Here we go again-Ukraine once again

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There's a saying
"Choose your battles carefully"(can't remember who said it or wrote it first)

It's about the battle around Bakhmut.

The Wagner group and the Russian doesn't care how many thousands they will lose in their effort to take Bakhmut and the surroundings.

For the Ukrainian it's different-They can't afford losing to many men-I would say they should with draw together with the civilians who wants to leave with the UA.



Markus

[Skybird]

Just a theory, but its possible that they mull an offensive towards the coast and want to bind as many Russian troops and their attention in Bachmut to keep them away from the planned areas for that offensive. In chess that would be called a gambit. Its important they can break through to the coast, to bring the bridge to Crimea under bombardement and cut supply lines there by shreddering it, and also to isolate Russian forces towards Cherson, whose supply lines to the Russian occupied inland oblasts also would be interrupted by a successful such move.

[Dargo]

Originally Posted by Skybird

If really so many of the numbers are just invented, then I am in need to correct my view on Russian economy status.

Not a surprise when you lose your biggest market (Europe) you need to start lying for your own safety.

[Skybird]

What a contrast:

The Poles really mean business. After their Korean tank and weapons deal (of the ordered 1000 MBTs they got their first ten K2 and two dozen howitzers in Decembre), they now have placed orders for 1000 IFV of the type Borsuk (Badger).

Meanwhile leading party bosses of the German SPD have slammed down the German defence minister's demand for an additional 10 bn this year since the defence budget for this year does not hold things together. Some form the SPD and Greens, and the oppositional SED anyway even want to reduce defence spendings already this year and redirect the funds to their beloved social topics and development aid. The SED even has once again called for the dismantling of NATO.

"By their deeds you shall know them."

[mapuc]

Originally Posted by Skybird

What a contrast:

The Poles really mean business. After their Korean tank and weapons deal (of the ordered 1000 MBTs they got their first ten K2 and two dozen howitzers in Decembre), they now have placed orders for 1000 IFV of the type Borsuk (Badger).

Meanwhile leading party bosses of the German SPD have slammed down the German defence minister's demand for an additional 10 bn this year since the defence budget for this year does not hold things together. Some form the SPD and Greens, and the oppositional SED anyway even want to reduce defence spendings already this year and redirect the funds to their beloved social topics and development aid. The SED even has once again called for the dismantling of NATO.

"By their deeds you shall know them."

As I have written before. If there's a NATO country who would go alone and join Ukraine in their fight against Russia then it is Poland. Next is Slovakia.

Markus

[Dargo]

Originally Posted by Skybird

Just a theory, but its possible that they mull an offensive towards the coast and want to bind as many Russian troops and their attention in Bachmut to keep them away from the planned areas for that offensive. In chess that would be called a gambit. Its important they can break through to the coast, to bring the bridge to Crimea under bombardement and cut supply lines there by shreddering it, and also to isolate Russian forces towards Cherson, whose supply lines to the Russian occupied inland oblasts also would be interrupted by a successful such move.

This is not a theory it's a plan only the place is maybe not where you think but cutting the front in two to obstruct the supply is a goal that why we see explosions in Mariupol Russians made it a supply harbor what Ukraine try to disrupt.

[Dargo]

Originally Posted by Skybird

What a contrast:

The Poles really mean business. After their Korean tank and weapons deal (of the ordered 1000 MBTs they got their first ten K2 and two dozen howitzers in Decembre), they now have placed orders for 1000 IFV of the type Borsuk (Badger).

Meanwhile leading party bosses of the German SPD have slammed down the German defence minister's demand for an additional 10 bn this year since the defence budget for this year does not hold things together. Some form the SPD and Greens, and the oppositional SED anyway even want to reduce defence spendings already this year and redirect the funds to their beloved social topics and development aid. The SED even has once again called for the dismantling of NATO.

"By their deeds you shall know them."

The Poles really mean business because history taught them not to allow a strong Russia at their border.

