasion The first Polish Leopard tanks have arrived in Ukraine. Poland’s prime minister, Mateusz Morawiecki, confirmed that four Leopard tanks had been delivered to Ukraine. “Poland and Europe stand by your side. We will definitely not leave you, we will support Ukraine until complete victory over Russia,” he said, standing alongside President Zelenskiy during his … More TheVoiceOfJoyce The first anniversary has come and gone and we’re into day 1 of the next year. Zelensky’s country has fought valiantly and most analysts agree, another year will bring 100,000’s of casualties on both sides. Why continue? Putin can declare victory and no one will know, if he’s lied. China has a peace proposal, that both Putin and Zelensky agree to some terms. Xi Jinping to visit Kyiv and speak directly to Zelensky. The first Leopards are arriving in Ukraine. The Ukrainian counteroffensive must be successful, there have been too many atrocities to survive and much rebuilding. Time is not anyone’s friend, the faster the Ukrainian victory the better.

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce On day 364, the US pledged unconditional support for all NATO members. Finding and Sweden are seeking membership, now. Turkey is tasked with being an honest broker for the renewal, for one year , of Ukrainian grain shipments through Mykolaiv. Russia is blocking the port. As the Ukrainian counteroffensive weapons are rushed into production, Putin is preparing for a renewed offensive. At some point, Russia may annex Belarus? China is pledging to broker peace , as a Russian ally. In other conversations, China is declaring friendship with Russia? Meanwhile, the NATO nations have never been closer and in agreement on their commitment to each other and Ukraine.

February 22, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/feb/22/russia-ukraine-war-live-biden-to-meet-nato-secretary-in-poland-russian-military-responds-to-wagner-chiefs-treason-claim Nato must “seriously plan” for the likely future reality of a Russian-controlled Belarus, the US-based thinktank the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has warned. Putin will “very likely secure significant gains in restoring Russian suzerainty over Belarus” and use it as a launch pad to further threaten Ukraine and Nato’s eastern flank, … More AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce On day 364, the US pledged unconditional support for all NATO members. Finding and Sweden are seeking membership, now. Turkey is tasked with being an honest broker for the renewal, for one year , of Ukrainian grain shipments through Mykolaiv. Russia is blocking the port. As the Ukrainian counteroffensive weapons are rushed into production, Putin is preparing for a renewed offensive. At some point, Russia may annex Belarus? China is pledging to broker peace , as a Russian ally. In other conversations, China is declaring friendship with Russia? Meanwhile, the NATO nations have never been closer and in agreement on their commitment to each other and Ukraine.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Putin continues to lie to the Russian people and distorts reality. Belarus is also claiming, Ukrainians are massing to invade them. Another lie perpetrated, to allow Belarus to attack Ukraine. Why this need for conquest and subjugation? 18,000 Ukrainian civilians have died for their country. Ukrainian children have been taken unlawfully to Russia and indoctrinated with Russian propaganda or worse, adopted by Russians. Interesting news,the Wagner group is being marginalized, most likely a power struggle with the FSB. The EU, NATO , the US, GB and Japan have all pledged to help the Ukrainians. China is going to Moscow with a peace proposal. The Ukrainian counteroffensive will be massive and that’s not a lie. So ends day 363, with cooperation among allies and Putin not agreeing to new talks on Nuclear Arms.

February 21, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/feb/21/russia-ukraine-war-at-a-glance-what-we-know-on-day-363-of-the-invasion Ukrainian responses to the speech were scathing. “He is in a completely different reality, where there is no opportunity to conduct a dialogue about justice and international law,” political adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said. Another adviser, Anton Gerashchenko, said “The insolent thief said that Russian farmers harvested a “record harvest” last year. And he shyly … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Putin continues to lie to the Russian people and distorts reality. Belarus is also claiming, Ukrainians are massing to invade them. Another lie perpetrated, to allow Belarus to attack Ukraine. Why this need for conquest and subjugation? 18,000 Ukrainian civilians have died for their country. Ukrainian children have been taken unlawfully to Russia and indoctrinated with Russian propaganda or worse, adopted by Russians. Interesting news,the Wagner group is being marginalized, most likely a power struggle with the FSB. The EU, NATO , the US, GB and Japan have all pledged to help the Ukrainians. China is going to Moscow with a peace proposal. The Ukrainian counteroffensive will be massive and that’s not a lie. So ends day 363, with cooperation among allies and Putin not agreeing to new talks on Nuclear Arms.

