Here we go again-Ukraine once again pt2

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Russia sent a record number of drones to Ukraine last night. So says the spokesman for the Ukrainian air force. The number of drones is said to be 267, the largest number of drone attacks since the start of the war three years ago. Ukraine's air defence shot down 138 drones, 119 other drones were ‘lost’ without causing damage. What happened to the remaining 10 drones is unknown. President Zelensky wrote on X that a total of nearly, 1150 drones, 1400 aerial bombs and 35 missiles were fired at the country this week. ‘I thank all those who daily repel such attacks,’ he said. Moscow has been carrying out nightly drone attacks on Ukraine for months to try to exhaust its air defences.

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[Catfish]

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Doesn't this belong in the US thread?

LMAO.

[Jimbuna]

UK announces largest package of sanctions against Russia in three years

On Monday, February 24, the United Kingdom imposed a large-scale package of sanctions against Russia since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

This is reported on the website of the British government, Censor.NET reports.

Thus, Britain has included 107 individuals and legal entities in the sanctions lists.

Manufacturers and suppliers of machine tools, electronics, and dual-use goods for the Russian army were also subject to restrictions. They are based in Central Asia, Turkey, Thailand, India, and China.

In addition, sanctions have been imposed on 40 shadow fleet vessels that Russia uses to transport oil.

In the last six months alone, these vessels together have transported more than $5 billion worth of Russian oil and oil products, the report said.

The sanctions also apply to North Korea's defense minister and other North Korean officials involved in sending 11,000 DPRK military personnel to Russia.

Sanctions were also imposed on 13 Russian companies, including Grant-Trade LLC, whose owners, Marat Mustafayev and his sister Dinara Mustafayeva, used the company to transfer advanced European technologies to Russia.

The UK has also imposed sanctions on 14 people, some of whom are involved in the development of strategic sectors of the Russian economy. Among them is Roman Trotsenko, one of the richest men in Russia, whose fortune is estimated at £2.2 billion. He owns the Novaport airport network.

As reported, on the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the EU Council adopted the 16th package of economic and individual sanctions against Moscow. Source: https://censor.net/en/n3537647

[Jimbuna]

Britain is ready to support Ukraine with troops on ground if conditions are right - Starmer

On February 24, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed that he was ready to promote peace in Ukraine by deploying British troops on its territory.

According to Censor.NET, he said this at the plenary session of the Support Ukraine forum in Kyiv.

The British prime minister noted that for a lasting peace, Ukraine must have a seat at the negotiating table, and that any settlement must be based on a sovereign Ukraine, backed by strong security guarantees.

The UK is ready and willing to support this with troops on the ground - along with other Europeans and under the right conditions," Starmer assured.

He emphasized that US support will be vital to deter Russia from invading again in a few years.

"Russia does not hold all the cards in this war. Because Ukrainians have the courage to defend their country. Because Russia's economy is in trouble. And because they lost the best of their ground forces and the Black Sea Fleet in this senseless invasion. So we must step up the pressure even more to ensure a lasting peace, not just a pause in the fighting," Starmer said.

As a reminder, the UK will increase its military support to Ukraine this year to £4.5 billion.

Peacekeeping forces in Ukraine
Earlier it was reported that French President Emmanuel Macron would discuss with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk the deployment of peacekeeping forces in Ukraine in the event of an agreement to end the current phase of the war between Russia and Ukraine.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk denied that Polish troops would be sent to Ukraine after the ceasefire.

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas assessed the possibility of sending a European peacekeeping mission to Ukraine.

Italian Defense Minister Guido Crozetto expressed his readiness to support a peacekeeping mission to Ukraine if peace is achieved.

In turn, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani called these discussions "premature."

Germany, together with its partners, will consider the possible deployment of peacekeepers in Ukraine as part of "security guarantees" only after the conditions are created, namely a ceasefire with Russia.

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has stated that several countries are currently considering participation in a potential contingent of Western allies in Ukraine. However, specific plans for the deployment of foreign troops are still under discussion. Source: https://censor.net/en/n3537623

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EU Approves Fresh Sanctions Against Russia on Full-Scale Invasion Anniversary

The EU formally approved a fresh round of sanctions against Russia on Monday, aiming to curb Moscow's war effort on the third anniversary of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The 16th sanctions package since February 2022 targets Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" of vessels used to evade oil export restrictions, as well as individuals and entities accused of supporting its war. "This new round of sanctions not only targets the Russian shadow fleet but those who support the operation of unsafe oil tankers, videogame controllers used to pilot drones, banks used to circumvent our sanctions and propaganda outlets used to spout lies," EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said.

The sanctions blacklist 74 ships and restrict Russian aluminum imports, while also barring the sale of gaming consoles that could be repurposed for drone operations. Additionally, eight Russian media outlets have been banned from broadcasting in the EU. The move comes as the bloc seeks to maintain pressure on the Kremlin amid U.S.-Russia peace talks that have rattled Ukraine and its European allies. "There is no doubt about who the aggressor is, who should pay and be held accountable for this war," Kallas said. "With talks underway to end RussiaÂ’s aggression, we must put Ukraine in the strongest possible position. "Sanctions provide leverage," she added. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/...versary-a88130

Australia imposes its largest sanctions package on Russia since start of full-scale war

The Australian government has announced a new round of sanctions against Russia on the third anniversary of the full-scale war in Ukraine. In a statement, the government said it had expanded its travel ban list by 70 individuals and imposed sanctions on 79 companies, along with additional targeted financial restrictions. “This constitutes Australia’s largest sanctions package since February 2022,” the statement said.

