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TheVoiceOfJoyce As Russia urges the evacuation of Kherson, fierce fighting is taking place in Donetsk and the East. Missiles continue to destroy Ukrainian power grid throughout the previously annexed territories. Kyiv is suffering from rolling blackouts and if the grid is out , their citizens will be evacuated to shelters and heating centers. Good news, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is back on line. Russia has just replaced another high ranking Military commander and the destruction of Ukraine continues. The US is in the midst of opening peace talks and Italy continues to send weapons. Those who demonstrate against the War are misguided, in my humble opinion. If Ukraine wants Peace they must demonstrate strength. At this point, I don’t believe Putin wants the Country he destroyed, nor does he want to spend Russian funds rebuilding Ukraine. Peace may be desirable to end this no win conflict.

November 6, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2022/nov/06/russia-ukraine-war-live-besieged-bakhmut-harder-and-harder-to-survive-in-says-official More positive news was the re-connection of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant to Ukraine’s power grid, local media reported Sunday. Europe’s largest nuclear plant needs electricity to maintain vital cooling system, but it had been running on emergency diesel generators since Russian shelling severed its outside connections. In the Donetsk city of Bakhmut, some … More TheVoiceOfJoyce As Russia urges the evacuation of Kherson, fierce fighting is taking place in Donetsk and the East. Missiles continue to destroy Ukrainian power grid throughout the previously annexed territories. Kyiv is suffering from rolling blackouts and if the grid is out , their citizens will be evacuated to shelters and heating centers. Good news, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is back on line. Russia has just replaced another high ranking Military commander and the destruction of Ukraine continues. The US is in the midst of opening peace talks and Italy continues to send weapons. Those who demonstrate against the War are misguided, in my humble opinion. If Ukraine wants Peace they must demonstrate strength. At this point, I don’t believe Putin wants the Country he destroyed, nor does he want to spend Russian funds rebuilding Ukraine. Peace may be desirable to end this no win conflict.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Day 255 , the Ukrainian War. The Ukrainian counteroffensive continues. Is Russia prepared to hold Kherson, at all costs? Is Kherson Russia’s Waterloo? Meanwhile, Putin is reneging on giving grain for free and fertilizer to The Global South, he would like payment through his sanctioned Bank. Something for negotiations? Ukrainian grain released. Erdogan holding tough on Finland and Sweden entry to NATO. The War continues with new Russian recruits lacking training. There has been an exodus of Russians to Georgia, helping there economy. I wonder, if Kherson is a do and die battlefield for Russia, do you have to engage them now or after making headway in the other annexed territories?

November 5, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2022/nov/05/russia-ukraine-war-live-us-accuses-moscow-of-trying-to-freeze-ukraine-into-submission Iran’s foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said that the country did supply Russia with drones, but added that it took place before Vladimir Putin’s forces invaded Kyiv. The drones have been used in attacks on civilian infrastructure, notably targeting power stations and dams. The 300,000 troops Putin conscripted as part of the mobilisation drive … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Day 255 , the Ukrainian War. The Ukrainian counteroffensive continues. Is Russia prepared to hold Kherson, at all costs? Is Kherson Russia’s Waterloo? Meanwhile, Putin is reneging on giving grain for free and fertilizer to The Global South, he would like payment through his sanctioned Bank. Something for negotiations? Ukrainian grain released. Erdogan holding tough on Finland and Sweden entry to NATO. The War continues with new Russian recruits lacking training. There has been an exodus of Russians to Georgia, helping there economy. I wonder, if Kherson is a do and die battlefield for Russia, do you have to engage them now or after making headway in the other annexed territories?