TheVoiceOfJoyce President Biden visited Kyiv as planned and I’m sure delivered information and confirmed additional funding for weapons. There is fierce fighting in the Donbas region and the Ukrainians are holding territory, though Russia is capable of Firing 50 – 500,000 rounds daily. Ukraine must be able to knock out their capabilities and force a withdrawal. Sweden and Finland are applying for NATO and membership and this time, Turkey won’t block them. The German government has spent 4% of their GDP on Ukrainian defense.

February 20, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/feb/20/russia-ukraine-war-at-a-glance-what-we-know-on-day-362-of-the-invasion Joe Biden has visited the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, defying threats of Russian missile attacks, to announce a new package of additional US weapons supplies worth $500m (£415m), as Ukraine prepares to mark the sombre anniversary of last year’s full-scale Russian invasion. The US president, closely surrounded by a large security detail, was escorted by … More TheVoiceOfJoyce President Biden visited Kyiv as planned and I’m sure delivered information and confirmed additional funding for weapons. There is fierce fighting in the Donbas region and the Ukrainians are holding territory, though Russia is capable of Firing 50 – 500,000 rounds daily. Ukraine must be able to knock out their capabilities and force a withdrawal. Sweden and Finland are applying for NATO and membership and this time, Turkey won’t block them. The German government has spent 4% of their GDP on Ukrainian defense.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Day 361 and Russia continues to bomb cities in Ukraine’s east and south. Ukrainian infrastructure has been prepared. Zelensky needs his ammunition and weapons now for a major counteroffensive. Russia seems to have forgotten, 22 million Russians died under Stalin. If the Allies hadn’t saved Stalin and Russia from Hitler’s troops, there would be no independent Russia. Pre dating our saving Stalin, Stalin had an alliance with Hitler. Fast forward to 2023, Putin has rewritten history and propaganda permeates Russian society. Why aren’t broadcasting truth? Why aren’t the sanctions effecting Russian lifestyles? Will China be an honest broker? Will we allow Iran to arm Russia and potentially 50 other Countries? As Collin Powell, would say, only overwhelming force can beat a determined invader.

February 19, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/feb/19/russia-ukraine-war-at-a-glance-what-we-know-on-day-361-of-the-invasion The UK prime minister, Rishi Sunak, called on the west to “double down” on its military support to Ukraine. “When Putin started this war, he gambled that our resolve would falter,” he said. “But we proved him wrong then, and we will prove him wrong now.” He also offered to help other countries that … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Day 361 and Russia continues to bomb cities in Ukraine’s east and south. Ukrainian infrastructure has been prepared. Zelensky needs his ammunition and weapons now for a major counteroffensive. Russia seems to have forgotten, 22 million Russians died under Stalin. If the Allies hadn’t saved Stalin and Russia from Hitler’s troops, there would be no independent Russia. Pre dating our saving Stalin, Stalin had an alliance with Hitler. Fast forward to 2023, Putin has rewritten history and propaganda permeates Russian society. Why aren’t broadcasting truth? Why aren’t the sanctions effecting Russian lifestyles? Will China be an honest broker? Will we allow Iran to arm Russia and potentially 50 other Countries? As Collin Powell, would say, only overwhelming force can beat a determined invader.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Bombardment of civilian centers occurs daily. No one is ceding ground. The Ukrainians are gearing up for a mid spring counteroffensive. The Russians are digging in for a long war. Land mines are everywhere, Russian missiles target hospitals, the Red Cross, humanitarian centers, everyone. They are brutal and the Ukrainians don’t want to live under Russian rule. The Chinese have just proposed a peace plan. It seems the EU and the US know a negotiated ceasefire and withdrawal are inevitable. How many more men will Russia commit to this War? Does it matter, if Zelensky is given the weapons he requested, to turn the tide on Russian missiles and occupation?

