[We had] interesting negotiations with representatives of Western countries. And when I talked to them, I realized how closely they watch us....how meticulously they study our mistakes and our successes. And when there is no media, they speak honestly and openly. You know, the richest countries were represented there ... And they envy us - Lukashenko.

In a war of attrition, Russia has distinct advantages over Ukraine, including an incomparably larger population and an indigenous and sophisticated military industry that has moreover been vastly expanded since 2022.

2nd reason for continuing the war is Putin’s reasonable expectation that western support for Ukraine will decline even further. If the protracted struggle over the last supplemental is anything to go by, there is little prospect of further military aid from the United States.

The final reason to keep going is that the war has helped consolidate the Russian society for the benefit of the ruling regime. Putin probably hopes that he can then rebuild relations with Europe based on a new status quo, one that recognises Russia as a major geopolitical actor - article above lays out.

1st way is on crutches, the 2nd way is death, and the 3rd way doesn't exist - Buffalo with handy guide for Ukrainian soldiers (00:12 in vid above).

I feel a lot of injustice when I am in public places and I see perfectly healthy men who are simply enjoying life. Perhaps this is correct in some reality, Maybe I have some warped ideas about this, but for me it’s not right - Stefanishyna claims.

This will not deter me or State of #Israel from continuing our just war against our enemies in order to secure our future - Israeli PM claims in tweet above (here’s latest example of Israel doing its "just war").

According to some sources, the Americans no longer have any objections in principle to a simple invitation. As one European diplomatic source explained, "If Kamala Harris is elected, we could imagine #Biden moving in this direction during the transition period. If it's #Trump, the reasoning is no longer applicable and the slightest initiative by Biden risks making things worse" - article above.

I ask auwr interpreter to heip, to help in auwr fuchure cunversation - that quote is about as understandable as Zaluzhny’s speech (00:08 in vid above).