TheVoiceOfJoyce Day 254, Russian forces are demoralized, yet, we have no proof they’re leaves Kherson. Too many conflicting stories. The Ukrainian counteroffensive pushes through Kherson and many civilians remain. The next days should confirm what’s happening on the ground. In an effort to save face with the Global South, Putin is offering is own wheat for free. The Ukrainian deal through mixed messages, appears to be proceeding as well. Kyiv is without electricity, but not humbled. They’ve just released a commemorative stamp, of the Crimean Bridge as it prepares for destruction ,on November 4 th. This coincides with Russia’s United day. Russian politicians keep saying, they’re invading Ukraine, to stamp out Satanism? Who thinks in those terms in the modern World? Do you believe, fairy tales can justify Genocide? When Stalin finished collectivizing Ukrainian farms 4 million Ukrainians died. When does the carnage end? The fighting continues and the G7 are planning the rebuild. In Kharkiv, over 340 land mines have been disabled. The Russian army is less concerned with holding territory and more concerned with inflicting devastation andGenocide. They will pay for their War Crimes.

November 4, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2022/nov/04/russia-ukraine-war-live-news-ukraine-can-retake-kherson-us-defence-secretary-says-45m-without-power-after-strikes comments. Due to low morale and reluctance to fight, Russian forces have probably started deploying units threatening to shoot their own retreating soldiers, according to the UK Ministry of Defence. An intelligence report released early this morning described these Russian units as “barrier troops” or “blocking units” used to compel offensives. Oleh Synyehubov, governor … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Day 254, Russian forces are demoralized, yet, we have no proof they’re leaves Kherson. Too many conflicting stories. The Ukrainian counteroffensive pushes through Kherson and many civilians remain. The next days should confirm what’s happening on the ground. In an effort to save face with the Global South, Putin is offering is own wheat for free. The Ukrainian deal through mixed messages, appears to be proceeding as well. Kyiv is without electricity, but not humbled. They’ve just released a commemorative stamp, of the Crimean Bridge as it prepares for destruction ,on November 4 th. This coincides with Russia’s United day. Russian politicians keep saying, they’re invading Ukraine, to stamp out Satanism? Who thinks in those terms in the modern World? Do you believe, fairy tales can justify Genocide? When Stalin finished collectivizing Ukrainian farms 4 million Ukrainians died. When does the carnage end? The fighting continues and the G7 are planning the rebuild. In Kharkiv, over 340 land mines have been disabled. The Russian army is less concerned with holding territory and more concerned with inflicting devastation andGenocide. They will pay for their War Crimes.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Day 253, the IAEA, conforms Moscow’s talk of a Ukrainian dirty bomb were baseless. There’s been another modest prisoner exchange of the severely wounded and some Avovstal steel plant fighters from Mariupol have been returned . Many Ukrainians in Kherson have refused to leave their homes, they may be right, if the rumors of Russian retreat, from the areas is true. When people leave their homes, the cities will be leveled in battle. Why give Russia the opportunity to further destroy Ukraine? The war continues and the counteroffensive moves forward.

November 3, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2022/nov/03/russia-ukraine-war-live-news-blinken-hails-turkish-help-as-grain-export-deal-resumes There has been suspicious movement in Kherson that may have some eager to celebrate what appears to be signs of a Russian retreat, but has others urging caution. The Russian flag has been removed from the Kherson regional administration building, located in the west bank area of the city where Ukrainian forces made significant … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Day 253, the IAEA, conforms Moscow’s talk of a Ukrainian dirty bomb were baseless. There’s been another modest prisoner exchange of the severely wounded and some Avovstal steel plant fighters from Mariupol have been returned . Many Ukrainians in Kherson have refused to leave their homes, they may be right, if the rumors of Russian retreat, from the areas is true. When people leave their homes, the cities will be leveled in battle. Why give Russia the opportunity to further destroy Ukraine? The war continues and the counteroffensive moves forward.

TheVoiceOfJoyce The battles for control of the Ukrainian countryside continue. Putin, through Erdogan has reinstated the grain agreement, allowing Ukrainian grain to be delivered to Africa and Asia. Putin continues to disable the electric grid in Kyiv and bombs a hospital’s maternity ward. Leveling, mining the provinces he annexed doesn’t create a hospitable atmosphere for supposedly will supporters of his annexation. The counteroffensive is on going and aircraft will soon give Zelensky air superiority. When it comes to a peace deal, Erdogan will be chosen to negotiate. To protect a common border with Kalingrad, Poland is building a secure border fence. No one in the region is assuming their borders are secure from Russian invasion. Though it seems unlikely Putin intends to operate on many more fronts. The weather in Kyiv ranges from the 50’s – 35 degrees Fahrenheit.

