Tag: Counter-offensives

9/21/23 Daniel Davis on Why People Can’t Admit Ukraine is Losing

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Scott Horton

Scott was joined by Daniel Davis on Antiwar Radio this week to discuss the counteroffensive in Ukraine. They talk about why so many people have trouble admitting Ukraine is losing this war. They then look back at David Petraeus’ comments about the counteroffensive and observe how poorly they’ve aged. They also look at Zelensky’s visit before Davis gives his best estimate of the true number of casualties suffered so far.

Discussed on the show:

It’s Time to Admit the Truth About the War in Ukraine—and Course Correct

Zelensky’s Bad Moment: Seymour Hersh

9/21/23 Daniel Davis on Why People Can’t Admit Ukraine is Losing

NYT exposes Zelensky lie about Donbass missile strike

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An investigation contradicts the Ukrainian president’s claim that a Russian attack killed civilians the same day as a visit by the US secretary of state

NYT exposes Zelensky lie about Donbass missile strike

Related:

Evidence Suggests Ukrainian Missile Caused Market Tragedy

Ukrainian army strike on Konstantinovka kills 16 civilians (videos/photos)

Flash : an Atlanticist missile slaughter civilians in Konstantinovka, Donetsk People’s Republic

U.S. intelligence says Ukraine will fail to meet offensive’s key goal + General Frost

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Thwarted by minefields, Ukrainian forces won’t reach the southeastern city of Melitopol, a vital Russian transit hub, according to a U.S. assessment

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“Russians are known to be capable of fighting in cold weather,” the official said.

U.S. intelligence says Ukraine will fail to meet offensive’s key goal

Related:

‘General Frost’: How the Russian winter terrified the country’s enemies

U.S. Now Promising To Fast-Track F-16 Fighters For Ukraine

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The U.S. government has reportedly assured authorities in Denmark and the Netherlands that it will expedite approval of any requests they submit to transfer F-16 Viper fighters to Ukraine. When the Ukrainian Air Force might actually get any of those jets is still unclear amid uncertainty that has been brewing about the multi-national program to train the country’s pilots to fly them and support personnel to maintain them.

U.S. Now Promising To Fast-Track F-16 Fighters For Ukraine: Report

Related:

US calls on NATO states to send F-16s to Ukraine – Reuters

Speaking in June, Russian President Vladimir Putin predicted that F-16s “will burn” just like the Western tanks supplied to Kiev, and said that Russia will find ways to strike at sites outside Ukraine if the jets end up being based there. Operating the F-16 requires pristine runways, which Ukraine does not possess.

New York Times admits, then covers up, massive Ukraine casualties

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Since January of this year, the New York Times has published dozens of articles claiming that Ukraine’s “spring offensive” would be a decisive turning point in the war with Russia. But this offensive, now six weeks old, has turned into a debacle. While Ukrainian forces have nowhere breached Russia’s main defensive line, tens of thousands of troops have died.

New York Times admits, then covers up, massive Ukraine casualties

Uber Russia-hawk Victoria Nuland rises to acting Deputy Secretary of State

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In a little-remarked move, the Biden administration announced Monday that Victoria Nuland will take over as the acting second-in-command at the State Department. She replaces Wendy Sherman, who plans to retire at the end of this week.

Nuland’s appointment will be a boon for Russia hawks who want to turn up the heat on the Kremlin. But, for those who favor a negotiated end to the conflict in Ukraine, a promotion for the notoriously “undiplomatic diplomat” will be a bitter pill.

Uber Russia-hawk Victoria Nuland rises to acting Deputy Secretary of State