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@APHClarkson: That might be the European strategic objective but to be blunt we bet on hope getting us there. Hope that the Russians would get tired and decide to give up, and this is far from any real strategy.
There was also a failure to recognize that the war changed character with the Russian mobilization and them starting construction of their fortified lines.
@APHClarkson: That might be the European strategic objective but to be blunt we bet on hope getting us there. Hope that the Russians would get tired and decide to give up, and this is far from any real strategy.
There was also a failure to recognize that the war changed character with the Russian mobilization and them starting construction of their fortified lines.
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@ruth_deyermond @John_ForemanCBE: To me it seems like we, the West in general, have pinned everything on the hope that the Russians would get tired and give up.
We failed to recognize their determination to reach their objectives and that the war changed character with the Russian mobilization and the construction of their fortified lines.
@ruth_deyermond @John_ForemanCBE: To me it seems like we, the West in general, have pinned everything on the hope that the Russians would get tired and give up.
We failed to recognize their determination to reach their objectives and that the war changed character with the Russian mobilization and the construction of their fortified lines.
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@mttjon @APHClarkson: I don't see anyone ready to go to war with Russia over Ukraine. Not in the past, not now and not in the future. This is why I have been sceptical of the security guarantees, coalition of the willing, discussions from the beginning.
The only thing that could change this is IMO is Russian hostile action above the threshold of war against NATO countries but then we are in a completely different ballgame.
@mttjon @APHClarkson: I don't see anyone ready to go to war with Russia over Ukraine. Not in the past, not now and not in the future. This is why I have been sceptical of the security guarantees, coalition of the willing, discussions from the beginning.
The only thing that could change this is IMO is Russian hostile action above the threshold of war against NATO countries but then we are in a completely different ballgame.
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@mttjon @APHClarkson: Regardless of circumstances, one cannot deploy forces to Ukraine without being ready and willing to go to war if it comes down to it.
I can imagine scenarios where European deployments to Ukraine don't inevitably results in war but that would require political will and risk appetite far beyond anything we have seen so far. The willingness to fight would then be the deterrent to keep it from snowballing.
@mttjon @APHClarkson: Regardless of circumstances, one cannot deploy forces to Ukraine without being ready and willing to go to war if it comes down to it.
I can imagine scenarios where European deployments to Ukraine don't inevitably results in war but that would require political will and risk appetite far beyond anything we have seen so far. The willingness to fight would then be the deterrent to keep it from snowballing.
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@APHClarkson: The trajectory of the war has been negative for a long time IMO. There have been ample opportunities to correct the course underway, Europe could still do so with sufficient political will, but we haven't so far.
How one sees this depends a lot on how one assesses the balance in the war, and the strengths and challenges of both sides.
Despite their challenges, I think Russia has the upper hand.
@APHClarkson: The trajectory of the war has been negative for a long time IMO. There have been ample opportunities to correct the course underway, Europe could still do so with sufficient political will, but we haven't so far.
How one sees this depends a lot on how one assesses the balance in the war, and the strengths and challenges of both sides.
Despite their challenges, I think Russia has the upper hand.
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RT @ChristopherJM: Leaders from countries that include European states plus Japan, Australia and Canada, said on Saturday that the “initial draft of the 28-point plan includes important elements that will be essential for a just and lasting peace”, in a joint statement following an emergency meeting in Johannesburg.
“We believe therefore that the draft is a basis which will require additional work,” the leaders said. “We reiterate that the implementation of elements relating to the European Union and relating to Nato would need the consent of EU and Nato members respectively.”
RT @ChristopherJM: Leaders from countries that include European states plus Japan, Australia and Canada, said on Saturday that the “initial draft of the 28-point plan includes important elements that will be essential for a just and lasting peace”, in a joint statement following an emergency meeting in Johannesburg.
“We believe therefore that the draft is a basis which will require additional work,” the leaders said. “We reiterate that the implementation of elements relating to the European Union and relating to Nato would need the consent of EU and Nato members respectively.”
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Ukraine’s western allies have called for “additional work” on a US-Russia peace plan and for the EU and Nato to be given a say over its contents as they seek to delay the terms being forced on Kyiv.
w/ @HenryJFoy @AnnaSophieGross
https://www.ft.com/content/ee8acc59…
w/ @HenryJFoy @AnnaSophieGross
https://www.ft.com/content/ee8acc59…
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@mttjon @APHClarkson: This is what European leaders should be discussing and acting on, also in public, for some time now, but I don't see sufficient action, resolve and risk appetite.
@mttjon @APHClarkson: This is what European leaders should be discussing and acting on, also in public, for some time now, but I don't see sufficient action, resolve and risk appetite.
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@dillonrpayton: Without bringing any real, realistic alternative plans to the table one doesn't get a seat.
One doesn't have to like the Trump admins approach, or in general, but the US is still critical for both Ukraine and European security so we have to deal- and work with them anyhow.
@dillonrpayton: Without bringing any real, realistic alternative plans to the table one doesn't get a seat.
One doesn't have to like the Trump admins approach, or in general, but the US is still critical for both Ukraine and European security so we have to deal- and work with them anyhow.
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RT @ZelenskyyUa: In the coming days, consultations with our partners will take place on the steps needed to end the war. Our representatives know how to defend Ukraine’s national interests and exactly what must be done to prevent Russia from launching a third invasion, another strike against Ukraine – just as it has repeatedly committed crimes against our people and against other nations in the past.
RT @ZelenskyyUa: In the coming days, consultations with our partners will take place on the steps needed to end the war. Our representatives know how to defend Ukraine’s national interests and exactly what must be done to prevent Russia from launching a third invasion, another strike against Ukraine – just as it has repeatedly committed crimes against our people and against other nations in the past.
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Footage showing the combat work of Ukraine-operated Oerlikon Skynex short-range air defense system against Russian Shahed/Geran-type OWA-UAVs
AHEAD 35mm programmable airburst ammunition employed.
Footage showing the combat work of Ukraine-operated Oerlikon Skynex short-range air defense system against Russian Shahed/Geran-type OWA-UAVs
AHEAD 35mm programmable airburst ammunition employed.
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RT @USN_Submariner: 65 years ago today: The first submarine fully designed & built for ballistic missiles, USS Ethan Allen (SSBN 608), was launched at Electric Boat.
The first-in-class boat was the only submarine to launch an operational ballistic missile with a live nuclear warhead (Frigate Bird).
RT @USN_Submariner: 65 years ago today: The first submarine fully designed & built for ballistic missiles, USS Ethan Allen (SSBN 608), was launched at Electric Boat.
The first-in-class boat was the only submarine to launch an operational ballistic missile with a live nuclear warhead (Frigate Bird).