November 2, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2022/nov/02/russia-ukraine-war-live-kyiv-sets-up-heating-points-across-city-in-wake-of-infrastructure-attacks Russia’s ministry of defence confirmed on Wednesday it would rejoin the Black Sea grain deal just days after it cut its participation due to the Ukrainian attack on the Russian Black Sea Fleet. In remarks reported by Russian state media, the Russian defence ministry said it had received written guarantees from Kyiv that Ukraine … More TheVoiceOfJoyce The battles for control of the Ukrainian countryside continue. Putin, through Erdogan has reinstated the grain agreement, allowing Ukrainian grain to be delivered to Africa and Asia. Putin continues to disable the electric grid in Kyiv and bombs a hospital’s maternity ward. Leveling, mining the provinces he annexed doesn’t create a hospitable atmosphere for supposedly will supporters of his annexation. The counteroffensive is on going and aircraft will soon give Zelensky air superiority. When it comes to a peace deal, Erdogan will be chosen to negotiate. To protect a common border with Kalingrad, Poland is building a secure border fence. No one in the region is assuming their borders are secure from Russian invasion. Though it seems unlikely Putin intends to operate on many more fronts. The weather in Kyiv ranges from the 50’s – 35 degrees Fahrenheit.

TheVoiceOfJoyce The War continues in Ukraine, with Putin compensating with a lack in manpower now, by bombing Ukrainian infrastructure and destroying Ukraine’s energy grid and water resources. These barrages are occurring while Putin extends the draft to include Afghan fighters. Turkey is negotiating to resend grain to the World and prevent famine. Finland and Sweden want to join NATO and the EU pledges to rebuild infrastructure in Ukraine. Time is not on Zelensky’s side. The provinces must be liberated. What weapons and strategy is required for a negotiated cease fire and withdrawal? Oleg Timkov, the billionaire banker, has just resigned his Russian citizenship. His bank has 53 million customers. He no longer wants to be associated with Putin, the Ukrainian war and regrets leaving the Russian people ! He can no longer be a party to Genocide.

November 1, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2022/nov/01/russia-ukraine-war-live-kyiv-residents-queue-for-water-as-mayor-says-strikes-cut-power-to-270000-homes Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has posted to Telegram a video clip that purports to show scenes of destruction after an overnight Russian missile attack. He has accompanied it with the message: What does the “Russian world” bring to Ukrainians – S-300 missiles into residential buildings, dormitories, universities. Pain, suffering and devastation. Are these the … More TheVoiceOfJoyce The War continues in Ukraine, with Putin compensating with a lack in manpower now, by bombing Ukrainian infrastructure and destroying Ukraine’s energy grid and water resources. These barrages are occurring while Putin extends the draft to include Afghan fighters. Turkey is negotiating to resend grain to the World and prevent famine. Finland and Sweden want to join NATO and the EU pledges to rebuild infrastructure in Ukraine. Time is not on Zelensky’s side. The provinces must be liberated. What weapons and strategy is required for a negotiated cease fire and withdrawal? Oleg Timkov, the billionaire banker, has just resigned his Russian citizenship. His bank has 53 million customers. He no longer wants to be associated with Putin, the Ukrainian war and regrets leaving the Russian people ! He can no longer be a party to Genocide.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Putin’s aim is the total destruction of Ukraine and the Ukrainian people. Barrages of missiles disabled energy power and water. Hydroelectric dams were struck. The planes, carrying missiles were within Russian territory. Clearly, Zelensky needs air defenses to combat these missiles. It’s hard to offer a counteroffensive when troops on the ground may literally be putting out fires. However, the counteroffensive must be working better than planned with thin Russian coverage, otherwise, why the distractions? In a separate move, Russia is blockading ships loaded with grain. Why isn’t the whole world protesting Russian aggression? Everyone talks about the horrors of Genocide, who’s stopping Putin?