The measures target individuals and entities involved in strengthening military ties between Russia and North Korea, those supporting RussiaÂ’s occupation administrations in Ukraine, and those responsible for sexual violence in wartime and the abduction of Ukrainian children. Since February 2022, Australia has imposed more than 1,400 sanctions on Russia and committed $1.5 billion in aid to Ukraine, the government said. https://meduza.io/en/news/2025/02/24...full-scale-war

[Raf1394]

Honestly. The war will end, but it will be in disadvantage for Ukraine.

You can't say that Russia will end the war by giving all the land back... no way.

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^ Russia? Not voluntarily of course. This is why Putin needs a punch in the face, and Trump is not the man. This is why the fight will not stop just because Putin or Trump say so. The US dropping their support will have Europe to take over. They are not ready, but they will be capable.
Maybe Trump does a 180 degrees tack, would not be the first time. Though I doubt it, he has been bought by Russia already in the 1980ies.

[Jimbuna]

Ukraine’s accession to NATO "is not on agenda" - Waltz

US President Donald Trump's National Security Advisor Mike Waltz has said that Ukraine's accession to NATO is not being considered.

His words are cited by CNN, Censor.NET reports.

"This is not being discussed now. I don't see the United States supporting Ukraine's accession to NATO," Waltz said.

At the same time, he emphasized that Washington is fully committed to NATO commitments and Article 5 agreements on collective security, but "security guarantees for Ukraine are a different conversation."

The Trump adviser added that the United States wants Europe, particularly France and the United Kingdom, to be more involved.

The article says that Waltz's comment came after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday that he was "ready" to resign if it would bring peace. He suggested that he might exchange the post for Ukraine's membership in NATO. Source: https://censor.net/en/n3537674

Iceland to double military aid to Ukraine in 2025 – Prime Minister Frostadottir

In 2025, Iceland will increase its military aid to Ukraine, in particular through investments based on the Danish model, including demining projects and brigade recruitment.

This was announced by the Prime Minister of Iceland Kristrún Frostadóttir, Censor.NET reports citing Ukrinform.

She noted that, despite the lack of armed forces in Iceland, the country has sufficient resources to assist Ukraine through its own security.

"It is very important that we demonstrate our support through our actions. We are a country that has no armed forces, but we have prosperity because we have security. We are well aware that the security of Europe is extremely important. That is why we are doubling our military assistance to Ukraine," Frostadottir said.

She clarified that the funds will be used to support Denmark's investment initiative, demining projects with Lithuania, and to equip Ukrainian brigades. Source: https://censor.net/en/n3537662

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The joke from Ukrainian Twitter: Trump may want to nuke us after Zelenskyy’s press conference, so thank god they fired all the people who know where the launch codes are.

[Jimbuna]

Denmark has handed over 12 of 19 promised F-16 aircraft to Ukraine, rest are expected this year, - Defense Minister Paulsen

Denmark has already handed over 12 of the 19 promised F-16 fighters to Ukraine, and the rest will be delivered in 2025.

This was announced by Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen, Censor.NET reports citing Interfax-Ukraine.

"It is a great honor for me that Denmark was able to commit to transfer 19 F-16 aircraft. 12 of them have been delivered. The rest will also be in the skies of Ukraine this year," he said.

According to him, this decision was preceded by lengthy discussions, but the country, together with the Netherlands, was able to do it.

"And we have to do even more. I think Europe needs to step up. The connection between Ukraine and Europe is very, very important. It is also very important that Europe can do even more and invest even more in military capabilities," Mr. Poulsen emphasized.

According to him, Europe is eager to do more. He assured of Denmark's broad support for Ukrainians.

Earlier, Censor.NET reported that Ukraine has already received almost 70 F-16 fighter jets: they were donated by Denmark, the Netherlands and Greece. Source: https://censor.net/en/n3537651

Europe may need its own military alliance - Merz

It is possible that Europe will have to create its own military alliance instead of NATO, which will be independent of the United States.

This was stated by the likely candidate for the post of the new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Censor.NET reports citing RBC-Ukraine.

Answering questions from journalists, the leader of the German CDU suggested that NATO may not survive in its current form. Then, according to the politician, Europe may need its own military alliance, independent of the United States.

"Germany can no longer rely on the protection of the US army's nuclear umbrella," Merz said.

The politician added that in this regard, it is necessary to hold talks with the UK and France to extend their nuclear support to other European countries.

At the same time, Merz wants to strengthen the German armed forces. Source: https://censor.net/en/n3537637

[Raf1394]

Don't get me wrong, i'm not Pro Putin
But our media always was speaking out loud. ''Russia is losing the war''
Even our politicians and military experts say the same thing for the last 3 years.

But after 3 years, Russia still hold there ground, they even have minor advance.
While Russia is basically all alone. They have no political and military support (only China, North Korea?)
While Ukraine on the other hand gets all the political support worldwide, gets military support from NATO. And still they can't get the ''poor'' Russian army out of Ukraine.

The question we have to ask ourselves. Do we need to be ashamed that we as western powers (nato) just fail so hard against Russia?
And i honestly believe our European armies don't stand a chance against the Russian army. The Russian army is still very experienced. Maybe they lack our technology. But i would be scared to face of a Russian soldier on the battlefield, then lets say a Spanish or Italian soldier...
In the EU, the strongholds are basically Germany, France and the UK...

Europe needs to invest in there own defence. We counted to much on the US support.

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But after 3 years, Russia still hold there ground, they even have minor advance. While Russia is basically all alone. They have no political and military support (only China, North Korea?)

Ahhh how cute poor Russia holding pfff they are the ones invading only country here holding it for 3 year is Ukraine. Yeah, they must be so depressed for being alone in the world all most gone cry for them, NOT! Have minor advance? Rather mini mini minor it is 0,8 of mini minor advance do not make me laugh.