Here we go again-Ukraine once again pt2

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Turkey’s Naval Gift to Ukraine: Launches New Corvette Warship

Turkey launched a new warship for the Ukrainian Navy, marking a significant boost to Ukraine's maritime defense capabilities.

Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umierov, who was present at the ceremony, highlighted the strategic importance of the new vessel for securing Ukraine's maritime borders, according to portalobronny.

The newly launched corvette, named "Hetman Ivan Vyhovsky," is part of a broader effort to enhance Ukraine's naval strength. This event follows the commissioning of the "Hetman Ivan Mazepa," which was launched in October 2022. The ceremony was attended by both Umierov and Ukraine's First Lady, Olena Zelenska, underscoring the importance of the occasion.

During his visit to Ankara, Umierov also met with Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler to discuss bilateral defense cooperation and regional security in the Black Sea. Umierov expressed gratitude for Turkey's support in the construction of the new ships, emphasizing their role in bolstering Ukraine's naval defense.

In addition to the naval collaboration, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has ratified a free trade agreement with Ukraine, signed in early 2022. Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat announced that trade between Turkey and Ukraine reached $7.3 billion in 2023.

The trade primarily involves iron and steel, machinery, energy, automotive products, and grain.
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world...eaf4d94c&ei=85

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Un-be-lie-va-ble.


[FOCUS, FORBES] According to Forbes, Ukraine had the opportunity this summer to deal a serious blow to Russia's bombing infrastructure.
bombing infrastructure this summer. At that time

the 47th bomber regiment of the Russian Air Force had dozens of Su-34s on

the Voronezh-Malshevo airbase in the south of Russia (just under

160 kilometers from the border with Ukraine). The

Ukrainian armed forces requested permission to deploy their US-American

ATACMS systems at the base, as they are almost impossible to intercept.

to intercept. However, the government of US President Joe Biden

veto, according to Forbes.


"Our policy has not changed," said Biden's national security adviser

national security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters last month.

reporters last month. Ukraine is still only allowed to fire ATACMS at targets in Russia-occupied Ukraine.

Russia-occupied Ukraine. As the "Forbes" magazine continues

writes, the Ukrainian armed forces are now apparently becoming

impatient and have stepped up their attacks on the most endangered

Russian airfields - using only Ukrainian ammunition.

ammunition.

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It seems they are toasting with goblets filled with Ukrainian blood in the White House. For them, war is just a game. Maybe that is why the US has politically lost all its wars since WW2.

Its disgusting. I dont know whether they really care whether Russia wins or loses, but they certainly dont want Ukraine to win and defeat Russia.

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"... Prof. Justin Bronk of RUSI to discuss probable benefits, challenges and opportunities behind Ukraine getting the F-16."

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Russian Railway Networks Facing 'Imminent Collapse'

The state-owned Russian Railways faces "imminent collapse" amid a shortage of locomotives, driven by Western-imposed sanctions imposed over the war in Ukraine, a Russian Telegram channel has reported. The sanctions have contributed to a ball-bearing shortage in Russia, which has affected locomotive maintenance in the country. This has led to a rise in malfunctions on the network's trains and an increase in the number of vehicles being suspended, Russian newspapers Vedomosti and Kommersant reported in February and March this year. The VChK-OGPU outlet, which is widely believed to have ties to Russian security agencies, reported Monday, citing an unnamed source, that the railway network's deputy head Sergei Kobzev told his subordinates at an internal meeting "that the situation is critical."

"The complete collapse of the entire railroad network in the country could happen in days," the channel said. "[Russian Railways] chiefs have been ordered to work to the point of exhaustion. Those who fail to cope are threatened with dismissal and 'execution.' This is the motivation." Russia's Justice Ministry added VChK-OGPU to its "foreign agents" register earlier this month for "dissemination of false information aimed at creating a negative image of the Russian army." Igor Sushko is a Ukrainian military blogger and the executive director of the Wind of Change Research Group. He shared what he alleged was a leaked audio clip of a meeting between Kobzev and his subordinates, in which he says that the "Russian rail network is on the precipice of total collapse." https://www.newsweek.com/russian-rai...ne-war-1935049

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Russians are reporting in the Kursk insertions claiming that The Kursk Nuclear Power Plant is about to fall into the hands of Ukrainians. Meanwhile amid reports of "a sabotage and reconnaissance group breaking through into the Kursk region", local residents are being called and asked to evacuate immediately Local media are writing about this. Also, according to the press service of the regional government, residents of Kurchatov are being told by phone about the imminent seizure of the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant.

"In fact, the calls are being made by the Center for Informal Information and Psychological Operations. This information is not substantiated in any way. We ask residents not to give in to information provocations!" Stressed Russian officials. They state after assuring having repelled the "saboteurs" now confirms the fights and says that "reserves are being sent there right now". Russian complete panic and cope continues. This is getting more interesting by the minute. https://x.com/Bricktop_NAFO/status/1820846437887852557

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After a delay of many months, US assistance to Ukraine is flowing again. However, Russian forces are making gains in Northeastern Ukraine, around Ukraine’s second largest city Kharkiv, and there are persistent rumors of a larger Russian offensive to come. What is the situation on the ground now, where is the war likely to head, and what does it all mean for the United States?

https://www.fpri.org/article/2024/06...hats-at-stake/

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