October 31, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/oct/31/russian-missiles-kyiv-ukraine-cities Russia has launched a wave of cruise missiles at hydroelectric dams and other critical infrastructure across Ukraine, with explosions reported near the capital, Kyiv, and in at least 10 other cities and regions. Ukraine’s air command said it shot down 44 out of 50 enemy rockets. Video footage suggested that several missiles were intercepted … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Putin’s aim is the total destruction of Ukraine and the Ukrainian people. Barrages of missiles disabled energy power and water. Hydroelectric dams were struck. The planes, carrying missiles were within Russian territory. Clearly, Zelensky needs air defenses to combat these missiles. It’s hard to offer a counteroffensive when troops on the ground may literally be putting out fires. However, the counteroffensive must be working better than planned with thin Russian coverage, otherwise, why the distractions? In a separate move, Russia is blockading ships loaded with grain. Why isn’t the whole world protesting Russian aggression? Everyone talks about the horrors of Genocide, who’s stopping Putin?

TheVoiceOfJoyce Day 249, the War in Ukraine continues with heavy fighting in Kharkiv, Kherson and other regions. Limited prisoner exchanges are ongoing. Russia pulled out of its deal to let Ukrainian ships transport grain. The UN brokered deal expires November 19 th and can be reinstated by a vote in the UN. Member states are urged to overturn Putin’s unilateral decision. Putin’s upset that Ukraine is fighting back against Russian aggression. Many power plants have restored the grid. The counteroffensive continues. It’s feared many Ukrainian refugees may be homeless in foreign countries? War has imposed hardships on many. Ukrainians and people dependent on their grains and power supplies are feeling the effects of Putin’s War, too.

October 30, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/oct/30/russia-ukraine-war-at-a-glance-what-we-know-on-day-249-of-the-invasion

TheVoiceOfJoyce Catching up with the War in Ukraine. Don’t let Putin’s rhetoric distract the Ukrainian counteroffensive. Unfortunately, Russia has many conscripts to send to Ukrainian and willing partners to send him arms. He doesn’t see his acts as atrocities or crimes against humanity. If Norway finds his spies, that’s good. For Putin, whatever it takes to win is within bounds. Meanwhile, Zelensky has no option other then pushing Russia out of Ukraine. Uklanianians are deported to Russia and children are being “ evacuated “ to Crimea. Can everyone return? Will Ukraine exist free and separate? Pre war free? It’s the Ukrainian peoples and the World’s choice?

October 29, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/oct/29/what-happened-in-the-russia-ukraine-war-this-week-catch-up-with-the-must-read-news-and-analysis where Arctic Norway comes face to face with the cold reality of Russia. “Reasons to worry afresh about the border are multiplying following Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Norwegian police recently arrested several Russians, equipped with drones and cameras, who were showing unusual interest in oil and gas installations. Some of the suspected spies … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Catching up with the War in Ukraine. Don’t let Putin’s rhetoric distract the Ukrainian counteroffensive. Unfortunately, Russia has many conscripts to send to Ukrainian and willing partners to send him arms. He doesn’t see his acts as atrocities or crimes against humanity. If Norway finds his spies, that’s good. For Putin, whatever it takes to win is within bounds. Meanwhile, Zelensky has no option other then pushing Russia out of Ukraine. Uklanianians are deported to Russia and children are being “ evacuated “ to Crimea. Can everyone return? Will Ukraine exist free and separate? Pre war free? It’s the Ukrainian peoples and the World’s choice?

TheVoiceOfJoyce Day 244 The War continues with 4500 missiles targeting key electric sites in Ukraine’s power grid. Zelensky and Ukrainians have dug in for a long offensive, while Russia is in a defensive position with reservists replacing younger troops. Putin’s bluster and threats continue and there should be no public reaction, in private, one can know countering Putin will occur. It should be swift and instill 10 x’s the damage inflected on Ukraine. A Ukrainian chef, undeterred in Kyiv, is producing gourmet Ukrainian food with food from the region. The Counteroffensive is key to winning this War.

October 28, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2022/oct/28/russia-ukraine-war-live-news-updates-joe-biden-vladimir-putin-russian-nuclear-weapons-dirty-bomb-claim