February 18, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/feb/18/one-year-after-start-of-war-what-lies-ahead-for-ukraine

TheVoiceOfJoyce As the War in Ukraine continues and Putin sends in missile barrages, bombs illegally dropped on a civilian population, balloons to fool defense weapons, Putin’s complaining that Zelensky might want to take out Russia’s weapons factory? Really? Putin has drawn western nations closer together with this invasion. Finland is preparing to join NATO. Odessa still has no power. Russia sought unsuccessfully to overthrow the Moldovan government. The UN must re negotiate grain passage for Ukrainians. Will Putin relent. The Allie’s , now more than NATO , consider the defense of Ukraine essential and support a robust counteroffensive by the Ukrainians. The only pragmatic and sensible next move is a unilateral retreat from Ukrainian soil by the Russians. They’ve gone a step too far when they employed Iranian drones. The Netherlands wants to hold them to account for downing MH – 17. War crimes are piling up against Putin and his mercenaries.

February 17, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/feb/17/russia-ukraine-war-at-a-glance-what-we-know-on-day-359-of-the-invasion French President Emmanuel Macron urged allies to intensify their military support for Ukraine to help the country carry out a needed counter-offensive against Russia. “We absolutely need to intensify our support and our effort to the resistance of the Ukrainian people and its army and help them to launch a counter-offensive which alone can … More TheVoiceOfJoyce As the War in Ukraine continues and Putin sends in missile barrages, bombs illegally dropped on a civilian population, balloons to fool defense weapons, Putin’s complaining that Zelensky might want to take out Russia’s weapons factory? Really? Putin has drawn western nations closer together with this invasion. Finland is preparing to join NATO. Odessa still has no power. Russia sought unsuccessfully to overthrow the Moldovan government. The UN must re negotiate grain passage for Ukrainians. Will Putin relent. The Allie’s , now more than NATO , consider the defense of Ukraine essential and support a robust counteroffensive by the Ukrainians. The only pragmatic and sensible next move is a unilateral retreat from Ukrainian soil by the Russians. They’ve gone a step too far when they employed Iranian drones. The Netherlands wants to hold them to account for downing MH – 17. War crimes are piling up against Putin and his mercenaries.

TheVoiceOfJoyce The facts : Russia has lost more than 50% of their tanks. The tanks have been repurposed by the Ukrainians. Russia’s battle for Vuhledar has not ended well for Russian soldiers. Many Russians have lost their lives. Today, a new pro western PM was sworn into Moldova. Unfortunately, there is no consensus in Newspapers on when this war will end. If it goes into another year, loss of life, on both sides, will be in the 100,000’s. To this outside observer, a ceasefire and withdrawal of Russian troops makes sense.

February 16, 2023

http://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/15/world/europe/russia-military-vuhledar-ukraine.html The battle for the city of Vuhledar, which has been viewed as an opening move in an expected Russian spring offensive, has been playing out since the last week of January, but the scale of Moscow’s losses there is only now beginning to come into focus. Accounts from Ukrainian and Western officials, Ukrainian soldiers, … More TheVoiceOfJoyce The facts : Russia has lost more than 50% of their tanks. The tanks have been repurposed by the Ukrainians. Russia’s battle for Vuhledar has not ended well for Russian soldiers. Many Russians have lost their lives. Today, a new pro western PM was sworn into Moldova. Unfortunately, there is no consensus in Newspapers on when this war will end. If it goes into another year, loss of life, on both sides, will be in the 100,000’s. To this outside observer, a ceasefire and withdrawal of Russian troops makes sense.