[Skybird]

Originally Posted by Dargo

This is not a theory it's a plan only the place is maybe not where you think but cutting the front in two to obstruct the supply is a goal that why we see explosions in Mariupol Russians made it a supply harbor what Ukraine try to disrupt.

My money's on Melitopol, that is where they will try to break through.

They will assume the Russians consider that, too.

An thus maybe will strike somewhere else instead.

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European Commission wants to transfer EU from peacetime to wartime and increase production of ammunition, - Spiegel

The European Commission wants to present to the member states a plan that will not only ensure the supply of ammunition to Ukraine as part of the defense against the Russian invasion, but also replenish stocks in the EU countries.

As Censor.NET reports with reference to "Euro Integration", the draft document is at the disposal of Spiegel.

The plan consists of three components.

The first component provides for an immediate increase in supplies of ammunition, in particular 155-mm artillery shells, to Ukraine. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell will soon propose an additional €1 billion support package for the supply of ammunition, primarily 155 mm shells.

The second component involves the joint procurement of 155-mm ammunition by the European Defense Agency EDA with the aim of filling gaps in the stockpiles of EU countries and ensuring the supply of Ukraine in the long term.

The third component is designed to ensure a long-term increase in European ammunition production capacity, taking into account changes in the security situation.

Emergency aid under the first component will be provided according to an already established scheme: EU countries supply ammunition to Ukraine, and in return receive money from the European Peace Fund (EPF). Its financial coverage has already increased three times by 500 million euros, and in December it was decided to increase it to 2 billion euros.

The second component of the plan carries a clear message: the time when peace in Europe was considered guaranteed is over. The situation has fundamentally changed with Russia's attack on Ukraine, and EU countries must take this into account - by purchasing more ammunition in the long term.

This should be done through the EDA project. EU member states and Ukraine should combine their needs to "place a mass order and give the industry a clear signal about demand," the document says.

According to the European Commission, only if the industry is sure that such demand exists, it will be ready to increase its production capacity in the long term.

The commission also hopes that joint ordering will lead to significantly lower prices than before. 25 out of 27 EU countries and Norway have already expressed interest in participating in the project, which will last seven years.

The third component should solve the main problem: the "rapid reduction" of ammunition stocks in EU countries and the insufficient capacities for their production, which must now be "rapidly increased".

The European Commission sees itself more as a mediator and organizer, for example by identifying gaps in production capacity and helping with procurement. The real responsibility for production lies with industry and the governments of the EU countries.

EU defense ministers are expected to discuss the proposals at an informal meeting in Stockholm early next week. Decisions can be made already at the next summit of heads of state and government at the end of March. Source: https://censor.net/en/n3403027

It is Russia that must take steps to achieve peace, - Scholz

Russia must take steps towards achieving peace, and for this it must withdraw its troops from the territory of Ukraine.

This was announced by Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz, Censor.NET reports with reference to Ukrinform.

"It is quite clear that Russia attacked Ukraine, and it is Russia that must take a step now... to make peace possible. And for this, the withdrawal of troops is necessary," the chancellor said.

He noted that the unity of the West, which is the guarantee of its strength and security, together with the determination of its partners, "surprised and irritated Putin." Source: https://censor.net/en/n3403024

Germany will increase production of ammunition to help Ukraine, - Scholz

Germany will increase the production of ammunition, as well as the capacity for the repair of weapons, in order to better support Ukraine in the fight against the invasion of the Russian Federation.

This was stated by Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz, Censor.NET reports with reference to Interfax-Ukraine.

"Continuous support to Ukraine throughout the year has also brought us the knowledge that allows us to ensure a sufficient supply of spare parts, we have created repair facilities for weapons used in the war in places outside of Ukraine," Scholz said.

The chancellor emphasized that Germany would make sure that "munitions production is advanced - both for weapons that we have supplied ourselves and for weapons that come from stocks available in Eastern Europe." Source: https://censor.net/en/n3403033

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